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2021 Montreal Lions Clubs International Convention to be a Virtual Event

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Due to the continuing concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the board of directors voted to transition the 2021 Montreal Lions Clubs International Convention to a virtual event that will be delivered totally online. This decision was made with the health and safety of our Lions, staff and vendors in mind as limiting international travel and large gatherings is key to global containment strategies.

Although we are disappointed that we won’t be able to host this event in person, we are excited about hosting our first virtual international convention that can safely connect Lions from around the world. We are still finalizing the details of your new convention experience, and will share those with you as soon as they are ready.

Here are some important details about the 2021 virtual convention we’d like to share with you:

  • Everyone’s invited – Our 2021 convention will be a virtual event that’s open to all Lions and Leos around the world.
  • Registration fees – The registration fee will be US$50 until March 31, then US$75 beginning April 1. The registration fee for Leos will be US$30 regardless of date. Convention is currently scheduled for June 25-29. Additional event and registration details will be provided soon.
  • Current registrants – Lions who are currently registered for convention will receive an email soon with more information about their registration options.
  • Elections – Executive officer and international director elections will be conducted electronically, and voting procedures will be forthcoming.
  • Convention updates – Check our convention website LCICon for convention updates and details as they become available.

This global health pandemic has forced us all to make decisions and changes that place health and safety first. However, we are optimistic that with each new day there is hope, and as Lions, we continue to find new ways to stay connected, safely serve our communities and continue our global mission of service.

We appreciate your understanding during this challenging time for our organization and the world, and thank you for your incredible service as a Lion.

Regards,

Dr. Jung-Yul Choi
International President

Peace Poster 2019/2020 – Journey of Peace

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32nd annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest

2019-2020 Peace Poster and Essay Contest –Theme “Journey of Peace”

The Club DEADLINE is Oct.1st. for ordering the contest Kit. The club must have a kit to enter the contest .The cost of the kit is $11.95 plus shipping, handling and applicable taxes. To sponsor more then one contest you will need a kit for each contest. To order online: Club Supplies Sales at International Headquarters. Or call: Club Supplies Sales at 630-571-5466 or 800-710-7822

The Deadline for the Club contest is Nov.8th. District contest will be at the 2nd Cabinet Meeting Nov.TBA, 2019. Please let me know if your Club will be entering the Contest by Nov 1st so I can have enough space to display the Posters.

Don’t forget to follow the RULES!! this contest is only for 11 and 12 year old students ,but if someone turns 13 ON NOV.15th. BUT NOT BEFORE is permitted.

Thank You,

Lion Larry Vogelesang
District Peace Poster Chair
530 662 3814
e-mail lv62chevy@sbcglobal.net

Council of Governors

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Mark Your Calendars to save the dates.

Council of Governors (COG)

  • June 7-9, 2019 (Van Nuys Airtel Plaza Hotel, Van Nuys, CA) – Joint COG
  • August 1-4, 2019 (Palm Springs) – Organization
  • Oct 24-27, 2019 (Redding) – Fall
  • Feb 19-20, 2020 (Visalia) – Mid Winter
  • June 2020 (Modesto) – Joint

New Website for California Lions

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New California Lions website is now launched.
 
Click on www.californialions.org.
 
(The md4lions.org website is sill in service focusing on internal use.)
 
As discussed this past weekend at the Fall Council of Governors meeting in Santa Maria, a new, additional website has been developed to showcase the Lions of California specifically to non-Lions.  The website describes the Lions Clubs of California as who we are by what we do, promoting:  City of Hope, Lions in Sight, Lions Eye foundation, California Lions Foundation, Lions Clubs International Foundation, Lions Float, Inc., and similar partner associations. Note that acronyms such as MD-4 are not present in this public targeted Lions Clubs promotional effort and that the text and photos are intended to appeal emotionally to a younger audience.   
 
The Council of Governors this past weekend authorized that the new website be launched today, as-is, to the 20,000 Lions of California.  As a measure of success, we will monitor whether additional not-for-profit and for-profit business partners will request inclusion on our website going forward.  We will also track the quantity and track the number of website hits and how long users spend on the site and on each page.  The end game is to use the website as a marketing tool with California corporations to entice to partner hand-in-hand in community service including monetarily and in new Lions Clubs   We want their logo on our website and the Lions logo on theirs.  

District Disaster Response Trailer

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Dear District 4-C5 Club and all members,

Our District has received a $10,000 matching grant from the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) to purchase and stock a Disaster Response trailer. This 7’x 14’ x 6’ tandem axle utility trailer, will serve as a place where Lions will be able to distribute emergency  food, water, tools, etc. as collected by Lions and the affected communities.

In order to finalize the purchase and stocking of the trailer, the District needs to raise its matching amount which is $1000. If every club can donate $20.00 (it can come out of your community funds) to this effort, we will be able to purchase and stock this trailer before Thanksgiving. If a club or individual wishes to donate more than the $20, any funds above and beyond the matching amount will be used to keep the trailer stocked as the money will go into a Disaster Response Trailer restricted account.

Just so you know, the trailer will be towed to any area within our District that has suffered from a wildfire, flood, earthquake or any other sort of natural disaster. The trailer will be dispatched as needed by the direction of the District Governor, by the District Disaster Preparedness/Disaster Response Team. FYI, District 4-C1, our neighbors to the north, has used their trailer a lot over the last few years.

Please send your donation to District 4-C5, 6921 Mitchlen Court, Sloughhouse, CA  95683 and please put DISASTER RESPONSE TRAILER in the memo section.

Thank you in advance for your generous donations. Please see picture on 2nd page. If more information is needed, please contact me at mikeretzlaff@sbcglobal.net.

Sincerely,

PDG Michael C. Retzlaff

Michael C. Retzlaff, District Disaster Preparedness/Response Chairman

Celebration of Life for Terri Galli

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September 12, 2018

Passing of a Lion and Partner in Service

It is with a heavy heart I pass along the news of Theresa (Terri) Teakell Galli’s death.  She passed quietly at home with family present @ 9:00 pm on the evening of the 12th of September.

Terri was a Greater Natomas Lion.  Her husband Phil Galli is a Life Member of the Antelope Lions.  Terri also worked in the Twin Rivers School district for 30+ years.  She was assigned to Foothill and several other schools.

Terri was instrumental in bringing the LEOS program to fruition in District 4C5.  She helped form several LEO’s clubs and was always there to help youth.  She and Lion Phil were recognized with a Governor’s award as a couple, for all they had done together for the LEO’s program.

The celebration of life is currently planned for:

Saturday, 20 Oct 2018.
12:00pm – 6:00pm
918 Oak Ln, Rio Linda

(latest information)

Phil has requested that flowers not be sent, rather a donation in her name be made to District 4C5, Lions Education Foundation.  If LEF is not a project you support, then monetary donations for the family to help cover funeral costs and defray additional living expenses is appreciated.