ENTITIES What is their purpose! - PowerPoint Presentation

1. ENTITIESWhat is their purpose!Who are their officers?WHAT DO THEY DO?HOW DO WE SUPPORT THEM?

2. DISTRICT 2-E2 DUESTEXAS LIONS CAMPLIONS ORGAN & EYE BANKJULIEN C. HYER YOUTH CAMPIn July and again in January all Lions Clubs Pay DuesTo the District and to These EntitiesDistrict Dues are billed to each Club twice per year. 100% Contributions are billed in July Only!

3. DISTRICT 2-E2 DUESLions Clubs Pay District 2-E2 Dues in July and January2-E2 Administration Fund$5.00 per memberMD-2 Administration Fund$3.50 per memberPromote Texas Fund$0.25 per memberMD-2 Conference Fund$.025 per member DISTRICT 2-E2 TOTAL$9.00 PER MEMBERENTITIES TOTAL$13.00 PER MEMBER2020-2021 DUES

4. Texas lions campPURPOSEThe primary purpose of the Texas Lions Camp is to provide, without charge, a camp for physical disabled , hearing/vision impaired, and diabetic children from the State of Texas , regardless of race, religion, or national origin. Our goal is to provide an atmosphere wherein campers will learn the “Can Do” philosophy and be allowed to achieve maximum personal growth and self-esteem. The Camp is accredited by the American Camping Association, and is licensed by the Texas Department of Health.OFFICERSPresident – Stephen Mabry 2-A2 (Shawn)Chairman – Kent Basinger 2-X2Directors:DG Mary Alice Layland – CleburneIPDG Vince Rosen – ColleyvillePDG John Paul Burnett – ColleyvilleRobert Duckworth – Sherman EveningWHAT THEY DOTexas Lions Camp is a residential camping facility for children with physical disabilities, type 1 diabetes, and cancer. The Camp is located on over 500 acres in the beautiful Texas Hill Country and is designed to introduce the “Can Do” philosophy to children dealing with special medical conditions.The Texas Lions Camp Bus Transports Campers and their families the First and Fifth Session each Year!$10.50 Per Member - Dues

5. LIONS ORGAN & EYE BANKPURPOSEThe purpose of the Lions Organ and Eye Bank of District 2-E2, Inc. is to promote the conservation, restoration, and transplantation of human organs and eyes, and the prevention, treatment, and research of blindness and diabetes.OFFICERSPresident – Julie Camacho, Colleyville1st VP – Bill Cowen, Flower Mound New Century2nd VP – Philo Waters, BurlesonTreasurer – Mark Talbert, ColleyvilleSecretary – Emily Rohne, Highland VillageWHAT THEY DOLOEB – Diabetic Essay Contest – Yearly Scholarships - Designed to draw awareness to DiabetesManage Vision Screening EquipmentThe LOEB Board of Directors typically meet the third Sunday of each month.$1.50 Per Member - Dues

6. JULIEN C. HYER YOUTH CAMPPURPOSEThe Julien C. Hyer International Youth Camp is designed to foster and create a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world. The Camp offers opportunities to learn about Texas and the United StatesOFFICERSPresident – Karen Murray – Irving NoonVP – Woody Matthews – CleburneSecretary – Karen Bealle – Dallas Park CitiesTreasurer – Charles Lieser – Ft. Worth FounderJHC has ten Directors from District 2-E2And ten from District 2-X1WHAT THEY DOStudents from countries around the world stay with host families and participate in a six-week program to expose them to life in Texas through stays in Dallas/Fort Worth, Lake Texoma, San Antonio and Lubbock.The Julien C. Hyer Lions Youth Camp Board meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month (except Nov., Dec., Feb. and July)$1.00 Per Member - Dues

7. DISTRICT 2-E2100% CONTRIBUTIONSTEXAS LIONS CAMP LION CLUBS INT’L FOUNDATIONLIONS ORGAN & EYE BANK WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLINDJULIEN C. HYER YOUTH CAMP EYEGLASS RECYCLING CENTERTEXAS LIONS FOUNDATION SPORTS EXTRAVAGANZA (2020 Cancelled)DRUG AWARENESS COUNCIL LIONS QUESTLEADER DOG PROGRAM100% Contributions are Distributed to the following Entities2-E2 Clubs voluntarily donate to the 100% Contributions. It has been tradition and an honor to be recognized as a 100% contributor. Some clubs have donated up to 600%. Your club must donate to all eleven entities to be recognized as a 100% contributor .

8. Texas lions campPURPOSEThe primary purpose of the Texas Lions Camp is to provide, without charge, a camp for physical disabled , hearing/vision impaired, and diabetic children from the State of Texas , regardless of race, religion, or national origin. Our goal is to provide an atmosphere wherein campers will learn the “Can Do” philosophy and be allowed to achieve maximum personal growth and self-esteem. The Camp is accredited by the American Camping Association, and is licensed by the Texas Department of Health.OFFICERSPresident – Stephen Mabry 2-A2 (Shawn)Chairman – Kent Basinger 2-X2Directors:DG Mary Alice Layland – CleburneIPDG Vince Rosen – ColleyvillePDG John Paul Burnett – ColleyvilleRobert Duckworth – Sherman EveningWHAT THEY DOTexas Lions Camp is a residential camping facility for children with physical disabilities, Type 1 diabetes, and cancer. The Camp is located on over 500 acres in the beautiful Texas Hill Country and is designed to introduce the “Can Do” philosophy to children dealing with special medical conditions.The Texas Lions Camp Bus Transports Campers and their families the First and Fifth Session each Year!$10.00 Per Member

9. LIONS ORGAN & EYE BANKPURPOSEThe purpose of the Lions Organ and Eye Bank of District 2-E2, Inc. is to promote the conservation, restoration, and transplantation of human organs and eyes, and the prevention, treatment, and research of blindness and diabetes.OFFICERSPresident – Julie Camacho, Colleyville1st VP – Bill Cowen, Flower Mound New Century2nd VP – Philo Waters, BurlesonTreasurer – Mark Talbert, ColleyvilleSecretary – Emily Rohne, Highland VillageWHAT THEY DOLOEB – Diabetic Essay Contest – Yearly Scholarships - Designed to draw awareness to DiabetesManage Vision Screening EquipmentThe LOEB Board of Directors typically meet the third Sunday of each month.$2.00 Per Member

10. JULIEN C. HYER YOUTH CAMPPURPOSEThe Julien C. Hyer International Youth Camp is designed to foster and create a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world. The Camp offers opportunities to learn about Texas and the United StatesOFFICERSPresident – Karen Murray – Irving NoonVP – Woody Matthews – CleburneSecretary – Karen Bealle – Dallas Park CitiesTreasurer – Charles Lieser – Ft. Worth FounderJHC has ten Directors from District 2-E2And ten from District 2-X1WHAT THEY DOStudents from countries around the world stay with host families and participate in a six-week program to expose them to life in Texas through stays in Dallas/Fort Worth, Lake Texoma, San Antonio and Lubbock.The Julien C. Hyer Lions Youth Camp Board meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month (except Nov., Dec., Feb. and July)$2.00 Per Member - Dues

11. TEXAS LIONS FOUNDATIONPURPOSETexas Lions Foundation (TLF) is an organization committed to filling humanitarian needs throughout the world. TLF concentrates its efforts in two areas: humanitarian services and disaster relief.OFFICERSChief Operations Officer – PCC Bernie Gradel 2-T2Chairman – PDG John Simpson 2-S4Vice Chairman – PDG Leon Van Alstine 2-X2Secretary – Mark Todd 2-A3Treasurer – PDG Peg White 2-T2TLF Liaison – DG Javier MoralesTLF Trustee – PDG Ron Layland 2-E2, CleburneWHAT THEY DOOverall, the Foundation maintains a strong commitment to helping people achieve their own potential, and to implementing projects that make permanent and positive changes. Projects are favored that provide benefits to as many people as possible.For Grant Information please check www.lions2e2.org for details.$2.00 Per Member

12. DRUG AWARENESS COUNCILPURPOSEThe Drug Awareness Council of District 2-E2 exists to further educate youth on the pitfalls and dangers of various drugs, both  illicit and legal.OFFICERSPresident – Dennis Hilleren, ColleyvilleVP – Clayton Meissner, Ft. Worth RiversideSecretary – Lauris Meissner, Ft. Worth RiversideTreasurer – Tammy Rydell, GrandviewWHAT THEY DOThe Council holds regular meetings to plan events, solicit fundraising and promote programs that are consistent with its central message.They also sponsor the Drug Poster Contest and the Drug Speech ContestDAC meets the third Wednesday of every month via ZOOM at 7:00 PM$2.00 Per Member

13. LEADER DOG PROGRAMPURPOSEAt Leader Dogs for the Blind we believe that everyone deserves a life of independence and mobility. Our mission is empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel.OFFICERSPresident & Executive Officer, Susan DanielsFinancial Officer – Lorene SuidanPhilanthropy Officer – Melissa WeisseMarketing Officer – Dani LandoltTalent Officer – Kevin O’CallaghanDir. Veterinary Services – David Smith DVMWHAT THEY DOLions identify people in their community who could benefit from Leader Dog’s services, offer assistance to our clients and widely communicate information about our programs throughout their hometowns and districts.Lions step forward to support the people we serve in significant ways.To this day, the mission of the Lions, “We serve,” perfectly complements the Leader Dog mission of empowering people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel.2-E2 Leader Dog LiaisonPDG John Paul Burnett$2.00 Per Member

14. LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONALPURPOSETheir mission is to support the efforts of Lions clubs and partners in serving communities locally and globally, giving hope and impacting lives through humanitarian service projects and grants.2-E2 LCIF Chair – PDG Charles Bethards, ColleyvilleFor More Information Visit:www.lions2e2.org$2.00 Per Member

15. WORLD SERVICES FOR THE BLINDPURPOSEThe mission of World Services for the Blind (WSB) is to empower people who are blind or visually impaired in the United States and around the world to achieve sustainable independence.OFFICERS2-E2 Chair and State ChairPDG Charles BethardsWHAT THEY DOThrough the years, WSB has gradually expanded its services to become the most comprehensive adult rehabilitation center in the world, offering:• A complete personal adjustment program• Nine vocational courses• A vision rehabilitation clinic• An assistive technology learning center• Job placement assistance• A college preparatory programWSB partners with Computers for the Blind$2.00 Per Member

16. EYEGLASS RECYCLING CENTERPURPOSEThe mission of the District 2E2 Eyeglass Recycling Center is to provide eyeglasses, when available and without cost, to those missions who have a method of determining the refractive status of the eye. OFFICERSPresident – Courtenay Martin, DentonVP – Angie Fares, Ft. Worth FounderSecretary – Carolyn Gramm, The ColonyTreasurer – Barbara Noblit, Colleyville8 Directors WHAT THEY DOSince July of 2013 the Lions District 2E2 Eyeglass Recycling Center has supplied recycled glasses to church and medical missions that have gone to Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, Panama, Costa Rica, Brazil, Peru, Paraguay, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Uganda, Ghana, Malawi, Cameroon, Vietnam, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Romania, Fiji and the Philippines.Lions District 2E2 Eyeglass Recycling Center is OPEN!   Saturdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (except holiday weekends) and on week days by appointment.$2.00 Per Member

17. Lions questPURPOSEA number of national and international organizations committed to guiding young people toward responsible, healthy, drug and violence free lives, have supported Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Lions Quest.OFFICERSLions Quest State Chair2nd VDG Juneria Berges WHAT THEY DOWith implementation activity in over 105 countries and geographic areas, Lions Quest truly is a global program. Over 700,000 educators around the world have been trained by LCIF to implement Lions Quest in classrooms, after-school settings, and even on the athletic field! More than 18 million young people have benefited from the program, making it one of the most widely used life skills and prevention programs in the world.Please contact LCIF for more information regarding Lions Quest$2.00 Per Member

18. District 2-e2 lions clubsIf you would like to share this Power PointPresentation with your Lions Club MembersIt will be posted on the www.lions2e2.org websiteUnder the Menu Item “Entities”THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SERVICES!This presentation was created by 2-E2 Communications Director, Deb CashenFor the 2-E2 October 17, 2020 Leadership Meeting