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R AR Lions Clubs International District C-1 Newsletter Volume 4 Number 10 Early May 2019 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Incoming District Governors Brent Johnson (C-2) and Terry Kozma (C-1) being introduced to the MD C Convention (and the im- portance of their duties), by C-1 DG Frances Sawiak. Lionsc1.org Walk details for each location at: https://walkfordog- guides.com/loca- Sunday, May 26, 2019 in the following communities: tions/ Reminder: Lions, Leos, Club Officers • Alix • Lethbridge • Calgary • Morinville Training May 25. • Camrose • Okotoks Information and Registra- • Chestermere • Pincher Creek tion on page 7 and at: • Edmonton • Ponoka http://lionsc1.org/events/ • Cold Lake • Smoky Lake district-c1-lions-training/ • Fort Saskatchewan • Spruce View • Grande Prairie • Stony Plain • Lacombe • Taber • Lloydminster • Vermilion Early May 2019 Page 1 Edmonton Southgate still has the inflatable Melvin and the parade float available for pa- rades and what have you. Contact Lion Bill Smith: [email protected] Lion Lois Cadue, passed away, May1. ACIFA president Anna Beukes receiving Ed- Lion Lois was a member of the Rocky Mounain House monton Millwoods Lions Club representatives Thom- Lions Club and member of the board of directors of as Varghese (club president) and Blaine Brooks (eye- the Lions of Alberta Foundation.. Lion Lois and Bob glass collection chairperson). participated in the MD Convention last weekend. Lois will be missed. Details of services and obituaries will From ACIFA (Alberta follow. (In a few days Google Lois Cadeau obituary) Colleges & Institutes Faculties Association) President Anna Beukes, per her Annual Report: LIONS CLUB PARTNERSHIP This year, ACIFA was approached by the Millwoods Lions Club in Edmonton June 22, 2019 to partner with them in their fight Multiple District c against global blindness. The way they do it is by collecting old eyeglasses no Certified Guiding Lion Training longer being used and then distributing When: Saturday, June 22, 2019 them to those with vision impairment in 10:00 am to 3:30 pm less affluent parts of the world. ACIFA Lunch provided is honoured to participate in this by collecting lightly-used eyeglasses Where: Sylvan Lake Lions Hall at our upcoming conference. ACIFA 5119 50A Ave, Sylvan Lake member faculty associations will be encouraged to collect eyeglasses Cost: No charge for this upcoming conference and to increase member awareness of this Registration form attached initiative. This may be the beginning of a long-term partnership between This course is designed to prepare Lions to guide clubs through ACIFA and the LIONS club wherein we challenges faced with leadership, service and membership. After will work together on worthy initiatives successfully completing this course, Lions will become a Certified Guiding Lion. New club officers will look to you for training and like this. guidance to further build their clubs, and you will be a valuable resource for your district for years to come. C1 Applicants: C2 Applicants: Lion Suzanne Leshchyshyn Lion John Goodrich E: [email protected] E: [email protected] What’s the best thing about Switzerland? I don’t know, but flag is a big plus. Early May 2019 Page 2 News from the Lions Eye Research Fund Celebrating the members of the Edmonton Millwoods Lions Club for their strong support of Ophthalmology for 17 years! On April 18, 2019, Dr. Thomas Var- ghese, President of the Edmonton Millwoods Lions Club, and Blaine Once my dog ate all the Scrabble tiles. For days he kept leaving little messages around house. Brooks, member of the Edmonton Millwoods Lions Club, visited the Eye Institute of Alberta at the Royal Alex- andra Hospital to present a $25,000 cheque. Dr. Karim Damji, head of the Eye Institute, and Andrew Ot- way, President and CEO of the Roy- al Alexandra Hospital Foundation, From left to right: Charla Riddell (Ophthalmology Administrative Support, are immensely grateful for the gen- Royal Alexandra Hospital), Bonnie Kissick (Patient Care Manager, Oph- erous, long-standing contribution thalmology OR, RAH), Dr. Karim Damji (Head of the Eye Institute of Al- of the members of the Edmonton berta, RAH), Dr. Thomas Varghese (President of Edmonton Millwoods Lions Millwoods Lions Club. Since 2002, Club), Selikke Janes-Kelley (Site Executive Director, RAH), Blaine Brooks they regularly contribute to the Li- (Edmonton Millwoods Lions Club), Nina Muster (Grant and Proposal Writer, ons Eye Research Fund, which has RAH Foundation), Neil Gourley (Chair of the Lions Eye Research Advisory enabled the Eye Institute to further Committee), Holli Bjerland (Senior Donor Engagement Officer, RAHF), and progress as a world-class, patient- Andrew Otway (CEO and President, RAHF) focused eye care centre. Indeed, due to the interest and strong sup- the newly renovated outpatient diseases of the eye more effective- port of the local Lions Clubs, such clinic for Ophthalmology at the ly, which would increase patients’ as the Edmonton Millwoods Lions Royal Alex. During the tour, Dr. chances of recovery and could re- Club, the Eye Institute is now home Damji introduced them to the new- store their vision on a more frequent to a leading-edge ophthalmic sur- est priority of the Eye Institute: the basis. gical skill centre and state-of-the art purchase of the best ultra-wide im- equipment. The goal is to raise $75,000 by lo- aging camera currently available, cal Lions Clubs for matching by On that morning, Dr. Thomas Var- the CLARUS 500 from Zeiss. This cam- Lions International. If you want to ghese and Blaine Brooks also had era takes exceptionally detailed help bring CLARUS 500 to the Roy- the chance to take a tour through photos of the retina without caus- al Alex, please contact Andrew ing stress or discomfort to patients. Otway, president and CEO of the With the CLARUS 500, clinicians at Royal Alexandra Hospital Founda- the Royal Alex could detect tumors, tion, at [email protected] or retinal tears, infections, or vascular 780.735.4722. MDC LIONS CAVALCADE for DIABETES AWARENESS Chairperson PCC Dennis J Stevenson [email protected] Lions Cavalcade Campout and B-B-Q event Service with a smile – St. Albert May 31 to June 2, 2019, Host Lions Club. On March 26-Ronald Cowley, AB (NW of Pincher Creek on Highway 3) McDonald House Served lunch to 45 people. Linda Tchir, Jack and Barb at the Castle River Rodeo & Camp Grounds Riley, Bob and Patti Hunter, Mickey hosted by the Cowley Lions Club. Carignan, Melodie Franko (2VDGE2 Elect) and Judy Evans and Les Hall Full details at: and Audra. Les and Audra left early and are not pictured. http://www.mdclionscavalcade.org/ - PDG Claude Carignan Early May 2019 Page 3 Certified Guiding Lion Training and exams, Lions will become a Details are on the application form Certified Guiding Lion. You will be on the next page. Multiple District C has planned a a valuable resource to your club Please email your completed form Certified Guiding Lion Training for and district for years to come. The by June 15th. members of District C1 and C2. training, including lunch, is free for Regards, The course is designed to prepare attendees. Lions to guide clubs through Date: Saturday, June 22, 2019 John Goodrich, C2 GLT challenges faced with leadership, Coordinator Time: 10am to 3:30pm service and membership. After Suzanne Leshchyshyn, C1 GLT successfully completing the course Location: Sylvan Lake Lions Hall Coordinator This is CLERC’s new poster and brochure. Clubs can request them at www.clerc.ca Please let us know how many of each, and we will send them out, Please include your postal mail address. This is a great way to promote Lionism and your Club, as well as the Eyeglass Recycle Program. Thanks to all Li- ons Clubs for your participation! - James Lee CLERC Chair Poster: Brochure Early May 2019 Page 4 MDC Convention Notes Highlights • 226 attendees (189 eligible voters; 102 voted) • 70 Clubs • PDGs Don Good and Dave Dalby elected to MD C Hall of Fame • Melodie Franko now C-1 2VDGE • DG Frances Sawiak elected to 3 year term as a di- rector of Lions Foundation of Canada • Tyler Bray elected as Vice council chair for 2019- 2020 What do you call a parade of rabbits hop- ping back- wards? A receding Dave Leschyshyn with DG Frances Sawiak on re- ceipt of his International President’s Medal for initiat- hare-line. ing and reporting service projects. PIP Judge Brian Stevenson and friend haranguing the crowd. LCIF Campaign 100 Campaign 100, with the goal of raising USD 300 million by July 2021 (International Convention in Mon- tral), is intended to fund serice work in vision, youth, environment, and the ddisaster relief. The campaign aims to have every Lion contribute over the next two years. More information, pledge forms, and promotional materials The Friday night crowd enjoying fellowship and at: solving a whodunit... https://lionsofcanadafund- forlcif.ca/ Our thanks to Convention Chair Suzanne Leschyshyn and all the Lions of Rimbey who made the convnetion Campaign Chairs will be touch with such a success! every Club... Early May 2019 Page 5 MDC CERTIFIED GUIDING LION TRAINING APPLICATION FORM Sylvan Lake Lions Hall 5119 50A Ave JUNE 22, 2019 10:00 am to 3:30 pm (lunch provided) Forms in by June 15th This course is designed to prepare Lions to guide clubs through challenges faced with leadership, service and membership. After successfully completing this course, Lions will become a Certified Guiding Lion. New club officers will look to you for training and guidance to further build their clubs, and you will be a valuable resource for your district for years to come. Names of those attending: First Name Last Name Membership # Send Completed Registration to: Lion Suzanne Leshchyshyn Lion John Goodrich C1 Applicants C2 Applicants [email protected] [email protected] Early May 2019 Page 6 MR.