The Thread: 03/31/24

 

The Thread: 03/31/24

 

March 31, 2024

 

“Leadership Through Service”

District Governor Kevin Guess

 

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MESSAGE

 

2024 STUDENT SPEAKERS CONTEST

Theme: “For a Better World – What Would you Change?”

 

Click here for the current schedule of Student Speakers Contests

 

 

Sunshine News

 

Millbrae Lions Club sadly reports Anthony “Tony” Robert Montes, a beloved figure known for his vibrant spirit in the Millbrae community, passed away on Thursday, March 28th, 2024 at the age of 91.  Tony owned JC Express trucking company in the Bay Area. A Korean War veteran and former Army football quarterback, he enjoyed golf and community involvement. Predeceased by his wife Nancy, he is survived by his son, daughters, and many close friends.

Family and friends can visit on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, after 9:30 AM at the Chapel of the Highlands, located at 194 Millwood Drive, El Camino Real, Millbrae. A funeral Mass for Anthony Montes will follow at 11:00 AM at St. Dunstan Catholic Church in Millbrae. A reception will be announced after the Mass. Please bring flowers to the church service and photos to the reception to celebrate Anthony Montes’ life.

    Tony’s family appreciates donations to the Millbrae Lions Club, P.O. Box 328, Millbrae, CA 94030 – www.millbraelions.club.

 

    San Francisco Chinatown Lions Club is saddened to report the passing of Lion Patrick Auyeung. Lion Patrick joined Lions in 2000, was club treasurer twice and President in 2012.

    The family has informed us that there will be no services, but kindly request that any contributions be sent to the San Francisco Chinatown Foundation. His wish was for donations made in his honor to directly benefit those in need. Donations may be sent to: San Francisco Chinatown Lions Club Foundation PO Box 318001, San Francisco CA 94131

Lion Yvonne Kantola, Sunshine Chair

 

Upcoming Events

 

April 2024

 

Tuesday, April 2

District 4-C4: Autopsy of a Deceased Lions Club CANCELLED

Saturday, April 6

Save the date: District 4-C4: Region 6 District San Carlos Trail Cleanup

SF Chinatown: Miss Teen Chinatown Scholarship & Charity Gala

Saturday, April 13

SF Healthcare Providers Cyber: Casino Fundraising Trip

Friday, April 19

Daly City Host: Pasta Bingo

SF Global Art Cyber: Spring Banquet

Saturday, April 20

District 4-C4 Region 5: Diabetes Awareness Walk NEW

Peninsula Special Interest: Vision Clinic NEW

SF Host: 104th Anniversary Dinner Dance

Sunday, April 21

Peninsula Special Interest: Vision Clinic NEW

Monday, April 22

PCL: Meeting hosted by Half Moon Bay NEW

Friday, April 26

SFCCLC: Police, Sheriff, & Fire Awards

Saturday, April 27

Millbrae: Second Annual Lobster Feed

Save the date: District 4-C4: Region 3 Service at SF-Marin Food Bank

Sunday, April 28

Save the date: District 4-C4: Region 2 Childhood Cancer Project

 

May 2024

 

Wednesday, May 15 – Sunday, May 19

District 4-C4: 2024 Convention

Online – Registration

Paper – Registration

Hospitality Room Registration SOLD OUT!

Convention Contests

Food Fair

Saturday, May 25

Bay Area Global Outreach: Spring Dance Fundraiser

Friday, May 31

Burlingame: Blood Drive

 

June 2024

 

Thursday, June 6

Save the date: Peninsula Special Interest: Health Clinic NEW

Monday, June 10

Save the date: San Mateo: Lions & Leo Installation

Friday, June 21 – Tuesday, June 25

Lions Clubs International: 106th Annual Convention

 

July 2024

 

Thursday, July 4

Save the date: Foster City: Foster City 4th of July Birthday Bash w/Fireworks

Saturday, July 7

Save the date: Silicon Valley: Annual Picnic

Friday, July 12

Save the date: Burlingame: Installation NEW

Sunday, July 14

SF Unified: Get Your Rear in Gear NEW

Tuesday, July 16

Save the date: San Mateo & Peninsula Special Interest Annual Restaurant Walk

 

August 2024

 

Friday, August 23

Save the date: Burlingame: Blood Drive

 

October 2024

 

Friday, October 25

Save the date: Burlingame: Blood Drive

 

District 4-C4 Training Events

 

04/02/24 Autopsy of a Deceased Lions Club CANCELLED

Save the dates:

05/07/24 To Be Announced

 

Ongoing Lions Activities/Projects/Events

 

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)

Vision Screening Suggestions

 

Lions Business Network

ENDORSED PROJECTS:

Lions Veterans Charities, Inc.

USO Experience Night NEW

 

City of Hope

Lions City of Hope Tribute Day 2024 NEW

 

COP

Robert G. Smith Walk to Cancel Out Parkinson’s “COP” 04/06/24

 

Newsletters

 

 

 

Solicitations and Donation Requests

 

 

 

Lions Grant Opportunities

 

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

 

Hunger Grant Program NEW

 

Click here for more information or contact PDG Mario Benavente (mxbdds@aol.com)

 

Information

 

 

 

District 4-C4

 

PO Box 25301, San Mateo, CA

415-545-8107

Lions4Service@gmail.com

 

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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.

·     Flyers/Announcements may be listed/included on The 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.

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