In Memoriam 2

Mesilla Lions 3

T or C Lions 3

Future Lion 4

Lion Phil Marvel 5

Alb. West Mesa Lions 6

Lions Youth Exchange 7

Farmington Evening Lions 8

Club News 9

Ruidoso Noon Lions 11

Roswell New Vision Lions 12

Hobbs DT Lions 13

NM Lions Eye Bank 14

Convention Registration 15

Convention Agenda 16

MD40 Information 18

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

VOL. II I , ISSUE VII

JANUARY 2009

NM LIONS ROAR

MD40

PDGs Mary Jane & Lee Boyd News by PDG Jim Brannon

PDG Jim and Lion Bettie Brannon had an opportunity

while in Lubbock, Texas, over the holidays to visit with

PDG Lee Boyd Montgomery and PDG Mary Jane Shannon in

their lovely new home (216 E. Llano Lubbock, TX 79404).

They recently moved to Lubbock to enjoy the good life at

Red Raider Ranch, a fabulous retirement community being

built on the high plains of West Texas. They are enjoying

their new life there very much and send warmest regards

to all their friends and fellow Lions in New Mexico. Their

visit was right after the Red Raiders suffered a crushing

defeat in the Dallas Cotton Bowl at the hands of Ole Miss,

so the 3 PDG's, all Texas Tech alumni, were feeling a little

down. However everyone’s spirit was lifted after a good

visit and dinner at a Texas rib joint.

NM Lions Memorial Quilt For Special Olympics

Opening Eyes Program by PID Gordon Post

A handmade quilt, made from Special Olympics Healthy Athletes T-shirts from

past years, was presented to Special Olympics principals Randy Moscarella and

Christine Sandoval (whose pictures were

included on the quilt) by Lion Christel

and PID Gordon Post. The quilt, pro-

posed by Christel Post, was made

to recognize eight years of Lions partici-

pation in the Healthy Athletes Opening

Eyes program.

The Special Olympics-Lions Clubs Interna-

tional Opening Eyes program is an ambi-

tious initiative funded by Lions Clubs In-

ternational Foundation (LCIF) through a

Core 4 grant. Opening Eyes vision screen-

ings take place at select Special Olympics

sporting events worldwide. Volunteer

Lions play an integral part in the success

of the program through hands-on event

support. Volunteer Lions help with regis-

tration, color vision testing, visual acuity

tests and distribution of glasses and pro-

tective sports goggles for athletes.

VOL. II I , ISSUE VII P AGE 2

IN MEMORIAM

Don Riddett

July 20, 1920 – December 25, 2008

Memorial service for Lion Don Riddett, 88, of Alto was held Jan. 5, in the Episcopal Church of the

Holy Mount. Lion Don passed away Thursday, Dec. 25, in Alto, NM.

Lion Don was born July 20, 1920, to Elsie and Albert Riddett in

Yonkers, NY. He and his wife moved to Lincoln County 30 years

ago from Hideaway Lake, TX.

He was a owner/operator of an International House of Pancakes

when he retired. In Lincoln County, he was a member of the Rui-

doso Noon Lions Club and a Burgandy man of the Lincoln County

Medical Center Auxiliary. He was also an Eagle Scout and Scout

Master.

He is survived by his wife Jean of Alto; a son, Frank Swistak of

Anna, Texas; a daughter, Laurie Varveau of Dallas, Texas; a sister, Alberta Riddett of Roswell; six

grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

IN MEMORIAM

Lion Vincent ―Vince‖ J. Fasso, 80, passed away on January 6, 2009, at

the Sierra Health Care Center in Truth or Consequences. Born in Phila-

delphia, PA, on February 13, 1928, he was the son of Phillip and Rose

Fasso.

Lion Vince is survived by his wife, Anna C. Fasso; his sons Phillip Ca-

priotti, Mike Capps, Anthony Capriotti, Robert Capps; his daughters,

Rose Weatherford and Lisa Fasso; 14 grandchildren and four great-

grandchildren.

Lion Vince served in the US Army and was a retired electronics engi-

neer for RCA. He was a resident of Truth or Consequences for the past

28 years and a member of the Truth or Consequences Lions Club, the

Sons of Italy, and the Diabetes Awareness Association.

Vince Fasso

February 13, 1928 – January 6, 2009

NM LIONS ROAR P AGE 3

PDG Jim and Lion Bettie Brannon had the honor

of attending the Los Leones de Mesilla’s Christ-

mas party held at the La Posta Restaurant. Actu-

ally Santa attended in PDG Jim's place. The food

Lion Santa Visits the Mesilla Lions by PDG Jim Brannon

was great, the mariachi music outstanding, and a

good time was had by all. Santa was more than

happy to talk to several of the small fry who

were surprised to see Santa at the party.

Zone Chair Phil Marvel , SANTA aka PDG Jim Brannon , and Mesilla Club President Jose Pena enjoy the festivities

Santa listens to the wishes of one of the wide eyed tykes who attended the party

The T or C Lions Club hosted their annual Sierra Santas

Community Christmas once again at the Sierra County

fair barn , with several hundred kids in attendance to

visit with Santa and receive a Christmas gift .In addition

to toys for the kids a Christmas food basket was pro-

vided to the family. There was also cookies, coffee, and

punch as well as live Christmas music. Once again the

Elephant Butte Host Lions Club joined in and provided

bags of candy and goodies for the kids.

T or C Lions Provide Christmas Presents For Kids by PDG Jim Brannon

Santa (PDG Jim Brannon) and Mrs. Claus (Pres.

Bettie Brannon) were on hand to greet the kids

Some of the workers and crowd at the event. Santa and the band of elves who did all the work of

putting on the Community Christmas

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A Deming High School Graduate of 2007 and a 3

year alum of the New Mexico Lions Honor Band

came to visit the Deming Wildcats Lions Club on

January 13, 2009. The purpose of his visit: To ask

the club to continue supporting the NM Lions

Band. Juan was a member of the band his sopho-

more, junior, and senior years in high school.

During his tenure, he had the opportunity to tour

New Mexico, Arizona, and even

march in the July 4th Lions Interna-

tional Parade in Chicago, Ill. The

band performs anywhere they are

allowed. They have performed for

the state conventions, at nursing

homes, malls, parking lots, plazas,

civic events and more!

Juan is a clarinetist and is currently

a music major at NMSU in Las Cru-

ces. While visiting with the Deming

Wildcats, he spoke about all the

wonderful times he had while travel-

ing with the band. Those memories include get-

ting to know many Lions members, meeting new

friends, expanding his musical knowledge, and

most importantly a very specific conversation

with fellow Lions Band members. During that

Future Lion? By Lion David Valenzuela

conversation, Juan says, ―We were sitting down

one day and we were all talking about all the

Lions we met. They were so nice to us and really

supportive. We all decided that once we finished

school, that we’d for sure join a Lions Club.‖

Many Lions around the state are wondering, ―Why

should we support Lions Band?‖ Well my fellow

Lions, here is a great example. Lions Band mem-

bers speaking about the support they

have received by a group of great

people. Because of their experi-

ences, they started thinking and

planning on joining this service or-

ganization. ―Lions Band is a great

way to promote Lions Club. Not only

in our state, but around the country

as well,‖ says Juan. You see, while

at the state and international con-

ventions, NM Lions Band members

wear OUR logo and an outline of OUR

state on their shirts. They live,

breath, and spread Lionism through their music

and dedication. It is not a vacation. It’s a Lions

mission: To spread and promote Lionism. They

just happen to do it through music. Please sup-

port the New Mexico Lions Honor Band.

Lovington Lions Club News by Lion Roy Robinson

On Saturday, January 10th, VDG Rosa

Doporto (L) of the Lovington Lions Club

traveled to Alamogordo to lead a ses-

sion of orientation training for D40S.

Lion Renee Carrasco (R) of Hobbs Eve-

ning Lions attended the session.

Juan Samiento

On Tuesday, January 13th, four Lions from Lovington Lions

Club visited Hobbs Evening Lions Club to discuss plans for

the purchase of the camera for Lions Operation Kid Sight.

Pictured are Lions Juanice Robinson, Maria Rios, VDG Rosa

Doporto and Roy Robinson.

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Farmington Evening Lions Conduct Peace Poster Contest

The Farmington Evening Lions recently conducted their annual Peace Poster Contest. The winning posters

were selected and the respective artists were honored on 24 November. Provided by Lion Debbie Siegfried

Alex Fraiser (left) won 1st Place and Portia

Contraras (right), 2nd Place.

President Roger Sheak presents the winners with

a certificate and check ($50-1st & $25—2nd)

Alex Fraiser's poster won because she had a

lot of elements in her poster, doves, our

troops in other lands and what is in the left

bottom corner is a little infants hand holding

onto a finger of a parent

Portia's Contraras' poster is for love

of God and all he gives to us.

Lion Phil Marvel Announces Candidacy

The members of Las Cruces De Noche Lions Club

have unanimously endorsed Lion Phil Marvel for

candidate for 1st Vice Governor of District 40S for

2009-2010. Lion Phil is a member in good stand-

ing and meets all the requirements for this posi-

tion as stated by the MD40 Constitution and By-

laws. He has served on the Board of Directors

and two years as Club President. He has served

as both Zone and Region Chair for District 40S.

―I am honored to be a Lion and will work hard for

keeping Lions strong in New Mexico. With the

utmost enthusiasm I look forward to taking on

the duties and responsibilities of 1st Vice District

Governor for District 40S.‖

Lion Phil is mar-

ried to Lion Anna

for 21 years and

they have been

residing in Las

Cruces for 12 ½

years. Lion Phil

joined Las Cruces

de Noche Lions

Club in December

2001 and Lion

Anna joined early

in 2002.

VOL. II I , ISSUE VII P AGE 6

The Albuquerque West Mesa Lions Club enjoyed a

Christmas party at Lion Ruth Ellis’s house on De-

cember 13, 2008. The idea was to get together

as friends and have a good time so that when it is

time to work, everybody is comfortable with

each other and can remember the fun to help

ease the strain of the work.

Appetizers kept some of the members and guests

happy while several Lions, Bob and Mary Jo

Yoder, Earl and Dottie Hester, participated in an

event scheduled for the same time. After they

arrived, dinner of turkey and all the fixings was

served. Dessert was a wonderful choice of pies

and, even though full, at least a sliver of pie was

a must.

Each club member and guest was asked to bring a

gift of about $5 for an exchange. Lion Bill Davis

Albuquerque West Mesa Lions Enjoy Christmas by Lion Ruth Ellis

suggested that, once you open your gift, you

could ―steal‖ somebody else’s gift and leave

them with yours. The exchange was great fun

and provided some laughs.

King Lion Adolph Gallegos conducted a short

meeting and members were reminded of the next

month’s meeting schedule. West Mesa is still

looking for a permanent place to meet but is not

letting that get in the way of progress toward

increasing membership and service.

The club enjoyed having guests Bob and Diane

Marr as well as Joanie Miller and Zone Chairman

Henrietta Gallegos help them celebrate the holi-

days. The spirit of friendship and welcoming to

all is part of the foundation for West Mesa Lions.

Come see for yourself—just call to see where we

are meeting!

Lion Gin Thomas is camera shy. Lions Bill Davis and Bob Yoder talk with guests

Joanie Miller and Bob Marr.

Lions Adolph Gallegos, Mary Jo Yoder, Henrietta

Gallegos and Fred Villalobos (back) enjoy dinner. Guests Bob and Diane Marr.

NM LIONS ROAR P AGE 7

The Lions International Youth Exchange program is

organized to grant young people the opportunity to

live with families in a foreign country and to gain an

understanding about the customs, history and culture

of people different from their own.

The friendships, memories and experiences are all

gained in a five or six week period. The ultimate goal

is to have each participant, upon returning home,

apply the greater awareness and appreciation of oth-

ers to fellow students, friends and family; to foster

harmony and understanding toward good will in in-

ternational relations. This Youth Exchange student

can truly be called a ―Passport to World Peace and

Understanding.‖ Germany and Japan Youth Exchange

have two positions for exchange. Students age 16-21

are welcome to compete for these positions. Stu-

dents do not have to be Leos. A student must have a

Lion’s club sponsorship.

What is the procedure for applying? Go to the MD-4

Youth Exchange committee website at

Lions Youth Exchange Program Update By VDG Miriam Stucker

http://www.ve.md4Iions.org and the application

forms and frequently asked questions (FAQ's) are

there. Fill out the "Visiting Youth Exchange 2008‖

and the additional Indemnity Forms. Make sure they

are signed. If your application can not be easily

read, it will sent back. Applications will be taken as

long as there are open spots with selected countries

approval.

Should you find a young person who chooses to par-

ticipate, please remind them that they will find that

this is not a vacation, it is a cultural exchange -

however, they will see and do things the average

tourist would never have an opportunity to experi-

ence. Also remind them that this program is not an

escape mechanism to solve problems with their par-

ents or boy/girl friend.

All applications will be processed by the California

MD-4 Youth Exchange. All entrants must submit

their application no later than 18 February 2009 to

Miriam Stucker, VDG, 11212 Malaguena Lane NE,

Albuquerque, NM 87111.

As of 1 July 2009, I will no longer be the MD40

Website and Information Technology Chairperson.

Therefore, we will need to find another Lion who

will be willing to accept the responsibilities. Com-

pensation for the position is $150 per month. If

you are interested, please provide your request to

be considered to me no later than 15 May 2009.

Requests should include any current websites you

have constructed and are maintaining as well as

copies of newsletters you have done. DGs Chuck

Easton and Kitty Callender will make the selection

and announce it at the State Convention the end

of May. Following are the duties of the Website

and Information Technology Chairperson:

1. MD40 Lions Roar

* Solicit, edit, and integrate articles and pic-

tures from MD40 Clubs into the Roar.

* Publish Roar monthly by the 15th. Send email

to distribution alerting Lions the Roar has

been posted.

* Provide hard copies of Roar to Clubs that do

not have access to Internet.

2. MD40 Lions Website

* Maintain and update Website as required.

* Maintain current MD40 Directory online.

MD40 Info Tech Job Opening By Lion Bryson McCool

* Provide access to pertinent information (e.g.,

agendas and minutes from Council, Cabinet,

and Foundation meetings; schedule of events;

orientation and training information; etc.)

* Provide technical assistance to Lions having

problems accessing Website and Roar.

3. MD40 Distribution

* Send out pertinent news on distribution as re-

quested/required.

* Send out email out on distribution when Roar

is posted on the Website.

4. MD40 Directory

* Receive copies of PU101’s in May from Cabinet

Secretary/Treasurers.

* Update Directory with new information for

upcoming year.

* By 15 July, provide electronic copy of new Di-

rectory to printer.

* Update Directory during year as changes come

in. Post current Directory on the Website.

5. Other Duties

* Provide status report at MD40 Council Meeting.

* Solicit suggestions from Lions about how to

improve Roar and Website.

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Farmington Evening Lions Spinoza Buddy Bear Project

The Farmington Evening Lions Club adopted

this project to help and comfort terminally ill

children who are from San Juan County. The

purpose of the ―buddy bear project‖ is to nur-

ture and support children confronted with

physical and/or emotional trauma, short term

prognosis for life, and to those suffering a criti-

cal loss. The Club will provide a bear to a San

Juan County child even if they are receiving

medical care in a facility in another location.

Spinoza is a talking teddy bear who has lots of

great things to say and songs to sing! He is

very engaging and fun to listen to. He tells

children he wants to speak to YOU and wants

to know YOUR name. Each child is special to

him and he wants to be their friend. Spinoza

has a library of tapes, telling stories, singing

songs to encourage and uplift no matter the

circumstances.

Features about Spinoza Bear: Sits up with open

arms – always ready to give a hug; Safety

locked eyes; is made of durable acrylic fur w/

washable surface & passes infection control standards; 17 x 17 and weights just about 3 lbs; Heart dial

(secured for safety) for on/off, volume & speaker that allow Spinoza to “speak from the heart.”

A child of any age is eligible who is diagnosed with a chronic illness, life threatening illness, or major

organ failure. We are also notified of children suffering from profound developmental disabilities, pro-

found mental retardation, severe emotional/psychological traumas (victims of domestic abuse/violence)

and children whose parents have recently passed away.

For children with a life challenging condition or crisis, time is pre-

cious and their lives become filled with limitations as well as tre-

mendous amounts of

fear. The unique songs

and stories that are

played inside of

Spinoza’s internal tape

player provide the lis-

tener with words of

encouragement, com-

fort, self-esteem, and

friendship. All of these

things combine to cre-

ate a very magical

bear. If you know of a

child who would love

to hug on a bear who

―speaks from his

heart‖, please contact

Roger Sheak, Donna

Talley or Pat Montoya for

a Spinoza Bear Request

form.

(L-R) Lions Roger Sheak, Arlene Butler and Donna Talley at

San Juan Regional Hospital on November 19, 2008 to pre-

sent Spinoza Bears.

Anjelita Martinez, who is 2-1/2 years old,

received one of the bears.

Daniel Keith is 14 months old and

received the second bear.

NM LIONS ROAR P AGE 9

The Albuquerque Uptown Lions Club recently spon-

sored a Liberty Day event for the 5th grade stu-

dents at Sunset Mesa Elementary school in Albu-

querque where Congresswoman Heather Wilson

provided a program on the US Government. Attend-

ing Lions were VDG Miriam Stucker, Deborah

McCann, PDG Leroy Milton, and Shirley Milton. Pro-

vided by VDG Miriam Stucker

Club News Albuquerque Uptown Lions Club

To celebrate the holiday season, the Hobbs

Downtown Lions Club gave each of the Lea

County Lions Clubs $100 to donate to a charity of

their choice in their individual communi-

ties. Hobbs club members Claude Jaco, Kristi

Martinkewiz, Stephanie Hill, Ruth Edwards, Kath-

ryn Eades, Alicia Pryer, Becky Cousins, and Patty

Collins traveled to Lovington to attend the Lov-

ington Club meeting where they heard a presen-

tation about the Leader Dog program.

Hobbs Downtown Lions Club

Albuquerque Four Hills Lions Club

Alamogordo Evening Lions Club

The Alamogordo Evening Lions presented grads with a

donation check at their Christmas party on 11 De-

cember. (L-R) Lions Jana Carstaedt, George Elizondo,

Grads teachers, Azori Sparks & Marylouise Kuti-

Schubert & her youngest son, Lion Richard McElderry.

The Four Hills Lions Club Recognizes that they are

a small in-house club, that is feisty, driving, and

community-minded with its activities. ―Captain

Bob,‖ with other members of the club, has a ham

radio security system for the Four Hills mobile

homes. The program follows the NM state’s for-

mula. Our small Club, guided by President Bill

Blanchard, collected more than 100 cell phones

sent to our soldiers so that they could make calls

home. Our Scooter Raffle was a success and a

Four Hills resident won the scooter. Bingo is a

monthly fundraiser with Lion Ron Grube calling

with his side kick, President Bill.

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The Albuquerque Rio Grande Lions club fin-

ished off the year with a holiday party and sock

drive hosted by Lions Jim and Karen Twohig!

Yes, you read that correctly - a sock drive.

Instead of a gift exchange, we collected socks

which were given to Albuquerque Healthcare

for the Homeless. We collected several large

bags of mostly new, warm and cozy socks for

men, women and children experiencing home-

lessness.

It was cold and rainy the day I delivered the

socks and the woman working at the shelter

was not in the best of spirits. When I said I

needed help bringing in a donation she fur-

rowed her brow and asked what I had. I re-

plied "socks" and immediately her expression

softened as she said, "you must be an angel!"

Several men at the shelter eagerly helped me

unload my truck.

Especially for those of us who have so much,

it's hard to image that socks can make some-

one's day, but often the small things we do

have a large impact. It's experiences like these

that remind of us of why we are Lions. Pro-

vided by Lion Shelly Smith

Floyd Jan 1950

Albuquerque West Mesa Jan 1998

Deming Jan 1929

Elephant Butte Host Jan 2000

Ruidoso Evening Jan 1940

Tularosa Jan 1946

Carlsbad Heights Jan 1955

Roswell Midday Jan 1955

Hobbs Downtown Jan 1937

Lovington Jan 1946

CONGRATULATIONS LIONS!

MD40 Club Charter Anniversaries

Club News

The Sandia Mountain Lions Club Christmas party

continued in its annual theme of a gourmet pot-

luck. In November, Lion Effie Medford went

through her Bon Appetite and other food magazines

to create a menu and then offered recipes to club

members eager to try something new, festive and

tasty. The Dec. 2 monthly meeting at the home of

President Jim Medford began at 4 p.m. with savory

appetizers and wines made by a member. A glazed

ham was complimented with roasted broccoli,

creamed corn and chestnut casserole, various

sweet breads, candies and bourbon pecan pie. In

addition to seven member couples, three guests

attended, one of whom, optometrist Dr. Steven

Berry, was inducted as a new member at the Janu-

ary 6 meeting.

Sandia Mountain Lions Club Albuquerque Rio Grande Lions Club

Lion Jim serving up his Wisconsin cheese and homemade sausage."

NM LIONS ROAR P AGE 11

Ruidoso Noon Lions Support Lincoln County Youth by Lion Mark Jones

Lion Humor?

President Mike Schattner presents a check for

$1000 to LC Head Start Director Melina

Romero. The money will be used to buy warm

clothes for kids from needy families.

President Mike Schattner presents a check for the sec-

ond half of a 2008-09 $1000 scholarship to Claudia

Nava as her Dad looks on. Note that Claudia had a 3.5

average (only B in Calculus!) her 1st semester.

President Mike Schattner presents Certificates of

Recognition to December’s Teacher and Student

of the Month (L-R), Joe Avalos and Zach Dawson.

President Mike Schattner presents Certificates of

Recognition to January’s Teacher and Student of the

Month (L-R), Gabriella Smith & Yelenda Temple.

Nothing like starting your

own Club!!

A six-year-old boy told his father he wanted to marry the little girl across the street. The fa-ther, being modern and well-schooled in handling children, hid his smile behind his hand. "That's a serious step," he said. "Have you thought it out completely?" "Yes," his young son answered. "We can spend one week in my room and the next in hers. It's right across the street, so I can run home if I get scared of the dark." "How about transportation?" the father asked. "I have my wagon, and we both have our tricycles," the little boy answered. The boy had an answer to every question the father raised. Finally, in exaspera-tion, his dad asked, "What about babies? When you're married, you're liable to have babies, you know." "We've thought about that, too," the little boy replied. "We're not going to have babies. Every time she lays an egg, I'm going to step on

it!"

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You Are Invited

to Participate in the

Charter Celebration of

Southeastern New Mexico’s

Newest Lions’ Club

NEW VISION OF ROSWELL

6:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

La Posta Restaurant

201 W. Second

Roswell, New Mexico

$15.00 per person

Buffet Style (includes gratuity)

RSVP: to Glenna 317-6606

By: Wednesday, January 21st

NM LIONS ROAR P AGE 13

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New Mexico Lions Eye Bank

2501 Yale Blvd. SE

Albuquerque, NM 87106

December 6, 2008

Dear Club Presidents,

It’s that time again in the Lions Year to think about the Lions Eye Bank Raffle. This years raffle will be named “LIONS VISION FOR THE FUTURE”. Besides a new name, the raffle will include the three eye related foundations. The New Mexico Lions Eye Foundation (NMLEF), Presi-dent, PDG Tom Nimrod; the New Mexico Lions Crane Reading Program (NMLCRP), Presi-dent, Lion George Mulholland; and the New Mexico Lions Eye Bank (NMLEB), President,

PDG Terry Reed. All proceeds to be divided equally.

The Foundations continue to rely on donations from individuals Lions and Lions Clubs through-out the state. The economy is affecting everyone, especially non-profit organizations. I speak for all the Foundations in asking for your support. Please support the Foundations and their

mission by selling all raffle tickets your Club receives.

Return ticket stubs and money to the New Mexico Lions Eye Bank, 2501 Yale Blvd. SE, Albu-querque, NM 87106 or PDG Terry Reed, P.O. Box 3477, BRS, Alamogordo, NM 88311. Include

the following information:

Total number of tickets sold.

Make check payable to the New Mexico Lions Eye Bank.

A list of members who sold 100 or more tickets and total for each.

The drawing will be held May 30, 2009 at the New Mexico Lions State Convention in Farming-ton, NM. Additional tickets are available by contacting PDG Terry Reed at 575-434-3968 or e-

mail: treed@zianet.com. or the New Mexico Lions Eye Bank

WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH, THE TOUGH GET GOING

LET’S GET IT DONE

Thank you,

PMCC Terry Reed

President NMLEB 2008-2009

NOTE: RETURN TICKET STUBS AND MONEY BY 1 MAY 2009.

NM LIONS ROAR P AGE 15

NEW MEXICO LIONS 2009 STATE CONVENTIONPOST OFFICE BOX 417

FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO 87499

CONVENTION DATES MAY 28-31, 2009

REGISTRATION FORM

Name_______________________ Spouse Name _____________________

Address______________________ City______________Zip_________

Lions Club___________________________ Phone___________________

Club: President___;Secretary___;Treasurer___;Board Member___PDG____

How many years have you been a Lion______

Registration fee includes Friday Lunch & BBQ, Saturday Breakfast and Banquet and convention facilities.

Individual meals: Breakfast $12.00; Lunch $18.00; Dinner $35.00; BBQ $25.00

Registration fee for each registrant by April 15, 2009 is $85.00 $_________

After April 16, 2009 registration will be $100.00 for each registrant $________

Golf Thursday afternoon at Kirtland Riverview entry fee is $50.00 $________

MAIL REGISTRATION FORM AND CHECK TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE

Convention Headquarters is the Best Western Inn & Suites, 700 Scott Avenue

FOR ROOM RESERVATIONS ASK FOR THE NAME AS STATED ABOVE

CALL 505-327-5221 OR 505-566-5408 or email: lenore@pibestwestern.com

RATES:

Room Type Single Double Triple Quad

QQNS $89.00 $89.00 $99.00 $109.00

QQ $89.00 $89.00 $99.00 $109.00

DLXSNS $95.00 $95.00 $105.00 $115.00

Room Block Cut-off Date 5/21/09 — After that date is based on availability

2009 NM LIONS STATE CONVENTIONFARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO

MAY 28-31

PROMOTE YOUR CLUB, COMMUNITY, ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERS BY ADVERTISING IN THE CONVENTION

PROGRAM.

BLACK/WHITE AD 1 – 4 COLOR AD

FULL PAGE AD 4 ½ x 7 ½ ” $100 $200

½ PAGE AD 4 ½” x 3 ¾ ” $60 $120

¼ PAGE AD 2 ¼ ” x 3 ¾ “ $35 $70

Reminder: Sizes listed above are approximate due to printer sizes

SEND PRINT READY AD TO: Farmington Evening Lions ClubP.O. Box 417Farmington , NM 87499

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: New Mexico Lions 2009 State Convention Note: Advertisement

For additional information contact: 505-334-0603

DEADLINE FOR ADS IS APRIL 1, 2009

COMPANY/INDIVUDAL NAME: ______________________________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________

PHONE: _______________ CONTACT NAME: ___________________________

THE SAN JUAN COUNTY LIONS THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

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NEW MEXICO LIONS 2009 STATE CONVENTION

FARMINGTON MAY 28-30, 2009

Thursday May 28, 2009

1:00pm-4:00pm Registration in the Prefunction Area

12 noon-5:00pm Golf Tournament

1:00pm-4:00pm District Governor Elect (DGE) Training

6:00pm-9:00pm Past District Governors Dinner

Friday May 29, 2009

9:00am-4:00pm Registration in the Prefunction Area

9:00am-4:00pm Pin Traders room

8:00am-9:15am Eye Foundation Meeting

8:00am-9:15am New Lions Information

9:30am-11:00am Eye Bank Meeting

11:15-12:45pm Lunch on your own

1:00pm-3:15pm Club President/Secretary/ Treasurer Training

3:30pm- 5:30pm 1st Session District 40 N Convention

3:30pm-5:30pm 1st Session District 40 S Convention

6:15pm-9:30pm Barbecue/ Lions Band at the Lions Wilderness Park

Saturday May 30, 2009

6:45am-8:15am Key Members Breakfast and Memorial Service

8:00am-12 noon Registration in the Prefunction Area (REGISTRATION CLOSES AT N00N)

8:15am-9:30am 1st Session MD 40 Convention

9:45am-11:00am Lions Band Foundation Meeting

11:00am-1:00pm Melvin Jones/ Hap Beyer lunch & awards ( all Lions)

1:15pm-3:15pm 2nd Session 40 N Convention

1:15pm-3:15pm 2nd Session 40 S Convention

3:30pm-5:00pm MD 40 closing session to include voting and final reports

6:30pm-7:00pm social time

7:15pm-9:30pm District Governors Banquet

NM LIONS ROAR P AGE 17

Constitution & By-Laws PDG Rick Jensen

Diabetes Awareness Jeanette Lang

Protocol/International Relations PID Gordon Post

International Convention Anna & Phil Marvel

Special Olympics PID Gordon Post

Leader Dog Melissa Washburn

USA/Canada Forum PDG Tom Himrod

LCIF PDG John Sakasitz

Leo Clubs Rose Himrod

Youth Camp & Exchange VDG Miriam Stucker

Lions Quest Ardis Adams

Lions Opportunities For Youth Freida Bruysshaard

MD40 Website & Roar Bryson McCool

State Convention PID Ray Marley

State Pins & Shirts DG Kitty Callender

PDG Bob Callender

Public Relations Chuck Galusha

Membership PDG Adolph Gallegos

Extension PDG Bob Callender

Retention Gemma Ferguson

Leadership PID Ray Marley

Women’s Development Melissa Washburn

MD40 Council Chair

Jeff Kriz

District Governor D40N

Chuck Easton

Vice-District Governor D40N

Miriam Stucker

District Governor D40S

Kitty Callender

Vice-District Governor D40S

Rosa Doporto

MD40 Council Sec./Treas.

Bernie Holzapfel

Lions Clubs International Multiple District 40 Council

www.nmlions.org

Lions Clubs International Multiple District 40 Council Committee Chairs

Important Dates:

7 February 2009 D40N Cabinet Meeting

14 February 2009 D40S Cabinet Meeting

21 February 2009 MD40 Council Meeting