Extra!!! Extra!!! Read all about it!!!
The Lions Learning Center now has a new course added. "Time Management" is now available. And it really is worth your time to schedule a chunk of time to complete this course. I thought that I was relatively good at managing my time. This course did prove that I was, but there were also things I learned that I believe I can put to good use when it comes to managing my time.
With being 1VDG, I prided myself on being able to multi-task. After taking this course, I have a new perspective on multi-tasking. It's not a bad thing...but it's not always a good thing either.
Of course, I'm not going to tell you any more about the course, because I don't want to give all the information away. Even if you are a "seasoned" Lion Leader, this course will have something you can relate to. I highly recommend it.
VDG Salli
P.S. Speaking of time management, I better go start getting prepared for the DG visit this evening with the Shermans Dale Lions Club!!!
Monday, September 15, 2014
Friday, September 12, 2014
Mt. Parnell visit
I'm not sure if I have ever driven as much as I have the past two months. And it's only the tip of the iceberg. I knew I was in for a long ride yesterday and when one of my favorite songs came on my iPod, I hit the repeat button. I think I listed to that song for about 3/4 of the way down to the meeting.
DG Elizabeth and I had so much fun last evening. What a great group of Lions. I met some Lions with names I have never heard before or it's been a long time since I've heard them. Lion Tex...I think he's got a heart the size of Tex...as. (even if he is an Orioles fan) And Lion Leroy...reminds me of my daddy. And there is no way I can forget Lion Grover HESS...that H.E.S.S. It's been a long time since I have laughed that hard.
Lion Herb gave us an absolutely beautiful tribute in remembrance of 9/11. Very touching, Lion Herb. Thank you.
And the very nice gift that both DG Elizabeth and I were presented. Thank you to the members of the Mt. Parnell club for the Mt. Parnell Lions crock. I will display it proudly on my bookcase in my living room.
And thank you for all you do for your community. It was terrible what happened to your local youth soccer team. You've shown that "Where There Is A Need, There Is A LION". Your efforts do not go unnoticed.
Until next time...
VDG Salli
DG Elizabeth and I had so much fun last evening. What a great group of Lions. I met some Lions with names I have never heard before or it's been a long time since I've heard them. Lion Tex...I think he's got a heart the size of Tex...as. (even if he is an Orioles fan) And Lion Leroy...reminds me of my daddy. And there is no way I can forget Lion Grover HESS...that H.E.S.S. It's been a long time since I have laughed that hard.
Lion Herb gave us an absolutely beautiful tribute in remembrance of 9/11. Very touching, Lion Herb. Thank you.
And the very nice gift that both DG Elizabeth and I were presented. Thank you to the members of the Mt. Parnell club for the Mt. Parnell Lions crock. I will display it proudly on my bookcase in my living room.
And thank you for all you do for your community. It was terrible what happened to your local youth soccer team. You've shown that "Where There Is A Need, There Is A LION". Your efforts do not go unnoticed.
Until next time...
VDG Salli
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Path Valley - The "Country" Club
I have never considered myself the adventurous type...until recently. I knew I had to be since this position was going to get me to travel outside of my own comfort zone. And yesterday, we traveled. And traveled. And traveled.
I must say I am extremely thankful to King Lion Dean for meeting DG Elizabeth and I at the PA Turnpike Exit. I'm not sure I would have made it to the Path Valley meeting on time. As a matter of fact, I'm wondering if I would still be trying to find it. The Path Valley Lions Club is the true version of COUNTRY Club.
In all honesty, I had so much fun traveling over the mountain. I felt like I was back home on the Sidewinder at HersheyPark. If I wasn't so nervous, I wanted to put my hands up and scream like a little kid. You could really catch some air coming down the mountain.
I'm always amazed at the dedication of each of our clubs in District 14-T. I love to hear the stories of what each club does to help the community. Congrats to the Path Valley Club for their successful soda and ice cream stand.
AND...I really think these club visits are a conspiracy!!! I've been so proud of the 50 pounds of weightless I've achieved over the past year or so. And now these visits are making me actually consider exercising. My fridge is calling me right now with the leftovers I got to sneak home last night. There is no better comfort food like a good home-cooked meal. And the ham popeye last night was OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! Yum...
My thanks to the Path Valley Lions Club for their hospitality in welcoming DG Elizabeth and I.
PDG Grady, have a wonderful time hunting!
Until next time...
VDG Salli
I must say I am extremely thankful to King Lion Dean for meeting DG Elizabeth and I at the PA Turnpike Exit. I'm not sure I would have made it to the Path Valley meeting on time. As a matter of fact, I'm wondering if I would still be trying to find it. The Path Valley Lions Club is the true version of COUNTRY Club.
In all honesty, I had so much fun traveling over the mountain. I felt like I was back home on the Sidewinder at HersheyPark. If I wasn't so nervous, I wanted to put my hands up and scream like a little kid. You could really catch some air coming down the mountain.
I'm always amazed at the dedication of each of our clubs in District 14-T. I love to hear the stories of what each club does to help the community. Congrats to the Path Valley Club for their successful soda and ice cream stand.
AND...I really think these club visits are a conspiracy!!! I've been so proud of the 50 pounds of weightless I've achieved over the past year or so. And now these visits are making me actually consider exercising. My fridge is calling me right now with the leftovers I got to sneak home last night. There is no better comfort food like a good home-cooked meal. And the ham popeye last night was OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! Yum...
My thanks to the Path Valley Lions Club for their hospitality in welcoming DG Elizabeth and I.
PDG Grady, have a wonderful time hunting!
Until next time...
VDG Salli
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Harrisburg Lions - Never a Dull Moment
In my travels, I really should 'expect the unexpected'!
DG Elizabeth and I met before heading into downtown Harrisburg today. With parking prices is the city, it was easier and CHEAPER to take one vehicle. Although I must say that the automated parking meters are pretty nice. But I just got my PA Lions license plate and I don't know what my plate number is by heart yet. It's a good thing DG Elizabeth drove.
We visited the 'home of the one hour meeting' today. NO PRESSURE, right DG? The bell was rung precisely at 12:00 by King Lion Ken. We sang, said the Pledge, prayed and toasted. We starting eating and out of NOWHERE alarms started going off. And an automated voice comes over the hotel intercom system..."Attention...Attention...Attention...Attention" (Really...you've got my attention with the very loud alarms), "An emergency has been reported, etc...etc...etc) Well, Lions being Lions...we just kept eating. One of the members said the employees would let us know if we really needed to leave. If we were going to keep this a one hour meeting, we needed to finish our lunch. But sure enough, in came a hotel employee who very nicely said we all must use the emergency exits (no elevators) and walk calmly down the stairs and wait outside. Now I know DG Elizabeth did not want to be the cause of making history at the Harrisburg Lions Club meeting by running over on her time OR actually have someone with the hooked cane come up behind her and drag her away. :-)
So you know what she suggested. Out in front of the Hilton in downtown Harrisburg at Market Square, DG Elizabeth wanted to hold the induction ceremony of the 2 newest members to join their club RIGHT THERE!!!! What a fabulous and creative idea. That's how you wing it, folks. But sure enough as soon as it was being possibly considered, we were permitted to go back inside. At least no one stole our desserts while we were gone. Priorities...right?
So...moral of the story...as the Boyscouts say, "BE PREPARED".
Those Harrisburg Lions sure know how to have a good time. They brought the fire trucks out for us and everything. They don't hold anything back from their guests. We do get the VIP treatment.
Anyway...welcome to Lions Jennifer and Ben. (And I really can't believe that Tail Twister Lion Jim Handshaw actually made her pay a fine of 25 cents at her very first official meeting.) LOL!!!
Thank you for the awesome hospitality, Harrisburg Lions!!!!
VDG Salli
DG Elizabeth and I met before heading into downtown Harrisburg today. With parking prices is the city, it was easier and CHEAPER to take one vehicle. Although I must say that the automated parking meters are pretty nice. But I just got my PA Lions license plate and I don't know what my plate number is by heart yet. It's a good thing DG Elizabeth drove.
We visited the 'home of the one hour meeting' today. NO PRESSURE, right DG? The bell was rung precisely at 12:00 by King Lion Ken. We sang, said the Pledge, prayed and toasted. We starting eating and out of NOWHERE alarms started going off. And an automated voice comes over the hotel intercom system..."Attention...Attention...Attention...Attention" (Really...you've got my attention with the very loud alarms), "An emergency has been reported, etc...etc...etc) Well, Lions being Lions...we just kept eating. One of the members said the employees would let us know if we really needed to leave. If we were going to keep this a one hour meeting, we needed to finish our lunch. But sure enough, in came a hotel employee who very nicely said we all must use the emergency exits (no elevators) and walk calmly down the stairs and wait outside. Now I know DG Elizabeth did not want to be the cause of making history at the Harrisburg Lions Club meeting by running over on her time OR actually have someone with the hooked cane come up behind her and drag her away. :-)
So you know what she suggested. Out in front of the Hilton in downtown Harrisburg at Market Square, DG Elizabeth wanted to hold the induction ceremony of the 2 newest members to join their club RIGHT THERE!!!! What a fabulous and creative idea. That's how you wing it, folks. But sure enough as soon as it was being possibly considered, we were permitted to go back inside. At least no one stole our desserts while we were gone. Priorities...right?
So...moral of the story...as the Boyscouts say, "BE PREPARED".
Those Harrisburg Lions sure know how to have a good time. They brought the fire trucks out for us and everything. They don't hold anything back from their guests. We do get the VIP treatment.
Anyway...welcome to Lions Jennifer and Ben. (And I really can't believe that Tail Twister Lion Jim Handshaw actually made her pay a fine of 25 cents at her very first official meeting.) LOL!!!
Thank you for the awesome hospitality, Harrisburg Lions!!!!
VDG Salli
Monday, September 8, 2014
New week...time is flying by
I'm not even sure where last week went...it really flew by.
I'm really gearing up for my classes to start...which isn't until October 6th, BUT books went on sale last week so I just had to get all my books for my classes on the FIRST day. I guess you could say I'm out to be the teacher's pet.
The Mercersburg DG visit last week was simply delightful. Since I had hurt my foot last Sunday, I wasn't able to wear any kind of dress shoes. I had to wear a pair of sandals anytime I went out. So unfortunately, as per PDG Jim's dress code, I was not able to wear stilettos! Thank goodness it was a picnic style meeting and we were asked to dress casually. DG Elizabeth and I heard so many great things about the recent carnival and how the community pulled together to volunteer hours to make it a huge success. That's what team is all about. And DG Elizabeth was presented with a nice, heavy box of donated glasses (I'm surprised her car isn't weighed down yet with all the glasses she keeps getting) and she was also presented with a donation to the District projects.
Thank you Mercersburg Lions for a spectacular evening!!
So this week is crazy busy!!! Today is my day "off". I've been busy gathering paperwork for a job application I am putting in. Not saying where because I don't want to get my hopes up.
Tomorrow I will be attending the Harrisburg Lions meeting with DG Elizabeth at noon. Then my own Lions, the Lower Paxton Twp Lions, start their meetings back up tomorrow evening. Wednesday DG Elizabeth and I will be in Path Valley. Thursday, it's off to Mt. Parnell.
I received the agenda for the next State Council weekend. So Friday I will prepare for that, although it is a month away. But there is training for 1VDGs that weekend so there is a lot of prep work (according to me)
I must be more diligent in posting!!! I know how anxiously you wait for my posts. :-)
Until tomorrow...
1VDG Salli
I'm really gearing up for my classes to start...which isn't until October 6th, BUT books went on sale last week so I just had to get all my books for my classes on the FIRST day. I guess you could say I'm out to be the teacher's pet.
The Mercersburg DG visit last week was simply delightful. Since I had hurt my foot last Sunday, I wasn't able to wear any kind of dress shoes. I had to wear a pair of sandals anytime I went out. So unfortunately, as per PDG Jim's dress code, I was not able to wear stilettos! Thank goodness it was a picnic style meeting and we were asked to dress casually. DG Elizabeth and I heard so many great things about the recent carnival and how the community pulled together to volunteer hours to make it a huge success. That's what team is all about. And DG Elizabeth was presented with a nice, heavy box of donated glasses (I'm surprised her car isn't weighed down yet with all the glasses she keeps getting) and she was also presented with a donation to the District projects.
Thank you Mercersburg Lions for a spectacular evening!!
Tomorrow I will be attending the Harrisburg Lions meeting with DG Elizabeth at noon. Then my own Lions, the Lower Paxton Twp Lions, start their meetings back up tomorrow evening. Wednesday DG Elizabeth and I will be in Path Valley. Thursday, it's off to Mt. Parnell.
I received the agenda for the next State Council weekend. So Friday I will prepare for that, although it is a month away. But there is training for 1VDGs that weekend so there is a lot of prep work (according to me)
I must be more diligent in posting!!! I know how anxiously you wait for my posts. :-)
Until tomorrow...
1VDG Salli
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
Penbrook Leos
WOW!!! That is all I can say about last evening's Penbrook Leo Club meeting. I was only there in a "parent" role since my daughter, Emily, is Club President. But I was invited to attend, as every parent was. One of their Leos was doing a presentation on anti-bullying and suicide. Leo Katherine's presentation blew me away. I know that as these kids continue to discuss this world-wide problem, they will come up with a great campaign that can be used in the community...and who knows, maybe go viral!!! Very impressive, Leo Katherine. I'm proud of you!!!
When we got home from the Leo meeting last evening, I discovered that our central air went KAPUT. Go figure. It's the hottest it's been all year and my air conditioning decides to play tricks on me. Needless to say, I wasn't really comfortable trying to sleep last night, even with the fans.
BUT GREAT NEWS...guy was able to come out and repair the compressor and motor TODAY. I feel better!!
Tonight is the DG visit in Mercersburg. Pretty excited to meet all the club members and guests they will have this evening. I'll tell you all about it tomorrow!!!
I'm going to go relax in the air conditioning until I have to leave for Mercersburg. Ahhhhhhhhhhh...
1VDG Salli
When we got home from the Leo meeting last evening, I discovered that our central air went KAPUT. Go figure. It's the hottest it's been all year and my air conditioning decides to play tricks on me. Needless to say, I wasn't really comfortable trying to sleep last night, even with the fans.
BUT GREAT NEWS...guy was able to come out and repair the compressor and motor TODAY. I feel better!!
Tonight is the DG visit in Mercersburg. Pretty excited to meet all the club members and guests they will have this evening. I'll tell you all about it tomorrow!!!
I'm going to go relax in the air conditioning until I have to leave for Mercersburg. Ahhhhhhhhhhh...
1VDG Salli
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Short, but busy week
I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday. It looks like Fall is just around the corner. I don't know if I'm ready for it or not...with the exception of it being that much closer to hockey season.
Eric and I visited his daughter this weekend at Widener University in Chester (near Philly). She moved in two weeks ago and classes started last week. This is her first semester so we wanted to check it out. I think she's going to do well. We rode the Septa into Philly and had lunch at the Hard Rock. For those of you who don't know, I collect their Hurricane glasses. And Philly was the closest that I didn't have yet. My collection is looking really nice. Eric is going to get me a Boston one when he goes to the Frozen Four this year. I'm unable to travel with him as this is the District 14-T convention weekend also. And it looks like we will be able to get 2 when we travel to Hawaii next year.
So enough about this past weekend...what is on the books for this week? Unfortunately, this afternoon we must say goodbye to Lion Warren Ely from the New Bloomfield Lions. A Lions Service of Remembrance will be performed by PDG Sam Wagner. This evening I will be attending the Penbrook Leos meeting. The guest speaker is one of their very own Leos doing a presentation on Bullying and Suicide.
Tomorrow is the Mercersburg Lions DG visit. I'm pretty excited about this visit. We've been instructed to wear casual clothing as this will be picnic to show appreciation for the many volunteers who help out during their Fair. I always love a good picnic. And the directions PDG Jim provided seem pretty straight forward. I should be ok. :-)
Thursday is another Lower Paxton Twp Leo Informational meeting at the East Shore Library at 6:15. If anyone knows any 12-18 year old who is interested in making a difference in their community, please have them stop buy to learn more!!!
And Friday...wait for it...wait for it...
Our family...mom, dad, sister, brother-in-law, nephew, Eric, Emily and I are ALL going out to dinner. Believe it or not, this Friday was the only day that all of us are available the entire month of September. We will be celebrating everyone's 2014 birthdays. Too funny, huh? I'm just happy we get to celebrate them.
Saturday is LP Park Clean up. I will try my best to get there as I have another appointment at 9:00, but I am trying to reschedule.
Have a great day!
VDG Salli
Eric and I visited his daughter this weekend at Widener University in Chester (near Philly). She moved in two weeks ago and classes started last week. This is her first semester so we wanted to check it out. I think she's going to do well. We rode the Septa into Philly and had lunch at the Hard Rock. For those of you who don't know, I collect their Hurricane glasses. And Philly was the closest that I didn't have yet. My collection is looking really nice. Eric is going to get me a Boston one when he goes to the Frozen Four this year. I'm unable to travel with him as this is the District 14-T convention weekend also. And it looks like we will be able to get 2 when we travel to Hawaii next year.
So enough about this past weekend...what is on the books for this week? Unfortunately, this afternoon we must say goodbye to Lion Warren Ely from the New Bloomfield Lions. A Lions Service of Remembrance will be performed by PDG Sam Wagner. This evening I will be attending the Penbrook Leos meeting. The guest speaker is one of their very own Leos doing a presentation on Bullying and Suicide.
Tomorrow is the Mercersburg Lions DG visit. I'm pretty excited about this visit. We've been instructed to wear casual clothing as this will be picnic to show appreciation for the many volunteers who help out during their Fair. I always love a good picnic. And the directions PDG Jim provided seem pretty straight forward. I should be ok. :-)
Thursday is another Lower Paxton Twp Leo Informational meeting at the East Shore Library at 6:15. If anyone knows any 12-18 year old who is interested in making a difference in their community, please have them stop buy to learn more!!!
And Friday...wait for it...wait for it...
Our family...mom, dad, sister, brother-in-law, nephew, Eric, Emily and I are ALL going out to dinner. Believe it or not, this Friday was the only day that all of us are available the entire month of September. We will be celebrating everyone's 2014 birthdays. Too funny, huh? I'm just happy we get to celebrate them.
Saturday is LP Park Clean up. I will try my best to get there as I have another appointment at 9:00, but I am trying to reschedule.
Have a great day!
VDG Salli
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