The Thread: 08/03/25

August 3, 2025

“United To Do More”

District Governor Cindy Zheng

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DISTRICT GOVERNOR MESSAGE

Our recent Mission 1.5 follow up meeting was a tremendous success. During the session, we introduced our District’s ambitious plan for the year: to establish six new clubs – with meaningful service projects; achieve a net growth of 300 members (a 10% increase) and reduce membership drops by 20%. This plan is guided by a clear, actionable SMART framework of monitoring and accountability.

 

With the rapid growth of new clubs, there is an urgent need for more Guiding Lions. On July 30, our GLT Team organized a Certified Guiding Lion Training Session to equip leaders who can provide mentorship and support to both new and existing clubs in need. We are proud to announce that 23 Lions passed the certification exam. They will become an indispensable force in strengthening our District’s foundation.

Together, we serve!

District Governor Cindy Zheng

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

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

Saturday, August 9

Millbrae: Lobster Feed

Tuesday, August 12

District 4-C4: Guardian Angel Training

Friday, August 15

SF Unified: Installation

Sunday, August 17

Multiple District 4: Service Summit NEW

Monday, August 18

Bay Area Special Olympics: BJ’s Brewhouse Fundraiser

Friday, August 22

SF Dynamic, SF Healthcare Providers Cyber, SF Host: Joint Installation

Sunday, August 24

District 4-C4: Cabinet Installation & New Club Charter Events

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

Thursday, September 4

District 4-C4: 2025 Chartered Organization Summit

Friday, September 5

Burlingame: Blood Drive

Saturday, September 6

SF Cosmopolitan: A Date with Stage of Destiny

Thursday – Saturday, September 18-20

USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum

Saturday, September 27

Save the date: District 4-C4 1st Cabinet Meeting

Save the date: Silicon Valley: 10th Anniversary Event

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

Saturday, October 18

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

Sunday, October 19

SF Latinos Unidios: Health Fair

Saturday, October 25

Save the date: Burlingame: Bocce Tournament Fundraiser NEW

Thursday, October 30

Silicon Valley Cyber: 10th Anniversary Installation & Induction NEW

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Saturday, November 8

Save the date: 2nd District Cabinet Meeting

#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;">February 2024

Saturday, February 7

Save the date: District 3rd Cabinet Meeting

Friday, February 20 – Sunday, February 22

Save the date: MD-4 Convention (Queen Mary, Long Beach)

Thursday, February 26

Save the date: Daly City Host: 85th Anniversary Celebration

#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)

CLUBS

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

MD-4

CA Lions Leadership Marketing Event for Our Youth Projects

#3E3E3E; font-size: 18px; font-weight: bold; margin: 0;" align="left">DON’T FORGET TO INCLUDE AN AED FOR YOUR ACTIVITIES!!!

UPDATED:

AEDs are available from:

Region 2 Chair Asia Kan asiakan@svlions.club 415-850-8488

Region 3 Chair Edd Palomar eddpalomar@gmail.com 650-255-0955

Region 1 Zone 2 Chair Linna Chan dchanbab604@yahoo.com 650-270-6300

Region 4 Zone 2 Chair Stephen Martin gelionpres2023@gmail.com 415-420-1635 Region 6 Zone 2 Chair Alvin Louie lionalvinlouie@gmail.com 415-971-4578

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

Foster City NEW

Menlo Park Live Oak

Millbrae

San Bruno

SF Geneva-Excelsior

SF Unified

Millbrae Leo NEW

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

ENDORSED PROJECTS:

Global Initiative for Health and Wellness: Partnerships



Lions Eye Foundation

Saturday, September 13: Sip for Sight Fundraiser  NEW

Lions Veterans Charities

Saturday, November 15: USO Experience Night

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

District 4-C4

District Installation and District Directory Ads

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

Click here for additional information or contact IPDG Clayton Jolley (lionclaytonhmb@gmail.com) UPDATE

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

Use of Lions Emblem/Logo

2025-2026 District 4-C4 Cabinet Contact Information

2025-2026 District 4-C4 Clubs By Region By 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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