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The Year of Cy Kauffman
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MD-36 Lions Information Service:
1.866.623.9053
Potpouri
Lions, LCIF Respond to California Wildfires
LCIF is working with local Lions to respond to the wildfires that are currently ongoing in California. The fires have burned through more than 140,000 acres, forcing the evacuation of 12,000 homes, destroying many homes and killing two firefighters. LCIF has issued three emergency grants in the amount of $10,000 each for three Lions' districts to provide immediate relief to the displaced families.
Lions around the world can help by donating to the Disaster Fund. U.S. donors can:
- Mail a check to LCIF. Make the check payable and send the check to LCIF, 300 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA, Attn.: Donor Services.
- Make a credit card donation with a MasterCard, Visa or American Express by calling LCIF at 630-571-5466, ext. 517 or 581. Call between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST.
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missing a whole world of opportunity because we're stuck in a rut? This editor sincerely hopes not.
When was the last time you seriously considered starting a new service project? When was the last time you reviewed the list of organizations you routinely give money to? Have you increased your sight and hearing budget in the last few funding cycles? I was recently informed about a Lions club that raises several thousand dollars each year and yet, for the last few years their budget for sight and hearing donations/grants has only been $450/year, and they've been turning away requests for sight and hearing help because they exhaust that budget each year.
Much is written about membership losses, about Lions leaving through the back door. Is it possible we could have retained some of these valuable Lions had we stuck to our core programs? When the local citizenry become aware of their dollars being used for projects other than our stated purposes, what happens to their support during your next fund raiser?
I honestly believe most clubs are proud members of and are respected and supported by the communities they serve. But a small number of our clubs seem to have lost their peripheral vision, a condition which can be remedied with a refocusing, a re-dedication to the high principles of service Melvin Jones and Helen Keller challenged us to accept. You know who you are, you know what needs to be done. Won't you please rejoin the family of Lions?
/s/ Lion Victor De'Prey, 36-R Bulletin Editor
(An article by Bob Ottenhoff, President and CEO , GuideStar.org in the Aug. 2009, GuideStar Newsletter)
Dear Friend:
I find myself returning to the subject of nonprofit effectiveness these days. In part it is because of the times. With the economy still in rough shape and the prospect of lower revenues from foundations, individuals, and government sources likely for several years to come, I am frequently asked by reporters what all this will mean for nonprofit organizations. I think donors will increasingly want to make sure that their contributions are being spent well and making an impact. Increased donor expectations will require nonprofits to be better at demonstrating their efficiency and effectiveness.
In other words, the bar is being raised. Today, transparency and accountability are characteristics that are required and expected. They are not options. Increased donor expectations will require nonprofits to be better at demonstrating their efficiency and effectiveness. The conversation is now moving on from questions such as "What do you?" and "Does your organization do what it says it is doing?" to questions such as "How do you do it?" and "What are the results of your work?"
[The complete article may be read on the GuideStar web site: guidestar.org/]
Lions Quarterly Receives Award
Dear IP Wirfs, Executive Officers, Board Members, Past International Presidents and Past International Directors, I am proud to announce that Lions Quarterly Video Magazine has just received a Telly Award for outstanding online video production. The Telly Awards are highly competitive. This is the association's 4th Telly Award, and our 2nd in the past three years. We are extremely proud of this accomplishment.
I am also happy to announce that the Lions Clubs International YouTube channel is now in the top 100 of the most watched non-profit YouTube channels (out of nearly 1,000). This is a significant achievement considering our channel has only been in existence for 7 months. Each month, the number of viewers has continued to increase.
Sincerely,
Dane LaJoye
Division Manager, Public Relations and Communications
Lions Clubs International
[Great news contributed by PID Ed Gear, Eugene Downtown Lions Club]
Need an Eye, a Leg or an Arm?
At the time you first read about him in the Communicator, Mike Skiles, was not a Lion. On September 1, 2009, he was sponsored into the Pacific Sea Lions Club by PDG Jean Covill, President. Some of you may have met Mike when he accompanied this editor to the Elkton Pig Roast in July. He was the gentleman walking around with a prosthetic leg and, because he's a former emergency medical technician, was able to help and comfort Lion Ed Gear after his mishap on the bus to Elkton.
A few years ago, in a joint fund raiser hosted by our Lakeside Lions Club, Lion Ritchie Kaufmann, of the Gardiner-Reedsport Lions Club, was given some funding to obtain a prosthetic leg of his own. They can cost as much as $15,000 each and require several adjustments during the break-in period. Lion Ritchie and Mike met at the pig roast and discussed the need for an adjustment and new parts because Ritchie was walking a little crooked and very uncomfortably. Mike, through his non-profit, The Support Center Foundation, was able to provide Ritchie with the help he needed, at no cost to him.
Lion Mike is on a mission: To promote the availability of free prosthetics through as many organizations as possible. It seems this is a natural fit for Lions, committed to diabetes awareness, and the knowledge that diabetics can lose body parts, to support his efforts to provide a needed service. And the best part of this good news is that it doesn't cost your club anything and there is little you need do except refer your local citizens to him. He takes it from there. If a prosthetic recipient can afford a copay for certain fittings and consultation by a prosthetic provider, they are asked to help defray costs; if money is a problem for the recipient, Lion Mike's foundation absorbs the costs.
Please invite Lion Mike to speak at your next club meeting. He is willing to travel far and wide to spread the good news that if a local resident of your community needs a prosthetic device and can't afford it, help is but a phone call away. He can be reached at 541.614.0157, or
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. Do you know how much a prosthetic eye costs? Mike does, and he's in the process of securing a quality source of prosthetic eyes.
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Diabetes Report (and more)
"Strides" Diabetes Walk
On Saturday, November 14 (11 a.m.), South Lincoln Lions Clubs (Waldport, Newport, Yachats) will host the 2nd Annual "Strides" Diabetes Awareness Walk across the beautiful Alsea Bay Bridge in Waldport. An easy 2-mile round trip enjoyed by 47 people last year, we expect to have many more in 2009. November 14 is also World Diabetes Day.
This is not a race. It is a leisurely stroll across one of the most beautiful bridges in Oregon. Last year we even had two Waldport ladies in wheelchairs participate and they look forward to our next event. Free water will be provided; if we can get local medical personnel to help, we may be able to offer free glucose testing.
In addition to lots of free information on diabetes awareness, we'll also have free information on kidney disease. Did you know that up to 60% of kidney disease and damage is caused by diabetes? Did you know that something you eat every day may be causing your kidneys to lose their ability to be the "24-hour cleaning machine" they are meant to be? One in nine adult Americans has chronic kidney disease (CKD); however, many don't realize they have reduced kidney function. And the sad part of CKD is that you don't feel the kidneys getting sick. We'll have information on November 14th that will help you or a loved one learn more about diabetes and kidney disease.
Our walk starts at the Alsea Bay Market on Hwy. 101 and Willow St. Along the way you'll enjoy great scenery (bring a camera) and fellowship. Participation is free; the only optional expense is a Certificate of Participation and Lion's Strides Pin for only $5. You may also choose to bring non-perishable food items for the Waldport Food Pantry. In the event weather is not favorable to a pleasant walk on the bridge, an alternate indoor location is available for a symbolic turn around the court side.
Pre-registration is needed to ensure we have plenty of handouts, water and other goodies. Lions Clubs International requires all participants to sign a waiver and release before starting the walk. The complete registration kit in .pdf format which includes the route map, is available from Waldport Lion Victor De'Prey,
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, 541.563.6309 or toll-free, 866.623.9053, or download it from the Waldport Lions web site, LionsClub-Waldport.org. Deadline for registration is October 28; please register as early as possible. If you don't have email access we can snail mail registration kits.
If you can't join us in Waldport, please consider your own "Strides" walk in your town. Information, forms and a complete "Strides" kit are available from the web site, LionsClubs.org; enter "Strides" in the search window and enjoy your walk.
7 Tips for Helping a Family Member With Diabetes
1. Learn about diabetes. There is a lot to learn about living well with diabetes. Treatment is changing and we are learning more every day. You can use what you learn to help your loved one.
- Attend a class.
- Look on the Internet.
- Ask the doctor or nurse how you can learn more.
2. Understand your loved one's diabetes. Each person's experience with diabetes is different. What things are hard for your friend to manage? What things are easy?
Five more tips available from National Diabetes Education Program; go to: ndep.nih.gov/publications/index.aspx, download the pdf "How You Can Help Your Loved One with Diabetes" (NIH Publication 04-5485)
Diabetes and Kidney Disease
According to a study in the Clinical Journal of the American Society Nephrology, low blood sugar, or hypoglycemia, poses a serious health threat for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Glucose control is the key to preventing end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in CKD patients with diabetes. Managing diabetes in CKD patients can be complicated because patients' reduced kidney function can affect how they react to anti-diabetes medications.
Researchers analyzed information from over 200,000 individuals and found the incidence of hypoglycemia was higher in patients with CKD versus without, both among patients with diabetes and among those without. The risk of hypoglycemia was highest in individuals with both CKD and diabetes.
[American Association of Kidney Patients e-Newsletter, Sep. 2009]
National Eye Health Tips -10 Eye-Catching Tips for Women*
Use these tips in any of your publications or newsletters to educate women in your community about eye health and the importance of taking care of their eyes.
1. Never wear contacts without a prescription.
2. Remember: insert contact lenses first, then apply eye makeup.
3. Avoid eye infections by never sharing eye makeup. If you test eye makeup at a cosmetic counter, always use a new sample and a fresh applicator.
4. Remove all eye makeup before you go to bed to avoid the risk of eye infections.
5. Replace lenses and eyeglasses according to your doctor of optometry's instructions.
6. Eat smart. Green, leafy vegetables and foods rich in nutrients help protect your eyes from diseases.
7. Wear sunglasses year-round with both UV-A and UV-B protection.
8. Pregnant women should avoid new contact lens or eyeglass fits during their last trimester and wait 9 months after the child is born.
9. Sit up straight and place your work at eye level to avoid eyestrain while working on your computer. Your eyes need a break-look away from the computer screen at least every 20 minutes.
10. Don't rub your eyes to attempt removing makeup or a foreign object. Instead, flush your eyes with clean water.
[*Tips courtesy of the American Optometric Association & NEHEP]
The Greg Arnston MHSU Challenge
As a third generation Lion, Greg Arntson has Lionism in his blood. His grandfather and father were both Hollywood Lions and Greg has followed in their footsteps of leadership and of helping others in need. As an active volunteer on the Mobile Health Screening Unit (MHSU), Greg has seen first-hand the impact the MHSU has on the members of his community and is determined to ensure this vital program grows and thrives.
He's challenging you to do the same. Greg's company, Albina Fuel, is a long-time supporter of the MHSU. Recently, Greg has also made a personal pledge of $5,000 to support the MHSU for the 2009-10 program year. But there's a catch: Greg's pledge becomes a gift only when other Lions personally match his generosity! So far, $1,700 has been collected in pledges and cash to meet Greg's challenge. Are you willing to accept Greg's challenge and make a gift of $100...$200...or even $1,000? Every little bit helps us toward reaching the $5,000 goal in order to collect an additional $5,000 from Greg. Let Doug Thompson know about your gift today by calling the Foundation at (800) 635-4667.
[OLSHF September, 2009, E-News]
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Resources and More
Adjusting to the New Face of Need
Not since the Great Depression has our nation experienced such a wide distribution of need throughout all socioeconomic levels.
It started out as a snowball at the top of the mountain with the sub-prime mortgage debacle. But as it continues to make its way down a steep slope, millions of Americans are getting swept up into what amounts to nothing less than an avalanche of personal destruction. Many, through no fault of their own, are losing their jobs and, as a result, are losing their homes, health care, life savings, sense of self-respect, and more.
These are folks who once felt secure believing they were firmly ensconced in the middle class. Many never before in their lives have had to ask for help from anyone.
But nonprofits are seeing changes in the demographics of those seeking their services.
Several of my community development organization clients who focus on affordable housing and community revitalization issues are reporting that people who once drove up with their families in BMWs and Audis to volunteer for neighborhood clean-up days are now knocking on the doors of these very same nonprofits to seek assistance with mortgage workouts or foreclosure proceedings.
Nonprofit-run thrift stores are finding more "upscale" shoppers purchasing their used goods, and former thrift shop donors are now selling their used items on eBay or at yard sales to earn extra cash.
A friend who volunteers at a soup kitchen says that not only are the numbers of those seeking a hot meal up but more women and children are waiting in line to be fed.
From housing to food banks to health care the story is the same.
What does this mean for nonprofits accustomed to serving predominantly low- and moderate-income people? Quite a bit, actually.
Given this shift in demographic need, here are a few things to consider:
Change Your Messaging
If your mission statement and external messaging focus exclusively on serving low- and moderate-income people, you may want to consider revisiting both. If you decide to expand your mission to include the new demographic of people in need, your messaging needs to reflect this shift.
Aggressively Promote Your Expanded Mission
Reach into your community-including your civic organizations, PTAs, churches, and local media-and aggressively promote the fact that your organization understands, and is ready to help, anyone in the community in need of its services.
Sensitize Your Staff
People who have never had to ask for help before are often embarrassed or inhibited to do so. Reinforce with your staff the need to make everyone they serve feel welcome and deserving of help. When parents are embarrassed to ask for assistance, it's usually their children who suffer the most.
Don't Abandon Your Original Mission
Low- and moderate-income families need your support more than ever. Don't abandon them in their greatest time of need.
Expand Your Referral List
The human service needs in many communities are currently overwhelming. All the more reason to collaborate, cooperate, and partner with other organizations and extend your referral list of service organizations.
Clearly understand what each of these organizations is capable of delivering. At the same time, ensure that they clearly understand your service capabilities and limitation.
If you can't help someone, do your best to refer them to an organization that might be able to meet their needs. But avoid sending them on a wild goose chase. These folks already are under enough stress.
Bend but Don't Break
Many nonprofits are already stretched thin. Despite the need to help more people, your primary goal is to remain solvent so you can continue to keep your doors open and your mission alive.
It may take a while, but eventually many of these people will get back on their feet. As a consultant who specializes in branding, I can assure you that when you help someone out of a jam during these critical times, they will favorably remember you and your organization long into the future.
Larry Checco, Checco Communications
© 2009, Checco Communications
Larry Checco is president of Checco Communications and author of "Branding for Success: A Roadmap for Raising the Visibility and Value of Your Nonprofit Organization." Larry is a nationally recognized public speaker, workshop presenter, and consultant on branding.
[Ed. Note: Your editor attempted to condense Mr. Checco's article, which appeared in the Sep., 2009, edition of "Guidestar Newsletter." Fortunately, his article was as complete as it needed to be and no amount of editing could have improved it, shortening it would have been a disservice. My sincerest apologies and gratitude to Guidestar and Mr. Checco for "lifting" his article.]
Homeless Connect Service Day
October 8th is the 3rd Annual Lincoln County Project Homeless Connect which will take place from 10 a.m. To 4 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene, 227 NW 12th St. in Newport. In addition to our own MHSU, more than 40 other federal, state, county and non-profit organizations will be present to help serve an underserved segment of our population. The project will also be welcoming back the Medical Teams International Dental Van offering limited dental care; haircuts, pet care, packaged food, immunizations and much more will also be available.
Can you help? Volunteers are urgently needed to help staff the many stations offering assistance to the neediest. We also need help on the MHSU. If just one Lion from each of the 43 clubs in 36-R could be part of this great program, we could probably have the best Homeless Connect day in Oregon.
On Thursday, September 10th at 1 p.m., a training and organizational meeting is scheduled at the Church of the Nazarene. Please make plans to attend. If you can't make this meeting, call Tina Haines, co-Chair, 541.996.7125 (her office at Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital) to find out how you can help and to request a volunteer application form; Newport Lion Brett Quick may also be called for an application, 541.270.7514(C). You can volunteer for any length of time on Oct. 8th.
It wasn't too many years ago that a "homeless" person would have been the hobo on the street corner or someone sleeping underneath the bridge. Not so anymore. Too many of our homeless today may have been your neighbor last month, too many of our homeless have college degrees, too many of our homeless were gainfully employed until just recently.
Thank you for being a great-hearted and understanding Lion and proving that we care.
Oregon Dental Assistance
Our MD-36 Lions Information Service voicemail has been receiving many calls inquiring about free or low cost dental assistance. For those of you who want to be able to refer local dental inquiries to a quality source of help, please consider the many services offered through the Oregon Dental Association. Their resource list shows facilities around our state where dental students, staff and professionals may be able to provide needed services; their web site is at OregonDental.org.
The Dental Foundation of Oregon also operates the famous "Tooth Taxi" which travels the state of Oregon offering limited dental services. Their schedule is regularly updated and listed on their web site, SmileOnOregon.org.
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Timely News
Sep. 15: Lincoln County District Attorney, Rob Bovett, visits Waldport Lions Club, 7 p.m. Regular meeting starts at 6 p.m. with DG Cy Kauffman inducting a new member (rumor has it she's related to King Lion Gregg Watson). Beverages and dessert on the house; rsvp
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, 541.563.6309, or 866.623.9053; the public is invited; Waldport Community Center, Hwy. 34 & Cedar St.
Sep. 16: Eugene Downtown Lions Golf Outing. Oakway Golf Course, 2 p.m.; dinner and hijinks after the walk; $15/person to play, $15/person to feast - advance payment to Lion Joe Sneddon, 541.912.1055(C). All the information you'll ever need is also available from Lion Joe.
Sep. 17-20: Mt. Angel Oktoberfest, one of the largest in the NorthWest; plenty of oompah music, the greatest selections of bier, traditional foods, costumes and more, in this quintessential Teutonic community northeast of Salem. Events take place all over Mt. Angel and include continuous live music on four stages, folk dancing, arts and crafts show, Biergarten, Weingarten and Alpinegarten. Our own Silverton and Mt. Angel Lions Clubs will be serving up their favorite food (by the way, if you want to earn some extra points, you can volunteer to help these clubs). We staff our booth all four days, 10 am to midnight. We are requesting that all Lions of Oregon not only attend the festival, but to volunteer to work a shift in our booth --- no prior experience necessary! If you would like to help us and have some fun at the same time, please contact Lion Michelle Fenney at 503.602.1808 or Email
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Sep. 20: MD-36 Lions Eye Glass Mission to Mexico "Fiesta" Fund Raiser; $10./person; silent auction, great eats, no host bar, live music. Festivities at the home of Lions Bert Cornick & Helen Honse, Portland Lloyd Lions, 14640 SW 141st , Tigard; Contact PDG Sharon Elder,
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or Lion Jean Peters,
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Sep. 21: 7th Annual Scramble for Sight & Jr. Golf Clinic, to benefit our Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation at the Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club, 4805 SW 229th Ave., Aloha; 10:30 a.m. shotgun start; $800/team. More than a fund raiser that pairs corporate sponsors with Lions, it is also one of the largest one-day golf clinics in the country for visually impaired youth. Sponsorships available with excellent recognition benefits. Contact: OLSHF, 503.413.7399.
Sep 24 & 25: MD-36 Eye Glass Collection Day. Your Lions Club should have received a packet of information in the mail about this first ever event. Many clubs collect eye glasses year round, but this special event is a way to be more visible in your community. If you didn't get the information packet, go to the 36-R web site or contact PDG Rod Bach,
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, 503.508.2121, or 866.623.9053. Hurry, hurry, hurry, time is of the essence!
Sep. 26: Camp Taloali Gratitude Day. The good folks at this special place would like to express their gratitude to all who support and encourage them, to attend this special event. The festivities take place between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. (lunch at noon), at the camp, 15934 N. Santiam Hwy (Hwy. 22), Stayton. RSVP to Sylvia Hall, Vice Chair,
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, or 971.239.8153.
October Membership Growth Award Program
As we have in the past, Lions Clubs International would like to recognize October recruiting success by re-introducing the October Membership Growth Award Program. Participate in the 2009 October Membership Growth Award Program! Here's how:
1. Add members in October.
2. Report each member using either the MMR or WMMR. (MMR users must report by October 20. WMMR users must report by October 31.)
Additional information, including news about banner patches, is available on the L.C.I. Web site, LionsClubs.org.
Oct 4: Pacific Sea Lions First Annual Golf Tournament. At the world famous Salishan Lodge & Golf Resort, 7760 Hwy. 101, Gleneden Beach; 10 a.m. registration, 1 p.m., 18-hole shotgun start, $100/person. No host bar & horsd'oeuvres awards ceremony at Surfrider Resort, 5:30 p.m., 3115 N. Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay. Entry forms, additional information from Lion Carleene Iverson,
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, 541.921.0496.
Oct. 13: Special lunch at the new Salvation Army Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center, 1865 Bill Frey Dr. NE, Salem; $9. lunch at noon followed by a short presentation and tour of this new 92,000 square foot facility boasting of a 300 seat chapel/auditorium, meeting spaces and more. It is critical to RSVP by Oct. 8 to Lion Robert Lloyd, Secretary, NE Salem Lions,
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, 503.585.5288, or 866.623.9053.
Oct. 17: Yachats & Waldport Lions Oktoberfest Gala. Yachats Lions Hall, 4th & Pontiac Streets, Yachats. Noon to 8 p.m. Food: sausages, potato pancakes, red cabbage, dessert; German music, dancing, Rogue Brewery beer garden. This first ever joint fund raiser promises to be lots of fun on this Fall day on the central Oregon coast. Advance tickets $11./adults, $5. kids under 12 ($12./$5. at the door); contact: John or Lyn Robinson, 541.528.3036; Edwena Matychuck, 541.547.3265; or, Gordon Flaming, 541.563.7038. Added attraction in Yachats this day is the annual Mushroom Festival.
things i gotta not forget
September
Prevent Blindness America Month
Be Kind to Editors and Writers Month
Healthy Aging Month
National Honey Month
1-30: "Tell Someone They're Doing A Great Job Day"
10: Deadline for Oregon Lion articles due at MD-36 H.Q., 1075 Washington St. #212, Eugene 97401,
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, 541.484.0452
11: Patriot Day
13: Grandparents Day
13: Mapleton Lions Breakfast Fund Raiser, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., Lions Hall, 88148 Riverview Ave.
19: Rosh Hashanah
20: Florence-Siuslaw Lions Breakfast Fund Raiser, 8 to 11 a.m., Senior Center, 1424 W. 15th St.
22: First day of Fall Season
24-26: USA/Canada Leadership Forum, Memphis, TN
28: Yom Kippur
October
Halloween Safety Month
National Animal Safety & Protection Month
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Crime Prevention Month
1-31: "They Said It Couldn't Be Done Day"
8: Lions World Sight Day
10: Deadline for Oregon Lion articles due at MD-36 H.Q., Eugene
11: Mapleton Lions Breakfast Fund Raiser, 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., Lions Hall, 88148 Riverview Ave.
12: Columbus Day
16: National Boss Day
17: 36-R Cabinet Meeting, Eugene
18: Florence-Siuslaw Lions Breakfast Fund Raiser, 8 to 11 a.m., Senior Center, 1424 W. 15th St.
24: United Nations Day
28: Deadline for articles for Nov. 3 36-R Communicator; contact info at end of current Communicator
28-11/8 MD-36 Lions Eye Glass Mission to Mexico
31: Halloween
31: OLSHF Sight Night
November
National Diabetes Awareness Month
Diabetic Eye Disease Month
1-30: "We Serve, We Care, Because We're Lions Day"
1: Daylight Savings Time Ends
3: Election Day
11: Veterans Day
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Words of Wisdom
Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it - Helen Keller
A true friend is someone who reaches for your hand, and touches your heart - Anon.
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Transferred to the Melvin Jones Lions Club
Josie Jacobsen, beloved wife of Jake Jacobsen, Immediate Past Chair, OLSHF, passed away on August 24, 2009. In an email dated September 3rd, Lion Jake asks forbearance in he and his wife's request regarding services:
Dear Friends and Relatives:
I have the arrangements made for Jo's Celebration of Life in San Diego. You may be aware that Jo requested no funeral or burial service but only a Memorial Service at Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery at Point Loma in San Diego and then have her ashes put into the appropriate place in the cemetery. When I go I will be put there with her, if my kids are still speaking to me by then!
Her service will at 3:00 PM on Friday, October 16th. You should arrive at the Administration building 20-30 minutes before 3:00 PM and we will go as a group to the Memorial Service site. We will have a reception from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at the Bay view Restaurant (the old Officers' Club at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) in San Diego. (For my old Navy buddies, 3 o'clock means the big hand on 12 and the little hand on 3!)
Here's some data to help you get to Rosecrans and then later to the reception at MCRD if you use a GPS or MapQuest.
Ft Rosecrans National Cemetery, 1800 Cabrillo Memorial Dr., San Diego, CA 92101 (619)553-2084
Marine Corps Recruit Depot (Bay view Restaurant), 3800 Chosin, Bldg 132, MCRD, San Diego, CA 92140
If you have a military decal you can enter MCRD at Gate #2 close to the Bay view and get a drink before the others arrive!
If you do not have a decal you must enter MCRD at Gate #4. I therefore need you to email me your name ahead of time to add to the list of attendees.
Any of our old friends who receive this email please consider it as an invitation to join Josie's friends and relatives for her Celebration of Life Service.
Warmest Regards
Jake Jacobssen
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Club Links & Lions in the News
If you're running for a district, MD-36, or higher office, next edition of the 36-R Communicator will feature a section on declared/endorsed candidates. Will your photo and/or resume become a matter of record? Deadline for submissions is October 28 for a tentative November 3 publishing date. I'm waiting . . .
West Salem Lions: In a program started by PDG Ted Raszka a few years ago, this Lions Club has restarted its Bikes for Reading program at the request of the Myers School. Kids are encouraged to read, submit book reports to their teachers and a winner is chosen to received a shiny new bike. A similar program by our Waldport Lions Club has awarded two bicycles to date.
Dallas Lions: Who would have guessed that Lions and ducks were as compatible as peas in a pod. A recent fund raising event had these Lions encouraging miniature ducks along an uncooperative stream on their way to a successful conclusion at the finish line. And the winner is: Mr. Scott McLeod. But, according to Lion Dave Edmonson, Editor, Dallas Lions Club Newsletter, the real winner will be a student at Dallas High School. Mr.McLeod asked that his $100 prize be donated to the club's scholarship fund.
Eugene Bethel Lions: According to the August, 2009, edition of the Bethel Lion Newsletter, this valley club has donated $10,668. to various groups during fiscal year 2008-9. They have also elected to start meeting again at Eagles on the Green.
Lions of the Year
Many clubs chose to honor a special Lion who demonstrate and live our "We Care" motto in all their activities. Congratulations to the following for going above and beyond the usual call to duty.
Lion Dean May, Gardiner-Reedsport Lions
Lion Earl Jorgenson, Corvallis Lions
Lion Chuck Blanchard, Eugene Downtown Lions
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In Other News . . .
Multiple District 36 - Mexico Vision and Health Clinic Needs your Help!
Plans are being finalized for our 10th trip to Mexico to help those in need of Vision Care. The trip is usually planned in late November or early December but this year we have scheduled the clinic for October 29th through November 8th. Clinic is for 5 of the 10 days. The remaining 3-5 days are spent as leisurely as you like or touring with the group. As of this writing we still need participants to come along. Because of the number of bins of eyeglasses that we take, we also have to have a minimum number of Lions flying on the same flight. We have 20 registered participants but need at least 35-40 to make the trip successful. Our destination is Manzanillo, Mexico, a beautiful beach resort area.
You don't have to speak Spanish or know anything about dispensing eyeglass and there is a "job" for every one of any skill level or physical limitations. It is a labor of love with many participants returning on their 3, 4, 5, or 6th trip!
We are also in need of small "gifts" for the patients as they complete their exams. Items such as hotel size shampoo, soap, combs, brushes, hair accessories, caps, ties, socks, small plush animals, color books, crayons, pens, pencils, or other small items that can be given as gifts. Please contact your Mexico Vision Clinic District Chair for additional information:
District O, Lion Jean Peters,
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District R, PDG Betty Levenhagen,
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District E, Lion Areta Schock,
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[by PDG Sharon Elder, Mexico Vision & Health Clinic, Chair]
Lions at Work
Last January Lions of Oregon gathered together to support a new service program by partnering with Angel Flight West, a non-profit organization of pilots. The pilots donate their own planes, gas and time to transport clients who have been qualified to receive these services and Lions of MD 36 are helping with the final leg of the journey by providing the ground transportation to and from the airports and the medical sites.
Most of the clients are going to and from medical appointments. Some are cancer patients or heart transplant patients. The people we serve are so grateful they have tears in their eyes as they tell us thank you. They can't believe how Lions from all over Oregon are working on the newest MD Lions project. Some of our clients have become old friends now as they use our services each month going to and from their medical appointments.
As of this writing Lion volunteers have completed 22 requests for ground transportation. If you or someone you know is interested in helping with transportation please contact: Lion Sue Jaggers at 503-656-5775, to sign up! It's a service project that will make you proud to be a Lion.
[Article by Lion Sue Jaggers, as it appeared in the 36-O Sep., 2009, Newsletter]
[Ed. Note: According to the Sep. 2, 2009, Eugene Downtown Lions, The Lions Tale Newsletter, our very own Eugene Downtown Lions, PCC Don Bowers and Mark Follmer took part in this new service recently when they transported a local woman to and from the Eugene airport.]
River blindness (Onchoocerciasis) is the world's third leading infectious cause of blindness. It is caused by the bite of the black fly which introduces worms into the body. These nematodes can live in the body for up to 15 years. Eggs migrate to the surface of the cornea, eventually causing it to become opaque. The treatment for infected people is ivermectin. Building latrines and spraying the river banks combats black fly populations. World Health Organizations, the Carter Center for River Blindness and contributions from organizations like Lions International continue to work to combat this disease.
[Lifted from the Brookings-Harbor Lions Club 8-09 Newsletter, Lions Growler]
Gift of Sight Vouchers
The LensCrafters Gift of Sight Vouchers Special Priced Vouchers are now being issued by OneSight. It is still the Luxottica Group, as the LensCrafter vouchers were, and they still sponsor Sight Night, On-Site Vouchers through LensCrafters and other retailers, and Hometown Days. There is not much information on either the LCI site or the OneSight websites, so if you are in need of vouchers, please call the following number to order a book or single voucher: 1-888-935-4589. The Foundation will no longer have a supply of vouchers on hand since clubs can now order single vouchers.
Errata
In my haste to get to meetings recently, I made the ultimate faux pas a writer and producer of promotional materials can make - I didn't check my facts, and I have probably confused a number of you regarding two events.
The Mt. Angel Oktoberfest does not take place in October as I reported on a flyer I brought to the Keizer cabinet meeting on August 29. The dates should be September 17-20.
On a bookmark announcing the 2nd Annual "Strides" Diabetes Awareness Bridge Walk in Waldport, the date should read Saturday, November 14, not Sat. Nov. 17.
Please forgive this doddering old guy; I sincerely hope I have not confused anyone on these matters.
/s/ Lion Victor De'Prey, 36-R Bulletin Editor
Photos Needed by L.C.I.
THE LION Magazine needs your help! The December issue of THE LION is an annual collector's edition and always has a unique theme. This year the theme is youth. What an exciting opportunity for you to showcase your club in THE LION with pictures!
A picture is worth a thousand words - share your story with the Lions family; submit images of Lions' and Leos' hands-on service projects or fundraisers that were dedicated to helping youth.
THE LION Magazine staff will review and select appropriate photos for this special youth issue. Your club's project/fundraiser could end up in the December issue of THE LION, giving your club widespread recognition.
Deadline for submissions to LCI is September 21. Get full details from Jay Copp, Lion Magazine Senior Editor at
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Tail Twister Tricks
With a large number of clubs supporting local food pantries, this idea from the Gardiner-Reedsport Lions Club make a lot of sense. In lieu of being fined at a meeting, bring a non-perishable food item to a meeting, have a round tuit issued to you, place it in front of you and for the remainder of the meeting, you are not fined for minor infractions. Of course, this doesn't mean you can get away with throwing anything at the president or anyone else, or generally being a horse's patoot. There must be some limits.
This idea prompted me to look in my ancient files for other things a Tail Twister can do, and I found an email from the former online Lions Club, LionNet, dated November, 1999:
- Fine the person next to an offender
- Have the member without a Lion's pin or name badge stand and sing, "I'm A Little Teapot . ."
- Fine someone for being ugly out of season
- Sell "Fine Insurance" for a month
- Raffle a great looking box with a mystery item inside (last item was a toilet seat)
- Fine someone for not being seated when meeting begins
- Someone wearing mismatched socks is cause for a huge fine
- Be creative but not offensive. Tail Twisters can make a dull meeting duller or livelier.
New Clubs in 36-R?
PDG Art Rotter, with help from many Lions, is busy setting up clubs in Jefferson and Brownsville. It doesn't happen overnight but it can happen quickly if you can lend a hand. Do you know someone in those communities or nearby to them, that would make a great Lion? Contact them on behalf of Lion Art, pass the name and other information along to Lion Art so they can become Charter Members. He can be reached at
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An Unforgettable Flight
By Beverly Blass (as told by Denny Kukich)
This story appeared in Renewed and Ready: Adventist Living for Today, in July 2008 and quickly spread through the Internet. Whether it's true or a work of inspirational fiction, the hero teaches a wonderful way to be nice while traveling. (The following version has been shortened from the original.)
Just before takeoff, ten soldiers came down the airplane's aisle and took the seats surrounding me. "Where are you headed?" I asked the nearest one. "Chicago, to Great Lakes Base," he said, "and then we're being deployed to Iraq."
After about an hour, an announcement was made that sack lunches were available for $5. As I reached for my wallet, I overheard a soldier ask his buddy if he planned to buy lunch. "No, that seems like a lot of money for just a sack lunch. I'll wait till we get to Chicago." His friend agreed.
None of the solders were buying lunch. I walked to the back of the plane and handed the flight attendant a $50 bill. "Take a lunch to all those soldiers." Her eyes wet with tears, she thanked me. "My son was a soldier in Iraq; it's almost like you are doing it for him."
After we finished eating, I headed for the rest room. A man stopped me. "I saw what you did. I want to be part of it. Here, take this." He handed me $25. Soon after I returned to my seat, the flight captain came down the aisle and shook my hand. "I was a soldier and a military pilot. Once, someone bought me a lunch. It was an act of kindness I never forgot." I was embarrassed when applause was heard from all of the passengers.
Later I walked to the front of the plane to stretch my legs. A man about six rows ahead reached out his hand to shake mine, leaving another $25 in my palm. When we started to deplane, a man stopped me, put something in my shirt pocket, and walked away without saying a word. Another $25!
Upon entering the terminal, I walked over to the soldiers and handed them the $75. "It will take you some time to reach the base. It will be about time for a sandwich. God bless you."
Ten young men left that flight feeling the love and respect of their fellow travelers. These soldiers were giving their all for our country. I could only give them a sandwich. It seemed so little.
[Borrowed from the the July-August Edition of the Be Nice (or Else!) Newsletter]
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for this edition; but before we go . . .
Something to think about . . .
I joined a health club last year, spent about 400 bucks.
Haven't lost a pound - apparently you have to go there!
[Rescued from the 3-29-09 Stayton Lions Newsletter]
HOW TO STAY YOUNG, by George Carlin
1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay 'them.'
2 Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever, even ham radio. Never let the brain idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.' And the devil's name is Alzheimer's.
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them , at every opportunity.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER: Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
[Stolen from the 9-09 Eugene Bethel Newsletter]
Trivia no more, Macbeth has murdered trivia!
[with sincerest apologies to the Bard of Avon]
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First, An Apology
This edition of the 36-R Communicator is about three weeks behind schedule for reasons your editor will explain in a few moments. If you noticed the banner above, this is a combined June and July edition.
Lions Helping Lions
We are famous for and continue to provide free or assisted sight and hearing services to the needy. I sincerely hope we are also quietly helping Lions overcome temporary hardships. In times of financial disaster, when retirement funds and income go the way of the wind, are Lions exempt from need? This editor thinks not. Whether for vision or hearing care, |
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food resources, or transportation, we need not be ashamed or embarrassed to ask for help; there are many Lions ready, willing and able to help. And if you're able to help, please don't wait to be asked - the marketing people have a saying: Find a need and fill it - go for it!
Auto Retirees and Auto Workers Lose Multiple Benefits
Don't be surprised if a retired auto worker applies to your Lions Club for vision and/or hearing assistance in the near future. According to a televised news report in mid-May, all auto workers and retirees from that industry have either lost all health benefits or have had severe restrictions placed on certain health benefits. To the best of my knowledge we don't have an automobile plant in Oregon and should not be affected by ongoing bankruptcy proceedings affecting thousands of auto workers. But, it is very possible that many retirees who may have moved to the Beaver State will soon be looking to a Lions Club for help.
Food
As a testament to providing community services, many Lions Clubs are involved in food share programs or helping feed the hungry in one way or another. The Oregon Food Bank regularly publishes free electronic Advocay Alerts to help keep you informed about specific programs or needs. Subscribe online at: www.oregonfoodbank.org; scroll down about one third of the way and click on the "Sign me up for the Advocacy Alert" link. The most recent edition informed its readers about Senate Bill 695, Breakfast for Low-income Children, which would eliminate the co-pay for breakfast served to students, and, House Bill 2924, which will increase funding for fresh fruit and vegetables vouchers for seniors, women and children who are low income. The May Advocacy Alert also provided a toll-free number and suggestions for a five minute action plan to contact your state representative and ask for their support to restore funds to Oregon's Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
New and Improved 36-R Web Site
Effective July 1, 2009, our district will have a completey revised, overhauled web site like no other we've previously had. It's fresh, colorful, rich in content and loaded with links to other Lions stuff. Munificent kudos are due Central Lion PDG Rod Bach, and a yet-to-be-recruited neighbor, Ken Laesser, for their great work and commendable achievement. If you can't wait for the official unveiling, a sneak preview of the web site is available at: www.36r-lions.com .
Folding White Canes Needed
Prineville Lion Mary Reed is hoping to locate as many folding white canes as possible for the next MD-36 Mexico Mission. According to her email, "Look in your closets, under the bed, thrift shops, second hand stores, antique stores. Look anywhere and find folding white canes we can take to Mexico. Mexico does have a 'white cane' law but the people needing them have fewer resources for getting those white canes. If every one of you found one white cane and sent it with your Governor or Trustee to the meetings they attend between now and October we could have sufficient white canes to take to Mexico. They must be folding canes under four feet in length that will fit into a suitcase or a 4-foot long duffel bag. Get them to me and I will personally pay the extra baggage fee necessary to get them on the plane. And we can use many regular walking canes, too. You should see some of the sticks people use as walking aids. Thank you."
/s/ Lion Mary Reed, Secretary, Prineville Lions Club, 6678 SE Davis Loop Rd., Prineville 97754;
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Healthy Eyes Toolkit
Did you know that more than 11 million Americans have common vision problems such as nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and/or presbyopia? While this number may sound alarming, the good news is that these problems can be detected through a comprehensive dilated eye exam and are easily corrected with the use of prescriptive eyewear such as glasses or contact lenses.
The National Eye Institute (NEI) has developed a toolkit to help you educate the public about the role of regular eye exams in maintaining good eye health. It includes a variety of resources such as web links, e-cards, print and radio public service announcements (PSAs), sample text messages, drop-in articles, fact sheets, and downloadable posters, bookmarks, and stickers that can be used to promote the importance of eye exams. Pease join NEI in their efforts to elevate vision as a health priority. Click here to review and/or download all or part of the NEI Healthy Eyes Toolkit. There is also a link to a great resource: "Financial Aid for Eye Care" (a free, downloadable document in PDF format).
On A Personal Note
Due to recently diagnosed kidney disease, I have been spending more and more time researching alternatives to eventual kidney dialysis. I am at Stage 3 (moderate decrease in kidney function) of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and hope to either arrest or slow down the progression of CKD through lifestyle and diet changes. As much as I'd like to continue the level of Lions activities I've enjoyed these last few years, I must, of needs, slow down somewhat. I am by no means dropping out of sight or ending my affiliation with the world's greatest service organization; I'm just slowing down a bit in order to concentrate on a healthier lifestyle.
A few months ago, before CKD was detected, I informed DGE Cy Kauffman I would not be serving as your 36-R Public Relations Chair for the pending new year, in view of the fact I was assuming the role of 36-R Diabetes Awareness Chair, a committee I will be actively involved in. I'm hopeful someone reading this edition of the Communicator will want to accept the challenges and pleasures of district service and step p as 36-R P. R.. I'll stay on-board as your unofficial p. r. resource and will help during transition to new leadership. Your Communicator will continue being published on an irregular schedule while a new editor/publisher/writer is found. So please, if you have timely announcements or news to share, submit your articles to the MD-36 Lions of Oregon monthly newspaper, otherwise, your routine stories are welcome for inclusion in future Communicators.
/s/ Lion Victor De'Prey
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36-R Club Installations
[Contact club president or secretary to determine location, times, etc.]
June 18: Corvallis Lions Club
June 22: Eugene Bethel Lions Club
June 23: Yachats Lions Club
June 24: Newport Lions Club
June 25: Salem Downtown Lions Club
July 2: Dallas Lions Club
Note: Before visiting any Lions Club please call ahead to ensure they haven't turned off the lights for the Summer.
June 20, Saturday: So. Benton Lions 6th Annual Golf Tournament; Diamond Woods Golf Course, 96040 Territorial Hwy., Monroe; 8 a.m. shotgun start, 4-person scramble; $70/team member includes barbecue lunch, prizes, contests, hole-in-one on any of four par three holes, and much more; for additional information, to request an entry form, or to find out about sponsoring a hole or donating raffle prizes, please contact So. Benton Lions King Lion Gary Watts, 541.729.7191, or,
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July 12, Sunday: Gresham Breakfast Lions 24th Annual Golf Outing: Gresham Golf Course, 11 a.m. Registration, 12:30 p.m. shotgun start, $86/per; contact: Joe Davis, 503.684.8268
July 22, Wednesday: Elkton Pig Roast. One of the most popular events in MD-36 is the Annual Elkton Lions Pig Roast. A great fund raiser for our OLSHF and other sight and hearing programs. This year there is a location change: The 2009 roast will take place at the Elkton Community Education Center (ECEC), 15850 Hwy. 38 West, located just west of Elkton with good signage. This new location offers superior advantages to their former site southwest of town: Real restrooms, easier access, less dust, ample parking; spend the night in your RV or dry camping.
The ECEC also offers an opportunity to arrive early, enjoy the butterfly pavilion, beautiful gardens, and gift shop. Wines will be available for purchase from River's Edge Winery who have agreed to pour for us again this year. Music will be provided by Small Town Rumor, led by Lion Mike Brandt.
The roast pig will be as good as ever, if not better, and other food should be better because we will have access to ECEC's commercial kitchen.
So, mark your calendars: The date is July 22, the time is 6:00 p.m., the location is Elkton Community Education Center. Come and enjoy good comradeship with other Lions groups and the friendly neighbors in Elkton. We look forward to seeing you there. All donations will go to sight and hearing programs. If you have questions, contact Elkton Secretary Lion Prudy Zorotovich at 541-584-2341, or,
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July 23, Thursday: Dallas Lions Club 1st Annual Duck Race, 5:30 p.m.; one hundred kajillion rubber duckies will be "dumped off" the Levens Street Bridge; the finish line is the Main Street Bridge; race entry is only $2. per duck. Many local merchants have donated prizes which will be awarded in order of finish. Proceeds will be applied toward a scholarship for a local student. Questions? Contact Lion Valerie Unger, 503.623.4006.
July 25, Saturday: OLSHF 50th Anniversary Celebration
Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation 50th Anniversary Celebration, 6-10 p.m., Willamette Valley Country Club, Canby: Special Guest: Past International President Bill Biggs, who was also the dynamic international guest at the January 36-R Convention in Florence this year. Hurry, hurry - there are just a few spaces left; join us for a festive evening of fine dining and dancing; paid reservations must be received at OLSHF not later than July 1. Information: Jeri Alcock, OLSHF, 503.413.7399, or,
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things i gotta not forget
June
Child Vision Awareness Month [ppsinc.org/childeye]
Vision Research Month [preventblindness.org/news/observe]
21: Summer Solstice, 1:45 a.m. E.D.T.
21: Father's Day
21: Florence-Siuslaw Lions Breakfast Fundraiser, 8-11 a.m., Senior Center, 1424 W. 15th St., Florence
July
4: Independence Day
6-10: LCI Convention, Minneapolis, MN
Save the Date - Oct 4, 2009 (Sunday)
Pacific Sea Lions
First Annual Golf Tourney
Salishan Lodge & Golf Resort, 7760 Hwy. 101, Gleneden Beach, OR
1 p.m. Shotgun start; 4 person scramble, 18-holes
$100/person, includes cart, green fees and bucket of range balls;
registration opens at 10 a.m.
Awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m., Surfrider Resort, 3115 N. Hwy. 101, Depoe Bay; horsd'oeuvres and no-host bar. Additional information; registration forms available from: Lion Carleene Iverson, 4875 N. Hwy. 101, #L23, Depoe Bay, OR 97341,
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Diabetes, Amputations and Prosthetics
It's not a pleasant subject. It's not why most of us joined our wonderful organization. But as Lions we recognize that diabetes awareness and diabetes care is a subject discussed by Lions from the highest levels of leadership to the individual Lion on the street.
Just in case you don't know a diabetic or you're a diabetic who doesn't think it could happen to you, diabetics are prone to loss of limbs! It's a fact! Denial or ignorance will not prevent a diabetic from losing a toe, foot, leg, finger or other parts you'd rather keep. Body part losses and replacements are becoming quite routine; the problem with replacements is that they are expensive.
Enter a former emergency medical technician named Mike Skiles; lost a leg (not due to diabetes), had it replaced and is now engaged in helping amputees secure prosthetics of every type for little or no cost. Repeat: Little or no cost! The only cost that may be incurred, if at all, are for exams and fitting sessions. Mike, a Lincoln City resident, has made arrangements with a prosthetic device supplier to make available used prosthetics and supplies in many parts of our great state of Oregon. Mike's non-profit company, The Support Center Foundation, hopes to open prosthetic support centers near hospitals to help those with little or no insurance.
He recognizes the commitment Lions have toward diabetes awareness and is available as a guest speaker to explain how the program works and how Lions can help spread the word. Mike will be addressing the No. Lincoln Lions on June 23rd (Noon, Hilltop Inn, 1910 SE Hwy. 101, Lincoln City). He is in the process of having his organization's web site redesigned and for now can be reached for additional information at 541.614.0157.
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True heroism is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost. - Arthur Ashe
Character is doing what's right when nobody's looking. - J. C. Watts, Jr., Politician
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Waldport Lions: A shiny new bike is a present any child would welcome as a birthday gift or other joyous occasion. But when that shiny new bike is earned  and presented with fanfare, it takes on a special meaning. This was the case in early June when 9-year old Kierse Nielson, Crestview Heights School, Waldport, was awarded a pink bicycle by the Waldport Lions Club for her participation in their Bikes for Books contest. Lion Melody Wagener, Youth Opportunities Committee Chair, worked closely with teachers and students to ensure a fair contest and a contest which was meaningful to all who participated. Kierse read nine books, turned in book reports to her teacher and was elated to be chosen as this season's winner. Congratulations to young Kierse and Mr. Gary Cevanaugh, her teacher, pictured here with Lion "Hank," club mascot and incoming president. Another bike will be given away later this year in an ongoing effort to encourage more kids to read.
[Photo courtesy of Waldport Lion Sandi Smith]
Corvallis Lions: It's evident that it pays to be professional parking lot attendants, when the Chintimini Kennel Club paid $1,280 to this Lions Club for manning the booth, directing traffic and keeping order during a recent dog show in Corvallis. Woof, woof, roar!
Stayton Lions: In the classic definition of teamwork, our Stayton Lions have shown once again that we belong to an organization willing to serve mankind in as many ways as is possible. To wit, on June 1st, several Stayton Lions, including our incoming VDG2, Lion Jo Hallam, joined other valley Lions to sort 3,040 sets of eye glasses, 54 hearing aids, about 600 non-script sun glasses and two large boxes of scrap metal, at the Keizer Lions Hall.
Gardiner-Reedsport Lions: Another great partnering occasion recently took place at this central Oregon coast community. The Lions Club and the local Rotary Club joined forces for another annual azalea sale fund raiser.
LCI Forms: Looking for a specific form to apply for stuff from LCI or send a report, or ??? Here's a great link that makes it easier to find forms for contributions, grant applications, reports and other stuff.
We grow so we can better serve: Congratulations and welcome to new Cub Lions:
Floyd Hansen, Eugene Downtown Lions, sponsored by Lion Walt Curtis
Tim O'Dell, Eugene Downtown Lions, sponsored by Lion Twila Butler
David Fitzgerald, W. Salem Lions
This Just In
Stayton Lions held their last meeting of the season on May 17; they will resume their usual schedule in September.
Newport Lions will only meet on the 4th Wednesday during the Summer.
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Adobe Reader Vulnerabilities
Perhaps one of the most ubiquitous applicaitons serving our online communities, the free Adobe Reader is vulnerable to malicious software attacks if you have Version 9.1.1 or earlier. According to a report issued by US-CERT Alerts, Adobe has issued a patch to correct the vulnerability.
While connected to the internet, open the Adobe Reader, click on the "Help" button, then the "Check for Updates" link to download the patch. Once installed, verify your Reader was properly installed by clicking on the "About Adobe Reader" under the Help button; it should read "Version 9.1.2" after the update. Or, if you don't have the current Adobe Reader or prefer to get a whole new version, go to this Adobe web site and follow their instructions to download the whole 35 megabyte program.
Eyeglass Recycling
If you were to visit the LCI club locator web site, it would appear that the only club in 36-R actually recycling eyeglasses is the Waldport Lions Club; no other club in our district shows they have drop box locations. Did you know you can have all the locations where your club has collection boxes listed on the LCI club locator web pages? Yup, you can! A simple form submitted to LCI will take care of the input to your club listing; download the PDF format Lions Recycle for Sight Club Participation Form, IAD404, from LCI, fill it out and snail mail it to LCI - it's that easy.
Fund Raising Idea
$8,000.00 - That's what one club on the east coast made in less than half a day helping people recycle unwanted stuff. From time to time many municipalities offer hazardous waste collection days, or electronics recycling periods in order to keep dangerous materials out of landfills. The Easton Lions Club in Massachussetts found a way to help people and make money for their club by hauling the stuff to designated recycling sites. For example, they charge $25. to haul away a refrigerator, stove, washer or dryer, $1. for a passenger car tire or up to $8. for a truck tire, $5. for a bicycle and various charges for other authorized recyclables. Your editor has obtained a flyer from the Easton Lions which can be used a guide; they pasted the flyers all around their community in anticipation of scheduled recycling days and, as noted above, made a nice piece of change for their efforts; email your editor,
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[contributed by 33-Y PDG Jean Martin, Greenfield, Mass.]
Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program
The Oregon Farm Direct Nutrition Program provides low-income seniors with checks that can be used to purchase fresh Oregon grown fruits, vegetables and cut herbs. The checks can only be used at approved farmers' markets and farm stands.
The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to improve nutrition to Oregon seniors and support local Oregon farmers. Each spring eligible seniors are notified by mail they may participate in the program. Seniors that choose to participate are mailed checks that they can redeem for produce between June 1 and October 31 of the given year.
To be eligible, seniors must meet ALL of the following criteria:
* Be at least 60 years old by April 1 of the relevant year;
* Be receiving either Food Stamps or Medicaid on April 1 of the relevant year;
* Be living in their own home or apartment;
* Have income at or below 135% of the federal poverty level for the relevant year.
Here is a great website for additional information, www.oregonfarmersmarkets.org .
Upward Bound Camp
Not too many years ago, an article in your Communicator generated several inquiries about this great resource for the disabled. Our Stayton Lions Club and others invited the founders, Jerry and Laura Pierce, to speak at your meetings, and some clubs became supporters. If you missed them during that initial venture, they're still around and have been growing over the years; they've grown enough to warrant expanding their physical location and possibly relocating to a larger site. Like any other service oriented non-profit, they too have needs and would welcome an opportunity to educate your membership about the many wonderful programs they make available to the disabled. A brochure they produced states, "Upward Bound Camp is a 501(c)3 non-profit committed to sharing the love of God through quality care and excellence in recreational and social opportunities for persons with disabilities, ages twelve through geriatric." Their informative web site, www.upwardboundcamp.org, is chock full of photos, descriptions and contact information. However, you should be forewarned, if you invite them to speak at your club and ask about Nathan, you'd best have plenty of Kleenex or a large handkerchief ready.
Be Fine Free at Your Next Meeting
Here's an idea lifted from the pages of the Gardiner-Reedsport Lions Club bulletin, the Lions Roar, which should be promoted throughout for the benefit of the needy. Anyone who brings a can or package of nonperishable food to a regular meeting is fine-free for the evening. The club donates the food to a local food pantry, Project Blessing, which helps feed families in distress. The club also collects used copies of The Lion magazine, places a local phone number/contact information on the cover and distributes the magazines all around town wherever there is a waiting room. How cool is that?
P. R. Tip
An anonymous restauranteur, wanting to generate publicity for a new banana custard he had developed, donned an ape costume, went to his favorite supermarket and shopped for bananas. Before leaving on his trip, he called the local newspaper to alert them about a great photo opp. The end result? Two photos in the next edition of the weekly journal.
Imagine doing a similar "gag" while wearing a Lion costume, selecting a cut of meat from your favorite meat market. Are you game?
[Borrowed from an article in Joan Stewart's, "The Publicity Hound," weekly e-newsletter www.publicityhound.com]
Errata
In the May edition of the 36-R Communicator your editor displayed a photograph of Past International President Kay K. Fukushima presenting an award to Newport Queen Lion Sarah Edenfield. I failed to credit PID Bill Rollins for the excellent photo. Thank you Lion Bill.
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| Diabetes Awareness
Five Questions to Ask Your Health Care Team About Your Type 2 Diabetes
by Martha Funnell, M.S., R.N., C.D.E. Chair, National Diabetes Education Program
Living with diabetes is not easy. Type 2 diabetes is serious and there is a lot to do each and every day. But, you can learn how to better manage your diabetes. Choose a goal and make a plan. By taking it one step and one day at a time, you can do it. Remember, your health care team is here to help.
The National Diabetes Education Program (NDEP) recommends five questions you can ask your health care team to help you learn how to manage your diabetes and live a long, healthy life:
· What are my ABCs (A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol) and what should mine be? A1C is a measure of blood glucose (sugar) levels over the past two to three months. The target for most people with diabetes is less than 7 percent. For most people with diabetes, the target blood pressure is less than 130/80 and the target LDL (bad) cholesterol is less than 100. Keeping your blood glucose, blood pressure, and cholesterol close to these target levels reduces your risk for the long-term problems of diabetes. Ask your health care team to help you choose the best targets for your diabetes.
· How will I know if the medicines I take for diabetes are working? If your home blood glucose readings and your A1C are within your target range, then your medicines plus all of your efforts are working. If your blood glucose checks and A1C level are not within your target ranges, then it's time to review how your medicines, food, and activity are balanced. Bring your medicines and blood glucose log to your appointments and talk to your health care team about what may or may not be working for you.
· Are my children at risk for type 2 diabetes? Diabetes runs in families. A healthy weight and physical activity help a great deal to reduce the risk. As you take steps to manage your own diabetes, think about how you can help your children and grandchildren take steps to stay healthy and avoid diabetes in the future. Ask your health care team about local resources for healthy eating and activity.
· When should I schedule my next routine visit? Before leaving the health care team's office, ask to schedule your next visit. People with diabetes should get at least two check-ups a year for routine care.
· How can I learn more about type 2 diabetes? Ask your health care team about local diabetes education programs, organizations, and support groups that can help you learn about how to better live and cope with diabetes. NDEP has free online resources for people with type 2 diabetes and prevention materials for your family. Request a copy of "4 Steps to Control Your Diabetes. For Life." by contacting NDEP at www.YourDiabetesInfo.org or calling 1-888-693-NDEP (6337); TTY: 1-866-569-1161.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Diabetes Education Program is jointly sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with the support of more than 200 partner organizations.
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| Trivia & Parting Shots
TRIVIA
In the last Communicator we did not have a trivia challenge because time did not permit adequate research for a quality question. In view of my lackadaisical manner, I promised a genuine stumper for this edition of your 36-R Communicator. Here it is:
President James Garfield (1881-1881) could simultaneously write in Latin with one hand and write in _______________ with the other hand. Name the other language and you will gain the admiration of trivia buffs everywhere.
HUMOR
"Some dog I got. We call him Egypt because in every room he leaves a pyramid.
"His favorite bone is in my arm.
"Last night, he went on the paper four times--three of those times I was reading it."
--Rodney Dangerfield
"I sold my house this week. Got a good price but it made the landlord mad as hell." - Gary Shandling
[lifted from Dallas Lions Club Newsletter, May, 2009]
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