District N4 Governor s Newsletter

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1 District N4 Governor s Newsletter District N-4 Executive District Governor Lion Sam Wells 40A Firdale Drive St. John s, NL, A1A 4X6 Phone: (H); (C) samgwells@yahoo.com Cabinet Secretary-Treasurer Lion Pat Bursey 3 Ledum Place St. John s, NL, A1B 5A4 Phone: patbursey@bellaliant.net Websites District: Multiple District N: Lions International: Lions N-4 Newsletter Editor: Lion Janine Howse jehowse@nl.rogers.com 1st Vice-District Governor Lion Diane Bonnell P.O. Box 294 New Harbour, NL, A0B 2P0 Phone: (H); (C) dbonnell@persona.ca 2nd Vice-District Governor Lion Jennifer Hutchings 2189 Topsail Road Conception Bay South, NL, A1W 5R5 Phone: (H); (C) Past District Governor Lion Paul Abbott 106 Balbo Drive Clarenville, NL, A5A 4A9 Phone: (H); (C) paul.janet@hotmail.com 2017 District Governor s Message.. 2 1st Vice-District Governor s Message... 4 District Governor s Travel Calendar nd Vice-District Governor s Message. 4 Message from LMSMC Chair. 4 Message from District GLT Chair May 2017 Message from Newsletter Editor District N4 Executive , LMSMC Board.. 6 Message from Peace Poster Chair.. 7 Message from Diabetes Awareness Chair. 7 Article Leadership Styles of Men vs. Women. 8 Lions and Leo News, Days of Service. 10

2 Message From District Governor Lion Sam Wells Page 2

3 Message From 1 st District Governor Lion Diane Bonnell Hello Fellow Lions Well, how time flies! I started my journey towards District Governor 2 years ago, and can hardly believe that it will soon be here. I would like to thank DG Sam and CST Pat for their help over the past year. I look forward to becoming DG and thank all Lions for the support. With my right hand man, CST Frank, I am sure we will have a great year. We have a great team - 1VDG Jennifer and 2VDG Carl and will work together for the betterment of the District. I thank all Lions who accepted positions on my Cabinet, as positions have all been filled. Our first Cabinet meeting will be held on August 13th at the Arnold's Cove Lions Club. I look forward to seeing you there. I thank the District for all the training offered. My next session is at the MD Convention in Frederiction this month. I will be attending Lions Foundation of Canada in June and look forward to actually experiencing the Dog Guide Program. I will be attending the 100 year celebrations in Chicago at the International Convention. Wow! What a great time to be inducted as your DG. We will be commemorating 100 years of humanitarian service in the city where it all began. Lions Club International has developed a strategic plan called LCI Forward to reach the goal of serving 200 million people a year by This program embraces new ways to serve, new cutting- edge technologies and new ways to engage youth in Lions. LCI Forward will move us into our second century of successful service. My theme for is Bridge the Gap. We must bridge the gaps in Lionism, in generations, and in genders. We must attract more members to ensure the success of our great District. I challenge you to help Lions Club International and District N4 to reach our goals. DGE Diane District Governor s Travel Schedule May 19 th, 20 th, 21 st May 26 th May 27 th MD Convention, Frederiction, NB Marystown Lions Club English Harbour East Lions Club June 2 nd June 3 rd June 15 th St. Brendans Lions Club Alexander Bay Lions Club St. John s Health Care Lions Club

4 Message from 2nd Vice-District Governor Lion Jennifer Hutchings Congratulations to all clubs who participated in the District Lions Service Day, whether it was cleaning up playgrounds, paying parking meters, holding an Open House, doing a community clean up, helping with groceries and offering a free barbeque, - you were giving back to your communities who have supported you for many years. I certainly enjoyed chatting with residents of my community and stressing that we are there when needed. I hope the district will continue with this very important project for many years. I will be leaving for Fredericton on Wednesday for training,as I move up the ladder as your 1 st Vice District Governor, and to attend the Multiple District N Convention. I look forward to this training which I know will help me with my leadership skills. Keep doing the fantastic work you are doing in your communities and remember we need to keep asking our friends and family to become members of this GREAT organization. I hope all mothers had an enjoyable and relaxing day on Sunday! Lion Jennifer 2nd Vice District Governor Fellow Lions, Message from 2nd VDG Lion Jennifer Hutchings Chair Lion Max Simms Memorial Camp The Camp needs your support. Due to the low attendance at the April District Convention due to the weather, donations to the Lion Max Simms Memorial Camp are down. Rentals at the camp during the winter months were down as well, but our monthly expenses continue. A number of clubs have not yet made a donation to the camp this year. Please consider making a donation and send it to Lion Frank Antle, Camp Treasurer. Thanking you in advance. Lion Jennifer Chair, Lion Max Simms Memorial Camp. Page 4

5 Hello Fellow Lions, Message from Global Leadership Chair Lion Janine Howse Your GMT and GLT have worked together to bring a Forum to Zone 10 on April 29, Participants experienced presentations by DG Lion Sam Wells, Sight Conservation Chair Lion Bradley Moss, GMT Coordinator Lion Ches Pike, Public Relations Chair PDG Lion Harry Harding, and your GLT Coordinator. Lions were given an opportunity to express opinions, ask questions, and offer comments throughout the day. Refreshments, lunch and use of their facility was provided by the Marystown Lions. Feedback from those in attendance indicated a meaningful and successful day. Plans are being developed to bring this Forum to additional zones during the coming Lions year. Details should be available following the Cabinet meeting in August. Training for Zone Chairpersons, Club Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers is planned for September/October Dates will be available once the schedule is finalized. It is hoped that many Lions who have taken these leadership positions will be available to attend. These sessions not only present much information and knowledge to support the roles, but also provide an opportunity to share ideas with fellow Lions. And, finally, as always, your GLT is eagerly awaiting the opportunity to answer your questions, address your concerns, and support your path to leadership. Yours in Leadership, Lion Janine Howse GLT Chair Telephone: (H); jehowse@nl.rogers.com District N4 Newsletter Message from the Editor Fellow Lions, The deadline for submissions for the June Newsletter is Sunday June 25. This will give all clubs the opportunity to submit their June news. Lions of District N4 look forward to learning about all that we do. Lion Janine Howse Newsletter Editor Telephone: (H); (C) jehowse@nl.rogers.com Page 5

6 District N4 Executive CSTE Lion Frank Antle, DGE Lion Diane Bonnell, 1st DGE Lion Jennifer Hutchings, 2nd DGE Lion Carl Chafe Board of Directors Lion Max Simms Memorial Camp Front (L-R): Lion Diane Bonnell, 1st VDG N4; Lion Jennifer Hutchings, Chair, 2nd VDG N4; Lioness Edna Sheeves, N3 Rear (L-R): Lion Wallace Genge, N3; Lion Douglas Genge, 1st VDG, N3; PDG Lion Frank Antle, Treasurer, N4; Lion Les Caines, N4; Lion Carl Chafe, Secretary, N4; Lion Jerry Patey, Fundraising, N3; Lion Dave Ramsey, Vice-Chair, N3

7 Message from Lion Beverley Penney District Peace Poster Chair Just a reminder to all clubs to purchase their PEACE POSTER KITS as soon as possible. We would like to see more clubs become involved this year in such a worthwhile project for our youth. Hope everyone has a safe & happy summer. Lion Bev Lakkana Meepara 13 years old Thailand Grand Prize Sponsored by Bangkok Pinklao Lions Club RALLY THE LIONS! Message from Lion Theresa Lewis District Diabetes Chair Diabetes can affect anyone young or old alike. Take a moment and THINK about those affected and how their lives are affected. Let's try to make a difference in their lives. Come Join with Us on JUNE 11th 2017 at 12 Noon. We are starting our DIABETES CAVALCADE at Goulds Lions Club and going to St. John's Lions Club. Let's ALL GET TOGETHER AND SEE...OH HOW THE MONEY ROLLS IN! $$$$$

8 From My Files on Leadership: Lion Herbert M. Burry, PCC

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10 Day of Service Zone 7 On May 6 th the clubs of Zone 7 decided to do their service day together. Members of all the active clubs in the zone took turns manning an information table located at center court of the TCP Square Mall in Carbonear. Videos from Lions international were broadcasted on a TV on the table, information pamphlets were handed out to passers by. There was an advertisement about Lions Centennial celebrations and information about the clubs in the Zone. Also people passing were handed business cards with contact numbers for each club along with a free tickets on seven draws for baskets filled of goodies donated by the clubs. The members handed out a total of 724 tickets. There were many positive remarks and responses. Members spoke about Lionism and what clubs in the zone do in their areas. Along with this, the Zone presented the cheque to the Chairperson of the Trinity/Conception/Placentia Health Foundation. There were members in attendance from all the active clubs in the Zone. Even Leonard the Lion made a visit! Yours in Lionism Lion Michael Foote Zone 7 Day of Service - Random Lions Club As part of celebrating Lions Clubs International s 2017 Centennial year, the Random Lions Club chose two projects for Lions Service Day. One project which took place on May 6 th was Relieving Hunger. The Random Lions donned their vests and collected non-perishable food items from six communities in Random Island West, which will be delivered to the Clarenville Salvation Army food bank on May 10 th. Another project to increase Lions visibility in the community was having a sign painted locally, for the Random Lions Pond Park.

11 OUTSTANDING YEAR FOR TRICENTIA ACADEMY Sunnyside Lions Club We are extremely proud to report a very successful year in which we were able to turn our recycling efforts into a sizable amount of $11, for our local Tricentia Academy! Thanks to the Hebron Project at Bull Arm for their gracious support over the years, with donations of recyclable drink bottles for us to process. CELEBRATING OUR 51 st ANNIVERSARY Another lovely evening was enjoyed as we celebrated our 51 st Charter Anniversary. Our special guests were District Governor Lion Sam Wells and his wife, Lion Linda. Life Membership awards were presented to Lion Maurice Sullivan, Lion Kevin Stacey Jr and Lion Warrick Seaward. Our Lion of the Year, Lion Rosalind Blackwood, received a well-deserved round of applause. Thank you DG Lion Sam Wells for joining us! King Lion William Goobie and DG Lion Sam Wells Life Member, Lion Kevin Stacey Jr. Life Member, Lion Maurice Sullivan Our Lion of the Year, Lion Rosalind Blackwood (Zone 5 Chair)

12 Day of Service - Arnold s Cove Lions Club The Arnold s Cove Lions Club visited the Hilltop Manor Seniors home in Arnold s Cove for our world Service day on May 6th. We took prizes for Bingo and served Ice Cream following Bingo. Lion Ashley and Lion Charlene just attended one meeting, and just helped with their first Service project The seniors really enjoyed the evening and wanted to know when we are coming back again. King Lion Sharon, Lion Lorraine and Lion Ashley with the seniors. King Lion Sharon Slade Lion Lorraine Lockyer Lion Valerie Green and Lion Charlene Hunt Lion Lorraine Lockyer and Lion Ashley Holden helping the Seniors with their Bingo Our Lions member Lion Valerie Green. She is 93 years old and can still play her game of Bingo Day of Service - Sunnyside Lions Club Our Sunnyside Lions Club decided to mark our May 6, 2017 Day of Service with Community Cleanup activities. As with most towns, the passing of Winter uncovers the unpleasant litter that accumulates over time. Our Lions take great pride in making our home town even more beautiful for all of our residents. Some of our club members who participate in this effort, as we support this terrific initiative to serve our community again. (L-R): Lion Maurice Sullivan (with 2 future Lion grandkids!), Lion Ed Blackwood, Lion Rosalind Blackwood, Lion Cathy Bennett, King Lion Bill Goobie, Lion Sadie Goobie.

13 50th Anniversary Bonavista Lions Club Two former Lions who were charter members Lion of the Year - Lion Anita Lodge Longest Serving Male Lion, Lewis Fifield, and Longest Servicing Female Lion, Doris Johnson, cutting cake. MHA Neil King presenting President Lion Brenda Mouland with plaques/certificates from federal and provincial governments Candle lighting ceremony for deceased Lions Mr. Lloyd Snow Entertainment for the evening

14 Bonavista Lions Club 50th Anniversary Judge Brian Stevenson Fellowships JBS - Lion Alex Abbott JBS - Lion Alma Gough JBS - Lion Bernice Clements JBS Lion Doris Johnson JBS - Lion John Keats JBS - Lion Laura Keel JBS - Lion Jackie Duffett Melvin Jones Fellows MJF - Lion Michael Duffett MJF - Lion Sharon Keel MJF - Lion Marjorie Mouland MJF - Lion Brenda Mouland LCI Life Membership -LIon Lewis Fifield Lion of the Year - Lion Anita Lodge LMSMC Fellowship Lion Lewis Fifield

15 We've had a busy start to spring in Clarenville! Clarenville Lions Club We helped the Clarenville McDonalds during McHappy day! Some of our LIons visited Riverside Elementary in Clarenville to do some readings to the Grade 1 classes. We also gave every Grade 1 child a book. We are a life partner with Canadian Blood Services! To thank us, they hosted a volunteer dinner and invited the Lions who pass out juice and cookies when they are in Clarenville doing a clinic. Day of Service This was our big project for service day! We set up outside the Clarenville CO-OP and served hot dogs and soda free of charge. We asked for a donation in aid of Darian Hunt, a young boy from the area getting treatments in Toronto. We raised $611 from the public and our club will also give a donation!

16 Day of Service - Marystown Lions Club We helped out at McHappy Day and prepared and served some fruit for all the residents in the 2 seniors homes in Marystown. Thanks to all Lions and their spouses.

17 Day of Service - Placentia Lions Club We constructed 2 garbage boxes for the town walking trail and also cleaned up the flower beds around the town Library. Day of Service - St. John s Lions Club To celebrate Lions Day of Service 2016 the St. John s Lions Club participated in an Act of Kindness. From 1pm to 5 pm on Saturday 9 of our members manned the Pay Station at the Health Science Centre and paid for parking for those visiting, or being discharged or leaving the emergency department. Parking fees ranged from as little as 25cents and as high as $ People were so appreciative of this little gesture and it brought a smile to their faces BUT their smiles couldn t match the smiles on our faces. What a wonderful feel good project. Lions Don Connolly and PDG Bill Dunne Lions Bob Beauchamp; DG Sam; Linda Wells and President Sam Wells, Jr.

18 Goulds Lions Club On Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Goulds Lions Club inducted two new Lions into our Club. The ceremony was performed by Carl Chafe, former zone Chairperson and 2nd Vice District Governor elect. Diamond Fleming came up the ranks from our Leo Club and was sponsored by Lion Barbara Hearn. Theresa Aylward, already a great volunteer at Goulds Elementary, was sponsored by Lion Maureen Hynes. On May 10, 2017 Goulds Lions Club inducted another new member. This is the fourth new member inducted since January.

19 Day of Service - Goulds Lions Club As per District Governor Sam's request Goulds Lions Club decided to do a clean up around Goulds Elementary School for our Lions Service Day Project in our community on May 6.. We contacted the Principal of the school who was more than happy about this project. Lion Aiden picked up the garbage bags and gloves from Home Hardware and 12 of our Lions went to work for 2 hours. We picked up 12 bags of garbage and a couple of items that wouldn't fit in the bags.

20 Day of Service Torbay Lions Club We spent the afternoon carrying out groceries for customers of Foodland, and serving free hotdogs, water and juice to community members. Our club hosted a Dart Tournament Fundraiser for LMSMC on April 22, and raised $132 dollars. Thank you to those people who came out and supported us! English Harbour East Lions Service Day Community Clean-up

21 Conception Bay South Lions Club Day of Service, May 6 Lion Dave Pynn Leo Alex Lions Day of Service Workers (L-R): Lion Janine Howse, 2nd VDG Lion Jennifer Hutchings, Joey Cluney, Lion Warrick Cluney, Lions Dave Arnott, Fred Belbin, Jim Randell, Guy Mills 1st VP Lion Guy and 2nd VDG Lion Jennifer 2nd VDG Lion Jennifer Hutchings, with Mary and her LFC Dog Guide Yammy, as both enjoy a hot dog. CBS Lion attends Mount Pearl Lions Club Open House

22 CBS Lions Welcome a New Member Conception Bay South Lions Club 2nd VDG Lion Jennifer Hutchings performs the induction Lion Warrick receives his pin from sponsor Lion Dave Arnott. 1stVP Lion Guy Mills presents Lion Dave with a sponsorship certificate A new member, Lion Warrick Cluney. CBS Lions present an ipad to Jakob Dawe, a student at Queen Elizabeth High School. (L_R): Lion Janine Howse, Jakob s parents, Cyndi and Mark, Jakob, King Lion Jane Smith Parsons Luke Battcock, a Level 3 student at Holy Spirit High School, represented the CBS Lions Club at the Regional Senior Speak Out on March 12. Luke speech, Antibiotic Resistance, earned him first place. 2nd VDG Lion Jennifer Hutchings, presents Luke with a cheque and plaque. Lion Bob Dunham is honoured for his 40 years of service to Lionism.

23 Conception Bay South Leo Club CBS Leos celebrate 10 years! Inducting new Leos Leo President Tara Thistle and incoming President Leo Ryan Bishop-Frizzell cut the cake (made by Leo Jonathan Howell). Lions and Leos enjoy a Photo Booth at the Conception Bay South Volunteer Appreciation Night. CBS Leos at the Convention.

24 Message from Lion Geoff Lomond District Speak Out Chair District N4 Senior Speakout Report April 30, 2017 Clarenville Lions Club Sunday was a great afternoon at the Clarenville Lions Club, as 7 speakers entertained the audience of approximately 150 Lions, guests, and family members with interesting speeches on a wide variety of topics. The speakers were from: Region A - Heidi Simpson - Zones 1&2 - "Banning Cosmetic Pesticides in Municipalities Region B - Jennifer Hart - Zones 3&4 - "Blood Diamonds" Region C - Marissa Seward - Zone 5 - "The Boy Next Door Region D - Kathleen Manning - Zone 6 - "Technological over dependence" Region E - Kian Dove - Zone 7- Wrongful Captivity of Orca Whales Region F - Nathan Corrigan - Zone 8&9 - French Classes are not working Region G - Kevin Sharpe - Zone 10 - "The Effects of Xenophobia on Society". The winner was Heidi Simpson representing Region A, 1 st Runner up was Kian Dove, representing Region E, and the 2 nd Runner up was Kevin Sharpe, representing Region G. Heidi will now represent our District N4 in Fredericton, NB, on May 20 th of this year. She received the Daisy Sheppard trophy for her school, $ cash, and a personal plaque. Thanks to everyone that made the day as great as it was, especially to the Clarenville Lions Club for hosting the event and providing a lunch to all attending.

25 Alexander Bay Lions Club The Alexander Bay Lions Club hosted 175 seniors to a dinner and evening of fun and music on April 22, PDG Lion Sam and Lion Robert make a presentation to Kevin Blackmore of the House of Diamonds Arts Centre

26 Pouch Cove Lions Club The Pouch Cove Lions Club hosted a recent Easter Egg for children 10 and under. 57 children and their parents coloured, found Easter eggs, had their picture with the Easter Bunny and our Lion Mascot and dined on hotdogs and cupcakes. It was a great afternoon that will definitely be an annual event. A sweet treat. Cupcakes for our guests. The working crew: Front Row L-R: Lion Mascot, Easter Bunny Back Row L-R: Lion Marg Hewlin, Lion President Greg King, Lion Patrice, Lion Sherrie Noseworthy & Lion Danny Connors The gang arrives.. The Easter Bunny arrives. The Pouch Cove Lions Club hosted leaders from the three churches for a dinner meeting 19 April. The three churches were presented $1000 cheques to offset their insurance deductibles for damage received during the March windstorm.

27 Marystown Lions Club Junior Speak Out Marystown Lions Club Junior Speak Out, held on May 16, 2017, was a success. Hosted by Chairperson Lion Harry Cooze and Co-Chaired by Lion Bill Grandy, topics included War on Literacy, Swimming, Exercise, Feminism, Running, and Healthy Eating. The speakers all did an incredible job. They are all winners and it did take the judges time to deliberate as they were all so close. Each and every one of the speakers should be applauded for their efforts as they all did an incredible job! Second place award was presented by President King Lion Clyde Anstey to Jacob Farrell who spoke on Literacy; 1st runner up award presented by Lion Jim Knight to Olivia Ryan who spoke on Running; Winner was presented by Lion Dora & Lion Harry Cooze to Keegan Mallay who spoke on Feminism. Our other speakers at the 2017 Junior Speak Out were Karen Sharpe, Kevin Power, and Isabella Ryan. Special thanks to Lion Edna Power & Lion Dora Cooze for the sandwiches, snacks and refreshments at intermission. Thanks to the Judges & Timekeeper. Thanks to everyone who attending making this event successful! We hope to see all six speakers back again at future Speakouts held in years to come.