State magazine january 2014 by Dr. Austin Prabhu

The Illinois Lion Lioness Leo Web Magazine

Issue 6

To All Our Readers:

January, 2014

2014 should hold much promise for everyone - the promise of new members, the promise of keeping our present members, the promise of new Lions clubs and the promise of new Leo clubs. I want to remind you that to induct new members is great but your work does not stop there - you must instruct/orientate them about Lions and the great work that we do. Take a few minutes at your meetings to talk about your club and your events and about Lions and what we as Lions do in the world. You will not only be teaching your new members, but you also be reminding your present members about what a great organization we are.

Message from Our Council Chair:

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New Year Greetings to All; I hope that everyone had a good Christmas season and you are now looking forward to the start of a New Year. The 2013-2014 Lions year is half over and there is still so much to be done in MD 1. There is still much cleanup and rebuilding going on in communities that were hit by the November storms and they will continue to know the Lions presence in their efforts. I want to say THANK YOU to every Lions Club and/or individual who responded with donations and/or money to help in the process of putting lives and homes back together again. Also THANK YOU to every District Alert Chairperson who did their job prior to the storms and were prepared and ready to assist the damaged areas, and to those Alert Chairpersons who are not prepared or have not taken the time to get prepared, I hope that this has been a eye opening experience for you and you will now step up and work on getting better informed and ready in the event that when (and we will) have more disasters hit our state that you will also be prepared. It would be so rewarding for all the District Governors of MD 1 to be able to say that â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are all ready in the event a disaster should strike my districtâ&#x20AC;?. I also want to say THANK YOU to LCIF and the personnel that worked with the 6 District Governors in their Disaster aid requests.

Remember also to utilize your GMT and GLT persons in your district to help in the orientation of all your Lions members, and include our Lions of Illinois Foundation Trustees in the process also, so that everyone knows/remembers what we do here in MD 1 to help those that WE SERVE. MD 1 District conventions will begin in February and I urge you to take the time to attend your district convention. It is a time to learn more about Lions and to meet up with Lions friends that you do not see often. It is also a time to meet and get to know the International speaker who will be at your convention. I encourage and challenge everyone to work to make 2014 a great year in Lionism here in MD 1. Please contact me at any time that you have questions, comments or concerns about happenings here in our state. I will be glad to talk with you.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!! -CC Lydia Ellis 2

Editorial: Six Months to Go!

and put those dreams to work, our dreams will remain like those white clouds on the skies which never produce rain. Remember – even Melvin Jones teamed up his friends to make his dream a successful mission in this world. Be a missionary to spread the word and show them in actions. -IPDG Austin D’Souza, Editor

Fellow Lions, Lionesses and Leos: 2013 is history and 2014 is our future. It is time to look back and see where we stand in achieving our “Lionistic Year Goals for the Year.” We have only six months to go to reach our goals and to highlight our accomplishments of success. It is time to bring back our enthusiasm, strength and courage to set our goals to a higher standard.

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TO ALL OUR READERS

Happy Holidays! May your God bless you and keep you in Good health to serve, Good humor to attract, Good cheers to comfort, Good love to share, Good enthusiasm to care Good thoughts to support, Good friendship to strive, Good courage to participate, Good patience to survive, Good wisdom to defend, Good ears to hear, Good eyes to see & Good life to live, Amen.

Where your lionistic troops are standing in the battlefield of lionism? In a front row or they are on break since your recruitment? Some of us like our titles so much, we do nothing and the promises we gave to our Governors or Council Chair remains without any fruitful results. Such business is not fair to our District or State Leaders. We must run Lionism just like business – seeking for good and maximum results. Even though we are volunteers, there should be accountability for our actions and then only we can show our growth. Our goals should be reachable; thus we can reach our success with greater glory. One person can do nothing in Lionism. We need stronger teams to accomplish our Goals. We can just dream day and night; however, if we do not follow our dreams

-Council Chair & Council of Governors

In November the Elk Grove Leos Club assembled at President Marki Kaim's home to conclude their fifth annual pet food drive benefiting Elk Grove based almost Home Foundation collecting more than 900 pounds of food and supplies for hungry dogs and cats. Lion's Pictured: Starr Grimes, Jim Barthelme, Don Dugan, Holly Shaner, Pastor Paul Phillips, Liz Guyer and Kim Bailey.

That evening they held their annual anniversary and awards celebration at Black steer in Elk Grove. The club received the Leo Club Excellence Award, Leo Autumn Carney received the Leo Award of Honor in which club members vote for one Leo annually who they feel has contributed the most to the club. Leos are only eligible to receive this award once. President Marki Kaim received the 100% President Award awarded to club presidents who successfully Leos: Mia Loxley, Abbey Edgeworth, Mackenzie Flannery and Atsuko Masuyama. ------------------------------------------------------

Palestine Lions had our annual Ham and Bean Dinner at Leaverton Park for a free will donation. Monies raised will be donated to the park to be used for their Christmas Lights. While supper was being served, a choir sang Christmas music. Santa was escorted through the park on a fire engine and afterwards, the sky was lit up with fire works. There were several other members helping but were not available at the time this picture was taken. ---------------------------------------------------------------

In the photo is President Marki Kaim with dog Roxy. 2nd row Director Jamie Lankford, V.P. Autumn Carney new members Abigail Farmer and new member Mackenzie Flannery. In back row Megan Frintner new member Atsuko Masuyama new member Abbey Edgeworth Secretary Rebecca Farmer Treasurer Alexis Schmidt, Patrick Merrill, Gabriella Vasquez, V.P. Gina Merrill, Magda Skorupska and vnew member Mia Loxley.

While most people slept in the pre-dawn hours on Monday, five Orland Park Lions hitched a trailer to a truck and headed south to deliver much-needed relief to the people of tornado-ravaged Washington, near Peoria. “This is going to be a sobering [three-hour] ride,” predicted Jim Smith, as he drank some coffee in the unseasonably cold weather at 5:40 a.m. “But we’re up for it.” 4

Smith was joined in the relief effort by fellow Lions and Orland Park residents Herb Zimmermann and Jim Jankowski, whose daughter, Sandra, and son, James, pitched in and made the trip. Both young adults were taking the day off school to participate in the mission of mercy — Sandra from Moraine Valley Community College and James from Sandburg High School. The Lions managed to just about fill their trailer in a mere 48 hours after they put out the call to help Washington in the wake of the Nov. 17 tornado that killed at least one person, injured many others and damaged about 20 percent of the Central Illinois city of 15,000. The trailer was loaded with items requested by authorities leading the cleanup: buckets, mops, sponges, paper towels, trash bags, bottled water, large and small plastic storage bags, manual can openers, baby formula and more. About half of the items in the trailer were purchased by the Lions. The rest was donated by people in the area, as well as a few outside organizations like the Mt. Greenwood Lions and Chicago Heights Lions. Also in the trailer was a good deal of school supplies, some of it donated. “[The tragedy] touched the hearts of a lot of teachers in this area, and they responded well with donations,” added Jim Jankowski. Keeping with their nearly century-old mission to prevent blindness and improve eye care for people around the world, the Lions brought with them a supply of vouchers that the people of Washington can use to obtain prescription eyeglasses at a nearby LensCrafters shop. “A lot of people lost their glasses [in the tornado], either through damage or simply because with a tornado coming, they had

no time to grab anything, even their glasses,” Jim Jankowski observed. “We can’t erase the pain that the people of Washington went through. That never goes away. To see 1,500 homes just flattened like that, to see them turned to rubble in a matter of seconds — what do you say about that? Do you say that things are going to be OK? I don’t know how or if you can do that,” Smith added. “But there are some things we can do, which is why the Orland Park Lions did what we did,” he continued. “This is a very good organization that does a lot for the [Orland Park] community, and now we’re reaching out to others in their time of need.” Shortly after 6 a.m., the truck, trailer and another vehicle pulled out of the Orland Park Lions Christmas tree lot near 143rd and La Grange Road. At about mid-day, Smith called The Regional News from the road, shortly after the Orland Park Lions had unloaded their trailer and headed back. “If there’s one thing I can say, it was a sobering experience, that’s for sure,” Jim Smith said, echoing what he had predicted hours earlier. ------------------------------------------------------

Lion Vice President Rich reported that the D.A.R.E. graduations went well - we have many children to be very proud of. Here is a shot of the Link graduation and the t5

shirts the Lions bought. Note the cool school mascot/logo in the background! Lion Diane reported that, once again, Miss Olivia won the LCI 2013 Peace Poster Contest in Elk Grove. She is a student at Holmes Junior High School. Her artwork went on to compete against all works submitted in District 1-F. If she wins there, it will be moved to the Multiple District for judging against all of the submissions from Illinois. Good Luck, Olivia.

-----------------------------------------------------Birthday baby Lion Chuck celebrating during Elkgrove Village Lions Club October Meeting.

Bartlet Lions Pete Cozzi and Aaron Reinke at the helm of the grills during the pancake breakfast.

Lions Pete Cozzi, Ken Kusch, Aaron Reinke, Dave Wetherton, Brian Clinite, and Steve Litchfield, having some pancake fun.

Lion President Vicki with Mr. Mayer, VP at the Chicago Zoological Society at Brookfield Zoo who was the November speaker for the Lions Dinner Meeting.

Bartlet Lions Club Lion trying to recruit people into the parking lot during our pancake breakfast.

------------------------------------------------------Miss Olivia won the LCI 2013 Peace Poster Contest in Elk Grove. She is a student at Holmes Junior High School. Her artwork went on to compete against all works submitted in District 1F. -------------------------------------------------------

beginning their Christmas shopping. Some of the proceeds will go towards the Angel Tree Christmas Projects. A surprise shopper was Illinois Senator Jil Tracy, whose father was a Lion. Senator Tracy saw the bazaar on FaceBook and wanted to make a donation to the club.

Chester Lions Club welcomed three new members. Pictured are (L to R) PDG Larry McGuire, installing officer, new members Micah Reiman, Dr. Scott Hinze, Bart Nehrt, NP, and club president Steve Egge.

HARRISBURG TOWN & COUNTRY LIONS CLUB (in top photo) welcomes new members Chris Orndarff (not shown), husband of sponsor Chris, Nina Vaugn sponsored by Ruby Harper, Carlos Burton sponsored by Joanne Rice (not in photo), Jason and Angi Butler sponsored by Club President John Endsley, Jr. These new members were inducted by PDG Bill Kelley.

WEST FRANKFORT LION and Mayor Tom Jordan, seated and center, is shown signing a Candy Day Proclamation. Club President Bob Ellis is to his left. And the rest were described by the submitter as a “Whole bunch of Lions.”

The District 1-CS Peace Poster winner is Melanie Mann a 7th grade student at Thompsonville Grade School.

SHAWNEETOWN LIONS CLUB had its second annual Soup/Sandwich Day and Crafty Bazaar. A variety of homemade soups were offered along with grilled cheese sandwiches. Many vendors were present and selling their crafts and small retail items for shoppers

PDG Lion Larry Mehring inducted new members Sharon Johnson and Paula Duncan.

CAMPAIGN LIAISON COMMITTEE -By PID Russ Sarver, State Chairman At the MD-1 Council of Governors meeting held at the Hilton Hotel in Lisle, Illinois on December 7, 2013, our State Campaign Liaison Committee recommended to our Council of Governors that they endorse and support Past International Director Lion Robert E. Corlew, from Tennessee, for 2nd International Vice President to be elected at the International Convention in Toronto, Canada in 2014.

Tree Set-Up and Delivery Day by Gagewood Lions Club Members

The MD-1 Council of Governors unanimously voted to officially endorse and support Lion Robert E. Corlew, PID for the high office of 2 nd International Vice President for 2014-15. ------------------------------------------------------"Lucky" and "Louie" Larson, winners of the NBC adventurereality competition series Get Out Alive With Bear Grylls, were big hits riding in the Lions car in the festival parade. Also riding were Stillman

Valley Lions Mef Asani and Norma Freeberg and several stuffed Lions.

NOTICE Good Evening to all SST Michele will be on a paid personal leave of absence from the Lions of Illinois State Office from Tuesday, December 10, 2013 thru Friday, January 10, 2014. SST Michele will be back in the office on Monday, January 13, 2014. Harvard Lions Leader Dog Presentation: Dillon Keys, Amber Keys, Lizzie R, Alexandro R, Kathryn Gooding and Wilson (front and Center)

SST Michele is on this personal leave to assist her Mother during this time of illness of her Dad. If you have any comments, concerns, or questions please contact CC Lydia Ellis at

On November 20, the Harvard Lions Club sponsored a public informational meeting about Leader Dogs for the Blind and Disabled. Judy Shaw, PDG, Freeport Lions, spoke about the training facility in Michigan that train Guide Dogs at the approximate cost of $38,000 each. The dogs are then given, free of charge, to the disabled recipient. The recipient goes through 26 day training with the canine companion learning guide dog care and commands.

email: cc1314md1@yahoo.com or phone: 618980-7482. Please continue to keep SST Michele and her family in your thoughts and prayers at this time of family illness. Thank you. -CC Lydia Ellis The German Valley Lions filled three backpacks with new warm clothing and winter wear to be given to the Freeport Area church Cooperative who is filling 30 such backpacks for the homeless in our area. Pictured with some of the items are L-R: Lions Sue Ludwig and Peggy Larson.

Harvard Lions Guest Speaker: L-R Harvard Lion, PDG Larry Spaeth with PDG Judith Shaw, the guest speaker.

Also, a local Puppy Raiser, Kathryn Gooding of Crystal Lake, brought Wilson, a 6 month old Leader dog in training. Wilson is raised in a home for socialization and simple command training for one year before being turned over to the Michigan Training Facility. Some 300 dogs a year are raised in this fashion. The difficult part for the Puppy Raiser is giving up the puppy, but the understanding is the dog will provide a better life for the new Guide Dog Owner.

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Barrington Lion, Walt Vonau (center), congratulates the two top winners of the October 19, 2013 Lions Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament. The first place winner is Anthony Draegert (right) and Andrew Woodruff (left) is the second place winner. Net proceeds from the event are used to promote scholorships for Barrington High School Senior and Boy Scout Troop 21 Eagle Scouts. (Photo courtesy of Lion Dan Evasink) --------------------------------------------------------Special tree decorated for the Oak Park-River Forest Lions Christmas project. This is pic of the Oak Parl River Forest girls from the Tau Gamma Sorority. This tree is now in the main

Freeport Lions announced the end of 2013 District 1-D Peace Poster Contest, "Our World, Our Future", and subsequent award of 2nd Place Winner awarded to 6th grade Freeport Middle School student, Laila Al-Shwaili. The award presentation took place on the morning of December 5, 2013, during a 6th grade assembly in front of Laila’s fellow students who broke into applause when Principal Nick Swords made the announcement. Art teacher, Melinda Cook, said that she is very proud of her student’s thoughts and efforts put into this winning poster. The artist's beautiful poster depicts a heartshaped earth floating on a field of twinkling stars and wrapped in a ribbon of flags from different nations.

Trey Culbertson, a 6th grade student at East Dubuque Elementary, has taken the first step to becoming an internationally recognized artist by winning a local competition sponsored by the East Dubuque Lions Club. The11-year-old from East Dubuque’s poster was selected by popular vote for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of the contest theme, “Our World, Our Future.” Runner up is Max Bowman of St. Mary’s School. The judging was held at East Dubuque District Library. The East Dubuque District Library graciously offered viewing and voting space for the Lions Club yearly event. District Library Director, Michelle Wessels said “it was an honor to hold the event at the library and was impressed with the increase in library attendance during the weeklong event.” East Dubuque Lions Club President John Lang said he was impressed by the expression and creativity of the students at both East Dubuque Elementary and St. Mary's Schools. “It is obvious that these young people have strong ideas about what peace means to them. I’m so proud that we were able to provide them with the opportunity to share their visions.” -------------------------------------------------

Pictured L-R: Terry Anderson, Freeport Lions Club, Nick Swords, Freeport Middle School Principal, contest winner Laila Al-Shwaili, 6th Grade Student/Artist, and Melinda Cook, Art Teacher. -------------------------------------------------------The Freeport Lions are participating in the “FHN Festival of Trees” this year at the Freeport Public Library. Freeport Lion Troy Pettit strung over 300 pairs of used eyeglasses together with pipe cleaner to make the special garland for our “Lions Tree.” We were told that some of our "decorations" were seen being cuddled by young library visitors now and then. Pictured decorating the Lion’s entry

are L-R Lion Terry Anderson (cap), Lion Rich Montgomery kneeling and Lion Troy Pettit. --------------------------------------------------------Helping Tornado Disaster Victims in Washington, IL.

District Governor Tawny Hall, Lions of Illinois, District 1-H, Tim Wolkowicz, First Response Team of America - Lancaster, PA, Lion Jack McDermott, President, Washington Lions Club, Lion Myron Lang, Secretary, Washington Lions Club, Lion Sue Essig, Past President, Washington Lions Club, The Honorable Gary Manier, Mayor of Washington and a Lion in the Washington Lions Club. ----------------------------- --------------------------Lions across District 1A and MD1 were saddened at the passing of PDG Wilbur “Bill” Woeslaw on December 18th 2013; at the age of eighty-eight. He also served the district as Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer and as one of the first Trustees to our Lions of llinois Foundation. As one of the original Redcoats” he

led our district with honor anddistinction and will always be remembered for Leading the district in the International Parade in 1970 on horseback when he was serving as Governor. (Editor’s Note: If any PDG, PCC or past State Chairs news will be published on MD1 magazine. Please send the same to: ILStateEditor@gmail.com) --------------------------------------------------------

Voices Of Lions 1A presented a check for $3400.00 to Stickney Forest View Lion Dr. John Torphy for continued cleanup efforts in the Forest View area. Governor Dave Hansen handing over the check and Voices President PCC Georg Toft is far right. --------------------------------------------------------Puerto Rico Lions once again held their Feed the Children food distribution with the help of the Gutenberg Foundation. They delivered a semi trailer full of food to the community, in

the snow. 400 families in the neighborhood were the recipients of this food distribution.

Gunterberg Foundation President Carol Culliton Metzger with her husband Richard Metzger and community activist and Puerto Rico Lion Rafael Alvarado. During their visit to Chicago for food distribution, this philanthropic couple donated $10,000 to Lions Clubs International Foundation. --------------------------------------------------------

District 1A Lions participating in 8 Filippino Lions Fund Raiser to help Typhoon Victims in Philippines.

Windy City Lions held a Drink with Santa fundraiser and used the profits for their food basket project.

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District 1A Lions took part in “Opening Eyes” – Special Olympics at the United Centre in the month of Nov. 2013. *Toft Girls, a combined thirty years of ‘Med Fest’ volunteering.

Pictured above: Gov Dave and PDG Catherine Rondinelli with the award presented to District 1A by MedFest. --------------------------------------------------------

CC Lydia Ellis at the December MD1 Council of Governors Meeting which held at Hotel Hilton, Lisle. In the same hotel we will have our MD1 State Convention in the month of May, 2014.

A Few Important Facts About LCIF... * Millions of people around the world have benefited from more than 11,000 LCIF grants, totaling more than $811 million, since our Foundation was established in 1968. * In 2011-2012, LCIF was able to award 513 grants totaling $55.5 million. Gov Tawny & II VDG Marty @ the Council Christmas Party.

* Lions and LCIF have provided vision screening for more than 300,000 Special Olympics athletes from 85 countries through Opening Eyes. * Lions and LCIF constructed more than 1,000 Habitat for Humanity homes for people with disabilities. * More than $20 million has been granted to the Lions of the USA and Canada over the last five years. * One in four disaster grants goes to a district in the USA or Canada *

MD1 Peace Poster winning entry for the year 2013 submitted by Chicago Philippine Lions Club from District 1A.

Disaster Aid for recent Tornado Victims in Gov Fred and ID Bill holding a banner of LCIF Washington, IL. This emergency grant was by LCIF within 24 hours; thank you LCIF.

Chicago Mount Greenwood had a great December. Beginning with their Governor's Nite/Christmas Party, where Governor Dave inducted 4 new members. They auctioned off extra Christmas gifts and raised $105.00 for the Ronald MacDonald House. Hosted "Cookies

and Cocoa with Santa" at the annual Winter Wonderland in the Park. Distributed food baskets to 76 needy families along with a Turkey and/or Ham courtesy of the club's Humanitarian Fund and donated extra food to a food pantry and a women's shelter.

Some DG/VDG’s at the Council Meeting break

approximately 90 Lions, spouses and friends attend this festive event. Many District Officers were also in attendance. Lion District Governor Molly Penny and Lion President Tom Laws with his White Sox Santa Hat were caught discussing District news. After a family style meal of roasted chicken and London Broil and before Old St. Nick made his appearance the group was entertained by the music ensemble Classical Blast. Everybody had a great time especially the ladies who received gifts, a kiss and a hug from Santa.

Santa visits the Joliet Noon Lions Club at their annual Pancake Breakfast.

Lion President Tom Laws is presenting a $500.00 check along with the toys collected to Reserve Marine Captain George Heyman. Also in the photo are active Sergeant Zack Gainor, Retired Marines Jim McInerney and Woody Hughes, Village Trustee Paul Hoefert, Lions Rick Bowman, Tony Baumstark and Jill Friedrichs. *

The Mount Lions club collected toys for the Marine’s Toy for Tots program at our annual Christmas Dinner and Party. We had

Lion Barbara Laz is resting on Santa’s lap after successively putting together an outstanding Christmas Party for 78 seniors. Santa

and his elf passed out gift certificates from a local restaurant and the senior were entertained by the St. Viator’s High School choir. All the seniors were also treated to cake, cookies, and ice cream sundaes. A great time was had by all the seniors and the Lion helpers.

Wheaton Lions Club and the Wheaton Park District held the 2nd Annual Reindeer Run on the first weekend of December. Close to 600 runners braved the cold and ran the CARA Emerging Race on a USATF certified course. With some very generous sponsors, “We split the costs and profits with the Wheaton Park Dept. but we'll still have about $8,000 to use for sight & hearing problems,” says the Lions Club. Here, an appropriately-dressed runner catches his breath after the run. Just as Thanksgiving runs bring out turkeys, December runs bring out the elves, etc.!

Elmhurst Lion Club Pres. Shirley Wodynski presents a $4,000.00 check to Elmhurst Hospital Diabetes Center.

Elementary this year has been the largest yet (2,124 items). The food is delivered to the Elgin Community Crisis Center. (l to r) Lisa Cardenas, Asst. Principal, Dr. Mariann Alyea, Principal, Lions Jim Beam, Tom Wahl, & Ed Bates.

The Malta Lions Club hosted its annual Senior Citizens Christmas Dinner early in the month of December with over 75 seniors from the Malta area attending. The meal was followed by the singing of Christmas carols. Lions also delivered 12 meals to shut-ins that day. (L to R) John Valle, York Township Supervisor, Villa Park Lions Chris Arpp and Rich Hamlin, Club President, and Pamela Sarno, General Assistance Director. The VP Lions presented a $600 donation to the York Township Food Pantry before the holidays. The club also contributed $600 to the Lombard/Villa Park Food Pantry.

The newly-formed Roselle Leo Club held a Food Drive early in December.

For four years, Elgin Lions have picked up donated food items at several local elementary schools. The collection made at Lincoln

District Governor Lion Mario Gumino affixes a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award pin on fellow Roselle Lion Rich Leabru, the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Treasurer.

Santa, Dan Baselone of Lisle, uses American Sign Language to “talk to” Aurorans Brad Pritts (c) and his daughter Micaela, 5, at the Aurora Noon Lions Club and Northwestern Illinois Association of Sycamore, a regional specialeducation cooperative, holiday party for area hearing-impaired children and caregivers. Guests included students, teachers and parents from East Aurora School District 131 and West Aurora School District 129. “When a child sits on my lap and I start signing with them, their eyes just light up,” says Santa, “They really don’t expect to see it.” This is the 5th year for the party.

Five new members were recently inducted into the West Chicago Lions Club. (l to r) DG Lion Mario Gumino, First Lady Lion Karen Gumino, new Lions Nancy Perillo, Melissa Birch, Gregg Walker, Jim Jones, and Douglas Domeracki (in back row). -------------------------------------------------------Algonquin Lions (L to R) Mark Fitzgerald, John Cygan, Jerry Glogowski, Adriann Vrugt, and Jerry Kautz volunteered when the club

brought the LIF Vision Bus to the Lake in the Hills Food Pantry. While there, the club presented a $2,500 donation to the pantry. Seventeen Lions attended the food pantry tour, check presentation and vision screening. --------------------------------------------------------------

Fall Cleanup - Highway Clean Up: Left to right – Front Row: Larry Olson, Steve Wroble, Ken Jansma, and Bart Smith. Back Row left to right: Sandy Shetler, Beth Wroble, Keith Hamstra, Aaron Johnson and Bob Countryman. The young helper kneeling is Dylan Alcala, grandson of Bart Smith. Dennis Countryman also helped with the clean up and was the photographer. -------------------------------------------------------Morrison Lions Club members braved extreme cold to be in the Morrison Annual Christmas Parade. Pictured, front row left to right Flora Stralow, Bob Smith, Bob Countryman, and Tracy Muur. Back Row, Jim

for his donation at the Pancake Breakfast. This is the initial fundraiser for the picnic pavilion to be erected to commemorate the club’s 75thcharter. * -------------------------------------------------------Among the programs for the Joliet Noon Lions meetings were a rep. from the Senior Services Center; Mike Marcus and John Norris of Optix; Beth Colvin of Zonta; Kate Hogenbuch from the National Pork Board; Jim McFarland Joliet City Councilmen; and Pat McGuire - Illinois Congressman.

Blakemore wearing the Lion suit and Steve Wroble. “THE LION” was the only one not talking about the cold temperature!!

Helping Hand – Lions Clarence Harridge, Flora Stralow, and Keith Hamstra shown with the many caps, scarves, mittens, and gloves given to Helping Hand Group who distribute to families in need of warm apparel.

Wroble Pancake Breakfast - Lion Steve Wroble thanks Jim DuBois, Sports Complex Director,

event, needy families in the East Dubuque area are blessed with donated funds, clothing, food baskets and toys for the Christmas season. The Giving Tree Committee includes City of East Dubuque employees, Toys for Tots, AT & T, East Dubuque Boy Scout Troop 14 and the Galena Elks Club, providing food baskets. The Galena Elks have provided the food baskets to East Dubuque and surrounding communities for the past 17-years.

--------------------------------------------------------On a chilly Sunday morning, the East Dubuque Lions Club worked shoulder to shoulder with the Galena Elks Club, unloading hundreds of pounds of food baskets. The purpose? To help those in our area community less fortunate to have a Merry Christmas.

As part of the yearly East Dubuque Giving Tree 21

Photo L to R: East Dubuque Lion Geoff Barklow, Galena Elks: Lee Buss, Andy Miller, Todd Collins, & Beau Richardson. Joan Mai, City of East Dubuque, East Dubuque Lions: John Lang, Mel Ehler, Tom Van Gelder, Ben Andersen, Bill Lucy. --------------------------------------------------------

Waterloo Lions Share the Feast that was held on Thanksgiving Day. It has been held for 25 years. This year we served over 250 meals

consisting of dine-in, carry outs and deliveries throughout the Monroe County area. There were 13 turkeys carved. -------------------------------------------------------HELP TO TORNADO VICTIMS FROM 1CN

PDG Stan Schmidt is pictured with New Minden Mayor Candy Cross, handing her 20

gift cards. Mayor Cross delivered $500 in gift cards to area tornado victims.

Collinsville Evening Lions Garry Shadwick, Joe Calza and Dennie Cummins helped DG Mo Ritzel deliver the first of several truck loads of food to a local food pantry, which served as the distribution center for food for recovery Victims.

7th Grade Peace Poster winners from United Jr.High. From Left to Right; Poole 2nd place— Wells 1st Place and also 2nd in the 1-H District—Kushner 3rd place. The theme was OUR FUTURE –OUR WORLD. --------------------------------------------------------

GLASSES, GLASSES…GLASSES The District also purchased a 25 cubic foot freezer for the food pantry. Many Clubs and Lion members donated to the relief effort. Those dollars were used to buy gift cards and the freezer. Several Lions from Okawville, Nashville, Hoyleton and Central City/Centralia aided in clean-up efforts. --------------------------------------------------------

Jessie Bricker - 1st Place winner from Monmouth –Roseville Jr. High 8th grade in the Peace Poster Contest. This was also the Winner of District 1-H poster contest.

Have you ever wondered what happens to the glasses that you donated to the Lions of Illinois, in particular the Oregon Illinois Club? Well, they crossed the table at the Lions of Illinois Foundation Center in Sycamore where they were sorted by Lion Members. The attached photo shows the table with a “pile” of glasses being sorted and boxed. The members from lower left clockwise are the Manager of the Glasses Program Lion Rick Tonozzi, PDG, Lion Duane Moser Oregon Club, Lion Van Stone the Executive Director of the Lions of Illinois Foundation, and Lions Wayne Cole and Pat Slowiak also members of the Oregon, IL Club. Most glasses collected within this State by the Lions of Illinois cross this table and are sorted by either gold, silver or plastic and packed into card board containers weighing roughly 30 pounds. On this particular day the Oregon Lions sorted and packed 7 boxes each containing 900 pair for a total of 3,600 pairs of glasses.

The Foundation receives 7,000 to 10,000 donated pair of glasses per week. By comparison this amounts to nearly twice the residents of Oregon donating one pair of glasses per week for ever. Astonishing numbers!

glasses to take on their medical missions. The Foundation ships approximately 300,000 plastic pair annually. *

After the metal glasses are boxed they are sent to a recycler in California and the Foundation is paid and those funds are used to assist the visually impaired in Illinois. The Foundation sends out approximately 8 shipments per year or 83,700 pair.

Lion Bruce Wright, Lion President John Knudson and Lion Past President Pat Kaveny with the students of the month. -------------------------------------------------------Many of the plastic glasses are shipped to Indiana to be used by Mission groups going to Third World countries where doctors fit to those of need. A number of missionary groups come directly to the Foundation office to pick up

December 14, Lion's Larry Parker, Wendell McMunn, Bridget McMunn, Shelby McMunn, Charles Boardman, Holly Shaner, Paster Paul Phillips and Sarah Laski delvered 15 Christmas

Baskets to "in need" residents of Palestine and Flat Rock. Also we purchased 4 huge turkeys and donated them to the Veterans Home "The Heritage" in Hutsonville.

Lemont Lions President Mark Joiner and Darien Lions President Jim Kiser at a Golf Outing. Below: Loda Lions "float" for the Paxton, IL Holiday Parade.

Lion Bill Kite receiving 40 years chevron/letter from Lion President Larry Parker during annual Christmas dinner.

Lion President Larry Parker presented Village Inn owner Cynthia Bantican and Maria Garrard Christmas gift checks. We wanted to show our appreciation for allowing us to meet and have fund raisers at her business. -------------------------------------------------------

Two Loda Lions, First Lady Lion Marie and PDG Charlie Siefert, 1VDG.

District 1A First Lady & Gov Dave Hansen at

Chicago Bayanihan-Sampaguita Lions Christmas & New Members Installation.

These tiny tots from Chicago entertained District 1A Lions Christmas Party and also 8 Filipino Lions Clubsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Typhoon Fund Raiser events.

Gov Dave Hansen inducted 2 New Members. *Jefferson Park Lion Al giving away gifts to Annie & Esther during Christmas 26 Party2013

Chicago Mexica Lions Christmas Party Dance

Mohammed received Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellowship in memory of his Dad – Mohammed N. Sharief, President of Rogers Park Lions Club who passed away recently.

3 New Members get inducted to Chicago Rogers Park Lions Club by Gov Dave Hansen.

Ugly Sweater and Ugly Tie competition winners at District 1A Christmas Party.

Lion Wahaj Ahmed – a proud sponsor of 3 New Members.

The Forest Kala Sampath Lions after their Christmas Party.--------------------------------

…and they started Dancing!

“Tornado Relief Fund” in the memo. Thank you for all the response already received, especially to the St. Elmo Lions Club. All of you have once again reminded me of why I became a Lion. As always, yours in service; -District Governor Stephen Frankenstein -------------------------------------------------------The Marseilles Lions delivered over 80

New Lenox Lions Breakfast with Santa; Santa visiting with his elfin helpers! --------------------------------------------------------Message: Fellow Lions: I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I’m sure as Lions, we all remembered to pray for all of those less fortunate than we are. A safe and wondrous Merry Christmas to all! A continuing thank you to all the clubs for the warm welcomes I am receiving at my club visits! I hope to contact the remaining clubs I have not yet visited within the next few weeks and get them scheduled. Well, as you know, on Sunday, November 17th, terrible storms ripped through Illinois causing loss of life and extensive property damage, with many, many families losing everything. The Lions of Illinois have rose to the challenge and have supplied much needed supplies and money to help those areas affected. Right here in our own district, Fayette County was hit rather hard as well, and I should be receiving grant money to help them soon. St. Elmo Lions Club has taken the lead and is already helping those in need, but it will be an ongoing process. Clubs wishing to donate funds to be used in Fayette County can send a check to District Treasurer Dean Keller at 10653 East Aminoff Drive, Effingham, IL, 62401. Make checks payable to Lions of Illinois, District 1-L, and write

Christmas baskets to the needy in Marseilles.

Along with the help of the Marseilles Lioness who purchase, wrap, and bag the toys for the kids. Along with baking, Christmas cookies for the families.

(Lena Lion Jim Liles, Joan Liles, and boy scout Dylan Daws prepare to deliver 10 grocery boxes and 21 fruit and cookies baskets.)

The Lena Lions carried out their annual Operation Goodfellow project Saturday December 14, 2013. A total of 48 grocery boxes and 180 fruit baskets and cookie plates were delivered to deserving families and individuals living in the Lena, Winslow, and McConnell area. This has been a Christmas time project carried out by the Lena Lions for more than 40 years. The fruit and groceries are purchased in Lena and this year the cookies were furnished by the Lena Church Cooperative and sororities. The grocery boxes and fruit and cookie plates are assembled on Friday and delivered Saturday morning by the Lena Lions members and friends of the Lena Lions. The Lena Lions send a huge thank you to the people from the churches and other groups that baked the wonderful supply of cookies.

Project Chairman Lion Don Grunder surveying the cookies.

Just finished wrapping fruit and cookies are L-R Kristie Flynn, Lena Lions Joel Kaufman, Mick Flynn and Mike Thill.

Lena Lion Dave Finkenbinder , Community Center Chair honored Leland Wenzel and Ben Mayer for their volunteer work maintaining the Lena Lion Rev. Brian LeBaron and son Kevin ready Center for the 2013. l-r Dave Finkenbinder, to deliver 9 grocery boxes and 16 fruit and cookies plates. 29 Lee Wenzel, Ben Mayer.

The Lions International held a peace poster contest open to open to all high school students in art classes, the winner from the LE-Win High School was Viola Kluck. l-r Linda Vories, art teacher, Viola Kluck, Richard Holmes project Chair.

Lena Lions. photo Jim Kleopping, Ethel Lobdell, Rita Lobdell, Bill Crichton.

The Paris Lions Club asked District Governor William "Butch" Guennewig to do the honors of presenting a Melvin Jones Fellowship to Sharon Cash, wife of CST Lion Brad Cash for her years of service to her community and to Lions.

1St Vice District Governor James Kloepping give a presentation on Lionism and his work as 1St Vice Governor and then inducted two new members into the Lions Club. New member Lois Shelton sponsored by Lee Wenzel, and Mick Flynn sponsored by Richard Holmes. photo l-r Jim Koeopping, Lee Wenzel, Lois Shelton,Mick Flynn, Richard Holmes. -------------------------------------------------------Each year the Lena Lions Club chooses a Lion of the Year, Past Pres. Lion Bill Crichton had the honor of presenting Lion Rita Lobdell with the award for her work and service to Lionism and the Lena Lions and The community. Rita's father Bill Lobdell was a charter member of the

Paris Lions welcome new members Dan & Velda Vice! Sworn in this evening by District Governor Butch Guennewig, sponsored by Lion Lori Bennett.

Lion Norman Wilson is presented with the Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow for his dedication to fundraising efforts throughout his membership in Paris Lions Club!

district success to Birdies Chair, Lion Chuck Faw. Last year pledges totaled $669.08.

Champaign Lions Club welcomed a new member, Gregory Hayes of Hayes Landscaping Service.

Pictured here are: (GPL=Georgetown Public Library & L=Georgetown Lion) Delores Smith (GPL), Peg Call (GPL), Linda Davidson (Librarian), Jim Wallace (L), Carole Spencer (GPL), Bob Prater (L), Judy Sawyer (GPL), Cliff Sawyer (L), Jack Morrison (L), Jeanne Smith (GPL), Paula Berlin (GPL), and E.J.Leasure (GPL).

Lions in District 1-E rallied around to help Gifford, Flatville, Westville, Belgium, Villa Grove, Tuscola and rural communities affected by the devistation from the recent tornado. Many clubs and District 1-D contributed funds and Lions helped with the clean-up in their areas. A grant from Lions International in the amount of $10,000 was received and greatly appreciated. All funds received are being distributed through the District 1-E Humanitarian Fund. District Governor, William “Butch” Guennewig, 1E Trustee John Hove, Lion Diane Hove and Lion Dean Cole of the Arcola Lions delivered water to the Red Cross workers at Gifford. *1-E Trustee, PDG Steve Ferguson announced that the Birdies for Charity event was a tremendous success this year. 1-E pledges totaled $5374.66 and PDG Steve attributes the

Georgetown Lions Club presented the Georgetown Library with a check for $400 to be used for large-print editions as part of the club’s mission of improving the life of those with vision issues.

Mahomet Lions hosted their first annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast on November 2

to thank the community for their continued support of the Lions Club and also collected donations for the Helping Hands Food bank in Mahomet. Photo: Lions Gary Winans, Tail Twister Benny Dow, Rick Swearingen and Nathan Seal cook up pancakes.

1VDG Kevin Mendenhall presented Lion John Maddox with a 25 year membership pin. (Lions Pictured: Starr Grimes, Jim Barthelme, Don Dugan, Holly Shaner, Pastor Paul Phillips, Liz Guyer and Kim Bailey. There were several other members helping but were not available at the time this picture was taken.)

Palestine Lions held a Ham & Bean Supper at Leaverton Park for a free-will donation. Monies were raised for the Park District to replace Christmas Lights. While supper was being served, a choir sang Christmas songs and Santa was escorted through the park on a fire engine. Afterwards, the sky was lit up with fireworks.

President Larry Parker presented Lion Don Dugan with a 15 year membership pin. --------------------------------------------------------

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

Governor â&#x20AC;&#x153;Butchâ&#x20AC;? Guennewig presented President Larry Parker with a friendship banner.

Plans are coming together quickly and we look forward to seeing you all there. Rooms are currently available, so be sure to make your reservations.

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highlights for the upcoming convention:  A one day golf outing is planned for Thursday, May 15. Details will be available soon.  A tour of LCI in Oak Brook is planned for Friday afternoon, May 16.  A trip to the French Market in Lisle on Saturday morning, May 17 is planned, transportation to and from will be provided.  A special hospitality room will be available for Thursday, May 15. There will be games, grab bags, prizes and lots of fun. There is a $5 cover fee to cover the cost of food and beverage.  Plan on attending the hospitality rooms on Friday and Saturday for lots of food, fun and music!  We will have an area called the ‘Lions Mart’. It will have lots of tables for Lions club to brag about their special projects, service projects, fund raisers, etc. All clubs are invited to bring a display, raise money for special projects, etc. Refreshments will be available in this area for all lions on Saturday. This is just the beginning of what we have planned for you! Please mark the date on your calendar, bring the family and enjoy this year’s state convention!!! Judy Tapper and your State Convention Committee

and a past Candy Day Chairman. Dale Wade provided the “Hot Dog” stand at Super Valu.

Max Luksetich, grandson of Lion Dale Wade was on hand to help set up and prepare the Hot Dog Wagon as the Breese Lions Candy Day Command Post. It was noted that Max performed this duty for the club with much enthusiasm.

Questions, ideas, comments: email: leanon2@yahoo.com for Judy or call 309-3351149. ------------------------------------------------------Pictured in next column is Breese Lions 2013 Candy Day Chairman & Club President Bruce Benhoff posing with long time member Dale Wade. Dale has been serving as a Breese Lion’s Member since 1956. Dale makes him available throughout the day to help. He knows what it Past President Marty Gorman a member since takes to hold a successful Candy Day. Dale served as Breese Lion’s President in 1965-66 33 2002 worked the Wally’s location. Marty has a

great smile as the Kruseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s help fill his jug for the worthy cause. ---------------------------------------------------------From: Jama Wahl, MD1 GLT Coordinator Re: Forum Survey

Share Your Thoughts on the MD1 Forum: The MD-1 Forum committee has already begun planning for the MD-1 Forum 2014. In an effort to increase participation the committee felt it was important to connect to all Lions within our multiple district. Please go to the link provided and respond to the following questions. Your input is important whether or not you have attended the MD1 Forum. Thanks for taking the time to assist the committee in preparing such leadership opportunities.

President John Knudson along with Lions Mark Turk, Missy Honiotes, John Joseph, and (former Leo) Amanda Honiotes did their shopping today at Aldi for the Joliet Spanish Center on Eastern Ave. $300.00 will get you 36 boxes pasta, 76 boxes various breakfast cereals, 27-1 lb bags of rice, 40 - 5 lb bags of flour and 8- 5 lb packages of corn meal. Lion Mark's back was acting up a little so while the rest of the crew shopped and loaded the truck, Lion Mark (the human calculater) kept track of our shopping costs....we actually spent $300.03. Photo was aken at the center.

Dear Lion: Please take 2 minutes to answer one of the questions. Your response will assist the committee in planning future events. Your answer will remain confidential and will shape the future of this important leadership activity. Thank you in advance for sharing your thoughts and opinions. Please limit your comments to 500 words or less. Have you ever attended a MD1 Forum? Yes/No.

Orland Park Lions wrapping Christmas Gifts to donate Community Children.

Send your response to: Lion Jama Wahl, MD1 GLT Chairperson: jamawahl@yahoo.com

Orland Park Lions Shopping Christmas Gifts to donate needy children.

Riverside Township Lions at their Christmas Party in December.

Oak Lawn Lions Club inducted 2 New Members by Gov Dave Hansen.

Chicago Windy City Lions held their first Drink With Santa event with a great success.

Oak Lawn Lions Blind Auction Event in December where they collected more than $2,000 for their charitable contributions and Christmas Food Drive for the needy in their community.

District 1-F April 4-6, 2014 Northbrook, IL (Renaissance North) Convention Chairs: April G. Frick, PDG R: 847.698.2518 E: stormy1133@aol.com or Andy R. Toth, PDG R: 847.223.1887 E: CT1FLions@juno.com District 1-G March 22 & 23, 2014 Convention Chair: PDG Dean Hammings P.O.Box 33, Ursa, IL 62376 Phone: 217-964-2241

MD-1 2013 -2014 District Conventions District 1-A March 28-30, 2014 Itasca, IL (Westin Hotel) Convention Chair: PDG Lion Steve Anton R: 708-479-4779 E: santonlions@comcast.net District 1-B March 21-22, 2014 Bolingbrook, IL Convention Chair: PDG Lion John O'Brien 1500 Creekside Circle Minooka, IL 60447 815-467-1818 E: obrienthelion!@aol.com

District 1-H Feb-21-22, 2014 Galesburg, IL (Best Western Plus Prairie Inn) Convention Chair: PDG Judy Tapper R: 309-343-2422 C: 309-335-1149 E: leanon2@yahoo.com

District 1-CN Feb 28-March 2, 2014 Fairview Heights, IL (Holiday Inn) Convention Chair: Lion Sandy Beimfohr R: 618-277-7112 E: skbeimfohr@sbcglobal.net

District 1-J April 4-6, 2014 Lisle, IL (Hilton) Convention Chair PDG Lion Ed Carter R: 630-552-1345) C: 630-330-1341 E: edward0022@att.net

District 1-CS March 14-15, 2014 Gibby’s on the Green – Rend Lake Convention Chair: PDG Lion Chip Farrington 618-218-8516 E: chiplion@hotmail.com

District 1-K March 28-29 Bloomington, IL (Parke Regency Hotel) Convention Chair: Jim Olmsted C: 815-382-7931 E: jimbarb1808@frontier.com

District 1-D April 6, 2014 Sauk Valley Community College Convention Chair: Lion Marilyn Motes 2244 Clouse Lane, Dixon, IL 61021-9038

District 1-L March 21-22, 2014 Decatur, IL (Decatur Conference Center) Convention Chair: PDG Lion Shirley Menin, R: 217-563-2169 C: 217- 899-6387 E: smenin@consolidated.net

presents for a family with 3 elementary students from the G-K School System. The Genoa Lions would like to thank their Community for its support and wish everyone a very merry Christmas.

Orland Park Lions Bowling event to raise funds for community services.

On December 11 the Genoa Lions had their annual Christmas Party, a time to celebrate good cheer and good work for our community. The event was held at WalCamp in Kingston, hosted by Pastor Steve Geske, Ranelle Palmer, Judy Beach and other volunteers. The Lions appreciate the effort made by WalCamp and donated an additional $250 to help with sponsoring their summer programs. The check was presented to Executive Director Pastor Geske by Lion President Jeff Baker. In addition to this donation this season, the Genoa Lions provided free cider & cocoa at Genoaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Celebrate the Season Downtown on December 6 and purchased Christmas

What makes me happy during this time of year is sharing love with the people who fill my life, my children, my friends. And the certainty that the simplest things in our daily lives hide thousands of drops of happiness. You only have to open your hands and let them fill with dreams. I hope the greatest promises of the New Year become reality, and that 2014 becomes a better year for everyone. I send you all my love and best wishes for these holidays. Published By: IPDG Austin Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Souza, Editor

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