CALIFORNIA GIRL, 12, SHARES PEACEFUL VISION
AND WINS LIONS INTERNATIONAL PEACE POSTER CONTEST

OAK BROOK, IL USA, February 19, 2009 – Yennie Shyu, a 12-year-old girl from San Jose, California, USA, created this year’s grand prize winning poster in the annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest. Approximately 350,000 children ages 11, 12 and 13 in 70 countries around the world participated in this contest. Her poster was chosen for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of this year’s contest theme, "Peace Begins With Me."

“In this age, technology and computers are very popular so I thought about combining technology and e-mail with spreading the message of peace and love,” said Shyu, who explains her poster depicts “little fingers typing big messages spreading love and peace worldwide.”

Shyu will be recognized for her accomplishment at Lions Day with the United Nations in New York City on March 13, where she will be presented with an award and US$2,500. Shyu’s parents and the president of the Milpitas Executive Lions Club, which sponsored the contest in her area, will accompany her to the award ceremony.

"I believe peace is what brings people together,” Shyu said. “With peace, people can live in harmony as one.”

“Our club is excited and proud to reach out to our community and the world to spread peace and hope,” said Joselito Abelardo, president of the Milpitas Executive Lions Club. “Yennie’s poster symbolizes a child’s hope for a peaceful existence and exemplifies the talent and intelligence of young people around the world."

Shyu enjoys drawing people, animals and scenery. In 2008, she was the grand prize winner of the Growing Up Asian American Art Contest. She speaks Chinese fluently and in addition to drawing, she enjoys listening to music, reading, writing, tennis and jogging.

Lions Clubs International President Al Brandel said, “Just like the Lions are everyday heroes through the community service they perform, these children too are everyday heroes in what they teach us about the importance of peace. These young people will grow up to be our world leaders and they will remember that the Lions helped them to consider the significance of international cooperation and peace.”

Lions created the Peace Poster Contest to foster a spirit of peace and international understanding in young people worldwide. In addition to the grand prize winner, 23 merit award winners have been announced. They are from Belgium, Brazil, China Hong Kong, Colombia, India (2), Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Russia, Taiwan, Uruguay and the United States (Indiana, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Virginia).

After being exhibited at the 92nd annual Lions Clubs International Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota this July, the 24 winning Peace Posters will be shown throughout the year at children’s museums and various locations throughout the United States. The posters will also be featured on the Lions Clubs International Web site, www.lionsclubs.org, where you can learn more about the contest and send Peace Poster e-cards.

Lions Clubs International is the world’s largest service club organization with 1.3 million members in approximately 45,000 clubs in 205 countries and geographic areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit www.lionsclubs.org.

The Beverly Heritage Hotel and the Milpitas Executive Lions Club Invites you to a Community Mixer Event!

Join us for Complimentary Wine, Cheese and Fruit! MEET new contacts - MAKE contacts. Bring your Business Cards.

Fun | Food | Fellowship

DATE: Wednesday, February 25, 2009
TIME: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
PLACE: The Beverly Heritage Hotel in Milpitas
ADDRESS: 1820 Barber Lane. Milpitas, CA 95035

For more information, please contact Basem Alsheleh - 408.352.3948

RSVP by February 18th to: rcastro@pyramidhotelgroup.com

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Longtime Milpitas resident and community leader Herbert Holloway passed away Jan. 6 at the age of 80. Holloway was active in the Milpitas community for decades, as an original member and Chair of the Sunnyhills Community Breakfast, former board member at the Milpitas Lions Club and Sunnyhills United Methodist Church, and a member of the NAACP and black caucus of Milpitas. He received a governor's award for his historic preservation efforts in Milpitas, and was inducted in 2003 into the Milpitas Black History Leaving Legacy Hall of Fame.

Milpitas Executive Lions Club members and volunteers wrapped gifts for shoppers at GreatMall on Dec. 13-14, 2 to 6 p.m.; and Dec. 20-23, 2 to 8 p.m. Lion members wrapped gifts for free and worked solely on tips from shoppers. The total amount raised was $1,228.32 (minus cost of materials). Proceeds from the gift wrapping will help the Leo Club at Milpitas High School in its mission to send boxes of books to needy children and schools in Africa.

The gift wrapping occurred at the entrance across from the Century Theatres, inside the rotunda next to Fujisan Sushi. Many thanks to the Lion members and their families for helping with the gift wrapping.

We had a (very early) great time at the streets of downtown San Jose this morning Dec 7, 2008.

Watch the NBC TV video and focus (at time 1:58) for the Wizard of Oz, Cowardly Lion!!!(Courageous Lion) "presented by the Lions Club of Santa Clara Valley, largest service club in the world 1.3M members worldwide in 205 countries."

**NBC TV announcers** Don't miss the dancing MELC Lions (at time 3:11), as the NBC TV announced "...scarecrow...very happy to be here today. And everyone, look, if you can listen in... everyone is very excited to see these balloons today" the crowd actually was cheering the MELC dancing in front of the Courageous Lion balloon.

http://www.nbcbayarea.com/around_town/the_scene/Thousands_Enjoy_San_Jose_Holiday_Parade_Bay_Area.html

More than 125,000 lined the streets for the 27th Annual parade. The International Award-Winning San Jose Holiday parade is considered one of the top 25 parades in America. The parade showcased approximately 90 entries that included 5,000 marchers special guest appearances by several celebrities. Lions and Leos of Mountain View & Milpitas High School were there to hold the balloons. Indeed, a great time was had by all.

 http://www.nbcbayarea.com/around_town/the_scene/100K-plus-Expected-to-Line-SJ-Streets.html

The Milpitas Executive Lions Club Invites you to The 7th Year Anniversary Celebration Fashion Show, Luncheon and Dance

Saturday, December 6, 2008
11:00am – 3:00pm
Brandon’s Restaurant Beverly Heritage Hotel
1800 Barber Lane Milpitas, CA 95035

$35 Donation
For Reservations:
Call: Mila 408/206-3052
Ray 408/506-8626
raymag@prodigy.net
Thelma 408/772-1432
tbatilo@yahoo.com
RSVP by November 26, 2008

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Executives Lions trek overseas to help treat 850 patients

Milpitas Executive Lions Club members were among those on a medical mission to San Pablo city in the Philippines from Feb. 15-19. About 850 local patients were served, 350 recycled eyeglasses were distributed, and about 130 patients were treated by a local dentist for tooth extractions. In addition, blood sugar testing was
done on about 400 patients, and six cataract patients are scheduled for operations, at an estimated cost of $3,000 to the Milpitas Executive Lions.

Milpitas Executive Lions supplied the necessary medicine, recycled eyeglasses were supplied by the Lions in Sight from trustee Joe Pugliese, and supplies and equipment for blood testing came from Johnson & Johnson through the assistance of Lion Barbara Stone of Milpitas Host.

Roundtrip transportation from the United States to the Philippines was paid by each of the 14 Milpitas Executive Lions Club members.

The mission was attended by the following members from Milpitas Executive Lions: President Lito Abelardo and wife Lolita; past President Ray and Frances Maglalang; Treasurer Don Ryan; Virgie Tulio; Leah and Ed Manongdo; Nelly, Rody and Belen Cabuslay; Nora and Ben Vitug; Fili-Am of Milpitas President Nestor Luna and Ditas Marinas; and Danny and Mila Garcia, all of Milpitas.

Milpitas Executive Lions Club was the joint sponsor of the mission with the three local Lions club in the Philippines (San Pablo city Host, Emerald Lions and Lake City) and a Leo club from the Emerald Lions, comprised of nursing students.

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This year’s MD4 Peace Poster Contest winner was sponsored by the Milpitas Executive Lions Club. The artist is Sierramont Middle School 6th grader Yennie Shyu, who was in attendance on Saturday, with her parents, and received her award from International President Amarisuriya at the Saturday luncheon. The theme for 2007-2008 is "Peace Around the World".

One international grand prize winner will receive a trip to a special award ceremony with the sponsoring club president and two family members at Lions Day with the United Nations in New York City, New York, USA (subject to change). There the winning artist will be presented with an engraved plaque and a cash prize of US $2,500.

Each of the 23 merit award winners will receive a cash award of US $500 and a certificate of achievement.

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In appreciation to our community, we have always been very appreciative of the continuing support of our community. Best Kitchen and Bath will donate to the Lion’s Club $100 for every project sign with us. I know that each one of you will do some sort of remodeling at one time or another… Here’s your chance to support your Lions club at the same time!

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