Official Notice:
This is the official call for the Annual Convention for the Lions Clubs of Multiple District 20, New York State and Bermuda, Inc. to be held the date of May 17-May 19, 2013 in the Adams Mark Hotel Buffalo , New York.
The Council of Governors has directed that the hours for Certification of delegates and voting shall be as follows:
Convention Program
All General Sessions are at the Adams Mark Hotel (Grand Hall)
Convention Registration: Adams Mark Hotel Lower Lobby Registration Area
Thursday May 16, 2013 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday May 17, 2013 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday May 18, 2013 8 a.m.-Noon
Sunday May 19, 2013 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Delegate Certification Sullivan Room 3rd Floor
Friday, May 17, 2013 Noon - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Sunday, May 19, 2013 7:30 - 9: 00 a.m.
Delegate Voting Richardson Room- 3rd Floor
SUNDAY May 19, 2013 ONLY 7:00 - 10:15 A.M.
MD-20 Office Hours Executive board room
Friday, May 17, 2013 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 2013 8 a.m. - Noon
Sunday, May 19, 2013 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Lions Goods Store Operated by Lions Camp Badger Wright Room 3rd Floor
Friday, May 17, 2013 9:00 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 2013 9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday. May 19, 2013 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Exhibits Grand Hall
Friday May 17, 2013 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturday May 18, 2013 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Lions Pin Trading Grand Hall
Friday May 17, 2013 8:00 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday May 18, 2013 8:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Any District Governor, present and Past International Officers, Past District Governors, or Provisional District Governors are allowed the right to vote independent of the club delegate quota.
ALL CONVENTION ACTIVITIES ARE HELD AT THE ADAMS MARK HOTEL
THURSDAY May 18, 2013
6-9 PM Convention registration Adams Mark Lobby
8-11 PM Welcome Party Fountain Room
Sponsored by the Buffalo Convention & Visitors bureau
FRIDAY Committee Meetings: Olmsted room 3rd Floor
10:30 a.m. Credentials: PDG Ozzie Torres, 20-K1, Chair
11:00 a.m. Sgt. at Arms: PDG Tom Dilorio, 20-K2, Chair
11:30 a.m. Resolutions & Rules: PDG Clifford Youngs, 20-O Chair
1:30 p.m. Voting and Elections: PDG Loretta Wu, 20-R2 Chair
2:00 p.m. Nominations: PCC Andy Umreiko, 20-K2 Chair
12:00 PM Flag Ceremony: Chair Lion Paul Peters 20-N, Lion Janet LaFrance co-chair 20-Y1 Grand Hall
FRIDAY Luncheons:
Melvin Jones Fellows Luncheon: Erie Ballroom A
Friday, 12:00 NOON to 1:30 PM
PCC John Wargo
Speakers: International Vice President Joe Preston
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE CONVENTION
Welcome Lions Luncheon : Erie Ballroom B
Friday 12:00 Noon to 1:30 pm
Partners of the Council of Governors
Speaker: Lion Joni Preston
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE CONVENTION
Friday Session Program: Grand Hall ABC
3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
The Orchard Park Wind Ensemble, Conducted By Mr. Donald Carducci
4:00 p.m.
Opening Convention Session
Call to Order: PDG Gloria Askew, Council Chair, MD-20
Introductions of Council of Governors and Lion Dignitaries
Flag Ceremony: Chair Lion Paul Peters 20-N, co-chair Lion Janet LaFrance 20-Y1
Announcer Lion Bob Sikorski, 20-N
Presiding: PDG Gloria Askew, Council Chair, MD-20
Welcome: DG John Shaffer 20-N
Preliminary Report of Credentials: PDG Ozzie Torres, 20-K1, Chair
Adoption of Rules: PDG Clifford Youngs 20-O, Chair
MD-20 Constitution & By Laws Committee Report, PDG Clifford Youngs 20-O, Chair
MD-20 Financial Report: PCC Timothy Jachlewski MD-20 Secretary/Treas.
Announce MD-20 PDG Organization Leadership Awards: PCC Steven Tremaroli, 20-S President, MD-20 PDG Organization
Introduction of Featured Speaker: PIP Al Brandel
Convention Speaker: Lions International 2nd VP Joe Preston
Response and Appreciation: PDG Gloria Askew, Council Chair, MD-20
International Presidential Awards PIP AL Brandel and Lions International 2nd VP Joseph "Joe" Preston
Report and Nominations of District Governors and Vice District Governors:
PCC Andy Umreiko, 20-K2 Chair, MD-20, Nominations Committee
7:30 PM Close First Convention Sessions
SATURDAY (No Business Session)
PDG Organization Breakfast Erie Ballroom A
7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
PCC Steven Tremaroli, President, PDG Organization
Speaker: International Vice President Joe Preston
Good Morning Breakfast Erie Ballroom B
Conversations with your Vice District Governor, All are invited
8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE CONVENTION
Workshops
Saturday workshops:
TO AVOID DISRUPTIONS NO ONE WILL BE ADMITTED AFTER WORKSHOP BEGINS.
Morning workshops will be from 9:30 until 11:30 AM
Leadership Boot camp. Erie Ballroom A
Back to basics... PCC's Kingman, Brown and Williams will mix leadership basics with some fun
Lions International programs available to your club- Superior Room
Quest, Lions International Literacy, Leo's, Peace Poster Learn how the International
Programs can help your community. Presented by PCC Steve Tremaroli. PDG Stu Wizwer,
PDG Noni Krom, Lion Mary Claire Noates
Club Secretary-PDG Melanie Wargo Presenter Ontario Room
1. After a brief discussion on the role of the club secretary the bulk of our time will be spent on LCI reports including the PU101, membership reports (transfers, updates, new members, etc.) and activity reports (including tips, shortcuts and signature activities). For this interactive/real time workshop participants may choose to bring their own laptop along with their user name and password to sign into the Lions Clubs International (LCI) website for their own club management. 2. After completing this seminar the attendees will be able to: a. lists the duties of a good secretary; b. have an understanding of all reporting forms and procedures required by LCI by utilizing the website; c. submit related reports before deadlines.
The Club Excellence Process: The KEY to New Members Erie Ballroom B
Presenters: PDG Peg DiIorio, 20-K2 and PDG Anthony Paradiso, 20-K2
Lions who are content with the quality of their volunteer service and their overall club experience are the best recruiters of new members. Lions who are content with the quality of their volunteer service and their overall club experience are the best recruiters of new members.
This seminar will discuss the Club Excellence Process and how it can be used to as the KEY to motivate your Lions. Learn to keep them! Engage them! Yield more of them!
Lions Luncheon Grand Ballroom
12:00 NOON - 2:00 PM
Conducted By MD-20 Council of Governors
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE CONVENTION
SATURDAY AFTERNOON WORKSHOPS
2:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Club Management -President Elect Workshop Erie Ballroom A
PDG James Muscoreil, District 20-N, Presenter: PCC Kenneth M. Butkowski, II, District 20-N, Moderator
Every wonder how an effective Lions Club is run? Please join us for an interactive seminar on how to manage your Club and make it fun, efficient, and successful.
MD-20 LIONS FISCAL CLIFF- WHY A DUES INCREASE Superior Room
Presented by MD-20 finance committee and Council of Governors
"We Serve", MD 20 Lions Service projects Erie Ballroom B
SEE Program, Camp Badger, NYS Bermuda Foundation, Brandel Murphy Foundation
Presenters; PCC Angelo Purcigliotti PDG Dave Rutkowski, PDG Milledge Smith, Lion Tom Bailey
Treasurer workshop PDG Leroy Foster presenter Ontario Room
After completing this interactive/hands on seminar the participants will be able to: 1. List the qualities of a good treasurer; 2. Submit the related reports before deadlines; 3. prepare a Budget and Financial Report; 4. Pay dues to Lions Clubs International, Multiple District 20, and sub district (if applicable); and 5. Identify appropriate reporting forms to the IRS (Internal Revenue Service). To join in the fun on interacting on the/your Lions Clubs International club management website please bring: a. your user name and password; and b. a form of hardware to access the Internet, e.g. laptop, tablet, smart phone.
2:00 p.m. Brandel Murphy Foundation Annual Board Meeting Olmsted Room
4:00 p.m.
MD- 20 NY BERMUDA FOUNDATION ANNUAL MEETING Ontario Room
4:00 p.m. Lions Camp Badger Empire State Special Needs Experience Superior Room
Annual Meeting
Convention Gala: "BEACH PARTY THEME" Grand Ballroom
CO SPONSORED UPSTATE NEW YORK TRANSPLANT SERVICES (UNITS)
6:00 PM TO 9:00 PM, ALL ARE INVITED
Doors Open at 6 PM. Dinner Served At 7 PM, Sharp.
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE CONVENTION
Sunday Session
Convention Registration Lobby
Sunday May 19, 2013 7:30 a.m.-8:30 a.m.
Delegate Certification Sullivan Room
Sunday, May 19, 2013 7:30 - 9: 00 a.m.
Delegate Voting Richardson Room
Sun., May 19, 2013 7:00 - 10:15 a.m.
9:00 a.m. Solemn Necrology Service Grand Ballroom
Lion Bernie Rabideau, Chair
Sunday Session
10:10 a.m.
Convene Business Session: PDG Gloria Askew, MD-20 Council Chair, Presiding
Report of District Governors: Council of Governors, MD-20 CC PDG Gloria Askew
MD-20 PDG Organization Membership Growth Awards
Presentation of Miracle in Service awards
Presentation of Past MD-20 Presidents Trophy (Recognizes the District that has achieved the highest % of new member growth): PIP Al Brandel
Multiple District 20 Past Directors Award (Recognizes the District that has the highest % of membership retention): PID John Rabideau
Reports from MD-20 Activities:
Lions Camp Badger PID John Rabideau President
Brandel Murphy Foundation PCC Angelo Purcigliotti, President
Lions SEE Program PDG Dave Rutkowski, President
New York State Bermuda Foundation PDG Milledge Smith President
MD-20 Foundation Raffle Drawing
Lions Camp Badger Raffle, Lion Tom Bailey
Final Report of Credentials: PDG Ozzie Torres, 20-K1, Chair, Credentials Committee
Report of Resolutions Committee: PDG Clifford Youngs, 20-O, Chair, Resolutions
Presentation of President, MD-20 PDG Organization, PCC Steve Tremaroli
Report of Certification of voting and Constitutional voting ballot items: PDG Loretta Wu, 20-R2 Chair, Voting & Elections Committee
Presentation of Vice District Governors Elect, MD-20, 2013-2014:
Council Chair PDG Gloria Askew
Presentation of District Governors Elect MD-20, 2013-2014:
Council Chair, PDG Gloria Askew
Adjourn 90th Annual MD-20, Lions Clubs of New York State and Bermuda, Inc., Convention. See You in Lake Placid 2014
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