tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-81112212008-05-08T08:59:55.741-05:00Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-4880364758128121512008-05-08T08:31:00.003-05:002008-05-08T08:59:51.444-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/uploaded_images/cruisein_7791_resized-788905.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/uploaded_images/cruisein_7791_resized-788900.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">1st Annual Car /Motorcycle / Truck Cruise in for the Prevention of Blindness<br /><br /></span>It all begins at 4:00pm on May 31st and should last until 8:00pm. There will be concessions, a cash drawing and live Entertainment (starting at 6pm) featuring "<a href="http://www.myspace.com/daysevenministries">Day Seven</a>" (Contemporary Christian).<br /><br />Bring a folding chair or a blanket and enjoy the evening in the park. There is no charge. Refreshments will be available and proceeds will be used for the <a href="http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/vision_services_whitecane.shtml">Lion's White Cane</a> charity.<br /><br />See you there... and there.Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-4401427508673128932008-05-08T08:19:00.006-05:002008-05-08T08:49:55.825-05:00<p style="text-align: left; font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:130%;" ><b>District 18A Lions University</b></span></p><div style="text-align: left; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: left; font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:130%;" ><b>May 31, 2008</b></span></p><div style="text-align: left; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: left; font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" >Miracles through Service</span><br /></p><div style="text-align: left; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: left; font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" >First Baptist Church of Chatsworth</span><br /></p><div style="text-align: left; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: left; font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" >121 West Market Street</span></p><div style="text-align: left; font-family: georgia;"> </div><p style="text-align: left; font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" >Chatsworth, Georgia<br /></span></p><p style="text-align: left; font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" >10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.</span><br /></p> <p style="font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" >Officers and members of District 18A’s Lions Clubs are invited to attend the sixth annual Lions University May 31, 2008 at Chatsworth First Baptist Church in Chatsworth, Georgia. While this program will stress training for 18A’s new club officers and Zone Chairs for 2008-2009, it will also offer a variety of opportunities for all Lions to enhance their leadership skills and gain greater understanding of our Lions organization. The instructors are some of 18A’s most experienced Lion Leaders. This event is free, and two sessions will be offered. Some of the classes to be offered include:</span><br /></p> <p style="font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">10:00 – 10:45 </span><br /></span></p><ul style="font-family: georgia;"><li><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><wbr> Registration/Opening Session</span></li></ul> <p style="font-family: georgia;" align="center"><span style=";font-size:85%;" > </span></p> <p style="font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">10:50 – 11:50 </span><br /></span></p><ul style="font-family: georgia;"><li><span style=";font-size:85%;" >You want to be a Club President: What You Need to Know </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >(Vanessa Stanley)</span></li><li><span style=";font-size:85%;" > <wbr> Membership: Keeping Your Group Together </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >(Jane Price)</span></li><li><span style=";font-size:85%;" > <wbr> <wbr> Club Newsletter: Information for Your Club </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >(Shelia Morrow)</span></li><li><span style=";font-size:85%;" > <wbr> Developing Leadership Growth in our Clubs </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >(Haynes Townsend)</span></li><li><span style=";font-size:85%;" > <wbr> <wbr> Public Relations: Let the World Know Our Story </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >(Randy Maynard)</span><br /></li></ul> <p style="font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">12:00 – 12:30 </span><br /></span></p><ul style="font-family: georgia;"><li><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><wbr> Lunch (Provided by Chatsworth Lions Club)</span><br /></li></ul> <p style="font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">12:35 – 1:35 </span><br /></span></p><ul style="font-family: georgia;"><li><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><wbr> Club Secretary: Recording &amp; Reporting the Good News </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >(Donna Townsend)</span></li><li><span style=";font-size:85%;" > <wbr> Club Treasurer: Keeping the Books the Lions Way </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >(David White)</span></li><li><span style=";font-size:85%;" > <wbr> <wbr> LEO Clubs: Building the Future </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >(Darlene Handy)</span></li><li><span style=";font-size:85%;" > <wbr> Zone Chairs: Building Excitement in Clubs </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >(Alan Bethel)</span></li><li><span style=";font-size:85%;" > <wbr> <wbr> Lions Alert Program: Helping the Community </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >(Peggie Chapman)</span></li><li><span style=";font-size:85%;" > <wbr> <wbr> Serving Your Community: What Are the Needs? </span><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:85%;" >(Randy Maynard)</span><br /></li></ul> <p style="font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">1:45 – 2:15 </span><wbr><br /></span></p><ul style="font-family: georgia;"><li><span style=";font-size:85%;" > Closing Session and Graduation</span><br /></li></ul> <p style="font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" ><span style="font-weight: bold;">2:30 – 3:30 </span><br /></span></p><ul style="font-family: georgia;"><li><span style=";font-size:85%;" >District 2008-2009 Planning Meeting</span><br /></li></ul> <p style="font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" >Directions: Traveling I-75 North toward Chattanooga, take Exit 333 Walnut Avenue, Dalton, GA. Turn right onto Walnut Avenue East and travel approx 15 miles to Hwy 411 Chatsworth. Turn right onto Hwy 411 South. Travel approx 2 miles. At first traffic light turn right. (Market Street) Church is on right. Parking in rear of church.</span><br /></p> <p style="font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" >Directions: Traveling I-75 South from Chattanooga, merge onto North Dalton Bypass/US-41 via Exit 336 toward Dalton (6.3 miles). Turn left onto US-76; continue to follow US-76 East (8.3miles). Turn right onto North 3^rd. avenue/US-411 HWY. (1.3 miles).</span></p> <p style="font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" >Turn right onto West Market Street. Church is on right. </span><br /></p> <p style="font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" >Directions: Traveling from Jasper, Georgia take GA-5/GA-515 North/Zell Miller Mountain Parkway (5.3 miles). Turn Left onto Ga-136 (14 miles). GA. 136 makes a slight right at Blaine, do not miss this. Turn right onto US 411 Hwy. (13.5 miles). Continue to Chatsworth, turn left onto West Market Street. Church is on the right.</span><br /></p> <p style="font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" > <wbr> <wbr> </span></p> <p style="font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" >For More Information, Contact</span></p> <p style="font-family: georgia;"><span style=";font-size:85%;" >Kenneth Moore, District Governor Elect</span></p> <span style="font-family: georgia;font-family:Calibri;font-size:85%;" >Work: 706-695-9691 ext. 225 / Home: 706-695-4079</span>Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-35844470067409821272007-09-23T11:32:00.000-05:002007-09-23T11:45:59.110-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/uploaded_images/IMG_7868_DXO-772903.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/uploaded_images/IMG_7868_DXO-772318.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>After much preparation, sweat, worry, and stress, the 75th Anniversary Celebration for the Chatsworths Lions Club was a great success. We had many Lions present and some very special guests.<br /><br />Presiding over the event was Chatsworth Lions President Ned Albright. Others in attendance were: VDG Kenneth Moore (Chatsworth club), PDG Haynes Townsend (Dalton Noon Club), DG Vanessa Stanley, and Past International Director Myers Bannister.<br /><br />Lynn Infanger, the director of the Lions Allstate Band and the Chatsworth LEO Club attended and presented two musical selections.<br /><br />Click on the picture of our 75th Anniversary Pin below for more photos...<br /><br /><table style="width: 194px;"><tbody><tr><td style="background: transparent url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat scroll left center; height: 194px; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="center"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/jim.pankey/Lions75thAnniversary"><img src="http://lh5.google.com/jim.pankey/RvaNqBM_1QE/AAAAAAAABSo/_uCS0j3ug2s/s160-c/Lions75thAnniversary.jpg" style="margin: 1px 0pt 0pt 4px;" height="160" width="160" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/jim.pankey/Lions75thAnniversary" style="color: rgb(77, 77, 77); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Lions 75th Anniversar<wbr>y</a></td></tr></tbody></table>Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-9064532798906299342007-09-16T21:08:00.000-05:002007-09-16T21:09:43.963-05:00Don't forget the 75th Anniversary Celebration at Harlan Peeple's place on the 22nd!Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-36333298365596300992007-09-04T14:47:00.001-05:002007-09-04T14:48:15.335-05:00The $10,000 Give-Away will be November 17th, 2007. Tickets should be available soon!Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-54125159465692206842007-04-11T22:28:00.000-05:002007-04-11T22:32:39.087-05:00<span class="593403602-11042007"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:Times New Roman;" >Lion Doug Ellis was honored at our last meeting (04/03/2007) with the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. Doug has been a club member since October 1988.<br /><br /></span></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/uploaded_images/100_1639-756378.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/uploaded_images/100_1639-756333.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a>Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1164464031205409582006-11-25T09:10:00.000-05:002006-11-25T09:13:51.213-05:00Our annual $10,000 Give-Away went excellently. Selling 396 tickets this year was an improvement over last year too! There was a huge turnout for the Steak Dinner and Drawing.<br /><br />Thanks to everyone that helped in any capacity.<br /><br />Finally, congratulations to Shirley Gong, the winner of the $10,000.Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1153663374640900662006-07-23T08:58:00.000-05:002006-07-25T16:29:15.663-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/2006-2007.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px;" src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/2006-2007.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>New Officers were inducted for the 2006-2007 year. Vice District Governor Vanessa Stanley did the honors!<br /><br />New Officers:<br /><br />President - Kenneth Moore<br />1st VP - Mickey McNeill<br />2nd VP - Sid Frost<br />3rd VP - Paul Cleary<br />Secretary - Ellen Moore<br />Treasurer - Danny Penland<br />Lion Tamer - Jimmy Welch<br />Tail Twister - Steve Noland<br />Chaplain - Kendall Causby<br />Membership Chair - Brent Bagley<br />News Chair - Steve Noland<br />Immediate Past President - Jim Pankey<br /><br />New Directors:<br /><br />1 year - Harlan Peeples<br />1 year - James Brown<br />2 years - Lamar Adams<br />2 years - Lynn InfangerJim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1134227972483214182005-12-10T10:06:00.000-05:002005-12-10T10:19:32.613-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/uploaded_images/scan00012-747000.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/uploaded_images/scan00012-744056.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>So what happened at the 18-A Rally? Well, good food, games, and of course music from the Lone Mountain Band. Yes, that's your club president (me) holding a banjo. I guess that cat's out of the bag... Anyway, I was glad to have participated - even as part of the entertainment. <br /><br />Pictured Left to Right: Bobby Burns, Roy Curry, District Governor Jane Price, Jim Pankey, & Diana Phillips.Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1132609037484334512005-11-21T16:31:00.000-05:002005-11-21T16:50:32.523-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/uploaded_images/IMG_0822a-766097.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/uploaded_images/IMG_0822a-761484.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />We had record sales for our give-away this year! We actually sold out of tickets - a grand total of 300! We're all thrilled that our community participates so willingly in this event. The spirit of Lionism is strong in our community - and it's great to be a part of it!<br /><br />Now, on with the list of winners!<br /><br />Jerry Ridley - Color TV<br />Ned Albright - $250<br />Danny Mayfield - $250<br />John Peeples - $250<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Byron Lotspeich - $10,000</span><br /><br />Congratulations to all of our winners!Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1131998491478947202005-11-14T14:58:00.000-05:002005-11-21T16:51:23.233-05:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/glasses$.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/glasses$.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Don't forget!</span> If you've not turned in your tickets for the $10,000 Give-Away please contact Jim Pankey. <span style="font-style:italic;">We will also be scheduling one more "Call Night" for this Thursday!</span> As you know the Give-Away will be this <span style="font-weight:bold;">weekend</span> on November 19, 2004 at the Chatsworth Elementary School Lunchroom at 7:00pm.Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1126060461636409532005-09-06T21:04:00.000-05:002005-09-06T21:50:18.176-05:00The Chatsworth Lions hosted the Zone Meeting this month. Zone Chairman Ellen Moore organized a fun evening! I figure you can't go wrong with gret food, home made icecream and funny hats. Jane Price (District Governor 18-A) was our guest speaker for the evening.<br /><center><br /><a href=http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/hats1b.jpg><img src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/hats1.jpg" /></a><br />Represented here are The Dalton, Dalton Noon, and Chatsworth Lions Clubs.<br /><br /><a href=http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/hats2b.jpg><img src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/hats2.jpg" /></a><br />Randy Maynard VDG - Earl Culberson PDG - Jane Price DG<br /></center><br />I'd like to thank our special guests and members for coming out and participating in this fun evening!Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1122876362178887392005-08-01T01:05:00.000-05:002005-08-01T01:06:02.186-05:00Big thanks to Lion Kenneth Moore for the following pictures from our Officer Induction Meeting. Our guest speaker for the evening was Randy Maynard, VDG 18-A.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/clcofficers.jpg"><img src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/clc2.jpg" /></a><br />Brent Bagley - Chaplain; Mickey McNeill - Tail Twister; Ellen Moore - 2nd Vice President; Jim Pankey - President; Fred Morris - Secretary; Steve Noland - Lion Tamer.<br /><br />Not Pictured: 1st Vice President - Michael Fortner; 3rd Vice President - Sid Frost; Treasurer - Danny Penland<br /><br />Here's our club. Lion Randy Maynard is the one in the nice jacket (Third from the left). :)<br /><a href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/clclub.jpg"><img src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/clc1.jpg" /> </a><br /><br />Thanks to everyone for coming out! See you soon!<br /><br />-=JimJim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1116356439555157042005-05-17T13:55:00.000-05:002005-05-17T14:15:22.066-05:00Lion Paul Ross visited <a href="http://lions-mjm.org/index.html">The Melvin Jones Memorial</a> in Ft. Thomas, Arizona - birthplace of Melvin Jones. Here are some photos from his trip!<br /><br />Just click. (Use your back button to come back to this page.)<center><br /><a href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/ft4.jpg"><img src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/ft4tn.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/ft1.jpg"><img src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/ft1tn.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/ft2.jpg"><img src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/ft2tn.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/ft3.jpg"><img src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/ft3tn.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/ft5.jpg"><img src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/ft5tn.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/ft6.jpg"><img src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/ft6tn.jpg" /></a><br /></center><br />-=JimJim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1116355350764270412005-04-10T13:35:00.000-05:002005-05-17T13:43:03.203-05:00<img src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/whitecane.jpg" align="right" hspace="10" vspace="5" />I'd like to thank everyone that helped with White Cane Day on April 9th!<br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial;font-size:85%;" ></span><br /><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 51);font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;" ><span style="font-family:arial;">The familiar white cane with a red band at the bottom is used by blind and visually impaired persons in many countries</span>. </span> <p style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">This simple device was invented in 1930 by Lion George A. Bonham of the Peoria, Illinois, USA, Lions Club.</span></p> <p style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Today, blind and visually impaired people throughout the world use Bonham's invention.</span></p> <p style="font-style: italic;font-family:arial;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Instruction in the use of white canes is taught by schools for the blind. This includes explanations of "white cane laws" which state that motorists must yield the right of way to the blind and visually impaired.</span></p>Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1109824081009489262005-03-02T23:15:00.000-05:002005-03-02T23:31:03.346-05:00<a href="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/mickey.jpg"><img src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/mickey-tn.jpg" align="right" /></a>Lion Mickey McNeill was honored at our last meeting (March 1, 2005) with the Melvin Jones Fellowship.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The Melvin Jones Fellowship is </span><b style="font-style: italic;">recognition of a commitment to humanitarian work.</b><span style="font-style: italic;"> (It is not an award in the tradition of Lions awards presented for specific accomplishments.) The fellowship is the foundation's highest honor and represents humanitarian qualities such as generosity, compassion, and concern for the less fortunate.<br /></span><br />Mickey has been a member of our club since 1987 and is our current and most feared Tail Twister. <span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><br /></span><font></font>-=Jim<span style="font-style: italic;"><br /></span></span>Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1108524768873296572005-02-16T12:20:00.000-05:002005-02-16T12:20:07.086-05:00<img src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/DistrictLOGO.jpg" align="right" hspace="10" vspace="5" />Don't forget about the District Convention on March 18th and 19th. If you are planning on attending please Check out the <a href="http://lionsofga18a.org/District18AConvention.htm">Convention Site</a> for more details. We also need 2 more delegates, so if you are planning to attend and would like to be a delegate, please let me know.<br /><br />-=JimJim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1108524255792584202005-02-15T22:19:00.000-05:002005-02-17T14:49:06.133-05:00Our newest member is Joe Hassell. He was inducted at tonights meeting. Joe is the pastor of the Center Valley United Methodist Church. Welcome Lion Joe!<br /><br />-=JimJim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1107548422716477332005-02-04T15:17:00.000-05:002005-02-15T22:27:53.096-05:00<img src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/spouse.jpg" align="right" hspace="10" vspace="5" />Don't forget Spouses Night on February 15th. I know we had discussed meeting at Harlan's but we will be at <span style="font-weight: bold;">The First Baptist Church.</span><br /><br />Supper will be at 7:00pm. I hope to see everyone there!Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1106410424064442502005-01-22T11:13:00.000-05:002005-01-22T11:14:07.723-05:00Just a reminder, but you can look at the District 18-A Newsletter online. Current and past issues are available online. Just click the following link: <br /> <br /><a href="http://lionsofga18a.org/District18ANewsletter.htm">District 18-A Lions Newsletter</a> <br /> <br />You will need <a href="http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html">Adobe Reader</a> to view and print the newsletter.Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1106327555516550642005-01-21T11:46:00.000-05:002005-01-21T12:14:43.973-05:00<img src="http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/zonemeeting.jpg" align="right" hspace="10" vspace="5" /> <br />On behalf of the Chatsworth Lions Club I'd like to thank everyone that came to the Zone Meeting. We had 60+ Lions in attendance. It's always good to hear what the other clubs in our area are doing, and perhaps get an idea for our own club. <br /> <br />Hope to see everyone at our next meeting on February 1st. <br />Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1104858424274687322005-01-04T13:00:00.000-05:002005-01-04T12:07:04.273-05:00I hope everyone had a great holiday. <br /> <br />Everything is all set for the Zone Meeting on January 18th. We're expecting a good turn out from the other clubs in the zone along with District Governor <a href="http://lionsofga18a.org/JasperLionsClub.htm">Mark Miller</a> and Vice District Governor <a href="http://lionsofga18a.org/CantonLionsClub.htm">Jane Price</a>. <br /> <br />Just as a note the current clubs in our Zone are Chatsworth, Dalton, Dalton Noon, Blue Ridge, Ellijay, McCaysville, and Jasper. <br /> <br />See you there!Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1102651686759892702004-12-09T22:57:00.000-05:002004-12-09T23:08:06.760-05:00<img src=http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/reminder.gif align=left vspace=5 hspace=10> Since everyone is so busy around the holiday season we will skip the December 21st meeting. Our next meeting will be on January 4, 2005. Also, remember we are hosting the Zone Meeting on January 18th. <br /> <br />Happy Holidays, and we'll see you all next year. Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1101180745081809532004-11-22T22:23:00.000-05:002004-11-22T22:32:25.083-05:00<img src=http://www.chatsworthlions.org/pics/money.jpg hspace=10 vspace=5 align=right> <br />We'd like to congratulate all the winners and thank everyone that bought a ticket. You're the reason that we can continue to work in the community! Here is the list of winners: <br /> <br />$250 - Tommy Parker, Nan Rhinehart, Rick Pritchett, Steve Noland, Heather McEntire, Jimmie Witherow, Luther Smith, Jeremy Reed <br /> <br />Television - Tom Pappas <br /> <br />DVD Player - Mike & Anita Grant <br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">$10,000 - David Keener</span></span>Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8111221.post-1098832453718479442004-10-26T18:05:00.000-05:002004-10-26T18:42:39.910-05:00The District Rally hosted by the <a href="http://www.gilmercounty.com/ellijaylions/">Ellijay Lions Club</a> will be held November 6th, but the location has been changed to <span style="font-style:italic;">Gilmer County High School</span>. If you are planning to attend do keep in mind they've relocated due to flood damage at their regular facility. <br /> <br />Activities start at 10:00am. The evening meal is at 5:30pm; the cost is $10/plate. For details you can look at the <a href="http://lionsofga18a.org/">District 18-A Home Page</a>.Jim Pankeynoreply@blogger.com