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Recruitment * Retention * Relevance * Recognition

DISTRICT GOVERNORRON HURD

WHAT’S INSIDE:● November District Meeting● Youth Programs Thrive● IPDG Roast Photos

● VDG Candidates see page 2

District 4-A3

October 2004

www.lions4a3.orgPage 2

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

DISTRICT CABINET MEETINGS------------- IMPORTANT NOTICEPaso Robles --------- November 19 & 20, 2004Fillmore----------------- February 18 & 19, 2005Santa Maria ------------------------ April 29, 2004

DISTRICT CONVENTIONSanta Maria ---------- April 29,30, May 1, 2005

DISTRICT CONTEST DEADLINESOfficial Contests:-----------------March 31, 2005Certification & Reporting Forms April 15, 2005Scrapbook Entry ------------------- April 15, 2005Scrapbook Judging---------------- April 16, 2005

DISTRICT NEWSLETTER DEADLINESFall ------------------------Mailed October 5, 2004Winter ---------------------------------Dec 10, 2004Spring -------------------------- February 28, 2005

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES DATESWhite Cane Days ----------------- Oct 2&3, 2004Flag Days-------------------------Feb 18-21, 2005Hearing Days --------------------March 5-6, 2005Caravan of Hope---------------Spring 2005 TBDCity of Hope---------------------------April 3, 2005

STUDENT SPEAKER CONTEST COMPLETION DATESClub ------------------------------------ Feb 21, 2005Zone --------------------------------March 14, 2005Region-------------------------------- April 11, 2005District ---------------------------------- May 2, 2005Area----------------------------------- May 23, 2005MD-4 Final---------------------------- June 4, 2005

USA/CANADA FORUMSReno, Nevada ----------- September 9-12, 2004Peoria, Illinois---------- September 21-24, 2005

Congratulations and Good Luck

District Governor Ron&

Vice-District Governor Chuck

Council Chairperson George Stewart & Lynn

Vice District Governor Candidates

As of August 2004, a letter ofintent has been received fromLion Melody Archebald of theVentura East Lions Club.

All qualified Lions who wish to“put their hat in the ring”, mustsubmit a letter of intent no laterthan February 1, 2005.

How to submit can be found onpages 96 and 97 of our DistrictRoster.

A forum will be held on Novem-ber 20 at our District Meeting.


District 4-A3 Page 19

CongratulatesGovernor Ron Hurd andVice-District Governor

Chuck Cassy!Have a wonderful year!

Region “O”Number One Club

Keep That Train Running, Ron!

Have a great year!

“We’re having a baby!”

(805) 289-3960vccomputers.com


District Governor Ron & First Lady Jennifer

Wishing you a GREAT YEAR!

We’re proud of you, Son

Santa Maria HostLions Club

Ron Hubble, President

Congratulations to DG Ron Hurdand VDG Chuck Cassy.

We wish you a successful year.

Dennis Amick, CSA805-652-1920 ext 10Cell: 805-701-9501

Email:[email protected]

website:www.financialservicenow.com

Michael KurlandBroker Associate and Realtor

805-987-2250Cell: 805-217-4727

Email:[email protected]



CALENDAR OF EVENTS

PEACE POSTER CONTESTThe theme of the 2004-2005 Peace Poster Contest is

"Give Peace A Chance”

Students, ages 11, 12 or 13 on November 15, 2004, are eligible to participate. Deadline to purchase kits -----October 1, 2004

Postmark deadline for a club to send one winning poster (per contest spon-sored) to the district governor.November 15, 2004

Postmark deadline for a governor to send one winning district poster to multi-ple district council chairman.December 1, 2004

Postmark deadline for the multiple district council chairman to send one win-ning poster to the Public Relations Department at International Headquarters.----------------------------------December 15, 2004

MD-4 COUNCIL OF GOVERNOR MEETINGSVisalia------------------------------- June 4-6, 2004Walnut Creek------------------- August 6-8, 2004Las Vegas, NV-------------November 5-7, 2004San Diego----------------------February 10, 2005Brea --------------------------------- June 3-5, 2005Visalia---------------------------- August 5-7, 2005

MD-4 ConventionSan Diego----------------- February 11-13, 2005Riverside ----------------------February 3-5, 2006

International ConventionHong Kong, China ------- June 27—July 1, 2005

NEWSLETTER EDITORLions International District 4-A3Lions of District 4-A3(e) [email protected]: 805-658-8266Snailmail: 762 Skyline Dr, Ventura 93003


DG Ron Hurd (Jennifer)Carpinteria

1339 Vallecito Rd, Carpinteria, 93013-1437 (H/W) 684-5838(E) [email protected]

VDG Chuck Cassy (Crissy)Ventura Downtown

1190 So. Victoria, # 203, Ventura, Ca 93003(H) 642-3889 (B) 642-0392 (F) 642-0365 (E)[email protected]

CC/IPDGGeorge Stewart (Lynn)Arroyo Grande

137 Pearwood Ave, Arroyo Grande, 93420(H) 489-6541 (B) 489-5144 (F) 489-6662 (E) [email protected]

DISTRICT SECRETARY PDG Diane Marie Van Trees (Ryan)Ventura Downtown

762 Skyline Dr., Ventura, Ca 93003(H) 658-0200 (Cell) 207-3520 (F) 658-8266 (E) rys-

[email protected]

DISTRICT TREASURER Tony Manuel (Donna)S. M. Host

1468 Ivory Dr, Santa Maria, 93455(H) 937-4363 (B) 681-5223 (F) 937-3110 (E) [email protected]

Region L Chairperson Howard Wood (Patty)Paso Robles

1127 Samantha Dr, Paso Robles, 93446-3240(H) 238-0924 (E) [email protected]

Zone 1 Chairperson Tom Severn (Janice)Santa Margarita

P.O. Box 916, Santa Margarita, 93453-0916(H) 438-4582 (B) 783-7246 (E) [email protected]

Zone 2 Chairperson Janet AndrewsSan Luis Obispo

2710 Reservoir Canyon Rd., S.L.O. CA 93401(H) 543-7709 (E) [email protected]

Region I Chairperson Joan FletcherS. M. Valley

3936 Berwyn, Santa Maria 93455 Recruitment * Retention * Relevance * Recognition


2004 District

Lion of the Year

My heart-felt thanks to the Lions of

District 4-A3 for bestowing this honor to

me.

My Congratulations to District Governor Ron and his

2004-2005 Cabinet

Lion Elvie MarfilSimi Valley Lions Club


ENDORSE LION DANA BIGGSINTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR

A leader of exceptional quality and unquestion-able integrity, who will bring originality and

bright NEW IDEAS!!!The TEAM

supporting Dana’s Endorsement

Sponsored By: Past District Governor Ruben Gonzalez

Region I Joanie FletcherPast President of LPCCI Joe R. Woodruff

Simi Valley Lions ClubHome of the Student Speakers

ContestP.O. Box 785, Simi Valley 93063Meet 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 7:00 p

Denny’s Restaurant590 L.A. Ave

Salute DG Ron Hurd and hisCabinet Officers 2004-2005

Best Small Club Bulletin2003-2004

“Anytime is a good time

for a NOONER”

Oxnard Noontimers Lions Club

50 years of service



Zone 3 Chairperson Richard Medley (Roxanne)Santa Maria Host

412 E. Taylor, Santa Maria, 93454(H) 922-7153 (B) 937-6348 (E) [email protected]

Zone 4 Chairperson Arthur “Art” Hill, Jr (Bennie)Vandenberg Village

1000 E. Tangerine Ave, Lompoc 93436(H) 736-5748

Region O Chairperson Randy Graham (Linda)Carpinteria

1329 La Manida, Carpinteria 93013(H) 684-2380 (E) [email protected]

Zone 5 Chairperson David Seehof (Debbie)Carpinteria

1776 Cravens Ln, Carpinteria 93013(H) 684-6065 (B) 684-2025 (E) [email protected]

Zone 6 Chairperson Jeff Roundy (Darai Voss)Ventura Downtown

1300 Eastman Ave, #103, Ventura, CA 93003(H) 650-7420 (B) 701-0653 (E) [email protected]

Region N Chairperson Mike Hall (Patricia)Pleasant Valley

10 Glenbrook Ave, Camarillo, 93010(H) 482-8021 (B) 278-6644 x124 (E) [email protected]

Zone 7 Chairperson Rick Smith (Mary)Oxnard Noontimers

2175 Goodyear Ave Ste. 117, Ventura, 93003(H) 649-5615 (B) 289-3960 (F) 289-3962 (E) [email protected]

Zone 8 Chairperson Rick Hellstrom (Anne Marie)Pleasant Valley

80 W. Boulder Creek Rd, Simi Valley 93065(H) 577-8475 (B) 477-5430 (E) [email protected]


What a great start to a great year in District 4-A3! The cabinet meeting in Carpinteria met or exceeded everyone’s expectations. My thanks to the Carpinte-ria Lions who hosted the event and Region O Chair Randy Graham and Zone 5 Chair David Seehof for making all of the ar-rangements. It was a pleasure to host DG

Larry Hidalgo and his wife Martie from 4-C6 and VDG Al Ad-ams from 4-L3. On Friday night PCC Bob Smith (4-C5) gave an inspiring and passionate speech about his associa-tion with the City of Hope. The speech was well received by those in attendance. The installation of district officers com-pleted the evening.

I have been traveling on behalf of the district logging thousands of miles since returning from the International Convention in Detroit, Michigan. During my many club vis-its, I sense a renewed enthusiasm among clubs in our dis-trict whether they are large or small. Thank you one and all for your hard work, commitment and dedication to Lionism.

At this writing, I have just returned from the USA/Canada Leadership Forum held in Reno, Nevada. The Fo-rum was attended by over 3,000 great Lions from North America who met to exchange information and to keep on the leading edge of training. Next year the USA/Canada Forum will be held in Peoria, Illinois. Once you attend a Forum you will agree that it is worth the time and expense.

Region L Chair Howard Wood is working diligently arranging the November district meeting which will be held in Paso Robles. We will continue our training programs and would like any input from you as to content---After all it’s your district. We will be hosting the DG and VDG from our neighboring district 4-A2. See you in Paso Robles on November 19 & 20.

DG Ron Recruitment * Retention * Relevance * Recognition


♦ PCC Bill Crawrford elected International Director2004 to 2006. Congratulations Bill!

♦ WE ARE ON PBS!GREAT NEWS: Huell Howser productions, producer of

the California Gold series seen on all PBS stations, recently taped our lions in sight program for presentation on all of the PBS sta-tions in California. He accompanied us on a clinic trip to Her-mosillo, Mexico. He also visited our warehouse in Vallejo and filmed our operation there.

It will be aired on KCET on Sunday, Oct. 3rd and Tues-day, Oct. 19th, both times at 6:00 pm. The program will be titled "California Green". It will also be shown on all other PBS stations in California during the month of October.

VCR and DVD copies of the half hour presentation will be available through lions in sight for $10.00 @ plus shipping ($2.00). We will purchase about 60 copies for this purpose. (925) 708-4833; e-mail [email protected]. Bill Iannaccone, PID, Chief Operations Officer, Lions In Sight

♦ Endorse Lion Dana Biggs International DirectorDana’s abilities have been recognized at all levels Of Our Associa-tion. Dana served on the faculties of numerous Multiple District Governor schools throughout the United States, Dana is caring, compassionate Lion with A positive upbeat attitude. Dana truly believes that (Lionism Belongs To The Lions and will act accord-ingly as our Representative on the International Board) Join Dana’s Thousand-Member Team! Get involve, be part and en-dorse PDG Dana Biggs as our candidate for office of International Director at MD-4 in San Diego on Feb 11-13, 2005 additional infor-mation – contact PDG Ruben Gonzalez; Region I Joanie Fletcher; Past President of LPCCI Joe R. Woodruff.

“A mistake is evidence that somebody tried to do something”


2005 YOUTH SYMPOSIUMAt the MD-4 Convention there will be a Youth

Symposium. This function is open to all youthgroups who wish to participate.

There will be a Leadership Class, a Community Project,Speakers, a visit from Lions

International President Clem Kusiakand much more.

The cost is $25.00 per student.To be a part of this great event, contact:

Lion Scott Leslie, Youth Outreach Chairman(619) 670-1959

Email: [email protected]

Lion Elvie Marfil, Youth Outreach Committee Member(805) 578-1596 or (818) 980-7010

[email protected]

LEOS Pitch Inat the Ventura County Fair

Bingo & ParkingThanks to the Leos ofVentura High School &

St Bonaventure



Dear Friends of District 4-A3,I’d like you to know what an honor I feel it is this

year to be District Governor Ron Hurd’s Vice District Gov-ernor. Ron is a District Governor we can all be very proudof. The more I’ve traveled with Ron, the better I’ve cometo understand his deep commitment to all of our success.

Ron’s commitment to success is reflected in hisinsistence on training at our District meetings. I recom-

mend you plan on being in Paso Robles November 19 and 20. The train-ing on the 20th will be in areas of: student speakers, orientations, recogni-tion, and membership. The forums will focus on future District CabinetOfficers, the position of Vice District Governor/District Governor, and thestructure of our District, Multiple District, and Lions Clubs International.There will also be an executive committee meeting with club presidents,secretaries, treasurers, and membership chairpersons.

District Governor Ron is committed to being responsive andlooking for new ideas and new ways to solve problems. His forum tomeet with the Executive Committee is your opportunity to meet and ad-dress the challenges facing the Lions in District 4-A3. Please come to theforum and share with our District Officers.

Membership! I’m excited that Lions in District 4-A3 are commit-ted to having more “hearts and hands” to serve our communities. Whatexcites me is that our Lions have a greater understanding of the impor-tance of membership. We are in the “service business” . We can’t dothat without the most important ingredient and that is people.

If you club doesn’t have a membership plan, create one. Weaccomplish what we plan for. Membership should be our most importantproject. Now is the time to be leading. Exercise the great leadershiptalent present in District 4-A3 and make sure your Region, Zone, andmost importantly your club has a positive membership growth this year.

Don’t forget the Leadership Team and your District Officers haveonly one goal… to help make your year a success! Please call on us forassistance with training, membership and problem solving.

REMEMBER: as a leader this year: “If it is to be, it is up to me!”.See you leaders in Paso Robles.


HELLOOOOO SECRETARIES!I am proud to say that you are all

WONDERFUL!Responsible leadership has taken hold of 99% ofour club secretaries. This is no small task. I cannot thank each and everyone you enough forkeeping up with your reports, taking the chal-

lenge of completing the reports on line, using e-mail to get me in-formation, asking questions and simply following through.

As many of you are aware, our web master, Lion Toby(Smith) Scott, has kept our site updated to the best of his abilitywith the information he has been provided. If you go on line towww.lions4a3.org, you find a wealth of information. Under clubforms, secretaries will find the monthly activity report in both a pdffile (downloadable to be completed and faxed or mailed to me) andin MS Word document form (for those who have this soft ware andlike to complete the form on their computers and e-mail to me).Scrolling down, there is a link to LCI’s membership online report-ing site. With a click of the mouse, you are there! Just be preparedwith your login code and password. I download the online filingson the fourth of each month.

You are the GREATEST!

CONVENTION 2005Rick Smith’s Flower Power!

GROOOOY MAN! Recruitment * Retention * Relevance * Recognition


REGISTRATION FORM

Name ______________________________________

Club ____________________Position____________

Address _________________City_____ Zip _______

DINNER (chicken fried steak): $10.00 per person

No. of people _____ Amount enclosed $ ________

Attending Lions dress: CasualDistrict Officers dress: Casual Uniform

LUNCH (tri-tip sandwich): $8.00 per person

No. of people _____ Amount enclosed $ ________

District Officers Dress: Blazers, Khaki Pants/Skirts

RSVP no later than : November 12, 2004Chairperson: Region L Chairperson Howard Wood

Phone: 238-0924E-mail:[email protected]

Checks payable to Paso Robles Lions ClubMail to:

Howard Wood, 1127 Samantha Dr, Paso Robles 93446

The Host Hotel is :Holiday Inn Express, 2455 Riverside Av. Paso Robles, Ca 93446

phone # (805) 238-6500.

Per night rate is $79.00. Ask for the LIONS RATE when calling in reservation to obtain this rate.


FRIDAY, November 19, 2004 First Nighters Dinner

Time: 6:00 p.m.Location: Elk's Lodge 1420 Park Street Paso Robles

Cost: $10.00 per personDistrict Officer Dress: Casual Uniform

Attending Lions Dress: Casual

SATURDAY– November 20, 2004Location: Elk's Lodge 1420 Park Street Paso Robles

8:00am-9:00am Registration and Continental Breakfast8:00am-9:00am Committee Meetings9:05am-11:55am Training &Forums

1. Student Speakers2. Orientations, recognition, and membership3. Future District Cabinet Officers4. Future Vice District Governor/District Governor Candidates5. The structure of our District, Multiple District, and Lions Clubs International.6. Executive committee meeting with club presidents, secretaries, treasurers, and membership chairpersons.

12:00pm LUNCH1:05 pm Call to Order and Welcome - TBD

Pledge of Allegiance TBDInvocation District Chaplain Song District Song LeaderIntroduction of PDG’s and Guests VDG Chuck Cassy

1:45pm Introduction of 2004-2005 Cabinet - DG Ron HurdComments and Protoco DG Ron HurdDistrict Secretary’s Comments PDG Diane Van TreesDistrict Treasurer’s Comments Tony ManuelVDG’s Comments VDG Chuck Cassy

2:15pm Committee Reports2:45pm Comments

1. Visiting VDG A-2 VDG Happy Van Caster2. Visiting DG A-2 DG Carroll Welch

Shandon Valley Lions ClubANNUAL CAMPOUTApril 11,12,13 2005$60.00 per couple805-238-0333 Recruitment * Retention * Relevance * Recognition


YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM/YOUTH OUTREACHContributed by Lion Elvie Marfil

Our new administration under the leadership of DG Ron Hurd and histheme this year “KEEPING ON TRACK,” started with the Youth Exchange Pro-gram. Our District sent 3 youths to Japan and Italy sponsored by Pleasant Val-ley, Santa Barbara Host and Ventura Downtown Lions Clubs. We also hosted 4YEP, 2 from Japan and 2 from Italy.The Lions Youth Exchange Program was founded “to create and foster a spirit ofunderstanding among the people of the world.”

The Lions Youth Exchange Program was launched to provide today’syouth, the leaders of tomorrow, an opportunity to learn about people and coun-tries other than their own in an effort to promote world peace. Young people aregiven the opportunity of living with a family or families in a foreign country for fiveweeks to experience first-hand a new culture, history or families way of life. Theultimate goal is to have each participant, upon returning home, share his or herexperience in promoting international understanding.

This program is open to all young men and women, ages 16-21, whichis eager to learn about another culture and willing to share their way of life.Membership is not limited to children of Lions Club members. All Lion exchangevisitors are expected to represent their respective communities and counties.Special thanks to IPZC Mark Laufbaum and Pleasant Valley Lions Club for help-ing me emotionally, physically and financially in this program and the President ofSimi Valley Lions Club, Lion Bobby and auxiliary Heidi Ruiz for taking the time totour the Youth Exchange Students to Los Angeles Downtown.

I also would like to thank the following Lions and Lions Clubs for includ-ing Youth Exchange in their budget this year:Pleasant Valley, Santa Maria Host, Arroyo Grande, Betty Wither for personallydonating $400.00, Diane Bennett of Simi Valley, East Ventura and Orcutt LionsClubs for your generouscontribution to this program.If I did not mention yourname or club’s name, Iapologize.

In closing, pleaseopen your door though theworld of Lions Youth Ex-change.

Congratulations toDG Ron and VDG ChuckWe’ve got your caboose!

The Dynamic Duo.Donna & Tony Manuel


Annual Hay RideA fundraiser for the Santa Maria Sunrise Lions

Sunday October 24, 20043:00 – 8:00; At Rancho Miranda, 2000 Cambridge Way,Santa Maria. $6 per person; includes dinner: Hamburgers,Hot Dogs, Beans, Salad, Chips & Salsa, Dessert and Bev-erages. Call Today for Tickets!!! (805) 922-8042

Date Club Day of week Time

10/12/04 Pismo Beach Tuesday 6:30p

10/14/04 Vandenberg Village Thursday 12:00p

10/20/04 Ventura East Wednesday 6:30 p

10/21/04 Lompoc Host Thursday 7:00 p

10/26/04 Santa Maria Host Tuesday 7:00 p

10/28/04 Santa Paula Thursday 7:00 p

11/01/04 Ojai Monday 7:00 p

11/9/04 Pleasant Valley Tuesday 7:00 p

11/10/04 Santa Maria Noon Wednesday 12:00 p

11/12/04 Oxnard Noontimers Friday 12:00 p

11/17/04 Meiners Oaks Wednesday 7:00 p

12/9/04 Carpinteria Thursday 7:00 p



Vandenberg Village Lions clubArleen Lewis, President

Staying on track with District Governor Ron & JenniferHave a GREAT YEAR!

HELP WANTED—I.O.G.I.The International Officers Growth Initiative (IOGI) will

be presented in our district on Wednesday, October 27th. PIPKay Fukishima is heading up this initiative in our multiple dis-trict and will assist us with the recruitment and development ofnew clubs. The impact area that your district executive staffhave selected will be Thousand Oaks. The city of ThousandOaks was selected based on a number of considerations. Theexact location for the meeting with PIP Kay will be an-nounced later.

The training will consist of 1 ½ hours classroom thena field exercise to put the theory into practice. Plan on spend-ing a full day on this project. I have heard very positive re-ports from other districts who have participated.

I am asking that clubs in Regions O and N, espe-cially, to send representatives to participate, HOWEVER anyavailable club member is welcome. Club presidents will becalled by their zone chairperson to confirm their participation.After we have learned the process we will be able to repeat itin the middle and northern parts of our district. The futuregrowth and sustainability of our district depends upon thisaggressive and comprehensive extension program. I am look-ing forward to the challenge, just as you are.

DG Ron

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Oxnard, CA Permit #2244 District 4-A3 PAID