Lion Dr. Austin Dsouza got endorsed by MD1 Delegates as the Candidate for InternationalDirectorfromMD1

Dr. Austin Dsouza, PDG

Springfield,Illinois,May21:102nd

Annual Lions of Illinois - 2023 MD1

Lions Convention was held from May 18th to 21st at the President Lincoln Hotel in Springfield, Illinois.

Past International President Judge Brian Stevenson from Calgary

2023-2024 MD1 Governor Elects , Alberta, Canada was the International Guest.

2022-2023 Council of

Governors

On Sunday May 21st election was held in the morning to endorse candidagte for International Director from MD1, Illinois. There were 2 candidates who contested for the election.

Duyn from District 1M and Dr. Austin Dsouza, PDG from District 1A.

Around 11:30 A.M., election results were announced as follows:

PCC Darren VanDuyn:77Votes

Dr. Austin Dsouza, PDG: 109

Votes

SpoiledVotes:8

After the announcement, both candidates spoke to the audience.

MD1 STATE CONVENTION HELD IN PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN HOTEL HILTON FROM MAY 18TH TO MAY 21ST. PICTURES FROM VARIOUS LIONS WHO ATTENDED THE CONVENTION: → heldAnnualPanacakesBreakfaston 5-7-2023 at American Legion Post. ---------------------------------------

RiverGroveLions had their Meeting for the Month of May.

Pancakes breakfast was held at Stickney Community Hal on May 7l.

FINAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS’ MEETING IN SPRINGFIELD HILTON: ---------------------------------------

Oak Lawn Lions Honoring the heros was on May 11, 2023. They honored the Best Police Officer and Best Fire Fighter from Oak Lawn for 2023 on Law & Order Nite.

Shoes Collection. They collected quite a few shoes in several bags. ---------------------------------------

Palos Lions Clubs in District 1A sponsored a new Leo Club at the Chicago Christian High School, Palos Heights on May 17, 2023.

Governor Tony Zartler inducted the new members and installed the new officers. District Leo Coordinator Lion Frank Kirar and PCC Dennis McMillan were on the dais.