ALERT/DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE

Encourages Lions Clubs to be prepared for all emergencies; be trained to support when requested. Chair oversees Disaster Preparedness Program and Guardian Angel  AED/CPR Program.

  • Chair – Karin Cunningham
  • Guardian Angel AED/CPR Program – Sandee Schlickman

AMBASSADOR-AT-LARGE

Meets and greets Lion dignitaries and guests visiting our District.

  • PID Ken Ibarra

AUDIT AND TAX

Coordinates with Cabinet Treasurer to prepare financial reports for District Compliance with required local, state & federal reporting.

  • PDG Steve Picchi

BUDGET & FINANCE

Develops the Annual District Budget; reviews receipts & expenditures.

  • Chair – Term 2020-2024 – Frank Tang
  • Term 2021-2025 – Flor Camoto
  • Term 2022-2026 – PDG Fanny Chu
  • Term 2023-2027 – Melite Wood
  • IPDG John Hui
  • 1VDG Clayton Jolley
  • 2VDG Cindy Zheng
  • Cabinet Treasurer – Rich Lee
  • Ex Officio – Financial Advisor – Emil Kantola
  • DG Kevin Guess

CHAPLAIN

  • Paul Cademartori
  • Leonard Oakes

COMPLIANCE

Encourages club compliance with required local, state, & federal reporting.

  • Chair – Term 2021-2024 – Greg Redican
  • Term 2022-2025 – Rich Lee
  • Term 2023-2026 – Kenneth Dare

CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS

Responsible for keeping our District Constitution and By-Laws in compliance with the International Constitution. Review and present potential amendments to the District Constitution before they are voted upon. Reviews and answers all questions and inquiries brought before the committee.

  • Co-Chair – PDG Steve Picchi
  • Co-Chair – PDG Mike Simonini

CONVENTION

The Annual District Convention is mandated by the District Constitution. The Convention Committee organizes, manages, coordinates and promotes the District Convention.

  • Chair – PDG Fanny Chu
  • Housing – PDG Dr Jun Valera
  • Registration – IPDG John Hui
  • Secretary/Creditentials – Denise Kelly
  • Treasurer – PDG Mike Simonini
  • Certification/Programs – Rich Picchi
  • Contests – PDG Eugene Chan
  • Coordinator – PDG Steve Picchi
  • Coordinator – PDG Jack Van Etten
  • Coordinator – PDG Mario Benavente
  • Elections – Bill Britter
  • Elections – Jim Bigelow
  • Entertainment – Jimmy Ness
  • Computer Coordinator – PCC Emil Kantola
  • Memorial – Paul Cadematori
  • Memorial – Leonard Oakes
  • Protocol – PDG Lydia Taylor-Bellinger
  • Partners in Service – Chair – Tamera Guess
  • Partners in Service – Mary Kay Jolley
  • Partners in Service – Wayne Ma
  • Honorary – DG Kevin Guess
  • Honorary – 1VDG Clayton Jolley
  • Honorary – 2VDG Cindy Zheng

COORDINATING COUNCILS OF LIONS CLUBS – PENINSULA COUNCIL OF LIONS CLUBS

  • President – Nick Marinaro
  • 1st Vice President – Uni Buckley
  • 2nd Vice President – Michael Coffaro
  • Secretary – Jane Simonini
  • Treasurer – Kevin Vannest
  • IP President – 1VDG Clayton Jolley
  • Advisor – Term 2019-2024 – Maryah Tucker
  • Advisor – Term 2022-2026 – PDG Mike Simonini
  • Advisor – Term 2023-2027 – Scot Marsters

COORDINATING COUNCILS OF LIONS CLUBS – SAN FRANCISCO COORDINATING COUNCIL OF LIONS CLUBS

  • President – Evelyn Paje
  • IP President – Sharon Eberhardt
  • 1st Vice President – Ching Evaristo
  • 2nd Vice President – Clinton Zuraek
  • Secretary – Soonae Kang
  • Treasurer – Manson Leung
  • Advisor – PDG Larry Wong
  • Advisor – PDG Esther Lee
  • Advisor – PDG Eugene Chan

DIRECTORY

Prepares District Directory by gathering, sorting and editing the information that goes into the District Directory.  The Directory will be distributed at the 1st District Cabinet meeting of the year.

  • Denise Kelly

DISTRICT FINANCIAL ADVISOR

Advises Budget & Finance Committee, conducts audits of District Financial Documents, and reports findings to Budget & Finance Committee.

  • PCC Emil Kantola

DISTRICT INSTALLATION, INSTALLATION PROGRAM AND DIRECTORY ADVERTISING

Coordinates the annual District Installation. Responsible for soliciting advertising for our Installation Program and District Directory. Expenses and revenues are line items in the annual budget.

  • Co-Chair – Denise Kelly
  • Co-Chair – Maryah Tucker
  • Member – Sharon Bagley
  • Member – Uni Buckley
  • Member – Paula Eberjet-Moffitt
  • Member – Connie Fernandez
  • Member – Carol Fung
  • Member – Tamera Guess
  • Member – Mary Kay Jolley
  • Member – Yvonne Kantola
  • Member – Debbie Kielty
  • Member – Wayne Ma
  • Member – Mary Picchi
  • Member – Rosie Picchi
  • Member – Venetia Young
  • Honorary – DG Kevin Guess
  • Honorary – 1VDG Clayton Jolley
  • Honorary – 2VDG Cindy Zheng

DISTRICT TAX COMPLIANCE

Responsible for timely filing of all District Compliance Filings.

  • PDG Steve Picchi

FLAG DAYS

Responsible for Flag Days.

  • CJ Reeves

HISTORIAN

Keeps records of the activities and actions of the current term and maintains the historical records of the District.

  • PCC Emil Kantola

HONORARY

Provides support to the District Governor as needed.

  • Tamera Guess

INFORMATION/COMMUNICATIONS

Coordinates distribution of information to District and publishes The Thread weekly.

  • Denise Kelly

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Encourages participation in Lions Day with the United Nations, International Relations, and community service.

  • Yolanda Stern

LEO CLUBS

  • Chair – Term 2021-2024 – Marta Loewen
  • Term 2022-2025 – Dina Zheng
  • Term 2023-2026 – Nina Tang

LEO, LEO-LION & YOUNG LIONS TASK FORCE

Promotes conversion of Leos to Leo-Lions and promotes leadership opportunities for young Lions.

  • Co-Chair – Elise Kratzer
  • Co-Chair – Dina Zheng
  • Member Erick Cabeitu
  • Member Paul Caoili
  • Member August Valera
  • Member Tessalou Valera
  • Member Angeli Li
  • Advisor 1VDG Kevin Guess

LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL GLOBAL CAUSES

Supports District efforts to participate with LCI Global Cause.

  • Chair GAT – Service – Maryah Tucker
  • Diabetes Region 5 Chair – Uni Buckley
  • Environment Region 6 Chair – Michael Coffaro
  • Hunger Region 1 Chair – Constance Bridgewater
  • Hunger Region 3 Chair – Lorna Feria
  • Pediatric Cancer Region 2 Chair – August Valera
  • Vision Region 4 Chair – Paul Larson

LIONS ROSE PARADE

Encourages participation and fundraising for the float.

  • 2VDG Cindy Zheng

LIONS YOUTH CAMP AND EXCHANGE

Encourages participating in Youth Camps and hosting youth.

  • Bing Yamat

LONG RANGE PLANNING

Researches and investigates the needs and issues facing the District over the next 5 years. Compiles a strategic listing of future needs and a method to fulfill these needs. Maintains District Strategic Plan.

  • Chair – Term 2021-2024 – PDG Jack Van Etten
  • Term 2022-2025 – Gregory “Greg” Redican
  • Term 2023-2026 – PDG Mario Benavente

MARKETING COMMITTEE/INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Manages and encourages the use of technology by the District. Maintains District website, marketing and other digital assets.

marketing@lions4c4.org

  • Chair – Aryn Kimura
  • Member – Erick Cabeitu
  • Member – IPDG John Hui
  • Member – Tim King
  • Member – Maryah Tucker
  • Member – August Valera

NEWSLETTER

Publishes Quarterly District newsletter.

  • John Gill

PARLIAMENTARIAN/PROTOCOL

Encourages the use of correct procedure during meetings as written in Roberts Rules of Order. Ensures that the LCI formal system of rules for correct behavior are followed on official occasions.

  • PDG Lydia Taylor-Bellinger

PEACE POSTER CONTEST

Coordinates District Peace Poster Contest.

  • Paul Larson

PHOTOGRAPHERS

Records the activities of the District.

  • Calvin Chin
  • Seungku Kang
  • Paul Larson

PIN AND BANNER TRADER

Encourages Lions in our District to learn about the activities of the Lions around the world through pin and banner trading.

  • Carl Miller

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Encourages volunteer and monetary contributions in support of Special Olympics.

  • Jane Simonini

STUDENT SPEAKER CONTEST

Coordinates the Student Speakers Contest ensuring that each level of the contest is completed as required.

  • Chair Mary Carbullido

STUDENT SPEAKERS FOUNDATION TRUSTEE

Promotes and raises funds to secure $7,000.00 from our District to support $103,500.00 for annual scholarships.

  • Rich Picch

SUNSHINE

Informs the District Governor of ill or deceased members and family members and sends appropriate correspondence.

sunshine@lions4c4.org

  • Yvonne Kantola

TAIL TWISTER

Promotes good fellowship and enthusiasm through tastefully administered fines, stunts and games.

  • Nick Barbarotto
  • Eric Ribeiro

USA/CANADA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUM

Provides information to Lions and encourages members to attend the Leadership Forums that are held annually.

  • Jimmy Ness

SIGHT PRESERVATION, AWARENESS & ACTION

Provides programs and assistance to visually impaired. Responsible for maintaining and scheduling District owned vision testing equipment.

visionscreeners@lions4c4.org

  • Chair – PDG Mel Phillips
  • Vision Screeners Scheduler – Mary Picchi

YOUTH PROTECTION OFFICER

Works with District 4-C4 Clubs to ensure participation in Multiple District 4 Youth Protection Policy.

  • 2VDG Cindy Zheng