District 1A Governor Gail's Gazette for the Month of May 2022. by Dr. Austin Prabhu

MAY 2022 ==================================================================================================

Can you believe Spring might be here?????? The grass is green, but the temperature is certainly needing to warm up. This month I would like to share

some information regarding the War in Ukraine. Many of you have reached out and asked How can I help? After some investigation I have found some information that maybe helpful to all of you regarding Ukraine. Option #1: Donate to LCIF and ear mark your donation to the refugee fund. LCIF is helping the Lions in the Ukraine and the border countries who are working with the refugees that are entering their countries.

Option #2: PDG Mariusz from Poland and 7 other Lions from Poland, Germany, and Ukraine will be running from Lions Club International’s headquarters to LCICon in Montreal to raise money for Ukraine refugees. This is not the 1st time PDG Mariusz has coordinated something like this. He has done previous runs for different causes and was featured in the Lions Club Magazine. The runners will arrive in Illinois on Thursday, June 16th and come to LCI HQ on Friday June 17th at about 2 p.m. for a sendoff event. Media, Lions and Lions International Staff will listen to PDG Mariusz, and others say a few words during a brief presentation. After, PDG Mariusz will be inviting Lions and staff to

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join him and his team on a casual 1 km FUN run in Oakbrook. We (District 1-A) have been invited to join the event, cheer on our runners and even participate in the short fun-run. LCI is currently investigating on how PDG Mariusz is collecting funds, which will go to clubs in Poland who are actively providing aid to refugees in Ukraine. After Illinois, PDG Mariusz and his team will drive to Windsor, Canada and continue with his charitable run, ending in Montreal on June 24, 2022. In total, the runners will log a cumulative distance of 637 miles. Watch for more information regarding this event. Option #3: With the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, Orland Township has partnered with Sts Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox ChurchPalos Park, IL, to continue our ongoing efforts in providing aid abroad to those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. • Items must be NEW, UNOPENED, and

UNEXPIRED. NO CLOTHING, FOOD, OR HYGIENE ITEMS will be accepted. • Monetary donations will be accepted, and checks should be made out to Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Gift cards to purchase supplies are also greatly appreciated. Visit https://orlandtownship.org/ UKRAINE/ for further information and updates. We have had a very good Lions year thus far, but the last 2 months of this Lions year are critical. I again ask the Lions of District 1-A for your help in the following areas. Update MyLion with your clubs’ activities. We currently have 16 clubs who have not entered any data. 1. Retain your members. Talk to the members who have not been attending meetings and find a solution to get them engaged. 2. Continue to look for new members. Remember, the

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new member fee is waived until June 30th. 3. Donate to LCIF. Currently 26 clubs have not donated any amount to LCIF. 4. Pay your International and District dues. Currently 5 clubs have not paid their International dues and 3 clubs have not paid their District dues. Failure to pay your dues could result in

Financial suspension. Clubs who are in arrears cannot hold any Lion events. As always, thank you to each and every one of you for all you do.

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For More Information: See Page 16 3 District 1A Monthly e-Newsletter

Greetings District 1A We are all waiting patiently for Spring to arrive. Bonnie and I had a great time at the District 1A Bowling. Thank you, Lion Leilane for doing such a great job on this event. You sure do know how to get all of Lions out having fun. Lion Bonnie and I attended the Chicago Ridge Spring Fling. They had a Easter Bonnet Contest and the Chicago Ridge Lions are very creative. We attended Governors Night for Oak Lawn, Bridgeview, Burbank, and Chicago Ridge. It was well attended. April 23 was the last 2021-2022 Cabinet meeting. We are now gearing up for the new year. I would like to thank Governor Gail for a wonderful year. On to Willow Springs Lions Club Pork Chop Dinner it was delicious as usual, and Bonnie won 2 gift cards. She was excited that they had the wheel and paint stick raffle. April 25 Region 4 had a meeting. A representative from MWRD on rain barrels and the free tree program. Back to Willow Springs for a Membership meeting, we gave information to the attendees on how to recruit new members and to retain our current members. Well, it was a great month being a Lion. Looking forward to seeing you all very soon.

Submitted by, DGE Tony Zartler 4 District 1A Monthly e-Newsletter

From your Global Action Team Global Membership Team Coordinator News By GMT Coordinator Daniel O’Reilly

Global Membership Approach

We are through Ten months, and we’ve maintained a plus in membership for the entire Lion Year… Governor Gail has set our goal of 100 new members to existing clubs, while losing only 80. Plus 20 new members in a new club. We added 208 members to existing Clubs, But we also dropped 153, We added the new club reaching that goal. 5 District 1A Monthly e-Newsletter

The result we are at a +73 for the year to date, Thank you to the 39 clubs adding members to their clubs, and congratulations to the 23 clubs showing a positive membership growth. That’s 23 clubs that are eligible for the Club Excellence Award…. MD 1 is now -159 for the year… North America membership sit at a + 1088… 7% of that total is because of the work in 1-A…. Thank You…

Membership Development & Club Rebuilding: In December we Chartered our first club for the Year, The KOPE Cyber Lions of District 1-A.

We have two organizations interested in the Join Together Program. The first one is ready to go, waiting on a change at the board meeting… The second one is in the formation stage; Lion Mike and I had an Informational meeting with them before Easter. The Join Together is a special program that was created to grow the capabilities of Lions Clubs International by encouraging other community-based nonprofit organizations to join us on this journey of hope. Every global citizen matters in our mission of service and LCI wants to extend the invitation to these dedicated individuals who would like to work together to make a positive impact in their communities. Member Satisfaction: Our main item causing problems with maintaining our membership growth rate are the clubs that have not come back from not meeting as a club. Members will not continue to pay dues forever if they don’t have activities for them to be involved in. The clubs rebuilding and attracting members are meeting and serving their communities. Remember why you joined, to Serve!

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Global Leadership Team Coordinator News By GLT Coordinator Thomas Elsey

District Training Scheduled (May 2022 – June 2022) Listed below are the current classes scheduled at the time of compiling the District Governor’s Newsletter. Please look at the District 1-A Website calendar for the most up to date information on training classes. New ones can be added at any time, and we will strive to keep it up to date as changes are made. New Officer Training – We have scheduled the New Officer Training for Saturday, June 11., 2022 Where:

Terrace Centre 11500 S. Beloit Ave Worth, IL 60482

When

: Saturday June 11, 2022 8:30am - Noon

Sessions: Region Chairperson/Zone Chairperson Roundtable President/Vice President Secretary Treasurer MyLion Reporting/Service New Member Orientation Training Our May New Member Orientation will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at 7:00pm. Please think about attending this valuable orientation to Lions. Sign Up Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvduqupzwrGtAGgLi9EWRIk9C oY8BNo-bK

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Our June New Member Orientation will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 8:30am. Please think about attending this valuable orientation to Lions. Sign Up Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lcu2ppz0pHNTRKPiG8LWUn dCa_l4AkVlJ

While the training is designed for new lions and their sponsor/mentors, all interested Lions are invited to attend a session. The anticipated time needed for the training is 1 ½ hours. A Q&A session at the end of the training will be held.

Guiding Lion Program If you are interested in becoming a Certified Guiding Lion and have not been able to attend the training, please contact me at thomas.elsey@gmail.com. Also, let me know if you are interested in renewing as a guiding Lion and your certification is expired or will be expiring soon. I will be sending out an email to you if your certification will expire soon. If you do not know your status, please reach out and I can let you know. We are trying to organize a Guiding Lions Training for Saturday July 23, 2022. Further Details forthcoming at New Officer Training. Upcoming Club Improvement Series training: Effective clubs provide meaningful service, maintain a strong and active membership and continually develop new leaders. The tools below focus on these elements to help your club function effectively while meeting the needs of your community and your members. The following Session will be offered for club leaders: Your Club, Your Way! The Your Club, Your Way! Guide will help you customize your club meetings to better suit the needs and lifestyles of your club members. It 8 District 1A Monthly e-Newsletter

includes a simple, fun exercise to help determine which elements of your meeting to keep and what to change, as well as a process for phasing in change! Training Provided July 1, 2021 – April 21, 2022

Recap of Training completed through April 21, 2022 Class es

Type of Training

Lions Trained

Different Different Clubs Lions

Lions Learning Center (Online)

Local Training (Virtually or In-Person)

114

Total: MD-1 State Convention

The 2022 MD-1 State Convention will be held on May 19-22, 2022, in Springfield, IL at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel & Conference Center. This year’s Honored Guest will be 2nd International Vice President, Lion Patti Hill Dr. Patti Hill is from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and was elected to serve as the second vice president of Lions Club International at the association’s 103rd International Convention in 2021.

Patti Hill

MD1 2022 Illinois Lions State Convention Registration (Pre-Registration By May 9, 2022) Links:

Online Registration Link https://lionsofillinois.regfox.com/lions-of-illinois-md-1-100th-stateconvention 9 District 1A Monthly e-Newsletter

Google MD-1 Lions, go to Conventions and look for the MD-1 2022 State Convention there is a download Link for a printable Registration Form

Hotel Reservations: Deadline to get lodging is May 4th, 2022. Reserve your room by calling 2 17-544-8800 or Online: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/lionsmd1-stateconvention/

Global Service Team Coordinator News By GST Coordinator Joni McMillan

GLOBAL ACTION TEAM SERVICE REPORT MAY 2022

Hello Lions! I am proud to announce that we are now at 75% of our Lions posting their service activity in MyLion! Give yourselves a huge applause! GREAT JOB!!! There are two months left of this Lionistic year, where will our numbers be then…. 90%, 95%, 100%? We have held 5 District Service Projects this year, and they have all been successful. We just finished our 6th project: “Replenishing the Closet”. Thank you, Lions, for your generous donations. Our students will definitely put these items to great use. Our final District Service Project for this year is Aunt Martha’s Baby Shower to be held on June 4, 2022, at the Willow Springs Community Center (see attached flyer). Aunt Martha’s is a health and wellness not-for-profit organization serving over 105,000 children and adults throughout over 600 10 District 1A Monthly e-Newsletter

communities in Illinois. They provide primary and family health care, including behavioral health, pediatrics, family planning, parent support, and women’s health. Aunt Martha’s is also a licensed child welfare provider with foster care and intact family services. One of their programs is helping teenage moms provide for their new baby. ALL Lions, men and women, are invited to attend. Keep up the great work Lions! PDG Joni McMillan District 1-A GAT Service Chairperson

1. Replenish the Closet Donation (April 26, 2022) 11 District 1A Monthly e-Newsletter

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New Members in BRIDGEVIEW Lions Club: 1 JAZMIN LOPEZ New Members in CHICAGO MOUNT GREENWOOD Lions Club: 1 LAURA L LIPKE New Members in CHICAGO THAI MIDWEST Lions Club:2 VANNY BOONYAVONG THUSNEE RANGSITHIENCHAI New Members in WILLOW SPRINGS Lions Club: 1 JOSEPH SONNY MARTUSCIELLO New Members in CHICAGO ONE WORLD CENTENNIAL Lions Club: 1 PAMELA GOMBASH -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Deaths this month: CHICAGO LOGAN SQUARE -1 ROBERT SCHECK DDS 15 District 1A Monthly e-Newsletter

Lion Patricia Jo Coleman August 22, 1938 - March 31, 2022

Burbank Lions Club District 1-A Lions Former First Lady Patricia Coleman, age 83, passed away on Thursday, the 31st of March, beloved wife PDG John R. Coleman (LionYear 1995-1996) Lion Pat was a proud member of the Willow Springs Lioness Club before she eventually joined Burbank Lions Club. She was the current Club Membership Chairperson. Please include the Coleman family in your prayers, so they may find strength and comfort to carry on during these difficult times. Eternal rest grant unto Lion Pat's soul, O Lord and let the perpetual light shine upon her. May she Rest in Peace

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The Kentucky Derby, "The Run for the Roses" is quickly approaching. Governor Gail and the Lions of District 1-A and their friends are encouraged to attend on May 7, 2022. Pre sale tickets are available now by contacting PCC Steve Anton at santonlions@comcast.net the tickets cost $25.00 per person and include a buffet dinner, beer, wine and soft drinks. There will also be a cash bar available. Unfortunately, there will be no tickets available at the door. Pre sale tickets only. Thank you, PCC Steve 17 District 1A Monthly e-Newsletter

MD-1 State Convention May 19th – 22nd , 2022 President Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Springfield, IL

Registration for the MD-1 State Convention is now open! Below are some important deadlines you should be aware of if you are planning on attending the Convention: The deadline to register for the MD-1 State Convention is May 9th, 2022. You can register online at: https://lionsofillinois.regfox.com/lions-of-illinois-md1-100th-state-convention or you can mail in the printable registration form to the State Office. The form is located on the MD-1 website www.illinoislionsmd1.org Hotel guest room reservations must be made by May 4th, 2022 to receive the discount rate of $102.00 plus tax. After this date, you will not receive the discount rate and will have to pay full price. The hotel phone is 217-544-8800 Online hotel reservations: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-myevent/lionsmd1-state-convention/ If you have any questions please contact SST Mary Pemberton at: sst@illinoislionsmd1.org 18 District 1A Monthly e-Newsletter

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District dues. Currently clubs have not paid their

Pay your International and