inSIDERApril 2009 | Volume 16 | Issue 4

welcomeDonald Grant, Glen Ellyn, BuildingServices

Lisa Klaban, Chicago, LeadershipFacilitated Learning

Kevin Lin, Schaumburg, InformationSystems

Olia Shapel, Chicago, LeadershipElectronic Learning

Craig Welter, Grayslake, InformationSystems

retiredLou Jean Simmons, LCIF DonorServices (In January)

anniversariesCongratulations to the following staffmembers celebrating employmentanniversaries:

Yvonne Novak, LCIF Donor Services,30 years on April 2

Margaret Mihalyov, LCIFAdministration, 20 years on April 24

Patricia Barborka, Club & OfficerRecord Administration, 15 years onApril 18

Mary Vrchota, Club Supplies Sales,15 years on April 25

Cynthia Zielezinski, District & ClubAdministration, 5 years on April 12

LIONS SOCIAL NETWORKING EFFORTSCONTINUE TO EXPANDThe Lions Clubs International onlinecommunity continues to grow with anew presence on Twitter. Our newpage, located atwww.twitter.com/lionsclubsorg,allows PR to send out quick,frequent news items about ourassociation – and “Club News” fromLions worldwide – such as recentitems about the wildfires in Australia.It also gives Lions a new way to stayup-to-date with LCI and clubsaround the world.

Our MySpace was named the“Non-Profit MySpace of the Month”for February 2009. We’ve alsoupdated our page with new blogposts, photos of Jimmy Carter’s recent visit and hundreds of kind messages from morethan 2,000 “friends” around the world – including hundreds of Lions and Leos. Check itout at www.myspace.com/lionsclubsorg.

And last, but not least, our YouTube channel has nearly 550 subscribers. Since welaunched the channel last July, other YouTube members have viewed our videos nearly50,000 times on www.youtube.com/lionsclubsorg - including more than 1,000 views ofour new Jimmy Carter video in less than one week.

Wellness CornerTHE IMPORTANCE OF USING SUNSCREENRed alert! If you regularly soak up the sun’s rays without proper protection, you could besetting yourself up for serious damage to your skin. And we’ve all heard about the poten-tial dangers of skin cancer.If you’re beyond the pale when it comes to using sunscreen, keep these tips in mind:

• Always use a sunscreen with SPF15 or higher• Use at least one ounce to cover your arms, legs, neck and face• Protect your lips by using sunscreen lip balm• Avoid using sunscreen on babies younger than six months—use hats, clothing andshade for protection

• Consider cosmetics that contain sunscreen• Choose broad spectrum products that guard against the sun’s UVA and UVB rays

Getting sunburned or tanned on a regular basis could signal a red flag about your skin’shealth. Whenever you’re in the sun, heed the warning and slather on some sunscreen tokeep beauty – and your health – skin deep.

SOURCE: AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

1 Lisa RojasEnglish Language

2Carrie BattlesAccounts Receivable

3Yoshiko MerzPacific Asian

4 Sue Crosson-KnutsonProgram Development

10 Eileen O’ConnorPR

11 Linda BrzoskaAccounting

13 Karen FibigerLCIF Donor Services

14 Kathy WaltersLegal

15 Donna SchelthoffLCIF Humanitarian Programs

16 Toni WestBudget & Auditing

17 Debra CloughProgram Development

19 Svetlana HvostovaAccounts Receivable

19 Jan UeckerTravel

21 Irene PapaurelisLeadership Administration

27 Luci SvaldiLCIF Donor Services

27 Fran JensenBudget & Auditing

28 Gina PrendkiLCIF Sight Programs

29 Michelle KladisAccounting

29 Qunchao DengAccounts Receivable

30 Gary SerafiniConvention & Board MeetingActivities

birthdaysapril

Congratulations to the winners of the EACSt. Patrick’s Day Contests. Michelle Kladis,Accounting, won the Candy Counting Contestwith her guess of 72 pieces and DonnaHelfert, Convention Registration & Housing,was the winner of the word scramble.

In March, staff members,including Marjorie Samec,Membership Billing & AccountServices; ClarenceTernoir, Information Systems;Carol Lebensorger, AccountsReceivable; and the LeadershipDivision celebrated St. Patrick’sDay by dressing in green andsharing treats, such as greenbagels.

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lionmagazinegoes digitalThe all-new digital edition of LIONMagazine is now available through theLCI Web site. The full content of eachmonth’s issue will now be available inan attractive and easy-to-use digitalformat. Lions can bookmark theirfavorite stories, make notes about aninteresting feature and e-mail theirrecommendations to other readers – allwith the click of a button.

pc pointerTo keep the month and day together atthe end of a line, after typing the month,press Control/Shift/space bar. This willkeep April and 14 together, instead ofthe number going to the next line in theline-wrap feature, because that looksreally awful! Of course, you can use itfor other months also.

SUBMITTED BY JOYCE TRUBY

eacEMPLOYEE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEECALENDAR

April 1 – EAC Meeting/Open HouseUpcoming Events – "Let's CelebrateSpring" Egg Decorating Contest, CandyJar Contest, Bake Sale, Robinson's andmore. Dates to be announced. For moreinformation on the EAC or to getinvolved, contact Nicolette Donofrio,Club Supplies, by e-mail or by phoneat ext. 6888.

namesin the news• Congratulations to Judith Wheeler,Accounts Receivable, this month’swinner of movie tickets from theEmployee Activities Committee.

• Congratulations to Laura Delgado,Budget & Auditing, this month’swinner of the reserved employeeparking spot.

LIONS RECOGNIZE PATTY DUKERecently, District 37-N in Northwest Montana and Southern Alberta, Canada, recognizedactress and Honorary Lion Patty Duke for her contributions to society, includingpromoting the theatre arts (as an actress and former president of the Screen ActorsGuild), her activism for numerous mental health causes (including the Patty Duke OnlineCenter for Mental Wellness, www.pattyduke.net), and her outreach to the deaf and theblind through her role as Helen Keller in the Broadway play and subsequent film, “TheMiracle Worker.”

District Governor-elect Pam Beyer sharedthe following:“I was privileged to givean award to Ms. Duke thispast weekend for hercourage and talent. Shehas been profoundlyconnected with HelenKeller since her role asHelen Keller in ‘TheMiracle Worker.’ Ms. Dukelives in Coeur d'Alene,Idaho (District 19-E). Igrew up not far from Ms.Duke in New York, andboth she and I met HelenKeller under differentcircumstances but hadthat connection. She hasalso been an advocate ofmental wellness, as shehas a Web site and wasforthright in admitting her illness and promoting her medication, lithium, back in the 80s.Ms. Duke has authored two books: her autobiography ‘Call Me Anna’ and ‘BrilliantMadness: Living With Manic Depressive Illness.’ This hit us personally, as our oldestdaughter was also diagnosed with that illness only after Ms. Duke had the courage tobring it to national attention.”

Duke is still an activist and actress. On March 24, Duke took over the role ofMadame Morrible from Carol Kane in the San Francisco production of “Wicked.” Formore information about Duke, visit Call Me Anna: The Official Patty Duke Web site atwww.officialpattyduke.com/home.htm.

insider pollWith spring officially under way, the weather is starting to warm up. Among otheractivities, this means an upsurge in concert events. Which upcoming concert areyou looking forward to seeing?Please e-mail your responses to Kristopher Kempski, Public Relations.

The following is in response to the last Insider Poll:Working here at headquarters, we see and hear about a wide variety of projectsbeing undertaken by Lions members from around the world. With what type ofprojects would you like to see Lions more involved?

“I would like to see Lions do more work with infestations. Currently, our grant criteriaprohibit providing funding for emergencies brought on by infestations but in many parts ofthe world, deadly plagues and massive hoards of roaming creatures threaten human life. Wehave in fact received requests for help fighting the scourge of bandicoot rats in northeasternIndia and killer bees are probably not far behind.”Erin Crouch, LCIF Humanitarian Programs

Pictured (left to right): Lion Charlotte Stout, HonoraryLion Patty Duke, District Governor-elect Pam Beyer

and District Governor Jerry Flood

Year started at LCI2000

Job dutiesReceive and distribute everythingthat comes into the building

EducationB.S. in physical education fromSouthern Illinois University

HometownLombard

FamilySon Sean and daughter Veronica

My first job was as aBusboy

If I were an actor, my ideal rolewould beR. P. McMurphy from “One FlewOver the Cuckoo’s Nest”

Most unusual item in mycubicle isPackers memorabilia in the landof the Bears

Most memorable/funniestmoment on the jobPlaying Rudolphto Bob Banas’self

Somethingpeoplewould besurprised to know about me isIn high school I was in Sing OutLombard (“Up With People”) and Isoloed at the Illinois State Fair

When I was a kid, I wanted togrow up to be anAstronaut

In my free time IWatch sports and goof off withthe kids

My very first car was a’66 Oldsmobile F85

If I could only eat one food forthe rest of my life, it would bePizza

I recommend that people rent“Northern Exposure” and“X-Files” TV series

If I won the lotto, I would“Don’t ask.”

I have always wanted to go toOuter space

If I were in a karaoke contest,I would sing“My Way

If there were a movie about me,I would want to be played byJack Nicholson

If I started a book club, our firstread would be“The Mote in God’s Eye,” by LarryNiven and Jerry Pournelle

The four guests at my fantasydinner party (alive or dead)would beFrank Sinatra, Humphrey Bogart,Babe Ruth and Marilyn Monroe

My “claim to fame” isI sang with Big Twist & theMellow Fellows at MilwaukeeSummerfest

I recently learnedNo one is safe.

The title of my autobiographywould be“What Was I Thinking?”

What’s for lunch?It’s Friday – an egg saladsandwich with potato salad

lightspotDave BuaExport Traffic | Receiving Clerk

ABOUT THE INSIDERThe Insider is a newsletter for Lions Clubs InternationalHeadquarters employees. It is published and posted onthe intranet once a month. Employees are encouraged tosubmit news items such as story ideas, departmenthappenings, births, weddings, anniversaries, awardsreceived or any other information regarding InternationalHeadquarters employees or their families to KristopherKempski, Public Relations Department, at ext. 6835 or bye-mail. The deadline for submitting information for theMay issue is Friday, April 10.

RECIPE OF THE MONTHCOCA-COLA CAKEPreparation time: 20 minutesYield: 10-16 servings 9-by-13-inch cake)

2 cups flour2 cups sugar1¾ cups mini-marshmallows1 cup Coca-Cola1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter½ cup vegetable oil¼ cup cocoa½ cup well-shaken buttermilk2 large eggs1 tsp each: baking soda, vanilla extract

Thick fudge frosting, (recipe follows)

1. Heat oven to 350º. Combine flour, sugar andmarshmallows in large bowl; set aside.2. Combine Coca-Cola, butter, oil and cocoa in saucepanover medium heat; heat to boil, stirring until butter ismelted, about 5 minutes. Pour over flour/marshmallowmixture. Stir well. (Marshmallows will melt partially.)Stirring buttermilk, eggs, baking soda and vanilla. Mixuntil thoroughly combined. Pour into greased 9-by-13-inch baking pan.3. Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes outclean, about 45 minutes. Immediately spread frosting onhot cake. Cool in pan.

THICK FUDGE FROSTINGPreparation time: 10 minutesYield: 3½ cups1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter1/3 cup Coca-Cola¼ cup cocoa3 cups confectioners’ sugar1 cup chopped pecans1 tsp vanilla extract

Combine butter, Coca-Cola and cocoa in mediumsaucepan over medium heat. Heat to boil and stir untilbutter is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stirin sugar, pecans and vanilla immediately.

Seen in the Chicago Tribune and submitted byPam Grasham, Membership Billing & Account Services