State magazine june, 2014

The Illinois Lion Lioness Leo MD1 e-Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 12

June, 2014

Past International President Jimmy Ross and Lion Velda receiving US President’s Life Time Achievement Award during 94th MD1 State Convention. Also you see CC Lydia & Editor Austin f

Lion Van Stone – Lions of Illinois Foundation Executive Administrator with his lovely wife Lisa, Son Wesley and daughter Melissa during LIF 40th Anniversary Brunch and his retirement party.

make a copy and set up a “library type” system so that those who do not have email can check out the issue and read it and return it for another club member to read. There are always ways to make the necessary changes that are happening in Lionism and life.

Greetings to All! Our 2014 State Convention is now over and from the many comments that have been spoken or written it was a great and successful convention. My hat is off to PDG Judy Tapper and her committee for working so hard and giving us a great weekend in Lisle.

There were some changes to formats this year and they were very well accepted.

It has been a great honor to serve this 2013-2014 year as the Council Chair for MD 1. I strived each day to represent all the Lions, Lionesses and Leos of this great state to the best of my ability and keep their best interest in mind. Yes, I had some opposition to me in this position, and at times I struggled to understand why there was such strong opposition and I thank those who were willing to let me call and talk things out with them. However, for the most part I had great encouragement from so many others that I knew that I would come out on top. I am so very thankful for the opportunity to FOLLOW MY DREAM and I thank everyone who truly supported and encouraged me during this year.

I want to say a personal THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to attend the convention. We also thank PIP Jimmy and Velda Ross for joining us for the weekend. It is always great to have them visit here in MD 1 and PIP Jimmy has some great words for us to listen to and absorb. I especially want to say THANK YOU to the First Timers who took the time to attend our convention and I look forward to seeing you all at conventions in the future.

MD 1 must continue to make necessary CHANGES and make a determined effort to increase our membership, to retain our members who are rapidly going out the back door, and to start new clubs. We will be hosting the 2017 International 100 Anniversary Convention and we must show the world why we are MD 1. We must CHANGE and update ourselves into the social media world to get the word out that Lions are here and we are staying here in MD 1. We must CHANGE to attract new and younger members. We must CHANGE and double our efforts to keep our members from leaving our clubs. We must CHANGE and move forward and stop the backwards movement here in MD 1. We must CHANGE and set a example to the world that Lions are the best service organization in the world. We must CHANGE and grow here in MD 1.I want to leave you with a quote from a unknown author “ Today will Never come again. Be a blessing. Be a friend. Encourage someone.

The 2013-2014 Council of Governors has worked hard this year and are still working to finish out their year knowing that they did the best that they could do in the running of the business affairs of MD 1.

They worked hard at running our MD 1 like a business, no matter how much opposition came their way. We challenge the Council for 2014-2015 when they take office on July 8 in Toronto to continue this process and to not regress back into the past. We all must move forward and make the necessary changes that are required to maintain our MD 1 as a leader in Lionism.

CHANGE - what a word and what meaning it has for our lives. Change happens to us everyday but it seems that no matter how we say it or what we do to make changes happen - there are always some who oppose the thought of changes happening in MD 1. Our State Magazine changed this year and is still being reworked and changed to help with the distribution of each issue. We thank PDG Austin D’Souza for taking on this task and doing a awesome job. So Cabinet Secretary’s need to change to make sure that all the clubs in their districts receive the magazine. Then Club Secretary’s need to change and be sure that eachclub member with a email address get each issue. I have heard the comment that “not all my members have emails” and my answer to this is to

Take time to care. Let your words heal and not wound.”

Please take these words to heart and may God bless you all.

Thank you for taking the time to Serve.

In Lionism, CC Lydia Ellis 2013-2014

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Editorial:

94th Annual Lions of Illinois State Convention

Are We Doing the Right Thing?

Lions world over held their elections – in their Clubs, Districts, Multiple Districts and will be soon at International level to elect and select leaders to lead their Lionistic geographical areas. How many of us can say boldly that we did the right thing in selecting leaders?

Our Annual Convention is now history. We had over 395 attendees, including guests, Leos, Lioness and children.

The comments were great, the food was great and the hotel was great!

As usual, we had our own agenda in selecting leaders; we had our own selection based on our friendship, based on our own clicks and groups; and based on NOT WHAT THE CANDIDATES KNOW; BUT WHO THEY KNOW!

The hotel staff went out of their way to be sure we had everything we needed, including coffee Saturday morning in the Silent Auction area and tea and lemonade Friday afternoon, along with cookies.

This is what spoils Lionism in this entire world; at our Club level; District level, Multiple District level and International level. Even though we are a group of Humanitarian Volunteers, we bring some selfish politics in our dealings and make things worse.

We want to thank all of you who provided items for the Silent Auction. We made over $1400. We also made over $400 at the live auction Sunday morning, both of which will go to pay for the refreshments on Friday and Saturday.

It takes a lot of Lions to make a successful convention and once again you all stepped forward to make this year’s convention work.

I must say that this is one of the reasons we are losing members due to power hungry people. I know it happens everywhere in our daily lives – at work, in our churches, schools, state, local and national government level too.

I want to give a special thank you to the following people:

Hurting someone is very easy with our careless acts of selfishness; however, bringing back that enthusiasm, energy, power and volunteerism is somewhat very hard to achieve.

Let us do one thing – as we brag our service to humanity, let us maintain our relationship with fellow members at any level and recognize their talent, knowledge, education, experience and energy while selecting leaders in our Clubs, Districts, Multiple Districts and International level.

If we really need or hungry for power, let us climb the tallest tree in our neighborhood and place a chair on the upmost top branch and let us sit on it forever; nobody will bother us and seek more power than us to go higher.

Once again I remind all lions in this beautiful world of ours – let us read ‘Lions Code of Ethics’ daily until we improve our character, behavior, attitude and friendship toward our fellow lions and give them valid recognition, Amen.

-IPDG Austin D’Souza, Ph.D. My e-mail is: ILStateEditor@gmail.com.

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Lion Nila Hemming, 1G; Lion Betty Thien, 1G; Lion Ken Horn, who filled in for the State Secretary Treasurer, who was unable to attend; Lion John Barsanti, iJ; Lion Alan Barack, 1J; Lion Randy Ferguson, 1CS; Lion Tom Drez, 1B; Lion Snap Hornung, 1H; Lion Ron Fruit, 1D; Lion John Thien, 1G; Lion Bill Foli, 1K; Lion Chip Farrington, 1CS; Lion John Allsworth, 1H; Lion Bob Lutz, 1H; Lion Dick Ronna, 1H; Lion Karen Gumino, 1J; Lion Trisha Simmons, 1H; Lion Mary Reading, 1F; Leo Becca Reading, 1F; Lion Carol Anderson, 1G; Lion John O’Brien, Lion Reveneal O’Brien, 1B; Lion Jim McCarter, Lion Carolyn McCarter, 1H; Lion Susan Borgwardt, 1F; Lion Meg O’Brien, 1B; DGE Buzz Melton, 1H; Lion Sue Zarada, 1A; Lion Sarah Kallbrier, Lion Dan Kallbrier, 1G; Lion Andy Liamaga, Cab Sec/Treas, 1A; Lion Tim Berner, Cab Sec, 1B; Lion Steve Griffin, Cab Sec/Treas, 1CS (also DGE); Lion Nicole Fruit, Cab Sec, 1D; Lion Brad Cash, Cab Sec/Treas, 1E; Lion Shelly Gallagher, Cab Sec, 1F; Lion Cheryl Russell, Cab Sec, 1H; Lion Bonnie Bradbury, Cab Sec, 1J; Lion Dean

Keller, 1L; All members of the Resolutions, Rules, Convention Site Selection, Sergeant-at-arms and Elections committees.

Listen and learn from others

A special thank you to the Convention committee: 1A, Lion Steve Anton; 1B, Lion Paul Bennetazio; 1CN, Lion Lydia Ellis; 1CS; Lion Ruben Owens, Lion Sheryl Owens; 1D, Lion Darlene Pieper; 1E, Lion Ken Horn; 1F, Lion Sue Hastings; 1G, Lion Carol Anderson; 1J, Lion Sharon Endean; 1K, Lion Richard Hadley; 1L, Lion Jim Strange and the Hospitality Committees!

Act for the benefit of everyone

Energize the organization

Develop themselves and others Empower others to lead Recognize Achievement When asked, What is Leadership? Many leaders respond with one word: ACTION. This ACTION can involve one or more of the following: moving forward, sharing vision, communicating ideas, making decisions, and celebrating success.

Thank you to the Council Members, a group that helped me put this convention together with their full support: CC Lydia Ellis, VCC Fred Peska, Council Treasurer Mario Gumino, Council Secretary Tawny Hall, DG Dave Hansen, DG Dave Wheeler, DG Mo Ritzel, DG Moe Johnson, DG Butch Guennewig, DG Molly Penny, DG Johnny Anderson, DG John Pajkos, DG Steve Frankenstein.

-Communicate your ideas. Others must understand your plans and project before they can act.

The more they know and understand the better the outcome.

-Just Do It! A leader makes good things happen for others and the organization, doing the best and the right thing for all.

This is just a few of the people who made this convention work. I apologize for anyone’s name that I have left off this list, your help was greatly appreciated.

-Set the Example. Get out among your club members or other clubs in your district. Get to know others. Solve problems with input from others.

Walk the talk.

I look forward to seeing you all in Effingham for the 95th Annual State Convention.

-Manage things. Lead People.

-Lion Judy Tapper, -Make decisions. Be timely. Be thoughtful. Remember not deciding is to decide.

State Convention Chairperson, 2013-2014.

MD1 Leadership Column:

-Solve problems. Look at all possible outcomes and consider the “what if” of each outcome. Make the best choice.

This is the third article in a series based on the writings of John Baldoni.

In his handbook 180 Ways to Walk the Leadership Talk, he identifies six important behaviors that all leaders do. We have already considered listening and learning from others as well as energizing the organization.

This month we will consider Acting for the Benefit of Everyone:

-Avoid the Blame Game. Look for solutions, not a scapegoat.

-Be a champion for your team. Get them what is needed to do a good job. Address concerns quickly.

-Manage crisis. If things are in chaos, take a minute to “cool down”. Assess and make the best possible decision with the information available.

-Earn Loyalty. Treat people the way you want to be treated. Show respect. Share in the jobs no one else wants to do.

-Solve disputes by seeking a win-win situation.

Both parties need to leave feeling they have left the discussion with something, no loser.

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-Be Pro-Active. Look for roadblocks to change and act upon them. Get others’ opinions. Be relevant to your club and community.

tional Convention Chairperson as two additional positions eligible for reimbursement of expenses for attending the International Convention.

-Manage your Time. There are only 24 hours in the day. Use it well.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Section 1, paragraph 3, of Article IX of the Lions of Illinois Constitution entitled State Revenue, be amended, effective at the close of the 2014 State Convention, by adding the phrasing marked in bold below:

-Change is constant, except for ideas such as honor, truth, integrity, and love, which remain constant.

-Admit your mistakes. No one can be right all of the time. Accept it, apologize sincerely, and learn from it.

One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) per capita of said fund shall be available for use for this State’s participation in the International Convention. Expenses of each out-going District Governor, incoming Council Chairperson, and out-going International Convention Chairperson, in connection with his/her attending the International Convention at or near the conclusion of his/her term of office shall be considered a proper charge against this International Convention Fund and reimbursement for said expenses of such outgoing District Governors, incoming Council Chairperson, and outgoing International Convention Chairperson, out of this fund shall be on the same basis as that allowed District Governors Elect under the Rules of Audit of and by Lions Clubs International.

-Map your Action Plan. *Establish the vision, so everyone knows where you want to go. *Articulate the strategies. Be sure people know how you will get there. *Identify the benchmarks.

Demonstrate how they will know when they are there and celebrate the accomplishment of getting there. *Provide a flexible way for continuous feedback. Get input from others.

-Get Personal.

Reach out.

Know your club and community.

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

-Ask questions of yourself as well as others. Show tolerance of others’ points of view. Share ideas.

Failed!

RESOLUTION

-Lion Jama Wahl,

TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS

MD1 GLT Chairperson

BY LAWS - ARTICLE III, STANDING COMMITTEES, Section 1

2014 Resolutions at MD1 State Convention in Lisle - Results: Lions of Illinois, Inc.

Subject: This proposed amendment would eliminate the one year requirement of serving on a district committee before one would be eligible to serve as State Chairperson of the committee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the last two sentences of Section 1 of Article III of the Lions of Illinois By-Laws entitled Standing Committees, be amended, effective at the close of the 2014 State Convention, as follows:

Failed!

RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS CONSTITUTION - ARTICLE IX, STATE REVENUE, Section 1 Subject: This proposed amendment would add the incoming Council Chairperson and the out-going Interna-

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With the exception of the Long Range Planning Committee, in order to be eligible for appointment as Chairperson of a Standing Committee, the appointee shall have served as a District Chairperson of that Committee for at least one (1) year. However, Iin the event that no application is received for a State Chairperson position, or the Council is not in favor of any applica-

tions received for a particular committee, the Council may waive the one year eligibility requirement and appoint a Lion to fill the position.

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

tion entitled Amendments, be amended, effective at the close of the 2014 State Convention, as follows: Section 2. Any amendment proposed to the Constitution shall be first approved by the Board of Directors of the Club or the Cabinet of the District in which the proposal originated, and shall be submitted in writing by the Club Secretary or the Cabinet Secretary, respectively to the State Secretary-Treasurer not later than 120 days prior to the first scheduled day of the State Convention. The proposed changes shall then be promptly referred by the State Secretary-Treasurer to the Constitution and By-Laws Committee for consideration.

Amendments may also originate with the State Council or the Constitution and By-Laws Committee. Amendments submitted by the State Council shall also be referred to the Constitution and By Laws Committee.

All proposed amendments, after being considered and reviewed by the Constitution and By-Laws Committee, shall be referred to the State Council by the Constitution and By-Laws Committee, along with the committee's recommendations, by the fourth State Council Meeting, at which time the State Council shall review all proposed amendments and make the final decision as to which of the proposed amendments are to be presented to the delegates at the upcoming state convention for consideration.

After its consideration, the Constitution and By-Laws Committee State Council shall report its recommendations on the proposed amendment(s) to the State Secretary-Treasurer not later than 45 days prior to the first scheduled day of the State Convention, and the State Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for mailing copies of the proposed amendment, together with the recommendations of the State Council and Constitution and By-Laws Committee, to each Club in the State at least 30 days prior to the first scheduled day of the State Convention. The Council of Governors, at its discretion, may direct the State Secretary-Treasurer to publish the proposed amendments in the State magazine in lieu of the above cited mailings and in accordance with the prescribed dates. Each District shall reimburse the State for its pro rata share of the cost of the preparation and mailing of such copies, based upon the number of Clubs in the District, and also for publishing same in the last issue of the State magazine to be published prior to the State convention dates.

Passed!

RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS CONSTITUTION - ARTICLE V, STATE ORGANIZATION, Section 2 Subject: This proposed amendment would extend the time limit a Past District Governor (PDG) would be eligible to run for Council Chairperson to five (5) years.

Currently, the time limit is three (3) years.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT paragraph two, of Section 2 of Article V of the Lions of Illinois Constitution entitled State Organization, be amended, effective at the close of the 2014 State Convention, by replacing the word "three" in the first sentence, with the word "five", as shown below: Candidates for the Council Chairperson position must be a Past District Governor, having served as an MD-1 District Governor within the previous three five fiscal Lions years immediately preceding the year they are to serve as Council Chairperson. The Council Chairperson position shall have voting rights in any Council action.

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

Failed!

RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS CONSTITUTION MENTS, Section 2

ARTICLE

XII,

AMEND-

Subject: This proposed amendment would require all amendments originating from a club, district, or the MD-1 Constitution and By-Laws Committee, to be reviewed and approved by the Council of Governors before being presented to the delegates at a state convention for consideration.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Section 2 of Article XII of the Lions of Illinois Constitu-

Lions of Illinois, Inc. Failed!

RESOLUTION To Amend the Lions of Illinois Constitution and By-Laws Constitution-Article IX Section 1, State Revenue 66

Subject: This proposed amendment would change the dollar amount and the distribution of funds for the outgoing District Governor to the International Convention.

Section 1, Fifty Cents (.50) One Dollar and Fifty Cents (1.50) per capita of said Fund shall be used exclusively for the promotion, and election of candidates from Illinois to the International Board of Directors or to the office of Second Vice-President, First Vice-President and President of Lions Clubs International, provided however, that the balance to be held in such Fund shall be limited to and maintained at Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000). After this limitation has been reached, this One Dollar and Fifty Cents (1.50), or the balance thereof after bringing the Fund balance back up to the Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), shall be applied as Follows: A. 35% thereof shall be allocated to the International Convention Fund, to be used exclusively for out of country outgoing District Governor’s convention expenses.

B. 35% thereof shall be allocated to the Magazine Fund C. 30% thereof shall be allocated to the State Administrative and State Convention Administrative Fund.

Now, Therefore, Be it resolved that Section 1, Paragraph 3 of Article IX of the Lions of Illinois Constitution entitled State Revenue, be amended, effective at the close of the 2014 State Convention, as follows: Section 1, One Dollar and Fifty Cents (1.50) per capita of said fund shall be available for use for this States participation in the International Convention. Expenses of each out-going District Governor in connection with his/her attending the International Convention at or near the conclusion of his/her term of office shall be considered a proper charge against this International Convention fund and reimbursement for said expenses of such outgoing District Governors out of this fund shall be on the same basis as that allowed District Governors Elect under the Rules of Audit of and by Lions Clubs International. Fifty cents (.50) per capita of

said fund shall be available for registration only for each outgoing District Governor to the international convention, and no transportation or lodging costs will be included.

A 25% thereof shall be allocated to the Administrative Fund.

B 25% thereof shall be allocated to the State Convention Administrative Fund.

C 25% thereof shall be allocated to the MD-1 Forum.

D. 25% thereof shall be allocated to be invested for future use for the State Administrative Fund.

Respectfully Submitted Lion Bonnie Bradbury Cabinet Secretary, 1-J

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

Any amount in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) held in the Promotion Fund as of May 21, 1989 July 1, 2014 shall be allocated and transferred to the foregoing funds in the percentages indicated above.

Failed!

RESOLUTION To Amend the Lions of Illinois Constitution and ByLaws

Respectfully Submitted Lion Bonnie Bradbury Cabinet Secretary, 1-J

Constitution-Article IX Section 1, State Revenue

Merger Question:Passed!

Subject:

This proposed amendment would change the dollar amount going into the Promotional Fund and the distribution of funds that are over and above the cap of $50,000. Now, Therefore, Be it resolved that section 1, Paragraph 4 of Article IX of the Lions of Illinois Constitution entitled State Revenue, be amended, effective at the close of the 2014 State Convention, as follows:

Shall Districts 1-E and 1-L Merge into One SubDistrict? Yes ____ No ____ Since this is a resolution, and not an amendment to the constitution and by-laws, it requires only a simple majority to the affirmative, to pass. Simple majority is defined as anything greater than 50%.

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US$500,000. This $500,000 pledge by the Oswal family follows the largest personal donation given to LCIF (also by the Oswal family) of $6 million. Their most recent generous act resulted in the Lions of the world contributing $870,000 in April towards the Measles Initiative, allowing for their pledge of $500,000 to be added, totaling $1.37 million being raised during the month for measles. With the matching gift from the GAVI Alliance, the total money raised during the month of April for measles was $2.74 million! These donations will help save four times the number of children from the potentially devastating effects of measles. In addition, donations were eligible for Melvin Jones Fellowship credit.

Measles Initiative Takes on Another Level Through our partnership with Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI) Alliance, Lions have committed to raising US$30 million by our 100th anniversary in 2017 towards the fight to eliminate measles. The funds raised by Lions will be matched through the GAVI Matching Fund, which is financially supported by the United Kingdom's Department for International Development (DFID) and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, bringing the total to US$60 million. Through our joint efforts with GAVI and other partners, we will help immunize more than 114 million children and increase access to quality immunization services to benefit children throughout the world.

Please keep the Measles Initiative in mind when making your gift to LCIF. Every dollar received will help protect a child from the devastating effects of measles.

World Immunization Week was April 23-30, 2014.

In celebration of World Immunization Week and the Lions efforts around the world to eliminate measles, all donations made for measles during the month of April were matched dollar for dollar by Lion Aruna Oswal of India, and her family, up to a total gift of -PID Bud Wahl, MD1 LCIF Chair

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esting and informative. It is always a great experience to hear what the other districts are doing for those that we serve.

Travels With the ID Bill McKinney

In February we also were invited to the District Convention of 26M1 in Missouri and truly enjoyed our time with those hard working Lions.

Then later in the month we headed to San Diego to attend the International Board of Directors meeting.

We once again had our hearts touched by the activities that we as spouses and partners attended.

Thevision screening event that we went to really showed me what a group of hard working Lions and volunteers can do in a day in dispensing hundreds of pairs of eyeglasses. Those who were being examined were so patient with the wait time.

Upon our return home from the International Convention in Hamburg, Germany we began to visit various clubs and districts here in MD 1. In August, ID Bill went to Lions International in Oak Brook for a training session of all the newly elected ID’s. Several of them attended a Lions meeting at the invitation of PDG Jim Addington and enjoyed the evening. ID Bill traveled from Oak Brook to Rockford to attend a dinner where 1 VP Joe Preston was speaking.

In March, 2014 we attended District 1-CS district convention and enjoyed seeing our many friends there.

March also found us traveling to District 43Y in Kentucky and what a great time we had with them.

ID Bill and I received a very warm welcome and made many new friends. ID Bill and I were both honored by being named Kentucky Colonels in recognition of our service to Lions. We were also named honorary citizens of Hazard, Kentucky and were made a Duke and Duchess of the city of Hazard. We were touched by these great honors.

November, 2013 we attended the MD 1 Forum in Normal, Illinois and got to thank many who helped with our campaign and election in Hamburg. In November we also attended the Altamont Lions club meeting and the Governors night in Carmi. We also stayed busy with other events and meetings throughout the State.

March also found us traveling to 14 U in Pennsylvania for their district convention and again we made many new friends in Lions. We also go to meet some of the other District Governors who attended the convention. We enjoyed our time with these dedicated Lions and had a great trip - we even had to have the plane deiced before we could fly home.

December, 2013 we spent the holiday season with family and many friends. We also hosted our annual Christmas open house and enjoyed the time of fellowship with the many who attended.

It is a great honor to be representing the Lions, Lioness and Leos of the world as a part of the International Board of Directors. Thank you all once again for choosing us to serve.

January, 2014 we attended the Altamont Lions Club 75 Anniversary and enjoyed the evening with everyone. We also attended our Lions meetings and the Council of Governors meeting later in the month.

To be continued.....

-ID Partner in Service, Lydia

February, 2014 we attended 1-J and 1-G district cabinet meetings and found them to be very inter-

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Chester Lions Club held a course designed to

teach children bicycle safety. Such as the proper way to start and stop a bicycle, to look for traffic before riding, and to avoid obstacles. New helmets

Thompson and Seneca Lions Club Treasurer Teco Raibley along with the Audio Technician Lion Joe Krenkel. Submitted by Seneca Lions Club Secretary Penny Thompson.

Peru Lions Club President Rick and PDG Marilyn as they sponsor new Lions. ZC Fred Nestler inducts Angel Pelka and her son Cordell and Dave Enriquez were distributed to participants, along with a water bottle. Memorial Hospital staff showed the children the proper way to stretch before riding. Chester Police Department taught the children about bicycle laws and the meaning of traffic signs. Bicycles were tuned and tested for readiness by a mechanic from CycleWerx.

To help protect hearing, the Seneca Lions Club sponsored a Free Hearing Screening on Monday, April 28th 2014 from 9am to 1pm at the Seneca Fire Dept. The Lions of Illinois Mobile Hearing Unit visits communities throughout the state at the request of local Lions Clubs. The program is coordinated by the Lions of Illinois Foundation, the charitable arm of the states more than 670 Lions Clubs. Money for its support comes primarily from Candy Day, held statewide the second Friday of every October. Featured in the photo (left to right) is the Seneca Lions Club President Steve

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District 1K DG John Pajkos and DGE Mark Williams as they induct 4 new members. They are l-r, Mary Jo Boland,sponsor, new Lions Sandy Fanucchi, Pat Seibert, Sol & Carol Padilla and sponsor Rick.

Here below are few pictures from the District 1J Eye Glass Sorting Party that was held at the South Elgin Lions Club on Sunday May 4th. We had several clubs and high school students.

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2014-2015 District Governor Elects with their partners in life & Lionism

Council Treasurer Elect Mark Williams & Maggie

Council Chaplain Elect Jim Kloepping & Pat Chap Council Char Elect Fred Peska & Sharon

Council Tail Twister Elect Ed Kalibrier & Rebecca

Chap Vice Council Chair Elect Chris Halsey & Cindy

Council Secretary Elect Sandy Newsome

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Currect Council Chair Lydia Ellis Chap

94th MD1 Lions Convention Photographs:

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Constitution & By-laws: Bud Wahl Campaign & Liaison: Russ Sarver Finance: Dr. Karen Johnson Leos/Quest/RAP: Ron Fangusaro LEHF: George Endean Public Relations: Jani Robinson Information Technology: Tom Drez Gobal Leadership Team: Jama Wahl

Governors During Necrology Service

Global Membership Team: Paul Alert: Jim Keiser Long Range Planning: Lydia Ellis LCIF: Bud Wahl

Past First Ladies: Lion Maryann O’Reilly, Lion Velda Ross, Lion Jama Wahl and Lion Sue Sarver.

Past Council Chair Georg Toft & PCST Judy Toft celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary in May.

State Convention International Guest – Past International President Jimmy Ross.

MD1 State Chairs for 2014-2015: State Convention: Leo Snyder State Magazine: Lion Austin D’Souza, Ph.D. Lioness: Marily Moats International Convention: Ken Horn Parliamentarian: Dick Verona

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1A RC Vic Genge Received Intl. Presidnet’s Medal

PDG Austin inducted a new member for Glenwood Lions Club

Oak Lawn Lions Club honored Best Police Officer (above) and Best Fire Fighter (below) of the Year Award during their Law & Order Nite.

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MD1 District Governor Elects (sitting) and Vice District Governor Elects attending a morning introduction in Bloomington Hilton Double Tree Hotel in the month of May, 2014.

District 1A Incoming Officers Training Instructors received Appreciation Certificates from DGE Terry D’Souza. Also with them DG Dave Hansen and District GLT Chair Herb Zimmermann.

Some members who were in attendance.

Orland Park celebrating their “Orland Days” near Metra Station with fun, rides, food and music.

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neighbors. A very special Lion Louie showed up to delight the children and adults, alike. Thanks to Lion Rod (quite a natural at making people happy) and his lion tamer, Lion Diana.

Color copies of the newsletter will be available during the Dinner meeting on the 21st. Pork chops will be on the menu and His Honor, Craig Johnson, will be our speaker to talk about some changes that may directly affect our club.

The CIRCUS is coming to town! The planning meeting will be held next Wednesday the 14th at Panera. Bring your ideas and thoughts to make this a most successful event!

As you may know, the theme for this year's 2 p.m. (note the time change) hometown parade will be "Under the Big Top!" This is a great tie-in theme with our upcoming circus! We have plans to make the most of this opportunity to spread the word of the circus coming to town.

Lion Lenore is starting to work on the 4th of July!

Hopefully, we will be able to count on your participation and good ideas for a successful night.

Waterloo Lions Club members participating in American Diabetic Association & Lions club joint fundraiser – Sugarless Candy Day.

Attached is a photo of our May birthday Lions: Vicki Bogolin, Mike Baumer, and Angie Foster with Lion Tail Twister Bill and Lion Wayne looking on.

Elk Grove Village Lions Club – Read what happened:

Last note: We received a donation of six boxes of new glass cases and cleaning cloths from an Elk Grove Village resident. They have been picked up

by LIF Trustee Don Borgwardt who will make sure they get to the right people.*

What a wonderful day we had yesterday at the Pavilion during the Lions of Illinois Foundation Hearing Screening and Diabetic Retinopathy Screening!

With a few "rain delays" we served 20 people (showing a 50% loss in hearing) with hearing screenings and 12 with vision screenings. We were there from 9 a.m. until noon, and were very well received.

Lion 3rd Vice President Sabrina showed up with Dunkin' Donuts to make the morning sweeter.

Many thanks to Lions Chuck and Lenore for helping our residents. Special thanks to Lioness Carol for pitching in to serve; she even brought her son in to be tested! Incoming Lioness President, Ellen Peacock, was also tested and thanks to her for spreading the word and flyers to the Lioness and her

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Lion Pat Johnson (left) accepts the Lions of IL Foundation Fellowship award for Candy Day at the Crete

Lions meeting held at Scrementis Restaurant on May 6 from PCC Bob Johnson. This is the highest award they give.

Besides the above mentioned projects the focus of the Club, as with any Lions Club, will depend on the Membership. The two projects mentioned above are to give some initial focus to our recruitment and formation of the Club.

The Future of our organization will become increasingly engaged with Online activities and the name is an attempt to link the Past to the future of our Organization.

Trail Trees were used by the Indians and early settlers to our area to guide them to through the forest.

Their growth was manipulated to direct travelers through the forests to their destination.

The Club is being formed as a Branch Club of Grant Township Lions and the Online Site will be an e-clubhouse site developed from Lions Clubs International.

Winthrop Harbor Lions recently helped a local Boy Scout, Branden Maglio, by raising money for his Eagle project. Branden is working toward the highest achievement in scouting -- becoming an Eagle Scout. His project is to install a light at Illinois Beach State Park so the American flag can be flown from the flag pole there. A 50/50 raffle was held during BINGO and players donated money toward his project. The Lions also donated money.

A $500 check was presented to Branden to help with his project.

Winthrop Harbor Lions Zone Chairman Sue Hastings and President Debbie Coan wish Boy Scout Branden Maglio luck with his Eagle project.

Those that are interested in becoming part of this New Online Club should contact: -Lion Lawrence R. Spaeth, PDG pdgspaeth0607@yahoo.com, 630-202-2965 Lion Geoff Spaeth, Zone Chair, spaethg@Yahoo.com Lion Don Borgwardt, LIF Trustee dibhaines@aol.com

Trail Tree Lions Club - Focused on the Future The Online Lions will be focused on building Service to the communities of District 1F.

Picture from Lake County Historical Museum

One of the initial projects will be to develop the Lions Alert Project to enhance the District 1F Clubs ability to respond to natural and man-made disasters that might occur in our communities.

A second project will be to focus on the Lions Environmental Photo Contest.

Both projects will be able to assist all Lions Clubs throughout District 1F. Membership will be open to any Lion/individual especially those whose lifestyle makes it impossible to physically attend frequent meetings due to travel/career demands.

There will be Online meetings and gatherings at the District and State Conventions as well as International Conventions.

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This is the day that Lions Volunteers from the Lions, plant flowers around River Grove Village, adding color for the summer months.

The River Grove Lions have supported this endeavor over the years, planting flowers front of the village hall, the veterans memorial and the Grand Avenue bridge. The planter boxes in town will be decorated over the next few weeks..

Westville Lions Westville Lions Club held their first ever Pancake and Sausage breakfast at the high school cafeteria from 7am to 11am on April 12. The Easter Bunny was the guest and posed with Westville Ladies Club Little Miss and Junior Miss contest winners. The 3rd Annual Easter Egg Hunt was held at the football field. The event was a fundraiser to help the vision and hearing impaired in the community as well as other communi-

Pictured above is Lion Bunky Scott from Monmouth Evening Lions Club presenting RN Betsy Johnston our friendship banner. Betsy presented a program on how she tests the preschool thru 6th grade students on their eye sight at M-R grade schools.

ty projects. Besides the fun of collecting eggs, a drawing was held to win prizes. Eight bicycles were donated by local businesses and individuals and given away to one boy and one girl for each age category.

Chicago Rogers Park Lions held their Annual Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in May. 20

“Lion”, John and Beth Carlson (all the way from their 4 year “hiatus” in Sioux City), Rich and Jan Boney (his better half and great friend of our club and Chair Cheryl Russell.

Champaign Lions provided a 'Water Station' at this year's Marathon on April 26. They have been

doing this for several years, now.

Arthur Lions Club has 2 new members- Lion Mark Krutsinger did the inductions with Lion Harry Bell sponsoring new member Kenny Crossman and Lion Tim Mast sponsoring new member Art Urbin (Atwood). Welcome to Lions!!

Orion Lions participate in Easter Egg Hunt On a Saturday, April 21st the Orion Lions Club served hot dogs and pork chop sandwiches to young and old at the annual event. It was the first time food had been served and it was WELL received. The treasury of our club was increased $458 by the following Lions: Byron Carlson, Tim Garrity, Denny Pettifer, Sherri Hamilton, Ray Parrish, Deano O’Leary, Bill Womac, Donnie and Teresa Riggle, Betsy Beemblossom as our popular

Chair Lion Cheryl Russell, Lions Deano O’Leary, Bill Womac, and Rich Boney.

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NIU, cleaned up a 3-mile section of the Great Western Trail and Route 64. This year, the Club filled 30 – 55 gallon trash bags. This was the 20th time the Lions Club has done this annual clean-up project.

Algonquin Lions Club awarded Alyssa Parker the Ted Spella Education Award at a club meeting. (l to r) Education Award Chair, Lion Steve Collinsworth, Club Pres. Lion Mark Hecht, with recipient Alyssa Parker (in front), along with her father, mother, and brother. Alyssa will major in Special Education. The Lions’ check was for $2,500, mostly from the club’s Bags Tournament, and a $1,000 check contributed

by Buffalo Wild Wings owner, John Weiler and wife Barbara, in memory of their daughter, Katy, was also given to Alyssa.

Aurora Noon Lion Al Benson attended the Batavia Lions Club’ annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser last month and photographed Batavia Lions Club Pres.

John Emerson (l) and Batavia Lion Ben Jewison adding to the pancake “stock.” Over 200 were served that day.

At the Lions’ booth, Bartlett Lions Sara Cooper & Andy Watson taught children about our water resources by letting them see water pollution control with hand-operated sprayers on the Earth Day display at Bartlett Nature Center in James "Pate" Philip State Park.

LIF Trustee in 1-J, Lion Ron Wigton (l), does the induction of new Shabbona Lion Bill Olbrich (c). Lion Tom Greenwell, PDG, is Lion Bill’s sponsor. **** In Bloomingdale IL, there is an organization called Character Counts that has been giving out awards to local citizens since 2002. Four of this year’s awardees are Bloomingdale Lions. (front) PDG Lion Ron Fangusaro, (back) Lions Sam D’Amico, Stan Poplonski, and Jim King).

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This spring, 14 Sycamore Lions, 12 additional family members, and 6 volunteers from Alpha Phi Omega at

Lion Sam D'Amico was recognized for years of dedicated volunteer service and leadership to the Friends of the Library.

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Lion Stan Poplonski was recognized for his service to the Bloomingdale Lions Club, local school wellness programs, the CHARACTER COUNTS! Coalition, and for his winning pastries at the annual 50 Men Who Cook.

community of Lombard, but “the World.” President of the Lombard Lions, William Heniff, who drove the vehicle pulling the float, said “the response from the crowd told me we were able to get the Lions’ message across.”

Lion Jim King was recognized for his many years of service to Bloomingdale, as a Village Trustee, a Friend of the Bloomingdale Library, and as a Bloomingdale Lions Club member (including serving as a former Lions' president and the "spirit" inside the Lion mascot costume).

Cary Lion Norm Ball recently received his 25-year Service Award from Lions Clubs International, presented by Dist. 1-J Gov. Lion Mario Gumino. Lion Norm is currently the Club President and has served several terms as President, Vice President and Secretary.

Lion Ron Fangusaro was recognized for representing all of the pillars of character as demonstrated through his many years of service to children and adults with vision and hearing disabilities through the Bloomingdale Lions Club, and for his service to the Village since 1999 as a Plan Commissioner.

Lombard Lions Club had this float in the Lilac Day Parade illustrating how the club not only serves the

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Bloomingdale Lions and Glendale Heights Lions, friends & family members cooperated to accomplish the annual Prairie Path Clean-Up Project last month, clearing debris along the former railroad tracks, beginning at the Prince Crossing Road in West Chicago.

The trail is a haven for bicyclists, joggers, roller

bladers and nature lovers. Bloomingdale Lion Sue Knutson organizes the annual clean-up.

see the food. The restaurant provided candles at the tables, so the meeting had a romantic side to it.

The photo shows all eleven Albany Lions Club members that attended the meeting. Back row: Don Floming, Al Heun, Richard Bielenberg, Retha Bielenberg, Secretary Ken Gooley, President Jeff Holesinger and Bill Brinkman.

Front row: Jerry Meier, Wayne Kubert, Phyllis Heun and Steve Dyson.

McHenry Lions Club participated in the City Arbor Day celebration by planting four Swamp White Oak trees in memory of four of its deceased members, Lions Jerry Moss, Irvin Staveteig, Bud Hofert and Joe Brabec. A brick with their names on them will be placed by each tree at a memorial ceremony at a later date. (l to r) Lion Curtis Bremer, McHenry Mayor Sue Low, McHenry Park Planning & Forestry Superintendent Thomas Schmidt, and Lion Judy Bierman.

A group of Oregon Lions Club members met at the Center for Sight and Hearing in Rockford. Diane Jones, President of the Center, gave a tour of the facility to the members and then Lion Mike Ryder, First Vice President of the Oregon Lions, presented a check to Diane for $1,000.00. Pictured are Oregon Lions Club members with Lion Mike Ryder presenting a check to Diane Jones. (Photo and text submitted by Lion Jean Hoff of the

During a recent trip to Wales Lion Terry Knollenberg, PCC, member of the Pekin Lions Club visited the Carmarthen Lions Club of Carmarthen, Wales.*

Oregon Lions Club.) *

Albany Lions Club hosted a Zone Meeting for District D1 at the Mississippi CafĂŠ in Albany, Illinois. The following clubs attended: Albany, Morrison, Kirkland, Dixon, Lena, Prophetstown, Ashton and Tampico. The Mississippi CafĂŠ had a delicious buffet for the meeting. The night of the meeting was stormy and soon after starting the meeting the lights went out and didn't come back on until just a few minutes before the meeting ended. Ken Gooley had to supply light from a flashlight so we could

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The speaker at the Oregon Lions Club meeting on May 8th was Dr. Gina Geissler who is a board certified Doctor of Audiology specializing in amplification for hearing loss in the adult and pediatric population. In her presentation she explained the various reasons for hearing loss, and described the technology that is available to correct these problems. Dr. Geissler expressed a strong awareness and deep compassion for individuals with

hearing loss and a determination to successfully help them improve their hearing.

finish two smaller “pocket” parks in the subdivision, finishing by 11 a.m. Lion Dreska and his son walked the creek and picked up trash at Corner Park to finish the job. It is one thing to volunteer your time for your community but to be this industrious and efficient deserves applause and praise. The Lions salute your hard work and dedication. I am sure the kids in Genoa appreciate the effort even if they don’t know you did the work.

Pictured in the group photo (l. to r.)Genoa Lions: Merritt, Ross, Feliciano, Wilkinson, Sanford, and Moes.

Genoa Lions sold over 220 dozen carnations to family, friends, and the community. This annual fundraiser is by Lion Gene Bradford, who arranges the purchase of the flowers, distributes the posters throughout town and organizes the door-to-door delivery of the flowers. His fellow Genoa Lions sell the carnations for $10 a dozen and the flowers are delivered on Friday the 4th and Saturday the 5th. The profits from these sales goes directly to the High School Scholarships that the club awards to two Genoa-Kingston Seniors at graduation. Special thanks go to Lion Mike Dreska and Lion Gene Bradford for selling over a 100 dozen flowers between the two of them. The flower shop that is instrumental in this endeavor is “Everything Floral” located on Main Street in Genoa.

Pictured from left to right is Dr. Geissler's husband and young son, Dr. Gina Geissler, Lion President Dr. Tom Champley and Lion Russ Senti .

Genoa Lions Spruce-Up 4 parks on Saturday May 3, 2014.

Lion Paul Bafia, the executive Director of the Genoa Park District asked the Genoa Lions to assist with a Spring Spruce-Up of Lions Corner Park at Madison & Walnut. The Genoa Lions responded at 8:30 a.m. with 10 Lions and the spirit to move the mountains of mulch that needed to be spread beneath the playground equipment. The following lions, namely Mike Dreska and his young son James, Jim Sanford, Todd Merritt, Mike Moes, Jerry Helland, Mike Ross, Hector Feliciano, Joe Wilkinson, Greg Cravatta, and of course Paul Bafia were there to work. This crew finished spreading the mulch by 9:30 and moved onto the Central Park in River Bend Subdivision and knocked that out and went on to

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Pictured from( l. to r.) Annie VanDerHeyden, Lion Hector Feliciano, Lion Gene Bradford and Lion Greg Cravatta.

The Genoa Lions invited the 12 recipients of the Citizen of the Year Award and their parents to dinner

onWednesday, April 16. Dinner was served prior to the award ceremony with pork chops hot from the grill served along with a battery of salads and desserts prepared by the Masonic Lodge, great food for a good cause. Superintendent Joe Burgess of the GenoaKingston School District made a short speech, and introduced the first Principal, Cindy Wills of Davenport Elementary School. Each of the district’s principals introduced the students from their school, reading a short letter of recommendation prepared by one of the student’s teachers. The parents accompanied their children to dinner, sponsored by the Genoa Lions. Each student received a medal amid the applause of the 60 people that attended.

Strohmaier. Back row: Khloe Butz on left and Abbey Rasmussen on the right.

Principal Angelo Lekkas of the G-K Middle School presented the sixth grade Citizen of the Year to Maddie Hill. Tyler Grimm was the seventh grade recipient and Heather Vance was the eighth grade medal winner.

Brett McPherson, Genoa-Kingston High School principal, introduced and congratulated the following winners: 9th grade – Julie Galauner 10th grade – Abbey Rasmussen 11th grade – Khloe Butz 12th grade – Andrea Strohmaier Medals of achievement were awarded by Lion President Jeff Baker amidst the applause of the guests and Lion’s Club members. Kristi Mulso of the Genoa-Kingston School District was instrumental in making sure the students and parents knew when and where to be for the Award Ceremony. Special thanks go to the Masonic Temple and the fine folks that prepared the meal and to Lion Secretary VanDerHeyden for making the arrangements with the school district and Lion Todd Merritt for his arranging the meal.

Pictured: G-K Middle School President Angelo Lekkas introducing 8th grade Citizen of the Year Heather Vance.

Cindy Wills, introduced the first grade Citizen of the Year, Jaquey Flores.

Stefanie Hill, Kingston Elementary principal introduced second grader, Connor Leahy and the third grade recipient Brock Simon.

John Francis, Genoa Elementary principal introduced the fourth grade winner, Jaymee McMurray and fifth grader, Hanna Chriss.

Pictured: Third grade Citizen of the Year, Brock Simon posing for a photograph with his proud parents, Steven & Jamie Simon of Kingston.

Fellow Lions: For your information Amendments to be placed before the delegates at the International Convention in July.

All pertain with the appointment, removal and duties of the Council Chairperson. The three resolutions will all affect Article VIII of the LCI By-Laws.

New Section will allow the council of governors the authority to remove a Council Chair. No details yet.

Pictured: (l. to r.) Heather Vance, Maddie Hill, Hanna Chriss, Jaquey Flores, Tyler Grimm, Connor Leahy, Brock Simon, Jaymee McMurray, Julie Galauner, Andrea

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Amending Section 1 to revise the duties of the Council Chair. [no other info available]

initiative, and has provided nearly 700 million life-saving measles and rubella vaccines in over 30 countries. With your support, One Shot One Life hopes to completely eradicate this horrific disease.

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Amending Section 4 to allow a Current District Governor or Past District Governor to serve as Council Chair.

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If this passes, it will probably take effect July 1, 2015 which means 2015-2016 Council could elect one of their own as CC. If the effective date is July 2014, then 2014-2015 group could pick one of their own, because the appointment made already could be rescinded, since nothing is in place until July first.

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Basically it looks like they are going back to the way it was in 2004, probably since it didn’t seem to work too well around the world. These proposed resolutions were passed by the directors March 4, 2014.

Tournament starts in 3d 14h 40m 18s…….

And I see no time limits for the PDGs so basically any PDG could put in for the job.

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We just passed a MD1 CBL amendment to allow 5 years past, which could be overruled by the supremacy clause in the LCI constitution.

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The Stillman Valley Lions have had a busy spring.

and a positive outlook are essential in getting through challenging experiences."

The club had another successful Rose Day, selling 478 dozen. Once again the Lions appreciated the help from the Boy Scouts on delivery day.

At the drawdown fundraiser for the Meridian Education Foundation the Lions presented a check for $2,000 to the foundation. The funds were obtained by selling the Aluminum cans collected in their shed located at Highland School parking lot. Thanks to all who dropped their cans at the shed.

Spring Adopt-a-Road pickup was completed before the rains came. The "harvest" was abundant this year. Is it a sign of an improving economy when folks can buy more stuff to toss out the window?

Lena Lions performed the initial cleaning of the shoulders of Highway Route 20 two miles west of Lena on April 26th. Nine Lena Lions Club members walked the shoulders from Five Corners Road to Kent Road and bagged the trash left by the travelers. The club members will do it again in June ,August and October. Let’s all use our trash bags, not the side of the road.

Lucky Larson was the speaker for the March dinner meeting. Lucky gave an interesting and entertaining talk about his and daughter Louie's experience

(Photo l-r Jerry Fox, Dave Hoffman, Dave Gruendler, Jeff Stamm, Jim Brenner, Jim Cox, Ben Mayer, Dean Holmes, and Bill Crichton)

winning the contest on the TV show "Get out alive with Bear Grylls". "Having quirks, a sense of humor

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Ashton Lions “Do The Right Thing” At the May 21, 2014 meeting of the Ashton Lions Club, our guest speaker was Dana Brosso and her student, Megan Cheatham. Dana teaches the visually impaired at the Ashton (AFC) and Amboy schools and Megan has been her student at AFC for the past 4 years. This fall Megan will be transferring to the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired in Jacksonville.

Three years ago, AFC grant money was made available for Dana to purchase an Apple iPad. The Apple iPad was the choice product because it has specific built-in accessibility features which are specifically designed for users with visual impairments and can be used with a Braille device. Megan has become quite proficient using her Apple iPad. The iPad helps Megan manage and complete tasks at school and home. She uses her iPad to access Email and the Internet; to organize her appointments and homework assignments; and to dictate her notes and assignments using a dictation app.

Megan can download and access textbooks and/or reading materials independently using the apps that were installed for her. The books can be read using VoiceOver or her Braille display. This method provides Megan with both an auditory and tactile media for accessing the same books as her peers. The screen provides a visual display for her peers and teachers to observe what she is doing and where she is on her document. There is a specific app called AccessNote which was created by the American Foundation for the Blind to work specifically with VoiceOver to access and create typed documents using Braille commands and a keyboard. In other words, when Megan creates the written word on her Braille display, the iPad (using a wireless connection) converts the Braille to a written display for her teachers and peers, as well as provides the word in an oral format. Thus the need to transcribe the Braille into an accessible format for others to read has been eliminated. The Apple iPad goes beyond Braille—everyone can read her written word. Once Megan has completed her education, the iPad will continue to help Megan with her day-to-day life skills and in her vocational setting. Megan told the club she wants to become a teacher for the visually impaired.

Lena Lions held their annual outing April 23 by having their dinner meeting at Bocker's Barnacopia near Polo IL. The lions enjoyed touring the facility in the shape of a very large barn and owned by PDG Gary Bocker and his wife Lion Judy Bocker. Many antique tractors and cars are on display as well as many other farm related antique items. PDG Gary Bocker receives a thank you from Lena Lion President Susan Gordon.

Two photos from Bartlett Lions Club - our participation in the DuPage River Sweep. One is of (L-R) Lion Bruce Davids with two of our younger assistants, Nathan Dupee and Nathan Cooper, cleaning up the banks of the river. Second one is a photo of the garbage our group collected from the banks and in the floodplain along the river for the day.

The Apple iPad that Megan has been using is the property of the AFC School and she will not be able

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to take it with her to ISVI this fall. Dana presented an overview of the Apple iPad and gave specific details in how it has been helping Megan with her education, and then Megan demonstrated how all the programs work in conjunction with her Braille display. Without hesitation, the Ashton Lions unanimously decided to help Megan with her need for an iPad and donated the necessary funds for Megan to purchase a new Apple iPad of her own and the Apps she will need (Bookshare, AccessNote, Splashtop, and Splasm Checkbook).

Club decals for members to display on their vehicles. The City of West Frankfort is not issuing permits because of construction; this will impact Candy Day. The club heard from Frank Savka on his recent trip to Ukraine. *

Photo is (from left to right) Lions Dan Dahlquist, Bill Kirchhofer, DGE Jim Kloepping, Lion Ken Boehle, Club President Gene Messer, iPad recipient Megan Cheatham, teacher Dana Brosso (with her two daughters), and Lion Wayne Silvius. DGE Kloepping is presenting Megan with an iPad similar to the one she will now be able to purchase with the funds from the Ashton Lions Club.

2. District Governors line up for introduction, shown is Lion PDG Gordon Grande, '86-'87, Lion PID Russell Sarver, '90-'91

Durand Lions Club Activities: 1. Lion Dave Waller presenting the Leader Dog Quarters to District Gov and the Leader Dog rep.

WEST FRANKFORT LIONS CLUB participated in the Rose Ceremony at the 2nd Baptist church for their late member, 100-year-old Goebel Patton. The club heard from various speakers, including Ryan Buckingham from Franklin County EMA, Syvia Tharp, Marcia Raubach, and Roger Raubach on the 100th anniversary of the West Frankfort High School, and Lion Thomas Tomlinson on farming.

One eyeglass request was approved by the club.

Approximately 140 Norway Spruce trees were distributed to the Farnkfort Intermediate School 4th grade students in honor of Arbor Day. The club received a sizeable donation from Lion Bob Burton. Club members worked at the Old King Coal’s Lemon Shake Up Stand and ticket booth.

The club was visited by Lions Clubs International’s Director Bill McKinney and Lions of Illinois Council Chairperson Lydia Ellis. The club ordered Lions

3. District governor elect Jim Kloepping with PDG Gordon Grande and Lion Linda Johnson of Durand Lions Club

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4. District Governor Fred and Lion Sharron with the Leader Dog Rep PDG Len Quin.

Durand Cub Scout Pack 29 BSA do the opening ceremony for the Annual Appreciation Dinner for the Durand Lions Club.

5. Lion Sue Sarver pinning the 'Key of State' pin on PID Russell Sarver. PIP Jimmy Ross presented Lion PID Russ with the award at the district convention.

Lion Susan Sarver is presenting the Cub Master with the check for re-chartering Cub Scout Pack 29. Durand Lions Club is the sponsor.

6. President of the Durand Lions Club Lion Lynn Meyers is receiving a presidential award from District Gov Fred.

Submitted by Lion Dave Waller, Durand Lions.

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$250.00 or $500.00. Each level of donation will have its own distinct patch.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Right now, we have two projects that will step off our fund raising efforts this Spring. This Commemorative Pin will be available to all Lions for a $5.00 donation to the committee. Pins will be available in later February and at all District Conventions. The other is a banner patch that will be given to the club that makes a direct donation to the committee.

There are three levels of donations - $100.00,

E-mail: ILStateEditor@gmail.com Letters to the Editor always welcome!

Send your articles, photos, news to my above e-mail address. Share your knowledge and ideas to grow Lionism in MD1.

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