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ORANGE COUNTY KOREAN AMERICAN LIONS - RISE AGAINST HUNGER PROJECT
TIME CHANGE TO 1PM TO 5PM
Come join the Orange Country Korean American Lion's Club on January 12th (beginning 1pm) at Los Coyotes Country Club for a fun and meaningful afternoon of laughter, banging gongs, physical activity while packing 30,000 food packs to be sent to hungry children in 2025. OCKA Lion's Club is looking for about 120 volunteers to help pack the dry food so it can be shipped to feed hungry children in needy countries under the Food for Hunger campaign. Bring your spouses/partners, family members, children and friends. It is both a fun and meaningful activity and a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon.
Please sign up on the link below so we have a headcount of people.
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
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Lions,
Wishing you a Happy Holiday Season from your District 4L4 Global Service Team Chair, Mike Zozaya. As we approach the end of the year and our holiday gatherings with friends and family, it is a time to reflect on what was accomplished during the year. One accomplishment I would
like to highlight is the initiation of zone service projects. It is exciting to see the zone clubs joining hands in service through the first half of DG Scotty’s year. Zone and District service projects have received great support from all the clubs concluding this month with the Military
Support Bags project. A “job well done” to all involved.
As we take the time to reflect and look forward, we will start the New Year with “Rise for Hunger” with the OC Korean Lions Club. The District has allocated some of our LCIF Grant money to the cause to make it bigger than ever. With that added influx of money, we need more volunteers to step up and help produce the increased number of food packages. If you
are not attending the Melvin Jones Luncheon, please consider helping in this great cause. Sign up link in “The Wrap”.
The following week we have the Harbor-Mesa/Laguna Niguel Lions Clubs sponsored CLIFS vision screening at the Costa Mesa Senior Center on January 18. This event is expected to bring in 300 plus people for vision screening and glasses.
There are more projects to consider as the year progresses. Special Olympics will be holding their Spring Games in Irvine (May) and Summer Games at Long Beach State (June).
In conclusion, we Lions need to start thinking about how to attract more members through our service to our respective communities. Think about new collaborations with local municipalities, Chamber of Commerce, and non-profit service organizations. I have personally
experienced what a religious group can bring to the table in volunteers and vision in a joint venture with a city. It’s your club, your way. Each club has its own personality. If you need to toss around some ideas, please contact me.
A friendly reminder… report your service hours please.
Happy Holidays
Lion Mike Zozaya
GST Chair
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Dear Fellow Lions:
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!
Tis the season for merriment and giving thanks. I would like to give thanks to our District 4L4 Strike Force team for our most recent success. As the GET Coordinator it is my responsibility to research, identify, and coordinate the creation of new clubs. As of December 20th , 2024, a new Irvine Lions Club Branch has been established. They are extremely close in becoming a new club on their own. Irvine was an exceedingly difficult
nut to crack with many challenges we had to overcome. It took the whole team for this success, and I thank you.
Governor Scott had set a goal of creating one new club in our District during his term. We are within reach of attaining his objective. However, I am always looking for assistance in finding a few more Irvine residence(s) who might be a good fit for the club. Please call me directly if you have any leads.
Additionally, we are not going to stop at just one new club. Concurrently we are working on two other potential new clubs. There is nothing better than surpassing a goal.
I wish everyone a safe and prosperous holiday season.
Lion Kurt Bensworth
District 4L4 GET
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JANUARY 12, 2025 MELVIN JONES LUNCH
Get ready for an exciting and heartwarming gathering at the Annual Lions District 4-L4 Melvin Jones Lunch, where we come together to honor our incredible dedicated members! Picture this: a delightful spread featuring your choice of Mrs. Knott's Chicken, mouthwatering Salmon, or a scrumptious Vegetarian option that’s sure to tickle your taste buds—what’s not to love? We are thrilled to announce that the inspiring PCC Roger Powell will be our keynote speaker, promising an engaging and motivational presentation that you won’t want to miss! Just a friendly reminder, RSVPs are due by 12/15/24, so don’t delay—let’s make sure we have everyone for a fantastic event. Join us in celebrating the spirit of community service and collaboration that defines Lions Club District 4-L4; we can’t wait to see you there!
The deadline for submitting bios for our esteemed Melvin Jones recipients is approaching on 12/31/24. Each bio should encapsulate the remarkable contributions of these dedicated individuals in 100 words or less. This is an opportunity to honor their unwavering commitment to service and the transformative impact they have made within our community through their Club or Community. Let us come together to celebrate their passion for volunteerism and leadership, ensuring their stories resonate with compassion and support, reflecting the core values of our organization. Your thoughtful submissions will play a vital role in recognizing their legacy and inspiring future generations.
All Bio's MUST be submitted by 12/31 to:
Secretary.district4L4@gmail.com
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LEO INFORMATION
December 2024
1. Lions International Float Decorating, December 26, 8-4 p.m. Phoenix Decorating Company, 5400 Irwindale Avenue Irwindale. Wear old clothes, bring a sack lunch. Look for Cindee Quan to register by the Lions pop-up tent. Bring Lions permission form.
2. District Leo Semester 1 Club Report. Reporting period is July 1-December 31, 2024. Send to Leo Secretary: leodistrict4l4@gmail.com. or cindeequan2@gmail.com
January - April 2025
3. District Leo Meeting #2, January 19, 2025, Sunday 2-4 p.m. @ Garden Grove Lions Clubhouse, 9860 Larson Avenue. Winter meeting and Leo District Talent Show. All clubs are encouraged to participate, No pressure!
Share a talent! Our goal Is to fundraise and support Guide Dogs for the Blind. Recite a poem play an instrument, form a group/partner/solo presentation. Please come and join the FUN!
4. Orange County Korean American Lions Club is hosting “Rise For Hunger” service project. Volunteers are needed! Please encourage your Leo Club to participate! January 12 2025, Sunday, 10-2 p.m. @ Los Coyotes Country Club. Sign up, see attachment flyer. Contact: Leo Director Jeonghu Lee (949) 526-0527. Text.
5. Leos Day at MD4 California Lions Convention in Visalia, February 22, 2025, Saturday. Register by January 1, 2025 to receive meals. Go to: https://4alions.org/event/2-12-2-23. Details on website. Transportation from 4-L4 to Visalia will be arranged.
6. Get Your Spring On Dance! March 2, 2025, Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Hosted by Leos for Lions, Family and Leos! Garden Grove Lions Clubhouse, $10 pp. Dress up for FUN!
7. District Leo Meeting #3. March 16 2025, Sunday, 2-4 p.m. Meeting election of new president, and Orphanages of Thailand Presentation Fundraiser. Bring pajamas for Spring donations to OC Children and Family Services, We are also collecting backpack supplies for the Peppermint Ridge Special Needs home.
8. District Leo Meeting #4, April 6 2025 Sunday. Celebration & Installation of new officers. Garden Grove Lions Clubhouse 2-4 p.m.
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You can now make your reservation for the MAY 2025 Convention Hotel - more details on convention coming soon
THEME - THE POWER OF VISION!
RSVP online by clicking on the booking link: Lions Dist. 4 L4
or by calling 1-844-543-9184 and mentioning you are with group code “LN5”
Convention Chairperson - PCC David Radtke
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2025 CONVENTION COMMITTEE IS LOOKING FOR SOME HELP - CONTACT DISTRICT SECRETARY DIANE IF YOU CAN HELP OUT (CLICK HERE TO CONTACT DIANE)
SELLING RAFFLE TICKETS FRIDAY AND/OR SATURDAY
REGISTRATION AND CREDENTIALS TABLE FRIDAY AND/OR SATURDAY
RAFFLE BASKETS
CONVENTION GAMES
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GET ALL THE INFORMATION ON THE STATE CONVETION BY CLICKING ON THE LINK BELOW
COME OUT AND ENJOY SERVICE ON SAFARI!!
COME OUT AND SUPPORT THE L4 NOMINEES FOR STATE AWARDS - THESE ARE THE L4 DISTRICT WINNERS LAST YEAR FOR LION OF THE YEAR, COUPLE OF THE YEAR, PROJECT OF THE YEAR (SMALL, MEDIUM & LARGE CLUB) AND LEO OF THE YEAR
CLICK HERE FOR MD4 CONVENTION INFORMATION
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DECEMBER
MD4 PROJECT CARE
HUNGER, DIABETES, FIRST RESPONDERS AND WHITE CANE DAY
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December 26, 2024 - District 4L4 Leo Decorating Float 8AM to 4PM
LIONS FLOAT INC, ROSE PARADE HOTEL, PRESIDENT RECEPTION AND GRAND STAND INFORMATION CLICK HERE
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JANUARY, FEBRUARY MARCH - MD4 PROJECT CARE
HUNGER, CHILDHOOD CANCER, VISION
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January 6, 2025 - Huntington Beach Host Lions DG Golf Fundraiser
January 12, 2025 - Melvin Jones Awards Lunch - Knotts Berry Farm Hotel
January 12, 2024 - Orange County Korean American Rise for Hunger Food Project
Click here to sign up
January 15, 2025 - 25-26 Peace Poster Kits go on sale today
January 18, 2025 - Costa Mesa CLFIS Vision Screening
January 18, 2025 - Casino Night ADMIN Fundraiser - Garden Grove Host Lions for Clubhouse Improvement
January 19, 2024 - Leo District Meeting #2 AND Talent Show 2PM - 4PM Garden Grove Clubhouse
January 24 - January 26 - Regional Lions Leadership Institute
January 25, 2025 - 3rd District Membership Meeting - La Habra Veterans Memorial Hall - Come learn about several of our district projects
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February 1, 2025 - Pomona Host Bingo
February 8, 2025 - Ontario Upland Bunco
February 15, 2025 - International Childhood Cancer Awareness Day
February 15, 2025 - Pomona Host Bingo
February 21-23, 2025 - 106th Annual MD4 Convention 2025,
Visalia Convention Center
Link to MD4 Convention Registration and information: https://md4lions.org/convention
February 24, 2025 - Zone A Student Speaker Contest/Meeting - Resurrection Lutheran Church - 9812 Hamilton Ave, Huntington Beach
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March 4, 2025 - Zone D Student Speaker Contest
March 8, 2025 - Santa Ana CLFIS Vision Screening
March 9, 2025 - Garden Grove Host Lions Brunch & Bingo 10AM
March 10, 2025 - Zone C Student Speaker Meeting La Habra Veterans Hall, La Habra
March 15, 2025 - Lion Eyes Across California
March 16, 2025 - Leo District Meeting #3 AND Orphanages of Thailand Fundraiser - 2PM - 4PM Garden Grove Clubhouse (Backpack & PJ Donation collection)
March 21 - March 23, 2025 - Emerging Lions Leadership Institute (ELLI) in Anaheim
For information/ register contact: PDG Manny Sanchez, lionmanny@gmail.com
March 22, 2024 - VICE DISTRICT GOVERNORS JOINT FUNDRAISER - 5PM - 8PM DETAILS TO FOLLOW
March 29, 2025 - Harbor Mesa Fashion Show - Welcome to the Jungle
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FUTURE DATES SEE BELOW............
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APRIL, MAY AND JUNE - MD4 PROJECT CARE
ENVIRONMENT, HUMANITARIAN CAUSES, HEALTH AWARENESS
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April 5, 2025 - (Saturday) Huntington Beach Host Lions Crabfest
April 6, 2025 - Leo District Meeting #4 - 2PM - 4PM - Leo Celebration and Installation of New Officers - Garden Grove Lions Clubhouse - LEO OF THE YEAR will be awarded at this meeting!!!
April 12, 2025 - Ontario Upland Afternoon Bingo
April 12, 2025 - OC Central Lions 22nd Annual Spaghetti & Bingo Fundraiser
April 22, 2025 - Earth Day
April 26, 2025 - 4th District Membership Meeting & Student Speaker Contest - Fountain Valley Senior Center
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May 3, 2025 - Pomona CLFIS Vision Screening
May 4, 2025 - Fullerton Lions Family Charity Putting Tournament, Golfers Paradise Fullerton
May 16 - 18, 2025 - District 4L4 Convention - Doubletree by Hilton Golf Resort - Cathedral City - CODE FOR HOTEL ROOM LN5
Doubletree by Hilton Cathedral City, YOU dont want to miss the Saturday EYE BALL!!
May 23-26 - Garden Grove Host Lions Strawberry Festival Booth -
May 27, 2025 - Zone A Meeting/Picnic - Lions Park 570 W 18th Street- Costa Mesa
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July 13-17, 2025 Lions Club International Convention - Orlando, FL
September 13, 2025 - La Habra CLFIS Vision Screening
September 18 - 20, 2025 - USA Canada Forum - Atlantic City, New Jersey
July 3-7, 2026 - Lions Club International Convention - Hong Kong
September 3-5, 2026 - USA Canada Forum - Memphis, Tennessee
July 2 - 6, 2027 - Lions Club International Convention, Washington DC
September 16-18, 2027 - USA Canada Forum - Huntsville, Alabama
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