OCTOBER
IN THIS ISSUE
1.
Governors
commentary
2.
VDG(s) message
3.
Officers & Chairs
Directory / new
members
4.
Information from
LCI
5.
2016-17 Calendar
6.
Centennial Awards
7.
East Texas Fair
8.
Governors visit /
Vision Screening
9.
2017 State Convention
10. USA/Canada Conference
11. Magazine article /
Shoes
12. Peace Poster Contest
13. Photo Contest
14. Editor Page
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District 2-x2
2016
Governor Jen Sandlin
The members of the Cumby Area Lions
Club are busy planning their Charter Night
Celebration. It will be on Thursday, November 10, 2016 in the Cumby High Schools Gym
Foyer at 6:00 pm. Cost of the meal will be
$10.00 if you RSVP by October 28,
2016. $15.00 after the 28th. Contact Lion
President Sharon Petty at [email protected] or call her direct at
903-456-6866. Please mark your calendars
and make plans on attending our District's
newest Club's celebration.
Also in the works is the Honey Grove Ladies Lions Club sponsored
by the Windom Gentleman's Lions Club. An informational/
organizational meeting will be held soon. Lion PDG/GMT Nancy
VanAlstine has been busy recruiting new members for the Troup Lions
Club, while I have been recruiting new members for the Bonham Lions
Club. Both Clubs will be strong again. I was told that we couldnt get
new members in Bonham, let alone, young members. Well, The first
time i went out to recruit, I signed up two members in their twenties
and one in her thirties, one in his fifties. The Bonham Club is going
through a complete reorganizational change. Exciting times in the
world of Lionism.
Now I want to ask every Club to get out there and recruit new members. Too many of our Clubs are 'ageing out" and need new, younger
members to eventually take over the reins. To get the 20-40 age groups,
you may have to change the way your club meets. The 20-30 aged
members who have joined the Bonham Lions Club want to meet twice
per month and in the evenings and are making it a family friendly
Club. Bring the kids! Let them learn early what it's like to serve their
Community! Kids growing up in the Lions environment grow up to be
wonderful teens and adults. We have several examples of that in our
District. So very proud of our kids! It is time we quit saying
"That's the way we've always done it"! The world is changing and Lions
need to change with it or get left behind!! We ALL need to do our part
and make District 2-X2 the strongest District in our wonderful State of
Texas.
IT CAN BE DONE!
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1st Vice District Governor
Paul Boggs
September was a busy month for Lion Glenda and me, with club and
district events. Our club is winding up the fundraising portion of the Million Pennies Project and preparing for
the Historic Highway 80 Sale in mid-October (14-15). If you haven’t heard about the Million Pennies Project,
the Longview Lions are raising $10,000 for a wheelchair swing for McWhorter Park. This is our Centennial
Legacy Project for the Lions’ 100th anniversary. The Historic Hi-Way 80 Sale is a five state Yard Sale, along
US Highway 80 from Texas to Georgia. We hope to raise more funds for our other projects, which include
scholarships, eye exams and glasses, food for the needy, etc. We’ll be displaying our wares at Sisk Buick,
318 W. Marshall, http://www.siskbuicklongview.com/HoursAndDirections in Longview on Friday, October
14 and Saturday, the 15th.
September is also a big vision screening month, with back to school activities and the Gregg (and Smith) County Fairs, as well as
other towns around the district. Lion Glenda has been busy with scheduling the district-owned Spot machines, which involves the physical
transfer between custodial and screening clubs and reverse transfers after the screening events. While Lion Glenda does most of the
work (including training), I have been able to help with some of the transfers and screenings, too. A tip of the hat to PDGs Becky and Brian Whitenack [lots of hours at the county fair], and PDG Lynn Nacol, our other busy trainer.
Then there was the five day trip to USA-Canada Forum in Omaha, Nebraska in mid-September. As Lion Warren has promised for years, it
was a great experience! This year, PDG Lynn Nacol and Lion Glenda earned their Masters from Lions University. They received their Bachelors last year, which was the first year that the Bachelors could be awarded. Governor Jenn got her Bachelors, this year and I was so
inspired, I doubled up and got both. If you are the slightest little bit interested in learning about Lions, leadership skills, at your own pace
[online] and getting credit for it, too, ask one of us about it…and what’s a poken paw?
Today as I was riding home I thought how wonderful the weather outside felt. Yep autumn
Charles Horn
and fall are a time to slow down and enjoy and
reflect on things. As Lions it is not a slowdown
but gas on the pedal time throttle ahead. We
are in the middle of high school athletics which means we have lots of Lions and Lions Clubs that take part in these as service projects and even
some fund raisers. When serving on a service project for these athletic
events we are giving our support to the community and youth. It is important that the public knows we are doing this as a service. What a great
recruiting tool, especially if we wear our Lions vest to these service projects. It could be an eye opening experience for the parent realizing some of the things that we do. As Lions it might be the push in
the right direction for that parent to consider being a Lion. It also gives the athletes an opportunity to
see Lions in action. This could give them the incentive in the future to become a Lion. Our youth happen to be the future of carrying Lionism forward. As Lions we need to always put our best foot forward
when dealing with our youth. The reason I am talking about new prospective members is that October
is membership growth month, when all clubs want to get new members. Also we still have the remember Texas Campaign still going. For each new member a Lion recruits they will receive an “I Remember Texas” pin. In September I had the opportunity to visit a few clubs for our District Governor Lion
Jenn. What a pleasure it was to see these clubs working hard to recruit new members and also working hard to donate 100% to the District Charities. You still have time to get together slightly worn or
new shoes to donate to our district for a fund raiser. Tape each pair together and have 25 pair per
clear trash bag. These need to be turned in at our next cabinet meeting in November. If you have
shoes that need to be taken, let me know. Until next time – Roar on Lions!
2nd Vice District Governor
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2016-2017 OFFICERS FOR DISTRICT 2-X2
Welcome
New Lions in
September 2016
Cooper Lions Club
Julie Silman
Sponsor:
Amber Norris
Gilmer Lions club
Tina M Mccurry
Sponsor:
Synthia Clark
Corry N. Pilcher
Sponsor:
Thomas Vick
Marshall Lions Club
Emmitt Gagnard
Sponsor:
Harold Raines
Jerry Gibson
Sponsor:
Kent Reeves
Mineola Lions Club
Brenda J. Hunt
Sponsor:
Cassandra Sampson
Gladewater Lions Club
Ashley Patterson
Sponsor: Charline
Simmons
District 2-x2 Governor: Jen Sandlin
Governors Team
2016-2017 District Chairpersons
1st Vice District Governor: Paul Boggs
2nd Vice District Governor: Charlie Horn
Zone Chairs
IPDG Wayne Barton
R1-Zone 1: Jeremy Dreeson
District Secretary: Glenda Boggs
R1-Zone 2: Robert Wood
District Treasurer: Andy Reese
R2-Zone 1: Mike Gentry
Global Leadership Chair : PDG Lynn Nacol
R2 Zone 2: Joshua Cato
Global Membership Chair: PDG Nancy VanAlstine
R3-Zone 1: Kathryn Strickland
Long Range Planning Chair: PDG Leon VanAlstine
R3-Zone 2: Cassandra Sampson
Region Chairs
R4-Zone 1:
Region 1 Chair: Alonzo C. Ellis
R4-Zone 2: Peggy Rogas
Region 2 Chair: Kelly Collins
Region 3 Chair: PDG Jimmy Strickland
Camp Bus: Phillip Scudder
Environmental : PDG Becky Whitenack
Camp Walk : Teresa Drum
Leo: Diane Stegall
Camp Work Day: Don Francis
LCIF: Gerald Townsand
Chaplain: Dr. Mike Gentry
World Services for the blind: Charles Abma
Charity Checks: Jackie Bowling
Newsletter editor: Earl Smith
Constitution and By-laws: Andy Reese
TLF Trustee: PDG Leon VanAstine
Diabetes Awareness : Tammy Barton
Eye Bank Directors
DG Honorary: IPDG Wayne Barton
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Region 1: Wanda Mitchell
District Photographer : PDG Jimmy Strickland
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Region 2: PDG Jimmy Strickland
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Region 3: Jim Chewning
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Region 4: PDG Sandy Sandburg
Webmaster : Earl Smith
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Region5: Warren Proctor
Youth Contest : PDG Nancy VanAlstine
Spot Vision: Glenda Boggs
Disaster Response : Kelly Collins
Tail Twister: Don Francis
USA/Canada Forum: Warren Proctor
In Memoriam
Tyler Lions Club
Past President
Jeremy Johnston
Texas Lions Camp Directors

1st year : Teresa Drum

2nd year : Phillip Scudder

DG Jenn Sandlin
Mineola Lions Club  IPDG Wayne Barton
Everett Van Hawes Texas Lions Camp Director:
On-line
directory
(Permanent) Leon VanAlstine
Centennial Coordinator : PDG Lynn Nacol
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Congratulations on Serving 100 Million People!
Two years ago, Lions were challenged to serve more than 100 million people by the end of our Centennial Celebration in 2018. Now,
you're invited to celebrate the achievement of this incredible milestone in true Lions style—by renewing your commitment to service
and joining together to continue to serve the people who need us most.
But first, take a minute to watch the 100 Million Served video on YouTube and reflect on the millions of lives changed by Lions service around
the world. And keep going!
Save Sight this October 10-16
Join international president Chancellor Bob Corlew for a special Worldwide Week of Service
event designed to end preventable blindness and visual impairment in your community and
around the world. Plan a service project saving sight in your community during October 1016, and your club will be eligible for special recognition. From vision screenings to white
cane donations and more, there’s an opportunity for every club to change lives this October.
Visit theWorldwide Week of Service in Sight webpage for more information and start plan-
Register for the 2017 Centennial Convention
in Chicago
Be part of history and register today for the 100th LCICon in Chicago, June 30-July 4, 2017. Celebrate your
pride in being a Lion with thousands of members from around the globe for fun, fellowship and more!
January 13 is the deadline to lock-in the best 5-day centennial registration fee of US$130.00 and to guarantee your hotel reservation at our
specially discounted Lions rates. These hotel rates are available only to Lions convention attendees and are sure to sell out quickly.
McCormick Place Convention Center will be the hub of activity where the plenary sessions, International Show, Lions exhibit hall, voting,
seminars and more will take place – all within one convenient venue. March down Chicago's famous State Street in the Lions International
Parade of Nations. Make plans to tour the International Headquarters Office, visit Melvin Jones' gravesite and see Chicago's architectural
gems on one of our special Lions convention tours.
Some special surprises are in store too – keep up-to-date on the LCICon website and Facebook page!
Video: Seeing Better, Reading More
September 8 is International Literacy Day! Watch this video from the Lions Quarterly archives to learn how Lions in Arizona combined a community vision project with a literacy project – helping improve the sight of families while encouraging parents and children to read together.
Share the video and your club's literacy activities on social media to let everyone know how Lions are making an impact. Visit the Lions
Clubs International website for more project ideas.
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DISTRICT 2-X2 CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR 2016-2017
DATE
EVENT
LOCATION
July, 23rd , 2016
1st Cabinet Meeting
Bonham Texas
August ,4th , 2016
1st Council of Governors
meeting
Kerrville Texas
September 15-17, 2016
USA/Canada Leadership
Conference
Omaha Nebraska
October 28-29, 2016
2nd Council of Governors
meeting
Waco Texas
November 5th 2016
2nd cabinet meeting
Texarkana, Texas
December 1st
District Hall of Fame nomination due
December 25th
Merry Christmas
January 14, 2017
Mid winter conference
Gilmer, Texas
February 2-4
3rd Council of Governors
Conference
Kerrville Texas
March, 7, 2017
Texas Lions Leadership
Forum
Austin, Texas
April 21-23 2017
District Convention
Election of Officers
Jefferson, Texas
May , 18-21, 2017
State Convention
San Antonio, Texas
June 30-July 4
International Convention
Chicago, Illinois
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INFORMATION
1st United Methodist Church, 801
Star St. Bonham Tx.
Hampton Inn
Menger Hotel
ARE YOU REPORTING YOUR
CLUB SERVICE ACTIVITIES IN
MYLCI?
District 2-x2 Centennial and Legacy reports for September 2016
Centennial Dashboard
Service Activity Summary
My Service Activities
Service Activity Sub Category
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2-x2
NEWS
Fall is a time for cooler weather and the East Texas Fair. The Tyler Lions Club fundraiser each
year is parking cars on 4 parking lots at the ETX Fair grounds. This is an important annual
fundraiser that will provide help for many in the Tyler area. Thank you to Chapel Hill Lions and
Big Sandy Lions for pitching in to help with parking during the fair. Lion Rip Duncan is our club
chairman who spends many hours in organizing the fundraiser, thank you Lion Rip Duncan for
your service. Thank you also goes to all our fellow Lions for making this another successful
year.
Lions Richard Perrymon & Charlie Fink
Earl Smith, Bill Pulliam, Kay Butts & Bill Dipprey
Lion Bill Dipprey checks the lot
Darla Fink and Michael Lewis
Lions Kay and Bill, trying to stay dry during a downpour
Big Sandy President Gerri
Thompson wants $3 to park
Lion Bill Pulliam
Lions Ed and Kay White Parking Cars
Lions Bill D. & Tammie Barton
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Lion Earl Smith
Lions Club District Governor Jen
Sandlin tries to dodge the game throw from
local club secretary Carolyn Koeneke during
the "pop the tail twister balloon" fund raiser!
Wait for it...wait for it...DUCK!!!!
Great night tonight at Circle M Crawfish for the Big Sandy Area
Lions Club and visiting District Governor Jen Sandlin
Article and Photos from Big
Sandy President
Gerri Thompson
Tyler Lions Club member Bill Dipprey tries to
convince DG Jen to eat a "mudbug"...not going to happen ;)!!!
Judson Lions Club
Had a good time at the Gregg County Fair providing Free Vision Screening for kids. We screened 303 kids and a few
adults, found 50 kids that needed additional screening w/ an Eye Dr. Several of these kids were under 5 years old who
wouldn't have been tested until they started school. Thanks to theJudson Lions, Longview Lions Club and the Pine
Tree Spring Hill Lions Club for making a difference in our community. Becky Whitenack
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President’s Message
Dear Lion, We recently reached the 100 million people served milestone in the Centennial
Service Challenge. This incredible accomplishment is proof that when Lions join together
for the benefit of humanity, there’s nothing we can’t achieve. I hope you’ll join me in celebrating
this achievement in true Lions style—by renewing your commitment to serving the people who need us
most. The Centennial Celebration is a great opportunity for every Lion to get involved in service. You
can plan a project for the Worldwide Weeks of Service, dedicate a Centennial Community Legacy Project in your community, and continue supporting the Centennial Service Challenge by hosting youth,
vision, hunger and environmental projects. And keep reporting your activities to LCI so we can share
our impact with Lions and the world. I’d like you to take a minute to watch our 100 Million Served video and reflect on the millions of lives changed by your service. Then keep serving to see how high we
can climb!
Very truly yours,
Chancellor Bob CorlewYour International President
2017 MD-2 State Convention
Celebrating 100 Years of Lions Clubs International.
It is not too early to begin planning for the State Convention for 2017
Registration is required for everyone attending
Click here, Through this one link everyone can sign up for each and every part
of the convention plus receive most basic information about the convention.
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2016 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum
Lions Clubs International President Chancellor
Bob Corlew presented PDG Lynn Nacol her
Master's diploma during Lions University graduation at the USA/CANADA Lions Forum in
Omaha Nebraska
Governor Jen, 1st VDG Paul Boggs and District Secretary,
Longview Lions Club President, and Spot Vision Coordinator
Glenda Boggs received degrees from Lions University.
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2-x2
NEWS
District 2-x2 club gets recognized by LCI Magazine
Big Sandy Area Lions Club President Gerri Thompson
wrote an article for the June 2016 Issue of the District 2x2
Newsletter. The article was sent to Lions club International for possible inclusion in the worldwide Lion Magazine.
An LCI magazine editor contacted Lion President Gerri
and got the story about how this new club helped Tornado
victims and we are pleased to report the article appears in
your October issue of the Lions Magazine. See page 14.
Congratulations to Big Sandy Area Lions Club .
Left to right: Homeowners Kurt &Amy Miller and son, Tyler club Treasurer Bill Dipprey, Big Sandy President Gerri Thompson and club 1st VP
Ricky Caughron
District 2-x2 Shoe Drive
SHOES
Why---District Fundraiser
Who—Lion members, family, friends, everyone in
your community.
What—Collect 25 pair of used shoes per 33 gallon trash bag.
Tie or rubber band them (No Tape)
When—We have 90 days to collect the used shoes
(July , 2016—Nov, 2016)
How—Company in Florida (Funds2orgs) is paying
$00.40 cents a pound for the shoes. Freight is free if we have the
required amount otherwise freight is deducted from our profits.
Questions? Contact PDG Wayne Barton 903 597-2021 or
[email protected]
Use the following links for documents
to support your shoe drive
Drive Door Hanger
Drive Flyer
Press Release Tem-
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MINEOLA LIONS CLUB REGIONAL ZONE MEETING
September 29, 2016
Mineola Lions Club hosted a Regional Zone Meeting 09-29-2016. Attendees present
were Regional 3 Zone Chairman Lion Jimmy Strickland, Zone 1 Chairperson Kathryn
Strickland, President and Zone 2 Chairperson Lion Cassandra Sampson. Speaker of the
evening was one of the elected Directors of The Texas Lions Camp Judge Teresa
Drum. Presidents of their clubs were Lion Cindy Malouf, Canton TX, Earnest Largent,
Quitman TX, Gerri Thompson, Big Sandy TX, and Mineola (pres. listed above). Club
members from their zones were present, also elected officials and guest. We had a
great time and enjoyed the speaker. If you’re interested in becoming a Lion we meet at
the Mineola Country Club, West State Loop 564, in Mineola, TX on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 12 o’clock noon. Our motto is “We Serve”!
Cassandra E. Sampson
President and Zone Chairperson
Mineola Lions Club
Peace Poster Contest Information from PDG Nancy VanAlstine
Youth Contest Events
Please be in close contact with the
schools in your area. We need your
students to compete in the district
youth events in January in order to
select our state contestants.
Attention:
District Peace Poster Judging will be held
during the Cabinet meeting in Texarkana on Saturday, November 5.
We hope you can all attend to vote for the peace
poster that will represent our district. However, if
you are unable to attend but have a peace poster to
enter, please be sure to get it to someone going to
the cabinet meeting.
Out district entry must be in the hands of the state
chairperson on or before Dec. 1. This will be our only
chance to judge.
See you in Texarkana.
Peace Poster Contest Rules
LIONS INTERNATIONAL PEACE POSTER CONTEST RULES
A kit must be purchased for each contest sponsored. Each kit includes a sticker to be placed on the
back of the winning poster prior to forwarding it to the next level of judging. Entries not featuring an
official sticker on the back or meeting the rules listed below will be disqualified.
Only a Lions club can sponsor the contest in a local school(s) or organized, sponsored youth group(s),
such as YMCA programs, Boys & Girls Clubs, Scouts, etc. A Lioness club
can sponsor the contest through its sponsoring Lions club. Note: The contest cannot be held in youth
groups that a Lions club sponsors, such as a Leo club or Scout unit. However, individual members of
those groups (such as Leos or Scouts) may participate if the contest is held at their school or other
organized youth group. Contest is open to students who will be 11, 12 or 13 years of age on November
15. Eligible birth dates can be found under the Contest Rules & Conditions found in the Peace Poster
kit. Artwork must be no smaller than 13 inches by 20 inches (33 centimeters by 50 centimeters) and no
larger than 20 inches by 24 inches (50 centimeters by 60 centimeters). Do not mat or frame artwork.
Only one entry per student per year, and each entry must be the work of only one student. All artwork
must be the individual student's original creation. Duplications are not accepted. All media are accepted.
Note: Chalk, charcoal and pastel entries should be sealed with a fixative spray to prevent smearing. Do
not laminate entries.
Three-dimensional entries will not be accepted. Nothing may be glued, stapled or attached to the artwork in any way. The use of lettering or numbering on the front of the poster, in any language, is not
allowed. All artist signatures or initials should be written on the back of the poster.
Artwork should be done on a flexible material, so it can be rolled for shipping in a mailing tube. Do not
fold poster. Participants accept all responsibility for late, lost, misdirected or illegible entries. Entries sent
with insufficient postage will be disqualified. Lions Clubs International is not responsible for entries
damaged, destroyed or lost during the judging process. Entries cannot be acknowledged or returned;
they become property of Lions Clubs International upon receipt. Peace Poster Contest images cannot
be used without written permission from Lions Clubs International. In consideration for the opportunity to
enter the Peace Poster Contest, participants agree to allow Lions Clubs International to use their names
and photographs for promotional and publicity purposes. In addition, the international grand prizewinner,
two family members (one being a parent or legal guardian) and the sponsoring club president or a club
member (as designated by the sponsoring club president) are required to attend the award ceremony at
Lions Day with the United Nations. An international grand-prize winner is not eligible to receive subsequent prizes in future Peace Poster contests sponsored by Lions
Clubs International. By entering, participants agree to be bound by these rules and the decisions of the
judges and Lions Clubs International. Lions Clubs International may cancel the contest without notice at
any time. The contest is void where prohibited, taxed or restricted by law
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Questions: Contact
District 2-X2 Chair: PDG Becky Whitenack
131 Garfield Longview, TX 75602
903-758-5058 or [email protected]
Texas 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 2016-2017 Lions Environmental
Photo Contest categories:
Animal Life
Plant Life
Landscape (urban or natural)
Weather Phenomenon
The impartial judging of photos should focus on originality, artistic merit, and portrayal of the environmental theme.
LIONS CLUBS select and submit one winning photo to the district chair, PDG Becky Whitenack by December 31, 2016. (Mailing address is below). Winner will be selected at Mid-Winter in January.
LIONS DISTRICTS select and submit one 8” x 10” printed photo on high-quality paper to the multiple district prior to January 15, 2017. Photos may be mailed to reach the state office prior to this date or delivered to the contest coordinator in Kerrville Thursday, February 2nd. (photo only and not mounted on display board).
LIONS MULTIPLE DISTRICTS select and submit one winning photo to the international contest. March 1,
2017 is the deadline for multiple districts to submit one 8” x 10” 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 multiple district-level entries at the annual Lions international convention. Registered convention attendees 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: Multiple entries will not be accepted, please limit to one photo entry per district.
Lion photographers accept responsibility for the cost of taking and processing all photos. Contest photos
must be taken by the submitting Lion and become the property of Lions Clubs International. Lions Clubs International reserves the right to disqualify entries that do not meet contest criteria or that may be viewed as
inappropriate or objectionable.
The 2017 Lions Environmental Photo Contest Wall Calendar featuring most of the multiple district entries is
available for purchase for $4.95 through the LCI Store. Check out the site for photo suggestions.
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Did you know?
The 2x2 website has a link where you can see the websites and
Facebook pages of the different clubs in our district. See what other clubs are doing, share ideas
Click here
Please send Newsletter articles and website information to:
Editor:
Lion Earl Smith
[email protected]
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