January 17, 2012 - The Santa Rosa Host Lions Club announces their annual(ish) Bowl-A-Rama fundraiser. This event will be held at the Double Decker Lanes Bowling Alley in Rohnert Park, on Sunday, February 19. Entry fee (donation) is $25 per person, and you do not need to be a skilled bowler to enter. Handicaps will not be used to determine the winners. The entry fee includes bowling, shoes, snacks and more. Prizes include cash, travel, wine & more. Click here for the Flyer.
December 22, 2011 - Multiple District 4 Announces the availability of the 2012 S. Korea International Convention Pins
The pins are available in 2 styles, Regular & Prestige, and are very attractive, showing a pagoda superimposed on an image of California.
Prices are $27/dozen for Regular & $30/dozen for Prestige. Click here for the Order Form, or go to the District Forms page.
December 12, 2011 - The Windsor Lions Club announces their Annual Crab & Shrimp Feed
On February 11, 2012, at the Windsor Community Center, 901 Adele Drive, Windsor.
This is a fabulous event, featuring Crab, Shrimp, Salad, Bread, Wine and more.
Tickets are $40. Click here for the Flyer.
December 11, 2011 - The Roseland Lions Club announces a gala New Years Eve party
Hi All,
Roseland Lions Club and M.C.C., two Santa Rosa non-profit organizations are joining forces to put this New Years Eve Celebration together on Dec. 31st. 2011 for your enjoyment.
This Gala will be held at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Santa Rosa, located at 1011 Hahman Drive in Santa Rosa, from 5:30pm to 12:30pm, or beyond if requested.
Dinner will be catered by Pasteles Fiesta Caterers plus (2) Fabulous Bands will make this a night to remember, with the best live entertainment and music to dance the night away until we Ring in the New Year, then it's more dancing. There will be surprises & prizes in-between. If you are coming with a group of 10, 12 or more, let us know and we will be happy to reserve a private table for your group at no extra charge.
Attached is a Poster with information and contact information. Call for tickets and they'll be delivered or held at the door for you.
November 9, 2011 - The Napa Host Lions Club announces the passing of Lion Clark Firestone
Clark (Nathaniel Clark) Firestone passed away on Monday at the age of 93. He would have been 94 on Dec. 20. His wife and her daughter have told us that funeral services will be held on Saturday, November 12 at 2 p.m. at the Hopewell Baptist Church, 3755 Linda Vista Avenue, Napa. The family would appreciate that Clark's Lions friends attend. He was the last adult Pearl Harbor Survivor in the Napa American Legion and will be missed.
He had been a Lion for over 50 years and served many years as District and Club Flag Day Chairman. He was also very active in the Lions Pin Traders.
Lion Laurel Myers
October 19, 2011 - The Fortuna Lions Club changes meeting date/place
The Fortuna Lions Club now meets on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the Fortuna Recreation Center, (Rohner Park), 4 Park St., Fortuna.
October 19, 2011 - The Fort Bragg Leo Club announces their annual Halloween Horror Show
The Fort Bragg Leo {youth} Club will be hosting their annual "Haunted Hall of Horrors" on Friday, October 28th from 7:00-10:00 PM and Saturday, October 29th from 7:00-10:00 PM.
Due to the popularity of this attraction, we will be doing this for 2 nights, this year.
This Haunted House takes place in the Fort Bragg Lions Hall. It will have up to 13 rooms and mazes to go through. It is intended to be extremely scary and not recommended for young children. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
Admission: $5.00 for adults, FREE under 18 ($5.00 if they want to go through again!) Click here for the Flyer.
September 7, 2011 - District Peace Poster Chair Marge Pardini announces the 2011 Peace Poster Contest
IT'S PEACE POSTER TIME AGAIN!
Here is the 2010 International winner for 2010; Submitted by
Raj Phairembam from India, an 11 year old.
It could be a child sponsored by your club who could win this year. All you have to do is get in touch with your Middle School and ask them to enter. As soon as you get a commitment, you send or call Lions International Supply at
1-800-710-7822 and order the Peace Poster kits. You can also call Lions International at 1-630-571-5466 and ask for Public Relations, just ask for flyers and posters from prior years so you can publicize the contest. The contest is open to 11 to 13 year olds. It is important to contact the schools as soon as possible since the deadline to get the posters in for judging at District level is November 15th. Please call me or email me; Peace Poster Chair, Lion Marge Pardini at 707-463-2238 or Pardini@wildblue.net for any help you need to get started. Let's make this the best year ever for the Peace Poster Contest in District 4-C2.
Marge Pardini
August 3, 2011 - The Novato Lions Club announces a fun night of Bingo to benefit the Novato Police Dogs & Junior ROTC
The event will be held on Saturday, September 17, at the Marin Valley Mobile Country Club in Novato. Download the Flyer for information and directions.
BOIL, BABY BOIL: SANTA ROSA HOST/CLOVERDALE TO THE RESCUE
When it takes three hours to boil a pot of water, something needs to be done!
The Santa Rosa Host Lions Club ran into a real stumbling block while preparing lunch for the graduating class at Canine Companions for Independence last March. The water to cook the raviolis would not get hot - took three hours to heat! "That's not acceptable", complained one of the cooks. "Something needs to be done because we want to continue serving these lunches", chimed in some of the others. "Isn't our motto "We Serve"?
That promoted the Santa Rosa Host Lions Club to think about replacing the electric stove with a much more efficient gas range. They presented their idea to LPCCI and CCI. With the remodeling of Gittinger Hall in process, it seemed like an opportune time to make the change. With CCI CEO Corey Hudson's and Mrs. Gittinger's approval, the next step was to find a range that would satisfy the needs of a "commercial type kitchen" and yet fit the space allowed.
Santa Rosa Host Lions to the rescue! Lion Barry Bialkoski did the shopping and found Sears was having a sale. He was able to negotiate a 30% discount and free delivery.
The other requirement was to install a gas line. Cloverdale Lions to the rescue! Wes Boardman, honorary member of the Cloverdale Club, contacted Chris Vine of C.V. Plumbing. Working with CCI Facility Manager Jim Flint, Chris installed the line at a 10% discount with the Santa Rosa Host Lions picking up the tab. "It was a tricky installation with all the remodeling in progress, but everything went smoothly," commented Chris. "I'm glad to be a part of it." "It makes for a much more functional kitchen", he added.
This addition has been a real boon to CCI's kitchen. It proved its worth during the recent Tapas, Treasures and Treats fundraiser in May and has been well used ever since. A grateful thank you to the Santa Rosa Host Lions Club and Chris Vine of the Cloverdale Lions Club for satisfying a real need. You exemplify the meaning of "We Serve".
Lucille Hynes
LPCCI Administrator
Lions International stamp Club, Chapter One, needs your immediate support.
The first recognized LIONS International Stamp Club (LISC) chapter was formed in 1976 during the 22nd Annual District 4-C2 Convention at Konocti Harbor Inn.
More than 22 District LIONS members voted to petition the LISC Board of Directors to form a LISC Chapter as provided by the LISC By-Laws after receiving permission from District Governor Jack Anthony to form a District Stamp Club.
The District members were interested in the hobby of stamp collecting (philately). The members also learned of the many postage stamps made by many countries honoring LIONS, and LIONS Clubs, and their voluntary humanitarian programs.
There are now 15 LISC Chapters throughout the world with over 500 members. There are many LISC members who have no affiliation with any Chapters, because of the number of available members to form a Chapter.
LISC Chapter One (District 4C-2 Stamp Club) is now lacking enough members to continue to be recognized by the LISC Board of Directors. The required 20 members needs to be met soon. I'm requested the LIONS of District 4-C2 to step up and join LISC now so it can continue to provide a service to our communities and District projects. Even if you are not interested in stamps, or how they can educate you, as hobby, they can be fun, and enjoyable recreation. You can learn about the multitudes of LIONS Club programs throughout the world. You can help to provide stamps for Veterans Home Stamp Clubs. You can provide stamps and collecting materials for school children or senior citizens programs in your community.
If you want to lean more about LISC, go to www.lisc.nl . The LISC Membership Application is on the website that can print and complete.
In 1951 a Lions stamp club was founded under the auspices of Lions Clubs International. It is an independent entity with its own Constitution, rules, and regulations as well as a Policy Manual. Changes in the Constitution have to be approved by the LCI Board of Directors and the Legal Department.
LIONS Club International Founder, Melvin Jones, was one of the initiators and founders of LISC. As early as the 1920's Lions postal cancellations had already been in use by various Lions Clubs for their special fundraising events. In 1940 the Cuban Postal Authorities issued the first official Lions stamp dedicated to the International Lions Convention in Havana. It clearly shows the Lions Logo. A similar stamp was issued for Rotary International as well.
In the course of the years more than 15 LISC Chapters have been established in all corners of the world. The members of LISC were not necessarily Philatelists at the outset but by realizing how wonderful this hobby of collecting Lions stamps is they decided to join our organization. They have also recognized the special relationship existing between LISC members. It supports and develops friendship and is an excellent way to communicate with other fellow Lions.
LISC publishes a quarterly periodical called The Philatelist bringing the latest news about new issues, covers, discoveries, reports from the various chapters as well as organizational matters.
LISC participates in the International Lions Convention with its own booth, issues covers with a special LISC cachet with the various Convention dates. It also produces an annual LISC pin.
LISC has issued a special Lions stamp album as well as the 2007 LISC catalogue. It operates a New Issue Service for stamps that have been approved by the LISC Verification Committee, and sell Lions Club theme stamps for collectors.
A Membership Roster is mailed Bi-annually to all the LISC members to enable members to communicate and exchange Lions stamps.
In addition to Lions stamps, either with a clear Lions Logo, or Lions text overprint, Lions Topical stamps fitting into a Lions Club activity or theme have been included in Lions stamp collections. Such themes may include Leprosy and blindness.
LIONS First Day Covers (FDC's) for LIONS events and Conventions can be part of a Lions collection.
For more information about LISC contact District 4-C2 Stamp Club (LISC Chapter One) Chairman Dr. Howard Levenson at howard326@sbcglobql.net or write him at 326 Mountain View Avenue; San Rafael, CA 94901-1352
Lion Sandy Paxton of the Montgomery Village Lions Club announces the Club's 5th Annual Golf Tournament at Foxtail North Course, Rohnert Park. the event will be Saturday, August 20.
The $110 signup fee includes golf w/cart, range balls, awards banquet and a raffle. More details on the flyer, click here to view.
Lion Howard Levenson of the San Rafael Host Lions Club announces that the Lions International Stamp Club has a new website address. May 25, 2011
The website has been completely redesigned. Check it out and learn about the Club, and what they do around the world to benefit their local communities while enhancing Philately (stamp collecting) as a hobby. The site includes a Membership application. You can find the site if you click here, or go to the 4-C2 Links Page. The Club will have a booth at the International Convention in Seattle this July.
The San Rafael Host Lions Club announces the graduation of Lion Alexandria Reynolds from Dominican University on May 14, 2011.
The San Rafael Host Lions Club is understandably proud of Lion Alex's accomplishment. She earned a BA in Humanities with a Music Minor, after many years of perseverence. As Lion Howard Levenson says, "Way to go, Alex". Lion Alex thinks she may want to continue her education and work toward an MBA. Click here for a picture of the graduate.
From the Blue Print Editor: June 22, 2010
This is an informational piece by Editor Andy Erickson:
Lion Andy urges every club in the District to publish a bulletin. Club bulletins are an excellent way for clubs to keep their members informed not only of Club activities and events, but also of District, Multiple District and International events and activities of potential interest. Not all lions have access to email or the Web Site, and so this is a good way to keep them from feeling left out. He has written an informative article Why Club Bulletins? on the subject, with suggestions on how to go about it the right way.
