MD1 e-Magazine (Full) Vol. 9 - Issue 10, April 2022
The lobby at Lions Clubs International Headquarters in Oakbrook, Illinois, was filled with items donated by employees and local MD1 Lions clubs (Chicago Windy City Lions Club, Lisle Ladies Lions Branch Club, Lisle Lions Club, Schaumburg Hoffman Estates Lions Club) 1 The Illinois Lion & Leo
MD1 Concil Chair Speaks:
jebarsanti72@gmail.com be a Theme Basket auction so let’s get those baskets together. As always, we will honor those who have passed away during the lions’ year and will also honor those who have made significant contributions to lionism.
The next major event in the Lions year is almost here! MD-1 CONVENTION! For the first time in two years, we will meet in person to celebrate our successes during the year. Our international guest is 2nd International Vice President, Lion Patti Hill of Canada, a great lion, and future International President. We will all get an opportunity to meet her during the convention. The convention committee, chaired by Lion Terri Pasternak, has a number of fun activities planned as well as great meals at the lunch and banquet. There WILL
Our governors have worked hard to serve their districts this year and this is an opportunity for us to show our appreciation and support for what they have done. As for myself, I look forward to seeing all of you. Though I only see some of you once a year, at the convention, you are my friends and I have missed seeing you. There will be lots of other activities during the weekend, including the Council of Governors meeting, so come out and join us for lions fun. Lion John Barsanti Council chair MD-1, 2021-2022 Jebarsanti72@gmail.com 630 217 4904 ---------------------------------------------
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LEADERSHIP By Lion Larry McGuire
No, I was not abducted by some alien form another planet. Nor was I captured by wild wolves and made a part of the pack. So, why did I miss the last issue? I really do not know what to blame it on. Perhaps my brain was baked in the hot Texas sun. Lion Ann and I winter in the deep, south part of Texas. Do we attend Lions Club meetings while in Texas? The answer is a simple, no. Why? The first club I visited has since folded. The second club we visited; we were treated so shabbily
that we never returned. Quite truthfully, it soured us on visiting clubs. Let me explain. Upon entering the club room, we were immediately and harshly told our meal was not free. We did not expect it to be. Then the club president spent the entire meeting talking about obtaining a concealed weapons permit. We never learned the club’s projects or fundraisers. We were never recognized by any club member as we were told to sit in the back. So, we do not attend that club’s meeting. A club in Edinburgh, Texas graciously asked us to attend their meeting. But Edinburg is more than an hour’s drive away. I have emailed closer club presidents and asked if we could attend as visitors, but there was never a response. So, what does this have to do with leadership? Everything! First, if you are going to advertise your club in the paper and list a phone number or email address for potential members, check it for messages and respond. Second, if you have a guest attend
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your club be polite when telling your guests they are expected to pay for their meal. Third, recognize your guests and allow them a few minutes to tell something about themselves. Even though they are not you club’s member; make them feel as though they are. Do this because they are, in essence, a member of your club, Lions Clubs International. And you, as club president, need to make sure you have someone at the entry welcoming
all who enter, even your regular members. You, and all club members, should show some leadership ability by welcoming guests and make them feel at home. The club that treated us so badly lost potential helpers at their club functions. I know, because we wanted to get involved. So, be a leader. After all, your club must have faith in you; they elected you to lead them into the future. . . Where no Lion has gone before. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Campaign 100: We Keep Getting Closer, Let’s Add a Legacy of Love
Congratulations! See How Much Your Donations Helped Our habit in this space is to talk about the money we have to raise or have raised. This time let’s
look at what we have done over the past two Lions years. Up until February of 2022, the Lions of Illinois have through Campaign 100: LCIF Empowering Service accomplished the equivalent of the following: ***given 840 people access to clean water
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***provided 120 cataract surgeries ***put Quest in 60 classrooms for an entire year ***reached out and given a helping hand to 240 victims of a natural disaster ***given 6,000 measles vaccinations ***screened 1,080 at risk diabetic people ***480 young cancer patients equipment was purchased ***access to 840 chronically hungry people All of that through Lions Clubs International Foundation, while facing the added challenges of the past two years. For those accomplishments the Illinois Lions should be very proud. The goal at the start of the Campaign 100 was two billion more people served. We can do it. We have come this far, a little more effort will do the job. Pat yourself on the back for all that you have done, and let’s make a huge effort on the final stretch. Thank you for caring. Simply get in touch with lionsclubs.org/en/donate. You can also TEXT LCIF 243-725. Or contacting your district
Chairperson: 1-A: Lion PDG Joan McMillan, R: (708) 389-590, C: (708) 539-3297 govjonimac@gmail.com 1-BK: Lion PDG Sue Wolf (815) 474-5474 swolf13333@gmail.com 1-CN: Lion PDG Ann Ragsdale (618) 719-5177 dgann1617@yahoo.com 1-CS: Lion Ruben Owen, PDG, C: (618) 317-5106 rso1119@hotmail.com 1-D: Lion PCC Pamela Graney R: (815) 397-7298, C: (815) 3780348 pgraney54@comcast.net 1-F: Lion PDG Molly Penny (847) 707-8646 pennys246@comcast.net 1-G: Lion Jerry Eiffert, C: (217) 854-7909 jeiff@frontiernet.net 1-H: Lion Al Henning, C: (309) 333-5274 allenhenning@ymail.com 1-J: Lion Ed Carter, PDG, C: 630-330-1341 edward0022@att.net 1-M: Lion Kevin Mendenhall, PDG, R: (618) 553-1776 kmendy1@yahoo,com MD1 Lion ID Robert Block Multiple District Chairman (219)671-0287 lionbobblock@gmail.com MD1 Lion PDG William Jordan Co-MDC (847) 436-6850 lionbillzc@yahoo.com
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MD 1 Lion PDG Ann Ragsdale (see above)
PDG Ed Carter ---------------------------------------
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February 5th, 2022, Council of Governors Meeting Synopsis of Actions: 1. Motion: To approve the agenda Action: Motion carried unanimously 2. Motion: To approve the December 4th, 2021, COG meeting minutes Action: Motion carried unanimously 3. Motion: To move forward on making reservation for the International Convention for an event with a max budget of $3,000. Action: Motion failed 4. Motion: To move forward to investigate the options available for an event at the International Convention and if needed come back for a special session to approve funding Action: Motion carried unanimously 5. Motion: To move to split the available funds eleven ways for the sitting governors to attend the International Convention along with the Council Chair Action: Motion was amended 6. Motion: To split the available funds between the 10 sitting governors to attend the International Convention Action: Motion carried unanimously 7. Motion:
To have the available funds divided between the ten sitting Governors, as a reimbursement of expenses and follow the
rules of audit. Action: Motion carried unanimously
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8. Motion: Action: 9. Motion:
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To approve the financial reports as presented. Motion carried unanimously To approve the convention registration fee of $20.00, the meal package at $100.00 and the individual meals at Lunch $29.00, Dinner $50.00, and Breakfast $25.00 Motion carried unanimously
10. Motion: To approve waiving the convention registration fee for Leos and children under the age of 12. Action: Motion carried unanimously
11. Motion: To approve having online registration for the State Convention and use Rally Up as the provider. Action: Motion carried unanimously 12. Motion: To accept the logo for the back of the new MD-1 shirts as presented. Action: Motion carried unanimously 13.Motion: To approve continuing with the accounting firm Sikich for the 2021-2022 Audit. Action: Motion carried unanimously 14. Motion: To approve having the February 2023, Council of Governors meeting at the Holiday Inn in East Peoria. Action: Motion carried unanimously -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 The Illinois Lion & Leo
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Get excited for the 104th Lions Clubs International Convention in Montréal!
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Cheers to those that were able to make it to our in-person meetingt for Schaumburg Hoffman Estates Lions Club!
February 12 was another cold day, so we truly appreciate all those that volunteered or stopped by to donate to our Soup-er Bowl Saturday Food Drive we hosted with the Windy City Bulls at the NOW Arena. Schaumburg Hoffman Estates Lions Club donated the food to the Schaumburg Township and Hanover Township Food Pantries.
The Darien Lions held a blood drive on February 22 nd . Over 46 donors donated the gift of life. ---------------------------------------
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The Carlinville Lions Club's meeting on Tuesday, March 8 featured Brian Burnside President/CEO of Carlinville Area Hospital & Clinics. He provided an overview of the services provided by the hospital--certainly many more than most of us thought were available. Thanks to Program Chair Lion Dan Koster who lined up the program. The program was held in the hospital's community room. ------------------------We were pleased to induct our newest member Albert ("Al") Sturgeon during the March meeting Tuesday, March 8. Al is Dean of Students at Blackburn College; his wife, Jody, is also a member of Blackburn's staff serving as advisor
to the Work Program. Please help make Al feel welcome. ---------------------------------------
Future Leader Dog Otto recently visited the Pittsfield Lions Club. At the end of March Otto will return to the Leader Dog Campus to start his next phase of training. Those of us
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who have experienced a visit with Otto have a greater understanding about Leader dogs. We thank Lions Gary and Jan Kreutzberg of the Highland Lions Club for their volunteer work and for making Otto available to us. God speed Otto. ---------------------------------------
Petersburg Award Program: Lions of Illinois Foundation bags award.
selected as the Winner for the 2022 Best of Petersburg Awards in the category of Nonprofit Institutions. Notice to other winners in Petersburg is happening over the next few weeks. The entire list of winners will be posted on our website after all recipients have been contacted. The Petersburg Award Program purpose to support and offer public recognition of the contributions of businesses and organizations in and around Petersburg. It is your option to have us send you one of the 2022 Awards that have been designed for display at your business. As an Award recipient, there is no membership obligation. We just ask each Award recipient to pay the cost of their awards. The revenue generated by the Petersburg Award Program helps to pay for local business support and partnership programs. ---------------------------------------
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Bradley Lions handing over the check for $22,000 to Sargeant Rittmanic and Officer Tyler Bailey, both were shot on December 29, 2021. Sargeant Rittmanic passed away and Officer Tyler is in rehab. (Detailed letter is on Page 36.) ---------------------------------------
Community and Economic Development educator Mike Delany spoke at the February 24 Oregon Lions Meeting. He is based at the University of IL Extension Office in
Oregon and is an educator for several Northwest Illinois counties. He spoke on the history of Extension Offices operating through the U. of I., and the numerous opportunities and resources available to communities and individuals through the University of IL via these Extensions. Many of us know about the Master Gardener and Naturalist programs – but there are many more! Northwest Illinois benefits from the extension office in several ways, including the 4H program. For more information on what they offer, visit extension. illinois.edu Photo: Mike Delany (left) and Oregon Lions’ President Dave Stenger. ---------------------------------------
Oregon Lions will be having a Drive Through Pork Chop Sandwich Sale on Saturday, April 30th at SuperValu Parking Lot in Oregon.
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Committee Members shown from left to right: Lions Wayne Cole, Pat Farraday, Penny Cole, Phyllis Herrmann and Head of Committee, Lion Jerry Hinrichs. ---------------------------------------
Oregon Lions who received 10 year Membership Awards From left to right: Lions Mary Jo Moser, Shirley Stenger, Joanna Cermak, and Janet Champley. ---------------------------------------
Lions District 1D Governor Visits Oregon Lions Club. Lions’ District 1D Governor, Lion Tami Verstraete,
visited the Oregon Lions Club on March 10th. ---------------------------------------
Congratulations to Annette Ditsworth the Oregon Lions Queen of Hearts winner! The Queen was hiding behind #39. She won $34,195. We start over March. ---------------------------------------
Lion Jon Rosenstiel gives Annette Ditsworth a check for she is the first Winner of the Pearl City Lions Club sponsored Queen of Hearts Raffle. ---------------------------------------
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Three student organizations at Pearl City High School recently partnered with the Pearl City Lions Club to collect 70 pairs of eyeglasses as part of a joint service project.. Pictured are Oliver Petta of the National Honor Society, Cheyenne Handsaker of the FFA, and Madi Diddens of the HCC Student Leadership group. ---------------------------------------
On Saturday February 26th Polo Lions Club member Jeff Short is making two donations to the Polo Food Pantry. The donations were received by Kathy Wragg the director of the pantry. One donation was a simple, the second donation was in honor of Ed Olsen. Ed has relocated out of state. Ed was a long time member of the Polo Lions Club and a long time volunteer of the pantry. --------------------------------------The Durand Lions Club recently took on a new project. We recently donated $1,000, and have placed this project in our yearly budget. Pictured are PID Lion Russ Sarver, Food Pantry Treasurer Lucy Duerst, and Lion Rick Light as they also
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on beekeeping and the benefits for our health. Many people are not aware that honey has a natural medicinal ingredient and, in many cases, can heal wounds by applying directly to the wounded area. ---------------------------------------
presented two checks as memorials from Carol Grande and Orvin Bergsmith. The Lions also provide service each month by delivering boxes from the Food Pantry to area shut-ins who are not able to pick up their boxes. ---------------------------------------
PDG Walter H. Holden, Jr., age 83, of Skokie. Beloved son of the late Walter H. and the late Hannah Holden.
At a recent meeting, Phil Raines from Durand presented an informative and humorous program
He was the District Governor of District 1F. Walt was a faithful member of Trinity Lutheran Church for many
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years. Visitation Saturday, April 2, 2022, 12:30pm until time of Funeral Service 1:00 pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3637 Golf Road, Evanston, IL 60203. Interment Windfall Cemetery in Exeland, Wisconsin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lions of Illinois Foundation 700 N Peace Road Suite B Dekalb, IL 60115 ---------------------------------------
Shows what fun Elburn Leos have when they are together! Here, they are at their Christmas Lock In. ---------------------------------------
Early this month, Hinckley Lions Club sponsored a Pancake Breakfast to fund a scholarship. Elburn Lions hosted a Vision Screening at the event. ---------------------------------------
Sandwich Lion Nancy Rex, PDG (r) presented a Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow Award to the family of the late Sandwich Lion Larry Phillips. Mary Ann Phillips is holding the award. Daughters Carol (l) and Laurie (r) also accepted the award. Lion Larry passed away in
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November, 2021 with over 54 years of Perfect Attendance. Notice that daughter Carol is wearing her Dad’s Lions’ shirt. ---------------------------------------
Batavia Lions Club President Lion Paula Black welcoming all to Gov. Lion Lori Chassee’s ROAR! ---------------------------------------
Two Batavia Lions who really knew how to embarrass the Governor!! That’s what ROARs are for!! --------------------------------------The lobby at Lions Clubs International headquarters in Oakbrook, Illinois, was filled with
items donated by employees and local Lions clubs (Chicago Windy City Lions Club, Lisle Ladies Lions Branch Club, Lisle Lions Club, Schaumburg - Hoffman Estates Lions Club) - many of which staff are also members. These items will be shipped out for Ukraine relief by Meest-Karpaty in Chicago. Employees reached out to their teams and communities for donations, shopped for items including personal care items, medications, diapers, clothing, and non-perishable food items, and made donations to Lions Clubs International Foundation's Refugees and Displaced Persons Fund. Thank you, Lions and staff! --------------------------------------Lion Trish Fisher, Executive Director of Lions of Illinois Foundation, presented Sandwich Lion on Wigton with a Progressive
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Foundation Fellow Certificate at the recent Lions District 1J Southwest Region meeting. Lion Ron, a longtime supporter of the Foundation, is a past District 1J Trustee of the organization. ---------------------------------------
Westmont Lions after the club’s successful Reverse Raffle. There was a huge gathering, fellowship, followed by a delicious dinner, and then the thrilling and fascinating game of Reverse Raffle. Net profit was $8,458.75. ---------------------------------------
Westmont Lions serving food for the needy. ---------------------------------------
Congratulations to Geneva Lion Jeff Bowgren (r), who received The Salvation Army Tri-City Corps "Bellringer of the Year" award from Lt. Scott Smith (l), for his great work this past Christmas season. Lion Jeff rang for 224 hours and collected $11,444.80 in donations to his red kettle. Jeff also continues to volunteer at the community center helping others.
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Everyone had fans with Gov. Lion Lori’s picture on them. Good souvenirs for those who remembered to take them home! -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Bartlett Lions Club Lion of the Year for 2021 is Lion Randy Zbasnik. (l to r) Lion Randy Zbasnik, Lion Marty Kerlin. --------------------------------------Huntley Area Lions Club Jim Graves (l), Sponsor Lion Jim Saletta, and New Lion Ron Bruns (r) at the Induction Ceremony.
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who donated to the Tri-Town YMCA Toy/Game Drive! We had a fantastic outcome and the kids LOVED everything that was gifted! We also wanted to thank Wild Fire HarleyDavidson and Fox River HarleyDavidson for helping the District 1J Motorcycle Lions Club with the collections! ---------------------------------------
Peace Poster, the poster was sponsored by Bartlett Lions Club The artist is Maahi Shah of the Bartlett Elementary School.. The theme this year was “Peace Through Service.” ---------------------------------------
Bartlett Lions Club inducted two new members at the February 23rd meeting. (l to r) President/ Zone Chair Lion Andy Watson, Secretary/Zone Chair Lion Joanne Watson, Sponsor Lion Tony Sparacino, New Lion Dustin Edenhofer, new Lion Art Edenhofer, and PDG Lion John Hilliard. --------------------------------------This is the District 1J winning picture in our Peace Poster Contest. It was also the Illinois State winning 61 The Illinois Lion & Leo
Aurora Noon Lions Club President Lion Arvid Meyer (r) and Past President Lion Dick Schindel welcome patrons to the club's first Fat Tuesday fundraiser on Tuesday, March 1. The benefit at Luigi's Pizza in Aurora served about 200 dinners. Profits will benefit Marie Wilkinson and Aurora Area Interfaith food pantries in Aurora. ---------------------------------------
Lion Sue Carter, District Chair for Leader Dogs for the Blind, spoke to Aurora Noon Lions Club recently. At left in the photo is Aurora Noon Lion Randy Brown. --------------------------------------Gifford Lions Brighten Student’s Life As a Lions Club we all know that we do what we can do to assist those with vision and hearing needs. Gifford 4th grader Raleigh Baker knew that as his grandfather has
been a member of the Gifford Lions Club for the past 25 years. Raleigh’s friend Maddox had just moved into town and had told him that he couldn’t see color. So Raleigh looked up online for a solution to help his friend Maddox. He attended the Gifford Lions meeting and presented to their club the need that his friend had and a how he believed that the glasses that he had found would help him in school. The Gifford Lions voted to purchase an indoor and an outdoor pair of Color Vision Deficiency glasses for Maddox. As you can tell by the picture below, Maddox is super
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excited to be able to see color! Great Job Gifford Lions and Raleigh Baker, I see a future Lion in the making. ---------------------------------------
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The Bolingbrook Lions teamed up with the Knights of Columbus and held a St. Pat’s Drive-Thru Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner. --------------------------------------The Frankfort Lions rolled up their sleeves and collected 4000 toiletries for area people in need. Deliveries
were made to Food pantries, Veteran’s home, women's shelters
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etc. The items were collected from donations from 4 area grade schools. ---------------------------------------
The Lemont Lions and Leos participated in the annual City of Lemont St. Patrick’s Day parade.
Past International Director Bud Wahl inducted Linda Parsons as the newest member of the Hardscrabble Lions. Lion Donna Mikolajcyk, her sponsor, is shown adjusting her Lion’s pin. We talk about being brothers and sisters in Lionism, but these three are really brother and sisters. ---------------------------------------
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