District 29-I December 2015 newsletter

1. District 29 I Lions and Lionesses,
First and most importantly, let me wish each and every one of you a
happy holiday season. In my opinion, this is definitely the best me of the year. As we enter into
this holiday season, let us not forget our mission “We Serve”. Many clubs will be doing projects
like ringing bells and adop ng angels for the Salva on Army and filling stockings for children and
food baskets for needy families. I am so proud of the charitable ac vi es of the clubs in our
district.
This is a good me to reflect on LCI President Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada’s theme “Dignity.
Harmony. Humanity.” As we strive to serve the needs of others, let us always remember to
respect the dignity of those we serve. As we reach out to others with our hands of service, let us
remember it is not a handout, it’s a hand up. As we build others up, let us always remember
serving others isn’t just an act of kindness; it is also a means to build understanding and harmony.
And, as we serve the less fortunate and human kind in our communi es, let us remember that
serving humanity is not a duty, it is our responsibility.
I am also blessed to be your District Governor because I get to visit clubs, meet my fellow
Lions and hear of the special things you are doing to serve your communi es. I par cularly like
induc ng new members and presen ng awards to very deserving Lions. Keep up the good work!
As I men oned last month, in order for our Lions Clubs to be able to serve our communi es in a
meaningful way, we must con nue to remain healthy and grow our membership. New members
will bring new ideas and new ideas will bring new successes. Remember you alone cannot do
everything, but with everyone working together we can do a lot.
Let’s work on membership reten on. If you haven’t seen a fellow member at a club
mee ng lately, please make contact with them and let them know you miss seeing them. If
someone has been ill, moved or on vaca on, someone in your club most likely knows.
The member who needs special a en on is the one who has not been
a ending and no one knows why. Please make an effort to keep them in
our Lions family.
Once again, I want to wish you the peace, joy and happiness of this
holiday season. Have a healthy, prosperous and happy new year. Enjoy
your family me this holiday with your loved ones!
DG Al
District 29-I Newsletter
December 2015
“Seize the Moment”
District Governor’s Message

2. BETWEEN US LIONS
SVDG Ken Shahan
Hello fellow Lions of District 29-I,
This month letter is addressed to Club Presidents and future leaders.
Leaders unite people and inspire change. Change that is positive and
impactful. As club president, you have a unique opportunity to change
the way your club serves its members and its community.
The 2015-2016 Club President Award is based on the Seven Keys to Success
and is an initiative to help you, as club president, lead your club, maximize its potential and utilize the
resources available from Lions Clubs International to find new ways to serve your community. It starts
with you and you can start today! Use the criteria below to bring about change in your club.
Upon completion, submit the Application Form to your District Governor or Zone Chairperson. You
can submit the application at any time during the 2015-2016 fiscal year! Your District Governor will
then order the award. Please allow three or more weeks for delivery. All orders must be received by June
30, 2016.
Seven Keys to Success
1. To increase the value of being a member, host a New Member Orientation.
2. To be a club that members can be proud of, conduct How Are Your Ratings? to find
ways to make membership in your club more meaningful.
3. To hold high quality service projects, conduct a Community Needs Assessment
and carry out a service project.
4. To serve with family members, host a service project that includes family members.
5. To increase the number of female and/or younger members, sponsor younger and/or
female members or charter a club that includes female and/or younger members.
6. To be a leader in your community, take two or more courses or seminars offered
online from the Lions Learning Center or offered by your district, multiple district,
constitutional area or LCI.
7. To think in dynamic new ways, conduct Your Club, Your Way, Blueprint for a
Stronger Club or the Club Quality Initiative (CEP) to identify and implement
changes.
Club President Award Application – To be completed by the Club President
Club President Award Order Form – To be completed by the District Governor and submitted to LCI.
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3. DG Al Cox 2015-16 Calendar
December
3 Romney Lions, WV School for Deaf & Blind 6:30 pm
7 Short Gap Lions, Short Gap Senior Ci zens Center 6:30 pm
8 Jane Lew & East Lewis Lions, Jackson’s Mill, Weston 6:30 pm
10 Bruceton Mills Lions, Jean Clark’s Farm, Bruceton Mills 6:30 pm
January
9 WV MD 29 Council of Governors, Pipestem Resort
16 3rd District 29-I Cabinet Mee ng, WVU Eye Insitute, Morgantown 10 am
29-31 WV Lions Leadership School, Charleston Marrio
29 WV Lions Sight Conserva on Founda on, Charleston Marrio 4 pm
February
2 Charles Town Lions TBD
March
3 Adamston Lions Club, Christ Methodist Church, Adamston 6 pm
11-12 District 29-L Conference, Parkersburg, Blennerhasse Hotel 6:30 pm
15 Inwood – Bunker Hill Lions TBD
April
7 Hedgesville-Pikeside Lions, Hedgesville United Methodist Church 6 pm
8-10 WV Lions State Conven on, Pipestem Resort
8 WV Lions Sight Conserva on Founda on TBD
10 4th District 29-I Cabinet Mee ng TBD
10 WV Lions Sight Conserva on Founda on TBD
26 Wilsonburg Lions 6:30 pm
More than one billion people live on a dollar a day, and nearly 800 million people
around the world go to bed hungry every night. This January, make a difference by
joining Lions around the world for a special Lions Worldwide Week of Service dedicated
to elimina ng hunger and poverty.
Show your commitment to service, and help us reach our Centennial Service Challenge
goal of serving 100 million people, by planning a project impac ng hunger and poverty
in your community. From stocking your local food pantry, to serving meals at a soup
kitchen, there are countless ways to make a difference.
No ma er how you choose to serve, be sure to join us for this Centennial service event!
Join Us for the Worldwide Week of Service to Fight Hunger and Poverty.
Here's how your club can take part in this special event:
Plan your project - Host a service project that impacts hunger and poverty in your community during the week of
January 10-16. Go to the LCI website @ Lionsclubs.org to download a Planning Guide for project ideas and planning
ps
Promote your project - Invite your community to serve with you to showcase your club and the power of service.
Report your project - Report your service on the MyLCI Service Ac vity Report to earn a Centennial
Banner Patch and to get your club's name on the Centennial Ticker. Be sure to include the project date.
WORLDWIDE WEEK OF SERVICE TO FIGHT
HUNGER AND POVERTY

4. Club: New Member: Sponsor:
Gra on Cheryl Weaver Dee Sturm
Gra on Robert Weaver, Jr. Frank Sturm
Keyser Bryan McDowell Greg Lynch
Petersburg Donna Alexander Jason Kaposy
Petersburg Nathan Epling Jack Sturgill
Petersburg Kassidy Haslacker David Burton
Petersburg Wesley Haslacker Jason Kaposy
Pikeside Shannon Jays Sco Honsaker
West Milford Mary Jo Short Hilda Clu er
Walter E. Swiger, Jr.
9/16/28 – 11/7/15
We are sad to report the death
of Past District Governor Walter
Swiger on November 7th. A 60
year member of Lions, at the
me of his passing was a
member of the Lions Club of
Clarksburg. Prior to that, he was
a Charter Member of the Wilsonburg Lions Club and
served as District Governor of District 29-I during 1961-
62 while a member of the Wilsonburg Lions. His fellow
governors were: C. Ed Queen (29-L), Walter L. Smith
(29-O) and James Johns (29-N), all of whom are
deceased. He was a Melvin Jones Fellow.
Walter is survived by his wife, Orpha; five children,
several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
He will be missed by all who knew him.
Lions from clubs in good standing can enter an
original, unaltered, black-and-white or color photo
(without people) of the environment of their Lions
club in the following 2015-2016 Lions Environmental
Photo Contest categories:
· Animal Life · Landscape (Urban or natural) · Plant Life · Weather Phenomenon · Special Theme: Dignity, harmony, humanity:
Celebra ng the peaceful coexistence of species.
The impar al judging of photos will focus on originality, ar s c merit, and portrayal of the environmental theme.
· LIONS CLUBS select and submit one winning photo to the district.
· LIONS DISTRICTS select and submit one winning photo to the mul ple district. January 15, 2016 is the suggested deadline
for districts to submit one 8” x 10” (20.3 x 25.4 cm) printed photo to the mul ple district.
· LIONS MULTIPLE DISTRICTS select and submit one winning photo to the interna onal contest. March 1, 2016 is the deadline
for mul ple districts to submit one 8” x 10” (20.3 x 25.4 cm) printed photograph and an official entry form (available on the
Lions Web site) signed by the council chairperson to Lions Headquarters.
· LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL will display mul ple district-level entries at the annual Lions interna onal conven on.
Registered conven on a endees will vote for their favorite photos. An award will be presented to the winning photographers.
The six (the five category winners and the Best of Show) winning photos will appear on the Lions Web site.
NOTE: Mul ple entries will not be accepted, please limit to one photo entry per mul ple district.
Lion photographers accept responsibility for the cost of taking and processing all photos. Contest photos become the
property of Lions Clubs Interna onal. Lions Clubs Interna onal reserves the right to disqualify entries that do not meet
contest criteria or that may be viewed as inappropriate or objec onable.
E-mail contest ques ons to: programs@lionsclubs.org or call District 29-I Environmental Chair Paul Hamrick @ 304-622-5664
or email chubnwv@aol.com
WANT YOUR CLUB
FEATURED
IN THE NEWSLETTER?
Please send me photos, stories and announcements to i
nclude in our monthly newsle ers. My email address is
listed on the return address on this newsle er.
I would like to receive them by the 20th
of each month. Thank You! DG Al

5. WV LIONS DISTRICT 29 C CONFERENCE NOVEMBER 6TH & 7TH AT PIPESTEM RESORT
Keynote Speaker - Lions Interna onal Director
Linda Tincher from Riley, Indiana.
DG 29-I Al Cox, ID Linda Tincher,
DG 29-L John Wensyel &
DG 29-C Ken Valko.
Lion Jo Ellen Browning, PID Bob Browning,
PDG Cindy Glass, PID Steve Glass, ID Linda
Tincher, PDG Vern Tincher, PID Larry Johnson
& Lion Rachel Johnson.
Al Cox & Leigh Merrifield
Mary Jane & Rob Bright
A ending from District 29-I were: PCC Gary Van Horn, Jack Fishel, PCC Barb Fishel, 2nd VDG Ken
Shahan, Paula Shahan, DG Al Cox, Leigh Merrifield, PID Steve Glass, PDG Cindy Glass, PDG Glenn Ryburn,
CC Doug Long, Sue Long, Rob Bright and Mary Jane Bright. (Present, not pictured, PDG Billie Nichols).
District 29-I Lion Hippies (l-r) DG Al Cox, Leigh Merrifield, CC Doug Long, Sue Long, Rob Bright & Mary Jane Bright.
ENJOYING THE “BACK TO THE SIXTIES” NIGHT AT THE DISTRICT C CONFERENCE
Congratula ons DG Ken Valko and your conference commi ee for a job well done!

6. Lions seated at head table: PDG Ed & Judy Weber, PDG Cindy & PID Steve Glass,
Berkeley Springs President John & Kim Mason, Sue & CC Doug Long.
DG Al, PDG Ed, CC Doug, President John & PID Steve.
Lion Ernest Woods
PDG Glenn Ryburn presented a Progressive Melvin Jones
Fellowship to his wife Lion Lynn. PDG Ed Weber
PCC Gary Van Horn
Keynote Speaker Past Interna onal Director
Steve Glass.
Berkeley Springs 70th Charter Night Celebra on
LIONS PRESENTED WITH LIONS INTERNATIONAL
PRESIDENTIAL CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION

7. Lions Club members handing out treats.
Members of the Philippi Lions Club par cipated in the Veterans
Day parade on November 11th. In addi on to a decorated car,
some members walked the parade route. Several members of
the Club are also Veterans and some of those marched with the
Veterans. Members par cipa ng were, Warren White, Wayne
Bohon, Ed Law, John & Judy Flynn, Millard & Valerie Minor,
Michael White, Tina Mouser, Ira McDaniel, Jeff Goff, Tom Wright,
and nonmembers Carrie Law, Janet McKay and Jada Edwards.
Pictured: Tina Mouser with Jada Edwards, Judy Flynn,
Jeff Goff, Ed Law, Michael White, Tom Wright, Valerie Minor
and Janet McKay.
Unknown trick or treater who couldn’t
wait to get home to read his book.
Philippi Lions Club
The Philippi Lions Club gave out books, toys, Mardi Gras beads and candy to trick or treaters. This is the third year
that the Club has given out books on Halloween. The program has been well received by the children and their parents.
The Lions Club also sponsored the Halloween parade, with cash prizes for first, second and third place in three
categories: scariest, pre est and most original and one judge’s choice. Premier Bank donated the prize money.
Members par cipa ng were Warren White, Ed Law, John & Judy Flynn, Millard & Valerie Minor, Michael White,
Ira McDaniel, Steve Baker, Tina Mouser, Sabrina Ward, Doug Haller, and nonmembers Carrie Law, Janet McKay and Jill Baker.
WV LIONS BEEF RAFFLE RESULTS
By Gary Van Horn, President WV Lions Sight Conserva on Founda on
The West Virginia Lions Sight Conserva on Founda on extends its
apprecia on to the Lions of Mul ple District 29 for par cipa ng in the
sale of the “WV Lions Beef Raffle” ckets for the fall of 2015. The efforts of Lions across
West Virginia raised a total of $8,860 from this year’s raffle. The proceeds will assist the Sight
Founda on in providing eye surgeries, sight screenings, and the purchasing of hearing aids for
those West Virginians in need. The 2015 Beef Raffle Winners were the Pine Grove Shortline Lions
Club from District 29-L; Charlie Lake a member of the South Charleston Lions Club in District 29-C;
the Clarksburg Lions Club and the Junior Lions Club from District 29-I. Ninety-seven Lions Clubs
from Mul ple District 29 par cipated in this year’s Beef Raffle.
A special thank you to PCC Pa y and Lion Paul Nu er of the Harrisville Lions for providing the
beef as they have done for several years. Their generosity has helped the Lions in West Virginia
raise thousands of dollars to benefit the WVLSCF and LCIF.

8. Keyser Lions and guests at DG Night.
A nice turnout for District Governor's visit.
Clarksburg Lions ge ng ready to serve as division chiefs for
the annual Veterans Day Parade. Front row: Dave Strouth,
Susan Wilmerink, Clay O . Middle row: Nick Lambernedis,
Rusty Mall, Warren Wilson. Back row: Stumpie Bice, Al Cox,
Patsy Trecost. Also par cipa ng was Don Niles.
District Governor Al Cox inducted Brian McDowell
into the Keyser Lions Club. (l-r): Keyser President
Joseph Bane, DG Al, Club Secretary and new member
sponsor Greg Lynch, Lion Brian McDowell and
Council Chair Doug Long.
Keyser Lions Club
Buckhannon-Hodgesville-Kesling Mill Lions
Clarksburg Lions Club
Kesling Mill President Sturl Waybright & Secretary
Donna Ma hews, DG Al, Hodgesville President
Roger Ward & Secretary Toni Newman and
Buckhannon Secretary Ben Crutchfield.

9. Zone 6 Chairman Wick Myers, Tunnelton President
Delbert Lyons, Rowlesburg President Marg Schollar,
Kingwood President S. O. Pra & DG Al.
Lost Creek
Lions
Secretary
Greg Wriston
selling a
Christmas
tree to Jane
Lew Lion
and Zone 9
Chairperson
Ruth Straley.
DG Al honors long me Kingwood Lions (l-r): George
Hartman, 67 years and Richard Graham, 51 years.
Kingwood-Rowlesburg-Tunnelton District Governor’s Night
Lost Creek Lions Club Christmas Tree Sale
Elkins Lions Club
Helping with the tree sale are Lost Creek Lions
Harry Allman, Richard McClain and
Club President, Richard Nuzum
DG Al inducted two new members into the
Elkins Lions Club on November 9th. Lions
pictured are (l-r): DG Al, Kenny Weese sponsor
of Donna Santee, Nancy Pennington and
her sponsor, Donna Weese.
Elkins Past District Governor's Dick Walden (l)
and Willard Herron (r) with DG Al

10. 2016 LEADERSHIP RETREAT NEWS
By Lion Steve Glass, Chairperson
As the date of the 2016 Lions of West Virginia Leadership Retreat nears, I wanted to
share with you a li le bit about six of the twelve exci ng seminars that we have
scheduled. Following is an overview of those six. In the January issue we will provide
a brief overview of the other six. We hope that you plan to a end what is shaping up
to be a fun and educa onal weekend.
Insights
The Insights system is built around the model of personality first iden fied by the Swiss psychologist Carl
Gustav Jung. Using Jung’s typology, Insights offers a framework for self-understanding and development.
Research suggests that a good understanding of self, both strengths and weaknesses, enables individuals
to develop effec ve strategies for interac on and can help them to be er respond to the demands of
their environment.
Strategic Planning
Milt Laughland has 25 years of strategic and business planning experience and is the author of Strategic
Planning Demys fied. His presenta on will explain why most strategic plans fail and how you can create
a strategic planning process that really works. His approach works with for profit, non-profit, and
government organiza ons.
Goal Se ng
This session will introduce you to the lessons learned from some the greatest achievers of all me: those
teams that have successfully reached the summit of Mount Everest, the highest point on Earth. Drawing
upon their experiences, you will learn how to help develop SMART goals for your club and organiza on.
Lessons Learned, Perspec ves Shared
PDG Cindy Glass will share interes ng and informa ve experiences gleaned from her travels with her
husband, PID Steve, about how some effec ve servant leaders have handled adversity and seized upon
opportuni es that some would see as obstacles. Many of these leaders have made “lemonade from
lemons.”
Unite, Not Divide
Conflict is a part of life and part of the human experience. Conflict can unite us and it can divide us.
"Unite, Not Divide" is a seminar where one can learn the basics of conflict resolu on through five
strategies (Avoidance, Accommoda on, Compe on, Compromise, and Collabora on). Through learning
how these resolu on strategies apply to real life situa ons, the seminar par cipant will learn how to
u lize these in uni ng individuals, groups, and organiza ons during mes of conflict, both intra-personal
and inter-personal.
Looking Beyond Disability
People with disabili es have historically been looked upon as insignificant in their contribu on to our
society. "Looking Beyond Disability" is a seminar where one can learn about people in with disabili es
(both historically and in the present) who changed the world. This seminar will broaden the a endee's
perspec ve on the con nued struggle that people with disabili es face in achieving social, poli cal,
economic jus ce, along with how inves ng in one's full human poten al can promote full inclusion and at
the end of the day strengthen a community!

11. Detach and send registra on to PID Steve Glass
Audrey Doyle a 5th grade student at Valley Elementary School
in Arthurdale proudly displays her cer ficate and $50
from the Valley District Lions for being named Student of
the Month. She is the daughter of Rob and Kathy Doyle.
Shown (l-r): DG Al, Rob Doyle, Audrey and Lion Tammy
Clarkson, Student of the Month Chairperson.
DG Al Cox, Valley District Lions Secretary Nellie Bri on,
President Kermit Hawley and 2nd VDG/Cabinet
Secretary-Treasurer Ken Shahan. .
Cindy Ennis of Masontown won this beau ful
quilt provided by Judy Hawley, wife of Valley District
President Kermit Hawley.
(l-r): DG Al, Bob & Cindy Ennis and President Kermit.
Valley District Lions ClubLions of West Virginia
2016 Leadership Retreat
Registration Form
Name Tag
Name______________________________________________________
Lion ______________Lioness ______________LEO _______________
Address_____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
Home Phone __________________Cell Phone ___________________
Email
___________________________________________________________
Club Name
___________________________________________________________
District 29 L_______ C ________I _________ Other ____________
I am a first time attendee: Yes _________________ No
Special dietary requirements________________________________
__________________________________________________________
REGISTRATION FEE is $125.00 per person
Non-Lion Meals Only Tickets - $110.00
(No individual meal tickets)
Make check payable to Lions of WV Leadership Retreat
and mail completed registration to:
PID Steve Glass
191 Ridgeway Drive
Bridgeport, WV 26330
Message from the Chairperson:
We respectfully ask that if you plan to attend the Retreat
that you send in your reservation by January 23, 2016.
In planning for meals with the event planner, we must
guarantee a certain number of meals for each banquet.
Our guarantee date is Monday, January 25, 2016.
We will not guarantee banquet meals for any
persons sending reservations received after January 23,
2016.
We truly hope that you will take full advantage of this premier
opportunity in West Virginia to enhance your leadership abilities.
Our planning committee has strived to put into place a weekend
of fun, great fellowship, and opportunities to broaden your
knowledge and understanding, and to gain information that you
can use in your family life, work environment, social networking
and in your Lions Club. I hope to see you in Charleston!

12. DG AL COX
313 Worley Avenue
Clarksburg, WV 26301
304 216 5251
304-623-3121
anewtc2@aol.com
Important Reminders from the DG’s Desk….
• If you would like to a end the WV Lions Leadership Retreat to be held at the Charleston
Marrio Town Center January 29-31, 2016 and are a first me a endee, don’t forget to apply for
one of the five scholarships to be awarded by District 29-I. The scholarship covers registra on for
seminars and meals. Lodging is not included. The deadline to apply is Friday, December 18th.
An applica on is available on the District 29-I web page or you can contact me and I’ll email you
one. Please send the completed applica on to our District GLT Coordinator, PDG Cindy Glass,
191 Ridgeway Drive, Bridgeport, WV 26330 or via email to: scjglass@aol.com.
• I am striving to have 100% of all the clubs in our District to make a
contribu on of $25 or more to Lions Clubs Interna onal Founda on (LCIF).
West Virginians have benefited greatly with grants from LCIF and we need to
do our part to con nue to support them. We came very close last year and
let’s not fail to reach 100% par cipa on this year.
• Only six clubs have not scheduled a date for my DG visit. If
you are one of them, please check your calendar and contact me so
we can select a date. My contact info is listed on this page.