Toni Brianna is so excited winning District level and then State Level. She and her family of 5 are attending our district and then are attending the State at Cape. I sent a letter last evening to ask if they (the state) would be paying for the noon meal. The Chairperson whom wrote letter is going to get back with me. No one really knows? Whom will get the prize for State????? Hope you know some answers. From: molions-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:molions-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of toni mahoney Sent: Sunday, February 08, 2015 12:27 PM To: molions@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: [molions] Opportunity For Youths Opportunity For Youths The Lions clubs of Missouri support youths in their communities with school projects, sports, scouts and etc. plus the many Services they provide the youths. MD26 Opportunity for Youth have five Youth programs we encourage Missouri Lions Clubs to participate with, Athletics (separate committee) , Band (separate committee), Leo's, Poster Contest and Youth Exchange Camp (Lions International programs under one committee). Peace Poster Contest: Theme “Peace, Love and Understanding” How exciting all seven Districts sent a winning poster to CC Lion Jeff Hilke for judging. M1 Brianna Foremann, Northwest Texas County Lions, poster was chosen to represent MD26 at Lions International for judging and winner will be announced sometime in February 2015 plus 23 merit award winners. Brianna is invited to attend Mo. Lions State Convention to receive her award. M1 Brianna Foreman, Plato R-V School, Huggins, Mo., Northwest Texas County Lions M2 Abby Price, Rogers Middle School, St. Louis, Mo., Webster Groves Lions M3 Brittney Johnson, Westran, Huntsville, Mo., Huntsville Lions M4 Ashlyn Alexander, St. Gregory's School, Republic, Mo., Maryville Pride Lions M5 Mackenzie Matzeder, Bingham Middle School, Independence, Mo., Independence Host Lions M6 Coral Heimer, Republic Middle School, Republic, Mo., Republic Lions M7 Jenna Rood, St. George Elementary, Hermann, Mo., Hermann Lions 2015-2016 Theme “Share Peace” Peace Poster Contest Kits are available for purchase from Lions International low price $11.95 plus shipping. The Youth Exchange Camp Directory at <http://www.lionsclubs.org/> www.lionsclubs.org can be accessed by all Missouri youths wanting to participate this coming year in the 112 camps offered in 34 countries. I will sign off on completed applications that meet the camps requirements they have chosen. William C. Chandler Lions Youth Camp is the name of Missouri Lions camp participating in Lions International “Youth Exchange Camp” program. The dates are June 29th – July 27th, ages 17-21, transfer from 1st host family to 2nd host family Thursday July 9th. Camp starts Sunday July 19th – Sunday July 26th at Camp BrimShire located in St. James, Mo., will return to 1st host family after camp until flight home. I have accepted the first three youths, young lady from Germany, young lady from Spain and young man from Czech Republic. I look forward to accepting the remaining 13 youths. PDG Lion Lisa Clinton puts together an outstanding group of tours for camp and we look forward to Lions Clubs of Mo. support of this program through many means, Host Family, monetary, dinners and etc. For more detail information please contact Lion Toni Mahoney, YEC Coordinator 314-805-7391 <mailto:tkmahoney54@xxxxxxxxx> tkmahoney54@xxxxxxxxx Please share with ALL Lions of Missouri! Lion Toni Mahoney YEC Coordinator