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July 2005
Governor Leon's Log |  |
Hello, Team, we are finally back from Hong Kong and are ready to get this new year underway. The trip was great. We had some great training sessions, met some wonderful Lions from all over the world, saw lots of interesting things, and ate some incredible food. Of course the highlight of the trip was when the spouses were told to pull the training ribbons off our badges signifying that the training was over and we became "Governors." It was great!
Now it is time to go to work. I have all my club meetings scheduled for the year. Watch the newsletter and website for your date. If there is any conflict, please give me a call so we can arrange a different date.
We are having several training sessions. One was held in June. Another will be held this Saturday, July 16. The final scheduled one will be Saturday, July 23, at Chapel Hill schools in Mt. Pleasant. I hope you can attend. If not, let me know a better time for you, and we will plan another. Our trainers have been giving their time to help and for that, I thank them all.
August will be busy. The Council of Governors meeting will be held the first weekend. You are all invited to come to Kerrville for those activities.
The second weekend in August, Lion Nancy and I go to Michigan to tour the Leader Dog facilities. I look forward to that, and hope to share the experience with each of you.
Then, August 20 is our first Cabinet meeting of the year. Canton Lions will host the meeting and they are making lots of plans. You will meet all the new Cabinet officers and will have the opportunity to hear Sandy and Hal Griffin speak about their favorite topics, Leader Dog and Texas Lions Camp. I hope to see you there.
I am hearing plans for region and zone meetings. This is good news. We will be having a Governor's contest this year and attendance at these meetings will give your club more points.
Let me wish you a successful year and remind you that I am here for you. Call me if I can do anything to help.
Becky's Bits |  |
I hope you have been able to attend one of Governor Leon's training classes. Depending on the date you get this newsletter, you may be able to attend the class scheduled for Saturday, July 23rd in Mt. Pleasant. If you are a Club President of Secretary, one of your requirements to being 100% President or Secretary is that you attend one of these classes. Governor Leon has put together a great training team and wait until you see the training manuals they will receive when they attend one of these meetings. Governor Leon and Nancy are to be commended for their efforts in putting such a manual together for each club. A lot of effort and hard work went into putting them together, and I would like to say THANK YOU GOVERNOR and LION NANCY for a wonderful club manual!
If you were unable to attend a training session, please contact the Governor and ask about hosting a training class of 10 or more in your area. These classes are set up for training all Officers of your club.
Are you supporting our new Governor? Don't know how? One of the best ways to show support is to get your club and/or members to purchase ads for the Governor's newsletter. Cost varies from half-page ads of $200 for 12 issues to a signature line support for only $10. Help support the Governor by buying or selling an ad today.
On August 5th, Governor Leon and I will be heading to Kerrville, Texas for our Council of Governor's meeting. This is when all 16 Governors of the State come together and decide the business of the State. All Lions and guests are invited to attend the Council meeting on Friday morning. This is not a closed door session. Saturday, August 6, is Camp Day. The morning starts off with a breakfast meeting at 6:30 a.m., followed by break out committee meetings at 9 a.m. Most committee meetings are finished by 11:00 for early lunch and/or shopping at the Camp store. The Camp Board meeting starts at 1:00 p.m. and ends late in the afternoon. These meetings are also open to any Lion and their guest. We encourage you to attend and to get involved.
Wee need more Lions to get involved at both the State level and the Camp. Will you be that person? Will you step up and get involved? Let me know if you can - we will work together to find a mentor just for you.
Another date we ask you to set aside for Lionism is Saturday, August 20. Canton Lions Club is hosting our 1st Cabinet meeting. Details should be forthcoming. Watch your mail or newsletter for this information. Your attendance is requested and is greatly appreciated and very much needed.
And lastly, how is your club doing? Over the next couple of months, we will be highlighting some of the things your club does (both projects and fundraisers). Our motto is "WE SERVE". This will be my topic for next month's newsletter. How are you serving your community? Let me know by calling 903-758-5058 or email bcbeckyw@aol.com.
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Spotlighting Club Membership
Marshall Noon Lions: 78
Edgewood Lions: 21
Wake Village Lions: 14
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News Around the State |  |
All 16 Vice District Governors have received the required training and have now moved up to District Governor for 2005-06.
The Council of Governors meeting is scheduled for August 5-6 in Kerrville. This is the first meeting of the new year. Dr. Mehta, the new President of International, will be on hand to see the camp.
A note of sorrow: Past Council Chairman Dick Robinson's son passed away this month.
The State Committee on the election of Jimmy Ross as President of Lions International is gearing of for its last year. We will be hearing from them and they will be soliciting our support in this endeavor.
News From International |  |
Dr. Ashk Mehta was elected President of Lions International at the International Convention in Honk Kong. His Passion to Excel theme has five key areas he is asking us as Lions to work toward.
- Passion to Serve: Reach even greater levels of excellence in service.
- Passion to Grow: To excel in providing service, we must be passionate about membership growth.
- Passion to Lead: Excellence in Leadership Arises from quality training of officers and providing orientation for new members.
- Passion to Promote: Expand public knowledge of Lions Clubs, thus attracting new members.
- Passion to Perform: Find innovative new ways to help humanity.
Dr. Mehta's goal is to unite Lions throughout the world in a common mission - a Passion to Excel.
Budget Proposal: The following committee members met on June 5 and prepared the budget proposed for 2005-2006: Lions Leon VanAlstine, Don Francis, Conley Keasler, Gid Terry, Becky Whitenack, Suzanne West, and Nancy VanAlstine. The budget is ready and will be in next month's newsletter.
Birthday Greetings Across the District |  |
July 6 - Curtis Barnett
July 7 - Scott Westfall
July 7 - Gene Wright
July 9 - Clyde Bowling
July 10 - Ralph Hendrix
July 11 - Leo Rossier
July 11 - Joan Crossley
July 12 - Paul Fanning
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July 12 - Tom Belobraydic
July 12 - Tommy Harrison
July 15 - Mark Baker
July 19 - Don Kinkade
July 22 - Lana Ward
July 26 - Jim Martin
July 28 - Stacy Glass
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Lion Facts: Texas has had 6 International Presidents. We will elect our 7th next summer in New Orleans - Jimmy Ross.
 | Lions Roar - 2-X2 Club Activities |
Marshall Noon Lions Club participated in the East Texas Business Expo.
Wake Village Lions are involved in collecting and selling cans and recycling newspapers.
Canton Lions have a new member - Johnnie Hoats. Someone will be receiving a "Membership Pin".
Windom Lions club donated $50 to the Fannin County Children's Center.
Cypress Springs Lions Club had a fund raiser in June selling snow cones at the Worm Festival. They have also had members working hard to serve residents at a local nursing home.
Jefferson Lions Club is sponsoring a new Lions Club in Ore City. Way to go, Jefferson!!
Gilmer gave out 1-15, 2-20, and 1-30 year membership pins.
Did you know? Lions Clubs are now in 194 countries and geographical areas. As of Febuary 2005, there were 1,350,499 members and 46,103 clubs.
Governor's Contest
There will be a Governor's Contest this year. There will be three categories:
Category 1: for clubs with membership less than 20.
Category 2: for clubs with membership from 21-41.
Category 3: for clubs with membership of 41 and up.
Be sure to fill it out and return the contest form each month so that your club receives all the points it deserves. Good Luck!
It is not too late to show your club's pride by buying an ad. Remember, you get the whole year for just one small price. Call Nancy before August 10!
Peace Poster Contest |  |
"Peace Without Borders" is the theme of the 2005-2006 Peace Poster Contest. Lions clubs can sponsor the program in their community for children in local schools or organized, sponsored youth groups. Students, ages 11, 12 or 13 on November 15, 2005, are eligible to participate. Throught the contest, students are encouraged to visually depict their interpretation of the contest's theme.
Lions Clubs may purchase a contest kit through the Club Supplies Sales Department. A kit must be purchased for each contest sponsored. The contest must be sponsored by a Lions Club.
Judging: Each poster is judged on originatlity, artistic merit and expression of the theme.
Posters advance through several judging levels: local, district, multiple district, and international. At the international level, judges from the art, peace, youth, education and media communities select one grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners.
Deadlines:
Entries not meeting the deadlines will be disqualified.
October 1 (Sat) - Deadline to purchase Peace Poster kits from Club Supplies Sales Dept at International
November 15 (Tues) - Postmark deadline for a club to send winning Peace Poster (one per contest sponsored) to Governor Leon.
December 1 (Thurs) - Postmark deadline for Governor to send winning district Peace Poster to Multiple District Council Chairperson.
February 1 (Wed) - International Peace Poster winners will be notified on or before this date.
The District 2-X2 Newsletter
Sincerely Appreciates Our Sponsors:
To submit stories and photos or place an ad, please contact the Newsletter Editor Nancy VanAlstine at nancyv43@yahoo.com. The newsletter goes to print on the 15th of each month. All news needs to be submitted by the 10th of each month.
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