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WELCOME!
A Message from District Governor GARY M SCHRIVER
Elaine and I would like to express our deepest and most sincere appreciation and gratitude to everyone associated with the Lions Clubs of Iowa - District 9NC and all the Lions Clubs and Lions/Lioness and Leo Leaders and Members across the GREAT STATE of Iowa. As the District Governor and his wonderful and stoic partner-in-service, Elaine and I would just like to convey that this marvelous Lions Year is fleeting way too quickly. But, there is still time to accomplish some of those things we were hoping to accomplish at the start of the 2007-2008 Lions Year.
Elaine and I would like to extend a heartfelt and gracious note of thanks to everyone who attended, assisted with, participated in, helped in conducting, donated raffle prizes, provided information for display tables, and overall enjoyed the District 9NC Spring Convention in Clear Lake on March 14th and 15th. We would like to especially thank Lions Clubs International’s Past International Director Randy Heitmann and his lovely partner-in-service –Kathy, from Cambridge, NE for gracing us with their presence, delightful sense of humor, inspiration, and wisdom throughout the weekend.
We would also like to again congratulate the new officers of District 9NC who were elected at the District 9NC Convention in Clear Lake. These new officers include: DGE Judy Hankom, VDGE Don Schwab, Iowa Lions Foundation Trustees: PDG David Dannen-two-year term and Dixie Scherff-one-year term.
Again, Elaine and I would just like to "Thank you!" for all that you have done to make our term in office representing the Lions of District 9NC quite memorable and very rewarding!
Thank you!
Lions District Governor Gary and Elaine Schriver
Lions Clubs of Iowa - District 9NC
Upcoming District Events
These are just the next three events sponsored by the District. For a more complete list of events, visit the Calendar of Events page.
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| 5 / 11 / 2008 | SUNDAY, MAY 11TH -- MOTHER'S DAY
Give the Gift of Sight on Mother’s Day
Lions Clubs International Foundation and Women’s Eye Health.org
promote eye health for women
Seventy percent of all legally blind Americans are women. Lions Clubs International Foundation and Women’s Eye Health.org are launching an eye health campaign around Mother’s Day, May 11, to increase public awareness among all people, especially women.
Lions Clubs International Foundation and Women's Eye Health.org have produced a number of public service announcements and other educational materials to elevate the issue nationally. They are also launching a national radio tour on May 8. Eye expert Dr. Janine Smith of the National Eye Institute of the National Institutes of Health and member of the WEH Executive Committee will answer questions from a national audience.
To protect their vision and the vision of their families, women are encouraged to maintain a healthy weight and diet. Smoking can also have negative impact on the health of the eye. Women must also be aware of early symptoms of eye diseases, particularly those to which they may be most susceptible (because of gender, age, or family background). However, it is important to note that many of the most common eye diseases, such as glaucoma and diabetic eye diseases, do not have early warning signs. Therefore, women should get regular, comprehensive, age-appropriate eye examinations for themselves and for their families from an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
“As scientists, we don’t yet know all the factors involved in these high rates of eye disease in women,” says Ilene Gipson, Ph.D., Professor of Ophthalmology, Schepens Eye Research Institute, Harvard Medical School and WEH.org Executive Committee Chair. “Certainly greater longevity among women accounts for part of the problem. Other factors may include nutrition and environment. Although we don’t have all the answers, we do know that many eye diseases are preventable and treatable,” she says.
Most of the serious blinding eye diseases—glaucoma, cataracts and problems with the retina due to diabetes and macular degeneration—increase in prevalence with age. The average life expectancy is now 80 years for women, six more years than men. These extra years translate into a greater chance of acquiring one or more of these common, sight-threatening diseases.
An important example of this is age-related macular degeneration, referred to as AMD, now the leading cause of legal blindness in the United States. Although there is no cure for AMD, smoking, diet and genetics appear to be contributing factors.
Lions have also created the Lions Eye Health Program, a community-based education program that allows Lions clubs, other community organizations, and individuals to promote healthy vision and raise awareness of the causes of preventable vision loss. The mission of LEHP is to empower communities to save sight through the early detection and timely treatment of glaucoma and diabetic eye disease, encourage those at risk to undergo a dilated eye exam, and educate those with low vision and their caregivers about the condition.
“Lions have long been champions of sight. Through increased awareness, we can end preventable blindness,” said LCIF Chairperson Jimmy Ross.
Therefore, on this Mother’s Day, make sure to encourage all the women in your family to get a comprehensive eye exam. Even better yet, schedule appointments for your whole family. |
| 5 / 11 / 2008 | KAMRAR LIONS CLUB'S - MOTHER'S DAY SUNDAY DINNER FUND-RAISER - MAY 11TH - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The Kamrar Lions Club will be hold a fund-raiser dinner in connection with Mother's Day on Sunday, May 11th from 11:00 AM to 1:1:00 PM at the Kamrar Lions Community Center, 430 Elm in Kamrar.
The menu includes:
Ham & Roast Beef
Baked Potato
Corn
Baked Beans
Salad & Desert Bar
Price per meal is:
Adults = $8.00
Children ages 3-11 = $4.00
Under 3 years old = Free
Take Mom to dinner to celebrate her day and bring the whole family along. Enjoy some delicious food and help support the Kamrar Lions activities and projects. Thank you! |
| 5 / 19 / 2008 | MONDAY, MAY 19TH --DG VISITS WILLIAMS LIONS CLUB -- SPOUSE'S NIGHT -- 7:00 PM
DG Schriver is scheduled to visit the Williams Lions Club on Monday, May 19th at 7:00 PM
The Williams Lions Meeting will be held at Porter's on Main in Iowa Falls, 205 Main Street. |
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