Wednesday, August 1, 2012

District 19-C July Cabinet Meeting


July 31, 2012
Lions Clubs International
District Governor 19-C
Zone Chairs 19C-1 through 19C-6
All District Cabinet Chair Persons


Subject: Minutes from the first District 19-C Cabinet Meeting July 30, 2012.

In accordance with Item #1, Duties of Cabinet Secretary, Page 6 Cabinet Secretary

Manual for 2012-2013 distributed from Lions Clubs International, attached are the minutes from the first District 19-C Cabinet meeting held on July 30 at  Down Home Catering, 211 1st Ave S. Kent WA

6:40 – 645 pm        Host Zone Chair C-3 Judy Swanberg called the meeting to order: followed by the flag salute, the singing of America and the invocation by Sharon Sikes.

ZC Judy thanked Kent Lions President Brandon for providing the meeting place and dinner that was prepared.  She announced she has new rosters for sale before turning the meeting over to DG Dave.

6:45 – 6: 55 pm      DG thanked all 55 in attendance before introducing his cabinet officers, 1st VDG Marilynn Danby, 2nd VDG John Kirry, Secretary Jeannie Phillips & Treasurer Art Weatherly.

His format for meetings is a change from years past; no reports will be given orally but rather be posted on our website each month.  Our meeting format is designed to be informational and useful.

Two weeks before each cabinet meeting the secretary will notify cabinet members to submit their written report due one week before the date set for the next cabinet meeting.

Anyone wishing to give an oral report is to make a request to him in order to be scheduled on the agenda.  Those asking for speaking time will be give 4 minutes in which to cover their topic.

Consent to accept the reports submitted for this meeting was asked for and given.

Written reports are listed on our website www.md19clions.org

6:55- 7:00 pm         2nd VDG John reviewed the escrow account budget.  He explained the items listed. No questions followed after which 1VDG Marilynn moved that the budget be accepted, seconded by 2nd VDG John, motion carried.

The first report was given by PCC Dick Risley, Poulsbo Evening Pride Club.  Doctors from Madigan Hospital had contacted lions concerning help needed for a wounded soldier coming here for treatment.  Having been severally injured while fighting in Afghanistan, losing sight in both of eyes, leg injuries and other life threatening injuries this young soldier from the Republic of Georgia was flown here for intense treatment that couldn’t be done in his home country.
Most of his medical bills are being taken care of however now that his family has been able to join him there is a need for other help that isn’t covered by insurance.  His son Nickolas is unable to walk because he had cerebral palsy.  LCI has been asked if there is anything they can do to help, the need for food is being taken care of by someone from Gig Harbor.  Clubs within our district are stepping up to do what they can to help.  If you or your club wants to get involved please contact PCC Dick.

7:07- 7: 8 pm          DG asked if either our 1st or 2nd VDG had anything they would like to say, both declined.
7:08 – 7:09 pm       The next report, not listed on the agenda, was to be Bob Johnson, Fife Lions.  He asked to have his subject for having a forum to introduce the candidates running for 2nd VDG is postponed until he has time to meet with the Zone Chairs.

7:09 – 7:13 pm       Cabinet member for Camp Leo, Lonzell Johnson, Enumclaw Lion, reviewed how camp did this year.  Moving to a new location made it possible for #167 kids with diabetes to enjoy the experience of a safe environment while learning to deal with their diabetes.  Lonzell's goal is to have at least half of the clubs in our district involved in next year’s camping activities.  $37,000 was raised from clubs to support the expenses of camp this year.
 Asked to share the story of the bear, he told us they had a bear sniffing dog with them while going on the traditional 8th grade overnight, the dog alerted, bear nearby; they packed up all their gear and return to base camp feeling thankful for having this dog with them.    

7:17 – 7:21 pm       Conference chair PDG Dave Pratt gave an overview of all the changes that will come about at this years’ spring conference.    The conference theme “Family Reunion” follows from the District Governor's theme “Families in Service” and will feature 3 motivational speakers at the dinners and lunch.  Friday evening will be the more formal dinner, followed by a more casual Saturday filled with officer training classes, breakout sessions and ending with a family style dinner.  Aug. 18 anyone wanting to be involved in the process of helping was asked to join him and co-chair Jacqueline at the LaQuinta when they meet with the hotel management.   All the changes being implemented come from a questionnaire; based from the answers we provided he hopes we accept these new ideas.
A website for the conference will be online in September.  PDG thanked  1st VDG Marilynn Danby for her several years of serving as our conference chair.

7:21- 7:23 pm         Conference chair of contest and awards, Don Becker, Spanapark Early Risers lion, will keep us posted on new ideas after the meeting Aug. 18.
7:23 – 7:27 pm       USA/Canada Forum will announce the city selected to host 2016 event.  We are in the running; the announcement will be Sept 14th during this year’s forum being held in Florida.  PDG Dave Pratt will be attending the forum.  A Packet of information was sent to all the International Directors promoting our site for 2016.  IF chosen the city of Tacoma will be temporarily renamed City of Lions.  The committee working this promotion consists of DG Dave Risley, PDG Rick Drury, PDG Dave & Jacqueline Pratt, 1st VDG Marilynn Danby, 2nd VDG John Kirry & PID Roger Richert (District B).

7:27 – 7:30 pm       2nd VDG John Kirry announced a budget meeting will follow this meeting.  DG Dave Risley advised the need for a communications chair came out of the recent cabinet planning session.  Leadership Chair, Sharon Sikes and PDG Dave Pratt will work out the duties of this position and bring it to the next cabinet meeting.
7:30 – 7:40  DG Dave gave a series of announcements: Lions for Life is falling flat, the name may be playing a role where as the content is very helpful.  The “club excellence process” there’s help for those wanting to use it.  The line of communications from the district to the clubs has been revised; note the back of the agenda for its format.   Example: Cabinet secretary works with Zone Secretary who then will work with Club Secretary. 

PDG John Bergvall asked DG Dave what his most inspirational memory is of his trip to Korea.  DG answered: while visiting with the lions from Germany and India he noticed the difference in how they are involved in their lion’s service.  Lions clubs is the only service organization in India, the Rotary Club is starting to make its presents known however.  He was reminded of how our country encourages us to lift ourselves up and achieve our passions.  The lack of this being available in other countries made him so proud and happy he’s a USA Lion.
A series of announcements followed, everyone was encouraged to pass club activities on to the cabinet secretary who will post them on our www.md19clions.org website.

Hearing no other announcements DG Dave adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm
Respectfully submitted,

PZC Jeannie Phillips
Cabinet Secretary, District 19-C
13224 142nd Ave KPN
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
253-884-2317
E-Mail: snipn@aol.com

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