When we strolled into the Open House The Sunnyside Lions were hosting at our visit we were greeted with the smell of what would prove to be an amazing dinner and a Welcome Display table. On the table was a three science fair boards displaying pictures of each of the club members and descriptions of the service projects and programs the Sunnyside Lions are involved in.
What a simple and amazing idea. As visitors we were not only able to scoot back over to the table when we forgot the name of someone we had been introduced to but we could also have a frame of reference for what the club was involved in.
VDG Crystal liked the idea so much that we began asking clubs on our visits to prepare a similar board to bring to the March 10 and 11 District conference on a great project or several great project each club undertakes. We have asked clubs to also provide a handout sheet of paper or even a simple brochure for other clubs to take home so shared ideas could be tried or modified in different towns.
For instance, Nezperce and Lind could put together a board on their Combine Demolition Derby. Washtuchna could do a show and tell and how to on Community Bingo. Waitsbug could show and tell a Salmon or Barbecue Feed. Zillah and Granger might show off their Turkey Bingo Fundraisers. Harrington could highlight their Harrington Days. Palouse could showcase their involvement with Scouting. College Place could detail their Fishing Derby. West Valley and Prescott could showcase their new parks. Walla Walla Eastgate and Dayton could show off their Crab Feeds. This list does go on and on and on.
Every club we have visited has great projects they have accomplished or are currently involved with. We ask that every club come to conference and bring a Sunnyside like display to showcase.
We will have a browse about room set up at the Marcus Whitman for clubs to display their boards where Lions can informally exchange ideas.
You Guys are Great. Show it off a little bit!
Jon Whitman. Julia Hart. Carol Whitman, Jim Kemp, Steve Noble, Melba Fujiura, Lonnie Morgan, Erma Kemp, Larry Carley, Viva Metz, Paul Kauzlarich, Kay Metz, Bill Shepherd and Marie Vogel have several things in common.
They are wonderful people, great Lions, members of the 19F District Cabinet and Past District Governors.
As Past District Governors you'd think they'd be at home like Old Generals remembering past battles and days of glory.
There is little past about them. 3 are Zone Chairs, 2 serve on the District Global Membership Team (GMT), 1 is the Global Leadership Team (GLT) leader, 1 is the Vice Council Chairman. 1 is on the Northwest Lions Foundation Board. 4 others serve in important Cabinet positions.
Together they work tirelessly to bring improvement and offer guidance to their own indivudual clubs, to their Zones, our District, our multiple District and ultimately to Lions International.
Forget the Power Done Gone jokes. These powerful Lions are no joke. Heed their counsel.
Here are timely reports from two of them:
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PDG Paul Kauzlarich
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FROM THE GMT
MEMBERSHIP-----I want to wish each of you and all the members of your club a special and healthy New Year. This New Year can be special and healthy for your members and your club by doing one thing. That one thing is to hold a membership drive in March.
Every Lions club in Multiple District 19 is being encouraged to bring in new members in March of 2017. SPRING AHEAD in March with some type of membership drive that will bring in at least one new member in your club. Any type of membership drive will do. We personally think a good “Open House” membership program is the best and will get your club a lot of new members if done right.
I know, we keep talking about membership. We do this because many of our clubs are in trouble and may not survive without getting some new members in March. This maybe the most important thing you can do for your club this year.
Please let me know if I can help or if you need some ideas or suggestions. I am willing to come to your zone or club to talk about getting new members. You can call me at (509) 949-9704 or email at Pkauz46@gmail.com
Thank you for helping.
Paul Kauzlarich
District F Membership
FROM THE GLT
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PDG Larry Carley
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There will be an Officers Training for Club Presidents, Secretaries, and Treasurer's at the Spring Conference in Walla Walla on March 11, 2017. We need a list of attendees, and what Officer Training they will be attending. This Training will be before the Club Officers Elections, but anyone is welcome to attend, so all clubs need to send potential Club Officers to that meeting.
It was also discussed that the Leadership Chairman was to be the one responsible for setting up this coming years Officers Training in all the Zone in our District. The Leadership Chairperson will be contacting the Zone Chairpersons in each Zone for a Date, Time, and Place for Group Club Officers Training to be presented in their Zones.
A Vice District Governor, and Zone Chairpersons are needed for this coming year. We need the help of all the Cabinet Members, and all the Clubs to select qualified Lions for these positions.
Qualifications needed for Vice District Governor are as follows.
1. Member in good standing in their Club.
2. Been President of their Club for one year.
3. Been a Board Member of their Club for 2 consecutive year.
4. Been Zone Chairperson in their Zone.
A letter of intent and their qualifications are to be submitted to the Multiple District
Office and the seated District Governor Signed by their Club Secretary or Club President. Elections for this positions will be at the Spring Conference in March. The Lion applying for this position need to select their own person to place their name in to nomination, and a person to second their nomination at the Spring Conference.
Zone Chairpersons positions for 2017-2018.
F-1 Gary Johnson
F-2
F-3
F-4
F-5
F-6 Daryl Combs
F-7
F-8
Qualifications needed for Zone Chairperson are as follows.
1. Member in good standing in their Club.
2. Been President or Secretary in their club for one year or the greater part of one year.
3. Been a Board Member of their Club for 2 consecutive years.
A letter of intent and their qualifications are to submitted to the Multiple District Office, and the seated District Governor Signed by their Clubs Secretary or President. Election for these positions will be held at a special Zone Meeting held at the Spring Conference in March.
These Leadership positions are very important for the strength of our Zones and District.
Respectfully Submitted:
GLT Chairperson, PDG Larry Carley
