The Illinois Lion Lioness Leo MD1 e-Magazine Volume 2, Issue 4 October, 2014
Full Edition!
Grand Opening of New Lions Park Playground Mayor Dick Kopczick and representatives from the Grundy Co. Chamber of Commerce were on hand Thursday, August 28, to officially open the new playground equipment at Lions Park in Morris. The Morris Lions club has been working all year to make improvements, starting with $3990 for new roofs on the pavilion and washroom building. The new playground equipment and benches cost $24,802, and installation costs were $9,775. Mayor Kopczick worked with the Morris Lions to stay within the
$30,000 budgeted for this project, by having the City of Morris donate $3775, to help the Lions with the installation costs. Memorials in honor of Louis Eliakis, a longtime Morris Lion, helped with the benches, and a special bench with the words “Lion Louie,� looks out over the playground. Morris Lions Club is committed to helping our community, and has funded nearly $65,000 in projects during the past fiscal year. Membership is open to anyone seeking to help our community and have a good time working with fellow Lions. Meetings are the first and third Thursdays at Eagles Hall in Morris, and information is available at www.morrislionsclub.com or on Facebook at Lions Club of Morris.
Empower your Lions connections – ask for help from fellow Lions Clubs in the area. Remember, we are part of something ‘bigger than ourselves’.
Greetings to All! Council Chair Speaks: What Makes a Good Club?
Energize your partnerships – involve the media, area corporations and other community groups.
This is a question that I’ve heard many times. I believe there are two ingredients needed for a good club. Number One is Leadership! The main reason people leave Lions is because of poorly run meetings. Meetings that are too long, too boring, or simply not well organized are their top complaints. This problem can be overcome by attending training sessions and seminars that are available to all Lions at events such as District training, the MD1 Forum, the USA/Canada Forum and the Regional Lions Leadership Institute. There is also the Emerging Lions Institute and Senior Lions Leadership Institute offered by LCI. These are all learning opportunities that you can attend and share ideas with other Lions from the District, the State and North America! Besides these physical events, we also have the Lions University, which is located on our LCI website. You can take classes here anytime, day or night, when it’s convenient for you, right from your own computer! I urge all Lions to take advantage of these opportunities, not only to better the quality of leadership in your Club, but also in your personal life.
Envision your success by pulling it all together and ‘beat the fear’ of failure. By working as a team on service projects, we can accomplish more than completing just that project! We can show the community what we are about and possibly gain new members; we can generate interest in our organization on a larger scale thru public relations with the area media; and we can strengthen our own club through the success of realizing a shared goal. What makes a good club? Through the Club Excellence Process (CEP), you can find that answer and make your club better! -Fred Peska, MD1 Council Chair “Do the Right Thing” Editorial:
Shake your Cans & Ask1! Kiwanis International completed their ‘Peanut Days’ in weekend of September 27f and now it is our – LIONS turn to aggressively start our Candy Days in every corner possible in Illinois. We have a challenge this year as we will be giving away candy in plastic pouches instead of Candy Rolls. Let us see it will mak any difference in our collections. As Lions impress communities with their activities, it should not make any difference at all; however, some Lions have some doubts which they should erase from their thoughts and shake their cans to collect donations for Lions of Illinois Foundation.
The other ingredient for a good club is Service! Good service projects are essential for a Club to survive. If your community supports your service projects and you can generate excitement about them, people will want to join in your activity. Use the old ‘Tom Sawyer’ effect = make painting that fence look like a lot of fun, and others will be begging you to have a turn with the paint brush! From a seminar at this year’s USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum, we learned from the presenter, Mark Mansell, that there are basically four E’s needed for a successful service project. They are: Engage the heart – find ways to show your Club and Community why they should care about this project.
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October Month is International Membership Month dedicated by Lions Clubs International. It is an excellent opportunity to Lions in Illinois to attract prospective members while collecting candy
contributions. Brag about our activities worldwide and also being the #1 Humanitarian Association with 1.35 million members all over the world.
International President Joe Preston asked us to take the challenge and Ask1. For anything and everything in this world, we have to ask. If we do not, we get nothing. Our friends, co-workers, church friends, family members, neighbors, etc., etc. There are quite a few people around us and if we ask, we may find people with similar interest to join our Lions clubs and work hand in hand. We have to face two challenges in this month of October – Candy collection and bringing new members. -PDG Austin D’Souza, Ph.D., Editor Could You Use A Little Improvement? What Month Is This?
It’s October, you respond. That’s true. But what does the arrival of October mean? You might respond with such things as apple picking time, harvest and fall festivals throughout the Midwest and, of course, Oktoberfest where beer and pretzels abound. Those of you looking toward the end of the month will make mention of Halloween. That event may require some planning. Will you put up a few decorations or go completely overboard? You will have to buy some treats for those trick-or-treaters. Do any of today’s kids know about the “trick” part? I think I’ll leave that alone. No need to cause those young creative minds to get into trouble. As Lions we should also be aware of two really big things in October. The first is Candy Day on the 10th, and for some Clubs the 11th. This event is the largest fundraiser of the Lions of Illinois Foundation. The funds raised help support the various 3
programs and services of your foundation. I wish your Club much success with this event. The second thing that all Lions should know is that October is one of two Membership Growth Months as designated by our International headquarters. The other month is April. Actually, every month should be Membership Growth Month. We should not confine ourselves to two out of twelve months in which to add new members to our Club’s roster. Throughout the year we should be cultivating various people that we know could become really good Lions. They exist in our churches, our neighborhoods, our local PTA, where we work and where we shop. Look for them. Groom them. Invite them to a service project. In fact, our International President, Lion Joe Preston, suggests that all Clubs host a vision-related service project to support our Centennial Service Challenge. What a great way to introduce any potential member to what Lions do. Conduct a special used eyeglasses collection in your community. Maybe the children in your schools could help. Your prospective member could help bring the collected used eyeglasses from the schools to a central collection point. Your prospect is then involved and can see what a little effort can do to help others. Think of other vision-related projects that your Club can do. Just in case you are wondering why our headquarters has selected October and April, here is why. This involves the presentation of awards. When any existing Lion brings in a new member in October they will receive a silver pin. Should any existing Lion bring in a new member in both October, 2014 and April, 2015, they will receive a gold pin. If your Club adds new members in both October and April your Club will receive a Membership Growth banner patch. Awards or no awards, please remember what I said earlier: every month should be Membership Growth Month. Now is the time to bring those prospects into your Club if you want an award. Regardless of the month, we should look to increase our numbers and thus be able to increase our service to others. Awards are nice, but increasing service is so much better. -Lion Paul Gergolla, PDG, MD-1 GMT Coordinator
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Delegation Effective Teams Member Motivation Valuing Member Diversity Team Motivation The Achieving Results courses are designed to assist in setting and achieving goals, both personal and professional. They are:
It’s the time of year when summer vacations have ended and school is back in session. But, Lions don’t have to be in school to be able to learn. All you need is your computer. If you haven’t gone to the Lions Learning Center you are missing a great opportunity. There are courses in Leadership, Managing Others, Achieving Results and Communication. And all of the courses are free.
Setting Goals Decision Making Managing Meetings Providing Community Service Time Management The Communication courses increase interpersonal skills and success in public speaking. They are:
The site is http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/membercenter/leadership-development/lions-learningcenter/index.php. You will have to create an account the first time you access the site. In order to create the account you will need your member ID. The courses are easy to follow and you do as much or as little as you want when you have time. If you log out in the middle of a course it remembers where you ended and picks back up at that point when you log back in.
Effective Listening Public Relations Public Speaking The one of the great thing about these courses is that they not only apply to our roles as Lions but are also helpful in our jobs. Remember, service is our business. -Lion Wayne Morris, 1D
The Leadership courses focus on a broad range of leadership skills to succeed as a Lion leader. They are:
Global Leadership Column: Membership is the lifeblood of our clubs. Membership is what provides the hearts and hands needed to give service to those in need. President Joe Preston has asked each Lion to Ask One to build our membership and Strengthen the Pride.
Introduction to Lions Leader-
ship Writing your Personal Mission Statement Creativity Mentoring Promoting Innovation Managing Change Servant Leadership The Managing Others courses are geared toward gaining the skills to effectively create and maintain successful and productive relationships with people. They are:
Coaching Conflict Resolution
This all sounds great, but some Lions are not so good at asking or sharing information about their clubs. When asked about Lionism or what a particular club does, there is a lot of hemming, hawing, ums, and buts. The answer to this awkward pause is to practice your “elevator speech” and have it ready to Ask One or answer a question about Lionism. Recently, at the USA Canada Lions Leadership Forum in San Juan I had the opportunity to moderate a session by Dr. Mark Mansell. You may have read
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in a recent LION magazine about Dr. Mansell and his ride across the United States for Leader Dog.
Join this interactive session led by MD1 GLT Jama Wahl. Discuss your thoughts and ideas with other Lions. Leave pumped! Moderator: DG Jim Kloepping, 1D
During the session, he discussed a model elevator speech, which he gave permission to share with Lions. Dr. Mansell suggested answering the following questions to develop your elevator speech.
Redwood
Cabinet Secretary for 1E, Brad Cash, has answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding being a Lions’ Secretary. Pick his brain. Learn more about this vital club leader…your club secretary! Moderator: Lion Mary Reading, 1F
Who are you? Hello, I am Lion… What need are you addressing? I am working to…
Hawthorne Place
How is your solution different? As (put your club name here) Lions, we are…
LCIF: Making the World a Better
MD1 LCIF Chair, PID Bud Wahl has all the latest details and updates regarding our Lions Clubs International Foundation. Join PID Bud as he lets Lions know what LCIF has done in our Illinois towns and villages as well as communities around the world. Moderator: GLT Irving Gray, 1G
Why should others care? If you… Once you have answered the questions and come up with a short speech, practice it. Maybe, make this a program at a club meeting and have every Lion present develop and practice a speech. Once you are comfortable with your speech incorporate it into your everyday conversations with family, friends, business associates, and community leaders. It might just lead to Ask One to Strengthen the Pride.
Sierra Success
CEP Lite: Westmont Lions Have
Lions from Westmont in district 1J, led by PDG Jim Addington, will be on hand to share their success using the CEP Lite Program to enhance membership. They just might have an idea to borrow for your club or district. Moderator: VDG Bob Fowler, 1J
-Lion Jama Wahl, MD1 State GLT Chairperson
11:00-11:50 Session Two (Four Options, Choose One)
MD1 Lions Leadership Forum
Yosemite WILD: Women in Leadership Development
Check out the topics to be covered at the MD1 Lions Leadership Forum on November 8th at the Parke Regency Hotel and Conference Center in Normal, Illinois. Every Lion in MD1 can find a subject of interest. Bring a carload and enjoy the day. The deadline to register is October 1, 2014. Registration forms are available in this MD1 Newsletter or on the MD1 website. The time to register is NOW! See you there!
The District 1A WILD Team lead by PDG Steve Anton will cause you to be amazed, enthused, and excited about service. Don’t miss this WILD and crazy opportunity! Moderator: Lion Sue Zarada, 1A Redwood Recruiting New Members: The Importance of the Sponsor
9:30-10:00 Hallway
Secretaries’ Round Table
Registration
Lion Ray Krusinski of 1J has identified the sponsor as a vital person to the success of recruiting and retaining a new member. Every club needs a new member. Come hear his insightful ideas. Moderator: VDG1 Kevin Mendenhall, 1E
10:00-10:50 Session One (Four Options, Choose One) Yosemite Mission and Ethics: What Does It Mean to Be a LION?
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Hawthorne Parliamentary Procedure: What Does Robert Have to Say?
answered. Moderator: PDG/GLT Jani Mendenhall, 1E
PID Bud Wahl has been the Constitution and By Laws for Chair for MD1 as well as the Lions Clubs International Board. He knows a thing or two about the ins and outs of parliamentary procedure. Find out what he and Robert have to say. Moderator: DG Sandy Newsome, 1CN
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LIF President PDG Jim Strange of 1L will update the audience on the many changes happening with our Lions of Illinois Foundation. Camp Lions, Low Vision Clinics, the Hearing Units, and Diabetic Retinopothy are just a few of the services provided by LIF. Moderator: DG Ed Kallbrier, 1G
Sierra CEP : Enhancing Clubs and Service for Our Communities
2:00-2:50 Session Four (Four Options, Choose One)
1F has a new approach to the CEP Pro process, which uses a Team. Join PDG/GLT French DuGay and his team as they explain in detail how to utilize the team members while instilling confidence in them for the next Lions year where they can proceed as solo facilitators. The program will include sample letters to the Clubs and also a novel way of creating a network of CEP Pro Facilitators in your District. Moderator: Lion Sharon Peska, 1D Noon-1:00
LIF: Meeting Needs in Illinois
Yosemite
2017 Convention Committee Meeting
Led by PDG Bob Block the Sub-Committee Chairs and District Governors will be meeting to continue their efforts to prepare for the 2017 Lions Clubs International Convention, which will be held in Chicago. This session is for Sub-Committee Chairs and District Governors only. Moderator: PDG Austin D’Souza, 1A
Glacier-Denali Lunch
1:00-1:50 Session Three (Four Options, Choose One)
Redwood Acronyms and Badges: What Does It All Mean?
Yosemite Media
VDG2 Pat Gaffney of district 1BK has the scoop on our Lions’ lingo and the badges worn by various Lion leaders. Yes, it can get confusing. So, if you need to know or just refresh, join Pat. Moderator: Partner-In-Service, Leslie Fleck, 1F
Strengthen Clubs Through Social
Are you looking for younger members or tech savvy members, then PCC Terry Knollenberg of 1H suggests you check out this session designed to give you the up to date info on social media. Lions need to go where the people are to build membership and club success and that is out there in the world of technology. Moderator: GLT Janice Wiggins, 1A
Hawthorne Zone Chairs: The Most Important Lion in the District District 1BK Governor Mark Williams believes that being a Zone Chair is vital to the success of clubs and the district. And, he is right! Come hear about these most important Lions. Moderator: PartnerIn-Service Rebekah Kallbrier, 1G
Redwood Membership: What is the Latest and Greatest? As the MD1 GMT Coordinator, PDG/GMT Paul Gergola, 1J, is an expert in building club membership as well as new clubs. To serve we need hands and hearts, that means increased membership and improved retention. Moderator: PDG/GMT Tom Senger, 1BK Hawthorne
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Presidents’ Round Table
PDG/GLT Judy Tapper of 1H will lead current club presidents and those who aspire to be president in a discussion about what is working, what needs improvement, and where to go for answers. Moderator: VDG1 Marty Reading, 1F
Treasurers’ Round Table
3:00-3:30
Lion Sharon Peska of 1D has the knowhow and insight to answer questions about being a club treasurer. Bring your ideas to share and questions to be
Glacier-Denali Auction Baskets.
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Closing
50/50 Raffle,
D1 Forum Ad Book November 2014
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selves? Keep in mind this is a list to fit many people. If you don’t have a pet you will not need pet food and the like if you don’t have a baby, diapers should not be on your list. When you have assembled your list of products, they should be put into a waterproof container and put in a location where the entire family knows of. Don’t forget to check it and make sure your items don’t expire, rotate those items to avoid that. In the event of a crisis, the last thing you want to do is search for the items you need. This completed package is now your “Ready Box”.
Ads for the MD1 Forum 2014 Ad Book are a GREAT way to “get the word out” about service projects, fundraisers, and important info. Don’t miss the opportunity to -promote upcoming Lions activities and events -thank a Lion or Lions Club for a job well done -celebrate your efforts to provide the best service to your community
We also need to go back in time to help us move forward with our Alert program. We need to hear from past District Chairman, Lions and Clubs who have been associated with the Alert program. So we can direct our new Lions who are interested, we need to know what has worked and failed. I hope to hear from many on the successes and even what did not work to help build this program. My email is LionJimKiser@gmail.com
Ads can be placed by individual Lions, Lions Clubs, or Districts. Half Page $30.00 Full Page
$50.00
Please send your ad with remittance made payable to Lions of Illinois, Inc. to: Lions of Illinois, Inc.
-Lion Jim Kiser, MD1 Alert Chair
LCIF Working for You
Attn: SST Michele Faires 19072 State Highway 123 Petersburg, Illinois 62675 Ads are due Greetings Fall Alert Readers: With the start of October we are four months into the Lion’s calendar year. During the first three months many new people and clubs have become interested in the Lions Alert program. So how do we get these interested Lions into Lions doing something? A great first step would be to develop a “Personal Safety Checklist”. An example of one can be found at www.lionsclubs.org website. Type in the search box the above mentioned item and hit enter. A few items will pop up, pick the first one. The first part of Alert is preparedness and this list, tailored to your person and area, is a start. How can we help others if we can’t take care of our-
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LCIF’s commitment to disaster relief goes back to our beginnings, with the very first grant for flood relief in South Dakota, USA. Whenever and wherever disasters strike, Lions are often among the first to offer aid— and LCIF is right there with them, ready to support their efforts with funding assistance through Lions disaster relief programs. Working together, LCIF, local Lions and Lions leaders assess the urgent needs and quickly deliver the aid most required by victims. This grassroots model has proven effective in tragedies around the world, such as the Southeast Asia tsunami, September 11th and the Haiti earthquake. Lions know that disaster can affect anyone’s community, whether it’s halfway around the world or right at home in Illinois. That’s why in the last 10 years, LCIF has provided more than US$100 million for disaster relief programs worldwide.
Thanks to the support Lions provide to LCIF on an ongoing basis, Emergency Grants are available to provide for basic immediate needs including food, water, clothing and medicine. We have learned from experience that when a disaster victim receives aid quickly, it provides strength needed to survive the shock and loss and even a little hope for the future. To date, more than 3,000 emergency state grants have been awarded, many of which have been received in Illinois including five last November as a result of the tornadoes that struck the.
a special gemstone design each year you support our Global Service Action campaigns to impact Youth, Vision, Hunger and the Environment.
After immediate needs are met, victims of disasters are not forgotten. LCIF remains committed to the important rebuilding of homes and lives that must happen, often long after a disaster occurs. Through Major Catastrophe Grants, LCIF helps with longterm reconstruction projects to help victims begin to return to their lives and regain their independence.
Each gemstone represents the number of different Global Service Action Campaigns your club participates in during the fiscal year. The more Global Service Action campaigns your club participates in, the more gemstones you can earn for your banner patch. Earn a diamond-level Centennial Banner Patch by participating in all four Global Service Action campaigns! Earn Up to Four Centennial Banner Patches Your club can earn up to four Centennial Banner Patches by participating in each year of the Centennial Service Challenge. Qualifying donations to Lions Clubs International Foundation will also count toward your Centennial Banner Patch.
At the heart of LCIF’s disaster relief programs are the individuals and families your donations reach. Your neighbors, your friends, your families...may have been recipients of aid from LCIF at some time. Your ongoing support to LCIF will assure that help is just a Lion away. Please continue to support LCIF in the coming year.
All Centennial service activities must be reported through MyLCI's Service Activity Report to receive credit. Districts can also earn Centennial Banner Patches based on the participation of their clubs.
-PID Bud Wahl, MD1 LCIF Chair
Start Planning Your Centennial Service Project Today!
Earn Special Centennial Recognition for Your Club!
To learn more about the Centennial Service Challenge, review the Centennial Service Challenge
Your club can earn a Centennial Banner Patch with 10
FAQs or email us with questions at CSC@lionsclubs.org. Check out the Global Service Action home page for more information on our
service campaigns. For help with reporting your activities, visit MyLCI and review frequently asked questions about service activity reporting. Centennial Service Challenge Resources
Centennial Service Challenge Brochure Engaging Our Youth Planning Guide Sharing the Vision Planning Guide Relieving the Hunger Planning Guide Protecting Our Environment Planning Guide
GLOBAL SERVICE ACTION CAMPAIGNS
For nearly 100 years, Lions have served their communities with dedication and contributed to the development and well-being of millions of people around the world. As we look toward our centennial celebration in 2017, Lions are encouraged to help reach the Centennial Service Challenge goal of serving 100 million people by December 2017 through participation in the Global Service Action Campaigns – as shown below. August – Engaging our Youth Invite Leos and youth in your area to help organize and participate in a service project. Projects may include school or community facility cleanups or a visit to a home for senior citizens or a children’s hospital. Allowing youth to develop and lead a service project enables them to learn skills while emphasizing the role of service to learn skills while emphasizing the role of service. October – Sharing the Vision Plan vision health projects and work with the visually impaired. Many Lions already celebrate World Sight Day in October. This is a great month to organize a vision screening, volunteer at a nearby Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center,
organize an eyeglass collection or an activity to benefit the visually impaired in your community. December/January – Relieving the Hunger Organize food drives and projects to feed the hungry. With the downturn in the global economy, many hunger relief organizations are finding it difficult to keep up with demand. Help alleviate hunger by planning events around the end and beginning of the calendar year to collect and distribute food. April – Protecting our Environment Implement projects that improve and protect the environment. Organize a highway clean up, plant trees or plan a community “Earth Day” event to collect recyclables such as aluminum cans, plastic bottles, used cell phones and batteries. The Centennial Service Challenge began in July, 2014 and will conclude in December, 2017. Clubs can still report activities related to the Global Service Action Campaign until July 15, 2018 to qualify for a banner patch for 2017-2018. All activity reporting for the Challenge MUST BE DONE ON LINE through MYLCI ON LINE SERVICE ACTIVITY REPORTS. Attached is the CENTENNIAL SERVICE CHALLENGE – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS REPORT to provide you with most of the information you may need to do your On line For August – the topic is Engaging Our Youth – Starting in October the topic is “Sharing the Vision” – Starting in December – the topic is Relieving the Hunger – Starting in April – Protecting Our Environment Also attached to give you some community service project ideas, as provided by LCI, are:
25 ideas for Engaging our Youth 25 ideas for Relieving the Hunger 25 ideas for Sharing the Vision 25 ideas for Protecting the Environment Since July 1, the start of the new lions year, there have been eleven (11) clubs who have submitted monthly activity reports on the “My LCI” module. Out of the 11 submissions – 7 activities out of the 37 activities submitted fell under the category of Engaging Our Youth and Sharing the Vision. This is just the beginning of the new Lions year and there is a long way to go but, it is sincerely hoped that each club will make an effort to see that its service activities are entered correctly in the LCI system. As per the response to Question 4 of the Frequently Asked Questions Report, remember when you are entering your activities for the month, you can enter an activity for CSC by selecting the title of one of the 4 Global Service Action Campaigns if the service activity is not atomatically noted as a CSC activity – it will then count as a CSC activity.
Found this article while scanning documents at the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind. This is an Ann Landers was published in the Sun Times more than 40 years ago. Passing it along – enjoy!
Dear Ann Landers: My mother has very little vision and is legally blind. I read this piece to her and she said, ``It`s exactly what millions of people need to see. Send it to Ann Landers.`` I hope you will print it. Jennie`s Daughter in Little Rock Dear Rock: I did print it several years ago. But it is worth seeing again. Thanks for sending it on. COURTESY RULES FOR BLINDNESS When you meet me, please don`t be ill at ease. It will help us both if you will remember these simple rules of courtesy. 1. I`m an ordinary person, just blind. You don`t need to raise your voice or address me as if I were
a child. Don`t ask my spouse if I want ``cream in the coffee``-ask me. 2. I may use a long white cane or dog guide to walk independently, or I may ask to take your arm. Let me decide. And please don`t grab my arm. Let me take yours. I`ll keep a half-step behind to anticipate curbs and steps. 3. I want to know who`s in the room with me. Speak to me when you enter. And please introduce me to the others. Include the children and tell me if there`s a cat or dog. 4. A partially opened door to a room, cabinet or car can be a hazard to me. Please be considerate. 5. I have no trouble with ordinary table skills and can manage with no help. 6. Don`t avoid words like ``see.`` I use them too. I`m always glad to see you. 7. Please don`t talk about the ``wonderful compensations`` of blindness. My sense of smell, touch and hearing didn`t improve when I became blind. I rely on them more and therefore may get more information through those senses, but that`s all. 8. If I`m your house guest, show me the bathroom, closet, dresser, window and the light switch. I like to know whether the lights are on, so please tell me. 9. I`ll discuss blindness with you and answer all your questions if you`re curious, but it`s an old story to me. I have as many other interests as you do. 10. Don`t think of me as just ``a blind person.`` I`m just a person who happens to be blind. NOTE: In all 50 states the law requires drivers to yield the right of way when they see my white cane. Only the blind may carry white canes. You see more blind persons today walking alone, not because there are more of us, but because more of us have learned to make our own way.
-Lion Judy Toft District 1A Membership Coordinator & RAP Chair
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2014, at Georgetown United Methodist Church with Matt Filicsky officiating. He will be laid to rest in Georgetown Cemetery. Memorial donations may be given in his name to Georgetown United Methodist Church Renovation Fund or The Lions of Illinois Foundation.
James Wallace, R.I.P. PDG James Franklin Wallace, 81, of Georgetown, passed away early Saturday, September 20, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was born on November 25, 1932, the son of Murl Oliver and Bess {Duncan} Wallace of Armstrong, IL. He was united in marriage to Joyce Rose Galyen on June 23 1963, in Georgetown. She survives.
Hester E. Combs, R.I.P. Hester E. Combs, 70, of Marseilles, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Rivershores HealthCare and Rehabilitation Centre.
Other survivors include: his sons, Kevin (Erin) Wallace, of California, MD, and Chad (DeAnna) Wallace of Monticello, IL; his grandchildren, Ethan James, Addison Michelle, & Alexander James Edward Wallace; and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Margaret (Bill) Brown of Hillery, IL.
Funeral services held on Saturday, September 20, at Seals-Campbell Funeral Home in Marseilles with Rev. Bill Clark of the Marseilles Church of the Nazarene officiating. She was born December 24, 1943 in North East, MD to Amos and Ruth (McKinney) Husfelt. In 1974, she married Glenn S. Combs of Marseilles.
Jim graduated from Armstrong High School and served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was employed by Sears Roebuck in Danville for 46 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of the Georgetown Lions Club and served as President and Secretary of the local club, as well as, District 1E Governor. He attended the Georgetown United Methodist Church and sang in the choir for many years. Jim & Joyce spent many happy years at their vacation home on Lake Holiday Hideaway, IN, and enjoyed fishing & boating on the lake and having cookouts with friends & family. He was also an avid gardener and had an envious vegetable garden. They enjoyed traveling with friends and family and visiting with the many friends they made through his Lions Club affiliation. Visitation will be held 4pm-8pm, Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Sunset’s Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home, Georgetown. A celebration of Jims’ life was held at 11:00am, Thursday, September 25,
She was a member of the Marseilles Church of the Nazarene, the Marseilles Lioness Club, and the Marseilles Lions Club; and was an avid bowler. Hester is survived by her husband, P D G Glenn "Bird"; two daughters, Melissa (Jeff) Fenoglio of Marseilles and Cindy Combs of Chicago; two sons, Darrell (Wendy) Davis of Plainfield and Steve (Brett) Combs of Marseilles; six grandchildren, Brittany, Carly, Peyton, Cole, Taylor, and Brody; one sister, Olieta Kirby of North East, MD; and four brothers, Amos Husfelt of Elkton, MD, David (Anna) Husfelt of North East, MD, Richard (Mary Lou) Anderson of Cecilton, MD and Phillip Anderson of SC. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers; and her step-father, Carl Anderson
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HAMSHER
LION KEN
FOX LAKE LC
BENHART
PDG LG RED
CARPENTER
IRENE
7/31/2014
HEBDA
ROBERT
BLOCK
ROBERT & BRENDA
BENHART
PDG LG RED
WRIGHT
PDG TOM & NANCY
7/8/2014
HOOK
DON
MCGUIRE
LARRY & ANN
BENHART
PDG LG RED
HUTCHINSON
PDG JIM & CAROL
7/8/2014
HOOK
DON
ABBOUD
LOUIS & BARBARA
BENHART
PDG LG RED
BOWER
DON & DONNA
7/8/2014
HOOK
DON
WALTERS
RICHARD & MARILYNN
BENHART
PDG LG RED
HIMELICK
PDG MARLIN & SUE
7/8/2014
HOOK
DON
JILKE
BOB & LINDA
BENHART
PDG LG RED
REMIAN
CAROLYN
7/9/2014
HOOK
DON
BOETTGER
STEVE & KELLY
BENHART
PDG LG RED
GUIDARINI
LISA & PAUL
7/9/2014
HOOK
DON
MELTON
TAWNY & BUZZ
BENHART
PDG LG RED
SONIN
C. SUE
7/9/2014
HOOK
DON
GUMINO
MARIO & KAREN
BENHART
PDG LG RED
TRIPPI-PAYNE
LORI A.
7/9/2014
HOOK
DON
WING
LAWRENCE & ELLEN
8/1/2014
BENHART
PDG LG RED
ESPOSITO
MARY AND RON
7/9/2014
HOOK
DON
CARO
SHERRY & ROBERT
7/24/2014
BESKIN
HILDA
ROEHLKE
MARV & KAREN
7/10/2014
HOOK
DON
BURNS
LION BETTY
7/14/2014
HOOK
DON
TOTH
ANDY & RHONDA
7/15/2014
HOOK
DON
MCCANN
PDG JOHN & JOYCELYN
7/17/2014
HOOK
DON
NOVAK
KEN LOIS
8/20/2014 8/20/2014 8/20/2014 8/20/2014 8/20/2014 7/2/2014 7/3/2014 7/8/2014 7/22/2014 7/24/2014 7/25/2014 8/1/2014 8/1/2014 8/1/2014 8/1/2014
7/14/2014
BRACKEN
ROBERT
WILLIAMS
LIONS CHARLIE & SANDY
7/8/2014
COOMBE
ROBERT
GUENNEWIG
W.F & CONSTANCE
8/30/2014
CRAMER
PDG FRANK
DISTRICT 1-G LIONS
7/14/2014
DEPKE
LION BOB
BURGAUER
MARGARET
7/17/2014
HOOK
DON
MILLER
7/15/2014
DEPKE
LION BOB
SALATA
LIONS RAY & LINDA
7/17/2014
HOOK
DON
IL PUBLIC PENSION FUND
7/22/2014
DYOKAS
AL
WILLOW SPRINGS LC
7/17/2014
HOOK
DON
GAINES
PAUL & DIANE
8/19/2014
FENSKE
INGRID JOSEPHINE
WATERMAN LC
7/17/2014
HOOK
DON
GILMARTIN
ROBERT & FRANCINE
7/14/2014
FINCH
DEBBIE
LAHARPE LC
7/17/2014
HOOK
DON
BERNER
LINDA
FINCH
PDG DUANE
GRANDE
CAROL & GORDON
7/17/2014
HOOK
DON
HOOK
KATHLEEN
FINCH
PDG DUANE
ALLSWORTH
PDG JOHN
7/17/2014
HOOK
DON
WARNER
LISA & CRAIG
FINCH
PDG DUANE
KARSTEN
ALVIN & WILLIE
7/17/2014
HOOK
DON
ANDREW J. ZYCH TRUST
7/29/2014
FINCH
PDG DUANE
BARK
PDG DICK & BARB
7/19/2014
HOOK
DON
FAGAN
CHARMAINE & MICHEAL
8/4/2014
FINCH
PDG DUANE
MCKINNEY
BILL
7/22/2014
HOOK
DON
TONOZZI
RICK & ROSE
FINCH
PDG DUANE
ELLIS
LYDIA
7/22/2014
HOOK
DON
STEWARD
MARK & KERRY
FINCH
PDG DUANE
KNOLLENBERG
TERRY
7/22/2014
HOOK
DON
GRAYSLAKE LC
FINCH
PDG DUANE
SUDBURY
BOB & SUE
7/24/2014
HOOK
DON
GAFFNEY
FINCH
PDG DUANE
BARTONVILLE LC
7/24/2014
HOOK
DON
FOX LAKE LC
7/17/2014 7/17/2014 7/22/2014
8/4/2014 8/4/2014 8/4/2014 8/11/2014
CLYDE & PAT
7/24/2014
HOOK
DON
MARTINEZ
7/29/2014
HOOK
DON
7/29/2014
HOOK
7/30/2014 7/30/2014 7/31/2014
8/4/2014
KELLEY
ED
ELLIS
LYDIA
GAGEWOOD LC
7/2/2014
KURLAND
HELEN
JOHNSON
LARRY & JOANNE
DON
SWANSEA BELLEVILLE MIDTOWN LC
7/14/2014
LAGOW
LORETTA
SEAGREN
CATHY
HOOK
DON
LIBERTYVILLE LC
7/14/2014
LAGOW
LORETTA
REED
LIONESS JEAN
HOOK
DON
SEWALL
7/22/2014
MCKEE
JIM
MARTIN
F.L
MCKINNEY
CALVIN WAYNE
MCKINNEY
BILL
ELLIS
LYDIA
HOOK
DON
RYG HEDLIN
AMBER & RICHARD
MARILYN KATHLEEN
8/4/2014
7/31/2014
HOOK
DON
FERGUSON
STEVE
8/4/2014
MCKINNEY
CALVIN WAYNE
8/4/2014
HOOK
DON
HEDRICK
GEARY & PRISCILLA
8/22/2014
MENAS
ROBERT
MEIER
FAYE & JIM
8/6/2014
HOOK
DON
HARMON
MELINDA & RONALD
7/14/2014
MICK
PDG TED
PLOCK
PCC ROBERT & DONNA
8/14/2014
HOOK
DON
HERDMANN
DANIEL & JOANNE
7/14/2014
MICK
PDG TED
SARVER
PID RUSS & SUE
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
HORN
KEN & MARIE
7/17/2014
MICK
PDG TED
OSTROM
BOB & ROMELLE
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
BLOCK
BOB & BRENDA
7/17/2014
MICK
PDG TED
WAKEMAN
MR. & MRS. DUANE
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
O'REILLY
DAN & MARYANNE
7/17/2014
MICK
PDG TED
GUENNEWIG
W.F. & CONNIE
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
KOLLER
RALPH
7/22/2014
MICK
PDG TED
ROBEY
PDG DON & KAREN
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
HAUSENCHILD
JAMES
7/22/2014
MICK
PDG TED
HANCOCK
JOYCE
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
SNYDER
LEO
7/24/2014
MICK
PDG TED
WAKEFIELD
SHIRLEY
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
ZARADA
RALPH & SUE
7/25/2014
MICK
PDG TED
HIMELICK
PDG MARLIN & SUE
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
MARTIN
TOM & JANE
7/29/2014
MICK
PDG TED
BARK
DICK & BARB
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
PAJKOS
JOHN
7/31/2014
MICK
PDG TED
FERGUSON
STEVE
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
GRAVES
JIM & JOANNE
8/11/2014
MICK
PDG TED
SCHROEDER
PDG JOYCE
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
MCKINNEY
BILL
7/14/2014
MILLER
FRED
JOHNSON
LARRY & JOANNE
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
ELLIS
LYDIA
8/4/2014
MUELLER
MARY
STEINER
BETTY & EARL
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
BORGWARDT
DON
7/30/2014
MURRAY
MICHAEL G.
LIBERTYVILLE LC
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
LAHTINEN
BARB
8/22/2014
NAGLICH
JOE
FENTON
JAMES
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
GUENNEWIG
BUTCH
8/22/2014
NAGLICH
JOE
STARKO
MIKE
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
BUTTERWORTH
BOB & KATHY
8/22/2014
NAGLICH
JOE
STEINER
EARL & BETTY
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
BARSANTI
JOHN
8/22/2014
NAGLICH
JOE
SUDBURY
ROBERT & SUSAN
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
HASTINGS
SUE
8/30/2014
NAGLICH
JOE
DISTRICT 1-G CABINET
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
WAHL
BUD & JAMA
7/2/2014
NIEMCZURA
ALEXANDER
SMIGIELSKI
8/25/2014
HOOK
DON
MARUSICH
KATHLEEN
7/8/2014
NIEMCZURA
ALEXANDER
WILLOW SPRINGS LC
8/30/2014
HOOK
DON
NORTH AURORA LC
8/22/2014
PARRISH
ROD
SUDBURY
ROBERT & SUSAN
7/24/2014
HUGHES
GWYNETH
GAFFNEY
CLYDE & PAT
8/25/2014
PARRISH
ROD
TAYLOR
CHUCK
7/31/2014
HUGHES
GWYNETH
BARK
PDG DICK & BARB
7/17/2014
PHILBRICK
LESLIE A.
BOLINGBROOK LC
8/4/2014
HUGHES
GWYNETH
MARSEILLES LC
7/24/2014
QUICK
ROBERT
STEINER
BETTY & EARL
8/4/2014
QUICK
PDG BOB
MCKINNEY
PDG BILL
8/4/2014
QUICK
PDG BOB
ELLIS
PDG LYDIA
8/4/2014
QUICK
PDG BOB
CHIP
PDG FARRINGTON
8/4/2014
QUICK
PDG BOB
ROLAND
PDG ROLAND
MIKE & CAROL
MARGARET 7/14/2014
JORDAN
JOE
BURGAUER
7/17/2014
JORDAN
JOE
MCCANN
7/30/2014
JORDAN
JOE
LIBERTYVILLE LC
8/4/2014
KELLEY
ED
MCKINNEY
15 PDH JOHN & JOYCELYN
BILL
8/4/2014
QUICK
PDG BOB
ELDORADO LIONS CLUB
8/6/2014
QUICK
PDG BOB
MCGUIRE
8/6/2014 8/6/2014
QUICK
PDG BOB
QUICK
PDG BOB
ANN & LARRY
DISTRICT 1-CS LIONS MICHAEL
QUICK
PDG BOB
LEGENCE BANK
8/11/2014
QUICK
PDG BOB
PATE
8/22/2014
QUICK
PDG BOB
DESOTO LC
8/25/2014
QUICK
PDG BOB
SCHIBROWSKY
BERNICE
GAFFNEY
7/2/2014
STAPLES
DONALD
BLOOMINGDALE LC
STRYKER
LION WAYNE
JILKE
PDG BOB & LINDA
STRYKER
LION WAYNE
WILLIAMS
CHARLIE & SANDY
8/11/2014
STRYKER
LION WAYNE
DISTRICT 1-J
7/17/2014
TRACZEK
MARILYN
NOVAK
KEN
7/17/2014
TRACZEK
MARILYN
MILLER
LOIS
TRUESDALE
LION MILTON
GRANDE
CAROL & GORDON
SARVER
RUSS & SUE
7/24/2014 PDG RALPH
8/11/2014
7/29/2014
8/5/2014
MILLY & TROY
CARTERVILLE LC
7/10/2014
CLYDE & PAT
8/26/2014
QUICK
PDG BOB
MCCANN
JOHN & JOYCELYN
7/18/2014
TRUESDALE
LION MILTON
8/13/2014
READING
RONALD
READING
EILEEN
8/15/2014
TRUESDALE
MILTON
DURAND LC
8/20/2014
READING
RONALD
BORGWARDT
DON
8/15/2014
TRUESDALE
MILTON
WALLER
8/22/2014
READING
RONALD
BURGAUER
MARGARET
8/4/2014
ULATOSKI
PAULA
LEONARDI INSURANCE AGENCY & FRIENDS
8/26/2014
READING
RONALD
MCCANN
JOHN & JOYCELYN
8/4/2014
WALDEN
JAMES
MCKINNEY
PDG BILL
7/25/2014
SABOL
JOHN
BLOOMINGDALE LC
8/4/2014
WALDEN
JAMES
ELLIS
PDG LYDIA
7/29/2014
SCHAFFER
LEROY
SWANSEA BELLEVILLE MIDTOWN LC
8/18/2014
WEBER
ROGER
WATERMAN LC
7/29/2014
SCHAFFER
LEROY
MCKINNEY
PDG BILL
8/30/2014
WERSCHING
ALLEN
JOHNSON
DR LARRY & JOANNE
7/29/2014
SCHAFFER
LEROY
ELLIS
PDG LYDIA
8/11/2014
WOLFE
ROBERTA
JOHNSON
JOANNE & LARRY
DAVID
AUGUST GET WELLS
DATE
GET WELLS
GET WELLS
DONOR
DONOR
RECEIVED
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
8/26/2014
GORT
LION AL
MCCANN
JOHN & JOYCELYN
HONORARIUM DONATIONS
DATE
HONORED
HONORED
DONOR
DONOR
RECEIVED
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
LAST NAME
FIRST NAME
8/22/2014
LUBER
7/8/2014
WEILER
MR. & MRS. LEON
DON
STEINER
EARL & BETTY
WRIGHT
TOM & NANCY
REASON
60TH ANNIVERSARY RETIREMENT
Lions Looking for New Members!
Stickney Forest View Lions Club held their Inaugural Breast Cancer Foundation Fund Raiser. Runners taking part in 5K Run & Walk at Stickney.
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To show we play on Lion Teams. Each PDG must dress the part Sometimes they must unite the old To show the Lion in his heart. From World War II and keep them bold. They travel far and venture near The mentor ones from World War II, To lend a hand and spread good cheer. They must unite with Lions new. The Parade hat is fun to wear. The PDGs with Irish up It tells the world, it does declare Will share a tale and share a cup. The Lions all parade in joy They spend their time while making friends As Lions began in Illinois. On Club events each one attends.
Stickney Forest View 5K Run & Walk - Lions Club Volunteers with PID Dan O’Rielly
From hat to hat, from cane to cane The PDGs will work today Some say we laugh like we're insane. For Future Lions on their way. Yet they all know, they always find Tradition's caps remind us all We're soldiers for the deaf and blind! The blind and deaf is our real call.
THREE NEW LIONS were inducted as members of the Freeport Lions Club at their September 9, 2014 meeting. Shown (l-r) are club president and sponsor, Richard Montgomery, with his new Lion Larry Trimble, Lions 1D District Governor Jim Kloepping, and sponsor, Rick Eastman, with his two new Lions Randy Hornung and Kent Cairy. We Grow & Serve.
-PDG Carl Hall
This poem is for PDGs
Some PDGs will bug their clubs With many hats and styles like these. And crank them up like power hubs. They wear each hat and do each task They spin a web of Lions schemes For Lions and the needs they ask.
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Belvidere Lions Club members prepare for the Adopt-A-Road pick up on August 16. They pick up 2 miles of IL Rte.76 from the Belvidere Rte 20 bypass to Caledonia Road. Pictured (L-R): Lions Ron McFarlin, Bob Wesley, Mike LaScola, Paul Schwartz, Carl Dumoulin, Art Hyland, and helpers Alex and Nicholas Hissong.
It’s three generations of Lionesses in the Island Lake Lioness Club now! (l to r) Lionesses Robilyn Fleissner (daughter), Sally Fleissner (Mom), and Betty Skvarenina (Grandmother). Congratulations to all three! PID Dan O’Reilly from District 1A and PID Carl Young from Toronto, Canada who attended Region 4 Meeting held in Stickney Park.
ZC’s Jason Bitell and Dr. John Trophy barbequing and PDG Ralph Koller asks of 1.
Southeast Region ZC Lion Renee Reeder visited the Aurora Noon Lions Club and informed members about Leader Dog and other items of interest in District 1-J.
Kids busy painting pumpkins at a Region Meeting in 1A Governor Terry addressing Region 4 Lions
Above: Waterman Lions Club Treasurer Lion Bob Bend (c) presents a check for $250 to the local Scout Troop for helping with the Lions Club’s Antique Tractor Show and Tractor Pull.
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In order to serve more children, they have launched a major campaign to build a new school on their 30 campus to replace the current outdated facility. In conjunction with that, they have launched the Chaddock Agricultural Partnership. This program allows ag producers to donate a portion of their harvest directly to Chaddock’s building fund. Besides the wonderful feeling of helping children who have been horribly abused and neglected get better and return to their adoptive families, there can be considerable tax advantages for farmers participating in this program.
Sandwich Lion Les puts the finishing touch on a wheel chair ramp. As a community service to handicapped individuals, the club designs, builds, and installs the ramp and when no longer needed, the club removes the ramp.
The new school is designed to hold 130 students, and will include larger classrooms, a computer lab, a much larger library, sensory and therapy rooms, and other spaces designed to meet the specialized needs of their students. Chaddock’s century-old connection to Lions Clubs is clear. The seeds planted by Chaddock’s famous alum, Melvin Jones, can continue to produce a rich harvest. Lions Clubs everywhere are invited to help build Chaddock’s new school in honor of Melvin Jones, whether through a literal harvest or other support. Please support Chaddock’s capital campaign by sharing some of your bounty with the children in their care, whether in the proceeds of your harvest or some other source. For more information on Chaddock’s amazing work and their campaign to expand their mission, visit www.chaddock.org, or contact Jeff VanCamp, Director of Development, at 217-222-0034 or jvancamp@chaddock.org.
Chaddock, in Quincy IL, is an internationally recognized leader in the treatment of children who are victims of severe abuse, neglect, and trauma. A 160 year old agency, it has been a college, a Union Army hospital grounds, a military academy, and orphanage. It has seen many children pass through its halls. One of those was a young man named Melvin Jones, who went on to found Lions Clubs International. Today the agency that has helped so many children needs the help of Lions everywhere. They have outgrown their current school building. Chaddock’s current school was designed for about 50 students; they began the current school year with over 90 children enrolled, from third grade through high school. Sadly, the demand from Illinois and from across the nation for Chaddock’s specialized services continues to grow at an alarming rate.
District 1A Lions held their Annual Nite at the Rac-
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es at Maywood Park Race Track. Executive Committee members with the winning horse # 5.
She said this was her 3rd time entering the Contest and it looks like her efforts paid off! Congratulations!!!
Partial crowd at Nite at the Races in Maywood Park
Algonquin Lions hosted a Bags Tournament at Buffalo Wild Wings. Rain came along and it had to be moved indoors, but it was still lots of fun for all and a successful fundraiser.
Eleven Glendale Heights Barangay Lions Club hosted a Bingo session for 35 residents of the West Suburban Nursing Home in Bloomingdale. This is a project that was originated by the GHB Lioness Club and has continued even though many of them are now Lions. Winners in the Burlington Lioness 3rd Annual Pie Baking Contest — (l to r) Brittany Goodman, Lioness Susan Koldan (1st Place), and Lioness Andrea Weeres. Lioness Susan was proudly displaying her blue ribbon at the 1st Central Region Meeting.
Naperville Noon Lions Club Pres. Jim Ebbers presents Lion Bob Koller, a 50-year member, with a plaque making him an Honorary Life Member. Life membership will allow Lion Bob to attend all luncheon meetings at his pleasure, become a member of various club committees of his choosing and participate in all club activities.
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Lions Open University in District 1A held Presidents and Secretaries Round Table at the Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind. Speakers were PCC Georg Toft, PDG Harold Burkette and PCST Judy Toft. This was organized by 1A GLT Chair Herb Zimmermann.
Sun City—Huntley Lions took a field trip to Lions Clubs International Headquarters in Oak Brook IL and four visiting Past International Presidents just happened to be there that day! (l to r) PIPres. Lion Wayne Madden, SCH Lions Pat Krebs and Nancy Lawrence, PIPres. Joe Wroblewski, SCH Lion Lion Jack Anderson, PDG, SCH Lion Donna Sorenson, PIPres. Lion Clem Kusiak, and PIPres. Ashok Mehta.
As a token of gratitude to those volunteers who have made extraordinary contributions to our park, Elburn Lions Club created the Tom Mahan Award. As a token of our everlasting gratitude, and in recognition of his service, the award is named after its first recipient, Lion Tom Mahan. Over the years, Lion Tom has given generously to the Lions Club Park. Lion Tom’s workmanship can be seen across the 26 acres of our land, from the picnic tables to the newly-remodeled kitchen in our South Pavilion. But his handiwork does not stop there. When you see the beautiful flowers and landscaping down at the park, that is the work of Lion Tom as well. Elburn Lion Phil Gladd, Park Board President, (l) presents Lion Tom Mahan (r) with the inaugural Tom Mahan award.
Chicago Puerto Rico Lions distributed a truck load of food to needy people in September 21 of food to 400 needy people in September Chicago Puerto Rico Lions distributed a truck load
Chicago Puerto Rico Lions Distributed Truck load of food to 400 needy families in September.
Roselle Lions hosted a Back to School Party in midAugust for students. Lions cooked over 600 hot dogs, and packaged and distributed them at the party.
Morris Lions Club in District 1BK inaugurated their New Lions Park for their community.
Lion Jerry McArtor (left) receives a Membership Key from District Governor Lion Chris Halsey at a recent Malta Lions Club meeting. Lion McArtor received the award for recruiting two new Malta Lions members. Sandwich Lions Club Member building a ramp to a physically challenged person in their community.
FORMER STUDENT OF THE MONTH FULL CIRCLE RETURN In 2006, then Joliet Catholic Academy Senior, Samantha Quigley was a Lions Student of the Month guest during a month of Joliet Noon Lions meetings.
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Samantha went on to DePaul University, joining the Blue Demons program where she excelled in bas-
ketball and total points and twice-named to All Big East Basketball, Honorable Mention State Farm WBCA All American, won the Nancy Lieberman Award in 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. She also received the Lowe’s Senior Class Award in 2010-2011, and the Big East All Academic Team.
operated the corn dog stand at the fireworks display.
Carbondale Lions Club’s newest member Edie Spees.
Following graduation in 2010, she joined the University of St. Francis, first as an assistant head coach in women’s basketball, then elevated to Head Coach in 2012. This year Samantha decided she now had the time to join a service club and give back to the community. Samantha states, “As a Lions Student of the Month I felt honored and excited to attend the meeting. I was curious about what Lions Club was all about and really looked forward to meeting other Lions. Being a previous Student of the Month I knew the Lions Club would be a good fit. Being involved is very important and taking some action in our own Joliet is something I am looking forward to. Making changes and helping others in our own backyard is essential. ‘Lions’ is all across the world which I felt was very interesting as well. It is one of the world's largest clubs. So it not only helps those in the Joliet area, but those all across the world.”
(Shown are Sherri Murphy, Club President Bob Ellis, Amanda Neibach and Lion Harold McGhee presenting a check to the Red Bird Ready program; it helps students for school.) WEST FRANKFORT LIONS CLUB accepted new members Sharon Ossig, Shannon Ewald, Jim Summers and Leigh Caldwell. The club also heard from the chief meteorologist of WPSD-TV. The club approved two eyeglass requests. DG Steve Griffin, during his official visit, inducted the club's three newest members. And DG Griffin presented a 30year membership chevron to Lion Dan Wells. Lion Jessica rude made a monetary donation in memory of late Lion Goebel Patton. Guest speakers were Les Winkler, sports editor of The Southern Illinoisan.
With Samantha’s choice, the Joliet Noon Lions Club, she comes full circle returning now as an adult. The Joliet Noon Lions proudly welcome Samantha Quigley into the club.
ELDOARDO LIONS CLUB had a successful pancake breakfast fundraiser .The club made a donation to GAP, helping to provide food for needy kids during weekends, purchased six pairs of eyeglasses, and
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The Shawneetown Lions Club continued serving the community and area by participating in the Wabash Area Development, Inc.'s open house by telling all "Who we are and what we do." The club, also, purchased back to school supplies for Gallatin County K - 12 School.
The Shawneetown Lions Club awarded a scholarship to a deserving graduating high school senior, Taylor Frailey. Shown is Ms. Taylor with Club President Wayne Short. Ms. Taylor pans to attend the University Southrn Indiana.
Chicago Equadorian Lions at the District 1A Nite at the Races in September at Maywood Race Track.
Feed the Children in cooperation with Chicago Puerto Rico Lions Club had a joint venture in Chicago – FEED THE HUNGRY. 400 families benefited this food drive. Food Sponsors were Lions Richard and Carole Metzers from Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
District 1A Region 3 meeting dignitaries – World Service Day Chair Sandy Hoffmann, Region Chair Bob Hoffmann, PDG Austin, ZC Myrna Cordero, Gov. Terry D’Souza, ZC Javed Ahmed and Leader Dogs Chair Joe Gonzalez.
Durand Lions installed street signs with the Lions 24 emblem on in the spring of 1998. Over the time the
emblem has faded. This fall we purchased the full color emblem and put them over the faded emblem. PID Russell Sarver stretches to make the switch.
Pictured with District Governor C1N, Sandy Newsome, are Lions Tom Carr, who received a 50 year chevron to add to his Lions pin, designating that he has served for 50 years and Lion Kevin Sweet, who received a 20 year chevron, recognizing 20 years of service.
Durand Lions help celebrate Appreciation Day in Durand town is Lion Gordon on the serving line.
"Thank you Lions. You have saved my daughter's sight." These few words say so much about what our organization means to the people we help. Earlier this month, I heard those words from a mother that I met at a clinic in Cuba, where her daughter was being treated for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Her daughter was born prematurely. She was so small when she was born that her eyes did not develop properly, causing ROP.
Lions Tom Carr and Suzanne Sweet received an Illinois Foundation Fellow at the Governor's Dinner Suzanne Sweet was also awarded “Lion of the Year.” Pictured between them is Past President, George Obernagel.
Through an LCIF SightFirst grant to provide special equipment, the clinic was able to detect the disorder, treat the condition and save the girl's sight. Thanks to this life-altering equipment and the contributions of Lions, we are saving the sight of premature babies at risk for ROP throughout the world. This is what LCIF and Lions are all about – service where it is needed most. You can view a short video below of my visit and meet the amazing little girl who was helped through the support of Lions.
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LCIF efforts like saving vision, as well as empowering youth, providing disaster relief and meeting humanitarian needs, cannot be done without your generous support. During my visits as Chairperson,
I have been asking Lions to support our Foundation to increase these valuable humanitarian programs. And Lions have responded. Because of your generous support, we will soon announce a new program to recognize District Governors and Coordinators who increase giving to LCIF. Thank you for your support! Sincerely, Barry J. Palmer Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation
cus of this year's World Sight Day, held on October 9, is "no more avoidable blindness." October's Global Service Action Campaign is "Sharing the Vision," so you can carry the spirit of World Sight Day throughout the whole month! The official Lions Clubs International World Sight Day celebration will be held in Iceland on October 14. As part of the event, LCIF awarded a US$70,000 SightFirst grant to support the eye health activities in Reykjavik. Funds will be used to purchase needed eye care equipment for the University Hospital's Department of Ophthalmology.
Microenterprise Grant Pilot Program Now Available Through a new Lions Clubs International Foundation Microenterprise Development pilot program, LCIF and Lions can provide support to people living in poverty in developing countries. Funding through the pilot program supports small business entrepreneurs through working capital, the purchase of inventory, supplies, furniture, fixtures, machinery or equipment needed to establish or expand a business. Funding is available in amounts of US$10,000 to US$100,000. Only Lions Districts or Multiple Districts may apply, and must partner with a reputable micro-lending organization. You can download the form online, or contact LCIF's Humanitarian Programs department to learn more about the pilot program process. In October, Lions around the world will celebrate Lions World Sight Day. This international event is held each year to recognize the importance of curing preventable blindness. From vision screenings to eye health education and any other vision-related activity, Lions are encouraged to participate. The fo- 26
Puerto Rican Dancers entertaining over 1,600 lions at the USA-Canada Lions Leadership Forum held in San Juan Puerto Rico this September, 2014.
UPCOMING EVENTS Lions of Illinois Candy Days: October 9, 10 & 11 MD1 State Leadership Forum: November 8, 2014 III MD1 Council Meeting: December 16, 2014 IV MD1 Council Meeting: January 31, 2015 Send your news items, articles and photographs with quotations to be published on MD1 e-Magazine to: ILStateEditorf@gmail.com Austin D’Souza, Editor & Publisher MD1 State eMagazine for Lions of Illinois. This magazine will be published monthly and the last date to send your items is 20th of each month.