October 2020 Better Together - District 31L Lions Clubs
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October 2020
Better Together
When the world’s largest service organization comes together with one of the United States’ largest
health benefits companies, good things are bound to happen. For the past five years, Lions across
the U.S. have partnered with Anthem Inc. employees to serve those in need through hands-on
volunteer projects. Lions-Anthem Volunteer Days (AVD) builds on Lions’ long history of service and
Anthem’s year-round commitment to community and wellness.
“Our five-year partnership with the Anthem Foundation has been a win-win for Lions and the local
communities they serve,” says Lions Executive Administrator Frank Moore. “The drive and enthusi-
asm of Anthem volunteers enhances Lions ability to tackle humanitarian needs, one service project
at a time. This is smart partnering -- together our Lions and Anthem volunteers are lending a hand
to lift up the most vulnerable populations across the US,” he says.
Every fall, the Lions-Anthem Volunteer Days kick off a 6-week community service program that
takes place across the United States with support from an annual grant awarded by the Anthem
Foundation. Since the partnership began in 2015, AVD has expanded from 11 to 26 markets,
allowing Lions to grow visibility in their communities and gain access to grants that support local
needs.
“The Lions-Anthem Volunteer Days is now a fall tradition,” says Anthem Foundation’s Janice
Hutchings Wilson. “It’s that one time of the year when everyone gets excited to volunteer with their
fellow employees and local Lions to make a difference in our communities. The collective impact we
have made together is truly remarkable,” she says.
The 2019 partnership brought together Anthem volunteers and Lions in 31 cities across 20 states.
Nearly 200 local Lions club members joined more than 1,600 Anthem volunteers in a total of 69
service projects that promoted happier, healthier communities. “It has been a true pleasure to work
with such talented Anthem volunteers” says Past District Governor Ann Ragland (District 24-I).
The Anthem Foundation has provided 6 service grants to the Varina Lions Club over the past five
years, supporting projects that range from hunger alleviation to assembling disaster preparedness
kits for seniors. “Like Lions, the Anthem volunteers truly have servant hearts,” says Ragland.
Service projects in 2019 focused on hunger alleviation. More than 37 million people struggle with
hunger in the United States, including more than 11 million children. Whether sorting food at food
banks, packing backpacks of food for students, or serving meals to the homeless, Anthem and Lions
have collectively moved nearly one million pounds of food during their five-year partnership.
Lion Virginia Lamb of the Grand Prairie Host Lions Club in Texas has participated in AVD for the
past 2 years. “Parts of Grand Prairie have been labeled as food deserts due to limited access to
grocery stores,” she says. “We have several church run food pantries, but they are small and have
little to no fresh food. Anthem’s support allows us to expand our service impact around hunger and
other priority community needs by providing both funding and enthusiastic volunteers. During our
first year of partnership we were painting a domestic violence shelter when the electricity went out.
Anthem Volunteers didn’t think anything of it and continued to paint by cell phone flashlight. I thought
no one would come back for another project, but they did – and returned the next year
too – in such good spirits!”
Grant support from the Anthem Foundation to LCIF also spurs year-round, Lion- and community-led
humanitarian and capacity building initiatives through the Lions- Anthem Foundation Healthy Heroes
initiative. Aiming to improve the health of communities across the country, the Healthy Heroes
initiative awards grants to Lions clubs and districts with programs that support improved health
outcomes. The goal is to build up local health and wellness capacities through projects like the
establishment of accessible playgrounds or upgrades to critical clinics, hospitals, and community
centers.
Since 2015, Lions-Anthem Volunteer Days have contributed nearly 20,000 hours of community
service, benefitting more than 1.6 million people with improved health and wellness.
U.S.-based Lions Clubs interested in hosting projects for the 2020 Lions-Anthem Volunteer Days
season are encouraged to contact lionsanthem@lionsclubs.org.
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Governor's Message
October, 2020
The Covid-19 continues to volley up and down, just will not go away. We still have local, state and
federal guidelines concerning what we can do, where we can go and how many can be together in
a group, a little better than this time last month but still not great. We have some Clubs that have
begun to meet face to face; some are meeting Virtual (Zoom). Hopefully all clubs will be able to
resume some sort of normalcy before too much longer. Several Zone Chairs have held Zone
meetings and making plans to assist the needy in their communities. I met with the Valley Springs
Lions Club, installed their officers for 2020-2021 and heard about their plans for the rest of the year.
The District membership continues to gradually go downhill. We have gained 5 new members; how-
ever we have lost 27 members bringing the total membership to 985 members. As everyone knows
the major challenge for Lions Clubs worldwide is recruiting and retaining members. As a
reminder Lions Clubs International is offering the following incentive from July 1 thru Dec. 31 st the
new member fee and the Charter member fee, for new clubs, will be waived. The more members,
the easier service projects and fundraisers are and the more individuals your club can serve.
I would like to thank all clubs that were able make their Brighter Visions and Camp Dogwood contri-
butions at this time. The District Goals for Brighter Visions is $80 per member; hopefully some clubs
are able to do more, with the total District goal of $ 85,200. The Camp Dogwood tickets sales is at
least 3 books per member, again hopefully some can do more. Regardless of you and your clubs
ability to give, each and every dollar is very much appreciated and goes to assist those we serve
and the upkeep of our beautiful camp.
1st VDG Kenneth Beach has postponed the September monthly Fall Convention Planning Meeting,
more on that from Lion Kenn. I would ask that all clubs seriously consider purchasing an ad for the
Fall Convention program book. The selling of ads helps to offset the cost of our convention. Please
remember that the District Region Chairs, Zone Chairs, VDG’s and Committee Chairs are available
to assist your clubs, please call on someone if assistance is needed. Let us join together, pray, show
patience and kindness and this too shall pass. Stay safe. Be kind.
REMINDER: IF YOUR CLUB IS DOING A BULLETIN/NEWSLETTER AND YOU WANT TO BE
CONSIDERED FOR AN AWARD, PLEASE SEND A COPY TO THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR!!
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Membership Changes
District Beginning Added Dropped Ending Change
31 L 1007 9 30 986 -21
31 I 1073 25 43 1055 -18
31 O 1097 16 23 1090 -7
31 N 1046 18 25 1039 -7
31 S 1016 16 23 1009 -7
Total 5239 84 144 5179 -60
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From the 2nd VDG
Fellow Lions,
Please don’t let COVID put a damper on your club’s service activities. There are plenty of creative
ways to volunteer your services and still stay safe. Even helping with the smallest tasks can make a
real difference to the lives of people in need.
In these uncertain times, volunteering can actually help protect your mental and physical health. It
can reduce stress, combat depression, keep you mentally stimulated, and provide a sense of pur-
pose.
Here are ways that volunteering helps you to feel healthier and happier.
Volunteering helps counteract the effects of stress, anger, and anxiety. The social contact
aspect of helping and working with others can have a profound effect on your overall psychological
well-being. Nothing relieves stress better than a meaningful connection to another person.
Volunteering combats depression. Volunteering keeps you in regular contact with others and
helps you develop a solid support system, which in turn protects you against depression.
Volunteering makes you happy. Human beings are hard-wired to give to others. The more we
give, the happier we feel.
Volunteering increases self-confidence. You are doing good for others and the community,
which provides a natural sense of accomplishment. Your role as a volunteer can also give you a
sense of pride and identity. And the better you feel about yourself, the more likely you are to have a
positive view of your life and future goals.
Volunteering helps you stay physically healthy. Studies have found that those who volunteer
have a lower mortality rate than those who do not. Older volunteers tend to walk more, find it easier
to cope with everyday tasks, are less likely to develop high blood pressure, and have better thinking
skills. Volunteering can also lessen symptoms of chronic pain and reduce the risk of heart disease.
Whatever your age or life situation, volunteering can help take your mind off your own worries, keep
you mentally stimulated, and add more zest to your life.
Authors: Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. and Lawrence Robinson. Last updated: June 2019
helpguide.networkforgood.com
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Congratulations to our 2020-2021 Officers
Valdese Lions Club
September's guest speaker was Chesley Sigmon Mercado. Chesley grew up in Mor-
ganton and recently returned to the area joining Grace Ridge as their first community’s
first music therapist. Each instrument was used to evoke a different emotion and with
that knowledge, we created our own 'sound' poem based on our thoughts and feelings
around the song Lean On Me by Bill Withers. We ended our session singing Blue Suede
Shoes and Amazing Grace.
Thank you Chesley for such a wonderful and informative session..
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Fellow Lions,
We hope this email finds everyone healthy & safe during these trying times!
Since March, Camp Dogwood & NCLI have experienced unprecedented economic
challenges as the Covid-19 Pandemic has made it almost impossible to raise
revenue through camp rentals and programs.
The Lions Clubs of North Carolina have had their ability to perform service projects
and fundraisers severely restricted as well. We were very fortunate to receive a
Payroll Protection Program grant of $114,000 which paid for payroll, benefits &
utility expenses for an 8 week period in May, June and the first week of July.
Understanding that since clubs have not been able to rely on their normal fundrais-
ing activities, our Brighter Visions kickoffs raised significantly less revenues this
year than in years past.
The NCLI Board of Directors has authorized various cost saving measures in our
ongoing efforts to remain financially sound until we and the country can recover
from the pandemic.
We have furloughed all part-time employees as well as 5 fulltime employees.
In addition, the Mobile Eye Screening (MSU) program has been suspended through
December 2020. This impacts 9 scheduled screenings as 2/3 of our screenings had
already been canceled by the Lions Clubs themselves.
Our Matching Funds program will also be suspended effective September 20
through December as well.
To offset the loss of Matching Funds to the clubs, you can contact our MSU Director
Bryan Hoover for VSP Vouchers that will pay for eye exams and glasses at partici-
pating Optometrist.
We have been using these vouchers for the last year in the MSU program and they
work great!
You will need to contact Bryan in advance of sending someone to the eye doctor as
the patient will need to take the voucher with them when they visit the doctor.
Bryan will mail the voucher to the club who will in turn give it to the patient.
In December, the NCLI Board will reevaluate our financial situation to determine if
we will be able to reinstate the MSU & Matching Funds programs in January or
extend the moratorium.
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I assure you that these actions have not been taken lightly and we are looking
forward to getting back to normal as soon as possible!
As we have taken significant measures to minimize our cost, we still have ongoing
monthly expenses for power, water, phones, maintenance and salaries of our
remaining employees that must be payed for.
Your Brighter Vision contributions and Raffle ticket sales are needed now more
than ever so please resolve to continue your clubs support of YOUR NCLI associa-
tion!! You’ll be glad you did!!
The Lions of North Carolina will persevere and I am convinced we will come out of
this pandemic stronger than ever!
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call or email me.
Yours in Service!
Durden
PDG W. Durden Dean
Executive Administrator
North Carolina Lions, Inc.
828-478-2135 ext.223
durden@nclionsinc.org
Memorials and Honorariums
Do you have someone special that was part of Lions or were impacted by the Lions?
Think about giving a gift as a Memorial or Honorarium in their name. Celebrate
birthdays, Anniversaries or maybe to just show how much their service as a Lion has
meant to you. Your Honorarium will be a lasting gift to honor someone that made a
difference.
Call 828-478-2135 ext. 221 to find out more info.
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N. C. LIONS. INC
PROPERTIES REPORT
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Since March, this has been a trying period at CAMP DOGWOOD. The Coronavirus has and is
causing tremendous damage to it’s operation. There have been no outside bookings, the visual
impaired camping season was cancelled, and the funds necessary to keep the camp running have
been exhausted, plus NC Lions cancelled all the Multiple S As a result of these problems, the
hourly staff...maintenance, cleaning, and kitchen have been furloughed. Basically, all activities have
been put on hold.
In order to keep the camp operating until the pandemic rules are changed or the threat is eliminat-
ed, it is important that every club in North Carolina continue providing funds. In the past, clubs
would retain their Camp Dogwood tickets sales money until June 30. Please, do not hold this
money back, sent it to the camp at least monthly. Whether it is $50.00 or $500.00, send it, and
send it often.
The tickets sales have been extremely good so far. When you send in your ticket sales check,
request more tickets. There is one club that has 9 active members. They usually sell 50 books.
They have sold 73 books so far. Urge your members to sell more books than ever before. The
need is dire.
Camp Dogwood was organized and designated as a secure, fun-filled, all-inclusive site for the
visually impaired. Let’s keep it that way. But to do that, we all must exceed our normal fund-raising.
The management staff are available to receive your funds and to provide more tickets. And they are
ready to receive your Brighter Vision funds as well. We need to keep them busy.
Submitted by: Lion Jim Chandler, State Properties Chair
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ALL EYES ON NAMI
How Lions Clubs International is boosting membership in
North America
NAMI'S HISTORY
Dramatic change rarely comes easy, and 40 years of membership decline proved that Lions Interna-
tional needed to do something different to attract and retain members. That’s why in 2018
International Vice Presidents Haynes Townsend and Brian Sheehan worked together to develop
NAMI to help districts in North America boost their membership. The program started with nine pilot
districts across CAs 1 and 2, with chosen NAMI Champions to lead and motivate their districts.
“This is something we can achieve if we have all hands on deck and become accountable,” says
Sheehan.
Today, International Vice Presidents Doug Alexander, Brian Sheehan, and Dr. Patti Hill lead the
program with a Steering Committee selected for their proven skills in growing club and membership
numbers. They also formed the Young Lions Task Force to help districts charter Lions clubs for
young people and assist districts with recruitment and engagement of young Lions.
Together, the NAMI team is guided by three objectives to grow membership: rejuvenating districts
with new clubs, revitalizing clubs with new members, and re-motivating existing members with new
fellowships and exciting service.
PROCESS SUPPORT
To a degree, NAMI is not “new.” Clubs and districts all have access to a wide range of resources
and training opportunities available to help them succeed. The difference is the depth in which NAMI
requires district leaders to go to meet their goals. The process seems simple — but it takes focus
and dedication to get the most out of the steps involved.
Build a team --> Build a vision --> Build a plan --> Build a success
Reversing a long-term trend takes teamwork. Each team creates a shared vision of what they want
their district to be, analyzes their current situation, and sets goals. Then the team develops a
concrete plan to achieve their goals. This is where innovation and creativity are welcomed — doing
things the way they’ve been done has proven to be ineffective in meeting membership goals. Once
the plan is underway, communication is vital to keep momentum, enthusiasm, and overall member
satisfaction up.
10SUCCESS STORIES
While some pilot districts are still overcoming obstacles, others have made great strides with the
boost NAMI has offered. In Texas, Pilot District 2-S1 Champion Roger Doyle says his district is
finding great success — in 2019–20, total membership has grown by 50 members. Prior to
participating in NAMI, Doyle’s district had a 5-year average of losing 22 members per year.
“The process and resources are structured to allow each district the ability to tailor the program to
their specific needs,” says Doyle. “With a firm commitment from our district team, we have been able
to ‘hit the ground running’ and the results are evident.”
By and large, Pilot Districts found the overall structure of the program to be the key in overcoming
membership challenges. In California Pilot District 4-L5, Champion Rob Manning says he’s seen the
benefit of the planning, accountability, and information sharing that is part of the NAMI program.
“We are looking forward to implementing the NAMI program in all 15 sub districts in MD-4,” Manning
says.
Other Pilot District Champions share this sentiment, finding value in the collaboration needed to
achieve their goals. Northern Minnesota and Northwestern Ontario Pilot District 5M10 Champion
Joanne Ogden emphasized the importance of working together in analyzing their district, creating
district goals, and supporting and holding each other accountable.
NAMI participation has shown great positives for members themselves. In Alabama Pilot District
34-A, Champion Ron Seybold says that while communication and interaction within his district has
improved tremendously, so too has members’ involvement.
“Lions are excited because they know they are being heard, as things they suggested are being
implemented.”
“Lions are excited because they know they are being heard, as things they suggested are being
implemented,” Seybold says. “More Lions are becoming involved, as they see new and innovative
ideas being tested to provide support for them and their club.
Seybold notes the change in mindset for his district. Rather than accepting unfavorable outcomes,
he says NAMI has helped enable his members to make adjustments and take different approaches
to their challenges.
WHAT'S NEXT FOR NAMI
This year (2020-21) NAMI has been opened to all districts in North America. And as NAMI grows, so
does the role of our Global Action Team, who is taking the lead in communication and support with
our districts. As more districts work through this challenge, we will use our collective experience to
improve the program and grow our success.
To learn more about NAMI, visit lionsclubs.org/nami. To help grow membership in your district,
contact your District Governor today and volunteer!
11NC LIONS is holding an online auction. Visit the following link to view items available:
https://www.facebook.com/Support-NC-Lions-Brighter-Visions-105286724653110/
To place a bid simply drop a comment with how much you bid. If item has a buy it now price that op-
tion is always available. Hopefully this will be ongoing throughout the year to help raise money for
Brighter Visions.
If you have items you would like to donate or know of a place we should contact for a donation
please give Tammy a call at 828-478-2135 ext. 229 or drop an email at tammy@nclionsinc.org.
12October 7th, 2020
11am-7 pm
NC Lions Camp Dogwood, 7062 Camp Dogwood Drive Sher-
rills Ford NC 28673
Plates $10.00
BBQ, Slaw, Bake Beans, Roll and Dessert
Delivery Available for orders of 10 or more plates with 25
mile distance
All orders must be called in prior to
October 1st, 2020
Call 828-478-2135 ext. 229 to place an order or to receive
more info.
All money raised will benefit the Programs for the Blind and Visually Impaired of North Carolina
13LONGVIEW LIONS CLUB THINKS OUTSIDE THE BOX IN PANDEMIC TIMES
By Lion Robert A. Tomlinson
Marketing Coordinator
Longview Lions Club
Hickory- After three months of conducting face to face clubs meeting and the Long View Recrea-
tion Center closed due to pandemic , Lion Wayne Houser, 2019-2020 President of The Longview
Lions Club appointed an ad hoc committee with explore alternatives meeting locations, social dis-
tancing service projects and fund raisers.
Due to Lion Wayne’s leadership, his ad hoc committee’s brainstorming, and Lion David
Bolick, Club Membership Chair and an active member of Bethel United Methodist Church checking
with his church council, the Longview Lions have been meeting the 2 nd and 4th Tuesday evenings in
Bethel UMC’s parking lot effective June 9th.
Thankfully, the Longview Lions members unanimously endorsed the ad hoc committee’s rec-
ommendation as opposed to adhering to the old notion “ We’ve Never Done It.” Frequently, these
words have been associated apathy, complacency, and decline in church or service organizations
membership.
As a result of the Longview Lions creativity, practicing social distancing, conducting face-to-
face meetings, implementing service and fund raising projects, they have received some interest
from prospective members. Over the past several months, our service projects have included pur-
chasing and distributing two pallets of non-perishable food to Salvation Army, purchased a pair of
eyeglasses, collected recyclable eyeglasses, hearing aids, and printer cartridges, and bi-annual
trash pick-up. Our fund raisers have included brooms sales/ road block, Camp Dogwood ticket
sales, and sponsoring booth to their Zone 9 Lions Club Charity Ride at Blue Ridge Harley-
Davidson.
On Tuesday, July 28th, VDG II Marilyn Wunderler, installed the 2020-2021 Longview Lions
Club officers. On Sunday, August 9th, Lion Eric Killian, Zone 9 Chair and Longview Lions Club
Board Member held our 1st Zone meeting at Blue Ridge Harley-Davidson to discuss Zone 9 Lions
Club Charity Ride for October 10th @ BRHD. DG Larry Gasperson was present, spoke, and distrib-
uted 2020-21 District 31-L Directory and Bright Vision Packets to Club President or Secretary in
attendance.
Prior to adjourning a recent meeting, Lion Dawson Hart, 2020-2021 Club Presi-
dent, encouraged the 11 of 16 members to remain for a photograph by Lion Elizabeth Hart. He
emphasized this photograph along with an article will be submitted for publication in future issue
of District 31-L Newsletter. The purpose of the photograph was to illustrate the feasibility of prac-
ticing social distancing in face-to-face Lions Club meeting and to encourage other District 31-L to
think out of the box.
14LONG VIEW LIONS CLUB
Long View Lions partnered with Treasurer's Glasses and local optometrist Dr. Whinesett to provide
free vision exams for six students in need at our local primary school. These students otherwise
would have not had the means to get glasses and all that is involved including transportation and
covering the costs. Dr. Whinesett of Hudson, NC, came to the school and performed the exams pro
bono and Treasurer's Glasses provided the glasses free of charge. Long View Lions club, headed by
Lion Wayne House, led this project and helped to coordinate to make this possible. Last fall, Long
View Lions club was recognized by Hickory City Council.
15LONGVIEW LIONS CLUB THINKS OUTSIDE THE BOX IN PANDEMIC TIMES
The purpose of the photograph was to illustrate the feasibility of practicing social distancing in
face-to-face Lions Club meeting and to encourage other District 31-L to think out of the box.
Clockwise – Lion Dawson Hart, Lion Wayne Houser, Lion Joe Cook, Lion Johnny Mathis ( sitting by his wife,
Lion Stephanie on back of their pick up but not visible due to Lion Scott Bolick in red shirt), Lion Stephanie
Mathis, Lion David Bolick, Lion Al Koehler, Lion Jerry Rhoney, Lion Robert Tomlinson, Lion Justin Austin
( standing to next to me but slightly out of range),
Lion Scott Bolick. Lion Elizabeth Hart ( photograph)
Absent: Lion Eric Killian, Lion Cathy Killian, Lion Jeff Oxandine, Lion Jonathan Bentley, and Lion Rick Huffman.
16ZONE 9 LIONS CLUBS RESUME VOLUNTEERING AT CORNER TABLE
BACKPACK PROGRAM ON SEPTEMBER 27TH IN HICKORY
Hickory- If District 31-L Lions Club are looking for a service opportunity in their local communities to
feed the hungry children , then why not contract your city or county school system to learning about
volunteer opportunities?
In keeping with LCI’s global services of feeding the hungry, Zone 9 Lions Clubs in Catawba
County have a long history of volunteering monthly on a Sunday afternoon at Corner Table’s
Backpack Program to fill grocery bags with for children facing hunger on the week-end.
Last Spring, Amanda Freeland, Coordinator for Corner Table’s Backpack Prgram, said
their normal request for children without food on week-ends had doubled . As a result of their
agency desperately needing funds to continue purchasing food to meet their new request, several
Catawba County Lions Club made generous donations. The reason for the increase was due to so
many parents had lost their jobs due to the COVID 19 virus. Here are some interesting statistics
regarding the Corner Table’s Backpack Program:
· Their program serves children in 34 local schools in in Newton-Conover, Hickory City
School, Catawba County Schools, and surrounding county schools.
· Each week of the school year over 1,200 children receive a full bag of food consisting of
protein, starch ( i.e. rice, pasta, spaghetti noodles, or mac and cheese), grains ( i.e. cereal), cans
of vegetables, fruits, and snack.
· Their existence relies on constant community’s support in the form of volunteers, and donors
giving their time, talents, and treasurers.
· Their program is led by volunteers and completely reliant on the generous hearts of their
donors.
· Food is purchased in bulk or at cost in order to be the best stewards of donations given.
· Bulk purchases are made and distributed to each school based on number of students
receiving a backpack full of food each week throughout the school year.
· By using the bulk method, it cost approximately $144.00 for a child to receive food every Friday
throughout the school year.
With the students returning for both on campus and virtual learning for 2020-2021 school
year, the demand for volunteers and students Now that schools have returned to on campus and
virtual learning, Mrs. Freeland recently contacted Lion Wayne Houser, Past President of
Longview Lions Club requesting Lions volunteers to assistance on the 4th Sunday of each month
from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
During Zone 9’s second outside meeting of Lionistic 2020-21 Year on Saturday, September
th
13 at Blue Ridge-Harley Davidson in Hickory, representatives Claremont, Conover, Newton,
Long View, and St. Stephens Lions Club unanimously approved supporting and recruiting
volunteers from their respective clubs. On Sunday, September 27th, Zone 9 Lions practicing social
distancing, and wearing mask packed two large binds of grocery bags at Corner Table’s Backpack
Program’s warehouse facility located at 1925 Tate Boulevard SE, in Hickory.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
November 6-7 District 31-I District Convention, Village Inn Hotel & Event
Center, 6205 Ramada Dr, Clemmons, NC
November 13-15 Council of Governors & NCLI Board Meetings,
Hilton Garden Inn, Gastonia, NC
November 20-21 District 31-L Fall Convention, DoubleTree Hotel, Asheville, NC
January 15-16 District 31-S Mid-Winter Convention, Hilton Garden Inn,
Kitty Hawk, NC
January 16 District 31-N Mid-Winter Convention, Boy’s and Girl’s Home,
Lake Waccamaw, NC
January 22-23 District 31-O Mid-Winter Convention,
Greensboro Marriott Airport, Greensboro, NC
February 12-14 Council of Governors & NCLI Board Meetings,
DoubleTree Hotel, Asheville, NC
March 24-31 Volunteer Week, Camp Dogwood
April 23-25 NC Lions State Convention, DoubleTree Hotel,
Asheville, NC
April 30, May 1-2 Council of Governors & NCLI Board Meetings,
Camp Dogwood
19REGION CHAIR REGION CHAIR
District Cabinet REGION 1 REGION 2
Frances Coates Susan Fernandez
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Black Mountain McCune Lions Etowah Lions Club
GLOBAL ACTION TEAM
PDG Larry Gasperson
ZONE CHAIRS ZONE CHAIRS
Pisgah Forest Lions Club
Zone 6
Zone 1 Sara Laughter
1ST VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Ed Nelson Davidson River Lions Club
Kenneth R. Beach, II Bryson City Lions Club Clubs: Brevard, Davidson River,
Weaverville Lions Club Clubs: Andrews, Bryson City, Edneyville, Etowah, Hendersonville,
Cherokee, Clay County, Franklin Mills River, Mountain Home, Pisgah
2ND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Forest
Marilyn Wunderler Zone 2
Lincolnton Lions Club Sharon Ryan Zone 7
Canton Lions Club Joey Buchanan
CABINET SEC/TREASURER Clubs: Canton, Clyde, Maggie Valley, Rutherfordton Lions Club
William Barnwell Sylva/Cullowhee, Waynesville Clubs: Chase, Columbus, Lake Lure,
Pisgah Forest Lions Club Rutherfordton, Shelby
Zone 3
GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP TEAM Cecelia Evans/ PDG George Suggs Zone 8
PCC Paulette Gasperson Sand Hill Lions Club Tammy Thomas
Pisgah Forest Lions Club Clubs: Asheville Professional Women, Sherrills Ford Lions Club
Candler, Erwin District, Fletcher/South Clubs: Bessemer City, East Gastonia,
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TEAM Asheville, Greater Asheville, Sand Hill Gastonia Evening, Mount Holly,
PDG Neal Alexander Sherrills Ford
Lincolnton Lions Club Zone 4
Romona Fox Zone 9
GLOBAL SERVICE TEAM Weaverville Lions Club Eric Killian
Fred Huscher Clubs: Burnsville, Hot Springs, Long View Lions Club
Hendersonville Lions Club Mars Hill, Spruce Pin Weaverville Clubs: Balls Creek, Claremont,
Conover, Long View, Newton,
NAMI CHAMPION Zone 5 St. Stephens, West Hickory
PDG Alan Lake Deniece Ogle
Black Mountain Lions Club Black Mountain McCune Lions Club Zone 10
Clubs: Black Mountain, 2nd VDG Marilyn Wunderler
Black Mountain McCune, Haw Creek, Lincolnton Lions Club
Marion, Swannanoa Valley, Clubs: Granite Falls, Hildebran,
Valley Springs Hudson, Lincolnton, Rutherford
College, Valdese
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