The Thread: 06/29/25

June 29, 2025

“Service – Community – Integrity”

District Governor Clayton Jolley

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MESSAGE FROM DISTRICT GOVERNOR

Lions of District 4-C4,

 

I extend my heartfelt appreciation and sincere thanks to each of you for your unwavering dedication, service, and support throughout this year. Your commitment to our mission has made a lasting impact in our communities, and I am truly honored to serve alongside such passionate and inspiring Lions.

 

Together, we have made a difference — and I thank you for being the heart of this great district.

District Governor Clayton Jolley

2024-2025

SUNSHINE NEWS

It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of James M. Ness, father of 1st Vice District Governor Elect Jimmy Ness. Mr. Ness was a contractor for over 30 years. With intention and heart, he modeled positivity, integrity, and humor. Mr. Ness was truly cherished by all who knew him.

A celebration of Mr. Ness’s life will be held on July 11, 2025 at 12 noon at Lakeview Room, Fairway Community Center, 330 Fairway Drive in Tahoe City, California. Condolences may be sent C/O Chapel of the Highlands, 194 Millwood Drive, Millbrae, CA 94030.

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With deep regret, San Bruno Lions Club announces the passing of Lion John Ferretti, a member since 2012 who loved cheering for the Giants and 49ers. Service details are not yet available, but cards may be sent to: Antonia Ferretti 324 Elm St., San Bruno, CA 94066.

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San Francisco Chinatown Lions Club is saddened to share the passing of our newest member, Lion Alan Wong. Lion Alan joined in January and was enthusiastic about learning more about Lionism. He attended the Miss Teen Chinatown Scholarship and Charity Gala and participated in his first convention in Redding. Service details are not available at this time.

Lion Yvonne Kantola

Sunshine Chair

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

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">June 2025

Monday, June 30

Bay Area Special Olympics: Fundraiser at BJ’s

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">July 2025

Tuesday, July 1

Redwood Shores: Installation

Saturday, July 5

Silicon Valley: 4th Annual Picnic

Sunday – Thursday, July 13-17

Lions International Convention

Sunday, July 20

District 4-C4: Rise Against Hunger

Saturday, July 26

SF Friends Cyber: Installation

Sunday, July 27

SF Chinatown: Installation

SF Korean American: Installation

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">August 2025

Sunday, August 3

SF Unified Get Your Rear in Gear 

Sunday, August 24

Save the date: District 4-C4: Cabinet Installation

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">September 2025

Thursday – Saturday, September 18-20

USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">October 2025

Sunday, October 19

SF Latinos Unidios: Health Fair

Saturday, October 25

Save the date: Bay Area Global Outreach: 5th Anniversary Celebration, Induction & Installation

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

Friday, Jan 23 – Sunday, January 25

Save the date: MD-4 Emerging Lions Institute – Anaheim

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

District 4-C4 Region 6: Recycling Project

CLUBS

San Mateo Metropolitan/Bay Area Benefit Tomorrow: Free Consultation Community Service

MD-4

CA Lions Fourth Quarter Service Projects

CA Lions Leadership Marketing Event for Our Youth Projects

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;" align="left">GET AN AED FOR YOUR EVENT

AEDs are available from:

Region 3 Chair Asia Kan asiakan@svlions.club 415-850-8488

Region 3 Zone 1 Chair Sharon Eberhardt sme314@att.net 415-585-3394

Region 4 Chair Paul Larson lionpaul@chapelofthehighlands.com 650-773-1169

Region 5 Chair Uni Buckley unibuckley02@yahoo.com 650-892-2578

Region 6 Chair Bradley Roxas bradleyroxas@gmail.com 415-517-9518

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

District 4-C4

Foster City

Menlo Park Live Oak

Millbrae NEW

SF Geneva-Excelsior

SF Unified

Millbrae Leo

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

ENDORSED PROJECTS:

Lions Eye Foundation

Saturday, July 26: Annual Meeting & Tour

Save the date: 09/13/25: Sip for Sight Fundraiser 

Lions Veterans Charities

Save the date: 11/15/25: USO Night

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

District Clubs:

Bay Area Global Outreach: Desk Sale Fundraiser

Silicon Valley Cyber: A “Taste of Peace” Wine Label Program

LCIF:

Lions International Foundation

Presidential LCIF Supporter Pins

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)

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;">California Lions Foundation

Hunger or Environmental Grant

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

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

Use of Lions Emblem/Logo

2024-2025 District 4-C4 Directory: Corrections/Updates



2024-2025 District 4-C4 Protocol: Order of Precedence

2024-2025 District 4-C4 Cabinet Contact Information

2024-2025 District 4-C4 Clubs by Region and Zone

Sunshine News:

Please report to Lion Yvonne Kantola at lionyvonne1.ed@gmail.com

District 4-C4

PO Box 25301, San Mateo, CA

415-545-8107

Lions4Service@gmail.com

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