Dear Fellow Lions:


WOW it is December already and Christmas and the New year is just around the corner.


We have two very important events coming up in January. One is the Melvin Jones Luncheon scheduled for January 12, 2025 at Knotts Berry Farm Hotel. The price is $55 per person. Deadline is December 15, 2024. Also, any Club presenting a Melvin Jones at the luncheon, please have your recipients bios to the following by December 31, 2024. Secretary.district4L4@gmail.com. See Melvin Jones flyer in the wrap to see how to pay for this event.


The other event that is happening this same day is the Orange County Korean Club’s Rise for Hunger Food Project. For those of you that may not be going to the Melvin Jones Luncheon, please sign up for this service project.


On January Saturday, January 25, 2025, will be our 3rd Membership Meeting. Please mark your calendar now. Details are in the Wrap.


Your District team would like to thank all of the Clubs that participated in the Military Bags Service Project. Way to go, District 4l4. We were able to fill 1,000 bags this year. Please remember our military, and those that are not feeling well doing this holiday season.


I want to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday season and stay safe.


Remember, your District Team is here to help you in anyway we can.

Reach out if you need help with membership, leadership or service projects.



Yours in Lionism

Marianne Allen

2nd VDG

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

ORANGE COUNTY KOREAN AMERICAN LIONS - RISE AGAINST HUNGER PROJECT


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

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

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


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


DECEMBER

MD4 PROJECT CARE

HUNGER, DIABETES, FIRST RESPONDERS AND WHITE CANE DAY

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

JANUARY, FEBRUARY MARCH - MD4 PROJECT CARE

HUNGER, CHILDHOOD CANCER, VISION


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

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




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

FUTURE DATES SEE BELOW............


Contact District GMT Lion Scott Newton for more information on Proud Lion!

APRIL, MAY AND JUNE - MD4 PROJECT CARE

ENVIRONMENT, HUMANITARIAN CAUSES, HEALTH AWARENESS


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

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

2025



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

DON'T SEE YOUR UPCOMING PROJECT OR FUNDRAISER SEND AN EMAIL TO: TheWrap4L4@gmail.com