2023 LIONS 27-C1 WORKSHOP

Stratford Lions Club

Brat Fry Fundraisers

Friday, May 19th and Friday, June 23rd Held at the intersection of Hwy 97 and Hwy 153 at the Provision Gas Station

The district has two dates for the Lions Workshop. First date is Tuesday May 23rd at the Lions Camp in the WLF Boardroom. The second date is Thursday, June 8th at the Abbotsford City Hall. Both events are free to Lion members starting with a light meal provided at 5:30pm and discussions from 6-7:30pm. Discussions will include President, Secretary, Treasurer, Zone Chair, and General Lions information. To Register send your name, club, email or phone, and your preferred discussion topic to johncz2190@gmail.com or call or text 715-218-2190 at least three days prior to workshop of your choice.

Boulder Junction Lions

CLUB – The Club presented their annual $1,500 donation to the Boulder Junction Volunteer Fire Department. The funds were used to purchase leather radio holders. Pictured are Wendi Neupert, Boulder Junction Lions Club President; Josh Thompson, Boulder Junction Volunteer Fire Department Assistant Chief; and Phil Lewandowski, Boulder Junction Lions Club VicePresident.

EAGLE RIVER LIONS CLUB – The first quarter of 2023 was a strong start for the Club! They received a generous gift of $1,050 from ReMax Property Pros to help the club continue the important work they perform for the community. Pictured left to right are Mike Sanborn, Club Board of Directors member, and Lion Bob Merz, ReMax Property Pros Realtor.

MERCER LIONS CLUB – 38 Fishermen competed on three different lakes - Grand Portage (Tank), Echo, and Mercer Lakes for the Ice Fishing Jamboree Fundraiser on February 18. First place in the game fish category went to Kevin Marti with a 25” Northern with 2nd place awarded to Brianna Dalbec for a 21-3/4” Northern. In the Panfish category, first place went to Matthew Weber with a 9-1/2 “ perch and 2nd place went to Paul Marti with a 9-3/8” Crappie. Dalbec also won the prize for the smallest fish, a 4” perch. Mark your calendars for February 2024 for the next Mercer Lions Ice Fishing Jamboree. Pictured are event chairperson Lion Amy Burgess; Leo Cameron Patton; Mercer Lion President and event co-chair, Mike Burgess; and Dave Minisan

BOULDER JUNCTION LIONS

CLUB – Their annual $1,500 donation was presented to the Boulder Junction Volunteer Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Service. The funds will be used to purchase new AED batteries for EMS members that carry AEDs in their vehicles. These batteries are very expensive and need to be replaced every 2-5 years. The donation will also be used to purchase equipment to increase the level of care the EMS team can offer. Pictured are Wendi Neupert, Boulder Junction Lions Club President; Dan Wahlgren, Boulder Junction EMS Director Deputy Chief; and Phil Lewandowski, Boulder Junction Lions Club Vice-President.

PLUM LAKE LIONS CLUB – Their annual Meat Raffle was held on February 25 at the Sayner Pub. This is the club’s biggest fundraiser and it was a huge success. Pictured are Sayner Pub owner, Taylor Klingaman, and Plum Lake Lion, Sara Thompson

Presque Isle Lions Club

44th Annual Live Lobster and Pulled Pork Dinner

Saturday, May 13 from 4-9 pm at the American Legion on Highway W just West of Presque Isle.

GLEASON LIONS CLUB – Along with brothers, Dan, Ves and Ev Kniess the Club helped in hosting the Aging and Disability Resource Center luncheon at the Gleason Area Park. These luncheons take place every third Wednesday of the month for local seniors.

This fun and delicious event for the whole family started as a birthday celebration for one of the Lions and has grown into one of the most popular dinners in the Northwoods. For more information, contact any Presque Isle Lion member or call 715-686-2073. Reservations for the dinner must be in by May 5. Whole Lobster tickets are $60, Lobster Tail tickets are $40, Lobster Tail with Tenderloin steak are $50 and Tenderloin Steak dinner tickets are $40. Conover Lions Club

Annual Take a Kid Fishing Day

Sunday, June 18, 12 noon-3pm at the Conover Town Park

Celebrate with Dad or someone special with a day fishing and try to catch “Marvin” the big trout. Admission is free. Poles and bait will be provided; along with food, beverages and prizes.

THREE LAKES LIONS CLUB –Their Annual Easter Egg Hunt was held at the Three Lakes School on April 8th. Children hunted for Easter eggs and received an Easter bag full of goodies. The Easter Bunny and Parker the Dog also joined in the festivities! Shown In the photo in the front row is the Easter Bunny and Parker the Dog. Shown in the photo in the back row left to right is Lion Bob Borek, Lion Tom Wasilewski, Lion Tammy Anderson, Lion Michole Farrin, Lion David Sorgel and 1st VDG Lion Don Meeder.

FROM THE 27-C2 DISTRICT GOVERNOR

Bob Bertch

bobbertch22@gmail.com

715-892-2366

Manitowish Waters Lions

CLUB – presented their year-end $2,000 donation to Camp Jorn YMCA. In 2022, the Manitowish Waters Lions were able to donate $12,000 to Camp Jorn’s various programs including their Strong Kids Campaign, Child Care Program, and Capital Campaign.

Shown in photo left to right: Lion Larry Voss, Lion Mike McKeon, Camp Jorn YMCA Director, Trueman Hoffmeister, Lion John Hanson, Lion Lynn Schroeder and Lion Phil Rose.

EAGLE RIVER LIONS CLUB – The Nicolet National Foundation, an outreach charity of the employees of Nicolet Bank, also presented the Eagle River Lions Club with a check for $500. They thanked the Eagle River Lions Club for the good work they do for the community. Pictured left to right are Jackie Weight, Nicolet National Foundation Representative, and Brian Boone, Eagle River Lions Club Treasurer.

MEDFORD LIONS CLUB – $5,000 was donated to “Our Village Playground” Phase II being built inside Medford City Park. Pictured are “Our Village Playground” Committee Chairperson, Joseph A. Greget (center), and multiple Medford Lions Club members.

ASHLAND LIONS CLUB – The Club donated smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors to the Ashland Fire Department. Pictured are Lion Tim Oksiuta and Lion Amy Jacobson with members of the Ashland Fire Department.

District

Governor

It is now the final months of this Lions Calendar year and we have accomplished a lot as a district. Many thanks to all of our District C2 clubs. We still have time to grow our clubs before the end of this year. I have been asking all clubs to grow by at least two positive members before the end of this year. Many of you are doing great, and some still have time to accomplish this goal.

Sadly, as your Governor, I only have a few months to go before my term is done. I have been very proud to be your Governor and will remember all the great service you have done over this past year. It has been great meeting some of you for the first time and for some of renewing old friendships.

I still have time to come and see some of you in May and June. I look forward to those visits.

Please welcome your incoming DGE Don Meeder as your new Governor for 2023-2024 and give him the respect and help you have given me. My best to you all. Remember, being a Lion is an honor. WE SERVE!