MD1 Lions of Illinois State e-Magazine for the Month of February, 2017 by Dr. Austin Prabhu

The Illinois Lion, Lioness, Leo MD1 e-Magazine (Full) Vol. 4 - Issue 8, February 2017

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From MD1 Council Chair: Lions of Illinois,

So, let’s be “authors of our destinies”, let’s create that bright future of “better things” and Serve today for tomorrow. Then let’s get together and

“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” – C.S. Lewis Well, here we are fully one month into the New Year. It is a new calendar year but is the “Summer Solstice” of the Lions Year! Yes, we are now actually just over half of our Lions Year!! But that does not mean we cannot strive to act as if it is the new beginning often touted in prose and poetry, offering a renewal of spirit and offering us the ability to create and follow new dreams offered by the new calendar year. “Every tomorrow is an outcome of what I do today, and the beauty of it all is that today is happening all the time.” – Craig D. Lounsbrough

celebrate not only the bright new future but our bright shining past as well, lets Celebrate LIONS!!!!!!!!!! And lets bring in some new people to share it all with!!!!!! Thank you for your time! Thank you for your Service! Thank you for being an Illinois Lion!!!! And remember “1917-It All Started Here”, in Illinois. Best Regards,

That quote of Lounsbrough really does offer us the recognition of our service as Lions and the changes we can effect on our communities and the world around us by our daily efforts. Yes, we Lions can affect not only our own outcomes but those around us in a most positive way. In moving forward we are creating a future that can shine as much as the effort we expend. Conversely we can leave a shining past that is as bright as the potential future we are yet to create. This is ALL reflected in our abilities and desires to SERVE those around us. Coupled with this all is our pending anniversary as an organization. Soon we will be Celebrating 100 years and having that big party in Chicago!!!

Lion Mark Williams Lions of Illinois “With You in Service”

“We are the authors of our destinies. No one can see the vision any clearer, believe in and work any harder to make it a reality more than the visionary.” – Nike Campbell-Fatoki

MD1 is the Mother State of Lionism with 10 Districts which have joined together to make our Centennial Celebration a memorable one. Host committee under the leadership of PDG Bob Block has been working hard since five years.

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Editorial: NEED CENTENNIAL CONVENTION VOLUNTEERS! Just 5 more months to start our Centennial Celebration in the Land of Lionism, Chicago where it started hundred years ago. The club Melvin Jones started with his friends still exists in Chicago as Central Lions Club. Currently we have 74 Lions Clubs in Chicagoland with close to 2,000 members in good standing.

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We heard that already 21,000+ lions registered for this convention. When we hosted 2007 Convention 10 years ago at this time we had only 6,000 registrations. This means we are expecting a huge Lions crowd to this convention. Now, we need more volunteers to make this convention a memorable one. It will be a largest convention in the history of Lions 100 years. PCC Steve Anton has been requesting Illinois Lions to register to volunteer. We need almost 2,000

I'm sharing my January message to club leaders with you. I'm encouraging club leaders to begin their Centennial year by inviting their communities to share in a celebration of the history and impact of Lions Clubs International. I'm also encouraging clubs to engage their communities in service activities throughout our Centennial year. Thank you for your help making our Centennial a once-in-a-lifetime event!

Very truly yours, Chancellor Bob Corlew

volunteers and make this a successful event. Those who want to register as volunteer can contact your District Governor or you can visit convention web: http://www.lions2017chicago.org/volunteers/ and register to volunteer. Let us join our hands and welcome world lions to Chicago. -Dr. Austin Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Souza, PDG Your Magazine Editor ILStateEditor@gmail.com INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MESSAGE: Dear Lion, It's 2017, and our 100th anniversary has finally arrived! For the past three years, Lions have celebrated our Centennial by serving more than 120 million people, inviting new Lions to serve with us, and by making lasting gifts to communities around the world. But

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Lions' true legacy of service was built in our communities. That's why it's important for clubs like yours to plan your own Centennial celebration. The Centennial year is the perfect time to take your club's celebration to the next level. Planning your own celebration is not only a fun way to bring your club members and your community together, it's also a great opportunity to highlight your club's contributions and show your friends and family what being a Lion is all about. And remember, there's no better way to celebrateâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;or demonstrate the spirit of Lionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;than by helping those in need. Download the Centennial Club Planning Guide to create a celebration plan and take advantage of new opportunities for growth, service and success. Let's make 2017 a year to remember! Very truly yours, Chancellor Bob Corlew Your International President

What is Your Club's Favorite Way to Celebrate? Looking for a great way to celebrate? Visit the Ways to Celebrate webpage. With dozens of ideas to choose from, there's a Way to Celebrate that's perfect for your club. Start planning your club celebration today!

Own a Piece of Lions History Celebrate 100 years of humanitarian service by purchasing a Lions Clubs Centennial Commemorative Coin. This exquisitely crafted, limited-edition, silver dollar coin is produced by the United States Mint and features our founder Melvin Jones. Purchase your Centennial Coin for US$47.95. $10 from each coin is authorized to be paid to Lions Clubs International Foundation to improve the lives of even more people in need. Visit the Centennial Coin webpage for information and order your coin today! For a limited time only, you can purchase this historic keepsake for the low, introductory price of US$47.95 only through the U.S. Mint! But hurry...offer expires at 3:00 pm EST on February 21, 2017.

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This year’s Forum is in Portland. Did you register? Google on website for more information.

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CORNER: Jama Wahl This is the last in a series of articles about Leadership Institutes offered by Lions Clubs International. All Lions are eligible to apply to participate in an institute. Clubs, districts, and multiple districts function at a higher level when Lions have strong leadership skills. Per information shared on the Lions Clubs International website www.lionsclubs.org “The Faculty Development Institute program is dedicated to the development and expansion of Lions faculty. The curriculum focuses on techniques and concepts that will enhance the quality of

training and overall effectiveness of Lions leadership development programs. Qualified candidates are those Lions who have some experience as faculty members at Lions training events, have demonstrated basic instructional skills, and have a keen interest in further developing those skills. Lions with extensive experience as Lions faculty or as professional trainers are not recommended for this institute, but are welcome to apply. Institutes are held in all constitutional areas on a regular basis as determined by the Lions Club International Board of Directors. Lions participating in this four-day course will be required to conduct a training event within 6 (six) months of the institute, in order to be considered a graduate of the FDI program. Lions who meet the qualifications may apply to the Faculty Development Institute. Applications will be available at least four months prior to the institute. Applications can be downloaded from the LCI site or by contacting your GLT Coordinator. Because of the high number of applications received by the association, acceptance into the institute is not guaranteed. Lions Clubs International will provide meals and lodging according to the dates and schedule of the institute. Please note that a non-refundable participation fee of US$150.00 will be required to offset a portion of these costs for all institutes. This fee will be due no less than six weeks prior to the institute start date. Participants are also responsible to pay for their own transportation and related travel expenses to and from the institute site.” Questions can be directed to the Institute Division at LCI headquarters, 630-571-8890. -Jama Wahl, MD1 GLT Coordinator jamawahl@yahoo.com

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GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP CORNER: Ralph Zarada

The Q2 reporting cycle has been completed and is now moving forward to the next level. My thanks to all the District coordinators who submitted their reports to me. I want to share my thoughts as I was filled out my portion of the report. As I began to compose the report, the first question was “How many districts have fewer than 1250 membe rs?” The second question was “What is being done about districts with less than 1 250 members and who is responsible for the plan?” Two tough questions that surprised me right out of the gate when I was composing my report. I tried to answer the questions as best as I could by saying in a positive way that there were no plans. I could not be specific as to what the plans were to remove these districts from a transitional status. For these questions to be answered, these districts must lay down their own long term strategic plans that must stretch over several years to get to 1250 members. Each strategic plan must be tailored and developed by them. The milestones for membership and new club growth and reduction of dropped membership must be laid out so each incoming governor knows what needs to be accomplished in his leadership year. For the remaining six months left in this current year and as a multiple district we still have time to meet membership and other goals before the year is finished. Usually as we move into the second half of the leadership year the energy level drops. We have worked hard during the first half of the year doing our part for Lionism. We see that the warm weather months are coming and we may be slowing down our efforts to grow our clubs and make our districts stronger. As we move through the final months, I would ask that you keep on engaging more Lions into service by working on increasing your membership. Every time we add a 9

member we can change the lives of 50 more people in our communities. I hope that Your Club will make plans to invite a new member and increase your numbers and achieve the goal of a +1 growth in membership Make plans to establish a new club in your district Your club is reporting all the services project that you have accomplished While engaging new members, we do everything we can to reduce the member drops within our clubs so that we support the service efforts within our communities. All of us working together can reach our centennial goals through service, caring, and celebrating the fruits of our endeavors. In service, Ralph S. Zarada PDG MD-1 GMT Coordinator --------------------------------------------------------------------

International Lions Parade One of the highlights of the Lions Clubs International Convention is the “Parade of Nations”. For those who have never attended the convention, this parade is like no others that you have seen. There will be about 20,000 Lions that will participate. The individual delegations will march in their native dress. Along with the marchers, there will be about 20 marching bands and a few floats. The parade will be Saturday, July 1st stepping off at 9:00 am at the corner of State Street and Wacker Drive. The parade will proceed south down State Street to Van Buren Street. Buses will be there to help the participants to return to McCormick Place.

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The marching order of the parade will be led by the delegations from the International Officers, followed by more than 150 delegations from around the world. Being the Host for the convention, we will be the last unit to march. Throughout the parade there will be marching bands and floats that will depicting the history of Lionism throughout the world. The Lions of Illinois are being asked to wear a similar dress that includes dark trouser, white polo shirt with a blue vest. We are looking for the dress to be similar in order to show the World how proud we are to host this Centennial Convention. Please refer to the attached forms for both the polo shirt and MD1 Vest. (See Form to be filled on Page 8)

The committee will be looking for about 200 to 300 volunteers to help in the organizing of the units, getting the parade down the route and assisting the participants to the shuttle bus to return them back to McCormick Place. Those volunteers will need to assemble around 7:00 am to get your assignments for the parade. So, please think about it and go to our web site to volunteer. It will be a fun time as well as you will be able to say that you marched down State Street. Everyone will be able to march as the day goes on. I would like to challenge each District to have a minimum of 100 Lions marching. With the Multiple having 10 Districts that would give us 10

1,000 marchers plus all the parade marshals that will be helping out. So let’s show the World how strong and proud the Lions of Illinois are about our heritage. Lion Robert Block, PDG MD1 Host Committee, Chair

Are you coming to Chicago for the Lions Centennial Convention in June, 2017? Lions Clubs International is planning to celebrate their 100th Anniversary Celebration, the Lions of MD1, Illinois are planning to host the party. We have been in the process of preparing to host the Lions of the World as they arrive in Chicago to be part of this Centennial Celebration. We are looking forward to demonstrate our Midwest welcome and hospitality to all convention attendees and their families. The Centennial Convention is June 30 - July 4, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The main venue will be Chicago McCormick Place. At this time, the anticipated attendance is about 35,000 to 40,000 people from around the World. The different delegations will be housed in more than 18 hotels that are located along the “Magnificent Mile” - Michigan Avenue. The International Parade will be Saturday, July 1, 2017. The parade will step off at 9:00 am and proceed down State Street. We are anticipating about 20,000 marchers, 18 marching bands along with cars, trolley buses and floats. This parade will be one of the convention highlights and demonstrate to the City who the Lions are. Lions Clubs International has made some changes that will allow all those who attend time to visit the Centennial Exhibit in the main exhibit hall as well as to enjoy the sights and sound that the City of

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Chicago has to offer. Some of those changes include:  The hours of the Convention Services and Exhibit Hall have been extended for additional hours per day. This change is to accommodate the high number of attendees.

 The Delegate Certification and Voting Procedures have changed. Instead of getting certified as a delegate any time during the convention and then coming to vote on the last day of the convention, you will now be able to get certified and vote starting on Sunday, July 2 at 1:00 pm through Tuesday, July 4 until 10:30 am.  LCI has added a Business Session on Saturday, July 1 following the parade. This session will be for the nomination of the candidates for International Directors. The third Vice President’s nomination will take place at the Sunday morning session. On Saturday, July 1, 2017 not only do we have the Parade of Nations and a newly added Business Session, along with the International Show in the evening. The performance at the show will include the “Beach Boys” and “Chicago”. Both these bands are internationally known and will be performing individually at the show.

open to the attendees. The idea is to allow those that would like to take a break to go to the hall and walk around. There will be food and drinks available in the hall during the show. The International Show will be starting at 5:30 pm which is earlier than years past. This may be a long day for those who participate in the parade as well as attend the Saturday afternoon business section, but I feel that it would give those the full experience of the convention. I hope that you planning to come and celebrate this milestone in our Association’s History. Chicago has a lot to offer in the areas of site seeing, various food experiences, recreational areas and plenty of shopping opportunities. With Chicago being the Birth Place of Lions, this will be a great time to step back into the History of our Association. There will be a number of sites that you can visit during your convention experience. Along with the traditional activities of the International Convention, Chicago will offer you an opportunity to walk up the steps of the Chicago Art Museum where the photo of Melvin Jones and the founding members had their picture taken with the Lion. There will be time for you to be able to visit the grave site of Melvin Jones on the west side of Chicago. And, an opportunity to visit our international headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois for a tour of the facility along with viewing more of the historical items that are on display throughout the building. As chairman of the MD1 Host committee, I want to assure you that the Committee Members are prepared to make this convention one of the best in our Association’s history. Our goal is to make all the attendees feel welcome in Chicago and feel as if they are enjoying a family reunion away from home.

So, as we celebrate the 100th Anniversary, let’s also Something else that is new, is that during the take the time to renew our commitment to the International Show the main exhibit hall will be motto “We Serve” and for the centennial 11 BE A PART OF CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

celebration remember that “Where there is a need, there is a LION”. This idea will help us achieve our goals for our Centennial Celebration and at the same time renew our dedication to the service we offer to those less fortunate for our second hundred years of Lionism. So plan to COME and CELEBRATE this milestone in the history of LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL ……. We will see you soon in Chicago. Lion Robert C. Block, PDG MD1 Host Committee, Chair

President's Message Dear District Governor, It's been 100 years in the making, and now our Centennial year is finally here. Lions have already served over 130 million people during the Centennial Service Challenge, invited new Lions to join us in service, and completed over 10,000 Legacy Projects in communities around the globe. And we're just getting started.

reach new heights as an association, and position ourselves to achieve our LCI Forward goal of serving 200 million people per year by 2021. District governors like you are essential to the success of Lions Clubs. Thank you for your commitment to service and achieving our Centennial goals!

Important Reminders  Remember, chartering a new club is the key

to earning recognition in the District Governor Centennial Membership Awards.  Encourage your clubs to support the Centennial Service Challenge and plan a Legacy Project during our Centennial year.  Share the Ways to Celebrate page with your clubs to help them plan their Centennial celebration.  Visit the LCI Forward webpage to watch a special video and learn more about Lions' strategic plan to serve 200 million people annually in the next five years.

It's a great honor and responsibility to lead Lions into our Centennial year. The hard work and dedication of our leaders makes our clubs and our association stronger. That's why I'm asking you to rededicate yourselves to making this year a tremendous success to honor the legacy of Melvin Jones, the work of your districts and the service of the Lions who came before us. Please work with your clubs to continue to see how many more people we can serve, how many friends and neighbors we can invite, and how many communities we can impact. Together we can

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-Dr. Ausitn D’Souza, PDG LCI Forward: Moving Lions into the Future To reach our goal of serving 200 million people a year by 2021, we developed a strategic plan called LCI Forward. This roadmap embraces new ways to serve, new cutting-edge technologies and new ways to engage youth in Lions. See how LCI Forward moves us into our second century of successful service. Watch the exciting video that brings this vision to life.

Come Celebrate With Us in Chicago! This year's historic Lions International Convention, June 30-July 4, 2017, will commemorate 100 years of humanitarian service in the city where it all began: Chicago, Illinois, USA. Join Lion and Leo leaders from more than 100 countries as they gather in this extraordinary city to celebrate the Centennial in grand style. Register now!

100 Years of Service, 100 Ways to Celebrate Happy birthday, Lions Clubs International! We turn 100 in 2017 and Lions around the world are celebrating! Check out the Ways to Celebrate page for plenty of celebratory inspiration. You'll find even more great ideas in the Ways to Celebrate Flyer. So throw a party at your club, invite the whole community and make your event the talk of the town.

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by organizing a Worldwide Week of Service project from April 17-23, 2017. Visit the Worldwide Week of Service to Protect Our Planet page for more information and start planning your club project today! Raise the visibility of your club and honor your legacy of service by planning a Centennial Legacy Project in your community. Keep in mind that a club activity can be both a Centennial Service Challenge project and a Legacy Project. Don't forget to report your club's activities. Regular reporting showcases your club's achievements and ensures that your club gets the recognition it deserves. Invite your family and friends to be a part of this exciting time in Lions Clubs history by joining you in service. You'll earn Centennial recognition and benefit your community.

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You don't even have to pack your bags to take the Lions Journey. Experience 100 years of Lions service online by exploring each period of life-changing history.

Very truly yours, Chancellor Bob Corlew Your International President

Dear Lion Leader, We are writing to inform you that we are consolidating new member and charter fees into a single category called entrance fees. As part of this consolidation, we will have one single entrance fee of $35 as of July 1, 2017. This consolidation and fee increase, the first since 1993, will allow us to:  Increase member benefits  Improve the member experience  Simplify the new member enrollment

process by having a single entrance fee type Specifically, we are adding:  An enhanced new member kit with ongoing

new member communications and tools  Upgraded MyLCI 2.0 to provide members a destination to track their activities and engage with other members  New service programs to support the new global service framework rollout  A mobile app for members to serve on the go  Digital LION Magazine including mobile magazine app It's an exciting time to be a Lion. We look forward to working on your behalf to make sure Lions remain stronger than ever, and we thank you for everything you do to make Lions Clubs International a world-class service organization. 18

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Morrison Lions participated in the Christmas Parade and members also donated caps, scarves, gloves and mittens to the local Helping Hand Group for distribution to Morrison area families in need of warm clothing items. Left to right: Bob Countryman, Jim Blakemore, Aaron Johnson, Bob Smith, THE LION - President Tracy Muur, and in back Ken Jansma.

Fellowship Award for our member Lion Laura Cockrell. Lion Laura was presented this prestigious award at our December the 5th Christmas Party for the club for all of her support and help on projects through the past few years The New Athens Lions Club made a donation to the New Athens Home for the Aged. The donation made will go towards the purchase of a new van that the nursing home can use to bring the residents who live there to the doctor and other appointments. The New Athens Lions Club members had a drive for collecting paper products and toiletry items that were donated to CESNA (Church Emergency Services of New Athens). The items donated will be distributed to the needy families in the New Athens Relieving the Hunger campaign. December found the Lions of SHAWNEETOWN full of the spirit of giving. The Club held a special meeting to address some of the local communities needs. Donations were given prior to Christmas to the following organizations: Gallatin County Tourism $2,000.00, Gallatin County Sheriff's Department $500.00, City of Shawneetown Summer Youth Food Program $500.00, Friends of Jesus Food Pantry $1,000.00, Gallatin County Food Pantry $1,000.00, Girl Scout Troop #8287 $300.00, Girl Scout Troop # 8252 $300.00, Gallatin County Historical Society $1,000.00, and the Gallatin County School District Unit Number 7 $6,500.00. Total donations were $13,100.00 Engaging our Youth campaign. 1CS

Morrison Lions Martha Kophamer, left with Tracy Muur on the right showing part of the collection of warm caps, scarves, mittens, and gloves. The NEW ATHENS LIONS CLUB made a $500.00 donation to the Lions of Illinois towards a 19

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District Governor Derek Eurales presented the Mounds Lions Club president (Lion Retha Eurales)a certificate for her

outstanding service during this years Telethon of Stars participation. The club had roadblocks during their efforts that raised over $3,000 being donated to the Telethon. The award was presented at the Mounds Lions Club Christmas party.

and rescuers used their bare hands to pull people from the rubble. Hospitals were overflowing and patients were being treated outside in tents. The situation is still dire. Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) responded immediately, issuing a US$100,000 Major Catastrophe grant to assist with both immediate and long-term needs. Local Lions sprang into action, offering food, blankets, medical supplies and clean water to the victims. Lions around the world have continually supported LCIF's disaster relief area of funding, which has allowed the foundation to respond with immediate financial support. Thank you for your dedication to helping those in need. Our thoughts go out to the victims of the Banda Aceh earthquake and to the Lions still working to help them. Please consider making a donation to the disaster relief fund so we can continue offering aid in times of catastrophe. Sincerely, Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation Recruiting: Club LCIF Coordinators

Dear Lions, Earlier this month, a 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia. While the quake lasted only 15 seconds, more than 100 buildings collapsed and more than 100 people have perished. Thousands of people were left homeless

The Club LCIF Coordinator is an ambassador for LCIF at the club level. This person shares LCIF stories, motivates fellow Lions to support LCIF, and enables LCIF to advance its humanitarian work both locally and globally. This new position is crucial to the promotion of our foundation. Talk to your club president today if you are interested in volunteering for this exciting new position. Grant Application Deadline is Approaching LCIF provides grant funding to assist Lions districts in

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developing and implementing large-scale humanitarian projects. These humanitarian grants help Lions expand their outreach and increase their impact within local and global communities to serve even more people in need around the world. To date, LCIF has awarded more than US$920 million in grants. Remember, February 9, 2017, is the deadline for Standard, Core 4 and IAG grant applications, which will be reviewed at the May 2017 meeting of the LCIF Executive Committee.

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The Genoa Lions have donated a handcrafted walnut flag stand and flag pole to the Genoa Public Library this winter. Lion Gene Bradford heard from a library board member that the flag stand for the library’s “Stars and Stripes” was in sad shape and the Library hadn’t allotted money to replace it. The board approved the project and Lion Bradford contacted a local artisan to turn a new flag stand on his lathe. Lion Hirschbein of the Sycamore Lions is preparing an engraved plate for the base. Pictured: Head Librarian Jennifer Barton and Genoa Lion Gene Bradford with the refurbished American Flag and new pole and flag stand donated by the Genoa Lions to the Genoa Public Library.

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Lions Ruben Owen, Dr. Morris Kugler and Mike Springston of the Sparta Lions Club sort discarded Christmas lights during the monthly Sparta recycling drive Saturday. The club partnered with the city's recycling drive to collect the lights as part of a recycling project sponsored by the Lions of Illinois Foundation. ----------------------------------------------NEW ATHENS LIONS CLUB donated funds to the New Athens Ambulance Service. The funds will be used towards the purchase of 2 EKG Cardiac Heart Monitors that will be installed in the 2 ambulances for the community. With having these heart monitors on board it will allow the EMT's to diagnose a heart attack and possibly improve or save the lives of residents in New Athens or surrounding communities.

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The Mounds Lions Club raised $3250.85 to help children with disabilities. Pictured Josie Eason, Kanesha Eurales,DG Derek Eurales and club president Retha Eurales along with TV hosts .

Mounds Lions Club packed food baskets for needy families for Christmas during their meeting on the first Tuesday.all the families received their baskets and were very gracious. Mounds lions club president Retha Eurales.

The Forest Kala Sampath Lions Club and Chicago Filipino Lions Club jointly celebrated Lions Founder Melvin Jones 138th Birthday at the The Four Points Hotel Sheraton. Pictured are all Melvin Jones Fellows who attended the event. Mounds Lions Club packed shoebox gifts for Samaritan purse Christmas Child Project. The shoebox gifts travel to many countries worldwide bringing hope and cheer to less fortunate children.

Lions who are born in the month of January gathered to cut Melvin Jones Birthday cakes at his birthday party.

The road block for the telethon of stars held at the Carson Center in Paducah Ky was a great success. 26

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and toiletries for District 1A service project, “The Closet.” PDG Dr. Austin donated collection to cochair ZC Joni McMillan during GMT meeting.

Lincolnwood Mayor Gerald Turry (bow tie) was inducted to Lincolnwood Lions Club. Posing for a group picture after induction with Lincolnwood Lions Club members.

4 New Melvin Jones were recognized during Melvin Jones 138th birthday party organized by The Forest Kala Sampath & Chicago Filipino American Lions Club on January 15th. 4 1A governors had the honor to present plaques to receipients. Chicago Filipino American Lions Club members played a skit during Melvin Jones 138 th Birthday party as a community service project. While singing “We are the World, We are the Lions” participants started donating cash, collected clothes, toiletries and jackets. It created a friendly competition and total collection for “The Closet” project of District 1A was $2,000!

First Lady Edna Lapid received a donation to her Statewide Project, “Duffles for Darlings” during Melvin Jones Birthday Party. -------------------------------------------------------------------

The Forest Kala Sampath Lions Club members collected 8 bags full of clothes, coats, prom dresses 27

(Pictured L to R PDG Dr. Austin D’Souza, PDG Wes Salsbury and Yoly Zoleta – President of Chicago Filipino American Lions Club) Next Page News 

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1A Past District Governor Wes Salsbury was the winner of 40â&#x20AC;? TV at the Melvin Jones 138th Birthday Party celebration which was held at The Four Points Hotel Sheraton, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Hare. Next year Melvin Jones 139th Birthday Party will be held at the same hotel on Sunday, January 14th at Noon. Please mark your calendar as Chancellor Bob Corlew will be attending this exciting event as the Guest of Honor with his wife Lion Diane Corlew. That time Chancellor Bob will be the Chairman of Lions Clubs International Foundation.

right: Lion Gini Baker, Brian Ferguson, G-K Middle School Band Director, James Dreska, honorary Lion, Tom Rucker, G-K High School Band Director, and Lion Mike Dreska.

Mayor Ken Williams spoke to the Oregon Lions at their meeting on January 12th. In his presentation, he gave the Lions an overview of the new strategies at work that he hopes will improve and enhance Oregon's downtown, bring new businesses to town, protect the valuable riverfront property from inappropriate development and make the town of Oregon an attractive tourist destination. From left to right: Lion Rob Arneson, Mayor Ken Williams, and Oregon Lion's Club President Dr. Seth Anderson. Students of Indian Classical Dance Academy Lion Alice M. Terrill, 99, passed away Jan. 9. Lion entertained at Melvin Jones Birthday Party. Alice was a vital member of District 1F, and an ------------------------------------------------------------------important member of the Long Grove Lions Club. Genoa Lions donate a trumpet, keyboard and $300 The widow of Lion David Terrill, PDG (1979-1980) to the G-K Band Boosters. Pictured from left to 28 BE A PART OF CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

of the Palatine Lions Club, Lion Alice was well known in Lions for her competitive spirit selling advertising for the District 1F Convention proceedings booklet.

International's week of Jan. 9-15 as the Lions Worldwide Week of Service to Fight Hunger. On the left is Flora Stralow (collected cash in hand) and Tracy Muur on the right along with grocery and paper products collected. There was a good amount of items loaded and delivered to the Food Pantry.

Chicago Magnificent Lions Club members had their Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Night with Filipino Classic Style!

Morrison Lions members contribute monthly to the local Food Pantry at their business meeting. At the January business meeting an "extra challenge" was announced in connection with Lions

1A Governor Ernie Lapid inducted 6 New Members to Chicago Magnificent Lions Club at Avalon Banquets, Elk Grove Village.

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Lion Lourdes Livas (3rd) from Chicago Filipino American Lions Club was recognized for her generous donation to Chicago Magnificent Lions Club.

First Lady Edna Lapid receives a donation from Chicago Magnificent Lions Club president Julie Ann Gruezo for her State Lions Project – Duffles for Darlings. The Genoa Lions invited the 12 finalists in the district Spelling Bee to dinner this Wednesday night (1/18) at the Masonic Temple in Genoa. Three students from 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades were successful in their class spelling bees and ready to spell their way to the regionals to be held at Kishwaukee College in Malta in March. The winner of this year’s Genoa-Kingston Spelling Bee was Naomi Dutton an 8th grader at Genoa-Kingston Middle School and the daughter of Nathan and 30

Hadassah Dutton of Genoa. The second place winner was Bryanna Sonntag, the daughter of Garret and Tammy Sonntag of Genoa, she is a 7th grader at Genoa-Kingston Middle School. Ms. Dutton and Ms. Sonntag took over 60 rounds to find the victor, their nearest competitors were eliminated before the 20th round. Third place was won by 7th grader Sean Abracia-Wendel and fourth was secured by 5th grader Steffini McDowel. Dinner was hosted by Lion President Dale Pelley and the

Genoa Lions Club, which provided the trophies for the First and Second Place winners. Genoa’s McDonalds donated 12 -$10 “Arch Cards”, one for each contestant. Principal Lekkas of GenoaKingston Middle School was ill this year and assistant principal Butcher stepped in and acted as moderator. Superintendent Joe Burgess gave a short speech and Mr. Butcher handled the rest of the evening. Mrs. Emily Fowler organized the Spelling Bee and was assisted in judging by BE A PART OF CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

Principal Francis of Genoa Elementary School, and Mrs. Katie Schumacher. This is the first year that we almost ran out of prepared words for the students to spell. It was obvious that these young ladies had memorized their study lists and didn’t have any problems until the 60th round, which had words not on their study material. Here is a list of all the student participants: 5th grade – Steffini McDowel (fourth place) 5th grade – Kiefer Tripp 5th grade – Hannah Langton 6th grade – Taylor Rhoads 6th grade – Brian Mammoser 6th grade – Miranda Westbrook (replaced Paige Lojko) 7th grade – Sean Abracia-Wendel (third place) 7th grade – Nathan Kawalski 7th grade – Bryanna Sonntag (2017 Second Place) 8th grade – Naomi Dutton (2017 First Place) 8th grade – Elli Wallace 8th grade – Deloris Drendel (replaced Madison Cartee)

Pictured are 10 of the 12 spellers in the Scripps Spelling Bee local competition in the GenoaKingston School District 424 which was held in the Masonic Temple in Genoa on Jan. 18th. The two missing students were Elli Wallace and Brian Mammoser that left before the photograph was taken.

I.P.D.G. Gary Meyer was presented a progressive MelvinJones Saturday at the District 1D cabinet meeting. L-R I.P.D.G. Gary Meyers Zone Chairman Marcia Meyers and Pamela Graney District 1D Governor.

Special thanks go to the Masonic Temple and the Zone chairman Marcia Meyers presented Lion Stan folks that prepared the meal and to Lion Bradford Cox from the Apple River Lions Club a banner and McDonalds for the Arch Cards and picking up patch from Lions Clubs International for completing the trophies, and Lion VanDerHeyden for making a Centennial Service Project. the arrangements with the school district. The -------------------------------------------------------------------trophies were from Hirschbein Trophies in Sycamore. 31 BE A PART OF CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

(Previous Column) Past District Governor and President of District 1A PDG Association Terry Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Souza welcoming all PDGâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and their partners in service to their Annual Holiday Party.

The Lena Lions Club presented Dr. Shokry Tawfik with Citizen of the year. L-r District 1D Governor Pamela Graney Dr.Tawfik and Lena Lions President Tim Gordon.

Most of the living District 1A past district governors attended their Annual Gathering at Jens Guest House, Willow Springs.

During Schiller Park Annual Spaghetti dinner, Schiller Park Mayor Barbara J. Piltaver honored Schiller Park Lions with a Recognition Plaque for their service and Lions 100 Years of Service. Pictured L-R Edna, Glenda, Ken, Ernie, Heather, Mayor Piltaver and Catherine.

Past Partners in Service posing for a group photograph during Annual Get together. -----------------------------------------------------------------Bloomingdale Village President Franco Coladipietro, Westfield Middle School Art Teacher Deyana Matt, Bloomingdale Lions Club Pres. Lion John Argyrakis, and Ashley Zhang, age 12, whose entry won the District 1-J Peace Poster Contest and the MD-1 State of Illinois Contest. At a recent Bloomingdale Lions Club meeting, Ashley received a certificate, a gift card, and a District 1-J Peace BE A PART OF CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

12th. (l to r) Kristina Neville, teacher of the deaf and hearing-impaired at Schneider; Jeanne McDonald, teacher of hearing-impaired, Alan Elem. School, Aurora; Santa, Dan Bassalone of Lisle; and Lion Michele Needham, Aurora Noon Lions Club President. This is the 11th year for the annual party.

Poster Calendar with her poster on the cover. Her poster has now been forwarded to the Lions Clubs International Contest. The winner there receives $5,000 and a trip to Lions Day at the UN in New York City in March. She was featured recently on a CBS news video entitled “Young Artist A National Finalist In Peace Poster Competition.” Best of luck to you, Ashley!!

Aurora Noon Lion Rodrigo “Bobby” Menendez (l) receives the Aurora Noon Lions Club 2016 Distinguished Service Award from Club President Lion Michele Needham. The presentation highlighted the club’s annual Holiday Lunch.

At Aurora Noon Lions Club’s meeting in midDecember, Club Pres. Lion Michelle Needham donated $500 to the Salvation Army Aurora Corps. (l to r) are Lion Jeff Anderson, Club Pres. Needham, Linnea and Rich Forney, Aurora Corps Captains. The Lions Club presented the Forneys with its donation

Samuel Nou Paw, 6, (left front) 1st grader at Schneider Elem. School in North Aurora, uses American Sign Language to talk Christmas wishes with Santa at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora on December 33 BE A PART OF CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

to help the Aurora Corps reach its $250,000 holiday drive goal.

Sycamore Lions presented $500 checks to both Sycamore United Methodist Church Food Pantry and the Salem Lutheran Church Pantry. (l to r) Lion Josh Kruis, Joel Maurer, Lions Tom Fewell and Jerry Schultz. On December 10th, the Naperville Noon Lions Club supported the Salvation Armyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual Christmas Fund Drive by ringing the bell in downtown Naperville. Pictured is Lion

Paul Rewerts taking his shift. Seven Lions participated in the event. This is the 4th year the club has participated on behalf of the Salvation Army. -----------------------------------------------------------------During December, Sun City-Huntley Lions collected enough supplies to fill 5 cars and 3 vans and delivered them to Transient Living Services in McHenry and several other organizations in the

area, such as VFW. (l to r) SCH Lions Sheldon Clark, Ronda Goldman, Nancy Lawrence, Jim Graves, Helen White, Joan Graves, Rita Kasmarek and Mary Ann Gower. In the center is Diane Ahrens, the Veterans contact. -----------------------------------------On December 17th Bartlett Lions packed over 350 food boxes containing more than 10,000 lbs of food. Lions help from Scouts, friends & family of Lions. Boxes were delivered to 10 area Bartlett Schools and distributed from there. (Below Packing Crew)

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Dundee Township Lions unloaded over 300 Christmas Trees for the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest fundraiser, but it couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have been done without the help of many Dundee residents.

Malta Lions hosted their annual Senior Christmas dinner. Seventy-five seniors were served dinner and then sang Christmas carols. Another 25 carry out meals were delivered to shut-ins.

Wheaton Lions, Brian Morrow, Mike Bernard, Scott Shorney, Steve Lederman and Brett Mathieson, had a great time at the 2017 District 1-J Bowling Tournament.

Elburn Lions collected several toys for tots.

Sun City Huntley Lion Jim Saletta inducted into the

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SCH Lions Club by PDG Bob Fowler (l). Lion Jim receives a vest and pin from his sponsor, Lion Jim Graves.

Countryside. Picture L to R – Janice Wiggins, District 1A GMT Chair, Lion Clarence Harris, Vice President – US Bank Guest Speaker and First Vice District Governor Pat Duda.

At the Monday night Tampico Lions Club meal & meeting, January 23rd, Lion Treasurer Duane Thompson received two Membership Pins from LCI and District 1-D Zone Chairman Lion Richard Delp presented Lion Thompson with the International Centennial Membership Pin for signing up Lion Connie Mikles and she had one year service during 2016 with the Tampico Lions Club. Tampico Lions Club President Lion Gary Johnson presented Lion Thompson with the International Membership Pin for having signed up more than one member during the past two years. Lion Connie Mikles pinned the International Pins on Lion Thompson. Pictured L-R: Lion Connie Mikles, District 1-D Zone Chairman Lion Richard Delp, Treasurer Lion Duane Thompson, and Tampico Lion President Gary Johnson.-------------------------------------------------------Below photograph – District 1A Lions held their Annual Mid Year Forum at the Capri Banquets,

2017 Centennial Convention Chair PDG Bob Block and PCC Steve Anton briefing 1A Lions on Lions 100 years celebration in Chicago.

District 1A celebrated its second New Lions Club – Berwyn Centennial Lions Clubs Charter Nite with 26 members. International President Chancellor Bob Corlew inducted new members.

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Picture shows International President Bob Corlew presenting club gong to Club President Anna Franck.

Children at play at Camp Lions organized by Lion of Illinois Foundation

PID Dan Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reilly and PDG Harold Burkett received Club Organizer Certificates from International President Chancellor Bob Corlew. Also see in picture 1A District Governor Ernie Lapid.

Lions gathered at Yummy Buffett, Chicago for their second Region 2 Meeting.

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Some Lions enjoy children play at Camp Lions.

District 1A PDG’s at the Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago representing their home country India during Migration Week Celebration by Cardinal Archbishop Blasé Cupich.

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