MD 17N News A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE LIONS. A message from the Governor

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1 MD 17N News A MONTHLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE LIONS OF KANSAS DISTRICT N Issue 07 January 2014 Happy 2014 to you all! A message from the Governor January is always the month of the Mid-Winter Rally for Kansas Lions. It is an exciting time because many things go on at the rally, it is not just meetings. We have the Environmental Photo Contest judging. When attending the rally you can vote on your favorite photo of the 5 Districts entries. The winning photo will go on to International and be judged there, who know Kansas might have a winner. There is also many exhibitors in attendance as well as information on various topics. There will be the Silent and Live Auction for a fundraiser of the Kansas Lions Band Foundation. It puts Lion against Lion as to who can out bid who for those great items at the live auction and the plentiful filled unique baskets for the silent auction. There is also Seminars for Idea Exchange of Service Projects and one on Fundraisers, who of us couldn't use more ideas of what we can do in our Lions Clubs. I think all of our clubs will benefit from us sitting in on both of the seminars. Oh, I would be remiss if I didn't mention that we have a distinguished International Director from Virginia in that of Dr. Hauser Weiler. He will have a special seminar time during the Mid-Winter Rally as well as the guest speaker for the dinner on Sat. night. So, plan now to attend for meeting new or your fellow Lions. You will find agenda and reservation form in this newsletter. A reminder this month continues our Global Service Action Campaign of Relieving the Hunger. Look forward to information in the February newsletter about the upcoming District 17N Convention March 29 and 30. Make special note about the article on Just Ask special workshop coming on Sat., Feb. 22 in Wichita at the Kansas Lions State Office. Sign-up early as it is limited to the amount of space available. See you at the Mid-Winter Rally in Salina!!! How to Contact Your District Leadership District Governor LuRay Watts Wichita Northwest Lions Club 715 Fairway Wichita, KS H sr Vice District Governor Dwayne Willis Moundridge Lions Club 312 West Darst Street Moundridge, KS H nd Vice District Governor Marge Zakoura-Vaughan Wichita West Lions Club 9016 Boxthorn Wichita, KS H Secretary/Treasurer Ed Bible Hutchinson Lions Club 106 East 11th Ave Hutchinson, KS H

2 Kansas Lions Bulletin Board Third Cabinet Meeting for Date: Saturday, February 1, 2014 Time:12:00pm lunch 12:45 pm meeting (approximate time) Location: Gambino s Pizza 310 South Main South Hutchinson Who: All Lions of District 17N District Governor visitation schedule for JANUARY January 9-Medicine Lodge 12pm Viola 7pm January 13-Inman 6:30pm January 16-Conway Springs Lions Club 6:30 am January 22-Kingman Lions Club 12:00pm? January 27-Walton Lions Club-7pm January 29-Wellington Lions Club 12pm January 30-Wellington Rise & Shine Lions Club-7 am District Governor visitation schedule for February: February 4-Caldwell Lions Club 12pm February 6-Mulvane Lions Club 6:30am Mulvane Lions Branch Club-6:15pm February 12-Newton Lions Club 12pm? February 19-Hutchinson Noon Lions Club 12pm February 20-Little River Lions Club 6:30am February 26 Derby Noon Lions Club-12pm Dates to remember for the District: January 17-19, 2014 Mid-Winter Rally and Third State Council Meeting at the Ramada Inn W Crawford, Salina Guest Speaker: Dr Hauser Weiler, International Director--He is an ophthalmologist in private practice and lives in Lancaster County in the beautiful Northern Neck of Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay. He retired as a Captain from the U.S. Navy Medical Corps in He is currently the Secretary/Treasurer of the Virginia Lions Eyeglass Recycling Inc. Foundation and Executive Director of the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center of Eastern Virginia. He serves on the Service Activities Committee of the LCI Board of Directors. March 29-30, 2014 District 17N Convention in Wichita Guest Speaker: Stacey Jones, International Director April 19, 2014 New District 17N Constitutional Convention-location United Methodist Church-521 N Main, Eureka, KS. Meet at 11am, lunch at 11:30am and start the convention about 12:30pm. We should be done before 3pm. June 5-7, 2014 State Convention at the Four Points by Sheraton in Manhattan, KS Guest Speaker: Barry Palmer, International President All of the above are subject to change.? Not confirmed 2

3 LIONS CLUBS WE SERVE SERVING THEIR COMMUNITIES Belle Plaine---Helped out with national night out in helping the local police dept. serve hamburgers and hot dogs. We brought the mobile screening down for Tulip Time and helped out at the State Fair with the mobile screening. Did a fundraiser for Groundhog day and did a Fish tournament in May and had an awards ceremony in June. Adopted 2 children for Christmas, and helped out with food pantry handout for Christmas. Hesston Lions Club -- Co-sponsored a youth fishing clinic, Cleaned wheelchairs at Schowalter Villa, Donated $500 to H Town youth Camp, donated $150 to co-sponsor document shred event, cooked hotdogs and burgers for Hesston Public Library 75th anniversary, purchased 1 pair of glasses for a youth and paid for exam for an adult, turned in 306 pair of used classes and 4 hearing aids. Wichita Northwest-Donated to "Back Pack for Kids", Ronald McDonald House, a student's eye therapy. Gave supplies to an elementary school. Placed eyeglass collection boxes in neighborhood. Helped with after school tutoring at an elementary. Used the PediScreen at a preschool. Helped with the MSU at the Fair and a local wellness fair. Knitted new born hats for prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome. SHARE WITH CLUBS OF DISTRICT N WHAT YOUR CLUB HAS DONE FOR YOUR COMMUNITY IN 2013 WE SERVE MISSION STATEMENT To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace, and promote international understanding through Lions clubs Contact Lion Ron Bretz, Editor, Wildfires@cox.net 3

4 CLUB OFFICERS The Just Ask! workshop will be held on Saturday February 22, at the Lions State Office in Wichita. The time will be from 10am until 4pm with lunch. How many times have you heard Lions say the easiest way to get a new member is Just Ask! However, when you look at declining membership numbers-at the end at the end of the year when clubs wisely cleaned up their membership rolls-you know it is not as simple as just asking. Some are reluctant to ask or may feel they don t have the skills to really approach about becoming a member. What? If you want to improve your asking skills, Kansas Lions have just the opportunity for you! Lions Club International is providing Kansas MD17 with a presenter for a Just Ask workshop, Past International Director Ken Bird from Australia. The starting and ending time will allow Lions from anywhere in the state to drive to Wichita on Saturday Morning and return home the same evening. Who should attend? Top priorities for attendees would be current district governors and vice district governors as well as GMT and GLT coordinators at the district and state levels. Mileage reimbursement will be available for those individuals if they request. Any other interested Lion is encouraged to attend, but space is limited so reservations must be made. Contact Linda McCormick at the State Office as soon as you know that you will attend. She will let us know when the maximum number is reached; interested individuals who contact her after that point will be put on a waiting list. PID Bird has conducted this workshop in multiple locations with positive results. This is a great opportunity for Kansas Lions to hone their recruiting skills. Watch for additional information at Mid Winter 4 Rally and in newsletter!!!!!!!

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6 Kansas Lions Band Foundation does not reject anyone s application, regardless of their experience level. HAS YOUR CLUB CONTACTED YOUR HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPT./ BAND DIRECTOR ABOUT HAVING A BAND MEMBER ATTEND IN JUNE? 2014 KANSAS LIONS BAND PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES State Band: Kansas State University, June 3-7, 2014 (Concert Band) International Band: Toronto, Canada, July 1-8, 2014 (Marching Band) Dear Band Directors & 2013 Kansas Lions Band Students: We are asking for your assistance in getting the word out about the opportunities for students to participate in the 2014 Kansas Lions Band programs. Please make as many copies of this notice as you need. Additional information will be available on our website and in a multi-page flyer scheduled to be sent out at the beginning of January. Below is just some basic information and cost for both programs. Every Kansas High School band student is eligible to attend. We do not reject anyone s application, regardless of their experience level. They just need to be a current Freshman Senior (we even have an occasional 8th grader participate, with prior approval of Band Committee Chairs). Kansas Lions State Band (Concert): The 2014 State Band will be held at Kansas State University under the direction of Dr. Frank Tracz. Registration will start at noon on June 3rd. There will be two performances: Ensembles and Jazz Band on Friday night and the full concert band on Saturday morning. Every student will participate in the concert band, but they must try out and be selected for the Jazz Band (if they wish to do so). Cost of the camp will be $ per student; fee covers all meals (starting Tuesday evening), lodging, and instructor fees. Kansas Lions International Band (Marching): The 2014 International Band is slated to travel to Toronto, Canada and will be under the direction of Robert Foster. Students wanting to be part of the International Band must also participate in the State Band (this also includes those students wanting to be part of the color guard/flags). International Band students will come to K-State on Sunday June 1st at noon. This will give the band two days of rehearsal time prior to the State Band students reporting in. They will also rehearse on June 30th, prior to departing for Toronto on July 1st (location TBD). The eight day/seven night trip to Toronto includes two nights in Chicago (with sightseeing planned) and one night in Springfield, IL on the return leg of the trip. While in Toronto, the group will tour Chinatown, dinner and show at Medieval Times, tour Eaton Centre, Casa Loma, CN Tower, and spend the entire day at Canada s Wonderland (theme park/water park), among other venues. Cost of the International Band trip is $1, (this does not include the $ for State Band). The first 75 students to sign up for the trip will receive a $ scholarship from the Kansas Lions Band Foundation, making their cost of the Toronto trip only $1, Students will need a certified birth certificate and ID, or a passport to enter Canada. Both of these programs are a wonderful opportunity for band students (at any level of experience) to receive specialized instruction that will aid them in their musical careers forever. On behalf of the Kansas Lions Band Committee, thank you for your continued support of our band program. If we can answer any other questions, please contact me at 7400 NW Ayr Road, Potwin, Kansas 67123, (620) or by at hsneidha@wheatstate.com. Respectfully, PCC Hans and Lion Shari Neidhardt State & International Band Committee, Co-Chairs 6

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8 THIRD STATE COUNCIL MEETING AND MID-WINTER RALLY 2013 January 17-19, 2014 Salina, Kansas HEADQUARTERS: Ramada Inn 1616 West Crawford Salina, Kansas Phone: Come be a part of the Mid-Winter Rally January 17-19, There will be seminars, information, learning opportunities, food, fun, fellowship, and Lions activities. Reservations for rooms MUST be called in by January 2, 2014!! Ramada is requiring this advance reservations., so we are strongly encouraged to call in as soon as possible. Our block will be cancelled after that date. When calling in for a room reservation, please ask for the Lions block and rate. It is $ After that date, rooms are on a first come basis and at the regular price. Please request the Lions block as this assures Lions credit toward the banquet and meeting rooms. ADVANCE MEAL RESERVATIONS REQUIRED FOR ALL MEALS. Meal reservations due January 11, Please see reservation form in this issue. IMPORTANT: Please register with the Lions Information table to pick up tickets and at the International Convention table to vote on the State pin and District set, all located across from restaurant. All tickets must be picked up by Saturday 4:00 p.m. If tickets are ordered, but not picked up and payment given, the Lions Club or Lion that ordered them will be billed for the reservations FRIDAY, JANUARY :30 p.m First Vice District Governors and spouses (for KAN) Lobby Boardroom 6:30 p.m. Dinner- and fun evening of entertainment See registration form Special Entertainment SATURDAY, JANUARY Continental Breakfast Buffet FREE if staying at Ramada Inn. Special Seminars Interactive booths Learn and receive one on one assistance and materials Lunch - Recognizing our Leos and Peace Poster Contest winners. See registration form Special Speaker Banquet - 6:30 p.m. See registration form.. Guest Speaker.Dr. Hauser Weiler, International Director, Virginia SUNDAY, JANUARY Third State Council Meeting business and reports 9:00 a.m. Deluxe Breakfast Buffet FREE if staying at Ramada Inn. Devotional/PDG Meeting 8:00 a.m. HOSPITALITY ROOM... Hosted by District 17 I Friday and Saturday - Second Floor Deck Area Hospitality Room closed during meal functions and during the Entertainment Friday night go enjoy the fun! MEAL RESERVATIONS: Mail to: Linda McCormick, State Secretary, 231 South Tyler, Wichita, DEADLINE JANUARY 11 th. Checks payable to Kansas Lions. REPORTS...All reports are to be typed or in writing. Please prepare 20 copies to be distributed for all Governors, Council Chairman, International Family, State Secretary, State Treasurer, Vice District Governors and Parliamentarian. Each one is responsible for the cost of copies of 8 your report. There will be no billing at the desk to any group, committee or Council member. 8

9 SATURDAY, JANUARY 18, 2014 Breakfast FREE with room key or coupon from desk 7:30 a.m. Kansas Lions Band Foundation Lobby Boardroom 8:00 a.m. Kansas Lions Sight Foundation Kansas Room 8:00 a.m. Budget & Finance Conference Room 8:00 a.m. Long Range Planning Sunflower Room 9:00 a.m. Environmental Committee Conference Room 9:00 a.m. State & International Band Lobby Boardroom 10:00 a.m. Kansas Lions Foundation Kansas Room 10:00 a.m. Constitution & By-Laws Conference Room 10:00 a.m. International Convention Lobby Boardroom 10:00 a.m. K-I Sunflower Room 11:00 a.m. LCIF Lobby Boardroom 11:00 a.m. Audit Sunflower Room SEMINARS: 10:00-10:50 Idea Exchange #1 Service Projects A-2 10:50 11:45 a.m. Idea Exchange #2 - Fundraisers A-1 (will be presentations of ideas and sharing of projects/fundraisers) Interactive Booths.. Holidome Area All day Saturday Special Displays, Materials, Information and On Site Electronic Assistance: LEHP and Yellow Dot Program information Diabetes Information GLT & GMT Team will be with their booths to offer materials, information, assistance Leader Dogs For the Blind 17 O PDG Raffle Heartland Eye Bank Lions Pins Other Displays 12:00 1:30 p.m. LUNCHEON Rooms B & C Recognizing our Leos and Peace Poster Contest winners. Special Speaker 2:00 3:15 p.m. SPECIAL SEMINAR A1 and A2 Everyone encouraged to attend International Guest ID Dr. Hauser Weiler 3:30 p.m. Kansas Lions Band Foundation Auction Pit Area - Holidome 6:30 p.m. Dinner/Special Speaker Ballroom ABC Dr. Hauser Weiler, International Director 9

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12 CLUB NEWS KINGMAN LIONS CLUB Pancake Day Saturday, January 25, :00 am to 7:00 pm Location VFW Hall, 126 North Main Contact President Joshua Bell for information Relieving the Hunger Around the World USE YOUR HEAD It s The Little Things That Count! 12

13 Peace Poster Contest We have just completed the Peace Poster Contest for 2013 but we need to look forward to It is never too early to work on the schools/teachers to help with the contest for the students. The theme for the contest is Peace, Love and Understanding. The kits are $10.95 plus shipping, handling and applicable sales tax. They can be ordered from Lions Clubs International between January 15, 2014 until October 1, If you need more information contact our District Chairman for Peace Poster--Lion Charlie Davis or 13 Remember Lions promote Literacy Around the World with the Reading Action Program There are nearly 800 m i l li o n p e o p l e around the world today who cannot read. This fact is astonishing given how important one s ability to read is for learning and development. Literacy not only forms the basis for individual academic, occupational, and social success, but it can also empower communities to fight poverty, reduce child mortality, achieve gender equality, a n d e n s u r e p e a c e democracy. a n d

14 From the editor-- Presidents & Secretaries share with your fellow club members the newsletter each month. No doubt some do not have an address. Bring a few copies to your meetings. Share the newsletter with members that have . Your club list will be more accurate than what the district has on record. As I travel and visit with Lions Members they are not fully aware of the activities & services Lions of Kansas support. It makes me personally proud to be a Kansas Lions Club member. Helps members recruit new and retain members. State and District Contact Information District Administration District Governor, LuRay Watts Home lawatts@prodigy.net Kansas Lions News Editor, Lion Nancy Borst ndbdesk@cox.net Kansas Lions Linda McCormick, State Secretary 231 South Tyler, Wichita, KS kansaslions@aol.com 14 District N Newsletter Editor, Lion Ron Bretz wildfires@cox.net