The Thread: 07/05/26

The Thread: 07/05/26

July 5, 2026

“Service That Connects”

District Governor Jimmy Ness

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SUNSHINE NEWS

Celebration of Life – Lion Rich Picchi

Lady Lynn Van Etten

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Lynn Van Etten, who passed away peacefully with PDG Jack Van Etten and their daughter, Kristi, by her side.

Lynn was Jack’s greatest supporter throughout their 49 years of marriage and 54 years together. She stood beside him through his Lions journey, his professional career, and the many organizations to which he dedicated his time and service. Her love, encouragement, and unwavering support were a constant source of strength throughout his life.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 9, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Chapel of the Highlands. A Vigil Service will begin at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, July 10, at St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1310 Bayswater Avenue, Burlingame, followed by interment at 11:30 a.m. at Skylawn Memorial Park in San Mateo.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Catherine of Siena Church, 1310 Bayswater Ave, Burlingame, CA 94010 or Mercy High School, 2750 Adeline Dr, Burlingame, CA 94010.

Cards and condolences may be sent to 1620 Quesada Way, Burlingame, CA 94010.

#3E3E3E;font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0" align="left">Upcoming Events

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

Monday, July 13

SF Host: Installation & New Member Induction

Saturday, July 25

District 4-C4: Cabinet Installation SOLD OUT

Sunday, July 26

Daly City Host: Backpack Drive

SF Chinatown: 2026 Miss Teen Chinatown Appreciation Dinner

Wednesday, July 29

Bay Area Special Olympics: Installation & Membership Dinner

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

Saturday, August 8

Bay Area Global Outreach: Glitz & Glam Fundraiser

Sunday, August 9

Save the date: SF Chinatown: Installation

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

Friday, September 18

Daly City Host: Pasta Bingo

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

Sunday, October 11

SF Latinos Unidos: Health Fair

#3E3E3E;font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0">May 2027

Wednesday, May 12 – Sunday, May 16

Save the date: District 4-C4: Convention

#3E3E3E;font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0" align="left">Ongoing Lions Activities/Projects/Events

District 4-C4

Bean Bank

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

Lions for Access

#3E3E3E;font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0" align="left">Lions Training Opportunties

District 4-C4

YouTube Training Channel

#3E3E3E;font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0" align="left">Newsletters

Lions Clubs International Foundation

District 4-C4 LCIF



Foster City NEW

Menlo Park Live Oak

SF Geneva-Excelsior

SF Unified

#3E3E3E;font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0" align="left">District 4-C4 Endorsed Projects

ENDORSED PROJECTS:

Global Initiative for Health and Wellness

Partnerships

Special Olympics 

Volunteers Needed 

#3E3E3E;font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0" align="left">Solicitations and Donation Requests

LCIF:

Lions International Foundation

District 4-C4

2026-2027 District 4-C4 Cabinet Installation & Directory Ads

District Clubs:

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

#3E3E3E;font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0" align="left">Lions Grant Opportunities

#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)

California Lions Foundation

Youth, Back to School, Childhood Cancer Matching Grants NEW

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

#3E3E3E;font-size: 18px;font-weight: bold;margin: 0" align="left">Information

Use of Lions Emblem/Logo

Sunshine News:

Please report to Lion Karen Abolt at aboltkaren@gmail.com UPDATE

District 4-C4

PO Box 25301, San Mateo, CA

415-545-8107

Lions4Service@gmail.com

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