A PUBLICATION BY AND FOR THE MEMBERS OF SPANAWAY PARKLAND LIONS CLUB Chartered June 1, 1995 Volume XX Issue 8 Editor - PDG Frank Paul February 2016

Vacancies / Opportunities President’s Message We've had a few vacancies occur in the last We are off and running in the month or so. Diana Andrews and Betty Burns Second Half of our Lions Year both had to step down as members of our and there's no shortage of stuff going on. "Adopt-A-Family Committee" for various But then again... are you finding the personal reasons. They both did such a opportunities to serve, to help and to be wonderful job, but just needed to take some involved that you wanted..? There is a time to focus on and deal with other more balance, a cooperation... between pressing issues. It's unfortunate that they opportunity and commitment. occurred at the same time. But Jim Wagner will As a Club we want to make sure we are continue to manage our Adopt a Family providing the opportunities that interest and program for the remainder of the current Family inspire members to be more involved. As a commitment.

member we need to have the commitment Some of you had expressed interest in being and dedication to participate and support part of that program and committee. So talk to the activities of the Club. President Bob or to Jim Wagner and see if we Being a team takes effort. Being a great can get you plugged in.

team takes hard work and commitment. No We also have a vacancy for the Office / Position team ever made it to the Super Bowl of Tail Twister that Betty Burns also had to step without practice and dedication. When a down from. This is a fun position and only needs member of the team is injured or can't be a little guidance and training. If you are there - another member is there to step in interested, please talk to President Bob. I will be and take their place. But they don't just looking for a replacement to fill this opening. step in...first they learn and train and practice for that position... so if or when the time comes... they are prepared and ready. Spanapark Lions Club

This doesn't always happen that way in 2015-16 Officers & Board of Directors Lions. President ———— Lion Bob McLean

Take the time to look for those areas Vice-President —— Lion Bill Andrews (Opportunities) you want to learn about or Secretary ———— Lion Suzanne Gayda be involved in. Dedicate yourself to making Treasurer ———— Lion Bill Andrews a difference. Make a commitment to being Membership ——— Lion Wally Chyr a team player. Learn leadership through Tail Twister ———- Lion Betty Burns hands on experience. It can be extremely Lion Tamer ——— Lion John Thurber rewarding and fun. Director ————— Lion Jenny Byrd President Bob Director ————— Lion Jim Wagner Director ————— PCC Mike Gayda

Spanapark Lions Club meets at Country Rose Café, 15803 Pacific Ave. So. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. Page 1 COME JOIN US!

INDUCTION CEREMONY AND ORIENTATION

On the 5th and 19th of January, we inducted six (6) new members: Lions Linda Youngquist, Debora Burks, Tim Sidorski, Laura Sidorski, Keith Foley and Debby Ramirez. Our inductor was Lion Bob Mclean. We have yet to induct one member, Lion Mark Willis. On December 1, 2015, we inducted two (2) members, Lion June Ferreira and Chuck Youngquist making that a total of eight (8) inducted out of nine (9) new members. An orientation for those that were inducted will be held on February 16th. PCC Lion Mike will be doing the Orientation. So hopefully Lion Mark can get loose from his personal affairs and come out to be inducted at our next meeting on February 2nd.

COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT

On 19 Jan 2016 members were to have brought in a list of at least five (5) or more businesses or individual (s) we identified that should take the Lions Clubs Community Needs Assessment Ques- tionnaire. Several members had a list. We realize that it is not so an easy chore and getting the questionnaires completed will be no easier task either. There will be a committee meeting on 4 Feb 16 to assess our progress. All completed assessments will be brought to our 2nd meeting on 16 Feb 16. Once the questionnaires have been compiled, the task force (committee) can begin review- ing and analyzing the results. Remember: Use the method of contact that best fits the situation of each contact. Initial, personal face to face contact is the best. We need to also take this opportunity getting feelers on additional Fund Raisers, jointly with another activity or just conduct one ourselves. Remember each contact is a potential Lions Club Member.

Visitation Schedule for Bowling Classic - February

Tuesday, February 2nd - Auburn Noon Tuesday, February 9th- Lakewood Knights 6:00 pm Longhorn Barbecue, 635 C St. SW, Auburn Clover Park Technical College Bldg 3, 4500 Stei- lacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood Wednesday, February 3rd Eatonville Daybreak 8:00 am Thursday, February 11th - Lacey Sunrise 7:30 am Eatonville Community Center, 305 Center St. W. Hawks Prairie Inn, 8306 Quinault Drive NE, Lacey

Thursday, February 4th - Bonney Lake 7:00 pm Monday, February 15th - Puyallup South Hill 7:00 pm Mazatlan Restaurant, 21616 SR 410 E, The Hanger Inn, 16919 Meridian Ave. E, Puyallup Bonney Lake Thursday, February 18 - Eatonville 7:00 pm Monday, February 8th Lakewood First noon Eatonville Community Center, 305 Center St. W. The Ram, 10013 59th Ave SW, Lakewood

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Time out and Regroup. We all have had setbacks. But only through calmness, dialogue and perseverance will we continue to keep our composure and be responsive to the needs of the Community. We need to have confidence in ourselves and support our leaders. We need to be passionate about what we are all about and perform our duties with alacrity of spirit. Alacrity derives from the Latin word alacer, which means "lively." It denotes physical quickness coupled with eagerness or enthusiasm. Also associated or related to promptness in response with cheerful readiness.

There are hiccups occasionally in a process, with potential problems in the future. It is just the way things are. Nothing is perfect. There may be at times contentious issues. But when we take positive steps to ensure of no shortfalls, to communicate changes, make adjustments and to establish procedures, we can minimize break downs.

Success of a good leader is attributed to communications. We all are leaders. In Boys Scouts, the Motto is "Be Prepared”. In the military you watch my back and I watch yours. We need to anticipate future needs and any short comings by Planning: Establishing goals, policies, and procedures. Careful planning makes successful results.

A question was once posed to a group: Would you rather jump off or onto a moving train? The answer is “neither”. Both are dangerous moves. So staying on is best. When it gets tough we do not jump ship. Keep doing what you committed yourself to the members of the organization. Jumping could be construed to be a sign of weakness. One sticks with it and rides the rough waves of the storm. It is all temporary. Consider by making a comparison between a regular paid job and a volunteer. One gets paid the other does not. Being a volunteer may have some perks and flexibility. Think of it as a marriage. Obligations and commitments are the same. That is that.

We may read articles that try to portray a positive outlook; to bring out the best in us. There are situations in life that only we can change by humility, positive thinking and choices we make. The choices or decisions we make effects the lives of ourselves, others and an organization. It could lead to catastrophic consequences; the start in the demise of a family. We need to be thoughtful. We need to vow to live our lives well. Consider an organization or club as a “body”. There can be no division in the club. Each person has the same concern for one another. If one person suffers, all the people suffer with it; if one person is successful, than all share the joy.

There are no quitters. Everyone is a Team Player. So what say you? Are we Team Players?

Remember last month’s quote: The best relationship is not the one that brings together perfect people, but the best is when each individual learns to live with the imperfections of others and can admire the other person's good qualities...

And so until next time: You are only as strong as your weakest team member: "For the strength of the pack is the wolf, and the strength of the wolf is the pack." - Rudyard Kipling

Lion Wally Chyr

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Elections Coming Humor ??? Soon ▲ A little girl asked her mother, "How were

people born?" So her mother said, "Adam and It is time to start thinking about our Club Officers Elections for the next Lions year. Eve made babies, then their babies became Serving from July 1st, 2016 to June 30th, 2017. adults and made babies, and so on." The child then went to her father, asked him the same The positions available are; question and she was told, "We were monkeys President Vice President then we evolved to become like we are now." Secretary The little girl ran back to her mother and said, Treasurer "You lied to me!" Her mother replied, "No, I was Membership Chair telling the truth. Your father was talking about Lion Tamer his side of the family." Tail Twister 2 Year Director ▲ My friend thinks he is smart. He told me an onion is the only food that makes you cry, so I I encourage all Spanapark Lions threw a coconut and hit him in the head. to attend ▲ In a Catholic school cafeteria, a nun places a note in front of a pile of apples, "Only take Leadership 101 one. God is watching." Further down the line in

Saturday March 5th 10:00am to front of a pile of cookies. A little boy makes his 4:00pm own note, "Take all you want. God is watching the apples." A Lions MD 19 Leadership Course 10AM-4PM ▲ A recent worldwide survey showed that out Saturday March 5, 2016 St. Clare Hospital of 2,146,703,436 people, 94% were too lazy to Classroom C 4904 112th SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 Topics Presentations skills and Public actually read that number. speaking Conflict Management Developing ▲ When tempted to fight fire with fire, Leadership Skills Club and Group Dynamics remember that the Fire Department usually Successful Communications Bridging the Gen- eration Gap And much more!!! Register by Feb uses water. 28, 2016! Email your name to 2VDG Ron Smircich = [email protected] Club Programs

In the past it has cost $35.00 but This year February 16, 2016 – Bethel School District the Course is Free!!! Jay Brower March 15, 2016 – Bowling Classic goody bags April 19, 2016 – Open Newsletter Articles May 17, 2016 – Open June 21, 2016 - Open Articles, Reports, Recipes, Jokes, etc. should be submitted to the Newsletter Editor no later than If you have a program suggestion, please let the 25th of the month to assure that it will appear me know. Thanks, Lion Bill Andrews

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As you are most likely aware, this year, 2016 is a leap year. Therefore, this years the month of February has 29 days ...... but why?

The definition of a solar year is the time it takes the Earth to make one complete trip around the Sun. You might say, "Well that's easy, a year is 365 days." However, the actual time it takes the Earth to make the cycle is 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds. Therefore, every four years, or so, one day is added to the calendar to keep it more accurate. As you can see, the 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds is not quite 1/4 of a day.

I did say 'every four years, or so". In order to keep the current Gregorian Calendar as accurate as possible, to identify a leap year, the following rules are in place and must always be considered in this order:

1. Is the year evenly divisible by 4? 2. However, if the year is also evenly divided by 100, it is NOT a leap year, unless; 3. The year is also evenly divisible by 400. At which time it IS a leap year.

Now that we have that all straight, don't worry about it. Just buy a new calendar each year, they have it all figured out. So the year 2000 was a leap year under rule 3. The next non-leap-year under rule 2 will be 2100 and most of us will not be here to worry anyway. The next leap year under rule 3 won't be until the year 2400. Hopefully mankind will still be around to celebrate it. PDG Frank

Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day, also known as Saint Valentine's Day or the Feast of Saint Valentine is celebrated on February 14th. But why is this day associated with love and romance?

Stories were passed down through the ages about a priest who lived in Rome in the late 5th and early 6th century known then as Father Valentine of Rome, who secretly performed marriages for Roman soldiers who were forbidden to wed. It was not until the 9th century that the Roman Catholic Church declared Father Valentine to be Saint Valentine.

Valentine’s Day was heightened in the United States in the early 1800’s when the English

nursery rhyme by Gammer Gurton became popular: The rose is red, the violet's blue, The honey's sweet, and so are you. Thou art my love and I am thine; I drew thee to my Valentine: The lot was cast and then I drew, And Fortune said it shou'd be you

Today in the United States over 190 million valentine cards are mailed every year and a conservative estimated is that almost three times that many cards and greetings are exchange by way of e-mail and other social media. (I wish they would sell those little candy hearts all year around.) PDG Frank

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Attention Spanapark Members

Our most important fundraiser is just around the corner. The Bowling Classic is on Sunday, March 20th. We have some work to do to be ready. Please ask for donations from your friends and from those services you use. Do you get your hair cut? Ask the person if he or the owner would give us a certificate for a free haircut or give us some product for a basket. Do you get your oil changed? Ask if they would give you a gift certificate for a free oil change. Do you eat at a restaurant? Ask the manager for a gift certificate for a free dinner. Do you know any people? Ask if they want to have fun and support Lions by coming to our Bowling Classic. Explain to them that this is our big fundraiser and tell them what we do. Tell them we provide glasses, hearing aids, food and basic needs to people in our community that cannot help themselves. Tell them about our school in Peru. We send hundreds of dollars to provide school uniforms, basic food supplies, school supplies, books. We helped fund the roof on the school. We helped fund the new kitchen. We helped fund the benches.

Tell your friends it is important to pre-register and it is $25.00 for adults and $15.00 for kids under 12. For that they will receive a goody bag, bowling shoes, a raffle ticket and 3 hours of fun. They might win a great door prize. Additionally, there will be a silent auction filled with great items like baskets of cool stuff, a fishing trip, services and much more. There will be a dessert auction and they will have an opportunity to get one of those great desserts. Tell them that 23 beautiful princesses will bowl with us. They are friendly and fun. This is the time to procure and get bowlers. Questions? Ask Lion Suzanne 253-905-6005. Go out there and be great!

Groundhog’s Day

February 2nd is the day we find out if winter will end early or if the wrath of winter will continue to blast us in all its righteous anger. On this day in 1887, Groundhog’s Day, featuring a rodent weatherman, was celebrated for the first time at Gobbler’s Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. According to tradition, if a groundhog comes out of its hole on this day and sees its shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter weather; no shadow means an early spring. Now you might think that if Punxsutawney Phil (that’s what the locals call him) would see the sunshine, he just might want to stick around a while. But no, that’s not the way it works. If this fat, little, buck-toothed rodent sees his shadow on this day, he will dive back into his hole and we won’t see him, or the sunshine, for another six weeks. So, let’s all hope for a nasty, cloudy day on February 2nd in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, that is unless you’re an avid skier.

It turns out that Punxsutawney Phil is not the only rodent weatherman. Since that first Groundhog’s Day in 1887, more groundhogs are popping up all over the country. There is now Stormy Marmot in Aurora, Colorado; Jimmy the Groundhog in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin; Buckeye Chuck in Marion, Ohio and Sir Walter Wally in Raleigh, North Carolina, to mention just a few of the now over four dozen location around the United States. To my knowledge, there is nowhere in our state that keeps a small furry meteorologist in a hole, but do you know anyone in who lives in Walla Walla. I would love to see Wee Willy Wonka from Walla Walla, Washington added to the list. PDG Frank Paul

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Spanapark Lions

Proudly Presents The 19th ANNUAL BENEFIT BOWLING CLASSIC

Sunday, March 20th

Pacific Lanes—7015 S. D Street, Tacoma, WA Registration at 11:00 AM - Bowling at 12:00 PM Adults $25 - 12 & Under $15 Featuring the Daffodil Royal Court COME JOIN THE FUN!

For more information contact Suzanne Gayda 253-905-6005

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Spanapark Lions Club Proudly Presents The 19th Benefit Bowling Classic*  Pacific Lanes  7012 D Street Tacoma, Washington Featuring the Daffodil Royal Court

Check in Starts at 11:00 AM - Bowing Starts at 12:00 Noon No new entries after 11:30 AM

$25.00/Person (Prepaid) this includes shoes $15.00 12 and under $30.00/Person (at the door) Flowers for the Daffodil ● Nine pin no tap Court were provided by: The Lady Bug Florist (253) 359-5268 ● Silent Auction theladybugflorist.biz

● Many door prizes, donated by local merchants, will also be raffled off

Fill out registration below and send with check made payable to:

● Spanapark Lions club PO Box 401 Spanapark, Washington 98387

For Additional Information, Call Suzanne Gayda 253-905-6005

NAME: ______

ADDRESS: ______

CITY ______

Home phone: ______Day phone: ______

Kids under 12 ___ Yes How many ____ *Proceeds will go to the many community and world projects sponsored by Spanapark Lions Club

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Happy Birthday Happy Birthday Visitation to Visitation to John Francis Don Becker Eatonville Auburn Noon Club Meeting Daybreak Visitation to 6:30 PM Bonney Lake Country Rose Café

Visitation to Visitation to Visitation to Lakewood Lakewood Lacey Board Knights First Sunrise Meeting 6:30 PM Country Rose Café

Visitation to Club Meeting Eatonville 6:30 PM Happy Birthday Country Rose Chris Byrd Café

Visitation to Puyallup So. Hill

Spanapark Lions Club meets at Country Rose Café, 15803 Pacific Ave. So. on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. COME JOIN US!

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