Multiple District 1, Lions & Leos of the State of Illinois. Special March Issue.

Dear MD-1 Lions,

Mary Pemberton the current SST for MD-1 has turned in her resignation due to family and health issues. Her last day will be April 30, 2023. It has been a pleasure to work with SST Mary and her leaving will be a big loss to MD-1. But we must move forward.

The Council of Governors are working together to put a plan in place that fills this position.

Attached you will find the ad for this position. This ad will be placed on the state website, state magazine and also with Indeed.com.

All Lions are welcome to apply for this position.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at 708479-4779.

Yours in Lionism,

CC Gail Anton Anton173@comcast.net

Lions of Illinois, Inc. State Secretary/Treasurer Position Applicants Needed

The 2022-2023 MD-1 Council of Governors is now accepting applications for a Secretary/ Treasurer (SST) for the Lions of Illinois, Inc. This is an Administrative Assistant/ Bookkeeper position for the MD-1 Council of Governors who are members of Lions Club International. The position is a part time position for approximately 24- 32 hours/ week. The actual work schedule will be established by the successful applicant and the Council of Governors. The State Office is located at 828 South 2nd Street, Suite 101, in Springfield, IL 62704. The position will occasionally require work on evenings, weekends (estimated to be between 4 and 6 times a year), and some overnight stays. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

If interested, you are encouraged to apply regardless of what area of the state you live in, although you must be able to report to the State Office location in Springfield, Illinois for work during established office hours.

Please submit your resume and references via email to the Council Chair Gail Anton at anton173@comcast.net no later than 04/07/2023.

The following are the key responsibilities of the position. A complete job description will be provided to all applicants of interest. This is not a complete list of all job duties.

• Attend Council, Committee, and Special meetings and provide agendas, take minutes, coordinate materials, rooms, and supplies as needed.

• Meeting Planning and negotiating agreements to secure hotel rooms, meeting space, IT needs and meals for Council Meetings, State Forums, State Convention and Leadership seminars.

• Attend Conventions and Forums as needed and coordinate materials, rooms, and supplies.

• Answer phone calls, emails, and other forms of communication in a timely manner

• Accounts Payable functions – process all reimbursements to MD-1 Lions per Rules of Audit.

• Account Receivable functions: Strong skillset with QuickBooks, Microsoft Office programs, and setting up and maintaining a tickler file.

• Experience in Fund accounting a plus.

• Prepare financial statements, budgets, balance accounts and reconcile bank statements. Prepare dues statements semiannually to all clubs in the MD-1 IL.

• Point person for annual audit.

• Deposit receipts regularly

• Strong attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to function well under deadlines and stressful situations.

• Punctual and able to work in a group setting or alone with little guidance with motivation to find answers and solves problems as they arise.

Our International Guest Past International President Judge Brian Stevenson

Judge Brian Stevenson, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, was elected to serve as President of the International Association of Lions Clubs at the association’s 70th International Convention, held in Taipei, Taiwan in July 1987. He has been a Lion since 1966. He served from 1991-94 as Chairman of the Campaign SightFirst which, at the time, was the largest and most successful campaign in the history of Lions Clubs International. He has earned numerous awards for his dedication and service including the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor granted by the association toits members.He isalsoa ProgressiveMelvinJonesFellow. PIP Stevenson has been a trial judge in the Criminal Division of the Provincial Court of Alberta since 1974. He continues to serve as a supernumerary judge of that court. He has been recognized in his many voluntary contributions including in 2002, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth IIawarded him withherGolden JubileeMedal.He hasfourdaughters,six granddaughters, five grandsons, and three great-grandsons.

Workshop Sessions

Lions Can Learn A Lot From The World’s BestSelling Cookie

Join Lion Jodi Burmester as she shares insight into how the Oreo brand continues to reinvent itself & introduce itself to new markets, while staying true to their brand. Lessons that every Lions Club can use to improve their service.

Autopsy of a Deceased Lions Club

Rising from the Ashes

(Building Healthy, Successful Clubs)

Lion Carl Webster will present two different workshop sessions – the titles tell it all for each!

The Lion Portal: Evolving the Digital Experience

LCI is updating the digital tools you use as a Lion. To put it simply, we’re taking the functionality you have today with MyLion, MyLCI, Insights, and other tools and combining them into one cohesive and consistent experience – the Lion Portal. Come and hear from LCI Staff as they share more information about these new updates, answer your questions, and help you prepare for these coming changes!

PLUS:

Lions Quest

SCHEDULE

Friday, May 19

We’ll kick off the fun beginning at 7:00 pm with some great Lions entertainment, a special Town Hall session, followed by plenty of hospitality including:

YOU ARE INVITED TO A VERY SPECIAL BURMESTER

BAR

LIVE at the MD1 Lions Convention!

Trivia, witty banter & a chance to have some fun with your fellow Lions.

Friday, May 19th at approximately 8:30 pm CDT (Chicago)

Grab a seat in the Hospitality Room

Saturday, May 20

7:30–9:00 am and 1:00– 5:15 pm –

Registration will be open

8:00 am–4:00 pm – Silent Auction, Pin Traders, and Exhibitors will be open

TWO Plenary Sessions

TWO Workshop Sessions

District Caucuses and Delegate

Certification

Wine & Beer Tasting

State Banquet and Awards

With Lions Jodi & Dale Burmester of WI

Sunday, May 21

7:30–8:30 am – Registration open, Delegate Certification open, and Voting

8:30 am – LIF Breakfast and Meeting

Final Plenary Session

Expanded Exhibitor Area

Pin Traders

Special Prizes and Drawings

50-50 Raffles

Other Highlights Planned

Veteran’s Service Project Silent & Live Auctions

Celebration of Lions Service Remembrance

Convention Deadlines

March 3 – Deadline for Convention Program Book ads

March 7 – Deadline for the Convention Pin Design Contest

April 1 – Deadline for Exhibitor sign up to be listed in the program book

May 3 – Deadline for hotel

reservations to get special Lions discounted rate

May 3 – Deadline for convention registration

1J 2023 Convention Info & Registration

Greetings MD1 Lions,

The District 1J Convention is a little over a month away and we are looking forward to seeing you! I understand we have had some issues with posting info on the MD1 site, so I'm sending this to you personally.

• Registration - The high level timeline and paper form are attached. You can also go to the District 1J website and register online. (district1jlions.org) All attendees must be registered, including those only attending Friday night. We have some fun times planned for all, and hope you join us to celebrate everyone's accomplishments this year. Deadline for convention registration with meals is Saturday, April 1st. (DGs, 1VDGs and 2VDGs should have received an email from your counterpart in 1J with this information and a special discount code.)

• Rooms - Make sure to get your room booked to ensure the most fun without worrying about heading back home. Deadline for Hotel Reservations at the special rate is March 18th! Go to the Holiday Inn Carol Stream and use Group Code L23. $99 per night King or Double Queen.

• Program Ads - If you are interested in placing an ad, information on sizes and pricing is attached. Contact PCC Jerome Perez at Lion_Jerry_Perez@hughes.net. Deadline for ad/page submissions is March 10th.

I apologize if you may have already received this information. Just making sure we are contacting anyone who may be interested. (Sent to all MD1 Governors, 1VDGs, 2VDGS, CC. Cabinet, State Committee Chairs and District committee members, Cabinet Secretaries)

If you have any questions regarding the convention, please do not hesitate to contact myself or Lion Jeff Cholewa (lionjeffreycholewa@gmail.com).

Lion Terri Pasternik Convention Chair

1H Convention Info & Registration

The District 1-H Lions Convention will be held on April 21 and 22 at the Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center, 226 - 17th St., Rock Island, IL. Attached is the registration form.

Festivities begin a 5:00 PM Friday, April 21 in the Rock Island Ale House which is located on the 1st floor of the hotel. There will be complimentary hot appetizers furnished by the District.

The Convention will convene at 8:30 AM Saturday, April 22 in the Grand Ballroom which is located on the 2nd floor of the hotel.

International Director Ben Apeland from Bozeman, MT will be our guest.

The committee is working on different progams that will help your club reach its fullest potential in your community. Please see the attached agenda.

There is no registration fee for the Convention. That is paid for by your District dues. There is a nominal charge for Saturday's lunch. You can pay for that by credit card by following this link or scanning this QR Code:

Hotel space is available at a discounted rate for the event. (See the information on the registration form.)

Come and socialize with Lions from throughout the District. Vote and meet your new District officers. Maybe you will receive a District Award?!?

A good time will be had by all!

Distribution: All District 1-H Club Officers, Cabinet Members and Past District Governors

Lions of Illinois District 1-H

(Above link contains 2022-2023 District Goals)

Lion Tony Holland, District Governor

Lion Josh Gibb, District Secretary

Lion Dave Pearson, District Treasurer

Welcome to District 1-H Convention

Saturday, April 22

7:30A to 9:30AM 2nd floor Lobby

Registration/certification of delegates

Complimentary pastries, fruit, beverages

8:30AM Grand Ballroom

Opening Session

• Welcome

• Pledge of Allegiance

• America (first verse)

• Agenda briefing

• Lions of Illinois Foundation

Executive Director Trish Fisher

9:30AM – 11:30

TBA – Stay tuned!

11:30AM Retreat Room

• Buffet Lunch—Tacos and Nachos

• Keynote Speaker

International Director Ben Apeland, Montana

1:30PM Grand Ballroom

• Nominating committee report -nominations

District Governor 1VDG

2VDG

LIF Trustee

• Voting

• District Awards

• Election results/acceptance speeches

• Celebration of Life

• Closing Benediction

3:30PM Convention Adjourned

Throughout the day Lions Putting Championship

2023 Lions District 1-H Convention April 21 & 22

Lion Tony Holland, District Governor 1-H

Holiday Inn Hotel and Conference Center,

226 17th Street (Downtown) Rock Island, IL 61201

Special Guest: ID Lion Ben Apeland

Registration Form (Please Print or Type)

Name: __________________________ (LION/ GUEST circle one) Title_________________

Preferred first name for the Name Badge: ______________ First Timer: ______________

Address: _________________________ City: _____________ State: ______ ZIP: _______

Phone Number: __________________________

Club: ______________________________ District: _______

E-mail Address: ______________________________________________

Office/ Position _____________________________________________________________

Foundation Fellow _______ Melvin Jones Fellow ______ PDG (year) ________

Name: __________________________ (LION/ GUEST circle one) Title_________________

Preferred first name for the Name Badge: ______________ First Timer: ______________

Address: _________________________ City: _____________ State: ______ ZIP: _______

Phone Number: __________________________

Club: ______________________________ District: _______

E-mail Address: ______________________________________________

Office/ Position ___________________________________________

Foundation Fellow _______ Melvin Jones Fellow ______ PDG (year) ________

Please Indicate number attending each event

___ Lion ___ Guest Convention Registration (NO REGISTRATION FEE)

Friday TGIF Rock Island Ale House (Rock Island Holiday Inn)

____Cabinet Meeting 4:00 pm

___ "Come Cure What “Ales” you 5:00 pm

Complimentary hot appetizers

___ Saturday Breakfast 7:30 am Pastries, fruit, juice, coffee - complimentary

___ Saturday Luncheon 11:30 am Taco and Nacho Buffet - $15.00 per person

Checks Payable to: Lions District 1-H

Mail registration form and check to:

Lion Cheryl Russell, 11357 31st St Dr W, Milan, IL 61264

***Meal Reservation Must Arrive by April 8

***Room reservation guarantee March 25, 2022 For reservations please Call: 309-794-1212

Use group name “Lions Club” to receive $92.00 room rate (+ tax).