April 2021 The Year is Almost Over - District 31L Lions Clubs
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April 2021
The Year is Almost Over
Dear Club Secretary:
Yes, the Lions year is almost over. There are only 3 months left for you to complete
those final tasks for this year and get ready to pass on the secretary’s records to the
next club secretary. If you were elected to this office for next year, you are now
preparing to wrap up 2020-2021 and get started on 2021-2022.
What do you need to do? First, make sure that you have filed your monthly
membership report and monthly service activities report for March. Now, go online to
MyLCI and file the Incoming Officer Report! Just click on Officers and then click
Select Term and Next year on the drop down menu. You will see that every office is
vacant—just click on Add Officer. Select a member and SAVE! Go back to Officer
Page and repeat this process for each club office. This task should be completed by
April 15.
Next, is your file of minutes for each meeting up to date? If not, print out the minutes
missing. This is to be passed on to the next secretary and is an important file for your
club.
Have you informed the incoming officers on how to download and print out the
E-Book for each club position? While you are at it, print out the one for the club
secretary. This is an important reference item. Incoming officers should bring this to
the Officer Training Workshops.
Will your club have a different Treasurer next year? If so, sit down with the present
and the incoming treasurer to prepare a letter to the bank authorizing a change of
signatures and addresses on the account. The president should sign this letter. The
incoming treasurer should personally take it to the bank.
Oh, have you verified the information on each member on the LCI site? Download
and print the club contact list. This is under Reports on MyLCI. Pass it around at your
next meeting and make sure that all the information is correct. Each member should
have an email address listed for communications from LCI and 31-L. Also, this will
ensure that the Lion Magazine is received by the member. Or you can print out the
Member Information Update Report. This is the same except that there is one page
per member and space to enter new information. At the same time, check your
meeting place, day, and time. Make any corrections needed.
One more task, print out the membership cards for the coming year. You do this on
MyLCI. These should be ready for the first meeting in July.
Now you can relax for the remainder of the year. Thank you!
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How to Spot Leadership
The 5 C’s are: 1. Chemistry
2. Conviction
3. Character
4. Commitment
5. Courage
1, Chemistry: Success as a leader requires a natural ability to engage with others.
This means having a genuine demeanor and a desire to guide and inspire those
around them. An attitude that is embraced by the organization – one that is likeable,
pleasant and uplifting. Having chemistry with your colleagues is an indication that an
employee’s leadership style, personality and work-ethic is a good fit within the work-
place culture. It shows that one can naturally bring positive energy and
perspective into any circumstance (good or bad) and make the most of it.
2. Conviction: A prospective leader will have continually shown to be passionate about
the organization’s mission, values and purpose. Leadership requires the
ability to display conviction about protecting the company’s central ethos and the
values its brand represents. This is where the authenticity of a person is extremely
valuable to one’s success as a leader. Having a passionate pursuit of excellence will
showcase your desire to push the boundaries for the betterment of a healthier whole.
3. Character: To be an effective leader, you must live what you stand for. This means
that your personal brand is always active and aligned with the values of your organiza-
tion. For example, when evaluating if a prospective leader’s character is in alignment
with the organization, be certain to learn the following about them: What is their
enduring idea? How do they best differentiate themselves? What is the primary
experience they deliver as a leader? Whom does their leadership serve? The answers
to these questions will reveal what the prospective leader stands for and if their
character supports the needs of the organization. “Success Will Come and Go, But
Integrity is Forever.”
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4. Commitment: A prospective leader must have consistently shown throughout their
relationships and responsibilities to be accountable in both good and bad times. The
most effective leaders are those who can be trusted as shown through their commit-
ment to the people they serve. Beyond commitment for others and the organization,
a prospective leader must show the desire to invest in themselves; they are always
finding ways to maximize their own potential professionally and personally. Leaders
know how to manage themselves and make a reliable
commitment without having to be told.
5. Courage: Courage can’t be taught; it is an acquired behavior that is often
misrepresented and misunderstood when evaluating prospective leaders. Many
times, envy stands in the way. It is a behavior that requires the person who is
conducting the evaluation to understand courage as a reflection of the prospective
leader’s desire to be innovative, forward-thinking and opportunity driven. This
requires self-awareness, impeccable timing, competency and know-how, desire and
mental toughness.
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Larry Gasperson, Governor's Message
DISTRICT GOVERNOR NEWSLETTER
April, 2021
North Carolina, along with many other states, have begun to loosen the restrictions as
to how many can meet together, how restaurants and bars, etc. can operate. While
the numbers seem to be improving, the Covid-19 is still with us, however some clubs
have begun to meet in person some are meeting virtual, some are meeting by phone,
some are still not meeting, for some clubs it has been nearly a year since their last
meeting. The District membership continues to gradually go downhill. Year to date we
have gained 33 new members; however we have lost 98 members bringing the total
membership to 942 members. I realize that while some clubs are not meeting in per-
son, some have been able to recruit new members. Thanks to the Clubs that have re-
cruited the new members. I would encourage all Clubs to “think outside the box” to
find ways to recruit new members. If your club has not contributed to Brighter Vision
or Camp Dogwood, I would ask that you consider giving. The District Goals for Bright-
er Visions is $80 per member; hopefully some clubs are able to do more, with the total
District goal of $ 85,200. The Camp Dogwood tickets sales is at least 3 books per
member, again hopefully some can do more. Regardless of you and your clubs ability
to give, each and every dollar is very much appreciated and goes to assist those we
serve and the upkeep of our beautiful camp. The District Convention was held on
March 6, 2021. The Convention was held Virtual. The election of District Officers for
2021-2022 took place during the Cabinet Meeting at the Convention. Congratulations
to Lion Kenneth Beach, II, who was elected as District Governor, Lion Marilyn
Wunderler was elected First Vice District Governor and Lion Susan Fernandez was
elected Second Vice District Governor. We know that the District will be in good hands
for the next three years. I am looking forward to working with these dedicated Lions
and I hope each of you will seriously consider serving in whatever capacity you are
asked. The NC State trading pins are available. The pin for this year (2021) continues
in the “Famous People from NC” series. This year it is Senator Sam J. Ervin, Jr. If you
and/or your club would be interested in purchasing some pins, please contact the DG,
1st VDG or 2nd VDG and we will get them to you and you can send payment to Lion
William Barnwell, District Treasurer, at 222 Beehive Road, Hendersonville, NC 28792.
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Please mark your calendar for Saturday June 12, 2021!! If the Covid situation contin-
ues to improve, I would like to have an awards day. More information will be made
available. Thanks for all the hard work that you are doing, Let us join together, pray,
show patience and kindness and this too shall pass. Stay safe. Be kind.
REMINDER: IF YOUR CLUB IS DOING A BULLETIN/NEWSLETTER AND YOU
WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN AWARD, PLEASE SEND A COPY TO THE
DISTRICT GOVERNOR!!
REMINDER: PLEASE SEND YOUR CLUBS ACTIVITIES REPORTS AND POINTS
CONTEST INFORMATION TO THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR!!!!
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Rutherfordton Lions Club activities for the newsletter
#1, The Rutherfordton Lions Club is planning a golf tournament on May 5th, 2021. We
are looking for sponsors and for teams to help us out this year with a hole sponsorship
or to participate in our golf outing as a player. We had to cancel our tournament last
year because of Covid 19 but we hope to have a great come-back tournament in
2021.
#2, I have attached a picture of our Lion George Moyer delivering a check for
$5000.00 to Tammy Thomas at Camp Dogwood to help with their expenses.
#3, Lions Walt Vosburgh, Dan Bails, Jeff Garrett, and George Moyer spent two days
working on the administrator's house at the McCune Center getting it ready for the
new administrator to move in soon. On the first trip, we removed all 8 ceiling fans and
all the light fixtures and outlet and switch plates for the painters and on the second
day, we put everything back together the way it was originally. Lion Walt has been go-
ing there several times a week to oversee the work being done by outside contractors.
The pictures with the ladders are from McCune.
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ATTENTION ALL LIONS
Thank you for those that helped get the other units done in
our other buildings however the biggest & most dire need is
the cates room which is where are meetings and dances etc.
are held down at camp dogwood. They are hanging in there but
need replacing. We are asking clubs, districts and for
personal donations. Nothing is too big and nothing is too small
WE HAVE ABOUT $9,000 TOWARDS THE ROUGHLY $24,000 NEEDED FOR
THE PROJECT TO REMOVE THE 5 TON UNIT AND REPLACE WITH 10 TON,
INSTALL IN STORAGE ROOM, NEW DUCTWORK, LINESET, CONNECT TO EX-
ISTING GRILLS, AND ADDITIONAL ELECTRICAL WORK.
PLEASE MAIL CHECK TO: CAMP DOGWOOD, 7050 camp dogwood dr.,
sherrils ford, nc 28673 (AND MARK check FOR HVAC UNIT PRO-
JECT)
QUESTIONS: CONTACT PDG WAYNE FABER 919-780-8819 OR EMAIL
WFABER100@HOTMAIL.COM THANKS FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION (WE
SERVE)
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Hello fellow Lions
I know this is been a rough year for everyone believe me, but our Blind residents are
so excited about going to Camp. So if you could find it in your heart to give something
for them to go, we would love it so much. The camper fee is $225.00 and the Care
giver fee $275.00. So on your check on the memo line, write: For Camp Dogwood.
Any questions just call me, Deniece @ 828-702-2760.
Thank y'all so much and God Bless You
Lion Deniece Ogle
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Long View Lions Club
Annual Fishing Tournament Set
The Long View Lions Club will host its 11th annual Team Bass Fishing Tournament from 7 a.m. to 3
p.m. on Saturday, April 3rd at the Lake Hickory Wittenburg Access, 89 Wildlife Access Road in
Hickory.
The tournament will be held regardless of allowable weather conditions, however, tournament offi-
cials may change starting times as it is deemed necessary for the safety of the contestants.
Entry Fee is $90 per boat/team, cash or check only, with deadline of March 21 for pre-registering.
The first 25 pre-registered boats/teams will receive an event T-shirt with sponsors’ names printed on
the back. All tournament rules should be read carefully before signing the completed entry form
when registering.
Prizes to be awarded include:
First-place $1,000
Second-place $500
Third-place $300
There will be a 100% payback side pot, 100% pay back big fish pot and a $200 Kicker for Foothills
Marine Purchase Boat to the winner. In addition, there will be a drawing for several door prizes. This
event is a sanctioned "Skeeter Real Money Tournament."
10In accordance with NC Wildlife Resources Commission COVID 19 Guidelines, face covering and so-
cial distance must be followed at all times except when on the water.
In keeping with the Lions Club International motto, “We Serve,” during the 2019-20 fiscal year, sev-
eral different charities and organizations have benefitted from the club’s charitable projects. Pro-
ceeds from the Long View Lions Team Bass Fishing Tournament will support Lions Club charities.
Last year, this Lions Club purchased 9,000 pounds of food for the Salvation Army and other local
food pantries, conducted clinical eye screenings and diabetic screenings at no cost, purchased blan-
kets and tarps for the homeless, supported Camp Dogwood, sponsored eye examinations and pur-
chased eyeglasses for the needy, secured white canes for blind, supported Clinical Eye Research,
and “Sights for Kids Project” which secures eyeglasses for elementary school students.
The tournament committee is still seeking sponsorship ads, which will be printed on the back of the
event T-shirt. Those who are willing to sponsor the tournament or who would like more information
about it should contact Lion Eric Killian, fishing tournament chair at 828-455-4936 or
11CALENDAR OF EVENTS
April 24 NC Lions Virtual State Convention
April 30, May 1-2 Council of Governors & NCLI Board Meetings,
Virtual
June 12 District Awards Day
12REGION CHAIR REGION CHAIR
District Cabinet REGION 1 REGION 2
Frances Coates Susan Fernandez
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Black Mountain McCune Lions Etowah Lions Club
GLOBAL ACTION TEAM
PDG Larry Gasperson
ZONE CHAIRS ZONE CHAIRS
Pisgah Forest Lions Club
Zone 6
Zone 1 Sara Laughter
1ST VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Ed Nelson Davidson River Lions Club
Kenneth R. Beach, II Bryson City Lions Club Clubs: Brevard, Davidson River,
Weaverville Lions Club Clubs: Andrews, Bryson City, Edneyville, Etowah, Hendersonville,
Cherokee, Clay County, Franklin Mills River, Mountain Home, Pisgah
2ND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Forest
Marilyn Wunderler Zone 2
Lincolnton Lions Club Sharon Ryan Zone 7
Canton Lions Club Joey Buchanan
CABINET SEC/TREASURER Clubs: Canton, Clyde, Maggie Valley, Rutherfordton Lions Club
William Barnwell Sylva/Cullowhee, Waynesville Clubs: Chase, Columbus, Lake Lure,
Pisgah Forest Lions Club Rutherfordton, Shelby
Zone 3
GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP TEAM Cecelia Evans/ PDG George Suggs Zone 8
PCC Paulette Gasperson Sand Hill Lions Club Tammy Thomas
Pisgah Forest Lions Club Clubs: Asheville Professional Women, Sherrills Ford Lions Club
Candler, Erwin District, Fletcher/South Clubs: Bessemer City, East Gastonia,
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TEAM Asheville, Greater Asheville, Sand Hill Gastonia Evening, Mount Holly,
PDG Neal Alexander Sherrills Ford
Lincolnton Lions Club Zone 4
Romona Fox Zone 9
GLOBAL SERVICE TEAM Weaverville Lions Club Eric Killian
Fred Huscher Clubs: Burnsville, Hot Springs, Long View Lions Club
Hendersonville Lions Club Mars Hill, Spruce Pin Weaverville Clubs: Balls Creek, Claremont,
Conover, Long View, Newton,
NAMI CHAMPION Zone 5 St. Stephens, West Hickory
PDG Alan Lake Deniece Ogle
Black Mountain Lions Club Black Mountain McCune Lions Club Zone 10
Clubs: Black Mountain, 2nd VDG Marilyn Wunderler
Black Mountain McCune, Haw Creek, Lincolnton Lions Club
Marion, Swannanoa Valley, Clubs: Granite Falls, Hildebran,
Valley Springs Hudson, Lincolnton, Rutherford
College, Valdese
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