The document provides information about upcoming events and initiatives for Lions Club District 29-I. It includes the district governor's message encouraging clubs to focus on membership recruitment and participate in fall conference. It also lists the district governor's visitation calendar and provides details about the fall conference, including registration information and scheduled activities. Various club activities and service projects are highlighted, and upcoming district goals and initiatives related to membership growth and youth engagement are discussed.

1. District 29-I Newsletter
DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE
Volume 1 Number 3 - September 2014
“Guiding Through Service”
304-303-3210
douglong64@gmai l.com
FELLOW LIONS OF DISTRICT 29-I:
Fall is fast approaching and this is the time in our Lion year to begin gearing up. Many Lions
Clubs experience a break during the summer months. Our first half dues notices have been sent and
many clubs have cleaned up their rosters from the past fiscal year. I would like all of you to share the
message that this is a brand new year and membership recruitment is a priority in your club and in our
district.
I urge all of you to consider sharing in several other ways. Please schedule your official District
Governor’s visit as soon as possible. I would like to share my message with as many of you as I can, early
in the Lion’s year. The earlier that you get the opportunity to hear my message and International
President Preston’s theme, the earlier that you can begin reaching out to others in the “ASK 1“ campaign
and the “Each One Reach One” program that I am asking all Lions to participate in. Remember also,
that I would rather not travel too far from home in the winter months.
I am asking all zone chairpersons to schedule their first two zone meetings by November if at all
possible. This will allow club officers to begin the year by setting goals and sharing ideas with other clubs
in their zones. Many of the zone chairpersons are asking the clubs in their zone to sponsor joint projects.
This has already occurred in several zones. In Zone 2, three clubs sponsored the Mobile Eye Screening
Unit at the Mineral County Fair. The clubs in Zones 8 & 9 were happy to get together and have joint
District Governor’s Visits. Both events were picnics that were well attended. Lions gathered to share
ideas and enjoy great food and fellowship. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the clubs in
these zones for showing Lion Sue and I a great time.
I urge all Lions Clubs in District 29-I to participate in the fall conference with enthusiasm and
strength. Please take this opportunity to represent your club at our conference and share your thoughts
and ideas with the other Lions in attendance. We often believe that we have to reinvent things when in
reality we just need to borrow what others have done and tweak things a bit to meet our individual needs.
The Fall Conference at Canaan Valley Resort will give you the opportunity to revitalize your clubs,
borrow different ideas and hopefully become energized for the upcoming year. Remember that you must
reserve your rooms early. September 16th is fast approaching.
Consider participation in the various District Governor’s Contests this year. The contests are
specifically designed to allow clubs the opportunity to share through visitation, communication and
publicity. It is time to start “Guiding Through Service.”
Until next time: Lion Doug Long

2. DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S 2014 - 2015 CALENDER
SEPTEMBER
1 Dague Car Show - Wheeling
7 Fort Ashby - 1:00 p.m.
8 Paw Paw
15 Buckhannon, Kesling Mill, Hodgesville - 6:30 p.m.
18 Keyser - 6:30 p.m.
22 Valley District - 6:30 p.m.
26-27 District 29-O Conference - Milton
OCTOBER
2 Mountain - 6:30 p.m.
8 Harpers Ferry
13 Franklin/Sugar Grove
14 Berkeley Springs
17-18 District 29-I Conference - Canaan Resort
(Cabinet Meeting)
22 Johnstown/Lost Creek/Mt. Clare - 6:30 p.m.
27 West Milford - 6:30 p.m.
28 Junior/Philippi
NOVEMBER
7-8-9 District 29-N Conference - Pipestem Resort (Council Meeting)
10 Elkins/Elkins Lioness - 6:00 p.m.
18 Inwood/Bunker Hill - 6:00 p.m.
DECEMBER
4 Romney - 6:30 p.m.
9 East Lewis, Jane Lew @ Jackson’s Mill
JANUARY
3 Council of Governor’s meeting - Charleston
17 Cabinet Meeting - Adamston (Clarksburg) - 10:00 a.m.
20 Charles Town - 6:30 p.m.
30-31 Leadership School - Flatwoods
MARCH
14-15 District L Conference, Wheeling
19 Adamston
APRIL
16 Hedgesville/Pikeside (Tentative)
MAY
1-2-3 MD State Convention, Charleston
Please make an attempt to schedule your official visit early in the year.
I believe that early year visits make it easier for your club to set realistic goals!

3. FIRST IMPRESSIONS - VDG AL COX
Hello, WV District 29-Lions! It’s hard to believe that summer is quickly
coming to an end and we are less than a month away from the first day of fall on
September 23rd.
In mid-August, I was privileged to be invited to visit Leader Dogs for the
Blind in Rochester Hills, Michigan. Leader Dog was founded by three Detroit
area Lions in 1939 and they are now celebrating their 75th anniversary. Also
attending were First Vice District Governors from WV MD 29-O, Duane White
and 29-N, Ken Valko. We were very impressed with the great work Leader Dog is doing in helping
blind or visually impaired people worldwide. Plus, they are now providing guide dogs for folks who are
both deaf and blind. Leader Dog also offers a GPS technology program for individuals who use a cane
instead of a guide dog. The GPS program empowers clients to identify their current location and plan
their own travel route, rather than relying on others to fill this need. In addition, Leader Dog provides
a Summer Experience Camp for 16 and 17 year olds who are legally blind which combines leadership
and fun activities with an introduction to guide dogs.
Leader Dogs for the Blind is in the midst of a $14.5 million Canine Development Center Project
to replace their existing kennel which is need of major renovation. The new Canine
Development Center will create the ideal learning and living environment for their dogs, which
means they can better serve clients by providing the best trained and highest quality guide dogs
possible. They have already raised over $9 million and are looking for support from Lions to help raise
part of the remaining funds. I hope that the Clubs in our District will get behind this very worthwhile
project.
Lion Bill Michael of the Berkeley Springs Lions Club is our District Leader Dog/Pilot Dog
chairman and he is available to help with any of your questions on the guide dog programs.
In the meantime, if I can help in anyway, please contact me at 304-623-3121 or by e-mail at
anewtc2@aol.com.
Kennel is ready to be demolished to make room
for the new Canine Development Center.
1st VDGs Al Cox, Ken Valko
and Duane White
Sue Daniels, President &
CEO of Leader Dogs and Al
Cox discuss new kennel and
veterinary clinic location.
Blindfolded, Al Cox working
with a guide dog

4. District 29-I Fall Conference
“GUIDING THROUGH SERVICE”
Friday October 17 and Saturday October 18, 2014
REGISTRATION FEE $50.00 per person
The registration fee includes the Saturday Lunch and Saturday Banquet and weekend entertainment.
For those arriving early, a Friday Evening Bar-B-Que and gathering is planned
@ $25.00/person in addition to the Regular Conference Registration Fee.
If attending the Saturday Evening Banquet Only - $30.00 per person
CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE: October 4, 2014
ROOM RESERVATION INFORMATION
Canaan Valley Resort & Conference Center
230 Main Lodge Road, Davis, West Virginia 26260
Phone: 304-866-4121 and select registration
ROOM RATE : $109 per night/ single or double occupancy in the new lodge.
Cabins are also available: Starting at $144/night for 2 bedrooms and $164/night for 3 bedrooms.
Rooms will be released on September 17, 2014
Name__________________________________ Spouse/Guest__________________________________
Title___________________________________ Is spouse/guest a Lion? YES____NO____
Club Name__________________________________________District___________L I O N
Address_______________________________________________________________________
Phone________________________________e-mail___________________________________
Saturday Banquet Only ($30.00) $____________
Friday Evening Bar-b-que ($25.00)___________
Regular Registration Fee Only($50.00) $___________
Total amount enclosed $_____________.
Make checks payable to: District 29-I Conference
Mail registration to:
PCC Barbara Fishel
P.O. Box 41
Mount Storm, WV 26739
(Questions: 304-693-7710 or bfishel@gcnetmail.net)

5. PARADE OF CHECKS
DISTRICT 29- I FALL CONFERENCE
OCTOBER 17- 18, 2014
Please complete this form and return it to the Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer (at the address
below)or via e-mail by Monday October 13, 2014. Individual checks should be made out to
each program as listed. Checks may be presented to the Cabinet Secretary at the registration
desk on Friday evening or Saturday morning. Clubs not attending the conference should mail
checks to the Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer. Each club will be recognized at the banquet and the
amounts donated will be acknowledged provided this procedure is followed.
Lions Club______________________________________
PROGRAMS
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (LCIF)__________
WV LIONS SIGHT CONSERVATION Foundation (WVLSCF__________
WVLSCF- PERMANENT ENDOWMENT FUND__________
DIABETES__________
YOUTH EXCHANGE__________
MD - DEAF & BLIND RECREATION AND SKI PROGRAM__________
ROMNEY D&B STUDENT WORK PROGRAM__________
VIP (Visually impaired) FISHING TOURNAMENT__________
LEADER DOGS__________
PILOT DOGS__________
QUEST__________
OTHER__________
TOTAL DONATIONS__________
Please mail or email this form and (checks if not attending the conference) to:
Lion Ron Brockett – Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer
qai@atlanticbb.net
Rt. 2 Box 345
Fort Ashby, WV. 26719

6. SILENT AUCTION
DISTRICT 29-I FALL CONFERENCE . . .“GUIDING THROUGH SERVICE”
As in the past, a” Silent Auction” will be held at the District 29-I Fall conference. The
conference is scheduled for October 17 & 18 at Canaan Valley Resort. Auction items will be
available for bid through Saturday afternoon. The auction is held as a means to help defray
costs of the conference. If we are to have a successful auction we need auction items from as
many of the clubs as possible.
Possible ideas for auction item donations may include:
Handmade artistic or craft items (e.g. handmade jewelry)
Specialty or theme baskets ( e.g. wine, fruit, sweets, preserves)
Items of interest from your area or club (e.g. pin collections, pottery)
Any good quality items you would like to donate
In the past, the SILENT AUCTION has proven to be a popular fun activity for
our conference, therefore we are asking Lions and clubs to participate.
PLEASE CONTACT: LION DEB ABE, FORT ASHBY LIONS CLUB,
Auction chairperson at
304- 738-2310 or via E-Mail: dabe@mris.com
Please complete the form below and return it to Deb Abe if you wish to contribute an item for the
auction. You may give your item to Deb in advance or bring it to the conference on Friday October 17th.
ITEM BEING DONATED_____________________________________________________
SUGGESTED MINUMUM BID________________________________________________
CLUB_____________________________________________________________________
YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION:
Name______________________________________________________________________
Phone & or E mail___________________________________________________________
Please E- Mail dabe@mris.com or mail form to:
Deb Abe, Rt. 3 Box 359-A
Ridgeley, WV 26753

7. DISTRICT 29-I FALL CONFERENCE REMINDERS
OCTOBER 17 & 18, 2014
CANAAN VALLEY RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER, DAVIS, WV
1. Reserve your room early. Rooms will be released to the public on September 17, 2014.
This time of year is a favorite for “Leaf Peepers” and all the rooms will be booked.
2. Register for the Conference early. Conference registration deadline is October 4, 2014.
Early registration is encouraged to ensure that we get the total conference count for meals.
3. If you have any special dietary needs, please make note of this on your conference
registration form.
4. A Friday evening BBQ is being planned so that conference attendees can socialize
with old friends and also make new ones. The cost is $25.00 per person and is in addition to your
regular conference registration fee. A menu for the Friday evening meal is included in this
newsletter.
REMINDER: BRING A WARM JACKET. EVENINGS CAN BE RATHER COOL
IN CANAAN VALLEY. WEATHER PERMITTING THIS MEAL WILL BE
SERVED OUTSIDE UNDER THE PAVILLION.
5. We are encouraging each club to donate an item for the Silent Auction. Proceeds from
the Silent Auction will help to defray the cost of the conference. Bring your donation with you
when you arrive for the conference.
6. Please get your “Parade of Checks” donations to District 29-I Secretary/
Treasurer Ron Brockett as soon as possible.
7. Bring your club banner with you to the conference. We are planning something extra
special for this conference that we think is a new concept at Multiple District 29 conferences.
8. Clubs are also being asked to bring a door prize for the conference.
9. ENCOURAGE FELLOW LIONS TO ATTEND FALL CONFERENCE.
Any questions or concerns please call or email Conference Chairperson Barbara Fishel
At 304-693-7710 or bfishel@gcnetmail.net
Register now for our Annual Fall
Conference at Canaan Valley Resort
October 17 and 18

8. DISTRICT 29-I FALL CONFERENCE FRIDAY EVENING BBQ
OCTOBER 17, 2014
• The Friday evening get-together will begin with appetizers around 6:00 P.M.
• Cost is $25.00 per person in addition to your regular conference registration fee.
• Dinner will be served at 6:30 P.M.
Weather permitting we will be enjoying this meal outside under the pavilion. Bring your
warm jackets because evenings can be rather cool in Canaan Valley this time of year.
MENU FOR FRIDAY EVENING GET-TOGETHER:
• Fresh Tortilla Chips with Guacamole
• Spiced Pecans, Salted Peanuts
• Popcorn Cart
• Slow Smoked, Carved Beef Brisket, Mustard Barbecue Sauce
• Nathan’s Hot Dogs
• Country Fried Chicken
• Creamy Potato Salad
• Tossed Salad, Assorted Dressings
• Pickled Eggs with Beets
• Best Baked Beans in the World
• Assorted Breads
• Fresh Made Lemonade
DESSERTS:
• Wild Berry Cobbler, Vanilla Ice Cream (a la mode)
• Vanilla Bread Pudding
• Brownies
• Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal Raisin, Peanut Butter Cookies
•Coffee, Decaf, Tea & Iced Tea
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW AND JOIN US FOR DINNER

9. 2014-15 PRESIDENT’S THEME:
STRENGTHEN THE PRIDE
International President Joe Preston is encouraging
Lions around the world to “strengthen the pride” this year.
Strengthen the Pride through Service. Service is the foundation of our association, so let’s continue to build
on it as we approach our Centennial.
Strengthen the Pride by Strengthening Your Club. Make sure your club is on track for success and growing
to meet the needs of your community.
Strengthen the Pride through Creativity. Use technology to enhance your communications and create new
connections with your community.
MEMBERSHIP GROWTH STARTS WITH ONE
Imagine if every one of our 1.35 million Lions asked one person to join a Lions
club. Imagine the huge impact it would have on membership growth and the
amount of service we can provide. It all starts by inviting one friend, family
member or neighbor to join your club. Give them the opportunity to be a Lion
and give your club the opportunity to grow.
ENGAGING OUR YOUTH
A growing number of studies show that youth who engage in meaningful service projects
experience a host of positive outcomes. Lions have an incredible opportunity to engage
youth by developing programs they can relate to and encouraging their input and
participation in the planning process. Allowing youth to develop and lead a service
project helps them learn valuable life skills while emphasizing the role of service.
emphasizing the role of service.

10. EYESCREENING AT MINERAL COUNTY FAIR
Short Gap, Fort Ashby and Keyser Lions Clubs work together to provide free
eye screening tests at the Mineral County Fair throughout the week.
The Lions Clubs utilize the WV Lions Sight Conservation Foundation mobile unit.
Fort Ashby and Short Gap Lions
(left to right) Front Row:
Dawn Cole, Mary Jane Bright and
Linda Adams; Back Row:
John Douthitt, Lou Miltenberger
and Rob Bright.
Zone 2 Chair Lion Rob Bright
conducting eye screening test.
Fort Ashby and Short Gap Lions
started the week off with a bang!
Lion Linda Adams testing
for glaucoma.
Submtted by:
Lion Kathy Brockett and
Catherine Hines.
DIABETES AWARENESS
My thanks to District Governor Doug for asking me to be Diabetes Chairman. As Diabetes Chair,
I will continue to update my information on the subject and will provide news articles in the
District Newsletter. As always, I am available for programs at Lions Clubs throughout the District
and always have information via handouts when Clubs or Zones would like to have their own
Diabetes workshop in their own areas. I will plan to have a Stride Walk at the District Conference
in Canaan and will provide scholarships for Camp Kno Koma.
Howard "Rusty" Mall
howardrustymall@gmail.com
304-838-2698
304-623-2217
304-623-6065

11. LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION REPORT
MD Chair Connie Dorscheid
I attended the LCIF meeting while at the International Convention in Toronto and
among other things, I learned that the % of clubs donating to the Foundation is amazingly
low. Hopefully, we can turn that around in WV this year and have every club donate
something to our Foundation. WV has benefitted over and over again with funds from
LCIF and it makes sense to give back. There is always a need for donations. The recent
earthquake in China is an example.
I also learned that only 4% of individual Lions contribute to LCIF. Money you
personally contribute can go toward a Melvin Jones Fellow. Hopefully, this number in
WV can increase this year.
The four LCIF coordinators in the districts are: L- PDG Harry Schramm, I- PDG
Glenn Ryburn, O- PDG Jim McMillon, and N- PDG Dick Brockway. Any of them can
answer any questions you may have about donations, LCIF programs, etc.
I will be attending the LCIF annual meeting in Baltimore, Maryland on August
23rd and will have a report for the next newsletter about it.
LION’S PEACE POSTER CONTEST
We would like to invite all the clubs in District 29I to sponsor The Lion’s Peace Poster Contest in
your local schools. This contest is sponsored each year to encourage children around the world
to express their visions for peace. The theme for this year’s contest is “Peace, Love and
Understanding”. Students who are 11, 12 or 13 on November 15 are eligible to compete in this
contest. October 1 is the deadline for your club to order a kit from the Club Supplies Sales
Department at International Headquarters. The club must then submit one winning entry to the
District Governor by November 15. If you have never done this contest the best place to start is
with the art teacher at your local school. This age group would encompass students in grades 5-8
for the most part. If you have questions about the Peace Poster Contest you can find information
at http://www.lionsclub.org/EN/membercenter/
planningprojects/youth/peace-poster/contest-deadlines.
text.php or feel free to email me at
mikeann@hardynet.com
Mike Funkhouser
Leo/Peace Poster Chairperson
Tongbram Mahesh Singh, a 12-
year-old boy from Manipur,
India, has been named the grand
prize winner of the Lions
International Peace Poster
Contest. Singh represented his
image of peace through children
of different countries coming
together to paint the world in
peace. “Like me, other children
also want to play with their
friends. We can play when we
are free from violence and war,”
said Singh. “Peace is [the] most
loving word to me,” said Singh.
“Where there is peace, there is
harmony. Where there is
harmony, people will be happy.

12. REMINDERS FROM THE GOVERNOR’S DESK
Reserve rooms now for fall conference at Canaan Resort
Newly elected club officers should consider attending WV
Lion Leadership School in Flatwoods January 30, 31
February 1.
Clubs can sponsor club members to the District 29-I fall
conference or leadership school through a scholarship from the club
administrative account! No service account moneys can be used however.
All Lions can visit the Lions Clubs International web site at www.lionsclubs.org and do things
like: look up President Joe Preston’s theme or take on line trainings.
Club secretaries should be submitting monthly reports to the following places:
LCI, District Governor, First vice District Governor, Zone Chairpersons by the 20th day of
the following month.
DG DOUG LONG
304-303-3210
douglong64@gmail.com
LOOK WHAT’S INSIDE:
DG Doug’s Message
Calendar
Fall Conference Registration
Lots of Lion’s News
LCIF, Peace Poster Contest
More....
Register now for our Annual Fall
Conference at Canaan Valley Resort
October 17 and 18