tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55883122286704250832012-01-11T20:18:43.839-07:00Lions are people just like you. We serve.The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.comBlogger1081100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-90153468197858637842011-10-11T21:04:00.000-06:002011-10-11T21:04:58.285-06:00

I 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

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Yesterday 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

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The 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

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Today 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

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It'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

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OK, 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

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-57692939353998981242011-07-12T20:58:00.000-06:002011-07-12T20:58:50.617-06:00

I 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!

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I'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 will

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Please 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 is

DG Lion Pat Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13623550528766018039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-90527102349456974652011-05-04T09:10:00.001-06:002011-05-04T09:44:58.873-06:00

I 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 Pat

DG Lion Pat Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13623550528766018039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-48061046507869863482011-05-03T08:00:00.005-06:002011-05-03T15:21:36.823-06:00

I 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

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-52050819083423411232011-04-28T09:23:00.000-06:002011-04-28T09:23:03.083-06:00

I 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;

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A 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

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The 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

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The 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

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Recently, 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

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-32482695525191815852011-02-25T09:43:00.000-07:002011-02-25T09:43:50.997-07:00

What'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

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Last 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

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You 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

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-20875488276693481522011-02-15T20:53:00.000-07:002011-02-15T20:53:41.110-07:00

The Midwinter Convention got off to a great start on Friday evening.  After an hour plus of Cabinet meeting, we were definitely ready for some food and the International Food Fair did not disappoint!  The participating clubs prepared plenty of food and the variety was outstanding. The only thing that would have made it better would have been a few more clubs participating, but now I'm getting

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-44091107974651384602011-02-14T17:21:00.000-07:002011-02-14T17:21:23.996-07:00

What a busy weekend at the 39W Midwinter Convention!  Over the next few days, I'll give you some highlights of the convention along with some photos (if people with cameras will send me some!). Before we get started with that, however, it's you're turn to give an opinion.  If you attended the convention and did not fill out a survey form before you left, here's the online version.  It will only

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...until the Midwinter Convention in Meridian, Idaho!  It's not too late to: register enter the International Food Fair spiff up that scrapbook solve some clues and hunt for the golden gavel Did you know: All Lions can come Friday night at 7:00 without registering? You can bring your spouse or guest for no registration fee? Delegates are voting on 2nd Vice District Governor and a by-laws

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-86656345394505231792011-01-24T17:06:00.002-07:002011-01-24T17:10:38.697-07:00

I usually try not to talk about my club too much-don't want you to think this is a Star Lions blog- but my club held its charter party last Friday.  And it was so much fun, I just wanted to share some photos.  Plus, I haven't had any photos on here in awhile and I really needed to add some color. The party theme was a murder mystery-who killed Bubba.  Seems everyone had a reason... Was it

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Wow, what a great opportunity I had representing the Lions of 39W during the 39E convention which was held this last weekend. I am just amazed at the wonderful things that Lions do throughout our region. Now more than ever we need to work together for the betterment of serving others. The Lions of District 39E are awesome and I sincerely thank them for allowing me to enjoy, share and meet those

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January is almost halfway over and the District 39W Midwinter Convention is only a month away.   The committee has been working for months but now the countdown begins for the rest of the Lions.  Here's your list of things to do: Put your name on the ballot for 2nd Vice District Governor.  Or suggest someone else for the position-some people need a shove. Get to work on those treasure hunt clues

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Is it just me or did the past year just fly by?  We're already one week into 2011-at least we got the resolutions written! What happened in 2010?  It's a bit of a blur, but I remember a few things... The year started off with lots of blogging, lots of vision testing and some charter parties.  The Boise Special Olympics Lions celebrated their first birthday in February. Then, it was time for

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-17829673789624971862010-12-31T18:08:00.001-07:002010-12-31T18:08:00.163-07:00

What will your resolutions be?  The same ones you always make and never keep?  Lose weight, eat healthier, exercise more, work less?  Great concepts, but how about making-and keeping-some Lions resolutions?  Here, I'll get you started... 1.  I resolve to bring in one new member to my club this year.  Yes, just one.  After all, how many did you bring in last year?  This is a reasonable goal, and

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The Midwinter Convention has a new contest this year-the International Food Fair!  Very appropriate since Lions Club is an international organization! This is a club contest, although if you are the only person in your club who wants to do it, go ahead and enter.  That would be sad, to have only one person interested.  But not as sad as having no entry at all!  Anyway, pick a country, do a

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December 24th, Christmas Eve.  Most Americans are with their families:  husbands with wives, parents with their children, grandparents with grandchildren....But this year, as is true every year, thousands of America's military men and women spend Christmas without their families, and far from home.  For the past five years, the Boise Bench Lions Club has remembered our service men and women and

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Several of my fellow Lions club members and I were chatting while warming after a service project this afternoon (it was chilly out there today!).   This question was posed to one of our newer members:  "Is this what you expected when you joined Lions?" While he was answering, I thought about what my response would be to that question-and for me, it was no, this isn't what I thought the Lions

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The annual Veterans Day Parade was held in downtown Boise on Saturday.  Thanks to Boise Bench Lion Happy Olsen, the Lions were again part of the festivities.  This year, the MSU (Mobile Screening Unit), a convertible with rodeo queens, a decorated flatbed trailer, and Lions and Leos on foot joined the procession.  I wrote on this blog a year ago about the same event-a great way to say "thank

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It was just about one year ago that this blog began.  Seventy plus posts, well over one thousand visitors, and a handful of comments later, we're still finding things to write about, because--well, Lions are still busy helping out where they can.  We're proud to be listed on the blog roll of Lions International and hope Lions around the world occasionally check in to see what's going on in SW

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-80627455417604989342010-10-29T22:22:00.000-06:002010-10-29T22:22:22.100-06:00

One of the new events for the Lions 39W Midwinter Convention this year is the "Quest for the Golden Gavel".  It's a treasure hunt complete with coded messages and vague clues with a prize at the end-the "golden gavel", of course! You may be thinking  that the convention is months away, and true, it's not until February.  But the treasure hunt starts officially next week, with new clues

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-14881116344550733892010-10-26T21:26:00.000-06:002010-10-26T21:26:47.773-06:00

I'd been doing a little whining lately about so few events being on the Lions calendar.  I knew Lions weren't taking vacations from serving their communities, but yet, the calendar remained nearly blank. Aha!  I've caught up with the Lions Clubs! They've been busy doing vision screenings! Lions clubs around the state are busy in the fall screening vision and hearing in the schools.  Typically,

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-48512882248924467452010-09-27T21:28:00.000-06:002010-09-27T21:28:38.119-06:00

Last week many of us received an email supposedly from International Director Gary asking for our help as he was stranded in Madrid.  We all know ID Gary travels a lot and he's not shy about asking for our help, but this email had "scam" written all over it.  First, Gary wasn't in Madrid, but in Milwaukee at the USA/Canada Leadership Forum.  And if you've ever gotten an email from Gary, you know

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Wednesday night at the Bull's Head Pub in Meridian, Lions had an opportunity to raise money for the Sight and Hearing Foundation and laugh at the comedy of Richie Holliday.  The event was also promoted as a district membership night, for Lions to bring potential new members or just to hang out with Lions from other clubs. Richie Holliday is a professional comedian who performs around the country

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Over 70 youths, parents, and members of the Meridian Lions Club attended the charter ceremony and induction of students at Renaissance High School into the newly formed LEO Club. The event was held August 26th at the Courtyard Marriott Hotel in Meridian. LEO clubs for youth are sponsored by Lions Clubs International with the purpose of providing youth with the opportunity for development as

DG Lion Pat Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13623550528766018039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-24879855799998621972010-09-01T09:05:00.000-06:002010-09-01T09:05:55.026-06:00

Last Sunday night, Lions from across the country participated in a radio talk show called "Lion's Pride" on KLAV radio Las Vegas.  Lion's Pride, on Sundays from 8:00-9:00 pm Mountain Time, promotes non-profits, service clubs, and other volunteer groups in the Clark County, Nevada, area.  Sunday it was the Lions turn. Our own Deanna Rostock was invited to participate along with John Barnett from

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You guessed it-more Lions cooking!  It's Caldwell Night Rodeo time and the Caldwell Lions spend a whole week cooking up burgers, dogs, steak fingers, onion rings, and tater gems (or tots as we Sonic aficionados call them). While the "Lion Dogs" and "Lion Burgers" may be a bit confusing for some of the smaller cowboys and cowgirls, everyone else is well-acquainted with the Lions booth at the rodeo

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-74984810427303232992010-08-14T08:33:00.003-06:002010-08-19T11:16:20.769-06:00

Mark the date on your calendar-September 8th! If you missed hearing comedian Richie Holliday last year at Star's Charter Party, you have a second chance!  This year, Richie is performing for Lions and future Lions at a Fundraiser/Membership Drive event at the Bull's Head Pub in Meridian.  Doors open at 6:30 pm. This is an event for all Lions to attend and bring a potential member-you all know

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-20460004048190106462010-08-12T23:33:00.000-06:002010-08-12T23:33:17.601-06:00

There were some great Lions events last week in case you missed them.  Seems like Lions are great cooks.  There's always a breakfast or dinner going on. The Gem Lions served the annual Buckaroo Breakfast to kick off the Gem/Boise County fair.  It was a beautiful morning at the city park in downtown Emmett.  The Lions served pancakes as big as your plate with all the other breakfast goodies. 

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We currently have 1247 members in Lions District 39W spread over a very large geographical area, from eastern Oregon all the way east to the Twin Falls area.  Ten or twenty years ago, it must have been pretty difficult to let everyone know what everyone else was doing, not to mention the cost of long distance telephone service or all those stamps! In 2010, though, we have a much easier time,

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Lions District 39W hits the pages of Lions Magazine this month with a one page article "In It to Win It" about our recent membership contest!  The magazine, which hasn't hit mailboxes yet, appears on the LCI website in an online magazine format.  Pretty awesome!  

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Boise area Lions met at Alive After Five for the second of three "meet and greet" events this summer.  It was a large and friendly crowd with many people stopping by our booth (Thank you, Idaho Business Review!) to sign up for our Idaho Monopoly Game giveaway, chat about Lions, or just get a piece of candy.  Lions also worked the crowd with Monopoly games, getting many more to register and

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Fellow Lions, Leos & Bloggers, Incoming International President Sid Scruggs has announced his theme “A Beacon of Hope.” He believes that by returning our Lions work into visible Community Service we will increase both the good we do for others, but also our membership as we become more visible. In order to do this, he is requesting all clubs do 5 things, all of which are designed to coordinate

DG Lion Pat Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13623550528766018039noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-1083978486384655192010-07-01T00:01:00.061-06:002010-07-01T08:19:23.925-06:00

It's now the beginning of our Lions year, 2010-2011!  Our District Governor, Pat Brown, is "down under" wearing his white jacket and being inducted as District 39W's DG.  I couldn't talk him into taking a laptop, so we'll have to wait for his return this weekend to see the photos and hear the stories.  (I'll try to convince him to write on this blog, so check back!) When DG Pat was campaigning

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-6448628820661241462010-06-29T21:56:00.000-06:002010-06-29T21:56:37.357-06:00

One of my "great ideas" this past year was to hold a photo contest on our website.  I thought it would be a good way to get lots of really good photos from around the district that I could use for the website and blog.  But now that we're at the end of the contest, I have to admit that this was not such a brainstorm after all.  Maybe there should have been a big prize? Anyway, thanks to everyone

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-29461976719897025992010-06-25T20:57:00.002-06:002010-06-25T21:38:46.792-06:00

Ever wonder where all those old eyeglasses the Lions Clubs collect end up?  5000 pairs are heading to Africa to Mozambique, Congo, and Lesotho thanks to the Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation and Mission Aviation Fellowship.  The effort made the news last week with stories on KTVB, Channel 7, and this week on KTRV, Channel 12 and KIVI, Channel 6. Don't miss reading the complete details on

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-609732444725018102010-06-24T23:36:00.000-06:002010-06-24T23:36:07.602-06:00

Lions from several Boise area clubs hosted a booth at Wednesday's Alive After Five in downtown Boise.  The idea was to gain some exposure for Lions and possibly get a new member or two.  If you've never been to Alive After Five, it's Boise's summer concert series at the Grove Plaza.  But it's more than rocking to the music.  It's the place to see and be seen, the place for kids to cool off in

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-45996679717612560752010-06-17T22:26:00.004-06:002010-06-24T23:00:23.966-06:00

In the June message to Lions from International President Wirfs, he summarizes the successes of his 2009-2010 platform "Move to Grow" which focused on increasing membership.  He reports that LCI numbers have increased by approximated 58,000 through May with all constitutional areas reporting growth except Canada and the US.  One thing I found particularly interesting was the number of women

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-69699014963518618982010-06-13T08:42:00.000-06:002010-06-13T08:42:00.418-06:00

Need something interesting for you next club meeting?  How about a short video from Lions International? Videos from LCI are available in several formats and are a great way to tell your club members about Lions International, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and about Lions Club projects around the world. There are free DVD's you can order from LCI.  There are also videos

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-32151651213318797292010-06-07T22:27:00.000-06:002010-06-07T22:27:07.585-06:00

My PU what?  The PU 101 is the name given to the officer reporting form that LCI (Lions Clubs International) requests that you fill out to report your incoming officers.  It is available online on the LCI website and either the club secretary or president has access and can submit it.  The due date was May 15, but if you missed the deadline you can still submit it-and the sooner the better! By

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In April, the Meridian Lions Club held the Rodeo Queen Contest and since then the queens, Senior Queen Tricia, Teen Queen Melissa, and Mini Queen Tevis have been participating in parades and at events around the Valley.  The queens are available to make appearances, help out with events, and, in general, promote the Lions as well as the Meridian Lions Rodeo.   These two photos are Mini Queen

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-90941661998196380072010-05-31T14:35:00.000-06:002010-05-31T14:35:48.712-06:00

Lions Clubs and Lions around the country take part in Memorial Day observances in various ways-flying American flags in their cities and towns, placing flags on Veterans' graves, and attending ceremonies.  When Memorial Day became a federal holiday in 1971, it became a 3-day weekend to camp, barbecue, shop, and quite often forget instead of remember those who gave their lives for our country.  As

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Saturday was a cold, rainy, and pretty much miserable day weather-wise in the Treasure Valley, but that didn't keep the Lions indoors!  From the Star Lions yard sale, to the Riverside Lions Paws in the Park, to the Vallivue Charter Party, there was plenty to do.  Unfortunately, the Boise Special Olympics "Racing for a Reason" had to be canceled (they probably don't have windshield wipers on race

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-25868887908406860812010-05-17T22:20:00.001-06:002010-05-18T13:25:33.540-06:00

Where have I been?  Most recently, the MD 39 Lions Convention at Sun Valley!  It was a busy week leading up to the weekend because I tend to procrastinate a bit, or as my sister says, I just work better under pressure. It was worth it, though-it was a great weekend! My philosophy, as it was with the Midwinter convention, is that convention is what you make of it.  Once again, it was great to see

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-45021102002522664022010-05-08T20:00:00.000-06:002010-05-08T20:00:28.788-06:00

...who won the membership contest? April 30th was the final day to sign up new members for the contest in MD 39 clubs.  As you probably recall, the club with the most new members in the 2 month period would win registration and 2 nights lodging in Sun Valley for 2 for the convention.  The Lion signing up the most members would win the same prize.  The Boise Special Olympics Lions Club was

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-35296251335790204762010-05-04T21:29:00.001-06:002010-05-04T21:30:44.734-06:00

Coming up soon-The MD 39 Convention in Sun Valley is taking place May 14-16!  There's still time to make plans to go!  This year's convention theme is "Armed Forces Day" which is celebrated on the third Saturday in May each year.  The day was created in 1949 to honor the military serving in the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines as a group instead of each branch having a separate "day".  The

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-31350640787429240402010-04-30T23:07:00.003-06:002010-05-01T12:37:28.683-06:00

Remember how much fun you had at camp when you were a kid?  Now it's time to go back-this time as a volunteer! Lions stepped up to help the Winter Camp for the Blind with monetary donations.  This time we need to donate our time to help the Summer Camp,  sponsored in part this year  by the Idaho/E. Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation.    Volunteers are needed to help with various

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-12514544573228564432010-04-25T14:22:00.000-06:002010-04-25T14:22:52.850-06:00

It's the final week of the District 39W membership contest!  Only a few more days to sign up those wannabe Lions-c'mon, you can do it! There have been some rumors floating around that one club has signed up 8 plus new members, another with a 30% increase, still other clubs aren't saying... We'll know pretty soon who wins the 2 nights stay in Sun Valley and convention registration, and if any of

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The committee for next year's 39W Midwinter Convention, chaired by Lion Linda Clemenger, is actively seeking input for the 2011 convention.  They've come up with a short survey which is basically 2 questions:  "If you didn't go to the 2010 convention, why not?" and "What break-out sessions would you like to go to?"  A few choices are listed to get you started thinking, but there are three spaces

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-31222942820057437172010-04-17T21:25:00.003-06:002010-04-17T21:30:34.363-06:00

Lots of Charter Parties this month!   Hats off to the District Governor and Vice District Governors for attending so many functions-don't know how you do it! Friday night was Parma's 61st anniversary-or was it 78th?  No, wait, that was somebody's birthday.  Well, a picture is worth a thousand words..... Let's just say you had to have been there.  The tables were gorgeous! Not to be forgotten

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-27227524756142505022010-04-14T21:27:00.002-06:002010-04-14T21:30:04.910-06:00

Something I've been wanting for my club is a brochure.  We always order the free ones from Lions Clubs International which give general information about Lions Clubs and Lions and look really nice.  But wouldn't it be nice to have a great looking brochure with your clubs specific service projects listed and days and times of your meetings? Well, silly me, LCI has an online template available

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-46374470406632100932010-04-09T23:35:00.004-06:002010-04-10T15:16:59.481-06:00

BEWARE!! The Star Lions club has been operating outside the guidelines of proper new member recruitment, and now are officially placed on probation. Their so called fundraising events are really a cover for recruiting new members. They offer great food, beverages and superb musical entertainment in return for a signed new Lion member agreement. This strong arm attempt at membership growth should

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Lions do a lot of volunteer work and it's not always just Lions Club projects and activities.  Take Lions Pat and Glen Gore with the Boise Riverside Club.  In addition to serving in their Lions club and attending many events hosted by other clubs, they are also involved with the Veterans Resource Network, which provides care packages for the military serving overseas along with other Veterans'

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-1479971293861355202010-04-01T14:33:00.002-06:002010-04-01T21:18:38.651-06:00

I've been searching around for something to blog about this week and today was emailed a bit of interesting information. It seems the Vallivue Lions are at it again. Back in October, several members of the Vallivue Lions visited the Star charter party and made off with a  framed award that had just been presented by VDG Pat.  They demanded that a Star Lion or 2 visit their club to retrieve the

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-47370271182424384112010-03-26T11:08:00.000-06:002010-03-26T11:08:31.571-06:00

Boise Capital Lions Club would like to introduce you to their new endeavor-they call it "Corn Toss".  Also known as "Cornhole", this game consists of throwing bags filled with corn toward a platform 30 feet away and trying to land the bag in a hole in the platform.  Rules are similar to horseshoes, with 3 points scored for a "cornhole" and 1 point scored for an "ace", or a bag that lands on the

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-4092497262978920002010-03-22T09:36:00.012-06:002010-03-22T10:26:27.360-06:00

Where were you Saturday night? I know where you weren't!  You weren't at the Idaho Stampede basketball game supporting the Leos with their "no brainer" fundraiser.  But then, neither were the Leos.  I don't really get it.  With almost no effort, nearly $150 was raised for Leos projects.  Think what could have been raised with effort. The Idaho Stampede is a D-League basketball team affiliated

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-68314503318038636112010-03-20T16:08:00.003-06:002010-03-21T09:53:14.361-06:00

Less than two weeks remain to enter Phase 2 of the Lions 39W photo contest.  Lions can submit photos of Lion events and activities that took place between January 1 and March 31, 2010.  The contest judge (that's me!) is looking for good photos taken by Lions or Leos that show Lions or Leos engaged in service projects, fundraisers, or other community events.  You can find what few rules there are

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-46489177027026191902010-03-16T21:36:00.001-06:002010-03-16T21:44:48.288-06:00

Saturday in Cascade, twenty-six volunteer Lions and friends put in over 100 total hours at the Idaho Special Olympics Winter Games to screen the eyes of 98 athletes. Just over half of the athletes received new glasses or updated prescriptions and another 30 plus scored a pair of new sunglasses. Wow! If you've never volunteered at this event, you are missing an amazing experience.  It may look

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-71420753719473593322010-03-10T21:11:00.001-07:002010-03-10T21:12:38.370-07:00

Meridian Noon Lions went bowling on Saturday to raise money for the Sight and Hearing Foundation and for local food banks.  Lions and Leos from several other clubs joined in for an afternoon of fun at Meridian Bowling Lanes.  At first I wished I was bowling, then I saw all the bowlers with their own balls, shoes, bags and even towels, and I was glad to be watching from the sidelines and not

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-69747665595415242032010-03-05T08:19:00.001-07:002010-03-10T21:13:25.700-07:00

Last night I had the pleasure of attending the Women's Council of Realtors (WCR) "Casino Night" Membership Drive-this time as a guest and not a dealer!  Riverside Lions Club (with a few hands from Kuna) did a great job.  They were well-staffed and well organized and judging by the peels of laughter from the blackjack tables and the shouts from the craps tables, everyone was winning and having fun

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-50367681653012167682010-03-02T11:52:00.002-07:002010-03-02T11:55:21.904-07:00

March is Eye Donor Awareness Month and the Idaho and Eastern Oregon Lions MD 39 would like to thank the Idaho & Eastern Oregon Sight & Hearing Foundation for all the tremendous work they do in providing sight/hearing saving and restoration services.To become a donor you can sign up at www.yesidaho.org

DG Lion Pat Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13623550528766018039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-22096657096079536902010-02-28T21:25:00.002-07:002010-02-28T21:29:37.073-07:00

Our Lions Clubs are shrinking! Please join in the Lions 39W District membership drive and help reverse the trend. Recruit new members! Retain the current members! Revitalize your club! The club with the largest percentage of net growth between March 1st and May 1st will win the Club contest, and the individual Lion who recruits the most new members will win the Lion contest.Ready, set, GROW!A

DG Lion Pat Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13623550528766018039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-56574702739447347412010-02-24T13:24:00.005-07:002010-03-03T16:11:11.940-07:00

The amazing Lions clubs and individuals from District 39W and 39E have to date raised approximately $4,100.00 in support of the Lions Winter Camp for the Blind. This ongoing effort in generating the funds needed to cover state educational shortfalls allows these children to participate in an annual event they so look forward to year in and year out. There are over 20 students now signed up as of

DG Lion Pat Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13623550528766018039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-28905706166248077882010-02-24T13:21:00.003-07:002010-02-24T13:28:02.991-07:00

 A new contest this year, the Lions Global Youth Music Competition is underway.  In case you haven't heard, Nicole Oswald, granddaughter of Lions Del and Sandy Oswald, members of the Meridian Noon Lions, is Multi District 39's winning violinist.  Many of you heard Nicole perform at this year's District 39W convention or at the Sun Valley convention last May.  This week, the USA competition heats

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-9156292100536912642010-02-22T16:07:00.000-07:002010-02-22T16:07:03.361-07:00

Not a fan of Lions39W on Facebook?  Not sure what Facebook is?  Don't want to join Facebook?  That's OK, I resisted for quite a while, too.   You can still see the Lions 39W Facebook posts just by coming here to the blog.  On the left hand column, scroll down until you see Lions 39W's Facebook Fan Box.  There you can see pictures of some of our "fans" and read what's been written on the Facebook

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-74709222258738929602010-02-21T09:43:00.000-07:002010-02-21T09:43:37.543-07:00

The annual Patriotism Essay Contest presented by the Lions of District 39 is underway!  Students in elementary schools across southern Idaho and eastern Oregon are writing about this year's topic, "Who is my American Hero and Why?"  The contest is open to students in 1st through 6th grades and each grade is judged separately.  The kids come up with some amazing essays!  You can read more about

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Fellow Lions,Check out the article in Sunday's Times News regarding the Winter Camp for the Blind!!! http://magicvalley.com/news/local/article_880053be-19f2-11df-b90d-001cc4c03286.htmlAwesome!!! Way to get the word out Lion Nancy!!!DGE Pat

DG Lion Pat Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13623550528766018039noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-57050940505741398152010-02-14T15:48:00.000-07:002010-02-14T15:48:12.706-07:00

The 2010 Midwinter Convention is now in the books.  A lot of work goes into planning the convention- renting the space,  planning the menus,  arranging speakers and displays, decorating, collecting prizes, setting up, tearing down....Great job, Lions!   (Can't begin to name all the people involved-I'd leave someone out, for sure!)   Your time and effort is appreciated! Why do Lions go to

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-2229950819899904062010-02-12T23:33:00.001-07:002010-02-13T16:14:05.625-07:00

The Lions 39W Midwinter Convention kicked off this evening at the Owyhee Plaza with fun and games, circus style.  The Parma Lions, serving as tail twisters, set up an amazing display of raffle prizes and silent auction items.  I know I'm going to be trying to win some of the Parma wine with my raffle tickets tomorrow! Once again I didn't win the hors d' oeuvre contest, but I was happy that most

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-20264716795984007302010-02-07T19:54:00.000-07:002010-02-07T19:54:37.784-07:00

Just a year ago the Special Olympics World Winter Games were held in Boise-and in conjunction with that, the Boise Special Olympics Lions Club was born.  It's a perfect partnership-the Lions have been an official partner of Special Olympics Opening Eyes since 2000; now a local Lions Club is dedicated to raising funds for Special Olympics.  The club is unique in a couple of ways-it is the first

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-40189056739499145822010-01-27T20:08:00.001-07:002010-01-28T17:43:24.451-07:00

Times are tough.  Budget cuts are looming around around the state of Idaho as the legislature begins its session.  I'm not getting on a soapbox about where the money should or should not be spent in Idaho, but I want to bring to your attention a potential shortfall that would affect some folks near and dear to the hearts of Lions-the students at the Idaho School for the Deaf and Blind.  Each

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-9071017634034530442010-01-26T13:44:00.003-07:002010-01-26T20:54:49.875-07:00

Fellow Lions, Check out page 50 of this month's (February 2010) Lions Magazine. Idaho-Eastern Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation is in print.... Pretty cool!!!!

DG Lion Pat Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13623550528766018039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-4983415331705973392010-01-22T16:43:00.001-07:002010-01-22T16:49:43.602-07:00

When I started writing this blog for 39W, I thought I'd be able to keep it generic, "newsy", and pretty much anonymous.  That's kind of hard, if you expect someone to read it, too.  So I just write-and you end up with a few of my personal opinions and a "newbie" slant on Lions-I'm sure someone will pull the plug if I get out of hand.  So far no one's complaining.... And some of you are reading! 

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-66682311872035799152010-01-21T11:43:00.003-07:002010-01-21T11:59:37.982-07:00

Lion Mary passed away on January 14th after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. Please join us in celebration of her life by attending the memorial service. We will be meeting at the Lions Eye Bank at 8:45 am., Friday the 22nd to carpool over. Please keep Lion Aaron and family in your prayers. Lions have lost a beautiful spirit, but now she is at peace with our Provider. We love you

DG Lion Pat Brownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13623550528766018039noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-16420113324951156402010-01-21T10:53:00.001-07:002010-01-21T12:54:47.969-07:00

It's coming up soon--the 39W Midwinter Convention!   Never been?  Don't know what it is?  Don't want to go because you've never been and don't know what it is? Last year those were my words, too.  I'd never attended before and didn't really know what it was going to be like.  But--I went anyway.  And I'm going again this year.  (See, that wasn't so bad...) The Midwinter Convention is a time to

The Lionshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00848570613936421508noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5588312228670425083.post-66353720528254662282010-01-13T21:38:00.002-07:002010-01-16T20:25:23.795-07:00

The Caldwell Lions Club celebrated Melvin Jones's birthday and Idaho Lions Day at their club meeting today at the Bent Fork in Caldwell.  Lion Loren Honstead told some stories about Caldwell Lions in the "old" days-where they've met over the years, when they first allowed women, being instrumental in bringing Christmas lights to the Caldwell golf course, and always, always being involved in the

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Governor Otter has issued a proclamation declaring January 13th (the birth date of founder Melvin Jones) Idaho Lions Day!  Let everyone know you are proud to be a Lion-wear your vest, logo shirt, or pin and spend some time talking to your friends and co-workers about Lions Club and why you are a member! The Proclamation reads: Whereas, Lions Clubs International was founded by Melvin Jones in

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The Mountain Home Lions Club is having their Charter Party on January 15 at the American Legion Hall in Mountain Home.  Social hour begins at 6:00 pm with dinner at 7:00.  There will be raffle items, door prizes, an auction, skits, and entertainment.  It's only $9.00 to attend-so load up the car for the drive and have some fun with the Mountain Homes Lions.  Even our largest club appreciates your

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I started off my year with a visit to the Boise Bench Lions Club today.  No reason, just wanted some Mexican food and to say "Hi" to some of my friends there.   It seems like I usually go visit there when I want something, but today I decided not to be a pest and just be quiet.  The point is, you don't have to have a reason to visit another club.  And I don't know about your club, but my club is

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There are several volunteer opportunities this month, starting this week.  Lions are needed to help with hearing and vision screenings in Nyssa on January 5, 6, and 7 and in Boise on January 12 and 21.  Contact Lion Ren Gardner for more information or if you can help.  Volunteers are also needed in Kuna on January 13-15 and 18.  Contact Lion Jack Graham.  Don't worry if you have no

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It's that time of year when everyone is looking back on the last 365 days and cataloging the best moments or events.  Here are of few of District 39W's highlights for 2009: In February, the Special Olympics World Winter Games came to Boise, Idaho, and over 200 Lion and Leo volunteers joined together for Opening Eyes, helping screen hundreds of athletes for sight and vision problems. 

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Although there are many organizations collecting coats during the winter months, there is also a need for sweaters and sweatshirts for children, which is less well known. It seems there are many children who do not have a warm sweater or sweatshirt to keep them warm during the long winter, at school or at home.  Teachers have reported children coming to school in only light T-shirts in below

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I thought that hit counter might be broken, but I see that now it has started to move upward!  Maybe I won't feel like I'm talking to myself now... I'm on the mailing list for 2 of the newsletters put out by our Lions Clubs.  The first one is the Boise Bench newsletter.   It is emailed out every week as well as being posted on the Boise Bench website.  (Click on Newsletter on the left.)  Lions

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The hit counter has barely moved since I added it......please help get the word out to your club about the 39W blog.  It's about any and all the clubs in the District, anything going on District-wide, and other things I haven't thought of yet.  The Facebook Fan number is increasing, but some of you probably don't get any updates from the fan page.  Here's how to fix that.  At the bottom of your

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Just received this from ID Gary D'Orazio: "All Lions , family members, friends and all who want to show their support of our Military away from home at Christmas are invited and encouraged to join International Director Gary and his wife Lion Linda D'Orazio in a Walk from Julie Davis Park to the State House Christmas Tree on Christmas Eve starting at 6pm.... We recognize that is a special time

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Adrian Lions Club recently donated $500.00 to the Nyssa Food Pantry.   The Food Pantry was very grateful for this generous donation, and you can bet this will provide many, many meals!   Pictured below from left to right:  Roni Laikin, Nyssa Food Pantry; Mike Castro, Adrian Lions Club President; Nick Castro, Adrian Lions Club treasurer; and Kathy Oliver, Nyssa Food Panty.   Way to go, Adrian

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I was checking the event calendar for Lions 39W and not much is listed.  Is nothing going on in the next 2 months?  More likely, everyone is busy with the holidays and hasn't taken the time to let everyone know what's going on.  No excuse!  Let us know what your club is doing! So today, just some random thoughts and such.... Several clubs have been hosting casino nights for parties.  These are

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Last night three Star Lions and VDG Pat visited the Lions of Vallivue. I think we all agreed after the meeting that Lions Clubs should be more sociable, visit one another more often, and, in general, have more fun. The Star-Vallivue fun started on the night of the Star Lions Charter Party when a few of the Vallivue Lions came to see what fun was all about. Then they decided to confiscate some

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