Mocksville
Lions Club
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Febuary 3, 2005
Volume 11, Number 13
WE SERVEMOCKSVILLE LION’S MAIN LINE
Charles Crenshaw, President George Kimberly, Secretary
PROUD TO BE IN 31-D AND ZONE 4
FOUNDED OCTOBER 195Welcome:
To our 50th Anniversary Club Valentine Party for the Visually and Hearing Impaired. Welcome also guests, spouses, escorts, and the Davie High Choral Ensemble under the direction of Elaine Snow.
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“ Helping someone is an everyday thing.”
- Lion Bill Fender“There is no lovelier way to thank God for your sight than by lending a helping hand to someone in the dark.”
- Helen Keller
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“ This year, I am challenging every club to share those successful efforts that have improved life in their communities and given assistance and hope to those most in need. Rest assured that sharing success through public relations in an ongoing process, one that will raise your level of public visibility and bring about greater support for the entire range of your activities.”- Clement F. Kusiac, President, The International Assoc. of Lions Clubs
President’s Message
We had a good meeting with Lion Jane Huber explaining where each part of our White Cane funds go. Our goal is a minimum of $80 per member.Lion Jane also shared some humor from her teaching of young students. We appreciate her attendance from Greensboro despite predictions of bad weather. Lion Jane gave special recognition to Lion Jonathan Wishon for his excellent job as last year's White Cane Chair.
We also had several sharp participants in a Presidents quiz. We discussed having 20/20 vision for seeing the needs of those around us. Several members are attending the Mid-Winter Convention in Greensboro. We turned in $976 in Camp Dogwood tickets sales so far. Thanks Lion Ron Gantt for spearheading this.
Hopefully our Valentines Banquet will be enjoyable with entertainment by the Davie High Choral group. Many thanks to Elaine Snow and her group for their willingness to perform. Let's enjoy the night; remember the romance and fun of the holiday.
Now let's turn on the jets for a good White Cane Auction (date to be announced) and some new members.
Please be sure all calendar and fruit monies are in.
" Do something good for somebody everyday for which you do not get paid"---Albert Schweitzer
" All our dreams can come true-if we have the courage to pursue them"--Walt Disney- Lion Charles Crenshaw - President
Upcoming Meetings
Thursday, February 17th, 2005
Speaker: Anne Rouleau, Audiologist
Hearing & Speech Dept.
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Topic: "Hearing Aids" Overview and Update
Thursday, March 3, 2005Speaker: Dr. Keith Walter, Ophthalmologist
Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Topic: "LASIK" Discussion will cover how LASIK can correct nearsightedness, astigmatism, and farsightedness.
~ Board Work ~1. Honorarium $100. Davie High School Vocal Ensemble.
2. Approved membership for one applicant.
3. Ad in NC Lions State Convention, $125.
(10% discount= $112.50)4. Agreed to the rest of the church fellowship hall on a per
meeting basis. ($50)5. Agreed to proposal that Mr. Marc Schaub will be Davie
High School LEO Club Advisor. Elizabeth Jones has
offered to be Assistant LEO Advisor at Davie High
School.6. Agreed to asking Mr. Schaub to become a member of
Lions Club under an incentive to be discussed at future
meetings.7. Sat in silence and in awe that THIS board meeting lasted
only 35 minutes, the shortest in a looooong time.8. Subsequent socialization and “LIONIZATION” was
thoroughly enjoyed. (Could Editor possibly get a patent
on this word…?)
Orientation:
In the year 2004-2005, the Club had five new members to join.? Two were transfers.
? Two were rejoiners.
? One is brand new.Time to have orientation and get these members “LIONIZED” the Mocksville way. (Note: Editor wants a patent on this word too.) In your dreams, George K!!! ?
Attendance in January 2005
Board 11………….75%………..Stable
General 21………..65%………..Improving
Attendance in Review:
Getting Better!
2003…………..Average……..16
2004-2005……Average……..18In 2004, the lowest attendance at any given meeting was 13 members and the highest was 24. However, 57% is not what it should be.
Anniversaries
No current members joined in February or July.
The White Canes
North Carolina is the only state whose Lions organization does not charge recipients for a White Cane. That was 1,555 canes in 2003. Bet you didn’t know that!Main Line wonders what other Lions superlatives there are in North Carolina.
Zone 4 Met in January 2005• Club represented by Sec. George K.
• Other Officers unable to attend.
• All Zone 4 Clubs were present:
(Mocksville, Old Town, Konnoak Hills,
W-S Twin Host)
• Great discussions, reports, ideas and scrambled eggs.
White Cane
Great program on January 20, 2005 by HWC chairwoman, Jane Huber. In case President Charles thinks about giving us a test on this White Cane lecture, here are some notes we need to review and remember. (continued on next page)
Where Does White Cane Money Go….?42%……Camp Dogwood
14%……Matching Funds
7% …….Vision Van
6% …….Medical Research
6%……..Fund Raising
5%……..Endowment Fund
4%……..Hearing Aids
3%……..Educational Grants
3%……..Special Grants
(VIP Fishing Tournament, Gov. Morehead School, Radio Reading Services)
3%……..White Canes
1% …….Public Information
5%……..Overhead (NCLF)
From the Mailbag….“Hope everything is ok with you and Mocksville Lions. We had one Lions girl with us this summer.”
- Jolanda (from Switzerland)
Youth Exchange 2002. Jolanda’s Father is a
Lion in Switzerland.
Main Line Going to Press Early
Usually, we go to press LATE. We try to get the last minute scoops. However, pressing matters are upon the staff this edition. Next issue will contain Mid-Winter reports, Cabinet Meeting news, and BP/BS screening report.
South Asia Tsunami Disaster 2004 FundIf Lions wish to contribute to LCIF for South Asia Tsunami relief, send checks to LCIF designated as such. Already, LCIF and local Lions in those countries involved are providing funds, materials, and assistance where needed. Mocksville Lions Club has sent $320 to the Fund.
Does Any Useful Knowledge Come From History?
About 10 years ago, Lion’s sold raffle tickets on a portable generator made approximately $1,000. Who was President…?About 15-18 years ago, Lion’s sold raffle tickets on a vacation cruise (with lots of trimmings). It made the most money in any refund-raising project ever (in our club). Who was president…?
(Don’t look for answers in newsletter ‘cause we don’t know; but we would like to know.)
Quotations for Cogitation:
“Knowing is not enough. We must apply. Willing is not enough. We must do.”
- Johann Wolfgang Von GoetheWalking to Better Health
Walk your way to a healthy mind and body—no matter what your age, fitness level, or physical conditions. Walking, and exercise of all types, is the magic treatment that costs no money and brings great rewards:• Re-energize your mind and body.
• Increase your energy and endurance.
• Lower your blood sugar.
• Lose weight and burn fat.
• Lower your risk of cancer.
• Prevent Diabetes, heart attacks, and strokes.
• Reduce your risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, and obesity.
• Help you sleep better.So, if you are able to walk—get up and WALK. Taking steps to walk daily rewards you in thousands of ways (research keeps finding new ones), but you can sum them all up this way: Walking makes you…
Stronger, leaner, calmer, happier, and younger.
Walking does more for you than any magic pill that will ever be invented. And—it’s free!
-Making a Difference in Diabetes, Nov. 2004
A Lions Prayer:
Dear heavenly Father, as our members continue to serve the visually and hearing impaired everywhere, we ask that you will be merciful in all that we do. We also pray that you will continue to lead, guide and direct us as we travel throughout this old earth. Be with us always, in Jesus name we pray,
Amen