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The News of Lions Club PERFECTIONPERFECTION District 4-C4 Term 13-14, Issue 3 San Francisco to Palo Alto, CA September 2013 A message from your District Governor Steve Picchi Fellow Lions: is no different as of today September 19th/our District has 1217 members. I am asking all the As September comes to Clubs in the District to start a program to bring in an end, we still have a new members. The District will be starting a new couple of Club Installa- program to work with the GLT and GMT to help tions left to do. I have the Clubs orientate new members and retain the started my visitations ones we have. Be on the lookout for this new to the Clubs, and I am program in the coming month. about a quarter of the way through them. Remember the 2nd Cabinet Meeting is Nov. 9th at Mission Blue and the night before Nov. 8th is the st 1 VDG Jack and 2ndVDG Macy are attending the Lions night at the San Francisco Bulls USA/Canada Forum in Overland Park Kansas. Game. This is not a fund raiser but an affordable They will have an opportunity to take some great way of having an overnight Cabinet Meeting. seminars and have a great chance to meet the Pres- ident, Vice Presidents and International Directors Finally I can’t end my September article without of Lions Clubs International. talking about grape harvest. The grapes came in early this year, Sept. 14th to be exact. So when I Every year the Governor always brings up the fact come to your meetings and my hands are a little that we need to bring in new members to our Clubs and try and retain the ones we have. Well this year (Continued on page 3)

Articles & photos may be submitted to Lion 4-C4 Bulletin Editor John Gill for publication in this Blended To Perfection Newsletter via email to [email protected] and must be sent no later than the 20th day of each month for inclusion in the next issue . Thank you for your support.

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A message from 1st VDG Jack A message from 2nd VDG Macy Resources, Leadership and Skills' Development, As your 2nd Vice District Volunteer Recognition, Governor, it is my duty Structure, Conflict to take an active role in Resolution, Inspiration, Leadership and Training etc. So, as you can see programs. These our District is quite im- programs are always portant as it provides good learning beneficial resources for experience for our lives, lions and their lions Lion or not. Attending Fellow Lions: clubs. My Dear Fellow Lions these programs and in of District 4-C4: fact all Lions events – be Last month I mentioned We had a successful it just a club visitation, a number of the many "Safe Food Preparation Many of you might have cabinet meeting, values that the District and a Handling" Train watched the Miss Amer- servicing projects, brings to individual lions the Trainer Class in ica Competition and I District Convention, and their clubs in our Burlingame on Monday thought that you may Multiple District area. As our District September 9, 2013. Ten like to know that Convention and of Officers visit your clubs, clubs and twenty lions our Past Leo President - course the International we will take some time throughout the district Crystal Lee - of S.F. Convention, etc, will to emphasize some of were represented. The Chinatown Leos give us inspiration, the many values that this Sequoia Healthcare Club, who won the title motivation, and a charge District brings to help District is holding a of Miss Teen Chinatown to be a better Lion (with serve the individual lion CPR/AED Class from when she was 15 and the preparation) so we can and the individual club 9am - 12:30pm on Sat- title of Miss better serve the commu- in our area. A number of urday, October 19, this year, was the first nity and those in need. I these values and benefits 2013. A few of the 21 runner-up in the 2014 hope all of you, new or can help advance us in seats are still available. Miss America Competi- seasoned Lion Leaders, our working lives or our Also, there is a 4 hour tion! Her talent will give the following retired life and volunteer "Basic Partner Shelter- performance was Balet Leadership programs lives. We can always ing" Class being of- en Point to Swan Lake some thought and make learn new and (or) fered by the American and her personal a quick decision to at- develop better skill sets. Red Cross on Saturday platform is Women in tend. Some of the values that November 2, 2013, in STEM (Science, Tech- our Lions District bring Burlingame, from 9am nology, Engineering, Take advantage of these to you include: Training, - 1pm. Lions must take and Mathematics). At programs by attendance Support, Programs, a this class to join our an age of 22, Crystal has to our MD4 Leadership Vehicle for the District Disaster Pre- won many titles growing Institute which will be Exchange of Ideas, In- paredness Program. To up and graduated from held at Sacramento, Red formation, Communica- reserve a seat in either Stanford with a BA and Lion Inn on Nov 9-11, tions, Insurance, Master’s degree. (Continued on page 12) (Continued on page 3) Lions District 4-C4 ~ September 2013 BLENDED TO PERFECTION ~ Page 3

A message from the Editor’s Desk Greetings Lions of District 4-C4! From Lion John Gill ~ District 4-C4 Bulletin Editor Per the guidance of the District Governor, the Peninsula Council of Lions Secretary / Editor bulletin will be kept to a maximum of 16 pages per Immediate Past President, San Mateo Lions Club month. Though past issues of the bulletin in recent years have reached 20 pages or more at certain times of the year, the suggestion to reduce the size is to help members who want or need to print out the bulletin.

This month's PCL Photo is San Carlos Lions, who had a car show and raffled off a brand new mustang to a lucky winner.

If you wish to submit an article please do so by the 20th of the month. District Governor Steve is firm on this deadline. Please email your brief San Carlos PP Cindy Smith with PDG Esther & Zone article or pictures to me in a timely manner...the Chair Leland Lee at Car Show at Sparky’s Garage sooner the better. in San Carlos

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(Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 2) Frames to underprivi- purple you will know of these classes please leged children and their why. email your name, club families who qualify for name and phone infor- this benefit. For Lion Steve mation to me at: disas- additional information, terpreparedness4c4@g please refer to our Dis- Blended to Perfection mail.com. More infor- trict Website and (or) mation about these clas- Informational Thread. I ses can be located on hope to see some of the Service-Teamwork- our District Website and great lions from District Tradition (or) Informational 4-C4 at the upcoming BASO Lions E-Waste Fundraiser extended for 2 Thread. USA/Canada Leader- weeks. Bring your E-Waste (anything that plugs ship Forum in Overland into a wall) down to Green Citizen at 1576 Rollins Remember the District's Park, Kansas, this Road in Burlingame and mention BASO Lions as VSP "Vision" Program month. This is a great your charity. Club will get credit for the fundraiser. provides FREE Eye forum for lions aspiring Green Citizen web: http://www.greencitizen.com/ Examinations an FREE to be future leaders in what_we_recycle.php Prescription Glasses and (Continued on page 5) Page 4 ~ BLENDED TO PERFECTION September 2013 ~ Lions District 4-C4

Upcoming Club & District Event Flyers

For these flyers and more in PDF form on District 4C4 Web Site at http://www.lions4c4.org/ events.html Lions District 4-C4 ~ September 2013 BLENDED TO PERFECTION ~ Page 5

1st VDG Article Continued.. Directory Correction Policy (Continued from page 3) By Rich Picchi, Ex- District 4-C4 our District. As always, thank you and ecutive Director Cabinet officers will God bless YOU for your receive corrections Last month I mentioned that unselfish commitment to Although every via US Mail. If you Lions Clubs International is serve those who need our effort has been made are not on the the Best and the Largest help and assistance. Please to insure that all of cabinet, but want to Service Organization in the never forget the fact that the information in request the World! Lets never forget to through YOUR efforts as a our directory was corrections, please describe ourselves as that, Lions Club Member, you correct, errors and email me at rpic- because we are! We are DO make a positive differ- omissions do occur. [email protected] Loving Individuals Offering ence in the lives of those in Your District and I’ll mail you a Needed Services for those our communities, our Directory team re- copy. needing our assistance! district, our nation and our grets these problems world! and is providing a To report errors Quote of the Month: "One forum to notify you and provide of the things I keep learning of any corrections. corrections, please is that the secret of being Lion Jack Van Etten, 1st send them via email happy is doing things for Vice District Governor To insure privacy, to other people" however, corrections li- Dick Gregory, American “TO PROTECT AND TO will be issued only ons4service@gmail. comedian, social activist and SERVE” via hard copy and com. critic, writer and entrepre- will be available at neur. Proven Leadership, Experience Cabinet Meetings. and Personal Integrity Page 6 ~ BLENDED TO PERFECTION September 2013 ~ Lions District 4-C4

District 4-C4 Web Site—Full of Resources for Clubs & Lions

District Public Relations Chair, other District social media are er. News Page has current and Lion Alison Wilson, has webmas- listed, too. past issues of the tered a resourceful District bulletin, web site for our Leadership Page dating back to District, full of lists the 2003. Links to the information that Administrative Lions leaders and Thread and LCI team of the members alike will Newsletter are Cabinet. The Clubs find useful. The posted at top of Page details newly designed web page. Resources site features key Page has links for sections: Leader- a listing of each Officer manuals, ship, Clubs, club's meeting By-Laws, Policy Manuals, Events, News, Resources, Pho- venue, tos, and In Memory. On the Contest Rules, California Vision contact home page, the visitors are greet- Resources, Visitation forms, and and club ed with a banner that reads "We more. Photos page has a Serve San Francisco County, San collection of Mateo County and the City of photos taken of Palo Alto." Pictures of both the International President and District and club District Governor along with their events. In Memory pins are featured, with a picture of page features the full Sunshine Report Cabinet info for Lions who info, along with web links with have passed during Governor where the year, along from the with contact info installation. applicable. for the Sunshine Chairman to Events Page Key keep District aware of features photo resources sunshine news. links of event for growing flyers to a and If you haven't checked out the strengthen- variety of new web site, be sure to visit ing your club can be found on District www.lions4c4.org to see how home page, too, such as Club Excellence Process, useful your District 4C4 web and Club Membership Satisfaction Guide, site is. New Member Recruiting Guide, events. Photos & others. Links to Facebook and are a thumbnail image of the fly- Lions District 4-C4 ~ September 2013 BLENDED TO PERFECTION ~ Page 7

Lions Veterans Charities Report

By PDG Roger Chinn, Lions Veterans Charities ria and over 100 at the dining room. We also assist other Lions Clubs with any special veterans projects Projects we provide each year: and other veterans organizations in the Bay Area. 1) Our support of the USO at SFO, which provides 5) Our fishing trips continue; the veterans are from supplies at a minimum of every 60 days or whenev- the Menlo Park VA Hospital and the sign-up for er they are low and in need, and more often during trips for up to 20 are usually filled within 1-3 days. the holiday period of Thanksgiving, Christmas and The lucky veterans who catch salmon, rockfish or New Years. This support currently requires our halibut usually take their catch back to the hospital, financial support of approximately $6,000 to $9,000 which are then served the next day for lunch or din- per year. ner. We have a special arrangement with the 2) Supplies to the troops requires us to collect vari- "Lovely Martha" out of Fisherman's Wharf, San ous personal items, such as shampoo, body cream, Francisco; we provided coffee and sweet rolls for insect repellant, and other personal needs as well as breakfast, a lunch plate, soft drinks all day, fishing snacks, high energy bars, beef jerky, and other license, rod and reel, tackle and deckhands who needs for our troops in the field or overseas. Yes- assist the veterans. The trips start at 5-6AM and terday, instead of our normal procedure of us send- usually are back at the dock by 2-3PM. The entire ing supplies, we delivered four large boxes of per- cost per trip to LVC is approximately $2,100, which sonal supplies to the American Legion Post #82 in includes a discount for the boat owned by a Lion San Mateo, for their use in sending supplies to Trustee of LVC. member families in the service. 3) Collection of used cell phones which are then traded for telephone cards, which are then given to our troops to be used for telephoning from any- where in the world to spouses, families, friends, etc. for one-hour without cost. 4) Organizing to assist any District Lions Clubs for projects with VA hospitals and other veterans or groups. Currently, we have assisted Foster City Lions on their third year of an annual buffet lunch- eon at the Palo Alto VA Hospital, consisting of a six course Chinese lunch with drinks, dessert and live entertainment; this last luncheon served over 100 room-bound patients unable to be at the cafete-

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Sunshine Committee Report

go to the family and the club.

Get well cards were sent to Belmont Lion President Bill Fowler and San Mateo Lion President Pat Hughes.

Flowers were sent to the family of the late Mike Castagnetto of the Geneva Excelsior Club. He was their President in 1990- 1991. Our thoughts and prayers

SSF Golden Gate & SF Premier Lions Installation Recaps Finishing off my tour of club in- Grosvenor Hotel. At the SSF GG design and preparation for her stallations, I attended SSF Golden installation, a dance club provided president's appreciation awards. Gate Lions to support my PCL fabulous dancing entertainment President Ryan gave an inspiring President's club, as she added and filled several tables. 1st VDG talk and introduced a stranger that club Vice President to her duties Lion Jack Van Etten gave an returned his money clip to him. as Region 2 Chair and PCL inspiring speech, showcasing a Dancing followed the event and President. Then I attended SF few lit candles and how the light Lions Rod Mercardo, Verdie Premier Lions installation the grows with each candle lit. He Thompson, and Fele Mele following week. tied it into his message about showed they know how to dance Lionism and getting others and have fun. I got so entertained Both clubs were installing a involved. PDG Ken Ibarra was watching the line dancing, that I President that was a past president installing officer and a few new signed up for a class at a local of another club - Dr. Lion Tina members were installed. recreation center to learn how to Manio was a past president of SF do the dance. It's not as easy it Host before coming to SSF GG Ryan's officers were installed by looks. Quite the workout, too. and Lion Ryan Perez was a past DG Steve. PDG Ken Ibarra gave But it’s fun to learn. president of SF Highlands before the motivational speech. As she coming to SF Premier. served in my club for our Lions of SF Premier awarded Lion Wilma Life project during my presiden- Norona with a Don Stanaway Dr. Manio had her event at the cy, I was happy to help outgoing Fellow. Crown Plaza in Burlingame, president, Lion Dr. Teresita while Ryan Perez held his at the Degamo, with her certificate Lions District 4-C4 ~ September 2013 BLENDED TO PERFECTION ~ Page 9

Cabinet Meeting Photos MD4 Leadership Institute App

Our First District Cabinet Meeting was well attended at Mission Blue Center in Brisbane in late August.

Ontario, CA, session will be held on Jan. 18— 20th with deadline of Jan. 5. Check the District Thread for details

Photos from 2013 USA / Canada Leadership Forum

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Menlo Park Host Annual BBQ By Lion Jim Bigelow, Region 4 Zone 3 Chair

The Menlo Park Host Lions Club held its annual barbecue and Board meeting at the home of Lion Tony and Sara Cuvi in Menlo Park on Wednesday, Septem- ber 11th. Club members, friends and family were in attendance. At this gathering the Club Board passed it community giving budget for Fiscal 2014, celebrated our Club President Earl Fulk's 91st birthday which is on 9/11 and recognition of Lion David Hunter a Club Past President and active Board member accomplishments to our Club and community as he prepares to move to Richmond, Virginia.

SSF Golden Gate Fiesta Picnic

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1. San Bruno Pres. Alan Hafter riding the Lion at the San Bruno 4-H farm BBQ 2. SF Chinatown Welcome of Manila Chinatown visiting Lions 3. FC Lions DG Visit with Pres. John Miller. 4 BASO Lions DG Visit with Pres. Sharon Bagley 5. SF Premier Installation 6. BASO fundraiser 7-9: DC Host Bingo Pasta Feed 10. Don Stanaway Fellow Honor for Lion Wilma Norona 11. SM Lions Bingo Pasta Feed 12. Lion Yvonne Kantola awarded Life Membership in Pacifica at DG Visit Page 12 ~ BLENDED TO PERFECTION September 2013 ~ Lions District 4-C4

Message from 2nd VDG MacyContinued..

(Continued from page 2) many Lions from various samples. total of 75 seminars and 2013; and then on Jan 19 Clubs also attend- it practically covers -21, 2014 at , ed. PDG Dr. Chua was In order to facilitate and everything that we want Hilton Double Tree the leader of this delega- make it easier for Lions to know as Lion leaders Hotel. It is open for all tion and when he heard to take part at LCI Webi- and as an effective members. MD4 also about my Lions of Life – nars of various topics, I human being. offer a special one day LOL Project for the Phil- have setup our (Lions leadership workshop on ippines, he was very MM) Legacy Through Right afterwards, Lions Nov 2, 2013 at Burbank, excited especially after Giving Foundation office MM will be leaving for California. Keynote talking to the CEO of at my printing shop to Hong Kong and China th speaker is our Past Inter- LiveLeaf and PP Lion provide a place for any on Sept 25 -Oct th national President Sid Michael. Several meet- Lions to attend these 10 . We are going to be Scrugg. Please go ings were arranged for Webinars with a large representing San Mateo online and register if you him to meet at Live- TV. I had about 5 Lions Lions Club and twinned are interesting to attend. Leaf. He was extremely and PIS from San Mateo with a Guangzhou Lions happy and motivated to Lions Club joining me Club in China. Another It was a very busy month get LifeDrop into Philip- for this Webinar on bigger ceremony will be for me. We had a 10 pines and will work with Managing Service Pro- held in June, 2014 when Lion member delegation the Philippine Lions to jects. Hope other can about 40 Lions from Manila Chinatown save children join us next time. (estimated) will be com- Lions Club visiting San there. LOL also has a ing from Guangzhou to Francisco after their visit program to provide free Lions MM will be at- the Bay Area on their to Washington samples to US Lions and tending the USA/Canada way to the International D.C. S.F. Chinatown missionaries going over- Leadership Forum in Convention in . Lions Club twinned with seas to prevent them Overland Park, Kansas them back in 1978. We from digestive problems along with a few other 2Nd Vice District hosted the dinner on Aug and interesting parties Lions. Hope more will th Governor 30 at Far East Café and can contact me for free sign up. There are a Lion Macy Mak Chan

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Joint Council Halloween Party! Lions District 4-C4 ~ September 2013 BLENDED TO PERFECTION ~ Page 13

Know your 2013-2014 District 4-C4 Cabinet Officers

Steve Picchi ~ Helen Marte ~ Martha Sandy ~ District Governor Region 1 Zone 1 Chair Region 4 Zone 1 Chair

Jack Van Etten ~ Leland Lee ~ Jun Madrinan ~ 1st Vice District Region 1 Zone 2 Chair Region 4 Zone 2 Chair Governor

Macy Mak Chan ~ Ora Seyler ~ Jim Bigelow ~ 2nd Vice District Region 2 Chair Region 4 Zone 3 Chair Governor

Bob Wilson ~ Margaret Lee ~ PDG Ken Ibarra ~ Immediate Past Region 2 Zone 1 Chair GLT District Governor

Lydia Taylor- Rod Mercado ~ Bellinger ~ Region 2 Zone 2 Chair Erik Winkler ~ Cabinet Secretary GMT

Rich Lee ~ Larry Verna ~ Cabinet Treasurer Region 3 Chair PDG George Habeeb ~ Chaplain Rich Picchi~ Deborah Kielty ~ District Region 3 Zone 1 Chair Executive Director Gil Bustichi ~ John Gill ~ Verdie Thompson ~ Tail Twister District Region 3 Zone 2 Chair Bulletin Editor

Yvonne Kantola ~ Amy Fink ~ Region 1 Chair Region 4 Chair

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Know your 2013-2014 District 4-C4 Lions Club Presidents

PCL Lions Club PCL President SFCCL Lions Club SF President BA Special Olympics Sharon Bagley SF Bay Area New Century Gina Tse Belmont William Fowler SF Bayview Hunters Point Jessie Peoples Brisbane Dave Crocker SF Chinatown Harriet Wong Burlingame Kevin Kielty SF Circle Benvienido Balaba Daly City Gateway Vivian Nagarro SF Fil-Am Helen Marte Daly City Host Greg Hart SF Geneva/Excelsior May L Wong Foster City John Miller SF Highlands Anita Camoto-Gacad Half Moon Bay Cameron Jeffs SF Hispanic Gilbert Crespo Menlo Park Host Earl Fulk SF Host Rodrigo Cayabyab Menlo Park Live Oak Margaret Carney SF Korean American Jeny Kwak Weber Millbrae Hardit Chaudhary SF Latinos Unidos Ronald Solis Pacifica Shirlee Gibbs SF Marina North Beach Lillian Alfaro-Khan Palo Alto Host Nick Marinaro SF Merced Heights Lydia Taylor-Bellinger Peninsula Special Interest Eleanor Britter SF Nikkei Edward Silva Peninsula Veterans Kevin Guess SF Ocean/Ingleside Constance Bridgewater Redwood City Sunrise William Jackson SF Park Presidio - Sunset Paul Kozakiewicz Redwood Shores Virgil Sadsad SF Premier Ryanne L. Perez San Bruno Alan Hafter SF State University Campus Michael Quill San Carlos Carl Milller SF The Castro Gary Nathan San Mateo Pat Hughes San Mateo Metropolitan Shelly Wu SSF Golden Gate Dr. Tina Manio SSF Host Bruce Tognetti

Know your 2013-2014 Council of Lions Officers Peninsula Council of Lions San Francisco Coordinating Council of Lions

President: Lion Ora Seyler President: Lion Emmanuel Paje SSF Golden Gate Lions Club SF Host Lions Club

Immediate Past President: Lion Paul Larson Immediate Past President: Lion Ninette Mendoza Millbrae Lions Club SF Hispanics Lions Club

First VP: Lion Christine Cheshire First VP: Lion Lydia Taylor-Bellinger Redwood City Sunrise Club SF Merced Heights Lions Club

Second VP: Lion Scot Marsters Second VP: Lion Jayne Leon San Carlos Lions Club SF Chinatown Lions Club

Secretary / Bulletin Editor: Lion John Gill Secretary / Bulletin Editor: Lion Dr. Augusto “Jun” Valera San Mateo Lions Club SF Fil-Am Lions Club

Treasurer: Lion Brad Floyd Treasurer: Lion Jose Ebalo Burlingame Lions Club SF Premier Lions Club Lions District 4-C4 ~ September 2013 BLENDED TO PERFECTION ~ Page 15

Mark Your Calendar

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Plan For The Following MD-4 Student Speakers Contest

x SSF Host Ravioli & Bingo Dinner: 2013-2014 October 5.. Topic: “Community" Service—What does it mean and why does it matter?” x District Membership Forum: October 5.. Dates for 2013-2014 x SF Latinos Unidos Lions Annual x Club Contest ………..by February 23, 2014

Installation: October 11.. x Zone Contest ………..by March 16, 2014

x Burlingame Lions Oktoberfest Bingo: x Region Contest ……...by April 6, 2014 October 11.. x District Contest ……...by May 4, 2014 x SF Merced Heights Casino Trip: x Area Contest ………....by June 1, 2014 October 14.. x MD-4 Final Contest…..on June 7, 2014 x SF Park Presidio Sunset Lions Tee Off Sports Banquet: October 16.. District 4-C4 Student Speaker Contest Chair x Foster City Lions White Cane Bingo Lion Rich Picchi: Feed: October 19.. Email at [email protected] Sacramento: November 9-11.. x District 4C4 Guardian Angel Program Training: October 19.. x Lions Veterans Charities USO Night: x Joint Council PCL—SFCCL November 16.. Halloween Meeting: October 29.. x Disaster Preparedness Training:

November 2.. x SF Geneva-Excelsior Lions 49er Night: November 6.. Thank You to our Photographers in this issue… x District 4C4 / DC Host Lions Bulls Hockey Night: November 8.. Lions Michael Chan & Alison Wilson. Thank You to club photographers sharing photos on your respec- x District Second Cabinet Meeting: tive club pages or groups—Foster City, BASO, November 9.. Pacifica, and San Bruno. x MD4 Leadership Institute at BLENDEDBLENDED TOTO PERFECTIONPERFECTION Lion John Gill ~ 4-C4 Bulletin Editor 1026 Tenth Avenue San Mateo, CA 94402

DG Message 1,3

1st VDG 2,3, 5 2nd VDG 2, 12 Message from Editor’s Desk 3 Club & District Event Flyers 4, 5, 12

District Web Site—A resourceful site 6 Lions Veterans Charities Report 7 Sunshine Report / SSF Golden Gate & SF 8 Premier Lions Installation Recaps District Officers 13 MD4 Leadership Institute Application for 9 Sacramento / Cabinet Meeting Photos Club Presidents / Council 14 Officers Menlo Park Host Annual BBQ / SSF 10 Golden Gate Fiesta Picnic Important Dates 15 District & Club Photos 11 Lions Ethics 16

LIONS ETHICS TO BE careful with my criticism and liberal with my praise. To TO SHOW my faith in the worthiness of vocation by industrious build up and not destroy. application to the end that I may merit a reputation for quality of service. LIONS OBJECTIVES TO SEEK success and to demand all fair remuneration of profit TO CREATE and foster a spirit of “GENEROUS CONSIDER- for my just due, but to accept no profit or success at the price of ATION” among the peoples of the world through a study of the my own self respect lost because of unfair advantage taken or problems of international relationship.TO PROMOTE the theo- because of questionable acts on my part. ry and practice of the principles of good government and good TO REMEMBER that in building up my business it is not nec- citizenship. essary to tear down others. To be loyal to my clients or custom- TO TAKE an active interest in the civic, social, and moral wel- ers and true to myself. fare of the community. WHENEVER a doubt arises as the right or ethics of my position TO UNITE the members in the bonds of friendship and mutual of action towards my fellow man, to resolve such doubt against understanding. myself. TO PROVIDE a forum for the full and free discussion of all TO HOLD friendship as end and not a means. To hold that true matters of public interest, partisan politics and sectarian religion friendship exists not on account of the service performed by one alone excepted. to another, but true friendship demands nothing but accepts ser- TO ENCOURAGE efficacy and promote high ethical standards vice in the true spirit in which it is given. and professions: provided that no club shall hold out as one of its ALWAYS bear in mind my obligations as a citizen to my un- objects financial benefits to its members. swerving loyalty in word, act as deed; to give them freely of my time, labor and means. WE'RE ON PINTEREST! CHECK OUT ALL EVENTS AT http://pinterest.com/Lions4c4/ TO AID my fellow man by giving my sympathy to those in distress, my aid to the weak, and my substance to the needy.