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A Message from 18A’s “Lion King”.Australia was great and I wish all of youcould have been there. It was awonderful trip and a fantasticconvention. It is winter there, but theirwinter is more like our fall – chillymornings and pleasant afternoons. Whennot at the DGE seminar or at conventionevents, we spent most of our timewalking around Darling Harbour.Restaurant after restaurant afterrestaurant, all offering basically the samething with a different flair and if you lefthungry it’s your own fault. All weDGEs, spouses and Bob Smith’s son,Robbie, explored together a good bit ofthe time. When we were in DGE class, itwas Robbie’s unenviable task to try tokeep up with the spouses. Been there,done that, and it’s not an easy job. Wedid manage to get in a dinner cruisearound the harbour one night and the daybefore we left we took a tour to the BlueMountains, Featherdale Wildlife Parkand Sydney’s Olympic complex. At thewildlife park we saw emus, ostriches,and Australia’s own Tasmanian Devil.We were able to pet kangaroos andkoalas, and saw some birds we just don’thave around here.We are blessed with anotherenthusiastic and dedicated internationalpresident this year in Sid Scruggs fromVass, NC. His theme is “A Beacon ofHope” and his focal point is SERVICE.He is asking every club in the world tostart a “signature” community serviceproject. He is convinced that growth incommunity service will result in growthin membership. I have to agree. He issuggesting four themed servicecampaigns throughout the year:August – Engaging our Youth.Invite LEOs and/or youth in your area toorganize & participate in a serviceproject. The Peace Poster contest is oneway to involve our youth.October – Sharing the Vision.Plan vision health projects and work withthe visually impaired. Vision screenings,volunteer at the Lighthouse, collecteyeglasses, etc.December/January – Relievingthe Hunger. Organize food drives andprojects to feed the hungry.April – Protecting our Planet.Come up with a project that improves &protects the environment. Highwaycleanup, plant trees, plan an “Earth Day”event to collect recyclables are somesuggestions.My theme for the district thisyear is simply, PRIDE. Proud,Responsive, Involved, Dedicated,Enthusiastic. I will expand on thosewhen I visit your club.In last month’s “PRIDE”, Ilisted the main district goals for the year.I will only re-emphasize the main onehere – RETENTION. Year-end resultsfor 18A were 206 new members addedand 225 members dropped for variousreasons, most of which were likelypreventable. PDG Kenneth Moore is ourRetention Chairman, so call and invitehim to your club even if you don’t thinkyou have a problem with retention. He isarmed with several ways to identifypotential losses before they walk out thedoor. We have to try to proactivelyprevent losing the members we havewhile asking new prospects to join us.July 17 was the state-wide ZoneChair training and Club Supportworkshop. PCC Mark Miller did hisusual outstanding job teaching &presenting along with ID HaynesTownsend and PDG Lil Shurtleff. Iknow the zone chairs came away with amuch better understanding of what theirposition involves and are excited andready to attack the year with enthusiasm.I look for big things from the zone chairsthis year but they cannot do it alone. It isup to every member in 18-A to do his/herpart to make this a successful year. Andremember, ALL Lions meetings, training,etc are open to ALL Lions regardless ofposition within the club or district.Official club visit invitationshave been a little slow so far, but then itis just the beginning of the year. Pleasecall or email Nanette or me to schedulemy visit to your club. The calendar ispretty wide open right now. Call nowand beat the rush for your preferreddates. The earlier the better.One other item – the newDistrict Governors Contest. Entries inthat, too, have been slow. I hope theypick up drastically now that the officialLions year has started. The moreparticipation we have, the better thecompetition. The stiffer the competition,the better the results. The top 3 winnersin small and large clubs will be awardedat the state convention, but the realwinners will be those we serve.DG Scott

MDA L a bor D a y T e l e t h o nOfficial Visits, etc.cott?SGDhere’sWTo schedule DG Scott to come to yourclub for his Official Visit, please emailhim at pres701@yahoo.com or LionNanette at nkoschin@yahoo.com.August4 John’s Creek OV5 Atlanta Metro OV7 Cabinet Meeting, Woodstock10 Dalton Noon, OV12 Marietta OV26 N. Reg., Zn. 1 Mtg., Jasper27 Atlanta OVSeptember2 Kennesaw/Acworth OV7 N. Reg., Zn. 3 Mtg., Cartersville9 Chickamauga OV10-12 Council of Governors/Lighthouse/CampMeetings, Gwinnett County18 N. Reg., Zn. 4 Mtg., Flintstone20 Roswell OV23-25 USA/Canada Forum,Milwaukee, WI27 Snellville Lions Golf TournamentOctober4 West Cobb OV28 Alpharetta OV**OV Official VisitPLEASE NOTE:So that DG Scott can keep up withthe activities of the clubs in 18A,please send him your clubnewsletters. You can email themto him, or send them via US Mail.For more information, contact Lion Bob Hennessey atalways 01@comcast.netPS -- it’s one of the requirementsin the District Governor’s Contest!

“Ripe for Change” -- Lions Day at the Camp#for the Blind 2010Several Lions from around the stateenjoyed a day down at the GeorgiaLions Camp for the Blind on Saturday,July 24. Despite the heat, Lions andcampers alike got out to enjoy theFish-a-Thon, games of Beeper Ball andGoal Ball, and tours of the facilities.After a delicious meal, the some of thecampers participated in a talent show.That evening, the Woodbine Lionsprovided a wonderful fish fry for theCouncil of Governors, after which theywere updated on the status of theCamp by President Frank Spinney.The campers again showcased theirtalent for the Lions who remained.As most of you know, the Camp is inneed of funds. Last year, the Campincreased the number of campers by40% over the previous year, and thatnumber increased by another 40% thisyear. There are several things thatneed to be repaired, updated, orrenovated to meet ADA standards andrequirements. Please considerincreasing your donations to the Campas you set your budgets for the year.The next gathering for the Camp willbe the Joint Meeting with theLighthouse during the weekend ofSeptember 10-12 at the AtlantaMarriott Gwinnett Place. Visitwww.lionslighthouse.org -- details willbe coming soon!Campers’ Talent Show on SaturdayNightP l eas e No t e :N O T I C E . . .OF INTENT TOLEVYAND COLLECT ADDITIONALPER CAPITA TAX:Per the MD18 Constitution andBy-Laws, Article VI, Section 2(b), the individual districts ofthe state are empowered tolevy and collect a per capitatax of Three Dollars( 3.00) oneach member of the LionsClubs in their respectivedistricts.THIS IS NOT A DUESINCREASE. This isthe samelocal fee that is charged eachyear, but the District Cabinet isrequired to approve this 3.00assessment each year.This will be voted onat theKick-Off Meeting onAugust 7.

!JulyJuly15,15, 20102010All Night, All DayDecember 15 2009Vol.Vol.1 Issue881 IssueVol. 1 Issue 1Arou n d th e D i s t r i c tMore Pictures from the Camp!JulyJuly15,15, 20102010All Night, All DayDecember 15 2009Vol.Vol.1 Issue881 IssueVol. 1 Issue 1JasperReadAllAbout It!The Jasper Lions hosted their 72ndAnnual Independence Day Celebrationon Saturday, July 3. The day began witha parade up Main Street, then movedover to the park for the OpeningCeremonies, featuring the local chapterof the DAV. The entertainment waskicked off by the Town Band, a traditionat the celebration. The entertainmentcontinued throughout the afternoon,featuring many local youth groups.Some of the club’s own membersshowcased their talent as well.Turn off the bubbleThe Funmachine!Has BegunThe Fun Has BegunSouth CobbSouth Cobb Cancer Unit, inpartnership with the South CobbLions Club and the AmericanCancer Society, is reopening itsfacilities at 5480 Old Floyd Roadin Mableton. The cancer unit willbe open on Tuesdays and Fridaysfrom 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to servecancer patients in the South Cobbcommunities. When available, thecenter will provide supplies such aswigs, wheelchairs, walkers,crutches, pads, etc. Suchequipments can be checked out atno cost to the patient. For thepast 27 years, the cancer center hasbeen under the management ofLion Roy Brumbelow, who passedaway in December, 2009. Pleasehelp spread the word that we areready and able to serve ourcommunity through these services.The Lions contracted with PeachtreeRides to come in for the week precedingthe holiday. The club also sold drinksand hot dogs, as well as tickets on a 5000 cash raffle. The winner of theprize donated 500 back to the club tothank them for their contributions totheir community! Thanks to the effortsof 2 of their members securingdonations, the Lions were able to have aspectacular fireworks show to top off averysuccessfulday.Sometimesthe Lionsget a little“caughtup” intheirwork.Smile! You’re at GLCB!!Above: Goal Ball GameBelow: DG Scott ready for the ball!“Never before has man hadsuch a great capacity tocontrol his own environment,to end hunger, poverty anddisease, to banish i!iteracy andhuman misery. We have thepower to make the bestgeneration of mankind in thehistory of the world.” President John F. KennedyBelow: Beeper Ball

L a ug ht e r i s t he Be s t M e d i c i ne . . .The Potatoheads’ Beach VacationIf you’re ever in jail, a good friendwill be trying to bail you out. A bestfriend will be in the cell next to yousaying, “Man, that was fun!”.It’s amazing how quickly the kids learn todrive a car, yet are unable to understandthe lawnmower, the leaf blower, or thevacuum cleaner.I sometimes wonder if manufacturersof foolproof items keep a fool or t wo ontheir payroll to test things.registration table. Winning tickets would be drawn throughout theevent, adding to the “Fun” part of the evening.Silent Auction. The silent auction could be the biggest portion ofthe fund raiser. Susan Hampton (404-218-6216) is in charge ofthis. While several Lions are already busy obtaining auction itemsbut we can always use more. If you are not sure what to donate,buy a gift card to a store or restaurant equal with a value of 25 ormore. Contact Susan or myself with questions.On October 23, 2010, the Georgia Lions’ Camp for the Blind, Inc. isagain sponsoring a Hearts Are Wild Casino Party. The event will befrom 6:00pm-11:00pm at the Doubletree Hotel on Windy Hill Roadin Marietta. With approximately 3 months left before this fun event,we need your help. Listed below are some of the things that weneed help with.Table Sponsors. This is a great way to raise funds and isn’t thatdifficult to sell, even in this economy. A 500 donation gets thesponsor’s name displayed on the table and two tickets to the party.If they have a logo that they would like us to use, please forwardthat in a format ready to be printed. There are only 13 tablesponsorships available and we expect they will be sold soon. At thattime we will have paid for the tables including the dealers. There isonly one sponsor per table. If a Lions Club or District would like tosponsor a table, then their donation would be 300 with no tickets.Letters have been sent to many potential corporate sponsors sobefore you contact them, please call me to make sure they are notalready on our list.Gifts. The goal is for everyone to win something. Anticipating 150participants means that we need 150 raffle items to give away. Eachparticipant would receive a raffle ticket when they check in at theVolunteers. In addition to those that work getting sponsors, raffleand silent auction items, we need volunteers to either work justbefore the event or at the event. Help is needed in the followingareas: registration, decoration, setups of the silent auction,powerpoint presentation preparation and setup.Publicity and Promotion. Chris Walsh from the East Cobb LionsClub is in charge of this and is preparing press releases. The eventis already listed on Access Atlanta, Creative Loafing and should beon the East Cobber Calendar shortly. If you have othersuggestions, please contact myself or Chris atmesochaser@gmail.com.Dealers. Qualified individuals who would like to deal Black Jack,Craps, or Roulette please contact me. The casino company givesus a credit for each dealer we provide.Cost. The cost of the event is a donation of 75. Groups of 10receive a discount. Lions rate is 50 but must be paid by October15, 2010.Ed Resslereressler65@bellsouth.net404-444-2064

Clu b a n d D i s t r i c t N e w sLions Day with theATLANTA BRAVES!Saturday, October 2Game time is 7:10pmBobby Cox Appreciation Day(Tailgating information wi! fo!ow)For tickets, contact:Lion Jeffrey 5Austell LionsThe Austell Lions are having a SpaghettiSupper on Saturday, August 14,5:00pm-7:00pm at the Austell FirstMethodist Church. The cost is 5.00,and will include bread, salad, and drink.Dessert will be available for a donation.If you want more information, pleasecontact President Chuck Cook at770.948.5992 or invccook@yahoo.com.We were saddened to learn of thesudden death of Chatsworth LionsPresident Paul Cleary on Monday,July 19. Prayers are with hisfamily and his club during this sadtime.I have fought the good fight, I havefinished the race.We! done, good and faithfulservant.Lion Paul is shown here withPDG Kenneth Moore.Message from Our DistrictLibrarianLion Ron Crow is asking for assistancefrom the Lions in 18A. He is serving asour District Librarian this year -- he ischarged with keeping a written historyof all significant activities/events/milestones that occur during this Lionsyear.Please send Lion Ron all thehappenings from your club this year.Here are a few examples: eyeglasses/hearing aids/cellphones collected forrecycling, programs from CharterNights or other special events, newmember installation, fundraisers, andMelvin Jones Fellowships -- anythinggoing on in the life of your club.A great way to do this would be to addLion Ron to your newsletter mailinglist. His email address isrlcclc@att.net, and his mailing addressis 1991 Brittania Circle, Woodstock,GA 30188.upcoming eventsg.eninppaHWhat’sOnce you become a Lion, you instantly gain 1.5million new friends from across the globe! Nomatter where you go in the world, when you meetsomeone who is also a Lion, you know you havesomething in common with them.Get involved in Lionism outside of yourcommunity. Visit another club’s meeting, activity,or fundraiser. Assist a club in your zone/regionwith one of its projects. Attend zone and districtmeetings, as well as the meetings of our leadingstate charities, the Lighthouse and the Camp forthe Blind. There’s a whole new world out there!Watch this space for upcoming events and local,district, and state activities.AugustCabinet MeetingAugust 7, 10:00am-2:00pmNew Victoria Baptist Church,WoodstockSeptemberJoint Lighthouse/Camp MeetingSeptember 10-12 (Also Council ofGovernors Meeting), GwinnettCounty, site of 2011 StateConventionUSA/Canada Lions LeadershipForumSeptember 23-25, Milwaukee, WIVisit usacanadalionsforum.org/for information/registrationOctoberLions Day with the BravesOctober 2, Game time is 7:10 -- see notice tothe left for detailsOctober 23, “Hearts Are Wild” Casino Nightto benefit the Camp for the BlindNovemberFall RallyNovember 6, Lookout Baptist Church,8645 Hwy. 193, ChickamaugaHosted by Chattanooga ValleyLions Club -- more detailscoming soon

1 8 A Cl ub s Ar e Har d at Wo r k !West Cobb LionsExtension UpdatesSubmitted by PDG Berry Broach18A Extension ChairDG Scott has asked me to serve asExtension Chair for the 2010-2011 Lionsyear. His goals for this year are for us toextend 2 new clubs, one in the NorthRegion and one in the South Region. Inaddition, he is requesting that twoCertified Guiding Lions serve each ofthese clubs. A Certified Guiding Lion isrequired to serve for a two-year term withthese clubs. I am also able to trainadditional Guiding Lions. The DG alsodesires one new Campus Club and onenew Leo Club in addition to the two newLions Clubs. These goals are easy toachieve and I will be pushing to surpass hisgoals.I have, over the past two years, beeninvolved is chartering three new clubs, andI have learned that the key in charteringnew clubs is work done before thecanvassing for new members actuallybegins. I am putting together anextension team that will aid me inselection of the areas to receive the newclubs. This team will study those areas todetermine just what type club we shouldbe chartering there. We will find a placefor the organizational meetings and wewill seek out the leaders in thecommunities to contact up front to obtaintheir blessings for our efforts. If we canfind the mayor, police and fire chiefs,council members, judges and leaders in thecommunities before we start, we will beway ahead of the game.PDG Kenneth Moore is the RetentionChair this year and he has agreed to serveon the Extension Team. Retention is keyto the success of any new club. With hisinput we will be starting early with a planfor retention.All clubs should be thinking about newLeo Clubs in your schools. CampusClubs require a college in your community,so if you have a college in your area, let’sthink about putting a Campus Club in thatschool. Please contact me with yourideas.West Cobb Lions Club stayed busy in July with two projects – one afundraising effort, the other a community service.For the sixth year, West Cobb took part in the Powder Springs Fourth ofJuly Celebration by having aSno-Kone booth. They sold420 sno-kones and 107 bottlesof water for a nice net profit of 660. Lions Ann and BobCrump, Lloyd Foster, ChrisJustus, Gene Zanella, Betty andLester Dean were helpedtremendously by Betty andLester’s granddaughters, Sarah Petreaand Beth Flowers.The West Cobb Club also did the eyescreenings for the Powder Springs 1stBaptist Church’s annual Back to SchoolBasics. This is a super back-to-schoolbash in which needy children from theareas two elementary schools havean opportunity to get their eyes,ears, and teeth checked, receiveschool supplies, a new pair of jeansand a new t-shirt, get a free haircut, and participate in various funactivities. West Cobb screenedthe eyes of 67 children and 3 adults.Ofthese, seven failed the test, and willreceive help from the Club and theLighthouse. Participating memberswere Delores and Pete Blackford,Ann and Bob Crump, Betty andLester Dean, Keith Hardman andFred Shonkwiler.True to its commitment to help the community, West Cobb is now in themiddle of its School Supplies project.

School’s In -- Don’t Be Left Out of a Chance to# Get Involved With the StudentsThat’s right -- school is back in session!Each year, Lions Clubs around the worldproudly sponsor the Lions InternationalPeace Poster Contest in local schoolsand youth groups. This contestencourages young people worldwide toartistically express their visions of peace.

agreed to support the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation and its capital campaign. To hear Brian tell his story, and to see why he chose . Hearing Aids: 243 The Lighthouse Serves ALL of Georgia Service Numbers, July 1, 2009-May 31, 2010 District A Eyeglasses: 782 Eye Exams: 379 Eye Surgeries: 56