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District A-16 Region 18 Zone 18 West
Markham Lions Club: Volume 10-11 June 2011 Issue No.10 PRESIDENT: Lion Larry Tod 51 Major Buttons Markham ON L3P 3G6 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE (905) 294-7853
SECRETARY: An image has stuck with me. It comes Lion Jim Doak from Sept 30, 2010. It was about 9am. I was in 6 Freeman Road the Markham Fair Lions food booth. Glenn Markham ON L3P 4G1 (905) 471-6467 Schick was cooking breakfast sandwiches for the early shift of volunteers. He had a smile on his TREASURER: face. I asked him why he was smiling. He said "I Lion Dick Peel was just thinking, you know, I've done this every 101 Ramona Blvd. year for twenty-five years". Wow! I thought. Why Markham ON L3P 2K6 (905) 294-9005 does this image stick? Because, for me, it is a vivid reminder about the value of our long term BULLETIN EDITOR: members and how much they have contributed Lion Mark Carrington to our club. The combined service for our three retiring members is one hun- 14 Patriot Court dred and three years. (Bill Ilott 39, Jim Wicks 38 , and Glenn Schick 26) Markham ON L3P 6B2 These three Lions personify the kind of commitment that makes our club (905) 472-1188
such a winner. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!! And thanks Tom and Fred for District Officers: the nice tribute you delivered for them at our June 16th dinner meeting. DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lion Jane Taylor Now that my term as President has come to an end, I can reflect on 210 East Street my year in the position. I have really come to appreciate this as a wonderful Holland Landing ON L9N 1K( club. We are successful because we serve by giving. We give money. We give (705) 887-5250 work for free, and we give of ourselves to our relationship with each other 1st VICE-DISTRICT and that results in a very enjoyable social life together. As for the money, our GOVERNOR: efforts have resulted in charitable donations of thirty-five thousand dollars, Lion Larry Bell which is more than our goal. As we all know, our heritage and tradition is 312 Country Lane, RR#2 helping the blind. Forty percent of our charity donations went toward help- Cameron ON KOM 1G0 ing the blind. Twenty-five percent went to youth related charity, ten percent (705) 359–1305
to community, ten percent to health services and five percent went towards 2nd VICE_DISTRICT Lions international relief. We did lots of good work for the community: salva- GOVERNOR tion army kettles, food bank, school barbecue, vision and hearing screening, Lion Tim Gordon lung cancer tulip distribution, park clean up, seniors lunch at Cedarcrest, 84 Cardinal Crescent Shania day, Markhaven barbecue, hospital barbecue. We got some good pub- Newmarket ON L3Y 5Y4
licity. We had the best newsletter in our district. REGION CHAIRMAN: We added new members. And best of all we had fun social events. It was a Lion Margaret Law great year for me and, from the bottom of my heart I would like to thank eve- 9 Horizon Court rybody for their help in giving us a good year! Richmond Hill ON L4B 3G1 (416) 576-6683
I welcome Bill Dewberry into the role of President for the 2011-2012 ZONE CHAIRMAN: term. Bill has FORTY YEARS of service in the Lions organization. Our club Lion Tim Armstrong is so fortunate to have Bill as our new President. Bill, I pledge my support to 22 Omega Street you and your Executive committee! Markham ON L6E 1P9
(416) 723-7027
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EDITORIAL
Mark Carrington
IN THIS ISSUE As we come to the end of the Li- ons year I can say that it has been a lot of fun and a learning 1 President’s Message experience for me performing the duties of Editor for the Bulletin, 2 Editorial (Jungle Talk). There was much to learn working with a new soft- 3 Bits and Bytes, Part One ware program, the writing of Edi- torials and in general the design- ing of and putting all the infor- 4 Birthdays & Anniversaries mation together in the actual Bulletin itself. 5 The Roving Eye, Part One I thought it would be a good idea this past year to published Bits and Bytes, Part Two the Birthdays and Anniversaries of the members as they are 6 Birthdays/Anniversaries celebrated each month, in addition to all the other activities that are happening within the club. 7 The Lighter Side It is pleasing to see that as a result of all the good quality work that has gone into producing this Bulletin through the 8 Bits & Bytes - Part Three many years, we have been rewarded. This year is no excep- tion. We have been awarded the trophy for producing the best Bulletin in District A16. This is a tremendous achievement 9 Lions International and we look forward to winning this award many more times. I would like to thank all the members in the Club and the Bul- 10 Purina Walk for Dog Guides letin Committee for all their contributions to the Bulletin to make it into the great quality that it is. I am sure there is room for more improvements to be made. 11 Lottery Draw
I would like to congratulate the outgoing Lion President Larry 12 The Roving Eye, Part Two for the very successful year he has had in leading the club. To the in-coming Lion President Bill Dewberry and the new Exec- utive we wish them well and much success in the year ahead. As Editor of the Bulletin I look forward to the coming year with continued success producing the Bulletin.
Quote: “A life spent making mistakes is not only more honourable but more useful than a life spent doing nothing.”
George Bernard Shaw
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BITS & BYTES PART ONE
MLC Up-Coming Events:
Golf Tournament: 2nd Annual Golf Tournament on July 23, 2011 at the Cherry Downs. Golf Course. Everyone can participate in this event whether you are a golfer or not. There is always need for volunteers to help on Tournament day. Please leave your name with Lion Lar- ry Tod if you can help.
Fireworks Sales: The yearly Ganada Day Fireworks sales commences on June 28 to July 1, 2011. The schedule has been made up. Please check your e-mail for the schedule or check with Lion President Larry Tod. Whittamore’s Strawberry & Pancake Fundraiser: Cancelled for this Year
Markhaven BBQ: The event is schedule for July 9, 2011, 11:00a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Markham Lions Picnic: The Picnic will be held on July 1st (Canada Day) at 53 & 55 Drakefield Road commencing at 6:00 p.m. Each member is asked to bring his/her own folding chair and desert or salad. Fireworks begin at 10:00 p.m.
Health Services - Eyeglasses Over the past five months Lion Bill Hosking collected and delivered 6 boxes or 1685 pairs of used eyeglasses to the Rockbrune Brothers LTD. for delivery to Calgary. The Lenses will be refurbished before being sent to a third world country where a match will be found for some needy people.
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BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
Lion Ron May Lion Gord Case Lion Bruce Marshall Lion Ian Oliver
These Lions are cele- brating Birthdays this month. Congratulations & Best wishes to all
Lion Ken Tranter Lion Claire Quesnel Lion Alan Webber
Lion Barry MacDonald Lions Glenn & Julie Savoy Lion Jim Wicks Lions Dave & Mandy Galloway
Lion Bill Milligan Lion Glenn Schick Lion Ken Tranter Lion John Bell
Congratulations & Best Wishes! These Lions and their wives are celebrating wedding Anniversaries this month.
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THE ROVING EYE PART ONE
CORRECTION CORRECTION Above is Mr. Colin Jenkins Director The above photo is Sandy Turney fron Lions of Development of Community Foundation of Canada receiving a cheque for Home Assistance to Seniors $5,000.00 part of the proceed from the Alaska (CHATS). Mr. Jenkins made a Cruise Draw from Lion John Styles (right) at presentation to the Markham Lions the Regular Meeting on May 19, 2011. In the at the Regular Meeting on April 21, May issue of Jungle Talk Sandy Turney was 2011. In the May issue of Jungle incorrectly identified as Mr Colin Jenkins Talk Sandy Turney was identified from CHATS. My Sincere apology to Sandy as Mr. Colin Jenkins. My apology to Turney and any one who was offended by this all. error.
Lion Fred Sheehy (right) presenting Lion Steve Lion Ken Drynan (Right) presenting a cheque for Kowalchuk with The International Presi- $1000.00 to Lion Tom Goldring (part of the proceeds dent's Letter of Commendation Award at from the Cruise Draw) as a donation to go to Lions the Regular Meeting on June 16, 2011. This is Camp Kirk Foundation. The presentation was made at the third highest award in Lionism. the Regular Meeting on June 2, 2011.
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BITS & BYTES - PART TWO BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES
Lion on the Move
Lion Jack McBride and his wife Lorraine is leaving the Markham area and moving to St Thomas, Ontario. Lion Jack was given a rous- ing send off at the Regular Meeting on June 2, 2011. He was a member for the past 8 years and during that time he held several positions with the Club, including President for the year 2008/2009 and received the Melvin Jones Fel- lowship Award earlier this year. Lion Jack was successful in obtaining a Grant from the Tril- lium Fund for the Club, developing a better working relationship with the Markham Food Bank helping people in need, coordinated with the Markham Economist & Sun to published and highlight the volunteer work of the Mark- ham Lions serving the local community. Lion Jack and his wife Lorraine celebrated their At the Regular Meeting on June 2, 2011 Lion 50th Wedding Anniversary earlier this month. President Larry Tod (Right) presented Lion Jack Lion Jack will be transferring to the Lions McBride (Left) with a collage of photos taken Club in St Thomas, Ontario area. We all wish during his membership with the Markham Lions Lion Jack and wife Lorraine well and much Club. success in their endeavours. Celebrating Birthdays in July: Best Wishes to all
Lion Mark Carrington Lion Dave Galloway Lion Royden McDermid Lion Steve Kowalchuk
Celebrating Anniversaries in July: Happy Anniversary to all
Lion Carl Vanseader Lion Carl Wride Lion Fred Sheehy Lion Larry Tod
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THE LIGHTER SIDE
4 husbands were sitting at the waiting room in a hospi- The bartender said "Oh, it's the nuts--they're compli- tal waiting for their wives to give birth. Soon, a nurse mentary." came out from the delivery room and told the first dad- dy: "Congratulations, you've twins!". "Oh!..... maybe it's ********************************* just a coincidence" said the daddy, "as I'm working at One day in court, the prosecuting lawyer asked the the Petronas Twin Towers". farmer on the witness stand, ""At the scene of the acci- dent, did you tell the policeman you had never felt bet- Then another nurse came out of the room and told the ter in your second daddy: "Congratulations, you've triplets!" life?"" "Wooow!, this is a coincidence, too" said the second dad- ""That's right."" The farmer replied. dy. "I am working for 3M Corporation". ""Well, then, how is it that you are now claiming you were seriously injured when my client's auto hit your A while later, another nurse appeared and told the wagon?"" The farmer explained. ""When the policeman third daddy: "Congratulations! your wife got quadru- arrived, he went over to my horse, who had a broken plets" leg, and shot him. Then he went over to Rover, my dog, "Thanks God. Perhaps this is also a coincidence". "I who was all banged up, and work at Four Seasons Hotel!". shot him. When he asked me how I felt, I just thought, under the circumstances, it was a wise choice of words Meanwhile, the fourth daddy-to-be was becoming very to say I've never felt better in my life.""" worried. All the 3 daddies asked him: "Why do you look so worried?". He answered, "...uhmmm.... I'm working ********************************* at Seven-Eleven!" A woman was standing before the bedroom mirror, ad- ********************************* miring herself in her new outfit before going out. A man is sitting in a bar when a beautiful woman walks She posed this way and that in front of her husband, up and whispers in his ear, "I'll do anything you want who looked on with disinterest, and remarked, "Your for 50 bucks." bum is the size of a 3-burner barbecue!"
He puts his drink down and starts going through his Later that evening, tucked up and cozy in bed he leaned pockets. He pulls out a ten, two five's, a twenty and ten over, tapped her on the shoulder, and said, "How about ones. it?” She replied "No thanks, It's not worth me lighting the whole Barbecue just for half a sausage!" He thrusts the wadded up money into the woman's ********************************* hand and says, "Here...paint my house." A woman and a baby were in the doctor's examining ********************************* room, waiting for the doctor to come in for the baby's A man walked in to a bar after a long day at work. As first exam. The doctor arrived, and examined the baby, he began to drink his beer, he heard a voice say seduc- checked his weight, and being a little concerned, asked tively "You've got great hair!" The man looked around if the baby was breast-fed or bottle-fed. but couldn't see where the voice was coming from, so he 'Breast-fed,' she replied... went back to his beer. 'Well, strip down to your waist,' the doctor ordered. She did. He pinched her nipples, pressed, kneaded, and A minute later, he heard the same soft voice say "You're rubbed both breasts for a while in a very professional a handsome man!" The man looked around, but still and detailed examination. couldn't see where the voice was coming from. Motioning to her to get dressed, the doctor said, 'No wonder this baby is underweight. You don't have any When he went back to his beer, the voice said again milk.' "What a stud you are!" The man was so baffled by this 'I know,' she said, 'I'm his Grandma, but I'm glad I that he asked the bartender what was going on. came.'
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BITS & BYTES PART THREE
The End of an Era
Lions Bill Illott 39 years, Jim wicks 38 years and Glenn Schick 26 years recently retired from the Markham Lions Club with a combined service of some 103 years. These Lions participated in many projects and served in many capacities while with the Markham Lions, selling of flowers, working at the Food Booth at the Markham Fair, sorting food at the Food Bank, and selling of Fireworks just to name a few. These Lions were a dedi- cated group who contributed and made the Markham Lion Club what it has grown to be today. They were recognized and presented with a collage of photos at the Regular Meeting on June 16, 2011 and given a resounding send off for their commitment and dedication to Lionism. They will certainly be missed and we sincerely wished them all well in their future endeavours. In the Photo: Sitting, Lion Bill Illott and his wife Helen; on the right standing, Lion Jim Wicks and his wife Barbara; on the left Lion Glenn Schick and his wife Joanne.
Thank You: Purina Walk for Dog Guides sent out a huge thank you to the organizers and volunteers for their hard work and support this year. The growth and success of the Purina Walk for Dog Guides is critical in allowing them to keep up with the growing demand for specially trained Dog Guides.
Staffing Change: There has been a change in Management at Purina Walk for Dog Guides. Mr. Dave Nash is now the new Manager of Purina Walk for Dog Guides. Dave has many years of experience at the Lions Foundation of Canada in many different roles; from fundraising and marketing to Client Ser- vices and his most recent role as Event and Volunteer Manager. Dave will be working closely with the Walk Team including Natalie Moncur, Communications Manager, Gord Settle, Mar- keting and Graphics Manager and the amazing Accounting staff to get your feedback, answer questions and make next years Walk even better. Some excerpts from the Walk Talk Newsletter:
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LIONS INTERNATIONAL
Rebuilding Lives Following Disasters We Lions have a special dedication to providing relief and rebuilding lives in our communities for as long as it takes. In Haiti, we are rebuilding schools and a nurses training program, as well as houses. Most recently, we committed US$410,000 to help the Southern United States. And we continue to re- ceive donations for Japan, with more than US$16 million being mobilized. Relief efforts elsewhere al- so remain ongoing. All of these projects would not be possible without the generous support of our in- ternational family of Lions. And other organizations are taking note of our relief efforts. Bausch +Lomb donated US$100,000 for Japan and is encouraging their employees to also do so by matching donations. The Japan-America Society of Dallas/Fort Worth (Texas, USA) also contributed US$100,000 for Japan.
Pediatric Cataract Initiative (PCI) Awards Grant Bausch + Lomb and LCIF awarded the Tianjin Eye Hospital a US$150,000 grant to finance a special- ized, pediatric cataract training initiative. The grant is made possible through funding from Bausch + Lomb, and the grant will be used for training and education, equipment, and screenings. Earlier this year, PCI also issued two $50,000 research grants. New Web Site Some features of our new Web site includes stories of individuals, partners and donors impacted by the Foundation's work; a share feature on every page to be able to email or post on personal social me- dia sites; an online MJF application; improved method for online donations; and a special section for you, our Lions members and LCIF coordinators. The site will launch in all languages on July 8. The address remains the same- www.lcif.org. Lions Quest More than 12 million children have benefited from this life skills program. And that's why reaching even more children was another priority. We held trainings and created a How-to-Kit to help Lions' expansion efforts. Just last month Indonesia began this program. I'm happy to say it's now in six new countries, for a total of 66 countries. At this time, there are more than 20 countries ready to start this program-the only world program focused on social and emotional education. Activating our Volunteer Coordinator Structure
To strengthen Lions' engagement with LCIF, new fundraising goals were set, with district and multi- ple district coordinators helping lead these efforts. Several new resources were created for our coordi- nators. Several Webinars were held to provide updates to our coordinators and to encourage them to work closely and effectively with our DG Teams. Most exciting is the fact that all efforts are paying off. Donations for this year are up by US$10.5 million, or 33 percent! Thanks go out to all Lions for their continued support and dedication to helping LCIF continue to be the #1 NGO worldwide. Lions Providing Disaster Relief for Tornado Victims in U.S.
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PURINA WALK FOR DOG GUIDES
Purina Walk For Dog Guides The Purina Walk for Dog Guides was held on Sunday May 29, 2011 in Milne Park and despite the saturated conditions we had a very enthusiastic number of guest with approxi- mately 22 dogs and many Lions and volunteers in attend- ance. Also in attendance were The St. John Ambulance staff, 14 members of the Air Cadets, 351 Silver Star Band with Band Leader Jennifer Yip and Councillor Jack Heath. Sever- al prizes were given out; biggest dog, smallest dog etc. The results of the Dog Walk were very promising. Total do- nations collected were $3,784.00. See Page 5 for the presen- tation of $5000.00 to Sandy Turney on behalf of Purina Walk for Dog Guides. Lion Ken Drynan expressed special thanks to Councillor Jack Heath, all Lions especially Lion Mike Hiatt and the Town of Markham Parks and Recreation crew who did a super job assisting the Markham Lions; The St. John Ambulance staff, 14 mem- bers of the Air Cadets, 351 Silver Star Band and Band Leader Jennifer Yip, all the dog walkers, owners and helpers etc. Below are some photos from the Dog Walk. Additional photos can be seen on Markham Lions Website: www.lionsclubmarkham.org.
Air Cadets, 351 Silver Star Band St.
Lion President Larry Tod (Left) with Coun- Owners and Dogs preparing for the start of cillor Jack Heath cutting the start ribbon the Dog Walk
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LOTTERY DRAW
Alaska Cruise Lottery, 2011 On Wednesday June 1, 2011, 1:00 p.m. the Alaska Cruise draw was held at the Li- ons display booth at the Markham Museum. On hand to make the draw was the Town Crier Councillor John Webster. Sixteen members of the Markham Lions Club were present. The following are the winners. 1st Prize: 1 week Alaska Cruise for Two, September 10, 2011 OR $3,700.00 Cash Winner: Ticket # 0182 Larry Woodside, 167 Trail Ridge Lane, Markham, Ontario. 905-887-1829 2ND Prize: $500.00 Cash
Winner: Ticket # 0300 Susan McKelvey, 24 Bentley Street, Barrie, Ontario
705-252-7135 3rd Prize: $300.00 Cash Winner: Ticket # 0261 Tirzah Johnston, 6099 Concession # 4, RR 1 Goodwood, Ontario. 416-564-9250
4th Prize: $200.00 Cash Winner: Ticket # 0592 Art Holliday, 20 Earls Court, Holland Landing, Ontario. 905-836-6540 Congratulations to all the winners.
Above: Photo of Town Crier John Webster (in red) is making the lottery draw at the Markham Museum on June 1, 2011. Many members of the Markham Lion in attendance.
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THE ROVING EYE PART TWO
Community Services
On May 29, 2011 members of the Markham Lions were at William Armstrong Public School preparing the food for the School BBQ. In the Photo left; Lions Dave MacInnis and John Styles (With Gloves). Centre; Lions Thelma Stevens and Lorraine O’Bonsawin (Gold Cap) Right; Lions Bryan Gray (Blue Cap) and Bill Dewberry.
Environment
On June 4, 2011 despite the rain many members of the Markham Lions Club and other volunteers were busy clean- ing up Mount Joy Park
Note: Carman Lewis Park Clean - up was done on May 31, 2001