| AUDIT Chairs: Doug Cross, PDG and Phil Sharpe The Audit Committee reviews District financial records and ensures accuracy for audit and tax purposes. | GLOBAL ACTION TEAM: GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TEAM District Coordinator: Wilma Murphy GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP TEAM (See Below) GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP TEAM FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES District Coordinator: Dr. Sally B. Kenavan, PDG GLOBAL SERVICE TEAM District Coordinator: Sharon Hart, PCC | NORTHERN VIRGINIA LIONS YOUTH CAMP Chair: Philip Mayo Coordinates activities and donations and represents the District Governor on the organization Board of Directors. | SIGHT & HEARING MOBILE SCREENING UNIT Chair: Charlie Harmon Supports the upkeep, maintenance, and operations of the program and encourages Clubs to use the van(s) for sight and hearing screenings. Minutes – October 2019 |
| AWARDS Chair: Carol Byers Responsible for reviewing the State Achievement Award forms and requirements each year and recommending any changes for the following year. | Global Membership Team – Retention and New Member Orientation Chair: James V Cech Supports member satisfaction efforts by providing clubs with guidance and resources to properly induct and instruct new Lions into our Service community. To help retain current Lions by educating them as to the roles, responsibilities and activities at the Club, District and LCI level. Report January 2021 | NORTHERN VIRGINIA LIONS MOBILE SIGHT AND HEARING SCREENING UNIT District Representative: Ralph Cooper Represents the District Governor and Cabinet on the organization Board and serves on the District Cabinet. Make presentations to promote and increase use of the van, obtain and increase financial contributions, and enroll volunteers. | SOCIAL MEDIA Chair: Tejas Patel Assists Clubs in effectively using social media to share activities and attract members. |
| BLAND MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION President: Shirley Wilson, PCC As part of the Board of the Bland Music Scholarship Foundation, is responsible for the administration of the statewide program. Also oversees Bland contests within the District and organizes the District contest. | INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Chair: Tejas Patel Advisor: Phil Schrack Encourages use of technology. Coordinates production and distribution of website and Paw Prints newsletter. More Info Webmaster: Sally Cooney Anderson Paw Prints Newsletter: Sally Cooney Anderson Report January 2021 | OFFICER TRAINING Chairs: Jim Boatner and Vicki Davies Plans and executes annual new Club officer training and encourages participation in training throughout the year. | SPECIAL NEEDS EQUIPMENT Chair: Sharon Hart, PCC Responds to requests from people with visual and hearing impairments and coordinates requests for assistance with local Clubs. |
| BUDGET Chairs: Doug Cross, PDG and Phil Sharpe Works with the District Governor to establish a proposed budget for the year, which is approved by the Cabinet at the first meeting of the year. | INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION Chair: Glen Logan, DG Keeps membership updated on the International Convention and encourages attendance. | OLD DOMINION EYE FOUNDATION Chair: Emily Carnes Fields, PDG Coordinates activities and promotes awareness of ODEF and the importance of being an organ donor. Encourages financial support. | STAMPS FOR THE WOUNDED Chairs: Mary Probst and Nancy Volpe Collects canceled postage stamps in response to a 1942 appeal from the Armed Services Hospitals. Report October 2020 Report January 2021 |
| Lions Project for CANINE COMPANIONS FOR INDEPENDENCE (CCI) Chair: Jim Purton and John Beere As an officially approved Lions of Virginia statewide project, coordinates activities and promotes awareness of Lions Project for Canine Companions for Independence programs to clubs and individuals in the District and encourages financial support. Report: December 2020 | INTERNATIONAL (LCI) DISTRICT CHAIR James V Cech and Vicki Davis Supports the District Governor and MD Lead for LCIF by interfacing with Club LCIF Coordinators and Zone Chairpersons to educate Clubs about LCIF Global efforts, to support Clubs applying for LCIF grants, and to encourage Club and individual support and participation in LCIF fundraising efforts. | PARLIAMENTARIAN Chairs: Don Colley, PCC and Harry Parker, PCC Ensures the adherence to Robert’s Rules of Order at all District meetings, oversees other protocol, and encourages courteous behavior. | STATE CONVENTION Chair: Harry Parker, PCC Ensures all Clubs receive information and assists Clubs in participation. |
| CHAPLAIN Chair: James Christiansen, PDG Performs the Invocations and Benedictions at all District functions, and arranges for memorial services for Lions that have passed within the last year. | INTERNATIONAL LIAISON Chairs: Roy Wilson, PID Keeps membership updated about International Relations, encourages Clubs to both visit and “twin” with Clubs in other countries, and encourages participation in Lions Day at the United Nations. | PEACE POSTER CONTEST Chairs: Sandra Morris and Jeff Root Coordinates District efforts and works with school art teachers to challenge young people to think about peace and express what it means to them. Report October 2020 | USA/CANADA LEADERSHIP FORUM Chair: Nenita Yu Communicates information and encourages attendance. Report October 2020 |
| CHILDHOOD CANCER Chairs: Nenita Yu and Zelandac “Daisy” Tucay Helps those affected by childhood cancer survive and thrive. More Info Report October 2020 | LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND Chair: Chuck Schwab Generates support for Leader Dogs for the Blind whose mission is to empower people who are blind or visually impaired with lifelong skills for safe and independent daily travel. Report May 2021 | PIN TRADERS Chairs: Phil Sharpe and Fred Leach Provides assistance in the design and production and controls the distribution of District and Multiple District pins. | VIRGINIA LIONS EYE INSTITUTE FOUNDATION President: Woody Woodard, PDG Representative: Sheryl Bass Coordinates activities and promotes awareness. Budget 2020-2021 Report October 2020 Report January 2021 |
| CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS Chair: Harry Parker, PCC Serves on the State committee with one member from each District. Advises the DG, District Council, and Clubs about the intent of the constitution and reviews proposed amendments. Four Levels of Constitution and Bylaws | LEO CLUBS Chair: Dr. Erika Laos Provides young people with the opportunity to develop leadership skills by conducting civic and service activities in their communities. More Info | PROTOCOL Chair: Harry Parker, PCC and Don Colley, PCC Ensures that things are done properly, that people are treated in a courteous manner, and that dignitaries are recognized. | VIRGINIA LIONS HEARING AID BANK FOUNDATION Chairs: Mike McLaughlin and Sharon Hart Collects used hearing aids and provides new and refurbished hearing aids to those who need but cannot afford them. Report October 2020 |
| DIABETES AWARENESS Chair: Kathleen Gold and Alicia Calayag, RN Coordinates diabetes education and awareness programs and the LEARNS Grant throughout the District. | LIONS ASSISTED MEDICAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR (LAMP) Chair: Valerie Gangwer Supports local health fair initiatives, generally held in underserved areas. Report October 2020 | PUBLIC RELATIONS Chair: Woody Woodard, PDG Assists Club PR Chairpersons in communicating club information to the community and media as well as tracking media results. Report October 2020 | VISITATION Chair: Marie Davis Oversees the program for the District Governor, develops a roster of Club Visitation Chairs, and plans the Visitation Kickoff Awards in August. Report October 2020 Report January 2021 |
| DISASTER RESPONSE/ ENVIRONMENTAL Chair: Tejas Patel Provides ways for Lions to make a difference in response to local, regional, national and international disasters. Encourages Clubs to participate in environmental projects. More Info | LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION Chair: James Cech Serves as an Ambassador for LCIF, educates about the mission and successes of LCIF, supports LCIF fundraising, and supports Clubs in applying for LCIF grant assistance. Report February 2021 | READING ACTION PROGRAM Chair: Jean Turner Brings reading resources to those who are visually impaired as well as anyone who enjoys reading. More Info Report October 2020 | WHITE CANE Chair: Richard Bell Supports District White Cane activities. Read about White Cane Safety Day |
| ETHICS Chair: John Knepper, PCC Answers questions from members and Clubs regarding ethical issues and works with the District Governor to resolve complaints. | LIONS EYEGLASS RECYCLING Chair: Emily Carnes Fields, PDG Supports the collection and recycling of used eyeglasses. More Info | RELIEVING HUNGER Chair: Nenita Yu Coordinates District-wide hunger relief efforts and maintains record of Food Banks in the District. Report October 2020 Report February 2021 | WINTER CONFERENCE Chair: Plans and oversees all aspects of the District-wide meeting before the State Convention. |
| FALL CONFERENCE Chairs: Joel Kendall, 1VDG and Bobby Anderson Plans and oversees all aspects of the District’s biggest District-wide meeting. | LIONS OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION Chair: Tom Kenavan and Mary Beth Schwab Promote awareness of grants offered by the Foundation and encourages financial support through donations and the sale of raffle tickets. Report October 2020 | SERGEANT AT ARMS Chair: Rich Lavallee Report October 2020 | WOMEN & FAMILY MEMBER DEVELOPMENT Chair: Dr. Sally Kenavan, PDG Plans and executes initiatives to enroll more women and families to be Lions. |
| FOUNDATION FIGHTING BLINDNESS Chair: Davida Luehrs Coordinates activities and promotes awareness. Report November 2020 RSVP for March 20, 2021 National Chapter Vision Webinar – Stem Cells | LONG RANGE PLANNING Comprised of 1-2 PDGs, current DG; ex-officio members 1VDG and 2VDG; works with other Virginia Districts to establish future strategic plans. | SIGHT CONSERVATION Chair: Davida Luehrs Provide programs and assistance to people who are blind and visually impaired. Report October 2020 | WORLDWIDE INDUCTION DAY Chairs: Mary Beth Schwab and Shirley Wilson, PCC Organizes and conducts District event every April to welcome new members joining since the previous April and recognizes their sponsors. Report October 2020 |
| NORTH AMERICA MEMBERSHIP INITIATIVE (NAMI) Chair: Donalda M. Lovelace NAMI is a focused process designed to address and reverse the decline in Lions membership in the United States and Canada More Info Report January 2020 | YOUTH CAMPS AND EXCHANGE PROGRAM Chair: Dr. Erika Laos Oversees our District’s participation in the program. More Info | ||
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