The Thread: 08/10/25

August 10, 2025

“United To Do More”

District Governor Cindy Zheng

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DISTRICT GOVERNOR MESSAGE

Please join me in welcoming our newest Lions Club – San Francisco Chinese Arts Association. We are looking forward to introducing them at our 08/24/25 District Installation. Are you registered?

Congratulations to Leo Lion August Valera of SF Fil Am on his appointment as a Youth Representative to the United Nations. He will be working with UNICEF.

Together, we serve!

District Governor Cindy Zheng

SUNSHINE NEWS

Redwood Shores is saddened to report the passing of Lion Gary Krippendorf. Lion Gary was club president for 4 years and treasurer for 8 years since joining in May 2002. 

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Saint Mark Catholic Church, 325 Marine View Avenue, Belmont at 10 am.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks to consider a donation of blood/platelets or a donation to the Stanford Cancer Institute. Condolences may be sent to Lion Diana Krippendorf at: 265 Monaco Drive, Redwood City, CA 94065.

It heavy hearts that the Millbrae Lions share the passing of Past President Lewis (Lew) Grasberger, age 96, on July 27, 2025. A longtime Millbrae resident and former Mayor (1971), Lion Lew joined the Millbrae Lions that same year. Born in San Francisco, he moved to Millbrae in 1963 and founded the California Fringe Benefit Corp., supporting hospitals and public agencies. He was dedicated to service, organizing “Youth in Government” and White Cane Days. At this time, no services have been announced.

Lion Yvonne Kantola

Sunshine Chair

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">August 2025

Tuesday, August 12

District 4-C4: Guardian Angel Training

Friday, August 15

SF Unified: Installation

Sunday, August 17

Multiple District 4: Service Summit

Monday, August 18

Bay Area Special Olympics: BJ’s Brewhouse Fundraiser

Friday, August 22

SF Dynamic, SF Healthcare Providers Cyber, SF Host: Joint Installation

Sunday, August 24

District 4-C4: Cabinet Installation & New Club Charter Events UPDATED

Please note new start time

Saturday, August 30

Bay Area Global Outreach: Casino Bus Trip NEW

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">September 2025

Thursday, September 4

District 4-C4: 2025 Chartered Organization Summit

Friday, September 5

Burlingame: Blood Drive

Saturday, September 6

SF Cosmopolitan: A Date with Stage of Destiny

Thursday – Saturday, September 18-20

USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum

Saturday, September 27

Save the date: District 4-C4 1st Cabinet Meeting

Save the date: Silicon Valley: 10th Anniversary Event

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">October 2025

Saturday, October 18

Bay Area Global Outreach: “High 5” Fifth Anniversary Celebration NEW

Sunday, October 19

SF Latinos Unidios: Health Fair

Saturday, October 25

Save the date: Burlingame: Bocce Tournament Fundraiser

Thursday, October 30

Silicon Valley Cyber: 10th Anniversary Installation & Induction

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">November 2025

Saturday, November 8

Save the date: 2nd District Cabinet Meeting

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">January 2026

Friday, Jan 23 – Sunday, January 25

MD-4 Emerging Lions Institute – Anaheim PROGRAM CHANGED

Save the date: MD-4 Regional Lions Leadership Institute – Sacramento NEW

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">February 2024

Saturday, February 7

Save the date: District 3rd Cabinet Meeting

Friday, February 20 – Sunday, February 22

Save the date: MD-4 Convention (Queen Mary, Long Beach)

Thursday, February 26

Save the date: Daly City Host: 85th Anniversary Celebration

District 4-C4

District Vision Screeners

District 4-C4 has four vision screeners (2 Spot and 2 PlusOptix) available for club use on first come, first serve basis.

Contact Vision Screener Scheduler Lion Mary Picchi (mpicchi@comcast.net)

CLUBS

San Mateo Metropolitan/Bay Area Benefit Tomorrow:

Free Consultation Community Service

MD-4

CA Lions Leadership Marketing Event for Our Youth Projects

AEDs are available from:

Region 2 Chair Asia Kan asiakan@svlions.club 415-850-8488

Region 3 Chair Edd Palomar eddpalomar@gmail.com 650-255-0955

Region 1 Zone 2 Chair Linna Chan dchanbab604@yahoo.com 650-270-6300

Region 4 Zone 2 Chair Stephen Martin gelionpres2023@gmail.com 415-420-1635 Region 6 Zone 2 Chair Alvin Louie lionalvinlouie@gmail.com 415-971-4578

Foster City

Menlo Park Live Oak

Millbrae NEW

San Bruno NEW

SF Geneva-Excelsior

SF Unified

Millbrae Leo

ENDORSED PROJECTS:

Global Initiative for Health and Wellness: Partnerships



Lions Eye Foundation

Saturday, September 13: Sip for Sight Fundraiser 

Lions Veterans Charities

Saturday, November 15: USO Experience Night

District 4-C4

District Installation and District Directory Ads

District Clubs:

Bay Area Global Outreach: Desk Sale Fundraiser

Silicon Valley Cyber: A “Taste of Peace” Wine Label Program

LCIF:

Lions International Foundation

Presidential LCIF Supporter Pins

Endorsed Projects:

California Lions Foundation

Lions Project for Canine Companions

City of Hope

Lions Eye Foundation of California-Nevada

Student Speakers Foundation

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">Lions Clubs International Foundation

Click here for specifics or contact District 4-C4 LCIF Co-Coordinators Michael Coffaro (sclionmike@yahoo.com) or Amy Fink (amyefink@yahoo.com)

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">California Lions Foundation

Click here for additional information or contact IPDG Clayton Jolley (lionclaytonhmb@gmail.com) UPDATED

Use of Lions Emblem/Logo

2025-2026 District 4-C4 Protocol: Order of Precedence NEW

2025-2026 District 4-C4 Cabinet Contact Information UPDATED

2025-2026 District 4-C4 Clubs By Region By Zone UPDATED

Sunshine News:

Please report to Lion Yvonne Kantola at lionyvonne1.ed@gmail.com

District 4-C4

PO Box 25301, San Mateo, CA

415-545-8107

Lions4Service@gmail.com

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