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Council Chair Speaks:

Greetings, my fellow MD1 Lions, or “Saluti i miei compagni MD1 Leoni” in Italian. I have just returned from my trip to Milan, Italy for the Lions Clubs International Convention. Our new International President, Dr. Jung-Yul Choi has picked as his theme “We Serve Through Diversity”. We serve all people in all places. Lions are a shining example to the world of the good that can be accomplished by uniting in harmony. We’re known for our strength and ability to help others—and this is only accomplished through diversity. The New Voices Initiative will continue in the 2019-2020 year. Its goal continues to promote gender parity and diversity and to seek to increase the number of women, young adults and underrepresented populations within our association. These are the 8 focus areas for service that that Dr. Choi will emphasize during his year. 1. Vision* 2. Youth 3. Disaster Relief 4. Humanitarian 5. Diabetes* 6. Hunger* 7. Environment* 8. Childhood Cancer* (* also a LCIF Global Cause) I hope every club can participate one or more activities in each of the focus areas this year. The incoming Governors are looking forward to continuing the work of the prior council in moving Illinois forward. The first item on our agenda will be to finish establishing the new State Office location in Springfield and filling the State Secretary2

Treasurer position. Until that is done the last council chair Darren VanDuyn will assist us with some of those duties as he has done during the past six months until that position is filled. The 201-2020 Council is committed to being as open and transparent as we can possibly be. We will be starting the year with 2 council meetings in August to get us off to a good start. The August 4th council meeting will cover items that would have normally been taken care of at the convention. Since many of the Illinois Lions, and 3 of incoming Governors could not make it to Milan this year we opted to hold off until we returned. In this way everyone can be represented at the initial meeting council meeting. The 2nd Council Meeting will occur 2 weeks later, on August 17th. This meeting would have normally occurred in early September, but the Governors in the Council had some conflicts in September, and we also wanted to get an early start on setting up the new state office and filling the State Secretary/ Treasurer position. A MD-1 Global Action Team workshop will follow the August 17th council meeting in order to get started on the Lions of Illinois Goals for this coming year. In closing I want to stress that your Council of Governors is committed to serving you, the Lions of Illinois. -Jerome Perez, MD1 Council Chair -------------------------------------------------------------------Greetings, my fellow MD1 Lions, or “Saluti i miei compagni MD1 Leoni” in Italian. As I write this I am preparing for my trip to Milan, Italy for the Lions Clubs International Convention. I am excited to meet the other Governors leading our association this year, and to hear about the progress we have made in the last year as an organization. The incoming council would first like to thank the outgoing council for their hard work over the last year. They did an outstanding job for the Illinois Lions. The incoming council of governors for 2019-2020 are as follows: 1- A Joan McMillian (Secretary)

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1-BK 1-CN 1-CS 1-D 1-F 1-G 1-H 1-J 1-M

Joe Vinyard (Vice Council Chair) Ann Ragsdale Helen Ferguson Richard Delp (Tail Twister) Susan Hastings Kathy Dieker (Chaplain) Tony Holland Jerome Perez (Council Chair) Dave Johnson (Treasurer)

We looking forward to continuing the work of the prior council moving Illinois moving forward. The first item on our agenda will be to finish establishing the new State Office location in Springfield and filling the State Secretary-Treasurer position. Until that is done the current council chair Darren will assist us with some of those duties as he has done during the past six months until that position is filled. Our council is committed to serving you, the Lions of Illinois. Keep up the good work that you do.

Many of our clubs help local communities; however, as an International Association, we have an obligation to take part in Lions Club International and it’s foundation. As a Secretary of Lions of Illinois Foundation, I wouldn’t deny that our own Foundation in Illinois need our funds to meet our numerous projects and activities; however, this is a special time to join our hands to support International foundation. Let us support Lions of Illinois Foundation’s fundraisers and hold a separate fundraiser for ‘Campaign 100’. Let us all Illinois Lions congratulate PDG Bob Block who is our new International Director from MD1. May his term filled with all successes and bring glory to his activites. -Dr. Austin D’Souza, Editor ILStateEditor@gmail.com

From State Leadership Chairperson:

CCE Lion Jerome Perez sycamorejerry@gmail.com Editor’s Note:

We have new goals and new mission this year to accomplish. All of us in our clubs sat together in jotting down our club programs to meet our Annual Goals. Our first goal is to increase in membership as we need more hands to make our projects successful and serve communities. Secondly, we have to fulfill Lions Clubs International’s goals which are given to us. Amongst all ‘Campaign 100’ takes priority. 3

As Lions, our clubs, first and foremost, provide service to our local communities. Meeting these needs is as diverse as each community. Plus, as Lions we are part of a larger global service community as well. As part of this global community, we need to stay connected to the programs and services being promoted by Lions Clubs International and Lions Clubs International Foundation.

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-------------------------------------------------------------------Another Successful Bartlett Lions Club 4th of July Parade. The Bartlett Lions Club organized and provided the man power. The Bartlett 4th of July Committee sponsored the parade with the funds we needed. There were 79 parade entries with 1,000 participants and 4,000 parade watchers Front row L to R Lions Joanne Watson, Ray Ray Deyne. Back Row L to R Lions Tony Sparacino, Val Proce, Andy Watson, Brian Clinite (Cover Photo) --------------------------------------------------------------------

Mounds Lions Club presented Mr Clarence Faust a check from the Lions of District 1C South to help with a deposit toward a Mobile Home after his home was distroyed in the storm last month. Pictured L-R Lions Fern Edwards, Josie Eason, Sarita Sawyer, PDG Derek Eurales, Lions Florence Heady, Ann Terry along with President Lion Retha Eurales and homeowner Mr. Faust. Mr. Faust â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;s daughter Vastie took this picture.

The Mounds Lions Club donated much needed supplies to our friends and family living in East Cape and McClure. Pictured, Lions Sarita Sawyer, President Lion Retha Eurales, and PDG Derek Eurales. --------------------------------------------------------------------

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review and payment to the vendor. We only pay for what we use. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns now or at any time during the year, please don't hesitate to contact me at any time at this address or tom@drez.net or via cell at 630-240-5024 (call or text).

Morrison Lions welcomed new member Ken Mchaffey on the right with Lion Bob Smith, sponsor.

Keith Hamstra, a member of the Scholarship Committee, pictured with Jacob Brown, one of the two 2019 winners and his Mother Julie Brown --------------------------------------------------------------------

Welcome to our new Lion year. As such, you have our conference calling system available to you and your committee. You can find the guide to the system with instructions and specific leader/participant codes for your committee attached. I receive a monthly invoice by committee code that I review and froward to state office for final 35

As well, our MD1 state website and FB page have been refreshed for the new Lion year as well. I am making one more change to add a page for our newest ID Bob Block, but otherwise, our sites should be up to date and fully active already. Our FB page has 2,462 followers as of now, and our email list used weekly by the website and for other special ondemand emailing has about 1,000 email addresses on it. I believe our website, email, and FB page work well in getting the word out across the state quickly when needed. I'm glad to assist you in any way I can to help get your committee information out when needed. Just drop me an email or phone call at any time I can help. There is a link on the website home page for any Lion to request to have their email address added to our statewide distribution list. Feel free to distribute that link as far and wide as you wish so we can keep building. We do not get updates from LCI. Congratulations, again, on your role for the year. Please don't hesitate to contact me at any time if I can be of service. It is my pleasure to serve with you. Lion Tom (aka Cabinetman) (1BK, Lemont) Tom.Drez@cbservices.org -------------------------------------------------------------------Lion Jim Shelton (L) and Lion Jesse Heischmidt (R) present Hannah Tappendorf (C) a check for winning

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the Altamont Lions Club Scholarship. Good luck to Hannah Tappendorf with all your future endeavors.

Past district governor Lion Jim Strange (L) congratulates this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Altamont Lions Club president, Lion Steve Stice (R). --------------------------------------------------------------------

New Bismarck Lions Club officers were sworn in July 1. Best wishes for these new officers and for another year of fantastic service! -------------------------------------------------------------------36

The 4th Annual Blue Mound Lions Club Lawn Mower Fun Run was another great success. From

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the creativity of the participants to the hospitality of the hosts, this is a great FUNdraiser! -------------------------------------------------------------------Palestine Lion President Otie Tuttle welcomes new members Lion Carol Mehler and Lion Christine Provines. Incoming officers for the Palestine Lions Club were joined by officers of the Robinson Lions 37

Club at their installation ceremony. New officers sworn in by PDG Kevin Mendenhall included: Directors - Lions Bob Abernathy, Mike Leighty, Carol Mehler and Kip Dugan, secretaries â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lion Mike Fear (Robinson) and Lion Sarah Laski (Palestine), presidents - Lions Janie Mendenhal (Robinson) and Otie Tuttle (Palestine). What a great event to share with another local club!

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Kids’ Zone, with bouncy houses and games was

-------------------------------------------------------------------well appreciated by locals and visitors alike. Everyone braved the heat for a wonderful parade. Sidell Lions Club thanks everyone who came to the event. --------------------------------------------------------------------

Pawnee Lions Club members were joined by local “royalty” to serve a lunch to benefit the Pawnee Police Department. -------------------------------------------------------------------It takes a lot of work to organize and set up an event like the Brick Street BBQ in Sidell, Illinois. Chicken dinners reported to be the best so far, the 38

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It is with much respect the St.Elmo Lions Club announces our 2020 Club President. He has been with the club for eighteen years and can’t seem to get enough. Although we feel certain his middle name must be “Service,” it is more likely to be “Organizational.” He has served as the St.Elmo Lions Club President for sixteen years and has agreed to carry on as our leader for yet another term! Thank you so much, David Maxey, for all you have done to serve as an example for the rest of us. It will certainly take “the rest of us” to ever replace you! --------------------------------------------------------------------

2019 Lions Club Officers: President: Charlie Doehring, Vice Presidents: Mike A, Zed B, Jane G, Directors: Jordan R, Gary S, Treasurer: Roger K, Secretary: Diane J, Tail Twister and Lion Tamer: Otto R and Larry G, Thank you for serving! --------------------------------------------------------------------

A delicious dinner for the Installation of 2020 Officers was served this evening by Mary Ann's in St.Elmo. Attending the annual event were, front row, left to right, Roger Fulk, Bob Lowe, Skip 39

Heaton, LeMar Marchman, David Cox, and President David Maxey. Standing in the back row, left to right, PeeWee Denton, Al Nevergall, Rex Reeder, Dan Laack, Lloyd Stanley, Max Hollinshead, Don Crawford, Holly Huffer, Mark Lash, and Will Williams. The event was also attended by the Lions Club wives and visitors. Thank you to all who attended and thank you for your service to our community. Our Motto: We Serve. --------------------------------------------------------------------

Congrats to the 2019-2020 Westville Lions Club officers. Thank you goes out to PDG Lion Butch Guennewig and Chef Connie for coming to install our officers. It’s all in the mix!! Thanks also to Alexander Catering for providing our meal this evening, it was very good. Interested in joining this fun group give me a shout!! --------------------------------------------------------------------

Officers for teh2019-2020 year. Not pictured are Joe Brown, Club service chair; and Pat Bales, acting secretary. Carlvin Hollon, chaplain; Gloria Lowery, director; Jean Lehn, treasurer; Jean Pease, secretary; Jim Seefeldt, president; Karen Seefeldt,

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Ennis,Lion tamer; Pegg Warnick, marketing and communications; Terry Howe, tail twister; Terry Howe, 1st vice president; Rita Scanavino, 2nd vice president; Tim Drew, safety --------------------------------------------------------------------

Future Leos out in the Huntley Area attending the Sun City-Huntley Lions Club’s (now the Huntley Area Lions Club) Pasta Dinner. --------------------------------------------------------------------

Malta Lions Club has another new member – Club President Lion Tom Jergens (c) welcomes Lion Jay Engstrom (l), sponsored by Lion Denny Heins (r) into the club. --------------------------------------------------------------------

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“So proud of our Leo Club! Today they donated $1,500 that will be going directly to help fix the burst pipe damage at the Hyde Park Ronald McDonald House. The broken pipe caused over $2 million dollars damage and families cannot live there until August when it is repaired. Lions and Leos of Elburn Lions Club, We Serve.”

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downtown Naperville on July 12th. The Party was both televised and broadcast on WGN from 6: 10:00 AM Thousands of spectators turned out to witness the show and parade on a bright, sunny morning. --------------------------------------------------------------------

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Candidate PDG Bob Block’s banner in the International Parade. ID-Candidate Bob Block was officially elected an International Director at the LCI Convention in Milan, Italy!! -------------------------------------------------------------------Bartlett Lions Joanne & Andy Watson were welcomed at the Nature Ridge Elementary, in Bartlett, by Assistant Principal Nancy MirelesGarcia. Lions Joanne and Andy gave a presentation about the American Flag to eighty 1st Grade students. --------------------------------------------------------------------

The Naperville Noon Lions were one of forty three local organizations to participate in the WGN Annual Block Party Parade held on the Riverwalk in 41

Past International Director Daniel O'Reilly (r) was guest speaker at Waterman Lions Club's 65th Anniversary Dinner Meeting. PID O'Reilly presented an International President’s Certificate of Outstanding Service to Lion Dale Gaston (l). Lions Robert Bend and Ralph Johnson also received certificates from PID O’Reilly.

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Jones Fellowship Award by the incoming President Lion Katie Witt at the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s June meeting. --------------------------------------------------------------------

Did you know that the Geneva Lions Club has the longest repeating Booth at Swedish Days in Geneva? Not surprising, when you understand the club was founded in 1937, over 80 years ago. All proceeds go to serve the citizens of Geneva and St. Charles. --------------------------------------------------------------------

MD1 ID Candidate Bob Block (r) walking with the MD1 delegation in the Lions Clubs International Parade in Milan. Also in front are PID Russ Sarver and PID Bud Wahl. --------------------------------------------------------------------

Hinckley Lion Tom Vesely was awarded the Melvin 42

Giant welcome to the Lions! Now you know you are in Italy!!! --------------------------------------------------------------------

Dundee Township Lions inducted three new members at their last club meeting. Conducting the ceremony is District 1J Lion Governor-Elect Lion Jerry Perez. The new members are John and Barbara Wadsworth and Jaime Trevez. Accompanying them are their mentors, Michael Buhrmann and Herb Beck. This has been a year of growth as the Lions Club took in nine new members during the 2018-2019 Lion Year. -------------------------------------------------------------------Another successful Bartlett Lions Club 4th of July Parade! Lions organized and provided the Lion power to put the 79 parade entries with 1,000 participants in order for 4,000 parade watchers. Front Row l to r: Lions Joanne Watson, Ray Deyne;

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New Waterman Lion Joseph Bennett (c) with his sponsor, Lion Shawn Blobaum (l), is inducted by District Governor-Elect Lion Jerome Perez. --------------------------------------------------------------------

Back Row l to r): Lions Tony Sparacino, Val Proce, Andy Watson, and Brian Clinite. --------------------------------------------------------------------

Crystal Lake Lion Harry Siwkowski (l) received the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award from Lions Club Pres. Lion Randy Funk (r) at the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Installation Dinner. --------------------------------------------------------------------

Sun City-Huntley Lions Club (now the Huntley Area Lions Club) received an award from the local Chamber for "exceptional service to the community." (l to r) Lions Mimi Geiger, Janet Sisson, Sheldon Clark, Pres. Lion Jim Harper, and Dr. Deb Junkins. --------------------------------------------------------------------

The newest member of the Crystal Lake Lions Club, Lion Mike Gasparaitis (c), Sergeant in the Crystal Lake Police Department. PCC Lion John Landon installed Lion Mike and Lion Nick Parashis stood in for Lion Mike's absent sponsor, Lion Doug Lomen. -------------------------------------------------------------------Special thanks goes to the Whiteside County Civil Air Patrol for leading 2019 Tampico Festive Days parade. 43

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Whiteside Civil Air Patrol Color Guard with L-R Lt. Dameon Johnson, Airman Emma Everly, Cadet Leilani Everly, and A1C Solan Everly.

Redneck Yacht Club --------------------------------------------------------------------

Dave Anderson

Strawberry shortcake was served to 21 campers and 13 staff at Camp Lions on Lake Bloomington on July 25th. 8 Streator Hardscrabble Lions and 2 Lion cubs provided the treats. --------------------------------------------------------------------

From the desk of LIF State Leader Dogs for the Blind Coordinator, Fred Peska.

Tampico Baptist Church Several community orgnizations took part in this July 4th Independence Day Parade, all had a wonderful time.

The article below is from Leader Dogs “Update”, Issue 2. Raising a Future Leader Dog, a Life-Changer Raising a Future Leader Dog, a Life-Changer Each year, we have a goal to match 200 Leader Dogs with 200 individuals who are blind or visually impaired. To do so, we rely on the continued dedication and support of 400+ volunteer puppy raisers, both new and returning! Every puppy raiser gives 12–15 months of their time, energy and love to raising a puppy for us. Through daily care and training, puppy raisers provide the solid foundation of socialization

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and skills our puppies need to begin formal guide dog training upon their return to Leader Dog. We are extremely grateful to every one of these amazing volunteers.

What would you say to someone who is considering raising a puppy for Leader Dog? Mary: “I would tell future raisers to ask questions of their counselors, other raisers and the puppy development team. You’re not in this alone.” Kathy: “If you have time and patience the rewards will far exceed your efforts and expectations.” What has kept you raising puppies for Leader Dog? Mary: “I keep raising to learn more techniques to be a better raiser. I also enjoy the company of likeminded people and have made quite a few friends.” Joe & Trudy: “The clients and what our puppies mean to them. Learning about how the puppies change their lives in so many ways, and what the next story will be in our puppy’s life.”

Recently, we had the privilege of sitting down with four current puppy raisers to get their insight into their own puppy raising experiences. How many Future Leader Dogs have you raised? Mary St. Clair: “Future Leader Dog Enzo is the 7th puppy I have raised for Leader Dog.” Joe & Trudy Nowak: “We are raising puppy number 8 at this time. His name is George Orwell.” Kathy Pardee: “We are first time puppy raisers. Learning together. Every day. And hopefully will be able to raise many more!” What has been the most unexpected part of the puppy raising experience for you? Joe & Trudy: “Watching our puppies mature into working dogs. When we say that, we mean when the light switch goes on when they are around four months old. They know they are different from other dogs. Best learning experience ever.” Kathy: “The most unexpected part was the amazing joy [Future Leader Dog] Shayne has brought to our lives!”

We have an amazing community of puppy raisers. Many have formed lifelong friendships through their raising experiences. If you have been considering raising a puppy for Leader Dog, now is the time... to not only change the life of someone who is blind or visually impaired, but also your own. Please visit LeaderDog.org or call 888.777.5332 to learn more and apply to raise a Future Leader Dog. Any monetary contribution made to Leader Dogs for the Blind and sent thru our Lions of IL Foundation will receive the same recognition from Leader Dogs and will be increased by up to 10%. Any questions about this, or anything pertaining to Leader Dogs, please feel free to contact me at diamondp@mchi.com. “Making People Unstoppable!” --------------------------------------------------------------------

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PDG Chip Farrington, Thompsonville Lions Club installed the new Officers for the West Frankfort Lions Club. Seated L>R: Lion Gary Pratt, 1st Vice President, Lion Ervin Thomas, President, Lion John Gardner Jr, 2nd Vice President, PDG Bill Kelley, Director.

This years lucky kids are Miss Liberty Olivia Steward, daughter of Jami & Greg Steward and Master Firecracker is Colton Huber son of Jay Huber and Alicia Wise.

Standing L>R: PDG Chip Farrington, Lion Tim Weaver, Treasurer, Lion Ed Pool, Tail Twister, Lion Jim Summers, Lion Tamer & Greeter, Lion Brenda McCluskie, Secretary and Lion Chuck Kain, Membership Chairman & Director. --------------------------------------------------------------------

Each 4th of July the Durand Lions Club have a Master Firecracker and Miss Liberty contest. Here is Lion Kathy Rothermel crowing the King and Queen.

They get to ride in the Durand's Parade, shown are the lucky kids and driver Lion Sybil Wagner. --------------------------------------------------------------------

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