December Bulletin 19D3-8-10 D8ZC: Karen Bassett 564 Lakeshore Drive, Chase, BC, V0E-1M0 kb1@telus.net 250-318-4527 D8 ZC Karen’s Remarks It’s December, and time is flying by. I would like to extend my warmest holiday wishes to everyone. I hope everyone is able to spend some time with their families over this holiday season, and that everyone stays happy, healthy, and prosperous for the new year to come. Merry Christmas to all. News from all around D8, “Inspire through Service ” Sorrento Lions held a Senior’s Christmas party on Nov 26. Chase Lions had VDG Mike Michael visit them on Nov 24 and presented Lion Jim Bryson with his 45 year Chevron, and installed 2 new members Nor th Shuswap Lions also had a visit from VDG Michael Livingstone on Nov 24th, Where he presented Charles Fisher with his 15 year Chevron, and Jimmy Alcasid his 10 year. What ’s your club doing ? Please let me know. Don’t Forget to do your MMR’s before the 20th. Mark your calendars: Next Zone Meeting is Jan 21, 2023 via zoom from 10am-12pm April 28 & 29 will be DG Deddie Allan’s District D conference. It will be held at the Prestige hotel in Vernon. This will be the last District D conference, as we will soon be District I under the new redistricting that will happen next July 1. Plan to attend. My Zone Chair Visitation Schedule for the New Year, is as follows: Sorrento Lions Club - Jan 19, 2023 North Kamloops Lions - Feb 7, 2023 Barriere - March 1, 2023 North Shuswap Lions - March 23, 2023 Chase Lions - March 23, 2023 If any of these dates do not work for your club please let me know. Thank you for your time. Zone Chairs? Have you ever given thought to being one? It’s an easy job. You get to visit the clubs in your Zone twice. They usually provide a meal or snacks, sometimes even a gift. The paperwork is minimal, and it really doesn’t take alot of your time. We really need Zone Chairs for the upcoming new year, 2023-2024. If interested or would like more info, please let me know. Websites for more info and Resources: MD19: https://lionsmd19.org District D: https://e-district.org/sites/19d LCI: https://lionsclubs.org Border Crossing: https://lionsmd19.org/newsletters.php Contacts: DG: Debbie Allan 250-554-1498 dandballan@telus.net 1st Vice DG: Mike Livingstone 250-497-8486 lionmichaellivingstone@gmail.com D8 Bulletin Editor: Karen Bassett 250-318-4527 kb1@telus.net