MD1 October 2016 State e-Magazine Full Version

The Illinois Lion, Lioness, Leo MD1 e-Magazine (Full) Vol. 4 - Issue 4, October 2016

Lions Posed Prior to Start of Stirdes Walk in Omaha, Nebraska During USA -Canada Forum, 2016

1 International President Chancellor Bob Corlew’s Bus Tour Stopped at Chicago Lighthouse

and recruit some new Lions for OUR Clubs and Communities to help us SERVE.

From MD1 Council Chair: Lions of Illinois,

“A leader's job is not to do the work for others, it's to help others figure out how to do it themselves, to get things done, and to succeed beyond what they thought possible.” Simon Sinek

“The power of story becomes evident when, as we share, another's eyes light up and they say, 'You too? Me too!'“ Nish Weiseth, Blogger

Remember Illinois Lions, your Zone Chairs, Regions Chairs, Governors and District and State Officers are there to help YOU! Our titles are just a representation of where and how we can assist you, because “We Serve” too, as we are just ordinary Lions (with perhaps a little more experience) just like YOU.

This really describes the UDA/Canada Forum in a nutshell, the sharing, learning, the meeting and making of friends from all around North America!

For those that attended that is our story, the gathering of MANY good friends and meeting and making new ones. As usual this years Forum (the 40th by the way) paid off big, with lots to learn and see besides…. We had many from MD-1 attend and stay to add to their inventory of LIONS knowledge to bring back to Illinois Lions! So, if you missed it, or showed up but did not participate or stay, you missed a great event full of fun and leaving us all wanting more, and most importantly, giving us who did attend the seminars and participate in the events, a lot to bring back to our clubs and MD-1! If you ever get a chance to go to a USA/Canada Forum, I HIGHLY recommend you do!

So….please do not be afraid to contact us and ask us questions or see what we can do to help, because WE DO want to!

Thank you for your time! Thank you for your Service! Thank you for being and Illinois Lion!!!!

And remember “1917-It All Started Here,” in Illinois.

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

“Four days will quickly steep themselves in nights; Four nights will quickly dream away the time.”

William Shakespeare, A Midsummer Night's Dream

md1lionsmark@gmail.com

Editorial: Candy Days & Corlews in Illinois Candy Days are here and many Lions in Illinois are ready to take the challenge. Some clubs probably already started soliciting Candy on the streets as I was driving on Roosevelt Road in Villa Park area three weeks ago some Lions were busy soliciting donations on the street for Candy Day. I am pretty sure that they wanted to beat Kiwanis’ Peanut Days!

I appreciate the spirit of these Lions working hard on the streets to bring more money to Lions of Illinois Foundation.

October 14 is official Candy Day in Illinois according to Lions of Illinois Foundation and there is nothing wrong in starting solicitation bit early or little late.

All the money goes to the Foundation if we donate 100% or clubs can keep 40% for their humanitarian

Well we are now into the second quarter of the year, yes the LIONS year is now 25% done and in the books…and time IS being “dreamed away.” So how is your Club doing now? How is your District Doing? Well, as for the Multiple (MD-1) it is not doing so well…..we are MINUS 100 Lions in this Centennial Year…what poor shape indeed. This, in a year when Lions Clubs International never had so much information and assistance to get us on the right track, and we (Lions of Illinois) are getting ready to host what should be a great boost to creating new membership interest…OUR 100 th International Convention! Yes, we need to work and work hard.

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account to serve their community people for sight and hearing.

Now, the big news is – Our International President Chancellor Bob and World’s First Lady Dianne Corlew’s visit to Illinois on October 21st 2016. He will be addressing participants on October 22 nd. It will be a Fall Rally Kick Off Party in Illinois where Lionism started in 1917 by Melvin Jones and his friends. This is a golden opportunity to all Lions in Illinois to meet and greet our International President in East Peoria at the Embassy Suites, 100 Conference Center Drive. There is more detailed information and reservation in this issue on page 9.

Fill the forms and send your reservation right away to State Secretary Michelle. I want to see all District Governors to take their leadership role in bringing more participants to this historical event of MD1.

Past District Governors’ Association of Illinois will be hosting a dinner to honor our International Guests. There is a package deal which is quite affordable to this magnificent event. Register for the Fall Rally and Banquet and save money by mailing your reservation form. Let us attend this event in big numbers and show our International President how much we love and appreciate their world leadership.

During this Fall Rally there will be more information on our forthcoming International Convention in Chicago. We already heard that there will be two famous bands – Chicago and Beach Boys playing during International Show. When you register for International Convention, you will be receiving free tickets to attend this musical extravaganza and fun filled entertainment!

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As noted on page 13 and 14 of The Lions Mentoring Program: What is the purpose of the Lions Mentoring Program?

The purpose of the Lions Mentoring Program is to help every Lions club member worldwide achieve the goal of better serving his or her community.

The goal of mentoring should be to prepare and provide quality Lions for participation at the club level and beyond.

Who is a mentor?

A mentor is an experienced Lion who helps another club member develop his or her knowledge and competence by completing specific tasks. The goal of a mentor is to develop a newer Lions club member into a quality, effective Lion.

Who is a mentee?

A mentee is any member who wishes to enter into partnership with a more experienced Lions for training and guidance to increase his or her ability to serve as a Lion. Under the guidance and instruction of a mentor, the mentee advances in skills and confidence and is committed to taking action in response to what is learned.

Who appoints the mentor?

After consulting with the sponsor and mentee, a mentor is appointed by the club president.

What is the difference between a mentor and the sponsor?

A sponsor attests that a Lions club candidate is morally, socially, and financially responsible and that he or she believes that the new Lion will become an active member and will support the Lions’ Objects and Ethics while also pledging personal interest in this Lion’s development.

-PDG Austin D’Souza, Your e-Magazine Editor ILStateEditor@gmail.com

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CORNER: Jama Wahl This is the last in a series of articles on the Lions Mentoring Program offered by Lions Clubs International. The first article provided a brief overview. The second article considered the Basic Mentoring Program. The third focused on the Advanced Mentoring Program. The final article will

Mentors actively help grow the members and are experienced and dedicated Lions who have served in various capacities in the club and association.

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another member’s competence and commitment by providing direction, coaching, and support to prepare that member for various roles at the club level and beyond. The mentor is responsible for a mentee’s development beyond that provided by the sponsor. Lions should be actively recruiting quality members, however, not every Lion may have the experience or time to mentor every new member he or she sponsors.

Is there recognition for successful completion of the Lions Mentoring Program?

Yes. Successful mentees and mentors receive a certificate of achievement for completing the Basic Mentoring Program and a lapel pin for completing the Advanced Mentoring Program.

If you still have questions go to www.lionsclubs.org Put “Lions Mentoring Program” in the search box.

Then get moving on becoming a mentor or a mentee!

-Jama Wahl, MD1 GLT Coordinator

District Report Days District GMT Coordinators (DCs) due 10/5/16  Multiple District Report Days MD GMT Coordinators (MDCs) due 10/19/16  Area Report Days Area Leaders and Special Area Advisors due 11/2/16  Worldwide Report Day GMT International Coordinator International Family and Women’s Coordinator due 11/4-8/2016 There will be two other report cycles during this leadership year where the same cycle will happen. This is part of the strategy to raise accountability so we can achieve the desired results of bringing in 47,000 new members to new and existing clubs. . It is my hope that the results of the first report cycle will be positive and our multiple district will be showing positive growth in membership, clubs and retention. And that we are doing our part in helping meet the goals of IP Lion Bob Corlew to “Invite for Impact.”

In Service, Ralph Zarada, PDG, MD-1 GMT Coordinator

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MEMBERSHIP CORNER: Ralph Zarada

ralph.zarada.1a@gmail.com

Lions of Illinois: We are fast approaching our first cycle of GMT Report Days. But before I get into the details of the cycle, I would like to summarize the purpose of the Report days.

The GMT Report Days support the success of the Global Membership Team by establishing accountability among GMT coordinators, reinforcing messaging related to membership, sustaining motivation and momentum through the fiscal year.

The first part of the reporting cycle starts on October 5. On this date the district GMT coordinators will gather the reports from the clubs in their respective districts. The district coordinators will then submit an electronic report of the results to the MD or Single District coordinator.

The cycle then moves up the GMT chain of command where I will be reporting to the Area Coordinator our results. Here's how the reporting process works and the due dates for each part of the process:

Bring new members to your club and show the world what Lions can do with more hands to support your club’s community activities. Spread the word and ask your friends, relatives, co-workers to join.

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President's Message

Dear Lion, We recently reached the 100 million people served milestone in the Centennial Service Challenge. This incredible accomplishment is proof that when Lions join together for the benefit of humanity, there's nothing we can't achieve.

I hope you'll join me in celebrating this achievement in true Lions style—by renewing your commitment to serving the people who need us most. The Centennial Celebration is a great opportunity for every Lion to get involved in service.

You can plan a project for the Worldwide Weeks of Service, dedicate a Centennial Community Legacy Project in your community, and continue supporting the Centennial Service Challenge by hosting youth, vision, hunger and environmental projects. And keep reporting your activities to LCI so we can share our impact with Lions and the world.

I'd like you to take a minute to watch our 100 Million Served video and reflect on the millions of lives changed by your service. Then keep serving to see how high we can climb!

Very truly yours, Chancellor Bob Corlew Your International President

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How Will You Celebrate Our Centennial?

The Centennial celebrates 100 years of Lions' service, but our true legacy was built in communities like yours. Be sure to plan your own Centennial celebration to inspire your Lions and share your achievements with your community.

Visit the Ways to Celebrate webpage to find great ways to celebrate. 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!

Save Sight in Your Community this October Be sure to join us for the Worldwide Week of Service in Sight on October 10-16. Plan a project to save sight in your community and invite your family and friends to serve with you.

From sponsoring an inclusive sporting event, to organizing a vision screening, there are countless ways for your club to join this special Centennial Service Challenge event. Visit the Worldwide Week of Service in Sight for tools to plan your project. And remember to promote your club by wearing Lions branded gear when you're serving in your community!

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Dear Lions,

ANNUAL TAX REMINDER

Please remember that all Lions Clubs, Districts and Multiple Districts that have annual gross receipts less than $50,000 and do not have to file Form 990 or 990-EZ, must file the e-Postcard (also known as 990-N).

Please note that this is an IRS requirement.

Please note that this is an IRS requirement and that the 990-N electronic filing system moved from Urban Institute's website to IRS.gov in February 2016. All filers must register at IRS.gov prior to filing their next Form 990-N. This is a one-time registration if the designated Lion files annually. If the designee changes from a prior year, the new designee must register with the IRS. Please refer to the below regarding annual filing requirements:  Gross receipts normally less than $50,000, file a 990-N  Gross receipts greater than $50,000 and less than $200,000 and total assets less than

$500,000, file a 990-EZ or 990  Gross receipts greater than $200,000 or total assets greater than $500,000, file a 990

The e-Postcard is due by the 15th day of the fifth month after the close of your tax year. Lions Clubs operate on a fiscal year, July 1 – June 30, and the e-Postcard will be due by November 15th each year. Please note that an organization cannot request an extension for filing the Form 990-N. If you do not file, you risk losing your tax-exempt status. Any Lions Club that fails to meet its annual reporting requirement for three consecutive years automatically loses its tax exempt status under the new law. A club may get reinstated if they complete an application for recognition of exemption even if they originally fell under a group exemption.

Every Club and/or District must have an employer identification number (EIN), even if it will not have employees. The EIN is a unique number that identifies the organization to the Internal Revenue Service. To apply for an EIN, you should obtain a Form SS-4 and its Instructions from the IRS. You may also apply for an EIN online, by telephone (1-800-829-4933), or by fax (fax number at the location accepting applications from your state). It is important that the Clubs and Districts are using the correct EIN for their annual filing.

For frequently asked questions about tax issues and regulations affecting Lions clubs and leadership, go to theLions Tax FAQ. Go to www.irs.gov/eo for complete details and while you're there sign up for Exempt Organization's free email newsletter, EO Update, to receive up-to-date information posted on the charity pages ofirs.gov.

Legal Division Lions Clubs International

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Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund Celebrates $10,000,000 Milestone

In every life there are moments that we celebrate. In Illinois, our Lions Clubs have had significant celebrations over the past 100 years. One of the most important actions was the creation of your Lions of Illinois Foundation: a vehicle for services to the visually and hearing impaired. The Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund, founded shortly after, has a BIG REASON to celebrate. Through the continuous dedication and combined efforts of all of you the Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund has reached a milestone of its own: We hit $10,000,000!!!

We wish to thank each Lions Club, member and friend that made this accomplishment possible. Every Legacy Club, Sustaining Supporter, and Foundation Fellow bestowed; moved your Lions of Illinois Endowment Fund even closer to this goal. Every memory, life achievement, and honored event which gave life to the Tree of Service - with its leaf covered branches that form a canopy - helps protect the services we have pledged to those in need for many years to come. Our trees are built on a firm foundation of boulders and rocks that represent donors and their desire to confirm and support your Lions of Illinois Foundation’s programs and services. Due to your generous donations and faith in your Foundation this Tree of Service has proudly flourished into a small forest.

The next major step in which we need your assistance will be to reach the $15,000,000 mark. The significance of that number is the security it will provide to the children and adults of Illinois with vision and hearing health concerns which the Lions are renowned for providing to those in need.

Once again, we sincerely thank all of you for your continued support. Eventually we will need to climb to our goal of $20,000,000 to insure the livelihood of our legacy to those WE PLEDGE TO SERVE as Knights against blindness and deafness.

Sincerely, Mario J. Gumino, PDG Executive Director Lions of Illinois Endowment Trust

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COME, CELEBRATE IN CHICAGO - 2017 The stage is being set and the plans are being finalized for the Lions of the World to come to Chicago for the Centennial Convention in 2017. Over the years, the MD1 Host Committee along with Lions Clubs International have been preparing for this great event. And now, we are less than 10 months away from the start of the celebration.

If you have never been to an International Convention, then you should plan on attending this one. Not only being the Centennial Convention for our organization, this convention is also in our back yard. It will be as easy as going downtown Chicago for a day or more. As you know there is plenty to do in Chicago at any time, but during the convention there are some added attractions that you don’t want to miss.

On Saturday, July 1st at 9:00 am, the Parade of nations will step off at State and Lake Street. The parade will march south to Van Buren Street. There are more than 200 marching units that will include marching bands and floats. The biggest attraction are the different delegations from throughout the world that will march in their native dress. This is something unique to watch as more than 20,000 Lions parade down State Street.

If that is not enough, then stay for the day, so you can go to the International Show that evening. The show is part of the International Convention activities that are offered. The show will be at McCormick Place. The entertainment that night is scheduled to be the Beach Boys and Chicago. Each band will perform individually and at the end are scheduled to perform together. What a show and You are invited to attend.

When you register for the convention, your ticket for the International Show is included in that fee. The fee is $130.00 per person. Where else can you get a concert ticket for that price to see two world renown bands.

Also, during the show, you will be able to visit the Centennial Exhibit in the main exhibit hall. This exhibit will tell the story of our organization in the growth of service areas throughout the world, as well as how its service differs per those geographical areas. What a day to spend your first time at an international convention.

So as we get closer, please think about attending and being part of this history. This is a once in a life time experience for us to be an active part of our association’s history. We will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary, but let’s take the time to renew our commitment to the motto “We Serve” and for the centennial “Where there is a need, there is a LION”. This commitment will help us achieve our goals for our Centennial Celebration and carry us forward into our second hundred years of Service.

So plan to COME and CELEBRATE this milestone in the history of LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL ……. We will see you soon in Chicago. -Lion Robert Block, PDG, 2017 MD-1 Host Committee, Chair

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MD1 PAST DISTRICT GOVERNORS: PDG Austin D’Souza, Ph.D. President, PDG Tom Senger Vice President, PCC Terry Knollenbert Sec/Treasurer Dear MD1 PDG, The Past District Governors of Illinois Association would like to invite you to join our social group. We are often asked, ‘what does this organization do and why should I join’?. Well, the Past District Governors of Illinois Association is a social group which holds one official annual meeting each year currently in conjunction with the annual MD-1 Forum each fall. We have other meetings as they are deemed necessary. At our annual dinner meeting we induct new members and discuss any business items that may arise; suggestions for donations to worthy causes, the election of association officers and other items. We also host a hospitality room for our members during our social gathering and meeting.

Throughout the year we update our members via e-mail as to the well being of our members such as health issues or deaths as we learn of them. We attempt to be a source of communications for our members allowing the members to keep in touch. We provide the members a confidential membership list with addresses and emails. Beyond that we just stand back and help the Multiple District when asked.

MEET INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT BOB CORLEW & FIRST LADY DIANNE! TAKE HIS CHALLENGE AND CLIMB NEW MOUNTAINS

We have a loose knit set of articles which are included with this letter. These articles may help you understand what we are all about. The articles explain the duties of the officers, the membership donations (currently at $10/yr), and the election of our officers. The annual hospitality room is sponsored by each District on a rotational basis. The rotation for the assignment for the running of the annual hospitality room at the annual meeting is also covered in the articles.

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$10,000 to Seniors Center to be built at the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind.

The MD1 Regional Lions Leadership Institute was held August 26-28, 2016 at the Ramada in Springfield, Illinois. Thirty Lions came together from across the state. Topics covered included: Personal Mission Statement, Lion Fundamentals, Public Speaking, Working in Teams, Member Motivation, Local Issues and Opportunities, and Goal Setting. Faculty for the event included Jama Wahl, MD1 GLT Coordinator, Council Chair Mark Williams, and Zone Chair John Barsanti. This was a powerful weekend of Lions’ sharing and learning.

Thank you to all who participated!

Congratulations to the MD1 RLLI 2016 Graduates:

I had an opportunity this past Monday, September 19th to attend a meeting at the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind and spending some time with a group of about 50 other lions to see the strides the Chicago Lighthouse has made over the years relative to the people it services as well as employs, thanks to the Lions of District 1A. The District again went to LCIF and made a proposal for a $100,000 matching grant for the Chicago Lighthouse Senior Center.

Well this legacy gift is now in place and District 1A now has six (6) months to come up with the matching funds. Before the evening was over approximately $14,000.00 in contributions had been made.

I as well as the other people in attendance listened to Lion Janet Szlyk, Director of the Lighthouse say thank you to the Lions of 1A for the services they

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Lourdes Mon, Ben Zoleta John Joseph Honiotes, Tina Lentz, Reveneal O’Brien, Deborah Senger, Connie Sychowski 1CN: Mariam Cliver, Aaron Goshen, Joe Maly 1CS: Daniel Harris 1D: Owen Costanza, Richard Delp, Nicole Fruit, Karen Martin, Edy Pfeiffer, Tami Verstraete 1F: Marcie Claus, Tom Lippert, Mary Reading 1G: Gary Wilson 1H: Josh Gibb, Dave Pearson, Sara Robison, Cheryl Russell, Trisha Simmons 1J: Jim Worden, Jeff Cholewa 1M: Amy Hill, Crystal Trotter Donation to Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind: Burbank Lions Club and Lions PDG John and Pat Coleman matched 50/50 and donated a sum of 15

have provided to the Lighthouse over the years. As I listened to her remarks I realized that there are probably a number of new Lions in District 1A who may not be totally aware of the partnerships the Lions have had with the Lighthouse over the years and what has been accomplished with the donations made for various projects. With that thought in mind I asked Janet for a copy of her remarks that could be sent out to the Lions of the District so if your club is contemplating a donation be it $5, $500, or $5,000 the future is the new Senior Citizen Center and what it can offer to those in need.

I received a copy of her remarks and with her permission; I am attaching it to this e-mail so that the Lions of District 1A can realize what we have accomplished over the years and what the future will be. The rendering below is what the new senior addition will look like. Take a few minutes and read the Janet’s comments on what the Lions of District 1A have done for the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind! As Janet said – the 1A Lions gifts total over $2 million dollars and their records only go back to 1986 and again the Lions have provided the seed money for the growth of the lighthouse. This is definitely the legacy project of the Lions of District 1A. Please share this information with your club and membership – this is part of their history!

The Lena Lions held their annual steak fry which is the kick off for our Fall Festival which will be Sept 9 and 10. PDG Gary Meyers was able to induct 2 new members. Pictured (Previous Column) l-r PDG Gary Meyers new member Aaron England his sponsor lion Ron Farrington,new member Bill Engle and his sponsor Jim Cox.

District 1A Lions donated $3,000 to The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind – a three way split from Annual Helen Keller Walk & Run this year. Pictured – Lion Dr. Janet Szlyk CEO of the Lighthouse, Lion Chris Coleman and Lion Frank Kirar Walk/Run co chairpersons.

ANIMAL WELFARE & PUBLIC SAFETY Over 16 year ago Lions Club International citing animal welfare and public safety, discouraged its clubs from holding fundraisers with circuses that use animals. And recently LCI recently reaffirmed its stance against the use of animals for entertainment, urging its 46,000-plus clubs and more than 1.4 million members around the world to“refrain from fundraising activities that exploit or cause harm to animals”.

-PCST Judy Toft.

So I do not understand why the Elk Grove Village Lions Club repeatedly sponsors animal circuses when your own leadership condemns this practice.

The latest science and research proves it is impossible for traveling circuses to meet the mental and physical needs of wild animals. Animals performing unnatural tricks bear no resemblance 16

to their normal behaviors conservation. http://endcap.eu/wpcontent/uploads/2013/02/Bradshaw_ASIElephant_Policy-2007.pdf

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the message we want to send children that it is okay to dismiss animal cruelty if we are having fun and raising money.

“You must remember that some things Legally Right are not Morally Right.” -Abraham Lincoln

Kelly Miller Circus forces one "lonely, sad elephant named Anna Louise" to perform in 200 locations in 16 states for 38 weeks out of every year. The circus describes Anna Louise as "that delightful dancing elephant." In reality Anna Louise is an intelligent wild animal that has been trained to fear her handler's bullhook.

-Cj Gray

Riding elephants can cause serious long-term harm.

Their spines are sharp and boney and are not made to support the weight of humans from above. Elephants are transient animals, and when not allowed to roam free, they develop head bobbing and swaying as a way to deal with the stress of captivity. Experts call it “stereotypical behavior”. Watch the animals behind the Big Top. Five Sage School Students did a spring term independent study they called the “Student Elephant Project”. They found scientific and overwhelming evidences that circuses are detrimental to animal welfare due to the adverse effects of captivity, transport and the inhumane life these animals are forced to live.

Durand Lions Pose with the District LION at the Candy Day Jamboree. Lions Gordon & Carol Grande, Lion Dave Waller and Lion Russ Sarver were present at the jamboree.

These pupils said if communities new the truth they would never sponsor animal circuses. When their city council examined the evidences they provided the council voted unanimously to ban wild animal circuses. I hope you will examine this factual proof before dismissing it. http://ketchumidaho.org/DocumentCenter/Vie w/1893 The good works that the Lions Club does for the community should not be based on the physical and mental suffering of animals. Animal circuses are a lazy way of raising money, where the costs are borne by wild animals that have no voice and denied all that is natural and normal. Is this really

Lions new member. ZC Barb Stewart inducts two Lions at the Durand Lions Dinner in August. Lion Russ & Sue are sponsors; Lions Larry and Jana Kingston are the new member.

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Franklin Park Manilla Lions Club held their annual Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Franklin Park with the help of Lions of Illinois Foundation bus.

Durand Lions held the August Birthday Bingo at Medina Nursing Home. Lions Russ & Sue Sarver, Lion Susan Hukel, Lion Dave Waller, and Lion Pat McClellan did the honors of calling the Bingo and distributing the treats after the games.

East Dubuque Lions hosted the 1st zone meeting in the Northwest Zone. Pictured L-R Zone chair Barb Stewart, Zone chair Kara Kelly, District Governor 1D Pam Graney, Zone Chair Marcia Meyers, IPDG Gary Meyers and 1st Vice District Governor Steve Boettger.

International President Chancellor Bob Corlew inducted New Member Jill Johnson to Logan Square Lions Club during Chicago Lighthouse program and his Lions 100 Bus Tour.-------------------------------------

NEW CLUB IN DISTRICT 1A: First International Vice President Naresh Aggarwall inaugurated a new lions club with 26 new members – Chicago Nepalese Centennial Lions Club on September 18, 2016 at Double Tree Hotel in Oak Brook. Past International Presidents, Past International Directors, Second International Vice President Gudrun and guests witnessed new members’ induction ceremony and 18

sort of magnifier to bring objects and print into focus. It can take two to three times as long for her to read a simple newspaper article as it does someone with 20/20 vision.

On Wednesday, September 14, 2016, the Freeport Lions Club donated a new, modern, DaVinci HD Ultra 24 magnifying reader to Kathryn.

Lions Terry Anderson and Joe Serafini unpacked and set up the reader for her in her home, and gave Kathryn some initial instructions with her at the controls.

congratulated new lions. Lion Ramakant Kharel is the Charter President of this new club. International Director from Nepal, Sanjay Khetan, LCI Global Membership Team member initiated the process of forming this new club.------------------------

(Lion Joe Serafini points to specific buttons and knobs on the magnifier control panel for Kathryn as Lion Terry Anderson reads about them from the operations manual.)

When she saw all the amazing features of the machine she exclaimed over and over how wonderful it was to be able to see things like a grandchild’s picture, a simple cake recipe, and an old address book once again without the troublesome eye strain that it normally takes for her to see things that most people might take for granted, like writing a check to pay a bill for instance.

Once the basic training session was completed, the Lions Anderson and Serafini gave Kathryn the instruction manual so she could magnify it herself, continue becoming familiar with the machine at her own speed, and improve the quality of her reading and communicating.

“Oh my goodness!” Kathryn exclaimed, “Oh my goodness, this is just wonderful!”

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Jamboree in the Month of September 2016 with District Governor Ann Ragsdale.

(Kathryn Lynch tried the different functions of the magnifier control panel to see which ones she likes as Lion Terry Anderson offers some suggestions.)

Swansea/Belleville Midtown Lions Club Pin Presentation Past Council Chair Lydia Ellis presented President Steve Schaefer with his Presidents Pin and presented Pat Porter her pin for sponsoring two new members last year.

Breese Lions assisting with SPOT screening in Carlyle. Bruce Benhoff and Kurt Ripperda (pictured) along with Ann Ragsdale and Barbara Taylor. Thank you to Brad Maue and Chet Maue who also worked there. 132 people were screened during this event.

Four new members were installed at a recent Au-

Pictures from District 1CN’s Annual Candy Day

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gust Salem Lions Club meeting. Pictured Left to right: Lion Leon Chapman sponsor of Sandie Philips Installation Chairman Lion Rex Barbee, Mayor of Salem, Lisa Lamb and sponsor Lion Ed Black Lion President Mike Chairman, Lion Rita Donley sponsor of Anthony Purcell Page and Lion Nancy Wesling sponsor of Bud Wesling.

a ride on the Ferris Wheel and enjoyed the Ariel view of our Festival.

L-R Lions Denny Roe and Bill Dameier at our Ham Stand Wheel.

Past International President Khajit “KJ�

Habanananda (in back row with white jacket) visited Chicago Thai Midwest Lions Club. Next to him is 1A Governor Ernie Lapid.

The Lena Lions Held their 66th annual Fall Festival Sept. 9 and 10, club had bingo, ham stand, Skinner Amusement for rides sold pork chops on a stick and a parade which started at noon on Saturday Sept 10 which included a fly over from the Stephenson County Pilots Association.

Our club raffled a 2016 Ford Fusion and a 2016 Ranger UTV. Club enjoyed

Winner of UTV Lion Kirk Polhill with winners Kirk and Greg Begin.

Winner of 2016 Ford Fusion Carol Brown and Lion Richard Holmes presenting her the keys.

STICKNEY FOREST VIEW LIONS RUN FOR HOPE: On September 25th Stickney Forest View Lions held their Annual Lions Run for Hope in Stickney. There were more than 200 runners who took part in this 21

land Park Lions Club. Shanghai and Orland Park are sister cities.

5K Walk/Run. In various age categories for male and females there were first, second and third medals.

At Darien Community Park, Darien Lions get ready to screen to pre-screen your young eyes at Darienfest.

All cancer survivors who were present for this event after medals presentation were honored with bouquet of flowers. PID Dan O’Reilly and Lion Maryann sphere headed this event.

Below: The Orland Park Lions met with the Chinese Delegation from Shanghai to discuss the Or-

Waterman Lions Club hosted elementary school children for an end-of-summer/back-to-school picnic at Lions Park in Waterman. Children played musical chairs as shown here. They also tossed bean bags, sat for face painting or just enjoyed the playground equipment. About 100 kids, parents and Lions participated.

The Naperville Noon Lions wrapped up the annual Summer Raffle on September 6 with drawing for the winners at their weekly luncheon. On hand to draw the winning tickets was Stephanie Penik (c), Editor and Publisher of Positively Naperville Newspaper. Also pictured is Lion Ken Strugalla, who co22

Davids, Aurora Assistant Fire Chief, at a recent Aurora Noon Lions Club meeting. Davids, also a Noon Lion, was one of 63 leaders in government & nonprofits from America and five foreign countries who attended interactive classes in July at Harvard University for senior executives. Students learned from each other and worked together with faculty leaders on real-life case studies.

chaired the raffle committee. The Grand Prize winner will receive $5,000. Over 4,100 tickets were sold and the Club raised over $21,000 for its Foundation.

Jim Beard (c) is inducted into the Naperville Noon Lions Club at its weekly luncheon meeting. Also pictured is his sponsor, Lion Bob Hull (l), and Naperville Noon Lions President Dr. Steve Hertzberg (r).

(l to r) are Lions Arvid Meyer, Bob Cissell, Tom Muth, Paul Buddy, and 1-J Governor Lion Maria Andrews. The Governor updated Aurora Noon Lions on upcoming service oppor-tunities, including the 11-11-11 Project, which will aid veterans moving into homes.

Lion Paul Buddy listens (l) attentively to Don

Members of the Sandwich Lions Club prepare their building at the Sandwich Fairgrounds for the club’s annual Steer Raffle, a major moneymaker for the club. Pres. Lion Ed Carter goes about his “supervising rounds” of the project.

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was delicious and comradery relaxing. The club

Katelyn Kaechele, 8, received a low vision viewer from Elburn Lions Club. Lions Phil Gladd and Nick Carter set it up in her home and trained her on how to use it.

provided the fried chicken and the pulled pork while members brought side dishes and desserts assigned by their last names.

Sun City-Huntley Lions Club was just one of the Lions Clubs that sponsored a hole for the Lions of Illinois Foundation’s 23rd Annual Golf Classic this summer. We noted that a foursome from SCH won 1st place in Flight B at the Classic.

Check out Elburn Lions Club’s new water feature on the north side of the clubhouse. This beautiful display was donated by Len Brown with Magic Scape, Inc. in Elburn. The Lions are very grateful for his time & effort in building it.

District 1M held their Annual Convention on September 23rd and 24th, 2016 at the Decatur Convention Center. International Director Bruce Erin was the International Guest for the Convention. At the convention banquet, Past District Governor Ken Horn was honored with a Melvin Jones Fellowship

Twenty-two members and eight guests attended the Sun City Huntly Lions’ annual picnic at the Fountains Pavilion. The weather was great, food 24

for his hard work and dedication for Lionism. It was a surprise and PDG Ken humbly accepted this recognition.

Program, Theology Department of Loyola University Chicago from Chicago Lincolnwood Lions Club with the Mayor of London after Interfaith Youth Core breakfast on Sept 16, 2016 at Temple Sholom, Downtown, Chicago.

The September USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Omaha Nebraska was also graduation day for five Waterloo Lions from 1CN! Pictured are President Lion Sue Sweet, PDG Lion Sandy Newsome, DG Lion Ann Ragsdale and Lions Deb Ruggeri and Sherry Cates. Lions Sandy and DG Ann received their Master's Degree in Lionism while the rest received a Bachelor's Degree in Lionism. How exciting for the Waterloo Lions Club!!

Picture left to right District Governor Maurice Wimbley, Ken Horn, International Guest Bruce Erin and PID Bud Wahl.

Illinois Kitchen Band members performed music and singing for District 1M convention. Kitchen utensils were their band instruments.

-------------------------------------------------------------------Lion Syed Wahajuddin Ahmed and his wife Lion Dr. Marcia Hermansen, Director, Islamic World Studies There were more than 400 graduates who received their Bachelors and Masters diplomas during this colorful event from Lions University.

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Lions University graduate PDG Ken Horn from District 1M and his wife Lion Marie

PDG Tom (not in picture) & Lion Debbie Carr Senger from District 1BK received their Lions University graduate diploma from President Corlew.

PDG Steve Griffin, PCC Fred Peska and PDG Sandy Newsome holding their Lions University certificates. PCC Fred is wide awake and both PDG’s are in their sleep!

ZC Barb Stewart volunteers here time serving up those delicious pork chops with the Pecatonica Lions during the Winnebago County Fair. The Pecatonica Lions along with many volunteers operate the Lions Pork Shack at several events throughout the year as their biggest fundraising venue. The fair along netted almost $11,000. It takes a lot of volunteers along with the local Lions to keep the shack running smoothly. If anyone is ever interested in helping out, just let us know.

Pecatonica Lion Dorothy Bolen was recently presented with a Certificate of Appreciation from PDG Gary Meyers, for her many years as club secretary.

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She has "passed the torch" to Ida Bolen who will have a great mentor in Dorothy.

Helland for chairing this event again this year. HyVee in Sycamore was our grocery store of choice and their Manager was great to the Club. Sycamore Lion Chuck Bergsmith pitched in again this year and the following Lions did their part this year. In alphabetical order: Bafia, Jeff & Gini Baker, Becker, Bradford, Dreska, Feliciano, Gentry, Haka, Helland, Holdridge, McCluskey, Merritt, Pelley, Sanford, VanDerHeyden and Annie, and Wilkinson.

The photograph from this year features new member Lion Deb Gentry distributing plates to hungry patrons, please note the thank you to Hy-Vee on the chalkboard at the head of the line.

Pecatonica Lion Carol Ingram and Mike Freier serving at the Pork Shack, during the recent Winnebago County Fair.

---------------------------------------------------------------The Genoa Lions grilled pork chops, hot dogs, and bratwurst for this year’s Pioneer Day sponsored by Kishwaukee Valley Heritage Society. The day-long event was held at the Museum on Park St. in Gen a to take advantage of the Museum, and of course the caboose along rte. 72. Rumor has it that there was a train robbery and some gun-play by outlaws.

The kids enjoyed the stage coach ride, the bean bag making station and the gunfight. The Lions served lunch from 11 to 3:30 and nobody left hungry. Eighteen lions pitched in to make this beautiful day a rousing success. Special thanks to Lion

Alexis Van Wyhe, Waterman, received a college scholarship worth $750 per semester for two years 27

from Waterman Lions Club. She is shown here with Shawn Blobaum, club president. She attended the club's annual September steak fry where she thanked the club for the scholarship and told them about her college classes. Van Wyhe is a freshman at Waubonsee Community College.

International by reporting service activities on MyLCI and qualifying for the recognition:

Lion Tamer Gene Bradford of the Genoa Lions Club is pictured handing a check for $200 to Genoa Veterans Home Board President Jim Bacon on September 21, 2016. This donation is a small sign of gratitude for the use of their facilities for most of the Lions Clubs dinner Meetings. The funds were earmarked to help pay for the new canvas awning on the front of the Genoa Veterans Home on Washington Street.

Chicago Beverley Ridge Lions Club officers for the year 2015-2016.

CENTENNIAL CHALLENGE BANNER PATCHES: Some of the lions clubs in 1A who received Centennial Challenge Banner Patches from Lions Clubs

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