The Thread: 04/26/26

April 26, 2026

“United To Do More”

District Governor Cindy Zheng

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SUNSHINE NEWS

Burlingame Lions Club is saddened to report the passing of Pat Kinsella at 100 years of age, a dedicated Lion who joined in 1984 and was a Life Member. Over the years, he served on the Board of Directors for multiple terms also holding leadership roles as Club President and District Cabinet Secretary. His many years of service reflect a deep commitment to Lionism.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM, followed by a funeral service from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 1721 Hillside Drive, Burlingame.

Condolences may be sent 1520 Columbus, Burlingame CA 94010

Lion Yvonne Kantola

Sunshine Chair

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Monday, April 27

PCL: Meeting hosted by Half Moon Bay

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Saturday, May 2

Silicon Valley: 5th Annual BBQ & Miss Asian Global Pageant

Sunday, May 3

District 4-C4: Multi New Clubs Charter Event UPDATED

Thursday, May 7

District 4-C4: What’s On Your District 4-C4 Ballot? NEW

San Carlos: Watercolors and Wine Fundraiser

Wednesday, May 13 – Sunday, May 17

District 4-C4: District Convention

Convention Theme: Hooray for Lions

Convention Colors: Black and Gold

Registration by Check

Registration by Credit Card

Hospitality Room

Amateur Show

Costume Parade

Food Fair

Tail Twister

Friday, May 15

SF Leo: Healing Hearts

Saturday, May 16

SF Park Presidio Sunset: Blood Drive

Thursday, May 21

MD-4: Workshop on Service Reports

Daly City Host: Nickel Auction

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Friday, May 15

SF Latinos Unidos: Health Fair NEW

District 4-C4

Bean Bank

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

YouTube Training Channel

AEDs are available from:

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

Lions Clubs International Foundation

District 4-C4 LCIF



Foster City

Menlo Park Live Oak

Millbrae

San Bruno

SF Geneva-Excelsior

SF Unified

Millbrae Leo

ENDORSED PROJECTS:

Global Initiative for Health and Wellness

2026 Vision Clinics

Partnerships

Special Olympics 

Volunteers Needed 

LCIF:

Lions International Foundation

Presidential LCIF Supporter Pins

District Clubs:

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

District 4-C4 Committees:

SFCCLC: Scholarship Grant

Endorsed Projects:

California Lions Foundation

Lions Project for Canine Companions

City of Hope

Lions Eye Foundation of California-Nevada

Student Speakers Foundation

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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

Youth, Environment or Inclusion/Access Grants

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 Directory Corrections/Updates

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.
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