LIONS CLUB OF UNION CITY NEWSLETTER
NO. 11 May 7, 2004

REPORT ON CLUB MEETING OF April 8, 2004

This meeting was conducted by Lions' First Vice President Rick Sealana as President Jim Navarro was giving out the Lions' Club Scholarships to the selected students at Logan High School's Scholarship Presentation dinner.  Lion Christine Friday presented an informative program telling us about the Union City Chamber of Commerce and its activities on behalf of our community.  Lion Christine brought as her guest Mr. Daniel Mai.  Lion Rick brought as his guest his wife, Kathy Sealana.
Lion Walter Griffin, candidate for Vice District Governor, made a formal campaign visit to our club.  Joining him at this visit were his wife, Past District Governor Linda Wagner, and the following members of the Ambrose Lions' Club: Jack Ong, Dorothy Hodges, Gordon McKay, Duke Dunham
We conducted our election of officers and directors for 2004-2005.  Lion Chuck Harvey moved to accept the slate by acclamation.  Lion Don Watson seconded the motion.  The members present unanimously voted to elect the slate for 2004-2005.  Our officers and directors for 2004-2005 are as follows:
President Rick Sealana
First Vice President Carol Dutra-Vernaci
Second Vice President Tony Acosta
Secretary Pam Navarro
Treasurer Carol Dutra-Vernaci
Director Colleen Hernandiz
Director Ida Gueco
Club Counselor Jim Navarro
Lion Tamer Joe Kimura
Tail Twister Gloria Watson
Lioness Liason Tom Kitayama
Oakland Blind Center Rep. Don Watson
Ear of the Lion/Sight Foundation Ken Buffum
Bulletin Editor Ed Xavier
Leo Advisor Gloria Watson
Membership Helen Kennedy
Web Master Andy DeNoga

Next we approved an increase of our annual dues from $75.00 to $85.00.

We were also graced by a visit from our Leo's President Sarah Chang and by Leo Danni Ngo.  They told us about their food drive recently conducted and they also shared with us their knowledge about the three students that we selected to receive our scholarships.

PDG Linda Griffin inducted new Lion Jose "Joe" Albano into our club. Lion Andy DeNoga was his sponsor.  Lion Gloria Watson stood in as sponsor for Lion Andy at this induction.  Lion Jose "Joe" Albano told us about himself and his family.  Welcome to the club, Lion Jose.

REPORT ON CLUB MEETING OF April 22, 2004

Our guest speaker at this meeting was Past International Director Lion Bill Iannacone.  Lion Bill who is a long time friend of this club spoke to us about trips made by Lions to other countries to test and dispense eyeglasses to those who need them and who cannot afford them.  Lion Helen Kennedy is interested in setting up a trip by Lions of our club to a foreign country.  If you are interested in making such a trip, please let Lion Helen K. Know about your interest.

REPORT ON SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEETING OF March 17, 2004

We awarded three scholarships to deserving students at Logan H.S.  The recipients are:
1. Jenny Y. Leung was awarded a scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00. Jenny impresses the committee with her record of scholarship and community service, especially her work with Kaiser Hospice and terminal cancer patients.  Jenny plans to attend the University of Pacific to pursue a masters program in Pharmacy and Business.
2. Adelina Tancioco was awarded a scholarship in the amount of $800.00.  She also has an outstanding record of scholarship and community service.  She has been involved with special needs students, plans to join the Peace Corps after receiving her degree in Sociology from the University of California.  Adelina hopes to someday start a non-profit organization to provide free health and legal care for abused women and children in America.
3. Alfonso Martin Cortez Tan is another student with an impressive record of scholarship.  We were also pleased with his involvement in the community, much of it through his work in scouting.  He is an Assistant Scoutmaster and an Eagle Scout with 5 Eagle Palms.  He plans to study Political Science and Economics and pursue a career in Government.

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Remember that the club will treat a prospective new member to their first lunch or dinner as our guest.  This gives people an opportunity to visit us and see if they have an interest in our club without incurring any financial obligation.  You also get to invite a friend to lunch and have that lunch paid for by the club.  Such a deal.

STUDENT SPEAKERS

Our speaker Aman Grewal did not prevail at the last competition.  He was an able representative of the Lions Club of Union City and we are all very appreciative of his talents and his efforts.  Aman Grewal will be our guest speaker at our meeting scheduled for May 13, 2004.

REPORT ON BOARD MEETING OF April 12, 2004:

Your Board of Directors thinks that this club needs to operate the fireworks booth with Lions Club members and try to keep as much of the profits from fireworks sales for use by this club to further its programs.  We will be staffing our fireworks booth on July 1, 2, 3, and 4, 2004.  Each member should plan on giving at least four hours of their time to support our major fund raiser of the year.  Your club needs your help for this function.  Please sign up on the staffing sheet for the fireworks booth.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

May 10, 2004: Board of Directors meeting at City Hall at 7:00 p.m.
May 13, 2004: Club meeting at 7:00 p.m. at Mezzo Mezzo. Our speaker will be Aman Grewal, the winner of the Student Speakers' contest at our club level and at the zone level.  He is a senior at Logan H.S.  He will present his speech - "Democracy, is it for everyone."
May 27, 2004: Club meeting at noon at Kennedy Community Center. Our speaker will be Rick Pickering, CEO of the Alameda County Fair.  This will be a joint meeting with the Union City Chamber of Commerce. This years fair runs from June 25th to July 11th.
June 10, 2004: Installation of Officers and Directors and outgoing awards ceremony dinner.  The location for this dinner will be announced at a later date.  This will not take place at Mezzo Mezzo.
June 24, 2004: Club meeting at noon at Mezzo Mezzo.  Our speaker will be Erika Lenard, Assistant Director of Community Education for Kidpower, Teenpower, Fullpower International.

SUNSHINE COMMITTEE REPORT

None known to your editor as this edition goes to press.

See you soon.

Lion Ed Xavier