LIONS CLUB OF UNION CITY NEWSLETTER
NO. 12 June 3, 2004

REPORT ON BOARD MEETING OF MAY 10, 2004:

We approved accepting a new member, Alexander Choi.  Alex is the owner/operator of Choi's Marshall Arts in Union City.  His sponsor is Lion Tom Kitayama.
Our Leo's Club reported on their candy drive to raise money to purchase a service dog for Angela Rodriguez, age 12.  The Leos bought candy and groceries in bulk, repackaged it, and sold them to fellow students at Logan.  They raised $300.00.  A service dog is trained to open and close doors, pick up items, and do other tasks for people who cannot do those tasks for themselves.

REPORT ON CLUB MEETING OF MAY 13, 2004

Our guest speaker at this meeting was Aman Grewall, our student speaker candidate from Logan High School.  He presented his speech.  We also enjoyed his responses to our questions about the direction of his life.  It is always a pleasure to hear from hard working talented young people who have the world before them.
We had a visitor from India.  He is Lion Ajitbhai Thanawala from Bombay, India.  He serves his district as chair for work with the blind.  He reported to us that there are 12 million blind in India.
Our own past district governor Rex Davis and his wife joined us for the meeting.  He was accompanied by his lovely wife Gerri.  PDG Lion Rex inducted new member Lion Alexander Choi into our club.
We were glad to see Lion Bernard Lipscomb and his wife Dolores.  Lion Bernard brought as his guest Tom Allison.  Lion Bernanrd will sponsor Tom Allison to join our club.  Tom is a former member of our club and has served our club as Club Secretary.

REPORT ON CLUB MEETING OF MAY 27, 2004

This was a joint meeting of the Union City Lions Club and of the Union City Chamber of Commerce.  Lion Rick Sealana conducted the meeting with help from Lion President Jim Navarro and from Lion Christine Friday, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce.  The theme of the meeting was the upcoming Alameda County Fair.  Lion Rick is a member of the Board of Directors of the Alameda County Fair.  Rick Pickering, the director of the fair spoke to us about the history of the fair and the fun and exciting events that we can expect at this year's fair.
The meeting was also a platform for us to tell the community about our activities as Lions.  Lion Don Watson spoke about our two blind centers.  Lion Gloria Watson spoke about the activities of our Club over the past year. Lion Ida Gueco brought several guests who are potential members for our club. Good work Lion Ida.  Two members of the Chamber of Commerce expressed interest in becoming members.

LEOS' CLUB INSTALLATION:

Your correspondent has heard that the event was a success.  Lions Don and Gloria Watson survived the invasion of their home by numerous teenagers.  I need to talk with Lion Glo to find out more facts to report to you.  More news on this event in our next newsletter.

FIREWORKS BOOTH:

            July 1 to 4 will soon be on us. This is our largest fundraiser of the year. The club needs the help of all Lions to make this project a success. Lion Bill Fournell is the chair of this fundraiser and needs your help. Please either contact Lion Bill Fournell or Lion Ed Xavier to commit time to staff the fireworks booth. Thanks.
The following Lions have volunteered to help: Jor Kimura, Cathie Kelly, Colleen Hernandiz, Jeene Quyen, Christine Friday, Joan Honebein, Jaime Jaramillo, Andy DeNoga, Tony Acosta, Jim Navarro, Alexander Choi, Helen Kennedy, Alice Huang, Ed Xavier, Rick Sealana, Bill Fournell.  If your name is not on this list, please contact Lion Ed Xavier and be part of the fun.  Thanks.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

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.
Lions Rick Sealana and Jim Navarro have a fun evening planned.  This is a command performance for all incoming officers and incoming members of the Board of Directors.  Many spouses and significant others also attend.  Even my wife will be making one of her rare sightings at a Lions event.
June 14, 2004: Board of Directors meeting at Union City City Hall.  7:00 p.m.  Members of both the outgoing and incoming Boards should attend this meeting.
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.
July 1 - 4, 2004: Sale of fireworks at the Lions Club Booth

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.

REPORT ON NEW CLUB WEBSITE:

Lion Webmaster Andy Denoga has begun planning of our new website.  The firtst meeting of his committee was held last week and some great ideas are on the table.  If anyone from this club can help with this project, please contact Lion Andy Denoga at artdenoga@aol.com.  Talents needed include: HTML programming, graphic design, copy writing, and flash animation.

SUNSHINE COMMITTEE REPORT

Lion Bernard Lipscomb is back in action.  He attended our last general membership meeting and brought with him as his guest Tom Allison.  He will sponsor Tom Allison who will new member number 15 during Lion Jim's year as President.

See you soon.

Lion Ed Xavier