DG Peggy Hess - "Feed the Need"

Good Day, Lions of 39W. You are awesome!!

Well, the blue “Elect” ribbon has been pulled, International President, A.P.Singh has given us our directives, and we are off for a great year.

President Singh’s theme for the year is, “Lead to Serve. Serve to Lead”. Since I joined Lions, I have always heard “Where there is a need, there is a Lion”. Therefore, my theme is “Feed the Need”.  It has a double meaning, do what is needed and feed those who need it.
All of the clubs need to get their officers entered into the portal.  I was trying to contact Presidents and Secretaries only to find that 11 clubs do not have their officers entered.  Therefore no one can help you with LCI items and I cannot contact your clubs.  Officers are due the first of July.  Also, dues are due and we need to get those paid.
We already have some new members in the District and I hope all the clubs are working on growth.  The US used to be the leader in Lions and now we are falling way behind on growth.  The more members we have, the more service we can do for our communities.  Let’s show the world that Idaho is a leader in growth and service.

           I visited Meridian for their picnic and awards.  A great meal and awesome Lions.

If you are on Face Book, you need to friend A. P. Singh. He is posting his travels and actions.  It is very interesting.
So, let’s go out and “Just Ask” to get new members, get on the portal to enter our service, give to LCIF to help our district and all those world wide

1st VDG Lisa Gier

LCIF

                                                  The MD39 “Heart of a Lion” LCIF fundraiser is back!
 
     The Multiple District 39, “Heart of a Lion” LCIF fundraiser is back by popular demand!
Several clubs & Lions asked if we could do this fundraiser a second year since they still had Lions
they wished to nominate! The 2025-2026, “Heart of a Lion” pins will be given to the nominated
MD 39 Lions at their respective district conventions this Lion year. The pins are the same style as last year’s with the current 2025-2026, date on them.

• You can honor any special Lion by purchasing a heart for each.
• Donation for each individual Lion you nominate as having the “Heart of a Lion=” $10 per heart.
• Please, write checks to LCIF.
• Mail your nominated Lion(s) name(s), their club name, and check to:

LCIF Heart of a Lion, c/o PCC Betty Simpson, 1760 Sunset St., Weiser, ID, 83672

• Fundraiser dates: August-October 15,2025
• Pins will be available for pick-up at the LCIF display table during the recipients’ respective district convention.
• To add to the fun, the MD 39 Lions Club with the highest percentage of hearts purchased by members in the club will receive a “surprise” gift. This will be awarded at the Multiple District 39 Convention in May.
• “Heart of a Lion” recipients from last year are eligible to be nominated again during this

                2025-2026, Lion year fundraiser.

• This is a MD 39 fundraiser for LCIF. All donations/donation points will be credited to

                MD 39 and used to award MD 39 Melvin Jones Fellowship awards at the MD 39 Convention.
 
      MD 39 2024-2025, Grant Update: Our approved LCIF Vision Grant money ($74,535) arrived in June.  A separate, project account has been set up per grant guidelines. Funds are being used to expand and equip Envision. 

     Our Multiple District (MD 39), LCIF Coordinators’ team Lions were all approved by LCIF to serve three year terms beginning July 1, 2025. Serving you in this capacity are two returnees and one new team Lion. Returning are: Multiple District LCIF Coordinator- PCC Betty Simpson, and 39E LCIF District Coordinator, PDG Lyndon Rinehart. A welcome goes to new 39W LCIF District Coordinator, Lion Bryan Straw. All three will be attending the LCIF training at Atlanta, GA, in September.

*Note- PCC Cliff Hart (American Falls) will continue to serve as LCIF Area H Co-Team Leader for several states’ coordinators.
 
Your 2025-2026, MD 39 LCIF Coordinators’ Team,
MD 39 Coordinator- PCC Betty Simpson, gma1850@hotmail.com
39E District Coordinator- PDG Lyndon Rinehart, lyndonrinehart@gmail.com
39W District Coordinator- Lion Bryan Straw, bstraw05@gmail.com

District 39W Vision Chair

District 39W Diabetes Chair 

This has been a highly successful event, and this year the American Diabetes Association has been added. The ADA has adopted this scramble as it’s major fund-raising effort in Idaho. So, we’re accomplishing two objectives – provide funds for Camp Hodia and a program that helps millions of people with diabetes. With Camp Hodia, no child is turned away for financial reasons – something that can only be possible through fund-raising events such as this
To register for the event, or make a donation, go to: charitygolftoday.com/meridianlions2025

Chuck Malloy
39W District Diabetes Chair

 District 39W Environment Chair

Inspired by her family's legacy of service, Chealsey joined the Mountain Home Lions Club in 2019. She’s a passionate leader, especially involved in the Lion Man Kids Triathlon and Bunco Fundraiser. In 2023, she became Club Treasurer, bringing fresh ideas and energy to every project.
 
As the 39W District Environment Chair, Chealsey is excited to expand environmental initiatives and help Lions Clubs make a lasting impact on their communities and the planet.

Chealsey Straw-Holguin
39W District Environment Chair
 

ENVISION

Fuel Sight. Drive Change. Win Big.
 

Time is running out, only 14 days left to snag your Ford Bronco Sport raffle tickets! Every ticket helps invest in sight and illuminate futures for Idahoans in need of vision care.
 
Let’s do this, changing the world happens because of you!
 

NEWSLETTER INFO

Greetings, 39W Lions!

Have you recently completed an exciting project or have an event on the horizon? We want to hear about it! Submit your details, and we'll feature it in our upcoming Newsletter. Enhance your story with a couple of photos for greater impact.

Please provide articles as Word documents or similar text files. Keep your submissions brief and limit photos to two per article. The deadline for newsletter submissions is the first Wednesday of each month.

*Ensure you have consent from a parent or guardian for any photos featuring children.

For club members not receiving the newsletter who wish to subscribe, direct them to email our team at 39WLionsnews@gmail.com.

Correction and Apology: In the June newsletter, we mistakenly placed the Treasure Valley Rodeo flyer and information under the heading for Meridian Lions. It should have been under the Treasure Valley Lions Club. Our apologies to the Treasure Valley Lions.

Meridian Lions and Envision

Lions, we need your help.
 
The Meridian Lions Club and Envision need volunteers for the 1st Annual Idaho Meat & Tater BBQ over Labor Day weekend. Please see the attached flier for details and use the QR code or visit the website to sign up for a volunteer shift. Everyone interested must sign up online. Feel free to ask your family, friends, and neighbors to join us.
 
We are looking for 21 Lions to judge the Meat and Tater BBQ Fest Car Show on August 30th from 10 am to 2 pm at Kleiner Park in Meridian. We need "car enthusiasts" who can distinguish between stock and modified (custom or resto-mod) vehicles. Each team of three judges will evaluate 4-8 classes of cars, awarding three prizes per class. It should be a lot of fun!
 
We need three judges for each of the following seven categories, which will include both classic (pre-1980) and modern (post-1980) vehicles:
 
- Mustang/Cougar
- Jeep/Bronco/Scout/FJ/Classic Trucks
- Corvette
- Camaro/Nova/GTO/Malibu/Chevelle/442
- Mopar and AMX (Dodge/Chrysler/Plymouth)
- 1900-1949 hot rods, Tri 5 Chevy
- Japanese and European sports cars
 
If you are interested or have further questions, please contact dvdlaing@msn.com.
 

WEISER LIONS

     Weiser Lions held their annual, summer picnic for members and guests in July. An enjoyable time was had by all in attendance. A brief business meeting was held before recessing from club business meetings until August.
     During August, PCC Betty inducted new Lions Jill and Lauren into the club. Both quickly volunteered to help as active members. Lion Jill is the new Weiser High School Leo Club advisor and Lion Lauren is on the club’s membership/events committee. A loud ROAR and welcome goes out to these dynamic Lions!
     During the recent Weiser High School’s registration days, Weiser Lions manned the Leo Club informational, sign-up table. Several students picked up Leo Club applications and some have already completed & returned their applications to join prior to the beginning of classes.
     Scheduled in August the club will have a special installation of officers. Several potential, new Lions have been also invited to attend the meeting and learn more about our club’s service to the community and becoming part of our Lions “family.”
     Plans are now underway to begin our major club fundraiser. We will work at the concession stand during the football season’s home Varsity, JV, and Middle School games. Lions look forward to having the new AC/heat unit in the concession stand again. A local grant from the LOR Foundation paid for the unit and installation. A special protective metal cover has also been installed recently to protect the unit from any unexpected, flying footballs in its direction.
Thank you, to a club member’s son for making the cover at cost and donating his labor. ROAR!

Pictured are Weiser Lions Betty, Sheila, and Debbie volunteering at the Leo Club’s sign-up table during high school registration.

BOISE BENCH LIONS

🦁 Boise Bench Lions in Action in June!

1. Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) Bed Build

• Members: 8 Boise Bench Lions, 1 Nampa Lion, plus friends
• Achievement: Fully stocked SHP’s warehouse with parts to assemble 40 beds
• Donations included mattresses and pillows for the 40 beds

2. Tomato Packing Effort at the Idaho Food Bank

• 8 Boise Bench Lions, and 1 Nampa Lion, and a friend helped pack 6,100 lbs of tomatoes
• Produced 1,220 bags (5 lbs each) to support food initiatives

3. Zoo Boise Environmental project

• 11 Boise Bench Lions volunteered to rake leaves — and capped it off by visiting Zoo Boise
• Enjoyed the new Red Panda exhibit while on-site and of course the Lion and Tiger exhibits

4. Charter/Summer Picnic & Awards

• The annual social gathering was a great success with high turnout
• Recognitions included Melvin Jones Fellowships, Life Memberships, and naming of “Lion of the Year” of all of the board members.

5.  Meals prepared and served.

•          The ongoing Interfaith Sanctuary meal preparation and serving, spearheaded by Lion Frank occurs every Wednesday and is really appreciated by the residents.
•          This month the club barbequed hamburgers at Ronald McDonald house.  Here is a link to a video about our club and Ronald McDonald House.  https://youtu.be/Ul3tLbR7urI

Curt Kelley
Boise Bench Lions
www.boisebenchlions.org
208 859 3642

TWIN FALLS LIONS

The Twin Falls Lions club will be having their 2^nd Bunco event on August 16^th, 6pm @ Black Dragon Games. We are trying to make these a monthly event, so we would love to have anyone wanting to come, come and support. Space is limited so come early and don’t worry if you don’t know how to play already.

PAYETTE SYRINGA LIONS

The Payette Syringa Lions held their Summer Picnic and installation on June 21st. We had a fantastic turnout, and everyone enjoyed sharing summer stories, discussing upcoming projects, and indulging in delicious food. Our new officers are President Billie Jensen, 1st Vice President Eugenia Fairbanks, 2nd Vice President Eyvonne Nichols, Secretary Cleo Thompson, Treasurer Barbara Champion, and Tail Twister and Service Chair Billie Wood. The club is excited for a new Lions year ahead!