District 1A Governor Tony Zartler's Monthly e-Newsletter The District 1A NewZ. by Dr. Austin Prabhu

AUGUST 2022 Greetings Lions

My first month being the Governor has been most enjoyable. I would like to give a shot out to PID Bob and Lion Brenda Block for all their demanding work and dedication to the Lions over the last 3 years. Thank you for all you did, District 1A missed you. In the month of July, I was invited to Chicago Uptown where I installed board members, I attended the Oak Lawn Lions Picnic at the Kirrar’s house, for great food and comradery and I was honored to install their board members. Then a great visit with Tinley Park where I installed board members and a new

lion, I was very lucky to win a raffle basket. Onto Palos Lions where I installed their board members, and I won the centerpiece. Then to my neighbors Chicago Ridge Lions where I installed a new member and the tail twister, we had the honor of having the Chicago Ridge Police Chief speak about safety to the lions’ members. Moving way up north to the Fil USA Picnic where Lion Bonnie and I enjoyed the wonderful food that was provided, and we installed board members and yes SIX new members. Lion Bonnie has never been that far North. I had my first Cabinet Meeting on July 30. I am enjoying meeting new lions and seeing old friends. I had a zoom meeting with my Council of Governors to help us prepare to effectively lead our districts.

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As I am writing this newsletter my older brother Bruce Zartler has submitted his application to the Worth Lions. You never know if you don’t ask! I am looking at reports on LCI and our membership is up at this time, but our clubs have dropped some members. As lions we need to continue to increase membership and to continue to retain current members. I am looking forward to seeing everyone on August 6th at the Lions of Illinois Golf Outing. This is a great outing, and you should not miss it. On August 11th we have a Region and Zone Chair Meeting at Papa Joes Pizza in Orland Park. I look forward to seeing the Region and Zone Chairs, we have an educational evening planned. We are looking for a few good lions to become Zone Chairs for Region 1, Region 3, and

Region 6, if you think that you are interested, please contact me or your Region Chair. This is a rewarding position where you are going to club meetings and helping them become more effective lions. You will be helping promote lionism in you Zone and Region. On August 17th we will be having the district 1A Golf Outing at Silver Lakes Country Club. We are still looking for golfers or lions that just want to come out and have some fun or have lunch with us. Lions Clubs Hole Sponsors are still available. The golf committee has been working diligently on this outing. Come golf and show your support to District 1A. Please contact me if you have any questions. Together We Can Governor Tony

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The Council of Governors 2022-23 have an opening for the International Convention Chairperson. If you are interested please send your resume to SST Mary Pemberton sst@illinoislionsmd1.org no later than August 22, 2022. All applicants will be contacted after the deadline to set up an interview. INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CHAIRPERSON RESPONSIBILITIES Since a prime task of this Committee is to encourage meaningful participation at the International Convention by the Lions of Illinois, the Committee Chairperson will coordinate activities within the State toward this goal. Sub-Committee Chairpersons for specific duties, may be appointed by the Council of Governors, if deemed necessary. The Committee Chairperson will be familiar with the purpose and goals of the International Convention and of the Convention Schedule of Events. The Committee, under the direction of the Chairperson and in conjunction with the State SecretaryTreasurer, shall arrange and plan for all Illinois activities, which may include: 1) Hospitality room 2) Registration of Illinois Lions 3) Set up and sale of Lions of Illinois official trading pins in a suitable area at the Illinois headquarters hotel with the understanding that no Sub-District or club pin or activity sales to be permitted in this area 4) Illinois reception 5) International parade 6) Illinois-Hawaiian luncheon 7) Floats and uniform 8) Transportation All of the above, of course, are subject to the approval of the Council of Governors. During the International Convention, the Committee Chairperson will correlate and actively supervise all aspects of the Illinois Lions activities.

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GLT ReportOn July 16,2022 1st VDG Tom Elsey held a Guiding Lion Class at the Stickney Forestview Library. The Lions in attendance have been certified as a Guiding Lion. Congratulations to all Lions who attended this class. On August 11, 2022, there will be a Region and Zone class held at Papa Joe’s in Orland Park. Dinner will be provided. Leadership Development

Learn. Lead. Grow. Learning is part of the human experience. It empowers us to improve our thinking, our feeling, our communication, and our service. When Lions and Leos put learning into action, leadership happens. The Leadership Development Team works year-round with Lions and Leos who want to continue growing for the sake of their clubs, their communities, and Lions Clubs International. If that describes you—no matter where you are in your leadership journey—training and development opportunities are available to keep you moving forward. -Lion Robin Kirar PCS District 1-A GAT Leadership Chairperson

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GLOBAL ACTION TEAM SERVICE REPORT Hello Lions! Welcome to a new Lions Year! I am proud to announce that Governor Tony Zartler has allowed me to continue as our District’s Global SERVICE Chairperson...thank you Governor. Not only am I District 1-A’s GST, but I was also appointed the Global SERVICE Chairperson for MD-1! I am so excited to be able to work with ALL the Lions of Illinois. Well, we just finished the first month of our new year, and I am happy to report that 11% of our clubs have already reported their service activity in MyLion. Great job! Our first District Service Project for this year is WELCOME HOME, VETERANS! We are working with the Junior Auxiliary of the Marrs Meyer Post 991 American Legion in Worth, Illinois. They are putting together “Welcome Home” kits for our homeless veterans who are being placed into their own homes through the Jesse Brown VA Homeless Program. Let’s “serve” our Veterans by purchasing items needed for the Welcome Home kits (see attached flyer), as they served our Country to give us our Freedom! I am also working on our next District Service Project to begin midAugust….SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE FOR FOSTER KIDS! More info to come in the very near future. Keep up the great work Lions!

PDG Joni McMillan District 1-A GAT Service Chairperson

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New Members in Chicago Filipino American Lions Club: 7 MARCELIANA S DARUNDAY LAUDELINA LAUREL LAGUDAS SENCHIN YU MENDOZA CECILIA MINTALAR SHUMARD HERMINIA G FLORES RONALDO ZAMORAS LEONES PSYCHIE LEGASPI PALUGOD New Members in CHICAGO Nurses for Diabetes Lions Club: 12 CHERILITA AGATON CAMILLE ANTONIO KATRINA CUDAL KATRINA ALBIS MARILOU CONGE LOUELLA MARIE ENCINA JOEL ESGUERRA CATHERINE LUIS MERLYN SIGNE LUVY LENIE T ESTOCAPIO JOEL PAPA MELINDA SVASTISALEE New Members in CHICAGO Ridge Lions Club: 1 EBONIE JOHNSON 11 District 1A Monthly e-Newsletter

New Members in CHICAGO WINDY CITY Lions Club: 2 ELENA ODETTE MCNAB JON ALLEN MONTGOMERY -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Deaths this month: STICKNEY FOREST VIEW -1 HARRY S. TROCKI ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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