Alexandria Watergate Lions Club

WATERGATE LIONS CLUB

MINUTES OF OFFICERS’ MEETING

LOWER TERRACE

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2:00 pm

MEMBERS PRESENT: Renee O’Brien, Ray Foote, Bob Vaughn, Bob Lee, Tom Boyle, Harold Davey.

NEW BUSINESS:

Planning for the Renovators’ Showcase scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 1:00 – 5:00 PM.

Prospective Units on Tour:

UNIT TYPE BUILDING AND UNIT # COMMENTS

B 2-1601 Offered by Tom Boyle. Available for viewing

E 3-1705 Vacant, Kitchen and Baths Upgraded. Available

F 3-610 Baths Only. Owner May or May Not Show

F 4-405 Renee’s Unit. Renee has confirmed she will participate.

G 1-323 Recently Completely Renovated. May or May Not Show

H 1-514 Fully Upgraded. Offered by Mark Drake. Available

J 2-1611 Vi’s Unit. Vi has confirmed she will participate.

J 3-1712 Available for viewing

K 3-1025 Available for viewing.

In addition to above units, Karen Buckley, 4-1015, a J unit, contacted Liz Phipps late Friday in response to our ad in the Weekly Events Flyer and has expressed interest in showing her unit during Renovators’ Showcase. A message has been left on Ms. Buckley’s voicemail and her willingness to participate will be confirmed over the weekend. She has recently renovated her unit. It appears we have 8 confirmed units, two additional possibilities. The Club will continue to identify additional units in case some owners back out between now and October 10.

Ideas for generating more unit owners to participate by opening up their units for the tour, especially smaller units, G models, and hopefully an L model in Building 4. An ad was placed in the Weekly Events Flyer asking other unit owners to come forward and ads will appear on WAL CCTV early next week. This matter will also be discussed at the Lions’ dinner on Monday, September 21.

Status of tickets. Harold ordered the tickets and many have been distributed to club officers, members, tour participants and Liz Phipps in the Activities Office for sale. As of our meeting Thursday, $300 was on deposit with Harold. A commitment to purchase another 15 tickets has been made, and a check for $150.00 will be given to Harold at Monday’s dinner meeting. So at this point we have generated at least $450.00 in revenue for the event. Club members will be asked to purchase tickets at Monday’s dinner, so hopefully additional revenue will be realized Monday evening. Lions members will be encouraged to purchase tickets for sale or distribution to friends, neighbors and other interested residents. All proceeds should be given to Harold Davey, who will monitor sales and advise officers of progress toward our goal, stated below.

How do we market event? Advertising for the tour and follow-on reception will appear in Weekly Events Flyers, the October Wheel and WAL CCTV. Renee will explore preparation of flyers to be posted in building lobbies, and Liz Phipps has offered to post those as they are available. The greatest resource available are club members, who are encouraged to talk up the event and stimulate interest and participation.

What revenue was generated from last year’s event? Bob Vaughn’s recollection was that the Club raised about $1,550 in last year’s event. Club officers have set a goal of between $1,700 and $1,750 for this year’s event, or about a 10% increase over last year. That translates into the sale of 170 to 175 tickets.

How do we recruit volunteers to sit in lobbies directing residents to open units and staff the units open for inspection? The Club will need to mobilize a sufficient number of volunteers to staff lobbies (4 people), be present in vacant units or those where the owner or their contractor may not be present (probably another 4 – 6 volunteers), and to pick up the wine, cheese and other food for the reception and help set up the Terrace Lounge for the event (probably another 3 volunteers). So, at a minimum, we will need 10 – 12 volunteers for the Showcase. That may exceed the manpower the Club alone can provide. Club members will be asked to volunteer for specific assignments at Monday’s dinner meeting, and we will need to reach out to other residents to fill in any gaps.

Who will be dedicated to arranging the Wine and Cheese from 4:00 – 5:00 PM in the Terrace Lounge and what coordination do we need with Liz in the Activities Office? A budget of $300.00 was allocated for hosting the reception. Bob Vaughn and Ray Foote will coordinate the purchase of the food and wine, and club officers and other members will be able to transport the food and wine into the kitchen in the Terrace Lounge prior to the start of the tour at 1:00 PM. Harold Davey will man a station in the Terrace Lounge for any additional ticket sales and collection of tickets for the door prizes. Tom Boyle will coordinate the collection of door prizes for the event, the set-up for the event with Liz Phipps, including up to four easels for mounting of posters, and the set-up of a sound system for the event with Mike Penland, who has helped in prior years and more recently with our recruitment event on the Lower Terrace. Renee will be responsible for the preparation or acquisition of posters. Bob Lee will ensure that ample literature on our Club and Lions generally is available, including applications for membership. Club members will be encouraged to contribute door prizes, and Tom will solicit items from the Hair Salon, Market Café, Landmark Towers Sunoco and others who have contributed in the past. Once the tour concludes at 4:00 PM, all Club members will report to the Terrace Lounge to assist with the reception.

Meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM.

Alexandria Watergate Lions Club

Business Meeting, Monday, June 15, 2015

WAL TV Room, 7:00 PM

MINUTES

Members Present: Tom Boyle, Harold Davey, Vi Davis, Ray Foote, Bob Lee, Irene Mields, Renee O’Brien, Linda Perretta, Luvan Tran Van Don, Bob Vaughn.

President Boyle opened the meeting with the pledge of allegiance and President’s announcements, followed by the Treasurer’s report by Bob Vaughn. The Club’s total bank balance as of June 15 stood at $2,990.94, with $1,736.26 in the administrative fund and $1,254.68 in the administrative fund.

OLD BUSINSS:

Final recap of Club’s benefit for the Fisher Houses held on Thursday, June 4. The event raised $5,678.00 for the Fisher House Foundation and the Fort Belvoir Fisher House, plus $201.00 for the Club, or a total of $5,879.00. Approximately 70 people turned out for the event, and the reaction of club members was favorable. Thank you notes from the Watergate Lions Club have been mailed to all donors, and acknowledgements from Fisher House are anticipated in the near future.

Report by Renee on the Vision and Hearing screening event at the Sacramento Neighborhood Center on Saturday, June 6 attended by Renee, Woiny and Bob Lee. Twenty-one area residents were screened for sight and hearing, about twice the number from last year. Renee described the procedures and offered observations on a couple of residents for whom the testing was particularly relevant.

NEW BUSINESS:

Scheduling upcoming Club events, including the semi-annual Clothing Drive and WAL flea market, and Renovators Showcase. Subsequent to the meeting, it was learned the flea market is scheduled for Saturday, October 17. Based on that information, scheduling for the Renovators Showcase and Clothing Drive can proceed.

Ideas were floated by club members on activities the club could sponsor to raise funds, elevate the club’s profile, attract new members and provide a community service. One idea which resonated was to conduct eyeglass collections in the lobbies of WAL buildings similar to the Clothing Drives. Currently, residents can drop off eyeglasses at Residents’ Desk, but there is little or no publicity and little credit to the WAL Lions Club. By sponsoring a formal event, it was felt we could generate more eyeglass donations and amplify the role the Lions play in this important activity. It was agreed that the Club should sponsor an eyeglass collection event on a weekend day sometime between August 8 – August 16.

Membership Drive. Ray Foote suggested the Club host a wine and cheese event on the Lower Terrace in August while the terrace is still very active. Information on the Lions Club can be distributed, club members could interact with prospective new members and we could heighten awareness of the Watergate Lions Club and the role the Club plays in the life of the community. Sunday, August 23 was suggested as a possible date. Ray and others will coordinate planning.

There was a discussion of a possible merger with another area Lions chapter. It was generally felt that a merger would dilute the identity of the WAL Lions Club and impose a considerable degree of inconvenience on members. Instead, the idea of “partnering” with other clubs was highlighted, including inviting officers of nearby clubs to attend our dinner meetings as guests and have our officers reciprocate. In that way, there can be a more efficient exchange of information, identifying projects on which we can collaborate with other clubs and improve overall effectiveness.

A proposal to consolidate meetings was discussed whereby the Club would meet once a month for a dinner meeting and any business that needed to be transacted could be conducted at the dinner meeting. By a vote of 8-1, with one abstention, it was agreed to retain the current twice-a-month meeting schedule. It was clarified that all meetings are optional for club members, that there is no requirement for any member to attend any meeting, but that consolidation into a single meeting would not permit sufficient time for the Club to conduct its business and make dinner meetings overly long, especially when we have guest speakers. Of the two meetings, there was a consensus that the dinner meeting was the more important event in that it allowed members to maintain contact with one another on a relaxed, social basis contributing to the cohesion of the Club. Members who choose not to attend future business meetings can propose agenda items and follow the Club’s business by reviewing the minutes of meetings.

By a vote of 10-0, members agreed to move our dinner meeting to the third Monday of each month, starting in August, and move the business meeting to the first Monday of each month. As there are no formal business meetings in July and August, the next Club business meeting would be Monday, September 7. The date of our next dinner meeting remains Monday, July 6 at Fratelli’s, after which it will be moved to the third Monday of each month. The change was prompted by scheduling conflicts on the part of several Club members and the frequency of holidays falling on the first Monday of the month. Consideration of alternative days during the week for the Club’s meeting was abandoned as it became clear that any other day created its own set of scheduling conflicts.

There was a lengthy discussion of Club’s dues structure, including how monthly dinners are financed. Some members expressed the view that quarterly dues of $75.00 are excessive, complicate the task of attracting new members and unfairly penalize those who cannot attend dinner meetings because of other commitments. It was the view of others that dinner meetings are an important unifying factor for the club and that an “opt-out” provision would depress attendance, complicate the reservations process, jeopardize our current arrangement with Fratelli’s, and that $20.00 was a reasonable cost for dinner. It was also noted that the $20.00 per meal also funds dinner speakers, their guests and guests of the Club, as well as other activities and events. By a vote of 7-3, it was agreed to retain the current dues structure.

Bob Lee was asked to contact El Primero as it appears they may now be willing to match Fratelli’s charge of $20.00. He will report back to the Club at which time members will decide if they wish to alternate dinner meetings between Fratelli’s and El Primero.

The meeting adjourned at approximately 8:30 PM.

Watergate Alexandria Lions Club

Business Meeting

Monday, January 19, 2015, 7:00 PM

Watergate TV Room

MINUTES

President Boyle opened meeting with the pledge of allegiance. President’s comments.

OLD BUSINESS:

Tentative scheduling of upcoming events: Clothing Drive, Flea Market, Renovator’s Showcase.

NEW BUSINESS:

Quick overview of the business meeting agenda by President Boyle.

37th Annual Lions Day with the United Nations will take place on Saturday, March 7 at the U.N. in NYC. Renee O’Brien, LuVan Tran Van Don and Linda Perretta will be attending. Hopefully, participants will provide an overview of the event at the chapter’s business meeting in March.

Discussion of recent Membership PULSE, specifically the section on the Membership Satisfaction Guide on how to enable a club to meet and satisfy expectations of individual members. Ray Foote initiated discussion. Focus was on new activities and initiatives the group could undertake to elevate the profile of the chapter, engage members and contribute to the welfare of our immediate community and beyond. Ideas discussed were…..:

· Arbor Day tree planting consistent with environmental ethic of the Lions.

· Promoting reading and the distribution of books, leveraging the unique asset of the Watergate Library, and arranging for delivery of books and other goods and services to infirm and disabled residents at WAL.

· Identifying one or two key areas of the community that could be rendered more accessible for those with disabilities and an aging Watergate population.

· Supporting the Bland Music Competition by making a donation to the group and organizing carpools to maximize turnout among club members.

· “Adopting” a worthwhile cause and/or organization, with a particular focus on veterans groups, such as Wounded Warriors and the Fisher House Foundation.

· Enlarging the chapter’s commitment to vision health by sponsoring eyeglass collections in WAL lobbies once or twice a year, similar to the Lions’ Clothing Drive.

Of these ideas, the following were considered the most achievable.

· Making a $75.00 contribution to the Bland Musical Competition and maximizing turnout for the event at the Lyceum by organizing carpools to transport chapter members to the event on April 12.

· Books and audio book recordings for military personnel overseas. Vi Davis will investigate.

· Lobbying management and the Board of Directors to install ramps and/or railings at one or two strategic locations within the community to facilitate handicapped access. Irene Mields will help identify one or two particularly troublesome areas and, once identified, Bob Lee will promote idea with the Infrastructure Committee, board and management.

· Eyeglasses’ collection in the lobbies of Watergate structured along the lines of the Lions’ Clothing Drives and complementing the collection method currently employed.

· Holding an event to raise funds for the Wounded Warriors or a similar organization. Vi Davis will do preliminary research.

Progress reports on these activities will be provided at the chapter’s business meeting on February 16. Interim updates welcome at our dinner meeting on February 2.

GB raised the question of whether there are opportunities available for the Watergate chapter to support and interface with some of the larger priorities of LCI. It was generally the consensus of the group that, at present, the chapter doesn’t have the membership or financial resources to do this effectively.

Identification of future speakers for club events. It was suggested that the chapter might invite the WAL General Manager, Steve Wright, a former Lion, to attend and speak at a future event. Tom Boyle will investigate other opportunities, and all chapter members are encouraged to make suggestions and recommendations.

Meeting concluded with tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King and brief comments and anecdotes from Irene Mields and Harold Davey.

Adjournment at 8:30 PM. Next scheduled meeting is our February dinner meeting at Fratelli’s on Monday, February 2 @ 6:30 PM.

Submitted by:

Bob Lee

Secretary

Dinner Meeting, Monday, January 12, 2015, Fratelli’s Restaurant

Minutes

President Tom Boyle opened the meeting at 6:35 PM welcoming 10 members and two invited guests, Shirley and Roy Wilson, to the dinner meeting. Shirley and Roy are members of the Bailey’s Cross Roads Lions Chapter, and Shirley is the scheduled guest speaker at the dinner meeting. President Boyle remembered Carol Cooper and asked chapter members to keep Georgia Hufstedler in their thoughts. (A get-well card for Georgia was circulated and signed by attending members.) President Boyle led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the Lions Creed.

President Boyle briefly introduced the chapter’s guests, and then turned over further introductory comments to Robert Vaughn, a long-time friend of the Wilsons.

President Boyle presented Lion member Bob Vaughn with a Presidential Certificate of Appreciation bestowed and signed by Joe Preston, Lions International President for 2014-2015, in recognition of 36 years’ services as a Lions member.

Meeting broke for dinner.

Guest speaker Shirley Wilson addressed the chapter on the meaning of being a Lion and concept of Lionism. She mentioned that a Lion doesn’t get “hooked on Lionism” the moment he or she becomes a Lion; rather, it typically takes a Lion to experience one or two life-altering events in order to embrace Lionism. Ms. Wilson recalled a significant event during her early time as a Lion that caused her to “buy into” Lionism. The goal of Lionism, she added, is not so much a goal, rather it’s what we do about it that truly matters; that service is rooted in everything we do; that “it takes a team” and the full embrace of the Lions’ motto of “We Serve” to accomplish our mission.

Ms. Wilson offered a number of ideas on what to do to make a Lions chapter more relevant and better known in its community, including:

Promoting reading and reading clubs, citing the Lions’ Dr. Seuss Week.
Reading with 1^st and 3^rd graders.
Encouraging and establishing recycling centers.
Vision and sight screening.
Promoting and contributing to the Bland Music Competition, culminating in the April 12 Lyceum event in Alexandria, a program unique to the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Ms. Wilson concluded her remarks by stressing “the importance of attitude” and playing a song written and sung by Joe Preston, “Strengthen the Pride,” available on YouTube.

President Boyle thanked the chapter’s guests and Ms. Wilson for her presentation.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 PM.

Bob Lee, Secretary 703-370-5635

Watergate Lions Club

Business Meeting, September 22, 2014

Minutes

1. President Tom Boyle welcomed our members to the business meeting, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

2. Ray reminded Tom that we need to appoint a Visitation Chair from our club; this should be done by our next meeting.

3. We discussed attendance at the fall conference on October 17-18 at the Sheraton Reston Hotel; because of other commitments, no one expressed an interest in attending this year.

4. Our clothing drive is scheduled on September 27, 2014 from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. Lions representatives will be stationed in each building lobby to help with the drive. The truck will pick up the bags of clothing beginning at 3:00 PM. Several volunteers agreed to help load the truck.

5. The Watergate Flea Market will be held on October 4, 2014. All members were asked to donate items to be sold at the Lions Table. Items may be brought to the Town Center early in the day of the event. Georgia Hufstedler, Irene Mields and Bob Lee volunteered to sit at the Lions table.

6. President Tom Boyle reminded everyone that Renovator’s Showcase will be held on Saturday, October 11 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. The wine and cheese party will begin at 4:00 PM in the Terrace Lounge. Bob Vaughn agreed to pick up the wine, cheese and crackers for this event and Ray agreed to help Bob. Additional volunteers are needed to assist with this event to set up, serve and clean up. Please let Ray know if you can help us.

7. The original Watergate Lions Club Charter will be restored per President Tom Boyle. A suitable and safe place for displaying this document is being sought with the assistance of Watergate Management. Tom will report back to us with the status and location at our next meeting, which will be our October dinner meeting on Monday, October 6th

8. Everyone was reminded that Shirley Wilson, from the Bailey’s Crossroads Lions Club, will be our speaker at our November 3rd dinner meeting.

9. Everyone is reminded that our quarterly dues are payable on October 1; payments may be mailed to Ray or brought to the October 6th dinner meeting.

10. Bob Vaughn, Treasurer, gave his report on our finances indicating:

TDBank balance as of August 31, 2014 $2,239.71

September dinner expense $ 238.98

$2,000.73

Charity Account $ 436.57

Balance in Operating Account $1,564.16

Please let me know if you have any additions or corrections to the minutes.

Respectfully,

Ray Foote, Secretary

703 517 9829

Alexandria Watergate Lions Club

Dinner Meeting, September 8, 2014

Minutes

1. President Tom Boyle welcomed everyone to our September dinner meeting at approximately 6:30 PM. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, the Lions Creed; Linda Perretta offered a prayer of thanks.

2. There have been several Webinars announced in the Lion Reporter; members have participated in them. There are several being offered in the near future and members are encouraged to participate.

3. The Fall Conference will be held October 17-18 at the Sheraton Reston Hotel; Tom asked if any of our members would be participating in the conference. Further details will be discussed at our September business meeting scheduled on September 22, 2014 in the TV Room.

4. Members were reminded of the Lions Club table at the Watergate Flea Market, on October 4; irene Mields and Bob Lee volunteered to man the Lions Table; Donations to sell at this event may be given to Bob Lee or may be brought to the Town Hall the morning on day of the event..

5. Our clothing drive is on October 27; 1:00 - 3:00 pm; we have the following volunteers: Building 1 - Irene, Georgia and Bob; Building 2 - Ray and Isamu; Building 3 (to be decided) and Building 4 - Renee O’Brien and Bob Vaughn.

7. Reminder - the Foundation Fighting Blindness - speaker series will be held on Saturday, October 11 at the Fairfax Library;

8. The Bailey’s Crossroads Raffle Extraordinaire will be held on October 24th. Details have been distributed;

9. The Mason Neck Lions Club is asking for financial help with their Help Line. This will be discussed at our business meeting on September 22.

10. Ray recommended that we restore our original Lions Charter and display it at an appropriate place at Watergate. This will be discussed at our September business meeting.

11. Shirley Wilson will be our speaker at the November 3, 2014 dinner meeting.

12. The September business meeting will be held on September 22 in the TV Room at Watergate.

Meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 PM.

Ray Foote, Secretary

703 517 9829

Restore our original Charter document;

November 3 - Shirley Wilson will be our speaker.

Watergate at Landmark Lions Club

Watergate Cafe

August 4, 2014 Dinner

Minutes

1. President Tom Boyle welcomed everyone to our August dinner meeting at approximately 6:30 PM. This was followed by the Lions Creed and Bob Vaughn presented a prayer of thanks and a special prayer for our departed member Carol Cooper.

2. Tom also expressed the club’s appreciation for those who attended Carol Cooper’s funeral on July 25, 2014; Our club made a donation in Carol’s memory to the Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind.

3. Carol was Vice President of our club; Renee O’Bren received support from our members to replace Carol as Vice President for the remainder of this term.

4 Tom extended our apologies to those who attended the scheduled informal lunch in the cafe on Monday, July 14th with Hatice Huma Sen, President of Lions Istanbul Club. Our guest called late in the afternoon apologizing that she was confused with the time and missed the luncheon. The informal lunch was very nice for those who attended. We hope that she will reschedule a visit with our club.

4. Prior to beginning our dinner, Tom introduced our guest, Jay Moughon, Second Vice District Governor to make his presentation. Jay shared his experiences as a Lion and the rewards he’s received and what we might all receive as Active Lions.

5. Bob Kirk is asking again for assistance with the Sight and Hearing van. No date has been set for the next event, but if you are interested in helping with the van, please let me know.

6. Everyone was encouraged to read about our International President, Joe Preston in the current edition of LION..

7. Tom reminded our members of the 2013-2014 Visitation Kickoff Dinner and Awards, Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the Park-West Lions Community Center, 8620 Sunnydale Drive, Manassas, Va. Social at 3; buffet dinner at 4pm. $20 per person. Reservations must be made by August 14, 2014. Call Mike Ryan at 703 568 8914 for additional information.

8. District 24A Lions Fall Conference, October 17-18, Sheraton Reston Hotel, 11810 Sunrise Valley, Drive, Reston 20191. Mark your calendars.

9. Our September dinner meeting is scheduled on the 2nd Monday evening, September 8, 2014 in the Watergate Cafe. The cafe owner has promised to serve Italian food that night.

10. We discussed the proposed date for our holiday dinner. Bob Vaughn is going to request the Army Navy Club to reserve Saturday, December 13. We will announce additional details as they are planned.

Ray Foote, Secretary

703 517 9829

Watergate at Landmark Lions Club

Watergate Cafe

July 7, 2014

Minutes

1. President Tom Boyle welcomed everyone to our dinner meeting. We then said the Lions Creed and the P:ledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a prayer of thanks..

2. Tom brought us up to date on Carol Cooper’s passing, stating that he has been in contact with her Executor who will come to Alexandria to settle her estate. At the time, there was no information on her burial or a service. We have since been provided that information and it has been distributed.

3. There were several reminders of volunteer opportunities.

4. Membership. We now have 15 active members in our club; we need to attract new members; each member is encouraged to share Lion opportunities to our friends and neighbors in hope to attract some new members.

5. Tom reminded us that at our August 4th dinner meeting, we will benefit with a visit from Lion Jay Moughon who will outline goals for the upcoming year;

6. 2013-2014 Visitation Kickoff Dinner and Awards, Sunday, August 24, 2014 at the Park-West Lions Community Center, 8620 Sunnygate Drive, Manassas, Va. Social at 3; buffet dinner at 4pm. $20 per person. Reservations must be made by August 15, 2014. Call Mike Ryan at 703 568 9214 for additional information.

7. Bob Vaughn expressed the importance of Watergate having current information on our residents, including emergency contact information. This information is requested at the annual re-registration. He also spoke about the benefits of having a Virginia Hospital Center Lifeline at a reduced rate, due to the number of WAL residents. Irene added that a GPS version is currently being tested which would identify where a person is wherever they may be.

8. Lion Bob Vaughn was introduced as our speaker for the evening and he spoke of his visit to Normandy and of his time spent there.

Ray Foote, Secretary

703 517 9829

Watergate at Landmark Lions Club

Watergate Cafe

June 2, 2014

Minutes

15 Members Present

13 Members Responded to Dinner Notice

1. President Tom Boyle welcomed everyone to our dinner meeting at approximately 6:30 PM. This was followed by the Lions Creed, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and a prayer of thanks led by Linda Perretta.

2. Tom reminded everyone of the several events outlined in the June, 2014 Lion Reporter.

3. The Sight and Hearing Mobile Screening Unit will be presented on Saturday, June 14, 2014. Bob Lee has agreed to lead this project and has consulted with our contact person, Bob Kirk regarding details of this event. Our volunteers for this event are: Irene Mields, Renee O’Brien, Harold Davey and Bob Lee. Tom requested that any other Lions wishing to volunteer their services on June 14, contact Bob Lee.

4. Luvan Tran Van Don discussed the next Zone Meeting which will be held on June 12, 2014 at Fratelli’s Restaurant to which our President and Secretary are asked to attend. Ray will be out of town and will be replaced at the Zone Meeting by Renee O’Brien.

5. Tom discussed our meeting arrangements at the Cafe. Everyone present agreed that the food was excellent, as was the service, and we agreed we would like to continue having our dinner meetings at Watergate and in the Cafe.

6. Our Business Meeting is scheduled on Monday, June 16, 2014 beginning at 7:00 PM in the Watergate TV Room.

7. There being no further business, our dinner meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 PM.

Ray Foote, Secretary

703 517 9829

Alexandria Watergate Liions Club

Business Meeting, May 19, 2014

Minutes

1. President Tom Boyle opened the meeting by welcoming members to our monthly business meeting. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

2. Tom then asked Zone Chair Luvan to report on the Virginia State Convention which she attended. (the convention was held at the Sheraton Premier in Tysons Corner, May 15-18, 2014). Luvan provided the membership with a day by day report of her activities and meetings at the convention. Several amendments to the Constitution and By-laws were proposed to Lions of Virginia, Multiple District 24. Details of these amendments are attached to the Secretary’s copy of these minutes and retained in the Club’s files; they will be made available to any member who wishes to review them.

Luvan stated that membership in Lions is declining across the State. Some discussion followed. She stated that in Japan, they have increased membership by inviting spouses to join Lions and this has resulted in a large increase in membership. Irene expressed some concern about the costs of our membership, stating that our $75 dues per quarter prohibit some people from joining our club despite the fact that the dues includes dinner once a month. Ray reminded everyone that the club (and its members) must provide a meaningful purpose and reason for becoming a Lion and participating in activities in order to keep members interested in attending. Many of our members fail to come to meetings (without notice) and do not participate in activities and we must work together to improve this. It was suggested that we discuss ways to engage our members at every meeting.

3. Other members who attended the State Convention were Irene Mields, Linda Perretta and Ray Foote. Irene and Ray reported on the several Lions projects in which other clubs are participating, such as Lions Project for Canine Companions for Independence (LPCCI), which was founded in 1983 to help children and adults with disabilities.

Dog Fest Walk ’N Roll - a family-friendly, dog-friendly and completely accessible dog walk and festival will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 at 9am - 12pm. Pentagon Row - 1201 South Joyce St., Arlington, Va. 22204. See dogfestwashingtondc@cci.org. for additional information.

Several clubs participate in the sale of candies and nuts, but we learned that we must buy in very large quantities in order to save shipping costs. We decided that our club isn’t of the size to promote such a sale; it’s costly and risky. Also, restrictions at Watergate prohibiti the sale of merchandise.

3. GB suggested that we identify a project (one which we might share with another club) to make a real impact our community as well as bringing emphasis on the work of Lions. Bob Lee suggested that we consider a book project (since we have loads of high quality and a variety of books in our library and in storage units). As a result, we could assess our community’s needs and encourage increased participation in LCI programs and in close cooperation with LCVF.

4. Tom and Ray reminded everyone that reservations will be required of members who wish to attend future dinner meetings. We have experienced a problem with “no shows” at our dinner meetings where the Club has to pay for unnecessary food services because members did not call and/or did not show up at the dinner. Ray will announce the June 2 dinner meeting, and only those who respond to him and whose dues are current, will have a reservation. Those who fail to make a reservation are welcome to attend the general meeting but dinner will not be guaranteed.

5. Everyone was reminded of our Memorial Day Celebration honoring our veterans at Watergate on Sunday, May 25 at 3pm on the lower terrace.

Ray Foote, Secretary

703 517 9829

Alexandria Watergate Lions Club

Dinner Meeting May 5, 2014

Minutes

1. President Tom Boyle opened the meeting by welcoming our members to our monthly dinner meeting. The meeting was held at Watergate’s Blue Room and catered by the Watergate Cafe. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag and a thankful prayer by Bob Vaughn.

2. Tom reminded everyone present of the importance of alerting Ray well in advance if you are unable to attend a dinner meeting; otherwise, we pay for all reservations. Some discussion followed and it was agreed that future dinner reservations will be confirmed by members and cancellations would be accepted up to 24 hours in advance of the meeting. We had several last minute cancellations for this dinner meeting (reservations were confirmed for 16 and only ten members attended).

3. Tom reminded everyone of the Virginia State Convention on May 17, 2014 at the Sheraton Premier in Tyson’s Corner.

4. It was reported that the Watergate Lions Club Clothing Drive, held on Saturday, May 3, 2014 was a success. The Goodwill Industries truck arrived shortly after 3pm to retrieve the clothing that the Watergate Lions collected from each building. A special thank you to those who worked on Saturday, including, Tom Boyle, Bob Vaughn, Carol Cooper, Bob Lee, Ray Foote, Isamu Danura, Luvan Tran Van Don and Jim Starr as well as the men working on the Goodwill Industries truck.

5. New Officers for this year have been reported to Dwight Brooks, cabinet secretary MD 24A. The current officers will continue to serve in the coming year: President, Tom Boyle; Vice President, Carol Cooper; Secretary Ray Foote and Treasurer, Bob Vaughn.

6. Tom read an acknowledgement letter from Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) thanking us for our club’s contribution of $100 to support Lions’ activities within the measles Initiative.

7. Everyone seems to like the arrangement and the food provided by the Cafe for our dinner meetings; the set up is very nice, the food was very good and you cannot beat the location; thus, we will continue to hold our dinner meetings at Watergate.

8. Tom stated that In the current Lion Reporter, there is a pertinent quote reading: “I think if you’re the type of person who wants to join the Lions, it’s because you’re the type of person who wants to do it. Either you’re a Lion or you’re not. There’s no in-between.” Quote from Faye Mirr, zone chairperson and member of the Wauwatosa Lions in Wisconsin.

9. Tom then presented to Harold Davey with the distinguished Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for his many years of service to our Club. Harold received a standing ovation and congratulations for his long-standing Lionism and community service.

10. Meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 PM.

Ray Foote, Secretary

703 517 9829

Alexandria Watergate Lions Club

Business Meeting Minutes

April 21, 2014

1. President Tom Boyle opened the meeting welcoming our members to our monthly business meeting. The membership joined in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

2. Tom reminded everyone of the Virginia State Convention; registration has been paid for those members attending (Irene Mields, Renee O’Brien, Linda Perretta and Ray Foote). Luvan reminded everyone she had registered separately on her own and will be attending.

3. Members were reminded of the 9th Annual Foundation Fighting Blindness Northern Virginia Vision Walk this Sunday, April 27, 2014. Information on this walk was discussed.

4. Bob Vaughn presented background information on the Melvin Jones Fellowship Awards and our Club is supporting one and possibly two of our Club Members for this Award. This will be announced at our May 5 dinner meeting.

5. It was reported that the Bailey’s Shrimp Dinner, held on April 6, was a success and well attended. Six of our Club members attended.

6. Tom announced the next clothing drive will be held on Saturday, May 3. He will post notices in the lobbies that the drive will begin at 1:00 - 3:00 PM. The Goodwill truck should arrive by 3:00 pm. All are encouraged to contribute to this worthy cause.

7. Tom presented a Key Pin to Gebreyes Begna (GB) for his membership efforts and bringing into our club two new members.

8. Harold Davey reminded us that this month we must appoint our new officers for next year (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer) for our Club. A nominating committee, appointed by President Tom Boyle, consisting of Harold Davey, Jim Starr and GB, was asked to give their report at our dinner meeting on May 5. Members were asked to let the nominating committee know if they would like to volunteer to serve this year.

9. Bob Vaughn gave a treasurer’s report noting that there is $1,524.45 in the Administrative Fund; $2,711.02 in the Operating Account and $636.57 in the Charity Fund.

10. Meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:10 PM.

Ray Foote, Secretary

703 517 9829

Alexandria Watergate Lions Club

Dinner Meeting Minutes, April 7, 2014

Blue Room, Watergate at Landmark

Agenda:

Welcome

Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag

Invocation (Bob Vaughn)

1. President Tom Boyle welcomed our members to our monthly dinner meeting, the first to be held at Watergate in several years. The convenience of meeting at Watergate was noted favorably by those present. Tom and Ray will work with the cafe owners on a few minor details to improve our dinner experience next month. Members are reminded of the importance of advising Ray well in advance if you are unable to attend future dinner meetings so that we can provide an accurate count to the cafe.

2, Lions of Virginia. The Proposed Amendments to the Constitution and By-Laws were made available to our members to review.

3. Worldwide Induction Day was held on Sunday, April 6. Gebreyes (GB) Begna, his wife, Yewoinshet Dessalegne attended with their sponsor Thi Luvan Tran Van Don.

4. The Virginia State Convention was will be held May 15-18, 2014 at the Sheraton Premier Hotel, located in Tysons Corner. Members wishing to attend were asked to sign one of the registrations distributed and give their registration to Ray. The Club will pay the registration fee for our members; the cost of the Saturday lunch and any other expenses will be the responsibility of each attendee.

5. Bailey’s Annual Shrimp Dinner, Friday, April 11, 2014. Please let me know if you plan to attend. Several members are attending this event.

6. Report on Zone Meeting held on March 27th. See Luvan for details.

7. The flea market was a success as reported by Bob Lee. The Club made $267 from the sale of donated items. Everyone extends their thanks to Bob and Irene Mields for their help.

8. A Membership Key Pin was presented by Tom to Luvan for bringing in two members.

9. The question of having two meetings a month was discussed. By a vote of the members present, it was decided that we would continue having a monthly dinner meeting and a monthly business meeting.

Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.

Ray Foote

Secretary

703 517 9829

Alexandria Watergate Lions Club

Business Meeting Minutes

March 17, 2014

1. President Tom Boyle opened the meeting by welcoming our members and guest Phyllis Spinck, Jackie Manley’s friend and potential new member. Tom then led the group in the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag.

2. With our membership presently numbering 21 members, the group addressed seeking a new location to better accommodate our group’s dinner meetings. Tom proposed holding our next dinner meeting on April 7th at Watergate in the Blue Room. Dinner will be catered by the Cafe, buffet style, and will include wine, dinner and dessert. Tom said that years ago, our Lions Club held their dinner meetings at Watergate and it was convenient to our members and was quite good. Those present agreed that we would try this, and if it doesn’t meet our expectations, we could look for another place.

3. Tom reminded everyone of the Worldwide Induction Day on Sunday, April 6. All new members and their sponsors have been notified and are encouraged to participate.

4. The Virginia State Convention will be held on May 15-18, 2014 at the Sheraton Premier Hotel in Tysons Corner. Information on the convention will be e-mailed to everyone as soon as received.

5. Members were reminded of the Sight and Hearing Van in Woodlawn on Saturday, June 14, 2014. Harold Davey, Rene O’Brien, Eugenia Burkes, Bob Lee and Irene Mields have volunteered to work in the van that day. If anyone else is interested in volunteering for this event, they should notify Ray.

6. Members were also reminded of Bailey’s Annual Shrimp Dinner on Friday, April 11, 2014 at the Church of the Good Shepherd (in the Grand Hall), 9350 Braddock Road, Burke, Virginia. The social hour begins at 6:30 followed by dinner at 7:30 PM. Contact Shirley Wilson at shirlw@comcast.net to register. Tickets are $30 each; $35 at the door and the deadline for making reservations is Friday, April 4th. This is a very popular annual event.

7. The Zone Meeting will be held on March 27, 2014 at Fratelli’s. President Tom Boyle and Secretary Ray Foote will represent Watergate Lions Club. Luvan Tran Van Don is our Zone Chair and will host this meeting.

8. We then discussed the flea market which will be held in the Town Center at Watergate on Saturday, April 5th. It was agreed that members will contribute items to be sold at the flea market for the benefit of Lions. Bob Lee and Ray Foote agreed to man the table. Members are asked to bring their contributions to the Town Center by 10:30 AM the day of the event. Bob and Ray will do their best to sell everything and anything left after the market closes, can be returned to the contributor or it will be disposed of.

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:15 PM.

Ray Foote, Secretary

Alexandria Watergate Lions Club

Dinner Meeting, March 10, 2014

Fratelli’s Restaurant

17 Lions Present; 1 Guest

President Tom Boyle began the meeting at 6:30 PM with welcoming remarks, the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, the Lions Creed and a prayer of thanks offered by Lion Bob Vaughn. He then introduced and welcomed Jacqueline Manley’s guest, Phyllis Spinck who lives in Building 2, unit 1821.

President Tom Boyle discussed dinner facilities for future meetings, since the club now has 21 members and the dining rooms at Fratelli’s are crowded and noisy. Linda Perretta proposed moving our dinner meetings to Osteria Marzano restaurant located at 6361 Walker Lane, Alexandria. Several members stated they’ve visited that restaurant and recommended it. Following a brief discussion, Bob Vaughn recommended that we try having our next dinner meeting at Watergate in the Blue Room, and ask the manager of the cafe to provide a buffet dinner (with wine). Tom asked if everyone would be willing to try this; if it’s not good, we can change the following month. The next dinner meeting on Monday, April 7th beginning at 6:30 PM, will be held at Watergate. A reminder will be sent to the membership.

Zone Chair, Luvan Tran Van Don reported on the 35th Winter Conference, held in Fredericksburg, Virginia February 28 through March 2. She provided information distributed at the conference.

There were several volunteer opportunities on the agenda for discussion. Specifically, we discussed the Virginia State Convention, May 15-18, 2014 at the Sheraton Premier Hotel in Tysons Corner. Information on the convention will be forthcoming. Several members expressed an interest in attending this year.

The Sight and Hearing Van will be in Woodlawn on June 14, 2014 and we have been asked to provide volunteers to work in the van that Saturday. We have signed up Rene O’Brien, Eugenia Burkes, Bob Lee and Irene Mields as volunteers. Zone Chair, Luvan Tran Van Don will provide names of additional volunteers from our Zone.

President Tom Boyle reminded everyone of the Bailey’s Annual Shrimp Dinner on Friday, April 11, 2014 at the Church of the Good Shepherd (Grand Hall), 9350 Braddock Road, Burke, Virginia. The social hour begins at 6:30 pm, followed by dinner at 7:30 pm. You may make a reservation by contacting Lion Shirley Wilson (shirlw@comcast.net). Tickets are $30 each in advance; $35 at the door. Deadline for reservations is Friday, April 4th.

The next Zone Meeting dinner will be held on March 27, 2014 at Fratelli’s. President Tom Boyle and Secretary Ray Foote will represent Watergate Lions Club at the Zone meeting.

Additional items will be discussed at our March Business Meeting to be held in the TV Room at Watergate on Monday, March 17, 2014 beginning at 7:00 PM.

The dinner meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM.

Ray Foote

Secretary

Alexandria Watergate Lions Club

Business Meeting, February 17, 2014

TV Room at Watergate

17 Lions Present

President Tom Boyle began the meeting at 7:00 PM with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Tom welcomed everyone to our monthly business meeting and announced that we have three new members: Vi Davis, Jacqueline Manley and Adey Makonnen. He asked the new members to step forward with their sponsors to be inducted into Lions. Bob Vaughn performed the induction and this brings our membership total to 21 members.

Tom then discussed the issue of dinner meeting space. Fratelli’s small room that we’ve been recently using is too small to accommodate 21 people. They have offered us space in the rear of the restaurant, separated from the public area with a half wall. This space does not provide privacy or quiet needed to conduct a meeting. When we have a dinner speaker, it presents additional challenges. After discussing a couple alternatives, we decided to return to Fratelli’s for our March 3rd meeting. At that time, we will have reports on an alternative meeting space and will decide whether and where to relocate our dinner meetings in the future. The name of one of the restaurant being considered is Osteria Marzano, 6361 Walker Lane, Suite 140 (Metro Park VI), Alexandria, 703 313 9700 osteriamarzano.com. Several members said they would visit the restaurant and provide input.

Tom then discussed service opportunities to the membership, and asked those interested in participating or volunteering to do so, including:

Lions Children First Program, presented by Sally Kenavan, last month; Secretary Ray presented this last month and encouraged participation to help the children.

GB’s proposal to learn more about Africa Trade and Aid Link Corporation’s programs; Since GB was not present, he will lead the discussion and answer questions at our March 3rd meeting;

Lions World Lunch Relay, April 4, 2014; Secretary Ray proposed this event to our club last month and there are conflicts with the date of this event;

Worldwide Induction day on Sunday, April 6. Secretary Ray notified all new members and their sponsors about this event;

Virginia State Convention, May 15-18, 2014 at the Sheraton Premier Hotel in Tysons Corner. Details were provided earlier; this is a local event and members were asked to consider attending and notify the secretary at our March 3rd meeting.

Webinars available during February through May, 2014 were made available to the membership;

New member, Vi Davis, offered her design skills to any member wishing to renovate their unit to participate in our next Renovator’s Showcase in October, 2014. The fee she charges will be donated to Lions.

Tom reminded everyone we are currently in the midst of elections here at Watergate and asked for a showing of hands of those who have already voted.

Meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 pm.

Ray Foote

Secretary

Lions Club Dinner Meeting

February 3, 2014

Fratelli’s Restaurant

17 Lions Present

President Tom Boyle opened the meeting at 6:30 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag followed by the Lions Creed. Bob Vaughan offered a prayer of thanks.

Tom welcomed everyone, including our speaker for the evening, Deputy Fire Marshall, J. Mikell and three guests, Violetta Davis, Jacqueline Manley and Adey Makonnen. All three guests submitted applications for membership to Watergate Lions Club.

Following dinner, Deputy Fire Marshall Mikell made his presentation on High Rise Fire Safety and general safety for those living in high rise buildings. He also distributed literature listing fire safety tips. His presentation was well received.

The following announcements and reminders were made:

Lions Worldwide Induction Day is April 6, 2014 and all new members are encouraged to participate in this event. Details were distributed to everyone and information may be found in the Lion Reporter.

The Virginia State Convention will be held May 15-18, 2014 at the Sheraton Premier Hotel in Tysons Corner. A number of Watergate Lions attended the State convention last year and all are encouraged to attend this year.

Everyone is encouraged to consider the Lione Childrens First program which was the subject of our business meeting held on January 20th.

The Lions World Lunch Relay is scheduled on April 4 and our members are encouraged to participate.

Our next meeting is a business meeting scheduled on February 17, 2014 in the TV room at 7:00 PM. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.

Ray Foote

Secretary

Lions Club Dinner Meeting

January 6, 2014

Fratelli’s Restaurant

14 Lions Present

President Tom Boyle called the meeting to order at 6:45pm.

Tom presented a Membership Excellence Pin to Irene Mields for bringing in two new members in the year 2012-2013. A second pin will be presented to Gebreyes Begun, who was not able to attend the meeting, for bringing in two additional members in that same year.

Dues statements were distributed and payments were received.

Our speaker, Sally Kenavan, who was scheduled to attend the meeting, was unable to travel to our meeting because of the weather. She agreed to make her presentation on Lion Services for Children at our regularly scheduled business meeting on January 20th. The business meeting will be scheduled in Watergate’s TV Room near the Town Center.

Since our speaker was absent, Tom asked Bob Lee to make a briefing on activities at Watergate.

The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 pm.

Ray Foote

Secretary

Alexandria-Watergate Lions Club

Minutes

November 18, 2013

Alexandria Watergate Lions Club

Business Meeting held in the TV Room at Watergate

November 18, 2013; 7:00 PM

Ten Lions present

King Lion Tom announcements:

1. Tom reported on Harold Davey’s condition; he’s doing very well following his

heart surgery and his new pacemaker. Harold received flowers from our

Lions Club and was very appreciative.

2. Tom reported on Alberto Tolosa; that he is doing well in his new surroundings

in Dallas, Texas. Several of our members have spoken with him and shared

their conversations.

3. The goup discussed the disaster that recently occurred in the Philippines; the

club voted to make a donation in the amount of $200 to help those affected

by the typhoon.

4. Treasurer, Bob Vaughn reported that we collected $1,680 from the recent

Renovators Showcase; expenses were $224. Our charity account is now at

$1,576.57; our Administrative account is $1,939.69; our Virginia Lions dues is

$288.

5. We discussed our holiday party to be held at the Army Navy Country Club on

December 14, 2013; cocktails are scheduled at 5:30 followed by dinner at

6:00 pm. Bob Vaughan asked if there were any changes in the number of

guests.

6. The Zone meeting is scheduled at Fratelli’s restaurant on December 12 at

6:30 pm. Zone Chair Tran Van Don, Thi Luvan will be there and requested

an additional member from our club attend . Tom Boyle will agreed to attend.

7. The business meeting adjourned at 7:30 pm.

Raymond C. Foote

Secretary

November 4, 2013

Lions Club Dinner Meeting

Fratelli’s Restaurant

13 Lions Present and one Guest

King Lion Tom Boyle opened the meeting with announcements about Harold Davey’s condition; he’s in the Alexandria Hospital and facing by-pass heart surgery. Tom asked for the prayers of all our members. This was followed by the pledge of allegiance, the Lions toast and Bob Vaughn presented a prayer of thanks.

Newly appointed Secretary, Ray Foote, reminded everyone that their quarterly dues are due. He also asked everyone to confirm their contact information so that information may be distributed properly.

King Lion Tom thanked everyone who worked on the clothing drive, the blanket and towel drive and the Renovators Showcase. The amount raised by the Renovators Showcase is still being determined, but it appears that we likely made about $1,400.

Tom introduced speaker, Mike McLaughlin who is with the Hearing Aid Bank Foundation with offices in Merrifield and Reston, Virginia. Mr. McLaughlin discussed services provided by the Hearing Air Bank, especially to those in need of assistance.

We were reminded of our holiday party scheduled at the Army Navy Club on Saturday, December 14, 2013; cocktails at 5:30 followed by dinner at 6:30.

Raymond C. Foote

Secretary

Alexandria-Watergate Lions Club

Minutes

October 7, 2013

17 Lions present including speaker and guest

King Lion Tom announcements:

October 4 Clothing Drive was successful. Goodwill truck came on time, and usual large quantity was loaded.

Preparations for Oct. 26 Renovators Showcase on track. Volunteers to lobby sit and stay in apartments being shown for all or part of the 1-4 PM time are still needed. Lion Harold distributed tickets to club members. Arrangements of wine and cheese were discussed. Bob Vaughn will buy and bring the wine. Club members are asked to bring door prizes, wrapped if possible. Hair Salon and Market Café will donate gift certificates.

After a discussion, the club decided to hold the annual Holiday Brunch at the Army-Navy club on Sunday, 15 December starting at 11:30 AM.

Remarks by Karen Parker, 2d Vice District Governor.

District Governor Mike Ryan encourages club members to bring ideas to your club and work together as a team. Mike has made children’s vision problems a priority. Personally, his own eye problems could have been corrected if treated in time. New pedia vision equipment makes superior screening of children’s eye conditions. Children not treated when in school often drop out of schools and join gangs.

Our club should arrange for new members to be appointed to one of our committees.

Lion Karen encouraged Lions to volunteer for the annual State treatment program in Wise County in far-Southern Virginia. Lions volunteers do not need to be medical specialists. While a lot of time and work is required, those who do help are making a valuable contribution to those in need. Karen urged our club to put this program in our budget.

Lion Karen also discussed the Lions Youth Camp, Leo Clubs, Canine Companions for Independence, Leader Dogs, Bland Contest, Hearing Foundation, and the Old Dominion Eye Bank.

Lion Karen congratulated our club on increasing membership from 12 to 18 in one year, the only club of the 13 she has visited to show any increase.

At the close of the meeting, Lion Karen held a meeting with our club’s cabinet to evaluate our work.

HDavey: 10/11/2013

Alexandria- Watergate Lions Club

Minutes

Non-Dinner Meeting, 23 Sept. 2013

Attended by 14 members, King Lion Tom Boyle presiding

Lion Irene Mields proposed that our club change its Jan. 6 dinner meeting to accommodate the Tai Chi Group which had planned on holding its Holiday Party on Jan. 6 as well. Noting that our club had been usually holding its dinner meeting on the first Monday of the month for over 30 years and Susan Dahl was seeking to change the date of its Holiday Party, King Lion Tom decided that our club would hold its dinner on Jan. 6.

Clothing Drive, Sat. Oct. 5. Lion Tom noted members who have volunteered for the clothing drive.

Renovators Showcase, Sat., Oct. 26. Lion Tom reported that he had received volunteers for at least six units and he would proceed with the Showcase. (Since our meeting, Lion Harold has printed tickets for the Showcase and made a supply available to the WAL Activities Office. He will bring a supply of the tickets to our Oct. 7 dinner meeting.)

Report on Visitation Kickoff. Zone Chair Luvan Tran Van Don reported on the Aug. 25 Kickoff which she and our Visitation Chair Jim Starr attended. Lion Linda Paretta expressed interest in making several visitations. Lion Luvan noted that Jim Starr would be able to coordinate Linda’s visitations. (Jim, please get in touch with Linda and provide her with info on any clubs she might wish to visit.)

TV Room. WAL has arranged for our club to use the TV Room for our non-dinner meeting as a general rule.

Lions Telephone Help Line. In response to a letter from Lion Dave Collyer of the Mason Neck Lions Club, Lions Bob Lee and Renee O’Brien expressed interest in manning the Help Line. Lion Harold shall send a message to Lion Tom Nally asking him to send all the necessary info. to Bob and Renee. Our club will also include the Help Line in our potential Charity list.

Book Drive. Terry Hardt of the WAL Library inquired whether our club would be willing to participate in a book drive in conjuction with our Clothing Drive. After considerable discussion, our club was reluctant to participate, Lion Bob Lee will inform Terry.

Nest dinner meeting. Karen Parker, Lions 2^nd Vice District Governor , will be the speaker on Monday, October 7 at Fratelli’s.

HDavey: 9/26/13

Alexandria-Watergate Lions Club

Minutes

Dinner Meeting, 9 Sept. 2013

Attended by 12 members.

Lion Bob Lee gave a detailed report on the recent WAL Board Meeting on the new budget.

The Lions Clothing Drive will take place on Sat., October 5. If you have not already done so, please let King Lion Tom if you are available to staff one of the lobbies. 703-823-2433.

The Renovators Showcase will be held on Saturday, October 26. Tom is still looking for volunteers who are willing to show their units.

Our dinner speaker on Monday, October 7, is Lion 2^nd Vice District Governor Karen Parker. Fratelli’s.

HLDavey:9/22/13

Alexandria-Watergate Lions Club

Minutes

Dinner Meeting, 5 Aug. 2013

Attendance: 12 club members

Lion Bob, Treasurer Report: None

Lion Harold, Secretary: Next meeting will be 2 Sept 2013, dinner in small room at Fratelli’s. Harold gave an update on the condition of his wife, Sue.

King Lion, Tom: Decorators Showcase will be on a Saturday in October. Need more units. Clothing Drive will also be on a Saturday in October.

Lion Bob announced that he was going to have surgery on his aorta on Thursday, August 15, at Arlington Hospital Center.

8/20/13

LPerretta/HDavey

Alexandria-Watergate Lions Club

Minutes

Dinner Meeting, 1 July 2013

Attendance: 16 club members.

New officers were recognized:

King Lion – Tom Boyle

Vice President – Carol Cooper

Secretary – Harold Davey

King Lion Tom expressed gratitude of club to Past King Lion LuVan for her outstanding service over the past year.

Lion Harold announced that Dave DuMars had resigned from the club. This leaves 18 club members.

Lion Harold updated the status of Joseph Oliver who had applied to the club for assistance. Harold took him to Dr. Nicholas Ellyn who found after a thorough eye examination that he had significant dry macular degeneration in one eye. No treatment. Our club paid for the eye examination and a pair of new glasses. Harold is working with Alexandria Human Services and with District 24-A officers on further assistance for Oliver.

Lions Renee distributed Lions T shirts ordered by our members.

Birthday card presented to Lion Renee.

Lion Bob Lee reported that WAL has agreed to provide a room for our non-dinner meetings (on the 3^rd Monday). Usually the Bldg. 2 Party Room.

King Lion Tom reported that we will have a Renovators Showcase and Clothing Drive this fall.

Next meeting: August 5, at Fratelli’s. Dinner. No speaker.

7/6/2013

HLDavey

MINUTES for ALEXANDRIA WATERGATE LIONS CLUB’S BUSINESS MEETING on MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2013, 7 P.M. at WATERGATE , ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

1. Lions Irene, Bob Lee, Linda, Harold, Ray, Dave, Jim, Eugenia, Bob Vaughn, Carol, Renee and LuVan were present.

2. Financial Report by Lion Bob : The administrative account was $1072.61 and the charity account was $608.19 as of June 5, 2013.

3. Lion LuVan attended the following webinars:

(a) Lions - Get Ready for World Diabetes Day 2013! On Wednesday, May 22, 2013 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (b) Membership Netcast May 22, 2013 on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT.

(c ) LCI webinar on May 23, 2013 for Club Secretary

d) LCI webinar on June 11 for Club Treasurer

(e ) http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/member-center/leadership-development/development-programs/webinars.php is the webinars’ link accessible to any fellow Lion all over the world who wants to know about .Club Secretary Training, Club Treasurer Training, Zone , Chairperson Training, Club President: Leading and Managing,

Managing Service Projects, Leadership Resources on the Web, Effective Club Meetings, Leadership Lessons from the Angry Birds, The Dream Continues, You’ve been a Club President…What’s Next?, Is it Your Dream to Become a District Governor?, Conflict Resolution, etc.

4..May 27, 2013 Lions Memorial Day Parade Information : Update by Lions Renee and Linda who have attended.

(a) Feedback re the Ramparts Restaurant from most of all Lions present : excellent food but noisy and more expensive than Fratelli.

(b ) No speaker for July and August due to number of fellow members present usually low.

(c ) No speaker yet for September : all Lions need to find one for September and notify Lion LuVan and Webmaster so she can post it on the club’s website and/or Facebook.

(d ) 2nd VDG Karen Udell Parker’s scheduled official visit will be on Monday October 7, 2013

6. Lion LuVan has attended the June 8 , 2013 training in Gainesville, VA from 1pm to 4:30pm.

7. Lifeline Presentation at WAL on June 20, 2013 approximately from 9:30am to 11:30am : update by Lion Irene.

8.Please sign up with Secretary Harold if you wish to attend any of the events listed in the following

DISTRICT 24-A CALENDAR 2013-14

International Convention – Hamburg 7/5-9/2013

L.A.M.P / R.A.M. – Wise County 7/18-21/2013

Cabinet Induction Social – Heritage Hunt Country Club 7/28/2013, , Heritage Hunt Clubhouse, 6901 Arthur Hills Drive, Gainesville, VA. Social: 12:30 PM, Brunch: 1:00 PM : RESERVASTIONS WITH PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY JULY 18, 2013. LION LUVAN WILL ATTEND

Engaging Our Youth – Global Service Action Campaign August 2013

Visitation / Awards Kickoff – Park West Lions Community Center, Manassas, 8/25/2013, 3:00 PM; RESERVATIONS WITH PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 16, 2013. LION LUVAN WILL ATTEND

International Literacy Day – LCI Signature Project 9/8/2013

Regional Lions Leadership Institute – Roanoke 9/13-15/2013; LION LUVAN MAY ATTEND

USA Canada Forum – Overland Park, KS 9/19-22/2013

NVLYC Annual Picnic & Open House – Youth Camp 9/29/2013

Sharing the Vision Global Service Action Campaign October 2013

Lions Membership Growth Month October 2014

Leo Membership Growth Month October 2014

Lions World Sight Day 10/10/2013

International White Cane Safety Day 10/15/2014

Fall Conference – Embassy Suites Dulles North 10/25-26/2013, *LCI 1^st VP Joe Preston; LION LUVAN MAY ATTEND

Lions World Diabetes Awareness Month November 2013

Deadline to Submit Peace Poster Entry to District 11/1/2013 *Tentative

Virginia Pin Swap – Winchester 11/8-10/2013

World Diabetes Day 11/14/2013

LCI / UN Universal Children’s Day 11/20/2013

Relieving the Hunger Global Service Action Campaign , December 2013 – January 2014

International Leo Day 12/5/13

Leesburg Host / Purcellville Lions 75^th Charter Night 12/7/2013 TBD *ID Hauser – Loudoun Cnty Clb

Lions Eye Bank Week 12/8-14/2013

Cabinet Holiday Social – Fredericksburg Country Club 12/15/2013 1:00 PM; LION LUVAN MAY ATTEND

Relieving the Hunger Global Service Action Campaign January 2014 (Continued)

Glaucoma Awareness Month January 2014

Melvin Jones Day; 1/13/2014; LION LUVAN MAY ATTEND

LCIF Week January 13-19/2014

Lions Day at the United Nations TBD (February or March 2014)

Winter Conference – Fredericksburg Hospitality House 2/28-3/1/2014 Focus on Those Who Serve; LION LUVAN MAY ATTEND

Eye Donor Awareness Month March 2014

World Diabetes Alert Day 3/25/2014

District Bland TBD – April 2014; LION LUVAN MAY ATTENDl

Leo Club Awareness Month April 2014

Protecting Our Environment Global Service Action Cmpgn April 2014

World Wide Induction Day - Location TBD 4/12/2014 Time TBD

International Earth Day 4/22/2014

Arbor Day – Plant a Tree and tend the previous planted. 4/25/2014; LION LUVAN MAY ATTEND

NVLYC Earth Day Work Day at NVLYC 4/26/2014 9AM-4PM

Recycle for Sight Month May 2014

White Cane Week – USA 5/10-16/2014

Deadline to File PU-101 and Leo-72 for 2014-15 5/15/2014

MD-24 State Convention – Sheraton Tyson’s Corner 5/15-18/2014; LION LUVAN MAY ATTEND

Helen Keller Day 6/1/2014

New Officer Training Schools 6/7-8/2014 TBD *Tentative – (Location TBD)

World Environment Day 6/20/2014

Lions International Convention – Toronto 7/4-8/2014

9..Miscellaneous

(a )Non-dinner meetings’ venue: update by Lion Bob Lee .

(b) Joseph Oliver needing assistance for eyes’ vision : update by Lion Harold .

(d ) Membership Chair for 2013-2014: Please contact Lion Harold. for membership related matters.

(e) Visitation Chair for 2013-2014: Please contact Lion Jim for visitation related matters.

(f) For Facebook questions, please email the State IT Chair corpsmanhaws@yahoo.com and for Website questions, please email The state E-Clubhouse Chairman john.m.butler.mil@health.mil

(g) Lion Harold and Secretary will be working with volunteer Lions for agenda and minutes which will be posted on the website and/or Facebook by Lion LuVan and Webmaster.

10.Presentation of 35-Year Charter Monarch Chevron and Letter from International President Wayne A. Madden to Lion Bob Vaughn by Lions Harold, Jim and LuVan. Pictures are taken by volunteer photographers Lions Ray and Eugenia to be posted on Facebook.

11. Distribution of THANK YOU cards and “ Southeast Asian surprise sweets” at the end of Lion Luvan’s tenure (ending June 30, 2013). Lion LuVan will move on to Zone duties beginning July 1^st, 2013

12. Happy June BDays to Lion Georgia (June 6) and Lion Jim (June 12).

13. Move to Adjournment

MINUTES for ALEXANDRIA WATERGATE LIONS CLUB’S BUSINESS MEETING on MONDAY, MAY 20, 2013, 7 P.M. in the BLUE ROOM , WATERGATE at ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Lions present were Tom, Harold, Irene, Bob Lee, Georgia, Linda, Ray, GB, Woiny, Eugenia, Carol, Renee and LuVan. .

2. Financial Report by Lion Harold : The administrative account is $1127.51 and the charitable account was $608.19 as of May 20, 2013.

3.Update of DIABETES Spring Screening Dates:

(a) April 20, 9:30am-3:00pm: Our Lady of Our Angels Church, 13752 Marys Way , Woodbridge, VA: Lion Eugenia and Woiny .

WATERGATE LIONS CLUB CLOTHING DRIVE,

Saturday, April 20 , 1 - 3 p.m. Building Lobbies: Update by Lion Tom on Goodwill and thoughts about Salvation Army for the next drive by Lion Renee.

Update: by Lion LuVan who attended the Sunday, April 21st, from 2:00 to 4:00 District Bland held at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA. :Youtube video; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSQKAFdvx98

Protecting our Environment on Earth Day , Lion LuVan has

joined on Monday, Apr 22, 2013 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM CDT: Please protect the Environment and REUSE, RECYCLE, RESTORE, REPLENISH and REDUCE,

. 7.Update by Lion Harold re WaL Wine Tasting with Lion Dave Breeskin

8. May 16. Tom’s update for Anne Haulsee Memorial Service . FaceBook: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lSQKAFdvx98&fmt=37

(a) Lions - Get Ready for World Diabetes Day 2013!
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM CDT ,

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Wednesday, May 22, 2013 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM CDT.

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(c ) LCI webinars from May 23, 2013 to April 4, 2014

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Club Secretary Training, Club Treasurer Training, Zone , Chairperson Training, Club President: Leading and Managing,

Managing Service Projects, Leadership Resources on the Web, Effective Club Meetings, Leadership Lessons from the Angry Birds, The Dream Continues, Lionism as a Past District Governor, You’ve been a Club President…What’s Next?,

Is it Your Dream to Become a District Governor?, Conflict Resolution.

10..May 27, 2013 Lions Memorial Day Parade Information, Lion Renee will attend.

11..

(a)Follow-up of June 3, 2013 guest speakers : Lion LuVan has invited Lion Vickie Yanics and husband from ALEXANDRIA HOST LIONS CLUB for a presentation on the District James Bland Music Scholarship and Award. Venue at Ramparts ?

(b ) No speaker for July due to number of fellow members present usually low.

(c ) 2nd VDG Karen Parker scheduled official visit on August 5, 2013 will be rescheduled after the end of August due to low attendance.

12.In May 2013, all 2012-2013 Perfect Attendance members are Lions Harold and LuVan.

13. Lion LuVan will attend the June 8 and 9, 2013 training in Gainesville and Fredericksburg, VA from 1pm to 4pm.

14. Lifeline Presentation progress report by Lion Irene.

15..Sunday, July 28, 2013: 2013-2014 District 24-A Cabinet Installation Heritage Hunt Clubhouse, 6901 Arthur Hills Drive, Gainesville, VA. Social: 12:30 PM, Brunch: 1:00 PM : Lion LuVan will attend.

16.Miscellaneous:

(a ) Lions International personalized caps had been delivered by Lion Harold. to Lions who purchased it. The cost is $12.50.

(b) Lions teashirts for our club by Lion Renee who will give us an update later.

(c ) Communication ‘s protocol/etiquette by Lion Eugenia: Do not reply ALL unless it is necessary.

(d ) Membership Chair for 2013-2014: Please contact Lion Harold. for membership related matters.

(e) Visitation Chair for 2013-2014: Please contact Lion Jim for visitation related matters.

(f) Lion LuVan is looking for a FaceBook training for Lion Ray with FaceBook Administrator Lion Michael Haws.

(g) Lion LuVan is looking for a Lion volunteer to co-webmaster the Alexandria Watergate Lions Club website.

17.Induction of new Lion Linda sponsored by Lion Renee. Lions Ray, Woiny and LuVan took some pictures for the club’s Facebook and website.

18 Move for Adjournment.

MINUTES for ALEXANDRIA WATERGATE LIONS CLUB’S BUSINESS MEETING on MONDAY, APRIL 15, 2013, 7 P.M. in the BLUE ROOM , WATERGATE at ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

1. Lions Irene, Georgia, Bob Lee, Dave Dumars, Ray, Dave Breeskin, Jim, Eugenia, Renee, Carol, Tom, Harold, Bob Vaugn and LuVan were present .

2. (a) Financial Report by Treasurer Bob Vaughn: The administrative account was $884.31 and the charitable account was $642.00 as of April 15, 2013.

(b)Lion Bob Vaughn read a letter of thanks from the Delta Gamma for our club’s donation in memory of Ann L. Haulsee, Lion Tom’s spouse.

3. Update by Lion LuVan who attended the Zone event at the Eyeglass Recycling Center on March 23, at 530pm organized by Zone Chair Michael Haws of District 24A Zone. The Zone’s meeting guest speaker LT Phillip Sherrick (USN) will be our guest speaker at our dinner meeting on May 6, 2013 which will be held at the Ramparts ,1700 Fern St Alexandria, VA 22302
(703) 998-6616) due to the high number of Fellow Lions signing up for dinner..

4. Health Fair for Diabetes Screening and Sight and Hearing Van, March 30, 9:30am-2:30pm, Lincolnia Senior Center, 4710 North Chambliss Street, Alexandria, VA 22312. Update by Lions Irene, Renee and Bob Lee for Diabetes and Lion Harold for S and H Van.

5. Reminder on the Lions BAILEY’S ANNUAL SHRIMP DINNER, FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013, CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL (ST. ANTHONY’S), 3301 Glen Carlyn Road, (Just off Route 7 – Leesburg Pike between Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners), Social: 6:30 – 7:30 PM, Dinner: 7:30 PM, COST: $30 AT DOOR, CHILDREN UNDER 10 FREE.

6. Calendars for DIABETES Spring Screening Dates:

(a) April 20, 9:30am-3:00pm: Our Lady of Our Angels Church, 13752 Marys Way , Woodbridge, VA: Lion Eugenia will attend , Woiny may attend.

(b) April 27, 11:00am-2:00pm: Community Day, Huntington Community Center, Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services, 5751 Liberty Drive , Alexandria, VA 22303: Lions Woiny , Renee and Bob Lee will be able to attend . Nina Litton really appreciates your support in making sure as many people as possible know about the Huntington Community Center in Alexandria 's event to be held on April 27, 2013.

(c )May 4, 9:00am-2:00pm: Lovettsville Cares, Lovettsville Game Club, 16 South Berlin Pike, Lovettsville, VA

(d) May 18, 11:00am-3:00pm: Community Day, United Community Ministries Creekside , Community Center, 7939 Janna Lee Avenue , Alexandria, VA : Lions Eugenia and Renee will be able to attend .

7. WATERGATE LIONS CLUB CLOTHING DRIVE,

Saturday, April 20 , 1 - 3 p.m. Building Lobbies. Clothing and linens (sheets, towels & blankets) will be accepted. Receipts for items received will be available. Please contact Tom Boyle 703-823-2433 with any questions.

Lobby sitters:

Building 1 from 1 to 2pm: Irene and Bob Lee

from 2pm to until pick up truck arrival around 3pm: Irene and Bob Lee

Building 2 from 1 to 2pm : Ray

from 2pm to until pick-up truck arrival around 3pm+ : Ray and Isamu

Building 3 from 1pm tp 2pm: Renee

from 2pm to until pick-up truck arrival around 3pm + : Renee

Building 4 from 1pm to 2pm: Bob Vaughn

From 2pm to until pick-up truck arrival around 3pm+ : Bob Vaughn

Lion Tom has distributed receipts for donors.

8. Update: No tickets needed for attending the Sunday, April 21st, from 2:00 to 4:00 District Bland which will be held at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA. Lions Irene and LuVan will attend. All are welcome.

9. Due to pledge , Lion Renee (with banner?) will not join the Northern Virginia VisionWalk on April 21.

10. Protecting our Environment on Earth Day ,

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11. . Follow-up of May 6 and June 3, 2013 guest speakers :

(a) Lion LuVan has invited LT Philip Sherrick for a presentation on personality differences and how or personalities affect how we relate with each other .

(b) Lion LuVan has invited Lion Vickie Yanics from ALEXANDRIA HOST LIONS CLUB for a presentation on the District James Bland Music Scholarship and Award.

(c ) No speaker for July due to number of fellow members present usually low.

(c ) 2nd VDG Karen Parker proposed official visit on August 5, 2013

12. May 27, 2013 Lions Memorial Day Parade Information, Lion Renee may join (with banner?) the Lions of District 22-C (Central Maryland and District of Columbia) and District 24-A (Northern Virginia), with our fellow Lions, Lionesses and LEOs from all of MD22 and MD24 (Delaware, Maryland, D.C. and Virginia). All Lions are invited once again to participate in our Lions parade contingent at the upcoming National Memorial Day Parade. This event will take place on the National Mall Monday May 27^th from noon until 4:30pm or so. It is our proudest Public Relations effort as we promote Lions, not just to the crowds lining Constitution Avenue, but to the millions of viewers on various TV, cable and media outlets. Come join us, along with our Honorary Lions Marshal, J.C. Hayward. J.C. has been with WUSA-9 for over 40 years and is helping us promote Lions and Lionism, not just at the parade but also on her noonday TV show and her website.

13. In May 2013, all 2012-2013 Perfect Attendance members will give their names to Lion Harold so our club will cover the cost of their pins including shipping.

14. The Lions of Virginia State Convention will be held in Bristol, VA. The dates are May 30 through June 2, 2013. Go to the District 24-A Web site and click on the down arrow adjacent to the words 2013 State Convention to obtain the registration form and other information. 90th Virginia State Lions Convention, May 30th through June 2nd, 2013 in Bristol, VA, to be registered by May 22nd, 2013 (for meals). For details, see Lion Reporter.

15. July 18-21, 2013 RAM Remote Area Medical-Wise, Virginia Volunteer Registration Form

16. Sunday, July 28, 2013: 2013-2014 District 24-A Cabinet Installation Heritage Hunt Clubhouse, 6901 Arthur Hills Drive, Gainesville, VA. Social: 12:30 PM, Brunch: 1:00 PM : Lion LuVan will attend.

17. Overland Park, September 19-21 this year for the most memorable Forum ever, our 37^th Annual USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum.

18. Miscellaneous:

(a) Lion Tom has accepted to be King Lion and Lion Bob Vaughn has accepted to serve another term, Lion Carol has accepted to be Vice-President. Lion Harold has accepted to serve as Secretary for another term.

(b) Lion Bob Lee has accepted to serve as a Minutes recording volunteer on a rotating basis beginning July for 2013-2014.

(c ) Lions International personalized caps update by Harold. Cost per cap would be only $11.25 plus S&H.

(d ) Update by Eugenia for a Diabetes event for the benefit of the WAL community.

(e) LuVan is looking for a Lion volunteer for a third co- administrator of the Alexandria Watergate Lions Club Facebook account. Lion Ray is interested and wants to learn more.

The club will contact Lion Michael Haws for assistance.

(f) LuVan is looking for a Lion volunteer for a third co-webmaster of the Alexandria Watergate Lions Club website.

19. .

Happy April Birthdays to Dave Breeskin (April 14) and Bob Lee (April 18)!

20. Lion Harold is recommending more Lions to attend WAL musical nights hosted by Lion Dave Breeskin.

21. Move for Adjournment.

MINUTES for ALEXANDRIA WATERGATE LIONS CLUB’S BUSINESS MEETING on MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2013, 7 P.M. in the BLUE ROOM WATERGATE at ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

(a) Lions Irene, Georgia, Bob Lee, Harold, Ray, GB, Woiny, Jim, LuVan, Eugenia, Bob Vaughn, Carol, Tekola and Merron were present.

(b) Update on Lion Alberto by Harold and Irene.

Lions , Harold, Irene, Ray, LuVan, Renee, Tekola , Merron and Woiny attended the Winter Conference in Alexandria (February 23, 2013). Lion Tekola gave a report of Lions Alert Program.

3. (a) Update of Sunday, Feb. 24th, at 2:00p.m. District Bland at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA. Lions Ray , Irene, LuVan attended. See Facebook, website and video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vs6OA9b3P68

(b) Update: No tickets needed for attending the Sunday, April 21st, from 2:00 to 4:00 District Bland which will be held at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA.

Lions Ray, Irene and T. LuVan will attend. All are welcome.

4. Lions LuVan, Tekola and Merron will attend the Zone event which will be organized at the Eyeglass Recycling Center on March 23, at 530pm by Zone Chair Michael Haws of District 24A Zone. The location will be at 601 South Carlin Springs Road , Arlington, Virginia. The guest speaker will be LT Phillip Sherrick (USN). It will be a pot luck style dinner. After the zone meeting we will be holding training on how to successfully complete each station at the Eyeglass Center and after the training we will do an hour of volunteering and call it a day.

5. Lions International personalized caps update by Harold. The deadline is the end of March.

6. Health Fair for Diabetes Screening and Sight and Hearing Van, March 30, 9:30am-2:30pm:
Lincolnia Senior Center, 4710 North Chambliss Street, Alexandria, VA 22312

Irene, Renee, Harold for S and H van

Bob Lee for Diabetes and/or S and H Van

7. Follow-up of April guest speaker and speakers for later months :

(a) Lion Harold has invited Lion Jim Purton for a presentation about Lions Projects for Canine Companion for Independence to be held on Monday, April 1^st, 2013 at the Fratelli Italian Restaurant.

(b) All Lions are kindly asked to find a speaker for May and June.

8. Update on the Lions BAILEY’S ANNUAL SHRIMP DINNER, FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 2013, CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL (ST. ANTHONY’S), 3301 Glen Carlyn Road, (Just off Route 7 – Leesburg Pike between Bailey’s Crossroads and Seven Corners), Social: 6:30 – 7:30 PM, Dinner: 7:30 PM, COST: A MERE $25 PER PERSON IN ADVANCE, $30 AT DOOR, CHILDREN UNDER 10 FREE, DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: THURSDAY, APRIL 11.

9. Calendars for DIABETES Spring Screening Dates:

(a) April 20, 9:30am-3:00pm: Our Lady of Our Angels Church, 13752 Marys Way , Woodbridge, VA: Lion Eugenia will attend , Woiny may attend.

(c )May 4, time TBA: Lovettsville Cares, Lovettsville Game Club, 16 South Berlin Pike, Lovettsville, VA

(d) May 18, 11:00am-3:00pm: Community Day, United Community Ministries Creekside , Community Center, 7939 Janna Lee Avenue , Alexandria, VA : Lions Eugenia and Renee will be able to attend .

10. Lion Renee (with banner?) may join the Northern Virginia VisionWalk set for Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Fairfax Corner. To get more information please contact Heather Medina
at HMedina@FightBlindness.org or 410-423-0625.

More information is also available on the Northern Virginia VisionWalk website!

A cure is in sight…and you can speed the pace of research!

VisionWalk
Foundation Fighting Blindness
7168 Columbia Gateway Drive
Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21046

For more information,
please contact:
Heather Medina at (410) 423-0625 or
HMedina@FightBlindness.org
or visit www.VisionWalk.org.

Go to visionwalk.org to register individually, as a team, to donate, or to volunteer or to join the Sterling Lions team. Contact Davida if you want help getting this done. Send out emails to friends, family and fellow lions, post on facebook, use videos. Need help or have questions? Contact Davida at davidaluehrs@gmail or Heather Medina at FFB at hmedina@fightblindness.org

Want to be involved, but can't attend on April 21? Be a virtual team, that is what the Falls Church lions did last year. .

11. Lion Renee may join (with banner?) the Lions of District 22-C (Central Maryland and District of Columbia) and District 24-A (Northern Virginia), with our fellow Lions, Lionesses and LEOs from all of MD22 and MD24 (Delaware, Maryland, D.C. and Virginia). All Lions are invited once again to participate in our Lions parade contingent at the upcoming National Memorial Day Parade. This event will take place on the National Mall Monday May 27^th from noon until 4:30pm or so. It is our proudest Public Relations effort as we promote Lions, not just to the crowds lining Constitution Avenue, but to the millions of viewers on various TV, cable and media outlets. Come join us, along with our Honorary Lions Marshal, J.C. Hayward. J.C. has been with WUSA-9 for over 40 years and is helping us promote Lions and Lionism, not just at the parade but also on her noonday TV show and her website.

12. In May 2013, all 2012-2013 Perfect Attendance members will give their names to Lion Harold so our club will cover the cost of their pins including shipping.

13. 90th Virginia State Lions Convention, May 30th through June 2nd, 2013 in Bristol, VA,

to be registered by May 22nd, 2013 (for meals). For details, see Lion Reporter.

14. Miscellaneous:

(a) Lion Tom has accepted to be King Lion and Lion Bob Vaughn has accepted to serve another term, Lion Carol has accepted to be Vice-President. Lion Harold is looking for a volunteer to serve as Secretary.

(b) Financial Report by Treasurer Bob Vaughn: The administrative account is $642.00. The charitable account is $872.00 as of today.

(d) The Blue Room is available for meetings until further notice.

(e) Eugenia is in contact with Nina Litton and Colleen Hairston for a Diabetes event for the benefit of the WAL community.

(f) LuVan is looking for a Lion volunteer for a third co- administrator of the Alexandria Watergate Lions Club Facebook account. (g) LuVan is looking for a Lion volunteer for a third co-webmaster of the Alexandria Watergate Lions Club website. (h) ) a silent prayer for Anne Haulsee, Lion Tom’s wife, who just passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2013.

14. Happy March Birthday to Bob Vaugh (March 27)!

15. Move for Adjournment.

MINUTES for ALEXANDRIA WATERGATE LIONS CLUB’S BUSINESS MEETING on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2013, 7 P.M. in the BLUE ROOM WATERGATE at ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

1. Members present are: Lions Tom, Harold, Irene, Bob Lee, Ray, GB, Woiny, Jim, Eugenia, Carol, Renee, Tekola, Merron and T. LuVan,

(b) Update on Lion Alberto: Alberto is now in Dallas, Texas in good care of his nephew. We will have his phone number later.

(c ) Update on Lion Bob Vaughn: Bob Vaughn is doing fine and is checking out today or tomorrow.

2 (a ) Reports from Lions T. LuVan, Ray, Georgia, Eugenia and Bob Lee for Friday, January 25th, 2013 10am to 12noon: good experience for Lions Bob Lee , Eugenia and Georgia. Routine for Lions Ray and T. LuVan at the Eyeglass Recycling Center of Northern Virginia.

(b) Whoever wants to join in this event in the future , please contact Lion Ray.

( c ) Lion T. LuVan will attend if possible at the Zone event which will be organized on March at the Eyeglass Recycling Center on March 23, at 6pm by Zone Chair Michael Haws of District 24A Zone. Our next zone meeting will be on March 23 at 6pm. The location will be at 601 South Carlin Springs Road , Arlington, Virginia. We will be having a guest speaker, LT Phillip Sherrick (USN), more details will follow. We will have a pot luck style dinner. Every one brings something.
After the zone meeting we will be holding training on how to successfully complete each station at the Eyeglass Center and after the training we will do an hour of volunteering and call it a day.
Please invite members of your club to attend also. There are 100 seats available in the auditorium so there's plenty of room!

APOLOGIES from Lion T. LuVan for skipping item 3.

3. (a) Lion Eugenia is now our official and third administrator of the Alexandria Watergate Lions Club Facebook account. Please contact Lion Eugenia for any further information re our club Facebook and/or your own Facebook.

(b) Lion T. LuVan will share the complete CD upon receipt from Zone Chair and Lion Michael Haws, hopefully around February 22-24, 2013

(c )Lion T. LuVan has received congratulations from District Governor Emily Carnes because we are a good crowd this year at the Winter Conference (February 23, 2013).

For late participants, you can still show-up on the day of the Winter Conference with on-site higher registration fees. Lunch may be arranged too. For more details, contact Lion Harold.

(d) All Lions attending the Winter Conference are urged to list names and contacts of potential guest speakers for our future dinner meetings.

4. (a) After the updates from Lions Eugenia and Renee re

the Training Sessions to become ADA Ambassador:

Saturday, February 2^nd 9:30am-12:00pm

Mount Vernon District Governmental Center

Mount Vernon Governmental Center

2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306

Phone: 703-780-7518, TTY 711 (Virginia Relay System)

Eugenia and Renee will join Irene about some medical event for the benefit of the WAL community.

b.Update from Lion Woiny for attending on

Saturday, Februaru 9^th, the Diabetes / Wellness Volunteer Ambassador program from 9AM to 12noon at 6140 Rolling road Springfield VA.

5. (a) Follow-up of February guest speaker and speakers for later months :

Mary Belanich, from Phillips Lifeline and Senior Health Department, Virginia Hospital Center, 1701 N. George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22205, telephone is 703-558-5903; FAX is 703-558-2456 and her e-mail is mbelanich@virginiahospitalcenter.com. is going to make a presentation in March at the WAL Community Center at the invitation of Assistant General Manager Colleen Hairston. Irene will update us later about our service for the event re LifeLine.

(b) Lion LuVan has invited a guest speaker Nina Litton from the Diabetes Project for March 11, 2012. She is the Project Coordinator, Lions Core 4 Diabetes Grant Project who will make a presentation on “About the Lions Core 4 Diabetes Project, the Lions Preventive Health Screenings, the American Diabetes Association Diabetes & Wellness Education and the Lions Diabetes Awareness and Action”. Her contact is 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036 , Phone: (202) 499-8854, Fax: (202) 331-1402 , nina.litton@lc4dp.org , www.lc4dp.org

She will be notified of the name and details of the restaurant for March 11, 2013 after the vote for the following restaurant:

- Cafe Pizza Iolo (serves not only pizza but all types of Italian food), 4906 Brenman Park Drive at Cameron Station, 703-894-2250

(c) Lion Harold has invited Lion Jim Purton for a presentation about Lions Projects for Canine Companion for Independence to be held on Monday, April 1^st, 2013.

(d) For May 6, 2013 dinner meeting LionTom will update us about a speaker on emergency matters.

6. Update by Lion Woiny re Lion Earl Cephas' funeral held on Saturday, February 16.

7. (a)Lions webinar participation: please report your attendance to Secretary Harold.

(b) Each fellow Lion is encouraged to report to Secretary Harold for any Lions-related service you donate and/or any Lions-related event you participate In including your travelling time.

8. District Bland in Alexandria, VA

(a) Update: Sunday, Feb. 24th, at 2:00p.m., no tickets needed for Alexandria Host Lions Club holding a contest of students to advance to the next level of the District Bland at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA. Lions Ray , Irene, GB and T. LuVan will attend.

(b) Update: No tickets needed for attending the Sunday, April 21st, from 2:00 to 4:00 District Bland which will be held at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA. Lions Ray, Irene and T. LuVan will attend.

9. Lion T. LuVan will attend if possible

the Northern Virginia VisionWalk Kick-Off Celebration, in Tysons Corner, Saturday, March 2, 2013.Help the Northern Virginia Chapter reach ONE MILLION DOLLARS raised since the Northern Virginia VisionWalk’s inception in 2006 by helping to reach our $150,000 goal for 2013!Join us for the Northern Virginia VisionWalk Kick-Off Luncheon, which will mark the launch of our crucial team fundraising phase as we countdown to this year’s walk which is set for Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Fairfax Corner.At the Kick Off Celebration, you will hear from our local VisionWalk leaders who will share their best fundraising tips so that we will be celebrating the Million Dollar milestone on April 21!Don’t miss this fun, FREE luncheon to kick start your team’s excitement! Kick-Off Celebration Details:

Date:	Saturday, March 2, 2013
Time:	11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Location:	Seasons 52 7863 Tysons Corner Center Ste N11L McLean, VA 2210

To RSVP or get more information please contact Heather Medina
at HMedina@FightBlindness.org or 410-423-0625. More information is also available on the Northern Virginia VisionWalk website!A cure is in sight…and you can speed the pace of research!

VisionWalk
Foundation Fighting Blindness
7168 Columbia Gateway Drive
Suite 100
Columbia, MD 21046

For more information,
please contact:
Heather Medina at (410) 423-0625 or
HMedina@FightBlindness.org
or visit www.VisionWalk.org.

check out FFB (Foundation Fighting Blindness) information table at the winter conference.
Contact Davida to RSVP for March 2 lunch davidaluehrs@gmail.com 703-742-8043
Go to visionwalk.org to register individually, as a team, to donate, or to volunteer or to join the Sterling Lions team. Contact Davida if you want help getting this done
Send out emails to friends, family and fellow lions, post on facebook, use videos
Need help or have questions? Contact Davida at davidaluehrs@gmail or Heather Medina at FFB at hmedina@fightblindness.org

Want to be involved, but can't attend on April 21? Be a virtual team, that is what the Falls Church lions did last year. .

10. Lion T. LuVan will attend if possible the Expo:

District 24-A Governor Emily is requesting our assistance in staffing the exhibit at the upcoming NBC 4 Health & Fitness Expo to be held at the DC Convention Center March 16 and 17. She encourages our club members to consider volunteering and representing District 24-A at this event. If some members of our club are interested, and can work a shift or two, please Call Lion Yilia (301-599-7600) at the LCOF office between 9:30 am and 1:30 pm, Monday through Friday, to put your name on the schedule.

This year, as in the past, the Lions Community Outreach Foundation of District 22-C will bring our 40 foot Mobile Health Unit to the event and will provide free vision, hearing, glaucoma, and pre-school vision screening to the public. This is a great opportunity for Lions in our service area to be recognized for providing much needed services to the public.

11. Calendars for DIABETES Spring Screening Dates:

Lion Eugenia will attend on

Woiny may attend on

April 20, 9:30am-3:00pm:

Our Lady of Our Angels Church,

13752 Marys Way

Woodbridge, VA

Lions Woiny and Renee will be able to attend on,

Lion T. LuVan may be able to attend on

April 27, 11:00am-2:00pm:

Community Day

Huntington Community Center

Fairfax County Department of Neighborhood and Community Services

5751 Liberty Drive

Alexandria, VA 22303

May 4, time TBA:

Lovettsville Cares

Lovettsville Game Club

16 South Berlin Pike

Lovettsville, VA

Lions Eugenia and Renee will be able to attend on,

Lion T. LuVan may be able to attend

May 18, 11:00am-3:00pm:

Community Day

United Community Ministries Creekside Community Center

7939 Janna Lee Avenue

Alexandria, VA

12. In May 2013, all 2012-2013 Perfect Attendance members will give their names to Lion Harold so our club will cover the cost of their pins including shipping.

13. Miscellaneous:

(a) Clothing drive by Lion Tom: no date yet.

(b) Lions Bob Lee and T. LuVan present the feasibility of ALEXANDRIA WATERGATE LIONS CLUB PLANTS A SECOND TREE project . FYI, Treasurer Bob Vaughn has confirmed that there are enough funds to cover for the tree (around $275). The funds for the plaque will be covered by the administrative funds (if available) or donated generously by Lions T. LuVan, Bob Lee and any generous donor fellow members. Lion Bob Lee will give more details about the plaque’s price, the location on which the plant will be planted.

(c ) Lions Quest by Lion Irene Mields who will bring it up at another time . FYI, there is a You Tube link about Lion Larry Dilworth, our guest speaker about Lions Quest in March 2012. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHjBOxVi3lQ

(d) A call for candidates for July 01, 2013-June 30, 2014 Vice-President and Secretary has been made. Lion Tom will accept to be King Lion and Lion Bob Vaughn will accept to serve another term if there are no candidates.

(e) Lion Ray and some other fellow members have a thought about where to meet when the Blue Room is being renovated.

14. Induction of new members Tekola and Merron to official Lions by Secretary and Lion Harold. The new members are sponsored by Melvin Jones Fellow and Lion GB. Pictures are taken by Lions Bob Lee, Ray and T. LuVan. They will be posted on our club’s Facebook and website by Lions Eugenia and T. LuVan.

15. Happy February Birthday to Lion Harold!

16. Move for Adjournment around 8pm after celebrating the Lunar New Year with red envelopes.

MINUTES for ALEXANDRIA WATERGATE LIONS CLUB’S BUSINESS MEETING on MONDAY, JANUARY 21, 2013, 7 P.M. in the BLUE ROOM WATERGATE at ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

1. (a) Members and guests present: T. LuVan, Tom, Harold, Bob Vaughn, Irene, Bob Lee, Ray, GB, Dave Breeskin and spouse (guest), Woiny, Jim, Eugenia, Carol, Renee, Tekola and Merron.

(b) Updates on Lion Alberto by Harold and Ray.

2. (a) Update by Treasurer Bob Vaughn: as of January 21, 2013, the Administrative funds are around $500 and $600 and the Charity funds are around $700.

(b ) Thanks to Lion Bob Vaughn for ordering the flowers for Jim Brackman who passed away on Thanksgiving Day. Thanks to all who have offered any assistance to Stella.

3. Update by Lion Woiny who had served as a Crowd Control/Station Floater (participant navigator) on Saturday December 1, 2012 Diabetes Screening , Carlin Springs Elementary School, Arlington, VA (Arlington County).

4. First 2013 Quarterly (or third 2012-2013 quarterly) dues had been submitted to Lion Harold.

5. (a) Lion Ray will pick up LuVan, Georgia and Bob Lee on Friday, January 25th, 2013 around 945AM for donating time and serving at the Eyeglass Recycling Center of Northern Virginia. Lion Eugenia will join us on her own means.

(b) Zone Chair and Lion Michael Haws will update about the Zone Special Day for Eyeglass Recycling Center which will be organized in March.

6. (a)At the request of Lions Irene and Bob Vaughn, we voted to continue and work with Goodwill for the future Clothing Drives. Thanks to Lions Irene and Renee for their thoughts.

(b) Lion Tom will confirm the exact date in April or May for the next Clothing Drive. Please volunteer and serve.

7. Thanks to Lion Bob Vaughn for organizing the December Holiday Lunchl Lion Bob explained the reasons why we could not sit together.

8. (a) Thanks to our January Speaker , Lion and Zone Chair Michael Haws, Lion Eugenia has brought her laptop so she could share with some Facebook lovers her experience.

(b) Lion LuVan has brought Lion Michael Haws’ incomplete CD which may be of interest to some.

(c ) A complete CD will given by Lion Michael Haws to our Club later at the Winter Convention to be held in Arlington, VA (February 22-24, 2013). No much interest has been shown for Facebook with Eugenia and Facebook incomplete CD from Michael Haws.

(d) Lion LuVan will discuss with Eugenia to share Webmaster ‘s duties. It is always better for the club and for the members to have 2 members (or more if possible) sharing the same duties.

(e) Fellow members had been reminded to sign up for the Winter Conference (Feb 23, 2013) with Lion Harold.

9. The Training Sessions to become ADA Ambassador:

Lions Eugenia and Renee will attend on Saturday, February 2^nd 9:30am-12:00pm

Mount Vernon District Governmental Center

Mount Vernon Governmental Center

2511 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306

Phone: 703-780-7518, TTY 711 (Virginia Relay System)

10. Future guest speakers :

(a) Lion Irene has invited a guest speaker from Lifeline Care for Monday February 4. She is Mary Belanich, Senior Health Manager, Senior Health Department, Virginia Hospital Center, 1701 N. George Mason Drive, Arlington, VA 22205. Her telephone is 703-558-5903; FAX is 703-558-2456 and her e-mail is mbelanich@virginiahospitalcenter.com. She is a pleasant and knowledgeable person, who welcomes the opportunity to spread the word about Lifeline. (b) Lion LuVan has invited a guest speaker Nina Litton from the Diabetes Project for March 11, 2012. She is the Project Coordinator, Lions Core 4 Diabetes Grant Project who will make a presentation on “About the Lions Core 4 Diabetes Project, the Lions Preventive Health Screenings, the American Diabetes Association Diabetes & Wellness Education and the Lions Diabetes Awareness and Action”. Her contact is 1400 16th Street, NW, Suite 410, Washington, DC 20036 , Phone: (202) 499-8854, Fax: (202) 331-1402 , nina.litton@lc4dp.org , www.lc4dp.org (c) Lion Harold has invited Lion Jim Purton for a presentation about Lions Projects for Canine Companion for Independence to be held on Monday, April 1^st, 2013. (d) Lion LuVan will be contacting Sabina for a presentation about Life with Cancer Program, Dewberry Family Center, 8411 Pennel Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 for May6, 2013. (e) ALL members are encouraged to find prospective guest speakers for our 2013 monthly dinner meetings .

11. (a)Lions webinar participation: please report your attendance to Secretary Harold.

(b) Each fellow Lion is encouraged to report to Secretary Harold for any Lions-related service you donate and/or any Lions-related event you participate In including your travelling time.

(c ). Lions Ray and LuVan have served for the Diabetes Follow-Up Project On January 27 and 28, 2013

12. District Bland in Alexandria, VA

13. The Alley Cat has been chosen for our next dinner meeting due to convenience in distance and due to increasing number of members , guest speaker and other guests like prospective members.

NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo March 16-17

14. In May 2013, all 2012-2013 Perfect Attendance members will give their names to Lion Harold so our club will cover the cost of their pins including shipping.

15. Miscellaneous: (a)Visitation Chair and Lion Jim will give an update if necessary in the future. (b) No much interest has been shown for NEW "Crafters" Project presented by Lion Eugenia who has talents like photography, calendars creation, knitting, facebook, etc…

( c ) Lions T. LuVan and Bob Lee will review the feasibility of “ WE PLANT A TREE” project for the WAL Community at no cost to our club.

16. Induction of new member Bob Lee to official Lion by Charter Member Bob Vaughn and Sponsors Lions T. LuVan and Irene . Pictures had been taken by Harold , Ray and LuVan . An introduction by official Lion Bob Lee had been well applauded.

17. Belated Happy Birthdays to Lions Woiny (December 12), Irene (December 27) because there was no business meeting in December and Happy Birthday to Carol (January 18).

18. Move for Adjournment after tasting cholocates flown from France.MINUTESS for ALEXANDRIA WATERGATE LIONS CLUB’S BUSINESS MEETING

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012, 7 P.M.

in the

BLUE ROOM

WATERGATE at ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA

Members present: Lions Tom , Harold , Bob V, Irene , Georgia, Ray , GB, Woiny, Alberto, Carol , Eugenia, Renee, and LuVan

2. (a) Update by Treasurer Bob: as of November 19, 2012, the Administrative funds were $1,359.32 and the Charity funds were $1,808.19.

(b) Donations of $1,000.00 to various organizations have been voted.

3. (a) Update by Lion and Diabetes Ambassador T. LuVan who has attended Diabetes Screening on Saturday November 3, 2012. The duties were to help the patients speaking Vietnamese with limited English at the screening center and at their homes in the community.

(b) Lion Woiny will serve as a Crowd Control/Station Floaters (participant navigators) on Saturday December 1, 2012 Diabetes Screening , Carlin Springs Elementary School, Arlington, VA (Arlington County) and will hare her experience afterwards.

4. Lion Ray will chose a Saturday for donating time and serving at the Eyeglass Recycling Center of Northern Virginia. Whoever wants to join in this Saturday event, please contact Lion Ray.

5. Lions Harold and T. LuVan have attended Region II Zone 1 meeting at the Library: George Mason Regional Library Room, George Mason Conference Room, organized by Lion Clubs of Region II Zone 1 on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at 7001 Little River Turnpike, Annandale, VA about PR (Public Relations) and IT (Information Technology).

(a) Due to short notice and time schedules’ conflicts, the coats and blankets ‘ drive for thanksgiving 2012 cannot be done. Zone Chair and Lion Michael Haws will contact us for next year Thanksgiving 2013 drive for coats and blankets to homeless.

(b) Due to lack of interest from the Zone clubs, the meals distribution is reported for 2013.

6. (a) Update by Lion Tom for Saturday October 27, 2012 Clothing Drive. (b) Lion Irene will check the Salvation Army for comparison.

7. There won’t be any December 3, 2012 monthly dinner meeting at Fratelli’ s Italian restaurant . It is replaced by the Sunday December 16, 2012 Holiday Lunch at the NEW Army-Navy Club thanks to Lion Bob.

(a) Time: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15p.m. for social and drinks, 1215p.m. for Holiday lunch.

(b) Names and guest(s)’ name(s) have to be given to Lion Bob by Monday, December 10, 2012.

8. Update on Speaker for Monday January 7, 2013 : Lion and Zone Chair Michael Haws’s bio:

Born and raised in Fort Wayne Indiana

Joined the Navy in February of 2009 and became a Corpsman in August of 2009

He was sent to Groton Ct to where he was stationed on Sub base New London. He worked at the on base dental clinic and the on base physical therapy clinic.

In 2011 he went to San Antonio, Texas for further training and then he was sent to Fort Belvoir in August of 2011.

He became a Lion in November of 2011.

The current Lions Offices he holds are:

-Charter President of the Fort Belvoir Lions Club

-District 24-A Information Technology Chair

-Region 2 , Zone 1 Chair

-MD-24 Information Technology Committee General Chair

He will speak about the Zone, Information Technology , the importance of a web presence for Lions Clubs and will give a background story of how the Fort Belvoir Club was founded.

9. Future prospective guest speakers:

(a) Lion Irene will invite a guest speaker from Life Alert for Monday February 4.

(b) Lion LuVan and Lion Woiny will invite Nina Litton from the Diabetes Project for March 4, 2012

(c) Lion Harold has invited Lion Jim Purton for a presentation about Lions Projects for Canine Companion for Independence for April 1^st, 2013.

(d) Lion LuVan will be contacting Sabina for a presentation about Life with Cancer Program, Dewberry Family Center, 8411 Pennel Street, Fairfax, VA 22031 for May6, 2013.

(e) ALL members are encouraged to find prospective speakers for our 2013 monthly dinner meetings .

10. (a)Lions webinar participation: please report your attendance to Secretary Harold.

(b) Each fellow Lion is encouraged to report to Secretary Harold for any Lions-related service you donate and/or any Lions-related event you participate in.

11. District Bland in Alexandria, VA

(a) Update: Sunday, Feb. 24th, at 2:00p.m., no tickets needed for Alexandria Host Lions Club holding a contest of students to advance to the next level of the District Bland at the Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA. Lions Ray , Irene, GB and T. LuVan will attend.

(b) Update: No tickets needed for attending the Sunday, April 21st, from 2:00 to 4:00 District Bland which will be held at The Lyceum, 201 S. Washington Street, Alexandria, VA. Lions Ray, Irene and T. LuVan will attend.

12. Update by volunteers on new restaurants : Lion Tom will check on the Alley’s Cat Restaurant and Lion Jim will check on the Ramparts

to adapt to our increasing club’s members and guests .

13. The majority of fellow members has voted for no change of time of the non-dinner meeting. The 7pm time is unchanged.

14. Induction of new members Eugenia and Renee to official Lions by Charter Member Bob Vaughn and Sponsor Lion Irene Mields. Pictures have been taken . Brief self-introductions by official Lions Eugenia and Renee had been made .

15. Belated Happy Birthdays to Lion LuVan (November 4) and Eugenia Burkes (November 14) and Happy 90^th Birthday to Lion Dave (November 27).

16. Miscellaneous:

(a) Treasurer Bob V confirms that our club is fine with IRS.

(b) We were all worried about Jim Brackman.

Move for Adjournment at around 8pm.