Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin 877-233-2354 | info@lebw.org | lebw.org
LEBW Welcomes a New Director of Clinical & Technical Services Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin (LEBW) is pleased to welcome Tolulope Oyedun, MD, FWACS, MRCSEd (Ophth), as the Director of Clinical & Te c h n i c a l Services. D r. Oyedun received her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at the University of Ilorin. She is a Fellow of the West African College of Surgeons, Faculty of Ophthalmology, and is also a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. She is certified in Clinical Ophthalmology, Visual Sciences, and Optics, Refraction, and Instruments through the International Council of Ophthalmology. For the last
four years, she worked as a Senior Resident and Clinical Researcher at the Department of Ophthalmology, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex, IleIfe, in Nigeria. Dr. Oyedun will oversee the operations and administration of the Clinical and Technical Department, including the Laboratory, Recovery, and Tissue Processing Services. We are confident that Dr. Oyedun will take excellent care of our staff, surgeons, and patients waiting to receive the gift of sight worldwide.
Congratulations to Recently Promoted Employees We are also excited to announce several recently promoted employees: • Nick Waite, Director of External Affairs • Allison Driggett, Donor Support Center Manager
• Hannah Tilley, Business Administration & Human Resources Manager Congratulations all!
Save the Date On Saturday, April 15, 2023, Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin, and Anderson & Shapiro Eye Clinic will host a health fair, which will include free vision and hearing screenings, information about diabetes care, and organ, eye, and tissue donation. This event will take place at the Anderson & Shapiro office at 1200 John Q Hammons Drive, Suite 100, Madison, Wisconsin, from 8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. For more information, contact Adam Crowson at acrowson@lebw.org or 877.233.2354, ext. 212.
Wisconsin Lions Foundation 715-677-4969 | 877-463-6953 | wlf@wlf.info | wlf.info
What we do for Others Remains Immortal BY LION LARRY TESTA, PRESIDENT, WISCONSIN LIONS FOUNDATION
My article in the last issue addressed making New Year resolutions and I suggested one of them be to become more knowledgeable about what your Wisconsin Lions Foundation has to offer to you, your club, your community and the State. My hope is that some of you took that suggestion to heart and have checked out our website to see all of the information/resources that are available. Another great way to learn about your Foundation and the five statewide projects we administer is to visit us. Our Staff is looking forward to welcoming guests to the Wisconsin Lions Foundation, Inc. throughout 2023. We have multiple options available to fit your needs. Visitor Days will be held on Wednesdays from 2:00-4:00 pm throughout the summer… June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2. Anyone can attend but spots must be reserved in advance. There is a limit of 25 spaces per week and they are filled on a first come, first
serve basis. Visitor Days include a walking tour of the Camp, tour of the Wisconsin Lions Foundation building and Eyeglass Recycling Center, a wagon ride around Lions Lake on the newly finished wagon trail, and a visit to Trading Post for all your Wisconsin Lions Camp merchandise needs. Lions Clubs who would like their entire club to visit our facility but cannot make the scheduled Visitor Days have the opportunity to schedule a private event at Camp throughout the summer. Summer Lions Club visits include an abbreviated walking tour, opportunity for a wagon ride around Lions Lake based on availability, and a visit to Trading Post for an opportunity to purchase Lions Camp merchandise. Lions Clubs are also able to hold their meetings in the Rec Shelter or Board Room and have access to grills to hold a cookout for their members. Available dates for 2023 are Mondays, Tuesdays, or Thursdays from June 6th through August 3rd between the hours of 9:00 am – 8:00 pm. Lions Clubs are also able to schedule a private event at Camp outside of the summer, based on availability. These visits include a walking tour, wagon ride around Lions Lake (seasonal) and a visit to the Trading Post. Lions
Clubs are welcome to hold their meetings in the Rec Shelter (seasonal) or Board Room and have access to grills to have a cookout for their members. Due to the facility being rented by private groups throughout the year, Lions Clubs must reserve their event in advance. Weekday events are preferred but weekend events will be considered on a case-by-case basis. There are many opportunities and options for you to visit us at Lions Camp. The only thing we ask is that you call in advance and reserve your time, regardless of which option you would like. Please contact Phillip Potter, Hospitality Director, (715) 677-4969 ext. 316 or phillip.potter@wisconsinlionscamp.com I can still remember the first time I visited Camp. It was on Sunday, Father’s Day, 2001. My wife and I were on a school bus with 12 campers. They had all been to Camp before and when they saw the picture of the Lion for the turnoff to Camp, the excitement in the bus was contagious. To this day, I can close my eyes and still hear their shouts of joy! “When you meet someone for the first time, that’s not the whole book. That’s just the first page.” -Brady Armstrong - Plan a trip to Camp and start your new book!
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