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DISTRICT 39W APRIL NEWSLETTER

DG John Hand - "Opening New Doors"

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I have an ask of you this month, but first I have some good news: last week it was my great pleasure to sponsor a new Lion into the Meridian club. It took time, to be sure, and we talked on several occasions—but when she handed in her application, it was worth every minute.

She is an unlikely candidate: a recent college graduate, new to a professional career, no family connections to Lionism. But what a gem! Starting a dialogue and getting to “The Ask” is the hardest part. Like any skill, it takes a little practice, but it means everything.

So far this year we have nearly 120 new members in our District. This is great!

Of our thirty clubs, twenty of you have added new members - again, this is fantastic news!

At a district level, membership is interesting to watch and important to track—it’s also part of your District Governor’s job!

But the more important perspective is within YOUR club. Every new member brings fresh perspective, renewed energy and unique skillsets; they will push back on “but we’ve always done it this way” inertia; they will invite a new circle of family and friends into our clubs; and they will develop NEW traditions.

Here is my ask: before June 30, will you start conversations with two people and then ASK them to consider joining your Lions club?

Thank you, John.

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MULTIPLE DISTRICT 39 4TH QUARTER NEWSLETTER

CC Betty Simpson

Spring Greetings, fellow MD 39 Lions!

You will find helpful MD39 convention information in this quarterly issue of our newsletter. This convention information will also be emailed by our MD secretary to all MD club Presidents and secretaries later this week. Please, share the information with all your club members.

Here are some helpful convention tips:

• Early Registration Deadline- April 14

Final Guaranteed Registration Deadline-April 17

• Convention Service Projects- We will feature two, hands-on service activities during the convention. Any Lions/Clubs bringing a new, standard-size pillow and pillowcase will be able to write a positive message on the inside edge of the pillowcase with a Sharpie which will be supplied. (Message example- Wishing you pleasant dreams.) Secondly, we will be putting together hygiene kits at the convention. A list of suggested travel-size items for the kits is included in this newsletter.

• Lions/clubs are also welcome to bring/donate any of the additional, shelter “Wish List” items listed in the Service Project article. Both the hands-on project items and Wish List items will be divided between 39E and 39W for distribution. Please, email PCC Joyce Saunders at bobjoy17@msn.com to let her know what you or your club will be bringing. Thank you! “We Serve”

• There will be some convention ballot items we will be voting on during the convention. Please, review the voting information article. (In addition, there will also be an Envision trustees’ ballot.)

• Check out the tentative convention agenda

Thank you, for being an important part of our Multiple District 39, Lion “family” and serving your communities!

My Warm Regards,

Lion Council Chair Betty

gma1850@hotmail.com

H 1-208-549-0299

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District 39W March Newsletter

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CALDWELL LIONS
Caldwell Lions had a great February! We presented WITCO with a $500 check to support their efforts in helping those differently abled community members find training and work. We were also able to provide those who receive Meals on Wheels in Caldwell with a Valentine’s gift of candy hearts. We finished another vision and hearing screening at Mosaics Public Charter school and will be completing 2 other schools in Caldwell and we will have screened all the Caldwell schools.

BURLEY LIONS

On March 1st we celebrated 86 years of a Burley Lions Club at Morey's Steakhouse! We had a great Charter Party and recognized new members and old members alike. Lion Luke Hansen was the recipient of the esteemed Melvin Jones Award for his exceptional service to the community and dedication to our club. We were privileged to hear from our Lions Multiple District 39-Southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon Council Chair Betty Simpson and Envision Director Jay Lugo as well. Our Club presented Mr. Lugo with a check for $40,000 to go towards paying for a new, state of the art microscope for Idaho's Envision Clinic, supporting vision enhancement health care for Idahoans and beyond. We were thrilled that this Microscope will be given a plaque in honor of our own Lion and Retired Optometrist Jack Zarybnisky and his wife Mary Zarybnisky. Lion Kent Blau received Envision's prestigious Hallock-Wehmann Award and Lion Wesley Dalton received the Lion of the Year Award. Several other awards were given to various club members as well from our District Governor. We also presented Dr. Brian Muir with our Club's Citizen of the Year award for his service to the Burley Community, especially surrounding the Historic Burley Theatre Restoration Project with the Mount Harrison Heritage Foundation. He was also able to present on the progress that has been made on the theater with ours and others' donations. Club President Chris Schenk was able to share a 2024 Year in review that higlighting the $150,000 in donations our club distributed in 2024, with most of that going right into our Burley Community. Thank you for supporting our Spudman Triathlon and enabling our charitable mission here at home and throughout the world. Grateful to be a part of this community for the last 86 years!

District 39W January Newsletter

DG John Hand - "Opening New Doors"

As I have visited many of you over the past 60 days, it reinforces how incredible the people of District 39W truly are! Thank you for your service to your communities and to each other.

Each District Governor receives a packet to recognize years of service with Milestone Charter Monarchs (for those members who signed an original club charter) and Monarch Chevron Awards which honor length of service (five-year increments after ten-years).

This year, my packet honors 116 Lions Club members with an average of 22.3 years of service. WOW--A TOTAL OF 2,590 SERVICE YEARS.

Thank you all of those awarded for their dedication to community service as a Lion!

I want to especially call out the following for serving 50 OR MORE YEARS:

Terry Brady (Boise Bench)
Donald Frank (Boise Vista)
William Parsons (Burley)
Andy Ross Anderson (Declo)
Duane Yamamoto (Kuna)
John Hiler (Mountain Home Charter)
Kenneth Everett (Mountain Home Charter)
Floyd Miller, Past International Director (Twin Falls)

I look forward to visiting every club this year to deliver all of the awards.

Thank you, John (208)869-8007

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December District 39E Newsletter

A Word from our District Governor

This year started off with a bang! I barely had time to catch my breath after PDG Lion Brookepulled the ribbon on my nametag during the International Convention in Australia beforeheading to Chicago for the Mission 1.5 Summit. At the same time, many of our District clubswere doing vision, hearing and diabetes screenings at the Eastern Idaho State Fair. I held myfirst cabinet meeting in August and coupled it with zone chair training. Lion Neal Jorgensenhas held two Zone Meetings and the other Zone Chairs are busy visiting clubs. First ViceDistrict Governor, Paula Turner and I have been all over the district, training Presidents andSecretaries as we go. Oh my gosh, our clubs are so busy! I have been to several greatfundraisers, and projects throughout the district recently and I am excited to see so manyclubs active and making a difference in our communities. If you haven’t seen me yet, look forme to do a club visit with you in the near future. Lion Irene Torgesen (our GlobalMembership Coordinator) has been working tirelessly with me to get several Leo clubsgoing in our District. I have been holding monthly contests for various initiatives includingmembership growth, service, and the upcoming one in December focusing on Lionsmarketing. Look for others to come up throughout the year! I have also been working hardto nail down the details of our Midwinter Convention coming up in February of 2025. I havesome great ideas in mind, so plan on joining me for a fun and informational convention. Inclosing, please remember I am here to help. If there is anything I can do for you, please don’thesitate to contact me! - District Governor, Lion Lisa Allen

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December District 39W Newsletter

DG John Hand - "Opening New Doors"
Over the past six weeks I have enjoyed so much getting to spend time with many clubs and see the difference Lions make to our communities every day. Thank you to Emmett, Boise Bench, Payette/Syringa, Nampa, Caldwell, Mountain Home, and Adrian! Every visit is rewarding and underscores how each Lions Club is unique. We share common values and purpose, of course, but priorities and challenges differ from community to community and club to club.
As a district, our primary focus this year is membership. Since July we have grown from 858 to approximately 885 members—which is great!! But while we have several big success stories in clubs like Mountain Home and Boise Bench, our growth is challenged in other areas. What can YOU do? Make a goal for your club! 10% or 15%--even 20%! growth—by July 1. As I said last month, this is the most important service project every Lion can do to keep our clubs healthy! Asking is always the hardest part, but it is always worth it. I am happy to update you on my five recruits: one has committed to join this month and two in January. If you want support in any way, just call me at 208-869-8007! All the Best, John Hand District Governor Email: history.major1994@gmail.com

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