SHOOT FOR THE STARS LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL MD19 DISTRICT A NEWSLETTER. May, Dear Fellow Lions, Leos and Lionesses,

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1 May, 2012 LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL MD19 DISTRICT A NEWSLETTER SHOOT FOR THE STARS Dear Fellow Lions, Leos and Lionesses, We have been celebrating one of the most successful years in our District to date. We have had an exceptional high visitation from other seated District Governors to our District Conference. This has been a year of excellent communication within our neighbouring districts. My meeting with the Zone Chairpersons in Wenatchee last June brought such successful results within our District; this meeting has been incorporated in this year s agenda. I would like to thank all that have contributed to our Spring Conference book this year. It has created a lot of attention from other districts. We will be reviewing new ideas to improve future conference programs books in June. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: DG message continued 2 Notice from PZC Eric Keller 2 Photos of Van. Galaxy Lions 2 Photos 3 Youth Exchange information 4 Membership Memo 5 Important information from LCI 6-7 Upcoming Lions Events 8 Our District is pleased to welcome the Columbia College Omega Leo Club. This club was chartered on May 18 th at the Creekside Community Centre. I had the pleasure to induct the 21 charter members and Zone Chairperson Annie Lau performed the installation ceremony. Leo Liaison Glenn Cho gave a message of the history of the youth movement in our District. This is truly an international event as we have members from Africa, Mexico, India, China, Russia and Middle Eastern countries. This demonstrates there are no cultural boundaries in Lions. It exemplifies the Lions We Serve motto. I would like to give a special thanks to Lion Mike Slaney for his diligence and foresight to charter this club in our District which is sponsored by the Vancouver South Lions Club. Lions Clubs International is processing our latest Vancouver Gateway Leo Club s charter application. This club is sponsored by the Vancouver Evergreen Lions club and is the third Leo Club to our District this year. We look forward to invite you all to their upcoming charter event. The exceptional high quality of Zone Chairpersons and Cabinet Members has helped us achieve our goals for the year within the first six months. I will be working with clubs that have expressed intention to grow their membership and excel in service activities for the remaining months of the year. To be continued on page 2

2 MAY 2012 PAGE 2 I am proud to report that 100% of all Multiple District and Lions Clubs International dues have been paid up to date. We are showing a net gain of 75 members. This puts us as the top performing district this year. I would like to thank you all for your invaluable assistance and cooperation. I am very impressed with the growth and development of our District this year. This has truly raised the bar and set the tone for our future within our Multiple District and Lions Clubs International. I have the opportunity to attend other conferences in four individual districts. I recommend that everyone make an effort to support our neighbouring Lions as I come away with a wealth of information and invaluable insight to the true Lions spirit by attending these conferences. During the next few months I look forward to see you all at your installation events especially looking forward to inducting the new members that are joining our Lions family. Ladies & Gentlemen: O.K., O.K. So after many years with evermore expensive and unco-operative Shaw we have switched over to telus.net! This came with significant free extras and our monthly rate dropped by about $40! What s not to like.... So my name ( ) stayed the same but now instead of.. shaw.ca. From today onward we may be reached at : erkeller@telus.net. Yours in Service & Fellowship... PZC Eric R.. Vancouver Galaxy Installation and Fundraising Dinner at Viva Seafood Restaurant, Richmond. Presentation of donation cheque to DG in support of LCIF Measles Project. Installation of Offices by DG Linda.

3 PAGE 3 SHOOT FOR THE STARS Columbia College Leo Club in A7 was chartered. CONGRATULATIONS!! Vancouver Chinatown Lions Club Installation Dinner at Pink Pearl Seafood Restaurant. Presentation of donation cheque to DG Linda in support of LCIF Measles Project. Visitation to Pemberton Lions Club by Ambleside Tiddlycove Boys.

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7 PAGE 7 SHOOT FOR THE STARS Make a Donation to Eliminate Measles When you donate to the One Shot, One Life: Lions Measles Initiative, you are helping LCIF and our partners to eliminate measles and save lives worldwide. The initiative has already received several notable donations from MD300 Taiwan and Japan. Now, Dr. Kanak Singh Babla from Kenya, Africa, has donated US$10,000 for the One Shot, One Life: Lions Measles Initiative, making him a leading donor to measles from Africa and the ISAAME area. Thank you Lions for your support! You can make a donation today, and follow the One Shot, One Life: Lions Measles Initiative on Facebook, Twitter and the new LCIF blog for the latest updates.

8 UPCOMING LIONS EVENTS: June 2 (Sat.) Vancouver Chinatown Lions Club (A1) Installation & Appreciation Dinner at 7 p.m., Pink Pearl Restaurant, Vancouver. June 6 (Wed.) Vancouver Chinatown Lioness Club (A1) Installation & Appreciation Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Kirin Seafood Restaurant, Vancouver. June 7 (Thurs.) Vancouver Pacific Lions Club (A1) Installation & Appreciation Dinner at 6:30 p.m., Fraser Court Seafood Restaurant, Vancouver. June 10 (Sun.) A7 Annual Boat Cruise at 5:55 p.m. boarding. June 11 (Mon.) 1) Vancouver East Lions Club (A1) Installation Dinner at their den. 6:30 p.m. 2) North Vancouver Host Lions Club (A2) Installation Dinner. 3) Vancouver Metropolitan Lions Club (A7) Installation Dinner at Hilton Airport Hotel, Richmond. June 13 (Wed.) Vancouver Shaughnessy Lions Club Installation Dinner at Arbutus Club, Vancouver. June 14 (Thurs.) A1 Zone Social at 6:30 p.m., Fraser Court Seafood Restaurant. June 16 (Sat.) Pemberton Lions Club (A8) Installation Ceremony & Dinner. June 19 (Tues.) Vancouver Marpole-Granview Lions Club Installation & Appreciation Dinner (A7). June 21 (Thurs.) Vancouver Arbutus Lions Club (A1) Installation Dinner at JC Kitchen, Richmond. June 24 (Sun.) Vancouver Chinatown New Century Lions Club (A1) Badminton Tournament. June 24 (Sun.) Vancouver Templeton New Century Lions Club (A1) Installation Night. June International Convention at Korea. June 30 (Sat.) Vancouver Diamond Lions Club (A7) Installation Night at Four Seasons Hotel, Vancouver. DISTRICT GOVERNOR TEAM District Governor Lion Linda Wong lionlindawong@gmail.com 1st District Governor Lion Shella Keung shellakeung@gmail.com 2nd District Governor Lion Peter Cheng 19a.one@gmail.com Co-Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer PDG Dickie Lam liondickie@gmail.com and Lion David Thompson liondthompson@gmail.com IPDG Troy Dalen trdalen@shaw.ca ZONE CHAIRPERSONS A-1 Lion Teresina Lau teresinalau@hotmail.com A-2 Lion David Frewin davidfrewin@hotmail.com A-3 Lion Andy Stalker aws@telus.net A-4 Lion Jim Martin jimartin@citytel.net A-6 Lion Dave Kimpinsky dkimpinsky@hotmail.com A-7 Lion Annie Lau lionannie@gmail.com A-8 Lion Randy Elkins bcpilot@telus.net A-9 Lion Lois Brodie ldbrodie@shaw.ca DISTRICT 19A WEBSITE District Bulletin Editor Lion Grace Hwo, PZC ghwo@ymail.com