District 31A Lions Clubs of Western NC | George Suggs District Governor

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A Word of Welcome from
District Governor George Suggs

Everyday in every area of the globe, over 45,000 Lions clubs work diligently to improve their communities and the world around them. The clubs that form District 31A hold the same vision as fellow Lions and that is to serve those less fortunate. Through the dilligent efforts of our members, District 31A Lions are there to help, whatever the need. I invite you to browse our new website to learn why we are all proud to be Lions and why Lions all around the world are a "Beacon of Hope"!

Humanitarian/White Cane Kickoff
Saturday, August 21st - 2:00 p.m.

You will have a great opportunity on Saturday, August 21st to bring your club’s Humanitarian/White Cane Chairperson and particularly new club members to learn in depth about the North Carolina Lions Foundation’s many services, activities and how we Lions can be involved in outreach to those in need.

The event will take place at 2:00 p.m. at the Etowah Lions Den. You can also hamburgers & hotdogs at 3:00 p.m. for only $5.00 per person. This will be followed by our first Cabinet Meeting at 3:45 p.m.

District Governor George Suggs, NCLF President Herbert A. Justice, the State Humanitarian/White Cane Chairperson, Carlton V. Metts, and Executive Director, Steve L. Walker, will take part in an informative and challenging presentation. Mike Flora, the State Camp Dogwood Director, will also present information on this year’s Camp Dogwood Raffle. You will have an opportunity to ask questions to help your members and the public to understand the Foundation’s activities and goals.

It is most important that the Club President, Secretary, and Humanitarian/White Cane Chairperson attend. Each club will receive a packet of information about our 2010-2011 Humanitarian/White Cane Drive and your Camp Dogwood raffle tickets.

If you plan to attend please RSVP to Jerry/Barbara Cox by calling 828-674-1554, 684-6895, or 891-3135 by August 16th.

DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION District Governor - George Suggs First Vice District Governor - Randy Champion Second Vice District Governor - Rose Edgar Secretary - Chuck Hixon Treasurer - Curtis Erickson Download the 2010 District 31A Lions Directory

MAJOR INITIATIVES OF DISTRICT 31A

Marjorie McCune Memorial Center, a licensed Adult Assisted Living Home, is owned and operated by the Lions of Western North Carolina. Located in Black Mountain, the center is nestled in the Swannanoa Valley in a beautiful country setting. For those who live at The McCune Center, life is simply an extension of their own lives. Residents are able to spend time with their family, friends and neighbors in a setting that say "Welcome Home".

Founded in 1903, Eliada Home is a non-profit agency dedicated to helping children succeed. Located on a historic 200-acre campus in the mountains of Western North Carolina, serve children and families through a diverse spectrum of programs and services, including residential care, child development services, foster care, community support services, therapeutic recreation, and many others.

Camp Dogwood, located on Lake Norman in Catawba County, was started in 1967. It is owned and operated by the North Carolina Lions Foundation. Nothing like this camp exists anywhere else in the state, and from the first, it was a project that North Carolina Lions embraced.