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February 7, 2021
SUNSHINE NEWS
San Francisco Geneva-Excelsior Lions Club sadly announces the passing of Lion Hanford Clews. Lion Hanford became a Lion in 1977. Condolences may be sent to Margot Clews, 485 Woodside Road #3122, Redwood City CA 94061. Our thoughts are with Lion Hanford’s family, friends, and fellow Lions.
Lion Marian Mann, Sunshine Chair
2020-2021 MEMBERSHIP CHEVRON AWARDEES
Thank you for your service and commitment to Lionism! The chevrons will be mailed to the awardees.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Our District publishes The Thread weekly for the purpose of keeping the Lions of our District informed of upcoming events and the latest District news/information. It is each Lions Clubs’ responsibility to follow the State of California and local Health Department rules and regulations regarding Covid-19.
It is each Lion’s duty to review the information and see what interests them. It’s also each Lion’s responsibility to determine if these events are Covid-19 safe for them.
FEBRUARY 2021
Sat, Feb 20
Mon, Feb 22
Save the date: District 4-C4 Peninsula Council of Lions Club Meeting
Wed, Feb 24
Save the date: San Francisco Coordinating Council of Lions Club Virtual Meeting
Fri, Feb 26
Save the date: Daly City Host Lions Club 80th Anniversary Virtual Event
Sat, Feb 27
MARCH 2021
Sat, Mar 6
Save the date: District 4-C4 Certified Guiding Lion Training NEW
Sat, Mar 13
Wed, Mar 24
Save the date: San Francisco Coordinating Council of Lions Club Virtual Meeting
Sat, Mar 27
Save the date: Bay Area Global Outreach Lions Club Pre-Easter Drive Thru International Dinner
APRIL 2021
Sat, Apr 10
Save the date: Cancel Out Parkinson’s Walk
Save the date: Bay Area Global Outreach Lions Club Charter Event
Sat, Apr 24
Mon, Apr 26
Save the date: District 4-C4 Peninsula Council of Lions Club Meeting
Wed, Apr 28
Save the date: San Francisco Coordinating Council of Lions Club Virtual Meeting
MAY 2021
Thu, May 12 – Sun, May 16
Save the date: District 4-C4 Convention, Redding
Mon, May 24
Save the date: District 4-C4 Peninsula Council of Lions Club Meeting
Wed, May 26
Save the date: San Francisco Coordinating Council of Lions Club Virtual Meeting
Sat, May 29
JUNE 2021
Sat, Jun 12
Save the date: Bay Area Global Outreach Lions Club Drive Thru Filipino Breakfast
Fri, Jun 25 – Tues, Jun 29
Wed, Jun 23
Save the date: San Francisco Coordinating Council of Lions Club Virtual Meeting
Mon, Jun 28
Save the date: District 4-C4 Peninsula Council of Lions Club Meeting
AUGUST 2021
Sat, Aug 14
Save the date: Bay Area Global Outreach Lions Club Drive Thru Summer Dinner
SEPTEMBER 2021
Thu, Sep 9 – Sat, Sep 11
Save the date: USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum
ONGOING EVENTS
CALIFORNIA LIONS PROJECT CARE: HUNGER
Click here for details on statewide Food Drive during February 2021
DIABETES AWARENESS & ACTION COMMITTEE
STUDENT SPEAKER CONTEST
2020-2021 Theme: “Distance and Online Learning: Pros and Cons”
Club Contests may not be held before Mon, Mar 1, 2021 and must be completed by Mon, Mar 15, 2021
(Your club participation fee of $100.00 must be paid to District 4-C4 for your club winner to move on to the Zone Contest. Mail check to District 4-C4, P.O. Box 25301, San Mateo CA 94402)
Zone Contests must be held on/before Mon, Mar 29, 2021
Region Contest must be held on/before Fri, Apr 19, 2021
District Contest must be held on/before Mon, May 3, 2021
Area Contest must be held on/before Mon, May 17, 2021
MD-4 Final Contest TBA in June 2021
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
NEWSLETTERS
Share your club bulletin/newsletter with your fellow Lions.
SOLICITATIONS
CLUBS:
Bay Area Global Outreach Lions Club:
Silicon Valley Cyber Lions Club:
Peace Poster Calendar 2021
LIONS PROJECTS
Lions California Foundation
Lions Eye Foundation:
Lions Project for Canine Companions for Independence:
Student Speakers Foundation:
CLUB REPORTING
MEMBERSHIP
SERVICE
CLUB OFFICERS
CLUB CONTESTS
INFORMATION
Click here for the latest information on Covid-19 for California
Click here for contact information for 2020-2021 DISTRICT 4-C4 CABINET
Click here for 2020-2021 DISTRICT 4-C4 CABINET PHOTO
Click here for 2020-2021 DISTRICT DIRECTORY UPDATES/CORRECTIONS
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS & RESPONSE/ALERT
Online/Ongoing Training:
NEED AN AED AT YOUR CLUB EVENT
Email your Region Chair:
Should you need any additional information, please contact Guardian Angel/CPR Program Chair Lion Sandee Schlickman
DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
Email Newsletter Editor Lion John Gill with information about your completed projects/events to be included in our District Newsletter. Newsletter will be published quarterly – deadlines for inclusion are 02/21/21, and 05/21/21.
DISTRICT 4-C4 VISION SCREENERS
District 4-C4 has four vision screeners (2 Spot and 2 PlusOptix) available for club use on a first come, first serve basis. Contact Vision Screener Scheduler Lion Mary Picchi
PHOTOS OF DISTRICT EVENTS & ACTIVITIES taken by District Photographers Lion Michael Chan, Lion Paul Larson, and Lion Alison Wilson visit www.lions4c4.org
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 District 4-C4 Lions Club(s) with the sponsoring Lions Club(s) listed. If the sponsoring club(s) are not listed, flyer will be returned to sender to modify.
- Flyers may be listed/included on Thread if received by Noon each Friday. Please email to lions4service@gmail.com. Flyers will be acknowledged as received to the sender – if you do not receive an acknowledgement, please resend
