LIONS PRIDE

Discovery Bay Officers

2009-2010

President: Jason Pryde 513-3033

1^stVicePresident: : Wes Olson 516-2562

2ndVicePresident: Mary Jane Dukellis 516-7463

3rdVicePresident: Jeff Dawson 634-5928

Secretary: Len Fadda

513-0738

Treasurer: Jeff Conway

634-9717

TailTwister: Jim Mattison

513-9032

Lion Tamer: LaVan Bock

513-1070

Newsletter: Len & Linda Fadda 513-0738

Membership: Omar Hindiyeh 240-7484

Board of Directors:

Bob Abbadie

Robin Olson

Phil Paulson

Cindy Hardeman

Max Austin

Immediate PastPresident:

Dave Ciruli

Presidents Message……………………….

Hello all Lions, January was a pretty uneventful month around here as it usually is. We are gearing up for our annual crab feed It looks like ticket sales are going a little slow but I’m sure it will come together nicely. We are also concentrating on the Poker Run and The Golf Challenge. These two events should really help our clubs revenue as well. (I Hope!). Steve Nozet and Roe Colladge are spear heading the Poker Run efforts. We had a great general meeting in February. It was nice to see so many people in attendance. I would like to try and keep that going. It makes the meeting a lot more and keeps the general membership apprised of what is going on with the club. Economically times are still very tough across our nation and probably will be for awhile. It’s good to know that service clubs like Lions International are still doing so well. We have a wonderful core of members in Discovery Bay and all of you really help in whatever capacity you can. I truly thank all of you for your participation.

Jason Pryde, President

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS……

March 2^nd Regular Lions Meeting, DBYC at 6:00pm

March 14^th Daylight-Saving Time Begins

March 16^th Board Meeting

At President Jason’s, 5901 Marina Rd.,Suite 11, 6:00pm

March 17^th St Patricks Day

Just Thought You’d Like to Know

-Donation of $750 to Discovery Bay

School to support Speech Contest.

-Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April

3^rd, 2010, Cornell Park.

-Special Kids Day-Saturday, May 8^th

at the DeLuna Ranch.

-Donated glasses to the Blind Center.

-Supported Club Student Speakers

Contest.

Guest Speaker

The Dynamic and motivational Lion Jeff Conway will be the featured speaker at our regular meet of the club on Tuesday, February 2^nd. Lion Conway will speak on the Delta & club activities. The meeting starts promptly at 6:00pm in the bilge Room of the Discovery Bay Yacht Club.

LCIF Continues to Respond One Month After Haiti Earthquake

February 12, 2010

Dear Lion Leonard,

I am sure that everyone remembers where they were one month ago when news of the devastating 7.0 earthquake in Haiti broke. The past month has truly demonstrated the great need for the humanitarian service of our Foundation. After the earthquake struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti, LCIF and Lions worldwide immediately responded. Through the generosity of multiple districts, districts, clubs and individuals, more than US$2 million has been mobilized in the past month to ensure immediate needs are being met and long-term reconstruction is a top priority.

I challenge Lions worldwide to join me in our efforts to rebuild the lives, families and communities impacted by the earthquake in Haiti. One of Lions' greatest strengths is the support we give to our fellow members in times of need.When disasters strike, LCIF and Lions from around the world are there to support one another.

By making a donation to LCIF, you are providing hope to the people of Haiti. We invite all Lions to donate and thank those who have already contributed. Together, we will continue to serve those in the greatest need.

Best regards,
Al Brandel
LCIF Chairperson

Words of Thanks for Lions' Relief in Haiti

"It has been a day of blessings in that around 9 a.m. the Lions arrived to tell me our soccer areas have been chosen to receive their aid, which includes well formed tents, hot kitchen area, school in a box, dental and eye care. It is a real shot in the arm for us, as I had begun to accept that our neighborhood would have to move to one of the huge tent areas in order to obtain shelter and food. Since writing this, the initial boxes from the Lions club have arrived. I am glad the neighbors will soon have tents, hot food and everything else promised."

Sister Mary Finnick, Grey Nuns of the Sacred Heart, Haiti

Funds Provide Shelter, Food, Water to Victims

Lions provided immediate needs, including water, food and medical supplies on January 22. These supplies were distributed by Haitian Lions and Leos to a hospital and orphanage. LCIF partnered with the Lions of Sweden to provide 200 large tents to house those who are now homeless as well as relief workers. Haitian Lions have established three tent cities in Delmas, Blanchard and Carrefour-Feuille, neighborhoods located in Port-au-Prince. Each tent city can accommodate 300 families or 1,200 people. Lions are focusing their immediate relief efforts to support and maintain these tent cities.

Relief Efforts Furthered by Leveraging Funds
To further relief efforts in Haiti, LCIF is reaching out to organizations in both Haiti and around the world. The International Organization of Migration has offered to provide supplies and assistance to Lions camps. LCIF is also partnering with the shipping company, Maersk, and the World Food Program, to ship tents donated by Lions of Sweden and food donated by the World Food Program, to Haiti free of charge. Additionally, the Foundation is in final discussions to partner with USAID and Catholic Relief Services.

Individual Donations Strengthen Relief Efforts

Lions worldwide are supporting relief efforts by donating to the Haiti Earthquake Relief fund. A number individual Lions have made significant contributions of US$10,000 or more to demonstrate their commitment to helping rebuild Haiti.

Aruna Oswal, India, US$25,000
Kanaksingh Babla, Kenya, US$10,000
Alexis Gomes, Congo, US$10,000
Susan Lanier, Alabama, USA, US$10,000

To view a full listing of Lions, clubs, districts and multiple districts providing generous support to LCIF's Haiti Earthquake Relief fund, visit the Lions respond page on-line.

Long-term Reconstruction Plans
Lions leadership and local Lions are developing a long-term plan for reconstruction, and a committee made up of Lions from the area was established to oversee relief efforts. A return trip is planned for February 24 to continue planning and deliver additional supplies.

Currently, Lions are focused on immediate needs, such as shelter, food and water. But initial reports from the Lions of Haiti for long-term reconstruction focus on building a school and an ophthalmic clinic. This is similar to what Lions have been done for reconstruction following other catastrophes.

Byron Delta Lions & Discovery Bay Lions hosted a Student Speakers Contest on Tuesday, Feb. 9^TH at Excelsior Middle School. Lion Joyce Sutay, with the help of eight of our lions conducted the contest. Both contestants were from Heritage High School. The Winner was Kristyn Wegryn who won $75 and goes on to the next level. The runner up was Mark Villaneva. The subject was “Universal Healthcare-how will it affect us?”

Discovery Bay Lions

Minutes Regular Meeting

Discovery Bay Yacht Club Bilge Room

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2010

Meeting called to order at 6:00pm by Lion President Jason Pryde.

Guest and prospective members introduced were Karen and Jim Span by Dave Ciruli and Noami Dyer by Wes Olson.

Past District Governor Gary Wong introduced Lion Don Kiang of Oakland Chinatown Lions and a candidate for 2^nd Vice District Governor 4-C3 2010-2011. “Embrace the Spirit of Innovation.” This is the Touchstone of Eberhard J. Werfs Lions Club International President. As a candidate for 2^nd Vice District Governor of Lions District 4-C3 part of Lion Kiang’s goal will be to help increase the public visibility of lions.

He also discussed a campaign fundraising “Murder Mystery” being held at Warehouse 416 in Oakland on March 20^th, 2010. Cost is $25 per person and includes dinner.

Club presented a check to

discovery Bay School to assist with school district Speakers Contest.

Joyce Sutay of Byron Delta spoke on Club Student Speakers Contest jointly sponsored by Byron Delta and Discovery Bay Lions clubs. The Topic for the contest on February 9^th at Excelsior School is “Universal Healcare-How will it affect us?” Volunteers signed up to be tellers and timers for the contest.

Discussion on the upcoming Crab Feed was held. Ticket sales to support the Blind Center are going very slow. Raffle prizes are also needed.

Meeting adjourned at 7:55pm

Respectfully submitted by

Lion Len Fadda, Secretary