District 24-A
Lion Reporter 2009-2010
February 2010
District Governor
Tony Reyes
2009
2010
DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE
Move to Grow – Grow to Lead – Lead to Succeed
Fellow Lions,
I recently received a message
from Global Membership Team (GMT) Sector Leader
Steve Sherer regarding our current status as a subdistrict and as a multiple district. This message was
followed up with an additional message from Past
International President and GMT Leader, Constitutional Area One, Lion Jim Ervin, emphasizing that we
should all recommit ourselves to making membership
a priority for the remainder of the year.
Extension Workshop
On Sunday, January 24th, Past International Director
Bill Moody (District 9-A, Ontario, Canada) conducted
an extension workshop for us at the Manassas Park
Elementary School.
Extension Chairman, PCC
Harry Parker arranged for the session and served as
the host for our guest instructor. We had a total of 22
attendees including three from District 24-C (see the
complete list of attendees on page 9). In next
The Virginia Lions (MD-24) are down 39 members month’s Lion Reporter I will have a complete report
this year compared to 315 at the same time last year. on the success of the training and canvassing effort.
However in District 24-A this year we have 15 clubs
with gains, 33 with losses and 18 with no Haiti Relief Effort
change. District 24-A is down approximately 59
members for the year. The spreadsheet included in I want to thank the clubs and individuals who have
this issue summarizes the information I have been donated to the Haiti Relief Effort so far. More than
$6,000 has been donated through the District or dotracking.
nated directly online to LCIF. This includes club as
I feel that we can still finish the year on a positive well as personal donations. This includes club, as
note, especially with the efforts of Lions Anne Ryan well as, personal donations. As I write this, I am
(Reston), Emily Carnes (Arlington South), Phil Traina aware of at least another $3,000 that is on its way in.
(Arlington Host), Ron Lang (Middleburg), Tom Petrock (Clifton), and Jay Kahn (Fairfax Host). If I have As we go on with our lives, let us not forget the devastation wrought by the recent earthquake to one of
missed someone, I apologize.
the poorest countries n the world. Let us never forget
We have two new branch clubs (Reston - 9/28/2009 the horrific loss of life and the lives that the survivors
and Arlington - 12/29/2009). Major efforts for the re- must now live. Let’s keep the victims of this disaster
establishment of a club in the Centerville area are in our minds, our hearts, and our generosity.
being made, and many clubs are actively pursuing
THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART!
an increase in their membership.
With just under six months to go, our work is cut out YIL,
for us. I ask that each of you reach out and provide DG Tony
the assistance/guidance required to bring District 24A into a positive status for the year.
WE ARE A GREAT DISTRICT; LET'S KEEP IT
THAT WAY!
District 24-A
February 2010
Directory Changes
Pages 28 and 60: Change email address for PCC
Miguel A. Valencia. New email address is: Valencia.ma@verizon.net
Page 72: Mike Nicolais has replaced Sheman
Chin as President of Arlington South Lions Club.
His contact information is as follows:
Mike Nicolais, 3906 Melvern Place, Alexandria,
VA 22312-1149. Phone: 703-941-6575. Email:
lionmikecordinator@mymailstation.com
Page 94: Change email address for South Riding
President William Walden to: waldenwilliam@gmail.com
Newsletter Editor email change:
Please send articles to Lion Jim Alexander and
Lion Michelle Henshaw. Lion Michelle’s new
email address for Lion Reporter articles is
lion_michelle22192@yahoo.com.
--------------------Save the Date
World Wide Induction Day
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Park West Lions Community Center
8620 Sunnygate Drive
Manassas, VA 20109
2-4 PM
All Lions are Cordially Invited To Attend The Annual Recognition of New Lions and His/Her Sponsors. Registration
and RSVP Information Will Be Sent To All New Lions,
Sponsoring Lions, and Club Presidents. Thank You for
Marking This Important Date on Club and Personal Calendars. We Look Forward To Your Attendance And Support of
World Wide Induction Day. Contact Lion Joan Binsted at
(703) 780-7883 or Lion Reba Morse at rebamorse@aol.com.
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They are now
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Lion Reporter Page 2
District Officers
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
DG Lion Tony F. Reyes (Gina)
Lake Ridge Lions Club
5301 Jessup Lane
Woodbridge, VA 22193-3153
vawave@aol.com
H - 703-680-3186
C - 703-309-2085
1st VICE DISTRICT
GOVERNOR
Lion Dennis Brining
(Linda)
Fairfax Host Lions Club
5933 Fairview Wood Drive
Fairfax Station, VA 220391426
Dlbent@aol.com
H - 703-503-1382
O - 703-503-8019
2nd VICE DISTRICT
GOVERNOR
Lion Rose Robinson
Dumfries Potomac Lions
Club
4009 Squire Lane
Triangle, VA 22172-1916
Rose_Robinson09@comc
ast.net
H - 703-291-1595
C - 571-594-6237
CABINET SECRETARY /
TREASURER
Lion P. Michael Yuenger
(Caroline)
Lake Ridge Lions Club
12597 Fascia Court
Woodbridge, VA 221925284
myuenger@comcast.net
H - 703-491-8626
C - 703-867-4127
ASSISTANT CABINET
SECRETARY
Lion Wilma Murphy
Greater Falls Run Lions
Club
34 Aspen Hill Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
2qut@cox.net
H - 540-361-4292
IMMEDIATE PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR
PDG John Redden
Spotsylvania Lions Club
11206 Mansfield Club Drive
Fredericksburg VA 22408-2046
jaredden@comcast.net
H - 540-310-4969
February
Deceased
Lions
Carleton Ruthling (11/29/2009) - Great Falls Lions Club
Edward C. Turner (11/30/2009) - Fauquier Host Lions Club
Charles A. Malin (12/21/2009) - Bailey’s Cross Roads
Host Lions Club
District 24-A
February 2010
Lion Reporter Page 3
Lions of Virginia
Waller Jones Jacket
Order Form
Cost w/shipping: $120.00
Special Sizes – Price
Available Upon Request
New Members
Rudy Concepcion - Alexandria Asian-American Lions
April Rose C. Villaflor - Alexandria Asian-American Lions
Eileen U. Virnston - Alexandria Asian-American Lions
Martha H. Acebedo - Arlington Host Lions
Kirk Johnson - Arlington Host Lions
Maria Meruvia - Arlington South Arlington Lions
Bettie A. Petrock - Clifton Lions
Wanda Goforth - Colonial Beach Lions
Scott H. Barlow - Culpeper Mid-Day Lions
Alexandra Davis Taylor - Rappahannock Lions
Terri L. Gammon - Reston Lions
Laurie A. DiRocco - Vienna Host Lions
Governor’s Travels
Date
Event or Official Visit
Fauquier
2/3/10
Gainesville New Baltimore
2/3/10
Sterling
2/4/10
Rappahannock
2/11/10
Reston
2/17/10
Culpeper Host
2/18/10
Nokesville
2/23/10
Stafford Aquia Evening Lions 2/25/10
Warrenton
3/4/10
MD-24 Council Meeting,
Roanoke, VA
3/5 - 7/10
Westmoreland
3/16/10
Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center
of
Northern Virginia
Phone: 703-671-1919
Fax order to : 540-989-5225
e-mail: lionva@lion.roacoxmail.com
or mail to:
Tammie J. Brightwell
Lions of Virginia State Office
5004 Colonial Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
Name: ________________________
Address: ______________________
Telephone Number: ______________
Size: ______________
District 24-A Sight and Hearing Van Corporation
has a new official mailing address. The new
mailing address for any contribution is:
Sight & Hearing Mobile Screening Unit,
Lions of Virginia, District 24-A, Inc.
c/o Lion M. F. McLaughlin, PDG
8650 Black Forest Circle
Fairfax, VA 22031-3303
Meetings 3rd Tuesday
Social 6:30 pm Dinner 7:00 pm
PEMA’S
8430 Richmond Hwy.
Alexandria, VA
Pres: Karen Parker
Sec: Margaret Minney 703-360-8519
District 24-A
Governor’s Official Club Visits
Fellow Lions, below is my official club visit schedule
for the rest of the year. For all clubs who responded,
thank you. I believe I complied with your requests. All
others, I scheduled based on your official meeting
dates and times as recorded in the district directory. If
you feel that a change needs to be made, please let
me, Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer Mike Yuenger and
Assistant Cabinet Secretary Wilma Murphy know as
soon as possible. I realize that, as we get close to the
holiday season, meeting dates change for a variety of
reasons, so I am willing to change right along with
them. Thank you. DG Tony
D24-A Clubs
Lion Reporter Page 4
February 2010
Official Visit Date
D24-A Clubs
Official Visit Date
Gainesville New Baltimore
2/3/10
Great Falls
Completed
Greater Falls Run
Completed
Lake Jackson
Completed
Lake Ridge
Completed
Leesburg Host
Completed
Lovettsville
Completed
Manassas Host
Completed
Manassas Lioness Lions
Completed
Mason Neck
Completed
McLean Early Bird
Completed
Alexandria Asian-American
Completed
Merrifield
Completed
Alexandria Host
Completed
Middleburg
Completed
Alexandria Lincolnia
Completed
Montclair
Completed
Alexandria Watergate
Completed
Mount Vernon District
Completed
Annandale
Completed
Mount Vernon Evening
Completed
Aquia Harbour Host
Completed
Nokesville
2/23/10
Arcola
Completed
Oakton
TBD
Arlington Host
Completed
Park West
Completed
Arlington Northwest
Completed
Purcellville
Completed
Arlington South
Completed
Quantico
Completed
Bailey’s Crossroads Host
Completed
Rappahannock
2/11/10
Brandy Station
Completed
Remington
Completed
Burke Host
Completed
Reston
2/17/10
Chancellor
Completed
Signal Hill
Completed
Clifton
Completed
South Riding
Completed
Colonial Beach
Completed
Spotsylvania
Completed
Culpeper ‘92
Completed
Springfield-Franconia Host
Completed
Culpeper Dawn
Completed
Springfield-Franconia Mid-Day
Completed
Culpeper Host
2/18/10
Stafford Aquia Evening
2/25/10
Culpeper Mid-Day
Completed
Stafford County
Completed
Dahlgren
Completed
Sterling
2/4/10
Dale City
Completed
Tyson’s Corner Host
Completed
Dumfries-Potomac
Completed
Vienna Ayr Hill
Completed
Engleside
Completed
Vienna Host
Completed
Fairfax Host
Completed
Warrenton
3/4/10
Falls Church
Completed
Warrenton Sunrise
Completed
Fauquier
2/3/10
Westmoreland
3/16/10
Fredericksburg Host
3/25/10
Woodbridge
Completed
District 24-A
Lion Reporter Page 5
February 2010
Sight & Hearing Van Schedule (updated 11/01/09)
All Lions Clubs: If your club plans to host the District 24-A Sight and
Screen Unit, please contact the scheduler at 703-916-0973 or 703743-5508, or via e-mail: rck1820@comcast.net
2/1/2010
2/3/2010
2/5/2010
2/20/2010
2/20/2010
2/23/2010
3/1/2010
3/3/2010
3/5/2010
3/5/2010
3/6/2010
3/7/2010
3/7/2010
3/10/2010
3/23/2010
4/17/2010
4/17/2010`
4/18/2010
4/19/2010
4/20/2010
4/21/2010
4/22/2010
4/23/2010
4/24/2010
4/24/2010
5/1/2010
5/22/2010
5/31/2010
6/5/2010
6/10/2010
6/12/2010
6/12/2010
6/16/2010
6/17/2010
7/3/2010
7/4/2010
7/13/2010
7/15/2010
7/31/2010
8/7/2010
8/14/2010
Warrenton Lions Club
Woodbridge Lions Club
Reston Lions Club
Montclair Lions Club
Nokesville Lions Club
Manassas Host Lions Club
Catholic School
Catholic School
Lake Jackson Lions
RAM/DC
LAMB/RAM/DC??
LAB/RAM/DC??
Bailey's Crossroads Lions Club
Merrifield Lions Club
Catholic School
Fredericksburg Host Lions Club
Arlington Northwest Lions Club
Clifton Lions Club
Sterling Lions Club
South Riding
Sterling Lions Club
Leesburg Lions Club
Lovettsville Lions Club
Dahlgreen Lions Club
Sterling Lions Club (Cancelled)
Fairfax Host Lions Club
Lake Ridge Lions
Falls Church Lions Club
Stafford Aquia Evening Lions Club
Montclair Lions Club
Falls Church Lions Club
Colonial Beach Lions Club
Montclair Lions Club
Montclair Lions Club
Lovettsville Lions Club
Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club
Montclair Lions Club
Montclair Lions Club
Lake Ridge Lions Club
Manassas Host Lions Club
Spotsylvania Lions Club
8/28/2010
9/9/2010
9/10/2010
Fredericksburg Host Lions Club
Lake Jackson Lions Club
Lake Jackson Lions Club
9/12/2010
Falls Church Lions Club
9/18/2010
South Riding Lions Club
9/20/2010
Montclair Lions Club
9/21/2010
Montclair Lions Club
9/22/2010
Montclair Lions Club
9/24/2010
Montclair Lions Club
9/25/2010
Alexandria Host Lions Club
10/2/2010
Lake Jackson Lions Club
10/4/2010
Lake Jackson Lions Club
10/5/2010
Fauquier Host Lions Club
10/5/2010
Lake Jackson Lions Club
10/6/2010
Lake Jackson Lions Club
10/7/2010
Fauquier Host Lions Club
10/9/2010
Dahlgreen Lions Club
10/9/2010
Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club
10/13/2010
Catholic School
10/14/2010
Fauquier Host Lions Club.
10/16/2010
Merrifield Lions Club
10/20/2010
Signal Hill Lions Club
10/21/2010
Signal Hill Lions Club
10/21/2010
Colonial Beach Lions Club
10/22/2010
Colonial Beach Lions Club
10/23/2010
Colonial Beach Lions Club
10/23/2010
Lake Ridge Lions Club
10/24/2010
Colonial Beach Lions Club
11/3/2010
Fredericksburg Host Lions Club
11/4/2010
Fredericksburg Host Lions Club
11/4/2010
Catholic School
12/4/2010
Lake Jackson Lions Club
District 24-A
February 2010
Fauquier Lions Club
Lion Reporter Page 6
WOODBRIDGE LIONS CLUB
A Lions Club for all Seasons
Home Club of Past District Governors
Jack L. Middleton 1956-1957
William (Bill) Jones 2003-2004
Pres: Doc Plummer
Sec: Barbara Plummer
Res: 540-347-0017
Res: 540-347-0017
1st & 3rd Wednesdays 6:00 PM I-Hop Warrenton
For SALE: LEON'S TRACTOR and TRAILER with a
TRANSPORTING TRAILER.
Total price for all is $1,000
Call Lion Hal Gay for details and inspection.
703-534-2420.G
Home club of
PCC Phil Schrack
Visit us for a dinner meeting
1st & 3rd Thursday 6:30 pm
Westminster of Lake Ridge
12191 Clipper Drive
Lake Ridge, VA
Pres: Peter Schwartz
Sec: Bill Rogers
BINGO every Monday!
Park West Lions Club
8620 Sunnygate Dr.
Manassas, VA 20109
Doors open 4:30pm
Bingo starts 7pm
$100 games & $1000 Jackpot
Free Coffee & Ice Tea
Call 703-392-0077 for info.
Trivia Night - Middleburg Lions Club
Trivia night is held the last Wednesday of the month at the
Blackthorne Inn and Restaurant in Upperville, VA. A donation of $50 per table for up to five participants per table gets
you entered. Come as a group and be your own table. For
more information or to make reservations, please call Blackthorne Inn at 540-592-3848 or contact the Middleburg Lions
Club directly at 540-522-9684.
Submitted by Club Secretary Lion Tom Kiernan
Please get your club news, fundraiser
ads, articles of interest, etc. in to our
Lion Reporter editors (Lion Jim Alexander
webgurujim@yahoo.com and Lion Michelle Henshaw at lion_michelle22192@yahoo.com) no
later than the 15th of each month. This
will help ensure that we can publish the
Lion Reporter as timely as possible.
Thank you!
The Laughing Lion
The economy is so bad
I got a pre-declined credit card in the mail.
I ordered a burger at McDonald’s and the kid behind the
counter asked, “Can you afford fries with that?”
CEOs are now playing miniature golf.
If the bank returns your check marked “Insufficient Funds,”
you call them and ask if they meant you or them.
Hot Wheels and Matchbox stocks are trading higher than GM.
McDonald’s is selling the 1/4 ouncer.
Parents in Beverly Hills fired their nannies and learned their
children’s names.
A truckload of Americans were caught sneaking into Mexico.
Dick Cheney took his stockbroker hunting.
Motel Six won’t leave the light on anymore.
The mafia is laying off judges.
Congress says they are looking into this Bernard Madoff scandal. Oh Great! The guy who made $50 Billion disappear is
being investigated by the people who made $1.5 Trillion disappear!
And finally…
I was so depressed last night thinking about the economy, wars,
jobs, my savings, Social Security, retirement funds, etc., I
called the Suicide Lifeline. I got a call center in Pakistan, and
when I told them I was suicidal, they got all excited, and asked
if I could drive a truck.
Submitted by Lion Jay Kahn
District 24-A
February 2010
Lion Reporter Page 7
Northwest Arlington
Lions Club
Middleburg Mortgage
Corporation
Residential/Commercial
Financing
13 West Federal Street
Middleburg, VA 20117
1st Monday, 7:00 pm
Dan & Brads
Restaurant
You can’t get very far
until you start doing
something for somebody else. - Melvin
Jones
Hilton Hotel
Ballston Metro
950 N. Stafford St.
Arlington
Bailey’s Cross Roads
Host Lions
Chartered in 1954
Home of
PID Roy Wilson
PCC Shirley Wilson
PCC Mike Valencia
PCC Harry Parker
1st & 3rd Thursday
6:30 (Social) 7:00 (Dinner)
Machu Picchu Restaurant
Mark
your
calendar
for
LAMP:
7/22 - 25/2010
Meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesday
Social 6:30 pm
Dinner 7:00 pm
LaCote D’Or Café
6876 Lee Highway
Arlington, VA (East Falls Church)
Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center
of Northern Virginia
We send the Gift of Clear Sight
to Needy People Around the World
72,000 pairs sent last year
Be a Knight of the Blind
Volunteer at the Center
601 S. Carlin Springs Rd.
Arlington, VA 22204
Center: Phone: 703-671-1919; FAX: 703-656-4787
e-mail: lercnova@verizon.net
District 24-A
February 2010
Lion Reporter Page 8
LIONS TO MARCH IN MEMORIAL DAY PARADE
In cooperation with Lions District 22-C and Multiple 22 in Maryland, Delaware and Washington, DC, the Lions of 24-A and Multiple 24 are called to participate in the 2010 National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC on Monday, May 31, 2010. We hope
that the turnout will far exceed the great group of Lions who marched and rode in 2009.
There will be places for Lions, Lionesses, Lions who are veterans, Leos, and Special
Olympic participants.
Put it on your calendars now. Any additional questions should be directed to 24-A Past
District Governor Woody Woodard.
We want to have America see a Sea of Purple and Gold supporting our veterans and military personnel.
We are currently awaiting a publicity grant approval from LCI to help fund this event.
LOCAL STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR COMPETING IN
LIONS INTERNATIONAL PEACE POSTER CONTEST
Stafford Aquia Evening Lions congratulated several sixth through eighth grade students from Stafford Middle School for their participation in the annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest.
Lions Clubs International sponsors this important program in an effort to emphasize the importance of world peace to young people
everywhere. The Aquia Evening Lions will display all the local entries at the District 24A Lions Winter Conference to be held at the
Hospitality House in Fredericksburg in February.
This year Stafford Aquia Evening Lions awarded three prizes. The first place winner Corinne Jacobsen along with David Guckian
and Elizabeth Fauth, received their prizes on January 22 at a ceremony in the school library. The posters were judged by FOCUS art
teacher Julia Barth and art teacher Jennifer Felts on originality, artistic merit, and portrayal of the contest theme, “The Power of
Peace.”
Club President Jane Stoll said she was impressed by the creativity of the students at Stafford Middle School. “These posters are a
reflection of the thought and caring that each young artist put into the project and of the encouragement they’ve received from their
teachers.”
Stafford Aquia Evening Lions Club has 41 members and meets on the fourth Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. for dinner at the Aquia
Harbour Clubhouse Restaurant, located at 204 Bow Cove in Stafford, VA. For more information, visit www.aquia-eve-lions.org..
Haiti relief donations qualify for immediate tax relief
IRS News Release 2010-12
"People who give to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can claim these donations on the tax return they are completing this season, according to the Internal Revenue Service. Taxpayers who itemize
deductions on their 2009 return qualify for this special tax relief provision, enacted Jan. 22. Only cash contributions made to these charities after Jan. 11, 2010, and before March 1, 2010, are eligible."
District 24-A
Lion Reporter Page 9
February 2010
Extension Workshop
Now I have another big favor to ask. I think our
friend Syed would be tickled pink to hear from you
personally. I don't have his home number, but the
bank branch number is 703-266-0608 they are on the
same time as Ontario time. I know it would be a life
changing phone call.
He now has the means to
"We were out canvassing one day and this is what hap- "payback", I'd just like to cement it."
pened. It is a story from which magic arises. Another
Lion and I were in Citibank. We spoke with the Assistant Manager Syed Hussain.
Following is the text of a message sent to Past International President Judge Brian Stevenson. You may recall
that Judge Stevenson was our honored speaker at last
year's state convention. PID Bill Moody wrote to him to
pass on this poignant story about an event that changed
lives forever.
Before we could give him the Lions pitch he pointed at
my Lions Pin and said, "I know that pin and I have a
story about that pin, have you time to hear me out?" I
said sure lets hear your story. This is what he told us.
His baby boy was 2 years old and one day began to turn
blue. They took him to the Dr. who said he needed open
heart surgery that was only available in the UK or
USA. While he was fretting about how they could possibly afford to get the help the child needed, he picked
up a paper and it said the President of Lions was visiting
Karachi.
Syed sat down and penned a letter to that President,
Judge Brian Stevenson from Canada. Hoping beyond
hope that the Lions could do something.
You know the rest of the story, because You made a
miracle happen.
They went to America, the surgery was performed, it
was successful, the baby is now a grown up 23-year-old
man who is in school to becoming a cardiologist.
According to his father, that child feels he owes his
life to Lions, as does Syed.
Syed said it is now payback time and he will definitely
consider coming out and joining the Lions Club we are
forming in Centreville, VA. He also thinks he might be
able to swing a family membership and all five of them
may join, but he has to have a family meeting first.
Brian, you certainly touched a life, and in so doing, Syed
asked how you were. I assured him you were well and
still very active and that I would be getting in touch
with you to pass on his regards.
Extension Workshop Attendees
Sunday, January 24, 2010
I want to thank everyone for taking time
from your busy schedules ot attend this
workshop. PID Lion Bill did an excellent job
for us and worked tirelessly over the next
two days working with our canvassing
teams.
Lion Name
Lion Nelson Peñalosa
Lion Kirk Johnson
Lion Phil Traina
ZC Emily Carnes
PID Roy Wilson
PCC Shirley Wilson
PCC Harry Parker – Extension Chairman
ZC Tom Petrock
2nd VDG Rose Robinson
Lion Felix Garcia
Lion Jay Kahn
DG Tony Reyes
ZC Roy Sumner
Lion Karen Parker
Lion Mike Peery
Lion Brad Kilgour
Lion Billie Crouch
ZC Jim Ryan
ZC Akin Oduolowu
1st VDG Ray McDonald
Lion Marge Davis
IPID Wayne Davis
PID Bill Moody Course
Leader -
Club
Alexandria Asian American
Arlington Host (Northern Virginia
Hispanic Club Branch)
Arlington Host (Northern Virginia
Hispanic Club Branch)
Arlington South
Bailey's Crossroads
Bailey's Crossroads
Bailey's Crossroads
District
24-A
24-A
24-A
24-A
24-A
24-A
Clifton
Dumfries Potomac
Dumfries Potomac
Fairfax Host
Lake Ridge
Lovettsville
Mount Vernon Evening
Purcellville
Purcellville
Purcellville
Reston
Vienna Host
Front Royal
Middletown Children's First
Winchester Shawnee
Mount Forest, Ontario Canada
24-A
24-A
24-A
24-A
24-A
24-A
24-A
24-A
24-A
24-A
24-A
24-A
24-C
24-C
24-C
9-A
24-A
District 24-A
Lion Reporter Page 10
February 2010
“Leon”
DISTRICT 24-A
HEARING AID BANK
FOUNDATION, INC
IRS 501(c)(3) Organization
Leon doesn't hibernate, so he's
looking to visit your club or event.
Contact the Alexandria-Lincolnia Lions
(Dan Duncan at 703-503-1390 or
Fripp Chisholm at 703-978-5260)
to schedule a visit.
For Information and Programs Contact
Lion Mike McLaughlin
District Chair
Telephone 703-471-6150 (w)
Or
703-280-0403 (h)
e-mail: MikeMcl@annandalelions.org
Fredericksburg Host Lions Club
Meets 2nd & 4th Thursday
Fredericksburg Country Club
Social 5:30
Dinner 6:30
Pres. Tom Clark
Sec. Bob Sexton
Lake Ridge Lions Club
Chartered April 30, 1974
Proud Home Club of
DG Tony F. Reyes and PDG Gene Trujillo
Meet 2nd & 4th Mondays
Brittany’s Sports Bar
12449 Dillingham Square
Social 6:30 PM Dinner 7:00 PM
www.LakeRidgeLionsClub.org
2009-2010 President: Mitchell Bukzin (mjb123@comcast.net)
Secretary: Michelle Henshaw (MLHenshaw@comcast.net)
District 24-A
February 2010
Lion Reporter Page 11
Disorder Temporarily Blinds Woman
Woman Suddenly Loses and Regains Eyesight
By Vicki Salemi
For Shevika Ward, 31, what began as a painful throbbing in her eyes quickly
progressed into a more serious problem. Within a matter of two weeks, Ward had
lost her eyesight.
"I kept experiencing severe discomfort, and my vision was worsening to the
point where I needed assistance getting downstairs," Ward said. "I thought my
whole world was crashing down."
When an ophthalmologist examined the back of her eye, Ward was diagnosed with optic neuritis -- a painful inflammation of the optic nerve that can cause temporary partial or complete loss of vision. Neuritis can be a result of a
viral or bacterial infection,autoimmune disorder or an inflammation of the blood vessels that nourish the optic nerve.
However, one of the main causes is multiple sclerosis, said Douglas Lazzaro, M.D., chairman of ophthalmology at
the Long Island College Hospital and the State University of New York -- Downstate Medical Center.
"This condition predominantly affects 20- to 40-year-old women," he explained. "In the back of your mind you have
to think about MS since it can initially present itself with optic neuritis."
After her diagnosis, Ward was admitted for the hospital for five days where she received an MRI and had 40 capsules of blood drawn to test for diseases and infections that may have caused the neuritis, including tuberculosis and
diabetes.
"Nothing came up. I also had a spinal tap to determine if there was spinal fluid on my brain. I started wondering,
'how many more tests do you all need to take?'" she said. Still blind, but after being administered steroids through an
IV to help accelerate her vision restoration, Ward was released from the hospital.
"I was told it might take six months to one year to get my vision back," she said. However, after returning home,
Ward began to see bright red and orange hues. Within five days her vision was almost completely restored, and she
regained full vision two weeks after being released.
"I felt like a little kid again," she said. Excited to see herself in the mirror again, dress herself and see her family, she
recalls, "I was so overjoyed. I really enjoyed seeing the color red! If it wasn't for my faith, family and friends, I
wouldn't have been as calm."
While most of Ward's symptoms, including diminished vision and an inability to discern color, are common, her
case was an anomaly because the inflammation impacted both eyes. Typically, optic neuritis only affects one.
Although Ward is not currently on medication and has since resumed normal activities, she may be one of the patients for whom optic neuritis never returns. Dr. Lazarro indicates that optic neuritis can re-occur for some patients
but not for others. "There are some patients that get it once and may never develop it again. It can also be recurring
for other patients, and there is nothing you can do to prevent it."
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February 2010
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Dear Lion:
Lions Clubs International is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Walmart to
collect used eyeglasses from the public at specified Walmart and Sam's Club stores throughout the
United States. This new program will enhance the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Program, enabling our association to collect increased quantities of usable glasses for humanitarian missions to developing nations.
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Commencing January-February 2010, co-branded collection boxes, bearing the LCI, Walmart
and Sam's Club logos, will be available in the 2,500 US Walmart stores and approximately
500 Sam's Clubs with vision centers. These new boxes will replace Lions collection boxes
currently in place at the specified stores. For Walmart stores and Sam's Clubs without instore vision centers, existing Lions collections will continue at the discretion of the store managers.
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Walmart will ship the collected eyeglasses to their distribution centers, where they will then be
delivered to the nearest Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centers for sorting, cleaning and processing.
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Usable glasses will be available for Lions and other optical missions to developing nations,
where the glasses will be dispensed to children and adults free of charge.
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The Lions/Walmart co-branded program is aimed at members of the public. Walmart and
Sam's Club stores will not be able to accept or ship Lions club collections of eyeglasses from
other locations in the community.
If you are involved in eyeglass collection, thank you for your continued support of this project. We encourage clubs to maintain their collection sites throughout the community and send the glasses to the
nearest Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center. These collections have had a direct impact on the strength and
success of the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Program.
LCI can help to promote your community collections by posting drop-off locations on the association's
Web site at the Club Locator. Clubs can simply provide us with their information via the Lions Recycle For
Sight Club Participation Form and we'll post up to six collection sites. Or, send an e-mail to: eyeglasses@lionsclubs.org.
For further information about the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Program, or to start a collection campaign in
your club or district, please contact the Health and Children's Services Department.
In service,
Marilee Kadar, Manager
Health and Children's Services Department
www.lionsclubs.org
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February 2010
Lion Reporter Page 13
Lions of Virginia Red Vest Order Form
Cost including shipping:
Standard Red Vest - $30.00
Pin Traders Vest - $50.00
Your name and your club name will be on the front.
Fax order to : 540-989-5225
e-mail: lionva@lion.roacoxmail.com
or mail to: Tammie J. Brightwell
Lions of Virginia State Office
5004 Colonial Ave., SW
Roanoke, VA 24018
Name: ______________________
__ Standard Vest
__ Pin Trader Vest
Address: ___________________________ Club Name: _________________________
Telephone Number: ___________________________
Size: ___________
District 24-A
February 2010
Lion Reporter Page 14
District 24-A
Winter Conference 2010
General Schedule of Events
Friday, February 19, 2010
3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Check in and register at Fredericksburg Hospitality House, Hotel Lobby
Silent Auction Display, Conference Center - Lower Lobby
Vice District Governors’ Hospitality Room #365 Open
Dinner and Entertainment on Your Own
Saturday February 20, 2010
7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
8:00 a. m. - 12:00 noon
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
8:00 a. m. - 4:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Stafford Aquia Evening Lions Club Hospitality Room #365 Open
Registration, Lower Lobby
Jazz music provided by Brooke Point High School students
Exhibits and vendors, Lower Hallway and Lobby
Ongoing Scavenger Hunt
9:00 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
Opening Session Guest Speaker, Alda White, Retired Stafford County Attorney
Silent Auction, Lower Lobby
Breakout Sessions
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
12:00 noon – 2:00 p.m.
2:15 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
2:15 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Luncheon Meeting
Stafford Aquia Evening Lions Club Hospitality Room #365 Open
Breakout Sessions
General Session, DG Tony Reyes
Hotel Check Out 12:00 noon
Tentative Breakout Sessions
A first hand view from a former student of a Lions School for Visually Impaired
Eye diseases that affect the retina
Description of local services for hearing impaired
Implication of today’s communication styles for clubs
How to prepare news releases, make contacts, and be visible
Overview of services of the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board
LCIF and the future
Planning a Breakfast with Santa service project, step by step
District 24-A
February 2010
Lion Reporter Page 15
District 24-A Winter Conference 2010
February 20, 2010
Dear Lions, Lionesses, Leos, and Guests:
WELCOME TO THE DISTRICT 24-A WINTER CONFERENCE! Although it’s a one-day meeting on
Saturday, February 20, come early and visit historic Fredericksburg on Friday afternoon. Dine at one of
the town’s fabulous restaurants, some located within walking distance from the hotel. Stop by Friday evening and join other Lions at the District 24-A Hospitality Room for camaraderie and refreshments provided
by Vice District Governors Dennis Brining and Rose Robinson. The Fredericksburg Hospitality House
and Conference Center, 2801 Plank Road (VA Route 3 West - Exit 126 off I-95) will accept your reservation until February 12th at the rate of $79 per night by calling 540-786-8321/800-682-1049. To get this
special rate, please be sure to mention the Lions District 24-A Winter Conference.
Saturday holds a wide variety of breakout sessions to educate and inform Lions on leadership, membership
and special programs and will hold everyone’s interest throughout the day. We’ll kick off at 9AM with a
dynamic speaker followed by breakout sessions until noon. There will be a delicious hot, plated lunch followed by a delectable dessert. The afternoon holds more breakouts and will end with a General Session
from 3:15 to 4:15. There will be a silent auction, several vendors, and a scavenger hunt that will go on
throughout the day. Winners will be announced at the General Session and names will be posted near the
exit. The Conference will be adjourned at the end of the General Session; however, the Hospitality Suite
will remain open until 5:30PM.
Friday arrivals may check into the hotel and register for the conference at the main entrance starting at 3
PM. Saturday morning registration will be located at the Conference Center entrance only. We ask that
you preregister on the form provided and return it along with payment as soon as possible. Every Stafford
Aquia Evening Lion is looking forward to seeing you at the District 24-A Winter Conference.
Yours in Lionism,
District Governor Tony Reyes
and Stafford Aquia Evening Lions Club
District 24-A
February 2010
Lion Reporter Page 16
District 24-A Winter Conference 2010
Fredericksburg Hospitality House & Conference Center
2801 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
540-786-8321
February 20, 2010
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FORM
Make check payable to: 2010 Winter Conference
Host Club: Stafford Aquia Evening Lions
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Please fill out one form for each attendee.
Club Name: ____________________________________________
Guest - Nickname on Tag: ___________________
First Name: __________________________
Address: ____________________________
Phone: ______________________________
Function
Last Name: _______________________________
City:_____________________________ St: _____
E-mail:______________________________ ______
Cost Per Person
o Registration (Includes Convention Pin) (NO LATER THAN 2/7/2010)
$15.00
o Luncheon
please circle either Chicken Florentine or Pasta Primavera
$25.00
Chicken Florentine, Bow Tie Pasta Alfredo w/Chef's Red Cabbage Garnish
Steamed Carrots, Salad & Rolls, Tiramisu, OR Pasta Primavera
PLEASE LET US KNOW IF ANY REGISTRANT HAS SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS
o Advance 50/50 Tickets: 8/$5.00 - 20/$10.00
50/50 TICKET TOTAL $_____________
o Additional Winter Conference Pins - #_______ @ $3.00 per pin
$_________
Mail Registration and check to: 2010 Lions Winter Conference
Stafford Aquia Evening Lions, P.O. Box 307, Stafford, VA 22555
Any questions on the 2010 Winter Conference, contact: LionsWinterConference2010@verizon.net or Secretary, Bea Klapak at 540-659-6124/cell: 703-772-6135
Lions of District 24-A Winter Conference
Vendor Participation Form
The Lions District 24-AWinter Conference will be held on February 20, 2010 at the Fredericksburg Hospitality House and Conference Center. Please complete the following form and
return both the form and payment of $15.00 per six foot vendor table. Table reservations are
due by 2/5/2010.
Organization/Participant Name____________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone________________
Evening Phone______________
E Mail address_________________
Mail form with payment to:
Lions Winter Conference - Stafford Aquia Evening Lions Club
P.O. Box 307, Stafford, Va. 22555
www.aquia-eve-lions.org
If you have questions do not hesitate to contact vendor committee chair Becky O’Bryan at 540-659-3268 (email:
obn.virgina@verizon.net ).
The Stafford Aquia Evening Lions are excited to be hosting the Lions District 24-A Conference and look forward to your
participation.
District 24-A
February 2010
Lion Reporter Page 17
Membership Comparison
District 24-A
February 2010
Lion Reporter Page 18
International Convention
Plans for our 93rd International Convention in Sydney, Australia are underway – and we proudly invite
you to join us in the Land Down Under from June 28 to July 2, 2010.
Sydney is the heartbeat of Australia, an eclectic mix of culture, history and fun. Endowed with dazzling
beaches and sunny climate, Sydney is one of the most spectacular destinations in the world. Mixed within
its natural beauty and fascinating heritage are the landmark Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House. The
city's multitude of restaurants and entertainment and the friendly Australians are also sure to deliver an enjoyable and memorable convention.
This year's attendees can look forward to a week of high energy business sessions and activities, in partnership with fellow Lions from all around the world. The festivities include our stirring International Parade
of Nations, inspiring guest speakers, an exciting international show, and a celebratory "Ginkgo Awards
Banquet" in recognition of outstanding achievements by our members throughout the year.
But it is you – the Lions who hail from every corner of the globe – that make our convention a truly special
event. Never before have we had such a unique opportunity to unite together in our quest of serving our
communities and those in need as we Move to Grow.
Make plans now to join us for the experience of a lifetime. There's no place in the world like Sydney!
Sincerely,
Joseph L. Wroblewski
Past International President
Chairperson, Convention Committee
ATTENTION ALL PIN COLLECTORS
THE NORTHERN VIRGINIA LIONS YOUTH CAMP IS
SELLING A 50TH ANNIVERSARY PIN SET WHICH
CONSISTS OF FIVE PINS, ONE FOR EACH DECADE.
THE COST IS $15.00 PER SET
WE HAVE A FEW OF THE SINGLE NVLYC 50TH PIN
REMAINING AT $3.00 EACH. TO ORDER YOUR
PINS PLEASE CONTACT: LION SHARON SCHRACK
syschrack@comcast.net, 540-349-2735.
District 24-A
February 2010
Lion Reporter Page 19
34th Annual
USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum
September 23-25, 2010
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
A Beacon of Hope Through Leadership & Service
It is not too early to register to attend the USA/Canada Lions
Leadership Forum. The Milwaukee Team has plans for a very exciting, informative, and entertaining week.
Go to www.valions.org and click on USA/Canada Forum, or contact Lion Foster Morse at 703-339-7099 or rebamorse@aol.com
for more information.
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