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The Illinois Lion Lioness Leo Web Magazine

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Vol. 1 Issue 11

May, 2014

7 New Leos were inducted District 1D Convention by International President Jimmy Ross.

You can also see his lovely wife Lion Velda and Leo Advisor Lion Cynthia Spaeth.

Even small kids were making their pledges for “Leader Dogs� during District 1D Convention. In picture with kids are Gov. Fred Peska and Immediate Past Council Chairman Paul Lindstorm.

Greetings to All!

Retention or keeping our members is a problem area for many clubs. Do you try to find out why a member is leaving your club - why does that member not want to stay in your club. Perhaps the member has to take a new job and transfer to another community, help and encourage them to look for another Lions club where they are moving to and assist them in transferring their membership. But perhaps that member is tired of being ignored or not involved in the club activities/meetings. Do you care enough to ask why they are leaving?

This Lions year 2013-2014 has went by rapidly and we are looking forward to our state convention coming up soon. If you have not made arrangements to attend, please do so. PDG Judy Tapper and her committee are working hard to make this year’s convention a fun learning time for us all. We are looking forward to having PIP Jimmy and Lion Velda Ross with us as our speaker.

We need quality members to step up into leadership positions, in our clubs, in our districts and in our state. Do you work with interested members to mentor them into leadership positions - or - do you just keep putting the same people into those positions and thereby not allow someone who is interested to move up. Many of our districts currently do not have a 2nd VDG in their line of succession. We need to ask ourselves why this has happened.

The Council of Governors for 2013-2014 are working hard in their districts to make their year a success. The Council has worked hard to run the State’s affairs as a business and have worked to include the 1st and 2nd VDGs in their decisions so that they will be better prepared to take on the reins of leadership in their upcoming years of service to our state.

Communication is key to success for us all. We need to make use of social media to maintain contact with our members. We need to make sure that those without computer access get the messages that are put out by our leadership. We must work at training our members (all our members) to help them to stay current on happenings in Lionism. We must stop being the best kept secret in the World. Unity is extremely important in Lionism. We cannot accomplish or meet our goals when we are not working in unity with each other. We must put our personal feelings aside many times and work on building our clubs, our districts and our state into a unified group of dedicated Lions, Lioness and Leos who are working towards the only goal of making ourselves a better known presence in MD 1 and live up to our Lions Code of Ethics to help those that WE SERVE.

There are two primary choices in life ... to accept conditions as they exist, OR to accept responsibility for changing them. We all must make a choice on how the Lions, Lioness and Leos are to progress here in MD 1.

Do we want to continue the downward spiral that we currently are on? Do we want to continue to allow rumors and gossip to rule us? If you are content with how the membership numbers are, if you are content with the loss of present members and not keeping them in our clubs, and if you are content with a limited number of new clubs being formed here in MD 1, then you are accepting the conditions that now exist.

But if you are unhappy with the lack of membership gains, if you are unhappy with the loss of many good members from our clubs, if you are unhappy with the fact that there are many areas that need a Lions club, then I challenge you to step up and accept the responsibility for making the needed changes here in MD1.

There are many ways to gain new members: ask someone to attend a club meeting to show them what your club does, ask someone to help with a fund raising event that you are doing in your community and then explain to them what the money raised will be used for, and make sure that you have some fun along with the hard work that we do. There are opportunities to involve the young people of your community to make them aware of what Lions do. But you have to care about your club and your community to be able to show that you care and want to continue to be of service to those that we serve.

It is time that we all take a step back..... take a big DEEP BREATH....and reevaluate where MD 1 is heading. Are we heading upwards and onwards? Or are we going to continue to head downwards and not be around to help celebrate our 100 anniversary in 2017 in Chicago? I ask and challenge everyone to decide where you want MD 1 to be in the future years. There are many dedicated Lions here in the state who are willing and able to help with the turnaround, but we must all work together to make the turnaround happen - a few cannot do it.

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I leave you this month with this quote by a unknown author: “I always wondered why somebody did not DO SOMETHING about that, THEN I realized that I am that somebody.”

In Lionism, CC Lydia Ellis 2013-2014

cal standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavors.

Editorial:

What Happened To Lions?

Lions Code of Ethics TO SHOW my faith in the worthiness of my vocation by industrious application to the end that I may merit a reputation for quality of service.

“LIONS” are recognized all over the world for their charitable contributions to make this world a better place to live for tomorrow.

They sacrifice their wealth, health and time to help needy people in their communities and worldwide. Nobody can beat us for our community service throughout the world. We are recognized by United Nations Organization as the World’s #1 Service Organization. We donate millions of dollars for world projects, disasters and to help the needy.

TO SEEK success and to demand all fair remuneration of profit as my just due, but to accept no profit or success at the price of my own self-respect lost because of unfair advantage taken or because of questionable acts on my part.

TO REMEMBER that in building up my business it is not necessary to tear down another's; to be loyal to my clients or customers and true to myself.

So, what happened to Lions in North America? In South East Asia membership is growing tremendously and we are proud of that. Why in North America many members are coming from front door and leave from back or use those revolving doors?

It is time to think before it is too late to find a solution to our issues. I know every service organization in the world is experiencing the same. But I am not concerned about others – let us think about ourselves – what happened to Lions?

WHENEVER a doubt arises as to the right or ethics of my position or action towards others, to resolve such doubt against myself.

TO HOLD friendship as an end and not a means.

To hold that true friendship exists not on account of the service performed by one to another, but that true friendship demands nothing but accepts service in the spirit in which it is given.

How many of us read Lions Code of Ethics and follow the same? If we concerned about others in our communities to lend a helping hand, it is our duty to support our own members first and reach beyond.

Let us read the following loudly:

ALWAYS to bear in mind my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my state and my community, and to give them my unswerving loyalty in word, act and deed. To give them freely of my time, labor, and means.

Lions Clubs Objectives

TO AID others by giving my sympathy to those in distress, my aid to the weak, and my substance to the needy.

TO BE CAREFUL with my criticism and liberal with my praise; to build up and not destroy.

TO CREATE and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.

TO PROMOTE the principles of good government and good citizenship.

Do Lions need any other doctrine other than our own objectives and code of ethics? It is time to change our behavior, attitude and power. Treat all members like our own brothers and sisters from a huge world family of Lions.

TO TAKE an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and morale welfare of the community.

TO UNITE the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding.

When we look for power, let us follow our code of ethics and learn to treat our fellow Lion members with dignity and respect. We are all volunteers and we all deserve that equal respect, Amen.

TO PROVIDE a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest; provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by club members.

TO ENCOURAGE service-minded people to serve their community without persona financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethi-

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

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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.

2014 Resolutions for MD1 State Convention in Lisle: The Council reviewed 6 resolutions that are to be brought to the delegates at the State Convention.

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.

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 #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.

If you have any questions regarding this submission, please contact me at your convenience.

-PID Bud Wahl MD-1 C&BL Chair

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.

Lions of Illinois, Inc. RESOLUTION

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.

TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS CONSTITUTION - ARTICLE IX, STATE REVENUE, Section 1

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.

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.

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.

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:

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 --------------------------------------------------------------------

MD1 Constitution & By-Laws 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

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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.

Lions of Illinois, Inc. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS CONSTITUTION - ARTICLE V, STATE ORGANIZATION, Section 2

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

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:

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

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.

BY LAWS - ARTICLE III, STANDING COMMITTEES, Section 1 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.

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

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

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

tion entitled Amendments, be amended, effective at the close of the 2014 State Convention, as follows:

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

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

RESOLUTION To Amend the Lions of Illinois Constitution and ByLaws

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tive Fund.

Constitution-Article IX Section 1, State Revenue

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.

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:

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.

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 Administra-

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%.

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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 cannot 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.

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get together. Food is always nice, too!

How Full is Your Bucket?

-Cultivate Teamwork: If a team, committee, or group is “working”, that means they have found a way to support one another for the greater good of everyone, especially those WE SERVE.

This month we will continue our look at John Baldoni’s ideas on Leadership. In his handbook 180 Ways to Walk the Leadership Talk, he identifies six important behaviors that all leaders do:

-Promote Team Spirit: Be the cheerleader and encourage others’ ideas to boost team morale.

Shared team spirit increases commitment.

Listen and learn from others Energize the organization

-Develop floor plans: Plan your meeting space as well as agenda to promote interaction. Give people a chance to cross paths, literally, and share ideas.

Act for the benefit of everyone Develop themselves and others

-Create a Culture of Creativity: Celebrate thinking “outside of the box”. Encourage the sharing of ideas, piggy back one good idea on another to build success.

Empower others to lead Recognize Achievement

-Get Excited about Service: Some groups sell cars, others sell light bulbs. Lions sell service to others. Share what makes you feel good about being a Lion!

Last month, we considered listening and learning from others. This month, we will consider energizing the organization.

Baldoni indicates that sometimes a leader has to become that famous bunny in the commercial we all know so well. You know the one that “keeps going and going and going”. A large piece of the leader’s job, whether at the club, district, multiple district, or international level is to bring enthusiasm, which keeps the group moving forward in the same direction.

-Be Enthusiastic: Consider a problem as a challenge or an obstacle. We can always find a way around, under, or through an obstacle.

Being a leader involves being excited and motivated, then sharing that positive vibe with others to accomplish the task, whether large or small. Consider these ideas from  John Baldoni:

-Demonstrate commitment: Work hard to get the task accomplished, celebrate the success, and then take a breath to rejuvenate before starting a new task.

-Recognize Success: Whether the goal met is large or small, give the accolades to those involved in the success. A pat on the back or note of praise is always greatly appreciated.

-Set Priorities: With everyone’s input determine the priorities. Focus on these important objectives, so that everyone is moving in the same direction. If everyone is rowing a different direction in a rowboat, it does not move forward. It either goes in a circle or does not move at all.

-Share the Success: Bring people together to share a success.

Promote positive feelings.

-Have Fun: Lions work hard to meet the needs of others. We also need to remember to have FUN while getting the work done!

-Enourage People to Meet and Mingle: Plan activities that allow Lions to

-Use Humor: Share a laugh or giggle. Give people a reason to smile, but not at the expense of someone else. Sarcasm is not the kind of humor that gets things done.

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-Manage Meetings: Everyone’s time is valuable.

Plan ahead for meetings. Be efficient, organized, and productive whether at committee meetings or club meetings. “Git’er Done” and have time to spare!

Show your enthusiasm for service by bringing energy to your club or district! Let others know they are valuable to you as well as the service that is given to support others.

-Lion Jama Wahl, MD1 GLT Chair

LEADER DOGS: of service to the State of Lions. Most of you went to Leader Dog for the Blind to visit the facility and get an understanding of what they do. I have just returned from a weekend there as well. Leader Dog has asked me to serve as State Coordinator for their Capital Fund program over the next couple of years. Those of you that made the visit have already heard some of what is com-

Congratulations to all of you as District Governor Elects! I wish you the best in your upcoming year

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eat spaghetti dinner along followed by a live and silent auction on Thursday, March 13, 2014. As of today, Dylan has raised $3,500 and donations are still being received by the community. All of the money raised went to Maria's family to help with her medical treatment.

THREE CHEERS TO LEO DYLAN! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

ing. Those that did not make the trip to Leader Dog please reply and let me know so I can provide you with more information.

The reason for this email is to ask every one of you to be sure and select a District Leader Dog Chairperson or Coordinator however you wish to title them. Once you have your selection made please provide me with their name and contact information. I’d like an email, telephone and mailing address please. This person should be fairly well known in your District and be able to make some club visits regarding the Leader Dog Capital Program.

Once I have their names I will be contacting them to go over their responsibilities and hopefully be able to set up a “face to face” meeting with as many as I can. I also ask that you put me in your District Directory as your State Leader Dog Coordinator. I should NOT need any funds as what I need will come from Leader Dog so there is no expense to the District. I probably will want to attend each of your District Conventions next year along with your District Coordinator and have a short session scheduled. There will probably also be a Leader Dog person with us.

Durand Lions Screened 26 individuals during their Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in April.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me as I want to work with you all I can. I’d like this information within the next two weeks if at all possible.

Thanks again for all you do in Lions.

-Paul A. Lindstrom, Immediate Past Council Chairperson Telephone: 815 738 2761; Cell: 815 297 2382 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

PDG Gordon Grande inducts Durand Lions Club newest member, Lion Matt Wolf.

Thought you Lions might be interested

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Dylan Snyder & Maria

Redistricting Proposal to Merge Districts 1-E & 1-L

When 11 year Leo Dylan Snyder, a South Elgin Leo Club member, found out a first grade student in at his school, was very sick with a rare form of arthritis he wanted to do something to help. With a little help the from his grandfather, Past District 1J Governor Leo Snyder, he planned and hosted an all-you-can

By: District 1-L Governor Stephen Frankenstein After serving on the Redistricting Committee formed by the 2011-2012 Council of Governors, I saw, first hand, the need to make adjustments in the structure of many of the Districts of MD-1 if they are to regain

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“non transitional” status and once again enjoy the benefits afforded Districts adhering to Lions Clubs International’s minimum requirements of 1250 members and 35 clubs. One of the best ways to solve this problem is for two adjoining Districts that are transitional to merge together and form one combined District that would then meet the minimum criteria requirements. Districts 1-B and 1-K have just completed this process and will officially form a new District, District 1-B/K, as of July 1 st, 2014.

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Governor Butch Guennewig of 1-E and myself began discussions of a possible merger of our two Districts almost immediately upon taking office last July. We have since included key leadership people from both Districts, taken the issue to the membership of both Districts, and both Districts have voted to affirm their desire to merge. A formal committee has now been formed to guide us down that path.

We have made it very clear to our membership that this is not a “membership fix”. This is purely an administrative move. We will become much more efficient, regain District in good standing status, and once again be able to have a say in our own future.

Membership is and will continue to be an issue of paramount importance, and we should continue to aggressively try and reverse the current trends.

The next step in our process is to ask you, members in good standing of MD-1, to allow us to petition LCI for approval of our proposed merger. Governor Butch, myself, and all the Lions of Districts 1-E and 1-L ask you to vote “yes” to let us continue towards our goal at the State Convention this coming May. If anyone has any questions at all, or would like a briefing on where we are in the process and what are goals are, don’t hesitate to contact either Governor Butch or myself, and we would be glad to discuss it. Thank you so very much for your consideration on this matter, and we look forward to seeing you all at The State Convention!

-Lion Sara Cooper

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Lions of Illinois State Convention and Annual Lions of Illinois Foundation (LIF) membership meeting May 16-18, 2014 Hilton Hotel and Convention Center Lisle, Illinois Please bring items for the Silent Auction!!

Saturday Morning at 9am: Seminars  S.M.I.L.E.(Social Medial Including Lions Everywhere) , www.lionssmile.org. Is an initiative to centralize all information about social media for use in Lions Clubs. Is a project that

supports Lions Clubs to use social media in their social mission. Wants to build a network that supports Lions in using social media to serve the community and the misfortunes worldwide. 

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LCIF (Lions Clubs International Foundation). www.lionsclubs.org. or www.lcif.org.

Our Mission: To support the efforts of Lions Clubs worldwide in serving their local communities and the world community as they carry out essential humanitarian service projects.

Alert updates, www.lionsclubs.org. Lions Alert Plans in Action. Do you have a plan in place?

Region and Zone Chair Roundtable. An open discussion about the role of region and zone chairs and getting involved. Open to all lions.

Spot (www.spotvisionscreening.com). Cutting edge technology for advanced vision screening. Identify vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia, blurred vision, etc. Used by Lions clubs around the country. Check it out!

Saturday morning at 10:30am, doors open at 10:15am: LIF 40th Anniversary Brunch, served at 10:30am ONLY. Only those will meal tickets will be allowed to enter at 10:15am-10:40am. All others will be allowed in the dining area after meal has been served, approximately at 11am.

 Seminar 3:00pm. Leader Dog Sunday Morning:  Special guest speaker: Karen Putz, author of six books and a Chicken Soup for the Soul contributing author. She became deaf at 19 from a fall while waterskiing. She will speak of her challenges, tools she uses and opportunities.

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Pictured are Lions Pam Kultsar and John Whelan,

convention, held at the Renaissance Hotel in Northbrook, Ill. Participants toured the school, including the new Lions Video Studio, which was funded by Lions Clubs International Foundation with additional support from 1-F members.

Participants also learned about the Low Vision Focus @ Hadley, a new distance education program designed to address the sharp increase in age-related low vision among adults, resulting from the conditions including macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetes. two of seven Normal lions who volunteered to manange the clubs booth at Illinois State University International Fair. This is Club’s 3rd presence from which the club has gained three new members.

Lion Pam joined the club because of our booth at last year’s fair.

Low vision is defined by having significant difficulty seeing even after one’s vision is corrected with eyeglasses, contact lenses, surgery or medicine. According to 2010 research by the National Eye Institute, the number of Americans with low vision will continue to grow dramatically, from 2.9 million in 2010, to 5 million in 2030, to 8.9 million in 2050.

Currently, more than 14 percent of those over age 55, and 17 percent of people over 80 years old, experience low vision.

Lions Fund Low Vision Studio at The Hadley School for the Blind On April 5, The Hadley School for the Blind hosted Lions District 1-F members as part of their annual

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The Low Vision Focus @ Hadley offers a unique, free distance learning opportunity -13 ferent audio lessons on CD or online. A person with low vision can learn

thing from how to put raised markers on kitchen appliances to identifying their medications to using accessible technology. This series of recordings encourages independent living and teaches adults with vision loss how they can continue everyday activities that they enjoy, even with diminished vision. As part of the Low Vision Focus, Hadley will produce new interactive webinars as well as videos for people with low vision and their support networks in the new video studio, generously funded by the Lions.

During their visit, Lions members learned how to identify challenges and situations that can be supported by low vision rehabilitation and Hadley’s Low Vision Focus specifically. Tom McCarville, director of the Low Vision Focus, also invited Lions members to serve as ambassadors for the new program, help spread the word and refer family members, friends and colleagues to Hadley as appropriate. After the tour, participants had the opportunity to learn how to adapt a home for low vision, as demonstrated by Hadley President Chuck Young’s wife, Vicky Young, in their Winnetka home.

tor, Lions of IL Foundation; Dr. Steven Tremaroli, Lions International Director 2013-2014.

Lions District 1-F members with plaque outside low vision studio.

“We are so grateful to the Lions for their generous support of our new low vision studio. We are very excited to serve the growing population living with low vision and to enable to them to continue to live independently,” says Young.

Hadley will be introducing the Low Vision Focus to the larger Lions community at the 97th Lions Clubs Annual International Convention in Toronto this summer. For more information on the program, please visit www.lowvisionfocus.org.

Lions members and Hadley President Chuck Young in front of The Hadley School for the Blind

Hadley School for the Blind L to R: PCC Mike Baumer, Hadley President Chuck Young; PDG Don Hook, incoming executive direc-

Low Vision Studio

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Lions members gathered inside low vision studio

Top Right: A dining room table featuring place settings done correctly and incorrectly for someone with low vision.

A pantry with items labeled for someone with low vision.

Facility tour will be arranged to Lions by appointment. Please contact: -Kate Streit, Media and Marketing Specialist, The Hadley School for the Blind, 700 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL

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The Waukegan Little Fort Lions Club held their annual Bob Abbott/Marty Gust Steak and Eggs fundraiser breakfast at the Waukegan Yacht Club on February 9th. 285 breakfasts were served and the money raised will help fund Lions and community service projects. We had good participation

from the Little Fort Lions members as well as significant help from our local Boy Scouts troop. Thanks to all who attended and contributed including other Lions Club members, District dignitaries and local businesses.

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Glenview Lions

Glenview ,IL 60025

Celebrating 65 years Serving Glenview’s visually/hearing impaired and less fortunate.

and less fortunate for 65 years

Serving Glenview Sight/hearing impaired

Silent Auction—raffle prizes—special gifts Come join the fun “We Serve” Glenview Lions

65th Anniversary

Celebrating 65 years Serving Glenview’s visually/hearing

Golf Outing May 21, 2014Golf Outing May 21, 2014

impaired and less fortunate.

In honor of the 65th year and the past tradition of

65th Anniversary

Chuck Wagon Days the Lions are offering a day on the

Golf Outing May 21, 2014 In honor of the 65th year and the past tradition of Chuck

links at Glenview Park Golf Course with cart, lunch and dinner.

Wagon Days the Lions are offering a day on the links at

COST: $100/person Golf Lunch and Dinner ($35/guest for

Glenview Park Golf Course with cart, lunch, dinner and

dinner only)

prizes. Sponsorships are needed.

TIME: 1st tee time at 11AM - Sign in 10:30 AM

HELP US MAKE THIS A SUCCESS

Format: Individual low gross, low net, closest to or Gift

the pin, longest drive, Hole-in-one prizes Golfer Name and e-mail: send to PO BOX below or call

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1. ___________________________________ 2. ___________________________________ 3. ___________________________________ 4. ___________________________________ HOLE SPONSORS: $150/hole Send company info and sign layout with logo to:

Send company info and sign layout with logo to: jim@corprintsource.com

Glenview Lions Club

All mail to: Glenview Lions Club

PO BOX 9 Glenview 60025 Contact : Tom Zanoni 847-724-6000

PO BOX 9 Glenview 60025 Contact : Tom Zanoni 847-724-6000

Donations can be made online at: www.glenviewlions.com Terry Dooley 847-2266209

Donations can be www.glenviewlions.com Terry Dooley 847-226-6209

Glenview Park Golf Club

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Then, as now, District 1-J has led the State of Illinois in its service to the visually impaired, the hearing impaired and those with diabetes. This year out of the 88 Lions, Lioness and Leo clubs in District 1J, only four lions where selected to receive this award.

This award recognizes Lions Club members who lead by example in their own club, as well as taking on additional responsibilities within the district or state. Holder has been a member has held every position on the Board of Directors and regularly contributes his time to all of the club functions. He has prepared meals for several meetings, pancake breakfast, spaghetti dinners, steak and smelt frys and is relied upon by the South Elgin Lions for his service. Over the years he has been honored with several awards, the Lions of the Year award and Melvin Jones Fellowship.

District 1B and 1K Leaders at their Joint Session SOUTH ELGIN RESIDENT RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD FOR YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF SOUTH ELGIN On Saturday, April 5th, South Elgin Lion William “Bill Holder” of South Elgin was presented withGeorge Lazansky Distinguished Service Award at the Lions District 1J Annual Convention in Lisle, Illinois. Since 2002, this award has presented annually to deserving Lions, Lionesses and Leos in District 1-J and honors not only the recipient but its namesake, District 1-J’s first Governor who served in 1951-52.

MD1 GLT Chairperson Jama Wahl giving leadership pre

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Club, and over the years has raised funds to help people in need in his community and abroad. He ran a very successful fundraiser for victims of a tornado in Kansas many years back and last month helped his grandson, Leo Dylan Snyder, run a spaghetti dinner benefit for a fellow first grade school student who has a rare form of arthritis. He helps his community plan the biggest event, Riverfest, and has done so since its inception many years ago.

First Child To Receive The Governors Distinguished Service Award South Elgin Leo Dylan Snyder was the first ever Leo to be awarded the District 1J Governors Distinguished Service Award at the Lions District 1J Convention. Leo Dylan just wanted to help a fellow student at his grade school, even though he personally did not know her. He found out that this student was sick, and the cost of the medication was going to be over $1,000.00 after insurance for each shot that this student would need. Snyder asked his grandfather, South Elgin Lion Leo Snyder, what could be done to help because he knows that the Lions Club has help families in need in the past. Together, with his grandfather, they planned a very successful Spaghetti Dinner benefit that raised close to $4000.00. Donations are still coming in, and because of his efforts in doing this, other lions clubs in District 1J have been inspired to help this family such as the Crystal Lake Lions, who are planning a fundraiser for this student.

Carbondale Lions Club Activities: (Left) Rick Erickson, retired SIU-C professor spoke to the club about “All That Jazz.” Erickson loves jazz music and plays jazz music. (Top) The club presented a donation to the Little Egypt Network of the American Red Cross. Shown are (l to r) Club President Ken Ackerman, Manager Sandy Webster and Lion Don Boehne. (Right) Little Egypt Network Red Cross Manager Sandy Webster.

MD1 STATE E-MAGAZINE South Elgin Resident Achievement Award

Receives

EDITED & PUBLISHED BY:

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South Elgin Lion Leo Snyder was awarded the Jim and Joyce Davis Lifetime Achievement Award at the District 1J Convention for the years of outstanding service to his club and District 1J. Snyder has held almost every office in the South Eglin Lions

IPDG AUSTIN D’SOUZA, EDITOR FOR MD1 LIONS OF ILLINOIS E-mail: ILStateEditor@gmail.com

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HARRISBURG TOWN & COUNTRY LIONS CLUB President/PDG John Endsley, Jr. is shown presenting a check to CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates).

Carbondale Lions Activities

(Top) Club President Don Boehne (center) presents donations to Chris Wallace, Carbondale Science Center and Tina Carpenter, Boys and Girls Club. Club members are shown assisting with the participant registration of the 2014 Southern Illinois Men’s Health Conference at John A. Logan College. (Bottom) Club President Boehne presents a check to Administrator Mirium LinkMullioson of the Jackson County Health Department to help buy weather radios for low income/public housing.

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Christopher Lions Club celebrated 90 years of service to their community. The top two photos show the attendees enjoying the good food and great camaraderie. The bottom photo shows the guest speaker, Lions of Illinois Foundation’s executive director Van Stone.

GALATIA LIONS CLUB was visited by District Governor Waymon “Moe” Johnson and First Lady Barbara Johnson. They presented Club President James Bond with a letter from Lions Clubs International and a pin to commemorate 40 years of service to Lionism.

Harrisburg Town & Country Lions Club celebrated 25 years of service. Their guest speaker was International Director Doug Lozier from Indiana. Left photo is ID Lozier with visiting governor, vice governors and past district governors. Center photo is ID Lozier with three of the four remaining charter members. Seated is Clarence Rice, standing left to right are ID Lozier, PDG John Endsley, Jr. and Scott Aud. Left photo is a group photo of some of the attendees.

ELDORADO LIONS CLUB hosted a large and hungry crowd at their All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast. Shown are (front, left to right) Gail Harris, Diana Falk, Kim Hammond and PDG Alma Young. (Middle, left to right) Randall Rash, Club President Janet Bixler, Erin Stewart and Hal Butler.

(Back, left to right) Bill Harris, Bob Young, Joe Bozarth and Aubry Falk.

-----------------------------------------------------------------THOMPSONVILLE LIONS CLUB recognized its two Peace Poster winners, (2nd from left) Kailee Fox, 2nd place winner and (3rd from left) Melannie Mann , 1st place winner. Both are students at Thompsonville’s middle school. Art teacher Libby Garza and PDG Chip Farrington are pictured. In addition to each participant receiving recognition

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District 1K on the move-Dr. Good Member Treating Lions

and a check, the club donated to the school’s art department.

1K PDG John Hawkinson recognize with a President’s Appreciation Certificate.

HARRISBURG TOWN & COUNTRY LIONS CLUB hosted a pancake breakfast designated for Diabetes Awareness. Pictured is Club President/PDG John Endsley, Jr. with the middle school’s girls volley ball team. The team helped with the breakfast.

Past District Governors of District 1K playing PDG Squares.

LIF Director Van Stone presenting Lion Herb Gerth of the Streator Hardscrabble Lions with a Foundation Fellowship

District 1K in Action! – Dr. Goodmember!

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LIF Director Van Stone presenting Lion Robert Harshbarger of the Normal Lions with a Foundation Fellowship

IPDG Austin D’Souza inducted 2 New Members to Chicago Puerto Rico Lions Club in the month of April.

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Travels With the ID

ons who are no longer with us.

Our travels began in Hamburg, Germany when ID Bill was introduced to the crowd attending the Plenary Session at the International Convention.

In September we attended the USA Canada Forum in Overland Park and had another great chance to meet old friends to catch up on news and to make many more new friends. We were asked by several District Governors to come and speak at their conventions in early 2014 and I will write about these visits later. Then the first of October saw us off to Port Douglas, Australia for Lions International Board meeting. It is while at these Board meetings that we truly realize that we are representing the Lions, Lioness and Leos of the world. The Board of Directors is made up of 4 Executive Officers (President, 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents and the Immediate Past President) , 34 Directors, 2 Past Presidents and 6 Board Appointed Officers. The spouses and partners in service attend the first session and this was where we got to see the Hart Walker put into action by a little girl who when in the walker can walk and be out of her wheelchair. Everyone in attendance was awestruck and there were many of us with tears in our eyes at seeing her joy to be up and able to walk around the room. Then while the Board is in their committee meetings the spouses and partners are taken to see other Lions events in the area. We also have a time to get to know each other better and enjoy doing fun events together.

It is a awesome inspiring experience to be introduced and to walk across the stage to shake the hand of the President and to be seated with the other ID’s who have been elected to serve the Lions of the world.

The next two days were a true learning experience, sometimes confusing, sometimes fun, but always we know that we are in great company of many dedicated Lions from around the world. The staff from Lions International is very dedicated individuals who work hard to make things and events run smoothly. They spend many long hours and always are up to the task that awaits them next.

These are friendships that are made for life for many of us. So this is how our two years as your ID and Partner in Service have begun and I will write more in the next article.

Thank you PDG Austin for asking me to do these articles, they help me with the memories and will become a part of the scrapbook that we will put together over these two years of service.

ID Bill and I took a Rhine River Cruise before returning home and it was a great time of making new friends, renewing old friendships and seeing so much more of the world and the history surrounding those areas. We learned that on the cruise there were 8 PIDs and ID Bill and a group photo was taken to remember the cruise.

We were given some great advice by a PID who is a friend of ours. He told us “Never forget the Lions who put you two into the position that you are now in as ID and Partner”. This is great advice that we remember on a daily basis. Thank you Lions for your confidence in us to serve as your representative to the Lions, Lioness and Leos of the world.

Upon returning home, we began to visit in several districts here in Illinois. We attended District Cabinet meetings, we attended celebrations of Lions Clubs anniversaries and we also attended memorial services of some dedicated Lions and friends and family of Li-

Submitted by: ID Partner in Service Lydia Ellis

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The New Lenox Lions recently entertained the Lincolnway Leos

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Community support continues for East Dubuque Lions Club Member After a devastating home fire. East Dubuque, IL.

Time to Think

Melvin Jones Fellowships!

The East Dubuque Lions Club continues to rally support for one of their own.

Generally, during the last couple months of the Lions fiscal year (May and June), Lions clubs hold Installation Banquets in which they install their new officers. In addition, Recognition Banquets are often held to honor Lions who have performed outstanding service during the year. Oftentimes, these two events are held jointly. In either case, both events are excellent times to recognize a deserving Lion, or Lions, with a Melvin Jones Fellowship.

On a cold, February night, despite the efforts of more than 40 firefighters from six departments, a blaze destroyed the East Dubuque residence of Lion Club member Ben and his wife, Dianne Andersen. No one was hurt in the fire.

Awarding a Melvin Jones Fellowship to a Lion is a wonderful way of letting that individual knows how much you appreciate their dedication and commitment to your club's success. Receiving a Melvin Jones Fellowship is a unique honor. Throughout all the years of Lionism in Illinois, only 4,734 Melvin Jones Fellowships have been presented to Illinois Lions. And of those, only 283 have received further recognition with a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship.

Lion Club member Jen Heim created a “gift card fundraiser” for the family. Heim says, “It is our way as Lions, of showing support, to keep the family encouraged as they continue to rebuild their home and their lives. WE SERVE, is the Lions Club motto.”

Not only does a Lion receive the recognition of being a Melvin Jones Fellow, and the esteemed honor that accompanies it, Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) receives $1,000 to be used towards its humanitarian services. With every additional $1,000 given in the same Lion name, that Lion becomes a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, and becomes a member of a very elite group of recognized Lions throughout the world.

The East Dubuque Leos Club also joined in the efforts with a bake sale, raising $441 dollars for the Andersen family.

Anyone in the East Dubuque community and beyond can donate a gift card of any amount and choosing for the Andersen family. All gift card donations are being accepted at Dubuque Bank and Trust, 261 Sinsinawa Avenue, East Dubuque, IL 61025. Phone, 815-747-3177.

Surely there is an individual, or two, in every Lion, Lioness or Leo Club in Illinois, that has shown outstanding service throughout the year. Why not honor them with a Melvin Jones Fellowship during the months of May or June. There is also an increased sense of pride, of being a Lion that is associated with receiving or awarding, a Melvin Jones Fellow. And, with an increased sense of pride, comes an increased outpouring of service to your community. So, everyone benefits from the recognition of individual service and the presentation of a Melvin Jones Fellow. Won't your club consider awarding one today?

-PID Bud Wahl MD1 LCIF Chairperson

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Darien Lions Club Members Busy At Their Pancake Breakfast!

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Late last year, the Morrison Lions Club started collecting old keys - "Unlock your Heart" program.

Shown with keys that have been collected is Lion Bob Countryman. Approximately 10 pounds of keys have been collected for delivery to the Lions of Illinois Foundation. Proceeds received from recycled keys supplement vision and hearing impaired in Illinois.

The New Lenox Lions recently entertained the Lincolnway Leos to an appreciation evening of pizza and music.

Morrison Lions are working to raise funds for a picnic pavilion at the new Sports Complex. Boy Scout Nick Kaufman on the left - Leo the Lion, Lion Sandy Shetler in the background, and Lion Bob Smith on the right, the group passed out information on the project at the school's "Meet the Players" night. Nick Kaufman is teaming with the club in fundraising and concrete work to earn his Eagle Scout award.

Above a rare banner in District 1A. Below: World’s First Lions Club having their Governor’s Visit in April, 2014

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Moment of tears when PDG Len – a Leader Dogs hero receiving $10,000 donation check from IPCC Paul Lindstorm from District 1D.

Lion Rafael Alvarado of Chicago Puerto Rico Lions Club receiving Melvin Jones Fellow plaque from First Vice District Governor Terry D’Souza.

Kirkland Lions Club donating $1774 to Leader Dogs Distrtict Governor Dave Hansen receiving Club Banner from Chicago Central Lions Club President.

Next to him is Lion Richard Carlson.

IPDG Austin and DG Dave Hansen with Past Intl.

President Jimmy Ross.

District 1D First Lady Lion Sharon Preska receiving Lions of Illinois Foundation Award from Executive Director Lion Van Stone.

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“Leo of the Year” Award winner from District 1A

Lion Gail Anton and PDG Steve Anton proudly displaying their International President’s Appreciation Certificates.

Fr. Richard Vaz, SVD offering Catholic Mass at District 1A Convention.

Lion Christ Coleman was named as District 1A Lion of the Year. In picture you also see 1A Gov Dave Hansen and International Director Larry Dicus.

Lion Jo Ann Maloney showing her Certificate of Appreciation from International President Barry Palmer.

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International Director Larry Dicus receiving US President’s Life Time Voluntary Service Award from IPDG Austin D’Souza.

Lions Decoration at one of the Hospitality Rooms.

Reveiving Foundation Award

Some Lions attending 2017 Lions International 100 years Convention Host Committee Meeting.

District 1J Governor Mario Gumino, First Lady Karen and International Guests for their Convention.

International Presidents Certificates

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Lake Zurich Leo Club Members at District 1F Convention.

1F DGE Steve Willett & Ist VDGE Martin Reading.

Some Lions at District 1F Convention Friday Night Some Lions at District 1F convention.

International Director addressing Friday night.

District Governor of 1F Molly Penny with her Spouse - First Gentleman Lion Julian Penny

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East Dubuque Lions Club Support May 9th Reading Carnival District 1A Post Convention Meeting at Connies’

East Dubuque, IL. Face painting, bounce houses, games, food booths and stuffed toys will be on hand for the year end Reading Carnival at the East Dubuque Elementary School.

The Lions Club accepted stuffed toy donations again from Kay Jewelers in Dubuque, Iowa. Jewelry store manager, Juli Dobson says “it’s a pleasure to bring a smile to so many children for such a good cause.”

Mrs. Dina Nieland with the Reading Carnival Committee says, “Small donations of candy, pop, small books, trinkets, small toys are still being accepted at the elementary school for the Friday, May 9th event.” All the items donated are used as prizes for students, to celebrate and encourage their reading throughout the year.

Chicago Indo-US Lions Officers Meeting with DGE Terry & IPDG Austin

The community is asked to bring their donated items to the East Dubuque Elementary School, 100 School Road, East Dubuque before the May 9th event. The Reading Carnival takes place from 10 AM – 2:30 PM, on school property.

Kala Sampath Lions Club Tiny Tots for Candy Day!

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Lion Dave Waller presenting the Leader Dog Quarters to District Gov and the Leader Dog rep PDG Len

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.

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

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

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

PDG Wayne Fruit as bar tender, Trustee Steve Boettger and PCC Paul Lindstrom making merry on stage, Quite a show.

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The car was loaded with seven women and District Governor Fred.

Lion Robert Ebbesmeyer pours coffee at the table of Brenda and Erik Fordham of German Valley.

The German Valley Lions recently worked a Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s in Freeport to raise funds for their annual German Valley Days festival. It was a great morning of serving and publically greeting our supporters. Many thanks to Applebee’s and the public for their continued support.

Lion Kari Paulson serves pancakes to Joel and Austin Flemming of Freeport.

An along came John., Lion Sue Sarver was the object of affection, PIP Jimmy Ross was the 'john'.

Volunteeers at the Crete Lions recycle center sort and count glasses. We had a total of 1625 pair.

The glasses will be brought to the Illinois Lions Foundation then optometrists will travel with Lions members to prescribe

These are of a few New Lenox Lions at their annual Senior Spaghetti Luncheon

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These are of a few New Lenox Lions at their annual Senior Spaghetti Luncheon which is offered each year to the senior citizens of New Lenox.

Methodist Church. This event is part of the “Feed the Hungry� project. Lions Crystal Miller, Mark Krutsinger, Chris Mast, Gerry Parsano, Linda Kay Miller, Michael Danford, Andrew Peck, Kenny Crossman, & Matthew Miller participated.

Arthur Lions helped serve over 400 free meals at the community event which was held at the Arthur

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2014 from the Elburn Lions Club. According to Lion Chris, the boil order is still on-and-off for water.

Craig Carpenter, The Director of The Village of Progress, was the speaker at the Oregon Lions Club meeting on April 10th. The Village was established in 1969 as a sheltered workshop and training facility for people with developmental disabilities and now provides services for over 100 clients.

Craig Carpenter is shown on the left accepting a donation for $1,000 from Lion Mike Ryder and LIonTom Champley.

Roselle Lion John Barsanti, also an Eastern Region Zone Chair, presented a Progressive Melvin Jones Award from his club to District Governor Lion Mario Gumino at the April 1-J Convention.

District Governor Lion Mario Gumino presents to Lion Maria Kren Andrews a plaque representing a Leaf for PDG Lion Bill Kren on the Lions of Illinois Foundation Tree of Service.

Oregan Lions Club New Member Induction.

1st VDG Lion Chris Halsey presents a check for $10,000 to the Gifford Lions Club on March 26th,

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New member - Burlington Lioness Club – (l to r) Lioness Deb Twenhafel, Sponsor Lioness Jean Micklevitz, Sponsor Lioness Mary Lake, and new Lionesses Cheryl McClure, and Betty Ebert-Rylko.

The Winner of Lion Bonnie Bradbury’s Lions’ Quilt was Lombard Lion Bob Goldin. Proceeds from sales of Quilt Tickets was $1,000 and a check written to Foundation Fighting Blindness for research was given to DeKalb Evening Lion John Corneille

by Lion Bonnie and District Governor Lion Mario Gumino at the end of the District 1-J Convention.

The Roselle Leo Club celebrated a successful fundraiser earlier in April. Enough funds were raised to sponsor two campers at Camp Lions and money left over to donate to Roselle’s Fireworks Fund. (l to r) Leo Mike Kukula, Leo Club Treasurer Derek Szczekocki, Leo Club VP Brett Schneider, and Leo Club President Derek Schneider with Leo Club Advisor Lion Terena Schneider and the Diabetic Awareness Lion.

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came an independent nation in 2011, is one of the world's most undeveloped countries, with little in-

A Governor’s Appreciation Award was presented to Glendale Heights Barangay Lion Jess Galvez (c) by visiting International Director Michael Molenda (l) at the 1-J District Convention for Lion Jess’ work with Camp Lions. On the right is PDG Lion Leo Snyder.

frastructure and few educational opportunities. It also has the world's lowest literacy rate, 27 percent, according to the CIA's World Fact Book. That's where Dwyer and the LBRSS (rebuildingsouthernsudan.org) come in.

Burr Ridge/Hinsdale/Oak Brook Lions Club has a new member. (l to r) Sponsor, Club Secretary Lion Gloria Geske, New Lion Kathy Gorgan, and Club President Lion Melinda Plott.

Bringing Literacy to South Sudan Geneva Lion Wendi Dwyer should have been packing for a trip to Africa. She had been scheduled to leave the next day, but a recent outbreak of violence in South Sudan — the nation is teetering on civil war — forced her to cancel.

Dwyer is Executive Director of Lost Boys Rebuilding Southern Sudan, a 9-year-old organization founded by some of the former Lost Boys, the 20,000 children and young men displaced by civil war in Sudan from 1983 to 2005. Many settled in various parts of the U.S. The group, based in St. Charles, seeks to change the face of South Sudan, a massive undertaking. South Sudan, which be-

Dwyer's association with Lost Boys Rebuilding Southern Sudan began when she was helping a family of South Sudanese refugees get acclimated to the U.S. They had a friend, also new to the U.S., "His name is Arkangelo, and he quickly became a part of our family," she says. "He is a Lost Boy and one of the founding members of LBRSS, and he asked me to help them.” One of the group's newer initiatives is to teach the nation's women to read and write through the Literacy At The Well Program. “These skills will help to resolve conflicts without violence,” she says. “Our overriding theme has always been that this is more powerful than weapons. Education will prepare South Sudan for peace.”

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The strategy: Locals are hired as teachers. They set up at the wells where the women come daily for water — and also learn to read and write. Then they walk home and share what they learn with their husbands, sisters, children and neighbors.

Geneva Lion Wendi Dwyer was at the U.N. in February 2014 and met with officials, such as the US Ambassador to Sudan Susan Page, pictured with Lion Wendi. Through Lion Wendi’s efforts, the Geneva Lions Club has sponsored a Lions Club in South Sudan. She is tireless in her effort to bring literacy to South Sudan.

The MD-1 Host Committee has been meeting in preparation to host the Lions of the World at their Centennial Convention that is scheduled to be in Chicago, June 30 - July 4, 2017. Most of the SubCommittee Chairpersons have been filled, but there are still openings for both Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons. Again, our meetings for the Host Committee will be on a quarterly schedule and will meet at Lions Clubs International, and during the MD-1 Forum and State Convention. If you are interested and would like to get more information, please contract Lion Bob Block, PDG at either (219) 671-0287 or by email at gov8990@aol.com.

The fund raising portion of the Committee has begun. The sale of the Commemorative Pin has started and the design has been well received by the Lions. Pins are available at $5.00. They can either be ordered by mail (see attached form) or purchased direct at the State Convention in May. Also, there have been a number of clubs that have made a direct donation to the committee. I would like to thank them for their donation. All moneys that are raised will help support the efforts of the MD-1 Host Committee.

Dean Thomas, Vice President of Sandwich Boys’ Baseball, and Danny Thomas (c) present a check to Lion Kyle Wallis (r) of the Sandwich Lions Club.

The baseball organization chose to give back to the community by donating the profits from its Spring Training Clinic to local organizations. The Sandwich Lions Club will use the funds to help with local projects. It’s not often that Lions Clubs’ get a donation BACK from the community!

Deborah Collins receives a Lions Clubs Internationalal pin as she is inducted into the Aurora Noon Lions Club. (l to r) Lion Jim Scott, New Lion Deborah Collins, and Sponsor Lion Dick Schindel.

As you prepare your club budget for next year, please keep in mind the MD-1 Host Committee. We are hoping that if there is something left or you have an opportunity to run an extra fund raiser, that those funds would be considered as your participation in this State Project. For most of us, this will be a once in a life time opportunity that we can celebrate this 100th year of Service to our Community and the World. Again, this State Project will need all the support of the Lions throughout the State of Illinois. MD-1 Lions are proud to serve as the Host Committee for the Centennial Convention.

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Along with PDG Lion Ken Horn and I invite you to join us at the 97th Lions Clubs International Convention in Toronto, Canada. The Convention will be July 4th - 8th, 2014 and the Illinois Hotel will be the Sheraton. Please consider attending the convention and participating in the parade on Saturday morning, July 5th and attending the reception on Sunday

evening, July 6th. More information will follow as it becomes available. Remember that the Lions of MD-1 needs to show our participation in all the convention and forums that will lead up to the 2017 Centennial Convention.

the area high schools. Among other programs we heard Bob Shaw, general manager of the Joliet Herald News, speak.

Please stop by our table and sign up to receive our quarterly newsletter that will be sent out in the coming years. This newsletter will help to keep everyone aware and informed of the events and progress that the MD-1 Host Committee will be making in the years to come. Hope to see you at the State Convention in May. -Lion Robert Block, PDG 2017 MD-1 Host Committee, Chairman

Springfield Noon Lions Club recently hosted Previous Illinois Governor Jim Edgar as a speaker at one of their meetings. Governor Edgar spoke of the present political climate and his experiences with the Lions Club and all they do for fellow Illinoisans.

Joliet Noon Lions celebrated March Birthdays . They also hosted the students of the Month from

1st Vice Governor Lion Steve Breckon presented a program on Quest for the Monmouth Evening

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Starko, Beaver Coatney, Jim Fenton, John T. Hamilton, Johnny Anderson, Carol Anderson, John Thien, Ron Huseman, and Bob Sudbury. Seated left to right, PDGs Frank Cramer, Judy Fenton, Richard Howell, John Spurrier, Larry Lewis and Ralph Johnson. Each PDG was presented with a certificate of appreciation and an opportunity to briefly share something memorable about their year. DG Johnny and PDG Carol want to thank all of the PDGs who were able to attend and share on their special night.

LIO LIF MEMORIALS MEMORIAFOR JANURY 2014

Lions. president Joel Zink presenting him with our friendship banner.

District 1L honored on Friday night at theirr District convention by the attendance of several PDG's.

Back row from left to right, PDGs Dean Hemming, Earl Steiner, Richard Schrumpf, Eric Fenton, Mike IN MEMORY OF: Gerald Artman Mary Jane Berg James Brumund Lola Burchett Helen S. Cooney Michael Corsaw Margaret Cratsenburg Lee Cowan Rose Cramer Lion Marshall Crane Lion Don Dell Lion Don Dillow Parker Fenton

Douglas Franz Nell K. Franz

James Garner Alex Gorski James "Gentleman Jim" Grant Gladys Grotefendt Marcia Gulosh

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Shannon Lions Club Clifotn Lioness Club John and Mary Jo Stiglich Joliet Noon Lions Club Dixon Lioness Club Shorewood Lions Club Grayslake Lions Club LaHarpe Lions Club Hinckley Lions Club Dennis and Mary Jo Arcaro Lions Charlie and Sandy Williams Ann and Ron Wigton Princeville Lions Club Edwardsville Lions Club Carlinville Lions Club Earl and Betty Steiner Bob and Susan Sudbury PDG James Fenton Ken and Ada Franz Joan Sivori Julia and Julius Sivori Vivian Thomas Sue Thomas Rose Anne Grimes Suzanne Hyland Karen Schmeiser Carlinville Lions Club Dixon Lioness Club

2/5/14 2/26/14 3/24/14 3/27/14 3/28/14 3/18/14 3/3/14 3/3/14 3/26/14 2/11/14 3/6/14 3/24/14 3/14/14 3/10/14 3/3/14 3/3/14 3/10/14 3/13/14 2/26/14 2/26/14 3/3/14 3/13/14 3/13/14 3/14/14 3/18/14 3/25/14 2/20/14 3/24/14

Willow Springs Lions Club Highland Lions Club Gagewood Lions Club

3/25/14 3/14/14 2/19/14

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Herbert Guth Edward Haas Thomas Hancock Bob Hancock Roy Hansen Jr. Sylvis Homan Kathleen Hummel

David Janssen Doris Johnson Jerry Johnson Lion Mary Lou Kampwerth Lion Eugene J. Korst PDG William "Bill" Kren Beverly Lane Murray McDougall Bill Marlatt Venita Miller Tom Mueller Lyle Nelson Lion Adele Pawelczyk Joe Rediger Barbara Richardson Jim Risatti William Robinson Robert Roelle Bette Schaffer Barbara Schreiner Lila Steindler Richard J. Tonozzi Lion Willie Mae Underwood Lioness Beverly VanWagner

Andrew Alan Wahl Gene Warriner Edwin Wenzel Carol Widholm Norma Wigginton Bertha E. Wirth

Mahomet Lions Club Lioness Jean Reed Byford and Joyce Hancock Michael S. Leon Byford and Joyce Hancock Karen and Mario Gumino Computer Sciences Corporation Cathy Seagren Lioness Jean Reed Dixon Lioness Club Clifton Lioness Club Bloomingdale Lions Club Villa Grove Lions Club Edwardsville Lions Club Lockport Lions Club Pauline Kay Papineau Renee Reader Angeline Patterson Roselle Lions Club Villa Grove Lions Club Marion Lioness Club LaHarpe Lions Club Tinley Park Lions Club Fox Lake Lions Club Washington Lions Club Marseilles Lions Club Tom and Martha Harpst Sheffield Lions Club Grayslake Lions Club Lion PDG Tom Laws Shorewood Lions Club Mr. and Mrs. Mark Turk Leonardi Insurance Agency, Craig Slaw DeKalb Evening Lions Club Princeville Lions Club

2/10/14 3/10/14 3/3/14 3/18/14 3/3/14 2/5/14 3/25/14 3/18/14 3/18/14 3/18/14 2/26/14 3/26/14 2/3/14 3/10/14 3/24/14 2/3/14 2/19/14 2/3/14 2/26/14 2/3/14 3/23/14 3/3/14 2/6/14 3/24/14 2/26/14 3/3/14 3/10/14 2/11/14 2/26/14 2/5/14 2/19/14 2/26/14 3/3/14 2/10/14 3/14/14

PDG Jerry Novak Mike and Carol Smigielski Willow Springs Lions Club Willow Springs Lioness Club Tom and Nancy Wright Larry and Joanne Johnson

3/3/14 3/3/14 3/10/14 3/24/14 2/5/14 2/19/14 2/19/11 2/26/14 2/19/14 3/13/14

PID Russ and Sue Sarver Clifton Lioness Club Cathy Seagren PDG James Fenton

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PDG WA "Bill" Woeslaw IN THE NAME OF:

PDG Ron Fangusaro

LaGrange Highlands Lions Club DONOR LIONS OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION GET WELLS Jan-14 PDG Dan St. Jacques

3/18/14 DATE

3/24/2014

IN THE NAME OF

DONOR

DATE

Stamp Out Blindeness

Ruth Nystrom

03/24/14

Stamp Out Blindeness

Lion Ray & Wife

03/24/14

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

Durand Lions do the park for Easter Eggs. Shown is one of the Merit Scholars putting on the Lion Suite.

PID Russell Sarver and Lion Lynn Meyers are taking a Lion Susan Sarver is presenting the Cub Master with the check for rechartering the pack. Durand Lions Club is the sponsor.

break from the morning activities. Alex the 'lion' dog is protecting them. In the background you see the Easter Bunny.

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On April 4, 2014, Champaign Lions Club invited friends and family to attend their World Lunch Relay event.

The Monmouth Evening Lions Club hosted its annual senior recognition event at United High School on May 1st. Club President Joel Zink congratulated the soon-to-be graduates and each class member was presented with a certificate of recognition from the club. Refreshments were then served. Lions Anne Liby, Leon Martin, Bruce Morath, and Martin Edwards assisted with the serving.

We did it! The Lions World Lunch Relay has just wrapped up. Thousands of clubs have joined with family and friends around the world to celebrate the value of service and the rewards of being a Lion!

Lions Clean Up Route TwoAn Oregon Lions Club crew was out cleaning up Route Two south of town on Saturday, April 12th. Pictured are Oregon Lions Club members: Pricilla Cole, Mary Jo Moser, Rob Arneson, Grant Afflerbaugh and Duane Moser. Not pictured, but part of the crew, were JIm Hoff, Jerry Hinrichs, Joe Slowiak, and Rich and Kristi Folk.

DISTRICT 1E INVITES YOU TO JOIN THE PARTY AT THE EAST

CENTRAL WALK FOR SIGHT ON JUNE 8 AT PETERSON PARK IN MATTOON. REGISTRATION BEGINS AT 3:30. HELP US CELEBRATE THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDATION BY YOUR DONATIONS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND HAVE A GOOD TIME WITH FRIENDS AND LIONS. MUSIC, WHITE CANE DEMONSTRATION, BEEP-BEEP BASEBALL GAMES, MUSIC, FREE FOOD, DISPLAY BOOTHS AND A DOOR PRIZE TO A LUCKY WINNER ARE JUST A FEW OF THE THINGS GOING ON THAT DAY

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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 O’Brien at Obrienthelion@aol.com

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"Pancake Crooners" - Fresh off their District 1-J Convention Talent Show Performance, the Bartlett Lions Crooners entertained the crowd at our Pancake Breakfast on April 13 with some impromptu tunes. Who knew that spatulas double as percussion instruments? L-R are Lions Jim Wells, Roy Engstrom, Dave Wetherton, Pete Cozzi, and Brian Clinite.

"Bartlett Lion" - Our Lion mascot recruits passersby to come enjoy hot delicious pancakes and sausage at our semi-annual Pancake Breakfast on April 13.

"Easter Eggs 1" & "Easter Eggs 2" - The Bartlett Lions held their annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 19. Thousands of eggs were retrieved by hundreds of children in just a few minutes! Why can't kids pick up their toys at home that efficiently?

"Lazansky - Norm Wetherton" - Bartlett Lion Norm Wetherton receives a George Lazansky Award at the District 1J Convention on April 5. Lion Norm was truly humbled to receive this honor!

Darien Lions Lion Jim Tikalsky will be guiding Lion Matt on his journey to be a great Lion.

Last year the Darien Lions added the Gene Kolling Lions Founders Scholarship. The Plaque was presented to the two high schools on April 15th. Three of the four remaining Lion Founding Members were able to make the presentation. The above picture is at Hinsdale South High School in Darien. L to R are Lion Bob McDonnell, Principal Dr. Brian Waterman,

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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 MD1 STATE E-MAGAZINE EDITED & PUBLISHED BY: IPDG AUSTIN D’SOUZA, EDITOR FOR MD1 LIONS OF ILLINOIS E-mail: ILStateEditor@gmail.com

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