38th Annual Food A-Thon

The Port Angeles Lions Club Hosts:  

38th Annual Food A-Thon 

Benefitting the Port Angeles Food Bank 

on Thursday November 15.

 

The Lions will take over the airways on KONP 1450 AM and 102.1 FM from 6AM to 6PM. Lions will man the microphones and announce pledges received from the listeners. Lions will be standing by the phones to accept pledges and challenges for the 12 hours.

Telephone number is 360-457-1450. Listen as the Lions relay information to the listeners (not always as professional as we would like, but, we have fun)

Call to extend wishes and pledges, if you like. 

Thank you,

PDG Gary

Dictionaries Delivered to Third Graders in Rainier

Hi Gang ,

Linda and I went to Rainier Elementary & Eagle View Christian School and passed out our dictionaries to 79 third graders. I know that some of you were unable to attend because of life issues.

I have to tell you that you missed one of life’s absolute fine moments. The reaction in the students eyes was worth more than any amount of money. It was a moment akin to Haley’s comment, an event that only happens once or twice in a lifetime.

The dictionaries are one of the fun things we do with the money we work so hard earn with our fundraisers. Events like giving out the dictionaries are the precious rewards of being a member of the Rainier Lions Club.  Most of us have too few of these kinds of rewards in life.

Helping with the sight and hearing van is another rewarding experience, but that may not happen this year because of a scheduling problem.

We need to be about making a difference in our community. I do believe that there are people in town ready to help us make our town a better place to live.  Please come out and help lead them.

Thanks,

George

       Thank you for inviting us to your school!

Pictures of Rainier Elementary School 

Third Grade Students 

Receiving Their Dictionaries:

Third grade teachers.

Third grade teachers.

Sixty-nine third grade students right after they receive their dictionaries.

Students engrossed in their new dictionaries.

Still looking up facts in their dictionaries, as King Lion George makes presentation.

Students looking up facts.

Still looking.............

Engrossed..........

Comparing facts.

Asking questions of the staff in sign language.

King Lion George with staff member

King Lion George with staff member

King Lion George

Students comparing facts with other students.

Happy, smiling student.

Kids talking about the things they find in their new dictionary.

Happy, smiling third grade girl.

Mrs. Cinkovitch taking picture of the third grade classes in the library.

King Lion George with teacher, staff and students.

Pictures of Eagle View Christian School 

Third Grade Students 

Receiving Their Dictionaries:

Principle Barbie B. sits behind the 10 third graders who just received their dictionaries.

Students looking at their dictionaries.

Students engrossed in their new book.

Still reading.......

Students talking about the things they find just before presentation closes.  They thank us an and say a prayer before we conclude.  Very nice indeed!

King Lion George asked the students:  There's a million, a billion and then a trillion.  What comes after a trillion?   The students answer, "a quadrillion."  We were very impressed.  We didn't know that answer until we found it in the dictionary before the presentation.  Even third graders are smarter then we are!

GO KIDS!!!

Thank you for inviting us to your school!

Got Coffee?

Do we have enough coffee for Monday night's meeting, or do we need to buy more?

Lions Clubs International News

In our November issue, you'll learn about International Leo Day, the Pediatric Cataract Initiative, registration for the 2013 International Convention in Hamburg and more. Read on for the latest Lions Clubs International news and information.

Reducing Childhood Blindness through the Pediatric Cataract Initiative Bausch + Lomb and Lions Clubs International Foundation continue their work towards reducing childhood blindness through the Pediatric Cataract Initiative (PCI). The Siliguri Greater Lions Eye Hospital in India was recently awarded a grant of US$150,000 through the PCI for an early detection and treatment program for pediatric cataract and children's eye health. In addition to training ophthalmologists and providing pediatric eye health education, the hospital plans to conduct vision screenings for 130,000 underserved children and necessary pediatric cataract surgeries in designated communities. Learn more about this grant on the LCIF Web site . Welcome to the New LNN Lions News Network (LNN) has a fresh, new look. LNN is the online resource for all of our video programs. Check out the new LNN page, which includes featured videos related to sight, health, membership, hunger, environment and more. Watch the latest Lions Quarterly (LQ) or explore the LQ archives. The Search Videos feature allows you to find videos on LNN using specific keywords. You can also comment on, "Like," share and download videos. View our videos to learn more about the community service that Lions provide worldwide. Meet Friends in Hamburg Join Lions from around the world at the 96th International Convention in Hamburg, Germany on Friday, July 5 to Tuesday, July 9, 2013. Register by December 31 to lock in your registration at the lowest fee and secure your hotel reservation at our specially discounted Lions rates. Hamburg has many attractions to enjoy for a few hours or an entire day. Take a boat cruise on beautiful Alster Lake, walk around the Emigration Museum and don't miss the Magical History Bus Tour of famous Beatles sites! Find out about the Local Tours on LCI's Web site. Do you have a few extra days to relax? Visit the Pre/Post Convention Tours page for specially discounted Lions tours of Germany and other top European destinations. Celebrate Leos on December 5 International Leo Day, celebrated annually on December 5, is the perfect time to call attention to those we hope will one day lead the association. Consider sponsoring a new Alpha Leo club at your local community center, or use this day as an opportunity to foster dialogue with current Leo members, thereby creating the type of environment that will encourage Leos to one day continue their service as Lions. Through Leo clubs, you will have a positive influence on today's youth and young adults - helping them become better citizens and leaders for life. Watch our Leading for Life video to learn more about Leos. Champions Lions Clubs Draw Interest from Prospective Members A Champions Lions club supports Special Olympics and people with intellectual disabilities through a variety of activities from fundraising to working at Opening Eyes events, the LCI and Special Olympics initiative that provides vision screening and eyeglasses to athletes. A Champions club provides more opportunities for Lions to serve a worthy population and organization within their community. For information, or to get started on chartering a Champions Lions club, contact the Membership and New Club Development Department.

Lions Clubs Respond to Superstorm Sandy

Dear Lion,

Earlier this week as Superstorm Sandy was near landfall on the East Coast, we let you know that Lions would be there for those in the storm's path. We know the devastating impact that a disaster can have in a community and as always, our thoughts and prayers are with those who were affected, including members of our own Lions family. As Lions, we have once again demonstrated our quick response in the time of need, and we want to update you on relief efforts. 

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) awarded a US$100,000 Major Catastrophe Grant with money from the disaster relief fund, allowing Lions in affected areas to immediately begin providing assistance. Many Lions are already working with local food banks, police and fire departments and other local organizations.

In addition to the Major Catastrophe Grant, LCIF has awarded US$100,000 in emergency grants to Lions districts in North Carolina, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut and New York. LCIF was able to award these funds from the disaster relief fund, thanks to Lions who generously donated knowing that in times of disaster there is an urgent and great need.

Follow our efforts online through the LCI blog, Twitter and Facebook. LCIF is expecting and is ready for many more emergency grant requests as Lions assess the needs of their communities and power is restored.  We also encourage Lions to consider making a donation to the Foundation for disaster relief. Donations to the disaster relief fund are Melvin Jones Fellowship eligible.

We believe that "In A World of Service," one person can make a difference, but together we can have an even greater impact.

Sincerely,

                     

Wayne A. Madden                         Wing-Kun Tam   

President, LCI                               Chairperson, LCIF    

Lion in the Wind.......

Halloween in Park a Huge SUCCESS!

Thank you all for coming!

It was cold and windy.  Children and their parents flocked to the Rainier Lions Club first Halloween Party in the Park!  

                                    AWESOME!!

A special "THANK YOU" goes out to Main Street Cookies 

for donating cookies to the children of Rainier, WA.  

Thank you!!

Joyclyn & Cookie Crew! 

Linda Johnson (left) & Lion Secretary Brenda Flaherty.

One of our first Trick or Treat children.

One of our first Trick or Treat children.

Our Lion waving.

Our Lion walking toward our King Lion, George Johnson.

Our Lion, waving to 2 little girls, who came for Trick or Treat.

This little girl was afraid to take candy from our Lion, so
Mommy took the candy from the Lion's paw for her.

Our second set of Trick or Treater's  a ghost & vampire.

The Vampire spreads her wings!

Trick or Treat girls with their family members.

Trick or Treat children in the park.

More Trick or Treat children in the park.

Kids coming to the Lions Den.  (See the little Strawberry Shortcake?)

Brenda serving Main Street Cookies!!  

Sweet Miss Strawberry Shortcake.

More children coming for treats.

More children with their friends and family.

It was a HUGE SUCCESS!

The Rainier Lions Club will be celebrating Halloween in the Park again next year.  

PKL Evan Burnett & our Lion!

Thank you again for coming for treats!!!!

We're here to serve you.