Paw Prints June 2016

PLANO EARLY LIONS 1ST & 3RD SAT EVERY MONTH 8AM—9AM FURR’S FRESH BUFFET 1900 N CENTRAL EXPY
SPECIAL POINTS OF INTEREST:
In 1925, she attended the Lions Clubs International Convention...
"Come with me and I will teach you how to do some of the things you used to do when you could see?" ...
"who are successful because of their drive, intelligence and ambition, were to put their talents to work improving their communi- ties?"
“International President's Certifi- cate of Appreciation Award" goes to...
INSIDE THIS IS- SUE:
Helen Keller 2 Speech to Lions
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Helen Keller Day
Texas Lions Camp 2 Clean Up
Let’s get to know 3 Melvin Jones
Primary Care Clinic 3 of North Texas
Lions University 3
PELC PAW PRINTS
FROM THE DEN – Letter from the Editor
JUNE 2016
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Climb in your Life Vests and get that hot cup of tea, it’s time to review how Lions Clubs Interna- tional became what it is today.
In this issue you will learn a bit about Helen Keller and Melvin Jones and hopefully be inspired.
I also want to share some recipes I found great for Father’s Day, even for those of you who don’t know how to cook.
I want to jog your memory about past events and give you the scoop on what is coming up.
KIBBLES AND BITS
HELEN KELLER
Helen Keller was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, USA, on June 27th 1880.
Helen became ill which was described by doctors as "an acute congestion of the stomach and the brain", (thought to be Scarlet Fever or Meningi- tis) at 19 months of age that left her blind and deaf.
With the help of an excep-
Don’t forget to search for the little lion who wandered out of his den. If you find him email me asap at:
PELC Lion Pride
this article.
Enjoy!
Lions University Registration Form
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tional teacher, Anne Mans- field Sullivan of the Perkins School for the Blind, Helen Keller learned sign lan- guage and Braille. A few years later, she learned to speak. As an adult she be- came a tireless advocate for people with disabilities. And in 1925, she attended the Lions Clubs Interna- tional Convention and challenged Lions to be- come "Knights Of The Blind
The Lions Roar 5
in the crusade against darkness."
The Lions accepted her challenge and our work ever since have in- cluded sight pro-
grams aimed at prevent- able blindness.
The Cat’s Meow
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What’s Up Pussy 6 Cat?