HOUSTON NORTHWEST LIONS CLUB
NEWSLETTER
Liberty - Intelligence - Our Nations Safety
FOR THE RECORD:
As of January 31, Lions Clubs international had, 1,347,278 members in 46,135 clubs and 747 districts in 208 countries ands geographic areas. There were 332,965 Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) recipients and 61,872 Progressive Melvin Jones (PMJF) recipients.
“Lions roar loudest when we roar with others. The trees that we have planted are the result of the power of “WE BELIEVE”. That holds true not only with trees but also with our sight projects, disaster relief and youth programs. “WE BELIEVE” is so strong and powerful that it sweeps up others and channels their energies and resources to our goals. Let us continue to reach out to others and plant seeds of partnerships among goodhearted non-lions.”
Wing-Kun Tam
Lions Clubs International President
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION COUNTDOWN:
2012: Busan, Korea, June 22-26;
2013: Hamburg, Germany, JULY 5-9.
Lion Frank Della Sala: April 15th
FUND RAISER: RIGHT RESPONSE FIRST AID KITS:
Lion Chuck has received the First Aid Kits we ordered. You may pick up your orders at our meeting April 11th. Good News! We can continue taking orders for /springsummer delivery.
Keep on selling!
DISTRICT 2-S2 CONVENTION:
April 20-22: Hilton Houston Westchase Hotel: 9999 Westheimer;
PDG Awards Luncheon, Governor’s Banquet. You can but individual tickets if you do not plan to attend all the events. Registration is free. Registration form is on line. Tickets can be picked up at the registration desk at the convention. Houston Northwest Lions is entitled to elect 1 Delegate for the voting. Lion Chuck Davidson was elected delegate from Houston Northwest. PDGs Cliff and Buzz are automatic delegates. Anyone can attend the convention and you will enjoy it. What an opportunity to meet new Lions and visit with Lion friends from other clubs!
2012-2013 Announced Candidates:
2012-2013 District Governor: Paul Eads: Houston Heights Lions Club
2012-2013 First Vice District Governor: Eddie Risha: Conroe Noon Lions Club
2012-2014 Second Vice District Governor: Chris Moorman: Liberty Lions Club
2012-2014 Director Texas Lions Camp: Bud Casey: Houston Cy-Fair Lions Club
2012-2014 Director Lions Eye Bank of Texas: Donald Landers: Houston Spring Branch Lions Club
2012-2014 Director Lighthouse of Houston: Andy Trevino: Houston Heights Lions Club
2012-2015 Director Humanitarian Relief Fund: Winnie Mae Eads: Houston Heights Lions Club
MD2 LIONS STATE CONVENTION:
Thursday - Saturday: May 17-19: Sheraton North Houston: Information and Register on-line: www.golions.us .
Thursday, May 17th: MD-2 Texas Lions Golf Tournament: PGA Tour 18 Golf Course: 3102 FM 1960 East, Humble, Texas, 77338. Shotgun start: 8:00AM: Entry fee: $75.00 per person, includes Lunch, green fees, cart, range balls, gift packet. Net proceeds to benefit the Texas Lions Camp.
Want to play? Contact PDG Art Drouin: adrouinsr@hotmail.com .
CAMPERS NEEDED:
Look for Campers and sign up children who are eligible for Camp. Registration form is on-line at texaslionscamp.org. All registrations must be signed and sponsored by a Lion.
BUS TO CAMP: CAMPERS AND ANYONE WHO WANTS TO HELP LOAD OR MAKE THE TRIP TO THE CAMP:
The Bus will run for the 3rd, 4th and 5th sessions. Loading location is First section of the Memorial City Parking Lot, off I10 and S. Gessner. Sessions 3, 4 and 5: Sunday : Be there at 8AM, Bus will leave around 9AM Everyone must bring a sack lunch, drinks will be furnished. Bus should arrive at the Camp by 1PM for check in. Bus will return to Houston around 8PM to the Memorial City Parking.
Saturday: Bus leaves at 5AM to pick up campers. Bring a blanket and a pillow. Will stop in Seguin for breakfast. Bus should arrive at the Camp around 10AM and arrive in Houston at the Memorial City Parking lot by 2:30 – 3:30. Parents MUST be there by 2:30 to pick up their children.
TEXAS LIONS CAMP SUMMER SCHEDULE
Session 1: June 3-9
Session 2: June 10-16
Session 3: June 17-23
Session 4: June 24-30
Session 5: July 1-7
Diabetic 1; July 22-28 Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Diabetic 2: July 29-August 4: Children with Type 1 Diabetes
Camp Discovery: July 8-14: (Leased) American Cancer Society
Camp David/Down Syndrome: July 15-21: (Leased): Children with Burns, Downs Syndrome
Texas Lions Camp Work Day Schedule: Help prepare the Camp for the summer sessions:
Last work day is Saturday, May 5th.
“The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men”.
Plato
GREETINGS FROM LION PRESIDENT CHUCK:
Are you still an active member of the Northwest Lions Club?
If yes, great and please continue to do so. I do not take your current participation as a given, but as a sign that you feel you are doing something to help others. Those who attend meetings, pay their dues, make contributions via donating gifts, or wrapping presents, or delivering toys etc. are acting out the “We Serve” philosophy.
If no, why not is the query? Are we not active enough for you or do you have too much to do that prohibits any level of involvement? Are the dues too high or is our meeting location/time/place not convenient for you? I have seen a bit of increase in meeting attendance now that we meet only once a month but since we currently are not involved in a major fundraiser like cooking chickens or a golf tournament, do we need to have an ongoing project to get you active?
Our bingo application with the state to be considered a charity is nearly complete (waiting on securing a bond), we are going to be allowed to continue selling first aid kits as we want (and may I thank those who ordered some the first round?), but we do not have anything on the radar, other than continuing to collect eyeglasses (which I hope each one of us does). We continue to help students needing eye exams and glasses when asked and we will sponsor a camp student this summer. Our Lions Camp does have a current work day scheduled soon and we do have our local convention in town on the 21st, two things open to any Lion. And, if you read the latest Lion magazine, you could plant a tree or two (or more).
We all do what we can, based upon health, finances, time etc; I hope that each of you remains a Lion, and participates as much as you can.
I am open to any feedback on the above, just email me at c.davidson67@att.net or bring something up at our April 11th meeting.
