The Thread: 08/11/24

 

 

August 11, 2024

 

“Service – Community – Integrity”

District Governor Clayton Jolley

 

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SUNSHINE NEWS

Millbrae Lions are saddened to report the passing of Past President Frank Azzopardi at the age of 97. He served as president from 1985 to 1987 and had been a member since 1971, a life member with over 50 years of membership. He and Rita were married for over 65 years and have two children, Michelle and David. He was also an Army veteran, past president of the Maltese American Social Club, and founded the South City Lumber Company in 1953.

Family and friends may visit on August 15, 2024, at the Chapel of the Highlands after 4 p.m., with the vigil service at 7 p.m. The family would appreciate donations to the Lions Eye Foundation at http://www.lionseyeca-nv.org/-donate.html

 

Lion Yvonne Kantola – Sunshine Chair

 

Upcoming Events

 

August 2024

 

Wednesday, August 14

Bay Area Special Olympics & Peninsula Veterans: Joint Installation

Saturday, August 17

Millbrae: Millbrae Machines

Peninsula Special Interest: Medical Clinic

Wednesday, August 21

SF Geneva-Excelsior: Installation

Friday, August 23

Burlingame: Blood Drive

Saturday, August 24

SF Host: Installation

Silicon Valley: Installation

Sunday, August 25

SF Bay Area: Health Fair

Monday, August 26

PCL: Meeting & Installation hosted by San Carlos

Wednesday, August 28

Save the date: SFCCLC: Meeting NEW

Thursday, August 29

San Carlos: Installation

Saturday, August 31

Bay Area Global Outreach: Installation UPDATED

 

September 2024

 

Thursday, September 5 – Saturday, September 7

USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum

Sunday, September 8

San Bruno: Bay Cruise Fundraiser Aboard The Lovely Martha

Monday, September 9

Millbrae: 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Saturday, September 14

District 4-C4: First District Meeting NEW

SF Dynamic: Installation UPDATED

Sunday, September 15

SF Premier: Installation

Saturday, September 21

Save the date: SF Cosmopolitan: Installation NEW

Sunday, September 22

So SF Golden Gate: Installation

SFCCLC: Installation

Friday, September 27

Half Moon Bay: Poker Night NEW

 

October 2024

 

Saturday, October 5

Save the date: SF Healthcare Providers Cyber: Installation

Friday, October 11

Save the date: Daly City Host: Pasta Bingo

Sunday, October 20

SF Latinos Unidos: Health Fair

Friday, October 25

Save the date: Burlingame: Blood Drive

 

November 2024

 

Saturday, November 9

Save the date: District 4-C4: Second District Meeting

Save the date: San Carlos: Western Tri Tip BBQ

 

February 2025

 

Saturday, February 1

Save the date: District 4-C4: Third District Meeting

Save the date: San Carlos: Crab Feed

Friday, February 12 – Sunday, February 23

California Lions MD-4: Convention

Wednesday, February 14

Save the date: SF Cosmopolitan: Dinner & Belling Dancing Lessons for Valentines NEW

 

May 2025

 

Thursday, May 14 – Sunday, May 18

Save the date: District 4-C4: Annual Convention

 

June 2025

 

Saturday, June 7

Save the date: SF Ocean Ingleside: 40th Anniversary Celebration

 

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)

 

ENDORSED PROJECTS:

Global Initiative for Health and Wellness

Partnerships

 

Lions Veterans Charities, Inc.

USO Experience Night

 

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

 

Environment Grant

 

Back to School Grant

 

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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