LIONS DISTRICT 4L4 THEWRAP

Hello District 4L4 Lions,

It is an honor and a privilege to serve as your district governor this year. I am looking forward to visiting all the clubs to present International President Oliveira’s message of “Make your Mark”.

I would like to ask all club presidents to return the youth protection form back to 1^st VDG Roger by the deadline date of July 30^th whether you have a Leo club or not. These forms are mandated by the State of California to complete. Let’s be 100% compliant!

I would like to thank IPDG Drew for his guidance last Lions year as I had learned numerous things from him. I am looking forward to working with both Lion Roger and Lion Marianne this year as we make our mark as the DG Team.

My theme is “Lions guiding the way to service”. I truly believe by us completing service in our communities will draw new folks to join our organization.

We are currently working on Mission 1.5 which means that we are still being tasked with growing membership. Growing our membership will strengthen each club. As we work to add new club, this will help create new service in surrounding communities. LCI’s goal is that by 2027 is to have 1.5 million members worldwide. Moreover, this means that we will make the mark of 1 billion hours of service.

Last Lions year we exceeded our LCI fundraising goal for the district and in Multiple District 4. We are number one for LCI fundraising in our constitutional area, what an honor and all thanks to our great clubs! I hope that we can beat last year’s goal! As a heads up, during the district meetings PDG Steve Lacey will be having fun with LCI fundraising.

At each of the district meetings we will have various district projects speak so we can become more aware of what each project does and how as Lions we can help them make their mark. We will also have a service project at all district meetings and at the District Convention. Watch for our flyers that will let you know what the project will be!

Finally, one of my Goals is for the Lions of District 4L4 to engage in a project that our District Leo’s set up with the expectation of it being a Leo/Lion project that the entire district supports. This past Lions year there was little support for the Leos, so I have added visitation points for attending a district Leo function, helping at Leo Projects and more. We have changed the LEO AWARDS to be given out at their final LEO MEETING, so be sure to look at the due date for Leo of the year, Leo President of the year and Leo Secretary of the year to get your nominations in on time. Plan to attend and cheer on these hard-working Leo’s so they can feel the Lion Pride supporting them! I believe these students are the future faces of Lionism and we should embrace this fact and bring them in to engage in our pride side by side!

Most of all, I would like to reiterate this is your district and we would like to hear from any District 4l4 lion member. We are willing to listen to all suggestions and comments.

Yours in Service , Lion Scotty and Irish

JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER MD4 PROJECT CARE - YOUTH, PEDIATRIC CANCER AND VISION

July 9, 2024 - Treasurer Training via zoom - 7PM - contact Lion Diane to RSVP and for Link - Make up session for those that missed, or just come to learn!! Open to ALL lions!

July 13-14, 2024 - Seal Beach Fish Fry

July 13, 2024- Costa Mesa-Newport Harbor Texas Hold 'Em

July 16, 2024 - Secretary Training via zoom 7PM - contact Lion Diane to RSVP and for Link

July 22, 2024 - Zone A Meeting 7PM - Garden Grove Clubhouse (Zone Chair Jeff Campana)

July 25, 2024 - Zone B Meeting (Zone Chair Kari Schlagheck)

July 27, 2024 - Buena Park Date Night

August 5, 2024 - Zone C Meeting 6PM (Zone Chair Cat Badame) - Sizzler 1401 N. Harbor Blvd - Fullerton

August 10, 2024 - La Habra Pasta Fest

August 12, 2024 - International Youth Day

August 13, 2024 - Zone D Meeting (Zone Chair Brian Quan)

August 16, 2024 - Garden Grove Lions Club 2024 Ric Lerma Memorial Charity Golf Tournament and Steak Dinner

August 25, 2024 - Leo Board Officer Training

August 31, 2024 - 1st District Membership Meeting 2024-2025 - Picnic & Officer Installation - Kiwaniansland Park in Garden Grove

FUTURE DATES SEE BELOW............

Having trouble with the Portal and want to get your service input, please use this QR Code below to log into our EZSR (EZ Service Reporting) answer a few questions and submit - our district Admin will then enter your service!

You can also go to district4l4.org/ezsr/

We Made It! We Did It!

Once again Lions have stepped up to the plate

and hit a grand slam!

What I am talking about is the report given by LCIF

President Brian Sheehan at the recently concluded

Lions International Convention in Melbourne,Australia.

As you may know, each year, the Lions Club International

Foundation sets a goal for our fundraising efforts (to gather

the funds to support our service projects).

This year, LCIF President Brian asked us to STRETCH

our efforts...above and beyond...could we meet the goal,

and then some?

Well, we did it. We did what he asked and more!

President Brian asked for $70 million dollars in

LCIF giving in 2023-2024....Our Lions and Clubs

responded by giving $75 million dollars!

Well done Lions and clubs! You have every reason

to be proud of this accomplishment.

With a Spirit to Serve,

Lion PDG Steve Lacey, LCIF Coordinator

OCTOBER, NOVEMBER DECEMBER

MD4 PROJECT CARE

HUNGER, DIABETES, FIRST RESPONDERS AND WHITE CANE DAY

September - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

September 5-8, 2024 - USA Canada forum Kentucky

September 7 - 8, 2024 - Seal Beach Arts and Crafts Faire

September 14, 2024 - La Habra Host CLFIS Vision Screening, Boys & Girls Clubhouse - 1211 Fahringer Way, La Habra, CA 90631

September 29, 2024 - Leo District Meeting #1 - 2PM Garden Grove Clubhouse

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 10, 2024 - World Sight Day

October 11-13, 2024 - La Habra Host Corn Fest

October 15, 2024 - White Cane Day

October 18-20, 2024 - Buena Park Silverado Days

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

November 4, 2024 - Zone C Meeting - Sizzler 1401 N. Harbor Blvd - Fullerton 6PM - Zone Chair Cat

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

December 6, 2024 - Seal Beach Christmas Parade

December 26, 2024 - District 4L4 Leo Decorating Float 8AM to 4PM

JANUARY, FEBRUARY MARCH - MD4 PROJECT CARE

HUNGER, CHILDHOOD CANCER, VISION

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 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

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

March 8, 2025 - Santa Ana CLFIS Vision Screening

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)

APRIL, MAY AND JUNE - MD4 PROJECT CARE

ENVIRONMENT, HUMANITARIAN CAUSES, HEALTH AWARENESS

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 22, 2025 - Earth Day

April 26, 2025 - 4th District Membership Meeting & Student Speaker Contest - Fountain Valley Senior Center