The Thread: 08/17/25

August 17, 2025

“United To Do More”

District Governor Cindy Zheng

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DISTRICT GOVERNOR MESSAGE

We are proud to announce the chartering of the Bay Area Elite Longevity Planning Lions Club on August 12th. Please join us in celebrating and extending a warm welcome to our new Lions at the District Installation next Sunday.

Together, we serve!

District Governor Cindy Zheng

SUNSHINE NEWS

Pacifica Lion Steve Hansel is currently in the hospital facing serious health challenges, including another amputation and other medical issues. We want him to know that our thoughts, prayers, and support are with him during this difficult time. 

Please join in sending Lion Steve strength, healing, and encouragement as he continues his recovery. Cards and messages of support may be sent to Lion Steve Hansel, 5009 Palmetto #29, Pacifica, CA 94044.  

Lion Yvonne Kantola

Sunshine Chair

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

Sunday, August 24

District 4-C4: Cabinet Installation & New Clubs Charter Event

Wednesday, August 27

SF Coordinating Council of Lions Clubs Meeting hosted by SF Cosmopolitan

Saturday, August 30

Bay Area Global Outreach: Casino Bus Trip

#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

Pacifica: 75th Anniversary Celebration NEW

SF Cosmopolitan: A Date with Stage of Destiny

Tuesday, September 16

Save the date: San Bruno: Installation NEW

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

Thursday, October 2

Save the date: Foster City Bair Island Cyber: 5th Anniversary & Installation NEW

Friday, October 3

Half Moon Bay: Poker Night NEW

Saturday, October 4

Save the date: San Carlos: Tri Tip Fundraiser NEW

Saturday, October 18

Bay Area Global Outreach: “High 5” Fifth Anniversary Celebration

Sunday, October 19

SF Latinos Unidios: Health Fair

Saturday, October 25

Save the date: Burlingame: Bocce Tournament Fundraiser

Thursday, October 30

Silicon Valley Cyber: 10th Anniversary Installation & Induction

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

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 Regional Lions Leadership Institute – Sacramento

#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

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

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

Foster City

Menlo Park Live Oak

Millbrae

San Bruno

SF Geneva-Excelsior

SF Unified

Millbrae Leo

ENDORSED PROJECTS:

Global Initiative for Health and Wellness: Partnerships



Lions Eye Foundation

Saturday, September 13: Sip for Sight Fundraiser 

Lions Veterans Charities

Saturday, November 15: USO Experience Night

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;">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)

Use of Lions Emblem/Logo

2025-2026 District 4-C4 Protocol: Order of Precedence

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

Copies of The Thread are available on District 4-C4 Website

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.