34th ANUAL USA/CANADA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUM
SEPTEMBER 23 - 25, 2010 MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN

Come join the 62 Florida Lions that have already registered for the USA/Canada Forum. On top of being able to attend your choice of 73 very informative Seminars you will hear some of the most inspiring motivational speakers you have ever heard.

On Friday night the 25th we are again planning a dinner with Milwaukee’s traditional German Foods. What fun.
For more information and a registration form contact PDG Estelle Clark at pdgestelle@yahoo.com or 352-861-7358.

“LET’S GO TO MILWAUKEE”

International President Sid L. Scruggs III
Introduces A BEACON of HOPE Theme for 2010-2011

Sid L. Scruggs, of Vass, North Carolina “The Flyin' Lion” is a retired military and commercial airline pilot and a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy.

Using as his presidential theme Beacon of Hope, President Scruggs will make service to others the focal point of his presidency.

President Scruggs and his wife, Judy, also a Lion, have 4 children and 16 grandchildren. The Scruggs have shared a full life and Lions have been a big part of that. “The difference for me with Lions is that it’s hands-on. I can go back and recount the stories of the difference we made in people’s lives. Lions are Beacons of Hope. People see things as they are. Lions are different. We see things as they can be.

Read all about his theme by clicking here

Lions of Florida and Bahamas Magazine

In response to visitor requests we are proud to now offer a complete listing of Florida and the Bahamas Lions Magazine back issues.

Within the pages of every issue you will find everything from a day in the life of a camper to highlights from our 2010 Multiple District Lions of Florida and Bahamas State Convention.

Should you need a printed copy of a previous issue contact the editor PCC Michael Mason. There are limited qualities of some past issues available.

to view a complete list of past issues click here

July 2010 Diabetes Awareness Update

Hello everyone,

It is very important you get the consent forms returned to 2ndVDG Norma Callahan as soon as you finish your screening. We are in process of writing a report for Lions Clubs International Foundation.

We are requesting that you not stockpile supplies. We are not getting as many strips at this time as the donations to the diabetic camp have been reduced. After mid August when camp is done we will have a better idea on our need for consumable supplies as we may need to purchase strips.

Please keep in mind not to waste or keep more supplies then you need and if possible share when you can. We will be looking at Websites and companies to see what kind of pricing we can get. As it stands right now there is no problem with lancets. Enjoy your summer and keep safe.

Kirby The Wonder Dog

Click here to read the latest updates

National Inclusion Project Partners
with the Florida Lions Camp

The National Inclusion Project has partnered with the FLorida Lions Camp to implement Let's ALL Play-Inclusion in Recreational Programs. The partnership will allow children with developmental disabilities to enjoy a successful summer camp experience in an inclusive setting.

As part of this initiative, the National Inclusion Project will provide a program model, training, expertise, and an award of $15,000. Read More...

2010 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum

If you have not yet registered for the USA/CANADA Lions Leadership Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Sept. 23rd thru-25th, 2010 and plan on doing so, PCC Jackie Cameron and 1st VDG John Carbaugh have registration forms.

You can register on-line by clicking the registration link below or get a registration form From your Forum Host Committee Chairman PCC Jackie Cameron or DGE John Carbaugh Vice Chariman.

Register Online| Download Registration Form | Travel Agency
June 2010 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum Newsletter

Summer 2010 Council of Governors Conference

Join us for a weekend of fun and fellowship in Fort Myers Beach for the Summer 2010 Council of Governors Conference.

Our Guest will be International Director Haynes Townsend, from Dalton, Georgia who was elected to serve a two year term at the 2009 Lions Clubs International Convention in Minneapolis, Mn. He will be here to introduce International President Sid Scruggs Theme for 2010-2011 "Beacon of Hope'.

Our International President wants us to realize we are the ones that people look to for a promise of a better tomorrow. "We are the Beacon of Hope, a BEACON of service. We will be telling OUR story, Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!

Let's all meet up in Fort Mers beach and show ID Townsend how hard we work and how much fun we have. Click to view and download registration and meal selection form.

Lions Clubs International Magazine

Inside this months issue of the Lion Read International President Sid L. Scruggs Message asking Lions to rededicate themselves to hands on service as a Lion.

Learn how the members of the Tucson Downtown Lions in Arizona believe that one of the best ways to help children learn to love reading is making sure that they can see words clearly.

Are you " In It to Win It"? There many ways to increase membership, just read how the Lions in District 39W did. You just might come up with a new and innovative idea of increasing membership in your club.

You can always count on us to provide you with links to the Lion in any format available provided by Lions Clubs International. The Lion is not only available in print, but is also available on-line and a new digitally recorded format for those who are Blind or Dyslexic.

Past issues of LION Magazine are available in digital format for one year and can be found here.

Southeastern Guide Dogs Awarded 4 Star Rating

Charity Navigator the nation's largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities has awarded Southeastern Guide Dogs a coveted four-star rating.

As America's premier independent charity evaluator, Charity Navigator works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of over 5,500 of America's largest charities.

As a result, Charity Navigator ranks non-profits providing similar services and it's particularly gratifying to note that Southeastern Guide Dogs has been ranked highest among all the guide dog schools in the country. This public information should prove encouraging to future donors and reassuring to current donors. Read more...

The Lion Granny Grunt Challenge

This morning was typical until we entered the Florida Lions Camp. The camp was radiating life, love and laughter the minute we came into the main hall to witness the End-of-the-Week Camp Show, put on by the campers who attended this past week.

Lion Don and I are from the Dade City-Heritage Park Lions Club and we made the trip to deliver a van full of wish list items requested in an e-mail from the camp.

I myself have been to the camp several times in the past, but had not had the opportunity to visit when campers was in session. This was Lion Don's first experience.

We sat in awe and watched as very special children performed acts of song, dance, etc, better than we could do at any age. They were full of life, and it was emanating through-out the building.Read more...