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Official Publication of Zone C-6 Lions Clubs April 2016

ZC Sharon’s Message

It is finally spring…I am not sure what part of our country it has happened in…but I know it is supposed to be here. All kid-ding aside, I have enjoyed the sun and have joyously pulled out my sun glasses so I can fight the bright sun reflection off of moving vehicles in front of me. It is a beautiful time of the year and in my life-time I hope to make it to Skagit Valley to see the tulips and daffodils in bloom. It is a time for rejoicing for the many blessings we do have before us whether they are small or large. It is a blessing for me to watch our eight C-6 clubs elect new offic-ers from their new members. They may be “young” in Lions, but they bring solid leadership and experience from other community involvements. I have noticed that a majority of our new lions are being brought in by our newer lions…what a wonderful concept!!!

I do want to take a moment to recognize the loss of incredible long time Lions that we have lost in the last month. From Lacey Sun-rise, we said good-bye to Claude Hinman and from Tenino we said goodbye to Kay Crookshanks.

Stay tuned for a new Club Branch forming at St. Martin’s Universi-ty. A team has been diligently working with the students to grow the membership. The group can officially become a Branch as soon as we have a total of 5 paid membership applications. The host Club will be Lacey Sunrise Lions.

I hope you take time to come join us at the District 19C Convention this weekend at the Olympia Red Lion Hotel. We have great speakers identified and we have the honor of having, as our Satur-day night key note speaker, Past International Director Patti Hill and her husband Greg Holmes coming from Edmonton, Alberta.

THANK YOU to our clubs who donated gift baskets and raffle priz-es for our convention.

SECRETARY REMINDER: Elections have to be completed by the end of April. You must have your new officers entered into MyLCI by April 30. In addition, you need to also complete and send, by May 15, the MD19 new officer forms to the Admin at MD19 office in Bellingham.

Editor: Randy Harris

(roadstr89@comcast.net)

Inside

ZC Sharon’s Message……………..page 1

Around the C Six Zone…………page 2

Valentine’s Day Facts………......page 2

C 6 Clubs and Officers…….……..page 3

C 6 Cabinet…………………....……..page 3

19 C District Cabinet….………….page 4

LERC News…………………………...page 5

Environmental Project………….page 6

Why A Club PR Chair?.............page 6

NW Project New Hope………….page 7

Lions Pancake Breakfast……….page 8

Upcoming Training Schedule..page 9

Diabetes Walk……………………..page 10

DuPont Important Notice…….page 10

Olympia Hosts Waffle Break..page 11

Pears, Peaches, Nectarines….page 12

Sunrise Lions Golf Tourn……...page 13

Tac. SE Potato Bake……..……...page 14

Lions Day At The Races………..page 15

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DG Al Hedstrom, Silverdale Sunrise LionAl@Hedstrom.ws

ZC Sharon Sikes, Lacey Sunrise Sharon.Sikes@DoGreatThings.Net

April Apr. 1-2nd MD19-C Spring Convention, Red Lion, Olympia Apr 6th Lamplighter 35th Anniversary, Hawks Prairie Rest. 6 PM Apr 9th Tacoma SE Potato Bake Apr 23rd Lions Environmental Project, Puyallup Tdr430@aol.com May May 7th Olympia Hosts Waffle Breakfast, (see flyer) May 7th Dist. 19C Diabetes Walk, Bradley Park, Puyallup 9-3 PM May 12th Lacey Sunrise Lions Annual Golf Tournament (see flyer) May 22nd MD19 Day at the Races, Emerald Downs, Auburn 1 PM

Around the C-SIX Zone April Fools Day The history of April Fool's Day or All Fool's Day is uncertain, but the current thinking is that it began around 1582 in France with the reform of the calendar under Charles IX. The Gregorian Calendar was introduced, and New Year's Day was moved from March 25 - April 1 (new year's week) to January 1. Communication traveled slowly in those days and some people were only informed of the change several years later. Still others, who were more rebellious refused to acknowledge the change and continued to celebrate on the last day of the former cele-bration, April 1. These people were labeled "fools" by the general populace, were subject to ridicule and sent on "fool errands," sent invitations to nonexistent parties and had other practi-cal jokes played upon them. The butts of these pranks became known as a "poisson d'avril" or "April fish" because a young naive fish is easily caught. In addition, one com-mon practice was to hook a paper fish on the back of someone as a joke. This harassment evolved over time and a custom of prank-playing continue on the first day of April. This tradition eventually spread elsewhere like to Britain and Scotland in the 18th century and was introduced to the American colonies by the English and the French. Because of this spread to other countries, April Fool's Day has taken on an international flavor with each country cele-brating the holiday in its own way. In Scotland, for instance, April Fool's Day is devoted to spoofs involving the buttocks and as such is called Taily Day. The butts of these jokes are known as April 'Gowk', another name for cuckoo bird. The origins of the "Kick Me" sign can be traced back to the Scottish observance. In England, jokes are played only in the morning. Fools are called 'gobs' or 'gobby' and the victim of a joke is called a 'noodle.' It was considered back luck to play a practical joke on someone after noon. In Rome, the holiday is known as Festival of Hilaria, celebrating the resurrection of the god Attis, is on March 25 and is also referred to as "Roman Laughing Day." In Portugal, April Fool's Day falls on the Sun-day and Monday before lent. In this celebra-tion, many people throw flour at their friends. And, no matter where you happen to be in the world on April 1, don't be surprised if April fools fall playfully upon you.

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C-6 Zone Clubs and Officers

Club President Email Secretary Email

C-6 Zone Cabinet

Zone Chair Sharon Sikes, Lacey Sunrise Sharon.Sikes@DoGreatThings.Net

Associate Zone Chairperson

Immediate Past Zone Chair Pat Bucknell, Lacey Sunrise Pat.Bucknell@gmail.com

Secretary Terri Mashek, Lacey Sunrise Tlw124@aol.com

Bulletin Editor Randy Harris, Lacey Sunrise roadstr89@comcast.net

Senior Advisor Judy Ann Bergvall, Lacey Sunrise judyannbergvall@comcast.net

Membership Chair George Johnson, Rainier Lions tipsooloopy@fairpoint.net

Diabetes Chair

LERC Chair Berta Fender, Lacey Sunrise rlfender@comcast.net

Public Relations Jim McDermott, Lacey Mid Day mcphotoj@comcast.net

Dictionary Chair John Christiansen, Lacey Sunrise Jlc4glf@comcast.net

Leader Dogs Jean Kautzman, Roy Lions jeankautzman@gmail.com

Dupont Greg Hull lkhull@aol.com Irene Keyport Irene.m.keyport@gmail.com

Lacey Lamplighters Lorraine Booth lcb2525@comcast.net Ron Smircich rsmircich@msn.com

Lacey Mid Day Mike O'Byrne obyrne3@comcast.net Nancy Burri burrin@comcast.net

Lacey Sunrise Bill Miller bmiller4133@comcast.net Gail Slosson gslosson@comcast.net

Rainier Evan Burnett evanburnett@aol.com Bernice Beck bbeck0968@aol.com

Roy Kim Nelson cndlad@hotmail.com Rhonda Bailey rhondalbee@yahoo.com

Tenino Geraldine Maxfield Gmax@hotmail.com Linda Gotovac lingen@scattercreek.com

Yelm Tom Henson gimpyghost@hotmail.com Mildred Henson Pdvendorchair@hotmail.com

Yelm Branch Todd Stancil todds@ci.yelm.wa.us Angie Evans

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19 C District Cabinet

District Governor Al Hedstrom LionAl@Hedstom.ws

1st Vice District Governor Jan Weatherly Jan.weatherly@aol.com

2nd Vice District Governor Ron Smircich rsmicich@msn.com

C1 Zone Chair Luis Montes-Gonzales LuisRMG@aol.com

C2 Zone Chair PZC Art Weatherly chief.campleo@gmail.com

C3 Zone Chair Robert (Bob) Johnson Bobjohnson39@live.com

C4 Zone Chair Ginger Shields Jim.gin@comcast.net

C5 Zone Chair Donna Bowers dbbowers@rainierconnect.com

C6 Zone Chair Sharon Sikes Sharon.Sikes@DoGreatThings.Net

Immediate Past DG John Kirry lionjk@comcast.net

Cabinet Secretary Iris Young tomatonj@aol.com

Cabinet Treasurer Evelyn Cena Evelyn.cena@wavecable.com

Alert Lee & PZC Cindy Morey Mcam618@aol.com

Camp Leo Lonzell Johnson Lonzell.compleo@gmail.com

Care PZC Pat Bucknell Pat.bucknell@gmail.com

Club Support Team 1st VDG Jan Weatherly, Facilitator

Leadership (GLT) 2nd VDG Ron Smircich rsmicich@msn.com

Extension PDG John Doyle Jr. dezellson@aol.com

Membership (GMT) Erika Risley Erika.risley@gmail.com

Public Relations PZC Dee & Jim McDermott mcphotoj@comcast.net

Retention / Mentoring PZC Donna Murr Donnamurr59@gmail.com

Canine Companions PZC Jack Wittenborn jackdavid@aol.com

C&BL / Parliamentarian PDG Dave Pratt Liond.pratt@comcast.net

Contest & Awards 2nd VDG Ron Smircich rsmicich@msn.com

Diabetes Awareness John Herr Jherr11@hotmail.com

District Newsletter PZC Pat Burch Patandsherri77@yahoo.com

Dictionary Project PZC Pat Burch Patandsherri77@yahoo.com

Environment (Projects) Traci Ryan Tdr430@aol.com

Environment (Photo Contest) Lyell Clark landlclark@qwestoffice.net

Honorary PDG John Doyle Jr. dezellson@aol.com

Information & Technology PDG Dave Risley davidrisley@comcast.net

International Relations PZC Mike Peterson Mjpeterson2.1@juno.com

L.C.I.F Coordinator PDG Bill Ellis lionellis@aol.com

Leader Dogs Jean Kautzman jeankautzman@gmail.com

Lions Journey PZC Donna Murr Donnamurr59@gmail.com

NWLERC Liaison PZC Bill Miller bmiller4133@comcast.net

NW Lions Foundation PDG Dave Risley davidrisley@comcast.net

Opening Eyes (co-chair) PZC Terri Soliz/ John Budzak Jr. terrisoliz@comcast.net

Roster PDG Dave Risley davidrisley@comcast.net

Sight Preservation John Herr Jherr11@hotmail.com

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There is a lot happening at the Eyeglass Center.

Several trees have been removed as the first step in the five-year plan for the improvement and

enlargement of the facility. Planning for the extent of these improvements is in the early stages

but it was decided to remove the trees at this time.

Many options are being discussed to determine the scope of future expansion but are very prelimi-

nary at this time. Information will be available when decisions are made over the next few years.

We are preparing our Center for a VIP visit during the District Conference. District Governor

Hedstrom is escorting our Past International Director to tour the facility.

Volunteers will be preforming various tasks so it will be a “live demonstration” instead of just a tour

and explanation of what our volunteers do.

I believe they will be joined by several Zone Chairs so this is a good opportunity promote the

LERC to all levels of Lions. Hopefully the Zone Chairs will see what we do and encourage partici-

pation from their clubs.

District G Director Kerby Kees of Kelso/Longview Earlybirds Lions has agreed to accept the nomi-

nation for President for the next two years. Our

valued Secretary Hope Ramsdale of the same

club has agreed to continue as Secretary. I am

sure they will do very well in guiding the LERC

through these next challenging years.

PDG Ed Taylor, Lacey Sunrise Lions, has agreed

to be appointed Director of our District C. PDG

Ed’s vast knowledge of Lions, all of the people he

knows and his dedication will serve the District

well. Thank you for stepping up.

A lot is happening at your Northwest Lions Eye-

glass Recycling Center but there is more to come.

Stay tuned.

LERC News by Pres. Don Schmidt

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Get ready for Earth Day ! On April 23 the Lions

Club will again be joining the Habitat Stewards

for work on the Silver Creek project. We will be

planting and clearing nuisance species to im-

prove water quality and habitat opportunities in

the creek. This will a a Saturday morning project

and hopefully far less wet than our fall

event. This is always a fun event and we LIONS

show up in force to make this worthy project

shine. Please join the work crew. As soon as

the flyer is available, it will be on the district cal-

endar. E-mail me with your RSVP and recruit

your friends!

For more information in advance, please contact

me at Tdr430@aol.com

Lions Environmental

Project

By Traci Ryan, Chairperson

Why Your Club Should Have a PR

Chair

Every Lions Club wants the community to know about their activities, gain additional community support and new members. A Club Public Relations (PR) Chair can assist a club in all these endeavors and much more!

A club needs a spokesperson prepared to provide accurate information with enthusiasm and confidence. The club PR chair is the ide-al person to assume this role in your club.

Though PR is every Lion’s responsibility, the PR chairperson’s responsibilities can include: communicating information about your club to the community, including the media; keeping your club aware of PR efforts and results and providing information to LCI and District 19C regarding outstanding Lions Club programs and activities.

Public Relations (PR) involves all forms of communication -- from writing press releases and distributing promotional flyers to talking to friends, family and coworkers and wearing your Lions pin. Informing the community that your club is helping the local food bank, con-ducting a vision screening or distributing dic-tionaries to third graders will foster communi-ty support. Public Relations support your club’s membership efforts by promoting your club in the community. People want to join a successful and reliable organization.

A club receives tremendous benefits from having a PR Chair. Keep in mind, the PR Chair doesn’t have to do everything them-selves. The PR chair has the opportunity to involve club members in public relations ac-tivities like photography, social media, press releases, signage and website. There are lots of PR tools available through LCI and District 19C websites. Contact the District 19C PR Team to provide you with information on navigating the PR Network, PR@MD19CLions.org.

Lions have been the “best kept secret.” Let your PR Chair get the word out by promoting your club and its current activities!

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Lacey Sunrise Lions Pancake Breakfast

Lacey Sunrise Lions held their annual pan-

cake breakfast fundraiser on March 19. This

year the venue was changed due to construc-

tion at the North Thurston High School For

years, the event has been held in the high

school cafeteria, but this year it was at the

Lacey Senior Center on Pacific Highway.

This presented a few issues but none that a

crafty bunch of Lions led by the fearless Deb-

bie, could not overcome. The space is small-

er so there were concerns about that and at

times the line was a bit long for service, but

that also means there were plenty of people showing up to support the club. Another issue arose

when the electrical breakers began popping and several outlets and the oven ceased to function.

Some detective work solved most of the issues and since the eggs were being cooked in the oven,

moving them to the second grill outside solved that problem. A pesky fire alarm alert was finally

silenced when a city employee came in to tackle the problem. He was successful in silencing the

alarm, not finding the source. That is an issue for another day.

The Lions were again joined by Corvettes de Olympia with a record number of Corvettes, 26 total,

and they arrived at 8:30 AM, hungry and ready to storm the serving line. They were issued regis-

tration numbers by two of the Lacey South Sound High School Leo Club members and arranged in

parking formation near the entrance to the Senior Center. It certainly looked impressive to have so

many shining Corvettes arranged where passing motorist could enjoy the view. I am sure it lured

in a few people that stayed to enjoy the pancakes, eggs, sausages, biscuit, gravy and drinks. Eve-

ryone was encouraged to vote for their favorite Corvette and the Leo Club teens, Andrew and Tri-

sha collected and oversaw that portion of the event.. Their help was extremely valuable. Andrew

even subbed as event photographer for a while. His reasoning was that film in the digital camera

was pretty cheap, it was ok to waste it.

Breakfast began at 7 AM with the Lions arriving about 6 AM to prepare the food. The crowd began

to arrive shortly there after and at times there were not a lot of extra places to sit. It is pretty re-

markable how the club comes together for an event like this but the real asset it Lion Debbie who

every year and at every event involving food, takes control and organizes, coordinates, problem

solves, and generally works her tail off to insure the success. Lacey Sunrise is lucky to have her.

288 people ate breakfast and the proceeds were

about $2400 but the fun was priceless.

A huge thank you to all the Lacey Sunrise Lions

and SS HS Leos who worked so hard. But an

even bigger thanks to the Boy Scout and Girl

Scout Troops who took care of bussing tables and

delivering coffee to patrons. The event would not

have been successful without everyone’s support.

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Training will have a different approach this year. We are planning 1 Face-to-face meeting and 1

GoToMeeting in May/Jun and a repeat in August/September for each President/Vice President,

Secretary, Treasurer and Membership Chair/Vice Chairs. We are adding a Board of Directors

training to ensure the Board members understand their fiduciary role and responsibility to the

their Club and to their membership. As noted below, we have also included the Facilitator train-

ing and a Guiding Lion training in April/May. Watch for addition emails on how to sign up for the

selected sessions. June’s training schedule will be published in next month’s newsletter. Also,

all the training classes will be included in our 19C District Event Calendar by April 6. Contact

Sharon Sikes if you have any questions at Sharon.Sikes@DoGreatThings.Net

Date Title Instructor(s) Time Place

April 11 Orientation Hedstrom 7-9 GTM

April 16 Facilitator Smircich 10-5 St Clare Hosp

April 21 Guiding Lion Sikes 5:30-9:30 PSE - Tacoma

April 27 Board of Directors Hedstrom 7-8 GTM

May 7 Secretary face to face Smircich Part 1 Hedstrom Part 2

10-1 Clover Park?

May 12 Secretary Smircich Part 1 Hedstrom Part 2

7-9 GTM

May 19 President face to face Sikes 6-8 TBD

May 24 President Sikes 7-9 GTM

UPCOMING TRAINING SCHEDULE

(GTM = GoToMeeting)

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Join US Everyone is invited to participate in this important event bringing awareness and raising fund for

diabetes research. The cost for each adult is $20.00. A mother or father with children ages five

and younger does not have to pay for their children to walk. If both parents walk, they would be

charged $40.00. If children older than five walk, they would need to pay $20.00 to walk. If the

participants would like to have a shirt to remember the event, they are available for an

additional $22.00, including sales tax and applicable fees. Shirts need to be ordered

before April 21st. Shirts will not be available to purchase the day of the event.

This will be an excellent opportunity for us to add log a good deal on mileage to the

"Step Up To The Plate" Fitness Challenge issued by Lion Georgia Medwedrich, District

19 Diabetes Awareness chair. They can register using the QR code in this ad.

Important Announcement from the DuPont Lions Club DuPont Lions has changed their meeting time & location. Effective next meeting, all meetings will now be at Noon, now at the DuPont Police/Emergency Operations Center building, 1780 Civic Center Drive, DuPont WA 98327. Refer all questions to our President, Greg Hull, or our Secretary, Irene Keyport.

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Rainier Lions Club

26# Pears for $24.00 20# Peaches for $28.00

20# Nectarines for $28.00

Order by August 5, 2016 for mid-August delivery

Call: Chris Beck (360)791-8540

Or Tom Cook (360)955-1388

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** Hole Sponsorship available **

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