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CANYON STATE LION - July
February
20212016 PAGE 1
Canyon-State
Lion
WE SERVE Arizona-California
Volume 26, Number 1 July 2021
As we come to the beginning of July we also signed the Declaration of Independence knowing and a broken heart. Morris and Livingston suffered
come to the date of the beginning of our country, full well that the penalty would be death if they were similar fates.
July 4th. We celebrate with hot dogs, ball games captured. Such were the stories and sacrifices of the
and other things of fun. Sometimes we take for Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and American Revolution. These were not wild-eyed,
granted that our country is a great country with trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken
opportunity for everyone. All of the bad things that British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay men of means and education. They had security,
make the headlines tend to sour our outlook on what his debts and died in rags. but they valued liberty more. Standing tall, straight
is happening. If you really look around you can see Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British and unwavering, they pledged: “For the support of
all of the good things that are happening. I will not that he was forced to move his family constantly. He this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection
expound on this; you find it for yourself. served in the Congress without pay and his family of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each
We tend to look forward and sometimes we do not was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from other, our lives, our fortunes and our sacred honor.”
reflect on our past. 56 men signed the Declaration him and poverty was his reward. They gave you and me a free and independent
of Independence at great risk to themselves and Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, America. The history books never told us a lot of what
their families. Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge happened in the Revolutionary War. Ore forefathers
What did they sacrifice to start our Country? and Middleton. didn’t just fight the British. They were British subjects
Five signers were captured by the British as At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., at that time, and they fought their own government!
traitors and tortured before they died. noted that the British General Cornwallis had Some of us take these liberties so much for granted
Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. – and we shouldn’t.
Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary He quietly urged General George Washington to So, let’s take a few moments while enjoying our 4th
Army, another had two son captured. open fire. The home was destroyed and Nelson of July holiday and silently appreciate these patriot
died bankrupt. Frances Lewis had his home and and thank the God who moved them. It’s not much
Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or
properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife and to ask for the price they paid. Remember freedom
hardships of the Revolutionary War.
she died within a few months. is never free!
They Signed and they pledged their lives, their
John Hart was driven from his wife’s bedside I thank the unknown person who penned most of
fortunes and the sacred honor.
as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their the above but In researching history I find that there
What kind of men were they? are many exaggerations and some fantasy added.
lives. His fields and grist mill were laid to waste.
Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, The meaning is clear.
merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation returning home to find his wife dead and his children
owners, men of means, well-educated. But they vanished. A few weeks later he died from exhaustion PID Dave Roberts
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STATE LION
LION -- July
February
2021 2016 PAGE 2
Greetings! participate in the MD21 “Together We Serve” (8/28). Come and be inspired! Be part of the
Last year, we experienced how the global opportunities in each of the Global Causes mini reunions with our fellow lions and kindly
pandemic caused turmoil in our everyday such as Childhood Cancer, Vision, Diabetes, observe safety guidelines set by CDC. Hurry,
life and especially to the people we serve. Hunger, Environment and other service areas submit your registration. DG Joyce, DG
As Lions, we had to rethink of creative including the AZ Service Day, Reading Action Richard and myself look forward to seeing
ways to serve our communities and learned Program and Veterans. The first service event you. Those who cannot attend, please join
new technology to communicate with our is set for Sept 18 on Childhood Cancer. The us virtually.
fellow lions. Together, we were able to face participating clubs can do any service project I am pleased to announce that PDG Marie
challenges and continued our mission to serve, for that specific Cause. All service dates have Cunning has indicated her desire to run as
“Where there is a need, there is a Lion”. been posted in the Canyon State Calendar International Director. She has gotten her
Welcome to LY 2021-22! It’s an exciting of Events. We hope you will include them as club’s endorsement. The next steps would be
year of renewed optimism and opportunities you plan your Club Events Calendar. Let’s getting endorsement from the District and the
in Lionism for our Clubs, Districts and Multiple make it all happen! I am looking forward to Multiple District. Let us give her our full support
District, just as our families and communities hear about the amazing service activities. and make Arizona roar with pride.
are slowly and surely emerging to the new Each of the MD21 Service chairpersons is Thank you for supporting our Districts and
normal. Our MD21 theme, “Together We teaming up with a LEO to provide mentorship giving me the opportunity to serve our Lions
Serve” works in unison with Int’l. President to our future leaders. Be on the lookout for of Arizona.
Doug Alexander’s theme, “Service from the upcoming Leadership Roundtable and Tech
Let us together emerge from where we were
Heart”. It is when we serve together from Talk discussions, Membership sessions, a
last year with purpose and commitment and
our heart that love and kindness come to life new GAT CHAT column in the Canyon State
be a vehicle of change to bring about more
and service becomes more meaningful and Lion etc. We added numerous Subject Matter
meaningful services from the heart.
impactful. Together, we can make a difference Experts (SMEs) for key club leadership
positions as an added resource. Together We Serve,
and make MD21 the best it can be!
I would like to personally invite all the Lions Lion Rosemarie A. Gabriel
This brings to mind Helen Keller’s quote,
of Arizona to attend their District Kickoff (21S- MD21 Council Chairperson 2021-22
“Alone we can do so little; Together we
can do so much.” We invite the clubs to 8/21 and 21N-8/28) and the Council Meeting
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STATE LION
LION -- February
July 2021 2016 PAGE 3
CONGRATULATIONS to PDG Ken Leja
for your appointment as 1st VDG for 21 North Lions Year 2020-2021
DG Joyce Mayer and the team are excited to announce that PDG Ken Leja has
been appointed as 1st VDG for District 21-N for the Lions service year 2021-
2022.
PDG Ken served as a district governor in Arizona during Lions year 2017-
2018 (district 21-C). He was instrumental in establishing the Diabetes Support
Group program in the district and helped clubs celebrate 100 years of Lions.
Also, at the district and multiple-district levels, he has served as a council
secretary, district region and zone chair, and held multiple committee chair
assignments since 2015. Currently PDG Ken serves as the D21-N Global Action
Team - Leadership coordinator, providing leadership training throughout the
district.
PDG Ken was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow by his home club (the Prescott
Evening Lions Club), he has served as club president, secretary, treasurer, and
director many times. Lion Ken has been named Lion of the Year twice and has
received four International President Certificates of Appreciation since he
joined Lions on November 1, 2009.
Congratulations to VDGA Ken, we look forward to working with you and all
the Lions of District 21-N this coming year and beyond.
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STATE LION
LION -- July
February
2021 2016 PAGE 4
Roundtable State Lion for details.
Roundtable sessions are online (virtual)
-- rebuilding your team post-COVID” and the
roundtable team will be joined by members of
both district and multiple-district membership
Conversations and conducted twice each month, the second
and fourth Thursday of the month, and last no teams. For August, the theme will be “Service
more than an hour. At each roundtable, you -- it’s what Lions do!” with an emphasis on
Continue for are invited to ask questions of the leadership revitalizing service efforts at the club and zone
levels throughout the state.
team coordinators and district leaders, and get
Lions in July answers. If we don’t know the answers, we’ll
find out and get back to you.
Your time is valuable. Each roundtable
will be one hour -- 60 minutes -- and GLT-hosts
It’s an open forum and a fun opportunity will keep the conversation lively and moving.
With the new Lions year, new club leaders
to network with other Lions from throughout Feel free to join the virtual meeting by calling
will discover new issues that raise questions.
the multiple district and state. GLT hosts PDG in or attending online. The Roundtable link is:
Where can you ask the burning questions?
Ken Leja (D21-N) and Lion Su-Lin Trepanitis Here’s looking to see you at the roundtable
Consider two places: the monthly
(D21-S) are joined by PDG Tom Price (MD- -- and you don’t have to leave the comfort of
roundtables and the club officer training session
21) to moderate discussions, and each month your home! July 8 and July 22, 7 p.m. Join in
available all Lions of Arizona -- both presented
begins with a theme aimed an generating the discussions.
by your district global leadership teams. Officer
conversation and sharing.
training sessions are still virtual in July and
August, and look in this issue of Canyon For July, the theme is “Membership
Tucson Alert at least monthly to the Director of Operations,
Mark Rabinowitz.
units housed at the SAVVI complex in Tucson
where the glasses are readied for their journey
Dorie Hart, our long-time director, has retired to help others.
We will have articles in the Canyon State so
to Florida. The first rude awakening the board
everyone becomes more familiar with all that Next month we will visit the ALERT center
members got was no ONE person could do the
ALERT (Arizona Lions Eyeglass Recycling and see just what happens with all those
awesome job Dorie did. The board members
Terminal) does. The Tucson center is one of glasses.
got together and looked over the various
18 terminals in the world. We work closely with
areas that needed attention. Board members
the Sight and Hearing Foundation of MD21, We Serve,
wanted to be more involved than just filling a
located in Phoenix. ALERT has six satellites
seat on the ALERT board. They volunteered Muriel Stevens
throughout 21S, operated by various clubs,
to each cover an area of responsibility, getting ALERT Communications Chairperson
collecting, sorting, cleaning and reading lens
volunteer Lions, when needed, and reporting
and then bringing them to the ALERT storage
Arizona International requirements for seeking the Arizona Lions
endorsement for International Director.
purpose of conducting the endorsement
vote.
Director Candidate An Active Member in good standing of a The Multiple District endorsement vote
Lions club in good standing
Submitted by Has served a full term as District Governor
will take place at a special convention
in early 2022. Time and location to be
PID John Walker The next steps of the endorsement for office determined.
process are
Currently there is one announced
Past District Governor Marie Cunning, To be endorsed by a vote of the delegates
District 21 N, announced her candidacy for candidate for International Director
at the district convention
endorsement for the high office of International endorsement. Qualified candidates
To be endorsed by a vote of the delegates wishing to run for International Director are
Director of Lions Clubs International. The
at the multiple district convention
Phoenix Barangay Lions Club, PDG Marie’s welcome to join in the process. PDG Les
club, has endorsed her as candidate for The district endorsement vote will take Daviet, Chairperson of the MD21 Constitution
International Director. PDG Marie is qualified place during the Arizona Lions Mid-Year and Bylaws Committee, will be sending out an
to be a candidate for International Director. Conference, November 11-14. A special official notice, soon. He is your best resource
PDG Cunning meets the constitutional district convention will be convened for should you have any questions.
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STATE LION
LION -- July
February
2021 2016 PAGE 5
New? Experienced? Novice? It doesn’t matter.
SCHEDULE
Lions club members deserve a trained leader... one who knows
ZONE CHAIRS
May 15 - 10A Prescott
what to do, how to do it, and how to complete the leadership job
May 22 - 1P Phoenix to which he or she was elected, selected ...or voluntold!
July 24, tba
Training sessions for all CLUB LEADERSHIP POSITIONS will
PRESIDENTS/
VICE PRESIDENTS be available online and in-person, and will be FREE for club
June 12 - 9 am leaders on the dates and times noted (at left).
July 17 - 1 pm
July 31 - 9 am If you want to do the job right and support your club, REGISTER
SECRETARY
online for one of your position-specific sessions. Each session is
June 5 - 1 pm self-contained and complete; attendance is limited to 20 online
June 19 - 9 am and 10 in-person, so sign up early for the single session you wish
July 31 - 1 pm
to attend. It will be well-worth your time – about 2-to-3 hours.
TREASURER
June 5 - 9 am Each session will be inclusive, interactive, and taught by a subject- matter
June 19 - 1 pm expert(s). Attendance is limited; register early for a specific date (and time).
You will be notified by email if registration accepted.
August 14 - 1 pm
Registration is position-specific and limited to 20 online and 10 in-person
BOARD MEMBERS participants. To attend, you must register in advance AND be listed in your
June 12 - 1 pm club’s roster for that leadership position for 2021-2022. You’ll be notified of
July 17 - 9 am your registration via email. Registration is non-transferrable and cannot be
used by others (no copying your registration for another).
COMMUNICATIONS
July 10 - 1 pm All training materials will be made available in advance and – in some cases –
there may be advance work required. Each person who completes the session
MEMBERSHIP and submits the review questionnaire will receive a completion certificate and
July 10 - 9 am recognition in Canyon State Lion.
August 7 - 1 pm
If you want to do the job right and support your club, please
SERVICE
July 24 - 1 pm
REGISTER for one of your position-specific sessions. Training is
August 7 - 9 am open to both D-21 North and South members. Onsite training
LCIF COORDINATOR locations will be provided when online reservations are FULL.
August 14 - 9 am
To register, go to: https://tinyurl.com/MD21-Training-Catalogue
TAIL TWISTER
LION TAMER Got a question about the training? Contact PDG Ken Leja at
August 14 - 11 am
(928) 830-8236 by phone or by email: lionken@lejafamily.net
CANYON STATE LION - July 2021 PAGE 6
Lions Project Canine Companions Luncheon
LPCC directors Cris Gerard and Down Lunch event. The courthouse Lions members as well as Canine
PDG Carl Anderson joined the square was filled with music, various Companions volunteers.
Valley of the Sun Canine Companion dog demos, vendors and dog groups.
members for the 12th annual Woof Good time to talk to potential
Pictured left: PDG Carl Anderson
and Cris Gerard incoming president
of the Payson Lions club. Both
directors for the Lions Project for
Canine Companions in Arizona.
Lions Project Canine Companions Luncheon Attendees
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CANYON STATE
STATE LION
LION -- July
February
2021 2016 PAGE 7
DISTRICT 21South
DG Richard Hopkins
Welcome to the BEST LIONS YEAR EVER! global causes. September is Childhood let me know if you are interested.
The motivational speaker at our Kick-Off Cancer’s month, and negotiations are entering As Helen Keller told us almost 100 years
on August 21 will be an inspiration to all, will the final stages on a HUGE partnership I hope ago, “I suppose you have heard the legend
get you motivated beyond belief, and you to announce by September 18. Please plan that represents opportunity as a capricious
will be chompin’ at the bit to hit the ground a an event in your club’s area. It can be as easy lady, who knocks at every door but once,
runnin’ doing what we do best – serving our as raising awareness (and funds for LCIF) by and if the door isn’t opened quickly, she
communities. selling gold ribbons for a buck. Our club bought passes on, never to return. And that is as
Speaking of the Kick-Off, there should be a ours from Amazon, 250 for $43. it should be. Lovely, desirable ladies won’t
form in this issue to register. While it will be a Lots of great things are on the horizon. wait. You have to go out and grab ‘em.”
hybrid event, it’s time to come out in person to We will have monthly membership rewards, That lady is knocking at our door,
see old friends and make some new ones. You monthly service rewards, and monthly LCIF friends. Please answer it.
will not be disappointed however you attend, rewards to recognize those individual Lions
but it would be great to see everyone again. that excel in what we do best.
This year, each month will have a district There are still openings for Region & Zone
event, highlighting service in one of our five Chairs and other leadership positions. Please
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STATE LION
LION -- July
February
2021 2016 PAGE 8
21-S Kickoff Cabinet Meeting
Saturday August 21,2021
Sunbird Golf Resort Ballroom
6250 S. Sunbird Blvd.
Chandler, AZ 85249
Registration 8 AM – 9 AM ~ Cabinet Meeting to Start @ 9 AM
Registration deadline: Saturday, August 14, 2021
_______________________________________________________________________
LUNCH & REGISTRATION: Early Bird: Before Aug 7th $15.00
Late: After Aug 7th $20.00
Coffee and Donuts at Check-in / Bottled Water Provided
Register one Lion per form
CC DG VDG ID PIP PID PCC PDG Lion Lioness LEO _____________________________________________________________
(NAME)
__________________________________________ ___________________________ _____ _______
(ADDRESS) (CITY) (STATE) (ZIP CODE)
_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________
(E-MAIL) (PHONE)
LIONS CLUB__________________________________ CLUB OFFICE _____________________________
DISTRICT 21-N 21-S DISTRICT OFFICE _____________________________________________
(CIRCLE ONE)
DO YOU NEED AN EXPO TABLE? [ ] Y [ ] N (If yes, will you need an electric outlet near your table? _____ )
Name of Project: ________________________________________________________
Contact Person: _______________________________Phone #: _________________
LUNCH: Chicken Salad w/lettuce and tomato on a croissant / Fruit cup on the side
Registration questions: PDG Fred Garmeson garmesonfaz@aol.com or 480-895-9363
Make checks payable to: 21-S Convention
Send Check with form(s) to Kick-Off Chairman: PDG Fred Garmeson
6150 S. Pebble Beach Dr.
Chandler, AZ 85249
(If lodging is needed, the nearest Hotel is the Holiday Inn Express on Alma School Rd. & Ocotillo Rd.,
about 5 miles from Sunbird Golf Resort. Call 480-203-2121 for further hotel information.
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STATE LION
LION -- February
July 2021 2016 PAGE 9
The mission of Lions Clubs International The story of LCIF is epic—filled with
Foundation is to support the efforts of Lions unlimited compassion and tireless support
Clubs and partners in serving communities of Lions service. For more than 50 years
locally and globally, who are giving hope and we’ve dedicated our energies to increasing
impacting lives through humanitarian service the ability of Lions everywhere, helping
projects and grants.Learn More them empower the communities they serve.
.
L.C.I.F. was founded in 1968. They With every grant we give, our history
awarded the first grant of $5000 in 1972 to grows, along with the impact of Lions.
assist the Lions Clubs of South Dakota in their Today, we couldn’t be more proud of where
efforts to help hundreds of flood victims. we stand, or more excited about the future
of our work
By 1973, the Melvin Jones Fellowship
program was initiated as a way to recognize
those who donated $1000 or more to this
foundation. By 1986, the Progressive Melvin
Jones program was established to give Lions a Thank you to all Lions who have
way to extend their commitment and support of pledged their support to L.C.I.F. by
L.C.I.F. The Progressive Melvin Jones becoming Melvin Jones Fellows and
Fellowship has many levels of recognition. Progressive Melvin Jones Fellows.
Lion Arlene Block Lion Caroline Macaraeg PMJF
Lion Everett L. Burk PMJF PCC Larry Palmer PMJF
PDG Marie Cunning PMJF Lion William Rajeski Jr
PDG Fred Garmeson PMJF PDG Bobbie Ravenkamp PMJF
Lion Leslie Glantz Lion Steve Ravenkamp PMJF
Lion Thomas Godfrey PDG Ronald Robbins PMJF
Lion Peri A. Hammons Lion Nancy Robbins
Lion Marilyn Hespel Lion Marla Stephenson
Lion Neneza Hodges Lion Leslie Tassen
Lion Gail Holland PMJF Lion Janice Wagner PMJF
PDG Richard Hopkins PMJF Lion Karen Walker PMJF
Lion Patricia Iannucci PMJF PID John Walker PMJF
Lion Richard Iovino Lion Billie Jene Watt
Lion Susan M. Jackson Lion Donald White PMJF
Lion Jane Lundsten Lion Mimi Wittenborn
CANYON STATE LION - July 2021 PAGE 10
($150 per member average from 2017-2022)
Cottonwood Lions Club 21-N
Flagstaff Sunrise Lions Club 21-N
Overgaard Ponderosa Lions 21-N
Phoenix Biltmore Lions Club 21-N
Phoenix Valley of the Sun Lions 21-N
($1000 per member average from 2017-2023) Sun City Host Lions Club 21-N
Globe Lions Club 21-S Sun City Midweek Bell Lions 21-N
Williams Lions Club 21-N
($750 per member average from 2017-2023)
Mesa Host Lions Club 21-S
Mesa Leisure World Lions Club 21-S
Phoenix Barangay Lions Club 21-N Mesa Sunland Springs Lions 21-S
Prescott Noon Lions Club 21-N South Tucson Lions Club 21-S
Buckeye Lions Club 21-S Tanque Verde Valley Lions Club 21-S
Chandler Sunbird Lions Club 21-S Tucson Downtown Lions Club 21-S
Mesa Thunderbird Lions Club 21-S Tucson Rincon Lions Club 21-S
Sun Lakes Lions Club 21-S
($500 per member average from 2017-2023) (100% of Club members donated to LCIF
Peoria Sunset Lions Club 21-N during one fiscal year) 2020-2021
Prescott Sunrise Lions Club 21-N
Wickenburg Lions Club 21-N Buckeye Festival Lions Club 21-N
Green Valley La Canoa Lions Club 21-S Bullhead City Lions Club 21-N
Sun Lakes Breakfast Lions Club 21-S Kingman Mohave Lions Club 21-N
Tucson North Tucson Lions Club 21-S Paradise Village Lions Club 21-N
Payson Lions Club 21-N
Peoria Sunset Lions Club 21-N
(100% of membership donated $100/member
Phoenix Breakfast Lions Club 21-N
during one fiscal year)
Phoenix Jewel of the East 21-N
2019-2020
Phoenix Valley of the Sun Lions 21-N
Phoenix Midtown Lions Club 21-N
2020-2021
Scottsdale McDowell Mtn. Ranch 21-N
Scottsdale McDowell Mtn. Ranch 21-N Williams Lions Club 21-N
Tucson Rincon Lions Club 21-S Chandler Sunbird Lions Club 21-S
Globe Lions Club 21-S
Laveen Lions Club 21-S
($300 per member average from 2017-2022) Mesa Sunland Springs Lions 21-S
Phoenix Phil-Am Lions Club 21-N Mesa Thunderbird Lions Club 21-S
Sun City West Sunrise Lions 21-N Tucson Breakfast Lions Club 21-S
Maricopa Lions Club 21-S Tucson Downtown Lions Club 21-S
Mesa Fountain of the Sun Lions Club 21-S Tucson Rincon Lions Club 21-SCANYON STATE LION - July 2021 PAGE 11
21N Membership Pulse
A roaring Congratulations and Welcome
to our newest Lion members!
Thank you to the awesome Sponsors.
Bullhead City Flagstaff Sunrise
Julie Cruz Dan Delaney Andrew Marquard
Sponsor: Bonnie Walters Sponsor: Gillian Bleeker Sponsor: Larry Stoner
Peoria Pioneer Phx Lions Without Borders
Maren Bollman David Dorman Nate Boudreau Amleth DeTorres
Carlyn Gembel Sponsor: Larry Lynn Sponsor: Hank Martin
Sponsor: Ellen Yopps
Prescott Noon Prescott Noon Lioness Surprise Sun Village
Chic Martin Laura Fiore William Coady Steven Kramer
Sponsor: John Eilers Gale Kiessel
Lois Walton
Irma Jayaweera
Phoenix Rainbow
Kate Christopher Reynaldo Olivares Jessica Jimenez Daniel Williams
Alma Goldschmidt Marie Platon Ladel Lyn Ladner Dustin Baker
Zorayda Hapan John Watts Jeannine Mitchell Van Caracut
Maria Joaquino Michael Dela Cruz Maribeth Pascua Jane Bautista
Richelle Miller Cynthia Guiritan Benjamin Pua Rolando Cardinal
Submitted by: GMT RosemarieCANYON
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DISTRICT 21North
DG Joyce Mayer
Now that life is starting to come back to a I also want to see our clubs reporting more to our KICKOFF!
“new normal” we need to focus on having the service projects. I would love to see your Please make sure that the information for
BEST Lions year ever! service projects all over social media; send your club meetings (date, time, and location)
My theme this year is “Unity builds Strength pictures and articles to the Canyon State Lion is correct online with Lions Clubs International
and Strength breeds Empowerment”. They and report your projects through My Lion to (LCI), so it will show up correctly for the new
say where there is Unity there is always Lions Clubs International (LCI). Please share Directory (coming out shortly), as well as my
Victory! Unity builds Strength, and when your upcoming projects and if you need help, schedule planning. I am currently working on
there is teamwork and collaboration Lions feel please reach out to your neighboring Lions my club visitations list. I intend to visit all clubs
Empowered to make wonderful things happen. Clubs, your Zone Chair, and your District in the district this year. Along with me you
Our Lions International President’s theme this Officers. We are all Lions, and by nature we might see a surprise visitor from the district;
year is “Service from the Heart” which should all love to help; sharing information with your maybe the 1st VDG, 2nd VDG, Council Chair,
remind all of us why we joined Lions in the first District helps us to get to know you and your District Admin, or my husband Lion Rob. I
place; to serve our community’s needs, and to club. I would also love to see more of our Leos plan to send the list out to all clubs, as well
do that from the heart. getting involved with club projects, these Leos as have it posted in the Canyon State Lion.
I am so excited to work alongside every are the future of Lions, let us welcome them Please look for your club in the list and if you
Lion within District 21N, and I challenge you into the group! have any issues regarding my visitation to
to renew your focus as a Lion; remember why The biggest announcement I want to your club, please contact my District Admin,
you joined in the first place and continue to make this year is that we will be holding in Lion Ellen Yopps.
ask what else you can do for your community. person conventions once again (along with You will get to know your Zone Chairs
I want to thank our team for agreeing to step a virtual option thanks to our great IT chair, this year because they will be reaching out
up and work together for this coming Lionistic Brian Woloshin). Our first big event will be our to all of you to say hi, and to see where they
year (2021-2022). We have a great team of District KICKOFF planned for August 28th at can assist you. If anyone has any questions,
District Officers, Zone Chairs and Committee the LFA property! I am so excited to be able please do not hesitate to reach out to any of
Chairpersons in place already. to see all the friendly faces of Lions in person your district officers, we are all here to serve
One of the biggest goals I want to achieve once again! Registration forms have already you. I look forward to seeing all of you at the
this year surrounds training. We have an been sent out and should also be included in district events this year and during my club
amazing Global Leadership Team (GLT) this month’s Canyon State Lion. We will be visitations!
leader this year, PDG Ken Leja, who has celebrating Lions coming back stronger. Our Welcome back LIONS. Please continue
already begun holding multiple training guest speaker is from the United Food Bank, to work together so that we can have an
sessions, there are many more to come. and in conjunction with that we will have our AMAZING year and remember, “Unity builds
We feel that by training our district and club first Service Project as a District (a food drive)! Strength and Strength breeds Empowerment”;
leaders in more detail we can give them the Please watch for information from our Global and as International President Douglas
knowledge they need to lead their clubs Service Team leader PDG John Miller, and Alexander says, continue to perform “Service
effectively, and someday move up to become our District Hunger Chair PDG Paul Yopps, from the Heart”!
future leaders within our district. and bring your nonperishable food donationsCANYON
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District 21N Kick-Off Conference
Saturday, August 28, 2021 - 8 AM to 4 PM
Lions Foundation of Arizona
3124 E Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ
***************************************************************
District 21-N Lions, Leos, and Guests are invited to join us for a day of information and
planning for our 2021-2022 Lionistic year. We will be having an amazing guest speaker
for this event so please come join us. Together we can accomplish anything as long as we
“Serve from the Heart”!
Please complete ONE registration form for EACH person attending, indicate the highest
District or Club officer position held (if any), select your lunch item, and indicate if each
attendee is either a Lion or a guest of your club.
Registration (including lunch) is $18.00 per person received on or before 8/6/21.
After 8/6/21 (or at the door) the cost will be $20.00 per person.
Name Club
Address Office Held?
City Zip Phone E-Mail
Please Select ONE meal item below (all lunch items include drinks and dessert):
___ Ham Sandwich (Ham, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion; includes chips)
___ Turkey Sandwich (Turkey, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion; includes chips)
___ Italian Sandwich (Ham, Salami, Capicola, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, and Onion; includes chips)
___ Anti-Pasta Salad (Ham, Salami, Pepperoni, Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Olives, and Peppers)
Any Special Needs?
Please send your completed registration form and check (made out to “District 21-N
Kick-Off”) to: Lion Rachael Bianco, 8536 E Olla Ave, Mesa, AZ 85212
For more information or any questions, please call Lion Rachael at 623-451-7333
or Lion Rob Mayer at 623-340-7887.CANYON
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February
2021 2016 PAGE 14
SPONSORSHIP FORM – District 21 North
Lions are the global leaders in our communities and humanitarian services. We
constantly empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian
needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through
Lions clubs. Lions serve. It’s that simple, and it has been since we first began in
1917. Our clubs are places where individuals join together to give their valuable
time and effort to improving their communities, and the world.
Thank you for sponsoring the District 21 north Kick off of Lions International. Without your
contribution, we would not be able to reach our mission and goals. Your support is truly
appreciated by the District 21 North Lions. Your generous contribution is tax deductible.
Please reach out for EIN number upon submission of your necessary information.
Please submit before August 1, 2021 to be included in our souvenir program book.
Please fill out this form and email it to: puflionsclub@gmail.com
Please make all checks payable to District 21 North and join our Kickoff on Saturday,
August 28, 2021 (For ad related information call Lion Farhana at 619.549.0005)
Please send out your check to:
To: 2nd VDG Farhana Shifa
5755 W. Drake Ct.
Chandler, AZ 85226
My organization/myself __ ________ _ is dedicated to sponsoring a
________ page ad to the District 21 North Kickoff.
PROGRAM ADS
Full Page Color Back Cover - $175 Half Page Color - $60 (for non-Lion)
Full Page Inside/Back Cover - $150 Half Page Color - $50 (for Lion)
Full Page inside Color - $100 Quarter page - $30 (for non-Lion)
Quarter page - $20 (for Lion)
NAME: _____________________________________ DATE: ___________________
SIGNATURE: _____________ PHONE # ______________ TOTAL PAY: _______
EMAIL: _____________________________
MESSAGE:
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Note: Kindly send us picture ready ad, if you need help, let us know. For registration
information, contact Lion Rachael Bianco- kick off Chair, rm294@outlook.comCANYON
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July 2021 2016 PAGE 15
What's 'GAT CHAT'? duties in writing about membership, service
and leadership opportunities within the multiple
We are continuing the roundtables in which
both District 21 South and District 21 North.
and the two Districts that serve Arizona Lions. District coordinators Lion Su-Lin Trepanitis
The GAT CHAT is a monthly article in (D21-S) and Past District Governor Ken Leja
This month we emphasize leadership. The
which leadership, membership and service (D21-N) will host the round tables.
major part of leadership is to get leaders trained
-- the core of the Global Action Team -- will
for future positions. In light of that, District 21 During the month of July, we will continue
be emphasized in each of their respective
North Global Leadership Team Coordinator with the second Thursday (July 8) at 7 pm
areas. With this article we intend to keep the
Ken Leja has set out an aggressive schedule and the fourth Thursday (July 22) at 7 pm.
Arizona Lions aware of their opportunities
for officer training. If you have not participated For the new Lions year of 2021-22, please
to serve their respective communities in a
in any of the training, I encourage you to use the following link, which is good for
better way.
register for the training that applies to you, your either date: https://global.gotomeeting.com/
The Multiple District 21 Global Action Team current club officer position. The reviews have join/749649669. You will not be able to use
coordinators, Past District Governor Marie been extremely positive by the attendees. In the previous GoToTraining links.
Cunning (membership), Past Council Chair this issue of Canyon State Lion there is more
Tom Simmons (service) and Past District information for the "Club Leadership Training."
Governor Tom Price (leadership) will share Please check it out.
Sun City Midweek Bell Lions Welcome Two New Members
were inducted by PDG Jan Wagner. LIONS PDG Jan Wagner, Lion Bill Ritman new Lion,
Two new members were recently inducted Clubs International is the largest service and Lion Steve Shmatko, sponsor.
into the SC Midweek Bell Lions. Those organization in the world with over 1.4 million
new members are Burch Prickett and Bill members.
Ritman. They were sponsored by Lion John Picture from left to right are Lion John Dietz --
Dietz and Lion Steve Shmatko. Members sponsor and Lions Burch Prickett new member, JanCANYON
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July 20212016 PAGE 16
Arizona Lions Vision and Hearing Foundation Executive Director, Catrina Frost Holds Eye
Glass Sorting Event.
Thank You To The Below Club Members That Made This Event A Success
Phoenix Valley of the Sun Mesa Fountain of The Sun Sun City Host
Phoenix Phil-AM Phoenix Barangay Gilbert
Perry High School Leo Club Peoria Pioneer Mesa Thunderbirds
Mesa Sunland Springs Village ChandlerCANYON STATE LION - July 2021 PAGE 17
`Greetings Fellow Lions,
One of the greatest challenges all of us face is using computers, whether it’s involving
Lions or just in our day to day lives. Technology affects all facets of our lives and I have
had many conversations with Lions and am well aware of how frustrating it can all be.
In response, and thanks to your survey answers, I am proud to introduce “Tech Talk” to
the Lions of MD 21. Tech Talk is a series of on line classes and discussions on the first
Wednesday of each month.
I have divided Tech Talk into 3 separate groups.
We start with Group 1: Introducton and Using Technology as a Lion:
August 4: Introduction to Tech Talk and a tour of the Lions Arizona Website
September 1: MyLci: Just what is it and how can I use it?
October 6: MyLion: Exploring the Desktop Version
November 3: Planning and Running Online Meetings
December 1: Online Fundraisers
With the New Year we move to Group 2: An exploration of Your Online World:
January 5: Online Safety
February 2: Social Media & Your Club
March 2: Facebook
April 6: Your Club’s Website
Finally we move into Group 3: Email
May 4: Email Basics
June 1: Advanced Email
To register click visit the link. All classes are online and one registration signs you up for all
the classes. https://attendee.gototraining.com/r/8411192900102841090
Questions: Call me at 602-717-6382 or email me at lionbrianw@gmail.comCANYON STATE LION - July 2021 PAGE 18
ASU Campus Lions Club recruits new members for the academic year 2021-2020.
If your family member or your Leo will go to ASU Fall 2021, please let us know!
Our Websites
https://asu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/lions-club-of-asu-campus
https://www.facebook.com/asulions
https://www.instagram.com/asu_campus_lions/
Email
asulionscampusclub@gmail.comCANYON STATE LION - July 2021 PAGE 19
You Will Remain In Our Hearts
In Memory of
William Ernest Lewis Lion Karen Pryce
Safford Lions Club Mesa Thunderbird/Phoenix Metro
Lions Clubs
Lion Carla Lambert Lion J. W. Brown
Phoenix Metro Lions Club Scottsdale Pride of Scottsdale
Lions Club
Gail Feldman
Fountain Hills/Scottsdale Pride of Scottsdale Lions ClubsCANYON STATE LION - July 2021 PAGE 20
ARIZONA LIONS
can Stay Home and Be Safe while
SUPPORTING OUR FOUNDATION - LCIF
Your donation will help support our disaster relief
Worldwide and Arizona with
a chance to receive a Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF),
a progressive (PMJF) or gift it.
“GOT $25”
Round 3
Only 40 ENTRIES will be sold. Buy more for more chances to Win!
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Make check payable to: MD LCIF
- Kindly include email address, phone# and Club name
2. Mail check to: PDG Rosemarie Gabriel - LCIF
19060 N. 37th PLACE
Phoenix, AZ 85050
3. Once your check is received, you will get:
- an Email confirmation and Entry Number - drawn at random.
4. When 40 entries are sold (total of $1,000), donors will receive an invitation to join
us virtually “either thru Zoom/Go to Meeting” in drawing the lucky WINNER. The
$1,000 will be sent to LCIF and put into the Winner’s account.
5. This fundraiser will be on-going throughout the year. If you have any questions,
please contact PDG Rosemarie (rgabriel513@gmail.com /623-570-6032), IPDG
Marie (azdiscountflooring.mcunning@gmail.com/602-573-6936) and MD LCIF
Coordinator PDG Fred Garmeson (garmesonfaz@aol.com /480-895-9363).CANYON
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July 2021 2016 PAGE 21
Multiple District 21
“Together We Serve”
Council of Governors: Voting Members
Council Chairperson: CC Rosemarie A. Gabriel (Phoenix Phil Am)
623/560-6032 / rgabriel513@gmail.com
District Governors:
Vice Council Chairperson - 21S (South): DG Richard Hopkins (Buckeye)
602-769-0854 / Richard-Hopkins@leavitt.com
Council Secretary/Treasurer -21N (North): DG Joyce Mayer (Peoria Pioneer)
623-451-0473 / jmayer-cst-21-a@cox.net
Council of Governors: Non-voting members
1st Vice District Governors:
21N: 1VDG Ken Leja (Prescott Evening)
928-583-8417 / ken@lejafamily.net
21S: 1VDG Chris Gibbs (Safford)
928-322-0701 / chris.gibbs.21b@hotmail.com
2nd Vice District Governors:
21N: 2VDG Farhana Shifa Ahmed (Phoenix Unity)
619-549-0005 / Shifa489@gmail.com
21S: 2VDG Keith Alexander (Safford)
928-651-0455 / keith@gokeithaz.comCANYON
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Immediate Past District Governors:
21N: IPDG Chuck Matthews (Prescott Noon)
714-345-5229 / chuck1936@msn.com
21S: IPDG Keith Alexander (Safford)
928-651-0455 / keith@gokeithaz.com
LEO Representative: Leo Megan Fought (Basha High School Leo Club)
480-818-1501 / foughtmegan1972@gmail.com
Council Support:
Support Secretary: PDG Bobbie Ravenkamp (Globe)
918-705-1227 / bobbieravenkamp@hotmail.com
Support Treasurer: PID N Alan Lundgren (Pride of Scottsdale)
480-947-4277 / NALundgrenSr@aol.com
MD-21 Global Action Team Coordinators
MD-21 GLT Coordinator: PDG Tom Price (Kingman Mohave)
(Leadership) 928-530-1112 / tomasprecio@hotmail.com
MD-21 GMT Coordinator: PDG Marie Cunning (Phoenix Barangay)
(Membership) 602-573-6936 / azdiscountflooring.mcunning@gmail.com
MD-21 GST Coordinator: PCC Tom Simmons (Phoenix Valley of the Sun)
(Service) 602-703-7030 / LHDWT@cox.net
MD-21 LCIF Coordinator
MD-21 LCIF Coordinator: PDG Fred Garmeson (Chandler Sunbird)
480-895-9363 / garmesonfaz@aol.comCANYON
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July 2021 2016 PAGE 23
Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)
MD-21 President SME: PDG Tom Price (Kingman Mohave)
928-530-1112 / tomasprecio@hotmail.com
PDG Normand Messier Jr. (Florence)
860-214-5233 / lionnjm@aol.com
Karen Leja (Prescott Evening)
480-643-9451 / karen@lejafamily.net
PDG Jack Buckles (Phoenix Metro)
602-418-3572 / jbuck32175@aol.com
MD-21 Secretary SME:
MD-21MyLCI & MyLion SME:
PDG Bobbie Ravenkamp (Globe)
918-705-1227 / bobbieravenkamp@hotmail.com
Laurie Genz (Sierra Vista)
520-266-1426 / lionlaurie@cox.net
Jan Sterenberg (Mesa Thunderbird)
602-432-6541 / jansterenberg7@gmail.com
Billie Jene Watt (Williams)
480-510-8464 / billiewatt@earthlink.net
Rhuno Nelson (Prescott Noon)
928-515-2327/ rhunolinda@cox.net
Ken Leja (Prescott Evening)
928-583-8417 / ken@lejafamily.netCANYON
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MD-21 Treasurer SME: Steve Ravenkamp (Globe)
623-235-4831 / steveravenkamo@hotmail.com
PCC Richard O Brown (Pride of Scottsdale)
480-414-4242 / pdgrichardo@aol.com
John Agan (Prescott Valley Early Bird)
928-848-6757 / pveblions@commspeed.net
Sanford Schiff (Tucson Breakfast)
520-631-2330 / sanfordshiff@cox.net
Past District Governors Association
President: PCC Larry Palmer (Eloy)
480-70708790 / lionlarry21B@yahoo.com
Secretary: IPCC Barbara Daily (Globe-Tucson Sammy Jo Service Branch)
520-954-0411 / bebopp2002@yahoo.com
Treasurer: PDG Fred Garmeson (Chandler Sunbird)
480-895-9363 / garmesonfaz@aol.com
MD-21 COMMITTEES
Lions Global Causes: MD-21 Chairpersons
Childhood Cancer: Sheila Palazzolo (Tanque Verde Valley)
520-603-8004 / sdpalazzolo@yahoo.com
LEO Mentee: Vibha Kannan (PJOE-Alpha)
623-466-5357 / vibhaa.kannan@gmail.comCANYON
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Vision: PCC Dr. James Sterenberg (Mesa Thunderbird)
480-236-8836 / jimsterenberg1@gmail.com
Leo Mentee: Geyuta Modugula (Bashas)
480-434-8578 / geyutamodugula@gmail.com
Diabetes: PP Dr. Conrado Ballecer (Phoenix Phil Am)
602-866-8632 / cballecerjr@gmail.com
LEO Mentee: Ava Nierva (Phoenix Phil Am)
623-210-0448 / Avanierva218@gmail.com
Hunger: Rachelle Barrett (Peoria Sunset)
623-974-3239 / rarebit@cos.net
Leo Mentee: Prarthana Shyam Prasad (PJOE-Alpha)
623-216-5858 / prar248@gmail.com
Environment: Everett Peterson (Pinetop)
928-368-8991 / epeterson2009@gmail.com
LEO Lion Mentee: Jemimah Dela Cruz (Phx Barangay)
480-797-6670 / jemimahgomez@gmail.com
MD 21 Committees
Advisory (Honorary):
PIP Joe Preston (Mesa Thunderbird) – 928-899-3245 / pipjpreston@yahoo.com
PID N Alan Lundgren (Gilbert) – 602-510-8432 / NALundgrenSr@aol.com
PID Dave Roberts (Wickenburg) -623-680-6012 / liondaver@aol.com
PID Richard Sawyer(Overgaard Ponderosa) – 480-510-1669/rcsawyer@frontier.net
PID John Walker (Peoria Sunset) -623-328-5074 / jfwalker545@gmail.com
PID Carolyn Messier (Windsor Locks/Dist. 23B) - 860-214-5684 /
carolyn.messier@aol.comCANYON
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ALERT-LCI Disaster Program – PCC Jim Whelan (South Tucson)
520-975-4673 / jrwhelan@cox.net
Canyon State Lion – PDG Les Daviet II (Laveen)
602-525-2377 / lesdavietii@gmial.com
Certification & Credentials – CS Eddie Richardson (Phoenix Valley of the Sun)
602-672-3139 / eddie@lionsfoundationarizona.org
Chaplain/Memorial – Linda Finley (Peoria Sunset)
603-999-5797 / amigorose@aol.com
Constitution & By-Laws – PDG Les Daviet II (Laveen)
602-525-2377 / lesdavietii@gmial.com
Financial Planning & Review - PID N Alan Lundgren (Gilbert)
480-947-4277 / NALundgrenSr@aol.com
Global Health & Wellness - IPCC Barbara Daily (Globe Tucson Sammy Jo Service
Branch) 520-954-0411 / bebopp2002@yahoo.com
Hearing & Speech – Bruce Sheehy (Phoenix Valley of the Sun)
602-861-2384 / Greywillow@cox.net
Information Technology & GotoMeeting/ Webinar Coordinator -
Brian Woloshin (Phoenix Metro)
602-717-6382 / lionbrianw@gmail.com
International Relations - PCC Gerson Gonzales (South Tucson)
520-403-8426 / garyg4319@gmail.com
MD Convention – PDG Fred Garmeson (Chandler Sunbird)
480-895-9363 / garmesonfaz@aol.comCANYON
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MD International Convention – PCC Gerson Gonzales (South Tucson)
520-403-8426 / garyg4319@gmail.com
MD21 Directory – Mathew “Mat” Bianco (Peoria Pioneer)
518-683-1350 / biancom@outlook.com
Co-Chairpersons:
Laurie Genz (Sierra Vista)
520-266-1426 / lionlaurie@cox.net
Brian Woloshin (Phoenix Metro)
602-717-6382 / lionbrianw@gmail.com
MD LEO Clubs - IPCC Barbara Daily (Globe-Tucson Sammy Jo Service branch)
520-954-0411 / bebopp2002@yahoo.com
Nomination & Elections / - Brian Woloshin (Phoenix Metro)
MD21 Election Runner 602-717-6382 / lionbrianw@gmail.com
Parliamentarian - PIP Joe Preston (Mesa Thunderbird)
928-899-3245 /pidjpreston@aol.com
Peace Poster – Grace Miller (Phoenix Phil-Am)
602-570-2637 / gracecmiller2@icloud.com
Pin Trading –- PCC Phil Castrovinci (Scottsdale McDowell Mtn. Ranch)
480-437-1141 / lionphil@cox.net
Protocol, Resolutions and Procedures - PID N Alan Lundgren (Gilbert)
480-947-4277 / NALundgrenSr@aol.com
Publicity & Marketing – Charmel dela Cruz (Phx Barangay)
480-371-5436 / larasmedia@gmail.com
Reading Action Program – Muriel Stevens (Tanque Verde Valley)
520-668-6498 / muriel43506@yahoo.com
LEO Mentee – Emma Watkins (Bashas)
480-828-8235 / Ewatkins03@gmail.comCANYON
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Sergeant At Arms – ZC George Watt (Williams)
480-510-9420 / gvwatt1@gmail.com
Sight Conservation/Preservation/Awareness & Action –
PCC Dr. James Sterenberg (Mesa Thunderbird)
480-236-8836 / jimsterenberg1@gmail.com
Tail Twister - Rachelle Barrett (Peoria Sunset)
623-974-3239 / rarebit@cos.net
USA Canada Forum – PDG Chris Gibbs (Safford)
928-322-0701 / chris.gibbs.21b@hotmail.com
Veterans Outreach – Reyness Price (Phoenix Asian American)
480-710-1212 / reyness@msn.com
Leo Mentees:
Truman & Winston Price (Phoenix Asian American)
480-751-9200 / Trumanprice@outlook.com
480-518-3717 / Pricewinston7@gmail.com
Youth Camp and Exchange - Anthony Luick (Tucson Breakfast)
520-850-6725 / Arizonayouthexchange@gmail.comCANYON
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2021-2021 Past International President
MD-21 Council
PIP Joe Preston (Joni)
Web: www.lionsarizona.org Mesa Thunderbird Lions Club
7220 E. Lobo Ave.
Mesa, AZ 85209
Council Chairperson Immediate Past C 928 899-3245
CC Rosemarie Gabriel (Jon) District Governors E pipjpreston@yahoo.com
Phoenix Phil AM Lions Club
19060 N. 37th Place 21S IPDG Keith Alexander (Charlotte)
Past International Directors
Phoenix, AZ 85050 Safford Lions Club
C 623 570-6032 P.O. Box 965 PID N. Alan Lundgren Sr.
E rgabriel513@gmail.com Safford, AZ 85548 Gilbert Lions Club
H 928 651-0455 2041 N. 87th Way #107
E keith@gokeithaz.com Scottsdale, AZ 85257-2979
District Governors C 602 510-8432
21N IPDG Charels Matthews (Rose) E nalundgrensr@aol.com
21S DG Richard Hopkins Prescott Noon Lions Club
Buckeye Lions Club 9220 E. Tierra Buena Lane PID Carolyn Messier (Normand)
P.O. 233 Prescott Valley, AZ 86315 28155 N. Welton Place
Buckeye, AZ 85326 H 928 999-9384 San Tan Valley, AZ 85143
H 623 298-3150 C 714 345-5229 C 860 214-5684
C 602 796-0854 E chuck1936@msn.com E rcsawyer@frontiernet.net
E richard-hopkins@leavitt.com
PID Dave Roberts (PDG Ann)
21N DG Joyce Mayer (Rob) Wickenburg Lions Club
Peoria Pioneer Lions Club 7840 E. Camelback Road #108
8335 W. Audrey Lane Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Peoria, AZ 85382-8097 C 623 680-6012
H 623 583-3254 E LionDaveR@aol.com
E jmayer-cst-21-A@cox.net
PID John Walker (Karen)
Vice District Governors Peoria Sunset Lions Club
21117 N. Vista Trail
Surprise, AZ 85387
21S VDG Chris Gibbs (Deborah) H 623 328-5074
Safford Lions Club E jfwalder545@gmail.com
1101 S. 5th Avenue
Safford, AZ 85546-2902
H 928 322-0704
E chris.gibbs.21b@hotmail.com
21N VDG Ken Leja (Karen)
Prescott Evening Lions Club
405 Long Branch West
Prescott, AZ 86303-6397
C 928 830-8236
E lionken@lejafamily.netCANYON STATE LION - July 2021 PAGE 30
MD21 "TOGETHER WE SERVE" CALENDAR 2021-2022
JUMP START EVENTS /CAB
DATES LOCATION CONTACT
MTG/CONV
JULY'21
ASAP Purchase Peace Poster Kits LCI SHOP Online Club Pres/ Secretary
PDG Ken Leja /
various dates Club Officers Training virtual
lionken@lejafamily.net
AUGUST'21
PDG Ken Leja /
various dates Club Officers Training virtual
lionken@lejafamily.net
SUNBIRD GOLF RSRT DG Richard Hopkins /
8/21/2021 (1) 21S KICKOFF
(Hybrid) Richard-hopkins@leavitt.com
DG Joyce Mayer /
8/28/2021 (1) 21N KICKOFF LFA (Hybrid)
jmayer-cst-21-a@cox.net
CC Rosemarie Gabriel /
8/28/2021 (1) COUNCIL MEETING LFA (Hybrid)
rgabriel513@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER'21
Lion Sheila Palazollo /
sdpalazzolo@yahoo.com
9/18/2021 CHILDHOOD CANCER various locations
Leo Vibhaa (PJOE Omega)
vibhaa.kannan@gmail.com
OCTOBER'21
Deadline to purchase Peace
10/1/2021 LCI SHOP Online Club Pres/Secretary
Poster Kits
PCC Dr. Jim Sterenberg /
jimsterenberg1@gmail.com
10/16/2021 VISION various locations
Leo Geyuta (Basha) /
geyutamodugula@gmail.com
NOVEMBER'21
PP Dr. Conrad Ballecer /
cballecerjr@gmail.com
11/6/2021 DIABETES various locations
Leo Ava (Phx Phil Am) /
avanierva218@gmail.comCANYON STATE LION - July 2021 PAGE 31
Reyness Price / reyness@msn.com
Leos Truman & Winston Price
Midyear VETERANS Embassy Suites (PAALC)
trumanprice@outlook.com /
Pricewinston7@gmail.com
CC Rosemarie Gabriel /
11/12/2021 (2) Council Meeting Embassy Suites (Hybrid)
rgabriel513@gmail.com
GLT Tom Price /
11/13/2021 Conference/Training Embassy Suites (Hybrid)
tomasprecio@hotmail.com
DG Joyce Mayer /
11/14/2021 (2) 21N Cabinet Meeting Embassy Suites (Hybrid)
jmayer-cst-21-a@cox.net
DG Richard Hopkins /
11/14/2021 (2) 21S Cabinet Meeting Embassy Suites (Hybrid)
Richard-hopkins@leavitt.com
Peace Poster Deadline to Club Pres /Lion Grace Miller
11/15/2021
DG gracecmiller2@icloud.com
DECEMBER'21
Peace Poster Deadline to
12/1/2021 District Governors
MD
Lion Rachelle Barrett/
rarebit@cox.net
12/11/2021 HUNGER various locations Leo Prathana Shyam Prasad
(PJOE-Alpha) /
prar248@gmail.com
MD Peace Poster Deadline CC Rosemarie Gabriel /
12/15/2021
to LCI rgabriel513@gmail.com
JANUARY'22
PDG Bobbie Ravenkamp /
bobbie21b@gmail.com
1/8/2022 AZ SERVICE DAY various locations
Leo Megan Fought (Basha) /
foughtmegan1972@gmail.com
1/15/22 MJM Rededication Ft. Thomas, AZ MJMF
FEBRUARY'22
DG Joyce Mayer /
2/5/2022 (3) 21N CONVENTION TBD (Hybrid)
jmayer-cst-21-a@cox.net
DG Richard Hopkins /
2/26/22 (Tntv) (3) 21S CONVENTION TBD (Hybrid)
Richard-hopkins@leavitt.com
CC Rosemarie Gabriel /
2/26/22 (Tntv) (3) COUNCIL MEETING TBD (Hybrid)
rgabriel513@gmail.comCANYON
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Calendar of Events
MARCH'22
Lion Muriel Stevens /
READING ACTION muriel43506@yahoo.com
3/12/22 various locations
PROGRAM Leo Emma Watkins (Basha) /
Ewatkins03@gmail.com
APRIL'22
Everett Peterson /
epeterson2009@gmail.com
4/9/22 ENVIRONMENT various locations Leo Lion Jemimah Dela Cruz
(Phx Barangay)
/jemimahgomez@gmail.com
PCC Barb Daily /
TBD (Mo/dd) MD21 LEO FORUM TBD
bebopp2002@yahoo.com
CC Rosemarie Gabriel /
4/29 -5/1/22 MD21 CONVENTION EMBASSY SUITES (Hybrid)
rgabriel513@gmail.com
CC Rosemarie Gabriel /
4/29/2022 (4) COUNCIL MEETING EMBASSY SUITES (Hybrid)
rgabriel513@gmail.com
MAY'22
DG Joyce Mayer /
5/1/2022 (4) 21N CABINET MEETING EMBASSY SUITES (Hybrid)
jmayer-cst-21-a@cox.net
DG Richard Hopkins /
5/1/2022 (4) 21S CABINET MEETING EMBASSY SUITES (Hybrid)
Richard-hopkins@leavitt.com
JUNE'22
TBD Various Officer Training TBD GLT
July 1-5, 2022 LCI Convention New Delhi, India
THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO! STAY SAFE … ROARRR…
Canyon State Lion
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