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From the Office of the Governor Wow! I am so proud of our district! We have a new Lions Club in Huntington (Huntington Centennial) and a new Leo Club in Woodville (Tyler County Leo Club). We are also 30 plus new members, and our Leadership team is working hard on a plan to help rebuild some clubs that are small in number. We feel confident that we are making strides in retention and membership. As I travel across the district, I am very proud of the accomplishments of our district clubs. Every club is living up to our motto, “We Serve”! Remember the way to grow in membership is to grow in service. When people see us in action, they will join us. Reminders: Remember, this month is our October Membership Drive. Don’t forget to ask people to visit and join us. Don’t keep Lions Club a secret. Peace Posters are due at our 2nd Cabinet Meeting in October. They are due to me by October 12, 2016. They will be judged at the 2nd Cabinet Meeting. Call your congressmen and representatives regarding the Volunteer Protection Act. Nominations for the Texas Lions Hall of Fame are due to the Governor by our January 14, 2017 Mid-Winter Conference. Plan to attend our 2nd Cabinet Meeting in Carthage. It will be October 15, 2016 at Panola College. Get your reservations made and registration to PDG Randall Morris. Send pictures and activities of your club to the newsletter, district web-site, and Facebook page. Legacy Lions are due no later than November 1, 2016 to PDG Waldo Dalchau or DG Bobbie Fagan (We need a picture and at least a ½ page write-up of their accomplishments.) We need pictures of your service projects or your Centennial projects by October 15, 2016. These are going to be put in a video for the Centennial Celebration. They need to go to DG Bobbie Fagan We need a page history of your club for the Centennial Program by October 15, 2016. January 14, 2017 is our Centennial Celebration and our Mid-Winter Conference. Please make plans to join us for both. We have been making plans for three years for this great celebration. We are celebrating our two founder clubs, Beaumont and Port Arthur, Lions across our district, Leo clubs, University Clubs, and Service from all our clubs across the district. We are hoping it is an event that will be long remembered. Thank you for all you do to serve your communities. Your communities depend upon you, and you are making a difference! Bobbie Fagan, District Governor

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President's Message The pages of LION Magazine during the early years of Lions in the 1920s were filled with stories such as “The Purpose of Lions,” “The Meaning of Lionism” and “The Value of Lions.” A businessman’s club dedicated to service was still a novel concept, and it was as if Lions had to convince themselves that they were on the right track. The uncertainty led Lions to question whether Lions Clubs would even survive. “During my lifetime I have seen organizations formed with the highest ideals flourish for a time, then drop into comparative unimportance. Will that be the fate of Lionism? I hope not,” wrote District Governor A. Baker of Cheyenne, Wyoming, in January 1922. But Lions stayed the course. They stuck with service. Fellowship was

part of membership. But service was para-

mount. “Activities Make the Club” was the headline for a column in 1927 by International President Irving Camp of Johnstown, Pennsylvania. “Show me a club that simply meets and eats, and I will show you a club that has failed to respond to the call of service as invited in the very principles of our great, unselfish organization,” he wrote. Rapidly approaching our Centennial in 2017, we now know that our forebears were right. Service is what makes a Lion. It’s what we do. It’s who we are. That has never been more evident than over the past couple of years. We set a goal to serve 100 million people by June 30, 2018. The four campaigns have been Engaging Youth, Sharing the Vision, Relieving the Hunger and Protecting the Environment. We wondered whether we’d reach the goal because clubs typically had reported to Lions Clubs International serving 8 million people annually (but we knew the true figure was higher). I’m elated to tell you that in early September we reached our goal of serving 100 million people. Take pride in being part of an association that lives up to its amazing ideals. Like Lions of yesteryear, we put service first. But unlike them, we are confident we will be here for a long, long time! Thank you for all you do as a Lion, and I hope to see you at the 100th International Convention in Chicago June 30-July 4, 2017. Very truly yours, Chancellor Bob Corlew Your International President

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DISTRICT 2-S1 TEXAS LIONS HALL OF FAME Elevation of Lions into the Texas Lions Hall of Fame bestows an honor upon one who has been outstanding in using their time, talents, and resources to further the cause of humanitarian services. Selection will be made by the Hall of Fame Committee of the district. The committee of five members will be appointed by the District Governor. The nominee shall be certified to the Council of Governors not later than the February Council Meeting. Nominations from our district will be due to the District Governor by the Mid-Winter Conference, January 14, 2017. Minimum standards to qualify for the Texas Lions Hall of Fame are: Be an active or deceased member with at least fifteen years of service. Having provided outstanding and dedicated service to Lionism beyond the call of duty. Having provided other than Lionistic service to community, state, and nation. Having accomplished special achievements in, or contributions to, humanitarian service for those less fortunate, and Not have solicited in any manner for this recognition, which will automatically eliminate the soliciting candidate for that year. A fee of $227.50 shall accompany the nominee’s profile. (Paid by the District) The Hall of Fame fee covers the cost of the Hall of Fame Medallion and, the Hall of Fame Plaque, which is presented to each nominee. Presentation of the selected nominee, by the District Governor, shall be at the MD-2 Convention. Each selected nominee will receive a duplicate of the plaque placed in the Hall of Fame. A plaque of the names of the Texas Lions Hall of Fame members shall be maintained in an appropriate space in the MD-2 State Office.

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The Port Arthur Founders with help from family cleaned the statue entitled "Music by the Sea" on the grounds of Lamar State College of Port Arthur as well as tables and benches in Lions Park on the campus. Pictured in front is President of the Port Arthur Founders, Lion Debby Parker and left to right standing behind are: Michael Parker, Brett Nicholson, Lion Les Lucas, Lion Phil Guidry and Greig Nicholson. Not pictured were Lions Jennie and Pat Brady.

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` “CHARTING A COURSE FOR A NEW CENTURY OF LIONS” Welcome to the 2nd Cabinet Meeting on October 14-15, 2016 in Carthage, Texas Cabinet meeting will be at Charles Matthews Student Center, Panola College 1109 W. Panola Street, Carthage, Texas Holiday Inn Express 2295 SE Loop Carthage, Texas 903-693-8585 Rate $95.99 + tax

Baymont Inns & Suites 2313 SE Loop Carthage, Texas 903-694-9075 Rate $69.90 + tax

Comfort Inn & Suites 2235 SE Loop Carthage, Texas 903-693-6700 Rate King $59.49 + tax Double $63.74 + tax

FRIDAY NIGHT ACTIVITIES Comer’s BBQ at 6:00 p.m. 103 N. Maple Street Carthage, Texas - 903-693-7400

ALSO FRIDAY NIGHT OCTOBER 14 at 8:30 P.M. AT HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS DISTRICT GOVERNORS ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING, IPDG, PDG’S, VDG’S, CS, CT & ZONE CHAIRS October 15, 2016 REGISTRATION $4.00 LUNCH $10.00 TOTAL $14.00 Registration 8:00 – 9:00 am Name__________________________________________ Title______________________________________________ Address________________________________________ City_______________________________ Zip_____________ Phone ___________________ Club___________________________________ Email _____________________________

Please make checks out to District 2-S1 and mail to PDG Randall Morris 825 N. Creekwood Street Vidor, Texas 77662 409-745-3788 or 409-201-5053 “BRING GIFTS FOR TAIL-TWISTING” This year, we are trying something different. We are trying to increase our numbers in attendance. If you cannot attend. Attend our VIRTUAL MEETING VIA THE INTERNET. When you register for the meeting, we will send you highlights of the meeting via email. Your registration will count you in attendance. The VIRTUAL MEETING cost is $7.00

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District 2-S1 Eye Screening Since it’s the beginning of the school year, September has been a very busy month for SPOT screenings. The following are volunteers who served in at least one and more often several of the screenings during the month: Lions PDG Charles Tarver from Beaumont Breakfast Club; Gary Brown, Jack McMahon, David Robinson, and Betty Sellers from Groveton Lions; Bob Mahar and Kristin Sherer, Jasper Evening; PDG Harold Yost, Lufkin Evening; Jim Burrous and Gerry Peacock, Nacogdoches Breakfast; Jim and Pat Miller, PDG Fred Renkema, and Travis Seymour, Nederland Professional; Jennie and Pat Brady, Les Lucas and Debby Parker, Port Arthur Founders; Ken Hooper and Dale Landis, Rusk; Dallas Gibson, James Gibson and Randy Slateo from Winnie. School nurses who assisted with the screenings were: April Davis, Centerville; Blaire Powell, RN and Santi Jones, SVN, from Few Elementary; Virginia Redd, Groveton; Jan Fulbright and Adams, Livingston; Shellie Sentey and Sandy Williams, Central ISD, Theresa Burnette, PNG ISD and K. Sparks from Winnie. Other volunteers were Melissa Williams from Harbor Hospice; Millie Williams, Director of Coushatta Head Start; Ola Bevil, Tykeisha Wilson and Rachel McFarland, Health Aides with Tri-Counties and Maria Mercada, Health Services. The following table shows the screenings and how many children were screened. The last column shows how many children did not pass the screening and were referred to see an eye doctor for a complete exam. Date: 9/2/2016 9/2/2016 9/2/2016 9/6/2016 9/6/2016 9/7/2016 9/7/2016 9/7/2016 9/8/2016 9/9/2016 9/9/2016 9/9/2016 9/12/2016 9/12/2016 9/12/2016 9/12/2016 9/13/2016 9/13/2016 9/13/2016 9/14/2016 9/15/2016 9/15/2016 9/15/2016 9/16/2016 9/16/2016 9/19/2016 9/19/2016 9/20/2016 9/21/2016 9/21/2016 9/28/2016 9/28/2016 9/29/2016 9/30/2016

Location Screened Groveton ISD 74 Groveton Kid's Academy 10 Apple Springs ISD 16 Lil Eagle H.S., Woodville 29 Newton Head Start 32 Jasper Head Start 103 Apple Springs ISD 9 Centerville ISD 18 GETCAP H.S. - Nacogdoches 160 GETCAP H.S. - Nacogdoches 23 Central Heights Head Start 17 Etoile ISD Head Start 16 Lil Panthers, Lufkin 50 Lufkin Center, Lufkin 41 Buckner, Lufkin 30 Groves Elementary, PNG 99 Dunbar Elem. ISD Nurses Mtg 23 Taft Elementary, PNG 97 Van Buran Elementary, PNG 74 Ridgewood Elementary, PNG 100 Woodcrest Elementary, PNG 99 Christ the Redeemer, Rusk 52 Kid Zone, Rusk 10 Eastside Christian Acdmy, Rusk 34 Winnie Elementary 313 Tri-County H.S., Center 42 San Augustine Head Start 95 Central ISD, Garrison 156 Coushatta H.S., Livingston 83 Hackney Primary, LISD, 3 Few Elementary, Jasper 281 Burley Primary, LISD, Special 2 LHS, LISD, Special Needs 2 Garrett Elem, LISD, Special Needs 4 Total for September only

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Referred 9 0 2 4 4 22 1 2 24 3 2 2 9 9 5 19 0 7 8 7 19 1 1 2 66 6 14 7 21 0 54 0 1 0 332

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There were two Low Vision Screenings this month - the Jefferson County Annual Take-Your-Loved-One-to-the-Doctor Health Fairs. On September 10, at Jones-Clarke Elementary in Beaumont of the 61 people registered - 13 received readers, 26 received glasses and 22 received no glasses (4 were referred to a doctor). On September 17, at the Cathedral of Faith in Beaumont of the 60 people who were registered - 16 received readers; 30 received glasses and 15 did not receive glasses (2 were referred to a doctor). Without the following volunteers who served, these screenings would not have been possible. We thank you very much for giving of your time and service to try to help others less fortunate. The following Lions volunteered: Blackburn, Billie, Beaumont Breakfast Blackburn, Robert, Beaumont Breakfast Tarver, PDG Charles, Beaumont Breakfast Cottington, Greg, Beaumont/Forest Park Nichol, Miriam, Beaumont/Forest Park Renkema, PDG Fred, Ned. Professional Seymour, Debby, Nederland Professional Seymour, Travis, Nederland Professional Brady, Jennie, Port Arthur Founders Brady, Pat, Port Arthur Founders Lucas, Les, Port Arthur Founders Trantham, Pat, Silsbee, (Optician) McKeehan, Kathryn, Silsbee (Leo Sponsor) Johnson, Lou Ann, Sour Lake Johnson, Ronnie, Sour Lake Cully, PDG Moe, South County Breakfast

Nacogdoches Breakfast members Lion Gerry Peacock, Alma Tippins, Nancy Roberts and School nurse reviewing results of screening

Other Volunteers: Silsbee Leos: Baldcras, Jennifer Creel, Cheyenne Donar, Atumn Edmonds, Kiersten Kimmel, Hannah Martinez, Lilia McGallion, Krystyn Newland, Cameron Peppenhort, Jameslee Ray, Akira Taylor, Megan Wagstaff, Destiney Gilbert, Yashica, Bmt. Professional Women Alvarez, Emily, Central High Alvarez, Sandra, Central High Miller, Chad, Wal-Mart (Optician) Sears, Candy Sears, LaRae

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SPOT Eye Screening September 2, 2016 This past Friday, September 2nd, the Groveton Lions Club held the first of our annual SPOT eye screenings at the Groveton Elementary School at 8:30am. In all, 85 pre-k and kindergarten students were screened, and 3 pre-k and 6 kindergarten children were found to be in need of vision corrections. We also journeyed to Groveton Kidz Academy and screened their 10 children, from age 8 months through 3 years. We are proud to announce that all 10 tested out with good vision. All of these screenings were accomplished in less than 2 hours. It is truly an exciting and gratifying joy to be able to offer this service to our community and district. The SPOT Vision Screener is a handheld, portable device designed to help users quickly and easily detect vision issues on patients from 6 months of age through adult. The SPOT Camera screens both eyes at once from a nonthreatening 3-foot distance. The touch-screen display allows for one-touch activation, simple management of patient data entry, and easy configuration for both vision screening and auto-refraction applications. This service is made possible because Texas Lions District 2-S1 (East Texas) of Lions Club International has recently purchased 5 SPOT Cameras. The facilitator for our area, past district governor Harold Yost of Lufkin, brought our area’s SPOT Camera, and we went to each of the elementary school’s pre-k and kindergarten classrooms and administered the screening. Along with PDG Harold Yost, the Groveton Lions Club was well represented by current club president Gary Brown, current secretary Betty Sellers, current 2nd vice president Rowena Robison, and lions David Robison, Lynn Reynolds, Ida Lyons, Philip Schmitten, Evelyn Schmitten, and Bro. Jack McMahon. We would like to extend a special thank you to school nurse Virginia Redden for her assistance in enabling this service to be made available to the most important assets our nation has, our children. With the help of this service, our children have a head start in their education. Also, thank you to Philip Schmitten for taking the pictures.

Jasper Evening Lions Kristin Sherer and Bob Mahar shown as Few Elementary Nurse Blair Powell, RN and Santi Jones, SVN assist in screening.

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Join us at the 100th Centennial Celebration! Mark your calendars! Save the date! Bring your family &friends! Join Lions, Leos, and University Lions, State and International Lions, and members of District 2S-1, and friends and family in celebrating our 100th birthday. We are honoring the Beaumont Founders and Port Arthurs Founders Clubs, and celebrating everything great about Lionism! Date: January 14, 2017 Where: Beaumont Event Center Time: 6:00-6:30 Reception for PID Marshall Cooper 6:30-7:30 Meal 7:30-9:00 Program 9:00-11:00 Music and Dancing with the Livingston Swing Band

Don’t miss this once in a life-time event!

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Celebrate 100 Years of Lionism Honor our Founder Clubs and Lions across the district When: January 14, 2017 (Spend the entire day and evening with us) Where: The Event Center in Beaumont, Texas Time: Mid-Winter Conference during the day 9:00- 3:00 Speaker at the Conference: Trish Wilson from the Texas Lions Camp

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION Honoring Lionism and highlighting our District’s two Founders Clubs BEAUMONT FOUNDERS AND PORT ARTHUR FOUNDERS Reception: 6:00-6:30 Banquet: 6:30-9:00 Speaker: Past International Director: Marshall Cooper Entertainment: The Livingston Swing Band 9:00-11:00 We will be honoring our Lions across District 2S-1 with a tribute to our two Founder Clubs, recognition of each club’s Legacy Lion, and present videos of Centennial Service Projects and displays from every club in District 2S-1. We invite every club member of District 2S-1, their families and friends to come and honor our many accomplishments over our past 100 years.

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Zone 3 Meeting

Lion Elfriede Zipprain and Lion Gary Gores (Diboll)

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Membership- Just Ask One In 2017, the Lions will celebrate 100 years of service. We will be celebrating this centennial milestone with club, district, state, and International celebrations. Think about it- 100 years old! How did we last the first 100 years, and how do we ensure that our organization will exist for the next 100 years and beyond? It boils down to service and membership. These are two pieces of the puzzle that cannot be neglected. Membership and service go hand in hand. In order to serve our community, we need hands to do the work. We need members that are willing to help their fellow man, and strong clubs that work toward fulfilling the needs of their communities. We must be actively looking for new members. Invite people to join you in projects of service, and let them see who we are, and what we do. You have heard just ask one, but in reality, you may have to ask many to get one. Not everyone is a giver, and is willing to help, but we are looking for those that do want that challenge. Ask many, and those that are openhearted givers will take the opportunity to join! We are a service organization, whose motto is “We Serve”. In order to fulfill this passion, it is a necessity to have new members. These new members need to be energetic and enthusiastic. Many of our clubs have older members. We need young, strong hands to share this load and to provide for our ultimate growth. Many young people want to be involved in activities, and they want to be involved where their community service shows immediate results. Service projects where lions are visible helping those in need are the best Public Relations your club can have, and likely will attract younger people to your club. The best way to ensure club growth is through the action of your service projects. When you are helping, you are visible and active. Look for service projects that are of value to your community, and look for new members who want to help you fulfill those needs. There are people everywhere wanting to serve in some capacity. People want to feel needed, and a part of a group that is fulfilling the needs of others. Why not ask them to volunteer and help you with projects, visit your club to see what you do, and then ask them to become a member of the Lions Club, the greatest service club in the world? Bobbie Fagan, District Governor

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World Sight Day is fast approaching. On October 13, 2016, organizations around the world will shine a light on preventable blindness. Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has been supporting Lions-led initiatives for decades to prevent blindness and empower those who are blind or visually impaired. Our Sight for Kids partnership with Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Companies (JJVCC) is just one way we are working to provide vision care. The Sight for Kids program has screened the vision of more than 23 million schoolchildren in Asia Pacific, Kenya and Turkey. These children might not otherwise have access to vision screenings. This program provides glasses and follow-up care as needed and is for free to children in need. As your club prepares to recognize World Sight Day, please keep LCIF and Sight for Kids in mind. For every photo you share through the Donate a Photo app (USA, United Kingdom and Japan only), Johnson & Johnson will give US$1 to the Sight for Kids program. You can also download theCharity Miles app and raise money for Sight for Kids just by taking a walk. Both are easy ways to make a big impact around the world. Please join LCIF and your fellow Lions by showing your support on World Sight Day and every day. Sincerely, Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation

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Cell (936) 675-2210

D.G. Lion Bobbie Fagan & Gerald 1st V.D.G. Lion Russell Wheeler & Linda 2nd V.D.G. Lion Roger Doyle & Judy

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District Governor Lion Bobbie Fagan and Partner in Service Gerald Fagan proudly supports District 2-S1 and wishes the best for all of our District clubs

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THE NEDERLAND PROFESSIONAL LIONS CLUB Congratulates and Supports

District Governor – Lion Bobbie Fagan and Gerald 1st Vice Governor – Lion Russell Wheeler and Linda 2nd Vice Governor – Lion Roger Doyle and Judy Home Club of IPDG Lion Jack Sedtal & Lion Linda Home Club of PDG Lion Fred Renkema & Lion Rita Home Club of PDG Lion Vera LeBlanc District 2-S1

LIBERTY, INTELLIGENCE, OUR NATION’S SAFETY Club Meetings First & Third Mondays 6:30pm at

Sombrero’s Mexican Restaurant, Nederland

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CARTHAGE LIONS CLUB

District Governor Bobbie Fagan

Congratulates

and Partner in Service Gerald

DG Bobbie & Gerald Fagan

1st Vice District Governor Russell Wheeler

1st VDG Russell & Linda Wheeler

and Partner in Service Linda

2nd VDG Roger & Judy Doyle

2nd Vice District Governor Roger Doyle And Partner in Service Judy

PDG James Browning

Leadership for

PDG James Marshall

Charting a Course for a New Century

PDG Bruce Rickert

For Lions

PDG Chet Stout

and

Lions of Carthage Lions Club

New Mountains to Climb

We Meet Every Thursday Noon

Garrison Lions Club

Charles Matthews Student Center

Home Club of

Panola College,1109 West Panola

PDG Dr. Bonita Lowrie

Ballroom A Visitors Welcome

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Corrections to Directory Any info in the directory that is wrong please send it to [email protected] along with the page #. New Zone 4 Chair: Jim Strickland P.O.Box 812 Kirbyville, Texas 75956 (c) 409-594-4434 [email protected] Daniel and Amy Shank's phone is their internet phone line. Cell number is 936-327-1723 Lou Ann and Ronnie Johnson's email is: [email protected] It is listed on some page correctly and some not.

Alto Lions Club Congratulates District Governor Bobbie Fagan 1st Vice Governor Russell Wheeler 2nd Vice Governor Roger Doyle Home Club of PDG David Middleton & ( Lion Holly ) Living Lionism Daily

Kirbyville Lions Club Wishes District Governor Bobbie Fagan & Gerald 1st Vice District Governor Russell Wheeler & Linda 2nd Vice District Governor Roger Doyle & Judy 2016-2017 President Curtis O’Steen Email [email protected]

The Best !! Home Club Of PDG Jimmy Richardson PDG Doyel Chandler

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We Wish Continued Success To

District Governor Bobbie Fagan & Gerald Fagan

Vice District Governor Russell Wheeler & Linda Wheeler

Lufkin Host Lions Club One of the Largest Lions Clubs In The World Home Club of PDG Jean Shotwell 1937-38 PDG Sam Robinson 1957-58 PDG Otto Smith Jr. 1968-69 PDG Paul Mayberry 1972-73 PDG Tom H. Gann 1986-87 PCC Tom H. Gann 1994-95 And 275 other Lions

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C LUB A CTIVITY R EPORTS Beaumont Breakfast Lions Club Two members attend our Zone meeting; Three members attended and worked the Jones Clark Vision Screening. We screened 61 people. We also had a Strides for Diabetes Awareness Exhibit setup at Jones Clark. Three members attended and worked the Cathedral of Faith Vision Screening. We screened 60 people. We met with the School Principal regarding our Legacy Project to work out more details; Two members attended the Centennial Planning meeting; Two members attended the District 2-S1 Strides Walk Planning meeting; We are working with two possible new members; Jacksonville Lions Club During September, many of our members assisted our local schools in their activities. Members also worked on several Chamber of Commerce projects. The local United Fund drive kicked off with many Lions serving in various areas of this annual fund raiser. Kirbyville Lions Club At our first meeting in September our District Governor came and spoke to us. She also brought Lion Elfriede Ziffrain with her. We enjoyed her speaking to us and visiting with DG Bobbie Fagan, and Lion Elfriede. At our next meeting in September we had to make some changes in our club. Our club will meet the third Thursday of the month at 6:00 PM. We will no longer meet twice a month! We will only meet once a month. Happy Fall Nederland Professional Lions Club We did a lot of spot screenings in port Neches and Winnie, Bluegrass gospel concert and will do a white cane in October. We collected 58 pair of glasses. Port Arthur Founders On September 24 the Port Arthur Founders completed their special project working toward their Centennial Service Challenge. Armed with pressure washers and scrub brushes, Lion Debby Parker, Michael Parker, Lion Debbie, Greig and Brett Nicholson, Lion Les Lucas, Lion Phil Guidry, and Lions Pat and Jennie Brady cleaned the statue, "Music by the Sea", a historical statue dating back to 1884, on the campus of Lamar State College of Port Arthur. The statue was erected in memory of Charles Eugene Smith, Mayor of Port Arthur 1899-1901, by his daughter Edith, according to the plaque. After cleaning the statue and surrounding brick and concrete area, the team moved to the Lions Park to clean tables and benches. This area was part of historic Lakeshore Park and was renamed in the 1920's to recognize the Lions Club's contributions and improvements to the park. South County Breakfast Lions Club A new member was added this month. South County Breakfast, Nederland Professional, and Port Arthur Founders jointly sponsored a concert Gospel Show at the Central Middle School in Nederland that was attended by more than 100 paying customers. The club put out the American flag in front of 90 businesses for Labor Day and Remembrance Day. Helped with Low Vision Eye Screening in two locations in Beaumont. Several members attended the Meet the Candidates in the Methodist Church in Nederland. Had a very educational program by Brent Weaver, Precinct #2 Commissioner for Jefferson County. He gave the history of our county government and what Commissioners do to follow State law.