LCIF, A Good Investment

Reliable, Dependable, Accountable. Three words that describe our Lions Clubs International Foundation. Lions are very giving people. When you are asked to give by so many different worthwhile agencies, it is good to remember the one that is there to help your Lion colleagues around the world. LCIF continues to serve more each year, and your continued support helps to do more. With an incredible high rating for use of collected dollars by independent agencies, and a promise of a dollar in and a dollar out, your very own Foundation is one of the finest places for your donations.

You can easily make a contribution by going to lionsclubs.org/en/donate. You can also TEXT LCIF 1-888-801-5959. Work right at home and contact your district Chairperson from this list.

Lion ID Robert Block Multiple District Chairman (219)-671-0287 lionbobblock@gmail.com

Lion Joan McMillan, 1-A Chair, (708) 389-5960 lionjonimac@gmail.com

Lion Shelia Perkins, IPDG, 1-BK Chair (815) 545-0716 sheliaperkins929@gmail.com

Lion Debra Greaney, PDG, 1CN Chair (618) 558-4246 dgeconsult@gmail.com

Lion Ruben Owen, PDG, 1-CS Chair (618) 317-5106 rso1119@hotmail.com

Lion Pam Granny, PCC, 1-D Chair (815) 378-0348 ccpammd1@gmail.com

Lion Molly Penny, 1-F Chair (847) 662-4917 pennys246@comcast.net

Lion Jerry Eiffert, 1-G Chair (217) 854-7909 jeiff@frontiernet.net

Lion Dave Russell, 1-H Chair (309) 236-8216 drussell1of2@gmail.com

Lion Ed Carter, PDG, 1-J Chair (630) 330-1341 edward0022@att.net

Lion Jennifer Perrin, 1-M Chair (217) 254-1703 jperrine89@gmail.com

We had a great time at the District 1-A Mid Year Forum! Kudos to First Vice District Governor Tom Elsey for a great program on Sales Force, GMA and District 1-A Membership results!

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SavetheDate!

It’s not too early to dream about being out on the golf course again! The

District 1D 18th Annual Gerald Broski Memorial Golf Outing benefiting the Center for Sight & Hearing will be held on Monday, June 26 at Forest Hills Country Club in Rockford. Stay tuned for more details!

The Rochelle Lions Club recently donated new winter clothing for students in the Rochelle Elementary District #231. Accepting the winter clothing on behalf of District 231 is guidance counselor , Kelly Polz and Principal Justin Adolph ,of Central School, andguidancecounselorErinStrouss of Lincoln Elementary School. On a bitter cold December night several Morrison Lions braved it. Pictured waiting for the parade to begin – left to right – Bob Countryman, Jim Blakemoe, - the

Lion– driver of the convertible Lion Keith Hamstra. It was a cold ride with the top down - Lion Keith Hamstra driving THE LION – Darlene Smith. I’m sure this was the last time for the top to be down till next spring!

Lena Lion Richard Holmes presenting our winner of the Peace Poster contest - Addison Teisman. We also donated $200 to the Jr. High art program for their participation

The Rochelle Lions were represented by Rick Cogswell and Kevin Zilm.

Lena Lions float at the Hometown Christmas Parade – won first in the use of lights!

Lena Lions Glenn Harman, Marcia MeyersandGaryMeyersdecorating a tree for the Festival of Treesat the Lena Living Center.

Welcoming our newest LenaLion member, Bryan Ignatow. District Governor Nicole did the honors of installing Bryan with President Dan Smunt

Lena Lions Service Awards were given to: Jim Cox for 20 years as a Lion, Glenn Harman for 20 years, Connie Kraft for 15 years and Jim Brenner for 25 years. Not picturedMikeWelton-15years,DanHarnish -20years,RonFarrington-45years and Lee Otte for 65 years!

Pictured are Karl Hasselman and Lion Ron Johnson loading their vehiclewith ChristmsPoinsettiasfor people in the Pearl City, Kent, and the Elf), Jeff Johnson (Frosty the Snowman) John Costello (Santa Claus) and Jon Rosenstiel (The Grinch) were in the Pearl City Christmas Lights Parade 2022. Not pictured are Amy Johnson (photographer) and Lion Mike Strohecker (Float Puller).

Loran Communities. Also assisting in this Christmas flower delivery werePearlCityLions,PresidentJeff Thomas, Mike Wingert, John Costello, Robert Ditsworth, Mike, and Karen Strohecker.

Oregon “Lions for Literacy”

Committee Donates to Head Start

Lion Carol Ohrn and Lion Jean Hoff stopped by Head Start on Pines Road in Oregon to donate books to DirectorLoriWagner. OregonLions are promoting the development of reading skills through their donation of books to a variety of organizations in Ogle County. MembersoftheOregonLionsClub also volunteer weekly as reading coaches at Oregon Elementary

School in order to help improve the students’readingskillsandfosteran appreciation for literature. Photo: Fromlefttoright-OregonLionJean Hoff, Head Start Director Lori Wagner, and Oregon Lion Carol Ohrn.

Four members of the Oregon Lions Club received Chevron Awards during the Oregon Lions Club GeneralMeeting onDecember10th at the VFW in Oregon.

Oregon Lions Donate to VFW

Christmas Baskets At their meeting onDecember8th OregonLion’sClub President Joe Kryszak presented a check for $1000 to Bob and Mary Coulter from the VFW to help support the distribution of Christmas Food Baskets by the veterans.

Photo: From left to right- Oregon Lion’s Club President Joe Kryszak, Bob Coulter, Mary Coulter and Oregon Lion’s Club Vice President Lori Peterson.

Lion Chuck McCourt was awarded a 20-year Chevron Award, and Lion Jim Hoff, Lion Chuck Campbell(Club Chaplain), and Lion Jean Hoff (not pictured) were awarded their 15year Chevron Awards.

On December 1st the Oregon Lions Executive Board met at Alpine Chiropractic Clinic where Lion Jerry Hinrichs presented Doctors Seth and Carri Anderson with Melvin Jones Fellowship Awards for their service to the Oregon Lions Club as club presidents and long-standing members.

Photos: Lion Chuck Campbell with his 15-year Chevron Award Lion

Chuck McCourt with his 20-year Chevron Award. Lion Jim Hoff with his 15-year Chevron Award

Receiving Melvin Jones Awards, From left to right: Doctors Carri & Seth Anderson. Presentation by Lion Jerry Hinrichs.

At the Christmas Party the club had a raffle of prizes for the Ecumenical Council. $130.00 was raised for the council.

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Christmas Party. The Durand High School band provided us with some great Christmas music. Shown is Lion President Greg Ryan presenting the band director, Tim Schmidt with a check for $100.00.

On December 15 the DurandLions unloaded 264 hams which they had sold. On the next days they delivered them and collected a profit of over $2,000.00 for our projects. Here is what it looks like after we got them all off the truck.

On December 3rd during the Christmas Festival in Polo the Polo Lions Club held a Christmas dinner. The dinner was held at the Polo fire station. It was a busy and successful evening. The members that volunteered are: Mark Ebert, Ellen

Bocker, Ron Chamberlain, Jim Adams, Aaron Miller, Winton

Bocker, Margaret Tyne, Don Hay, Greg Cross and Henry Bocker. ---------------------------------------

Thank you to the Polo Wrestling Club for volunteering and they are:

Zandra Vock, Lynorah Hansen, Ethan Albee, Zakk Albee, Ryder

Wilema, Zayden Imel and Aspen Mon. -------------------------------------- the Thanksgiving Food Baskets. They are the ones that cannot drive to the Food Pantry to pick up their basket.

CapronLionsSeniorGatherpacked the house with a Veterans Salute Program November 10th. Senior Gather is normally the 3rd Thursday of each month, but in November they combine their lunch and bingo with a special Salute to our Veterans. North Boone High School Choirsangthenationalanthem,and the Band played the Military Anthem, Veterans stood when their particular branch's anthem was played and were met with applause to thank them for their service.

DurandLions deliver 16 individuals

Morrison Lions donated funds to the City of Morrison for playground equipment to replace a much-used piece at a neighborhood park. No animal heads but bright colors.

Morrison Lions have a fun time once a month with a “Goodie Auction” that ranges from tasty sweets to unusual items “hot ticket

Items” whenLion Jim Winslow signs up to bring his talent. A Rams Horn Sled was donated by the Morrison Club at the District Convention a few years ago. Jim had another exact sled which he decided to contribute along with several other beautifulpieces.Itwasafunauction with bids raised. Some Christmas shopping accomplished. Lions Terry and Sue Costello purchased the sled.TheyarepicturedwithLionJim Winslow holding the sled. It seems thatTerryandSuehaveaverygood hill.

Lion Jim Winslow is pictured sliding downhill on the sled. Seems he felt that it was more fun sliding down than going back up☹Hence he made the contribution. Noage

The Genoa Lions invited the 12 finalists in the district Spelling Bee todinnerthispastWednesdaynight (1/18) at the Genoa-Kingston Middle School. Three students from 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades were successful in their class spelling bees and ready to spell their way to the regional spelling bee to be held at Sycamore High School on March 18, 2023. The winner of this year’s Genoa-Kingston “Scripps Spelling Bee” was Alayna Johnson, a 5th grader at Genoa Elementary School andthe daughterofAbbeyJohnson Richards of Genoa. The secondplace winner was Kaden Sosnowski, a 6th grader at Genoa-Kingston Middle School and the son of Kevin and Kerri Sosnowski of Genoa. The final two words to trip up Kaden were “benefitted” and “Chicago”. Alayna only misspelled “peevish”, forcing an extra round for her to complete her victory. The alternate for the regional is Gabe Fultz, another 5th grader, who took 3 rounds to secure his position, after a winner was found. Dinner was hosted by Lion President Ron Sheahan, of the Genoa Lions Club, which provided trophies for the 1st and 2nd place spellers and a pepperoni pizza for first place. McDonalds provided, free of charge, twelve $10 “Arch Cards” for the participants this year, as they have in the past 5 years. Mr. Uili of G-K Middle school acted as “pronouncer” and Principal Butcher (G-K Middle School), Principal Andrews (G-K Elementary), and spelling bee Coordinator Emily Fowler,actedasthe3judgesforthe event. School Superintendent and Genoa Lion Brent O’Daniell was theretosupporthisclubandschool district as well. Allparticipantsthis year:

5thGrade–GabeFultz(alternatefor regional bee)

5th Grade –Alayna Johnson (1st Place)

5th Grade –Aden Taylor (did not attend)

6th Grade –Kaden Sosnowski (2nd Place)

6th Grade –Kolton Robinson

6th Grade –Karol Cortes-Gomez

7th Grade –Shaylin Schnell

7th Grade –Isabella Odom

7th Grade –Arianna Evans

8th Grade –Brycen Wiegartz

8th Grade –Elton Lin

8th Grade –Josue Leon (did not attend)

Special thanks go to Lion Bradford for securing the McDonald’s “Arch

Cards” and Lion VanDerHeyden for organizing the evening. Thank you to our sponsors, Genoa “McDonalds” and “Italian Dreams” Pizzeria in Sycamore.

Pictured are the 10 spellers in the 2023 Scripps Spelling Bee representing the Genoa-Kingston School District held at the G-K Middle School Gymnasium on January 18, 2023.

Front row from left to right: Isabella Odom, Shaylin Schnell, Arianna

Evans, Elton Lin, Brycen Wiegartz, Karol Cortes-Gomez.

Rear row from left to right: Kaden Sosnowski (2nd place), Kolton Robinson, Gabe Fultz (alt.), Alayna Johnson (1st place)

1st Place winner Alayna Johnson posing with Lion President Ron Sheahan.

1st Place winner Alayna Johnson posing with her family after the Spelling Bee.

Dundee Township Lions Club has a new Melvin Jones Fellow, Lion Art Krueger. →

Fox River Zone Chair Lion Terri

Pasternik inducted 18 new Huntley

RedRaiderLeos in December.

AtitsDecembermeeting,Sandwich Lions Club welcomed two new members. (l to r) Lion Bob Jones,

Sponsor for new Lion Tome Heggen; PDG Lion Nancy Rex, inducting officer; new Lion Ellie Allen and her sponsor was Lion Sandy Oakes.

It developed into running marathonsandhe’srunoneinall50 states!Hesavedthebestforthelast – Hawaii! For anyone who’s counting miles, it’s 1,310 miles, but Lion Ed has actually completed 73 marathons and that’s 1,912.6 miles. WOW!!

Roselle Lions Club took part in a Food Pantry Drive before the holidays.

Elgin

Lion Ed Bates has a special hobby of running.

Three Burr Ridge-Hinsdale-Oak BrookLions receivedCertificates of Appreciation from President Rebecca Ross (r) at the club’s DecemberMeeting.TheywereLions MelindaPlotte,AntionettePolk,and Shanu Ansari.

Last, but not least, there was the travels of DG Lion Jim Kiser's mascot, "The Count" in District 1J. "The Count" traveled to Elburn after the SW Region Meeting at the end of November and had an exciting time over the holidays. Check out the back page of the January 2023 1J Journal for more! -

- Many students from the IVVC Fire Science classes showed up on an early Saturday morning in December for delivery with the Franklin Mall Project. These same students had spent several days earlier in the week sorting &

Lion Marshall Boyle, DG Lion Jim Kiser, SW Region Chair Lion Dory

Stipetic, New Lion Judy Blanken, New Lion Leslie Vance-Dudley, New

Lion Steven Irmen, New Lion Susan Lanning, New Lion Kimberly

Morgan, and Sponsors Lions Redell Morgan and Trays Lanning.

Naperville Noon Lions Club donated an electric-powered chair to Ann Reid Early Childhood Center and7theycouldnolongeruseit.An eager recipient was found, C.U.R.E., based in Colorado. They have six warehouses around the country, andahugeoneisinWoodridge,not farfromNaperville.Thefacilityships medical equipment throughout the world.Hopefully,thechairwillfinda new home soon.

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Kay Likovich presented a $250 check to Gina Gramarosso, Senior Director of

The Bonfield Lions of 1-BK annual CashBashwasagainahugesuccess. President Dan Lowe read off the names pulled leading to the final $2000.00 winner, which happen to be a member of their club. The Big Wheel Game, Blackjack and a Silent Auction made for a very exciting and entertaining evening. ---------------------------------------

With 24 eyeglass collection boxes throughout the Joliet area, the Joliet Noon Lions keep busy sorting through all the donated items. Themembersbringtheitems to the home of Lions Bobbi & John Joseph Honiotes for the final sorting. The glasses are then deliveredtotheFoundationofficein DeKalb. Since August of 2022, the following items were collected and delivered: 1295 eyeglasses (about 70% of them were plastic), 29 hearing aids, 23 ink cartridges, 24 cell phones, 4.8 pounds of keys and 4.3 pounds of pull tabs.

Lion Derrald “Doc” Taylor is a HUGE part of the MokenaLionsClub and our State Foundation. His knowledge and understanding of hearing and vision issues and his connection to organizations that WE SERVE is vital to the good work that their club does. The Mokena Patch recently ran a article on their local hero! Congratulations Lion Derrald.

The PrincevilleLions inducted nine new members into their club on January 23rd. Lion Terry Knollenberg, PCC/1-H LIF Trustee performed the induction. Shown are the nine new members along with Lion Terry. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------