| AUDIT Chairs: Doug Cross, PDG & Phil Sharpe The Audit Committee reviews District financial records and ensures accuracy for audit and tax purposes. AWARDS Chair: Joel Kendall, DG Responsible for reviewing the State Achievement Award forms and requirements each year and recommending any changes for the following year. | GLOBAL ACTION TEAM: 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 GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TEAM District Coordinator: Glen Logan, PDG GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP APPROACH: Chair: Bobby Anderson GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP TEAM District Coordinator: Dr. Sally B. Kenavan, PDG GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP TEAM RETENTION – NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION Donalda Lovelace, 2VDG GLOBAL SERVICE TEAM District Coordinator: Sharon Hart, PCC | NORTHERN VIRGINIA LIONS MOBILE SIGHT AND HEARING SCREENING UNIT President: Ralph Cooper Secretary: Douglas Taggart Treasurer: Jim Alexander Van Scheduler: Shea Megale Lead Van Technician: Melissa Hart 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. NORTHERN VIRGINIA LIONS YOUTH CAMP President: Jay Moughon, PDG 1st Vice President: Sharon Schrack 2nd Vice President: Wilma Murphy, PCC Secretary: Sharon Diefendorf Treasurer: Mark Armendaris Special Advisor: Phil Schrack, PCC Coordinates activities and donations and represents the District Governor on the organization Board of Directors. | SIGHT & HEARING MOBILE SCREENING UNIT President: Greg Hart Secretary: Sharon Hart, PCC Scheduler: Sharon Hart, PCC Treasurer: James Golladay Supports the upkeep, maintenance, and operations of the program and encourages Clubs to use the van(s) for sight and hearing screenings. SOCIAL MEDIA Chair: Tejas Patel Assists Clubs in effectively using social media to share activities and attract members. |
| BLAND MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION, INC. President: Shirley Wilson, PCC BLAND MUSIC SCHOLARSHIP CONTEST James E. Christiansen, PDG, Roland Santos & 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. Report 2016 | HEARING AID BANK FOUNDATION President: Mike McLaughlin Secretary/Treasurer: Jan Fowler Report September 2021 HEARING CONSERVATION Chairs: Mike McLaughlin & Sharon Hart, PCC INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Chair: Glen Logan, IPDG 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 SCHOOL (INCOMING) Chairs: Vicki Davies & Tejas Patel 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 & 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: Joel Kendall 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 Chair: Mary Probst 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 Chair: Jim Purton 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 & 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. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Chair: Roy Wilson, PID | PEACE POSTER CONTEST Chairs: Sandra Morris & 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 PDG ASSOCIATION President: Ann Ragland, PDG | USA/CANADA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUM Chair: Nenita Yu Communicates information and encourages attendance. Report October 2020 |
| CHILDHOOD CANCER Chairs: Nenita Yu & Zelandac “Daisy” Tucay Helps those affected by childhood cancer survive and thrive. More Info Report October 2020 | L.A.M.P. COORDINATOR Chair: Valerie Gangwer LEADER DOGS FOR THE BLIND Chair: Chuck Schwab Client Services Manager: Melissa Priester 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 Report EOY 2020-2021 | PIN TRADERS CLUB OF VIRGINIA (PTCV) President: Hank Ragland Secretary: Mary Lou Newman Treasurer: Phil Sharpe 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 Coordinates activities and promotes awareness. Budget 2020-2021 Report October 2020 Report January 2021 VIRGINIA LIONS EYEGLASS RECYCLING, INC. Director: Dr. Hauser Weiler, PID Associate Director: James E. Christiansen, PDG |
| 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 CREDENTIALS Chair: Carol Byers | LEO CLUBS/CAMPUS CLUBS Chair: Joann Bale 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 & 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. Report June 2021 Report July 2021 | 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 DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR Carol Byers | 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 Report June 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 Report June 2021 | WHITE CANE Chair: Richard Bell Supports District White Cane activities. Read about White Cane Safety Day |
| DISTRICT LIONS CHARITY, INC. (DLCI) President: Sharon Hart, PCC Registered Agent: John Knepper, PDG Secretary: Greg Hart Treasurer: Harry Leipfert Director: Don Colley, PCC Director: David Driver Director: Norma Shoemaker 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 CENTER OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA, INC. President: Wilma Murphy, PCC 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 | WOMEN & FAMILY MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Chair: Dr. Sally Kenavan, PDG Plans and executes initiatives to enroll more women and families to be Lions. |
| FALL CONFERENCE/DISTRICT CONVENTION Chairs: Rose Burrus, 1VDG Plans and oversees all aspects of the District’s biggest District-wide meeting. | LIONS OF VIRGINIA FOUNDATION (LOVF) President: Lee Winder Secretary: Heather Jones-Lancto, PDG Treasurer: Douglas Cross, PDG Promote awareness of grants offered by the Foundation and encourages financial support through donations and the sale of raffle tickets. Report October 2020 Treasurer’s Report 2020-2021 Finance Report July,2019-June, 2021 | SERGEANT AT ARMS Chair: Rich Lavallee 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 Report 2021 |
| 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 Chair: Rose Burrus, 1VDG Ex Officio: Donalda Lovelace, 2VDG 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 | YOUTH EXCHANGE/OUTREACH Chair: Dr. Erika Laos Oversees our District’s participation in the program. More Info |
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