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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The Milpitas Executive Lions Club hosted a Christmas Party and Potluck on Tuesday December 11 at Bank of the West. There was plenty of food, fun and games. We had a gift exchange, Raffle and member recognition. The entertainment was Christmas caroling by local musicians and singers.

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In July 2007 companies ranked Lions Clubs International and its foundation the best non-governmental organization (NGO)
worldwide with which to work. This top ranking was according to ratings compiled by the Financial Times in association with Dalberg Global Development Advisers and the United Nations Global Compact.

The rankings assessed 34 global organizations ranked by 445 companies involved with NGOs and international agencies. Lions Clubs International was rated most highly and ranked first for program execution, communication, adaptability and accountability in the fast-growing world of non-profits.

The assessment, published in the Financial Times’ Corporate Citizenship and Philanthropy special report, highlights companies’ growing interest in long-term partnerships to tackle an expanding range of social issues.

-Financial Times
July 5, 2007

Lions’ signature program, SightFirst, fights preventable and reversible blindness around the
world. Support Campaign SightFirst II today and give sight to those who would otherwise live in darkness.

Please contact Lions Clubs International Foundation at 630.571.5466, ext. 404 or go to www.lcif.org to donate online.
(All contributions to LCIF are tax deductible to the extent allowed under the Internal Revenue Code)

QUICK FACT:
100% of all funds donated to LCIF reach people and places in need. All foundation administrative costs are paid by interest on investments.

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The Milpitas Executive Lions Club hosted its annual 5th anniversary Dinner Dance fundraiser on November 9, 2007. The event was hosted by Lion Juniel Butler. Mayor Esteves, DG Bob DeUnger, VDG Marlene Duffin and Cabinet Secretary Karen Fillmore were all in attendance. We recognized new MELC members, gave recognition to Milpitas Leo Advisor Diane Kung and gave an award presentation to our Peace poster regional contest winner, Yennie Shyu

The entertainment had DJ music, dancing and special guest Krystelle Buenafa performed a hawaiian dance.

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The 1st Annual “Make a Difference” Day in Milpitas at Murphy Park on October 27, 2007. The Milpitas Executive Lions club performed Diabetes and blood pressure screenings. There were also free flu shots given out.

The headline entertainment was Manuel Romero, a contestant on America's Got Talent and a Milpitas native. Manuel also performed at the Milpitas art and wine festival.

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The Milpitas Executive Lions Club hosted the Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association Breakfast on Sunday morning. About 25 guests attended including Lion Milpitas Mayor Jose Esteves and Milpitas School Board member Michael Mendizabal. We spoke about Lions and showed a video presentation of what our Lions are doing in their community.

Thank you to our Chair Lion Bernie, our new members Chef who did the cooking, Lioness Leah and Lion Ed Manongdo, Lioness Virgie Tulio.

It's a great breakfast meeting with Sunnyhills Neighborhood Association. I received feedbacks that, it's been a long time that they have not tasted Pancakes at that meeting!

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EXCHANGE STUDENT GETS TASTE OF CALIFORNIA

Milpitas Post: August 30, 2007
During his five-week stay in California, 18-year-old exchange student Noriyasu Sahara was treated to a buffet of American experiences. He enjoyed two baseball games, In-N-Out burgers and, maybe most red, white and blue of all for the right age group, “The Simpsons Movie.” While spending his last two weeks in Milpitas, one thing stood out most for the Kyoto, Japan native.

“I like the sky,” said Sahara, who deejays and also aspires to be a history teacher. “The California sky doesn’t have any clouds. Japan has many clouds.”

Along with 34 other Japanese exchange students, Sahara’s stay in California began with two weeks in Los Angeles as part of a Lions Club student exchange program. The students from Japan then enjoyed a week-long camping trip with European exchange students, before landing in Northern California for the final two weeks of their trip.

Sahara’s host parents in Milpitas, Marie Pham and Jose Leon, had just finished housing one of the program’s European students, but jumped at the chance to host again. “(The students) feel like part of the family,” Pham said. “It’s a privilege to share the American experience with them.”

Sahara left for home Saturday, but the exchange experience has left its mark on the Pham-Leon family. Inspired by their visitors, Pham’s daughter, Sabrina, wants to visit Belgium, and her son, Brian, wants to see Japan. For more information on becoming a host family or participating in the student exchange
program, contact Ray Maglalang at 262-8425.

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Milpitas Post Staff Article Launched: 08/29/2007 02:18:08 PM PDT

"Peace Around the World" is the theme of the 2007-08 Peace Poster Contest. Lions clubs are sponsoring the program in their communities for children in local schools or organized, sponsored youth groups. Students, ages 11, 12 or 13 are eligible to participate. Through the contest, students are encouraged to visually depict their interpretation of the contest's theme.

Each poster will be judged on originality, artistic merit and expression of the theme.

Posters advance through several judging levels: local, district, multiple district and international. At the international level, judges from the art, peace, youth, education and media communities select one grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners.

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. There the winning artist will be presented with an engraved plaque and a cash prize of $2,500.

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

For more details and deadlines, contact Milpitas Executive Lions Club's Ray Maglalang (262-8425) or Marie Pham (946-8888).