tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083Fri, 18 May 2012 16:01:50 +0000Lions are people just like you. We serve.http://www.lions39w.com/noreply@blogger.com (The Lions)Blogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-8291857867703246121Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:10:00 +00002012-04-15T10:10:04.383-06:00Kuna Lions Club's 45th Charter Party was held Saturday evening with a western theme and prizes for everyone!  Lions and guests were decked out in boots and hats, served a hearty meal, and treated to a game of "horse" (bingo) in which everyone was a winner.  New officers were introduced, awards were handed out, Council Chair Laura Wells represented the Multiple District, and everyone went home http://www.lions39w.com/2012/04/kuna-celebrates-45.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-8583120212103459522Sun, 08 Apr 2012 04:41:00 +00002012-04-07T22:41:29.135-06:00Strides: Lions Walk for Diabetes Awareness was held today for the first time in the Treasure Valley (last year the Lions held the walk in Sun Valley). The 3K walk along the green belt in Eagle started at a chilly 9:00 am with about 35 Lions, Leos, and community members briskly walking or jogging along the river.  Lions District 39W was the sponsor and proceeds benefited Camp Hodia.  Walk with http://www.lions39w.com/2012/04/strides-lions-walk.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-268992352072682204Sat, 07 Apr 2012 03:04:00 +00002012-04-06T21:04:40.812-06:00It's election time for Lions club.  New officers should be reported to LCI no later than May 15.  Many Lions don't want to step up to leadership roles in their clubs, thinking it takes too much time or they don't know what to do.  Lions International is helping out with webinars this spring that will prepare Lions for their roles as club officers. Secretaries can learn how to input membership http://www.lions39w.com/2012/04/free-webinars-for-club-officers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-6940400294622299199Sun, 18 Mar 2012 18:41:00 +00002012-03-18T12:41:12.410-06:00Boise Riverside Lions and Boise Capital Lions got together St. Patrick's Day for a combined charter party.. What a great idea! In our District, it's tradition to have a charter party every year.  That makes 47 parties for the district governors to attend.  And, of course, we want other clubs to attend our parties, too, yet there are just so many, how does one decide? One reason the two clubs http://www.lions39w.com/2012/03/when-two-clubs-get-together.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-1866274522209728029Sun, 04 Mar 2012 21:04:00 +00002012-03-04T14:04:58.104-07:00Last night was the Kuna Lions fundraising Chili Feed and Casino Night. The Kuna Community Hall was lively with Lions and community members playing blackjack and craps, vying for silent auction items, bidding on prizes, and generally just having a good time, all in the name of charity.  The Kuna Lions are raising money to purchase a Pediavision eye screener which will be such a big help to them http://www.lions39w.com/2012/03/making-vision-screening-easier.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-3695377794766142211Sun, 26 Feb 2012 05:16:00 +00002012-03-06T20:47:07.004-07:00It was a busy day for Lions, busy for this Lion anyway.  This morning I headed over to Expo Idaho for the Boise Kids Fair.  DG Doug along with 2nd VDG elect Stevie, Lion Nancy, and Meridian Lions Rodeo Queen Kathy and I took the first shift at the Lions 39W booth.  We were located between the pony rides (yes, we were indoors, if you can imagine) and the clowns making balloon animals.  Somehow ourhttp://www.lions39w.com/2012/02/today-was-busy-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-9015346819785863784Wed, 12 Oct 2011 03:04:00 +00002011-10-11T21:04:58.285-06:00I was privileged to attend this year's USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Anchorage, Alaska this past weekend.  As a "first-timer" I didn't really know what to expect but I was definitely excited about the adventure. Joining nearly 2000 Lions from all across the United States and Canada, I listened to fabulous speakers and attended seven sessions on topics from leadership to legal issues. At http://www.lions39w.com/2011/10/off-to-alaska.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-6189687053297010509Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:43:00 +00002011-08-22T06:43:00.459-06:00Yesterday I started out to tell you about the great new videos from Lions International.  They've really been doing an awesome job with the Lions Quarterly video.  Four times a year they put together several stories about what Lions are doing in all parts of the world.  You can show them at your club meetings with the DVD, watch them direct from the LCI website, or download them free yourself http://www.lions39w.com/2011/08/like-these-videos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-4487427291013921100Sun, 21 Aug 2011 15:42:00 +00002011-08-21T09:42:49.357-06:00The first round of meetings for the new Lions year is 2/3 complete.  Saturday was the 39W Cabinet meeting and the MD 39 Council meeting.  Meetings began at 10:00 and didn't finish until nearly 4:00.  (Next Saturday is the Sight and Hearing Foundation board meeting, to complete the trifecta.) Anyway, what goes on at these meetings?  These first meetings were primarily devoted to budgets.  The http://www.lions39w.com/2011/08/cabinets-and-councils.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-7301683001710634401Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:03:00 +00002011-07-30T16:03:51.530-06:00Today a little departure from Lions.... I found this blog a while back, Project 365, and it's already day 210, so if I'm going to share I should do it before it gets to 365.  Check it out-you'll see some great photography, photography ideas, and bits of interesting things that may inspire you.   Photography is actually one thing we Lions can stand to improve.  Good photos help us spread the http://www.lions39w.com/2011/07/i-like-interesting-photos.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-4786019215441856353Wed, 27 Jul 2011 22:48:00 +00002011-07-27T16:48:35.519-06:00It's almost the end of the month which means report time for Lion secretaries! The first report is the Web Monthly Membership Report or the WMMR.  The second is the LCI Activity Report and the 3rd is the District 39W Monthly Report.  All should be completed by the last day of the month, but if you miss that date, you can still do them, they are just...late.  The most important report is http://www.lions39w.com/2011/07/reports-reports.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-1557815713288064828Wed, 20 Jul 2011 20:34:00 +00002011-07-20T14:36:51.861-06:00OK, club secretaries!  As promised, here's the first informational and enlightening blog post just for you!  (Anyone can read it, though!) I'm already finding more things I should be doing as a club secretary.  At the first board meeting, I totally forgot that I was supposed to take minutes!  Fortunately, I was able to remember everything long enough to get it down on paper! But what is http://www.lions39w.com/2011/07/just-minute-im-secretary.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-5769293935399898124Wed, 13 Jul 2011 02:58:00 +00002011-07-12T20:58:50.617-06:00I was watching some video highlights of the Lions International Convention in Seattle when I happened to see some Lions I know...  See how many you can spot.  (Hint:  Look for white pants and bright blue shirts.)  Way to go, MD 39W Lions! http://www.lions39w.com/2011/07/whos-on-youtube.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-455720392345335352Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:34:00 +00002011-06-24T15:34:46.746-06:00I've been very, very bad!  It's been FOREVER since I've written in this blog!  It's actually one of the more enjoyable things that I do for District 39W, but probably not the most important one, so when other things got busy, this took a back seat. No more excuses! We are fast approaching the end of the Lions Year-just a week to go.  It seems amazing to me the year went so fast and soon we willhttp://www.lions39w.com/2011/06/i-havent-blogged-in-so-long.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-6482333324560293140Mon, 16 May 2011 18:14:00 +00002011-05-16T12:18:53.517-06:00Please join me at the Special Olympics Idaho "Breakfast With Champions" event on Tuesday, June 7th from 7:30am-9am at the Boise Center on the Grove. This event is for a breakfast to raise awareness and funds for Special Olympics Idaho athletes (free-will donation). There will also be presentations from athletes, families and volunteers. I have 10 seats available. The Key Note Speaker this year ishttp://www.lions39w.com/2011/05/special-oympics-idaho-breakfast-with.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DG Lion Pat Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-9052710234945697465Wed, 04 May 2011 15:10:00 +00002011-05-04T09:44:58.873-06:00I am pleased to announce that the Star Lions Club is this year's club winner of our Ready! Set! Grow! membership contest. Star Lions added 15 new members (25 to 40) which is a 60% net gain in membership in two months. WOW!!  Lion Mini Victory (a Star Lion) is the individual winner bringing in 7 new members. Congratulations to all who participated in this worthwhile event. DG Pathttp://www.lions39w.com/2011/05/winner-of-district-39w-membership.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (DG Lion Pat Brown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-4806104650786986348Tue, 03 May 2011 14:00:00 +00002011-05-03T15:21:36.823-06:00I just found a great new Lions club blog.  It's so new there are only 3 posts but I think it is a brilliant idea. The blog is called "I Am a Lion-OUR Stories" and will feature just that-stories by and about Lions. The blog hopes to capture inspirational stories about being a Lion and about the wonderful "feel good" things that Lions do. In this unusual blog, anyone can be a blogger and post by http://www.lions39w.com/2011/05/i-am-lion-new-blog.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-5205081908342341123Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:23:00 +00002011-04-28T09:23:03.083-06:00I visited Boise Bench Lions yesterday at Casa Mexico.  They invited me to be their guest speaker and tell them just a little about what Lions District 39W is doing to communicate with Lions and the world.  So in addition to the website, facebook, twitter, the newsletter, and the e-bulletin, I told them about this blog. The thing about blogs is that they are very easy.  Anyone can start one; http://www.lions39w.com/2011/04/boise-bench-lions-learning-about-blogs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-7308900507070331612Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:05:00 +00002011-04-25T18:05:49.132-06:00A couple of months ago, District Governor Pat had the unthinkable happen-his computer crashed and he lost everything.  Of course, I asked him why he didn't have his files backed up.  I know, that was simply mean of me. So this morning when I turned on my laptop to  finish the newsletter-wait, I mean tried to turn it on, because I pushed the power button and NOTHING HAPPENED!  Oh, no, had I lost http://www.lions39w.com/2011/04/saving-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-1009870883050431560Fri, 08 Apr 2011 20:26:00 +00002011-04-08T17:49:38.281-06:00The Lions Clubs International Convention is coming up in 84 days, 10 hours, 35 minutes, and some seconds.  Wow, how would I know something like that? I just downloaded the new LCI Convention app for iphone! With just a touch on my phone, I have the convention schedule, maps of Seattle and the convention center, names and info on all the exhibitors, and all the other news and information about http://www.lions39w.com/2011/04/up-to-minute.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-2260777933509800500Sun, 13 Mar 2011 21:53:00 +00002011-03-13T15:53:31.585-06:00The Fruitland Lions Club celebrated 50 years of service last Saturday night (March 5th) with a big birthday bash!  The room was packed to hear International Director Dr. Gene Spiess from South Carolina speak about Lionism. Charter member, George Matsuura, was given special recognition for 50 years of service and counting. Leigh and Ken Simmons were chosen asFruitland's Lions of the Year.  It http://www.lions39w.com/2011/03/fruitland-lions-celebrate-big-5-0.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-8629095231091921724Thu, 03 Mar 2011 21:09:00 +00002011-03-03T14:09:50.083-07:00Recently, Lions District 39W was selected for a grant from Lions Clubs International Foundation to remodel the new Foundation and Eye Bank building on Cole Rd. in Boise.  The grant of approximately $39,000 requires the Foundation to match that amount.  To encourage participation and donations from all the Lions clubs, the Burley Lions issued a challenge.  For every donation made by the Lions http://www.lions39w.com/2011/03/burley-lions-challenge-to-clubs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-3248269552519181585Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:43:00 +00002011-02-25T09:43:50.997-07:00What's there to do on a Saturday night in Rupert?  Go to Declo, of course, for the Declo Lions Charter Party! You already know, if you read the Paw Prints newsletter, that Declo's club boasts a wide range of ages-actually, from 22 to 93!  And the average just came down on Saturday with the induction of 3 new members, all under the age of 25 (a fourth couldn't make it). If you're wondering http://www.lions39w.com/2011/02/all-way-to-declo.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-6390297493563633181Wed, 23 Feb 2011 19:38:00 +00002011-02-23T12:38:34.762-07:00Last week I had the opportunity to attend a club meeting in Vale, along with the District Governor.  I was really impressed with all the fund raising activities the Vale Lions do to generate money to help dozens of projects and organizations in their community.  You'll see more about that in the next issue of the newsletter. Vale Lions Club  Stirring up trouble!   Vale meets here! The http://www.lions39w.com/2011/02/visiting-vale.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-266022281701390640Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:09:00 +00002011-02-17T17:09:20.475-07:00You looked at those treasure hunt clues and thought, "This is crazy!"  But Christine Cannon looked at the clues and said, "I will solve this or it will drive me crazy!"   And now she and the Nampa club have a bright, shiny, "golden" gavel.  It probably didn't hurt that Christine investigates crimes for a living.  And it didn't hurt that Nampa Lions came to the convention with most of the http://www.lions39w.com/2011/02/nampa-lions-find-golden-gavel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (The Lions)0