Thank You for Attending the 2018 District 4-A2 Convention With Love, Care, Respect & Peace District Governor Chiragkumar Kevin Patel First Lady Lion Falguni Patel District Governor 2017-2018 April 27 28 & 29 TH, TH TH Chiragkumar Kevin Patel Tachi Palace, Lemoore CA
A Message From District 4-A2 Governor Chiragkumar Kevin Patel Dear Lions, Leo family, & Friends, Namaste! Please accept my sincere thanks from the bottom of our hearts for the support of our District 4-A2 Convention and events. It is our Convention where we all get time to share our accomplishments and have great fellowship taking back with us lifelong memories. Further, we do again need to come together to support one more event as you all have until now to join our District s Felicitation Event on June 10th, Sunday at Wyndham Hotel, Visalia. During that we are planning for a Blind Fold Dinner to support our LCI Foundation and to honor all those who have been putting their sincere efforts directly or indirectly as a Lion/Leo or non-lion to reach more service hands to extend their distinctive help to our community. We are sure you will enjoy the most during this Convention and share with others who were unable to attend. Warm Regards with Love, Care Respect & Peace, MJF Lion Chiragkumar Kevin Patel & First Lady MJF Lion Falguni Patel Special Thanks from our 1st Vice District Governor 2nd Vice District Governor John Burns William Van Vanlandingham Special Guest of District 4-A2 International Director Ardie Klemish International Director Ardie Klemish from Adair, Iowa, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of Lions Clubs International at the association s 100th International Convention held in Chicago, Illinois, USA, June 30 through July 4, 2017. Director Klemish is a banking and insurance compliance officer. A member of the Adair Lions Club since 1999, she has held many offices within the association, including club president, district governor and multiple district GLT coordinator. In recognition of her service to the association, Director Klemish has received numerous awards, including a Membership Key Award, an International Leadership Award, two Extension Awards and an International President s Award. She is also a Melvin Jones Fellow. In addition to her Lions activities, Director Klemish has been active in numerous professional and community organizations, including the Iowa State Fair, the Casey Federated Women s Club, 4-H and as a church organist and choir director. Director Klemish s husband, Ken, is also a Lion and a Melvin Jones Fellow.
Special Guests of District 4-A2 District 4-L3 Governor Bhee Donoghue MD4 LCIF COORDINATOR Lion Roger Powell 1 st VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR 4-L3 Lion Ken Blackwood Mayor of the City of Lemoore Lion Ray Madrigal 2 ND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR 4-A3 Lion Juanita Nichols Special Guest Ms. Kavita Pomal Khanna
Golf - Lemoore Golf Course AGENDA Friday AM Friday PM Tachi Palace, Lemoore - South Lawn and Patio 10:00 AM Convention Registration 3:00-6:00 Voting Delegate Certification (Blue Room) 4:00-6:00 Candidates Hospitality (Room TBA) 4:30 - Closing International Food Talent Competition - South Lawn & Patio Tasting 5:00-8:00 Food and booth judging 6:30-7:30 Saturday AM - Lunch Stride Walk - 1 st VDG Van Vanlandingham (South Lawn & Patio) 7:30 Registration (Starbucks Lobby) 7:30-9:00 Voting Delegate Certification (Blue Room) 8:00-2:00 Helen Kellers Impact on Lionism Introduction of Keynote Speaker Keynote Speaker Melvin Jones Award Presentation LCIF Melvin Jones Luncheon 12:00-1:30 PDG Ken Klemish MD4 LCIF Coordinator, Roger Powell AGENDA Saturday Opening Business Session Call to Order Western Region Chair Falguni Patel 9:00-9:50 Invocation Flag Salute National Anthems Song Parade of Club Banners Meditation Welcome /Introduction of Guests Introduction of PDGs Establish Protocol Special Address 1 st VDG John Burns USA and India Zone Chair Lion Virginia Madden Lion David Beeman 1 st VDG John Burns 2 nd VDG Van VanLandingham Lion Ray Madrigal, Mayor of Lemoore Roll Call District Secretary Dick Piepenburg 9:50-10:00 Reports (5 minutes each) 10:00-12:00, VDGs John Burns and Van VanLandingham on years travels, training. GMT Report & Awards GLT Report GST Report Convention Chair Credentials Constitution & Bylaws Nominations & Demonstrations Student Speaker Report Presentation of the Budget Leo Coordinator Report Lions Clubs Int l Foundation Lions Operation Friendship Report District Visitation Contest PDG Dean Church PDG Betty Morris PDG Anthony Martinez PDG Betty Morris Lion Dr. Jeff Garcia PDG Anthony Martinez DT Jan Beatty Leo Chair Roland Reina 2 nd VDG Van Vanlandingham MD4 LCIF Coordinator Roger Powell Lion Bill Diltz Lion Mary Andrade
AGENDA Saturday PM Sudent Speaker Contest District Finals 2:00 Student Speaker Contest Chair Rules of Order Student Speaker Contest Introduction of Judges, Winner and Speakers Voting (Blue Room) 3:00 5:00 Judging Bulletin/Scrap Book 3:00 5:00 Candidates Hospitality (Room TBA) 3:00 6:00 Governor s Banquet 6:30 Blue Oak Conference Center - Dress White Dinner Jackets/Formal Wear No Host Cocktails 6:30 Call to Order, 1 st VDG John Burns 7:00 Presentations - Grand March Lion Dr. Jeff Garcia Past District Governors Vice District Governors District Governors International Director Invocation Flag Salute District Song Leader (Song) Introduction of Key Note Speaker Keynote Address Presentation of Awards Entertainment - Indian Dance Dinner 2 nd VDG Van VanLandingham Zone Chair Virginia Madden Professional Dancer Ms. Kavita Pomal Khanna International Competition with Dancing, Singing, Acting and Jokes DJ Dan from Parlier Lions AGENDA Sunday All Day Celebration of Life 9:00am Breakfast (Pool Patio) 9:30-11:00 Opening Second Business Session 10:00 Call to Order Invocation Pledge of Allegiance Song Final Centennial Report District Awards 3rd Quarter Report & Closing Remarks Visiting 2 nd VDG 4-A3 Visiting 1 st VDG 4-L3 Visiting District Governor 4-L3 International Director Convention Report Credentials Election Results Presentation of 2 nd VDG Elect Presentation of 1 st VDG Elect Presentation of District Governor Elect Presentation of 2018-2019 District Cabinet Final Remarks Opportunity Drawing Prize Comments By Visiting Diginitaries Convention Conclusion Namaste! See you on 2 nd VDG Van VanLandingham Zone Chair Lion Virginia Madden Region Chair Lion Lydia Martinez Lion Juanita Nichols Lion Ken Blackwood DG Bhee Donoghue PDG Dean Church Lion Dr. Jeff Garcia DG Elect John Burns DG Elect John Burns Dist. Tail Twister Lion Emily Romero Sunday June 10, 2018 District Awards and Recognition & Blindfold Dinner Wyndham Hotel, Visalia