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March 2007 - Page 1 District 20 E-2 Newsletter

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News to use..........p2 DG Goals DG Visit Schedule Directory Changes Coming Events Walk for Sight

Getting to know...p6 John Stewart Sr. John Stewart Jr. PID Albert La Vine

DG message........p1 VDG comments

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More News...........p9 Lansing Auburn Big Flats

More News Yet....p3 Golf Outing Photo Contest LCI Dues Alert

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And More News..p11 Canandaigua Casino Horseheads Tip PR Tips

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Club Info..............p5 Membership Status New Members Serving in danger

Diabetic School....p7 Club News...........p8 North Rose Corning Watkins-Montour Waterloo Gavel

Still More News....p10 Ovid-Willard CSF Award Wolcott Pal-Mac Corning Vision Tests

From the District Governor’s Desk......

A note from the Vice District Governor Bob Jensen.......

developing details on Page 2

During winter in upstate New York we often find ourselves staying indoors, watchingSyracuse basketball or Cornell hockey, vegging out with a rented movie or maybe just

doing some sitting and thinking about gardening. March seems to be a month of preparation and planning forthe coming warmer months of Spring. I’d like to share some dates with you in hopes that you’ll put them on yourcalendar and plan on attending.

• Waterloo Lions celebrate their 60th on April 14. Look for more information coming soon.• Walk For Sight-a district wide fundraiser for Sight First II- will take place in Montour Falls on Sat. morning

April 21st. I’m hoping that every club in our district will gather sponsors and send members, family andfriends to walk. A packet of information and sponsor sheets was mailed to each club president. This newproject will create fun and fellowship while enabling each club to participate in a fundraiser for SFII.

• The evening of April 21st will be a time to celebrate PID Howard Conroy’s 60 years of Lionistic service.Medina Lions are hosting the event.

• April 27th-29th gives us all the chance to learn something new and greet old friends at the state conventionin Saratoga Springs. I know VDG Bob and CS Noni want to entertain you at their hospitality room.

• SOMETHING NEW AND A LITTLE DIFFERENT for May 12th. The 4th cabinet meeting of the year will beheld at Camp Badge followed by a district wide workday. Every Lions is encouraged to wear their jeansand enjoy the day in service to the camp.

• Governor’s Testimonial on May 20th at the Geneva Country Club is a time to say thanks to the districtLions.

• May 28th -Memorial Day-is a district sponsored Golf Tournament with the proceeds going to support SightFirst II.

March may be windy and cold. Our snowbirds may be south. But Lions are making plans. Find your walkingshoes, clean up your Sunday best, locate your hammer and favorite paintbrush and dust off those clubs. We’vegot plans for fundraising, fellowship and service and YOU’RE INVITED!!!

Although many of us are still shoveling snow, believe it or not, spring will soon be here.And with the spring season we have the opportunity to “re-awaken” our support for Lionismin our communities. Some clubs will be holding traditional Pancake Breakfasts; some willhave Easter Egg Hunts for local children; some will continue photo-screenings in their localschools. In addition, we have a District-wide Walk For Sight to support Campaign Sight FirstII coming up on April 21st in Montour Falls. All Lions, Lioness, and Leos are encouraged toparticipate in this fun activity which will also be open to the general public and will receive

significant media attention.All of these worthwhile Lionistic activities deserve the support of all our members. These events give you an

opportunity to get some well-deserved “PR” (public relations) for your community service, and at the same timeprovide something concrete that you can talk about with prospective members. Get your friends and neighborsinvolved – ask them to join you as you make your community a better place.

Please get your reservations in soon for the MD-20 (State) Convention in Saratoga Springs the weekend ofApril 27-29. Laura and I look forward to seeing you there. More from VDG Bob on Page 2......

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News you can UseComing Events

March

16-18 MD-20 PDG Organization Meeting

23-24 District Governor Elect School -Binghamton, NY

Don’t Forget your Travel Guess !!A Buck a Bet......For a Good Cause

Camp Badger

10 Lions Day at the UN

DG Visit Schedule

Directory Changes29 Todd Forsythe [email protected]

What is it ?......A District Sponsored Fund Raiser involving Clubs who wish to make their CSF II Pledge,

District Personnel helping their Clubs,Public involvement

How does it work ?......Each Walker gathers Sponsors fortheir effort for a good cause...donations are brought to

the event....your Club gets CSF II Credit !Where do we walk?......On a safe, off road, path on the

Catharine Valley Trail in Montour Falls. The circular course isthree miles long--see the map below.

Walk for Sight in CSF IIon Saturday, April 21, 2007 at 9:00 AM

How do I participate? Register+ Get Forms+ Get Sponsors.Register FIRST....online click here...OR ..

call DG Rena at 315-597-5971....OR see your Club President (info packages will be mailed)Will the public participate ? Yes, Press Releases will be sentin early April.....so REGISTER NOW.

I am done !!

District Governor GoalsAll clubs complete 1 new project that

involves youth.All clubs will support Sight First II

through a new fund-raiser and walk.Establish 1 new club

Current clubs netting +1 new member.All clubs support Camp Badger (ESSHC)

with a donation and/or work project.

Or am I ??

This is also a good time to think aboutrecognizing specific individuals for theircontributions to Lionism. There are severalunique district-level awards that requirenominations from fellow Lions and Lionesswithin the next couple of months, and thecriteria for these awards are posted on theDistrict 20E-2 web site

(http://www.20e2lions.com). Please take a look at these descriptions

and forward your nominations to theappropriate person as soon as you can.

Details and Links can be found onPage 10 of the January Newsletter.

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More Useful News YetAnother District Initiative for CSF II......Family Golf Outing and BBQ

Memorial Day, May 28, 2007Hollybrook Country Club, Spencer, NY

9:00 AM Shotgun Start4 person Captain and Crew Format--18 Holes.

Save this Date !!Earn Credit toward yourCSF II Pledge!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 12TH

For Easy On-line Registration....Click on ThisFor Postal Registration....call PDG Bob Mizzoni, 607-535-7279

This is a joint

Public and Lions Event

Register Early as the

Public offering will go

in April and we

expect a large response

If you don’t play Golf,there are helper opportunities for volunteers!

Horseshoe Tournaments Putting ContestsChipping Contests

Skins Team and much moreTeam Mulligans

AND MUCH MORE.......A day filled with:

Three Participation PackagesGolf+Lunch+BBQ

Lunch+BBQBBQ Only

Early Bird Discountson all Participation Packages

Environmental Photo ContestThe winning scene is of “Park Station”, Erin, NY.The tranquil location and excellent photography madethis picture an easy winner among the District Voters.

The Photographer is Lion David Noteboom of theSpencer Candor Club.

Our selection advances to the MD 20 (State) contest atthe end of February.---Good Luck Lion Dave, we arepulling for you !!!

New LCI Dues Paying Policy....Treasurer’s Alert

“In July, 2006 the Board of Directors approved a new policy, effective July 1, 2007 that affects clubs that fail to paytheir club balances on time. The new policy is as follows:

A club which has an unpaid balance in excess of $20 per member or $1,000 per club, whichever is less,outstanding past 150 days will be suspended including the charter, rights, privileges, and obligation of the LionsClub for a period not to exceed 90 days. [Editor’s Note: This means loss of Insurance covering activities]

Any club that has been approved for a payment plan by the Finance Division will not be suspended, as long as itcontinues to fulfill its obligation per the approved payment plan. In the event, the club does not reach good standingwithin the 90-day suspension period, their charter would be automatically canceled..........”

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Honoring 24 Melvin Jones Fellows2007 3rd Cabinet Meeting Report

New LCI dues paying Policy announced(see page 2)

VDG Bob Jensen reminderon Club Officers Elections

FEBRUARY................NOMINATEMARCH....................POST ONE ...................POST TWO

APRIL ....... .............ELECT ..........SUBMIT PU 101

CSF II reporting and recording

problems cleared up!

Use Scantron Forms.

Passionate Reports onMembership Decline

History Report

Long Range Planning Session

Membership is analyzed

Some Healthy Signs:RCs and ZCs reporting on

membership trendsand asking for more info

Fourth Cabinet Meeting at Camp Badger AM onSaturday May 12......PM is a Work Day.

Leadership Training is on Saturday June 2nd inIthaca, Senior Center.

RC David Rupright was honored with a welldeserved PDG Memorial Award.(to be presented at the MD 20 Convention)

RC/ZC Meetings

Per PDG Bob Mizzoni

Spencer-Candor Penn Yan Pal-MacRushvilleAuburnOvid-WillardWaverlyIthacaOwegoCanandaiguaCorning LionessCorningApalachinPainted PostWatkins-MontourVictorGenevaCampbellS.Tier RetiredNewfield LionessPhelpsNichols

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Membership Status

Apalachin ...............47..............47..........................No chgAuburn 24..............19...................-5Avoca 22 ............22 ..........................No chgBath 14..............13...................-1Big Flats 35..............39........+4Bloomfield 33..............33..........................No chgCampbell 23..............23..........................No chgCanandaigua 15..............17........+2Caroline 3................3..........................No chgCato-Meridian 11..............11...........................No chgClyde 20..............19...................-1Cohocton 44..............42...................-2Cornell U 23 .............0.................. -23Corning 46..............45...................-1Elmira 15..............16........+1Geneva 10..............10..........................No chgHorseheads 10..............10..........................No chgS. Tier 34...............34.........................No chgIthaca 33...............33.........................No chgLansing 55...............55.........................No chgMan-short 19...............22.......+3Newark 20...............20.........................No chgNewfield 25...............22..................-3Nich-Tioga 8...............8...........................No chgNorth Rose 22...............20..................-2Odessa 37...............34..................-3Ovid-Willard 60...............60.........................No chgOwego 25..............24................-1Painted Post 21...............20..................-1Pal-Mac 39...............41.......+3Penn-Yan 77...............77.........................No chgPhelps 17...............16.................-1Rushville 30...............31.......+1Sodus 29...............29.........................No chgSpen-Candor 28...............23..................-5Rainbow 29 ...............21.................-8Trumansburg 10...............13.......+3Twin Cities 24...............22.................-2Union Springs 43...............44.......+1Victor 42...............42.........................No chgWaterloo 30...............30.........................No chgWatkins-Mont 62...............62.........................No chgWaverly 23...............22.................-1Weedsport 29...............28.................-1Wolcott 35...............36.......+1

Club Information

From District Governor Reports

2006-7Start

1300

2/16/2007Today

1258 -42+19 -61

90 Day Suspension Periodsee page 3, Dues Alert

New Members(up to 2/16/2007)Big FlatsLion Daniel O’BrienLion Elwyn Van Etten, sponsorClydeLion Maureen ThomasLion Albert Baris, sponsorElmiraLion Richard PalazzoliLion Judith Brinkerhoff, sponsorSodusLion Robert BuckLion Gary Marshall, sponsor

TrumansburgLion Nanette ButlerLion Richard Waite, sponsor

Lion Cheryl ReynoldsLion Herbert Braatz, sponsor

Lion Tracy VanderzeeLion Herbert Braatz, sponsorWaverlyLion John Nepsha IIILion Charles Jayne, sponsor

They Serve in Danger

Captain John Riker-Thunderbird Squadron-Qatar(from Sodus Lioness Club)

Major Todd Rupright, serving with SOCCENT in various countries in the Middle East.

(from Apalachin Lions Club)Cpl. Gregory Barbieri -a Marine in Iraq

(from PDG New Mexico)Comander Thomas Watt---Kuwait

(from Ovid-Willard Lions Club)GySgt. Barrett Cotter, US Marine, in Iraq

(from Ovid-Willard Lions Club)Major Eric Schumacher, US Navy Reserve,

3rd tour to Kuwait.(from Ovid-Willard Lions Club)

In response to our request for Lions, Friends,and Family who are serving in the Middle East:

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Getting to Know You..... Getting to know all about you

About John Steward Jr....................... the person.Hello, my name is John Stewart, Jr. I graduated from Horseheads High School in 1986. At birth I received several points of

brain damage. My optic nerve didn’t develop completely which makes me legally blind. My motherand father took me to the Institute for Development of Human Potential when I was three years old.It started five years of hard work for the three of us. Crawling, creeping, hand over hand on ahorizontal ladder, and studying. I learned to read before I was four. My mother passed on in 1984 soshe missed my graduation. MY father became a charter member of the Southern Tier Retired Lionsin 1990. When he attended zone meetings and district meetings and state meetings I liked to attend.Since I was not retired, I was not eligible to join his club, but I was able to join the Horseheads LionsClub and attended every meeting since then. When I moved to Corning I transferred and in theyears there I was assistant Tail Twister and helped the Lion Tamer set up for each meeting. Thenwhen my job at Capabilities Inc. moved to Mexico I moved to Challenge Industries in Ithaca and

moved to Watkins Glen and transferred to the Watkins-Montour Lions Club. District Governor Dick McClure asked my dadand I to become Sergeant at Arms at the Multiple District Convention in 1993...we have kept that job since then. DistrictGovernor Ed Kretsch asked me to shine the District gong in 1994 and so I became Lion Tamer for the district. Then Ibecame Lion Tamer for the Watkins-Montour Lions. I was asked to become an self advocate for the Finger Lakes DDSO.The following year I became a member of the Director’s Advisory Council and speak for other handicapped individuals. I washonored in 2005 by an Uplinger Award from my club.

I graduated from Ithaca High School ten years before PDG Jim Dormady (the father of ourDistrict) I guess that ages me. I graduated from Buffalo State College in 1953 with a degree inArt Education. I served with the U.S. Army for two years during the Korean War as a Field RadioRepair instructor. After leaving the army I moved to Horseheads as the first full-time high schoolart teacher. I rented a room with John St. John and his wife. John was a member of theHorseheads Lions Club and invited me to join that club. The following year I was elected to theBoard of Directors and realized I was making a serious contribution and attended every meetingfrom then on. The following year I was elected secretary. As secretary you become a member ofthe zone and district cabinets. Horseheads honored me as Lion of the year the next year. I was

secretary until I had to resign to spend ever hour possible working with my son in 1970. After teaching for thirty years Iretired and in a couple of years PDG John Palmer, Bob Owen (who became Charter President) and I (Charter Secretary) for theSouthern Tier Retired Lions Club. In 1992 I was honored as Lion of the Year for that Club. Three Years later I was electedpresident. I attended every zone, district and Multiple District meeting, I still do. DG Dick McClure asked me to serve asJourney for Sight Chairman and over that year I finally got all the secrets for that job in hand. Then I became Historian andhave collected all the material I can to create archives for every year of 20 e2’s existence. MY son and I attended InternationalConventions in Minneapolis ’96, Philadelphia ’97, Montreal ’98 and Detroit 04. Syracuse hosted the USA-Canada Forum in1997 and we were so impressed we attended Lexington ’98, Birmingham, Alabama ’99, Tucson 2000. In 1999 we made ourlongest trip to Birmingham, England. We attended the USA-Canada Forum in Columbus, Ohio in ’06. I have been honoredwith the John Poor PDG Award, two Presidential citations, Melvin Jones Award from the Watkins-Montour Lions. In 27 years ofLionism I still try to do more than people expect out of every assignment.

About John Steward Sr....................... the person.

Albert H. La Vine, of Middletown, New York, USA, served a two-year term as a director ofThe International Association of Lions Clubs after his election at the association’s 58thInternational Convention held in Dallas, Texas, USA, June 1975. Past Director La Vine is aretired executive of a plumbing, heating and air conditioning supply company.

A Lion since 1954, Past Director La Vine served as a 100% district governor and trustee ofthe Lions International Foundation. He has recorded 44 years of perfect attendance and is therecipient of the Advancement Key, an Extension Award, six presidential awards and theAmbassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor bestowed upon association members. He isalso a Melvin Jones Fellow.

Active in the community, he has served as a past chapter chairman of the American RedCross and a past chairman of trustees of the Y.M.C.A. During World War II, he served as aphotogrammetric engineer, making maps from aerial photographs. He is also a writer and hashad 32 articles published in THE LION Magazine.

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Sofia Sodol’. “Lvivska Gazeta”. October 9, 2006.Today more than 300 children with Diabetes – a disease, which is the main cause of acquired blindness and

fourth cause of death in developed countries – reside in Lviv region. The project was accomplished by the“Lviv Lions Club”, supported by the Cooperating Netherlands Foundation for Central and Eastern Europe andthe Communities of Corning-Elmira, NY, USA, represented by the Sisters Cities Association, Lviv Committee.

“Every year about 30 children are admitted to the Hospital with severe decompensation of Diabetes, - saidDr. Ihor Hrytsiuk, Paediatric Endocrinologist and coordinator of the Project. Such facts indicate that we werenot able so far to teach appropriately children and their parents how to deal with this disease. The Centre willwork for the aim of teaching them how to control the disease, and not to be ruled by it. We aim to make the lifeof these children easier”.

The Doctor mentioned also that in his practice he is often confronted by the fact that children with Diabeteshave psychological problems in communication with their peers, when they suddenly appear to be “different”form others. Psychological support could help them to cope better with this problem.

The teaching sessions will take place in small groups (5-6 persons in a group). It is planned that over oneyear every child with Diabetes will go through the teaching course. “Constant and quality teaching of childrenand their families may significantly change the prognosis of this chronic disease and three to four timesimprove the control of the Diabetes”, - explained Dr. Hrytsiuk.

Svitlana Buchynska, whose ten-year old girl is suffering Diabetes for already three years, considers creationof such a Centre immensely important. “We, as parents, know very little, - she says. – And here, we hope, thecombination of professional support and psychological help will enable us to keep the Diabetes under control.We feel that it is very important to teach our children adapt better and deal with the Disease in many differentsituations”.

The initiators of the Project assert that the process of creation went on for several years. One of theprincipal directions of Lions Clubs activities all over the world is supporting blind people. Diabetes is one of themain causes of blindness. Besides, opening of such a “school” is a link in a chain of the worldwide Project“Understanding Diabetes”. Corning representatives Gloria and William (Vasyl) Misnick, US citizens, help theHospital already for many years. This time they collected within the community 5.4 thousands dollars for thisaim. Besides the Corning Lions Club, the Corning Rotary Club and the Christ Episcopal Church donated 2thousands dollars each for the Centre. “We were working for the realization of this Project over several yearsand are really happy that finally have made it possible, - shared her joy Gloria Misnick, - We hope that everyLviv citizen will be able to come here”.

“This article was published in the Lviv, Ukraine “Livska Newspaper”and was translated by Dr. Ihor Hrytsiuk,Endocrinologist , into English for publication in our Newsletter.”--Lion Gloria Misnick, Corning PR Chair.

A DIABETIC SCHOOL STARTED TO FUNCTION IN LVIV

A Children’s Diabetic Teaching Centre started to function at the premises of the Lviv RegionalSpecialized Children’s Hospital. It is the first one oriented exclusively for the needs of children. Morethan 100 Lviv children and adolescents will have the possibility to study here free of charge.

LVIV is a major city in western Ukraine, the administra-tive center of the Lviv Oblast and is designated as itsown separate district within the Oblast. The city isregarded as one of the main culture centers of Ukraine.It has 860,000 inhabitants of which 88 % are Ukraini-ans, 8% Russian, 1% Poles- 200,000 commuters.The city is the home of many industries and institutionsof higher education and cultural organizations--It islocated 70 Kilometers from the Polish border.The city is a “Sister City” of Corning, NY.

Wikipedia-the Free Encyclopedia on Lviv

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Club NewsNorth Rose

Another successful blood drive was chaired by Lion Herm. Although the Red Cross did not confirm the finaldate until a week before the event and calling lists / posters were not provided until the day before the drive,approximately 74 donors were registered. From these, 67 productive units were collected. Many thanks to all ofthe NR Lions who worked a total of 89 hours on this community service project.

A proposal to purchase golf-training equipment for the NR/W School was reviewed and approved at the 1/24regular meeting. Lion John Hewes is charged with coordinating with the school for procuring said items, attachingan appropriate memorial tag / label, and getting some press coverage in the local papers.

Lady Lion Crystal reports that 205 kits have been distributed throughout the community via the local firedepartments of Rose, North Rose & Alton. Additional kits will be constructed to make sure we have some ininventory. From Lion Joe Brogan, Club Editor

The Corning Lions continue to serve in the month of January witha variety of activities. Members donated 110 hours of service tocommunity projects including Corning Sister Cities Program, EastCorning Volunteer Fire Department, Health Ministry, and Retired andSenior Volunteer Program. Eye photo screening of young childrencontinues. The club’s Sight Committee provided a free eye exam anda pair of glasses.

The Membership Committee chaired by Dr. Ed Cordes sponsoredan Informational Reception at the Hotel Radisson. Ten stations wereattractively displayed by members who exhibited the club’s major

projects and activities. The event was a huge success.

Corning

From Lion Gloria Misnick, PR Chair

Dr. Steven Staggs- left Past President Ron Begal-CenterPR Chair Gloria Misnick -right

Watkins-MontourWatkins Glen Montour Falls Lions Club held a Photo Eye Screening Program for the children at Schuyler

Head Start, Montour Falls, NY. We screened 59 children. PCC Frank Muccini and his wife Lioness Phyllis plus 8Lions from the Club assisted in the Screening working 31 hours. As usual the children were great and enjoyedthe Tattoos we gave out to each child. Good bribe. We also had three new trainees from the Club being trainedworking the camera. I wont tell you the number of films we had to redo, naturally we can claim the use on thechildren; closing eyes and etc.. From PDG Bob Mizzoni, Club Editor

The Wandering Waterloo Gavel It became a sight to see. King Lion was to set a precedent on how to pay a fine. However, King Lion Skip

insisted that the King Lion could not be fined because he was in charge of the club and what he said goes. Nottrue King Lion. You give the gavel to the Lion Tail Twister, he is in charge. THE GAVEL, it’s missing again.King Lion Skip says it has got legs and walks off. Well, Lion Tail Twisteraccused Lion Norm Buisch and Lion Fritz Chrysler of helping it walk. This gota bunch of laughs and the defendants no backing. They paid the fines. KingLion claimed that when the gavel reappears it is to have a $5.00 bill attached toit. The gavel did show up and was presented to the King Lion with a $5.00 billattached. I quote, “Bill for $5.00 for one lost gavel – fee for safe keeping of lostitem. Thanks Missy.” This bill was not paid by the King Lion and will bepresented to the board for the betterment of the Club.

From Lion Ken Sheriden, Club Editor










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More Club NewsLansing

The Lansing Lions Club is in the process of raising funds for the construction of a Gazebo/Bandstand to bebuilt in our local park. This projected idea came from myself when I was appointed chairperson of the Ad HocCommittee upon joining the club four years ago. Although it was slow getting started, we have made greatstrides in raising funds by having a successful garage sale last spring (and hope to have another one this springif we ever see spring). Additionally, we have been raising funds by selling historical Lansing throws which depictlocal history, i.e., our lighthouse at Lansing Park, Ludlowville Falls, original high school, farming just to mention afew. The throws have been selling for $48.00 and thus far have been a great success. To date we have nearly$13,000 and I might mention that we also received a Grant from NYS Bermuda Foundation in the amount of$3,000. We have concerts in our park each summer and hopefully this will be a beautiful setting for not only theconcerts but for special occasions such as weddings, etc. We are currently seeking estimates for constructingthe gazebo/bandstand and it is our great wish to break ground in the spring as I noted above. I am proud to benot only the chairperson of this project but an active member of the Lansing Lions Club.

From Lion Charlotte Wilson, Club Secretary

AuburnThe Auburn Lions “Shutterbugs” have been busy again this year with the Pre-School vision screening

program in the Auburn area schools. So far, 353 kids have been screened in the following schools or child-carecenters: Cayuga/Seneca Community Action Agency (Auburn and Moravia), Auburn Enlarged School DistrictElementary Schools (Casey Park, Genesee, Herman Avenue, Owasco, and Seward), and the St. Peter/St. PaulElementary School. Screenings are planned for St. Joseph’s Elementary, the Neighborhood House, and in thePort Byron Central School District. Thanks to Lions Bill Chermak, Bob McCall, and Bill Stoelzel for performingthis worthwhile effort, and to Auburn Dr. Peter Doane for reading the pictures for our club and community.

On December 6, 2006 the Lions of Region IV, Zone 2 (Auburn, Cato-Meridian, Union Springs andWeedsport) held their annual Christmas Party, this year hosted by Auburn, at the Sunset Restaurant in Auburn.A good time was had by all with a delicious meal supplied by the Sunset, prize drawings, and some jokes andcamaraderie to put everybody in a good mood as they began the holiday season. This has been an annualevent for several years within the Zone and we are already looking forward to the next event this comingDecember. From Lion Steve Chermak, Club Editor

Big FlatsJanuary was a great month to be a Lion. First we heard from Eddy Daniels on the shrimp farming industry

and his recent move to Big Flats, and for the second meeting he provided us with a generous bounty of shrimpcocktail! Thanks!

We also inducted four new members in January!They are Lions Richard Seely, Bob Byland, DeanZimmerman, and Judy Zimmerman. Welcome newLions! January was also tempered by some healthproblems, so let’s all keep Lions Bim VanEtten, DonRoe, Jim Adamy, and Ray Conklin in our thoughts.

Coming up we have the Valentines Day 5K Raceon Sunday, and Blind Bowling on Saturday, March10th. Further down the road we have the opportunityto host a new Coffee Rest Stop at Kanona, SpringBreak, April 13th, 14th, and 15th.

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Ovid-Willard Still More Club News

On January 17th, the Ovid-Willard Club President, Lion Leo Young, re-ceived CSF Top Club Award--2005-2006 in E2 from PIP Dr. Tae-Sup Lee,Chairperson, CSF II with these words------

“Your club has achieved the highest total per-capita giving to Cam-paign SightFirst II of any club in your district during Lions year 2005-2006.In recognition of this tremendous accomplishment, I am pleased to presentyour club with the CSFII Chairperson’s Top Club Award banner patch. Icommend your 2005-2006 club leadership for this outstanding accomplish-ment.

On behalf of Lions Clubs International, Lions Clubs InternationalFoundation, Lions the world over, and those who will benefit from your gift,please accept this award as a token of our appreciation. It signifies notonly your club’s outstanding contribution to the success of CampaignSightFirst II, but also its dedication to the ideals of Lionism.”

This achievement occurred when IPP Michael Scaglione was President. From Lion Betty Cooke, Secretary

Corning Photoscreening

CORNING | Eight-year-old Nathan Prisella is seeing things much more clearlythese days.The Kent Phillips student is one of thousands of local children members ofFinger Lakes Lions clubs have tested for possible vision problems.For more than four years, members of area Lioness clubs have used aportable, battery-operated camera called a PhotoScreener to help detect visiondeficiencies in children. Nathan was tested last year.“His left eye was so bad that he was only using his right eye to see,” said hismother Heidi Prisella. “Without this program, we would have never found out.He would pass school eye exams because he would just use his right eye. We would have never known.”

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Wolcott Speaking of Roger: Yes, you read it right. Roger said he’d come to the next meeting. How do I know that?

Because I saw him at the last meeting! I’ve been debating whether or not to make a big deal out of this. I mean,would we make a big deal out of any member showing up after an absence of nearly 2 years? Damn right wewould! And of course, Roger is a beloved recent past president who really put this club back on track. He didn’tjust work like a Lion. He worked like a dog, which we all need to remember. Roger is a perfect example of whywe need to constantly think about membership. Our responsibilities need to be spread out more. As a team, wecan do anything. If it comes down to a handful, we’ll all burn out very quickly. Do your part. Promote Lionism!And welcome back, Rog! From [email protected]

We are continuing to adhere to our DG goals for the Club. A new Club is still on our list; and hopefully, willbecome final first part of 2007. We have added some new members; a husband and wife team. On Feb 20 wewill be adding another husband and wife team. During holidays we served by ringing the bell for SalvationArmy. Monies collected exceeded $2,000.00 dollars. We took advantage of the mild weather and squeezed inanother Highway Cleanup. We also are very busy with photo screening--one day care center with 60 childrenand one Head Start program with 20 children. Word is catching on to the public that Photoscreening is awonderful tool. Already many toddlers have been fitted for glasses and improved the morale of them and theirfamilies

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An Insider’s Guide to PRThe February Issue, Page 38 by Jeff

Crilley

Do you wonder why the media never pick up on your stories? Are you tired ofpitching press releases the news media simply ignores?

After two decades of beating the street as a TV reporter, I have a scoop for you:the media need good stories. But most stories are pitched so poorly that theyare lost in the blizzard of faxes that blanket every news-room.

So here are five simple steps to increase your chances of getting covered:1. BE UNUSUAL.....The old adage about “man bites dog” still holds true. The news doesn’t cover what’s

normal. We cover the abnormal.2. CHOOSE THE RIGHT REPORTER.....Perhaps the most common mistake even some PR pros make is

trying to sell a good story to the wrong person. Most reporters have a specialty such as “crime” or “business.”So seek out the reporter who will have the most to benefit from your story.

3. CALL THE REPORTER ON THE PHONE....Why is this so important? A major market newsroom getsthousands of press releases every day. Even small newspapers can get hundreds.

4. WAIT FOR A SLOW NEWS DAY....The holidays are the slowest “news times” of the year. Whengovernment offices are closed, most of our news sources disappear. Take advantage of it. In fact, take out yourcalendar and begin circling government holidays.

5. SOLVE A PROBLEM.....Watch the newspaper and the TV newscasts for what I call “woe is me” story. Ifthe news media is doing a lot of stories about a community problem, be the answer to the problem.

[Editor’s Note: Read the article for more depth, but remember, the author is seeking a reporter to write thestory as opposed to submitting a compelling, interesting composition. Newspapers like free, well writtenarticles.]

And More Club News

Join the Canandaigua Lions Clubon a fun-filled fund-raising trip to.....

Seneca Niagara CasinoSaturday, March 31, 2007

...in Niagara Falls, NY (USA)

...only $40 per person !

Depart 8:30 AM Thruway Exit 44, Park and Ride Return 6:30 PM same Exit.

Great BONUS Comp$20 coin coupon, $5 food voucher

For reservations, call: 585-396-5932Reservations and checks due by March 12

Horseheads Meeting Tip Horseheads Lions club has had two very interesting and productive meetings, We have invited an Army

Recruiter and a NYS Trooper to our last two meetings as a way of saying thanks for the job that they aredoing in our community. These meetings have proved to be both informative and very enjoyable for allconcerned. We plan to continue this policy on a monthly basis and hopefully this will generate some newmembers as well. We will be inviting members from local fire departments and other police and servicebranches also in the near future. Just thought I might pass this along if other clubs would be interested in doingthe same thing. From Lion Jim Hackett, Club President










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