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June 2006 (Click Here for Newsletter Archives) Governor Leon's Log - A Big Thank You Thanks for the memories - they will always live in my heart! receiving the gavel marching in parades learning from & with others learning about charities giving presentations visiting clubs attending fund raisers meeting dignitaries presenting membership pins welcoming new members visiting Lion friends encouraging our youth getting our campers settled taking care of business attending training sessions presenting awards inducting new members... ...and new officers passing the gavel Becky's Bits Our own DGE Becky won the grand prize in the Ross’ Rangers Raffle. Was she excited? Let’s say she was "floating" the rest of the weekend. Pictured with Lion Becky is PDG Brian Whitenack and First Vice President (soon to be President) of Lions International Lion Jimmy Ross. Way to go! Did You Know? The Lions Mission Statement: To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary service through community involvement and international cooperation. News Around the State Texas is making big plans for the installation of Lion Jimmy Ross as President of Lions Club International. He will be the first President from Texas in 25 years. The Hardin-Simmons University Marching Band and its 6 white horses will lead off the Texas delegation. Following will be Lion Jimmy Ross and his family with the Lions of Texas backing him. There will be 3 waves of Texas Lions - the elite dressed in chaps, the regulars dressed in Texas vests, and the Ross Rangers dressed in blue denim shirts. Upcoming Events - Mark Your Calendar! June 10 & 17 - Training sessions at Chapel Hill School in Mt. Pleasant. Contact DGE Becky. June 11 - Bus leaves for campers to go to Kerrville and returns June 16. June 17 - Deadline for newsletter ads June 30-July 4 - International Convention July 1 - New London Summer Carnival, 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at West Rusk School Campus July 22 - First Cabinet Meeting in Bonham Aug. 26 - Tyler Lions Club 75th Anniversary Celebration, 6:30 p.m. News From International Family Membership Dues Rate: At the Boston Convention in July, the delegates will vote on an amendment regarding a Family Membership Initiative and Family Dues Rate. Read below the reasons for the suggested change. Lions Clubs International now has the opportunity to become a leading force in worldwide family volunteerism with the establishment of the Family Dues Structure. Coupled with the introduction of Family-Friendly Clubs, this dues structure will position the association as a dynamic, forward-thinking organization focused on answering the needs of young families as well as serving communities worldwide. The changing dynamics of family life, as well as new economic realities, have made it difficult for many families to be able to commit time to traditional civic organizations and service clubs. Now, the association can do something about these trends by adopting a family membership program and dues structure. It would not only help interested clubs in recruiting the younger generation, but it would also demonstrate to the world that Lions remains the most dynamic and relevant service club in town. The time for reaching out to more families is now. Volunteering together allows families to share precious time with each other and to pass down values of giving and service from one generation to the next. Children raised in a volunteering environment tend to continue that practice into their adult years. By including families, we are helping families establish the tradition of volunteering. This proposal is essential to strengthen the association’s ability to continue its legacy of serving those in need in the coming decades ahead. To learn more about this proposal, log on to http://www.lionsclubs.org Click on membership programs. Click on Family dues Amendment. Obituary Ilene Penick of Gladewater, widow of PDG Chester Penick (1976-77) Father Ben Comisky of Marshall June W. Johnson, partner in service of Lion Jack Johnson of White Oak. Lion John Dilworth, President of Longview Lions Glen Wallace, Canton Lions Terry Stephens, Linden Lions L.W.Bassett, Jr, Paris Lions Thomas Hunt, Jr., Paris Lions James Walker, Paris Lions W.D. Milner, Tyler Lions Jimmie Janeway Jr., Windom Lions Ronny Ables, Winnsboro Lions PDG Garvis Gilbert, Cypress Springs Lions Ralph Taylor, Yantis-Lake Fork Lions Jake Jacobsen, Quitman Lions J. E. Humphries, Edgewood Lions Joe Craig, Henderson Lions T.P. Salkill, Nash Lions Buddy Wynne, New Boston Noon Lions Phil Anderson, Canton Lions Albert Nichol, Paris Lions Club Hicks Knieff, Daingerfield Lions Odell Wortham, Detroit Lions Marshall W. Cline, White Oak Lions Our own Lion April McCright placed 2nd in the State Environmental Contest! The preservation of the Envionmental Studies Center/Wetland is very important to the natural wildlife in Texarkana. It is a breeding ground for the endangered kingfisher. +One Clubs It is not too late to become +one! Be in Bonham to receive your +one patch. The following clubs are +one at the present time. Please keep working on your membership. Let’s all try to be +one before July 1st. Bonham Lions Club +1 Cooper Lions Club +1 Detroit Lions Club +6 Edgewood Lions Club +5 Gilmer Lions Club +4 Grand Saline Lions Club +1 Judson Lions Club +1 Mar-Tex Lions Club +8 Mineola Lions Club +3 Mt. Pleasant Lions Club +3 New Boston Noon Lions Club +1 New Boston Evening Lions Club +2 New London Lions Club +7 Ore City Lions Club +35 Pittsburg Lions Club +4 Tyler Lions Club +8 8 clubs have maintained the same membership. Those are Dodd City, Gladewater, Hawkins, Henderson, Kilgore, Nash, Spring Hill, and Tatum. All others have shown a decrease. Can we do something to improve that? We have 4 weeks to make a difference. If the figures that I have shown here do not match your numbers, please call Governor Leon immediately, or email martexlion_leon@yahoo.com Kudos to Clubs with 100% Charities You still have time to become 100%. 28 of our 46 clubs are. Patches will be given out at the first Cabinet meeting Canton Chapel Hill Cooper Cypress Springs (200%) Daingerfield Dodd City Edgewood Gladewater Grand Saline Henderson Jefferson (200%) Linden Marshall Noon Mar-Tex Evening Mineola Mt. Pleasant Nash New Boston Evening New Boston Noon Pittsburg Quitman Sulphur Springs Tatum Tyler Wake Village White Oak Winnsboro Yantis-Lake Fork Birthday Greetings Across the District June 3 - Alan McLarry June 10 - Lois Lisenbe June 10 - Tommy Sharp June 11 - David Wolfe June 11 - Jan Gordon June 11 - Rip Duncan June 12 - B. P. Hanson June 12 - Bob Reese, Jr. June 12 - David Thompson June 13 - Felix Keys June 13 - Teri Pruitt June 15 - Jenny Willis June 17 - Rusty Clements June 18 - Barbara Moore June 19 - W. T. Gilbert June 24 - Gil Edwards June 24 - Ken Stribley June 25 - Doyle Taylor June 27 - Jim Stephens June 28 - Bo West June 28 - Darrell Chapman June 30 - Betty Smith Youth Events and Happenings The 2006-7 theme for the Peace Poster is "Celebrate Peace". Kits are on sale now and will continue to be on sale until October 1, 2006. The contests can be held at schools, scouts, YMCA and UWCA camps, and other organized youth programs. The children must be 11,12, or 13 years old to participate. November 15, 2006 will be the deadline for sending club winning posters to the district governor. Don’t wait until the last minute. Elect someone in your club to be responsible for the Peace Poster and other Youth Events. Challenge to all Lions Clubs and Individuals by PDG Jack Wakin We have now sponsored 57 holes. We are at present leading the state! There is still time for your club. Do it today!! Going to Boston?? Need a costume? Select from below and call DG Leon! He has several of each. First come, first serve!! Texas Elite Chaps/vest/spurs Texas Regulars Vest Ross’ Rangers denim shirt All uniforms require blue jeans, white cowboy hat, and black boots. One riding vehicle will be provided for those that cannot ride. However, a “pass” will be required so be sure to attend the Texas meetings if you need a pass. Ads Sales for the 2006-2007 Newsletter Please contact PDG Brian Whitenack by June 17 12 issues & display on the online newsletter for one small price: Business card size - $25.00 Double business card size - $50.00 5X4 or 4X5 size - $75.00 1/2 page (8 1/2 X 11) - $150.00 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. The newsletter goes to print on the 15th of each month. All news needs to be submitted by the 10th of each month. Contact: Nancy VanAlstine email nancyv43@yahoo.com District Governor Leon VanAlstine email martexlion_leon@yahoo.com