March 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 Wow, it’s ⅔’s through March, my apologies for the late bulletin. I have been away for most of this month, and I am just catching up. News from all around D8, “Inspire through Service ” Kamloop s Aberdeen Lions : Have been busy with the Welch Allan Vision Screener. They have screened 1700 students this year, and in May they are going to do Merritt and Princeton Schools as well. They made a $3000.00 donation to the RIH Foundation recently. They are back doing their grocery lottery sponsored by SaveOn Foods. Tickets are $20 per book, or 3 for $5.00. All proceeds are going to the Chris Rose Center for Autism. Please help support them and buy tickets, or get more info by calling 250-374-8442. The Aberdeen Lions , Nor th Kamloop s Lions , Brock Central Lions , and the Kamloop s Paddlewheeler s have all joined forces to work together at a booth for the Spring Home Show in Kamloops, at the Sandman Center on April 15-16. They are hoping to promote the Lions and let the surrounding communities know what Lions are, and what we do, in hopes of generating some new memberships. Way to go Kamloops Lions. What ’s your club doing ? Does your club use Facebook or Instagram? It is a great way to share what your club is doing. Don’t Forget to do your MMR’s before the 20th. April 28 & 29 will be DG Debbie 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. Mark your calendar, and plan to attend. I have Attached the registration form.

My Zone Chair Visitation Schedule for the New Year, is as follows: North Shuswap Lions - March 23, 2023 Chase Lions - March 23, 2023 North Kamloops Lions - April 18, 2023 Zone Chairs? A very rewarding experience 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. NWLLI: Northwest Lions Leadership Institute is in Post Falls Idaho. Last chance to register is April 1, 2023. If interested please contact Art Weatherly chief.campleo@gmail.com Have you set your Election date yet? New club officers need to be entered into MyLion by April 15, 2023 Need more info? Check DG Deb’s Bulletin for complete instructions New Officer training dates: Saturday June 10, 8:30-12pm Thursday July 27, 5-9pm Saturday August 26, 8:30-12pm MUST pre register by email: sharon.sikes@dogreatthings.net 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