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Florida & Bahamas
Multiple District 35 Magazine
L I
NOVEMBER 2017
Volume 73 Number 5
O N
WE
SERVE
Magazine Info 3 Military & First Responders Day 26
Leaders 4 Sun City Center Sip ‘n Paint 27
In Memory 5 Ormond by the Sea Fish Dinner 28
International President 6 Wesley Chapel Bowling 29
Endorsed I D Geoff Wade, Fort Myers Beach 65th
PCC 7 Anniversary 30
Calendar of Events 8 Sun City Center Holiday
Worldwide Week of Service Luncheon 31
Diabetes 9 Mt. Dora Christmas Parade 32
Diabetes Programs 10 Florida Lion Eye Bank Soiree 33
Diabetes Projects 11 Winter Conference Hotel 34
Diabetes Resources 11 Winter Conference Meals 35
Diabetes Screenings 12 Winter Conference PIS Project 36
Strides Event 13 St. Lucie West & Fort Pierce
Diabetes & Retina Update 14 5K Half Marathon 37
Global Service Team 15 Satellite Beach Car Show 38
Fort Myers Beach Shrimp Fest 39
District I Disaster Relief 16
St Augustine Seafood Festival 40
District N Disaster Relief 17
FRLLI 41
Leo Tales 18
Las Vegas LCI Convention 42
Lions Eye Institute 19
My Lion 42
Florida Dog Guides For Deaf 19
LCI Store 42
Fort Pierce Lions 20
Forum 43
Freeport Lions 21
Pledges 44
MD 35 N Diabetes Screening 22
Freeport DG Official Visit 44
Conklin Center 23
Florida Lions Foundation
Fundraiser 24
MD 35 Pin 25
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Lions of Florida and the Bahamas Multiple District 35 Office
7200 Lake Ellenor Drive—Suite 109
Orlando, FL 32809-5786
(407) 859-7174
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Multiple District 35 Florida and the Bahamas Lions Magazine
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member in Multiple District 35. The magazine is published monthly on or about the first day of the month.
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Mail submissions to:
MD 35 Florida & the Bahamas Lions Magazine
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INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT 2nd INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Dr. Naresh Aggarwal Jung-Yul Choi
Delhi, India Busan City, Republic of Korea
Email: Naresh.Aggarwal@lionsclubs.org Email: Jung.Yeol.Choi@lionsclubs.org
1st INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT 3rd INTERNATIONAL VICE PRESIDENT
Gudrun Yngvadottir Haynes H. Townsend
Gardabaer, Iceland Dalton, Georgia
Email: Gudrun.yngvadottir@lionsclubs.org Email: Haynes.Townsend@lionsclubs.org
L I O N
DISTRICT
GOVERNORS
COUNCIL 2017-2018
CHAIR Diane Melnick Shirley LePage Irving “Tito” Navarro Betty Barrera
1ST
VICE
DISTRICT
GOVERNORS
Dean Bobby Wright Ken Engstrom Helene Thompson Elbio Gimenez
Hess
2ND
VICE
DISTRICT
GOVERNORS
Joel Levenston Claudette Henry Greg Evans
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IN
MEMORY
OF
L—SECOND
VICE
DISTRICT
GOVERNOR
LION
SHERYL
SHEMET
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International President
Dr. Naresh Aggarwal
WE CAN BE THE DIFFERENCE IN DIABETES
It’s an honor to work alongside Lions like you who are changing communities and the world
every day. Throughout more than 40 years as a Lion, I have witnessed how the Power of Service
enables Lions to meet any need and overcome any challenge. That’s why Lions have focused our
attention on diabetes—a disease that impacts over 420 million people and claims the lives of five
million people every year.
As Lions, we have the power to make a difference and stop the rise of this epidemic. By
making diabetes our new global service focus, we have committed to not only supporting those af-
fected by diabetes, but to raising awareness and creating a global brand of diabetes expertise. And
it all begins with you.
Educate yourself and your club about the impact of diabetes in your community. Invite medi-
cal professionals to speak at your meetings and reach out to friends and neighbors with diabetes.
With an increased understanding of the disease, you’ll be ready to identify and address unmet
needs in your community.
Diabetes is a global humanitarian crisis and a global epidemic that is growing. And we can
be part of the solution if each of our 1.4 million Lions commits to playing a small, but important role
in our new signature cause. More than 400 million people are living with the disease, including
friends and family—even children. That's why we are elevating diabetes as a new global focus in
our service framework. We have an opportunity to put the Power of We into action to change the
world as only we can. Addressing the threat posed by diabetes will be our biggest challenge yet,
but Lions have always risen to the challenge.
We have so much to accomplish in the year leading up to our official diabetes rollout in Las
Vegas. And your commitment is essential to our success. I need you to encourage your clubs to
learn more about the dangers of diabetes and find ways to make a difference in their communities.
Because our communities are counting on us. Your support of diabetes will be the difference in our
fight against this disease. Learn more about how your district can contribute to this cause and help
me promote it to Lions so we can change the world together. I look forward to working with you to
tackle our greatest challenge yet.
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PCC A. GEOFFREY WADE
& LION NANCY
MD 35 ENDORSED CANDIDATE FOR
INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR
WE SERVE IS OUR MOTTO
THE POWER OF WE AND THE
GLOBAL ACTION TEAMS
ARE HOW WE WILL PROSPER AND
REACH OUR GOALS!!
The month of October was a catch-up month for Lion Nancy and I after all the traveling that
we did in September. Catch-up is a relative term as it meant we focused on our District and Club
activities. Some of us are still cleaning up from the hurricanes and getting back to normal. The Dis-
tricts are still assessing damages and helping those in need. Many of us have friends and relatives
that live in Puerto Rico and we are concerned with their wellbeing and getting them the assistance
they require. As Lions, we provide service to our communities – eye cases, diabetic and retina
screenings, food drives, etc. With the holidays fast approaching, the needs of our communities are
great and seem to keep growing every year.
WE SERVE is our motto and SER-
VICE is our mission. The new global service
framework is a bottoms up program to
strengthen and work from the club level up-
ward. The global action team starts with the
Club President and with the support of the
District GLT, GMT & GST works to increase
membership, develop new leadership and
provide more services to the community.
Our worldwide membership is at 1.4 Million
members and our goal is to reach 1.5 Mil-
lion before the end of this Lions year and
our service goals are to provide service to 200 Million people annually by 2021. By working to-
gether our clubs will grow and we can achieve our goals going forward.
Lion Nancy and I wish all of you a Happy Halloween!! I read a comic this morning that said
you know it is the holiday season by how many times you get the decorations out of the attic – Hal-
loween, Thanksgiving & Christmas.
Take care and we look forward to seeing all of you as we travel around the Multiple District.
Registrations are open for next year’s convention.
SEE YOU IN LAS VEGAS!!!
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MD CONFERENCES
FALL 11/4/2017 —N FUTURE LCI CONVENTIONS
Executive Session—Orlando USA/CANADA FORUMS
2018 Las Vegas
WINTER 1/11 to 1/14/2018 - L lionsforum.org
Ocala Joyce Middleton, ID 2019 Milan, Italy
Columbus, Ohio
SPRING 3/3/2018—I 2020 Singapore September 20-22, 2018
Executive Session—Orlando 2021 Montreal, Canada Spokane, Washington
September 19-21, 2019
MD CONVENTION 2022 New Delhi, India
5/3 to 5/6/2018 Orlando 2023 Boston, MA
LCI CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DISTRICT MEETINGS
FALL
lionsclubs.org
L—11/18/2017— Fort Walton Bch November 2017
O—11/11/2017— Cypress Creek Lions Diabetes Awareness Month
High School - Orlando
N—11/18/2017— Key West November 1: International Leo Day Video
Contest submissions due
WINTER November 8-14: International Board of Direc-
Faculty
L—1/27/2018— Tallahassee tors Meeting (Dubai, UAE & New Delhi, India)
I—1/20/2018— Tampa Light- November 11-13: Advanced Lions Leader- Development Institutes (FDI)
house for the Blind ship Institute & Emerging Lions Leadership
Institute - Constitutional Areas I and II: USA, All dates and locations are sub-
O—1/20/2018— Lake Alfred ject to change.
its affiliates, Bermuda & the Bahamas and
N—2/17/2018— Port St. Lucie Canada (Denver, Colorado) Date: January 26-29, 2018
SPRING November 13-19: Worldwide Week of Ser- Location: Atlanta, Georgia
vice to Halt Diabetes Submission Deadline: November
L—3/17/2018— Ocala
November 14: World Diabetes Day 12th
I—4/21/2018— DISTRICT CONV November 15: Postmark deadline for a club
to send one winning Peace Poster (per con- Application available on website!!
St. Petersburg Bch
test) to the district governor
O—3/17/2018— Beverly Hills Florida Regional
November 15: Top Ten Youth Camp and Ex-
N—4/18/2018— Hialeah change Chairperson Award applications (YCE Lions Leadership Institute
-110) due (FRLLI)
1st VDG SE Training November 15: Leo October Membership Life Enrichment Center
Growth Award nominations due 4991 Picciola Road
1/6 to 1/9/2018 Fruitland Park, FL 34731
Potential Leaders Seminar DIABETES & RETINA SCREENERS March 22nd –25th, 2017
MONTHLY MEETINGS
MD Office (Check In after 3:30 pm Thursday –
The next meeting will be at 7:00 PM on Depart noon Sunday)
November 14, 2017
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Worldwide Week of Service
for Diabetes
(November 13-19)
Diabetes impacts more than 400 million people, resulting in five million deaths every year.
Join Lions around the world for a special Worldwide Week of Service dedicated to stopping this
deadly disease in its tracks. This Worldwide Week of Service event is a great opportunity to sup-
port our new global service framework, and our goal of serving 200 million people per year by
2021, by supporting those affected by diabetes in your community.
Host a project that addresses diabetes in your community, like distributing healthy meals,
reaching out to community members with diabetes and promoting active, healthy lifestyles. No mat-
ter how you choose to serve, be sure to join us for this Centennial service event!
Save the Date:
November 14
World Diabetes Day is coming up on Tuesday, November 14. That’s when Lions and Leos around the
world will elevate the fight against diabetes.
We’re asking your club officers to schedule a club meeting on that date, or during our Worldwide Week of
Service for Diabetes from November 13–19.
Every Lions Club should start talking about diabetes during this week. Please encourage your officers
and fellow club members to get involved.
In the meantime, follow us for updates and info to share with your friends on World Diabetes Day:
Celebrate Your Service
Share photos of your project on social media so everyone can see what a dif-
ference you're making in your community. Use the hashtag #Lions100, and
we'll share your images on the LCI Facebook page!
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Diabetes Programs
Raising Diabetes Awareness, Preserving Sight
The World Health Organization estimates that over 422 million people
worldwide have diabetes, a growing world epidemic that is expected to affect over
642 million by 2040.
Diabetes and Vision Loss
People with diabetes are at risk of losing sight due to diabetes eye disease. It is the leading
cause of new-onset blindness in many countries. All people with diabetes – both Type 1 and Type
2 – are at risk. That’s why everyone with diabetes should get a comprehensive dilated eye exam at
least once a year.
Diabetes can lead to other possible complications, including heart attack, stroke, kidney fail-
ure, leg amputation, and nerve damage. In pregnancy, poorly controlled diabetes increases the risk
of fetal death and other complications.
Lions and Diabetes Awareness
With these statistics and concerns in mind, Lions have taken action through the Diabetes
program. Our work supports diabetes awareness, education, prevention, detection, control, and
research.
Joining Forces to Fight Diabetes
Lions work with local community partners and national diabetes associations to promote dia-
betes education and awareness throughout the year. We also commemorate World Diabetes Day,
an annual campaign led by the International Diabetes Federation on November 14.
Organizations that support Lions in their efforts include:
The World Health Organization
Diabetes Education and Camping Association
International Diabetes Federation (IDF)
Join us for the Worldwide Week of Service for Diabetes
Here's how your club can take part in this special event:
Plan your project - Host a service project that impacts diabetes in your community during the
week of November 13-19.
Promote your project - Publicize your project to showcase your club and the power of ser-
vice. Remember to wear your Lions branded gear when you’re serving to increase your visi-
bility.
Report your project - Report your service on the MyLCI Service Activity Report to help us
reach new levels of service in our Centennial Service Challenge. Be sure to include the pro-
ject date.
1025 Project Ideas for Diabetes Diabetes Resources
Awareness & Action
Lions Clubs International has developed a wide
1.Organize a “Strides: Lions for Diabetes array of club and community resources for Lions who
Awareness” event in your community. want to get involved with diabetes projects. All diabetes
publications can be downloaded from the website.
2.Organize a community support group for
parents of children with diabetes.
Program Brochure: The Diabetes Awareness & Action
3.Volunteer to serve at a children’s camp program brochure is an informational handout for Lions
for diabetes. that encourages them to join the fight against diabetes.
4. Invite a healthcare professional to speak about diabetes It provides a brief overview of diabetes & various ways
at your club or district meeting. Lions can help make a difference in their communities.
It is an ideal handout at club or district meetings & Li-
5.Support your nearest diabetes foundation. ons conventions.
6.Partner with local healthcare providers to organize diabe- Diabetes Webinars: Visit the Service Activities Webi-
tes & vision screenings. nars page to access webinars on diabetes & other ser-
vice activities, including:
7.Distribute current educational resources to increase dia-
betes awareness at a community health fair or other event. Lions, Get Ready for World Diabetes Day
8.Organize a walking club for seniors with diabetes. How To Get Involved in Your Local Diabetes Camp
9.Provide a diabetes magazine subscription to your local Lions, Let's Get Ready for Diabetes Alert Day
library.
For Community Education: Numerous materials &
10.Sponsor a child in need to attend a diabetes camp. resources are available to Lions for community distribu-
tion. All can be downloaded & locally printed or or-
11.Donate current diabetes books to your local library & dered for a nominal cost.
insert a bookplate to identify your club’s donation. (NOTE: LCI requires a minimum of ten(10) business
12.Participate in World Diabetes Day events on Nov. 14th. days for printed material orders.)
13.Work with your local school to invite a health care pro- Two attractive, colorful bookmarks:
fessional to speak about diabetes. Diabetes Bookmark (iad486A) – Information theme
Diabetes Bookmark (iad486B) – “Help Someone”
14.Post monthly articles about diabetes on your club or dis- theme
trict website.
Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP)
15.Promote diabetes prevention through a radio pubic ser- The Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP), a commu-
vice announcement. nity based education program, provides you with
16.Sponsor a healthy cooking demonstration for people co-branded materials perfect for use at your com-
with diabetes. munity health fairs, screenings, Strides Events &
more.
17.Organize a school or community vegetable garden to
encourage healthy eating. Publications: co-branded with the LCI partners
18.Work with a community podiatrist or foot care specialist Healthy Vision Starts with a Dilated Eye Exam
to provide foot screenings. (iad448)
Diabetes Program Brochure (iad472)
19.Work with health care professionals to provide “at-risk” It’s Not Too Late to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes
populations in your community with screenings & educa- (iad312)
tional materials. Taking Care of Your Diabetes Means Taking Care
of Your Heart (iad325)
20. Partner with your local diabetes organization to offer Tips for Teens: Be Active (iad309)
programs and materials. Tips for Teens: What is Diabetes (iad313)
21.Promote community resources & materials available Tips for Teens: Stay at a Healthy Weight (iad310)
online from LCI partner organizations (NDEP , DECA, IDF). Tips for Teens: Dealing With the Ups & Downs of
Diabetes (iad308)
22. Hold a fundraiser for a local diabetes camp or founda- Print Service Announcement: Two Reasons I Find
tion. Time to Prevent Diabetes (iad328)
23.Provide financial assistance to people in need to help
them obtain medicine & supplies for the management of More Information and Resources
their diabetes. The IDF Country Diabetes Association Links (IAD 487)
24.Promote the importance of an annual dilated eye exam provides information about locating the diabetes asso-
to detect diabetic eye disease. ciation in your country. Additional materials & resources
25. Provide translated diabetes educational materials to are available from LCI diabetes partners. Or, contact
schools, libraries and physician offices. Programs & Service Initiatives at programs@lionsclubs.org.
11Diabetes Screenings
Diabetes is a growing world epidemic. Currently, 1 in 2 (46.5%) of adults with diabetes are undi-
agnosed. The purpose of diabetes screening is to identify asymptomatic individuals who may have dia-
betes and not know it, and refer them to qualified healthcare professionals for additional assessment. A
diabetes screening can help detect prediabetes as well as diabetes.
Organizing a Diabetes Screening
Partner with healthcare professionals to carry out your screening event: Government health departments, univer-
sities, hospitals, nurses, certified diabetes educators or private physicians often agree to perform free or low cost public
screenings. They are knowledgeable about local healthcare laws and appropriate medical screening equipment and
supplies to be used.
Obtain legal clearance/permits from local authorities: Adhere to the appropriate healthcare laws and regulations for
your jurisdiction when conducting health screenings.
Select a date and location for the screening: Possible locations can include schools, libraries, places of worship,
community centers or homes for the elderly. If your district has a diabetes mobile screening unit, you may consider re-
serving it for your event.
Provide advance publicity: Use social media platforms, newsletters and public announcements to notify the commu-
nity about the date and location of the screening.
Stay in touch with community partners (medical professionals, manager of screening location, volunteers, etc.)
Establish a referral plan in advance of the screening: Anticipate your screening will identify people at risk for pre-
diabetes and diabetes. Make sure those with positive screening results will have access to additional medical care and/
or diagnostic tests.
Conducting a Diabetes Screening
Organize & set up the screening room.
Provide free transportation for persons who lack access.
Assist medical professional partners with record-keeping functions.
Distribute professional diabetes information & publications.
Provide other assistance to healthcare professionals in accordance with local laws and regulations.
Follow Up After the Screening
Send letters of appreciation to persons involved in the screening: This includes healthcare professionals who
donated therir time and expertise, community centers that provided a venue and medical companies or local
healthcare providers that donated equipment and supplies.
Provide publicity after your screening: Let your community know about the details of your event, including the
number of persons who benefited from the free public screening. Use social media to highlight your event and
issue a press release or other community announcement.
Use MyLCI to share information about your screening.
PROMOTING:
AWARENESS
PREVENTION
CONTROL OF DIABETES
12What is Strides?
A Strides event is a highly visible, family-friendly activity that combines fun
with service. It is an effective way for you to:
Engage and empower your community in the fight against diabetes
Show your support for those living with diabetes and their families
Raise funds (optional) for diabetes projects in your club or district
Strides promotes diabetes awareness and the importance of healthy exer-
cise for people with diabetes or those at risk for the disease. Strides
events can include:
Walking
Dancing
Cycling
Running
Other physical activities that promote healthy exercise.
How to Organize a Strides Event
Download helpful resources from the website. These materials may be downloaded and printed locally.
Form a committee of Lions to plan and organize a club or district event.
Strides can be used to earn funds at the discretion of the participating club(s) or district. Funds may benefit your local
projects, such as diabetes programs, camps, schools or individuals in need of diabetes medical supplies.
How to Publicize a Strides Event
Access the Lions Public Relations Guide and Strides press release for tips on promoting your event. You can download
the Strides logo to create community announcements, a Strides banner, T-shirts, caps, etc.
Strides Resources
Download the Strides publications to help plan a successful event.
Club Guide (iad184) - watch for updated version coming soon!
Strides Fact Sheet (iad471)
Diabetes Program Brochure (iad472)
Top 10 Tips for Organizing a Strides Event (iad478)
Community Poster (iad477a)
Sample Press Release (iad485)
Sample Local Government Proclamation (iad483)
Sample Waiver (iad481)
Sample Registration Form (iad482)
Suggested Event Day Time Line (iad197) - watch for updated version coming soon!
Certificate of Participation (iad474)
Strides Banner Patch Award
Clubs that report their Strides event in MyLCI will receive a Strides Banner Patch Award, providing the club has met
the specific criteria.
Apply for a Core 4 Diabetes Grant
13Dr. Norma Callahan
Diabetes and Retina Update
This is Diabetes Awareness Month/ After doing stride walks over years became aware to my team
that this is not a good season and complicated with many other charity events. As we usually use
this event for fund raising for the FL Diabetic Camps, we will be setting up events after the first of
the year. Get your campus and Leo clubs involved they love these events. More soon. Do set up
a screening or information both on diabetes. Wear your shirts, discuss in your clubs.
Quick update on our new diabetes working group, which I am proud to be a part of. We are work-
ing for the first major turnout in Vegas at the convention. Currently we are working on four areas -
Education on prevention and treating diabetes, physical activity, Diabetic screening and diabetic
camps. We will be looking at new funding. Many pilot studies carried out over last year and we will
be looking at these results to give us even more direction. DO NOT START NEW PROJECT.
Their expected funding will be available after our release. IF you have already started, most grants
do not give funds. Stay with literature and retina and diabetic screening.
More important we have many new clubs that are doing outstanding in starting this project and get-
ting trained. We have trained in all four districts and screening in all four. We may well hit 10,000
screenings for this Lionistic year by June. Many times, we have all four cameras working.
Need training, recertification, please contact me at email lionnormacallahan@yahoo.com. We
have many certified trainers training all the time. I will get you a trainer. Want to do or learn Retina
screening, invite us to a screening, learn the camera. It is 3 parts, each require 10 gradable imag-
es. First, working with the trainer standing with you, second, is the another 10 with the trainer see-
ing before uploading and last, is one on your own of 90% of those 10 are gradable you just need to
ask for camera.
Keep screening - we have been doing this for 10 years. Great job!
Mission Statement:
To raise public awareness of the problems associated with diabetes.
To work with Lions Clubs in MD 35 to screen for diabetes to facilitate early diagnosis and treat-
ment to prevent blindness.
To obtain grants and donations in order to further these purposes.
"One out of three adults in the United States have pre-diabetes.
Nine out of ten of those don't even know it.
We can prevent 90% of Type 2 diabetes."
14INTRODUCING
GLOBAL ACTION TEAM
Global Service Team (GST)
Lion Jackie Cameron, PCC
Now that’s a big title... How many of you have heard of the newest formed team by Lions Clubs International?? It
starts as a club level Chair. Next level is District Coordinator, then Multiple District Coordinator... wait... wait... let’s
stop there. Allow me to introduce you to some of these Lions.
MD-35 District Coordinator 2017-2020 is Lion Jackie Cameron, PCC.
As the GST multiple district coordinator, you are the service program expert ensuring districts achieve the dist
inct goals of their area. You educate, coach and mentor your coordinators while removing barriers that impede
progress. Your drive and determination will inspire and empower districts to be successful in maximizing benefi
ciaries served.
District L Coordinator 2017-2018 is Lion Bob Melnick, PDG.
District I Coordinator 2017-2018 is Lion Penny Gregrich, PDG.
District O Coordinator 2017-2018 is Lion Jacquie Tripp Spencer, PDG.
District N Coordinator 2017-2018 is Lion A Geoffrey Wade, PCC.
As the GST district coordinator you provide capacity building resources to region, zone, and club ser
vice chairpersons, empowering Lions to meet the priority needs of their communities and elevate the member
experience through impactful service growth. You know where to find solutions and are able to overcome ob
stacles. You will serve as a conduit between clubs and multiple district coordinators to ensure the distinct
needs of each district and club are being met.
Each Club in each district is also to name a Chair to be part of the team. As the GST club service chair
you will bring Melvin Jones’ dream to life - that every need can be met by a Lion or Leo. You are responsible for
implementing impactful service and fundraising projects, increasing service project engagement of members,
These are just a quick overview of what Lions Clubs International is wanting to have each Chair share with the
Lions they work with on a daily basis. There are some reports that are already completed by the Club Secretary. Ac-
tivity reports are done online via MYLCI and noted with the project, hours, members worked, Centennial projects and
Legacy projects. These will also be able to be completed by the newly named Club GST Chair or the Club Secretary.
The Club GST Chair is now one that is also named as an officer of the club when you file your PU-101. It is requested
that each club choose their GST Chair and add them to the current list of club officers on MYLCI. There will be much
more information to be shared as the GST Team is being developed as we take on each challenge we are given.
There is a current data sheet for each of these positions on the Lions Clubs International website li-
onsclubs.org for further information, clarification and responsibilities for each of these Lions who are part of the
Team. We also report to the GLOBAL ACTION TEAM (GAT). Another new Team that you will get to know more
about as well.
Your GST Team Coordinators are all here to work with you and your clubs to be sure that we are docu-
menting and working to share our successes on the many projects we as Lions do so well..
Contact any of us at any time as we are here to assist and work with you.
LEADERSHIP WE SERVE
MEMBERSHIP and are
SERVICE! THE POWER OF WE!!!
15DISTRICT 35—I 16
DISTRICT
N
DISASTER
RELIEF
When I was preparing myself for the hurricane and I was going food and gas
shopping, everything was crowded. Close to Irma's visit, we could not find
water, batteries, and certain food; the shelfs were almost empty.
After the hurricane passed, it was difficult to drive, because there was a lot of
debris, branches and trees on the ground (where I live), but I learned that the
same situation was in different parts of different cities. There was flooding in
some streets in downtown Miami. Later I learned that other cities had flood-
ing also; especially in houses close to the ocean. I was not aware of people
with injuries.
Before the hurricane, I asked the Zone chairs, and later the presidents to let
me know about injured people or damages to property. I did not receive too
many replies, but it was because people did not have electricity for a long
time, the connections were bad and some did not have water. A Zone Chair called me to let me know that there was a
place in Hollywood with mobile homes, where the people did not have food. She with other Lions took care of 150 fami-
lies with grant money. We received information that 2 families in Miami did not have food; I found one; a family of 9
people; 4 children and 5 adults. We gave them food and water.
Another Lion, told me that in FIU there were 2 shelters :One with one thousand people from the Keys. Red Cross was
taking care of them. The other shelter has 100 people with special needs; we decided to help them. They were asking
for Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Variety Pack, Mott's Medleys Fruit Snacks, Assorted Fruit Gluten Free Snacks, Quak-
er Gluten Free Rice Cakes Variety Pack, Snyder's of Hanover Gluten Free 100 Calorie Pretzel Sticks, Splenda No Cal-
orie Sweetener Value Pack, A world of Deals Disposable Blue Underpad, Dynarex Sharps Containers, Biohazard Mul-
tiple-Use Needle Disposable, Nitrile Exam Gloves- Medical Grade, Powder Free, Latex Rubber Free, Disposable, Non
Sterile, Food Safe., PDC Healthcare PP-420 Disposable Exam Gown Front or Back Opening. They were also asking
for magazines, books, newspapers. We already gave them everything that they were asking for. These were just an
example of their needs. We used grant money, previous authorization from LCIF.
These people are also from the Keys and The United States Public Health Service deployed medical personnel teams
to manage the Special Needs Center. Last night they received people that need Dialysis from US Virgin Island.
Last Friday (Sept.15th) a Lion told me that she heard in the news that a group of people were living on the street; she
gave me the address and we went Saturday morning. When we got there, we were overwhelmed to see the way that
those people were living for more than a week. We offered food, but they said that a lot of people were given them
food, water. There was a truck with portable showers that belonged to a Christian Church; the Pastor was giving them
clothes. They told us that they needed a place to live. Their story is that they were living in the 19th floors building
across the street, a Plan 8 assistant program from the Government. The building had some issues and the owner was
making renovations with most of the tenants living there before the hurricane. During the storm, a lot of windows were
open and the rain got inside doing some damage. The manager told them that it was dangerous to live in the building
and they put them in a shelter. After the storm and when they left the shelter and came back to the building, the manag-
er did not let them in and they decided to camp in a parking lot across from their building. Some were protected from
the sun by a few trees; other are living in their cars. One Lion called some TV Channel inviting them to come and see
how these people were living. We could not do anything; we came back on Monday and they told me that the day be-
fore the Rescue went three times to attend people that were affected by the hot weather. We decided to go immediately
and buy 13 canvas tents, 22 chairs, 2 long tables, one camping bed for a 70 year old lady that was sleeping on a chair.
We bought medicine for sunburn. Everybody was very thankful for our help. All of them know now who the Lions are
and what we do. The mayor of Miami was very thankful, also. The same day we bought food for them, because they
did not get any on that particular day.
Because of lack of electricity, it was very difficult to communicate with the 3 Lions Clubs in the Keys. We contacted a
Board member from Marathon Lions Club, who asked us not to bring anything right now, because they had a lot of food
and for us to bring more it was going to be a waste. He asked me to wait a couple of weeks to see what would be really
needed by then. We are trying to contact Lions from the two other clubs.
Miami Dade Interamerican Lions Club, gave service of food and medicines to 150 people that lived in mobile homes in
Hollywood and were affected by the hurricane.
17LEO TALES
PDG Judy Galm
MD Leo Chairperson
galmjudy@gmail.com
Notice the new title of the Leo column.
Leo Allyssa Cross from District O was the winner of the naming
contest as selected by her club. The contest was open to all Leos
as mentioned in the July magazine, but only one club participated,
so her suggestion was accepted.
To all the awesome Leo Clubs in District I: Thanks for all
the hours spent working with your Lion’s club on Hurricane relief
and for supporting your own projects. On page 19 of September’s
magazine, Lion Karen Crumley submitted an article about the 18
Plant City Leos who helped the parent club paint and fix up the
home of someone in the community. Looked like it was a commu-
nity project and an extension of a project that they did last year.
Anyone can submit an article to Editor Norma Jean Andrews and
she will do her best to get it in the magazine.
The Sarasota Leos just added 3 more members and that
was without a membership campaign. The Port Charlotte Leos
are being asked if they would be interested in working with the
club’s proposed Christmas Creche Project.
What is your Leo club doing? I would love to hear what
clubs are doing, so I can add it to the Leo page.
Be on the lookout for Leos who might be good candidates
for Leo of the Year. In the past, whoever got nominated to repre-
sent Florida is selected as a Leo of the year by International.
What an honor!!!
18Lions Eye Institute President & CEO
Named Tampa Bay Lightning
Community Hero
Lion Jason K. Woody, the president & CEO of Lions
Eye Institute for Transplant & Research, has been named a
2017 Tampa Bay Lightning Community Hero for his leadership
in the ocular industry and crusade against preventable blind-
ness worldwide.
The Tampa Bay Lightning awards local philanthropists
with generous grants to donate to the organization of their choosing. These
grants are awarded to Tampa community members who go above and beyond to make their neighborhood, city and
county a better place. Jason Woody will receive the Community Hero recognition as a catalyst for positive change dur-
ing the Lightning game today.
“It is an honor to be recognized for this award,” said Jason Woody. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to reach
even more people who need life-changing, sight-restoring corneal surgery here in Tampa Bay and around the world.”
Jason Woody has worked with Lions Eye Institute for Transplant & Research for 27 years and currently leads a
staff of more than 100 employees. This year, Lions Eye Institute launched a new organization One World Sight Alli-
ance, an organization devoted to improving corneal transplant outcomes around the world, which Woody leads from
Ybor City in Tampa.
On a daily basis, Woody and his team do all they can do to restore sight and improve the quality of life of the
blind and visually impaired. “With this generous grant from the Tampa Bay Lightning Foundation, now we will be able
to reach even more people around the globe,” said Woody. “That is why I do what I do.”
Media Contact: Chris Wilkerson cwilkerson@chappellroberts.com
FLORIDA DOG GUIDES FTD, INC.
2016 27th Street East
Bradenton, FL 34208
We at the School trust everyone has recovered from hurricane Irma and are back on schedule. The School came thru
with minimal damage. Mostly to our big trees and the outside training areas. No major damage to report at this time.
Thru all of the chaos we managed to conduct business in an orderly fashion.
To date the School trainers have completed the following projects:
Basic Obedience Classes 13 dogs complete
Service dogs 4 teams basic obedience in-home 3 teams
DAVID’S program 2 teams basic obedience in-home 2 teams
Hearing Dogs 4 teams basic obedience in-home 5 teams
Therapy Dogs 1 team basic obedience 4 teams in final class
UPCOMING EVENTS ARE:
November 4, 2017 Military and First Responder Recognition Day from 10AM to 2PM
March 2018 Founders Day
June 2018 FURR-Mom/Dads Day Fundraiser
July 2018 Water Walk Fundraiser
October 2018 Howl-O-Ween
November 2018 3rd Annual Military Day
December 2018 Santa Puppy Day Party
We appreciate all the support and confidence you show to us. So far since January 2017 the Lions of MD-35
have contributed to the School $ 15,039.96. We thank you all!
19Lions Marita, Sherman, Chuck and
Darlene spreading the word!
Lions Darlene, Chuck, Jeff, Lilly,
Carrie & Carol (sitting) volunteering Lion Patty and Lion Matt show up
for White Cane Days! ready to serve!
White Cane Awareness by Fort Pierce Lions!
Just wanted to submit a few more photos this time from our White Cane Safety Awareness on October 13 & 14th. Our
chairperson was Lion Ron VanGelderen and he arranged for us to be at the Sabal Palm Publix for two days to remind
people about white cane safety rules and to collect donations. A good time was had by all and almost $600 was col-
lected!
Medication Safety Awareness Week
Members of the Fort Pierce Lions Club participated in Medication
Safety Awareness Week for the Blind in September to spread the
Lion
word about ScripTalk through En-Vision America. This program
Barbara
promoting talking labels, large labels and Braille labels allow pa-
Belcher with
tients to correctly identify and take their medications for safe and
Pharmacist
independent living. Pharmacies can attach small electronic tags
Sanjeev of on prescription bottles for use with a ScripTalk reader. Transla-
Fort Pierce tions are available in 17 languages and the reader is free to the
Discount patient!
Pharmacy.
Lions visited fire stations, assisted living facilities, libraries, as
well as pharmacies. Announcements were also made by some
Lions at other organization's meetings such as the National Fed-
eration for the Blind, Soroptimist of St. Lucie, and Coffee with the
Mayor. Roaring in service in Fort Pierce were Lions Carol &
Donnie Coker, Ron & Christine VanGelderen, Matt & Crystal
Samuel, Barbara Belcher, Cheryl Nolte, Carrie Samuel, Bo Sam- Lion Matt Samuel helped spread the word
uel, Joe Lenartiene, Jeff Logan, and Melanie Trewyn. through the St. Lucie County Fire District.
Lion Crystal gave a demonstration of
the reader to Ann at The Lynmoore at
Lawnwood Assisted Living.
20FREEPORT
LIONS
HURRICANE IRMA
September 11th, 2017, after the passing of hurricane Irma, a few members of the Club went out to provide water to an
Apartment complex in Freeport that was in need of assistance. The Club picked up and secured the water from the Ro-
tary Club of Freeport prior to the storm, to ensure we were able to hit the ground running as soon as the storm
passed. Thanks goes out to Lions Aira Newball, Kieth Bain, Mike Albury, Lawrence Burnside and Wilfred Wilkinson for
their collaborative efforts of putting the needs of others above self. Happy to assist the Rotary.
GLUCOSE SCREENING
October 14th, 2017, the Freeport Lions Club, assisted by the Leo's Club, conducted Glucose Screening between the
hours of 10 am to 1 pm at the Island Seas Resort. We screened in excess of 55 employees at that Resort including
some of the taxi drivers. It was a wonderful experience with only 2 persons being recommended to see a doctor immedi-
ately.
Special thanks to the Leo's that came out to assist.
Lions that participated were, Aira Newball, Gwen Pinder, Melinda Burrows, Gilbert Alain, Vessna Laing, Esther Farring-
ton, Mike Albury, Keith Bain, Dudley Bent, Stephanie Fraser and Makier Cooper.
21MD 35
N
DIABETES
BLOOD
SUGAR
&
RETINA
SCREENINGS
The MD 35-N Diabetes Awareness screening team conducted Diabetes Blood Sugar and Retina
screenings on Saturday, October 21, 2017.
The screening was part of the Annual Health Fair sponsored by the Health Awareness for Life
Foundation and the Latin American Consul from South Florida.
The team was able to screen 57 for blood sugar and 49 for retina.
223D PRINTING FOR THE BLIND
The Advanced Visualization Center assists students and
faculty of USF with the use of advanced technologies for
the creation of visualizations for education and research.
Howard Kaplan, PhD candidate and visualization special-
ist of AVC, recently visited the center and conducted a
study with two visually impaired individuals to better un-
derstand how to effectively create 3D printed evacuation
maps as well as other 3D printed resources for blind and
low vision people.
Through a grant that Kaplan received, a 3D printer was
donated to the Conklin Center!
SHAWN'S GRADUATION
We'd like to congratulate our most recent graduate,
Shawn!
We will miss hearing her beautiful singing voice throughout
our halls, but we know she is very happy to be living on her
own for the first time in her life! She is looking forward to
new challenges!
Listen to Shawn’s speech on our Facebook page: face-
book.com/conklincenter
NIGHT FOR SIGHT 2018
April 5, 2018
The Shores Resort & Spa
Planning for our fourth annual Night for Sight is in full
swing! Each year this event gets bigger and better and this
year, we want you to be a part of it, so save the date! Join us
for an amazing evening and upscale dinner (business attire) to
benefit the Conklin Center. A cocktail reception, silent auction,
entertainment and testimonials shared by students and family
are part of this special evening.
23NO BAKE
BAKE SALE
FLORIDA LIONS FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND, INC.
In November, there will NOT be a Fall Conference. So, there won’t be a trash/
treasure sale for the Florida Lions Foundation for the Blind, Inc., but we still need the
money to continue with our help for people in need of eye care.
So we are going to have a NO BAKE, BAKE SALE! Since you’re not going to
the Fall Conference (look at the money you’ll be saving). Would you be so kind as to
send in $5 for our no bake, bake sale? You don’t have to bring or bake anything for
the sale. We don’t need volunteers to set up / take down, no plates, no napkins and
no cash box, since we’re not selling anything. Just $5. Of course, you can always
donate more. But we’re only asking for $5. Thank you for your tax deductible dona-
tion to a 501 C 3 organization.
Just make you check payable to the Florida Lions Foundation for the Blind, Inc.
In the memo section, please write bake sale and your District.
Send your check to:
Lion Larry Hopkins, PCC
4998 CR 209 South
Green Cove Springs, FL 32043
We are so grateful for your participation in our new fundraising project and
thank you very much for your generosity.
24MD 35
International Pin Contest
2019 International Convention
Milan, Italy
A contest to design the Multiple District 35 Prestige and regular pins.
Encourage your club members to put their thinking caps on and start designing the
2018 MD 35 International Pin.
Pin design MUST reflect Multiple District 35 Florida and the Bahamas and MUST include:
MD 35 Florida & Bahamas (as text)
International Convention Year: 2018
Lion Club International Logo
Those submitting pin designs should NOT have any identifying marks on their submission.
Please attach a separate sheet with the submitters Name, Club, Address, Phone and Email.
Rules & Deadlines:
The contest opened with the close of the Multiple District Summer Conference held in Orlando August 4
– 6, 2017 and will run until December 31, 2017.
The contest is open to all Lions in the Multiple District to design the MD-35 2018 Prestige and standard
Pins (large and small).
Deadline for submission of design:
All entries for the contest Must Be Postmarked on or before 31 December 2017 to:
Lions of Florida & Bahamas
MD Pin Contest
7200 Lake Ellenor Drive Suite 109
Orlando, FL 32809-5786
Judging will be done at the Council of Governors Winter Conference in Ocala the weekend of January 11
– 14, 2018 by the Council.
The winning design will be announced at the Governors Banquet at Celebration on Saturday, January 13,
2017.
The winner will receive two tickets to the Governors Banquet at the Multiple District Convention in May.
Pins will be ordered by the Multiple District Office through a licensed vendor and will be available for
sale at the Multiple District Convention in May 2018.
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It would be a great honor to the members
of the Fort Myers Beach Lions Club
if you would join us in
celebrating our 65 years of Lion service.
The Fort Myers Beach Lions Club 65th Anniversary will be celebrated on Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 6
p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina located at 275 Estero Boulevard, Fort Myers Beach, FL
33931, situated on 1,500 feet of white, sandy beach at the Northern tip of Estero.
The evening’s events will begin with a reception at 6 p.m. where you will be treated to Florida’s finest pink
gold shrimp. At 7 p.m. a plated dinner, with a choice of steak or salmon will be served, followed by dessert. A
cash bar will be available all evening. In addition, we will have a 50/50 and several outstanding raffles for you
to take a try at, as well as some other great entertainment.
The tickets for the evening are $45 a person and are limited to 100 guests, it is the Centennial after all. Please
RSVP by November 4, 2017 to Lion Paula at LionPaulaS@hotmail.com and submit payment along with the
RSVP slip below to:
FMB Lions Club
Attn: Pete’s Party
P. O. Box 5019
Fort Myers Beach FL 33932
In addition, guests may obtain lodging at the venue prior to October 4, 2017 by calling them directly ((239) 463
-6181) and referencing “Lions 65th Anniversary (code 3953W1)”. The room type in the “block” is the Sanibel
View Studio room at the rate of $189 (w/breakfast).
While the “official” name is “anniversary ”, we are coining the event “Party with Pete.” The Fort Myers Beach
Lions Club has been serving the community for 65 years, of which Pete has been instrumental in 63 of those
years. Among his many contributions is running the Shrimp Festival, which has raised more than $250,000
used to provide scholarships to area high school youth.
We hope you can join us on Saturday, November 18, 2017. We promise good food, good fun and new memo-
ries to fill your heart.
The Fort Myers Beach Lions Club 65th Anniversary
FMB Lions Club Attn: Pete’s Party
P. O. Box 5019
Fort Myers Beach, FL 33932
Guest Names: ______________________________ Lion title is applicable _________________
Guest Names: ______________________________ Lion title is applicable _________________
Dinner Choice: Steak ___ Rare __ Med Rare ___ Med___ Med Well___ Well ___ Salmon:_____
#______ of tickets at $45 $_______________
30HOLIDAY LUNCHEON
DECEMBER 4TH
11:30 – 1:30 PM
$18.00 per person
made out to Sun City Center Lions Club.
Menu: Prime Rib & Carved Roast Turkey & Dressing
Vegetable, starch, plus assorted desserts.
Coffee & Tea provided
BYOB
SCC Community Center located on Cherry Hills Drive and North Pebble Beach
Florida Room
Lots of Door Prizes
If you would like to attend and you are not part of the Sun City Lions please mail a check to:
Sun City Center Lions Club
P. O. Box 5684,
Sun City Center, FL 33571
No mailed checks after November 1 st
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The 2017—2018 Council of Governors
Invites YOU to the
MD-35 LIONS OF FLORIDA AND THE BAHAMAS
WINTER COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS CONFERENCE
JANUARY 12 – 14, 2018
JOYCE
MIDDLETON
INTERNATIONAL
DIRECTOR
Joyce Middleton from Bridgewater, Massachusetts, Hilton, Ocala
USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director
of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 99th 3600 Southwest 36th Avenue
International Convention held in Fukuoka, Japan, June
24 through 28, 2016. Ocala, FL 34474
Director Middleton is a computer engineer.
A charter member of the Bridgewater Community Lions Reservations (352) 854-1400
Club since 2008, and a Lion since 2002, she has held
many offices within the association, including club presi- RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE
dent, LEO advisor, district membership, leadership, ex-
tension and retention chairperson, zone chair, cabinet
DIRECTLY WITH THE HOTEL.
secretary, district governor, multiple district GMT coordi-
nator and council secretary. Director Middleton was also RATES
co-chairman of the multiple district Youth Camp & Ex-
change program and a chairperson of the Peace Poster $115.00 = Tax, per night
Contest
Pets allowed—$25.00 per day
In recognition of her service to the association, she has
received numerous awards, including the Membership Service Animals allowed
Key Award, two Club President Excellence Awards, Dis-
trict Governor Excellence Award, Extension Award,
three International President’s Certificates of Apprecia-
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tions and three International President’s Medals. She is
also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. group rate with code:
In addition to her Lions activities, Director Middleton has LIONS MD35 CONFERENCE
been active in numerous professional and community
organizations, including the General Federation of Wom- CUTOFF DATE FOR
en’s Clubs of Massachusetts and the National Braille
Press. RESERVATIONS IS:
Director Middleton and her husband, Martin, also a Lion
and a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, have one son
JANUARY 3, 2018
342018 MD—35 Winter Conference
January 12—14, 2018
Person # 1 Person #2 TOTAL
Ticket Price if
Ticket Price if Order NUMBER
EVENT Order Postmarked Postmarked on OF
On or BEFORE or AFTER TICKETS
December 9, 2017 December 10, 2017
(Please Specify Meal Choice where Noted)
LUNCHEON $26.00 $29.00 X
Friday, January 12th, 12:00 Noon
On the Deck (Weather Permitting)
Check Your Choice
Cranberry Stuffed Chicken
Herb Crusted Tilapia
LIONS IN THE JUNGLE $36.00 $39.00 X
Friday, January 12th, 7:00 PM
Jungle Buffet, Music, Dancing & Fun
Wild Boar Ribs, Crocodile Kabobs, Tiger Tips,
Jungle Rice, Monkey Brains Au Gratin, Zebra Bread Pudding
BREAKFAST $23.00 $26.00 X
Saturday, January 13th, 7:30 AM
Seasonal Fruit, Scrambled Eggs, Ham, Country Potatoes,
Cinnamon French Toast
STUMP THE DIRECTOR LUNCH $21.00 $24.00 X
Saturday, January 13th, 12:00 Noon
Check Your Choice
Turkey Croissant
Roast Beef & Cheese
GOVERNORS’ BANQUET $38.00 $41.00 X
Saturday, January 13th, 7:15 PM
Check Your Choice
Atlantic Salmon
Baked Chcken Dijon
Teriyaki London Broil
FOUNDATION BREAKFAST $21.00— $24.00 X
Sunday, January 14th, 8:30 AM
Seasoned Fruit, Scrambled Eggs, Bacon, Potatoes,
Buttermilk Biscuits TOTAL
CHECK HERE FOR SPECIAL MEAL (Please specify)
Deadline for Ticket Requests: December 31, 2017
Please make Check payable to:
Ocala 200 Lions Club
8350 Southwest 93rd Lane Unit D
Ocala, FL 34481-4548
35MD 35 COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS PARTNERS IN SERVICE PROJECT
FOR JANUARY 2017 CONFERENCE
The MD 35 Council of Governors Partners in Service has adopted a project for the January
2018 conference. The Florida Center for the Blind, located in Ocala, Florida serves children. They
are in need of developmental toys that offer educational benefits. The Partners in Service are look-
ing to provide tactile, audible or sensory toys for the new Blind Babies program. Recommendations
for toys that help develop sensory perception and fine motor development is shown below. All Li-
ons are invited to participate by purchasing the items or donating cash or check. Purchased items
should be brought, unwrapped, to the January Conference. Thank you so much for your support.
Lion Jacquie Tripp-Spencer, PDG—Partner in Service Mentor
Toy Price
Description Prices Vary Lamaze Sen-
More or Less sory Develop-
Amazon Prime - Depending on ment Toy Clips:
Most available Source
from other sellers. Freddie the
Firefly
Tolo Toys Roll- Rusty the Ro-
ing Shape Sort- $14.91 bot
er
Captain Cala-
mari
Fisher Price Roll $12.99 to
-a-Rounds $36.73 $15.99
Swirlin Surprise Jacques the
Gumballs Peacock
Fisher-Price Wooden Bead
Piggy Bank $14.99 Roller Coaster $29.95
Lamaze Octo- $32.99 Winnie the
tunes Pooh Phone $16.99 & up
(eBay/Amazon
only)
Lamaze Soft $15.89
Chime Garden
Musical Toy LeapFrog Pic-
nic Basket
$17.89
Lamaze Musi- $12.99
cal Inchworm
LeapFrog Cook
and Play Potsy $16.99 &
Up!
LeapFrog Mu-
$29.59 (eBay/Amazon
sic Table Collectable
only)
Tolo Toys Roll-
er Ball Run LeapFrog
$24.99 Number Lovin’ $13.59
Oven
36Runners with arms raised
jubilantly coming down ST. LUCIE WEST LIONS CLUB &
the western side of the
South Beach Bridge in FORT PIERCE LIONS CLUB
Fort Pierce JOINTLY SPONSOR
THE SECOND ANNUAL
FORT PIERCE LION’S HALF MARATHON
& 5K RACES
Husband and wife participants in the event
pushing their baby over the South Beach
Bridge while competing in the half marathon
On January 14, 2018, the St. Lucie West race.
Lions Club and the Fort Pierce Lions Club, as a
joint project, will host the Second Annual Fort
Pierce Lion’s Half Marathon and 5K Races. Last
year’s event had 425 runners and, after expenses,
netted $21,000, which the two clubs used for local
charities and to support the Lions entities.
The race is always held on Martin Luther
King weekend, so that young runners don’t have to
worry about going to school the next day.
Student volunteers
at a water station
along the race The 13.1 mile half marathon is a real challenge. The race
route starts and finishes in historic downtown Fort Pierce. The run-
ners first travel south on Indian River Drive until they reach
the Old Fort Park. That park is the sight of a pre-Columbian
Indian mound as well as the sight of the first Fort Pierce,
which was established during the second Seminole War.
The park in question was recently renovated and beautified
as a result of a $30,000 donation from the Fort Pierce Lions
Club. At that point the racers turn and go north, winding
through downtown Fort Pierce and eventually turn and run
over the impressive South Beach Bridge. They run through
historic and beautiful neighborhoods and along the scenic
Atlantic beaches of Fort Pierce, eventually coming back to
run along the Fort Pierce Inlet and ultimately back over the
bridge to the finish line. This takes a huge volunteer effort
by the clubs in question and all club members participate.
In addition, assistance in last year’s race was received
from other Lions in the zone, including members of the
Sebastian Lions Club. Pre-race and post-race parties
made sure that all of the runners and volunteers were well
lubricated.
All runners in both the half marathon and 5K re-
ceive beautiful medals for their participation and the win-
ners in all age groups get impressive trophies. This year’s
event is expected to be bigger and better than our ex-
tremely successful first attempt at this. With the two clubs
working together there’s no limit to what we, as Lions, can Sunrise over Fort Pierce Jetty Park &
accomplish. To register for the race or to get more infor- the Atlantic Ocean.
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