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JANUARY 2021

From Our District Governor

GLEN LOGAN

PAGE 1 - From Our District Governor DG Glen Logan PAGE 2 - News from LCI and LCIF PAGE 2 - From Council Chair & Global Leadership Team District Coordinator Wilma Murphy PAGE 3 - District News Peace Poster Winners MyLion Virtual Training PAGE 4 - “Useful Again” PAGE 4 - Plan a Hunger Project PAGE 4 - Welcome New Members PAGE 5-7 - Organization News: Canine Companions for Independence Lions of VA Foundation Leader Dogs for the Blind Foundation Fighting Blindness PAGE 5 - This Month’s Spotlight PAGE 6 - Thanks for Outstanding Service PAGE 8-11 - Club News Woodbridge Woodstock Clarke County Aquia Harbour Host PAGE 9 - In Memorium PAGE 12-13 - Marketplace/Advertising Info

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We Serve Where To Find It:

G reetings fellow Lions! I hope you had a great holiday season with your families. It is hard to believe that 2021 is already here, which means we are at the mid-point of

our Lion Year. It is time to assess how we are dealing with pan-demic limitations. Many of our clubs are leaning forward, doing incredible things to serve their communities in innovative ways, all of which are impressive and much appreciated. Below is the status of the District Goals Dashboard at mid-year:

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s Executive Order Number 72 (2020) pertaining to certain temporary restrictions due to novel coronavirus (Covid-19) has dealt us a setback in holding large scale meetings such as the District Winter Conference which was to be held in Culpeper in February. Given the great uncertainty in the timeframe for relaxing the meeting restrictions and advance planning timelines, we have made the tough decision to hold the conference virtually. While disappointing, we need to put the health of our membership first and foremost as well as comply with the Executive Order. I believe we can plan an interesting and informative virtual event. As you go about planning your club activities for the remaining months of this Lion Year, keep in mind the old adage, “many hands make light work.” Refer elsewhere in this edition of Paw Prints for “Lessons from Geese.” As we begin the second half of this very different and challenging Lion Year, I believe we can learn a lot from the teamwork of geese and apply those lessons to our collective service as Lions. As always, stay safe and well.

2020-2021 Goal

Current Outlook

New Clubs 2 0 1 Branch Club organizing

New Members

220 92 Average of 15 new members per month

Dropped Members

Less than 200 145 Approaching redline

Service Reporting

100% Reporting

70% On-going training, Admin

Leader Support (Training)

90% Officers, 100% Zone

Chairs (ZCs)

On-going, 16 of 17

ZCs Trained

Webinars, Lions University, Lions Learning Center

LCI Cam-paign 100: Empowering Service

$90K, 75% of Clubs,

2 Model Clubs

$10,754.40 Donated,

25% Participation

1 Model Club qualified in June 2020, 2 from 2019

News from LCI & LCIF

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From Council Chair & Global Leadership Team District Coordinator (GLT-D)

WILMA MURPHY

New Position Created to Assist Clubs

I n order to assist some club officers who may have difficulty operating certain technologies, as well as those who have a large Lions workload, LCI created the role of

Club Administrator to support club presidents and secretaries with administrative tasks that are completed through MyLCI/MyLion. This role has access to the same information in MyLCI/MyLion as the club president and secretary. Together, and in consultation, the president and the secretary may assign this administrative role if deemed beneficial for effective club operations. The Club Administrator can be identified by entering the position in MyLCI under officers, although it is more likely to be an appointed position, rather than elected.

Happy Birthday!

W e recognize our founder, Melvin Jones, on the

occasion of the 142nd anniversary of his birth.

We Hit Our World Diabetes Day Goal

T hank you to all Lions who participated in World Diabetes Day 2020 and helped us reach

our goal of 100,000 minutes of

Check Out the Digital LION Magazine for Great Lion Stories

R ead and share stories about how your fellow Lions are helping their communities

around the world. You can also read up on local club news and check out upcoming events.

Explore Ways to Serve Safely

V isit the “Serving Safely” webpage to find virtual service ideas and inspiring Lion stories. Remember that virtual service counts, so report all in-person and

virtual service activities and meetings in MyLion.

activity for diabetes awareness! Explore our diabetes global cause page for more diabetes service information.

What is Leadership?

I s it simply solving problems? Or is it the ability to lead and guide other individuals, teams, and organizations?

In order for an organization to succeed it must have good leaders. There are three components of a good leader: Character: what your attributes are and should not be confused with reputation, which is merely what others think of you. Competence: the ability to do something successfully and efficiently. Compassion: having deep sympathy or concern for the suffering and the misfortunes of others and having a desire to alleviate that suffering. We all know that nothing works without leader-ship. Members must grow into leaders who guide the service that brings in new members, and from these new members, potential leaders emerge. To aid them, there are a multitude of opportunities for training provided by LCI, our state, and districts. LCI has on-line training through several avenues, including the Lions Learning Center, Lions University, webinars, and manuals for all club and district officer positions. For Lions who have not served as club Presidents, there is the Emerging Lions Leadership Institute (ELLI). The Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI) is open to everyone. The Advanced Lions Leader-ship Institute (ALLI) is for those who have not reached the 1VDG level. The Faculty Develop-ment Institute (FDI) and the Lions Certified Institute Program (LCIP) are for Lions who want to be instructors and trainers. In addition, club officer and Zone Chair training is available at state conventions and District meetings. We are currently accepting applications for the Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI) which will be held in Roanoke from March 5 to 7. The deadline for submitting applications to me is January 15. If you are interested, please complete the application or contact me.

~ Helen Keller

District News

MyLion Virtual Training

January 6, 2021

6:00pm -7:00pm

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Peace Poster Winners By Lion Jeff Root, District Peace Poster Co-Chair

O ur District sponsored Peace Poster contests in several middle schools this fall. The theme was “Peace Through Service.” The W. T. Woodson

High School (Fairfax) Art Honor Society and art teachers selected the following winners: 1st Place: Daniel Murtin Jackson Middle School, Falls Church Sponsor: Merrifield Lions Club 2nd Place: Bryan Cedillos Sormiento Holmes Middle School, Alexandria Sponsor: Alexandria Lincolnia Lions Club Honorable Mention: Keyliannys Peralta Garcia King George Middle School King George Sponsor: Dahlgren Lions Club Daniel will receive a $100 check; Bryan and Keyliannys will receive $50 checks. Daniel’s Peace Poster advanced to the Multiple District 24 contest. Congratulations to Daniel, Bryan, and Keyliannys, and thank you to the sponsoring Lions Clubs!

“Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace.”

“Peace means helping each other.”

“The needy, the lonely, the poor, the hurt — we all deserve peace. You care for the peo-ple you love, but what about the people who don’t have people like you? Give peace to everyone and care for them just as you would care for your loved ones.”

Join us for MyLion Training via Zoom.

This training is for both current users and new users. There is always something new to learn with MyLion. If you are interested and would like to participate, please contact Lion Donalda Lovelace at donaldalovelace@msn.com or 540-412-2857.

MyLion Virtual Training

January 6, 2021

Welcome New Members

B enjamin Franklin Wiles, who passed away in September, 2019, was a member of the

Fairfax Host Lions Club from 2001- 2015. Ben was a quiet, talented, and kind man, and a faithful Lion. He was active in the eyeglass recycling program and helped with food basket distribution. He was also a poet who honored us with his work.

USEFUL AGAIN

On a shelf and gathering dust Maybe even beginning to rust

The owner had upgraded to another pair

That is what they were doing there Its usefulness seemed to be ended Till turned over to the Lions Club

as recommended Washed, dried and processed

After they had passed the test After they had been bagged

After they were tagged They were sent to one of

the many places Where oftimes you see hope has faded

in the faces Because people are willing to share

Because the Lions Club does care Someone who couldn’t afford glasses

can see clearly again The effect is definitely win-win

Someone sees life in a new and better way

Allow me a little pride if I may To be part of the process is a privilege

I have been granted Hopefully a seed of sharing and

caring has been planted

Lion Ben F. Wiles, 9/16/2009

I am pleased to announce and invite you to participate in the first ever January Road to Success webinar series, which will give an

overview of the North America Membership Initiative process, followed by a weekly discussion of each step in the process. Lions from across North America will share their successes and challenges. Webinars will be presented on January 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2021. Register Here.

Alexandria Asian-American Anna S. Beavan Sponsor: Alicia Martinez Alexandria Host William Brown Sponsor: Rodney Louis James Paige Sponsor: Rodney Louis Culpeper 92 Dorethea M. Bunn Sponsor: Ann Laster Fredericksburg Host Fred Wheeler, Jr. Sponsor: Shirley Eye Lake of the Woods Alfred J. Poole III Sponsor: Richard Rappoport Douglas L. Smith Sponsor: Garry Archer

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Lake of the Woods Lioness Judith D. Ludvigsen Sponsor: Mary Simmons Teresa R. Wisniewski Sponsor: Janet Stockman Spotsylvania Anthony R. Wages Sponsor: Charles Trigger Laurie A. Wages Sponsor: Charles Trigger Weyers Cave Suzie Sheets Sponsor: Marie Davis Wendy Kipple Sponsor: Marie Davis Woodbridge Allee Emmi Sponsor: Peter Demeter Neal Kalso Sponsor: Peter Demeter

Organization News

It is that time of year again!

Lions of Virginia

Foundation is selling raffle tickets

in packets of 30 for $30. $1 for each ticket.

First Prize is $10,000!

Second and third are $500 each.

Drawing is on April 25.

Only 1 Winner for $10,000!

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Canine Companions for Independence By Lion Jim Purton District Cabinet Chair, Lions Project for Canine Companions for Independence

H appy New Year Lions! As we begin the new year with the challenge of

recovering from the staggering effects of the pandemic, I thought you should know that demand for assistance dogs has not declined. People still must deal with their disabilities. Dogs can be a huge help not only to the clients they work with but to the family members who assist. The most recent fact sheet shows you how much activity continues in the world of Canine Companions for Independence. Please feel free to share this with family, friends, and associates who may want more information about how assist- ance dogs can change lives. Remember, assistance dogs from CCI are provided free- of-charge at one of our six regional training centers throughout the US. The value of one of these highly trained dogs exceeds $50,000. Lions can help by donating, requesting a meeting presentation, and talking to people about this great organization. For more information, go to www.cci.org.

And Speaking About Dogs….

J ust like people, sometimes our furry friends get sick and need professional attention. The Fredericksburg Host Club recently received a call from a

young lady whose service dog was in that position. The young lady was hesitant to make an appointment with a veterinarian because she was afraid that the cost would be more than she could afford. We always say, “Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion,” and that is just what happened. Lion Shirley Eye made the arrangements and the club paid the bill. Fortunately, it was nothing serious and Chewey was able to return to work almost immediately.

$10 to LOVF and

$20 to Your Club.

Contact Tom Kenavan 540-659-1399

fussasan@comcast.net This Month’s Spotlight

Click here to see what happened at CCI

on the night before Christmas.

Organization News

Sight Report By Lion Davida Luehrs District Sight Chair

H appy New Year! Here’s to new beginnings and better times for all. I would

like to share a few sight related updates with you: Thank you to PDG Woody Woodard for his

leadership and to the VLEIF Scholastic Grant Committee. Grants totaling $59,000 were an-nounced at the December board meeting and will be distributed to blind and visually-impaired students in our area. This is such an important program and, as Lions, we play such a wonder-ful role in making a difference. Your club dona-tions to VLEIF help support this effort.

On Saturday, January 23, the Foundation Fighting Blindness will host a national webinar on gene therapy, and our local Washington DC metro chapter President Lion Davida Luehrs will host the call. Watch your emails for registration information or contact Lion Davida at davidaluehrs@gmail.com.

On Sunday, February 28, the Foundation Fighting Blindness is hosting its first ever virtual, interactive event on “Rare Disease Day.” During the first week in January, we will announce the nationally recognized entertainers who will join

us for this event, Hope from Home. Tickets are $100 each.

February is “Age-Related Macular Degeneration Month.” Keep an “eye” out for more information.

Exciting changes have come to the Northern Virginia Foundation Fighting Blindness. We have grown and now include Montgomery County and Washington DC. I will remain as President, and will be joined in this role by Eric Fulton from Montgomery County.

A spectacular VisionWalk day at the Lincoln Memorial was planned for Saturday, May 1, 2021. Unfortunately, because of Covid, FFB has decided to keep the spring VisionWalks across the country virtual (like we did last year), on Saturday, June 12. Although we are disappointed, we have learned much from this past year being entirely virtual, and FFB is getting better at making these events fun and interactive. Our NOVA group raised more than $120,000, helping the nation raise more than $1,000,000. Teams are already registering at VisionWalk—Foundation Fighting Blindness.

The District 24-L team is set up so please sign up to join us! As in the past, sponsors of $500 or more will be listed on the back of the shirt which will be distributed after June 30.

As always, feel free to contact me at 703-742-8043, 703-819-8621 or davidaluehrs@gmail.com.

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Thanks for Outstanding Service By DG Glen Logan

T his month, I would like to highlight the exemplary

efforts of one of our Cabinet members. Over the past month, Cabinet Treasurer, Lion Mark Armendaris (Merrifield Lions) spent many volunteer hours working with the IRS and LCI Administration and Legal Departments to ensure the District’s non-profit status is correctly documented and maintained. I applaud his efforts and those of other dedicated Lions who serve our District!

~ Anonymous

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Organization News

Border Crossings By Lion Chuck Schwab MD24-L Leader Dogs for the Blind Chair

T his has been a crazy year to say the least. We have all needed to adapt, even guide dog schools. With the US/Canadian border being closed, the pandemic

has created a critical shortage for guide dogs in Canada, and the country has seen a 300% increase in applications. At the same time, Canadian clients who have received guides dogs from Leader Dogs for the Blind have been cut off from much-needed services. The Canada National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) and Leader Dogs for the Blind have found a way to help each other. CNIB needed future guide dogs that were ready to begin training. Starting to breed dogs now was not the answer because it can take up to a year or longer before a puppy is ready to be a guide dog. So, Leader Dogs for the Blind stepped in to help. They looked at the dogs that were currently in training and those that would be in the near future. Realizing that they could send some dogs to Canada and still maintain their ability to serve current clients in the states, the organization and CNIB formed a plan to help both organizations. The border may be closed, but when Canada needed help several wet- nosed, tail-wagging Americas answered the call. Leader Dogs for the Blind recently sent a van full of dogs to a rest stop in Port Huron, Michigan, where they were given to CNIB. Several of the dogs were raised by Leader Dog Puppy Raisers; others were raised in the Prison Puppy Program. In return, CNIB has been providing services to some of Leader Dog’s Canadian clients who have needed wellness checks and refresher training since the border was closed. Partnering together, these two organizations have helped clients retain their independence and freedom. Thanks to you and your clubs’ support, Leader Dogs for the Blind is able to provide over a million days of safe and independent travel in North America every year. Hopefully, when the borders are open again, these two organizations will continue to find ways to work together as we strive to make everyone unstoppable. Until next month, stay safe and remember … Pictured above: Leader Dogs for the Blind and CNIB at the Port Huron, Michigan border crossing, and Henson, one of the guide dogs currently training in Canada.

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Club News

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Reflections of 2020 By Lion Andria Post

F rom our Club to yours, we wish you and your loving families all the very best in 2021.

All in all, it was a good year for the Woodbridge Lions Club. The Covid-19 pandemic did not deter us from helping others. Yes, it slowed us down, but it did not stop us. Shaking hands and exchanging embraces remain on hold. Our meetings took on a new perspective as we ZOOMED without interference for the benefit of others and the community. Our members remained in fairly good health, and we adhered to the health and safety guidelines issued by Governor Northam. We are happy to report that we increased our membership with five new members in 2020, and we are going strong with a new 2021 prospect. We look forward to continuing service to others, and we remain optimistic in light of a lingering pandemic to allow “HOPE” to be among our guiding spirits. Happy New Year indeed!

New Member

W e are delighted to report that we are kicking off the new year with another new member, Neal Kalso, who officially joined our Woodbridge Club this

month. We look forward to meeting with him at our next “ZOOM Club” meeting, and we hope to be able to shake his hand soon. Neal is sponsored by Club President, Pete Demeter.

W hen our club heard there was a significant drop

in the number of volun- teers for the nationally known “Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign” due to Covid, we knew we could help.

This very worthy and noble charitable organization also supports many people throughout the US. Leading the charge in organizing the volunteers was Mitch Bukzin. On a sunny, and not-so-cold December day, we rang those familiar bells and requested donations from shoppers. The familiar faces in front of Giant Food on Dale Blvd were Lions Bill Rogers, Dave Post, and Joe Puleo. It was a huge success as very generous people passed by and dropped something in the bucket. We are happy that we were able to help the Salvation Army in serving others this season.

Ringing of Bells

The Sgt. Mac Memorial Foundation

T he Woodbridge Lions were joined by neighboring Aquia Harbor members and the Montclair Leos, with their advisors Joanne and Wayne Bale, in honoring

armed service members at Quantico National Cemetery. The Covid-19 pandemic did not halt or disrupt this honor- able tradition, although there was no fanfare from an opening ceremony. Covid restrictions limited participation to 50 individuals at any time. We decorated the wreaths with red ribbons in preparation for the laying of the wreaths. Participants included Lions Bob Kahn, Dave Post, Karl Tritchler, and John Wagner. Montclair Leo members included Joanne and Wayne Bale, the families of Ken, Lily, and Luke Gleima, Aniya and Shikila Gundy, Lawrence, Sophia and Samantha Barr, and Cole Trenkelbach. I’m sure it was an interesting and valued experience for the young LEOs. Our Woodbridge Club donated $450 to the Foundation to help carry on this esteemed tradition.

In Memoriam

Club News

More From Woodbridge

Supporting “New Bras with Tags!”

W e were Intrigued by the 2020 District 24-L Conference flyer that included a request for “new bras with tags” to be donated to the women of Wise County, via LAMPS.

What a great idea to provide support :-) for this honorable undertaking by soliciting donations. We reached out to the Wise County Family Crisis Support Services, Inc., and connected with Executive Director Marybeth Adkins. We are pleased to announce that we donated 103 of “these mentionables” in gorgeous colors and lots of sizes. And, the overly packed box was shipped prior to Christmas! Yes, we were “uplifted” by being able to assist the “Women of Wise” (WOW) County in this small way.

Fundraisers, Service Projects, and Other Club Stuff

T he creative and dynamic spirit continued full throttle from September through

December 2020, with successful fundraising and community service initiatives, including our 13th annual golf tournament, seafood sales with over 600 pounds of shrimp, scallops, and oysters freshly caught off the Atlantic coast, and the sale of approximately 380 White House ornaments — a record number for our small Club! We delivered three car-loads filled with approximately 360 coats and outer wear items to The Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinic in Woodbridge. We also purchased generous holiday gifts for foster teens and supported both the Salvation Army and Sgt. Mac Memorial Foundation. Rest assured, our other initiatives are strong, with continued action for hearing aid and eyeglass recycling, food deliveries to ACTs, snacks for children, and neigh-borhood SPOT cleanup. We are looking forward to more distinguished guest speaker programs, membership recruit-ment, and so much more! Bring on 2021…. We are ready!

Woodstock By Lion Timothy Funk

O ur club recently sent a $6,000 donation ($3,000 from the club and $3,000 from LOVF) to help establish the River's Way Natural Playground and Outdoor Classroom. The fa-

cility will be built at Virginia's newest state park, the Seven Bends State Park, near Woodstock, Virginia. Construction is scheduled to begin in February. Pictured are Lion Hal Ladehoff, President; Lion Timothy Funk, Secretary; and Lion Margaret Hill, Third Vice-President, presenting the check to Park Ranger Tom Stevens, and David Brotman, Executive Director of the Friends of the North Fork. Others pictured are park staff and committee members working on development.

A Special Santa Phone Call By Lion Andria Post

W oodbridge Lion June Nolf received a panicky phone call from a sibling who had two carloads of unwrapped toys in the trunk. That was the good

news! The sibling missed the deadline date for the annual USMC Toys for Tots Campaign. Our Club to the rescue via phone calls with Lions Sharon Schrack, Dee Pfeiffer, and the ACTS Children's Homeless Shelter administrator. They were elated with this blessing of good news and fabulous toys for all ages. With an unknown shortage of toys, these bonus gifts supported three shelters housing children within Prince William County! Our fast-thinking and caring Lions enabled the Shelter to provide Santa gifts to all and to all, it was a good night!

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C.T. Trip Hardesty III — Clarke County Bob Moss — Harrisonburg * Freddie R. Howard — Leesburg Host Leon P. Barker — Lexington Aubrey Lee Shiflett — Louisa County Page F. Painter — Luray Francis L. Fenn — Monterey * Thomas E. Foltz — New Market Lawrence B. Hawley — Spotsylvania David Smith — Vienna Host

*

Lion for more than 50 years!

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Club News

Woodstock By Lion Jason Fream, 2nd Vice President

I n the month of December, the Woodstock Lions Club paid tribute to one of their own, Lion Ken Frye, celebrated his 99th birthday with a card shower and phone calls. We believe

he may be the oldest active Lions member in the District, and we are interested in learning about any others in his age bracket. Lion Ken is a treasured member of our Club and the community who has an interesting life story. Born in 1921 in Wardensville, West Virginia, Ken was in his junior year studying mathematics at a small college in Kentucky in 1942 when the desire to serve first came to him. Ken enlisted with the U.S. Army with a provision that he be allowed to complete his studies prior to heading to basic training. The happenings of World War II would derail these plans in March of 1944. By the end of that summer, Ken and the other members of Company I of the 328th Infantry were on a troop ship headed to the European theatre. Landing at Utah Beach just months after D-Day, the unit saw action across France before getting orders in December to join the American forces defending Ardennes Forrest from German advances. These actions would become known as the Battle of the Bulge and were a huge turning point in winning the war. As the battle ensued, Ken was selected to lead a patrol across enemy lines to confirm rumors that the enemy was in retreat. They were surprised to find that, in fact, they were face-to-face with an advancing tank division! Ken was able to lead his men back to safety, having to dodge some friendly fire on the way back, but they arrived safely, and continued to battle. The company was part of the push across the Rhine River and into Germany. Ken was promoted multiple times due to bravery and leadership, reaching the rank of platoon sergeant. Having helped win the war, he was finally able to return home to his wife Katie and meet his now toddler-aged daughter for the first time in December of 1945. But Ken was not done serving, he joined the Lions Club of Wardensville and again displayed outstanding leadership, holding various positions within the Club and eventually took on the challenge of becoming a District Governor. Ken transferred to the Club in Woodstock after moving to the community, and it is an honor to have him as a member. He had been actively attending meetings prior to the pandemic, rarely missing out on a chance to share his knowledge of Lionism with new members. While not as able to work the crowd as much as he used to, he still enjoys putting on one of his best suits and participating in the Club’s annual cash party fundraiser and dinner. Lion Ken has performed officer installations and offered many other contributions over the years to the Woodstock Lions. We appreciate his service to the Club and to the country, and we hope he continues to serve and inspire others.

Clarke County By Lion Greg Hart

T o honor Lion Trip Hardesty, who was a Lion for almost 40 years and broom chairman for over 30 years,

a new broom rack and sales location was placed at the Berryville Farm and Pet Supply at 400 East Main Street in Berryville. The beautiful rack was built by Lion Orville Dee and is fully stocked with assorted brooms at reasonable prices. Send all your friends and neighbors to see the rack and to buy a broom to support the Clarke County Lions. Thank you to Kenny Unger and your staff for donating this space.

The Clarke County Lions Club Kids Christmas Party “Covid Style” was a great success. Thanks to Clarke County FISH, the Berryville Police Department, the Berryville Public Works Department, and Toys for Tots, we distributed more than 500 gifts (including six bicycles) to 123 kids from 70 Clarke County families. A special thanks to those in our community who donated lots of gifts to make this event a success, including six bicycles and $250 worth of gift cards. Thanks also to Lions Helene, Anne, Dan, and Sharon for supporting this effort. Some of the families were surprised that Mrs. Claus greeted the kids at the drive-through. We hope next year’s party can be a real party with Santa Claus and lots of goodies to eat, but I know each of the families we served really appreciates what we have accomplished in these trying times. Our Club donated $1,000 of our hard earned money from shrimp sales and the rifle raffle to Toys for Tots. Thanks to all who sold shrimp and rifle raffle tickets to make this possible.

Club News Aquia Harbour Host By Lion Dan Visone, President

P resident Dan Visone and Treasurer Chris Scott presented a $1,000 donation to Tim White of Stafford Food Security, a non-profit corporation comprised of Stafford County and the surrounding area residents who

battle food insecurity in our community. Working with churches, schools, local businesses, and other non-profits in the region, the organization seeks to strategically eliminate childhood hunger. Since November, 2019, Stafford Food Security has partnered with 66 schools in four school districts and has provided more than 35,000 meals to hungry children and families. The Club had the privilege of supporting the Aquia Harbour Police Department with the “Blue Santa” collection for Empowerhouse. Seven club members participated in this event to support victims of domestic violence in our area. Thanks to Lion Mike Shepherd, the always amazing Santa Claus, and to all who supported the event with your kind and generous donations! The Club also provided more than 50 presents to ten group homes in the area for our “Special Needs Holiday Event.” Santa, Lion Mike Shepherd, with the help of his trusty reindeer, Lion Don Winter, delivered presents to four group homes while the other six picked theirs up at the Aquia Harbour Inn. Many thanks to our

wonderful Chairman, Lion Curt Johnson and the members of the Aquia Evening Lions Club for shopping and wrapping the presents, and to Lion Mike Shepherd as our outstanding Santa. This is truly a heartwarming service project that brings the spirit of the holidays to the group home residents! And finally, our Club donated 18 Christmas trees to St. Peter's Lutheran Church for local families and to Empowerhouse to help brighten the holidays for victims of domestic violence.

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