2015 11 a711 dg newsletter issue5 nov2015

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Governor’s Message

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Kleinburg Leo & Trillium LC ~ Alesandro’s Wish

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Oakville LC & Thistletown LC ~ Lions Leadership Institute

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Mississauga Central LC ~ Veterans Dinner

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Holiday Wishes

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Caledon LC ~ Peace Poster Winner Purnima Dawar

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Brampton & Bramalea LC ~ Special Olympic Opening Eyes

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111th Annual Toronto Santa Claus Parade

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Forest Hill LC ~ Casino Event

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Lions Quest Fellowship

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G O V E R N O R

GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE

A-711, MDA, & LCI – 11 Important Dates & Events A-711 Convention 2016 Registration Form

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CONTACT INFO: DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lion Harold HOBSON hobsonschoice@sympatico.ca 1ST VICE-DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lion Bill WILLCOCKS bwillco@rogers.com 2ND VICE-DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lion Surinder SHARMA ssharma2@bell.net IMM. PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR IPDG Lion Donald BISSONNETTE don03@sympatico.ca CABINET SECRETARY PDG Lion Jim WILSON jwilson555@rogers.com CABINET TREASURER PDG Lion Wayne HOEY wayne.hoey@sympatico.ca NEWSLETTER EDITOR PRC Lion Tebo RICHARDS torichards@gmail.com A711: www.a711lions.org MDA: www.mdalions.org LCI: www.lionsclubs.org FB: facebook.com/groups/ a711lions

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When Leo’s and Lions get together to organize a fundraiser, amazing things happen! It was a proud moment to attend the Kleinburg Leo’s and Toronto Trillium Lions Club fundraiser for a little boy called Alesandro.

They needed to raise $150,000 for an operation so that Alesandro can walk.

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The two groups of Leo’s and Lions found of reaching out to the public through media, friends, family, neighbours, Leo’s, and communities, to bring hope for a little

a way social Lions, boy.

The comedy show had top notch comedians who donated their time to help raise funds with the organizers of the Kleinburg Leos and Toronto Trillium Lions Club.

I want to congratulate the Kleinburg Leo President Anthony Vani and the Toronto Trillium Lions President Vincent Leung for a successful evening and bringing together communities to help Alesandro to walk!

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KLEINBURG LEO CLUB & TRILLIUM LC: ALESANDRO’S WISH

OAKVILLE/THISTLETOWN LC: LIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE GRADS

(Above) 2nd VDG Lion Surinder Sharma of the Oakville LC , and PRC Lion Terrence Richards of the Thiistletown LC (Above Right).

We now have two more Lion graduates who attended the Advanced Lions Leadership Institute and Faculty Development Institute in Chicago from November 13 – 16th. Congratulations to both of these truly dedicated District A711 Leaders.

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MISSISSAUGA CENTRAL LC: VETERAN’S DINNER Pat and I had the pleasure of attending the Mississauga Central Lions Club War Veteran’s Dinner evening on November 28 th. We met some very interesting war veteran’s and dined with Major Twist St. R. Bertrand and his wife Yolanda. Major Twist as he likes to be called has served a number of Lieutenant Governors of Ontario after the second world war. It was most exciting to hear of Major Twist accomplishments over the years as well as being very proud to serve his country.

Lion President of the Mississauga Lions Club Jeffery Friedman was thanked by the War Veteran’s for providing there annual dinner. (below right)

(Above) Major Twist Bertrand, Lion Edwin Minas and Yolanda

DISTRICT GOVERNOR: HOLIDAY WISHES During this holiday season I would like to wish all Lions and their families a very Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and all the best wishes for the New Year. This is that time of year to spend these holidays with family and friends. Also to reflect upon the past and think about the future.

There are many refugees around the world who are thinking about finding home and Canada will soon be bringing in 25,000 refugees who need your help. Please think about community service projects to help the less fortunate at your next Lions Club meeting.

Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Very Merry New Year!

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CALEDON LC: PEACE POSTER - DISTRICT CHAIR LION SHERRY HUNT District A711 Peace Poster winner is Purnima Dawar, Age 13 from Alloa Public School, Grade 8 who was entered into the contest by the Caledon Lions Club. Purnima Peace Poster will now go to Multiple District “A” and will be judged against the other winners within the multiple district for the selection of the overall winner who will then go onto international for selection of the eventual overall winner.

Good Luck to Purnima Dawar our District A711 Peace Poster winner!

Purnima’s Quote on Peace - “Sharing Peace is sharing love. Sharing unity is bringing the world together.”

Peace Poster Prizes: a) The MDA winner receives $1000.00 and a plaque. b) The International winner receives $5000 U.S. and a trip to the United Nations for Lions Day in New York city plus a plaque.

Two family members and the sponsoring Lions Club president will accompany the winner. c) 23 Merit Award winners each receive $500 U.S and a certificate of achievement.

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BRAMPTON BRAMALEA LC: SPECIAL OLYMPICS - OPENING EYES Zone Chair 34B Lion Mary Lou Pollock Lions Club of Brampton Bramalea have been involved with the Special Olympics Opening Eyes program this past May. If your Lions Club is involved with Special Olympics programs, would you please contact myself, District Governor Lion Harold Hobson as well as Zone Chair Mary Lou Pollock about your involvement. I would be very interested in how you serve your community with this awesome program. (Below) Brampton Bramalea Lions at King City May 2nd

Research has shown that among Special Olympics athletes, 68 percent have not had an eye examination in three years, 37 percent are in need of eyeglasses and 18 percent wear clinically- incorrect eyeglasses. The disabled are a largely underserved group when it comes to vision care. They deserve, and should have access to, quality care that is appropriate to their particular needs.

That is why LCIF and Special Olympics began a partnership in 2001 to provide free vision screenings at select Special Olympics sporting events worldwide. Athletes also receive diagnoses for vision-related problems, corrective and protective eyewear, and are taught how to take better care of their eyes.

A successful collaborative effort, the Special Olympics-Lions Clubs International Opening Eyes program relies on thousands of volunteer Lions, doctors, vision specialists and educators. More than 350,000 athletes have been screened, with prescription eyewear provided to 110,000 athletes. More than 20,000 volunteer eye care professionals have participated in the program. And, more than 20,000 Lions volunteers worldwide have offered their time and talents for this true team effort that has been active in more than 70 nations.

The Opening Eyes program is funded by an LCIF Core 4 grant. Since the program began, the Foundation has awarded more than US$13.3 million in grant funding.

At the 96th Annual Lions Clubs International Convention in Hamburg, Germany, LCIF announced an expansion of the partnership and opportunities for Lions.Learn more about that here.

For additional information about Opening Eyes, please visit the Special Olympics website.

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HUTTONVILLE LC/BRAMPTON VILLAGE LC/WESTON LC/TORONTO NETRALYA LC: 111TH TORONTO SANTA CLAUSE PARADE It was a beautiful day for the 111th Santa Claus Parade in Toronto. Huttonville Lions, Brampton Village Lions, Weston Lions and Netralya Lions were there to celebrate with the hundreds of thousands who were there to help Santa ring in the Holiday Season, Ho! Ho! Ho!

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FOREST HILL LC: ANNUAL CASINO EVENT Forest Hill Lions Club has been serving their community for over 60 years. Here are some photos from their first annual Casino Event. This Event was a huge success, they raised over $25,000.00.

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FOREST HILL LC: CERTIFICATE RECEIVED FROM 33 DIVISION POLICE

LIONS QUEST FELLOWSHIP FUND: SPECIAL DRAW THIS YEAR Lions Quest Fellowship Donations from the Lions Family PID Gil Constantini, Multiple District A Lions Quest Chair, proposed a new idea to provide an incentive for Lions/Lioness/Leo Clubs to present a Lions Quest Fellowship.

For every Fellowship this year, Lions Quest will set aside $25 in a special fund - and will also provide each Club with an entry into a special draw.

At the end of this Lions year, we will draw the name of one lucky club that will receive the fund to put toward a project in their community - maybe even a Lions Quest Community Workshop.

If we have 100 Fellowships this year, the fund will be $2,500 - but let's make it at least $5,000.

We can do this!

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IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES - DISTRICT A711, MDA, & LCI A711: CLUB CHARTER ANNIVERSARIES (YEARS) 09-Dec-91 16-Dec-09 19-Dec-88 21-Dec-81 23-Dec-05

Toronto Kaiteur (24) Halton K9 (6) Toronto Doctors (27) Huttonville (34) Malvern Onyx (10)

07-Jan-80 10-Jan-62 15-Jan-31 16-Jan-75 18-Jan-35 23-Jan-39 23-Jan-51 24-Jan-52 24-Jan-61 31-Jan-86

Oakville Trafalgar (36) Nobleton (54) Dundas (85) Toronto Cathay (41) Toronto Beaches (81) Leaside (77) Erin District (65) Streetsville (64) Stoney Creek (55) Freelton (30)

06-Feb-31 07-Feb-94 10-Feb-14 11-Feb-53 11-Feb-63 13-Feb-52 16-Feb-90 18-Feb-41 18-Feb-14 20-Feb-92 22-Feb-65 24-Feb-65 25-Feb-15

Georgetown (85) Toronto Golden Vision (22) Mississauga Emerging Leaders (2) Blackheath Binbrook (63) Milton (53) Etobicoke Queensway (64) Toronto Mandarin (26) Weston (75) Toronto Maharlika (2) Toronto Hummingbird (24)

11-Mar-81 12-Mar-56 23-Mar-54 29-Mar-06

Toronto Cervantes (35) Burlington Aldershot (60) Woodbridge (62) Brampton Village (10)

05-Apr-70 05-Apr-77 06-Apr-11 18-Apr-05 21-Apr-09 22-Apr-37 23-Apr-09 27-Apr-25 30-Apr-67

Bolton & District (46) Mississauga-Meadowvale (39) Toronto Onyx (5) Mississauga Churchill Meadow (11) Toronto Netralya (7) Mississauga Credit Valley (79) University of Toronto Campus (7) Burlington (91) Waterdown & District (49)

Scarborough Cederbrae Golden Mile (51)

Thistletown (51) Leaside Centennial (1)

01-May-40 03-May-71 06-May-88 17-May-12 18-May-20 25-May-71 26-May-50

Scarborough Central (76) Caledon (45) York Mount Dennis (28) Toronto Bangladesh (4) Toronto Central (96) Toronto Suomi (45) Mt Hope (66)

02-Jun-14 Brampton Mt Everest (2) 13-Jun-14 Toronto Oriental (2) 27-Jun-74 Mississauga Central (42) 16-Jul-71 Chinguacousy (45) 19-Jul-20 Hamilton Central (96) 23-Jul-31 Lakeshore (85)

ADDITIONAL DATES & DEADLINES JAN: Membership Focus: Special Interest JAN: Relieving the Hunger Challenge JAN 01: Lions Services Children Symposium JAN 09 : Convention registration fees discount JAN 10-16: Worldwide Week of Service JAN 11-17: LCIF Week JAN 13: Melvin Jones’ birthday 19-Sep-89 Toronto Finlandia (26) JAN 15: Peace Poster Kits available 22-Sep-44 West Hill Highland Creek (71) JAN15:Lions Environmental Photo Contest MD 25-Sep-58 Wishing Well (58) FEB: Membership Focus: Women FEB 01: International Peace Poster winners 12-Oct-10 Toronto Trillium (6) FEB 12: Standard, Core 4 and IAG grants MAR: Membership Focus: Women 22-Oct-91 Toronto Mabuhay (25) 26-Oct-44 Agincourt (72) MAR: Eye Donor Awareness Month 26-Oct-11 McMaster University Campus (5) MAR 01:Environmental Photo Contest LCI 31-Oct-05 Toronto Paragon (11) MAR 04-05: Radisson Park Inn, Markham 31-Oct-11 Ryerson University Campus (5) MAR 19-21: Emerging Lions Institute (CO) MAR 31: Last day for regular convention fees 03-Nov-86 Toronto Hong Kong (29) APR: Family & Friends Month 08-Nov-35 Oakville (80) APR: Leo Club Awareness Month 08-Nov-13 Kleinburg Leo Club (Omega) (2) APR: Protecting Our Environment Challenge 12-Nov-07 Toronto Global Telugu (8) APR 01: Leo of the Year Award due 14-Nov-51 Hamilton East (64) APR 05-13: Family Week 15-Nov-83 Mississauga Cooksville (32) APR 22: Earth Day 18-Nov-96 Mississauga Erin Mills (19) APR 22-24: A711 Convention, Holiday Inn 26-Nov-52 Forest Hill (63) APR 23: Holiday Inn Airport (A711 Convention) 27-Nov-45 Ancaster (70) APR 24-30: World Immunization Week APR 26: Lions Worldwide Induction Day A711 CLUB PROJECTS, ACTIVITIES & EVENTS MAY: Strengthen Membership Month DEC 05: Thistletown Annual Christmas Dinner MAY: Recycle for Sight Month DEC 05: WestHill Hiland Creek Craft Sale MAY 01:Convention registration refund DEC 07 Thistletown Christmas Tree Lighting MAY 01:Convention registration and hotel DEC Halton K9 Christmas Fundraiser MAY 01: International (Newsletter/website) MAY 11-17: White Cane Week A711 DISTRICT CABINET MEETINGS 2015-2016 MAY 13: SightFirst grants review DEC 05: 289 Rutherford Rd. S., Brampton. ON MAY 15: Leo Club Reports (Leo-72) due APR 23: Holiday Inn Airport (A711 Convention) MAY 15: Officer Reporting Form (PU101) due MAY 15: Convention hotel deposit refunds MDA COUNCIL MEETINGS 2015-2016 MAY 26-29: North Bay (MDA Convention) MAR 04-05: Radisson Park Inn, Markham JUN 01: Helen Keller Day MAY 26-29: North Bay (MDA Convention) JUN 05: World Environment Day JUN 15: Pre-certified delegate forms A711, MDA, LCI CONVENTIONS 2015-2016 JUN 20: 2015-2016 Charter Applications due APR 22-24: A711 Convention, Holiday Inn JUN 20: Lions Quest grants review MAY 26-29: MDA Convention, North Bay JUN 24-28: LCI Convention, Japan JUN 24-28: LCI Convention, Japan JUN 30: Lions Dignity Award 01-Aug-62 Toronto Colombo (53) 04-Aug-62 Brampton Bramalea (53) 07-Aug-35 York (80) 13-Aug-31 East York Danforth (84) 15-Aug-72 Toronto Bathurst (43) 19-Sep-89 North York Central (26) 16-Aug-93 Toronto Elegant (22)

LCI: UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES (DEC) Membership Focus: Family Relieving the Hunger Centennial Service Challenge DEC: Relieving the Hunger Challenge DEC: Period 2 for the Lions Dignity Award DEC 01: Peace Poster deadline for MD DEC 01-7: Lions Eye Bank Week DEC 05: International Leo Day DEC 05: 289 Rutherford Rd. S., Brampton. ON DEC15: Peace Poster Council Chair INSTITUTES MAR 19-21: Emerging Lions Institute (CO)

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