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Front to pg29:BrandMagazine 8/2/10 1:34 AM Page 1 WWW.LIONSCLUBS.ORG SEPTEMBER 2010 ‘I got my glasses from Lions’ …and Went on to Be a Success Front to pg29:BrandMagazine 8/2/10 1:34 AM Page 2 15 U.S. DOLLARS TEACHES A STUDENT ABOUT LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPS POSITIVE LIFE SKILLS THROUGH THE LIONS QUEST PROGRAM. Lions Clubs International Foundation mobilizes resources and raises funds to deliver humanitarian programs around the world. 100% of our donations reach their intended goal, and each donation is important to fulfilling our mission. DONATE NOW Front to pg29:BrandMagazine 8/2/10 1:35 AM Page 3 CONTENTS VOL. 93 NO. 2 LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL MAGAZINE FEATURES DEPARTMENTS 14 ‘I Got My Glasses from Lions’ 4 IN THE SPOTLIGHT News Briefs 8 IDEAS THAT ROAR Wheelchairs for Latin America April Snow Showers Date with Dad 12 LIONS ON LOCATION Unique Recycling 20 Fixtures of Fun Tennis Tournament Longtime projects unite communities. COLUMNS 28 October is Service 3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE 47 RECRUITING MEMBERS Commitment Month 48 RAISING FUNDS ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 44 NEW DIRECTORS 45 VISIONARY WORK 46 FOUNDATION IMPACT 50 CLUB BRIEFS 52 ANNIVERSARIES/KEY AWARDS 52 CALENDAR 30 GLOBAL SERVICE CAMPAIGNS IN SPOTLIGHT 53 INFORMATION 32 IOWA LIONS ON THE CUTTING EDGE 52 ON THE WEB 34 FREEDOM RIDE 54 THANK YOU 55 DONOR PROFILE 56 LAST ROAR Front to pg29:BrandMagazine 8/2/10 1:35 AM Page 4 STAFF Wing-Kun Tam, Unit 1901-2, 19/F, Far East Finance Editor-in-Chief: Peter Lynch Centre, 16 Harcourt Road, Hong Kong, China; Sec- Managing Editor: Dane La Joye ond Vice President Wayne A. Madden, PO Box 208, Senior Editor: Jay Copp Auburn, Indiana 46706, USA. Associate Editor: Pamela Mohr Assistant Editor: Kelly Janowski DIRECTORS Graphics Manager: Connie Schuler Second year directors Graphic Designers: Christina Jacobs, Lisa Smith Luis Dominguez, Mijas Pueblo, Spain; Gary B. 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(ISSN 0024-4163) (R-124397233) (PRINTED IN U.S.A.) Periodicals postage paid at Oak Brook, Illinois 60523 and additional mailing offices. Subscription Official publication of Lions Clubs International. price, US$6.00 year, US$12.00 year mailed outside Published by authority of the Board of Directors in North America; Single copies, US$1.00. EDITO- 21 languages—English, Spanish, Japanese, French, RIAL, BUSINESS AND SUBSCRIPTION OFFICE, Swedish, Italian, German, Finnish, Korean, Portuguese, 300 W 22nd St Oak Brook IL 60523-8842. Dutch, Danish, Chinese, Norwegian, Icelandic, Turkish, Greek, Hindi, Polish, Indonesian and Thai. Send notices of undeliverable copies on form 3579 to LION, 300 W 22nd St Oak Brook IL 60523-8842. EXECUTIVE OFFICERS “Canada Post Publications Mail No. 40029736 Re- President Sid L. Scruggs III, 698 Azalea Drive, Vass, turn Undeliverable Canadian Addresses to: LIONS North Carolina, 28394, USA; Immediate Past Presi- 2835 Kew Drive, Windsor, ON N8T 3B7.” dent Eberhard J. Wirfs, Am Munsterer Wald 11, 65779 Kelkheim, Germany; First Vice President Dr. MISSION STATEMENT OF LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL: “To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.” 2 LION SEPTEMBER 2010 Front to pg29:BrandMagazine 8/2/10 1:36 AM Page 5 SERVING TOGETHER MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT A few years ago I took part in an eyeglass mission. Some of the elderly people we Service helped had not seen well in years. You can imagine their joy when their vision was improved. I will never forget one elderly grandmother who received her first pair at the of glasses and then gazed at photos of her grandchildren. Tears rushed down her Forefront cheeks. I was moved with my own emotions. There is not a better feeling when you can see how you have helped someone. That grandmother got her sight back, but I for Lions saw first-hand the value of our service and the importance of Lions recycling eye- glasses. This October I am asking Lions to make a service commitment. Certainly, Lions exemplify selfless service, but Lions and their clubs can take community service to another level. We do a great job but we can do more. The service pledge complements the global service action campaigns this year. I am urging Lions to provide expanded service related to youth, sight, hunger and the environment during specific times of the year (see page 30). Our service is truly a beacon of hope. We must continuously remind ourselves we are all about service. Perhaps the fellowship is what attracted some of us to Lions, and we don’t want to discount the satisfaction we gain from our Lions friends, but Lions remain Lions because of the satisfaction they get from helping those in need. If we are not making a difference in people’s lives, we are no different from any social organization. Our motto “We Serve” is our mission. Our actions tell the world who we are. Therefore, in October I urge each Lion to make a conscious decision to become even more involved in club service activi- ties. Please formalize this renewed commitment by completing the Lions online service commitment pledge. (Go to www.lionsclubs.org and search for service com- mitment pledge.) Completing the pledge will give you an extra motivation to be- come more involved in community service. The end result will be that someone in your community will have a better life and you will have that good feeling, realizing you have made the difference. All clubs should take part in the commitment to service campaign by assessing their level of service, the needs of their community and the steps to be taken to ex- pand their service. Clubs should pay particular attention to their signature service project, or implement one if they do not have one. A club should have a project for Scruggs serves on an which it is known and admired. Signature or significant projects enhance our visibil- eyeglass mission. ity, increase the pride of members and serve as a reason for membership in the club. Next month let’s be the best Lions we can be by purposely re-committing our- selves to service. Let’s be who we are: L-I-O-N-S, Loving Individuals Offering Needed Service. Sid L. Scruggs III Lions Clubs International President SEPTEMBER 2010 LION 3 Front to pg29:BrandMagazine 8/2/10 1:36 AM Page 6 IN THE SPOTLIGHT LIONS NEWS BRIEFS MADDEN OF INDIANA The billboards encourage people and $500 in his club’s raffle tickets. ELECTED AS 2ND VP to think about the importance of When he returned to the truck, Lily Wayne A. Madden of Auburn, Indi- their vision while highlighting that had a “bad dog” look and a gnawed ana, was elected international sec- saving sight is a primary initiative of corner of the envelope was on the ond vice president July 2 at the 93rd LCIF. The billboards read: "Our floor. She had taken a pass on the International Convention in Sydney, Vision is that You Don't Lose Yours" currency but swallowed the sold Australia. Madden is slated to be- and encourage the public to tickets.