Fundraise with a Pair of Shoes or More

Want to combine an environmental project with a fundraiser? Check out gotsneakers.com where they will pay your club for sending in used athletic shoes. You can register on their website and they’ll send you some large collection bags with FedEx shipping labels already attached. Fill up a bag with 10-12 pairs of tennis shoes and drop at the nearest Fed Ex pick up location.

The organization will reuse shoes it can and recycle the rest. It’s a great way to clean out your closet without creating more landfill plus you’ll earn a little money for your club to put to good use. $7 for excellent condition, $2 for good condition, $1 for fair condition and 25 cents for recycled.

FROM THE 27-E2 DISTRICT GOVERNOR

MARCIA HAGEN

hagen.rjmk@gmail.com

715-896-0421

It was so good to see so many of you when we came together at our District 27 -E2 Convention. It was great to see old and new friends learning, having fun, planning, and serving together. It was a great time. Thanks to all of those who helped with the district SWOT analysis. This information is already being used by plan how to make our district better in service, leadership, and membership. Thanks especially to the “first timers” that provided some great ideas to help carry our district forward with strength and energy. We have had several Lions who have expressed an interest in serving in zone and cabinet positions and we are excited to have them serve with fresh perspectives and energy. In our district we will be planning already for the next Lion year starting July 1st and are thankful for Past District Governor Jay Nesseth’s help in planning for the next year’s Governor’s role.

The results of the election show the Lion Kayleen Rosman will be the Wisconsin Lions Foundation representative, Second Vice District Governor James Dimock will be the new First Vice District Governor, and Hudson Lions will Host our District Golf Tournament next year.

CLUB – Three members received the Chevron Award for years of Lions service. Gary Gilbertson, 35 years; Harvey Wood, 40 years; and Ole Olson-45 years. Congratulations and thank you!

CLUB – Team Vlach with John Larkin, Ed Vlach, Shawn Callisto, Ole Olson, and Bill Mickelson won 1st place, 2nd event at the Medford Lions curling bonspiel held January 6-8.

Here are some of the highlights of our district successes. Currently our district and our multiple district show an increase in membership. We have had two well attended officers’ workshops and online officer training available. Our individual support of LCIF is well above last year. And, we are near meeting our Lions Eye Bank giving goals. There is still time to give to the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin and now you may designate “missions” in the “remarks” to donate money to help with the new start up project to perform cataract surgery in Guatemala. I am very proud to be part of the work of the LEBW as part of my role on the Council of Governors.

I am very happy and proud of the work we are all doing in our district. It is amazing to see how much we are getting done to help our neighbors here and around the world.

“Together We Can and Together We Will”

Black River Falls Lions

BLACK RIVER FALLS LIONS CLUB – The All Abilities Playground project is inclusive to children of all ages, including those with special needs. Pictured presenting the donation is Treasurer Jeff White, President John Jordan, Nicole Thompson, and Secretary Shawn Callisto. The Deer Hide Committee collected 363 hides this year and raised over $1,800, which was donated to the Wisconsin Lions Camp.

Wlf Hearing Aid Applications

Information and applications for assistance with obtaining hearing aids for financially needy individuals in our District through our WLF Hearing Aid Program can be easily downloaded from the WLF website, wlf.info, under the Hearing Program tab. The application is also available from our District website, md27e2.org, in the District Organization tab.

CLUB – Member Ole Olson is a true example of the true sense of Lionism. Ole has been a Lion for over 45 years, starting his Lions journey in Grove City, Minnesota. Eventually, he and Judy, his wife of 62 years, settled in the Black River Falls area near her family. They have three childrenJeffrey, Suzy, and Jacqueline. He was self-employed as a stump grinder and enjoys curling with Lion friends in Centerville and watching Viking football. He and his wife enjoy going out to the local establishments for their meals, eating out every day! Ole is now 85 years old, yet is very active in the Lions Club and the community. He is on the Deer Hide committee, Sunshine/Recognition committee, and curling team. If he is not working for a fundraiser or project, he will bring his wife to the event to participate. Ole enjoys gardening and canning, selling his prize pickles and beets at the local farmer’s market twice a week in summer.