BLACKSBURG HOST LIONS CLUB NEWS

Lion Elaine Cook had a vision. She wanted to serve people in the New River Valley who are

homeless. Typically these people  are not eligible due to the fact that they do not have an address.

Lion Elaine and several Lions from Montgomery, Giles, Pulaski Counties and the City of Radford will form the New River Valley Sight Assistance Program.  While we are

early in the organizational process, we are making strides to meet this need. Seed money from the MD 24 E  Cabinet and work-

ing with the Charity Cor- poration to provide a pass through for donations.

“I long to accomplish a great and noble task, but it is my chief duty to accomplish small tasks as if they were great and noble.” ― Helen Keller

NEW LEADERSHIP AT THE HELM

Dist. Governor Steve Taylor leading our Aug 6, 2017 Cabinet Meeting.

Our 2nd VDG Frank Lane and his wife Lion Laurie Lane.

Cabinet Secretary PCC Clark Vandergrift lis- tening intently.

Lion Gloria Guice reports on Camp Too Sweet to the Cabinet.

Cabinet Treasurer PDG Jim Newman discusses our budget.

District Governor Steve Taylor took the helm of MD 24 E and had the first cabinet meeting on August 6, 2017. Members of the Cabinet were introduced to some new faces and  we had some older faces noticeably absent due to health concerns. Thoughts and prayers to PDG Don Rinehart who continues to recover and thoughts and pray-

ers to PDG Robert “Bob” Hartman who is recovering from some heart issues. A special prayer was offered for all our Lions who are recuperating from illness and injury and we look forward to your return.

As of the September 25, 2017 publication of the Lions Pride, we want to offer our best wishes to the Vandergrift- Carroll union. Our one and only PCC Clark Vandergrift and Lion Sandra Carroll of the Edgewood Lions Club were married on Saturday Sept 23, 2017 at the Peters Creek Church of the Brethren. May God richly bless Clark and Sandra in their new life together.

CAVE SPRING LIONS CLUB NEWS

At the June 8th meeting, two new members were inducted into the Cave Spring Club, Lions Billy Bower and Enneke

Moser. Their sponsor was Lion Larry Nash.

Lion Larry received the Centennial Mem- bership Award from Lion PDG Marty Al- ford.

At the September 7th Board Meeting, the Club approved three more new members, John Facciani, M.D., Deborah Edwards and Richard Edwards.

Our new president Lion Kay Ford was installed by Lion Clark Vandergrift PCC at the June 22nd meeting.

The Summer Social was held on July 27th. Pictured is Lion Dr. Joseph Tims, his wife Jessica and their children.

The Club will hold it’s annual Yard Sale on October 27th and 28th . There will be a huge selection of items. Come join us!

Submitted by Lion Noel Cosby

Moneta Lions Support Lake Christian Ministries

The Moneta Lions continue to support the Lake Christian Ministries (LCM) by presenting a club dona- tion for the sixth annual Jim Cameron Memorial Walk to fellow Lion Bart Matthies, former walk chairper- son.

Several club members organized their own rival walk teams, soliciting sponsorships, will take part in the walk and also volunteered to assist at the registration tables the morning of the event.  The Moneta Lions

and its membership have raised well over two thou- sand dollars for this year’s Memorial Walk which will be held Saturday September 16th ,start time will be

10:00 AM at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Huddleston.

Refreshments, power snacks, and warm up exercises will take place prior to the walk. Participants will be treated to a hot dog picnic lunch and live music pro- vided by the “New Crusty Minstrels Band” at the

beach pavilion immediately following the walk.

Moneta Lion Bart Matthies, an active volunteer with Lake Christian Ministries (LCM), accepts a donation check from Moneta Lions Club President-Treasurer Lion Del Bailey during a recent club dinner meet-

ing. The check was presented in support of the sixth annual LCM memorial walk.

LCM-JCMW

The sixth annual Lake Christian Ministries (LCM) “Jim Cameron Memorial Walk” was held Saturday Sep- tember 16th at the Smith Mountain Lake State Park, in Huddleston VA. The event was another huge success with individual participants, teams and sponsors joining in from near and far.

The Moneta Lions Club, a faithful supporter of LCM, was one of those teams and had organized several sub-

teams within the club, with each team soliciting additional donations for the non timed 5K / 10K walk-run event.

Moneta Lions Club members: Chuck Dideon, Bart Matthies, Rob Senoski

and Gloria Guice volunteered at the registration tables prior to the Jim Camer- on Memorial Walk, in addition to being walk team leaders they also solicited donations and took part in the 5K trek.

27th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show and Festival

The 27th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show and Festival took place at Mariners Landing Resort, located in Huddleston VA, Saturday. September 16th.

As tradition would have it, members of the Moneta Lions Club were on hand showing their support of the

event and to meet and greet the many visitors, discussing the workings of Lions Clubs International, Lions of Virginia and of course “selling” their own club, in addition to Lions Brooms and Lions of Virginia Foundation raffle tickets. The club had a second “Rest Tent” set up offering FREE shade, seating and cold water to many of the weary visitors.

Moneta Lions Farris Maddox, Rob Senoski, Gloria Guice, Del Bailey, Pat Bai- ley and Chuck Dideon were on hand to meet the greet the many visitors at the Antique Boat Show during the noon rush.

Others assisting throughout the day were Lions: Brian O’Connor, Bart Mat- thies, Pat Maddox and Cheri Cuffari

LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION

The 100th Anniversary of Lions Clubs International was celebrated in Chicago Illinois and the Lions of Vir- ginia were load and proud. Lions from all countries came together to celebrate this monumental occasion .

DUBLIN LIONS CLUB NEWS

Dublin Lions Club takes on the initiative to help ensure that Lions Quest Program is brought to Pulaski County Schools.

On August 3, 2017, with some scrambling by Pulaski County

Schools Counselor Jennifer Polanco, Lion Ron Under- wood; Dublin Lions Club, Lion Doug Adams; MD 24 Lions Quest Chairperson, and Lion Marty Alford, Imme- diate Past District Governor and Dublin Lion, Dublin Lions Club partnered with Pulaski County Public Schools to make sure that students would have the nationally recognized “LIONS QUEST” program implemented by Fall of 2017.

Thanks to Dublin Lions , who provided a grant to Pulaski County Public Schools in the amount of $6,500.00 to help defray the cost of the programs. Pulaski County Schools used grant money from their Project Aware and together the program was  a reality.

IPDG Marty Alford explained to those in attendance that programs like LIONS QUEST are critical to help children to build positive social skills and to build character and self confidence in the effort to reduce bullying and make good citizens.  Alford explained that by using this seed

money, we are building a foundation for our youth and thanks to the work of Lion Doug Adams, this project was a great success.

School Counselors from several of the elementary schools attended the training and were treated to breakfast and a ca-

tered lunch courtesy of the Dublin Lions Club. Jennifer Polanco of the Pulaski County School System state that it is her intent to bring the LIONS QUEST to every counse- lor and teacher in all of the schools in Pulaski County.

Dublin Lions wish to thank Lion Doug Ad- ams, Lion Frances Por- tillo, LCIF Lions Quest Instructor Trainer, and Jennifer Polanco for

making this project a great success.

Dublin Lions has also provided $6,000.00 to Pulaski County Schools for their individual backpack buddy pro- grams to address hunger in our elementary schools. This along with the clubs Eye Sight assistance program which will provide over $22,000.00 in eye exams and glasses for Pulaski County residents.

Dublin Lions are able to provide needed assistance to all of the local fire departments in Pulaski County as well as scholarships for college students at New River Communi- ty College.

Our two flea markets each year yield the fiscal resources to provide Pu- laski County Residents needed services.

As always the mission of Dublin Lions is “WE SERVE”

Roanoke Valley Breakfast Lions Club News

Roanoke Valley Breakfast Lions Club celebrated its 40th year of serving the Roanoke Community at its Charter Night on June 23, 2017. Members beamed with pride as they reflected on their collective accomplishments this year. Prior to passing the gavel to incoming President Andre Peery, President Lion James “Jim” Dalton made several recognitions:

Lion Gary Swain was recognized as the 2016-17 Lion of the Year for his outstanding service. Lion Gary, the club’s Lion Tamer, is one of the first to arrive at meetings and one of the last to leave. He seldom misses a meeting and volunteers in most club projects.

PDG Lion Cliff DeMars was recognized for being an excellent role model. PDG Cliff remains a pacesetter in Lionism. He

leads with his finances, service and wisdom. In his customary manner, he made sure that everyone was aware that he and his partner for 50 plus years, Lion Mary Ann DeMars, work as a team.

Lion Gerald “Jerry” Hardesty was recognized for his many years coordinating the club's eyeglass recycling service project and his long tenure as treasurer. Although Lion Jerry resigned from the treasurer position four years ago, he remains active in club activities. He still sends birthday cards out to all members.

Lion JJ Johnson was recognized for his continuous and superb service to RVBLC as secretary for 30 plus years. Lion Jim praised Lion JJ for his efficiency and thoroughness in reporting club activities and keeping members informed.

Best wishes were expressed to Lions Glenn and Becky Asher as they said farewell to RVBLC. Lion Glenn  served RVBLC as treasurer for several years and always livened up all social functions and meetings. His parting comment prior to leaving the club for South Carolina was “ I have done my job here, now I’m off to find a new club to enhance.” Lion Becky was a frequent volunteer for white cane.  While both will be missed from RVBLC, they will continue their service as Lions.

The evening ended with installation of 2017- 18 officers by PDG Cliff DeMars. Lion Andre Peery, continuing the legacy of Lion Lew Peery, was installed as the 2017-18 President. The other 2017-18 officers are: 1st Vice President – Lion Brenda Cooper, 2nd Vice President – Lion James Beck, Treasurer – Lion Diann Aultice, Secretary – Lion JJ Johnson, Tail Twister- Lion James Dalton, Membership Chair – Lion James Dalton, Directors: Lions Cliff DeMars, Jim Dalton, and George Fergu- son.

Multiple Districts 24 E and 24 F join together once again for their combined Fall Conference in Bristol, VA.

When:  October 20 & 21, 2017                                       Where:  Holiday Inn & Bristol Conference Center Registration Deadline is Oct 2, 2017                                                                     3005 Linden Drive Bristol, VA 24202

Online Registration Form                                                               Phone: (276) 466-4100

 http://e-district.org/userfiles/374/file/2017%20Fall%20Conf%20Registration%20form%

Roanoke Valley Breakfast Lions Club News (continued)

We began the 2017-18 term focusing on club development with presentations by Lions James Dalton and JJ

Johnson. Lion Dalton, dressed like a fisherman, gave a presentation titled “Fishing for New Members” sharing the tools and strategies one needs to recruit  new members.

Lion Jim Dalton is available to provide this unique presentation to other clubs interested in learning strategies to increase members. Lion JJ Johnson discussed the rich inclusive history of the Roanoke Valley Breakfast Lions Club reminding members that RVBLC was the first in the District to be chartered as an integrated club and the first to induct women. RVBLC con- tinues to be a welcoming place to all who are interested in serving the community.

“You can't get very far until you start doing something for somebody else.”—Melvin Jones

Fincastle/Daleville Branch Lions Club News

Fincastle Daleville is growing  its membership.  At their second meeting in

July 2017 Lion President Forest Wagner inducted our 13th new member, Jim Spitz.  His sponsor was Lion Marian Bullard.

Lion Marian Bullard was presented with the Melvin Jones Fellow Award by members of the new Daleville/Fincastle Branch Lions Club. She was totally surprised and so proud to receive this humanitarian award with her Lion friends.

           NEWS FROM MD 24 E            

Lions Quest Expansion

The History of Lions Quest

Lions Quest dates back to 1975, when a teenager named Rick Little set out on a “quest” to help other young people develop the skills and strength of character needed to succeed as adults. Rick conducted a survey of over 2,000 high school students to determine the issues that concerned them most and consulted experienced teachers who suggested including a teacher workshop which would serve as a classroom model. The program was so successful at the high school level that soon middle and elementary schools were asking for age appropriate positive youth development programs. Little eventually founded and served as chief executive officer of the Interna-

 tional Youth Foundation.

District 24E / LCIF sponsored the 2017 Lions Quest training session on Friday August 4th 2017 at the Holiday Inn Valley view in Roanoke, VA. 40 counselors from schools from Bedford , Montgomery, Henry, Giles, Franklin Coun- ties and the City of Martinsville attended.

8 Lions from several clubs assisted Lions Quest trainer Francis Portillo with the large class

• Randee Mahon- Buchanan,
• Doug Adams-Vinton Breakfast,
• Lowell Skelton-Smith Mountain ,
• Gloria Guice-Moneta,
• Peggy Smith-Franklin County,
• Sonu Chawla-Giles Breakfast,
• District 24E Treasurer Jim Newman-Cave Spring
• District 24E District Governor Marty Alford-Dublin Lions Involvement in the process included:
• Contacted and worked with local Schools to contact and confirm attendance of school counselors.
• Secured suitable workshop facility.
• Arranged for workshop meals and refreshments.
• Worked with Lions Quest to provide required supplies and materials.
• Provided registration information.
• Provided name tags for participants.
• Ordered and distributed program materials to participants.
• Assisted Lions Quest Trainer with all aspects of the workshop.
• Worked with District 24E Treasurer to compile and review expenses.
• Receive funding and disburse payments as required in a timely manner.

Benefits of this workshop include, bringing the Lions Quest program to local school children providing the strength to resist drugs, while helping to develop positive skills when interacting with their peers. Bring parents in to the education of their children, by better connecting their children to their homes, schools and communities, while building social and emotional skills and developing the child’s character.

Plans for anticipated expenses and future expansion plans are “a work in progress” at this time. We plan to introduce the  program to others areas of District 24 E and adjoining Districts  in the coming months, while aggressively pursu-

ing other schools systems and Lions clubs to participate in the program. We also plan to work with several schools sys- tems in the Roanoke area and surrounding counties to bring Lions Quest to their middle schools and to any new teach- ers in their systems.

NEWS FROM MD 24 E

Lions Quest Expansion

Pulaski County Schools / Dublin Lions, also sponsored a Lions Quest training session on Thurs- day August 3rd 2017 at the Dublin Lions building in Dublin, VA

2 Lions assisted:

·Doug Adams-Vinton Breakfast,

• District 24E District Governor Marty Alford-Dublin

• 12 counselors from schools from Pulaski &  Giles, attended.

It is notable that this session was sponsored completely by the Dublin Lions Club and the Pulaski County School System. Benefits of this workshop include, bringing the Lions Quest program to local school children providing the strength to resist drugs, while helping to develop positive skills when interacting with their peers. Bring parents in to the education of their children, by better con- necting their children to their homes, schools and communities, while building social and emotion- al skills and developing the child’s character.

Roanoke Lions Quest Training Ses- sion held at the Valley View Holiday Inn held on Aug 4, 2017.

Dublin Lions Club Lions Quest Training Ses- sion held on Aug 3, 2017 at the Dublin Lions Club Building.

LIONS PRIDE NEWS-

LETTER MD 24 E LIONS OF VIRGINIA

Effective with this edition, it is my hope to provide the

Lions of MD 24 E a com- munication tool to brag

about your club and high- light news and activities

throughout the year. It will be my objective to publish five newsletters. Below are the publication dates and submission deadlines.

Submission Deadline Publication Date Sept 15, 2017         Sept 25, 2017

Nov 17, 2017                      Nov 27, 2017

Jan 19, 2017                       Jan 29, 2018

NEWSLETTER UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT

Greetings to all Lions of MD 24 E.

As we move forward this year, it will be my intention to temporarily fill a position, that is so critical to our district. Your newsletter will be my humble attempt to keep all Lions informed about district events, club activities, and articles of opportunity and interest to motivate us and inspire us to serve our communities and help to make them better places. I would like to start including your club

events for the upcoming months, so that Lions from across our district can come out and enjoy your fund raiser / service project.  This year, our international president’s theme is “The Power of We” and using this theme we must look around at our struggling clubs and help them to per- form service in their areas. If we are to grow, we have to increase our presence in the communi- ty and throughout our district. Please forward this news letter to all your club members. Print it out and mail it or hand it out at a club meetings to help spread the word about how great it is to be a Lion.  I will be emailing  the newsletter out as a pdf file format  to allow everyone to be able to read it.

I will fall on my sword early and let you know that I am not an English major and I will provide you the best effort that I can. I will submit information given, but I ask that clubs be brief and to the point on reporting your activities and articles of interest. I only have so much room, so I

may use editor’s privilege and use portions of your article if I start running out of space.

If you have complaints or suggestions about the newsletter, please feel free to send me an email at marty.alford1960@gmail.com. The complainers names will be placed in a barrel and at the