DISTRICT 50 HAWAII THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUB S CRN 36 TO: DG Robert Lee FROM: District 50 Executive Secretary PDG Cecelia Izuo RE: First Cabinet Report PDG Mervin Wee asked that he be relieved of his duties as the district executive secretary. At our district convention this past May, PDG Kelvin Moniz announced the opening of that position and I indicated that I was interested in taking on that responsibility. I plan to keep the same district phone number that is 808-228-5156. However, we will be using the following email to contact the district office: info.hawaiilions@gmail.com I do prefer to be contacted via email especially for the notification of the death of a Lion. There is a form to request and I am working on simplifying information that is needed for the plaque and resolution. Service for the New Century
DISTRICT 50 HAWAII THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUB S CRN 38 TO: District Governor Bob Lee FROM: PDG Bernard Ho, Parliamentarian RE: 1 st Quarter Cabinet Report I would like to reference several Articles in our District Constitution for the benefit of those in attendance who may not be familiar with them. Article IV, Section A.1, District Officers: the Officers of the District shall be the District Governor, the First Vice District Governor, the Second Vice District Governor, the Immediate Past District Governor, the Region Chairs, if appointed, the Zone Chairs, Cabinet Secretary, Cabinet Treasurer and Sergeant of Arms. The members of the District Cabinet shall be the Officers of the District. Article IV, Section B.3, District Cabinet Meetings, Quorum and Vote: The attendance of more than fifty percent (50%) of the members of the Cabinet shall constitute a quorum for any meetings thereof. Each Cabinet Officer shall have one vote at such meeting. Article XII, Parliamentary Authority: Except as otherwise specifically provided in this Constitution and By-laws, or in the Rules of Procedure adopted for a meeting, all questions of Order and Procedure in any district meeting or Convention, any meeting of the District Cabinet, a Region, Zone or member club, or any group or committee, or any one of them shall be determined in accordance with Robert s Rules of Orders, current edition. Lastly, all Lions Club members in good standing may raise questions or provide comments during the Cabinet meetings, provided he/she is recognized by the District Governor, but motions and voting are made by the members of the District Cabinet. District Governor Bob, best wishes for a banner year of Lionism and thank you for the opportunity to serve as Parliamentarian. Service for the New Century
DISTRICT 50 HAWAII THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUB S CRN 40 Date: July 6, 2018 TO: FROM: RE: District Governor Robert Lee Melodie Sasaki Awards and Recognition Committee - Lion June Ching, Waikiki 2000 Lions Club, Lion Bob Putes, Kahalu'u Lions Club, and Lion Melodie Sasaki, Kamehameha Lions Club Objectives: 1. Recognition of District 50 Lion Club members achievements. 2. Encourage Club participation in this D50 award, as well as LCI awards. Goals: 1. To administer the 2018/2019 District Award(s) as coordinated with DG Robert Lee. 2. To inform the District Clubs about LCI awards available for application. Procedures: 1. Time frame - April 1,2018 to March 31,2019 2. Requirements (TBD) but should be similar to 2017/2018 Stellar Awards. 3. All clubs that submit an application and fulfill the requirements will be recognized. Summary: The Stellar Award will be reviewed and maybe revised within the coming months and uploaded to the District website. There could be other awards particularly from LCI that are not available for announcement at this time. At the beginning of each new Lion's year, awards and their criteria are reviewed and revised to reflect the current administration's guidelines. These become available towards the end of July. The District Award and the LCI awards will be covered in detail in the next CRN. Please check the LCI and District websites for updates prior to that time. Service for the New Century
DISTRICT 50 HAWAII THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUB S CRN 58 TO: FROM: RE: DISTRICT GOVERNOR BOB LEE Irwin Santos 1ST QUARTER CABINET REPORT (Public Relations) Objective: Increase community awareness of Lionism Goals: Foster better relationships between Hawaii Lions Clubs and local media Create awareness of Lionism to encourage membership recruitment Build positive publicity to boost Club morale and membership retention Encourage more effective community outreach and fundraising events that will garner greater media coverage and public awareness Initiate & maintain Internet social networking within District Clubs so that they can use as a vehicle to promote club events & fundraisers; either by mass email, club websites, Facebook, etc. More Clubs needed to get involved in sharing their services, either via a website or through social media. This will provide exposure & publicity which garners community awareness REQUIREMENTS o Need PR? You have to ASK for it! AT LEAST 6 weeks prior to the event. The first 2 weeks is where information is prepared. 4 Weeks out is the initial press/media release, and 2 weeks prior to the event, a Reminder release. o Fundraising Events 3 months advance notice prior to date required. PR Updates: Press Release Half Million Reasons Hawaii Lions sends 78,000+ Eyeglasses to those in need. Garnered TV exposure through KITV Press Release Humanitarian Aid From Hawaii Lions for Victims of Lava Flow. Publicized in various Big Island newspapers such as Hawaii Herald Tribune. Press release for June 17, 2018 45 th Annual Hawaii Kai Lions Club Father s Day Pancake Breakfast. Television exposure on KHON, and article in Midweek (East Hawaii). Ongoing DAILY social media promotion monitoring D50 Lions postings on the Hawaii Lions Facebook page Ongoing tally of the Na Maka o Liona pin program Goodwill program established for media the provides coverage for service projects. $25 Walmart gift cards have been issued to date: o Cherry Pascua at KITV Executive Producer (coverage of the 78,000 eyeglasses) o Lawrence Tabudlo of Midweek (Senior photographer coverage at HK breakfast, he shot almost everything but honed in on the CPR/AED demo) o Lori Silva at KHON News Director- interviewed HK Pres. Sandy Gomes Service for the New Century
DISTRICT 50 HAWAII THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS CRN 65 TO: District Governor Robert Lee FROM: Arlina Agbayani, Emergency Preparedness Chair RE: Hurricane Preparedness It s a familiar sight: The public receives a warning of a possible emergency and long lines suddenly appear at gas stations, grocery stores, and ATMs across Hawaii. But there is a better way. With the arrival of hurricane season, the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HI-EMA) is reminding residents to prepare an emergency kit of a minimum of 14 days of food, water and other supplies. Our 14-day recommendation is based on the experiences of other states and jurisdictions that have gone through similar disasters, said Jennifer Walter, Chief of HI-EMA s Preparedness Branch. What happened in Puerto Rico last year can happen here, but we have a chance to get ahead of the game. Everyone who plans ahead and prepares an emergency kit helps not only themselves, but the entire community deal with a disaster. Hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. HI-EMA suggests keeping your family s supplies fresh for the entire season by rotating, consuming and replenishing them over time. HI-EMA also recommends residents and visitors take the following actions to prepare for any possible hurricane or tropical cyclone. Talk with family members and develop a clear understanding what you will do if a hurricane or tropical storm threatens. Prepare an action plan that includes details such as whether your family plans to shelter in place or evacuate. Know if your home is in an inundation zone, flood zone, or susceptible to high winds and other hazards. Know if your home is retrofitted with hurricane resistant clips or straps. Stay tuned to local media and their websites/applications regarding weather updates. Sign up for local notification systems (i.e., HNL.Info). Sign up for community emergency response team by calling 723-8960. Get to know your neighbors and community so you can help each other. Walk your property and check for potential flood threats. Clear your gutters and other drainage systems. Remove and secure loose items. Keep your car gas tanks filled. Prepare your pets by checking or purchasing a carrier and other preparedness items. A pet carrier is necessary for your pet s safety if you plan to evacuate to a pet-friendly shelter. Don t forget 14 days of food and water for your furry family members. Set aside an emergency supply of any needed medication and keep a copy of your prescriptions in case you run out of medication after a disaster. Secure your important documents in protective containers. Visitors should download GoHawaii App and read the Hawaii Tourism Authority s Travel Safety Brochure at http://www.travelsmarthawaii.com. Build an emergency kit now. Service for the New Century
What is HNL Info? HNL Info is Honolulu s way to keep the public informed about traffic situations, weather advisories, events happening around the island, and much more. Residents and visitors customize their experience by creating an account and subscribing to topics of interest. Messages are received via push notification, e-mail, or SMS (text messaging). How can I access HNL Info? There are two ways to access HNL Info: 1. To access all the features of HNL Info, download the FREE mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. 2. If you don t have a smart phone, visit us on the web at http://hnl.info How can I subscribe to alert notifications? Push notifications are the best way to use HNL Info. Download the FREE HNL Info mobile app and go to the Subscriptions setting. To receive e-mail or SMS messages, go to http://hnl.info and register for an account. Once you have activated your account, go to Subscriptions in the left menu. What is the difference between SMS and Push Notification? SMS is also known as text messaging. SMS is sent to a user s telephone number. Your phone must have texting capabilities. SMS messages are more costly to send, and you should use push notification and e-mail messaging if possible. Push notification requires installation of HNL Info mobile app and does not require you to provide your mobile telephone number. Messages received through push notification appear in a device banner and as a pop-up on smart mobile devices. Is there a cost to this service? HNL Info is free. Your mobile carrier and data rates may apply. City and County of Honolulu, Department of Information Technology