MD1 e-Magazine (Lite) Vol. 9 - Issue 6, December 2021
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MD1 Concil Chair Speaks:
By the time you read this Thanksgiving will have passed and you will all be preparing for Christmas. I hope you all spent some time thinking about all that you must be thankful for. I hope one of the things you were thankful for was that as lions others had something to be thankful for because of you and the things you do. From eyeglasses to thanksgiving meals, from collecting food for our food pantries to collecting toys for children at Christmas, we as lions give people in our communities reason to be thankful year-round. Personally, I can relate to our
jebarsanti72@gmail.com service. My son and his wife have taken in an Afghanistan refugee family who were fortunate to escape as they had worked with and for the US military. These people fled with nothing but the clothes they were wearing, not having time to take anything else, not even their glasses. Thanks to the San Diego California lions they were able to get new glasses and have something else to be thankful for this day. We Serve, not just a moto, but a way of life for lions throughout the world. Be proud to be a lion. Because of you, the world and our communities are a better place. Without you, many would have nowhere to go for aid. Going forward, the Council of Governors will meet on December 4th and will be collecting canned food and coats for those in need. The governors will have many items to review at the meeting to continue the progress they have made so far this year. With almost one-half the year over the governors have worked diligently
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to move the State forward and I look forward to what they will accomplish the rest of the year. Finally, as the next magazine article will be available in January, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy and profitable New Year. May our service be from the heart and may we serve even more in the coming year. John Barsanti Council Chair, MD-1 2021-2022 FROM MD1 GLT CHAIR:
THE FOUR BASIC LEADERSHIP STYLES What is a leader? A late friend and fellow PDG once told me that when he attended his governor elect program, an instructor told his class, “You go
back to your district. You tell them what to do. And if they do it; you are a leader.” We know that is not how leaders are made. Nor does telling someone to do something make you a leader. And that brings us to this month’s diatribe. The four recognized leadership styles in this world. Kings once used what is called the Iron Fisted Rule, better known as the autocratic ruler. Simply put, if you did not obey the king’s rules you suffered the consequences. The king cared little about your input on running the kingdom. Even in today’s world there are those people in leadership roles who practice this form of leadership. Then, sometime later, someone developed a hands-off approach to leadership. This form of leadership is called the LaissezFaire. This is where the leader let’s nature take it course. Everyone does their own thing. The leader provides either very little or no input as to what is expected. This style of management is mainly used where highly skilled professionals are
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involved. Here, each person knows their role and what is expected. Next is the authoritative style. Though sounding a lot like the autocratic style, it is not the same. Here the leader is very adept at what she or he does. The leader may well be an expert within his/her field and has clarity in the vision. Whereas the leader may be in control, there is a certain amount of independence allotted to those being lead. Finally, there is the democratic process. It is this style where the leader lets everyone be heard and have input in reaching the goal. But in the end, the leader makes the final decision weighing the input from others. When I review these various styles of leadership and look at Lions Clubs, I see all four styles of leadership. I have worked with governors who say, “It’s my way or the highway.” I have worked with governors who do not want to tell people what to do; “Just let’em work it out.” I have worked with leaders who have listened, valued the input, and chose not what was best for her
or him, but what was best for the club or the district. At our last Regional Lions Leadership Institute, there was an exercise where the class was divided into teams. Here the teams were to develop a new style of leadership for Lions Clubs International. There were as many styles as there were teams. But the one style that drew the most favor was a drawing with a circle of named arrows pointing toward each other and each feeding into the next named arrow. Of the four identified styles cited above, which style would this best fit? Further, when you look at these leadership skills, ask yourself, “Which one am I? And what can I do to improve my leadership role?” As the state level of governor elect and first vice governor elect training looms on the horizon, you future leaders may begin to think about the kind of a leader you will be. Whatever chosen leadership style, ask yourself, “Will I be loved? Will I be feared?” Whatever your choice or perception by others, be the very best leader you can be. -PDG Larry McGuirre
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Campaign 100: We Keep Getting Closer, Let’s Add a Legacy of Love
Make Any Day A Giving LCIF Day We missed reminding you of Giving Tuesday on November 30. That, however, does not mean you cannot name another giving day. At holiday time we often think of giving and sharing. There is no better way to do that, than by supporting your Lions Clubs International Foundation. Especially as we move into the final months of Campaign 100: LCIF Empowering Service. The goals are reachable with a little extra push. By that we mean an extra five or ten can help. Our Multiple District 1 Chairs are striving to reach a goal of more club
participation. An individual donation from you can put your club in that column. Think about it. You can easily go online at Lions Clubs International and donate. You can text a donation…or slip a few bucks to your District Chairperson. Together as a team we can make a big difference in a world which desperately needs it. Individuals everywhere, who have been dealt a bad hand can be helped with a small effort from you. Make it your Christmas present to somebody you do not know. 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
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1-CS: Lion Ruben Owen, PDG, 1-M: Lion Kevin Mendenhall, C: (618) 317-5106 PDG, R: (618) 553-1776 rso1119@hotmail.com kmendy1@yahoo,com 1-D: Lion PCC Pamela Graney MD1 Lion ID Robert Block R: (815) 397-7298, C: (815) 378-0348 Multiple District Chairman (219)pgraney54@comcast.net 671-0287 lionbobblock@gmail.com 1-F: Lion PDG Molly Penny MD1 Lion PDG William Jordan (847) 707-8646 Co-MDC (847) 436-6850 pennys246@comcast.net lionbillzc@yahoo.com 1-G: Lion Jerry Eiffert, C: (217) MD 1 Lion PDG Ann Ragsdale 854-7909 jeiff@frontiernet.net (see above) 1-H: Lion Al Henning, C: (309) And to all Merry Christmas, 333-5274 allenhenning@ymail.com and a great 2022 when we go over 1-J: Lion Ed Carter, PDG, C: the top. 630-330-1341 edward0022@att.net --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Hunger Alleviation Grants in the State of Illinois – 2020-2021 Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) has made Alleviating Hunger around the world as one of the six priorities for grant making. During the past year, LCIF has given out grants totaling $1,771,008 for hunger alleviation around the world. Most of them have been smaller District Community Grants, with 5 grants being for $100,000. Recipient countries have been China, Italy, India, Japan, Republic of Korea, the United States, a few others. As Chairman of the Hunger Alleviation campaign in District 1-J, I have had the opportunity to work with District 1-A in Illinois on this important priority of LCIF. Working with the DG of District 1-A, I could get a $100,000 grant for the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) in Cook County for installing blast chillers for the Nourish Campaign of GCFD. The Nourish Campaign will provide hot nutritious meals to 25,000 home-bound people in Cook County every day, starting in 2022.
$100,000 is District 1-H, for a cold storage facility in Galesburg, Illinois. Some districts in Illinois have applied for District Community Grants and these will be approved in the coming year. I urge all districts in Illinois to find communities needing help with Hunger Alleviation, and apply for grants for the next year, 2021-2022. If I can help in completing such grant applications, please contact me at 630 915 6176. My email is rrajaram510@gmail.com. ---------------------------------------
Lions Clubs International Foundation Convention. June
24-28, 2022 Raj Rajaram, State Chair, International Convention.
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As many of you know by now, the venue for the 2022 convention has been changed from New Delhi, India to Montreal, Canada. The Convention registration site is available at this time (www.lcicon.lionsclubs.org). I have registered for the convention and booked a room at Hotel Montville, Montreal, Canada. I am working with DG Lori Chasse and PDG John Barsanti to publicize the convention and increase registrations from Illinois. Illinois hosts the IllinoisHawaii Lions during the convention and PDG Barsanti is working on the details. There will be about 12,000 Lions from all over the world. The International Show and Plenary sessions will be held at the Bell Center in Montreal, where the
Montreal Canadiens play their hockey games. The Palais de Congress will have the exhibit floor, booths, etc. I urge all of you to make a donation to the LCIF 100 Campaign which is trying to reach the $300 million mark in 2022. Any amount is fine and will help LCIF continue the wonderful humanitarian work around the globe. It will be a fun convention and I urge all Illinois Lions to consider attending and learning a lot about Lionism from attendees around the world. If you have any questions, please call me at 630 915 6176 or write to me at rrajaram510@gmail.com. Raj Rajaram
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On behalf of the Sycamore kids, the Sycamore Lions Club would like to thank MPP Sycamore Containers for another generous donation of Trick or Treat Boxes. Pictured after loading the donation are (from left) Lion Jerry Malmassari, MPP personnel Ken Ziga (holding a sample of the boxes), William Lopez, Ryan Katt and Lion Jerry Brantner. --------------------------------------The Clubs in District 1-BK were out in force for Candy Day.
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--------------------------------------The District 1-BK Bowling Tournament was held on October 16th at the Strike N’ Spare lanes in Lockport. Seven (7) teams entered the competition. The winning team was from the Morris Lions Club; Zak 20 The Illinois Lion & Leo
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& Stephan Kinzler, and Stephanie & Clavin Coleman.
The Crete Lions inducted another new member at their October 7th dinner gathering. Jeff Morris sponsored his wife Sue who was inducted by Club President Mike Hakenjos. --------------------------------------A Gibson City family is getting the gift of hope this past October thanks to Make-a-wish Illinois with a few community volunteers
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Gibson City High School Horticulture class helped lay sod to prepare the yard for the playground equipment. ---------------------------------------
including members from the Gibson Lions Club. The Gibson family’s son was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. A type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow that affects white blood cells. It’s also one of the critical illnesses that qualifies a child for Make-A-Wish. .the child wished for a play set. But they had to get the yard ready first. That’s because the family’s home was impacted by historic flooding in August. Volunteers, including members of the Lions Club, and students with
The Lemont Lions Club was at the senior fair collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids earlier this morning. Lions Ashley and Donna "manned" the table while Lions Ken, Rick, Bob and John talked to people about what the Lions do in the community. ---------------------------------------
Sunday, October 10th, the Mokena Lions had their 2nd Annual Rory
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Scramble! The event name comes from Rory their club mascot, a lion, go figure! ---------------------------------------
The Morris Lions Club hosted their annual Halloween Costume Contest on October 28th. Parents were encouraged to to come in costume and their bring children to the event. After the judging was over everyone attending where given treats by the Morris Lions. The downtown merchants also offered 23 The Illinois Lion & Leo
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The Plainfield Lions participated in the annual ‘Homecoming Parade on October 2nd. The theme this year was “Coming Together”. --------------------------------------The Morris Lions held their 35th Fall Classic Car Show at the Grundy County Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 9th and Sunday, October 10th. This year, there were some new additions as well as the familiar Sunday Classic Car Show, Swap Meet, and Car Corral. The Morris Lions started selling raffle tickets after last year’s event on a 1966 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 396 Convertible. There were 10 prizes in all. In addition, the 50/50 prize ticket
The Hardscrabble Lions had a busy first weekend of October. Shown in
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the photo is Lion Kathy Huey collecting for Candy Day. The club also held Free Lunch, serving 111 people and assisted with the Morris Lions Car Show. ---------------------------------------
The Sheffield Lions added 5 new members in October. From left to right are Lion John and Sue Winger, the sponsors, Jim DeVinney, Lori and Tom Stone. New members unable to be in the picture were Tom VanVooren and Bill Wessell. --------------------------------------Durand Lions Support Area Food 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
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. ---------------------------------------
At a recent meeting, Phil Raines from Durand Lioins presented an
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informative and humorous program 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. --------------------------------------Peace Poster Contest Each year the Durand Lions sponsor the Peace Poster Contest for students in the 5 th grade. At our last meeting on October 27 th , we voted on 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd place and will reveal the names of the winners at a later date. ---------------------------------------
Highland Lion Jan Kreutzberg presents a check for Diabetes education materials to the Staff at HSHS St Joseph Hospital in Highland. The materials will be used at three HSHS facilities in the area. The donation was given in concert with Diabetes Awareness Month. ---------------------------------------
Highland Lions Gene Redman, Penny Korte and Dennis Foehner passed out treats to Trick or Treaters during Highland’s Treats on the Streets.
The Dixon Noon Lions held a drive through trick-or-treat for the Dixon community on Saturday October 30, 2021. This is the 79th year that the club has
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a regular club meeting with tales of his great grandfather and his great grandfather's shotgun. The Dixon Noon Lions Club has continued to meet on their regular schedule throughout the pandemic whether it be by video conference or in person in an outdoor venue. ---------------------------------------
held a parade or drive through trickor-treat in Dixon. ---------------------------------------
Dixon Noon Lion Chuck Hage entertains the Dixon Noon Lions at
Highway Cleanup Crew Jace Kempel, Mike Thill, Jon Rosenstiel, and Joel Kempel (photographer) Eyeglass Collection Drive Beginning November 15th and concluding
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December 1st, Pearl City High School FFA, National Honor Society, and Servant Leadership members will be collecting used eyeglasses for the Pearl City Lions Club. The glasses are then sorted, sent around the world, and distributed to people who can’t afford them. · Eyeglasses should be in good condition and not scratched. · Eyeglasses should be brought to Mr. Zink or Mrs. Gallagher’s rooms. The three students who collect the most eyeglasses will be treated to a pizza party compliments of the Pearl City Lions Club. --------------------------------------
The first photo shows half the roof that was done on Wednesday October 20th. The other two photos show the other half of the roof and the siding that was done on
Wednesday October 27th for the concession stand at the Polo pool. --------------------------------------It’s been a busy month for the Kirkland Lions Club members.
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dollars for 2021. Thanks to Lions Jan and Steve Miller for heading up the Pumpkin sales this year. We also want to thank Lion Andy Blackmer for providing the Lions club with his donation of pumpkins. Those who served on the two weekends in October are greatly appreciated. Over $300 was raised.
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Greg Gissler, Gene Heinson, Jack Schreier, David Block and Ryan Block. Special Thanks to Adam Gissler for helping the committee out. ---------------------------------------
Candy Day was once again a huge success thanks to our Chair Lion Jim Woodward who has served as chair for the past ten years. His leadership has taken us to the corner of Glidden and 72 which has given us an opportunity to double our donations. We welcome our new chair for next year, Lion David Block. $2,026 was raised this year whereas 60% will go to the Lions of Illinois Foundation and the other 40% is recommended by the committee to go for a park bench in Franklin Park to honor Lions Jan and Wayne Fruit for their extraordinary service to the Kirkland Lions Club and Community. Thanks to Lions Wayne Fruit, Rich Wince, Brett Collins, Brad Evenson, Gary Steinhorst, Steve and Jan Miller,
Twenty food baskets were purchased by the Kirkland Lions Club to assist families in our community for the upcoming Thanksgiving Holiday. Our donation will be between $320-360 depending on turkey or chicken breast requests. ---------------------------------------
The Leaf River Lions hosted a Halloween Costume Contest on
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October 31 in the Bertolet building. Anyone showing up in costume received a free hot dog lunch. Following are pictures of the winning costumes in the various age groups. --------------------------------------The Genoa Lions have been busy this fall. A crew of 10 Lions did the final road cleanup of the year on October 23 on North State Road and won’t need to do it again until the Spring of 2022. Lion Mike Dreska is in charge of this service obligation. Volunteers from the club have run the ticket booth at all 4 GenoaKingston Football games, including the play-off win vs. Chicago Bogan on Friday evening, October 29th. The club donates the $100 per game back to the G-K Athletic Department at the end of the football season, providing a service to the whole community and our successful football team. Lions Jerry Helland and Chad Pacey are in charge of this community service project. Candy Day in Genoa was held on Saturday, October 23rd, and many Genoa Lions accepted
donations on the corner of rte. 23 and Derby Line road as well as a few gas stations in Genoa and Kingston. This photograph was taken by Lion Ron Sheahan.
The Lions prepared the concrete slabs and installed four recycled plastic benches this year. Lions Mike & James Dreska installed 2 benches this summer and Lion Sheahan along with Lions Merritt, Feliciano, Cravatta, Meckel providing the labor installed two benches in October. The first two benches have
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been dedicated already and the two new benches, one at Lions Corner Park on Madison and the other at the corner of the cemetery near the war Memorial, will be dedicated in the near future. A special thanks to the Genoa Park District for storing the benches during our Covid year. Photographs of the bench installation were taken by Lions Feliciano and Sheahan. ---------------------------------------
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Bob Coulter from the VFW in Oregon, accepts a $1000 check from Oregon Lions’ President Dave Stenger. It will help fund the Christmas Food Baskets that are distributed annually by the VFW in Oregon.
and Don Fuller Ogle County States Attorney Mike Rock was the speaker at the Oregon Lions’ Meeting on November 11th. Photo shows Mike Rock and Oregon Lions’ President Dave Stenger.
Members of the Oregon Lions Club, who are veterans, were honored at Oregon Lions’ President Dave the Lions’ Meeting on Nov 11th. Stenger welcomes Megan Smick as Thank you for your service a new member of the Oregon Lions gentlemen! From left to right: Lions, Club. Megan is pastor at the United Ed Smola, Jerry Hinrichs, Duane Methodist Church in Oregon. Moser, Chuck McCourt, Jim Hoff, -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Chester Lions Club recently victims to purchase needed items, served their community by such as food, clothing and/or distributing an emergency relief cleaning supplies. grant for the recent tornado victims. This grant was made available According to the project through the Lions of Illinois’ District coordinators, Lions Richard and 1-CS Emergency Relief Fund. Brenda Pautler of the Chester Lions Completion of the Lions club service Club, “Money raised from past project is a benefit to the calendar sales allowed the club to community because it allows those meet the pressing needs in our 33 The Illinois Lion & Leo
community. Lions members thank everyone who contributed to this important work. You are truly helping Lions make a difference in our community.” Special recognition goes to Rozier’s Country Mart and Chester Walmart for their additional aid to the Chester Lions Club’s relief efforts. ---------------------------------------
The Bonfield Lions held their annual ‘Truck or Treat’ event. 200 kids were ‘treated’ to candy and gifts. Many clubs in 1-BK hold similar events.
The Bradley Lions decorated a tree for the Kankakee County Museum. Various groups and schools provide trees every year for this community event. (Cover Photo). 34 The Illinois Lion & Leo
event seems to get bigger every year. PDG Sue Wolf dressed up for the service project.
District 1-BK held their annual ‘Drawdown’ Fundraiser. DG Shelia Perkins was the grand prize winner of $1000.00. PCC Joe Vinyard won $65.00 from the 50/50 raffle.
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Lion Anna Papasideris Received her Melvin Jones Recognition Governor Gail inducted a New member Terry Vorderer Mayor of Oak Lawn with his sponsor Lion Frank Kirar.
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Officers, and Tri-M and their faculty sponsors for organizing the food drive. The Richards community once again demonstrated its generosity and kindness the past couple of weeks through our annual food
Students stayed after school on Friday to sort the donations. Many thanks to Leo Club faculty sponsor Karen Lavin for the great pictures.
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Representatives from Pilgrim Faith United Church will come to Richards this week to pick up the donations that will go to their food pantry. --------------------------------------After school our wonderful Leo Club will sort and box the donations to the annual food drive,
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The Frankfort Lions Club had the privilege of delivering their Thanksgiving food baskets to area families in Frankfort and Frankfort Square on November 21st . The Club thanks the community for the support they received to be able to continue giving back to those in need this holiday season. --------------------------------------The Joliet Noon Lions have been participating in the International Peace Poster Contest for 32 of its 34-year existence. This year 3 area grade schools participated
providing the members with the difficult task of voting for 2 top posters out of the 26 submitted. Lion Dianne Argoudelis, Chairperson, proudly displays the 2 posters which will go forward to the District level. ---------------------------------------
The Lemont Lions Club held a food drive on November 20th. 57 cases of food plus additional paper products were collected for the Lemont community open pantries. Additional monetary donations
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were also collected with checks to be written in the near future. ---------------------------------------
Ryman -Treasurer, DG Shelia, and Karen Klopcic – Secretary. ---------------------------------------
The Morris Lions Club team was the big winner in the annual 1-BK district Bowling Tournament held in October. ---------------------------------------
DG Shelia 1-BK had the pleasure of installing the new officers for the Spring Valley Lions. Left to right are: Lions Mickey Ryman- Vice President, Michelle
The Streator Hardscrabble Lions, family, friends and members of the Streator High School National Honor Society combined efforts to deliver Thanksgiving Baskets on Sunday November 21st. Families received a turkey and trimmings for a lovely dinner, plus staples. --------------------------------------The Crete Lions inducted another new member at their October 7th dinner gathering. Jeff Morris sponsored his wife Sue who was inducted by Club President Mike
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"manned" the table while Lions Ken, Rick, Bob and John talked to people about what the Lions do in the community. ---------------------------------------
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The Lemont Lions Club was at the senior fair in October collecting used eyeglasses and hearing aids earlier Lions Ashley and Donna
Sunday, October 10th, the Mokena Lions had their 2nd Annual Rory Scramble! The event name comes from Rory their club mascot, a lion, go figure!
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While all District Clubs made preparations for as successful Candy Day, the Oswego Lions took the extra step and made sure all the aprons were clean and fresh. Always got to look your best for the public. ---------------------------------------
This group of Sandwich Lions installed an aluminum ramp for a
Dundee Township Lions Club sponsored Pack 36 came to help us sort almost 700 pairs of glasses, as well as some cell phones and hearing aids. These will be delivered to the Lions of Illinois Foundation. Thanks to the community for donating used glasses to be recycled. --------------------------------------------------------------------------
On Saturday 10/30, Dundee Township Lions Club participated in the annual West Dundee
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Community Halloween Party by collecting non-perishable food and cash donations for the FISH Food Pantry. The club also had a van decorated for the Trunk or Treat portion of the party. Lions collected $800 in cash and 800 lbs. of nonperishable food for FISH Food Pantry!!! Lions are grateful that the community was so generous. ---------------------------------------
At Shriners' Hospital in Chicago, Westmont Lions Pauline, Genevieve, Sandy, Joanne, and Shanu display two of the 24 blankets they created and donated to the hospital. Afterwards, the ladies had a tour of the hospital. --------------------------------------Westmont Lions cooked hot dogs and cheeseburgers to raise money to help Alex fight brain cancer. --->
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Just one of the many District 1J Lions out on Candy Days. In Westmont, it was a family pair, Lion John Koresh and his son working at Candy Day. Didn’t have room to print all the photos sent to the Journal for Candy Day. SORRY
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ABOUT THAT!! ---------------------------------------
Up On the Roof Top!! This was Warrenville Lions & Warrenville Fire-fighters summer project. With that many workers, it went fast! --------------------------------------The Darien Lions Club’s Halloween event was a huge success at Darien Sportsplex!! Hot dogs, games, ice cream, candy and magicians. Everyone had a good time — kids, parents, and the Lions, too! --------------------------------------
The Geneva/St. Charles Lions Club has added another member: Lion Ada Scalise (c). Inducting the new member is Lion Mark Tusken (r) with Sponser Lion Sandy Doneske (l).
Bartlett Lions Club welcomes two new members: Lions Matthew Neumann and Randy Hahn, inducted at a recent meeting. (New
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members are in the center without vests yet. Sponsors are at their sides.) ---------------------------------------
Pres. Joe Woodward and Lion Ralph Fisher (in Lion costume), chat before the Parade starts. ---------------------------------------
Teacher Advisor Laura Jenkins of the Huntley Red Raider Leo Club with two of the Leos — one a Vice President and the other young lady keeps track of attendance and membership. --------------------------------------Sycamore Lions held their annual Pumpkin Festival where they had two successful fundraisers (food trailer and raffle). Dist. Governor Lion Lori Chassee, Sycamore Lions
Sandwich Lion John Hallaron (l) was presented a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow by the Sandwich Lions Club for 50 years of membership. PDG Lion Ed Carter (r) awarded the honor from the Lions Club International Foundation. Halloran's honor is a progressive one as he previously received the 1st honor in 1997.
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Melvin Jones Fellowship to Sandwich Lion Sue Carter as a "thank you" from Lion Ed Carter. LCIF has been conducting a $300 million Capital Campaign to further the reach of Lions Humanitarian service. --------------------------------------McHenry Lions Club donated $500 to the Fish of McHenry Food Pantry. Funds were raised by the club from a recent Meat raffle and Food Booth at McHenry Fiesta Days. (l to r) McHenry Lion Judy Peterson, Club President Rev. Gary Peterson, CoDirectors Pam Peters and Sue Kapraum of FISH of McHenry Food Pantry. ---------------------------------------
PDG Lion Nancy Rex (r) presented a
A family thanks Sycamore Lions Club Pres. Lion Joe Woodward for being able to pick out a free pumpkin for their family. ---------------------------------------
Lion Arvid Meyer, Aurora Noon Lions Club President (l), presents a $500 replica check to Theresa Shoemaker, Exec. Dir. Of Cities In Schools (CIS). The club raised funds
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for CIS with a Pork Chop/ Chicken Dinner at Luigi's Pizza in Aurora. ---------------------------------------
Lion Trish Fisher, Exec. Dir., Lions of IL Foundation, draws a raffle ticket from a bucket held by Lion Dick Schindel. Fisher outlined Foundation services for people with vision and hearing needs at the Aurora Noon Lions Club bi-weekly meeting. ---------------------------------------
Aurora Noon Lions Club Pres. Lion Arvid Meyer displays a "New Club Sponsor" badge he received from District Governor Lion Lori Chassee
at the Aurora Carillon Lions Club Charter Luncheon celebration held on October 15th at Val's Restaurant in Naperville. The club has 15 members. ---------------------------------------
During recent Lions of Illinois Foundation Board of Trustees Meeting PDG’s Tom & Jane Martin received their 25th Progressive Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow Medal and certificates at the Holiday Inn, East Peoria. ---------------------------------------
Lions of Illinois Foundation Intern
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Holly Sampson making a LIF 50th Anniversary. presentation on her LIF Computer project. --------------------------------------Lions of Illinois Executive Director Lion Trish Fisher making her presentation to Board of Trustees on Memorables and Endowment Fund 5 million dollars fundraiser for ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Photo listing – left to right: Fire Chief Peter Polarek, Deputy Chief Art Zern, Firefighter/Paramedic Dustin Ruby, Sycamore Lions’ Kevin Berry, President Joe Woodward, Jerry Malmassari, and Pete Springmire, Deputy Chief Dan Rink, Firefighter/Paramedics Bill Reynolds
and Eric Walker (not Pictured Lion Tony Sgarlata) The Sycamore Lions Club presents a donation check to the Sycamore Fire Department for $2,160 On
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Thursday,
November 18,
members of the Sycamore Lions Club presented a check to the Sycamore Fire Department for $2,160 for the purchase of a difficult airway manikin in honor of longtime Sycamore Fire Lieutenant and Sycamore Lions Club member Gene Listy.
an active member of the Sycamore Lions Club for 20 years.
Playground complete. Lion Mike Charman was President when the
Salem Lions club decided to take this in as a Centennial project.
The donation purchases a difficult airway trainer which is used to help Sycamore Fire Department firefighter/paramedics practice airway intubation techniques on patient with challenging airway Gene served as a City of Sycamore conditions. This device will help to firefighter for over 50 years. He was keep our paramedic airway intubation skills sharp. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Credit goes to Lion Bruce Kropp for the idea! To Lion Shelli McIntosh for her hard work and dedication, and to Lion Nancy Wesling, Jeanne Gustafson and Brian Gansauer who along with Mike and Shelli saw the project to fruition. ---------------------------------------
Vernon Lions Club Members Enjoyed their meeting with District Governor Elmer Ragland. ---------------------------------------
Some Lions at the St. Joseph Lions’ car show. LIF Trustee Guideon Richeson & his friends.
Lion Trish Fisher, LIF Exe. Director surprised looking at the antique car! ---------------------------------------
Highland Lions Club members served hot dogs to hungry car viewwers as fundraiser.
52 The Illinois Lion & Leo