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Newsletter of Lions District 44‐H ~ New Hampshire
DISTRICT GOVERNOR (DG) Scott Wilson (Valencia) 31 Alvirne Drive, Hudson, NH 03051 H: (603) 880-1838 C: (603) 770-3700 F: (603) 782-0168 E: [email protected] 1st VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR (FVDG) Al Goldstein (Christine) 35 Main Street, Atkinson, NH 03811 H: (603) 362-6529 C: (603) 913-1281 E: [email protected] 2nd VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR (SVDG) Sam Longbook (Berny) 37 St. John Lane, Hampstead, NH 03841 H: (603) 329-5603 C: (603) 885-6477 E: [email protected] CABINET SECRETARY-TREASURER (CST) Steve Middlemiss (LeeAnn) 22 Abbott Street, Hudson, NH 03051 H: (603) 883-5205 C: (603) 566-7616 E: [email protected] MULTIPLE COUNCIL CHAIR (MCC) PDG Terri McGrew (Neal) 11 Rock Ramond Road, Brookline, NH 03033 H: (603) 673-2322 C: (603) 554-6822 E: [email protected] Global Membership Team Wayne Auger (Roe) 19 Roberts Road Litchfield, NH 03052 H: (603) 429-2725 E: [email protected] Global Leadership Team Jerry Vaccaro (Marilyn) 74 Chase Road Londonderry, NH 03053 H: (603) 437-1408 C: (603) 204-7752 E: [email protected]
AUGUST 2015 Volume 42 Number 2
“Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn” Benjamin Franklin All Lions should take time to attend a USA/Canada Forum. Better than an
International Convention because it’s more hands on. Everyone attending is seeking a greater understanding. About themselves as Lions, about the value of interaction, about the tremendous feeling of hanging out with so many like-minded people. Some of the sessions are like lightning in a bottle. Great information presented by people from many different backgrounds. Set time aside for the next USA/Canada Forum – You will not regret one minute. Operation KidSight is in full swing in communities across the state of New Hampshire. Now is the time to get your club more involved in a core value of Lionism – vision screening for children. Help children reach their full potential by removing an obstacle to inclusion. Vision challenges are most easily corrected before the body has a chance to adapt to the challenge. Some of the corrections are so simple to engage but most children don’t know they have a vision issue because they don’t have a points of reference. In other words, they think everybody sees the world the way they see it. 6 months to 6 years of age are the most critical time to understand and possibly correct a child’s vision. Please get your club on the OKS bandwagon. Our next cabinet meeting is on November 15th at the Pheasant Ridge Country Club in Gilford, NH. Every club should have at least 4 people in attendance – the President, the Secretary, a two new Lions. More than 4 is tremendous. See the Flyer in the Newsletter for details. Check out the Emerging Lions Leadership Institute for a Lion in your club. Each club is asked to consider a Lion in their club as a candidate for attendance at Emerging Lions Leadership Institute. A 4 day education in many aspects of Lionism and these tools can be used in your everyday life – to help get ahead at work, to better enjoy your time spent at home, to improve your ability to communicate with and be understood by others. So many great sessions. Look over the ELLI Flyer and Application. It is good for the Lion and great for the District. Go out and ask someone to be a part of the wonderful things we do for our community. Get someone involved with a service project or a fundraiser. We need them and they need us. The pleasure that comes from help others is of inestimable value. It kindles the soul.
Volunteering is the ul mate exercise in democracy. You vote in elec ons once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in. ~Author Unknown
Warmest regards,
DG 44H Email: [email protected] Cell: 603-770-7705
Thoughts from District Governor Scott Wilson
OCTOBER 2015 Volume 42 Number 4
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OCTOBER 10/5 - Zone 2 Meeting, 7pm Atkinson Community Center 10/10 -Nashua Everest Centennial Lions Club Charter Night, 6 pm, Puritan Back Room, Manchester 10/13 - Zone 3 Meeting, 6:30pm Exeter YMCA, Exeter NH 10/14 -Camp Pride Meeting, 6:30pm, location TBD 10/15 - LSHF Meeting, 6:30pm Airport Diner, Manchester 10/16– 10/18 - NELC LCIF Melvin Jones and Memorial Services Weekend Warwick, RI 10/17 - Secretary Training Class 9-Noon Delta Dental, Concord NH 10/21 - Lions Youth Services Mtg, 6:30pm Airport Diner, Manchester 10/27 - Health Services Board Mtg,6:30pm Airport Diner, Manchester
NOVEMBER 11/4 - MD Meeting, 6:30pm, Airport Diner, Manchester NH 11/8 - District 44N Cabinet Mtg, 9am Puritan Backroom, Manchester 11/11 - Camp Pride Meeting, 6:30pm, location TBD 11/15 -District 44H Cabinet Mtg, 9am Pheasant Ridge, Gilford 11/18 - Lions Youth Services Mtg, 6:30pm Airport Diner, Manchester 11/19 - LSHF Meeting, 6:30pm Airport Diner, Manchester 11/24 - Health Services Board Mtg,6:30pm Airport Diner, Manchester
DECEMBER 12/9 - Camp Pride Meeting, 6:30pm, location TBD 12/16 - Lions Youth Services Mtg, 6:30pm Airport Diner, Manchester 12/17 - LSHF Meeting, 6:30pm Airport Diner, Manchester 12/22 - Health Services Board Mtg,6:30pm Airport Diner, Manchester
Thoughts from: DG Scott Page 1 FVDG Al Page 3 SVDG Sam Page 3 CST Steve Page 4 MCC Terri Page 4 GMT Wayne Page 5 GLT Jerry Page 5 NEW MEMBERS Page 6 MEMBERSHIP MATTERS Page 7 Membership Contest Page 8 Cabinet Meeting November Page 9 ELLI Info Page 10 Chester Lions Club News Page 11 Salem Lions Club News Page 11 LS&HF News Page 11 Nascar Fundraiser Page 11 Charter Night Info Page 12 Meredith Lions Club Eyeglass info Page 12 Facebook Info Page 12 Portsmouth Lions club dinner info Page 12 Wolfeboro Chocolate Auction Info Page 13 NELC Registration form Page 14 NELC Agenda Page 15 Hudson Lions Psychic Fair Info Page 16 Exeter Area Comedy Fundraiser Page 17 Hampstead Club Press release OKS Page 17 DogSight Project Page 18 Maico Audiometer Info Page 18 Secretary Class rescheduled Page 18 Patriotism Contest / LYS calendars Page 19 Camp Pride News Page 20 OKS Info Page 20 Diabetes Awareness Page 20 Laconia-Gilford Club news Page 21 Centennial Celebration LCI Page 21 Food Drive Page 21 Camp Pride Directors Info Page 22 Meredith Lions Club News Page 22 Mid-Winter Info Page 23 Pelham Club Help Page 23 Mid-Winter Academy awards info Page 24 Mid-Winter Academy awards form Page 25 Mid-Winter Convention Info Page 26 Mid-Winter Convention food info Page 27 Newsletter submission info Page 28 Eyeglass Collection info Page 28 Vision 2016 Page 28 Spot Screener reservation info Page 28
OCTOBER 2015 Volume 42 Number 4
Visitation Schedule for District Governor Scott Wilson.
Please contact DG Scott or CST Steve to set up a visitation
Laconia/Gilford Lions Club 10/1/2015
Seabrook Lions Club 10/5/2015
Loudon Lions Club 10/6/2015
Windham Lions Club 10/7/2015
Plaistow Lions Club 10/8/2015
Auburn Lions Club 10/13/2015
Moultonborough Lions Club 10/19/2015
Kingston Lions Club 10/20/2015
Londonderry Lions Club 10/26/2015
Epping Lions Club 10/27/2015
Hampton Lions Club 11/2/2015
Epsom/Chichester Lions Club 11/5/2015
Exeter Lions Club 11/17/2015
Litchfield Lions Club 12/8/2015
Chester Lions Club 12/10/2015
Hello Club Presidents & Secretaries,
I will be reaching out to you to see
when we can set a me for our
DG Visita on. I would like to visit
with as many clubs in the beginning
of the year, if possible.
Please feel free to contact me at:
sco [email protected] or leave a
voice message on my cell phone at
(603) 770‐3700.
I will respond if the me will fit into
my schedule and vice versa for your
club schedule.
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ZONE 1 CHAIRPERSON Roe Fruci 19 Roberts Road, Litchfield, NH 03052 H: (603) 429-2725 C: (603) 913-1037 E: [email protected] Clubs: Hudson, Litchfield, Nashua, Salem, Windham ZONE 2 CHAIRPERSON Robert Gustafson 16 East Road, Atkinson, NH 03811 H: (603) 489-1776 C: (603) 553-0531 E: [email protected] Clubs: Atkinson, Hampstead, Plaistow, Sandown, Kingston ZONE 3 CHAIRPERSON Marie Hall 26 Moonlight Drive, Newmarket 03857 H: (603) 659-6838 C: (603) 686-6935 E: [email protected] Clubs: Epping, Exeter, Hampton Area, Portsmouth, Rye, Seabrook ZONE 4 CHAIRPERSONS Bruce & Cheryl Baker 133 East Derry Road, Chester, NH 03036 H: (603) 887-4424 C: (603) 505-1896 E: [email protected] Clubs: Auburn, Chester, Derry, Londonderry, Raymond ZONE 5 CHAIRPERSON Judi Gibson ( Dick) 39 Lantern Lane, Epsom, NH 03234 H: (603) 736-9942 C: (603) 731-6298 E: [email protected] Clubs: Epsom / Chichester, Loudon, Saddleback Mountain, Suncook Valley Area ZONE 6 CHAIRPERSON Peter Houde ( Christine) 104 Rocky Hill Road, Somersworth, NH 03878 C: (603)-834-3420 E: [email protected] Clubs: Dover Cocheco River, Rollinsford / South Berwick, Somersworth ZONE 7 CHAIR Jay Vanderhoof (Janice) 27 Whippoorwill Road , Union, NH 03877 H: (603) 522-2203 C: (207) 266-9330 E: [email protected] Clubs: Conway Area, Laconia / Gilford, Meredith, Moultonboro, Wakefield,
Hello fellow Lions:
Just returned from the Lion’s Leadership Forum in Grand Rapids Michigan. What a great learning opportunity. We had 8 classes a day, for 3 days. We could pick from a choice of 10 different classes per session. That was 100 classes to choose from. Very few of the classes were given more than once. A few samples included, “Just Ask- Retention of members”,” Lions leaders Are made, Not Born” and “Hello, I’m Your New Member… I’m Leaving”. This is just a small snap shot of the over 100 classes available. The theme is to strengthen our membership and leadership. The thing to remember is that all of these classes or similar ones are available on the LCI website. This website is a great resource to make yourself a better Lion and your club a stronger club. Another great new thing offered by LCI is Lions University. This is being offered in a Bachelors De-gree, Masters Degree and in the very near future a Doctorate Degree. This is all done on line at your pace. I took three of these classes at the Forum and will be taking the tests soon. All of these are to help you be a better Lion.. Take a look, you will be surprised at all the things being offered.
I saw for the first time the Centennial pins that are going to be given to all new members and the spon-sors for the next 2 years. They are quite attractive. Sponsors will continue to receive an upgraded pin for the next 3 years if your sponsored member stays with your club. For the past 3 years we have had positive growth. This is something to be proud of as it does not reflect the majority of Districts in the USA. Just Ask One! Proud To Serve With All Of you! Al Goldstein 1st VDG District 44H E: [email protected] H: 603-362-6529 C: 603-913-1281
Hello fellow Lions,
Following up on last month’s message about preparing a club budget, this will also serve as the basis for your clubs activity plan for the year. If you didn’t get to do this yet, I suggest clubs make the effort. You will be happy with your efforts, the results and realize the benefits.
For this month’s message, let’s address Zone and District meetings. These meetings provide an opportunity to learn about clubs in your zone, district and develop fellowships as well as an understanding about Lionism. It is mandatory for the club president and secretary to attend as they are the District Governors adversary committee. It is beneficial for the Membership chairman and other club members to attend to learn more about Lionism. Attending a few Zone and District meetings is a good way to begin to obtain knowledge about Lions and the district. These meetings are a great place to start to develop leadership knowledge and skills that will help you and your club. If I can help in anyway please feel free to call on me.
Yours in Lionism,
Sam Longbook 2nd VDG District 44H E: [email protected] H: 603-329-5603
Thoughts from First Vice District Governor Al Goldstein
Thoughts from Second Vice District Governor Sam Longbook
OCTOBER 2015 Volume 42 Number 4
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Immediate Past District Governor Toni Olden 95 Plymouth Street Meredith, NH 03253 H: (603) 279-6016 C: (603) 677-2431 E: [email protected] Global Membership Team Wayne Auger (Roe) 19 Roberts Road Litchfield, NH 03052 H: (603) 429-2725 E: [email protected] Global Leadership Team Jerry Vaccaro (Marilyn) 74 Chase Road Londonderry, NH 03053 H: (603) 437-1408 C: (603) 204-7752 E: [email protected] Cultural & Community Activities Marilyn Richardson (Jim) P.O. Box 65 North Salem, NH 03079 H: (603) 882-1997 C: (603) 204-7914 E: [email protected] District Newsletter Editor Valencia Wilson (DG Scott) 31 Alvirne Drive, Hudson, NH 03051 H: (603) 880-1838 C: (603) 770-7705 E: [email protected] District Photographers PDG Wayne Auger (Roe) 19 Roberts Road Litchfield, NH 03052 H: (603) 429-2725 E: [email protected] and Nancy Greer O’Dowd (Tom) P.O. Box 1163, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 H: (603) 569-1160 C: (603) 387-6808 E: [email protected] Environment Becky Brown ( Bill) P.O. Box Windham, NH 03087 H: (603) 432-9419 E: [email protected] Facebook Administrator Marie Valliere 95 Plymouth Street Meredith, NH 03253 H: (603) 279-6016 E: [email protected]
DG Scott and I have begun our visitations. Thank you to all of the clubs who have contacted us to schedule a visit. There are still a number of clubs who we still need to hear from. Please contact me soon at [email protected] to schedule your club. We are still looking for dues payments from a few clubs. Please send in payment as soon as possible. My address is CST Middlemiss, 22 Abbott St., Hudson, NH 03051. Thank you in advance. On another note, we have discovered that there are a number of clubs who have not been filing their Monthly Membership Reports or Activity Reports timely. These are important to International as well as DG Scott, the Vice Governors and myself to gauge the health of the clubs as well as the District. Secretaries, so please make every effort to file these reports. Thank you. If you need to get in touch with me, my cell phone is 603-566-7616. Yours in Lionism,
CST Steve Middlemiss E: [email protected] H: 603-883-5205 C: 603-566-7616
Greetings Fellow Lions,
Thank you for making us the greatest service organization in the world ~ Lions Clubs International. Thank you for your faithful service, your enthusiasm, your kindness, and your boundless energy to change the world and touch the lives of so many people. It’s an amazing and rewarding experience being a Lion.
I would like to invite everyone to attend the NH Lions Multiple District Mid-Winter Convention on January 29th through 31st 2016. Save these dates on your calendar and be a part of the “NH Lions Academy Awards of Recognition”. Please nominate and recognize a special Lion in your club, zone, or district and let them know how much they are appreciated and how special they are. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to present one of your club members with a Melvin Jones Fellowship or a NH Granite State Fellowship; being presented one of these awards by our guest International Director Linda Tincher is an incredible honor. We’re planning a fun weekend and really want to see you there and en-joy your good-fellowship.
Your friend in service,
MCC Terri McGrew H: 603-673-2322 C: 603-554-6822 E: [email protected]
“We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference, and that a small group of determined people can change the course of history.” Sonia Johnson
Thoughts from Cabinet Secretary-Treasurer Steve Middlemiss
Thoughts from Multiple Council Chair Terri McGrew
OCTOBER 2015 Volume 42 Number 4
SAVE THE DATE! NH Lions Multiple District Mid-Winter Convention
January 29th thru 31st, 2016
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Hearing Preservation, Awareness & Action Name Address City, State, ZC H: C: E: Information Technology (Webmaster) Jay DeRoche (Kathleen) 20 Sunrise Terrace Plaistow, NH 03865 H: (603) 382-7024 W: (508) 475-0397 [email protected] Lions Alert Michelle Anctil (David) 18 Burt Street, Merrimack, NH 03054 H: (603) 424-6775 C: (603) 582-9727 E: [email protected] Lions Fellowship Nancy Greer O’Dowd (Tom) P.O. Box 1163, Wolfeboro, NH 03894 H: (603) 569-1160 C: (603) 387-6808 E:[email protected] Peace Poster Contest Lillian Bellisle 29 Cedar Street Hudson, NH 03051 H: (603) 889-0285 Public Relations & Lions Information Gary Rodgers (Robin) 16 Mountain View Drive Hudson, NH 03051 H: (603) 883-4351 C: (603) 883-4351 E: [email protected] Sight Preservation, Awareness & Action Judy DelValle-Webb (Rawson) 224 North Broadway, Salem, NH 03079 H: (603) 458-1908 C: (603) 502-6869 E: [email protected] Uniforms/Jackets/Shirts/Hats & Emblems Joe Kasper (Joanne) 63 Pine Hill Road, Weare, NH 03821 H: (603) 529-0439 C: (603) 548-0286 E: [email protected]
Stephen Richards the author of “Life is good” once said “The true measure of success is how many times you can bounce back from failure.” This sounds like what happens when we try to get new members. More often the answer we get is no, more so because of the approach we use. Many Lions typically use a direct approach which is to simply ask some one to join the club without
helping the potential member, to understand who Lions are , what Lions do, how much commit-ment is involved and the potential costs. The approach that worked a little better is to ask a potential member to get involved with one project so that they can see what your club does and helps them to better understand why we do what we do and increase probability of them joining. This also give the potential member the opportunity to interact with other members and ask questions in a more relaxed atmosphere. As we attempt to increase our prides, we will see many failures. To succeed, we must learn from the failures. This includes learning how to better articulate about our organization and learn how to im-prove our approach for getting new members. This year DG Scott is challenging all clubs
increase membership by 20% (each new member will become a centennial member)
properly orientate them to Lionism
Get them involved The more knowledge we have about our organizations, the easier it will be to champion our clubs and get new members.
PDG Wayne Auger GMT District 44-H E: [email protected] P: 603-429-2725
WOW! LCI Has updated its
“Club Officers Team Manual” IT IS A MUST READ FOR ALL CLUB OFFICERS!!!!
This manual contains helpful information to guide you through your year as a Club Officer. The club president, secretary and treasurer “the club officer team” working together to provide effective club leadership. Teamwork is one of the keys to a successful club. Club officers can collectively shape the way in which they work together that will be best for all concerned. Don’t forget your Membership Chairperson. The Manual has outlined in detail a number of subject matter that will give suggestions and “the how to’s” to make your club an outstanding Club. Some are outlined below: PROMOTING YOUR CLUB How your club is perceived in the community is essential to its success. Developing and Implementing a comprehensive public relations program will help ensure that community members support your club. RECOGNITION Recognition can be defined as, “acknowledgement with a show of appreciation.” It is important that club officers let members know their service is noticed and valued. SERVICE Lions clubs make local communities better places to live. People in your community know that they can count on your club to pitch in. Lions work on a diverse array of community service activity projects, and each club is responsible for the quality of that service. NOW --GO TO LCI AND SEARCH “CLUB OFFICERS” FOR MORE!!!!! Lion Jerry Vaccaro GLT District 44-H E: [email protected] P: 603-204-7752
Thoughts from Global Membership Team Leader Wayne Auger
Thoughts from Global Leadership Team Leader Jerry Vaccaro
OCTOBER 2015 Volume 42 Number 4
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This year, the District Governor's visita on was combined with a club social. At the mee ng, DG Sco inducted three new members into the Nashua Lions Club. Welcome to our
newest members, Lions Jus n, Tom and Gina, and congratula ons to their sponsors, Lions Ed and Mike.
Looks like everyone had another "fine" me.
This space will highlight photos of our newest Lions as they are being inducted or working a club service project or fundraiser. This is also the space that will highlight our
Membership Banner.
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Invite new members and help your club become a World Class Centennial Lions Club. To achieve this honor induct at least 3 new members each fiscal year of the program and sponsor a new Lions club.
Visit our webpage to learn more about how your club can earn! h p://lion.ly/PHhSK
District Membership This Month This Year
Opening Balance 1070 1065
Added Members 23 53
Dropped Members 10 35
Closing Balance 1083 1083
Net Gain/Loss 13 18
Worldwide 1,381,885 1,381,885
Club New Member Sponsor
CHESTER CARLA BECK LESLIE PACKARD
HAMPSTEAD LIA SPRAGUE SAM LONGBOOK
NASHUA LINDA HUDON MIKE FRANCOEUR
NASHUA EVEREST CENTENNIAL ISHORI BHATTA,PRIH BHATTARAI, MIN GAUTAM, NUTAN KADARIYA, YAM PRASAD KADARIYA ,ABBAL KOIRALA , PRAMOD NEUPANE, BASANTA POKHAREL, BIMALA RAI, DURGA RAI, RAJAN RAI, SACHEN RAI, SHIVA K. RAI, BEENU THAPA, PRATAP THAPA , RABIN THAPA, SUNITA THAPA , SUDHA TIMILSINA, ANIL UPADHYAYA, JYOTSNA UPADHYAYA
CHARTER MEMBERS
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Chester Lions Club at the Chester Town Fair & Parade
Lions Sheryl Baker, Colleen Towle & Elaine Storlazzi Our Purple People Feeder
ready for the parade
Annemarie Murry, Sheryl Baker & Grace Colle e Lets go Red Sox!
taking a break and selling raffle ckets
Jim Gullo & Bruce Baker John Chiaradonna & Kris Packard
Cooks extraordinaire! working the feeder
Lions Sight and Hearing News
It is a few months yet un l midwinter conven on in January, and the Lions Sight and Hearing Founda on annual mee ng. Yet we want to point out that there will be an elec on of new mem-bers to the Board of Directors of LS&H, 2 people from District 44N, and 2 people from District44H. We are all members of this founda on. We need good people to direct this founda on.
Consider running for this important post. We always need new members to replace the members coming off the
board, and we need the new perspec ves. Please tell me of your interest in this running.
Fred Plett, LS&H President - [email protected] Cell: 603-660-0732 Home: 603-497-4054
The Salem Lions Club has chosen to get more involved in the cleaning of our waterways in the Salem area.
Our club voted to donate $10,000 to the Clean River Project. These monies will be used to a working pontoon boat that the Salem Lions will
name.
The Boat will have the Lions Logo and will be working primarily in southern NH.
As more funding comes the boat will add additional clean ups along the Merrimack River.
This boat will be using a sonar scanner to locate cars, tires, and other debris.
Volunteers are needed. If you are interested in undertaking this project for your club contact Judy Del Valle-Webb at [email protected]
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The Meredith Lions Club recently donated nine pairs of reading glasses to the Meredith Public Library. These glasses will be avail-able for patrons needing glasses to read newspapers, magazines and of course, books from the library. Need to see the computer screen be er? Borrow a pair of glasses. The Meredith Lions are always ready to assist local ci zens with vision needs. Just ask us.
For more informa on about how you can help call Lion Marie at 279-6016 or email [email protected] Pictured: Lion Marie Valliere and Assistant Librarian
Christopher Leland
Facebook is more than just getting the word out about you upcoming events or posting about what happened at those events. It’s also for
passing on information about Lions International and new breakthroughs in vision issues, Guide dogs, hearing programs and
other data. The idea is to like the page and then share it. When you share a district post it goes to all your friends. They find out what Lions in our district are doing as well as finding out about Lions in general. Some of us have the same friends and think that’s already
been shared so we don’t have to. I may not have all the same friends in New Hampshire that you do but I still share things on Facebook. By sharing I reach people all over the globe whom I have friended.
Check it out.
NHLionsDistrict44-H
Marie Valliere ~ [email protected]
Is your club on Facebook? Are you a friend of the District page?
Have you liked the District Page?
JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE MD44's FIRST ETHNIC CLUB
Nashua Everest Centennial Lions Club Charter Night October 10, 2015 ‐ 6 ‐ 11 pm
Puritan Back Room ‐ Manchester 6pm Cash Bar Recep on
6:45pm Buffet Dinner 7:55pm Program $30pp
Make checks out to:
Nashua Everest Centennial Lions Club and send with RSVP to:
Lion Shanta Bist 4 Cobble Hill Road Nashua, NH 03062
**DEADLINE: October 1, 2015** ==========================================================
If your club is willing to donate any of the following items, please no fy:
PID Ed Lecius at [email protected]
CLUB BANNER ‐ Nashua Lions GAVEL ‐
BELL—Hudson Lions Flag Set ‐
Tail Twister Bank ‐
PID Ed Lecius GMT Area Leader CA‐1‐A
Celebrate with Portsmouth Lions! We will hold our regular October mee ng on
Tuesday, October 20th, 6 PM, AT the New Hampshire Associa-
on for the Blind “Dinner in the Dark” fundraiser at Rudi’s
Restaurant in Portsmouth, instead of our usual mee ng at the
Country View Restaurant in Greenland. It is a great experience,
and helps us be more empathe c to those who have vision
problems. If anyone wants to come to our regular dinner
mee ngs, we need RSVP by the Friday before, to give the res-
taurant a count. For more informa on if you want to join us
to help this excellent cause, please go to:
http://rudis1020.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?
ievent=1146556
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NELC MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIP AWARDS WEEKEND
DATES: Friday, October 16; Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, 2015
LOCATION: CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL 801 Greenwich Avenue WARWICK, RI 02886
****CONTACT HOTEL DIRECTLY TO BOOK RESERVATIONS****
From RI 401‐ 732‐6000 Code Word NELC Long distance 1‐800‐227‐6963
Chairpersons for this weekend’s fes vi es:
PDG Domingos Branco 401‐658‐4837 email: [email protected] Co‐ Chair Rosa Branco email: [email protected]
TENTATIVESCHEDULEOFEVENTSFRIDAYNIGHT,0CTOBER162015
JOIN YOUR FELLOW NEW ENGLAND LIONS FOR A NIGHT OF FELLOWSHIP AND FAMILY TIME
*******4:00 pm - HOSPITALITY ROOM OPENS*******
Registra on 4:00 – 7:00 PM
SATURDAY,OCTOBER17,2015BREAKFAST IN HOTEL (7:00 - 8:30 AM)
Registration 8:00 to 10:00 AM Note: 10:00 AM is the deadline for Melvin Jones Fellows recipients Registra on
09:00 - 11:30 AM - Family me, games and pool ac vi es for children 09:00 - 10:00 AM - LCIF Coordinators mee ng with PIP Jim Ervin,
10:00 - 11:00 AM - GMT and GLT Coordinators mee ng, DGs mee ng, etc. 11:00 - 12:00 PM - NELC Mee ng
SATURDAYAFTERNOON12:00 PM to 1:15 PM LUNCH
1:30 - 2:30 PM - Necrology service at Roger Williams Park Lions Memorial 2:30 ‐ 5:30 Free me to do some sightseeing or shopping in Warwick or Providence
SATURDAYEVENINGSCHEDULE5:30 - 6:30 PM Social
6:30 - 7:30 P.M. BANQUET (Business casual) 7:30 PM - Guest Speaker PIP JIM ERVIN
CEREMOMY FOR PRESENTATION OF MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIP immediately following Due to size of room, plaques will be presented by District in the following order:
MD DISTRICT 23 SD DISTRICR 42 MD DISTRICT 33 MD DISTRICT 44 SD DISTRICT 41 SD DISTRICT 45
Please be present 15 minutes before your scheduled me.
Pictures with PIP Jim Ervin Presenta on of gi s and Raffle
*******HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN*******
SUNDAY10/18,2015
BREAKFAST AND FAREWELLS (7:00 A.M. TO 8:30 A.M.) THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION AND HAVE A SAFE TRIP HOME.
WE HOPE YOU ENJOYED YOUR WEEKEND IN R.I.
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Posted: Monday, September 14, 2015 5:00 am In The Carriage Town News
HAMPSTEAD — Operation KidSight has teamed up with the Hampstead Lions Club to perform free vision screenings for children ages 6 months and up at the 14th annual Hampstead Health and Safety Fair on Sat.,
September 26, from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Hampstead Middle School.
Operation KidSight uses a Welch Allyn Spot Vision Screener. This screener takes an instant scan of the eyes to determine the possible presence of eye disorders. There is no physical contact and no eye drops are nec-essary. The child simply looks at the vision screener for a few seconds and a printout is generated with the
results.
Vision and hearing are the main focus of Lions Clubs International; their motto is “We Serve”. Currently, the Lions Clubs of New Hampshire have a goal to vision screen every child in the state. This program is already
underway and many elementary schools have participated in the screenings. For additional information, contact Lion Bob Laferriere at 603-329-8230, or [email protected].
Exeter Area Lions Club
Saturday, October 24, 2015
Cooperative Middle School, Stratham
doors open 6:30 pm show starts 7:30 pm
TICKETS $20.00 per person, CONTACT
MIKE at (603)778-8496 OR [email protected]
Tickets also sold at AUTO SOUNDS,
Epping Rd., Exeter (603)778-1402
A Presenta on of
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THE LIONS SECRETARY CLASS IS BEING HELD ON OCTOBER 17 AT DELTA DENTAL
IN CONCORD FROM 9 – NOON.
THE CLASS ON SEPT. 12 WAS CANCELLED DUE TO AN UNFORSEEN COMPUTER GLITCH WITH MYLCI.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ATTEND THIS NEW SESSION, PLEASE CONTACT DIANE AT
[email protected] WITH YOUR NAME, E-MAIL ADDRESS, AND CLUB NAME BEFORE OCT. 14.
THE DOGSIGHT PROJECT
A Program of the New Hampshire Lions Multiple District 44 – Health Services Board
The White Cane
October 15 Is White Cane Safety Day. This is an Interna onal, Na onal and State observance. It’s a day to raise awareness about the signifi-cance and purpose of the white cane. Some clubs hold events around this me or publicize exis ng events. How will your club celebrate?
The first documented use of the white cane as an iden fica on aid for a blind person was in England in 1920. A er the First World War, there were more people who were blinded when they were young and ac-ve. The white cane helped them get about more safely. In 1944, Dr
Richard Hoover developed the long white cane which turned an iden -fica on cane into a mobility cane. Once again, this was necessary because a great number of young, ac ve individuals did not want to sit at home simply because they were blinded in the war.
The first use of the white cane in the United States was in Peoria, Illi-nois in 1931 at Lions Club ini a ve. Lions Clubs Interna onal liked the idea and made it their own. The first White Cane Safety Day was prom-ulgated in 1964 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It has been renewed every year since.
Why focus on the white cane in an ar cle for the DogSight Project? Before an individual can qualify for a guide dog, he or she must first prove proficiency with a white cane and to know how to travel inde-pendently. A dog doesn’t know how to get from A to B; the dog en-sures that the trip occurs safely. A guide dog can’t tell that the light has changed; it’s up to the handler to say “let’s go,” and the dog to determine if the crossing is safe to make.
Respec ully submi ed, Linda Piekarski Chair, the DogSight Project [email protected]
Multi-District 44 Maico Pilot Audiometer
The digital Pilot screens children as young as three years old.
To schedule a screening, contact your
2015 – 2016 Hearing Equipment Coordinator.
Southern NH Coordinator: Zones: 1 - 4 Ana Ortega Merrimack Lions Club 225 Baboosic Lake Rd Merrimack, NH 03054 [email protected] Mobile: 603-289-9174
Northern NH Coordinator: Zones: 5 – 7/8 Rosalie Smith Hopkinton Lions Club 425 Little Tooky Road Contoocook, NH 03229 [email protected] Home: 603-746-5781 Mobile: 603-848-3402
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Order Your Two Year Lions Youth Services Calendars Now! Only $4.00 each
We need 200 orders before November 10th - Calendars will be mailed in December Contact Ellis Ring PO Box 214, Northwood, NH 03261 at
Res: 603-767-9313 E:[email protected]
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Camp Pride Updates The summer season is over and camp is slowly getting ready for a long winter nap. The actual closing of the camp is near complete. We are still seeking a few hands to get it done and plan to go up a couple more times in October.
We had another wonderful camping season with our guest. They all left smiling and tired. This Sep-tember we had a new group come in from Maine. The children had a great time. The extra nice weather was perfect for midsummer camping.
The camp was built on the spirit of volunteerism and this is how we continue to get things done. Please consider lending a hand when you have the time. As I stated we still have some work to do.
Al Goldstein 1st VDG President Camp Pride 603-913-1281 [email protected]
The Board Of Directors are hosting a “Thank you Dinner” on Wednesday, October 14th at the Atkinson Country Club. If you would like to join us that evening, the dinner price will be $20.00 per person
for a wonderful buffet dinner. Please let me know no later than Friday the 9th.
If you have any desire to join the board next year this would be a great night to join us. FVDG Al Goldstein
Opera on Kids Sight
Scheduling your first screening
Start small if you are new to holding a screening.
Do a small day care. Perhaps a member has a child or
grandchild in day care.
Start with one class of 15 to 30 students. Once you have
completed a smaller screening you will see how easy it is and
you will be anxious to begin with full grade school screenings.
Spring is a good me to plan for the larger screening if you
want to start small first. Speak with the school to see what will
work best for their schedule. If you have ques ons or
concerns contact the Zone Coordinators and they can help or
find someone who will.
Diabetes Awareness
October 10th is World Vision Day
People with Diabetes are at risk for losing eyesight due to dia-be c re nopathy. It is the leading cause of vision loss in work-ing adults age 20-65. Seventy-four percent of those with diabe-tes will have some degree of re nopathy in their life me. This is why an annual eye exam is a must! Controlling your blood
sugars to a near normal level also helps.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month
What is your club planning for a service ac vity? Check out
Lions Interna onal for ideas and resources.
Marie Hall, RN Cer fied Diabetes Educator
603-686-6935 [email protected]
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Electronic Waste Collection Day~ Laconia/Gilford Lions Club October 24 ~ Gilford Lowe’s Parking Lot ~ 9 AM – 1 PM
Got an old computer collecting dust in your closet, or a broken refrigerator sitting on the back porch? What do you do with such items when you replace them? Everything from laptops, phones and radios to home appliances or TV's cost a fortune to haul away.
Turn all that junk over to the Laconia-Gilford Lions Club during their Electronic Waste Collection Day on Saturday, October 24 in the Lowe's parking lot in Gilford from 9 AM to 1 PM. For a small disposal fee (most items are $1 to $5), not only will we take your old electronic items off your hands, we will recycle them. The disposal charge is almost always less than the prices at local transfer stations. Cash or checks will be accept-ed but not debit or credit cards.
Just bring your electronics to Lowe's parking lot, 1407 Lakeshore Road in Gilford on Saturday, October 24 between 9 AM and 1 PM. Club mem-bers will even help you unload them! You do not have to be a resident of Laconia or Gilford to take advantage of this fundraiser - it is open to eve-ryone. Items you may want to consider dropping off are computer monitors, laptops, CPUs, servers, CD/DVD players, camcorders, AV equip-ment, VCRs, speakers, mice or keyboards, copiers, faxes, scanners, printers, phones (land and cell), phone systems, UPS systems, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, cords, cables and computer accessories. In addition, we will also take microwaves, air condi-tioners, refrigerators, freezers, water heaters, washing machines, dryers, gas or electric stoves, dishwashers, dumb terminals, and TVs (less than 27”: $20; 27” and larger: $30). Anything with a cord not listed will also be accepted.
You CANNOT drop off: oils, paints, thinners, batteries, tires, items containing mercury such as fluorescent and CFL light bulbs or thermometers, capacitors, ballasts, or any other hazardous waste.
Don't miss this opportunity or you'll be storing these things another year - "Don't throw it out, Recycle it!" You'll not only help the environment by disposing of your unwanted electronics responsibly but also help the Lions, the largest service organization in the world, raise funds to meet pressing needs in our communi-ty: eye glasses and hearing aids, food pantries, college scholarships, holiday food baskets for needy families, youth sports programs, are just a few of the local charitable organizations that we assist. All that for a dis-posal fee of $1 to $30 per item depending on size (almost always less than the cost at local transfer stations). The Laconia-Gilford Lions Club appreciates your help with their Electronic Waste Collection Day fundrais-ing event and wishes to thank in advance everyone who contributes to making a real difference in our com-munity. Look for the yellow Lions' vests on Saturday, October 24 from 9 AM to 1 PM at the Gilford Lowe's parking lot. No matter how large or small, every item adds up!
HOLIDAYS FOOD DRIVE
Last year at the last minute I challenged all of the clubs to do a food drive in November to help support the Holidays. While it was a little last
minute, many clubs stepped up and got it done. I am once again challenging all of you to do it again.
There are many people in the state that are challenged every day to
provide themselves or their families for a nutritious meal. Anything we can do is a plus. Whether it is a true food drive or holiday baskets or
donations to your local food pantries, let’s see what we can do to make it a little better for our neighbors.
Let’s all share our successes in future newsletter!
Al Goldstein 1st Vice District Governor
District 44H New Hampshire 603-913-1281
Proud To serve With All Of You
The Lions Clubs International Centennial Celebration kicked off in July 2014 and ends in June 2018. Your club has the opportunity to earn a banner patch each year by serving those in four major categories.
They are: engaging our youth, sharing the vision, relieving the hunger and protecting our environment. Sound familiar? They should, as they are four of the categories of giving for the Lions Clubs International Foundation. Your club is already doing service projects in these areas, so all that is required is reporting to MyLCI. Don’t forget to add pictures! They could show up on Facebook, twitter or in the Lion magazine. Another way to participate is with inviting new members. Centennial membership awards are available. Be the first in your club to receive the Centennial Sponsor pin! Here’s a great recruiting tool – every new Lion benefits 23 people! 23 people! Let your prospective members know that and see how quickly they join. Take time to assess your community needs and plan a Centennial project that leaves a lasting impression. We, as Lions, need to let our communi-ties know all the good works we do and that we will continue to do them for the next 100 years. Plan a project today! PDG Toni Olden Centennial Chair [email protected]
Laconia-Gilford Lions Club members and volunteers (from left to right) Eileen Morey, Lois Smith, Norm Paquette, Bill Chandler, Allyn Bridge, Matt Soza, Marylin Brown, Rich and Ryan Kings-borough working at last spring’s Elec-tronic Waste Collection Day.
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MEREDITH LIONS CLUB NEWS
The Meredith Lions Club recently hosted District 44-H Governor Sco Wilson at a dinner mee ng. Sco was accompanied by his wife, Valencia, and the Cabinet Sec-retary/Treasurer, Steve Middlemiss. He brought gree ngs from the In-terna onal President as well as goals for the district for 2015-2016. Membership was one of the goals he men oned and the Meredith club is always looking for new mem-bers and new ideas. Anyone is wel-come to a end our mee ngs. We meet the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Meredith Community Center. Call 527-8114 for more informa on.
Four members cleaned a two mile stretch of Rt.104 during the month of September. They were Margaret and Bob Maney, Judy Cerrito and Marie Valliere. They collected 15 bags of trash be-tween Olde Province Common and Pease/Waukewan Roads.
October is Sight Awareness Month The Lions are known interna onally for their work with the vision and hearing impaired. The Meredith club has boxes at
Rite-Aid, the Meredith Community Center, the Meredith Public Library and the main branch of Meredith Village Savings bank to collect used eyeglasses, sunglasses and hearing aids. We also assist local ci zens in the purchase of new glasses or hearing aids where the need arises. To learn more about the eye pro-grams contact the health officer, Marie Valliere at 279-6016.
Submi ed by Marie R. Valliere
PR Meredith Lions Club
CAMP PRIDE LIONS DISTRICT 44‐H
NEW HAMPSHIRE SERVICES TO MANKIND, INC.
www.nhlions.org/CampPride/
LIONS CAMP PRIDE for special needs individuals
Dear Lions Clubs of District 44H
In accordance with the By-Laws of Lions District 44-H New Hampshire Services to Mankind (aka Lions Camp Pride), four (4) new directors, to serve four (4) year terms, shall be elected.
Each Lions Club, in good standing of District 44-H, will present a written nomination for director to the corporation at least thirty (30) days prior to the annual meeting. Each nominee shall be a Lion in good standing. Their names shall appear on a ballot to be used during the district cabinet meeting and distributed to all Lions in good standing pre-sent to cast said vote.
The Camp Pride BOD is looking for indi-viduals willing to commit, become involved, and work towards the success of the camp.
Candidates for election to Director must have their name submitted by their club secretary in a letter of intent to Lion Jeri Maynard, 104 Lowell Road, Hudson, NH 03051 by October 30, 2015. The election will take place during the November 15th Cabinet Meeting at the Pheasant Ridge Country Club in Gilford, NH.
Respectfully,
Jeri Maynard
Lion Jeri Maynard, Camp Pride Secretary 603-883-8565 [email protected]
Margaret Maney, Bob Maney, Marie Valliere and
Judy Cerrito
District 44-H Governor Sco Wilson and his wife
Valencia Wilson
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SAVE THE DATE ~ January 29th – 31st, 2016
NH LIONS MD 44 MID‐WINTER CONVENTION
Our guests: Interna onal Director Linda Tincher and Lion Vern Tincher
Fantas c Friday night entertainment with DJ Dave Mar nez ~ Music ~ Name That Tune ~ Karaoke ~ Dancing
Lions Scavenger Hunt
Visit with long‐term Lion friends and meet new Lions
Shirts Happen will have Lions apparel samples on display all morning Saturday January 30th
New Mul ple District Mee ng format Saturday morning January 30th
Saturday night “Academy Awards of Recogni on” to honor individual Lions
Have fun and be inspired by your fellow NH Lions
Nearby a ernoon ac vi es including:
Merrimack Premium Outlets
Budweiser Brewery Tours & the famous Clydesdale Horses
Lions Growth Team
We are looking for help from a few Lions.
We will be working in Pelham in the near future to recruit members for a new club.
We can use help to canvas and recruit. This will all start in late September.
Please contact me if you are interested.
Al Goldstein 1st Vice District Governor District 44H 603-913-1281
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“NH LIONS ACADEMY AWARDS OF RECOGNITION”
NOMINATION FORM
MD 44 Mid‐Winter Conven on
January 29th – 31st 2016
Recognizing Individual Contribu ons in New Hampshire
The 2016 MD 44 Mid-Winter Conven on Commi ee would like to honor individual Lions on
Saturday January 30, 2016 at the NH Lions MD 44 Mid-Winter Conven on at the Courtyard by
Marrio in Nashua, NH.
We are asking your Lions Club to nominate someone to be honored. As a club, or as Board of
Directors, or as individual Lions, please nominate your “Super Lion”, someone who goes
above and beyond the call of duty; or your “Best Suppor ng Lion”, someone who exemplifies
our mo o “We Serve”, or your “Lifeboat Lion”, someone who is an absolute pleasure to work
with and someone you can always count on; the Lion you would like to have in your lifeboat.
Please fill out this nomina on form with the individual’s name, address, phone number, the
name of their Lions Club, and a brief descrip on of the individual’s contribu ons that have
led to this nomina on.
Please return the nomina on form no later than January 4, 2016 to:
MCC Terri McGrew ● 11 Rock Ramond Road ● Brookline, NH 03033
We’ll take it from there, aler ng your nominee and encourage them to a end the Mid-Winter
Conven on dinner on Saturday January 30th, 2016. Thank you for taking me to recognize
one of your members; we appreciate it, and I know the nominees will appreciate it too.
Your friend in service,
MCC Terri McGrew ~ 2015 MD 44 Mid-Winter Conven on Chairman
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NH Lions Academy Awards of Recogni on Nomina on Form
Please complete this form before January 4th, 2016 and return to:
MCC Terri McGrew ● 11 Rock Ramond Road ● Brookline, NH 03033
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The category you are nomina ng this Lion for and describe why they are being nominated:
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Name and Contact Informa on of the Lion comple ng this nomina on form:
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Name / Address / Phone Number / Lions Club of the individual Lion being nominated:
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Lion # 1 ________________________________ Club________________________
Lion # 2 / Guest__________________________ Club________________________
Telephone #_____________________________ Email_______________________
Friday Dinner and entertainment 6:00 – 9:30 pm $35.00 per person
Saturday breakfast $18.00 per person
Saturday lunch $23.00 per person
Saturday d’oeuvres & banquet 5:30 – 9:30 pm $40.00 per person
Sunday breakfast $18.00 per person
Please make your meal choices on page # 2 The absolute deadline for Meal Reservations is Friday January 15, 2016
Please send this registration form and your meal selections and your payment to:
MCC Terri McGrew - Convention Chairman
11 Rock Ramond Road
Brookline, NH 03033
Checks should be made out to: MD 44 Convention Fund
To reserve your hotel room please call the Courtyard by Marriott at 603-880-9100 or book on-line at www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/mhtnc-courtyard-nashua/
Select Special Lions Rate: “LMCLMCA” 1 king bed for $89.00 per night. Select “LMCLMCC” for 2 Double Beds for $89.00 per night. You pay the hotel directly.
The hotel is reserving a block of rooms at a reduced price for the Lions Convention.
To secure this special rate your reservation must be made by Friday January 15, 2016.
The hotel will release our block of rooms on the morning of January 16th and if rooms are still available after that date you will pay the regular room rate.
Multiple District 44 ~ 56th Annual Mid-Winter Convention
“NH Lions Academy Awards of Recognition”
Courtyard by Marriott ~ 2200 Southwood Drive, Nashua, NH 03063
January 29th – January 31st, 2016
Our International Guests: ID Linda Tincher and Lion Vern Tincher from Riley, Indiana
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NH LIONS 2016 MID-WINTER CONVENTION MEAL CHOICES
Friday Dinner ~ Cash Bar and Fantastic Entertainment 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Dinner served at 7:00 pm and the entertainment continues to 9:30 pm
Entertainment ~ DJ Dave Martinez ~ Music & “Name that Tune” Contest & Karaoke & Dancing
Dinner Options:
Chicken Marsala __________ or: Lobster Mac & Cheese ____________
Vegetarian Option available on request _____________
Dinner includes: Soup du jour & Dessert & Coffee/Tea
Saturday Breakfast Options:
Ham & Cheese Omelet ________ or: Belgium Waffle _________
Breakfast includes: Bacon & Home fries & Orange Juice & Coffee/Tea
Saturday Lunch Options:
Cobb Salad with Chicken _________
Ham & Swiss Wrap _________
Vegetarian Grille on Ciabatta Bread ________
Lunch includes: Soup du jour & Side & Dessert & Coffee/Tea or Bottled Water or Soft Drinks
Saturday Dinner Options:
Tournedos of Beef _________
Baked Haddock _________
Wild Mushroom Ravioli _________
Dinner includes: Salad & Dessert & Coffee/Tea
Sunday Breakfast Options:
Scrambled Eggs _________ or: French Toast _________
Breakfast includes: Bacon & Home fries & Orange Juice & Coffee/Tea
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Happy Fall!
HEALTH SERVICES BOARD h p://www.nhlions.org/healthservice
VISION 2016 Contact MCC Terri McGrew at [email protected]
to donate or volunteer
EYEGLASS & HEARING AIDS COLLECTION & RECYCLING
Dave Rogers 166 Rockingham Road, Auburn NH 03032
Res phone: 603-627-1036 E-mail: [email protected]
EYEGLASS SHIPPING DONATIONS Donations are welcome to help offset The cost of shipping the eyeglasses
Please send checks to: Hampton Area Lions Club
PO Box 1088 ~ Hampton, NH 03843
NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION
This newsletter is E-Mailed via Constant Contact to all District 44-H members who have e-mail addresses on file with LCI ~ Lions Clubs International.
Presidents and secretaries, please coordinate and make a copy available to members that to not have E-Mail. All E-Mail changes must be made on the LCI website by your club secretary. If you have opted out of receiving the
fellowship in the past, you also opted out of the district newsletter because we shared the same contact list. This issue has been resolved. To receive the newsletter again, you must obtain a copy of the newsletter E-Mail and click
on the join our mailing list link.
NEWSLETTER SUBMISSION AND DEADLIINE
Deadline for submitting articles to be published in the newsletter is the 20th of each month. To keep the size of the newsletter reasonable, most event articles will be reduced to 1/4 page.
Clubs and district committees with multiple articles for the same newsletter should consolidate the articles into one submission that does not to exceed one page.
Submissions should be in MS‐Word or MS‐Publisher No PDFs please Conver ng a PDF is me consuming to do correctly for it to be read by our sightless
member’s tools. Newsle er submissions should be sent to Valencia Wilson E: [email protected]
Be sure to schedule you vision screening with your schools and day care centers early so you will know you have the screener
available. Many clubs have already made reservations for September and October. Our goal is to get to 20,000
screenings for this year. We would love to see 100% participation for all clubs. If you need some help please contact your zone coor-
dinator. Their names and contact information will be posted on the district web site shortly.
Questions? Please contact Lion Becky Brown at [email protected] or cell # 603-560-5833
Spot vision screener use and reservations for 2015-2016
