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Dear Fellow Lions:
First I want to thank the Zone Chairs for a wonderful job you did on your first Zone meeting. YOU ROCK!!!
It was exciting to see the enthusiasm for zone projects from food collections to other ideas for projects in the coming future.
As Governor Scott, 1st VDG Roger and myself start visiting your clubs, we want to hear your ideas on how we grow our membership through service.
As we all know service will attract community minded people who want to serve their communities.
Our first District meeting is scheduled for August 31, 2024 at Kiwanisland Park in Garden Grove. If you have not done so already, get your reservations in as soon as possible to District Secretary, Diane. I understand that Governor Scott will be throwing hatchets at a target. This should be fun to watch.
Again, I know we are just getting the year underway but lets join “Hands in Service” to make this a great year and to help each other out.
Be kind to everyone and lets grow our MEMBERSHIP.
Yours in Lionism
Marianne Allen
2nd VDG
District 4L4
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RSVP updated to 08/17/24 - IF YOU HAVE NOT SENT IN YOUR RSVP PLEASE DO SO ASAP!!!
- PROJECT ADDED - COLLECTION OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR HOMELESS TEENS!
BRING YOUR CHAIR AND CLUB POPUPS FOR SHADE
INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS, GAMES, FOOD AND FUN!!
AXE THROWING WITH THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR INCLUDED!
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The hunt is still on for the August DG Challenge, did you read Scotty's message for the details ? No one has found the hidden word(s) and emailed THEWRAP email found at the bottom of this newsletter..............happy hunting, a gift card awaits the winner - LAST CALL FOR THE AUGUST GIFT CARD!!!
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Look what is awaiting you…
At the August 31st District Meeting
An LCIF fundraiser
Where for $5.00
You may win all of the following
---Candy---
---A GOLD International President’s
LCIF Supporter Pin---
---And a major donation to LCIF
in your name
for your personal account---
All you have to do…
is guess how much candy is in the jar!
Be sure to see PDG Steve or Susan Lacey to make your $5.00 donation (5 tries for $20!)
An LCIF Update
Cucamonga District Host
Answers the Challenge
from Ontario-Host
In last week’s WRAP, the Ontario-Upland Club
announced that they were going to be a 100% Club
this current Lions year in regards to LCIF giving.
That means, each member, over the course of the year,
will donate $50 (or more) to this worthy cause.
(There are many different ways to do this…just ask
Loyce, or PDG Steve…some as easy as just doing
$5.00 a month)
Well…Cucamonga District Host is taking up their
challenge. We too will endeavor to be a 100% club in
regards to LCIF giving.
Now the question is, how many other clubs will
endeavor to do the same?
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HI Lions of 4L4
PDG Drew here with a great opportunity for our Lions to make an impact in the region!
We have the September 1st Angels game set for all service Clubs in our area. It will be the kick off to Service Club Month the month of September!
At the game we will be on TV and on the Field for Recognition before the Game and Big screens during the game!
We really need to sell at least 100 if possible to make this happen!
The Flyer is in the wrap but I can save money on Tickets if I can get commitments form you they will give to me the tickets and save the online costs if you buy direct. Here is the current pricing, please LET ME KNOW which you prefer asap so we can get these for you!
- Lower View MVP - $29 (regular $31 + fees)
- Field All-Star - $50 (regular $63 + fees)
- Club All-Star - $50 (regular $56 + fees) (Includes in-seat service and padded seats)
- Terrace All-Star - $48 (regular $50 + fees) (Will offer shade)
NOW FOR A SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY
For those who purchase Tickets ASAP you will be put in the DRAWING for the PERSON who gets to go ON FIELD before the Game to Represent LIONS CLUBS of district 4-L4 !!!
They will announce you by Name and your Club name!! NO Speaking, just recognition!!
GREAT CHANCE TO GET YOUR 15 min OF FAME LOLOL
Call me or email with your seat Requests today please! Let's Make Our Mark on Orange County and Beyond!!
IPDG Drew Sasser
951-903-8806
National Service Club Month on Sunday, September 1st @ 1:07pm PDT. Find seats near me and come with!
https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Lionsinternational24?area=Field%20All-Star§ion=108&row=P&widget=1
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I am so sorry to report the passing of the following Lions:
ROY RAGUSE of Garden Grove Host Lions Club passed away in July, 2024. He joined the club in 1972 and was known to Club Members as “Uncle Roy”. He was the last member to actively collect mint money from the sale of Lions Mints. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on August 29, 2024 at St. Julian’s Church, 1316 North Acacia Street in Fullerton. A luncheon/reception will follow at the Fullerton Elks Club, 400 Elks View Lane. All Lions are invited to attend. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Garden Grove Host Lions Club.
BETTY PEQUET of Laguna Niguel Lions Club passed away on July 24, 2024. She was 98 years young and was a member for approximately 12 years. A Memorial Service will be held on August 23, 2024 For further information, contact the Laguna Niguel Lions Club.
FRANK ALVAREZ of Pomona Host Lions Club passed away on August 6, 2024. He was a member for 55 years, a Melvin Jones Recipient in 2003, Lion of the Year in 2007, Region Secretary in 1984-1985 and a Key Member. As of this writing, I do not have any information on a Memorial Service.
As to LEE WILKINS of the Stanton Lions Club Memorial Service (passing previously reported in this column), I have been informed that it will be held on August 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Neighborhood Church, 6143 Ball Road, Cypress, CA.
Condolences go out to all these Lions’ families and Clubs.
Yours in Service,
PDG Judy Schnitzer
District Chaplain
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AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER MD4 PROJECT CARE - YOUTH, PEDIATRIC CANCER AND VISION | |
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September - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
September 1, 2025 - Service Clubs Day at Angel Stadium
September 5-8, 2024 - USA Canada forum Kentucky
September 7, 2024 - Zone A Service Project - 8AM to 12PM - Food Drive for Robyne's Nest
September 7 - 8, 2024 - Seal Beach Arts and Crafts Faire
September 12, 2034 - Brea Mayors Cup -
Info click here
Registration Form click here
September 13, 2024 - Diamond Bar Breakfast Lions Bingo & Dinner
September 13, 2024 - Chinese American Lions Club Angel Game Fundraiser
September 14, 2024 - La Habra Host CLFIS Vision Screening, Boys & Girls Clubhouse - 1211 Fahringer Way, La Habra, CA 9063
September 27, 2024 - Chinese American Lions Club Angel Game Fundraiser
September 28, 2024 - District Membership Orientation
September 29, 2024 - Leo District Meeting #1 - 2PM Garden Grove Clubhouse
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FUTURE DATES SEE BELOW............
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The 2024-2025 Peace Poster AND Peace Essay Contest
THEME: Peace Without Limits
For peace to be anything more than a possibility, we need to make it a priority. This year, we’re asking our young students to create a poster that speaks to our world’s infinite potential for kindness once we commit to pursuing the idea of peace without limits.
For peace to be anything more than a possibility, we need to make it a priority. This year, we’re asking our young students to write an essay that speaks to our world’s infinite potential for kindness once we commit to pursuing the idea of peace without limits. Students who are visually impaired, are eligible to participate. Each essay must be submitted with a completed entry form. Essays must be no longer than 500 words in length, submitted in English, typed in black ink and double-spaced.
Peace Poster AND Peace Essay Contest Deadlines
Students ages 11, 12 or 13 as of November 15 are eligible to participate in the International Peace Poster AND Peace Essay Contest. Entries not meeting the following deadlines will be disqualified.
- January 15: Kits go on sale from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters.
- October 1: Deadline to purchase kits from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters.
- November 15: Postmark deadline for a club to send one winning poster (per contest sponsored) to the district peace poster chairperson Jennifer Kelder.
- November 15: Postmark deadline for a club to send one winning essay (per contest sponsored) to the district peace poster chairperson Jennifer Kelder.
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OCTOBER, NOVEMBER DECEMBER
MD4 PROJECT CARE
HUNGER, DIABETES, FIRST RESPONDERS AND WHITE CANE DAY
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October - Tackling Hunger Month
OCTOBER 1ST, 2024 - DEADLINE TO PURCHASE PEACE POSTER KIT
October 4-6, 2024 - Tustin Host Lions Tustin Tiller Days
October 5, 2024 - Harbor Mesa Fundraiser - details to follow
October 5, 2024 - Buena Park Lions Silverado Ball
October 10, 2024 - World Sight Day
Helen Keller
October 11-13, 2024 - La Habra Host Corn Fest
October 14, 2024 - Costa Mesa Newport Harbor Ryan Ferryman Memorial Golf Tournament
October 15, 2024 - White Cane Day
October 18-20, 2024
Buena Park Silverado Days
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October 18 Peace Poster Due to Chairperson Jennifer Kelder
October 22, 2024- Zone A 2nd zone meeting 7PM Seal Beach Fire Station #48, 3131 North Gate Rd, Seal Beach (Near Seal Beach Blvd and the 405)
October 25, 2024 - Ronald McDonald Trunk or Treat
October 27, 2024 - 4PM - 8PM - District Governor Fundraiser
October 28, 2024 - National First Responders Day
October 30, 2024 - Huntington Beach Lions Oktoberfest - Old World
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November 4, 2024 - Zone C Meeting - Sizzler 1401 N. Harbor Blvd - Fullerton 6PM - Zone Chair Cat
November 11, 2024 - Garden Grove Host Lions Football Fundraiser (Rams vs Dolphins)
November 14, 2024 - World Diabetes Day
November 2, 2024 - 2nd District Membership Meeting - 9AM Chino Community Ctr
November 16, 2024 - Upland CLFIS Vision Screening - 785 N. San Antonio Ave, Upland, CA 91786
November 19, 2024 - Ontario Upland Outback Steakhouse Fundraiser
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December 6, 2024 - Seal Beach Christmas Parade
December 26, 2024 - District 4L4 Leo Decorating Float 8AM to 4PM
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JANUARY, FEBRUARY MARCH - MD4 PROJECT CARE
HUNGER, CHILDHOOD CANCER, VISION
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January 12, 2025 - Melvin Jones Awards Lunch - Knotts Berry Farm Hotel
January 15, 2025 - 25-26 Peace Poster Kits go on sale today
January 18, 2025 - Costa Mesa CLFIS Vision Screening
January 18, 2025 - Poker Tournament - Garden Grove Host Lions - Clubhouse Improvement Fundraiser
January 19, 2024 - Leo District Meeting #2 AND Talent Show 2PM - 4PM Garden Grove Clubhouse
January 25, 2025 - 3rd District Membership Meeting - La Habra Veterans Memorial Hall
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February 1, 2025 - Pomona Host Bingo
February 8, 2025 - Ontario Upland Bunco
February 9, 2025 - District Superbowl Party
February 15, 2025 - International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day
February 21-23, 2025 - 106th Annual MD4 Convention 2025,
Visalia Convention Center
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March 8, 2025 - Santa Ana CLFIS Vision Screening
March 9, 2025 - Garden Grove Host Lions Brunch & Bingo 10AM
March 15, 2025 - Lion Eyes Across California
March 16, 2025 - Leo District Meeting #3 AND Orphanages of Thailand Fundraiser - 2PM - 4PM Garden Grove Clubhouse (Backpack & PJ Donation collection)
March 29, 2025 - Harbor Mesa Fashion Show
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APRIL, MAY AND JUNE - MD4 PROJECT CARE
ENVIRONMENT, HUMANITARIAN CAUSES, HEALTH AWARENESS
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April 5, 2025 - Huntington Beach Host Lions Crabfest
April 6, 2025 - Leo District Meeting #4 - 2PM - 4PM - Leo Celebration and Installation of New Officers - Garden Grove Lions Clubhouse - LEO OF THE YEAR will be awarded at this meeting!!!
April 12, 2025 - Ontario Upland Afternoon Bingo
April 12, 2025 - OC Central Lions 22nd Annual Spaghetti & Bingo Fundraiser
April 22, 2025 - Earth Day
April 26, 2025 - 4th District Membership Meeting & Student Speaker Contest - Fountain Valley Senior Center
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May 3, 2025 - Pomona CLFIS Vision Screening
May 4, 2025 - Fullerton Lions Family Charity Putting Tournament, Golfers Paradise Fullerton
May 16 - 18, 2025 - District 4L4 Convention - Doubletree by Hilton Golf Resort - Cathedral City
May 23-26 - Garden Grove Host Lions Strawberry Festival Booth -
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CLUB CHALLENGE
Ontario Upland Lions Club President Loyce Mejias has issued a challenge to all clubs in L4.
She has come up with a creative way for her club members to be a 100% Club with LCIF
by April 2025.
She is happy to share how she is going to accomplish this with her club, or you can be creative and come up with your own ideas.
If you want to be part of this challenge contact her by clicking the link below.
The challenge has been made...........any clubs going to accept ????
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FUTURE.....................
July 4-8, 2025 Lions Club International Convention - Mexico City, Mexico
September 13, 2025 - La Habra CLFIS Vision Screening
September 18 - 20, 2025 - USA Canada Forum - Atlantic City, New Jersey
July 3-7, 2026 - Lions Club International Convention - Hong Kong
September 3-5, 2026 - USA Canada Forum - Memphis, Tennessee
July 2 - 6, 2027 - Lions Club International Convention, Washington DC
September 16-18, 2027 - USA Canada Forum - Huntsville, Alabama
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