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1 bark OF THE "C" LION. AND District GOVERNOR'S NEWSLETTER. Hearts & Hands in Service . Volume 48, Issue 2 September 5, 2015 . District Governor's Message DG Bert Colley Aloha Lions , Lioness Lions , Lionesses and Leos. It's just hard to believe that at the end of this month our Lions year will be one quarter gone! I. guess we'd better get busy! Does your club have a Membership Plan? How are you going to grow your Club? Are you stumbling around looking for a new fund-raiser? Have you checked The bark of the C Lion to see what other clubs are doing? Are you coming to your Zone meeting and the Fall Conference so you can learn about other ideas? The Fall Conference is just a few days away. You can still come, even if you didn't register. It's too late to sign up for meals, but you can register once you arrive. That way your club will get credit for your attendance. You can spare one day to help your club and your community, can't you?

2 Come to the Holiday Inn in Staunton on Saturday, September 12. Let's all put our hearts and hands together in renewed service in our communities this year. We can do it!! Your bark Continues to Evolve Inside This Issue 2015 Regional Lions Leadership Institute: Toward our goals of making its appearance more Announcement p. 3. pleasing to the eye and its content more interesting, Registration Form p. 4. the editors continue to make changes to the bark . DG and VDG Club Responsibilities p. 5. We continue to solicit stories from individual clubs. Club Activities p. 6. This issue retains the information from monthly 2015 -16 Directory Corrections p. 10. reports, but if your club has a special project, fundraiser, or other event, write up a description (with Zone Meetings p. 11. photos if you have them), and if it fits we'll put it in. Youth Exchange Letter p. 12. A Swing for Justin p.

3 13. Please let us know how you like the changes, and feel free to give us any suggestions for further Public Relations Column p. 15. improvement. Visitation Schedules p. 17. Fall Conference Registration Form p. 18. 2. bark of the C Lion and District Governor's Newsletter New 24C Lions and Lionesses Bert Colley District Governor st Mark Pennypacker 1 Vice District Governor Club New Lion Sponsor nd Selven Powell 2 Vice District Governor Vicki Davies Cabinet Secretary Basye- Tom Fugate Jean Klinge Phil Sharpe Cabinet Treasurer Bryce Mountain Krissy Fugate Jean Klinge Nancy Lewis Judy Wilfong Tom Lominac and Jan Lorette Editors Kevin Lewis Malcolm Wifong The bark of the C' Lion and District Governor's Charlottesville Host Rachel Zhang Gerald Kirby Newsletter is the official publication of Lions District 24-C. Clifton Forge George N. Benoit, Sr. David B. Davis It is an instrument for publicizing the activities of your club Crozet Lynn Parnell Paul Dowell to Lion, Lioness and Leo members throughout the District Front Royal Zach Logan Arnold Williams and state.

4 Please feel free to submit for publication articles and pictures of interest about your club's fund-raising, Lake of the Woods Janice Clements Jane Gullickson community activities, and social events. Kimberly Lyttle Latti Omar All correspondence should be addressed to Tom Lominac, Lakhwinder Bhuller Lalli Omar 1224 Cherry Avenue, Buena Vista VA 24416, or by email to Kathy M. Genson Philip Lohmann Tina M. Townsend Donna Merryman Tamara R. Clontz Yvette Ruiz Mina Snead Donna Merryman Donna Merryman Sue Simmons Scottsville Atul Bali Kathy Wildauer SAHMSU 12 Month Event Schedule Waynesboro Dennis Bowen Rocky Flesher Winchester Host Jan Matthiesen Bill Shendow as of August 26, 2015 . George Magum Charles Zuckerman Start Date End Date Club Name/Event Club Secretaries please remember to list new members 5 Sept 2015 5 Sept 2015 Madison Lions and sponsors on the online 24C Projects and Activities form, so that they can be published in the bark .

5 If you are 6 Sept 2015 12 Sept 2015 Louisa Lions not submitting electronically, please forward this 14 Sept 2015 2 Oct 2015 Basye-Bryce Mt. Lions information to the editor. 2 Oct 2015 3 Oct 2015 Rivanna Lions 11 Oct 2015 24 Oct 2015 Lake of the Woods Lions 11 Nov 2015 11 Nov 2015 Augusta Lions 24-C Facebook Info District 24-C: 26 Feb 2016 27 Feb 2016 Clarke County Lions 3 May 2016 3 May 2016 Madison Lions Buena Vista Lions : 26 May 2016 29 May 2016 Stephens City Lions 19 Sept 2016 7 Oct 2016 Basye-Bryce Mt. Lions Palmyra-Rivanna Lions : To schedule an event or for questions, contact Lion Mars Club/174657809262427?ref=ts&fref=ts Champaign or call (540) 949-4525. Timberville Lions PLEASE NOTE: Those wishing to make a reservation need to have TWO qualified technicians for each event (in rare cases, Multiple District 24: an exception may be made by the scheduler in consultation with two SAHMSU directors.)

6 Setting up a Lions Club Facebook page YouTube video If your club has a page, please let me know. If not, it's very easy to create one. I'd be happy to assist Tom Lominac 3. MD 24 Lions of Virginia 2015 Regional Lions Leadership Institute To: All Virginia Lions From: Richard P. Chaffin, PID. MD24 GLT. The 2015 Institute will be held on December 4 -6, 2015 , at the Best Western Plus Inn at hunt Ridge, 25. Willow Springs Road, in historic Lexington, Va. The location is just off of Route 39, the first exit off I-64W, from I-81. Contact them at 540-464-1500 to make your room reservations. The Leadership Institute utilizes the talents of skilled, experienced individuals to present information on topics that will be of tremendous benefit to you in both your future service in Lions , as well as your career and personal interactions. The entire program is being organized, and coordinated by Lion Marty Alford, who oversees just such events in his professional career.

7 Many of the resource materials have been developed, over several years, by the leadership professionals at Lions Clubs International. You will find contact information for Marty, in the information, and please feel free to contact me at Those staying at the Hotel may enjoy a hot, buffet breakfast. Both dinner meals, and Sunday lunch, will be plated service, ordered early in the day from a selected menu. Special dietary needs can be accommodated, with notice accompanying registration. Full bar service is available, in the Jolly Ox Restaurant, in the Hotel meeting area. If you would like to have guests join you for the graduation luncheon on Sunday, please let us know in advance, as we welcome their visit. Please take a few moments to review the enclosed information about this tremendous learning opportunity. Class size is limited to thirty (30) participants, five from each Sub- District .

8 We have set an early registration return date, so that unused participant spots, for a District , may be reallocated to another District , if necessary. We look forward to your interest, questions and participation. 4. MD 24 Lions of Virginia 2015 Lions Leadership Institute Best Western Plus Inn at hunt Ridge; Lexington, Va. December 4 - 6, 2015 . APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE. After completing and signing this application to participate in the 2015 Lions Leadership Institute, return it to your District Governor, who will approve your application and forward it to Lion Marty Alford; 370 Windsor Drive; Christiansburg, Va. 24073; Deadline: October 1, 2015 . Full Name _____. Name for Nametag _____. Address _____. City _____ State _____ ZIP _____. E-Mail Address _____. Club _____ District _____. List Club, District , and MD Offices/Positions Held in Last Three Years By signing and submitting this application to my District Governor, I agree to pay $ (enclosed) toward the cost of my participation in the 2015 LLI.

9 I understand that I shall be responsible for my transportation expenses and any incidentals during the Institute. (Your District and LCI are paying the balance of cost of this program, including your lodging and meals. There will be no refund of student or District participation fees for dropouts within two weeks of the start date of RLLI. You will receive detailed program information upon your acceptance into this RLLI.) Please advise of any special dietary requirements. _____. Applicant's Signature _____. District Governor's Signature 5. DG and VDG Club Responsibilities First Vice District Governor Mark Pennypacker Region I, Zone 1 Zone Chairperson: Staci Seebold-Collins Clarke County Lions Grafton Leos Stephens City Lions James Wood Leos Strasburg Lions Millbrook Leos Winchester Host Lions Sherando Leos Winchester-Shawnee Lions Winchester Lioness Lions Region I, Zone 2 Zone Chairperson: PDG Ray McDonald Basye-Bryce Mountain Lions Mount Jackson Lions Edinburg Lions Stanley Lions Front Royal Lions Woodstock Lions Luray Lions Second Vice District Governor Selven Powell Region I, Zone 3 Zone Chairperson: John Knepper Broadway Lions New Market Lions Elkton Lions Shenandoah Lions Harrisonburg Lions Timberville Lions McGaheysville-Massanutten Lions Weyers Cave Lions Region II, Zone 1 Zone Chairperson.

10 Joel Kendall Gordonsville Lions Lake of the Wood Lioness Greene County Lions Lake of the Woods Lions Louisa County Lions Locust Grove Middle School Leos Madison County Lions Orange County High School Leos District Governor Bert Colley Region II, Zone 2 Zone Chairperson: Scott Brown Charlottesville Host Lions Rivanna Lions Charlottesville Lioness Lions Scottsville Lions Thomas Jefferson Lions UVA Grounds Lions Crozet Lions Region III, Zone 1 Zone Chairperson: Scott McMurrain Augusta Lions Staunton Lions Churchville Lions Waynesboro Lions Craigsville Lions Woodrow Wilson Lioness Lions Monterey Lions Region III, Zone 2 Zone Chairperson: Skip McMulllan Bath County Lions Clifton Forge Lions Bath County Lioness Lions Lexington Lions Buena Vista Lions 6. MEMBERSHIP AND CLUB REPORTS. August 2015 Activities Bath County Membership: 8. The Club donated $100 to Sight Foundation, $100 to Leader Dog, and $100 to Sight and Hearing Mobile Screening Unit.