State magazine march, 2014 by Dr. Austin Prabhu

The Illinois Lion Lioness Leo Web Magazine

Vol. 1 Issue 9

March, 2014

District 1A 2014 Convention Committee Posing for a Group Photograph

Dear District Governor, As you continue to work hard toward achieving your district goals, be sure to take advantage of every opportunity to grow your district membership.

Family and Friends Month in April is the perfect opportunity for your clubs to showcase their great work to potential new members. Work with your clubs to plan a special event in April so family and friends can see the difference your clubs are making in the community. Promote this month-long event to your clubs today!

The Lions World Lunch Relay on April 4th is a special Family and Friends Month event that gives your clubs the perfect event to promote themselves. The Lunch Relay is a day of family, food and fun that brings Lions clubs together around the world. Ask your clubs to register for the Lions World Lunch Relay and invite their family and friends to join them! Registered clubs can participate in special contests that encourage service and membership. Start promoting the Lunch Relay by registering your own club. This shows your clubs how important this event is to you and your district. It's easy to register, so click on the button to get started!

Dream Achiever Awards

Protecting Our Environment

Stay focused on your goals to earn recognition in Period 3 of the Dream Achiever Awards. Remember, there are 4 ways to earn:

The best way to show family and friends what we do as Lions is to involve them in service. Encourage your clubs to make April an opportunity to serve by organizing an environmental service project for their Family and Friends Month event.

Expand – Make chartering new clubs your focus. The more charter members you add, the more points you earn!

Invite – Work with your DG team and GMT/GLT to invite new members to existing clubs. Earn points for sustained, yearround recruitment.

Download the Protecting Our Environment planning guide for great ideas that can jumpstart a club project, or visit the Protecting Our Environment Web page for more resources and information. Remember to encourage your clubs to share their projects through MyLCI! For More Information:

Retain – Make sure clubs are working to increase membership satisfaction, and earn points for reducing drops from the corresponding earnings period last year.

Grow – Districts that form at least one new club are likely to experience positive growth Visit the Dream Achiever Awards website

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Remember that there are District Conventions that will begin to take place and for any information about them, please go to our MD 1 website or check the Special Convention Issue of our State Magazine that was published last month. I encourage you to get involved and attend your convention to reconnect with your Lions family members, and to meet and talk with the International speaker that will be in attendance. I also know that many informative seminars have been planned at the conventions and I encourage you and your club members to take advantage of the learning opportunity they afford.

Greetings to All! This has been a very trying winter for us all here in Illinois with all the snow and ice and high winds that we have had, but we as Lions continue to stand up and serve no matter what. I attended the Lions of Illinois Foundation Board of Trustees meeting in February and there was discussion on disaster funds and that there is still a need in communities due to the tornados that went thru our state last fall.

Our MD 1 State Convention Committee headed by State Chair PDG Judy Tapper is hard at work putting together our State Convention that will be held at the Hilton in Lisle on May 16-18, 2014. Be sure to get your registration sent in and book your hotel room early. A great convention is being planned and remember that we will also be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of our Lions of Illinois Foundation at the convention. The Foundations Anniversary planning committee has been working hard on some special plans, so come to Lisle and help us celebrate. The Council of Governors are looking for dedicated Lions to serve on various state convention committees, so contact your District Governor and see where you can serve.

So, I sent out an email to all the Council of Governors and as of this writing I have heard back from most of them. I asked them to tell me if there were still needs in their Districts and where and what those needs were because there is still disaster money that has been collected here in Illinois that needs to be disbursed. Remember that we had 6 of our districts hit by that storm system and here is what I have heard so far from my Governors. Here are the results of my survey by District: A- OK and needs no money; B - OK and needs no money; CN - the District is currently meeting the needs of the New Minden, Hoyleton, and Centralia areas and says to send the money elsewhere; CS - currently OK; D - OK and has no needs; E - the district is currently working with the Gifford area where the water supply is currently minimal. The Gifford area stresses that as the spring arrives that more problems will become visible. Work has begun to plan on tree replanting and getting street signs back up. Also, currently the food pantry serving the area is in need of canned fruits as their supply is very low. For further details contact DG Butch. District F - OK and has no needs and has money they will be deciding on disbursement; G - OK and has no needs and will be looking at disbursing money on hand; H - currently the district is waiting on direction from the Washington area - the district has funds on hand but at this time do not know specific needs.

Also, at the State Convention we will be voting on 6 Resolutions and they are printed in this issue of the State Magazine. Resolutions 1,2,3 and 4 are from the Council of Governors and Resolutions 5 and 6 were submitted by District 1-J. I encourage you to read them carefully and ask questions of your Constitution and Bylaws District representative and your District Governor. Also, you may contact me with any questions or comments that you might have on any of the Resolutions. Remember also that the Friday night plenary session at the Convention and the District Caucus time at the convention will be open for discussion of these Resolutions. The Council Policy Committee is continuing to work on updating our Lions of Illinois Policy Manual. This has been a project that has been worked on entire year, and much progress has been made to update the Manual to make it a more useful tool in the running of this state. Lions International has developed a wonderful learning tool called webinars.

For updates please contact DG Tawny. J - no needs at this time and will be disbursing money on hand; K - they are currently working on replacement of eyeglasses and hearing aids to storm victims - they have some money available for this but not sure how much will be needed as the requests come in; L - no needs at this time. I hope that this answers everyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s questions about where to send disaster money that has been collected.

There are many great topics that are talked about and to find out information on them and to register for the webinar sessions, go to www.lionsclubs.org. Training of our membership is very important so that they can learn more about being a valuable Lion who is willing to serve. We MUST train our new members when we induct them into our clubs, we MUST continue to train our

members to keep them as members, and we MUST continue to let our work be known in our communities. The more our communities know about what we do the more members we will get into our clubs. Do not keep our work or our mission of WE SERVE a secret. Spread the word about Lionism. Thank you everyone for taking the time to serve. -CC Lydia Ellis -------------------------------------------------------------------Editorial:

where you can read all 9 issues of MD1 e-Magazine on the Web. My e-mail is: ILStateEditor@gmail.com. See many of you during your District Conventions and or during MD1 State Convention in Lisle. -IPDG Austin D’Souza

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SYNOPSIS OF COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS MEETING

TIME TO CELEBRATE!

The Council of Governors met on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at the Parke Regency Hotel in Bloomington. Following is a brief description of decisions that were made at the meeting.

Starting March, in Lionism it is time to celebrate. One after another Districts will have their conventions planned followed by Multiple Districts and then finally International Convention.

Financial auditor: Finance Committee Chair PCC Terry Knollenberg presented to the Council the findings of the search the committee made for a Auditing Firm for next year. The recommendation of Eck, Schaffer & Punk (currently being used by the State) was approved.

This year in MD1, District 1H started their convention in third week of February followed by 1CN in last week of February, 1CS on March 15th weekend, 1B and 1L weekend of March 22nd, 1A and 1K weekend of March 29th, 1D, 1F and 1J weekend of April 5th and 1G in the weekend of April 12th. MD1 convention will take place in the weekend of May 17th and International convention will take place in from July 4th to 7 in Ontario, Canada.

SST evaluation & contract: The Council Executive Committee met and reviewed the Council’s evaluations of SST Michele. The Council met with all the VDGs in Executive session to apprise them of the results. The SST’s work was found to be acceptable and SST Michele’s contract was extended with a raise in pay and a raise in mileage reimbursement.

It is really fun to attend these conventions and see what other districts in State of Illinois celebrate. This year our District 1A convention will be in the same hotel – Westin in Itasca. What a fun-filled event this will be for District 1A Lions, Lionesses and Leos and to their family member and friends.

Sale of building & property: It was reported that there is still a pending interest in our state office building and property. It was decided to find a realty company and list the property and building for sale, under the condition that if the pending interest should develop into a purchase that they would have first chance at the property and building.

This year’s MD1 Convention will be in Hotel Hilton, Lisle – closer to District 1A. At this convention many lions from MD1 will be receiving their President’s and Leadership Medals. What a way to attend this convention and cheer up our winning lions. Recognizing what they did and giving a pat on their back for doing a great job for lionism in their districts and state.

Offsite computer backup: The Council has discussed this year of the feasibility of having a offsite backup system in place to protect the records on the computer. It was approved and a backup program has been purchased from Carbonite.

Attending these conventions will be a great experience – fellowship, friendship, ideas and fun. Meeting various International Directors and listening to their inspirational speeches. This lionistic friendship will last forever – life time. Lion Terry & I have decided to attend as many District Conventions as possible except 1K which falls during our own convention.

2015 State pin design contest: The Council asks that state pin designs for the 2015 International Convention to be held in Hawaii be submitted to the State Office by April 1, 2014.

As a last note, hope all of you like my MD1 State eMagazine with news and view from all 12 Districts from MD1. If you had no chance to read, let me know through e-mail and I will be glad to send you the links

The designs will be reviewed at the State Convention and one will be chosen. The winning design will be displayed at the Convention and orders are to be submitted

to the State Office by May 25 with the order being submitted to the pin company on June 2, 2014.

constitution and by-laws, notice is to be given to all clubs at least 30 days prior to the opening of the convention. As per said document, notice can be given through our state magazine. I am therefore, requesting that the following text, in its entirety, be placed in the next issue of our state magazine.

Resolutions to be voted on at 2014 State Convention: The Council reviewed 6 resolutions that are to be brought to the delegates at the State Convention.

In addition, there will be a resolution requesting the approval of the merger of District 1-E and 1-L. That resolution question is included at the end of the amendments information. Please also include this merger question.

Resolution #1 is recommended for adoption by the Council. The Council feels that we ask the Incoming Council Chair and the International Convention Chair to serve then they should be allowed some reimbursement; especially since they both are required to attend. The incoming Council Chair and Council of Governors hold their first Council Meeting at the end of the Convention.

If you have any questions regarding this submission, please contact me at your convenience. Thank you for the great job you are doing, Lion Austin, with the electronic version of our magazine. It is better than I ever expected.

Resolution #2 is recommended for adoption by the Council. The Council feels that this is a housekeeping resolution. We have many qualified Lions who can serve as State Chairs even though they have not had the opportunity to serve on that particular committee in their respective districts.

Sincerely, Bud Wahl PID Bud Wahl

Resolution #3 is recommended for adoption by the Council. The Council feels that this is a right step in the right direction for the growth of MD 1. Resolution #4 is approved by the Council of Governors for this resolution to be brought to the delegates at the State Convention to be voted on.

MD-1 C&BL Chair

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

Resolution #5 is approved by the Council of Governors for this resolution to be brought to the delegates at the State Convention to be voted on.

RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS

Resolution #6 is approved by the Council of Governors for this resolution to be brought to the delegates at the State Convention to be voted on.

CONSTITUTION - ARTICLE IX, STATE REVENUE, Section 1

2014 MD 1 Forum: The Council of Governors approved the date of November 7-8, 2014 for the MD-1 Forum to be held at the Parke Regency in Bloomington.

Subject: This proposed amendment would add the incoming Council Chairperson and the out-going International Convention Chairperson as two additional positions eligible for reimbursement of expenses for attending the International Convention.

2015 State Convention: The Council of Governors approved the date of May 1517, 2015 for the State Convention. A contract proposal is being requested from The Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham for review. -Submitted by: Council Chair Lydia Ellis --------------------------------------------------------------------

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:

MD1 Constitution & By-Laws

One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) per capita of said fund shall be available for use for this Stateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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

Six Proposed Amendments for Publication in the MD-1 Magazine: We have six proposed amendments going before the delegates at our upcoming state convention. As per our

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.

Resolution #2) (The Constitution and By-Laws Committee recommends NON-ADOPTION)

Lions of Illinois, Inc. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS

Resolution #1) (The Constitution and By-Laws Committee recommends NON-ADOPTION)

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.

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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:

RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS BY LAWS - ARTICLE III, STANDING COMMITTEES, Section 1

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.

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:

Resolution #3) (The Constitution and By-Laws Committee recommends ADOPTION)

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

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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.

Resolution #4) (The Constitution and By-Laws Committee recommends NON-ADOPTION)

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Section 2 of Article XII of the Lions of Illinois Constitution entitled Amendments, be amended, effective at the close of the 2014 State Convention, as follows:

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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.

RESOLUTION To Amend the Lions of Illinois Constitution and By-Laws Constitution-Article IX Section 1, State Revenue Subject: This proposed amendment would change the dollar amount and the distribution of funds for the outgoing District Governor to the International Convention. 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. Respectfully Submitted Lion Bonnie Bradbury Cabinet Secretary, 1-J

Resolution #5 (The Constitution and By-Laws Committee recommends NON-ADOPTION)

Lions of Illinois, Inc. RESOLUTION To Amend the Lions of Illinois Constitution and ByLaws

Constitution-Article IX Section 1, State Revenue 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: 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 Governorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s convention expenses.

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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. 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. 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. Respectfully Submitted Lion Bonnie Bradbury Cabinet Secretary, 1-J Resolution #6 (The Constitution and By-Laws Committee recommends NON-ADOPTION)

Merger Question: Shall Districts 1-E and 1-L Merge into One Sub-District? 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%.

LIONS OF ILLINOIS STATE PIN DESIGN CONTEST RULES 1. The pin must be designed by a Lion, Lioness or Leo of MD-1 2. The pin must include the following elements in its design: a) the Lions emblem b) the words “Lions of Illinois” c) the year d) the location of the pin year’s International Convention 3. The pins must be made by a LCI-approved manufacturer. IF a non-LCIapproved manufacturer is used, the pin design must be pre-approved by LCI. 4. Pin designs can include two colors plus a background color 5. Pin designs must be submitted on 8 ½ “ by 11" paper. 6. The pin design drawing must be close to actual size. 7. Pin designs must be submitted in triplicate with at least one drawing in full color. 8. The name, address, phone number and club name of the pin designer must be typed or printed legibly on the back of every pin design drawing submitted. Lions of Illinois, Inc. reserves the right to reject any submission that does not meet all of the pin design specifications as stated above. To enter the State Pin Design Contest, pin designs can be submitted to the Lions of Illinois State Office, 19072 State Highway 123, Petersburg, IL 62675 - OR - to your District Governor. All pin designs submitted will be reviewed and the winner will be selected at the Fifth Council of Governors meeting to be held at the State Convention in May. The winning design will be announced at the final Plenary session of the State Convention. Pin design entries can not be submitted by facsimile or email. All entries become the property of the Lions of Illinois, Inc. The winner of the Pin Design Contest will receive five (5) complete sets of pins, charms and stick pins. 9

How Full is Your Bucket?

fill our own personal bucket, but also fill the bucket of the other person. When something negative occurs, both buckets are emptied.

Recently, I was reorganizing our bookcase. I came across a book I had read previously entitled, How Full Is Your Bucket by Tom Rath and Donald Clifton, Phd. I had used ideas from this book as a staff and student development project as a school counselor and again as a school principal, but I

The person carrying around a bucket that is filled will likely have a high level of energy, a positive outlook, and a strong optimistic attitude. A person carrying around a bucket that is empty has little energy, interacts negatively with others, and is typically unhappy. More work, at a higher level of quality gets done when people have full buckets. had not turned the pages recently. These activities met one of the state requirements that expected schools to not only teach reading, writing, and arithmetic, but also promote a positive school environment. I flipped through a few pages and wondered what would happen if these ideas were applied to our Lions Clubs.

The premise behind the Dipper and the Bucket is that each of us carries an invisible bucket. It is constantly being filled or emptied as we interact with the people around us. When we do or say something positive to someone else, we not only

The Lions of Illinois Foundation Cruise was lots of fun. Among the pictures that I took here are two from the lunch that we had in Costa Maya, Mexico. It was at a Mayan family home and was incredible. First picture is of Lion Russ and Sue Sarver.

Applying this idea to our Lions Clubs, I would hope that our clubs are places where our buckets are being filled. We come to meetings and have positive encounters with other members. People are treated with respect and dignity. Accepting of diversity is the norm. Ideas are shared proactively. Communication is clear between and among all members. If a disagreement occurs, it is addressed diplomatically in such a way as to allow both parties to be heard and understood. Lions are helped when taking on the challenge of being a club officer, committee member, or project chair. Said simply, living by our Lions Code of Ethics, there is no emptying of anyoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bucket, leaving a Lion feeling unappreciated. And we all know that unappreciated Lions, or volunteers in general, will find a reason not to be involved. When Lions are lost due to lack of involvement, fewer hands are available to serve our communities. The needs of those less fortunate are not met. So, what is your club doing, filling or emptying buckets?

-Lion Jama Wahl, MD1 GLT Chair

The Altamont Community Choir sang several songs during the Altamont Lions 75th Anniversary evening and they were great! Thanks to everyone for making a great evening!

Lions of Illinois Foundation Lions Fox Valley 5K Run/Walk for Diabetes and the Visually Impaired Saturday, April 12, 2014 The “Lions Fox Valley 5K Run/Walk” is replacing District 1J’s version of the Lions of Illinois Foundation’s (LIF) “Walk for Sight”, which was last held during June of 2012. The LIF’s “Lions Fox Valley 5K

Run/Walk for Diabetes and the Visually Impaired” will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014, with the run/walk starting at 8 am. Starting location of the walk will be from Mount St. Mary's Park in St. Charles and utilizing the Park and Trails along the Fox River. The Lions Fox Valley 5K run/walk is for all Lions, Lioness, Leo’s, and anyone who wants to run or walk and help our charitable causes. Until March 31st, registration is $25 for anyone interested in the run/walk. However, registrations will be accepted until the start of the run/walk. There will also be a one mile fun run, and children under 12 years of age can registrar for $10. Applications received before the March 31st deadline will receive a t-shirt. Refreshments and a raffle will be available during the awards ceremony.

Our LIF helps between 18,000 and 20,000 each year and the numbers could only grow with additional support. More important is that you will be helping someone (child or adult) with the detection of a major problem. Hopefully, this will aid them in getting assistance before a major problem develops. There is more involved, but this is a start. Mark this date: Saturday, April 12th on your calendar, and help the Lions helping others. Also, let your friends know of this event and invite them along â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they are also welcome. We also welcome other Lions Districts to participate and if anyone can be sponsored by one or more individuals that

would be an additional plus. Additional information covering this event; registration, location, forms, and map is now available by clicking on this link: Lions Fox Valley 5K Run Walk. Race information can be viewed and forwarded to others that might be interested in participating. We have an e-mail address setup so you can contact the committee or we can forward requested run/walk information. Lions 5K Committee e-mail address: lionsfoxriver5k@gmail.com. Thank you, -Lions Fox Valley 5K Committee

Lions of Illinois Foundation:

Lions Fox Valley 5K Run/Walk for Diabetes and the Visually Impaired Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 8:05 am Mount St. Mary Park, St. Charles, IL Registration Costs / Additional Information: -- 5K Run/Walk is $25 on or before March 31st, 2014 After March 31st, registration cost is $30 Late registrations will open at 7:00 am on race morning -- Fun Run registration for ages 11 and under is $10 -- E-mail contact is: lionsfoxriver5k@gmail.com -- Web site link: http://lionsofillinoisfoundation.org/funding/nightwalk/walkforsight.htm

LCIF Contributions Continue From MD-1 Clubs in MD-1 continue to support LCIF through their generous giving, year after year. 2013-2014 is no exception. As of January 31, 2014, clubs in Illinois have donated $97,466 to LCIF. Contributions have been made to the ongoing Measles Initiative, Disaster Relief, Youth, and the General Fund. District totals through January 2014, and District Coordinators are shown below: District A

$28,985

PDG Wes Salsbury

District B

$ 1,900

PCC Rick McHale

District CN

685

Lion Lyndal Davis

District CS

$ 1,000

PDG Ruben Owen

District D

$16,763

PDG Ken Cocking

District E

$ 1,820

PDG Richard King

District F

$ 5,098

PDG Dennis Burns

District G

$ 2,275

PCC Eric Fenton

District H

$ 7,060

Lion Al Henning

District J

$21,384

PDG Nancy Rex

District K

$ 8,950

PID Bud Wahl

District L

$ 1,545

PDG Jerry Curry

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Double PDG from District 1CS Larry McGuire having his 30 anniversary Dinner with his darling Lion Ann. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

At our January meeting, the club awarded Lion Kurt Hull with our Lion of the Year award for 2013! In his nine years as a Lion, Kurt has been instrumental in the planning and implementation of the Labor Day Dash. He has also served as a bridge between our Club and the Boy Scouts. He serves at a lot of events and has done a lot of behind-the-scenes work. The photo shows 2012 Lion of the Year Chuck Schonert, left, presenting Lion Kurt, right, with his award.

Melvin Jones Fellowships and Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowships count for more than 70% of the funds donated to LCIF throughout the year. Every District Coordinator has several tools which can be used to promote, and encourage, contributions to LCIF including new DVDs and brochures. District Coordinators have attended a training session this past fall and stand ready to assist clubs with LCIF matters. They are eager to speak at club and zone meetings. Please contact your District Coordinator for more details on how you can become involved in LCIF.

-Sara Cooper, Club Secretary, Bartlett Lions Club

PDG Judy Tapper from the Galesburg Lions Club located in District 1-H made the Key Note Presentation for the Altamont Lions 75th Charter Anniversary on January 16, 2014. PDG Judy congratulated the club on all the service they have given to the Altamont community, District, State and

International Lions. She called out a few projects they have done over the 75 years. -------------------------During the evening, Mayor Larry Taylor presented Altamont President Steve Bailey a proclamation certificate stating that the week of January 12 -17, 2014 be declared “Altamont Lions Club Week”.

First Vice District Governor of 1H Bill Haselhorst from the Vandalia Lions Club, which sponsored the Altamont Club 75 years ago, made a donation for a $25 Sustaining Supporter contribution to the Illinois Lions Foundation in the Altamont Lions name.

Lions of Illinois Foundation 40 th Anniversary Cruise The 40th anniversary committee of the Foundation put together a cruise to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Lions of Illinois Foundation and all the good work the Foundations has accomplished over that time. We sailed with 89 Lions, from every District in the State, on the cruise. We started from Tampa, went tond Key West, Coxen Hole, Roatan, Santa Tomas, Guatemala, Costa 2 Annual Strasburg Lions Club’s Maya, Mexico, and back to Tampa. The food was great, the sight“Trivia seeing was Night” fantastic and meeting and visiting with other Lions was fun. The talk is that we should do it again in 2015. nd

The Strasburg Lions hosted the 2 Annual Trivia  Night on January 25th at the Stew-Stras High School Gym. Needless to say, it was again a GREAT success. Congratulations to Lion Justin and his crew for the outstanding job of putting this together. When the evening

was over, the club made over $1300.00 to help service the visually and hearing impaired. Thanks to all the Lions that helped make the evening a success.

Lion Joel Kaufman presents $500 donation to Lion Marcia Meyers for Lion Van Stone and his wife with the hosts of the luncheon. â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Lion Dave Waller

CONTACT. The Lena Lions presented several donations at their January nd 22 dinner meeting held at the Lena Community Center. Recipients were guests of the club for this meeting.

Lion Glen Carlson presents a donation of $1000 to Connie Kraft of Stephenson County RAMP

Lion Joel Kaufman presents $500 donation to Lion Marcia Meyers for CONTACT.

Pictured L-R are Craig Heilman, Ashley Heilman and Lena Lions President Susan Gordon

Aaron Mercer and Deanna Dittmar of the Regional Office of Education received a $500 donation for the Regional Spelling Bee from the Lena Lions Club.

The Lena Lions Club received a large donation from a memorial for Robert Heilman, a long time member of the Lena Lions who passed away in 2013, Lion Bob was very active in the club , being president,

of school in September and again in January. A check for $100 was also given to support the faculty’s need for Ellison supplies. Featured in the photo are Hardscrabble Lions President Jama Wahl and Bud Wahl, Membership Chair, with Richard Essman, Northlawn Teacher. -------------------------------------------------------

secretary, and for many years chairman of the Operation Goodfellow Project. Bob's wish was the Heilman Family donate $5000 of memorial money to the Lions Operation Goodfellow Project. The Lena Lions thank the Heilman Family for this very generous donation. The Lena Lions Club also received a letter from U. S Representative Sheri Bustos thanking the Lions for helping the elderly and shut-ins in our community through the Operation Goodfellow. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

MARION LIONS CLUB had their annual Christmas party for the hearing impaired children of Marion. Twety-two members assisted with the party and with distributing 42 gifts to the children. One Lion commented, “Fellow Lions, this is what we are. Smiles and huggin’ a present. Does it get any better than this being a Lion?” -----------------------------------------------------------------

During DG John's official visit to the Normal Lions Club he had the opportunity to induct a new member. (From left) new Lion Jan McCoy, president and sponsor Lion Phil McCoy, DG John Pajkos, Lion Deborah Senger (assisting the Governor). ------------------------------------------------------

The Streator Hardscrabble Lions Club provided students at Streator's Northlawn Junior High School with school supplies to begin the second semester. The Hardscrabble Lions support the students with supplies both at start

NEW ATHENS LIONS CLUB made a donation to the New Athens Home for the Aged for the Home’s annual project; had a drive for collecting paper products and toiletry items that were donated to the Church Emergency Services for New Athens (CESNA); made a donation to CESNA to buy food products for the needy, presented Lion Don Schroeder with the Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow for all his support and help on club projects; and made a donation to the Merrier Christmas Drive where the money is used to buy new toys for needy children. The club sponsored bingo and bingo prizes for the residents of the New Athens Home for the Aged; two club members assisted. The club donated to the New Athens After Prom Party.

Shown above are Athens Lions Club President Fred Frederking, Santa, Lion Harold Joines and New Member Josh Brown. Carbondale Lions Clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s New members Anita Hutton, J.D. Russell and Betty Montgomery.

Lion David Conrad inducted the clubâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 3 newest members.

The rain did not dampen the spirits of the children or the arrival of Santa Claus to the SHAWNEETOWN LIONS CLUB. Each told Santa what they wanted and then each child received a goodie bag after they spoke with Santa (Lion Butch Rider). The event was hosted by the Club and the American Legion Post 585 Ladies Auxilliary. Below: IPDG showing off his turkey

Lion Kathy Hall receives the Lion of the Month Award chairing the Diabetes Awareness Day campaign.

“WE SERVE” PLACED INTO ACTION Brookport, Illinois. November 20, 2013. A deadly tornado ripped through the small community of Brookport, leaving three dead in its path of destruction. Governor Waymon “Moe” Johnson immediately sought emergency relief funds from Lions Clubs International Foundation. And soon there was $10,000.00 at the district’s disposal to aid the victims of Brookport. Governor Moe assembled a team to determine the needs and to react to those needs. That team consisted of PDG Jani Robinson, PDG Chip Farrington, PDG Alma Young, Lion Mark Benson, Lion Barbara and DG Moe Johnson and IPDG Randy Ferguson. It was determined that budgets had been strained from the devastation and rebuilding of the community. The decision was made to be sure the victims had a Christmas dinner. Contact was made with Big John’s Grocery in nearby Metropolis. The owners, themselves former tornado victims, sold the food items at a discounted price and deliver it to a Brookport church. December 23, 2013 the packaging of the food items began. Each grocery sack contained one half ham, one turkey, green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, apples, oranges, cookies, and Lions mints. This was enough to make one complete meal. The deliveries were made by Lions with a community member ride-along for directions. PDG Jani says there were tears shed and laughter shared as the bags were distributed. These Lions were assisted by many community members such as Frances Neal, Pastor Ronnie White and Lynda, Deacon Allen Webb and Connie, Lela Beard, Lawanda Webb, Debbie Christansen, Lucille Shannon, Linda Martin, Kelvin Welch, Jan Houston and Cindy Braderoup. Pastor Ronnie White was so impressed by the Lions that he has expressed an interest to join the Lions.

Orion Lions Club distributed dictionaries December 4th to the Third Grade students at C.R. Hanna Elementary School, Orion. Lions serving L to R: "Lion" aka Donnie Riggle, Tom Peters, Dave Russell, Denny Pettifer and behind the camera, Teresa Riggle.

WEST FRANKFORT LION Brenda McCluskie was surprised at the December meeting to be presented with the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellow. PDG Bill Kelley made the presentation.

Convention and Vacation season will soon be here. I would like to pass on these tips. A person gave this to me. This person was in the hotel management business.

Tips for a Clean Hotel Room A few simple steps to clean up your hotel room can lower your risk of getting sick. When you arrive at your room, take out your antibacterial wipes. (Yes you need to start packing them).

much attention. So take matters into your own hands by wiping down the TV remote, phone, alarm clock, door handles, lights switches, coffee maker, hair dryer, etc. Take off the bedspread. In most hotels, they rarely get wash. Don’t use the extra blankets. They don’t get wash. # 1. Thing to avoid is the glasses. Use the plastic wrapped disposable cups. Housekeepers are only provided with cleaners (not soap) so they often put some hot water in the sink and put the glasses in there with shampoo. They want them streak free, so they’ll often use some furniture polish just to get the shine. Cleaning up your room sounds like a lot of work, but it will take a few minutes, and you’ll save yourself from a lot of nasty germs. Also don’t forget the germ-x hand sanitizer. After ordering your meal use the hand sanitizer, menus, salt and pepper and other items on the table may have germs.

When hotel staff cleans a room, they focus on the basics, sheets, towels, showers, sinks and floors. The rest of the room doesn’t get

-PDG Ken Horn International Convention Chairperson

Orion Lions Club’s Dictionary Day 2013 and Pizza Party

Orion Lions sponsored a fundraiser in conjunction with the local Pizza Hut. Lions sold tickets for the buffet prior to the event. At the event Lions served as hosts, servers and clean-up crew. Lions Rich Boney and Cheryl Russell rewarded themselves at the buffet! Lions Cheryl Russell and Donnie Riggle preparing drinks. Eleven Lions helped add $553 to the treasury for 2 hours of work. -Lion Cheryl Russell Orion Lions Newsletter editor

Lion Elmer Voudrie receives his 2nd MJF Recognition.

Lions Bud and Jama Wahl, Past Pres. Doris McDonald Gov. Butch & Connie Guennewig.

Pres. Clint Mausehund presents Melwin Jones Fellow Recognition to Past Pres. Doris McDonald

Brackne Mattoon Lions Celebrate 68th Anniversary Brackne Lion Walter “Bud” Wahl, Past International Director and wife Lion Jama, Global Leadership Coordinator, joined with the Mattoon Lions club and other district dignitaries to share the evening of remembrances and fun. Lion Bud said we should all pause to smell the roses: that age is only in the eyes of the beholder. He recognized those club members with over 35 years as Lions. Those present were John Greathouse, Jim Arnholt and Dale VanBehrens. Lion Jana spoke about the service provided by Lions worldwide… over 46,000 clubs provide over 70 million hours of service annually. PDG Lions Steve Ferguson of the Charleston club assisted President Clint Mausehund in presenting two Melvin Jones awards to Lions Elmer Voudrie and Doris McDonald and four Foundation Fellow Recognitions to

Lions Elmer Voudrie and Doris McDonald and four Foundation Fellow awards to Lions Bill Blethroade, Leann Brackney, John Pugh and Sid Guill. The board selected these Lions for the awards because of their service to the club and community. Lion Steve also lead a special necrology service for the late Lion John (Jack) Keth and referred to Jack as a man that could not say NO or Maybe. He was a club leader and inspiration to all of us. Thank YOU Jack. Dear Lions Club Members,

The Lions Club’s Mission of community service,

The first meeting for the 2014 Walk for Sight of East Central Illinois was held on January 25th, and we are SO EXCITED about this year’s event. Everyone is invited to:

Come celebrate the 40th Anniversary of LIF Help your community Be a part of a growing event Here’s How: good citizenship,Fellows: and promoting thePugh, welfare of bra the New Foundation Lions John Leann

Join us at our next meeting on March 2, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Mattoon Fellowship Center: 301 Lafayette Ave, Mattoon, IL

Brackney, Bill Blethroade and Sidney Guill; Kathy community is a very no Arcure not present

Green Youth Challenge

Invite a committee member to your club to share the details By calling: 217-251-8950 or 217-466-2675 Talk to your WHOLE club and give them a chance to invite others to

JOIN THE PARTY! marked, “All other holidays repose upon the past, while Arbor Day proposes for the future.”

In 1885 the National Education Association called for observation of Arbor Day in all of the nation’s schools on the official Arbor Day of their own State. It was a resounding endorsement of J. Sterling Morton’s founding of Arbor Day. When the Nebraskan was later asked about the holiday he re

School observations grew by leaps and bounds. Over the years, millions of children received and planted millions of seedlings . . . millions of seedlings that grew into millions of mature trees. Together, those trees make up a unique forest. A forest planted by generations of America’s children. Somehow the School Arbor Day tradition began to fade away and now only relatively few kids get a

tree to take home and plant it on their State’s Arbor Day.

3. Help kids learn that they make a difference in their community and have a direct impact on the environment.

It’s time to reverse the decline.

4. Help local Fourth Grade Foresters set an example for the entire community. The trees they plant will become a forest that will benefit the environment and generations to come.

Now in the era of global warming and air pollution, tree planting is even more important than ever. Trees take carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmosphere to help reduce warming and help clean the air we breathe. Planting trees is a simple, inexpensive and easy way to address the problem.

There is absolutely no cost to the student, the teachers, the schools, or the school district. The individually packaged 12” – 18” trees are available for $1.79 per tree, including shipping. Every tree is, packaged by workers with disabilities.

The Fourth Grade Foresters Project has four major goals:

The cost to provide a tree to a Fourth Grader includes:

1. To revitalize observation of Arbor Day in America’s schools on the official Arbor Day proclaimed in their own state.

*An individually packaged 12” to 18” evergreen tree recommended for growth in your state.

2. To send every fourth grader home with a tree of their own to plant and care for.

*A bag tag attached to each tree featuring planting and care instructions and you attach any

3. To support employment of workers with disabilities. (Each tree is individually packaged for distribution by workers with disabilities.)

information about the Club you wish to include. *You will be provided with media kits to send information to local media.

4. To bring schools, community service organizations, businesses, and private individuals together to have direct positive impact on the urban forests of their communities.

Fourth Grade Foresters USA is not a nonprofit organization but rather a catalyst for direct sponsorship of the project in local communities and at the grass roots level. Your sponsorship takes center stage as a community service and public relations outreach while we provide trees, packaging, and logistics. Our role is that of a service resource for the program. In providing those services we hire workers with disabilities to prepare and package all of the trees given to fourth graders.

In its first seven years, the Fourth Grade Foresters USA and nearly 2,570 sponsors provided more than 505,000 trees to fourth graders in 46 states. Lions Club’s alone contributed 48,800 trees from 294 clubs. For more information www.fourthgradeforestersusa.com.

visit:

As leaders in this program the Society will set an inspiring example to organizations across the state and nation and will be known by their good work at home and afar.

How Lions Clubs Can Help If a Lions Club becomes a sponsor of the Fourth Grade Foresters they will: 1. Build a new connection with the community by making it possible for trees to be planted and cared for in your local Urban Forest . . . the trees surrounding the homes of your citizens.

Sincerely,

2. Share the message and vision of the Club directly with local families.

1701 South 17th, Suite 1D, Lincoln, NE 68502

Sarah Henne, Fourth Grade Foresters Project Coordinator.

(402) 475-5631

PDG Len Quinn & His Wife Lion Faye

District 1A held their Mid-Year Leadership Forum at the Toyota Park on February1, 2014. PDG Len Quinn from Leader Dogs was the main speaker for the event. Lion Debbie Senger from District 1K enacted as Helen Keller. Photo L to R: Debbie Senger, PDG Len Quinn with Slyder, Forum Chair & I VDG Terry Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Souza and GMT Chair Herb Zimmermann. Even though there was 7â&#x20AC;? snow on the ground and still snowing with below zero weather, 23 clubs from the district witnessed this event. PDG Quinn mesmerized the crowd with his humorous speech and wealth of information.

Helen Keller Lion Debbie and her Hubby IPDG Tom

0rland Park Lions Celebrated their 50th Anniversary with PID Gary Anderson & Gov. Dave Hansen

IVDG Terry D’Souza receiving President Wayne Madden’s II VDG Excellence Award 2013-2014 IPDG Austin D’Souza received International Presdent’s Governor’s Excellence Award form Wayne Madden. Next to him is Governor Dave Hansen.

District 1A III Cabinet Dinner

Governor Dave Hansen receiving President Wayne Madden’s IVDG Excellence Award 2013

12 Lions in District 1A Received Guiding Lion Certificates from Professor PCC Georg Toft

Bredeweg, RN, discussed dangers of radon during the club meeting. Bredeweg, a faith community nurse with Presence Health System in Aurora, noted that her hospital and Kane County Health Dept. are partnering to raise radon awareness. To find out more about radon, call 800-325-1245. Many local hardware stores carry the radon testing kits.

Burlington Lions Club Pres. Lion Dave Scheffler (l) walks to the Registration Table to register for the 1-J Bowling Tournament. (l to r) At the table are PDG Lion Leo Snyder, Bowling Co-Chair Lion Kim Geske, and PDG Lion Jim Addington.

1st VDG Lion Chris Halsey prepares to present a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award to Elburn Lion Ron Algrim. Two more Elburn Lions also received MJFs that night, Lion Dave Judd and Lion Pat Purcell.

Aurora Noon Lion Paul L. Buddy, an Aurora plumber, comments on radon, a cancer-causing gas, at a recent meeting. The guest speaker, Socorro

The winner in District 1-Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Environmental Photo Contest this year was Roselle Lion Joanne Barsanti. Her entry is a Landscape photo. Gov. Mario Gumino informed Environmental Chairman Lion Charlie Williams that Lion Joanneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s photo was the winner for MD-1 this year. Congratulations, Lion Joanne, we wish you much luck in the International Contest!!

Cheryl McClure, Pres. of the Burlington Business Council presents Burlington Lioness Deb Twenhafel (r- Page 30) with a “Citizen of the Year Award” by the Burlington Business Council. Lioness Deb has been a Burlington Lioness for the past 27 years (and Club President, too). She is a 32-year veteran of teaching at Central High and is the Department Chairperson of the PE, Health & Driver Ed. Departments. She also works as an EMT, paramedic and is Deputy Chief of the Burlington Community Fire Protection District. She works with a local church youth group and still finds time to coach the school’s Boys’ and Girls’ Golf Teams. Congratulations, Lioness Deb!!!

Cub Scout Troop #161 assisted the Cary Lions at the local Walgreen’s with their annual Candy Days fundraiser. The Cary Lions Club presented the Scouts with a check for $70 from the club’s local portion of funds raised. (Back row (l to r) Chris Wood and Lion Scott Johnson, Treasurer. Front row (l to r) Christian Schwab, Joseph Stanger, Colin Stevenson and Henry Kmiec.

The Lion Spouse of the Year Award is being presented by Club President Lion Tait Lundgren, North Aurora Lions Club, to Debbie Gaffino, wife of Lion Mark Gaffino. Many wives are just as hard working as their Lions – what a great way to honor them! -------------------------------------------------------------Sycamore Lions served pizza at the Friday Night Welcoming party of the Ski for Sight event. (l to r) Sycamore Lions Pete Springmire, Jerry Malmassari, and Loren Krout. The two Boy Scouts are Lion Jerry Malmassari’s grandsons. ------------------------------------------------------------

Elburn Leo Justice Burklow (c) aids guests arriving for the Ski for Sight event in the Southwest Region of District 1-J. 31

Lion Kurt Hull was awarded Bartlett Lions Club’s Lion of the Year for 2013. He has been instrumental in planning and implementation of the Labor Day Dash. He also serves as the bridge between the Lions Club and the Boy Scouts. (l to r) 2012 Lion of

Governor Dave Hansen taking part in District 1A Bowling Tournament.

the Year Chuck Schonert and 2013 Lion of the Year Kurt Hull.

Windy City Lions Club Bowling Team

North Aurora Lion Jim Davis celebrated his 90th birthday at a recent club meeting. Lion Jim prepares to cut the first piece of cake for his many wellwishers. And we wish you many more, Lion Jim!

Lion Daniel Morris from Windy City Lions Club receiving his Presidential Medal from International President Tam. Next to him is PDG Wes Salsbury.

District 1A Bowling â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Bowlers getting ready to play @ Willowbrook Llanes! Pictured from left to right: Lion District 1D Governor Fred Peska, Genoa Lion sponsor Josh Haka, and new member Lion Hector Feliciano of Genoa. (Photo taken by Lion Merritt) ------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Genoa Lions would like to welcome their newest member, Lion Hector Feliciano into the Club. The induction ceremony was performed by District Governor Peska on Wednesday evening February 19th. Lion Josh Haka sponsored Hector's membership into the Club. Hector has already helped serve breakfast to the blind skiers of Ski-for-Sight, which was held on the last Sunday of January in Cortland. We know he will be an active member of the Genoa Lions. Membership Director Roxanne Gregory welcomes Robin Booth as the newest member of the Staunton Lions Club. Robin has been active in the Staunton Community for many years and has volunteered her time with Staunton Lions on several projects. We welcome Robin's enthusiasm to our club. -----------------------------------------------------------------------ď&#x192;&#x; Staunton Lions President Josh Thorn is presented with the President's Crystal Pin for club membership growth in 2013 by Membership Director Roxanne Gregory. The pin represents a significant achievement for Staunton Lions.

Lions Of Illinois Annual Golf Outing May 15th, 2014 Downers Grove Golf Club 2420 Haddow Ave, Downers Grove Play a nine hole course for 18 holes, lunch provided. Cost still pending, but should be around $70. Start at 9:30 a.m., with carts. Hole sponsors are welcome for $25 per signage, payable to the Lions Golf Outing For more information and sponsorships, contact PDG John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien at Obrienthelion@aol.com

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STARTING PAGE 35 YOU WILL FIND DISTRICTS IN MD1 CELEBRATING THEIR 2014 DISTRICT CONVENTIONS 34

Pdg Bnjamin (in the middle) and Carolyn Dodge received their 10th level LIF Fellowships

District 1H Convention, Best Western, Galesburg

The Annual MD 1B District Convention March 21st and 22nd, 2014 Bolingbrook Holiday Inn, Bolingbrook, Illinois Name: ___________________________________ Club: ___________________________________ Club office or District title: ____________________________ Registration fee is $20

$______

Everyone MUST register and wear their badge. Kids, Leos, New members and first time attendees (from MD1B) are FREE. Saturday deli buffet lunch $18

$_____

Saturday Banquet dinner, a Taste of Italy $30

$_____

Dress code: BUSINESS CASUAL for the entire weekend. Total Enclosed:

$______

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Make checks payable to District 1B Convention Mail forms to:

Lion John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, 1500 Creekside Circle, Minooka, Illinois 60447

Questions:

obrienthelion@aol.com

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

New this year: there is a dance with a LIVE Band, planned for Saturday night with a reduced price cash bar after our banquet concludes. Registration opens Friday afternoon at 4pm to 6:30pm Saturday 7:30 to 9:00 am All sessions will begin at 9:00 a.m.

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

2014 MD 1B District Convention March 21 and 22, 2014 At Bolingbrook, Illinois At the Holiday Inn on Remmington Drive. AGENDA: Registration to start at 4:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:30pm. Reopen at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday. Cost -> $20 BUT free to spouses, first times and new members from MD1B, PLUS all kids and Leos are free but all must register. Sessions will start promptly at 9:00 a.m. 1. Leader Dogs for the Blind. Pauline Ulrey and her Leader Dog “Gundy” are attending. http://www.leaderdog.org/update/2013/Issue2/50-years-8-dogs-1-determined-woman.php

2. W.I.L.D. team from District MD 1A-> this is seminar to promote and promote women in leadership roles in both their Clubs, the District and beyond. 3. Officer training session, as necessary or requested, including Secretary’s. 4. A History of MD 1B and of MD 1K so that we can all learn a little more of our own heritage before the historic merger on 7/1/2014 . Possible presenters PID Orr and Wahl. 5. Possible Lions of Illinois Foundation—perhaps an introduction of the new Executive Director PDG Don Hook. 6. Leo Clubs off MD1B learning and sharing session hosted by MJF Karina Glass

Hospitality Rooms: Full Hospitality Rooms Friday only, please. Saturday if open—no liquor can leave your room, no exceptions. Register directly with the Hotel to secure your spaces. There will be a dinner dance with a live band with a cash bar going on Saturday night that we are encouraging all to attend .

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DISTRICT 1-CN CONVENTION: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1, 2014

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATION OF DELEGATES 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. PLENARY SESSION 8:15 p.m. - ??? MEET THE PID IN THE HOSPITALITY ROOM Hosts: Collinsville Evening Lions Club

SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2014 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATION OF DELEGATES

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. VOTING 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. SEMINAR: Title to be determined PRESENTER: International Speaker 10:45 a.m. - 11 a.m. BREAK 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. SEMINAR: Lions of Illinois Foundation & Awards PRESENTER: Lions Van Stone & Don Hook 12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. LUNCH IN RESTAURANT AREA 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. SEMINAR: Lions Clubs International Foundation PRESENTER: to be determined 2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. BREAK 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. DISTRICT CABINET MEETING 3:40 p.m. - 4 p.m. CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. HOSPITALITY ROOM 6 p.m. BANQUET SEATING BEGINS (With assigned seating) 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. BANQUET SPEAKER: 9:15 p.m.- ????? HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN Hosts: Collinsville Evening Lions Club 44

REGISTRATION FORM 1-CN DISTRICT CONVENTION FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1, 2014 PERSON 1: LION/LIONESS/LEO/PARTNER__________________________ SPOUSE/GUEST: LION/LIONESS/LEO/PARTNER____________________ ADDRESS:____________________________CITY/STATE/ZIP:___________ PHONE:______________________EMAIL:_____________________________ DISTRICT:_________CLUB:_________________DELEGATE: YES NO OFFICE/TITLE:_____________________FIRST DIST CONV: YES NO PERSON 2: LION/LIONESS/LEO/PARTNER__________________________ SPOUSE/GUEST: LION/LIONESS/LEO/PARTNER____________________ ADDRESS:___________________________CITY/STATE/ZIP:____________ PHONE:____________________EMAIL:______________________________ DISTRICT:__________CLUB:________________DELEGATE: YES NO OFFICE/TITLE:_____________________FIRST DIST CONV: YES NO

HOTEL: Holiday Inn, 313 Salem Place, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

LIONS ROOM RATE: $91.00 per night plus tax You must make your own room reservations - 618-212-1300 and tell them you are with ‘LIONS OF ILLINOIS 1-CN”. Room reservation cutoff date is: February 9, 2014. ATTENTION TO ALL LEOS: You must register for the convention. 45

2014 District 1D Convention Registration Form April 4th & 5th, 2014 Radisson Hotel & Convention Center 200 S Bell School Rd., Rockford, IL 61108

One form per person please - due by MARCH 25th. NAME:

_________________________________________________ Circle one:

CLUB:

LION LIONESS

LEO

GUEST

CHILD

_________________________________________________

DISTRICT: 1-___

CLUB/DISTRICT OFFICE: _________________

DELEGATE: Y

(CIRCLE ONE)

Mark the selection that indicates your registration choice:

o o o

One Registration and Lunch …………………………………… $30.00 One Registration and Dinner …………………………………..

$40.00

One Registration, Lunch and Dinner ………………………..

$55.00

* New Members, Leos, or Child – save $10.00 on above prices!! ($20, $30 or $45)

AMOUNT DUE ………………………………………. $_________ Circle Dinner Selection below or indicate special diet (gluten or lactose free, etc.) Roasted Prime Rib of Beef

Chicken Dijon

Broiled Orange Roughy

Fees must accompany registration form. Make checks payable to District 1-D Convention. Mail form and check to: Room Accommodations are available at: LION DAVE MARCUM, THE RADISSON HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER CEDARVILLE LIONS CLUB 200 S BELL SCHOOL RD., ROCKFORD, IL 61108 PO BOX 324 CALL: 815-226-2100 and mention 1D LIONS for the CEDARVILLE, IL 61013 special $89.00 rate! Reservations must be made by March 2nd. PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR ALL MEALS. WALK-INS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. ANY SPECIAL MEAL REQUIREMENTS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS FORM.

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

Convention Center

Past Intl President Jimmy Ross

The Lemon Sisters

Friday Evening Festivities starting at 6:30 PM:   

Meet-n-Greet our International Guest – Past Intl President Jimmy Ross Entertainment by District Leo Clubs Fellowship and Fun For All!

Saturday’s Events starting at 7:30 AM:           

Registration opens Parade of Banners during Roll Call Sessions on Special Olympics, Center for Sight & Hearing and Leader Dogs for the Blind. Silent Auction, Special Raffles and 50/50 Drawings Lunch Meet District Peace Poster winner Testimonials on “Changing Lives” = Celebration of Successes Foundation Awards Afternoon Business Meeting Necrology Service District Governor Elect’s Reception

Saturday Evening Festivities starting at 6:00 PM:     

Introduction of DG Team Introduction of Guests Banquet Past Intl President Ross’ Address Entertainment by The Lemon Sisters

District 1-E Convention November 15, 2014 At the

Unique Suites Hotel 920 W. Lincoln Ave. Charleston, IL. 61920

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Individuals and / or groups can place an ad in the District Convention Booklet. This page provides guidelines on what is available to them.

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

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

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

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

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 Association’s history. The International Parade is scheduled for Saturday, July 1 and will march down either Clark or State Street. The Host Committee is still in need of LIONS who are willing to be an active leader. The Host Committee is responsible to promote the committee activities and the convention at various functions throughout the coming years; hosting of the visitors during their stay in Chicago; the marshalling of the parade and various sessions that will take place during the convention and the fund raising to allow for the committee to carry-out the committee responsibilities. There are various areas that LION Leaders are still needed to assist and be an active member in the planning of the committee’s activities. Right now, we have two projects that will step off our fund raising efforts this Spring. This Commemorative Pin will be available to all Lions for a $5.00 donation to the committee. Pins will be available in later February and at all District Conventions. The other is a banner patch that will be given to the club that makes a direct donation to the committee. There are three levels of donations - $100.00, $250.00 or $500.00. Each level of donation will

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: http://lionsclubs.org/blog/2014/01/27/matteosdrea m-photo-contest-winners/#sthash.WWFjU2ZS.dpuf

MD1 State Convention, Hotel Hilton, Lisle, IL. May 16-18, 2014 International Convention, Toronto, Canada July 4-7, 2014

LIONS OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION MEMORIALS FOR IN MEMORY OF:

July 2013 to Dec 2013 NAME OF DONOR(S) Frankfort Lions Club

8/26/13

Joseph Atkinson

North Chicago Lions Club

11/14/13

Elsie Beenenga

Roberta Campbell

8/26/13

Christine Berg

Lion Marv and Karen Roehlke

11/4/13

Sharon Bittinger Lion Maxwell Bratten

Dixon Lioness Club

10/16/13

District 1-G Cabinet

9/9/13

Mike Starko

9/11/13

Robert and Susan Sudbury

9/11/13

Greenfield Lions Club

9/11/13

PDG Lion Ronald Belcher, PCC

9/11/13

Lion Walter Bratten

11/6/13

11/20/13

Lion Victor Carlberg

Dorothy Carlberg

9/9/13

Elaine Carr

Waterloo Lions Club

9/16/13

Donald F. Chassee

Elvera Vehlow

7/10/13

Frank Lenertz

7/16/13

Valerie Loftus

7/16/13

Judith Beller

7/16/13

Donald and Nancy Smith

7/16/13

Jeffrey and Lynnette Zaremba

7/16/13

Cathy and Rich Sparling

7/16/13

BMO Harris Bank N.A.

7/22/13

Tim Coonrod

Carlinville Lions Club

10/31/13

Brandt Crocker Lion George Danner

Lion Marv and Karen Roehlke

7/30/13

Roselle Lions Club

10/2/13

Bob and Linda Jilke

10/23/13

Mario and Karen Gumino

10/23/13

Patricia Deen

Bloomingdale Lions Club

10/30/13

Nancy Deihs

Dundee Township Lions Club

11/19/13

George Dennis

Carol McCann-Kojima

7/10/13

Seneca Lions Club

8/1/13

PID Russ and Sue Sarver

12/9/13

PDG Frank Densmore Kenneth DeYoung

Gagewood Lions Club

10/3/13

Dolly Dickhut

Coatsburg Paloma Lioness Club

8/29/13

Lion Don Dillow

Mike Starko

12/18/13

Louie Eliakas

Larry and Joanne Johnson

9/13/13

Morris Lions Club

9/25/13

Lake Villa Township Lions Club

10/28/13

PDG Rich and Lion Sheila Schrumpf

11/19/13

David J. Erickson Sr

Mike Starko

11/15/13

Fred Esmond

Don and Karen Robey

10/11/13

Robert West

11/15/13

Alfred R. Evans

Mahomet Lions Club

7/19/13

Kathy Nehrt

11/25/13

Gary Ferns

Charles Meyer

9/9/13

Coal Valley Lions Club

Michael Frey

11/25/13

Cash

11/25/13

Robert Fitch

Salem Lions Club

8/2/13

Nell K. Franz

Anita G. Schauf

7/3/13

Ronald Crement

8/29/13

Gunderson Family

9/9/13

Duain and Irma Claiborne

9/25/13

John Allsworth

11/25/12

Bank of Edwardsville

11/25/13

Tonya hahne

11/25/13

David Kriege

11/25/13

Gail Ann Byers

11/25/13

Jerry and Marcia Glaser

11/25/13

Bob West

11/25/13

Mike Starko

11/25/13

Alphonse Budnik

Don and Karen Robey

12/9/13

Marian B. Burger

Morris Lions Club

12/26/13

Dr. Larry and Joanne Johnson

12/30/13

Lion Sandy Williams

7/31/13

PDG George Gould

8/12/13

Dallas City Lions Club

8/7/13

Robert Byers

Roselle Lions Club

DATE

Marie Allegrucci

Oliver K. Burrow Jr

Helen Carduff

9/11/13

Mary Frooninckx

Clifton Lioness Club

12/2/13

William "Bill" Frost

Hinckley Lions Club

11/4/13

Pat Garlock

Mary Ann Platz

7/10/13

Henry Giorgis

Joliet Noon Lions Club

11/12/13

Movetta Goldberg Martha Jane Goodwin

Friends at Leonardi Insurance Agency

8/29/13

Morris Lions Club

12/17/13

Dr. Larry and Joanne Johnson

12/20/13

Gerald E. Goss

Mahomet Lions Club

7/16/13

Vera June Greve

Cathy Seagren

8/12/13

PDG Lion Frank Hacker Lion Bob Haney, PDG

PDG Lion Tom and Lion Nancy Wright District 1-CS

8/1/13

Lion Barney Pulley

8/1/13

Eldorado Lions Club Lion Randy and Helen Ferguson

8/12/13

PDG John and Sharon Hawkinson

8/15/13

Larry and Ann McGuire

8/20/13

PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis

11/6/13

Roselle Lions Club

11/19/13

PID Russ and Sue Sarver

7/30/13

Virginia Hawkinson

Lion Mike and Carol Smigielski

10/21/13

Lions Randy and Helen Ferguson

8/12/13

Thomas Hebior

North Chicago Lions Club

11/14/13

Alma J. Hockman

Roberta Campbell

10/21/13

Ottawa Lions Club

11/12/13

Douglas Holland Gregory Holthaus

Carol McCann Kojima Highland Leo Club Highland Lions Club

Dennis Husemann

Evelyn C. Koch PDG William "Bill" Kren

8/7/13

Rita Hansen Lion Dennis Hausvick

Laura Hazelwood

PCC Tom and Lion Nancy Wright

11/20/13

10/23/13

Wilmington Lions Club

8/12/13 10/7/13

Robert and Sue Sudbury

11/12/13

PDG Dick and Barb Bark

11/12/13

PCC John Allsworth

11/13/13

Mario and Karen Gumino

11/13/13

Jim and Joan Graves

11/13/13

1-J Cabinet

11/13/13

PDG Dan and Sue St. Jacques

11/13/13

PDG Bob and Linda Jilke

11/13/13

Lion Nancy Rex

11/13/13

Lions Charlie and Sandy Williams

11/13/13

Lions PDG Tom and Gerri Laws

11/15/13

Ann and Ron Wigton

11/19/13

PDG Dave and Mary Stryker

11/19/13

PDG Lion Red and Nancy Benhart

11/19/13

North Aurora Lions Club

11/20/13

10/21/13

PDG Joyce Schroeder, PFP

11/20/13

10/31/13

PDG Lion Tom and Nancy Wright

11/20/13

Lion Tom Stiegler

11/25/13

Coatsburg Lions Club

7/19/13

Coatsburg Paloma Lioness Club

8/29/13

IslandLake Lions Club

11/25/13

Vincent Iorfioa

Joliet Noon Lions Club

11/13/13

Bob andRomelle Ostrom

11/26/13

Paul Jacob

PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis

11/6/13

PDG Jim and Carol Hutchinson

12/2/13

Richard Jacob

PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis

12/9/13

Darien Lions Club

12/18/13

James Jenkins

Rick and Mary Ellen Bishop

7/2/13

PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis

12/9/13

James Jones

Collinsville Evening Lions Club

9/11/13

Jan and Marilynvlach

12/30/13

Robert Kammerer

Don and Karen Robey

7/22/13

Lion Steve Lakin

PDG John and Betty Thien

7/8/13

James Keaster II

Greenville Lions Club

7/19/13

Barbara Lapp

Carlinville Lions Club

10/31/13

Opal Keilbach

PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis

12/30/13

Duane Lemenager

Ashkum Lions Club

11/13/13

Betty Kelley

Lions Ann and Ron Wigton

8/26/13

John Lendman

Cathy Seagren

7/8/13

PDG Bob and Linda Jilke

8/29/13

Lioness Jean Reed

7/10/13

District 1-J Lions

9/3/13

PDG Lion George Gould

7/22/13

Richard Kelley Lion John "Jack" Keth

District 1-CS

7/8/13

Mattoon Lions Club

11/25/13

Bernice Kline

Lions Ann and Ron Wigton

8/26/13

Lorraine Kluga Frank "Kelly" Kochalka

Lemont Lions Club

9/9/13

Joliet Noon Lions Club

Lion Frank Kone

Mt. Vernon Lions Club

Lion Perry Knutson

Lion Marv and Karen Roehlke

7/18/13

Bloomingdale Lions Club

7/19/13

PDG Bob and Linda Jilke

Patrick Leuer Marian Martucci

Roselle Lions Club

8/20/13

PDG Bob and Linda Jilke

8/29/13

Russ McAndrew

Philip Bergquist

12/9/13

Agnes McComb

Carol McCann Kojima

11/4/13

11/12/13

Leona McDowell

Norma Fielder

9/26/13

12/18/13

Billie Jo McGuire

Cathy Seagren

10/11/13

Mary Gilbert

10/11/13

Raymond McManaman

Central City Lions Club

12/18/13

7/19/13

Rose Moon

Union Lioness Club

11/26/13

Lions Charlie and Sandy Williams

7/22/13

7/3/13

7/22/13

Bette Nelson PDG Lion Lyle E. Nelson

Lion Mike Smigielski

Ms. Kathleen Beasley Jim and Joan Graves

7/22/13

Lion PDG Norm and Doris Geeve

PCC Ronald H. Belcher

7/30/13

Ken Novak and Lois Miller

Mario and Karen Gumino 1-J Cabinet

7/30/13 8/8/13

Joanne Novak Richard W. Dick Pauling

PDG's of District 1-A

Lion Marv and Karen Roehlke

8/7/13 9/9/13 7/16/13 7/24/13

Bloomingdale Lions Club

8/1/13

Trico Lions Club

11/27/13

PDG Jim and Carol Hutchinson

12/2/13

Dorris Penrod

PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis

12/9/13

Roberta A. Phillippe

PID Russ and Sue Sarver

11/6/13

Lions John and Pat Coleman

12/2/13 12/18/13

Judy Phillips

Lois Miller and Ken Novak

2/5/13

Curts Orr

Gene Potthast

Greenville Lions Club

7/19/13

PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis

12/9/13

District 1-CS Lions

12/31/13

Ryan Poundhouse

Roberta campbell

11/25/13

PDG Barney Pulley

Larry McGuire

11/6/13

Clarence J. Robey

Ottawa Lions Club

10/21/13

Robert and Sue Sudbury

11/7/13

Marihelen Rogers

Carlinville Lions Club

11/25/13

PDG Dick and Barb Bark

11/7/13

Jim Rogers

Carlinville Lions Club

12/2/13

Randy and Helen Ferguson

11/12/13

Carole and Pat McCuan

11/12/13

Washington Lions Club

Leah Keller

11/12/13

The Matheny Family

Carol McCann-Kojima

11/12/13

Carla and Roger Lamer

7/17/13

PCC John Allsworth

11/12/13

PDG Jim and Mary Fenton

PCC Ronald H. Belcher

7/30/13

11/12/13

PDG Richard and Sheila Schrumpf

7/30/13

PDG Dan and Sue St. Jacques

11/13/13

Lions PDG Tom and Gerri Laws

PDG Scott Friese

8/7/13

11/15/13

Carol De Croix

Neal Todd Shelabarger

8/7/13

11/15/13

Jon De Croix

Roger and Vicki Volker

8/7/13

11/15/13

PDG Don and Karen Robey

Rich and Sandy Gordan

8/7/13

11/18/13

PDG Marlin and Sue Himelick

Mary, Roger, and Dan Cook

8/7/13

11/18/13

Ruben and Sheryl Owen

11/18/13

Dave and Debbie Smith

8/7/13

Carterville Lions Club

11/18/13

Barb George

8/7/13

PDG Joyce Schroeder, PFP

11/19/13

Darrell and Marla Templeton

8/7/13

PDG Louis and Barbara Abboud

11/20/13

Del and Mary Ronn

8/7/13

James McCaslin

11/22/13

Steve and Janis Overholt

8/7/13

SOS Physical Services

11/25/13

Davis and Phyllis Morey

8/7/13

Scott Robertson & Village of Colp

11/25/13

Michael and Stephanie Stoops

8/7/13

Vicki Ronna

PCC John Allsworth

Michelle Schoolman

Lila and Wilbert Joost

11/25/13

Charles and Joyce Stevens

11/25/13

Craig and Penny Cheever

John and Judy Crawford

11/25/13

Todd and Stacy Campbell

Randy and Helen Ferguson

11/25/13

Richard and Glenda Krumwiede

Larry and Diane Emery

11/25/13

Teresa Markoski

Carl “Tony” Trombino

11/25/13

Karl Jordan

Jim Hampton

11/25/13

James and Lisa McKenzie

Dick and Ellen Bradley

11/25/13

Thomas and Lucy Elliott

PFP Troy and Milly Pate

11/25/13

Glen and Rita Rittenhouse

Dale Porter

11/25/13

Steven and Janet Breckon

Bob and Nora Weber

11/25/13

Denny and Sue Cambell

Ernest and Brenda Wieburg

11/25/13

Charles Prater Jr

Joe and MaryKay Hendel

11/25/13

Springfield Electric Supply Company

PDG Jerry and Mary Beasley

11/25/13

Carterville Lioness Club Jim and Sue Berkel and Family

Tom and Jane Martin

11/25/13

James and Carolyn McCarter

11/25/13

Craig and Joanne Pillatsch

11/25/13

Derek Hood

11/25/13

JP and Sara Barrington

11/25/13

Bob and Romelle Ostrom

11/26/13

7/12/13 7/15/13 7/17/13

8/7/13 8/7/13 8/7/13 8/7/13 8/7/13 8/7/13 8/7/13 8/7/13 8/7/13 8/7/13 8/7/13 8/7/13 8/7/13 8/7/13 8/7/13

Mary and Dick Ronna

9/3/13

Pekin Lions Club

10/31/13

Lion Robert Sayles

Joliet Noon Lions Club

11/19/13

Thomas Schmidt

Grayslake Lions Club

11/18/13

Clarence P. Schoepf Marvin Schroeder Frank Schutzenhofer Kevin Scully Clarence A. Seagren Jr. Catherine T. Senffner

Lion Dorothy Rush Lioness Jean Reed Earl and Betty Steiner LaMoille Lions Club

7/22/13 8/7/13 7/11/13

Lioness Jean Reed

11/7/13

Cathy Seagren

11/12/13

Lemont Lions Club

PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis

9/3/13

9/9/13

12/10/13

Warren Lions Club

12/20/13

Evelyn Whitney Lion Robert Wuebbels

Pearl City Lions Club

9/13/13

PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis

11/6/13

Doris Zavorka

Lion Mike and Carol Smigielski

7/16/13

PDG's of 1-A

7/30/13

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Lois Miller and Ken Novak

9/3/13

Clyde Smith

Richard and Jeanne Ballor

11/12/13

Lion Ed Smith

Milford Lions Club

9/25/13

LIONS OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION

7/30/13

GET WELLS

Lester Smith Dennis Stuart Lion Steve Szabo

Golden Lions Club Lion Mike Smigielski Mr. and Mrs. Mark Turk

11/22/13

11/12/13

Robert Teufel

PletzFamily Trust

12/23/13

Bobby Wade

Roselle Lions Club

11/19/13

Raymond Wahl

Charles and Sandy Williams

7/17/13

Helen and Jack Anderson

7/17/13

Joyce K. Schroeder

7/17/13

Mike and Carol Smigielski

7/17/13

Tom Walden Sr Alan Walker Sr. Mary Warriner Bob Waters

Aurora Evening Lions Club LaMoille Lions Club Dr. Larry and Joanne Johnson Ken Novak and Lois Miller

7/8/13 11/19/13 12/5/13 12/5/13

Lion Leroy Williams PDG WA "Bill" Woeslaw

Princeville Lions Club

12/17/13

Lion Mike and Lioness Carol Smigielski

12/30/13

PDG PCC Robert E. Plock and Lion Donna

11/6/13

Lion Carol and PDG Gordon Grande

11/6/13

Shannon Lions Club

11/6/13

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Delp

11/8/13

Lion Ilene Moring

11/12/13

PDG Lawrence and Luanne Bruckner

11/14/13

Dixon Lioness Club

11/18/13

Rockford Evening Lions Club

11/18/13

PDG Marlin and Sue Himelick

11/18/13

Irene Carpenter

11/18/13

PDG Joyce Schroeder, PFP

11/19/13

Forreston Lions club

11/22/13

PDG Jim and Carol Hutchinson

12/2/13

Freeport Lions Club

12/5/13

Past Governors of District 1-A

12/17/2013

Strasburg Lions Club Edwardsville Lions Club Lions Charlie and Sandy Williams

Macomb Lions Club

Dallas City Lions Club

Brian Rewerts PID Russell and Lion Sue Sarver

Toulon Lions Club PDG Robert and Lion Donna Plock Marvin and Wanda Bernhardy PDG Gordon and Lion Carol Grande

Richard and Sheila Schrumpf

Carol Baumann David and Audrey Steiner Mary Lou Strong

11/6/13

PID Russ and Sue Sarver

9/25/2013

Toulon Lions Club Ken Novak and Lois Miller

12/30/13 12/30/13

LaHarpe Lions Club

Dr. Kerry Head Lions of Illinois Foundation

12/2/13

Willow Springs Lions Club

DATE

DONOR

Kathy Blume Lions Rick and Genevieve Franz

Waterloo Lions Club

PDG Lawrence Woessner

IN THE NAME OF Altamont Lions Club

Swansea Belleville Midtown Lions Club

July 13 to December 2013 DONOR

Pat Stahler Lion Marv and Karen Roehlke 7/22/2013 PDG Mary Truitt, PFP PDG Joyce Schroeder, PFP 11/19/2013 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

7/11/13

Deborah West Clarence Richard (Dick) Whittington

PDG Dick and ZCP Colleen Huels

Janet Johnson Maryanne O'Reilly

12/5/13

Louis H. Weber

Morris Lions Club

IN THE NAME OF:

7/15/13

Joliet Noon Lions Club

12/9/13

Pearl City Lioness Club

Rosie Schuttie

Tom and Nancy Wright

PDG Lion Earl Steiner

Greenfield Lions Club

Sharon Stolte

Earl Steiner

PDG John Thien

Edwardsville Lions Club PDG Joyce Schroeder, PFP

PDG Jim Weiss, PFP

DATE 12/16/ 13 10/15/ 13 07/30/ 13 10/10/ 13 07/16/ 13 12/02/ 13 10/10/ 13 09/09/ 13 09/11/ 13 09/03/ 13 11/18/ 13 12/02/ 13 12/09/ 13 08/14/ 13 07/02/ 13 07/02/ 13 07/08/ 13 08/07/ 13

REASON 75th club anniversary club speaker renewal of vows club speaker 40th anniverary clubs 50th anniversary club speaker 50th wedding anniversary 50th wedding anniversary 50th wedding anniversary 50th wedding anniversary 50th wedding anniversary 50th wedding anniversary 85th birthday

Chosen IL Post Master of the yr

Congrats on a tremendous yr as FP

MD1 STATE E-MAGAZINE EDITED & PUBLISHED BY: IPDG AUSTIN Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;SOUZA, EDITOR FOR MD1 LIONS OF ILLINOIS E-mail: ILStateEditor@gmail.com