Multiple District 1, State of Illinois Lions & Leo's Monthly e-Magazine for the Month of April 2023.

Andso,itBegins……

I can’t believe it is the start of another wonderful Lions year! I am proud and humbled to have been selectedastheCouncilChairforthe upcoming year. There is so much successthat we will build upon. Our membership numbers are on the rise, service is being reported in slowlygrowingnumbersaroundthe state, and record numbers of Lions are attending training and preparing to “step up”.

ForallthatwehaveinheritedIthank PCC Gail Anton and the previous council for their hard work. I know that they will continue to serve in many functions and provide mentorshiptomeasIgrowintothis position. My role to the current council is one of a resource to help them achieve their goals going forward. I may be familiar to some of you, but to others I have not yet met, I have been a Lion since 2000 with multiple roles in my clubs, now

Batavia Lions, but formerly with the West Chicago Club. I have held positions inDistrict 1J including GlobalLeadershipTeamChair,Zone Chair, and District Governor.

For the incoming council to be successful we need every Lion to pull in the same direction. Work in your districts to help your governor achieve his or her goals. Consider attending Regional Lions Leadership Training in East Peoria. Look for information about the upcoming Fall Forum, returning in November. There is so much happening watch for the updates and please sign up early!

Some dates to add to your calendars:

Council of Governors (COG) Meetings

1st Meeting at the International Convention -July 11th, 2023, Boston, Massachusetts

2nd Meeting - September 15th and 16th, 2023 Embassy Suite, East Peoria

3rd Meeting - December 1st and 2nd, 2023 Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Springfield

4th Meeting - February 2nd & 3rd, 2024 Embassy Suites, East Peoria

5thMeeting-May15th,2024,atthe State Convention, Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Springfield

Learning Opportunities

RLLI - August 25th - 27th 2023

Embassy Suites East Peoria

MD-1 State Forum – November

17th & 18th 2023 Embassy Suites

East Peoria

USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum September 21st -23rd, 2023

Reno, Nevada

Please join the council and me at these great opportunities to socialize and learn from each other.

One thing I have learned over my many years in this organization is that change is inevitable. Many

thanks to retiring State Secretary Treasurer Mary Pemberton for her many years of service to our organization. Replacing her has been no easy task. Two candidates have been hired and then quickly left for different reasons. The incoming council is preparing to start the search anew, but rest assuredthatthebusinessofLionsof Illinois will be handled in a timely fashion.IamworkingwithMaryand PCCGailtogetuptospeeduntilthe position is filled. There will be more information forthcoming about the candidate search.

I am excited about the wonderful group of incoming governors that I will be working with and have nothing but high hopes for the coming Lions year. Let’s all make it a great one!

CouncilChairLoriChassee

July6,2023,toJuly11,2023. Seeyouthere!

MD1 State Positions:

Council Chair: Lori J. Chassee

Vice Council Chair: Tom Elsey

Secretary: Mark Bryant

Treasurer: Terrence DooleyTerrence Dooley

Tail Twister: Amy Hill

Chaplain: Mark Bean

Parliamentarian: Dan O’Rilley

GLT: Darren Van Duyn

GST: Vacant

GMT: Tammi Verstraete

Leo: Pam Graney

Campaign Liaison: Bob Block

Constitution & Bylaws: Bud Wahl

LCIF: Bob Block

Finance Committee: Mark Williams

IT: Dan Kallbrier

International Convention: Ron Fruit & Kathy Diecker

State Convention: Vacant

State Magazine: Dr. Austin D'Souza

Lions Eyehealth: Bob Jilke

If you are interested in filling vacant position, please e-mail Council Chair Lori J. Chessee:

lion.loric@gmail.com

To all State Chairpersons:

Congratulations on being elected as the State Chairperson for your committee. This position comes with some added responsibility to send articles monthly to inform all MD1 Lions of your activities.

You already missed this month, and you can blame someone and say, “nobody told me!”.

Starting next month, I want to see your articles in this e-Magazine regularly. Communication must be the key role you must play as a State Chairperson.

Send your articles to:

Lion Dr. Austin Dsouza, State e-Magazine Editor,

E-mail Address: ILStateEditor@gmail.com

Lions,

The time for the Boson Convention is fast approaching.

The Parade will be Saturday July8th.

We will be assembling in the Purple area at 8:30 that morning.

The shuttle buses from the Hotels will go to the Parade stagingarea.

CC Gail has covered appropriate attire for the Parade.

They usually have water in the stagging are, but you may want to bring some with you aswell.

The attached flyer has informationontheparadeand theroute.

The IL-HI social will be in the afternoon after the parade at the Boston Marriott Copley Place.2-4PM.

The Midwest Breakfast is at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport on Sunday July 9th. For those attending, please makesureyouaretherebefore registration opens a 6:15 AM. The Schedule is very tight and there are allot of lions attendingtheevent.

If you have any question on the Convention please reach outtomeviaemail.

RonaldFruit,PDG

Lions:

Hello ............ I hope that everyone is doing well. The reservations for the Midwest Breakfast are due shortly. BeingthehostMultipleforthe breakfast,IneedLionsthatare willing to help out at the Breakfast.PIDDanO'Reillywill needsomeLionstohelpatthe registration table. We will need greeters at the doors as well.So,ifyouareplanningto attendthebreakfast,pleaselet Lion Dan know if you are willing to help out. His email address is jointhelionstoday@gmail.com.

Also, for those that have reservedaseatatthebreakfast Ithankyou.Wearestillinneed of more Lions to attend from MD-1. I have attached the Registration Flyer for the Breakfast. Please look it over and see if you can take the

time to come and represent our multiple at this breakfast. It would be nice to see a large amount of Lions from our Multiple.

If you have not sent in your reservation, please do it as soon as possible. The actual cutoff is Friday, June 23, but I have extended it for the Lions ofMD-1. Weneedyourchoice of breakfast and the money into the State Office no later than Wednesday, June 28, 2023.SorryIamunabletosell anymorepastthatdate.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (219) 671-0287. I look forward to seeing you in Boston.

LionBobBlock,PID RobertBlock PastInternationalDirector(201922) "TogetherWeCan"

A MESSAGE FROM OUR GENERAL CHAIR - Jama Wahl

The General Sessions at the Forum are the four meals included in your registration. At each of the meals professional speakers will share their messages to motivate, inspire and engage Lions. On Thursday evening, Floyd Smith, San Diego's living legend, will share his music and his Lions· story. Yes, he is a Lion! Smith is known as a pillar of the community as well as a quadruple threat, being a singer/songwriter, entrepreneur, mentor, and philanthropist.

At noon on Friday, Donna Hartley will deliver an inspirational message of survival. She is a storyteller who inspires, energizes and entertains. She will deliver an inspirational message with a twist of humor and a bit of drama.

During the Saturday lunch, our then International President Dr. Patti Hill will share her vision for Lions as we serve worldwide.

Then Saturday evening, professional motivational speaker Striker Corbin will share life lessons from his experience as a personal success coach. He promises a few laughs along the way.

Each table at the Forum will be hosted by a Lion Leader. Lions have a chance to sit with current Executive Officers, sitting International Directors, Past International Presidents, Past International Directors, and the members of the Planning Committee. Just think of the conversations that can be had about leadership, service and membership while enjoying a lovely meal.

Seating for the general sessions is determined by the color of your name badge lanyard. This ensures that everyone has a chance to sit toward the front for one meal. Lions are encouraged to sit with different people at each meal to network, share information and compare ideas. Much can be learned while sharing a meal!

We want to see you Reno! Up and Away with Leadership

Jama

GETREADYFORGREATFOOD,FUNANDFELLOWSHIP ATRENOGENERALSESSIONS

ByArdieKlemish,GeneralSessionsChair

The Reno Events Center will be our home for the 2023 Forum General Meal Sessions. In addition to the four inspirational speakers that Chairman Jama Wahl has

mentioned in this edition, we'll have excellent meals, opening and closing flag ceremonies, music that will take you "Up and Away," a glimpse of the 2024 Louisville Forum from Steve Sherer and team, and brief news from our major sponsors.

While enjoying the fellowship with new and old Lions at your dining tables, we'll introduce the 2023-2024 Lions Clubs International Officers and Directors, recognize the first timers, award the Strides funds to a local charity, hand out Forum attendance awards, and announce the 2027 Forum Host City. The icing on the cake will be live music for your Saturday evening meal.

You will leave every general session "flying high in the sky," feeling inspired, enthused, and empowered to go home as a stronger Lion or Leo. I'm excited to announce that an "Up and Away" Forum logo selfie photo station will be located in the Reno Ballroom for you to take photos of yourself, your club, district, DG team, and Lion/Leo friends from all over the world.

Our strolling Forum photographers will be taking snapshots throughout the Forum, but we encourage you to share your selfie photos on the Forum Facebook or share your pictures on social media with the #RenolionsForum. Show your Lion friends back home how much fun they are missing!

The Reno Ballroom is "the action center" at the Forum. The "Meet Your international Directors" booth, exhibitors and sponsors, and the Forum store will be there. It's the perfect place to make new friends! Save room in your suitcase to bring back some souvenirs and Lions gear from the Forum store. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Highland Lions President Katie Henricks presented $1500 scholarships to Grant Redhout and Gabe Schwarz. Grant will attend Iowa State University to study meteorology and Gabe will attend the University of Illinois to study computer science.

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presentingachecktoCeliaEdwards for a donation to the Franklin Waverly Military Support group for the care packages they make and send to local military members.

The Bolingbrook Lions held their annual Beep Baseball Tournament this past month. Teams from around the country: San Antonio, Cleveland, Minnesota, Texas, Indiana, and even Chicago, came to show that baseball is open to everyone. This year’s event proved to be very exciting with Fox Sports covering the tournament for the first time. A segment of the Bolingbrook Lions Beep Baseball Event will appear on Fox Sports on July 22, 2023.

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The Bolingbrook Club planned for everything. A special Doggie Day

Secretary Dana Stewart

Care Tent was set up for Leader Dogs and Future Leader Dogs. ---------------------------------------

Lions volunteered for all aspects of the event: set up, registration, umpiring , etc. The Lions made sure there was enough food to feed the playersandlargecrowdthatwerein

attendance. And what do you eat when you are at a ballgame - hot dogs of course.

The San Antonio Jets were the winning team for this year’s Beep Baseball Tournament.

The Bolingbrook Lions held their annual Awards and Installation Dinner. PDG Charlie Siefert had the

BolingbrookLions honored two of its members with Melvin Jones Fellowships. Lion Connie Brown, Treasurer, and Lion Chad Voss, outgoing President.

At the Bonfield Lions Club May meeting, they presented senior Kade Kohl with a $500.00 scholarship. Kade spoke about his

honor of presenting Lions Spindell

Cole and Kathy Tracey with Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellows.

President Dan Lowe of the Bonfield Lions is pulling the barrel train at the Bonfield Grade School having fun with the pre-school class. Lion Dan built the train and uses it at many Bonfield events. He wife SVDG Denise says, “I believe the guy driving it has as much fun as the kids”.

TheBonfieldLions participated in the annual Bonfield Barnyard Tractor Pull Celebration. Two funfilleddayswithconcessionstands,a flea market, 50/50 raffle and games and a bounce house for the kids.

ClubPresidentDanLoweisthechief BBQ chef for the Lions offering of food for the breakfast and lunch crowd on Saturday.

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The Crest Hill Lions Club presented three Melvin Jones Fellowship awards to very worthy recipients. Lion Mark Gregory,

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Lion Sam Chellino, and Lion Bob Leschewski.

The Frankfort Lions Club had the honor and privilege of helping in placing flags on the graves of the veterans at The Abraham

The Joliet Noon Lions have taken on a new service project; the maintaining of the flower beds at the entrance to the Bi-Centennial Parkbuilding. Wherethere’saneed, there’s a Lion with a green thumb. Lion Bobbi Honiotes

gives the newly planted flowers a drink.

The chairperson for the Joliet Noon Lions flower bed project is Lion Pat Kaveney. Although she recently broke her shoulder in 3 places,shestillhasonehandfreeto supervise the gardening needs.

During the Awards & Installation Luncheon for the Joliet Noon Lions, Membership Chair Dianne Argoudelis presented certificates to all the members achieving perfect

participationandattendancestatus. The number of years of perfect participation/attendance of their threelongestservingLionsmatches their total years as members of Lions International.

TheLemontLionsClubhadagreat time helping direct traffic for the Lemont Car Shows. This service project takes place on the second

Wednesday evening for June, July, & August.

The Lemont Lions Club continues to work on improvements at the Danish Cemetery in Lemont. The Club was instrumental in getting a new flagpole installed; complete with landscaping around it.

The Morris Lions were busy presenting checks to organizations in their community. Morris Lions Doug Linn, Joan Kitchens, Rick Martino and Tom Kinzler are seen donating a check for $2500.00 to Eric Fisher of We Care of Grundy County for a year's supply of toilet paper supplied by Grundy Supply. ---------------------------------------

Lion Rick Martino from the Morris Lions Club is seen giving a check for $750.00 to Carol of Grundy

County Special Education Co-op for CampReadingand Camp Maththat will take place in July 2023.

Lion Rick Martino of the Morris

Lions Club also presented a check for $500.00 on behalf of the Morris Lions to Patty Strahan, Director of Community Nutrition Network (Meals on Wheels) to buy two carts to transport meal bags for volunteers.

twoMorris Community HighSchool seniors who were the Citizenship Award winners with checks for $2500.00 each.

The Lions Club of Morris Illinois visited the new Children's Advocacy Center of Grundy County (CAC) and presented the Executive Director Timberlie Jahn and members of the CAC board with a donation check for $5000.00.

The NewLenoxLions welcome the district’s newest Melvin Jones Fellow, New Lenox Lion Mary Short. The presentation was made at their June meeting. Pictured with Lion Mary is Vice President Bob Adams.

MembersoftheNormalLionsClub were in attendance at the State Convention to witness 56-year memberLion Gene Gudeman being

MorrisLion Judy Miller presented

honored with the International Presidential Medal.

The Normal Lions participated in the Opening Eyes Program which is a vision and eye health screening in partnershipwiththeLCIF. Thiskicks off the Special Olympics and the Summer Games held yearly in Normal,IL. LionsfromAshkum,and Streator Hardscrabble also volunteered their time for this service project.

The Normal Lions Club participated in theannual Memorial Day Parade. ---------------------------------------

The Hardscrabble Lions of Streator held their officer installation on June 1st. PDG Lori Linn of Morris installed the new officers. President PID Bud Wahl presents a Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow to Lion Ben Hiltabrand.

Ed Brozak of StreatorTourism was honored with a Melvin Jones

Life members of the Streator Hardscrabble Lions Jim Olmsted and Mark Ferguson, worked together to prep and paint the shelter at River Park.

CapronLionsClubprovided2$500 Scholarships to North Boone High School graduates who demonstrated that they are dedicated to their education and their community. Congratulations to Sierra Cunningham and Michenzie Munger!

Photo: From Left: Sierra Cunningham, Lion Barb Sager, Michenzie Munger. ---------------------------------------

The Dixon Noon Lions Club recently awarded $500 scholarships to three Dixon High School seniors to continue their education.

Shown (L to R) Jason Nelson, Dixon Noon Lions President, Leah Kuehl,

Fellowship for his support of Pluto Fest.

Morrison Lions recently approved a donation towards the purchase of an Explorer 12 (a portable magnifier) for Gillian West. She visited the club and demonstrated what this magnifier provides for the needs of low vision people. Terry Costello is shown on the right side of the photo.

Morrison Lions volunteers placed flagsfortheMemorialDayweekend on Friday morning, May 26th . Flags

remainedondisplaythroughoutthe weekend and were removed on Tuesday morning, May 30th . The volunteers for the Friday morning detail were left to right: Bart Smith, Keith Hamstra, Steve Wroble (in truck), Jim Blakemore, Evan McDonnell, Darlene Smith, Lynn Wiebenga, Martha Kophamer, and Aaron Johnson. Bob Countryman also assisted and took the picture.

onTuesdaymorning, May30th.Left

Kaitlyn Knipple and Veronica Wade.

MorrisonVolunteersremovedflags

to right: Courtney Jansma, Ken

Gooley, Darlene Smith, Ken Jansma, Sue Costello, Bart Smith, Jim Ridley, Aaron Johnson and Steve Wroble served as drivers. Bob Countryman also helped and was photographer. Theseflagsareplacedonbothsides of a very busy Route 30 and on Route 78 within the city limits. It’s a good way of keeping the Lions Motto of WE SERVE.

Morrison Lion Steve Wroble joined intheMemorialDayparadewithhis bluescooter-THEBLUEBARRON. He adds some entertainment with his talent of maneuvering around the other units.

of Morrison Lion Darlene Smith. Let’s hope she will be a Lion when she grows up. Lion Keith Hamstra is driving his convertible and Rev. Fr. James Brzezinski Rector of The Church of St. Anne, is riding in the front.

On a hot day, a young lady (Sarah Osborn) volunteered to wear the Lion suit. She is the granddaughter

Oregon Lion Steve Pennock presented Oregon Lions Scholarships to two Oregon High School graduating seniors during the Oregon High School Awards Night at the Rock River Center.

The recipients of these awards are Kendra Ehrler and Grace Eisenrich. Congratulations to both young women.

Oregon. Oregon Lions brought in a variety of tasty treats which were auctionedoffbyOregonLionJames Brown. Photo: Oregon Lion Karen Brown and Oregon Lion James Brown hold a Lemon Meringue Pie baked by Lion Mary Jo Moser.

The Oregon Lions Club held a dessertAuctionduringtheirGeneral Meeting on May 11th at the VFW in

At their regular meeting on May 25th, the Oregon Lions inducted one new member and presented an award to another member for her exemplary service to Lions. Mitchell Logan was sponsored by Oregon Lion Carol Ohrn and inducted into the Oregon Lions Club by Past District Governor Ron Fruit.

Oregon Lion Joanna Cermak was presented a Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow Award by PDG Ron Fruit for her ongoing dedication and support for those in need. Congratulations to both

Photo: From left to right- Grace Eisenrich, Oregon Lion Steve Pennock and Kendra Ehrler.

Oregon Lions! Photo#1 From left to right- Past District 1-D Governor

Ron Fruit, Oregon Lion Mitchell

Logan and Oregon Lion Carol Ohrn

Photo#2 From left to right- Oregon

Lions’ President Joe Kryszak, Oregon Lion Joanna Cermak and PastDistrict1-DGovernorRonFruit.

Oregon Lion Gloria Fallon thanked Oregon Lion Steve Pennock for his many years of diligent work on the Oregon Park District Board of Directors. Lion Steve Pennock served the District for 32 years and recently retired from the Board. Thanks for your service Lion Steve!

The CarbondaleLionsClub presented a total fiscal year donation of $1,500 to Patty Mullen, Executive Director of Good Samaritan Ministries.

Photo: From left to right- Oregon

Lions’ President Joe Kryszak, Lion

Steve Pennock and Oregon Lion

Gloria Fallon.

It was with great sadness that the Oregon Lions Club said goodbye to a beloved member, Lion Dave Stenger, who recently passed away. Dave, a longstanding Lions member, served the club faithfully for many years in a variety of different capacities. He was a devoted father, loving husband, exceptional mentor, industrious publicservantandafriendtomany. Thanks Dave for a life well-lived!

Oregon Lions General Meeting on April 13th were newly elected Lions 1-D Governor Nicole Fruit, and Past District Governor Ron Fruit. They spoke about the many projects and goals of Lions International and Lions District 1-D. Lion Joe Kryszak presented the District Governor witha checkfor $100forherspecial Governor’s Project and the District Governor presented the Oregon Lions Club with a patch for “Club Excellence for 2021-22”.

Photo: From left to right- PDG Ron Fruit, Oregon Lions’ President Joe Kryszak and District 1-D Governor Nicole Fruit.

The two special guests at the

OregonLions heldPork Chopdrive thru fundraiser to raise funds for fulfill community needs. Several volunteers Oregon Lions Club volunteered to cook and serve Pork

Photo: Lion Dave Stenger

The Pearl City Lions Club annually presents scholarships to several deserving graduating seniors from Pearl City High School. Lionism is dedicated to service to others, and applicants for the scholarships are asked to explain in an essay why they think service is important and how they plan on using their future career to serve others.

This year the club is offering two types of scholarships: the college education scholarship for students planning on attending a two- or four-year college and the Career andTechnicalEducationscholarship pursuing a CTE program at a community college or tech school.

The CTE scholarships are being awarded as the club wishes to encourage those students pursuing careers in the trades and vocational areas.

ThethreerecipientsofthePearlCity Lions Club CTE Scholarships in the amount of $1,665 each were Laine Rosenstiel, Cade Monks, and Brooklyn Schreck.

The Pearl City Lions also awards the Pearl City Lions Underdog Scholarship funded by an

chops at the drive thru.

anonymousandgenerousPearlCity High School alum. This scholarship in the amount of $1500 awarded over two years is awarded to a graduating senior who has overcome obstacles in high school

and is moving ahead to their posthigh school educational pursuits at the college level.

The recipient of the Pearl City Lions Underdog Scholarship was Cade Monks.

Pearl City Lions collecting donations for Diabetes Awareness. --------------------------------------

The work the Polos Lions club is doing at Polos Westside Parks concession stand continues. The

cement was cut out on Friday May 12th. The plumbers were in Wednesday and put the plumbing in and the new drain is in. The cement was poured Friday morning May19th.

behind the bathrooms at Polos Westside Park concession stand on Friday June 2nd.

The volunteers that were there are: Lions members Mark Ebert, Mark Bocker and Tim Rockwood. There were three other volunteers there and they were: Brandon Albano, Hayden Eastman and Kyle Strite. Mark Ebert was still working Friday afternoon and the electric boxhasbeenmovedandisbackon.

The next step is to put the walls up in the next week. Polo Lions club members Mark Ebert and Paul Wiemken working on the walls

At Tuesday’s night Polo’s Lions Club meeting, the 2023-2024 Lions club officers were inducted. These officers will take over July 1st, 2023. Thenewofficersare:PresidentGreg Cross, 1 st VP Nate White, 2 nd VP KeithChesnut,3rdVPLarryLoomis, Secretary Margaret Tyne, Treasurer Jeff Short, 2 nd Year Directors Ryan Shetler and Jon Mandrell(not pictured),1stYearDirectorsCynthia and James Reynolds, Tail Twisters

Mark Bocker, Mark Ebert and Tom Suits, Lions Tamers Winton Bocker and Aaron Miller(not pictured), LCIF

Ron Chamberlain(not pictured), Lions Information Club members, Bulletin Editor Randy Ocken and

Web/Media Jeff Short. Past District Governor Steve Boettger was a guest of the club and did the induction of the new officers.

a donation tp Leader Dogs For The Blind in his fathers(Bob Duncans) name. Here is what Brian had to say about his dad and Leader Dogs For The Blind. Bob Duncan had brought homeaLeaderDogpuppyforthem to raise much to his moms dismay. The German Shepard pup named Sarge soon won her over and they hadagreatsummertogether.Sarge went to training and eventually graduated as a Leader Dog. They got a picture of him and a good report from his eventual master. What a great memory for the Duncan family.

Wednesday

June 14th Polo Lions

Club President Winton Bocker is handing a letter from Leader Dogs

For The Blind. Brian Talked to the Lions Club back in March. He discussed as member of the Ogle CountyFarmBureauhowheandthe Farm Bureau have developed relationships with both political parties in Springfield. After he was done he asked the Lions Club to make

Sycamore Lion Chuck Bergsmith was honored with a George Lazansky Award at the Dist. 1J

Convention. He is flanked by International Director Lion Bruce Beck (l) and 1J Governor Lion Jim Kiser (r).

Hinckley Lions had a great day serving the elementary school students and staff on Hot Dog Day.

the next Lion Year helping in their community. The Elburn Leo Club is currentlysellingraffleticketsfor$10 each in order to raise money for members to attend the USA LEO LEADERSHIP FORUM in Rockford, IL this year. The ticket winners will receive cash payouts. If you are interested, or know anyone who is interested, in purchasing tickets, please feel free to direct message the Elburn Lions Club Facebook Page or contact the Lions Club Office at 630-365-6915.

Sandwich Lions Club volunteers packed a ton of spaghetti pasta at the Northern Illinois Food Bank in April.

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Huntley Area Leos have had a goodyearandarereadytogoonto

Welcome

Lions Club members Lions Scott

Grotto and Gary Ries. (l to r) Lion

Ricky Rieckert,SponsorofRies,Lion

Gary Ries, Lion Randy Brown, MembershipChairandLionGrotto’s Sponsor, Lion Grotto, and Lion Sue Koepke, Noon Lions Club President.

find them in the pic) are getting ready for the La Mesa Flag Day Parade in California with their new La Mesa Lions Club. They say they will miss theRoseFestival in Roselle

PDG Lion Nancy Rex inducted Lion

Gene Westerburg for Sandwich

Lions Club. Lion Gene is a retired teacher who offers woodcarving classes.

AlgonquinLionsdonated$1,000to Home of the Sparrow, a McHenrybasedorganizationthathelpsguide homelesswomen&childrentoselfsufficiency. (ltor)LionsPamPerrott and Bill Moore, from Home of the Sparrow are Allyson Gluth, Development Manager, Paige Olandese, Marketing & Development Coordinator, Lions Jerry Glogowski .and Bobbi Hansen.

These are the Waterman Lions Club volunteers who helped at the DeKalbCountyCommunityGardens

The Barsanti Lions (you can

Grow Mobile Pop-Up Pantry in Waterman: Front row little volunteer Liam Todd, DCCG Grow Mobile Manager Kyle Moore, Lion Rich Smith; 2nd row Lion Russ Smith, Lion Darryl Beach, Lion John Ecker, volunteer Georgia Matsiori, Lion Barb Wernsing, Lion Warren Sommerfeld, Lion Suzanne Sedlacek; Back row Lion Tony Feitlich.

WheatonLionDr.TerriLightbody(c) recently sold her practice and introduced the new owners, John Hartman (l) and Dr. Taylor Bender (r). They spoke and answered questions about hearing. Wheaton Lions would like to thank Terri for her long-time service as a Wheaton Lion and wish her and her husband, Scot Lightbody, all the best in their move to North Carolina. Lion Terri, you will be missed.

Dundee Township Lion Jim McClung being presented a George

The newest Sandwich Lion is Dr. Shane Darnell with the Inducting Officer,PDGLionNancyRex,andhis Sponsor, PDG Lion Ed Carter. Lion

Lazansky Distinguished Service Award by Governor Lion Jim Kiser.

(l to r) Zone Chair/Secretary Lion

Joanne Watson, Zone Chair Lion

Andy Watson, New Lion Dan

Touzios, Sponsor Lion Ted Lewis, and President Lion Tony Sparacino.

Welcome aboard new Bartlett Lion

Dan!

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L to R - PDG Derek Eurales, Lion

Retha Eurales, Lion Carol Childress,

Mable Hollis, Janice Russell, Lion

Anne Terry at the Cairo

Community Garden harvesting,

watering and weeding.

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PDG Derek Eurales

Lion Carol Childress harvesting vegetables at

Shane is the Principal of Sandwich Community High School.

PDG Derek Eurales at the Cairo CommunityGarden watering.

and

the Cairo Community Garden for the Daystar Food Pantry.

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LtoRPDGDerekEurales,LionRetha Eurales and Lion Florence Heady with bags of trash gathered from the areas in Mounds during cleanup day.

LtoRLionRethaEurales,PDGDerek

Eurales, Lion Sarita Sawyer and Lion

Florence Heady at the Mounds clean up day for the city.

Lion Retha Eurales and Lion Sarita

Sawyer cleaning areas in Mounds during cleanup day.

PDG Derek Eurales at Mounds cleanup day.

information table and PDG Derek Eurales volunteering as the DJ for the Juneteenth Celebration/Block Party in Mounds.

PDG Derek Eurales spinning and grinning as the DJ at the Mounds Block party celebration.

Lion Fern Edwards at Lions

Lion Retha Eurales at the Lions information/ recruiting table during the Mounds Block party.

PDG Derek Eurales and Lion Fern Edwards at the Lions information table during the Mounds Block party.

As Mounds Lions, we serve where

we are needed. Each of us do our best to help in situations, circumstances and conditions that serve our community. Remember, WE SERVE.

50th Charter Night Celebrations in Durand, IL.

DURAND LIONS CELEBRATE THEIR 50TH CHARTER NIGHT ON 6-28-2023

4 International Directors – Dan O’Reilley, Bud Wahl, Bob Block and Russ Sarver with MD1 endorsed candidate for International Director Dr. Austin Dsouza at Durand Lions

Bellwood Lions Club held Pig Roast Dinner fundraiser and installation of new office bearers on June 23, 2023. DGE Tom Elsey held instllation ceremony for the club. Several dignitaries from District 1A were in attendance.

ThorntonLions held new officer’s installation. CC Gail Anton was the installing officer. Above she installs immediate past president PDG Howard Swacker.

Local band entertained the gathering. PCC Steve, PDG’s Terry & Austin, LIF Trustee Frank & GLT Robin Kirar were in attendance.

Lions International President Brian Sheehan held District 1A past and

future Officers’ training session at the Willowsprings Community Hall

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Chicago Filipino American Lions celebrated Santacruzan Lions Fundraiser. Several beauty pageants presented their showcase and winners awarded a crown and bouquet of flowers. Little children were dressed as angels. Show was a super hit with beauty costumes and angelic choir! Several lions and guests attended the colorful event.

Oak Lawn Lions Club had their Annual PID William Strickfaden Memorial Miniature Golf Outiing was held at Stoney Creekk Golf Course Oak Lawn. It was an fun-filled event with golf, food, cash raffle and raffle tickets. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chicago Northwest and Chicago Logan Square Lions Clubs held their Centenary Charter Nights jointly on June 25, 2023 at the LaVilla Banquets, Chicago. PID BobBlockwastheguestofhonor.13

PDG’s and several cabinet members along with guests attended the event.

her final GLT seminar at the Oak Lawn Hometown Middle School on June 24, 2023, for half a day. This was specially designed for District Officers.

Lion Robin Kirar, 1AGLT Chair held

District 1A New Governor’s installationandCabinetAwardswas heldonJune8,2023. InvitedGuests and the Cabinet members were in

attendance. DGE Tom Elsey was installed by PID Dan O’Rielly. I VDG Brenda Stevens and II VDG Richard Moy were installed by District Governor Tony Zartler.