Lion Erv Safranek joined the Paw Paw Lions Club (District 1-D) on May 1, 1946. Lion Erv is the longest serving Lion in District 1-D and within MD-1 with over 77 years of service! Lion Erv remains an active member in the Paw Paw Lions Club. Pictured is the Immediate Past President Becky Moorehead presenting a certificate of recognition to Lion Erv for his many years of service.
Council Chair LoriChassee: "We Serve" is not just our motto, it is the Lions way of life. I am always amazed and impressed by the service projects I see happening throughout our Multiple District. I am now asking you to turn your service heart to our own organization.
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We also have not yet filled the very muchneededConventionChairman spot. Time is drawing near that this task must get underway. Previous event chairs will provide a tremendous resource, your council will help, I am sure other Lions will also help but I am imploring one of ourgreatMD1Lionstostepup;lead this wonderful event that has continued to grow: Lions loved it, Lions need it so please help make it happen.
Summer is almost gone, and we moveintothesecondquarterofour Lions year with some very big missing pieces. Your council is reviewing resumes and setting up interviews to fill our much-needed State Secretary-Treasurer position, but if you know someone who is organized, independent, and a hard worker who would like a nice part time position, please send them my
I am asking you to serve your organization of Lions Clubs in the same way you so willingly serve your clubs and your community. As an all-volunteer organization we can not accomplish all that we want to do without the help of you, our family of Lions.
Lion LoriJ.Chassee Council Chair MD 1
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Lion Lori J. Chassee
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There has been a lot going on since my last article, let’s see if I can bring you all up to speed.
Friday Aug.25th 20 of our future leaders from all across MD-1 came together at the Embassy Suites HotelandConferenceCenterinEast Peoria to embark on an intense weekend of Learning, collaborating, andcreatingbondstolastalifetime.
With the help of faculty Lion Jama Wahl, PID Bud Wahl, and CC Lori Chassee they did just that. We held the 2023 Regional Lions Leadership
Institute to educate those Lions wanting to sharpen their leadership skills and gain the knowledge and courage to lead within their clubs and districts. We are able to host thiseventwiththehelpfromagrant from Lions International. Lions International also hosts an AdvancedLionsLeadershipInstitute which will be heldJanuary12th thru the14thinVancouver,Canada. You can apply by searching Advanced Lions Leadership Institute on Lionsclubs.org. Deadline to apply is September 29, 2023.
Plans are also underway for the Global Action Team Kick Off to be held after the Council of Governors meeting on Saturday September 16th at the Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center in East Peoria. This event is open to all Global Action Team members in all
of our Districts. You should have gotten an invite from CC Lori. More information to come in the coming days. We will talk about the new Mission 1.5, Global Membership ApproachattheClublevel,andhow we canassist the districtstoachieve their goals as well as the goals of MD-1 for the 2023-2024 Lions year. Also in the works is the MD-1 Fall Round UP. Your Global Action Team has hopes of bringing multiple sessions to this event to assist all of our attendees to better serve their communities, clubs, districts, and our multiple districts. Save thedate of November18thfor this great event. Should you have any ideas for sessions that would best serve you and your Lions,
please feel free to reach out to me and I would be happy to put it on the list of topics to consider for the Council of Governors. Remember a good leader finds his/her replacement. Have you foundyoursyet? Wearecomingup on 2 district conventions that will hopefully elect their officers for the 2024-2025 Lions year. Have you been searching to fill the officer slate? How can I help you and your district? Please feel free to reach out at any time.
PCC Darren VanDuyn MD-1 Global Leadership Team Leader
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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
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ByArdieKlemish,GeneralSessionsChairThe 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Good morning .......... Aloha!! CC Lora has asked me to put together an appeal to help the Lions of Hawaii.
I have been in contact with ID Bob Lee to see how things are and to find out what ways we here in Illinois can help. First of all, ID Bob and Pam and PID Maurice and Lani are doing well. LCIF has been in contact with the Lions on the island and emergency funds have already been sent to them. With LCIF Grants there are conditions on the way those funds can be spent and there are times that there are other things needed that are supported by the local clubs through the Hawaiian Lions Foundation.
I am asking each district if they would send out the Appeal Letter that is attached. This appeal gives the Lions, clubs, and the district ways that they can help our fellow Lions in Hawaii. We have had a close relationship with Lions that are from Maui and now they can use our help.
So, I thank you for your help and kind consideration as well as showing our generosity and friendship to our friends in Hawaii. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Mahalo nui loa!! (thank you very much)
PID Bob Block
It is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of District 1-A PDG John Coleman (1995-1996). Below are the funeral arrangements that the family has shared. Please pass this information on to all who knew Lion John. As it is stated, there will be a Lions Service at 7:30 p.m at the Lawn Funeral Home. Lions that plan to attend should be there by 7:00 so the service can start on time. It would be nice to have a tremendous turn out to show Lion John's family how much he meant to all of us.
John R. Coleman age 88, beloved husband of the late Patricia (nee Davis); loving father of John M. (Maria), Vince, Greg, Gary and
Chris (Judy) Coleman; dearest grandfather of Lindsey (Kaleb) Clifton; Mackenzie, Lucas and Jeremy Coleman; dear great grandfather of Sage. Proud member of the Burbank Lions Club, Past District Governor of Dist. 1A Lions. (1995-1996), M.V.C.C. Board of Trustees and Foundation Board Member, Retired from Enterprise
A/C & Heating, Board of Directors at Chicago Lighthouse for the blind.
Visitation Friday 3-8 P.M. Lions Service @ 7:30 P.M. Funeral Saturday 9:00 A.M. from Lawn Funeral Home 7909 State Rd.
(5500W) Burbank to St. Albert the Great Church Mass 9:30 A.M. Interment Holy Sepulchre.
Pittsfield Pig Days July 8, 2023 3 out of 4 Leos attended Leo Forum. They had a 50/50 raffle and made $1360 (in two days) towards the Registrationfees fortheForum. Left forright-BrettAtor,MollySpringer, Ethan Darnell, Sharon Springer Advisor. Missing from picture ElizabethGrahovac.NameofClubis
Pike County Leos from Pittsfield Illinois.
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Waverly Lions Club created a last minute“PoohFloat”tocongratulate a Waverly child for getting her wish granted from Make-A-Wish foundation.
CoatsburginvitesyoutotheHONEY CREEK DEER CLASSIC.
08/08/2023. Chester, IL: The Chester
b recently met
and sorted eyeglasses at Southern Illinois Eyecare - Chester. These eyeglasses were collected from various collection boxes scattered throughout Chester. These eyeglasses will be recycled and sent to areas where out-of-country underprivilegedpeoplewillbefitted for eyewear. Recently District Governor Larry McGuire and Lions Ann McGuire had a woman walks past them at the Atlanta, Georgia airport. As she walked past, she commented, “Oh, you’re Lions. I love the Lions; they helped me see. They bought me these glasses.”
Proving that Lions never know how many lives they touch.
The Chester Lions Club meets at noon on the first Monday of each month at the Chester Eagles. You are welcome to join us and Learn what Lions do. Chester Lions at one of the sorting tables, left side: RandallCampbellandAnnMcGuire; right side: Diane Platt and Brenda Pautler. Those Lions standing with the sorted eyeglasses, cellphones and ink cartridges are: Left to Right: Lion Ann McGuire, Diane Platt, Brenda Pautler, Dr. Larry Soellner, Club President Chris Koeneman, Richard Pautler, and Randall
Our Lions served wiith Vision screening 18 & Hearing Screening 27, a total of 45 people. Thank you all the volunteers for their teamwork. BigthankstoLionDavid Johnson & our club President Lion Kishen and Lion Hina Trivedi and our LIF for serving our ILLINOIS. Communities.
Thank you to all for back-to-school event with Chicago INDO-US Lions and Gurnee Lions and Waukegan Lions serving over 500 families with VOICESVisionscreeningforkids.82 kids were screened and a totalof 3 were Referred for further treatment.
79passed wecan'tgettoallkidsas time was not enoug; but just call as next time and we will be there to serverestofthekids. Thankyouour club for booth Sponsor so we lions can serve better. Thank you Mr President Kishen and Avani from AUCI.
PID Bob Block addresses the District.LionBlockisinstrumentalin helping 1CS reorganize and
continue to function effectively in serving their communities. Also pictured are 2nd Vice District Governor Retha Eurales and Lion Josie Eason of the Mounds Lions Club. PDG John Endsley from the Harrisburg Lions Club and to the right of Lion Block is PDG Larry Merhing from the Red Bud Lions Club.
Lion Kanesha Eurales of the Mounds Lions Club attends the 1CS District Meeting at the Carterville Lions Club.
2nd Vice District Governor Retha Eurales receives an award from 1CS District Governor Larry McGuire from the Chester Lions Club.
Josie Eason, Lion Kanesha Eurales, 1st Vice District Governor Heather Abell Castleberry from the Carterville Lions Club, PDG Helen Ferguson and PDG Randy Ferguson from the Johnston City Lions Club, PDG Ruben Owens from the Sparta LionsClub,PDGLarryMehring,PDG Larry McGuire, PDG John Endsley, Lion Wayne Morris from the Carterville Lions Club, Lion Zachary Frost and Lion Mike of the Herrin Lions Club. ---------------------------------------
Lion Zackary Frost from the Herrin Lions Club received an award from District Governor Larry McGuire.
Secretary/Treasurer PDG Steve Griffin and District Governor Larry McGuire conduct the District’s first meeting of the fiscal year at the Carterville Lions Club August 12, 2023.
L to R Secretary/Treasurer Lion Steve Griffin from the Eldorado Lions Club, and District Governor PDG Larry McGuire.
L>R Lion President of Frankfort Lions Club Jim Summers, Lion Chuck Kain and Lion Eyeglass Chairman Gary Pratt receiving a "Certificate of Appreciation" for his service as Eyeglass Chairman.
Members of the West Frankfort Lions Club during a meeting.
L/R LionScottWilliamsinvitedWest Frankfort Mayor Timothy Arview as Guest Speaker, Lion President Jim Summers.
William O'Shea, GuestSpeaker,Lion President Jim Summers and Lion Seb Pagano.
The Athens Lions Club members gathered on Thursday morning, August 3, to fill bags of school supplies for 38 school children, K thru 8th grade, in the Athens School District. On Saturday August 5, the Lions
helped distribute those supplies to the children in need. In addition to the required supplies, each child was allowed to pick out a backpack if they wanted. The list of eligible children came from Central Illinois Services. Menard County Housing Executive Director Anne Smith coordinated the event which includedpurchasingallthesupplies. A total of approximately 300 children in the Athens, Petersburg, and Greenview schools will benefit fromthisprogram.TheAthensLions Club made a monetary donation as well as providing manpower for the event in keeping with their motto, “WE SERVE”.
individuals.
Pictured L-R: Lion Larry Baughman, Cheryl Keller, Lion Al Keller, Lion Amy Baughman, Lion Ted Sims.
The back-to-school supplies program is funded by donations from businesses, groups, such as the Athens Lions Club, and
TheAthensLionsClubparticipated in the Meet the Teachers event at the Cantrall Park on Thursday August 17. The Lions signed up 15 pre-k children for the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. This brings the total children enrolled in the program to 79. The Athens Lions sponsor this program financially for theAthensSchoolDistrict witha zip code of 62613. The following is a description of the program.
The Athens Lions Club has partnered with the United Way of Central Illinois and are glad to present the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library FREE of charge
toanychildagesbirthto5yearsold in zip code 62613. Those in the Athens School District in Sangamon County are eligible but the cost is picked up by United Way in Springfield. Applications are available at the Athens Public Library.
DollyParton’sImaginationLibrary is a60-volumesetofbooksbeginning with the children’s classic The Little Engine That Could™. Each month a new, carefully selected book will be mailed in the child’s name directly to their home. Best of all it is a FREE GIFT! There is no cost or obligation to the family.
Eight to ten weeks after the registrationformhasbeenreceived, books will begin arriving at the child’s home, and will continue until the child turns five or moves out of the Athen’s zip code.
Pictured (L-R) : Lions Sandi Brackney, Amy Baughman, Larry Baughman, and Al Keller.
Every year at their July Lions Club meeting, the Ashkum Lions invite the local American Legion guys and Legion Auxiliary gals to join their meeting for a shared meal. At this meeting the two boys and two girls that the three organizations sponsor to attend Boys/Girls State join them to share their experience.
Boys State and Girls State are summer leadership and citizenship programs for high school juniors. It’saparticipatoryprograminwhich students become part of the operation of local, county and state government. Boys State was founded in 1935. Pictured are the peopleinattendanceatthemeeting whohadeverattendedGirlsStateor Boys State.
The Bolingbrook Lions volunteered at Brooks Middle School for their ‘Back to School Bash’.
The Bolingbrook Lions lost to the NWCSRA 11 to 5; however, everyone had a good time, especially the Lions.
The Bradley Lions participated in the annual Bradley Family Night Out. This is a great way to kick off the summer season. The Bradley Lions served up 830 slices of watermelon. SVDG Denise Lowe helped in serving the watermelon slices at the event.
Frankfort Police Department’s ‘Night Out Against Crime!’ Special thanks to Hinckley Springs for its generous donation of water.
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The Crest Hill Lions Club worked the Bingo tent at Channahon's Three Rivers Festival. This is an annual event for Crest Hill.
TheFrankfortLions hada fantastic evening participating at the
The Frankfort Lions recently honored Lion Sherri Worthington with the distinguished LCIF Melvin Jones Fellowship. Lion Sherri is a very active Frankfort Lion with 10 years membership.
The Joliet Noon Lions begin their 43rd year of being ushers at the BiCentennial Park in Joliet. The park offers free entertainment every
hursday in June, July, and August. The Noon Lions have the August Thursday evening duties. After the first act, the Lions walk through the crowd collecting free-will offerings for the park.
Joliet Noon member PDG John
Joseph Honiotes collected a few dollarsandpulledafewweedsfrom theflowerbedsthatthe NoonLions maintain at the park.
One of the highlights during a Governor or Vice Governor visit is
recognizing Lions for their many years of service to our association.
FVDG Tom Drez presented Chevron honors to Joliet Noon members
LionRay McShane for55 years,Lion Dianne Argoudelis for 25 years, and Lion Bobbi Honiotes for 20 years.
The Lemont Lions Club provided hot dogs and chips to day campers at the Lemont Park District in honor of National Hot Dog day. ---------------------------------------
Every August the Onarga Lions participate in a fundraiser sponsor by their local grocery store.
Thestoreteamsupwithvariousarea clubs, churches, youth groups etc. on Saturdays through the summer. The group cooks and sells pork burgers and the store provides everything needed.
At the end of the day, the group participating gets a certain percentage of the sales and any donations collected.
The Streator Hardscrabble Lions helped serve lunch at the recent Streator Unlimited Fun Day which was held in the city park. Food, games, face painting and music were enjoyed by all. Over 200 attendees took advantage of the fun and merriment. SU is the local agency serving adults with physical and mental challenges.
The Streator Hardscrabble Lions hosted the Chicago Comets V.S. the Streator Celebrities in an exhibition Beep Baseball game. The Club wishesto thankallof thevolunteers and community members who attended.
theirregularmeetingattheChicago Lighthouse for the Blind. New members were inducted by Gov. Tom Elsey.
Orland Park Lions held their first ever pancake breakfast at the church school hall. Several Lions and community members with their
families attended the event. There
were raffle prizes for the winners.
The pictures you saw were of The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind
PID Bill Strickfaden Memorial
Assisted Divices Committee touring the facility.
It’s coming along! Last month, you saw Waterman Lions just beginning to construct a shed at Lions Park. Now, they have put siding on it and later will add a roof and a garage door.
WatermanLions paddled the giant canoe and gave rides at the multidistrict (1J, 1D, & 1BK) Lions Fishing Derby for people with special needs at Shabbona Lake State Park.
(l to r) Westmont Lions Stella Qualizza, Sandy Sadler, and Joann Farley made 30 lunches for the
Taiwan Summer Camp Exchange Students who were visiting last July. This student exchange program exists because of Westmont’s Sister City relationship with Hsin Chyu County, Taiwan. ---------------------------------------
announce the names of parade participants. We’re glad he remembers Waterman Lions Club!
Waterman Lions Club IPP Lion
Shawn Blobaum (r) poses with retired Farm Broadcaster Max Armstrong (l) at the club’s Summerfest and Antique Tractor Show. Max also droves his Farmall M in the Tractor Parade and helped
At the Club Officer Installation and Awards Night, Westmont Lions
Pete Dell’Aquilla and Ron Gunter were presented with Life Membership Awards.
Westmont Lion Dan Buczkowski was presented with a District Lynn Raske Golden Lion Award by
Southeast Zone Chair Lion Donna Kearney.
Westmont Lion Dan Buczkowski
was presented with a District Lynn Raske Golden Lion Award by Southeast Zone Chair Lion Donna Kearney.
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Bartlett Lions Club served the Bartlett Police Department and residents of Bartlett by cooking and wrapping 4,000 hot dogs. WOW!! Participants of National Night Out also were treated to fruit, veggies, chips, and water, along with the hot dogs.
NapervilleNoonLionsClub helda Bake Sale last month at one of the Community Band Concerts in town andsoldeverylastoneofthebaked goodstheybrought,bringinginjust over $1,100 for the club treasury!!
Aurora Noon Lions Club President Lion Susan Koepke (l) examines a young girl’s vision. The Lions are holding vision screenings every 3rd Saturday at the Aurora Public Library West Branch. ---------------------------------------
Sandwich Lions Fishing Pier Crew taking a break – Lions Jerry
Grommes, Bob Jones, Bill Moebs, and Gary Lemke. Chairperson Lion Ed Carter’s resume of the 44th Annual Fishing Derby Day said it made him think: “It’s a wonderful world!”
Aurora Noon Lions Club donated $500 to the East Aurora ROTC for help with the club’sAnnual Pancake Breakfast. There are 400 students in the JROTC at East Aurora and they do approximately 16,000 hours of community service annually.
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Suess, Senator Lewis, and Lion Joel Riley. -----------------------------------------------
On June 11th, State Senator Seth Lewis presented Lion Joel Riley, President Wheaton Lions Club, and Lion Mayor Phil Suess, Vice President Wheaton Lions Club, with a Proclamation Certificate of Recognition commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the Wheaton Lions Club. (l to r) Lion Mayor Phil
Lion Roger from Malta Lions Club helps with a game at the Fishing Derby for people with special needs
