The Livermore Lions Club has selected their second, annual "Citizen of the Year." The Livermore Lions Club 2009 "Citizen of the Year" is Alameda County Supervisor Scott Haggerty. Haggerty was recognized by the Lions for his leadership in transportation policy, mobilizing political support and drawing attention and funds to the chronically congested Tri-Valley I-580, I-680 and State Route 84 gateway highways into the Bay Area region. Currently, about $1 billion in improvements are planned or underway in the region. Haggerty was also recognized for his contributions in support of establishing a local host-impact fee for a landfill operation in Livermore, which the city has designated for the construction of a regional performing arts center. The Lions club is convinced that Supervisor Haggerty's leadership has made a significant difference in building our community. We salute our 2009 "Citizen of the Year", Supervisor Scott Haggerty. The award was presented at our 85th Charter Anniversary Dinner at Poppy Ridge Golf Course on September 12, 2009 by Lion past president Mayor Dr. Marshall Kamena.
The Livermore Lions Club 2008 Citizen of the Year was Livermore Mayor Dr. Marshall Kamena. Lion Mayor Marshall has compiled an astonishing record of leadership service to the Livermore community over the past 35 years. In 1975 Lion Mayor Marshall served as president of the Livermore Lions Club and in the following year he served as president of the Livermore Chamber of Commerce. Since then he has served in leadership roles on nearly every board, commission, agency, and council in the Livermore area, including serving 3 terms as mayor. The Lions club is convinced that Lion Mayor Marshall's leadership has had a great deal of positive influence in building our community. We salute our 2008 "Citizen of the Year", Mayor Dr. Marshall Kamena. The award was presented at our New Member Induction Dinner at Ruby Hill on Dec. 10, 2008 by three time past Lion president Andy Yuan.
Lions Peace Poster Contest
2008 International Winner "Peace Begins with Me" Yennie Shyu, 12 yrs old San Jose, CA Milpitas Executive Lions Club
Lions International Peace Poster Contest is an international contest that encourages children, ages 11-13, to creatively express what peace means to them. The 2009 contest theme is "The Power of Peace"
Artwork must be no smaller than 13" x 20" and no larger than 20" x 24" and must be completed on paper that can be rolled for shipping in a mailing tube.
Schools and Youth Groups with youth, ages 11-13, may contact the Livermore Lions for contest guide & materials. 443-4414
The winning poster from each Livermore middle school must be submitted to the Livermore Lions no later than Nov. 10, 2009 for entry in the district contest (Alameda & Contra Costa Counties). Call Lion Gary at 925-443-4414.
Local School Winners
Christensen Middle School Donna Haggerty, art tchr 2006 Lei Wei, 7th gr District 4C3-Honorable Mention 2007 Lei Wei, 8th gr 2008 ------ 2009 ------
East Avenue Middle School Jennifer Wilker, art tchr 2006 ------ 2007 Brandon Disbrow, 8th gr 2008 Yvonne Nolasco, 8th gr 2009
Junction Avenue Middle School Marion Borst, art tchr 2006 Angeline Jacoby, 7th gr 2007 ------- 2008 Andy Gonzales, 8th gr 2009
Livermore Valley Charter School Regina Leyva, art tchr 2006 Jonathan Blea, 7th gr 2007 Kelsey Girardelli, 8th District 4C3 Winner 2008 ------ 2009 ------
Mendenhall Middle School Joyce Stangl, art tchr 2006 Ceilidh Morrison, 7th gr 2007 Taylor Cannizzaro, 7th gr 2008 ------ 2009 ------
Our Savior Lutheran School Lynn Dirks, art tchr 2006 Kylie Clark, 6th gr 2007 Nicole Miller, 6th gr 2008 Lauren Tabor, 6th gr 2009
Copies of the 2009 Winning Posters from each school were on display at the Livermore Civic Center Library during the month of December, 2009.
District 4C3 Winners
Congratulations to Natalie Vigo, 8th gr, Orinda Intermediate Sch, Orinda, CA, for 1st Place Award, District Contest, 2009.
Congratulations to Shuk Wai Lau, 8th gr, Oak Grove Middle School, Antioch, CA, for 1st Place Award, District Contest, 2008.
Congratulations to Kelsey Girardelli, 8th gr, Livermore Valley Charter School, for 1st Place Award, District Contest, 2007.
Congratulations to Lei Wei, 7th gr, Christensen Middle School, for Honorable Mention, District Contest, 2006.
Lions Student Speakers Contest
The topic for the 2009-10 Lions of California Student Speakers Contest has been announced, "Universal Healthcare - How will it affect us?" and is open to all high school students, grades 9-12. Contact your high school principal for details. 2008-09 Topic: "Water: Will Calif be left high and dry?" Club, Zone, Region, District Winner: Kyle Marchini, 11th gr, Covenant Heart Christian Academy Home School
2007-08 Topic: "Immigration: My Solution" Club, Zone, Region, District Winner: Kyle Marchini, 10th gr, Covenant Heart Christian Academy Home School
2006-07 Topic: "Global Warming: Fact or Fiction?" Club & Zone Winner: Kyle Marchini, 9th gr, Covenant Heart Christian Academy Home School
2005-06 Topic: "The Internet: Friend or Foe?" Club & Zone Winner: Olesea Brinza, 11th gr, Livermore HS
This contest is open to all high school students, grades 9-12. Contact your high school principal for details immediately. Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the contest.
The Livermore Lions Club Contest is scheduled for Sunday afternoon, 2pm, Feb. 21, 2010, Livermore Civic Center Library, 1188 S Livermore Ave, Board Room. Chair is Lion Ben Barrientos, 925-449-9974.
The Zone Contest is scheduled for Thursday evening, 7:00pm, March 4, Livermore Civic Center Library, 1188 S Livermore Ave, Community Room B. Chair is Lion Denny Grotrian, 925-399-2628
The Region Contest is scheduled for Tuesday evening April 6, 7:00pm, Livermore Civic Center Library, Community Room A & B, 1188 S Livermore Ave, Livermore, CA. Chair is Lion Gary Potter, 925-443-4414. Lions, speakers, judges, timers, and tellers are to arrive no later than 6:30pm.
The District Contest is scheduled for Thursday, April 22, Lions Center for the Blind, Opal St, Oakland, CA Chair is Lion Joe Ochoa, (510) 782-5261
The Area Contest is scheduled for _________________________________ Chair is _____________________________.
The State Contest is scheduled for June 5, Stockton, CA. Chair is Lion Mike Dahl, 530-228-5167.
New Member Induction Dinner“90 Strong on our 90th”
The Livermore Lions Club has made a significant commitment to adding new members by forming three new Lions Club branches in Livermore. The Club plans to have 90 members by our 90th Anniversary in August, 2014. Therefore, we will schedule formal, new member induction dinners periodically.
Special Awards Dinners The Livermore Lions have made the following special awards in conjunction with the New Member Induction Dinners. Date Award Recipient
03/01/07 $1000 Melvin Jones Fellowship Lion Christian Van Houtryve $300 Life Mbrshp-Canine Companions Lion Christian Van Houtryve $100 Abdul Award-Canine Companions Monica Potter
03/20/08 $1000 Wayne Canon Patron of Sight Lion Roger McClain (memorial) Membership Builder Key Award (10) Lion Christian Van Houtryve $500 Life Membership-Lions in Sight Lion Dave Denton
06/11/08 $500 Life Membership-Lions Wilderness Camp for Deaf Children Lion Steve Robeson, PDG 4C1 Honorary Membership LLC Lion Steve Robeson, PDG, 4C1 Lion of the Year Lion Brent Wilson $4,500 Dist. Student Speaker Scholarship Kyle Marchini
09/11/08 $500 Life Membership-Lions Sight Saver Foundation Lion Mary Jane Dukellis Club President Excellence Award Lion Gary Potter
12/10/08 2008 Citizen of the Year Lion Mayor Dr Marshall Kamena $500 Fellowship Pittsburg Blind Center Lion Sonny Kim $1000 Melvin Jones Fellowship Lion Gary Potter
Lions Community Chuck Wagon
The Livermore Lions Club is happy to provide food service for your community event! We serve a delicious PANCAKE BREAKFAST and feature a breakfast/lunch menu that includes pancakes, breakfast croissant, hamburgers, hot dogs, Polish sausage, grilled chicken breast sandwich, tri-tip sandwich, beef burrito, chili, chips, and soda.
Lions Youth Exchange Program
The Livermore Lions Club is active in hosting Youth Exchange students to our community.
During the past year, we have hosted the following students. Roberto Rezende..............Brazil.....................Lion Marlon Ayumi Inagaki..................Osaka, Japan..........Lion Marlon
Lions White Cane Days - "Help the Lions help the blind"
The Livermore Lions schedule a White Cane Day at the Livermore & Pleasanton Wal*Mart stores one day per month. Donations are received to aid visually impaired persons in need of assistance and to fight preventable causes of blindness worldwide. White Cane Collection cans are also located at the checkout stands at P&W Market, Vasco Rd. Upcoming dates at Livermore & Pleasanton Wal*Marts include:
2009 none scheduled
2010 none scheduled
Annual 4th of July Festival - "Salute to Livermore Vintners"
For many years now, the Livermore Lions Club has hosted a Refreshment Booth at the Annual 4th of July Celebration at Robertson Park. Last year, our "Salute to Local Vintners" was a great success. Local boutique wine was sold at $5 per glass, with 100% of the proceeds donated to charitable causes. The following local vintners donated boutique, vintage wines for our 2009 celebration:
A sincere THANK YOU to Bent Creek, Big White House, Bodegas Aguirre, Chouinard, Concannon, Crooked Vine, Garre, La Rochelle, Little Valley, Livermore Valley Cellars, McGrail, Morning Dove Ranch, Murrieta's Well, Page Mill, Retzlaff, Singing Winemaker, Steven Kent, Stony Ridge, Tamas, Wente, and Wood Family for their generous contributions of boutique vintage wines.
Lions Christmas Boutique
Each year the Livermore Lions Club sponsors their Christmas Boutique on the first Saturday in November. Local artists and crafters are invited to rent table space to present their hand-crafted Christmas items for sale. The 2010 Christmas Boutique will be held on Saturday, Nov. 6 at the Bothwell Arts Center, 2446 8th Street, Livermore, CA. Contact Lion Toni Gach, 925-784-5826, for further details.
Foundations Supported by the Livermore Lions Club The Livermore Lions Club maintains a paid up status as a "Club Member" of the following Lion Foundations that provide services to those in financial need. As a member club, we are able to refer clients with documented financial need for free services:
Lions Eye Foundation of CA/NV www.lionseyeca-nv.orgProvides eye care including surgery, other than glasses, for low-income
Lions Sight Saver Foundation Provides eye exams, glasses, and non-surgical eye care for low-income
Ear of the Lion Foundationhearfoundation@aol.com Provides reconditioned hearing aids for low-income
Lions In Sight of CA/NV www.lionsinsight.org Provides Eyeglass Recycling Center for the Western US to provide recycled eyeglasses to developing nations.
Canine Companions for Independencewww.lpcci.com Provides 4 types of companion/assistance dogs for the disabled.
Alameda County Fair Junior Livestock Program
For many years the Livermore Lions Club has sponsored the Advanced Master Showmanship Trophies at the Alameda County Fair Junior Livestock Program.
2009 Advanced Master Showmanship winners
FFA.....Kyle Noell ...........Livermore Chapter presented by Lion Ginnie McCoy, (Livermore Bank of the West)
4-H.....Frankie Imhof...............Sunol 4-H Club presented by Lion Ginnie McCoy, (Livermore Bank of the West)
2008 Advanced Master Showmanship winners
FFA..... ...........Livermore Chapter 4-H.....Jimmy Bennett...............Abbie 4-H Club
2007Advanced Master Showmanship winners
FFA.....Katelyn Bradford...........Livermore Chapter 4-H.....Frankie Imhof...............Sunol 4-H Club
2006 Advanced Master Showmanship winners
FFA..... ...........Livermore Chapter 4-H.....Jessica Crawford...........Sunol 4-H Club
2008 International Winner "Peace Begins with Me" Yennie Shyu, 12 yrs old San Jose, CA Milpitas Executive Lions Club
