The Thread:

March 15, 2026

“United To Do More”

District Governor Cindy Zheng

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SUNSHINE NEWS

We extend our condolences on the passing of two dedicated Lions from the San Francisco Fil Am Lions Club.

Lion Polly Arzaga, a Life Member, joined in 1993 and faithfully served for many years, including as Membership Chair from 2008–2010. She also sponsored five new members, helping grow and strengthen the club.

The funeral mass will be held on March 16, 2026 at 10am at Star of the Sea, 4420 Geary St. SF, followed by the committal service at noon at Skylawn Memorial Park. Cards may be sent to 7658 Leisure Town Rd. Vacaville, California 95688-9603

Lion Cora Cabansagan joined Lions in 2011 and served on the Board of Directors in 2015. She most recently served as Club Auditor from 2024–2025 and sponsored seven new members during her time in the club.

As services are pending, please contact Lion Tessalou Valera for further information.  Cards may be sent to 124 Northgate Avenue Daly City, California 94015

We thank them both for their service and dedication to Lionism.

Lion Yvonne Kantola

Sunshine Chair

STUDENT SPEAKERS CONTEST 2025-2026

“Youth Mental Health: Overcoming Barriers to Well Being”

Click here for District 4-C4 Student Speakers Contests Schedule.

Schedule will be updated as new information is available. 

MARCH MEMBERSHIP GROWTH MONTH

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Tuesday, March 17

4-C4 Region 1: Childhood Cancer Project

Friday, March 30 – Sunday, March 22

MD-4: Emerging Lions Leadership Institute

Wednesday, March 25

District 4-C4: New Member Orientation – Korean

SFCCLC: Meeting hosted by SF Korean American NEW

Thursday, March 26

MD-4: Workshop on Service Reports NEW

Friday, March 27

PCL: 61st Annual Police, Fire, & Sheriff’s Awards Banquet

Saturday, March 28

District 4-C4 Region 5: District Eyeglass Collection & Vision Project UPDATED

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Saturday, April 4

Silicon Valley Cyber: 10th Spring Festival Banquet

Saturday, April 18 – Sunday, April 26

LCI Week of Service – Environmental: CA Lions Service Challenge

Saturday, April 18

District 4-C4: Beach Cleanup NEW

Save the date: District 4-C4: District Student Speakers Contest

Thursday, April 23

MD-4: Workshop on Service Reports NEW

Friday, April 24

SFCCLC: Police, Sheriffs & Fire Fighters Awards Night

Saturday, April 25

SF Host: Annual Dinner Dance

Save the date: SF Chinatown: 55th Annual Miss Teen Chinatown Scholarship & Charity Gala

Monday, April 27

Save the date: PCL: Meeting hosted by Half Moon Bay

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Wednesday, May 13 – Sunday, May 17

District 4-C4: District Convention

Convention Theme: Hooray for Lions

Convention Colors: Black and Gold

Registration by Check

Registration by Credit Card

Hospitality Room

Amateur Show

Costume Parade

Food Fair

Tail Twister

Friday, May 15

SF Leo: Healing Hearts

Thursday, May 21

MD-4: Workshop on Service Reports NEW

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)

MD-4

2025-2026 Environmental Photo Contest

District 4-C4

YouTube Training Channel

AEDs are available from:

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

Lions Clubs International Foundation

District 4-C4 LCI



Foster City

Menlo Park Live Oak

Millbrae

San Bruno

SF Geneva-Excelsior

SF Unified

Millbrae Leo

ENDORSED PROJECTS:

Global Initiative for Health and Wellness

2026 Vision Clinics

Partnerships

Special Olympics 

Volunteers Needed 

LCIF:

Lions International Foundation

Presidential LCIF Supporter Pins

District Clubs:

SF Chinatown: 2026 Miss Teen Chinatown Scholarship & Charity Gala

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

Endorsed Projects:

California Lions Foundation

Lions Project for Canine Companions

City of Hope

Lions Eye Foundation of California-Nevada

Student Speakers Foundation

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

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Mental Health, Youth & First Responders Grant

Hunger or Youth Grants

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

Use of Lions Emblem/Logo

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

2025-2026 District 4-C4 Directory Corrections/Updates

2025-2026 District 4-C4 Cabinet Contact Information

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

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

Copies of The Thread are available on District 4-C4 Website

The Thread Publication Policy

• The Thread will be published once a week – usually on Sunday evening
• Event and Community Service Flyers may be included on The Thread if the event is sponsored by LCI, MD-4, District 4-C4, 4-C4 Lions Club(s) in good standing with the sponsoring Lions Club(s) listed. If the sponsoring club(s) are not listed, flyer will be returned to sender to modify.
• Ongoing Projects are activities/events not held on consecutive days/dates.
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