March 2016

Dear Spouse/Companion of the District Governor-Elect:

Hello from Tennessee, USA! As the spouse of First Vice President Chancellor Bob Corlew, it is my pleasure to congratulate you on the election of your partner in service as district governor for the 2016-2017 Lions year. As a partner in service myself, I understand the shared commitment and teamwork that is required to ensure a successful term. I know that this will be an exciting and rewarding year for you, serving together, encouraging and supporting each other along the way.

I hope you are planning to join your spouse/companion at the 2016 District Governors-Elect Seminar and International Convention Fukuoka, . Both the Seminar and Convention offer several occasions during which you can learn more about our association, the roles and responsibilities of the district governor, and about the experiences of other spouses/companions from around the world.

While the focus of the DGE Seminar is on the development of next year’s district governors, your role as the spouse/companion of a district governor is also very important and vital to his or her success. For this reason, I invite you to attend the DGE Seminar session designed for spouses/companions, as well as the other DGE Seminar events to which you are invited. Please take advantage of this invaluable opportunity to learn not only from the seminar presenters, but from fellow spouses/companions as well.

This mailing includes the 2016-2017 District Governor Spouse/Companion Guide, an important resource that will help to ensure that you are prepared for the year ahead. In addition to essential Lions information and descriptions of your responsibilities, the guide also contains information that will be useful throughout the 2016-2017 Lions year.

This mailing also includes: • A map of the area surrounding the Sun Palace (DGE General Sessions and classrooms) and the Fukuoka International Congress Center (DGE classrooms) • Information about our Centennial Celebration • Information regarding transportation, area restaurants, local attractions, and tours For the 2016-2017 Lions year, Vice President Bob has chosen the theme, New Mountains to Climb, using mountains as a metaphor for the individual challenges and opportunities Lions face. Climbing these mountains provides a chance for Lions to make the world better.

As we celebrate 100 years of Lions service, we honor our past and embrace our present. However it is our future for which we must plan. If we are to ascend our next mountain, we must lay out a path in front of us, marking our trail for future generations of Lions who follow and preserving our tradition of service.

Additional information about the 2016-2017 International Theme and other resources related to the 2016 DGE Seminar can be found on the LCI website at www.lionsclubs.org (type “DGE Seminar Information” into the Search box in the upper right corner of the homepage).

I appreciate your enthusiasm as you embrace this opportunity, and on behalf of those who have already served and will continue to serve, thank you. Vice President Bob and I look forward to meeting you in Fukuoka. Together, we will dedicate ourselves to making the world a better place through our service in the coming year.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Dianne Corlew Spouse of First Vice President Chancellor Bob Corlew

cc: Chancellor Bob Corlew, First International Vice President Naresh Aggarwal, Second International Vice President Eugene Spiess, 2016 District Governors-Elect Seminar Chairperson, Past International Director Sunil Kumar, 2016 District Governors-Elect Seminar Vice Chairperson, Past International Director 2016 District Governors-Elect Seminar Group Leaders 2016 District Governors-Elect Seminar Associates Patti A. Repenn-Volante, Group Manager, District and Club Services and Leadership Development

District Governors-Elect Seminar 2016

What is your mountain to climb?

Where There's a NEED, There's a LION!

When it comes to meeting challenges, our response is simple: We serve. In over 200 countries, in hospitals and senior centers, in regions battered by natural disaster, in schools and eyeglass recycling centers, Lions are doing community volunteer work, helping, leading, planning and supporting. Because we're local, we can serve the unique needs of the communities we live in. And because we're global, we can address challenges that go beyond borders.

Come to the Spouse/Companion Program during the DGE Seminar to find out about an exciting opportunity for DGE Spouses/Companions to make a huge impact during our Centennial year! Are you up for the challenge?

AREA MAP

Sun Palace (DGE General Sessions & classrooms)

Fukuoka International Congress Center (FICC) (DGE classrooms) Fukuoka Kokusai Center Fukuoka Yahuoku! Dome

Hotel Okura Fukuoka (DGE) Hilton Fukuoka Sea Hawk (HQ)

Grand Hyatt Fukuoka (DGE)

Hotel Nikko Fukuoka (DGE)

TRANSPORTATION

Shuttle service will be provided for all DGE Seminar and International Convention events that you are invited to attend. Shuttles will return you to your hotel at the end of your event. AREA RESTAURANTS and SHOPPING

There is a wide array of dining and shopping options available in Fukuoka*:

Grand Hyatt Hotel Nikko Fukuoka Hotel Okura Fukuoka Fukuoka • Aroma's (International • Serena Café (Buffet) • Camellia (Buffet) menu) • Les Celebrites • Le Champ d’Or (French) • Fukuoka Nadaman (European) • Toh-Ka-Lin (Chinese) (authentic Japanese) • Kohro (Chinese) • Yamazato (Japanese) • Shimizu ( bar) • Benkay (Japanese, • Sazanka (Teppanyaki) • Pastry & Bakery Star 26 kaiseki-style) • Kogyoku (Sushi) • Martini's (Lounge and • Icho (Teppanyaki) • Hakatagawa (Lounge and bar) • Kawasho (Sushi) bar) • Bar Fizz • Vol de Nuit (Main bar) • La Terrasse (Coffee and tea, dessert)

Nearby Options**: • Nanak Indian Restaurant (Indian) • Beef Taigen (Steakhouse) • Uramoto, Akasaka (Indian) • Ivorish (American, French Toast) • Hakata Motsunabe Yamanaka Akasakaten • Shin Shin Tenjin-branch (Chinese) (Indian, Japanese) • Restaurant Hiramatsu Hakata (French) • Salvatore Cuomo Market Hakata (Italian) • Chikae Fukuoka (Japanese, Asian) • Tenjinbar 209 Wagyu Beef Steak (Italian) • Yoshizuka Unagiya (Japanese, Asian) • Pizzeria da Gaetano (Italian, Pizza) • Tempura no Hirao Tenjin (Japanese) • Parlor, Hakata (American, • Hyotan no Sushi-Go-Round ( Kaitensushi ) ) • Ichiran Tenjin (Japanese, ) • Fukuoka (American) • Shin Shin Tenjin-branch (Hakata Raman)

Shopping Options: • JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata • Canal City Hakata • Hakata Hankyu

*These lists are not exhaustive and provide only a sample of the dining and shopping options offered in Fukuoka. The lists are accurate at the time of publication, but are subject to change without notice.

**www.TripAdvisor.com was used to compile the list of “Nearby Options” based on customer reviews.

Common Japanese Phrases

English Japanese Pronunciation Yes はい high No いいえ ee-EH Hello (general greeting) こんにちは kohn-nn-nee-chee-wah How are you? おげんきですか oh-GEN-kee des-KAH I’m fine げんきです GEN-kee des Thank you (informal) ありがとう ah-REE-gah-tohh Thank-you very much ありがとうございます ah-REE-gah-tohh goh-zigh-mas (formal) You are welcome どういたしまして dohh ee-tah-SHEE MAH-shee-teh Excuse me/I’m sorry すみません soo-mee-mah-SEN Good bye さようなら sah-yohh-nah-rah Good morning おはようございます oh-hah-yohh goh-zahy-mas Good afternoon こんにちは kohn-nn-nee-chee-wah Good evening こんばんは kohm-bahng-wah Good night おやすみなさい oh-yah-soo-mee-nah-sigh Thanks for the meal – いただきます ee-tah-dah-kee-mas before eating (Let’s eat) What is this? これはなんですか koh-reh wah NAHN des-KAH Delicious おいしい oh-ee-SHEE かんじょう ねが Can I have my bill? お 勘定お願いします oh-kahn-johh oh-neh-guy shee-mas Thanks for the meal – after ごちそうさまでした goh-chee-sohh sah-mah deh-shee- eating tah Cheers! かんぱい！ Kahm-PIE! How much? いくらですか EE-koo-rah des-KA み Just looking! 見ているだけです MEE-teh-roo dah-KEH des What is your name? おなまえは？ Oh-nah-mah-eh WAH My name is…/It is… …です …des It was nice to meet you (I ねが yoh-roh-shee-koo oh-neh-guy shee- appreciate your future よろしくお願いします mas friendship) Where is the bathroom? トイレはどこですか "Toilet“ wah doh-koh des-KAH Awesome/excellent! すごい！ Soo-GOYE (That’s/I’m/Are you) だいじょうぶ Dye-joh-boo alright

FUKUOKA ATTRACTIONS and TOURS Fukuoka is a dynamic and exciting destination with many great sites to see and experience during your stay!

Local Tour Information

For the most updated tour information, visit the Convention page on the LCI website:

• Visit: http://lcicon.lionsclubs.org/EN/index.php

Local Attractions

According to www.TripAdvisor.com, the following are the top 10 attractions in Fukuoka:

Ohori Park A park modeled after the sublime West Lake in China. It's designed as a large scale water garden around a pond that was once a castle moat.

JR Hakata City Amu Plaza Hakata A massive shopping complex with two department stores and 230 shops. Located above Hakata train station.

Kushida Shrine A little shrine downtown that's packed with interesting architectural features and monuments. Kushida Shrine dates back to 757, making it one of the oldest shrines in Japan.

Fukuoka Yafuoku! Dome The local baseball team, the Fukuoka Hawks have a good record with 15 Pacific League pennants, 5 Japan Series championships and 2 Japanese Baseball League titles. It's worth checking out a home game at the Fukuoka Dome.

Tenjin Underground City This is the largest underground shopping area in Kyushu, built underground of Tenjin, stretching for about 600 meters from the north to south of the downtown area. There are 12 avenues with 150 various shops.

Fukuoka Tower A seaside tower decorated with 8000 half mirrors. Fukuoka Tower looks like a sail from one angle. Visit the observation deck for a good view of the area.

Uminonakamichi Seaside Park A sprawling, family oriented public park located on a narrow peninsula across the bay from central Fukuoka. The park is made up of several different areas including flower gardens, playgrounds, an amusement park with ferris wheel, sports fields, a water park, a zoo and large open spaces and lawns perfect for picnicking.

Nokonoshima Island An island in Hakata Bay in front of Fukuoka that's known for its flower park and friendly locals. The island is reasonably small so it's easy to walk around.

Nakasu Nakasu is a strip of land surrounded by two rivers in downtown Fukuoka. The area has been a red light district since the Edo-era. It's best known for its yatai stalls along the Naka River.

Marine World umino-nakamichi An aquarium with the Tsushima Current, a current offshore of Fukuoka Prefecture, as its theme.

Pre-and Post-Convention Tours

Japan is both rich in history and tradition and recognized for its state-of-the-art technology. Japan features 11 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, diverse architecture from temples to modern high rises, beautiful arts and crafts and so much more. Discover this fascinating, friendly and welcoming country!

LCI’s preferred tour companies, Team Fukuoka and Goway Travel, can easily arrange a Pre- or Post-Convention Tour Package for you to make the most of your visit to Japan. They will work with you to find the best tour to match your interests and budget.

Reserve your tour early to lock-in the best price while space is still available!

Goway Travel has been providing unforgettable travel experiences for over 40-years. View their planned packages on the LCI International Convention website: http://lcicon.lionsclubs.org/EN/travel-tours/pre-post-tours.php

Questions, special requests or group inquiries? Contact Goway by email ([email protected]) or call them toll-free at 1-866-913-6918.