State magazine february 2014

The Illinois Lion Lioness Leo Web Magazine

Vol. 1 Issue 7

February, 2014

Melvin Jones Fellows Showing Off at Melvin Jones Birthday Celebration on Jan 12th

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Forest Kala Sampath Lions Club celebrated Lions Clubs International Founder Melvin Jones’ 135th birthday at the Four Points Chicago Hotel Sheraton on January 12, 2014 with great pomp and grandeur. 8 brand new lions received their first Melvin Jones Fellow recognition from LCIF. Among them we had one great donor who donated $10,000 – Lion Dick Metzger from Pennsylvania who flew to Chicago just to attend this program.

PCC Georg Toft conducted re-dedication of Lions to Lionism.

 Left to Right: Lions Rafael Alvarado, Dick Metzger, Vissia D’Souza, Queenie Mendonca, Jossie Mendonca, District 1A LCIF Chair PDG Wes Salsbury, Javaid Ahmed, Stany D’Souza and Naveed Ahmed.

other things that they need to regain their lives once again.

Greetings to All 2014 started with much snow and storms for everyone and I hope that everyone has recovered and repaired the many frozen water pipes that I heard about.

We do have the power to make a difference in the lives of children we send to camp where they can make new friends and be a kid for awhile. We do have the power to make a difference in the lives of those we provide books to - there is power in reading and learning.

We are about to enter the district convention season here in MD 1 and I know that there are a lot of dedicated Lions, Lioness and Leos who are working hard to get their district convention organized and the information sent out. It takes a lot of work to put together a convention and to make sure that everything goes well, so be sure to thank them for their hard work and above all make plans to attend your convention.

We do have the power to make a difference in the lives of those who have been aided with the Measles Initiative - we have saved lives. We do have the power to make a difference in the lives of those in our communities who we ask to join us as a member of Lions. When we help we get our hearts and lives touched and that is the true meaning of being a Lion.

So make a difference - ask someone to join your Lions, Lioness, or Leo club. The more members that you have the more hands you have to do the work and the more hearts that will be touched by what we do. I also encourage all clubs to do the CEP (club excellence program) to help your club to better serve your community.

District conventions are a great time to fellowship with members of your district and to learn more about being a Lion, Lioness or Leo. Take the time to be involved and also make sure that you meet and talk with the speaker from Lions International who will be at your convention.

Let you community know what your club is doing. Advertise it in every way that you can.

Tell you District Governor about what you have done. Tell you District Newsletter editor what you have done. Send it to our State Magazine editor and let the world know what you have done and who you have helped.

Remember WE SERVE. Keep up the great work that you are doing here in MD 1 - attend your district convention - plan to attend our state convention in May. Get involved and YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE – BECAUSE YOU HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. -CC Lydia Ellis

I know that many watched the Rose Parade on New Years Day and I hope that you got to see the wonderful float that the Lions had in the Parade. There is a powerful story behind the making of this float and where the idea came from. This reminds me of a saying “ YOU HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!”

We do have the power to make a difference in lives of those we provide eyeglasses or eye surgery to - we help them to have a better life.

We do have the power to make a difference in lives of those we provide hearing aids to - we help them to be better parents, or grandparents or employees. We do have the power to make a difference in lives of those that we provide help after a disaster - we see that they have food and

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I want to thank the 2013-2014 Council of Governors for your generosity in providing me with a paid leave of absence so that I could be with my parents during my father's final days and for the beautiful calla plant. I also want to thank all of the Lions who sent sympathy cards. My family and I are truly grateful for and appreciate each of these acts of kindness. God bless all of you!

Editorial: What a chill month of January gave us!

Weather created quite a few records just like Lions in the world with plenty of humanitarian services in their communities.

As we step into seventh month of current Lionistic year we have to meet several challenges to meet our target goals. Pretty soon chill will be gone and spring will arrive. Time to plant flowers and vegetables and to bring new members to our clubs to continue Lions mission locally with global color.

Yours in Lionism, Michelle Faires, State Secretary-Treasurer

How many Lions thought of Melvin Jones the Founder of Lionism in this beautiful world on his birthday on January 13th? We celebrate every other person’s birthday and how can we forget Melvin Jones? Every District in MD1 should remember Melvin Jones and have his birthday celebration in the month of January. Simultaneously we can re-dedicate ourselves to true Lionism.

February is the month of loved ones – Valentines. This is the birthday of St. Valentine and many of us do not know who the heck he is!

Still we celebrate Valentine’s Day to give some extra kisses, hugs, flowers, candy bars, gifts and some hot drinks to celebrate and have some personal fun.

A "Thank You!" - Don't let anyone tell you that those who receive help from a Lions Club aren't grateful. This note was received by the Mt. Vernon Lions Club as a result of providing an eye exam and glasses to a needy individual. This is not the first. There have been others. Mt. Vernon has a history of providing glasses and for working through District programs to provide other needed eyecare.

Celebrating its 90th Birthday in 1924, the club has every reason to be proud of its accomplishments and shares a confident hope for its future.

Did you invite your Valentine to your Lions club? Bring her/him in and make them a Lion and have fun forever rather than having fun only on Valentine’s Day. I wish you all a Happy Valentine’s Day! -IPDG Austin D’Souza 3

It’s coming…

It’s coming….

It’s coming……..

The District 1D Convention - April 4th & 5th, 2014 Radisson Hotel & Convention Center, 200 Bell School Rd., Rockford, IL

Friday entertainment by District Leo Clubs and some other surprises!

Sessions on Leader Dogs for the Blind, the Center for Sight & Hearing and Special Olympics!

Celebration of our Successes – some lives we’ve changed thru Club support, thru our Foundation and thru the Center for Sight & Hearing!

Foundation Awards, Silent Auction, Raffles, 50/50 drawings!

Meet our International Guest Speaker, our Peace Poster winner, the incoming District Governor Elect and members of the 1D Cabinet!

And…. be entertained at the Saturday Banquet by The Lemon Sisters of Dyersville, IA!

Start times:

Friday Meet-N-Greet - 6:30 PM Saturday Registration - 7:30 AM First Session - 8:30 AM 5 4

DISTRICT 1-CN CONVENTION DISTRICT 1-CN CONVENTION: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1, 2014 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATION OF DELEGATES 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. PLENARY SESSION 8:15 p.m. - ??? MEET THE PID IN THE HOSPITALITY ROOM Hosts: Collinsville Evening Lions Club SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2014 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATION OF DELEGATES 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. VOTING 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. SEMINAR: Title to be determined PRESENTER: International Speaker 10:45 a.m. - 11 a.m. BREAK 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. SEMINAR: Lions of Illinois Foundation & Awards PRESENTER: Lions Van Stone & Don Hook 12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. LUNCH IN RESTAURANT AREA 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. SEMINAR: Lions Clubs International Foundation PRESENTER: to be determined 2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. BREAK 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. DISTRICT CABINET MEETING 3:40 p.m. - 4 p.m. CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. HOSPITALITY ROOM 6 p.m. BANQUET SEATING BEGINS (With assigned seating) 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. BANQUET SPEAKER: 9:15 p.m.- ????? HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN Hosts: Collinsville Evening Lions Club -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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that we have compassion for those in need, due to the tornado, and our lives and their lives are better for what we are doing.

Now back to the email I received. The email contained a short note which said, “I thought you might be interested in this.”

“Though I should give away to the poor all I possess and even give up my body to be burned – if I am without Love, it will do me no good whatever.

1 Corinthians – 13, 3 Thank compassion!

This has been the Season of Joy and Love.

I recently received an email from a Lion in my district that made me feel great. It showed me that if you try hard enough and kept it up, good things would happen. As many of you know, my Governor’s Theme is “Service with Compassion.”

I’ve stressed it at every meeting and visitation I’ve been to. I tell the story of a French Nobleman who started an organization to help the people who needed the most help after WWII; the elderly. He started by making dinner for the elderly who lost the most after the war and were nearly forgotten. He took those meals and delivered those meals up five flights of stairs to those people. He soon realized that the food wasn’t enough. It may have helped their bodies but it didn’t feed their souls. He needed to give them something else. So, with each meal he brought them some flowers to nourish their souls too. By doing that one extra thing he showed his compassion for them. That simple act of compassion turned his act of service into an act of Love.

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-DG John E. Pajkos, District 1-K

The Lions of the World will be descending on the City of Chicago to celebrate their 100th Anniversary in 2017. The Lions of Illinois, Multiple District 1 will serve as the Host Committee for the Centennial Convention. It may sound like it is still far away, but there is a lot to prepare for in the years leading up to the convention.

The Centennial Convention will be June 30 - July 4, 2017. The main venue will be McCormick Place and about 8 to 12 hotels will be used to house the more than 25,000 attendees that are being anticipated to attend this milestone in our

I didn’t know if my story reached any Lions. Did they understand how important compassion is to needy people? It isn’t simply the giving of flowers to the needy. It’s the expression of love and caring that the flowers represented. I didn’t expect the Lions in my district to start handing out flowers. I just hoped they would not forget to think about the people they served and why they were providing that service. That is compassion!

The overwhelming response from the Lions, the people of Illinois and the world shows

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Association’s history. The International Parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 1 and will march down either Clark or State Street.

The Host Committee is still in need of LIONS who are willing to be an active leader. The Host Committee is responsible to promote the committee activities and the convention at various functions throughout the coming years; hosting of the visitors during their stay in Chicago; the marshalling of the parade and various sessions that will take place during the convention and the fund raising to allow for the committee to carry-out the committee responsibilities. There are various areas that LION Leaders are still needed to assist and be an active member in the planning of the committee’s activities.

Right now, we have two projects that will step off our fund raising efforts this Spring. This Commemorative Pin will be available to all Lions for a $5.00 donation to the committee. Pins will be available in later February and at all District Conventions. The other is a banner patch that will be given to the club that makes a direct donation to the committee. There are three levels of donations $100.00, $250.00 or $500.00. Each level of donation will have its own distinct patch.

Over the next couple of years, the Host Committee will be presenting programs that will inform the LIONS of ILLINOIS about the duties and responsibilities that are needed to coordinate the Hosting of the Centennial Convention. LION Volunteers will be a big part of this committee with a lot more information coming as we get closer to the convention. If you are interested in being an active leader on the Host Committee, you can reach Lion Bob Block, PDG at gov8990@aol.com or by phone (219) 671-0287 for additional information.

Soup Sampler Supper on the 21st of Jan Maple City Lions: The 1st one is showing a table of the 14 different soups we had, we also had all kinds of cookies, candy & pie along with the drinks of tea, water & coffee.

In the picture is Lion President Joel Zink, who was

Remember that there is always a place for YOU to volunteer.

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also co-chairperson with Anne Liby (Not in picture) also Lions rick Winbigler, Jim Ross and Gene Stavenhagen.

In the 2nd picture is a picture of the parcel crowd we had—We ha a VERY LARGE crowd for the cold night that it was.

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Genoa-Kingston 2014 Spelling Bee The Genoa Lions invited the 12 finalists in the district Spelling Bee to dinner this Wednesday night (1/15) at the Masonic Temple in Genoa. Three students from 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades were successful in their class spelling bees and ready to spell their way to the regionals to be held at Kishwaukee College in Malta. The winner of this year’s Genoa-Kingston Spelling Bee was Naomi Dutton a 5th grader at Genoa Elementary School.

The second place winner was Alex Barton, the son of Anton & Jennifer Barton, he is a 6th grader at Genoa-Kingston Middle School. The final spelling rounds between these two competitors lasted at least 15 minutes with Alex stumbling on the word “sumptuous”, forgetting one of the “u’s” in the middle, Naomi spelled this word correctly and the final word, and first place was hers. Dinner was hosted by Lion President Jeff Baker and the Genoa Lions Club, which provided the trophies for the First Place winner and runner-up. McDonalds “Arch Cards”, half of which were donated by the Genoa McDonalds, were given to each participant at the end of the evening. Superintendent Joe Burgess congratulated the spellers and their parents and introduced Principal Lekkas. Principals Francis and Lekkas were there to congratulate the students on their success so far and Mr. Lekkas acted as the moderator for the Spelling Bee. Ms. Kari White organized the Spelling Bee and was assisted in judging by Mr. Butcher, Ms. Cindy Bakanas and Ms. Emily Fowler all teachers in the GenoaKingston School District. Here is a list of all the student participants:

Bradford, Haka, and VanDerHeyden for making the arrangements with the school district, McDonalds, and acquiring the trophies from Hirschbein Trophies.

Pictured are all of the spellers in the Scripps Spelling Bee local competition in the GenoaKingston School District which was held in the Masonic Temple in Genoa on Jan. 15th.

Pictured (from left to right): Alex Barton, 2 nd place, Naomi Dutton, 1st place.

5th grade – Samantha Busse, Brianna Keegan and Naomi Dutton; 6th grade – Joely Overstreet, Lucas Beeman and Alex Barton; 7th grade – Michael Kettner, Gina Scaccianoce and Zion Demore; 8th grade – Abby Busching, Halle Brynteson and Taryn Sarto Special thanks go to the Masonic Temple and the fine folks that prepared the meal and to Lions

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Pictured (l. to r.) Naomi Dutton, 1st Place Winner and new Genoa Mayor Mark Vicary.

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Sarah DeVries and Alexa Ruskus preparing to go to the nursing homes.

Sara DeVries and Alexa Ruskus shopping for the family.

District 1G - The Highland Leos adopted a family for Christmas through the Highland Area Christian Service Ministry (HACSM) which runs the community food pantry. They also visited residents in the Highland nursing homes and distributed candy canes.

LEO President Rachel Dugan passing out candy canes.

Rachel Dugan and Nicholas Dugan dropping off packages at the food pantry for the adopted family.

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Lion Frank Kramer on the left, next to him is Sponsor Lion Sandy Doerr. Next to her is her new member Angela Womack. To the right is Lion Denny Doerr and his new member Bill Sparrow.

Lion Kramer is inducting the two new members into

the Pontoon Beach Lions Club. The person sitting is Lion Fred Hoffman.

Quincy Noon Lions at the Veterans Day Parade District 1G held their Annual Walk for Sight

Kids were the stars of attraction in the parade!

Safe Trick or Treat at the Eagles Nest Hotel in Quincy, Illinois. It was busy, fun and non-stop kids for hours! Hundreds of people walked through the halls of the hotel to have trick or treat.

Quincy Noon Lions sporting fancy glasses by the tree they decorated at the Eagles Nest Hotel in Quincy.

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Wheels at First United Methodist Church18420 Burnham Av. in Lansing, IL. # 708-4741144 and if you are interested in giving back to your community by Donating to our Lansing Lions club or becoming a member of the Lansing Lions Club, please contact Lion Les Bogs, Membership Chairman (708) 8951411 or any of our Lansing Lions Club members at Lansing Lions at P.O. Box 421 Lansing, IL 60438.

Safest Trick of Treat in the Hotel and people were rushing through the halls.

Volunteers of Oaklawn Lions Club who helped several needy families in their community

Lion and Leo entertained the crowd.

For the last 21 years, the First United Methodist Church of Lansing has offered its kitchen facilities to be used by Meals On Wheels. To Donate, please contact Meals On

Two pillars of Oak Lawn Lions Club – Past Presidents Frank Kirar and Edward Kosobucki.

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We have lost another great Lion PDG Hoyt Coverstone passed away on the 26th of December, 2013.

PDG Hoyt was the first governor of District 1-L when it was formed.

Hoyt was born on July 13, 1915 in Jasper County, IL. He was the son of Claud W. and Sylvia (Diel) Coverstone. He married Kathleen Ellen Kibler on June 10, 1939.

Christmas Volunteers from Oak Lawn Lions Club – Rick Herpich, unknown Lion and ZC Joe Palazzolo.

He graduated from Eastern Illinois Teachers College in 1938 and taught school in Montrose, IL, Flat Rock, IL and Roosevelt Junior High School in Decatur. While teaching, he pursued a degree during the summer at the University of Illinois and in 1943 graduated with a Masters of Science.

After graduation, he was hired as a chemist for the Caterpillar Mililtary Engine Co. in Decatur. He moved to the A. E. Staley Co. in 1945. He was hired as Director of the Chemical Engineering Laboratory. Later he transferred to Quality Control and served in that department as chemist, building foreman and Assistant Director of Quality Assurance. He retired in 1977.

He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church for 58 years where he served in many capacities including elder, deacon and parish visitor. He also belonged to the International LIONS club for over 50 years. As a Lion he helped organize a new club and was District Governor of District 1L in the initial year (1976-77). As a Lion he was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship award, the LIONS of Illinois Foundation Fellow and an International President’s appreciation award.

Volunteers Care Herpich and President Jefferey Hawkinson at Christmas Gifts Distribution. Below kid helpers

He was a member of the American Chemical Society and the American Oil Chemists Society. He was a member of the Society for Quality Control and served as Chairman for one year. He helped organize the Hickory Point Fire Protection District and acted the Chairman of the Board of Trustees for 17 years.

After retirement he served with the International Executive Service Corps which assists businesses in developing countries. He had assignments in South

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Korea, Brazil and Mexico. He acted as a quality control consultant in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico for several years. He assisted the start-up of a corn processing plant in London, Ontario, Canada.

Other retirement activities included delivering medicine and general office work for Rambo pharmacy and volunteer work for Catholic Charities. For several years he operated an independent chemical analysis laboratory in his home.

Lion Gloria and Bob Schlax were the "Getting to Know You" persons for the Annual Christmas Party. Their story was very colorful.

One of the highlights of retirement was making and sending newsletters and cards to family, friends, and church members. He received lots of love and wonderful care from the people at Hickory Point Christian Village and was blessed by many visits and cards from family, friends, and members of the church.

Durand Lions had their Annual Raffle for the Ecumenical Council. This year they raised $125.00 for the food pantry.

Hoyt is survived by son Lynn Alan (Carol) Coverstone of Morton, IL; daughter Susan Ellen (William) Grieve of Forsyth, son David William (Patty) Coverstone of St. Louis, MO and special high school friend Myrna Alcoke. He also leaves 11 grandchildren and their spouses, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sister, and one great grandchild.

May his soul rest in peace, Amen.

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1G District Convention Will be held in Quincy on April 11 and 12 at the Town and Country Inn and Suites in Quincy, IL. PDG Carol Anderson is the Convention Chair with contact information as - 2856 E 1850th St. Loraine, IL. 62349.

Home Phone 217-938-2211 and Cell 217-2427967.

Email:carolgirn@hotmail.com.

Lion Betty Greene is this years newest Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow. Presented by PID Russell Sarver and PDG Gordon Grande at the Annual Christmas Party. Dave Waller Durand Lions Club Secretary/Treasurer.

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The one entitled "Santa" features Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and three elves. Santa may or

may not be Lion President Frank Schulter.

Those three elves look a little bit familiar.... from left that's Cara Kusch (wife of Lion Ken

"Group" shows our assembly line food box packing group. In under 2 hours, this motley crew packed 400 boxes of food that were then

Kusch), Lion Val Proce, and on the far right is Lion Cheryl Lemvig. Mrs. Claus was a community volunteer. included an entire holiday meal. The boxes The one entitled

delivered to area residents through our two township food pantries and our schools the week before Christmas.

District 1A Lions Womens Initiative in Leadership Development was held at the Four Points Chicago Hotel Sheraton on January 25, 2014. Retired Judge Barbara Riley was the Guest Speaker for this event.

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The photo entitled "Rodger" isn't a great photo, but it is a great story. Lion Rodger Peterson has been an active member of our club for 60 years. At our Christmas Party, we gave Rodger a "Setting the Standard in Lionism" award for his service. He had several family members at our party, and seemed truly honored and humbled by the award. He is still a very active member of our club despite some health setbacks. He organizes our Christmas

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are LEO Sarah Kline, SANTA ( aka Lion Larry Buhr ), LEO Kellie Conover, LEO Clairissa Lee. The Athens Lions Club is very proud of all the LEOs and their contribution to helping with this project.

meeting, and always leads us in song with his soaring tenor voice. Rodger is in the red sweater in the photo, and he's being assisted

by Lion President Frank Schulter on the left.

Left to Right: Leo Clairissa Lee, Jim Hale, Santa, Bill Meisner, Bill Rider

Santa’s helpers for a photo action.

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Left to Right: Sponsor Trisha Laager, Clarissa Lee, Sponsor Carolyn Conover, Kellie Conover, Sydney Jarrard, Emily Tomlin, Cassandra Mayfield, Alyssa Boyd, Jessica Penrod, Kali Bringolf, Lauren Ogden, Kayla Green, Talon Harden, Trent Ethell, Sponsor Terry Brown (Left to Right: Bill Armitage, Larry Credille, Larry Baughman, Amy Baughman, Penny Irwin, Tricia Laager, Carolyn Conover, SANTA ( aka Larry Buhr ), Kellie Conover, Sarah Kline) The newly formed LEO Club of Athens High School participated in their first community event this past Saturday, Dec 14, 2013. Three members were able to help with the collection of toys and money for the Toys for Angels program, sponsored by the Athens Lions Club. The LEO club, a sanctioned arm of Lions International, is for students ages 13-21 who want to make a difference in their communities. The Athens LEO Club became chartered in November of 2013 with 19 members. Many of the other members that wanted to help were busy taking the ACT test that morning. In the picture, left to right

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The Vandalia Lions hosted a new members meeting at their November. Prospective new

members were invited to attend the meeting to learn about Lionism. The club invited 5 new members but only three could make the meeting. After the meal, one of the local Lions who were also a veteran gave a inspiring talk about honoring our service men and women for their service to us and our country. Then Lion Jim Weiss of the Strasburg Lions Club gave a presentation on what it means to be a Lion. He discussed how Lions began and a little of the history of Lionism. He then talked about the different projects Lions do on the International level, State level, and District level and also at the local level with the Lions of Vandalia.At the end of the meeting a three of the new prospect were ready to join. The evening was a success and the Vandalia Lions gained three new members.

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overview of some of the accomplishments of the club over this past year.

District Governor Lion Steve Frankenstein complimented the club saying that even though they may be small in numbers they do an outstanding job providing services to their community and promoting the Lions of Illinois Foundation. He also gave a brief overview of State of Lions on the International, State and District levels.

Springfield Lincoln Land Lions gathered to celebrate Christmas at the Lake Point Grill in Springfield. President PDG Lion James McCaslin started the festivities by giving a brief

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Lion Van Stone, Executive Direct of the Lions of Illinois Foundation was present to make some presentation to the club and members.

Here he is presenting President Lion James with a certificate for the club’s continuing 100% Sustaining Supporter donation. The club has been a 100% club for many years. He also honored one of the club’s Charter members for her continued service to the Lions of Illinois Foundation. Lion Patty Jordan received a Foundation Fellow for her work and service to the Foundation. And to top the evening right, Lions Van presented the Executive Director’s Certificate of Appreciation to club President PDG Lion James for his years of service to the Lions of Illinois Foundation.

--------------------------------------------------------Strasburg Lions gathered to celebrate Christmas together at the Elks club in Effingham. Lions Justin, Bobbie, Brittany, and Rachel took care of all the arrangements and provided an exciting and enjoyable evening.

We started the evening off with music and appetizers with a few drinks on the side. The meal (provided by Deb’s Catering) was great.

Everyone should have gotten enough food and if you didn’t it was your own fault. After our meal we played a game called “Apples to Apples” with a slight variation. We played with teams instead of individuals. Fun was had by all with lots-of-laughs and a few jabs throughout the evening.

Each Lions brought an unwrapped gift ($10 value) for a boy or a girl. These were then donated to the local “Toys for Tots” organization. It was great knowing we helped make some little boy or girl happy for Christmas.

We also take up a collection each year at Christmas to help some family or individual at Christmas time. This year we raised $300 to be donated to an individual to help defray some of the medical cost for a leg brace. This is what Lions do!

Each year the Lions of Strasburg provide sacks of candy for Santa to give away to the Good little boys and girls when they come to visit Santa. This year we made 50 sacks for Santa to give away. Even though the weather was not good, we had many young boys and girls (and a few older ones also) come and sit on Santa’s lap. We were able to give all the sacks of candy away. It was a great day and everyone had a great time. Santa had to finally leave but he promised he would see all the good boys and girls on Christmas night, (less a few Lions.)

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On December 12, 2013, IPDG Tom Senger presented Danvers Lions PDG Kenneth Franz

(Rich Schrumpf, Rich Blake, and Gene Redman (event coordinator) accept used eye glass donations)

On Tuesday December 31, 2013 the Highland Lions sponsored a free showing of the movie "Despicable Me 2" at the Lory Theatre. Jason McLaughlin, proprietor of the Lory, worked with the Lions in selecting a film and a date. Gene Redman coordinated the event for the Lions. The movie was available for elementary students in the Highland School District and St Paul Catholic School. Approximately seventy three attended.

The Lions accepted donations for the Highland Food Pantry and used eyeglasses for Lions of Illinois projects.

with his Grand Master Key award for recruiting 50 Lions. Pictured with PDGs Tom and Ken is Lion Ada Franz, Lion Ken's wife and his 50th new member.

------------------------------------------------------Montclare Elmwood Park LionsClub packed 55 food baskets with goods for needy families in the community and distributed during Holiday Season as part of their Annual Food Drive of 2013.

Lions Jason McLaughlin, Dan Grandame and Larry Gilbert

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The Darien Lions Club presented Foundation

Fellow to Lion Van by Darien Lions Club President Lion Jim Kiser.

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Pictured above were the first ones to respond to Lion Jankowski’s trip to Coal City. Lion's Tony, Brian, Hugh, Ace, Andrew and Adam with Camden finding a little room in the middle.

Lion Jankowski is the camera man.

Darien Lions “Big Check $19,414.91” to Lions of Illinois Foundation as Candy Day 2013 contribution.

-------------------------------------------------------Darien Lions Recognize Lion Van Stone Lion Van Stone was recognized by the Darien Lions Club for many years of service.

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Ever hear of the program Alert? We see it in Lions International magazine when the majors hit somewhere. We did it without even knowing we started an Alert program. Alert can mean anything from being prepared for a small problem in you own neighborhoo d to reacting to a major disaster towns away. No one is free and clear of having something happen to them.

We do not live in a p erfect world so we need to be Alert. Our State Chairman Austin mentioned to a group of Lions “that we need to keep safety in mind at all times, don't take short cuts to save a little time, it always comes back to nip us in the backside.” In thinking of the cold months we are now in, how prepared are you if a big snow hit Darien?

Darien Lions Club’s Food Drive 2013 Celebrates Christmas 2013 In Color!

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Darien Lions Club Celebrates Christmas 2013 In Color!

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-Keep a file or binder of club events and activities. Include as many details of the event as possible, but limit the info to one page for quick access and review. A new officer or committee chair can refer to this info when making plans for the next successful event.

-Plan a budget for the upcoming year. Ask your members what is important to them.

Use this information to outline where the club wants to spend funds. Monitor the budget to monitor spending.

-Plan a club retreat to celebrate the past and plan for future successes. If no one in your club knows how to plan a club retreat, check out the resources available on the LCI website www.lionsclubs.org Go to the search box and put in the words “club retreat”. A guide to planning and hosting a club retreat is available to download.

Montclare Elmwood Park Lions distributed pies to the elderly at 2 senior centers.

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Is Your Club Planning for 2014-15?

Is your club planning for Lions’ year 2014-15?

Let’s hope so. With a half a year to go in this Lion’s year, now is the time to evaluate the success of service projects, fundraisers, membership development, and leadership opportunities. This allows club members to plan for the future by tweaking a successful event to make it even better or discarding an event that is less than a success or simply said, an event that is “old and tired”.

The following are tips to help your club get ready for a successful new lions’ year as well as finishing this lions’ year with flying colors.

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-Have a transition meeting to share information from the current officers to the new officers as well as the current board to the new board. Communicate!!

-Participate in the Club Excellence Process (CEP). This activity can be facilitated by a Lion from within your district (CEP Pro) or your club (CEP Lite). By completing the Community Needs Assessment, clubs can determine what is needed within their towns or villages and match service projects to needs. How Are Your Ratings is a member satisfaction survey.

Happy members tend to be more active!

-Attend new officer training. Each district offers training and insight for new officers.

Leadership skills can be enhanced by sharing new ideas with other Lions.

A new Lions’ year is just around the corner.

Start your planning now.

Back Row (standing) from left to right: Danny Schumaker (Breese Lions Treasurer); Al Evans (Lions Regional Eye Care Committee President); Chet Maue (Breese Lions Lion Tamer); John Baro (Breese Lions Membership Director); Larry Pollmann (Breese Lions Vice-President) Kneeling in front with check: Ray Ferrero (Lions Regional Eye Care Committee Treasurer) --------------------------------------------------------------Waukegan Little Fort Lions hosted its annual Holiday Party for the Visual and Hearing Impaired students from Waukegan Schools at Noon on Thursday, December 12th at the Sunset House Restaurant. Guests included

The cold and snowy weather did not deter lions from districts 1K and 1B from attending the 1K Lions Leadership Forum: “Service Through Compassion� on January 4th at Leland School in Leland, Illinois.

Information was shared on technology to enhance club effectiveness, relevant community service activities, membership development, and the merger of districts 1B and 1K. Thanks to all who made this new event for district 1K a success.

IPDG Tom Senger shares current information on Membership Development and Recruitment at the 1K Leadership Forum.

students, teachers, special guests, and the ever present Balloon Man who always is a big hit with the kids and adults alike. All enjoyed a great lunch,games, and take-home gift bags.

Children and grown-ups also contributed to Salvation Army's Major Heather Holman's special bucket to help those less fortunate during the Holidays.

---------------------------------------------------------Breese Lions Club presenting a donation to the Lions Regional Eye Care Committee.

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Registration Fees Leos $ 7.00 Leo Advisors $ 7.00 Lions/Other $10.00 Registration Deadline - February 7, 2014

Saturday. February 22, 2014 10 am – 2 pm Geneva High School 417 McKinley Avenue * Geneva, Illinois 60134 * 630-893-7596 • Meet other Leos • Share news about successful activities • Help define future goals for Illinois Leo Clubs

Are invited to attend the Leos * Sponsoring Lions Club Presidents Leo Advisors * Potential Lions Club Sponsors

6th Illinois Leo Conference Contact PDG Ron Fangusaro at: rfangusaro@yahoo.com or 630-893-7596 Or Kathy Pool at: 630 – 463 - 3832 Or send check to: PDG Ron Fangusaro * 231 Fairfield Court * Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108 http://www.ilstatelionsyouthleo.org 28

Lions Georg, Judy and Mayfair Lion President Jeffery Scheck with Christmas Smile Boxes to be delivered to residents of a local retirement home and a lady who had lost her husband recently.

Lions Ken and Harriet Fliegel, Lion President Jeffrey Scheck and wife Lynn, Lion Arlyne Wyka and Lion Judy Toft – during a Christmas celebration dinner and the first of the Christmas Smile Boxes to be presented at Christmas.

Lions and Santa – fund raiser by the Windy City Lions Club

Don Gray the Media Center Specialist at Joliet Central High School visted the Joliet Noon Lions during a regular meeting, in order to inform them about the popular topics in a high school library. He spoke about the classics and the value of graphic novels.

Lion Judy Toft, Ann Elliott and club president Jeffery Scheck during Carsons’ Community Sale Days – Club raised over $700 on the sale of coupon books

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Lion Ken Novak, President of the Lions of

Illinois Foundation spoke Joliet Noon Lions Club about anniversary of the Foundation.

to the

the 40th

Villa Park Lions Club presents a check to the Lombard/ Villa Park Food Bank during the holiday season. (l to r) Lion Roberta Lundquist, Silas Glisson, Food Bank Director, Pres. Lion Rich Hamlin.

(l to r) Here, Bartlett Lions Pete Cozzi, Ken Kusch, Aaron Reinke, Dave Wetherton, Brian Clinite, and Steve Litchfield have some pancake fun!

Just one of the many teams that bowled at the 1-J Bowling Tournament in January. Glendale Heights Barangay fielded two teams — Tom Tiojanco, Ed Tolentino, Jess Galvez, Jun Fajardo and Oscar Tiojanco topped the three games with high scores.

Kelly Fairchild, a special needs student from Paw Paw, was fascinated by the race bibs her 3rd grade teacher, April Moorehead, brought to class last school year. So, Moorehead helped Kelly get her own race bib by pushing Kelly in a special chair through the course at Waterman Lions’ Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk this year.

For Moorehead, this was a nostalgic race because the Gobbler Gallop was the first run in which she participated — now she runs half marathons!!

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(l to r) DG Lion Mario Gumino, 1st Lady Lion Karen Gumino, and 2nd VDG Lion Bob Fowler staff the Raffle Table at the District 1-J Bowling Tournament.

Karen Gumino, and 2nd VDG Lion Bob Fowler staff the Raffle Table at the District 1-J Bowling Tournament.

Sycamore Lions Club Pres. Chuck Christensen (c) awarded, then congratulated, Lion Jerry Schultz (r) for receiving a Membership Excellence Pin for sponsoring four members in the 2012-2013 Lion Year and also earning a a Two Member Key. Past Pres. Lion Barb Schultz (l) earned a Two Member Key.

During the fall and winter, Aurora Noon Lions Club hosts Coaches Nights for both football & basketball Coaches in the area. Here, Aurora crosstown-rival coaches Wendell Jeffries (l), East Aurora High School, and Gordy Kerkman (r), West Aurora High School, share a laugh. Five local coaches preview their teams’ season prospects at these annual Hoops Coaches’ Night fundraisers.

Gov. Lion Mario Gumino congratulates two of Sandwich Lions Club’s long-time members for milestone years of service. Lion Jim Curran (c) for his 45 years of service to the club and Lion Pete Sprosty (r) for his 25 years of service. Lion Jack Fischer also was honored for 25 years of service.

DeKalb Evening Lions and Waterman Lions hold a joint Holiday Party each very year. At the last one, the Lions were divided into four groups, each vying to see which could make the best snowman.

Here, PDG Lion Dave Stryker from Waterman is wrapped in TP by teammates Mary Stryker (l), Waterman Lions Bob Bend and Ralph Johnson.

With our winter weather, it’s still a very seasonal picture!

------------------------------------------------------------------West Chicago Lion Tony Farinella (r) awards a Certificate of Appreciation to Community High 

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School Freshman Dylan Walker for services “over and above” during Candy Day weekend. He volunteered to collect money over 4 hours of each of three days for the club’s extended Candy Day weekend. He is accompanied by his parents. BTW, Dylan’s dad, Lion Gregg, is now a new West Chicago Lion!

Several members of the Darien Lions Club traveled to Coal City IL early in December to assist & feed people who were affected by the tornado outbreak there in November.

PHOTO: Santa, (East Dubuque Lion, Ben Andersen)and Pack 14 members with Leaders, Michelle Arling & Alex Roth Santa came early to East Dubuque to celebrate with Pack 14 and their families! Every year the East Dubuque Lions Club asks “Santa” to help with Pack 14’s annual Cookie Contest and year end Christmas celebration. Along with a cookie contest, Santa reads a Christmas story and hands out presents. The East Dubuque Lions Club is the official charted organization that supports both Pack and Troop 14 and has been in place for over 60 years.

Bartlett Lions Club President Lion Frank Schulter (l) presents Lion Rodger Peterson with a “Setting the Standard for Lionism Award.” He was very surprised to receive this honor and was even a bit choked up about it. He passed his Lion around the room and made sure everyone got a good look at it.

Sixty years in Lionism is something to be proud of!!

The club also presented him with a Club Life Membership which basically mirrors the Life Membership awarded by LCI. ------------------------------------------------------------------Several years of service, East Dubuque Lion Casey

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Klein, current Charter Representative for Troop and Pack 14 Boy Scouts, is stepping down.

Receive $2,400 Cash Donation from Local Business

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East Dubuque, Illinois :

East Dubuque Lion Tom Van Gelder has volunteered to take the position. Van Gelder has a long standing relationship with the Boy Scouts. As an Eagle Scout himself, Van Gelder has raised his sons to also follow in his footsteps as Scouts. The chartered organization representative’s primary responsibilities are to help Scout and Pack units to be successful and to provide coordination between the chartered organization and Scouting.

Linda “Lulu” Thompson, owner of East Dubuque’s Seldom Scene, announced that all monies raised and donated at her annual Thanksgiving Dinner and live auction will go to two great causes: East Dubuque Lions Club High School Scholarship fund and The Honor Flight of Dubuque.

Of the $3,000 raised this year, $2,400 will go toward the East Dubuque Lions Club Scholarship fund with the remaining funds to support the Honor Flight of Dubuque.

The East Dubuque Lions Club has held the charter for Troop and Pack 14 for over 50-years.

This is the 24th year of the auction and dinner.

Some of the past recipients have been: East Dubuque Fire Department, East Dubuque Children’s Discovery Center at the library, Hospice, Visiting Nurse’s Assoc., Theresa’s Shelter and Domestic Abuse through the Y in Dubuque.

The dinner was held on Thanksgiving Day, and the live auction was held the Saturday after. Lulu says, “Everyone knows how important education is, so here is the chance to make a great impact in a young person’s life. Also what better way to say thank you to our veterans than helping them make a life memory by going to Washington on the Honor Flight. Everyone’s donations and support was truly appreciated.”

Lulu added, this would be the last year for the auction. But, the Annual Thanksgiving dinner would continue.

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Congressman Lipinski was the guest of honor.

Bridgeview Lions Club honored Local Business Prairie Material and US Navy Veteran Tony Scott during their Annual Community Awards Program.

Middle School kids played patriotic music.

5th Grade Teacher Katelin Adeszko was the “Teacher of the Year 2013� With her family.

Boy Scouts were the Color Guards

Teacher Katelin with her fellow teachers from her Lyle School, Bridgeview.

Partial Crowd at the gathering to celebrate Bridgeview Village Community Awards.

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IPDG, DG and VDG’s at the Stickney Foest View Spaghegtti Dinnier

District 1A 2013-2014 “Pride Awards”

Spaghetti Dinner Volunteers

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PDG’s & Spouses at the District 1A PDG Association Holiday Brunch, 2013

Chicago Maharlika Lions 30th Charter Nite & 2 New Members on January 11, 2014

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The Harvard Lion’s Club recently received a Corporate Gift of a portable Disc Golf Demonstration Unit from Tegan Schultz COE of TDS Financial Agency. The Unit will be used to show children and adults how to play Disc Golf. The Lion’s Club built the Harvard Golf course near the City Pool in Lion’s Park and hold an annual Golf Tournament the second week of August.

Pictured are; Lion Cynthia Speath, Tegan Schultz, Lion Don Larson, Lion Larry Speath , PPG.

District 1-G Governor Johnny Anderson presenting a Melvin Jones to Lion George Herr of the Rushville Lions Club. Zone chair Lion Ron Peters is on the left.

District 1-G Governor Johnny Anderson proudly accepting a wooden Lion's emblem from Lion Valorie Guerra, President of the Pontoon Beach Lions Club.

New members for the Quincy Lions Club From left to right, Lion Patricia Bissell sponsored her husband,new Lion Jim Bissell, District 1-G Governor Johnny Anderson, new Lion Connie Geisendorfer sponsored by Lion Kathleen Eighinger.

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Lion Trisha Bissell visited the Franklin Lions Club with her leader dog, Sparrow. This was Sparrow's first visit to a club and she was delighted to show the members

PEORIA LIONS ARE FIGHTING FOR THEIR RIGHT!

what she could do. Pictured with Lion Trisha is Franklin president Lion Darryl Smith.

-Lion Doug Hampton The Peoria Heights Suburban Lions Club was recently featured in a front page article of the Sunday Peoria Journal Star. The article discussed the park that the club opened in Peoria Heights in October of 1956.

Charter member Earl Carter said, "It was a great big gully.

The village and the club got together and agreed to make a park out of it. They filled it up with limestone and put that around the edges and the village filled it with dirt." The club raised $1,000 for the park's first set of playground equipment.

Dominic Egizio, and Tim Broderick from the Joliet Park District gave a program to the Joliet Noon Lions Club regulat Thursday meeting.

Unfortunately, over the years the park has lost some of its luster, such as the grass that has filled in the ball diamond infield. With a new hiking/biking trail opening soon adjacent to the park, club member Mary Schlink said “We're going to see a lot more walkers, bicyclists, dog walkers, runners and more stopping by this park. We'd like to really make the park look real nice."

Determined to get the park back in shape and deserving of having the Lions Club name on it, club members startedthe process last summer of fixing up the top priority items. The first step was to replace the roof on the shelter.

Sheridan Road lumber sold them a metal roof at cost and Eric Kelton from All About Gutters put together a crew and installed the roof on a Saturday. The club approached the village and township boards and received $1500 in donations which paid for the roof material.

Two benches were repaired, one is being replaced and a fourth bench is being added. Club members painted and repaired the wooden play structure and picnic tables. They also were able to replace a missing swing, get the shelter floor cleaned up and pulled a lot of weeds.

District Governor Johnny Anderson installed two new members to the Carlinville Lions Club. From left to right, new Lion Daryl Goodwin, sponsor Lion Larry Clark, new Lion Dan Kallbrier, sponsored by his Dad Vice District Governor Ed Kallbrier.

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The club has stayed busy over the years; collecting used eyeglasses, raising the funds to purchase thermal imaging cameras for the local fire department, sponsoring a student of the month program, participating in Peace Poster and many

At their January meeting, the Avon Lions Club welcomed another new member. Seen in the photo is Avon Lions Club president, Dave Tolley conducting the induction ceremony for Avon’s newest Lion, Gary Greenlief, on the right. In the center is Lion Dave Serven, Lion Gary’s sponsor.

The Avon Lions Club has been very active and successful in the last few years in recruiting new members. Current membership is up 70% from the club’s low point a few years ago.

During the business portion of the meeting, the club approved a $100 donation to the Lions Club International Foundation for their worldwide measles vaccination program.

other projects. But the club membership has gone down and the average age has gone up, though as some point out some of their parts aren’t as old (knees, hips, etc).

Club members got done what they could last summer, but there is more to do and they need some help. Their wish list includes landscaping such as bushes and trees, rubber mulch and edging under the play set, new swings and chains, additional play equipment and ideally, a water fountain.

Club member, and a Past District Governor, John Alsworth said, “I saw an older man sitting on a bench once out walking his dog and he told me that the park was a good spot for a rest, that it was part of his daily routine. It's taking care of something that is an important part of the community that makes you feel good."

They've set a fundraising goal of $5,000 to $6,000 and hope to get started when the weather warms.

Anyone or any business interested in donating money or time should contact Marsha Westfall at the Peoria Heights Library at 682-5578 (mwestfall@peoriaheightslibrary.com).

Members of the Club committed to work at a blood drive scheduled for March 10 from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at the Federated Church in Avon. The Club also set plans for their annual soup supper to be held on Saturday, February 22nd from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.at the Avon United Methodist Church.

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Singing & Dancing! It is Chicago Filipino Style

District 1-B Peace Poster winner, Miss Bessie Zhang, with her parents and DG Dave, receiving her award at the Frankfort Lions Club meeting on 1/13.

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2014 MD 1B District Convention March 21 and 22, 2014 At

Bolingbrook, Illinois

At the Holiday Inn on Remmington Drive.

agenda: Registration to start at 4:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:30pm. Reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Cost -> $20 BUT free to spouses, first times and new members from MD1B, PLUS all kids and Leos are free but all must register.

Sessions will start promptly at 9:00 a.m.

1. Leader Dogs for the Blind. Pauline Ulrey and her Leader Dog “Gundy� are attending. http://www.leaderdog.org/update/2013/Issue2/50-years-8-dogs-1-determined-woman.php

2. W.I.L.D. team from District MD 1A-> this is seminar to promote and promote women in leadership roles in both their Clubs, the District and beyond.

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3. Officer training session, as necessary or requested, including Secretary’s.

4. A History of MD 1B and of MD 1K so that we can all learn a little more of our own heritage before the

historic merger on 7/1/2014 . Possible presenters PID Orr and Wahl.

5. Possible Lions of Illinois Foundation—perhaps an introduction of the new Executive Director PDG Don Hook.

6. Leo Clubs off MD1B learning and sharing session hosted by MJF Karina Glass

Hospitality Rooms:

Full Hospitality Rooms Friday only, please. Saturday if open—no liquor can leave your room, no exceptions. Register directly with the Hotel to secure your spaces.

There will be a dinner dance with a live band with a cash bar going on Saturday night that we are encouraging all to attend .

Lion PDG Karen Johnson is the chairperson for the PDG Dinner to occur on Friday night at time to be determined.

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Chicago Arirang Lions Club arranged these youngsters to visit South Korea in 2013 Tinley Park Lioness Club members Barbara Buss, Kimberly Rienemann-Vick & Betty Casas at their fundraiser.

Chicago Beverly Ridge Lions Board of Directors LaGrange Lions Club donated $61745.62 to Foundation for Retinal Research in 2013.

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The Annual MD 1B District Convention March 21st and 22nd, 2014 Bolingbrook Holiday Inn, Bolingbrook, Illinois Name: ___________________________________ Club: ___________________________________ Club office or District title: ____________________________

Registration fee is $20

$______

Everyone MUST register and wear their badge.

Kids, Leos, New members and first time attendees (from MD1B) are FREE. Saturday deli buffet lunch $18

$_____

Saturday Banquet dinner, a Taste of Italy $30

$_____

Dress code: BUSINESS CASUAL for the entire weekend.

Total Enclosed:

$______

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Lion John O’Brien, 1500 Creekside Circle, Minooka, Illinois 60447

Questions:

obrienthelion@aol.com

For hotel rooms: Contact the Bolingbrook Holiday Inn, Call 1-630-679-1600 Tell them you are with the District Lions Group King Size rooms starting at $89+ taxes, Hospitality rooms starting at $129+ taxes ** Hospitality suites are anticipated to be open and active on FRIDAY NIGHT only.

New this year: there is a dance with a LIVE Band, planned for Saturday night with a reduced price cash bar after our banquet concludes.

Registration opens Friday afternoon at 4pm to 6:30pm Saturday 7:30 to 9:00 am All sessions will begin at 9:00 a.m.

Lunch / Necrology service: 12:30 p.m.

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Before an Emergency Occurs  

Information for District Lions ALERT Chairperson

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The district governor should appoint a Lion to the position of district Lions ALERT chairperson. This Lion should fulfill the following criteria:

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Willingness to organize a Lions ALERT plan in the event of a local emergency; Understanding of program parameters; Knowledge of Lions ALERT program resources; Ability to cooperate with local emergency assistance resources; Ability to mobilize a Lions ALERT team after an emergency has occurred; Understanding of Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) resources.

After an Emergency Occurs District Lions ALERT chairperson responsibilities: 

The responsibilities of the district Lions ALERT chairperson are:

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Familiarity with Lions ALERT program resources including the Lions ALERT guide (IAD 911) and the (4) checklists:

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o How to Develop a Lions ALERT Plan

 o Disaster Relief Opportunities

 o Personal Safety Checklist

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o After a Disaster Occurs

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Ability to work with local authorities in the development of a Lions ALERT plan.

District Lions ALERT chairperson responsibilities:

Develop a district Lions ALERT plan.

Share the plan with the multiple district Lions ALERT chairperson.

Encourage and promote club Lions ALERT plans.

Organize district training classes and seminars for club Lions ALERT chairpersons.

Remind all Lions ALERT chairpersons to complete an annual review of their Lions ALERT plan.

Serve as the central figure in implementing the district Lions ALERT plan. Communicate with district and multiple district leaders as well as outside agencies about the situation and the capabilities of the Lions ALERT Team.

Assist clubs implementing a Lions ALERT plan.

Encourage clubs in the district to work together in the event of a natural, manmade, or healthcare emergency.

Remind Lions ALERT team members to comply with safety regulations.

Work with the public relations chairperson to submit Lions ALERT news and photos to local media.

Remind Lions to use Lions-logo signs and wear Lions-logo apparel when serving as members of a Lions ALERT team.

District Lions ALERT chairpersons are responsible for rewarding team members with Lions ALERT awards: 

Downloadable Certificates of Appreciation are available for presentation to Lions ALERT team members.

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The Lions ALERT Banner Patch Award is available to any club or district that submits a Lions ALERT plan to Lions International Headquarters, Oak Brook, IL

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MD1 UPCOMING EVENTS: Council Meeting 1-31 & 2-1, 2014 Lions of Illinois Foundation Tootsie Pop Day: May 2, 2014

We’re excited to finally announce the winners for Lions Clubs International’s first ever social media photo contest held in honor of #MatteosDream. In December, we asked Lions to share photos on Facebook and Instagram that show how your club makes dreams come true. The responses were great, and choosing a winner was no easy task! - See more at: http://lionsclubs.org/blog/2014/01/27/matteosdrea m-photo-contest-winners/#sthash.WWFjU2ZS.dpuf

Best Facebook Photo Winner.

Submitted by: Sarah Hamby MD1 STATE E-MAGAZINE

MD1 State Convention, Hotel Hilton, Lisle, IL. May 16-18, 2014

EDITED & PUBLISHED BY: IPDG AUSTIN D’SOUZA, EDITOR

International Convention, Toronto, Canada July 4-7, 2014

FOR MD1 LIONS OF ILLINOIS

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