1. International Association of Lions Clubs
District Governor Barbara Fishel
WEST VIRGINIA LIONS DISTRICT 29-I
Volume 1 #9 March 2013
MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT GOVERNOR BARB FISHEL
At the beginning of this year, our International President Wayne Madden challenged all of our clubs to set
goals and to conduct four “pit stops” during the year to determine if our clubs were on schedule in
accomplishing the goals that we had established. We are now in the third “pit stop” of this Lion year. Has
your club met the goals that you set out to achieve? What did those goals involve? Did we strive to increase
membership within our clubs or did we promise to do more service projects to better serve the communities
we live in? Whatever your goals were, your club still has time to work on completing the goals that were set.
I challenge our Lions to continue working hard during the remaining four months of this Lion year to meet
the goals set not only for our clubs but for each of us as a Lion.
Our clubs should also be concentrating on the election of new officers for next year. The role of leadership
should not be taken lightly when considering who will lead our clubs during the coming year. We need to
make sure we elect those who are willing to serve our club in the most effective way. Strong leadership makes
for a strong club. Strong clubs are the movers and shakers in our organization. These are the clubs that we
need to pattern ourselves after in making sure our club is meeting the needs of our members and our
communities. Please ensure that your club secretary has completed the PU 101 with complete names,
addresses, and email addresses of your incoming officers. This PU 101 should then be sent to Lions
International and your incoming District Governor, George Quinn.
Spring officially begins on March 20. This is the time of year that our clubs are now busy making final plans
for their Spring fund raisers and service projects. Lions International has given us areas to consider when we
make plans for activities. These areas of consideration are: Involving our LEO’s and youth in developing
their skills in leading a service project; organizing an activity to benefit the visually impaired in our
communities; and collecting and distributing food to help alleviate hunger in our communities. In April,
Lions are encouraged to work on projects that improve and protect our environment. If our clubs are working
on any of these projects, then we are busy doing the work that Lions do best – Serving the needs of others!
This is also the time of year to think about recognizing those Lions who have gone out of their way to make
our clubs successful. The Melvin Jones Award and the Leonard Jarrett Award are excellent ways to honor our
hard working Lions. If your club has not yet given a donation to LCIF (Lions Clubs International Foundation)
or to the WVLSCF (West Virginia Lions Sight Conservation Foundation), now is the perfect time to do so.
A donation of $1,000.00 to either one of these programs allows your club to name a deserving Lion to receive
this award.
Until next time…………
THANKS FOR SERVING!
DG BARB FISHEL
Blessings
2. SECOND THOUGHTS
by Second Vice District Governor: Doug Long
I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Lions throughout the
state that helped to make this year’s Leadership School a success. It is always good
to meet lions eager to learn, both new and old. Several of the clubs in our district
were well represented. I would love to see even more next year. Please encourage
the members in your club who will be stepping into leadership roles, in the next
several years, to attend next year’s school. I would also encourage you to be well
represented at the state convention and fall conference. Sharing ideas and listening to other lions
about their concerns make us stronger and more effective.
I was on the drive home from Leadership School in Flatwoods, thinking about the weekend and
the work we do and I began to think about “secrets.” I don’t believe secrets are a good thing in the
Lion’s world. I have had several lions ask me what ingredients are in our Lion’s chicken sauce. I
know, because I always make the sauce when we cook chicken. I however, can only think of one
other member of our club who may know the recipe. I do not believe that this is a good secret to
have. In my mind, it would be a good idea to be sure that responsible club members also have access
to this information. Would it be so terrible to give the recipe to another Lions club?
In speaking to other Lions throughout our District and State it has become apparent to me that
we all too often hold on to information that needs to be shared with others. I would like to discuss
some “secrets” that could apply to YOU: How many of you have club members who are the only one
that knows the whereabouts of club belongings? Do you have members that have chaired the same
committee for so long that no one else could run a project or program? Does your club keep
individuals in the same offices year after year? Do you keep internal conflicts within your club
(We all have them) to yourself? Do you discuss prospective new members with other club members?
I strongly believe that these topics are “secrets” that we as lions should not keep. If these questions
hit home with you, then maybe it is time to address some issues. Here are a few of my thoughts. First,
establish co-chairs for committees. Include younger lions in this process. Second, establish mentoring
Lions who can show other lions how things are done. How about “a secretary or treasurer in training”
along with vice presidents? Thirdly, does your club use a prospective new member list and share it at
meetings? Lastly, do you bring controversial topics or bad feelings to someone else for help or do you
just internalize them? Often a good healthy discussion is the answer.
Remember that we are all Lions and we do the things we do to serve others. We have the same
purpose! Let’s not keep secrets but share them. What could it hurt?
3. CAL ENDAR OF EVEN TS
2013
March 11 DG Visit, Paw Paw Lions, American Legion, 6:30 P.M.
March 12 DG Visit, Parsons Lions, Little Andies Restaurant, Parsons, 6:00 P.M.
March 15-16 District L Conference, Bridgeport Conference Center
March 21 DG Visit, Adamston Lions
April 1 Zone 4 Meeting, Amelia’s Restaurant at Canaan Valley
April 4 DG Visit, Hedgesville & Pikeside Lions, Hedgesville Methodist Church, 6:30 P.M.
April 6 4th Cabinet Meeting, Fort Ashby Community Center, 10:00 A.M.
April 8 DG Visit, Flemington Lions, Flemington Community Building, 6:00 P.M.
May 31 - June 1-2 WV Lions State Convention, Pipestem Resort
June 2 Fourth Council of Governors Meeting, Pipestem Resort
July 5-9 Lions International Convention, Hamburg, Germany
Congratulations to Paw Paw Lions Club President Joan Maggio!
Lion Joan submitted a photo for the Lions International
Environmental Photo Contest. Her photo was selected
as an entry from District 29 I and it has been sent to
be judged on the Multiple District Level.
CONGRATULATIONS JOAN AND BEST OF LUCK ON
THE NEXT LEVEL OF COMPETITION.
5. 91st ANNUAL WEST VIRGINIA
LIONS STATE CONVENTION
PIPESTEM STATE PARK
PIPESTEM, WEST VIRGINIA
MAY 31 & JUNE 1 & 2, 2013
Registration $80.00 if paid by May 1, 2013
registration $90.00 if paid after May 1, 2013
New Members after July 1, 2012 or any first timers to State convention $60.00 fee by
May 1, 2013
FEE INCLUDES: Friday banquet, Saturday lunch and banquet, and Sunday lunch,
Plus entertainment Friday night. Extra Meals - $30.00 per person
Sunday District Breakfasts $12.00
Contact your District Governor or cabinet Secretary-Treasurer for more information
CONTACT PIPESTEM STATE PARK FOR RESERVATIONS
304-466-1800 OR 800=CALL-WVA
Make sure you tell them you are with the Lions Club
Room Rate $80.00 plus tax
ROOMS WILL BE RELEASED MAY 1, 2013
NAME_________________________________GUEST_______________________________
CLUB NAME ________________________________DISTRICT__________________LION
ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________
PHONE_____________________________AMOUNT ENCLOSED____________________
SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS?___________________________________________________
Make Checks Payable to: MD 29 State Convention
Mail to: PDG Merlin Trickett
926 Orchard Drive
Rainelle, WV 25962
(304-438-1014)
6. WEST VIRGINIA YOUTH TRAVEL ABROAD
Six youth from around West Virginia will travel to Italy or Peru this summer as part of
the Lions Youth Camps and Exchange program. Madeline Durate from District L will travel to
Peru. District I’s Corey Shetler will go to Italy. From District O, Katherine Ratliff will visit Italy
as will Kaitlin Chinn. District N’s Kait Cantley will go to Italy and Kaitlin Keene will visit Peru.
Each of these youth will receive a travel grant from the contributions local clubs made to the
youth exchange program in the Parade of Checks at the District Conferences. This program
helps to promote world peace and understanding while giving the youth an important,
sometimes life-changing experience.
There is another way that Lions and non-Lions families can participate in this youth
exchange program. That is by providing a home for visitors coming from abroad. The visit is
typically for four weeks; It is not required that you have a youth living in your home. This year
homes are needed for youth coming from Italy and Finland. If interested please contact the
youth exchange chair, Lion Sue Via @ (304) 772-5273.
From L to R: Madeline, Kaitlin Keen, Kait,
Corey Shetler and Katherine & Kaitlin Chinn
MOUNTAIN LIONS CLUB
ANNUAL ELIMINATION DINNER
FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 •AURORA SCHOOL
Dinner 6:00 p.m. • Drawing 7:00 p.m. • $30.00 per couple
For Tickets Contact: Melody Hubbard at 304-735-3525or Jo-Ann Helton at 304-735-5832
BUCKHANNON LIONS CLUB "TASTE OF ITALY DINNER"
Thursday, March 21st, 2013 • 4-7 p.m.
First United Methodist Church, Buckhannon
Adults $10.00 Children $5.00
BUCKHANNON LIONS CLUB ANNUAL EASTER EGG HUNT
Saturday March 30th, 2013 • 11 a.m. -12 p.m.
Buckhannon City Park
100s of candy-filled eggs and prize eggs to find.
7. ROMNEY LIONS CLUB SPAGHETTI DINNER
FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 2013
4:00 P TO 7:00 P
.M. .M.
ROMNEY FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
ADULTS $7.00 CHILDREN UNDER 5 EAT FREE
JANE LEW LIONS CLUB PIT BEEF DINNER
SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013
JANE LEW COMMUNITY CENTER
6161 MAIN STREET, JANE LEW
HELD FROM 11:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P .M.
Come out and enjoy "Secret Lions Recipe" pit beef,
mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans, cole slaw, homemade
"school" rolls, desserts and drinks
$10 FOR ADULTS $5 FOR CHILDREN UNDER 10
CLARKSBURG LIONS CLUB
89TH CHARTER NIGHT
SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2013
BEST WESTERN HOTEL
I-79/US 50 INTERCHANGE
SOCIAL 6:00 P.M. DINNER 6:30 P.M.
$20.00 PER PERSON
JOIN US FOR FOOD, FUN, AND FELLOWSHIP
FOR MORE INFO AND RESERVATIONS
CALL LION AL COX AT 304-623-3121
GRAFTON LIONS CLUB ANNUAL PANCAKE FEED
BLUEVILLE METHODIST CHURCH
APRIL 6, 2013
8:00 A.M. TO NOON
ADULTS $7:00 CHILDREN UNDER 12 $4.00
8. LIONS - MESU Schedule for 2013
(as of 2/24/2013)
MESU Unit: Special projects and multi-day events will be given priority
To Schedule the MESU Contact:
PDG Glenn Ryburn - Email: goryburn@gmail.com or phone (h) 304-258-8939;
FAX: 304-258-6276 or write Lion Glenn Ryburn, 236 Spicy Cedar Lane,
Berkeley Springs, WV, 25411
Scheduling the MESU requires local drivers who have completed
the 2013 WV Lions Drivers Questionnaire Form
SCHEDULE CONFIRMED
MONTH DATE DIST LOCATION ACTIVITY POC
Jan-Feb 01 - 31 MD-29 Morgantown Maintenance PDG Jeff Baxter &
March 01 - 31 MD-29 Morgantown Maintenance PDG Glenn Ryburn
April TBD Morgantown PDG Glenn Ryburn
May TBD Morgantown
June TBD
July TBD
21-27 I Fort Ashby Zone 2 Training Lion Lou Miltenberger
28-31 I Fort Ashby Mineral County Fair (h) 304-726-4864 (c) 301-697-8632
August 01 - 04 I Fort Ashby Mineral County Fair Lion Lou Miltenberger
05 - 08 N Move MESU to Lewisburg Lion Sue Via
09 - 13 N Lewisburg WV State Fair Sue/Bobby Via 304-772-5273
14 - 16 N Move MESU to Parking @ Days Hotel PDG Glenn Ryburn
TBD N Flatwoods Flatwoods 304-765-5055 304-258-8939
TBD L Storage at Morgantown DG Moffett & PDG Baxter
September 01 - 03 L Wheeling Car Show PDG Jeff Baxter 304-296-2128
TBD L Wheeling Car Show PDG Bob Moffett 304-363-7060
October 10 - 15 I Wardensville Lions Wardensville Health Lion Henry Krautwurst
TBD Fair 304-874-3281
November TBD
December TBD *Unit Moved to M/T Winter Storage - PDG Glenn Ryburn &
Maintanence PDG Jeff Baxter
9. DRIVER QUESTIONNAIRE - 2013
(To be completed by EACH driver)
COMPANY NAME: WV LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
Name of Driver________________________________Marital Status__________
Home Lions Club________________________________District 29 - L - I - O- N
Home Address (as registered with DMV):_______________________________
____________________________________Phone No. _____________________
Date of Birth_________________SSN (Optional)_________________________
Driver’s License ____________ State Issued______Restrictions/Codes______
Hazardous materials certification __________(Yes) __________(No)
CDL Cert__________(Yes) __________ (No)
Has any company ever cancelled or declined insurance for you during the last 5 years?
___________ (Yes) __________(No) Explain:____________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Are you physically impaired? __________No __________Yes
Explain____________________________________________________________________
Date of present employment____________________If less than 3 years, list previous
employment and positions held_____________________________________________
Please list all accidents and violations you have been involved in (even if not at fault)
during last 5 years:
DESCRIPTION DATE WHERE
I certify the above information is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.
DATE_________________SIGNATURE OF DRIVER______________________________________
______________________________________
THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED Print Name
________________________________________
The information you are providing will be used to secure a Motorist Vehicle Report.
No information will be used for other purposes - i.e. individual credit reports.
Your driver’s record is an important consideration by any insurance carrier
when underwriting the submission of any account.
10. MD 29 HAS MERIT PEACE POSTER WINNER
Congratulations! The Jane Lew Lions Club’s sponsored entry created by Courtney
Lough has been chosen as a merit award winner in the 26th annual Lions
International Peace Poster Contest.
About 400,000 children from 55 countries participated in this year’s Peace Poster
Contest. The posters were judged at club, district and multiple district levels before
reaching the international level, at which point they had been narrowed down to
117 posters. Based on creativity, originality and portrayal of the theme, “Imagine
Peace”, Courtney’s entry was chosen as one of 23 merit award winners. She will
receive $500 and a certificate of merit.
Courtney was a student at Robert L. Bland Middle School where she entered the
contest. She is a 6th grader and has enjoyed art since she was very young. She loves
to draw animals and flowers. Her entry was a pair of military boots with ID tags
hanging from them and a pair of pink bunny slippers next to them. The military boots
symbolize that Dad is home from serving in the Army. The bunny slippers symbolize
all the little girls who are waiting for their dads to come home. She was inspired to
draw this poster because her Dad had served in the Army National Guard.
Peace, to Courtney, “means that everyone should have the opportunity to live in a
world without strife or at least be able to reach an agreement without weapons”.
The 23 merit award winners are from Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Cyprus, Ecuador,
Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Nigeria, Phillipines, Republic of South Africa, and the
United States (Alaska, Hawaii, Minnesota, Missouri, Oregon and West Virginia).
The grand prize winner is 13-year-old Jenny Park from California. Information about
the grand prize winner is posted on the Peace Poster section of the LCI website.
The Lions of MD 29 congratulate Courtney on a great job. We are so pleased to have
her represent us and we thank her for participating in the Peace Poster Contest.
Submitted by: CC Patty Nutter
11. WHAT IS HAPPENING WITH THE WV SCHOOL
FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND IN ROMNEY, WV?
by Lion Roy Knight, Secretary, Romney Lions Club
If you read local papers or the Charleston papers you may have heard and seen that discussions are being
held about the removal of the 149-year old school for the deaf and blind in Romney, WV.
Many issues have been sited including having the school in a more centralized and urban area, new
buildings and facilities, etc. Those of us who live in this area have seen the contribution that this school
makes to the Potomac Highlands area and vice versa. The Romney Lions Club has requested along with
numerous businesses, civic groups, and citizens to keep the school situated where it is. We would
encourage other Lions Clubs in West Virginia to join us in sending letters or petitions to the WV State
Board of Education, to Senator Donald Cookman, and to the Governor. Websites will provide you the
proper mailing addresses.
In 1870, the West Virginia Legislature established the Schools for the Deaf and the Blind in Romney.
This followed an offer consisting of the buildings and the grounds of the Romney Literary Society. The
first school term began Thursday, September 29, 1870, with an enrollment of twenty-five deaf and five
blind students.
Through the years, additional buildings and grounds were added to accommodate the increasing
enrollment. Currently the main campus consists of sixteen major buildings situated on 79 acres of land.
The West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind hold a special place in the history of this state, this
county and community. The school has been crucial in the economic development of this area, as well as
the drawing card for many wonderful individuals and families who have come to call Romney their
permanent home.
We are proud that the West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and the Blind has provided quality educational
services to more than four thousand eight hundred children. These schools continue to serve as a
residential and day school program, and also offer expanded pre-school services and technical assistance
throughout the state. West Virginia Lions have been instrumental in helping students learn work skills as
well earning spending money through the WV Lions Work Program and have also provided opportunities
to ski and fish through the WV Deaf & Blind Recreation Program.
Please write today as a club or as an individual Lion to keep the school in tact, in place, and in Romney.
12. DISTRICT CONTESTS UPDATE
In an effort to encourage more clubs to participate in the District Contests, the District 29 I Contest
Chairperson Buck Ferguson has proposed that we name a “Club of the Month”. The club that is the most involved in
Lions projects and activities during that month would be eligible to win the award for that month. Clubs can win
only one time during the contest year. We will also go back to the beginning of the Lion year, July, to begin selecting
the winning club. The award will be presented to the winning club by either the Contests Chairperson, the Zone
Chair, or the District Governor. The winner will also be announced in the district newsletter each month. All you
need to do is report all of your clubs activities and projects during the month on the Activities Report and send them
to the Contests Chairperson Buck Ferguson, 211 Hice Street, Belington, WV, 26250.
DISTRICT CONTESTS WINNERS UPDATE:
July 2012, Tennerton Lions; August 2012, Clarksburg Lions; September 2012, Berkeley Springs Lions;
October 2012, Mountain Lions; November 2012, Wardensville Lions; December 2012, Junior Lions;
January 2013, Jane Lew Lions
Congratulations to the above named Clubs! Thank you for all of your hard work and for serving your Community.
The rest of our Clubs still have time to be included in our contests.
DG Barb Fishel
P O. Box 41
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Mt. Storm, WV 26739-0041
What you can find this month:
DG Message
2nd VDG Message
MESU Schedule
Lots of Articles and Club News
29L Conference March 15 & 16th
91st State Convention May 31, June 1 & 2
More!!