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"You can't get very far until you start doing something for somebody else..." - Melvin Jones

June 2013 MD-35 Lions of Florida and the Bahamas Magazine
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2013 International Convention Parade Shirts

Official ShirtIf you are planning on going to the International Convention in Hamburg, Germany and marching in the parade you will need one of the new orange and white parade shirts.

Contact CCE Robert "Bob" Hilliard and he will be more than happy to take your order for a shirt in your size. Shirt sizes go from Small to XXXL with a price of $35.00 each. Remember to contact the MD-35 office and place your orders now.

You can contact CCE Bob via telephone at (239) 949-2280 or (239) 287-0562. You can also contact him via e-mail at roberth1946@gmail.com.

Show your Lions pride and your pride in Multiple District 35, order your parade shirts today. Once they're gone, they're gone.



MyLCI Expanded to Include District Officers

MyLCI WebinarAre you currently a cabinet secretary or plan to hold this position next Lions year? The Leadership Division at Lions Clubs International has a webinar scheduled just for you!

The new MyLCI is now being expanded to include district officers, so join one of The Role of the Cabinet Secretary webinar sessions to learn more about the role and new WMMR site. You will gain insight on the position responsibilities, solutions to common challenges one in this role might face, and much more! Visit the Leadership Division’s webinar page for session dates and times, as well as links to register. We look forward to your attendance!

The cabinet secretary plays a key role in communication, scheduling, and providing resources and to the district leadership team. The secretary is the oil that helps make the district team function. Join this webinar to learn and discuss ways cabinet secretaries can be more effective.


Melvin Jones Fellowship Program

Melvin Jones Fellow PinFound on the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) Website: "The Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) recognizes donations of US$1,000. It is the backbone of LCIF, providing 75 percent of the foundation's revenue. As recognition of humanitarian work, an MJF is an honor presented to those who donate US$1,000 to LCIF or to people for whom a donation was made by others."  Click here to read more...

Contributions can be made by individuals (including non-Lions), clubs or districts. Donations may be in one sum, or in installments of a minimum of US$100 over a five-year period. Melvin Jones Fellows receive an attractive lapel pin, a plaque and a congratulatory letter.

A Melvin Jones Fellowship Application is available for download for those wishing to make a donation and name a recipient of recognition. There is also an online application for those wishing to name a recipient of recognition for donations already on file with LCIF that have not been named. You can also make an online donation by clicking here.


Solicitation of Contributions Information

Florida SunshineATTENTION LIONS: The Solicitation of Contributions Act requires anyone who solicits donations from people in the State of Florida to register with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and to renew annually. This applies to every Lions Club in Florida as The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has authority to impose penalties for non-compliance.

If your Lions Club has never registered you must register to keep from having the Department impose penalties for non-compliance. You can register online by going to http://www.800helpfla.com/socbus.html

Great Seal of the State of FloridaIf you have already registered, your club will receive a preprinted renewal application in the mail approximately 60 days in advance of your expiration date. If you did not receive the renewal application, you may call the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services at 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352). You can also e-mail your request to cswebmaster@doacs.state.fl.us and have your renewal application e-mailed or mailed to you. Do not attempt to complete the online application as it will be rejected and could delay renewal.

May 2013 Lions Clubs International Magazine
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