DISTRICT 19-I CABINET: District Governor DISTRICT 19-I DG Alan Guy (Janet) Serve Outside the Box 502 Arbutus Dr Mayne Island BC V0N 2J1 250-539-9876 [email protected] The Soap-Box Past District Governor EDITION #9, MARCH, 2017 PDG Brian Phillips (Joanne) 2424 Otter Point Rd Sooke BC V9Z 0H9 www.lionsdistrict19-I.org 250-642-2408 [email protected] 1st Vice District Gov. 1st VDG Joyce L. Boyle Message from (Everett) 2102-355 Anfield Rd District Governor Alan Guy Courtenay BC V9N 0C6 250-871-1900 [email protected] GREETINGS LIONS AND LIONESS OF DISTRICT 19-I, 2nd Vice District Gov. And so we come to March, with all the various Valentine’s, and Shrove Tuesday, (pancakes!), and Food Bank related events which many of you ran so well, now 2nd VDG Mike Dukes (Karen) successfully behind you. 63 Vista Dr March, that month, at least in the U.K., of mad hares, and on this side of the pond, Sekiu, WA 98381 that month of Mardi Gras and basketball madness, and signs, generally of Spring, as 360-963-2287 we approach the Solstice. In the distant past, March had its downsides, especially if [email protected] your name was Julius Caesar. He, incidentally, had a whole lot of small ”L” lions that Cabinet Secretary he could call on, but the service they provided was hardly community, or youth, or PZC Leo Moreau (Lyne) environment centered. 380 Pine Ave But, MD 19 Lions as a whole, and especially Lions and Lioness of this, your District, Duncan BC V9L 1Z4 see this March as the Spring Forward month; the across the board membership drive 250-597-2441 month. Many Clubs will be doing tried and trusted events, some are looking at a [email protected] never -done-before activities, some are ramping up the Ask One campaign, some Cabinet Treasurer are utilizing social media approaches, etc.,etc. All great ideas and projects. Kudos to the planners and to the recruiters, and hopefully, to the sponsors and mentors of all PZC Larry Umbach (Jeanette) the new members we obtain. If your Club’s meeting schedule has you gathering late 2250 Townsend Rd Sooke BC V9Z 0H4 in the month, don’t worry if the new members are not officially inducted until April. 250-642-4641 They will all be counted and added to the MD grand totals. Indeed, if you have new [email protected] members needing to be“officially” enrolled in April, you could persuade them to attend the District Conference, April 21-23, the inductions could be carried out there. Conference Co-Chairs, Alyson and Bill Deslauriers of the Sidney Lions club, are STAYING CONNECTED: asking all Clubs and individual Lions, Lioness if they have quality, or unique, items WEBSITE: from their area which could become items for the silent auction or raffles at the event. TBA All contributions will be warmly received. Information can go to the Co-Chairs, 250-655-4747, or e-mail [email protected], Or to Neil Howard , e-mail [email protected] or to my wife, Janet, 250-539-9876, e-mail gro19rd@shaw. ca Thank you, in advance, for whatever you, or your Club can contribute. And lastly, FACEBOOK page: don’t forget to register!!! District 19-I for current The link to the on-line registration is long, but the system works very well. It is happenings + more. www.eventbrite.ca/e/md-19-i-spring-conference-tickets-28986805315. (Bob Orchard - Should you need assistance with that site, please go to [email protected]. [email protected]) Regular rate registration will close APRIL 8, 2017. PUBLIC RELATIONS: If your Club wishes to have its banner displayed in Sidney, please send a HIGH PDG Brian Phillips resolution, (so no cellphone pics please) photo to address above by March 31. That Contact Info above date is also the cut-off date for you to send a photo and name of departed members SOAP-BOX EDITOR: during this current Lions year. This information is to go to [email protected]. Sheila Grant: Happy member gathering to all Clubs. We need to do very well at this. There is a 250-893-8816 strong possibility that it will become a 3-year project. [email protected] MARCH, 2017 SoapBox 1 DISTRICT 19-I All DISTRICT 19-I ZONE CHAIRS: Lions + Lioness CLUBS: made up of your brothers & sisters: Zone Chair I-1 ZC Maureen Winn ZONE I-1 ZONE I-5 PO Box 603 Clallam Bay WA Clallam Bay Sekiu Lions Baynes Sound Lions 98326 Crescent Bay Lions Black Creek Lions 360-645-2735 [email protected] Forks Lions Comox Valley Lions Port Angeles Lions Comox Valley Monarch Lions Zone Chair I-2 Quilcene Lions Gold River Lions ZC Brian Morin Sequim Valley Lions Qualicum Bay Lions 4-4570 W. Saanich Rd Victoria BC Royston-Cumberland Lions V8Z 3G4 ZONE I-2 Tahsis Lions 250-479-0088 [email protected] Capital City Lions Willow Point Lions Esquimalt Lions Zone Chair I-3 Royal Oak Lions ZONE I-6 To Be Announced Saanich Lions Alert Bay Lions Sooke Harbourside Lions Malcolm Island Lions Sooke Lions Port Alice Lions Victoria Chinatown Lions Port Hardy Lions Zone Chair I-4 ZC Dave Aronson Victoria Imperial Lions Port McNeill Lions 2040 Merrifield Lane West Shore Lions Port McNeill LIONESS Shawnigan Lake BC V0R 1W1 Sooke District LIONESS 250-743-9183 Victoria Chinatown LIONESS ZONE I-7 [email protected] Alberni Valley Lions ZONE I-3 Gabriola Lions Zone Chair I-5 ZC Cecil Specht Central Saanich Lions Nanaimo Hub City Lions 1450 Griffin Dr Galiano Island Lions Nanaimo Lions Courtenay BC V9N 8M6 Gordon Head Lions Nanoose Bay Lions 250-338-0509 Mayne Island Lions Parksville Lions [email protected] Pender Islands Lions Protection Island Lions Zone Chair I-6 Salt Spring Island Lions Nanaimo Harbor Lites LIONESS ZC Sherry Senciw Saturna Island Lions Parksville LIONESS PO Box 368 Sidney Lions Port Hardy BC V0N 2P0 250-230-5335 ZONE I-4 ARE YOU MOVING? [email protected] Lions, C to Sea Lions Are you due to move? Are you then having to leave your Zone Chair I-7 Cedar Lions beloved Lion’s Club that you have been enjoying? ZC PDG Robert Dalton Cowichan Lake Lions Don’t fret, I can re-connect you with your NEW Lions 8936 Stirling Arm Dr Club in or near to your new home. Just contact me and Duncan Lions Port Alberni BC let me make magic happen for you. V9Y 9E1 Ladysmith Lions 250-724-0558 Lion Lyne Moreau [email protected] Malahat Lions Membership Chair Mill Bay Lions 250-597-2441 • [email protected] MARCH, 2017 SoapBox 2 ... to these DISTRICT 19-I COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS: ALERT: HONORARY CHAIRPERSON: DISTRICT LION LIONESS COMMITTEE: Jim Bailey, Sooke BC: PDG Marcel Deslauriers, Ladysmith BC: President PZC Jenny Fossum 250-642-3337 • [email protected] 250-245-3445 • [email protected] Victoria BC INFO & TECH. / WEBSITE: 250-384-3380 B.C. LIONS SOCIETY: TBA [email protected] Janet Evans, Sooke BC: 250-642-5532 • [email protected] INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS: PZC Betty Anne Herbert, Ladysmith BC: BULLETIN EDITOR: 250-245-7977 • [email protected] USEFUL Sheila Grant, Sooke BC: L.C.I.F. COORDINATOR: 250-893-8816 • [email protected] WEBSITES: Denise Charest, Victoria BC: 250-475-6472 • [email protected] Lions International CAMP SHAWNIGAN IMPROVEMENTS: lionsclubs.org PZC Larry Umbach, Sooke BC: LEADERSHIP (GLT): 250-642-4641 • [email protected] PDG Leslie Smith, Nanaimo BC: Lions 100th Centennial 250-390-0730 • [email protected] lions100.org CARE: LEO’S: PZC Jane Beddows, Sooke BC: Multiple District 19 PZC Leo Moreau, Duncan BC: lionsmd19.com 250-642-3378 or 250-744-0616 250-597-2441 • [email protected] • [email protected] Sooke District Lioness LIONESS DISTRICT LIAISON: sookedistrictlioness.org CLUB SUPPORT TEAM: PDG John Higgs, Victoria BC: 1st VDG Joyce Boyle, Comox BC: 250-995-9288 • [email protected] Alpha Leo Clubs 250-941-4533 • [email protected] LIONESS DISTRICT PRESIDENT: ages 12-18 Anne Scott, Victoria BC: + CONFERENCE CHAIRS: 250-370-2359 • [email protected] Omega Leo Clubs Bill & Alyson Deslauriers, Sidney BC: ages 18-30 250-655-4747 • [email protected] LIONS FOUNDATION OF CANADA: members.lionsclubs.org/EN/leos Joanne Phillips, Sooke BC: CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS, 250-642-2408 • [email protected] Lions Club Directory and PARLIAMENTARIAN: directory.lionsclub.org PDG Steve Morey, Campbell River BC: MEMBERSHIP (GMT): • • • 250-287-9495 • [email protected] PZC Lyne Moreau, Duncan BC: 250-597-2441 • [email protected] BC Lions Society for CONTESTS & AWARDS: NOMINATIONS: Children with Disabilities PZC Betty Anne Herbert, Ladysmith BC: PDG Marcel Deslauriers, Ladysmith BC: lionsbc.ca 250-245-7977 • [email protected] 250-245-3445 • [email protected] NORTHWEST LION EYEGLASS C.A.R.E Project: DIABETES AWARENESS: loonsmd19.com PZC Georgia Medwedrich, Sooke BC: RECYCLING CENTER (US only): Diane Neuberg, Port Angeles WA: 250-642-6076 • [email protected] Lions of BC Hearing 562-233-0902 Conservation Society [email protected] ELECTIONS: lionsofbchearingsociety.org IPDG Brian Phillips, Sooke BC: NORTHWEST LIONS FOUNDATION: 250-642-2408 • [email protected] PZC Chris Zook, Port Angeles WA: Leader Dogs for the Blind 360-457-1808 or 360-460-0188 leaderdog.org ENVIRONMENT: puppypilots.org/puppy PZC Bob Orchard, Sidney BC: [email protected] 250-656-7829 • [email protected] PEACE POSTER CONTEST: Lions Foundation of Canada James Hoskins, Victoria BC: Dog Guides EXTENSION-CDN-N: 250-477-1435 • [email protected] dogguides.com PDG Rob Dalton, Port Alberni BC: 250-724-0558 • [email protected] PUBLIC RELATIONS: Diabetes Awareness IPDG Brian Phillips, Sooke BC: diabetes.ca EXTENSION-CDN-S: 250-642-2408 PZC Dave Aronson, Shawnigan Lake BC: [email protected] Northwest Lions Foundation 250-743-9183 • [email protected] restoring sight, RETENTION- CDN: hearing & hope EYEGLASS COLLECTION: PZC Burnie Smith, Nanaimo BC: nlfoundation.org TBA 250-390-0730 • [email protected] Lions Clubs International HEARING & SPEECH: TBA YOUTH EXCHANGE: TBA Foundation: lcif.org MARCH, 2017 SoapBox 3 DISTRICT GOVERNOR Alan Guy’s VISIT SCHEDULE for 19-I LIONS & LIONESS CLUBS: 2016 2017 AUGUST JANUARY 21 _____p 1st Cabinet Meeting, Port Angeles 9 _____p Victoria Chinatown Lioness p SEPTEMBER 10 ____ Sooke District Lioness 11 ____p Sooke Harbourside 7 ______p Royal Oak 12 ____p Sooke 12 _____p Saturna 23 ____p Gabriola Island p 14-19 __ Canada/U.S.A.