―Grow and Serve‖ is the theme chosen by District Governor Jeff Baxter for 2010-2011. This works very well as it pertains to our District clubs; however, let us take it one step further. Why not relate it to the 11, 12, 13 year olds in our schools via the Peace Poster Contest?
Every Lions Club in District 29-L should be sponsoring a Peace Poster Contest in their local schools. What better way to let parents and teachers know about your Lions Club than to take a genuine interest in the school children. ―G.A.S.‖
The theme for this year’s Peace Poster Contest is ―Vision of Peace‖. Students who are 11, 12, or 13 on November 15, 2010 are eligible to be participants. Twenty- four international finalists are chosen each year with the winning artist receiving a cash prize of $2500.00 and an engraved plaque. The 23 merit award winners each receive a $500.00 cash award and a certificate of achievement.
Order your kits now! $9.95 plus shipping and handling. It will be one of the best investments for the future of your clubs. Allow the students in your community schools to share their Vision of Peace with your membership and the world. This can be a wonderful opportunity for all of us.

Lion Jamesie Beecroft, Peace Poster Contest Chairperson

Lion Jamesie Beecroft at 304.277.2238, or e-mail thebeecrofts@comcast.net,

TO DOWNLOAD THE PEACE POSTER CONTEST FORM, IS LOCATED ON THE NEWSLETTER SECTION

For many years, the West Virginia Lions Sight Conservation Foundation has funded two (2) Mobile Eye Screening United. Both of these units have served District and the state well. In fact, once again the number 2 unit (the larger of the two) will be at the District 29-L Memorial Dan Dague Car and Bike Show on Labor Day at the Highlands.
Last year, the Sight Foundation Trustees decided that in addition to these two units, portable eye screening instruments would be purchased for each district. I am truly excited about the possibilities these portable machines will provide the Lions of West Virginia. Each District now has a portable Tonometer (puff machine), Visual Accuity Machine, as well as an adjustable table.
District 29-L Coordinators for this equipment are Lions Ruth and Walter Caldwell of the West Liberty Lions Club. You can schedule training, as well as obtaining the equipment for your club’s eye screening events, by calling Lion Ruth/Walter at 304.336.7479 or e-mail silverfox_jess@frontier.net Planning is underway for multiple club training session on the equipment in the near future.
None of this would be possible without the support of the Lions of West Virginia. Please continue your club’s financial support to allow the Foundation to continue to provide vision and hearing services for the many West Virginians who qualify for this service.
THANK YOU!
PDG Steve Beecroft, WVLSCF President

 

Lions Ruth and Walter Caldwell’s new e-mail address:
silverfox_jess@frontier.net
PID Fred and Lion Mary Louise Cole’s new e-mail address:
fdc2110@frontier.com

The West Virginia Lions Sight Foundation is in the process of working on two major fund raisers:
Question: WHERE’S THE BEEF?
Answer: In Harrisville on Lion Paul and VDG Patty Nutter’s farm.
Lion Paul is fattening the cow so it will be ready in November!
WHAT’S THE BEEF
The Foundation is selling tickets on quarters of the beef to be packaged and delivered to 4 winners in November.
Each quarter will be in excess of 100 pounds with 20% being steak, 20% roast and 60% ground. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00.
Tickets can be purchased from PDG Paul Amrhein, PID Larry Johnson, Lion Paul Nutter or PDG Steve Beecroft.

July and August have been busy months for the Western Monongalia Lions Club!
In July, members participated in the Battelle District Fair Parade at Wadestown where they won a prize for ―BEST ALL AROUND THEME‖. They also held a Silent Auction at the Fair.
In August, they collected fresh garden produce and delivered 31 bags to residents of Unity Apartments in Fairmont. They also participated in the Clay District Fair Parade in Daybrook.
Their September meeting will be held on September 13th at the Tennant Pavilion on Rush Run (below Fairview). It will begin with a wiener roast at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend. Please bring a covered dish.
 

DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S NIGHT
Sponsored by:
Clay-Battelle and Western Monongalia Lions Clubs
September 28, 2010
6:30 p.m.
Ham, Turkey, & Assorted Side Dishes and Desserts
$10/person
Contact Debbie Delaney (304.449.1579
Or
Jason Statler (304.879.5653
 

Please make the following corrections in the 2010—2011 Multiple District Directory:
Pine Grove Shortline meets the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 6:30 pm.
Zone 3 Chair John Wensyl's e-mail address is wensyel@wesbanco.com
Westover meetings beginning in September will be at the VFW on the 3rd Thursdays at 6:30 pm.
Chris Johnston's e-mail is cajohnston98@comcast.net
Dave Ice's telephone number is 304 459-3042.
Scott Summer's e-mail is kb8eeo@verizon.net
Linda Baxter's e-mail address is lscarson@frontier.com

2010 USA-Canada
Lions Leadership Forum
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sept. 23-25, 2010
Visit https://usacanadalionsforum.org/ for information.

District 29-L  is now on Face Book,  just type in search section just type in district29L

enter your comments, your ideas, your club photos, and your up-coming events and I will add them to the District Web Page

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There are a limited amount of days available until the 2010-2011 Lion’s year ends.

Clubs may combine their DG’s visit with another club, if desired

Contact DG Jeff or Lion Linda as soon as possible to schedule your visit.