The Illinois Lion Lioness Leo

Web Magazine Vol. 1 Issue 9 March, 2014

District 1A 2014 Convention Committee Posing for a Group Photograph

Dear District Governor,

As you continue to work hard toward achieving your district

goals, be sure to take advantage of every opportunity to

grow your district membership.

Family and Friends Month in April is the perfect opportunity for your

clubs to showcase their great work to potential new members. Work with your clubs to plan a special event in April so family and friends can see the difference your clubs are making in the community. Promote this month-long event to your clubs today!

The Lions World Lunch Relay on April 4th is a special Family and Friends Month event that gives your clubs the perfect event to promote themselves. The Lunch Relay is a day of family, food and fun that brings Lions clubs together around the world. Ask your clubs to register for the Lions World Lunch Relay and invite their family and friends to join them! Registered clubs can participate in special contests that encourage service and membership.

Start promoting the Lunch Relay by registering your own club. This shows your clubs how important this event is to you and your district. It's easy to register, so click on the button to get started!

Dream Achiever Awards

Stay focused on your goals to earn recog-nition in Period 3 of the Dream Achiever Awards. Remember, there are 4 ways to earn:

Expand – Make chartering new clubs your

focus. The more charter members you add, the more points you earn!

Invite – Work with your DG team and

GMT/GLT to invite new members to exist-ing clubs. Earn points for sustained, year-round recruitment.

Retain – Make sure clubs are working to

increase membership satisfaction, and earn points for reducing drops from the corresponding earnings period last year.

Grow – Districts that form at least one new club are likely to experience positive growth

Visit the Dream Achiever Awards website

Protecting Our Environment

The best way to show family and friends what we do as Lions is to involve them in service. Encourage your clubs to make April an oppor-tunity to serve by organizing an environmental service project for their Family and Friends Month event.

Download the Protecting Our Environ-ment planning guide for great ideas that can jumpstart a club project, or visit the Protecting Our Environment Web page for more re-sources and information. Remember to en-courage your clubs to share their projects through MyLCI!

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Greetings to All! This has been a very trying winter for us all here in Illi-nois with all the snow and ice and high winds that we

have had, but we as Lions

continue to stand up and serve no matter what. I at-

tended the Lions of Illinois

Foundation Board of Trus-tees meeting in February and

there was discussion on dis-

aster funds and that there is still a need in communities

due to the tornados that went

thru our state last fall.

So, I sent out an email to all the Council of Governors

and as of this writing I have heard back from most of them. I asked them to tell me if there were still needs in

their Districts and where and what those needs were be-

cause there is still disaster money that has been collected here in Illinois that needs to be disbursed.

Remember that we had 6 of our districts hit by that storm system and here is what I have heard so far from

my Governors.

Here are the results of my survey by District: A- OK and

needs no money; B - OK and needs no money; CN - the

District is currently meeting the needs of the New Min-den, Hoyleton, and Centralia areas and says to send the

money elsewhere; CS - currently OK; D - OK and has

no needs; E - the district is currently working with the Gifford area where the water supply is currently mini-

mal. The Gifford area stresses that as the spring arrives

that more problems will become visible. Work has be-gun to plan on tree replanting and getting street signs

back up. Also, currently the food pantry serving the area

is in need of canned fruits as their supply is very low. For further details contact DG Butch. District F - OK

and has no needs and has money they will be deciding

on disbursement; G - OK and has no needs and will be looking at disbursing money on hand; H - currently the

district is waiting on direction from the Washington area

- the district has funds on hand but at this time do not know specific needs.

For updates please contact DG Tawny. J - no needs at this time and will be disbursing money on hand; K - they

are currently working on replacement of eyeglasses and

hearing aids to storm victims - they have some money available for this but not sure how much will be needed

as the requests come in; L - no needs at this time. I hope

that this answers everyone’s questions about where to send disaster money that has been collected.

Remember that there are District Conventions that will

begin to take place and for any information about them, please go to our MD 1 website or check the Special

Convention Issue of our State Magazine that was pub-

lished last month. I encourage you to get involved and attend your convention to reconnect with your Lions

family members, and to meet and talk with the Interna-

tional speaker that will be in attendance. I also know that many informative seminars have been planned at the

conventions and I encourage you and your club members

to take advantage of the learning opportunity they af-ford.

Our MD 1 State Convention Committee headed by State Chair PDG Judy Tapper is hard at work putting together

our State Convention that will be held at the Hilton in

Lisle on May 16-18, 2014. Be sure to get your registra-tion sent in and book your hotel room early. A great

convention is being planned and remember that we will

also be celebrating the 40th Anniversary of our Lions of Illinois Foundation at the convention. The Foundations

Anniversary planning committee has been working hard

on some special plans, so come to Lisle and help us cel-ebrate. The Council of Governors are looking for dedi-

cated Lions to serve on various state convention commit-

tees, so contact your District Governor and see where you can serve.

Also, at the State Convention we will be voting on 6 Resolutions and they are printed in this issue of the State

Magazine. Resolutions 1,2,3 and 4 are from the Council

of Governors and Resolutions 5 and 6 were submitted by District 1-J. I encourage you to read them carefully and

ask questions of your Constitution and Bylaws District

representative and your District Governor. Also, you may contact me with any questions or comments that

you might have on any of the Resolutions. Remember also that the Friday night plenary session at the Conven-

tion and the District Caucus time at the convention will

be open for discussion of these Resolutions.

The Council Policy Committee is continuing to work on

updating our Lions of Illinois Policy Manual. This has been a project that has been worked on entire year, and

much progress has been made to update the Manual to

make it a more useful tool in the running of this state. Lions International has developed a wonderful learning

tool called webinars.

There are many great topics that are talked about and to

find out information on them and to register for the

webinar sessions, go to www.lionsclubs.org. Training of our membership is very important so that they can learn

more about being a valuable Lion who is willing to

serve. We MUST train our new members when we in-duct them into our clubs, we MUST continue to train our

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members to keep them as members, and we MUST con-

tinue to let our work be known in our communities. The more our communities know about what we do the more

members we will get into our clubs. Do not keep our

work or our mission of WE SERVE a secret. Spread the word about Lionism. Thank you everyone for taking the

time to serve.

-CC Lydia Ellis

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Editorial:

TIME TO CELEBRATE!

Starting March, in Lionism it is time to celebrate. One after another Districts will have their conventions

planned followed by Multiple Dis-

tricts and then finally International

Convention.

This year in MD1, District 1H start-

ed their convention in third week of February followed by 1CN in last

week of February, 1CS on March 15th weekend, 1B and

1L weekend of March 22nd, 1A and 1K weekend of March 29th, 1D, 1F and 1J weekend of April 5th and 1G

in the weekend of April 12th. MD1 convention will take

place in the weekend of May 17th and International con-

vention will take place in from July 4th to 7 in Ontario,

Canada.

It is really fun to attend these conventions and see what other districts in State of Illinois celebrate. This year our

District 1A convention will be in the same hotel – Wes-

tin in Itasca. What a fun-filled event this will be for Dis-trict 1A Lions, Lionesses and Leos and to their family

member and friends.

This year’s MD1 Convention will be in Hotel Hilton, Lisle – closer to District 1A. At this convention many

lions from MD1 will be receiving their President’s and

Leadership Medals. What a way to attend this conven-tion and cheer up our winning lions. Recognizing what

they did and giving a pat on their back for doing a great

job for lionism in their districts and state.

Attending these conventions will be a great experience –

fellowship, friendship, ideas and fun. Meeting various

International Directors and listening to their inspirational speeches. This lionistic friendship will last forever –

life time. Lion Terry & I have decided to attend as

many District Conventions as possible except 1K which falls during our own convention.

As a last note, hope all of you like my MD1 State e-Magazine with news and view from all 12 Districts from

MD1. If you had no chance to read, let me know

through e-mail and I will be glad to send you the links

where you can read all 9 issues of MD1 e-Magazine on

the Web. My e-mail is: ILStateEditor@gmail.com.

See many of you during your District Conventions and

or during MD1 State Convention in Lisle.

-IPDG Austin D’Souza

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SYNOPSIS OF COUNCIL OF

GOVERNORS MEETING The Council of Governors met on Saturday, February 1,

2014 at the Parke Regency Hotel in Bloomington. Fol-

lowing is a brief description of decisions that were made at the meeting.

Financial auditor:

Finance Committee Chair PCC Terry Knollenberg pre-

sented to the Council the findings of the search the committee made for a Auditing Firm for next year. The

recommendation of Eck, Schaffer & Punk (currently be-

ing used by the State) was approved.

SST evaluation & contract:

The Council Executive Committee met and reviewed the Council’s evaluations of SST Michele. The Council met

with all the VDGs in Executive session to apprise them

of the results. The SST’s work was found to be accepta-ble and SST Michele’s contract was extended with a

raise in pay and a raise in mileage reimbursement.

Sale of building & property:

It was reported that there is still a pending interest in our

state office building and property. It was decided to find a realty company and list the property and building for

sale, under the condition that if the pending interest

should develop into a purchase that they would have first chance at the property and building.

Offsite computer backup: The Council has discussed this year of the feasibility of

having a offsite backup system in place to protect the

records on the computer. It was approved and a backup program has been purchased from Carbonite.

2015 State pin design contest:

The Council asks that state pin designs for the 2015 In-

ternational Convention to be held in Hawaii be submit-ted to the State Office by April 1, 2014.

The designs will be reviewed at the State Convention and one will be chosen. The winning design will be dis-

played at the Convention and orders are to be submitted

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to the State Office by May 25 with the order being sub-

mitted to the pin company on June 2, 2014.

Resolutions to be voted on at 2014 State Convention:

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.

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 oppor-

tunity to serve on that particular committee in their re-

spective districts.

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.

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.

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.

2014 MD 1 Forum:

The Council of Governors approved the date of Novem-ber 7-8, 2014 for the MD-1 Forum to be held at the

Parke Regency in Bloomington.

2015 State Convention:

The Council of Governors approved the date of May 15-17, 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

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MD1 Constitution & By-Laws

Six Proposed Amendments for Publication in the MD-1

Magazine:

We have six proposed amendments going before the del-

egates at our upcoming state convention. As per our

constitution and by-laws, notice is to be given to all

clubs at least 30 days prior to the opening of the conven-tion. 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.

In addition, there will be a resolution requesting the ap-

proval of the merger of District 1-E and 1-L. That reso-lution question is included at the end of the amendments

information. Please also include this merger question.

If you have any questions regarding this submission,

please contact me at your convenience.

Thank you for the great job you are doing, Lion Austin,

with the electronic version of our magazine. It is better

than I ever expected.

Sincerely,

Bud Wahl

PID Bud Wahl

MD-1 C&BL Chair

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

RESOLUTION

TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITU-TION & BY-LAWS

CONSTITUTION - ARTICLE IX, STATE REVE-

NUE, Section 1

Subject: This proposed amendment would add the in-coming Council Chairperson and the out-going Interna-

tional Convention Chairperson as two additional posi-

tions eligible for reimbursement of expenses for attend-

ing the International Convention.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

Section 1, paragraph 3, of Article IX of the Lions of Illi-nois Constitution entitled State Revenue, be amended,

effective at the close of the 2014 State Convention, by

adding the phrasing marked in bold below:

One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) per capita of

said fund shall be available for use for this State’s partic-

ipation in the International Convention. Expenses of each out-going District Governor, incoming Council

Chairperson, and out-going International Conven-

tion Chairperson, in connection with his/her attending

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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 reim-

bursement for said expenses of such outgoing District

Governors, incoming Council Chairperson, and out-

going International Convention Chairperson, out of this fund shall be on the same basis as that allowed Dis-

trict Governors Elect under the Rules of Audit of and by

Lions Clubs International.

Resolution #1) (The Constitution and By-Laws

Committee recommends NON-ADOPTION)

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

RESOLUTION

TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CON-

STITUTION & BY-LAWS

BY LAWS - ARTICLE III, STANDING COM-

MITTEES, 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 Chairper-

son of the committee.

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 Con-vention, 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 Com-mittee 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 applica-

tions received for a particular committee, the Council may waive the one year eligibility requirement and ap-

point a Lion to fill the position.

Resolution #2) (The Constitution and By-Laws Com-

mittee recommends NON-ADOPTION)

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

RESOLUTION

TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITU-

TION & BY-LAWS

CONSTITUTION - ARTICLE V, STATE ORGAN-

IZATION, Section 2

Subject: This proposed amendment would extend the

time limit a Past District Governor (PDG) would be eli-

gible 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 Con-

vention, by replacing the word "three" in the first sen-tence, with the word "five", as shown below:

Candidates for the Council Chairperson position must be a Past District Governor, having served as an MD-1 Dis-

trict 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.

Resolution #3) (The Constitution and By-Laws

Committee recommends ADOPTION)

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

RESOLUTION

TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITU-

TION & BY-LAWS

CONSTITUTION - ARTICLE XII, AMEND-

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 re-

viewed and approved by the Council of Governors be-

fore being presented to the delegates at a state conven-

tion for consideration.

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:

Section 2. Any amendment proposed to the Con-

stitution shall be first approved by the Board of Direc-

tors 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, respec-

tively to the State Secretary-Treasurer not later than 120

days prior to the first scheduled day of the State Conven-tion. The proposed changes shall then be promptly re-

ferred by the State Secretary-Treasurer to the Constitu-

tion and By-Laws Committee for consideration. Amendments may also originate with the State Council

or the Constitution and By-Laws Committee. Amend-

ments 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 Coun-

cil 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 recommenda-

tions on the proposed amendment(s) to the State Secre-tary-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 cop-ies of the proposed amendment, together with the rec-

ommendations 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 pre-

scribed dates. Each District shall reimburse the State for

its pro rata share of the cost of the preparation and mail-

ing 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 #4) (The Constitution and By-Laws

Committee recommends NON-ADOPTION)

Lions of Illinois, Inc. 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 out-going District Governor to the International Convention. Now, Therefore, Be it resolved that Section 1, Para-graph 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 capi-

ta 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 Gov-ernors 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 interna-tional convention, and no transportation or lodg-ing costs will be included. Respectfully Submitted Lion Bonnie Bradbury Cabinet Secretary, 1-J

Resolution #5 (The Constitution and By-Laws

Committee recommends NON-ADOPTION)

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Lions of Illinois, Inc.

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 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, Para-graph 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: 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 Illi-nois to the International Board of Directors or to the office of Second Vice-President, First Vice-President and President of Lions Clubs International, provided howev-er, that the balance to be held in such Fund shall be lim-ited 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 Interna-tional 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 Ad-ministrative and State Convention Administra-tive Fund.

A 25% thereof shall be allocated to the Adminis-trative Fund. B 25% thereof shall be allocated to the State Convention Administrative Fund. C 25% thereof shall be allocated to the MD-1 Fo-rum. D. 25% thereof shall be allocated to be invested

for future use for the State Administrative Fund. 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. Respectfully Submitted Lion Bonnie Bradbury Cabinet Secretary, 1-J

Resolution #6 (The Constitution and By-Laws Com-

mittee 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 ma-

jority to the affirmative, to pass. Simple majority is de-fined as anything greater than 50%.

MD1 VDGs @ DGE School in Indianapolis 8

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-LCI-

approved 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 can not 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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How Full is Your Bucket?

Recently, I was reorganizing our

bookcase. I came across a book I had read previously entitled, How

Full Is Your Bucket by Tom Rath

and Donald Clifton, Phd. I had

used ideas from this book as a staff and student development

project as a school counselor and

again as a school principal, but I had not turned the

pages recently.

These activities met

one of the state re-quirements that ex-

pected schools to

not only teach read-ing, writing, and

arithmetic, but also

promote a positive school environment.

I flipped through a

few pages and won-

dered what would happen if these ide-

as were applied to

our Lions Clubs.

The premise behind

the Dipper and the Bucket is that each of us carries an invisible bucket. It is constantly being filled or emptied

as we interact with the people around us. When we do

or say something positive to someone else, we not only

fill our own personal bucket, but also fill the bucket of

the other person. When something negative occurs, both buckets are emptied.

The person carrying around a bucket that is filled will likely have a high level of energy, a positive outlook,

and a strong optimistic attitude. A person carrying

around a bucket that is empty has little energy, interacts

negatively with others, and is typically unhappy. More work, at a higher level of quality gets done when people

have full buckets.

Applying this idea to our Lions Clubs, I would hope that

our clubs are places where our buckets are being filled.

We come to meetings and have positive encounters with other members. People are treated with respect and dig-

nity. Accepting of diversity is the norm. Ideas are

shared proactively. Communication is clear between

and among all members. If a disagreement occurs, it is addressed diplomatically in such a way as to allow both

parties to be heard and understood. Lions are helped

when taking on the challenge of being a club officer, committee member, or project chair. Said simply, living

by our Lions Code of Ethics, there is no emptying of an-

yone’s bucket, leaving a Lion feeling unappreciated.

And we all know that unappreciated Lions, or volunteers in general, will find a reason not to be involved. When

Lions are lost due to lack of involvement, fewer hands

are available to serve our communities. The needs of those less fortunate are not met.

So, what is your club doing, filling or emptying buckets?

-Lion Jama Wahl, MD1 GLT Chair

The Altamont Community Choir sang several

songs during the Altamont Lions 75th

Anniver-

sary evening and they were great! Thanks to

everyone for making a great evening!

The Lions of Illinois Foundation Cruise was lots of fun. Among the pictures that I took here are two from the lunch that we had in Costa Maya, Mexico. It was at a Mayan family home and was incredible. First picture is of Lion Russ and Sue Sarver. 10

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Lions of Illinois Foundation Lions Fox Valley 5K Run/Walk for Diabetes and the Visually Impaired Saturday, April 12, 2014

The “Lions Fox Valley 5K Run/Walk” is re-placing District 1-J’s version of the Lions of Illinois Foundation’s (LIF) “Walk for Sight”, which was last held during June of 2012. The LIF’s “Lions Fox Valley 5K

Run/Walk for Diabetes and the Visually Impaired” will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2014, with the run/walk starting at 8 am. Starting location of the walk will be from Mount St. Mary's Park in St. Charles and utilizing the Park and Trails along the Fox River. The Lions Fox Valley 5K run/walk is for all Lions, Lioness, Leo’s, and anyone who wants to run or walk and help our charitable causes. Until March 31st, registration is $25 for anyone interested in the run/walk. However, registrations will be accepted until the start of the run/walk. There will also be a one mile fun run, and children under 12 years of age can registrar for $10. Applications received before the March 31st deadline will receive a t-shirt. Refreshments and a raffle will be available during the awards ceremony.

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Our LIF helps between 18,000 and 20,000 each year and the numbers could only grow with addi-tional support. More important is that you will be helping someone (child or adult) with the detection of a major problem. Hopefully, this will aid them in getting assistance before a major problem devel-ops. There is more involved, but this is a start. Mark this date: Saturday, April 12th on your calen-dar, and help the Lions helping others. Also, let your friends know of this event and invite them along – they are also welcome. We also welcome other Lions Districts to participate and if anyone can be sponsored by one or more individuals that

would be an additional plus. Additional information covering this event; registra-tion, location, forms, and map is now available by clicking on this link: Lions Fox Valley 5K Run Walk. Race information can be viewed and forwarded to others that might be interested in participating. We have an e-mail address setup so you can contact the committee or we can forward requested run/walk information. Lions 5K Committee e-mail address: lionsfoxriver5k@gmail.com. Thank you,

-Lions Fox Valley 5K Committee

Lions of Illinois Foundation:

Lions Fox Valley 5K Run/Walk for Diabetes and the

Visually Impaired Saturday, April 12, 2014 at 8:05 am Mount St. Mary Park, St. Charles, IL Registration Costs / Additional Information: -- 5K Run/Walk is $25 on or before March 31st, 2014

After March 31st, registration cost is $30 Late registrations will open at 7:00 am on race morning -- Fun Run registration for ages 11 and under is $10 -- E-mail contact is: lionsfoxriver5k@gmail.com -- Web site link: http://lionsofillinoisfoundation.org/funding/nightwalk/walkforsight.htm

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LCIF Contributions Continue From MD-1

Clubs in MD-1 continue to

support LCIF through their

generous giving, year after

year. 2013-2014 is no ex-

ception.

As of January 31, 2014,

clubs in Illinois have do-

nated $97,466 to LCIF.

Contributions have been

made to the ongoing Measles Initiative, Disaster

Relief, Youth, and the General Fund. District totals

through January 2014, and District Coordinators are

shown below:

District A $28,985 PDG Wes Salsbury

District B $ 1,900 PCC Rick McHale

District CN $ 685 Lion Lyndal Davis

District CS $ 1,000 PDG Ruben Owen

District D $16,763 PDG Ken Cocking

District E $ 1,820 PDG Richard King

District F $ 5,098 PDG Dennis Burns

District G $ 2,275 PCC Eric Fenton

District H $ 7,060 Lion Al Henning

District J $21,384 PDG Nancy Rex

District K $ 8,950 PID Bud Wahl

District L $ 1,545 PDG Jerry Curry

Melvin Jones Fellowships and Progressive Melvin

Jones Fellowships count for more than 70% of the

funds donated to LCIF throughout the year. Every

District Coordinator has several tools which can be

used to promote, and encourage, contributions to

LCIF including new DVDs and brochures. District

Coordinators have attended a training session this

past fall and stand ready to assist clubs with LCIF

matters. They are eager to speak at club and zone

meetings. Please contact your District Coordinator

for more details on how you can become involved

in LCIF.

Down load it now at www.goodsearch.com

Double PDG from District 1CS Larry McGuire having his 30

th

anniversary Dinner with his darling Lion Ann. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------

At our January meeting, the club awarded Lion Kurt Hull with our Lion of the Year award for 2013! In his nine years as a Lion, Kurt has been instrumental in the planning and imple-mentation of the Labor Day Dash. He has also served as a bridge between our Club and the Boy Scouts. He serves at a lot of events and has done a lot of behind-the-scenes work. The photo shows 2012 Lion of the Year Chuck Schonert, left, presenting Lion Kurt, right, with his award.

-Sara Cooper, Club Secretary, Bartlett Lions Club

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PDG Judy

Tapper from

the Galesburg

Lions Club

located in

District 1-H made the Key

Note Presenta-

tion for the

Altamont

Lions 75th

Charter An-

niversary on

January 16,

2014. PDG Judy congratulated the club on all the service they

have given to the Altamont community, District, State and

International Lions. She called out a few projects they have

done over the 75 years. --------------------------

During the evening,

Mayor Larry Taylor pre-

sented Altamont Presi-

dent Steve Bailey a proc-

lamation certificate stat-

ing that the week of Jan-

uary 12 -17, 2014 be de-

clared “Altamont Lions

Club Week”.

First Vice District Governor of 1H Bill Haselhorst from the Vandalia Lions Club, which sponsored the Altamont Club 75 years ago, made a donation for a $25 Sustain-ing Supporter contribution to the Illinois Lions Founda-tion in the Altamont Lions name.

2nd Annual Strasburg Lions Club’s

“Trivia Night”

The Strasburg Lions hosted the 2nd

Annual Trivia

Night on January 25th at the Stew-Stras High School

Gym. Needless to say, it was again a GREAT success.

Congratulations to Lion Justin and his crew for the out-

standing job of putting this together. When the evening

was over, the club made over $1300.00 to help service

the visually and hearing impaired. Thanks to all the Lions

that helped make the evening a success.

Lions of Illinois Foundation

40th Anniversary Cruise

The 40th anniversary committee of the Foundation put

together a cruise to celebrate the 40th

anniversary of the Lions of

Illinois Foundation and all the good work the Foundations has

accomplished over that time. We sailed with 89 Lions, from every

District in the State, on the cruise. We started from Tampa, went

to Key West, Coxen Hole, Roatan, Santa Tomas, Guatemala, Costa

Maya, Mexico, and back to Tampa. The food was great, the sight-

seeing was fantastic and meeting and visiting with other Lions

was fun. The talk is that we should do it again in 2015.

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Lion Joel Kaufman presents $500 donation to Lion Marcia Meyers for CONTACT. Lion Van Stone and his wife with the hosts of the luncheon.

–Lion Dave Waller

The Lena Lions presented several donations at their January

22nd

dinner meeting held at the Lena Community Center. Recipients

were guests of the club for this meeting.

Lion Joel Kaufman presents $500 donation to Lion Marcia Meyers for CONTACT.

Lion Glen Carlson presents a donation of $1000 to

Connie Kraft of Stephenson County RAMP.

Aaron Mercer and Deanna Dittmar of the Regional Office of Education received a $500 donation for the Regional Spelling Bee from the Lena Lions Club.

Pictured L-R are Craig Heilman, Ashley Heilman and Lena Lions President Susan Gordon

The Lena Lions Club received a large donation from a memorial for Robert Heilman, a long time member of the Lena Lions who passed away in 2013, Lion Bob was very active in the club , being president,

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secretary, and for many years chairman of the Operation Goodfellow Project. Bob's wish was the Heilman Family donate $5000 of memorial money to the Lions Operation Goodfellow Project. The Lena Lions thank the Heilman Family for this very generous donation. The Lena Lions Club also received a letter from U. S Representative Sheri Bustos thanking the Lions for helping the elderly and shut-ins in our community through the Operation Goodfellow. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

During DG John's official visit to the Normal Lions Club he had the opportunity to induct a new member. (From left) new Lion Jan McCoy, presi-dent and sponsor Lion Phil McCoy, DG John Pajkos, Lion Deborah Senger (assisting the Gov-ernor). ------------------------------------------------------

The Streator Hardscrabble Lions Club provided students at Streator's Northlawn Junior High School with school supplies to begin the second semester. The Hardscrab-ble Lions support the students with supplies both at start

of school in September and again in January. A check for $100 was also given to support the faculty’s need for Ellison supplies. Featured in the photo are Hardscrabble Lions President Jama Wahl and Bud Wahl, Membership Chair, with Richard Essman, Northlawn Teacher.

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MARION LIONS CLUB had their annual Christmas

party for the hearing impaired children of Marion.

Twety-two members assisted with the party and with distributing 42 gifts to the children. One Lion comment-

ed, “Fellow Lions, this is what we are. Smiles and

huggin’ a present. Does it get any better than this being a Lion?”

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NEW ATHENS LIONS CLUB made a donation to the

New Athens Home for the Aged for the Home’s annual

project; had a drive for collecting paper products and toiletry items that were donated to the Church Emergen-

cy Services for New Athens (CESNA); made a donation

to CESNA to buy food products for the needy, presented Lion Don Schroeder with the Lions of Illinois Founda-

tion Fellow for all his support and help on club projects;

and made a donation to the Merrier Christmas Drive

where the money is used to buy new toys for needy chil-dren. The club sponsored bingo and bingo prizes for the

residents of the New Athens Home for the Aged; two

club members assisted. The club donated to the New Athens After Prom Party.

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Shown above are Athens Lions Club President

Fred Frederking, Santa, Lion Harold Joines and

New Member Josh Brown.

The rain did not dampen the spirits of the children or

the arrival of Santa Claus to the SHAWNEETOWN

LIONS CLUB. Each told Santa what they wanted

and then each child received a goodie bag after they

spoke with Santa (Lion Butch Rider). The event was

hosted by the Club and the American Legion Post 585 Ladies Auxilliary.

Below: IPDG showing off his turkey

Carbondale Lions Club’s New members Anita Hut-

ton, J.D. Russell and Betty Montgomery.

Lion David Conrad in-

ducted the club’s 3 new-est members.

Lion Kathy Hall receives the Lion of the Month

Award chairing the Diabetes Awareness Day

campaign.

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“WE SERVE” PLACED INTO

ACTION Brookport, Illinois. November 20, 2013. A deadly tornado ripped through the small community of Brookport, leaving three dead in its path of destruction. Governor Waymon “Moe” Johnson immediately sought emergency relief funds from Lions Clubs International Foundation. And soon there was $10,000.00 at the district’s disposal to aid the victims of Brookport. Governor Moe assembled a team to determine the needs and to react to those needs. That team consisted of PDG Jani Robinson, PDG Chip Farring-ton, PDG Alma Young, Lion Mark Ben-son, Lion Barbara and DG Moe John-son and IPDG Randy Ferguson. It was determined that budgets had been strained from the devastation and rebuilding of the community. The decision was made to be sure the vic-tims had a Christmas dinner. Contact was made with Big John’s Grocery in nearby Metropolis. The owners, them-selves former tornado victims, sold the food items at a discounted price and deliver it to a Brookport church. December 23, 2013 the packaging of the food items began. Each grocery sack contained one half ham, one tur-key, green beans, mashed potatoes, gravy, apples, oranges, cookies, and Lions mints. This was enough to make one complete meal. The deliveries were made by Lions with a community member ride-along for directions. PDG Jani says there were tears shed and laughter shared as the bags were distributed. These Lions were assisted by many community members such as Frances Neal, Pastor Ronnie White and Lynda, Deacon Allen Webb and Connie, Lela Beard, Lawanda Webb, Debbie Christansen, Lucille Shannon, Linda Martin, Kelvin Welch, Jan Houston and Cindy Braderoup. Pastor Ronnie White was so impressed by the Lions that he has expressed an

interest to join the Lions.

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WEST FRANKFORT LION Brenda McCluskie was

surprised at the December meeting to be presented with the prestigious Melvin Jones Fellow. PDG Bill

Kelley made the presentation.

Orion Lions Club distributed dictionar-

ies December 4th to the Third Grade students at C.R. Hanna Elementary School, Orion. Lions serving L to R: "Lion" aka Donnie Riggle, Tom Peters, Dave Russell, Denny Pettifer and behind the camera, Teresa Riggle.

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Convention and Vacation

season will soon be here. I

would like to pass on these

tips. A person gave this to

me. This person was in the

hotel management busi-

ness.

Tips for a Clean Hotel Room

A few simple steps to clean up your hotel

room can lower your risk of getting sick.

When you arrive at your room, take out your

antibacterial wipes. (Yes you need to start

packing them).

When hotel staff cleans a room, they focus

on the basics, sheets, towels, showers, sinks

and floors. The rest of the room doesn’t get

much attention. So take matters into your

own hands by wiping down the TV remote,

phone, alarm clock, door handles, lights

switches, coffee maker, hair dryer, etc.

Take off the bedspread. In most hotels, they

rarely get wash. Don’t use the extra blan-

kets. They don’t get wash.

# 1. Thing to avoid is the glasses. Use the

plastic wrapped disposable cups.

Housekeepers are only provided with clean-

ers (not soap) so they often put some hot

water in the sink and put the glasses in there

with shampoo. They want them streak free,

so they’ll often use some furniture polish

just to get the shine.

Cleaning up your room sounds like a lot of

work, but it will take a few minutes, and

you’ll save yourself from a lot of nasty

germs.

Also don’t forget the germ-x hand sanitizer.

After ordering your meal use the hand sani-

tizer, menus, salt and pepper and other items

on the table may have germs.

-PDG Ken Horn

International Convention Chairperson

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Orion Lions sponsored a fundraiser in conjunction with the local Pizza Hut. Lions sold tickets for the buffet prior to the event. At the event Lions served as hosts, serv-ers and clean-up crew. Lions Rich Boney and Cheryl Russell rewarded themselves at the buffet! Lions Cheryl Russell and Donnie Riggle preparing drinks. Eleven Lions helped add $553 to the treasury for 2 hours of work.

-Lion Cheryl Russell Orion Lions Newsletter editor

Lions Bud and Jama Wahl, Past Pres. Doris McDonald Gov. Butch & Connie Guennewig.

Pres. Clint Mausehund presents Melwin Jones Fellow Recognition to Past Pres. Doris McDonald

Lion Elmer Voudrie receives his 2nd MJF Recognition. Brackney, Bill Blethroade and Sidney Guill; Kathy Arcure not pNew F. Fellows: Lions John Pugh, Leann bra Brackney, Bill Blethroade and Sidney Guill; Kathy Arcure not present

Mattoon Lions Celebrate 68th Anniversary Lion Walter “Bud” Wahl, Past International Di-

rector and wife Lion Jama, Global Leadership Coordi-nator, joined with the Mattoon Lions club and other district dignitaries to share the evening of remem-brances and fun. Lion Bud said we should all pause to smell the roses: that age is only in the eyes of the be-holder. He recognized those club members with over 35 years as Lions. Those present were John Greathouse, Jim Arnholt and Dale VanBehrens. Lion Jana spoke about the service provided by Lions worldwide… over 46,000 clubs provide over 70 million hours of service annually. PDG Lions Steve Ferguson of the Charleston club as-sisted President Clint Mausehund in presenting two Melvin Jones awards to Lions Elmer Voudrie and Doris McDonald and four Foundation Fellow Recognitions to

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Dear Lions Club Members,

The Lions Club’s Mission of community service,

good citizenship, and promoting the welfare of the

community is a very no

Green Youth Challenge

In 1885 the National Education Association called

for observation of Arbor Day in all of the nation’s

schools on the official Arbor Day of their own

State. It was a resounding endorsement of J. Ster-

ling Morton’s founding of Arbor Day. When the

Nebraskan was later asked about the holiday he re

marked, “All other holidays repose upon the past,

while Arbor Day proposes for the future.”

School observations grew by leaps and bounds.

Over the years, millions of children received and

planted millions of seedlings . . . millions of seed-

lings that grew into millions of mature trees. To-

gether, those trees make up a unique forest. A forest

planted by generations of America’s children.

Somehow the School Arbor Day tradition began to

fade away and now only relatively few kids get a

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Lions Elmer Voudrie and Doris McDonald and four Foundation Fellow awards to Lions Bill Blethroade, Leann Brackney, John Pugh and Sid Guill. The board selected these Lions for the awards because of their service to the club and community. Lion Steve also lead a special necrology service for the late Lion John (Jack) Keth and referred to Jack as a man that could not say NO or Maybe. He was a club leader and in-spiration to all of us. Thank YOU Jack.

New Foundation Fellows: Lions John Pugh, Leann bra Brackney, Bill Blethroade and Sidney Guill; Kathy Arcure not present

The first meeting for the 2014 Walk for Sight of

East Central Illinois was held on January 25th

, and

we are SO EXCITED about this year’s event.

Everyone is invited to:

Come celebrate the 40th Anniversary

of LIF

Help your community

Be a part of a growing event

Here’s How:

Join us at our next meeting on March 2, 2014 at

2:00 PM at

Mattoon Fellowship Center: 301 Lafayette Ave,

Mattoon, IL

Invite a committee member to your club to share

the details

By calling: 217-251-8950 or 217-466-2675

Talk to your WHOLE club and give them a

chance to invite others to

JOIN THE PARTY!

tree to take home and plant it on their State’s Arbor

Day.

It’s time to reverse the decline.

Now in the era of global warming and air pollution,

tree planting is even more important than ever.

Trees take carbon dioxide (CO2) out of the atmos-

phere to help reduce warming and help clean the air

we breathe. Planting trees is a simple, inexpensive

and easy way to address the problem.

The Fourth Grade Foresters Project has four major

goals:

1. To revitalize observation of Arbor Day in Ameri-

ca’s schools on the official Arbor Day proclaimed

in their own state.

2. To send every fourth grader home with a tree of

their own to plant and care for.

3. To support employment of workers with disabili-

ties. (Each tree is individually packaged for distri-

bution by workers with disabilities.)

4. To bring schools, community service organiza-

tions, businesses, and private individuals together to

have direct positive impact on the urban forests of

their communities.

In its first seven years, the Fourth Grade Foresters

USA and nearly 2,570 sponsors provided more than

505,000 trees to fourth graders in 46 states. Lions

Club’s alone contributed 48,800 trees from 294

clubs.

For more information visit:

www.fourthgradeforestersusa.com.

How Lions Clubs Can Help

If a Lions Club becomes a sponsor of the Fourth

Grade Foresters they will:

1. Build a new connection with the community by

making it possible for trees to be planted and cared

for in your local Urban Forest . . . the trees sur-

rounding the homes of your citizens.

2. Share the message and vision of the Club directly

with local families.

3. Help kids learn that they make a difference in

their community and have a direct impact on the

environment.

4. Help local Fourth Grade Foresters set an example

for the entire community. The trees they plant will

become a forest that will benefit the environment

and generations to come.

There is absolutely no cost to the student, the teach-

ers, the schools, or the school district. The individu-

ally packaged 12” – 18” trees are available for

$1.79 per tree, including shipping. Every tree is,

packaged by workers with disabilities.

The cost to provide a tree to a Fourth Grader in-

cludes:

*An individually packaged 12” to 18” evergreen

tree recommended for growth in your state.

*A bag tag attached to each tree featuring planting

and care instructions and you attach any

information about the Club you wish to include.

*You will be provided with media kits to send in-

formation to local media.

Fourth Grade Foresters USA is not a nonprofit or-

ganization but rather a catalyst for direct sponsor-

ship of the project in local communities and at the

grass roots level. Your sponsorship takes center

stage as a community service and public relations

outreach while we provide trees, packaging, and

logistics. Our role is that of a service resource for

the program. In providing those services we hire

workers with disabilities to prepare and package all

of the trees given to fourth graders.

As leaders in this program the Society will set an

inspiring example to organizations across the state

and nation and will be known by their good work at

home and afar.

Sincerely,

Sarah Henne,

Fourth Grade Foresters Project Coordinator.

1701 South 17th, Suite 1D, Lincoln, NE 68502

(402) 475-5631

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District 1A held their Mid-Year Leadership Forum

at the Toyota Park on February1, 2014. PDG Len

Quinn from Leader Dogs was the main speaker for

the event. Lion Debbie Senger from District 1K

enacted as Helen Keller. Photo L to R: Debbie

Senger, PDG Len Quinn with Slyder, Forum Chair

& I VDG Terry D’Souza and GMT Chair Herb

Zimmermann. Even though there was 7” snow on

the ground and still snowing with below zero

weather, 23 clubs from the district witnessed this

event. PDG Quinn mesmerized the crowd with his

humorous speech and wealth of information.

PDG Len Quinn & His Wife Lion Faye

Helen Keller Lion Debbie and her Hubby IPDG Tom

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0rland Park Lions Celebrated their 50th Anniversary with PID Gary Anderson & Gov. Dave Hansen

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IVDG Terry D’Souza receiving President Wayne Mad-

den’s II VDG Excellence Award 2013-2014

IPDG Austin D’Souza received International

Presdent’s Governor’s Excellence Award form

Wayne Madden. Next to him is Governor Dave

Hansen.

Governor Dave Hansen receiving President

Wayne Madden’s IVDG Excellence Award 2013

District 1A III Cabinet Dinner

12 Lions in District 1A Received Guiding Lion Certificates from Professor PCC Georg Toft 29

Burlington Lions Club Pres. Lion Dave Scheffler

(l) walks to the Registration Table to register for the

1-J Bowling Tournament. (l to r) At the table are

PDG Lion Leo Snyder, Bowling Co-Chair Lion

Kim Geske, and PDG Lion Jim Addington.

1st VDG Lion Chris Halsey prepares to present a

Melvin Jones Fellowship Award to Elburn Lion

Ron Algrim. Two more Elburn Lions also received

MJFs that night, Lion Dave Judd and Lion Pat Pur-

cell.

Aurora Noon Lion Paul L. Buddy, an Aurora

plumber, comments on radon, a cancer-causing gas,

at a recent meeting. The guest speaker, Socorro

Bredeweg, RN, discussed dangers of radon during

the club meeting. Bredeweg, a faith community

nurse with Presence Health System in Aurora, noted

that her hospital and Kane County Health Dept. are

partnering to raise radon awareness. To find out

more about radon, call 800-325-1245. Many local

hardware stores carry the radon testing kits.

The winner in District 1-J’s Environmental Photo

Contest this year was Roselle Lion Joanne Barsanti.

Her entry is a Landscape photo. Gov. Mario

Gumino informed Environmental Chairman Lion

Charlie Williams that Lion Joanne’s photo was the

winner for MD-1 this year. Congratulations, Lion

Joanne, we wish you much luck in the International

Contest!!

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Cheryl McClure, Pres. of the Burlington Business

Council presents Burlington Lioness Deb

Twenhafel (r- Page 30) with a “Citizen of the Year

Award” by the Burlington Business Council. Lion-

ess Deb has been a Burlington Lioness for the past

27 years (and Club President, too). She is a 32-year

veteran of teaching at Central High and is the De-

partment Chairperson of the PE, Health & Driver

Ed. Departments. She also works as an EMT, para-

medic and is Deputy Chief of the Burlington Com-

munity Fire Protection District. She works with a

local church youth group and still finds time to

coach the school’s Boys’ and Girls’ Golf Teams.

Congratulations, Lioness Deb!!!

The Lion Spouse of the Year Award is being pre-

sented by Club President Lion Tait Lundgren,

North Aurora Lions Club, to Debbie Gaffino,

wife of Lion Mark Gaffino. Many wives are just as

hard working as their Lions – what a great way to

honor them!

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Elburn Leo Justice Burklow (c) aids guests arriv-

ing for the Ski for Sight event in the Southwest Re-

gion of District 1-J.

Cub Scout Troop #161 assisted the Cary Lions at

the local Walgreen’s with their annual Candy Days

fundraiser. The Cary Lions Club presented the

Scouts with a check for $70 from the club’s local

portion of funds raised. (Back row (l to r) Chris

Wood and Lion Scott Johnson, Treasurer. Front row

(l to r) Christian Schwab, Joseph Stanger, Colin

Stevenson and Henry Kmiec.

Sycamore Lions served pizza at the Friday Night

Welcoming party of the Ski for Sight event. (l to r)

Sycamore Lions Pete Springmire, Jerry Malmassari,

and Loren Krout. The two Boy Scouts are Lion Jer-

ry Malmassari’s grandsons.

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Lion Kurt Hull was awarded Bartlett Lions Club’s

Lion of the Year for 2013. He has been instrumental

in planning and implementation of the Labor Day

Dash. He also serves as the bridge between the Li-

ons Club and the Boy Scouts. (l to r) 2012 Lion of

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the Year Chuck Schonert and 2013 Lion of the Year

Kurt Hull.

North Aurora Lion Jim Davis celebrated his 90th

birthday at a recent club meeting. Lion Jim prepares

to cut the first piece of cake for his many well-

wishers. And we wish you many more, Lion Jim!

Governor Dave Hansen taking part in District 1A

Bowling Tournament.

Windy City Lions Club Bowling Team

Lion Daniel Morris from Windy City Lions Club

receiving his Presidential Medal from International

President Tam. Next to him is PDG Wes Salsbury. 32

District 1A Bowling – Bowlers getting ready to play @ Willowbrook Llanes!

The Genoa Lions would like to welcome their newest member, Lion Hector Feliciano into the Club. The induc-tion ceremony was performed by District Governor Peska on Wednesday evening February 19th. Lion Josh Haka sponsored Hector's membership into the Club. Hector has already helped serve breakfast to the blind skiers of Ski-for-Sight, which was held on the last Sun-day of January in Cortland. We know he will be an active member of the Genoa Lions.

Pictured from left to right: Lion District 1D Governor Fred Peska, Genoa Lion sponsor Josh Haka, and new mem-ber Lion Hector Feliciano of Genoa. (Photo taken by Lion Merritt) ------------------------------------------------------------------------

Membership Director Roxanne Gregory welcomes Robin

Booth as the newest member of the Staunton Lions

Club. Robin has been active in the Staunton Communi-

ty for many years and has volunteered her time with

Staunton Lions on several projects. We welcome Rob-

in's enthusiasm to our club.

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Staunton Lions President Josh Thorn is presented

with the President's Crystal Pin for club membership

growth in 2013 by Membership Director Roxanne Grego-

ry. The pin represents a significant achievement for

Staunton Lions.

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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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DISTRICTS IN MD1 CELEBRATING

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Pdg Bnjamin (in the middle) and Carolyn Dodge received their 10th level LIF Fellow-

ships

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District 1H Convention, Best Western, Galesburg

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The Annual MD 1B District Convention

March 21st and 22nd, 2014

Bolingbrook Holiday Inn, Bolingbrook, Illinois

Name: ___________________________________

Club: ___________________________________

Club office or District title: ____________________________

Registration fee is $20 $______

Everyone MUST register and wear their badge.

Kids, Leos, New members and first time attendees (from MD1B) are FREE.

Saturday deli buffet lunch $18 $_____

Saturday Banquet dinner, a Taste of Italy $30 $_____

Dress code: BUSINESS CASUAL for the entire weekend.

Total Enclosed: $______

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Make checks payable to District 1B Convention

Mail forms to: Lion John O’Brien, 1500 Creekside Circle, Minooka, Illinois 60447

Questions: obrienthelion@aol.com

For hotel rooms: Contact the Bolingbrook Holiday Inn, Call 1-630-679-1600

Tell them you are with the District Lions Group

King Size rooms starting at $89+ taxes, Hospitality rooms starting at $129+ taxes

** Hospitality suites are anticipated to be open and active on FRIDAY NIGHT only.

New this year: there is a dance with a LIVE Band, planned for Saturday night with a reduced price cash bar after our banquet concludes.

Registration opens Friday afternoon at 4pm to 6:30pm Saturday 7:30 to 9:00 am

All sessions will begin at 9:00 a.m. Lunch / Necrology service: 12:30 p.m.

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2014 MD 1B District Convention March 21 and 22, 2014

At

Bolingbrook, Illinois At the Holiday Inn on Remmington Drive.

AGENDA:

Registration to start at 4:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:30pm. Reopen at 7:30 a.m. on

Saturday. Cost -> $20 BUT free to spouses, first times and new members from MD1B, PLUS all

kids and Leos are free but all must register. Sessions will start promptly at 9:00 a.m.

1. Leader Dogs for the Blind. Pauline Ulrey and her Leader Dog “Gundy” are attending. http://www.leaderdog.org/update/2013/Issue2/50-years-8-dogs-1-determined-woman.php

2. W.I.L.D. team from District MD 1A-> this is seminar to promote and promote women in leadership roles in both their Clubs, the District and beyond.

3. Officer training session, as necessary or requested, including Secretary’s.

4. A History of MD 1B and of MD 1K so that we can all learn a little more of our own heritage before the historic merger on 7/1/2014 . Possible presenters PID Orr and

Wahl.

5. Possible Lions of Illinois Foundation—perhaps an introduction of the new Executive Director PDG Don Hook.

6. Leo Clubs off MD1B learning and sharing session hosted by MJF Karina Glass

Hospitality Rooms:

Full Hospitality Rooms Friday only, please.

Saturday if open—no liquor can leave your room, no exceptions.

Register directly with the Hotel to secure your spaces.

There will be a dinner dance with a live band with a cash bar going on Saturday night that we are encouraging all to attend .

Lion PDG Karen Johnson is the chairperson for the PDG Dinner to occur on Friday night. Time to be determined.

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DISTRICT 1-CN CONVENTION:

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1, 2014

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2014 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATION OF DELEGATES

7 p.m. - 8 p.m. PLENARY SESSION

8:15 p.m. - ??? MEET THE PID IN THE HOSPITALITY ROOM

Hosts: Collinsville Evening Lions Club

SATURDAY, MARCH 1, 2014 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATION OF DELEGATES

8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. VOTING

10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. SEMINAR: Title to be determined

PRESENTER: International Speaker

10:45 a.m. - 11 a.m. BREAK

11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. SEMINAR: Lions of Illinois Foundation &

Awards

PRESENTER: Lions Van Stone & Don Hook

12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. LUNCH IN RESTAURANT AREA

1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. SEMINAR: Lions Clubs International

Foundation

PRESENTER: to be determined

2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. BREAK

2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. DISTRICT CABINET MEETING

3:40 p.m. - 4 p.m. CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE

4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. HOSPITALITY ROOM

6 p.m. BANQUET SEATING BEGINS

(With assigned seating)

6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. BANQUET

SPEAKER:

9:15 p.m.- ????? HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN

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REGISTRATION FORM

1-CN DISTRICT CONVENTION

FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 1, 2014

PERSON 1: LION/LIONESS/LEO/PARTNER__________________________

SPOUSE/GUEST: LION/LIONESS/LEO/PARTNER____________________

ADDRESS:____________________________CITY/STATE/ZIP:___________

PHONE:______________________EMAIL:_____________________________

DISTRICT:_________CLUB:_________________DELEGATE: YES NO

OFFICE/TITLE:_____________________FIRST DIST CONV: YES NO

PERSON 2: LION/LIONESS/LEO/PARTNER__________________________

SPOUSE/GUEST: LION/LIONESS/LEO/PARTNER____________________

ADDRESS:___________________________CITY/STATE/ZIP:____________

PHONE:____________________EMAIL:______________________________

DISTRICT:__________CLUB:________________DELEGATE: YES NO

OFFICE/TITLE:_____________________FIRST DIST CONV: YES NO

HOTEL: Holiday Inn, 313 Salem Place, Fairview Heights, IL 62208

LIONS ROOM RATE: $91.00 per night plus tax

You must make your own room reservations - 618-212-1300 and tell them you

are with ‘LIONS OF ILLINOIS 1-CN”. Room reservation cutoff date is:

February 9, 2014.

ATTENTION TO ALL LEOS: You must register for the convention.

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2014 District 1D Convention

Registration Form

April 4th

& 5th

, 2014

Radisson Hotel & Convention Center 200 S Bell School Rd., Rockford, IL 61108

One form per person please - due by

MARCH 25th

.

NAME: _________________________________________________

Circle one: LION LIONESS LEO GUEST CHILD

CLUB: _________________________________________________

DISTRICT: 1-___ CLUB/DISTRICT OFFICE: _________________ DELEGATE: Y N (CIRCLE ONE)

Mark the selection that indicates your registration choice:

o One Registration and Lunch …………………………………… $30.00

o One Registration and Dinner ………………………………….. $40.00

o One Registration, Lunch and Dinner ……………………….. $55.00

* New Members, Leos, or Child – save $10.00 on above prices!! ($20, $30 or $45)

AMOUNT DUE ………………………………………. $_________

Circle Dinner Selection below or indicate special diet (gluten or lactose free, etc.)

Roasted Prime Rib of Beef Chicken Dijon Broiled Orange Roughy

Fees must accompany registration form. Make checks payable to District 1-D Conven-

tion.

Mail form and check to: Room Accommodations are available at:

LION DAVE MARCUM, THE RADISSON HOTEL & CONVENTION

CENTER CEDARVILLE LIONS CLUB 200 S

BELL SCHOOL RD., ROCKFORD, IL 61108

PO BOX 324 CALL: 815-226-2100 and mention 1D

LIONS for the

CEDARVILLE, IL 61013 special $89.00 rate!

Reservations must be made by March 2nd

.

PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR ALL MEALS. WALK-INS CANNOT BE AC-

CEPTED.

ANY SPECIAL MEAL REQUIREMENTS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS FORM.

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District 1D Convention - April 4th

& 5th

, 2014

Radisson Hotel & Convention Center, 200 Bell School Rd., Rockford, IL

Convention Center Past Intl President Jimmy Ross The Lemon Sisters

Friday Evening Festivities starting at 6:30 PM: Meet-n-Greet our International Guest – Past Intl President Jimmy Ross

Entertainment by District Leo Clubs

Fellowship and Fun For All!

Saturday’s Events starting at 7:30 AM:

Registration opens

Parade of Banners during Roll Call

Sessions on Special Olympics, Center for Sight & Hearing and Leader Dogs for the Blind.

Silent Auction, Special Raffles and 50/50 Drawings

Lunch

Meet District Peace Poster winner

Testimonials on “Changing Lives” = Celebration of Successes

Foundation Awards

Afternoon Business Meeting

Necrology Service

District Governor Elect’s Reception

Saturday Evening Festivities starting at 6:00 PM:

Introduction of DG Team

Introduction of Guests

Banquet

Past Intl President Ross’ Address

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District 1-E Convention

November 15, 2014

At the

Unique Suites Hotel

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Registration Fees Leos $ 7.00

Leo Advisors $ 7.00

Lions/Other $10.00

Registration Deadline - February 7, 2014

Saturday. February 22, 2014

10 am – 2 pm Geneva High School

417 McKinley Avenue * Geneva, Illinois 60134 * 630-893-7596 • Meet other Leos

• Share news about successful activities • Help define future goals for Illinois Leo Clubs

A r e i n v i t e d t o a t t e n d t h e Leos

* Sponsoring Lions Club Presidents

Leo Advisors *

Potential Lions Club Sponsors

6th Illinois Leo Conference Contact PDG Ron Fangusaro at: rfangusaro@yahoo.com or 630-893-7596

Or Kathy Pool at: 630 – 463 - 3832

Or send check to:

PDG Ron Fangusaro * 231 Fairfield Court * Bloomingdale, Illinois 60108

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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 antici-

pated 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 Com-

mittee is responsible to promote the committee ac-

tivities 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 dur-

ing the convention and the fund raising to allow for

the committee to carry-out the committee responsi-

bilities. 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 Commem-

orative 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

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 responsi-

bilities 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 in-

formation coming as we get closer to the conven-

tion. 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.

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/matteosdream-photo-contest-winners/#sthash.WWFjU2ZS.dpuf

MD1 State Convention, Hotel Hil-ton, Lisle, IL. May 16-18, 2014

International Convention, Toron-to, Canada July 4-7, 2014

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LIONS OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION

MEMORIALS FOR

July 2013 to Dec 2013

IN MEMORY OF: NAME OF DONOR(S) DATE

Marie Allegrucci Frankfort Lions Club 8/26/13

Joseph Atkinson North Chicago Lions Club 11/14/13

Elsie Beenenga Roberta Campbell 8/26/13

Christine Berg Lion Marv and Karen Roehlke 11/4/13

Sharon Bittinger Dixon Lioness Club 10/16/13

Lion Maxwell

Bratten District 1-G Cabinet 9/9/13

Mike Starko 9/11/13

Robert and Susan Sudbury 9/11/13

Greenfield Lions Club 9/11/13

PDG Lion Ronald Belcher, PCC 9/11/13

Lion Walter Bratten 11/6/13

PDG Rich and Lion Sheila Schrumpf 11/19/13

Mike Starko 11/15/13

Robert West 11/15/13

Kathy Nehrt 11/25/13

Michael Frey 11/25/13

Cash 11/25/13

John Allsworth 11/25/12

Bank of Edwardsville 11/25/13

Tonya hahne 11/25/13

David Kriege 11/25/13

Gail Ann Byers 11/25/13

Jerry and Marcia Glaser 11/25/13

Bob West 11/25/13

Mike Starko 11/25/13

Alphonse Budnik Don and Karen Robey 12/9/13

Marian B. Burger Morris Lions Club 12/26/13

Dr. Larry and Joanne Johnson 12/30/13

Oliver K. Burrow Jr Lion Sandy Williams 7/31/13

PDG George Gould 8/12/13

Robert Byers Dallas City Lions Club 8/7/13

Helen Carduff Roselle Lions Club 11/20/13

Lion Victor Carlberg Dorothy Carlberg 9/9/13

Elaine Carr Waterloo Lions Club 9/16/13

Donald F. Chassee Elvera Vehlow 7/10/13

Frank Lenertz 7/16/13

Valerie Loftus 7/16/13

Judith Beller 7/16/13

Donald and Nancy Smith 7/16/13

Jeffrey and Lynnette Zaremba 7/16/13

Cathy and Rich Sparling 7/16/13

BMO Harris Bank N.A. 7/22/13

Tim Coonrod Carlinville Lions Club 10/31/13

Brandt Crocker Lion Marv and Karen Roehlke 7/30/13

Lion George Dan-ner Roselle Lions Club 10/2/13

Bob and Linda Jilke 10/23/13

Mario and Karen Gumino 10/23/13

Patricia Deen Bloomingdale Lions Club 10/30/13

Nancy Deihs Dundee Township Lions Club 11/19/13

George Dennis Carol McCann-Kojima 7/10/13

Seneca Lions Club 8/1/13

PDG Frank Densmore PID Russ and Sue Sarver 12/9/13

Kenneth DeYoung Gagewood Lions Club

10/3/13

Dolly Dickhut Coatsburg Paloma Lioness Club 8/29/13

Lion Don Dillow Mike Starko 12/18/13

Louie Eliakas Larry and Joanne Johnson 9/13/13

Morris Lions Club 9/25/13

David J. Erickson Sr Lake Villa Township Lions Club 10/28/13

Fred Esmond Don and Karen Robey 10/11/13

Alfred R. Evans Mahomet Lions Club 7/19/13

Gary Ferns Charles Meyer 9/9/13

Coal Valley Lions Club 9/11/13

Robert Fitch Salem Lions Club 8/2/13

Nell K. Franz Anita G. Schauf 7/3/13

Ronald Crement 8/29/13

Gunderson Family 9/9/13

Duain and Irma Claiborne 9/25/13

Mary Frooninckx Clifton Lioness Club 12/2/13

William "Bill" Frost Hinckley Lions Club 11/4/13

Pat Garlock Mary Ann Platz 7/10/13

Henry Giorgis Joliet Noon Lions Club 11/12/13

Movetta Goldberg Friends at Leonardi Insurance Agency 8/29/13

Martha Jane

Goodwin Morris Lions Club 12/17/13

Dr. Larry and Joanne Johnson 12/20/13

Gerald E. Goss Mahomet Lions Club 7/16/13

Vera June Greve Cathy Seagren 8/12/13

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PDG Lion Frank Hacker PDG Lion Tom and Lion Nancy Wright 11/20/13

Lion Bob Haney,

PDG District 1-CS 8/1/13

Lion Barney Pulley 8/1/13

Eldorado Lions Club 8/7/13

Lion Randy and Helen Ferguson 8/12/13

PDG John and Sharon Hawkinson 8/15/13

Larry and Ann McGuire 8/20/13

PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis 11/6/13

Rita Hansen Roselle Lions Club 11/19/13

Lion Dennis Hausvick PID Russ and Sue Sarver 7/30/13

Virginia Hawkinson Lion Mike and Carol Smigielski 10/21/13

Laura Hazelwood Lions Randy and Helen Ferguson

8/12/13

Thomas Hebior North Chicago Lions Club 11/14/13

Alma J. Hockman Roberta Campbell 10/21/13

Ottawa Lions Club 11/12/13

Douglas Holland Carol McCann Kojima

10/23/13

Gregory Holthaus Highland Leo Club 10/21/13

Highland Lions Club 10/31/13

Dennis Husemann Coatsburg Lions Club 7/19/13

Coatsburg Paloma Lioness Club 8/29/13

Vincent Iorfioa Joliet Noon Lions Club 11/13/13

Paul Jacob PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis 11/6/13

Richard Jacob PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis 12/9/13

James Jenkins Rick and Mary Ellen Bishop 7/2/13

James Jones Collinsville Evening Lions Club 9/11/13

Robert Kammerer Don and Karen Robey 7/22/13

James Keaster II Greenville Lions Club 7/19/13

Opal Keilbach PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis 12/30/13

Betty Kelley Lions Ann and Ron Wigton 8/26/13

PDG Bob and Linda Jilke 8/29/13

District 1-J Lions 9/3/13

Richard Kelley District 1-CS 7/8/13 Lion John "Jack"

Keth Mattoon Lions Club 11/25/13

Bernice Kline Lions Ann and Ron Wigton 8/26/13

Lorraine Kluga Lemont Lions Club 9/9/13

Frank "Kelly"

Kochalka Joliet Noon Lions Club 11/12/13

Lion Frank Kone Mt. Vernon Lions Club 12/18/13

Lion Perry Knutson Lion Marv and Karen Roehlke 7/18/13

Bloomingdale Lions Club 7/19/13

PDG Bob and Linda Jilke 7/19/13

Lions Charlie and Sandy Williams 7/22/13

Ms. Kathleen Beasley 7/22/13

Jim and Joan Graves 7/22/13

PCC Ronald H. Belcher 7/30/13

Mario and Karen Gumino 7/30/13

1-J Cabinet 8/8/13

PCC Tom and Lion Nancy Wright 8/12/13

Evelyn C. Koch Wilmington Lions Club

10/7/13

PDG William "Bill" Kren Robert and Sue Sudbury 11/12/13

PDG Dick and Barb Bark 11/12/13

PCC John Allsworth 11/13/13

Mario and Karen Gumino 11/13/13

Jim and Joan Graves 11/13/13

1-J Cabinet 11/13/13

PDG Dan and Sue St. Jacques 11/13/13

PDG Bob and Linda Jilke 11/13/13

Lion Nancy Rex 11/13/13

Lions Charlie and Sandy Williams 11/13/13

Lions PDG Tom and Gerri Laws 11/15/13

Ann and Ron Wigton 11/19/13

PDG Dave and Mary Stryker 11/19/13

PDG Lion Red and Nancy Benhart 11/19/13

North Aurora Lions Club 11/20/13

PDG Joyce Schroeder, PFP 11/20/13

PDG Lion Tom and Nancy Wright 11/20/13

Lion Tom Stiegler 11/25/13

IslandLake Lions Club 11/25/13

Bob andRomelle Ostrom 11/26/13

PDG Jim and Carol Hutchinson 12/2/13

Darien Lions Club 12/18/13

PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis 12/9/13

Jan and Marilynvlach 12/30/13

Lion Steve Lakin PDG John and Betty Thien 7/8/13

Barbara Lapp Carlinville Lions Club 10/31/13

Duane Lemenager Ashkum Lions Club 11/13/13

John Lendman Cathy Seagren 7/8/13

Lioness Jean Reed 7/10/13

Patrick Leuer PDG Lion George Gould 7/22/13

Marian Martucci Roselle Lions Club 8/20/13

PDG Bob and Linda Jilke 8/29/13

Russ McAndrew Philip Bergquist 12/9/13

Agnes McComb Carol McCann Kojima 11/4/13

Leona McDowell Norma Fielder 9/26/13

Billie Jo McGuire Cathy Seagren 10/11/13

Mary Gilbert 10/11/13

Raymond McManaman Central City Lions Club 12/18/13

Rose Moon Union Lioness Club 11/26/13

Bette Nelson Lion Mike Smigielski 7/3/13

PDG Lion Lyle E.

Nelson PDG's of District 1-A

8/7/13

Lion PDG Norm and Doris Geeve 9/9/13

Joanne Novak Ken Novak and Lois Miller

7/16/13

Richard W. Dick Pauling Lion Marv and Karen Roehlke 7/24/13

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Bloomingdale Lions Club 8/1/13

Dorris Penrod PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis 12/9/13

Roberta A. Phillippe PID Russ and Sue Sarver 11/6/13

Judy Phillips Lois Miller and Ken Novak 2/5/13

Gene Potthast Greenville Lions Club 7/19/13

Ryan Poundhouse Roberta campbell 11/25/13

PDG Barney Pulley Larry McGuire 11/6/13

Robert and Sue Sudbury 11/7/13

PDG Dick and Barb Bark 11/7/13

Randy and Helen Ferguson 11/12/13

Carole and Pat McCuan 11/12/13

Leah Keller 11/12/13

Carol McCann-Kojima 11/12/13

PCC John Allsworth 11/12/13

PDG Jim and Mary Fenton 11/12/13

PDG Dan and Sue St. Jacques 11/13/13

Lions PDG Tom and Gerri Laws 11/15/13

Carol De Croix 11/15/13

Jon De Croix 11/15/13

PDG Don and Karen Robey 11/18/13

PDG Marlin and Sue Himelick 11/18/13

Ruben and Sheryl Owen 11/18/13

Carterville Lions Club 11/18/13

PDG Joyce Schroeder, PFP 11/19/13

PDG Louis and Barbara Abboud 11/20/13

James McCaslin 11/22/13

SOS Physical Services 11/25/13

Scott Robertson & Village of Colp 11/25/13

Lila and Wilbert Joost 11/25/13

Charles and Joyce Stevens 11/25/13

John and Judy Crawford 11/25/13

Randy and Helen Ferguson 11/25/13

Larry and Diane Emery 11/25/13

Carl “Tony” Trombino 11/25/13

Jim Hampton 11/25/13

Dick and Ellen Bradley 11/25/13

PFP Troy and Milly Pate 11/25/13

Dale Porter 11/25/13

Bob and Nora Weber 11/25/13

Denny and Sue Cambell 11/25/13

Charles Prater Jr 11/25/13

Springfield Electric Supply Company 11/25/13

Carterville Lioness Club 11/25/13

Jim and Sue Berkel and Family 11/25/13

Craig and Joanne Pillatsch 11/25/13

Derek Hood 11/25/13

JP and Sara Barrington 11/25/13

Bob and Romelle Ostrom 11/26/13

Trico Lions Club 11/27/13

PDG Jim and Carol Hutchinson 12/2/13

Lions John and Pat Coleman 12/2/13

Curts Orr 12/18/13

PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis 12/9/13

District 1-CS Lions 12/31/13

Clarence J. Robey Ottawa Lions Club 10/21/13

Marihelen Rogers Carlinville Lions Club 11/25/13

Jim Rogers Carlinville Lions Club 12/2/13

Vicki Ronna PCC John Allsworth

7/12/13

Washington Lions Club 7/15/13

The Matheny Family 7/17/13

Carla and Roger Lamer 7/17/13

PCC Ronald H. Belcher 7/30/13

PDG Richard and Sheila Schrumpf 7/30/13

PDG Scott Friese 8/7/13

Neal Todd Shelabarger 8/7/13

Roger and Vicki Volker 8/7/13

Rich and Sandy Gordan 8/7/13

Mary, Roger, and Dan Cook 8/7/13

Dave and Debbie Smith 8/7/13

Barb George 8/7/13

Darrell and Marla Templeton 8/7/13

Del and Mary Ronn 8/7/13

Steve and Janis Overholt 8/7/13

Davis and Phyllis Morey 8/7/13

Michael and Stephanie Stoops 8/7/13

Michelle Schoolman 8/7/13

Craig and Penny Cheever 8/7/13

Todd and Stacy Campbell 8/7/13

Richard and Glenda Krumwiede 8/7/13

Teresa Markoski 8/7/13

Karl Jordan 8/7/13

James and Lisa McKenzie 8/7/13

Thomas and Lucy Elliott 8/7/13

Glen and Rita Rittenhouse 8/7/13

Steven and Janet Breckon 8/7/13

Ernest and Brenda Wieburg 8/7/13

Joe and MaryKay Hendel 8/7/13

PDG Jerry and Mary Beasley 8/7/13

Tom and Jane Martin 8/7/13

James and Carolyn McCarter 8/7/13

Mary and Dick Ronna 9/3/13

Pekin Lions Club 10/31/13

Lion Robert Sayles Joliet Noon Lions Club 11/19/13

Thomas Schmidt Grayslake Lions Club 11/18/13

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Lion Dorothy Rush 9/3/13

Marvin Schroeder Lioness Jean Reed

7/22/13

Frank Schutzenhofer Earl and Betty Steiner 8/7/13

Kevin Scully LaMoille Lions Club

7/11/13

Clarence A. Seagren Jr. Lioness Jean Reed 11/7/13

Cathy Seagren 11/12/13

Catherine T. Senffner

Lemont Lions Club 9/9/13

Lois Miller and Ken Novak 9/3/13

Clyde Smith Richard and Jeanne Ballor 11/12/13

Lion Ed Smith Milford Lions Club 9/25/13

Lester Smith Golden Lions Club

7/30/13

Dennis Stuart Lion Mike Smigielski 11/22/13

Lion Steve Szabo Mr. and Mrs. Mark Turk

7/15/13

Joliet Noon Lions Club 11/12/13

Robert Teufel PletzFamily Trust 12/23/13

Bobby Wade Roselle Lions Club 11/19/13

Raymond Wahl Charles and Sandy Williams 7/17/13

Helen and Jack Anderson 7/17/13

Joyce K. Schroeder 7/17/13

Mike and Carol Smigielski 7/17/13

Tom Walden Sr Aurora Evening Lions Club 12/5/13

Alan Walker Sr. LaMoille Lions Club

7/11/13

Mary Warriner Dr. Larry and Joanne Johnson

7/8/13

Bob Waters Ken Novak and Lois Miller 11/19/13

Louis H. Weber Swansea Belleville Midtown Lions Club 12/5/13

Deborah West Waterloo Lions Club 12/5/13

Clarence Richard (Dick) Whittington

Morris Lions Club 12/17/13

Lion Leroy Williams Princeville Lions Club 12/2/13

PDG WA "Bill" Woeslaw

PDG Dick and ZCP Colleen Huels 12/30/13

Willow Springs Lions Club 12/30/13

Lion Mike and Lioness Carol Smigielski 12/30/13

PDG Lawrence Woessner

PDG PCC Robert E. Plock and Lion Donna 11/6/13

PID Russ and Sue Sarver 11/6/13

Lion Carol and PDG Gordon Grande 11/6/13

Shannon Lions Club 11/6/13

Mr. and Mrs. Earl Delp 11/8/13

Lion Ilene Moring 11/12/13

PDG Lawrence and Luanne Bruckner 11/14/13

Dixon Lioness Club 11/18/13

Rockford Evening Lions Club 11/18/13

PDG Marlin and Sue Himelick 11/18/13

Irene Carpenter 11/18/13

PDG Joyce Schroeder, PFP 11/19/13

Forreston Lions club 11/22/13

PDG Jim and Carol Hutchinson 12/2/13

Freeport Lions Club 12/5/13

PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis 12/9/13

Pearl City Lioness Club 12/10/13

Warren Lions Club 12/20/13

Evelyn Whitney Pearl City Lions Club 9/13/13

Lion Robert Wuebbels PDG's Bill McKinney and Lydia Ellis 11/6/13

Doris Zavorka Lion Mike and Carol Smigielski 7/16/13

PDG's of 1-A 7/30/13

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LIONS OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION

GET WELLS

July 13 to December 2013

IN THE NAME OF:

DONOR DATE

Janet Johnson LaHarpe Lions Club 9/25/2013

Maryanne O'Reilly Past Governors of District 1-A 12/17/2013

Pat Stahler Lion Marv and Karen Roehlke 7/22/2013 PDG Mary

Truitt, PFP PDG Joyce Schroeder, PFP 11/19/2013 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

IN THE NAME OF DONOR DATE REASON

Altamont Lions Club Strasburg Lions Club

12/16/13 75th club anniversary

Kathy Blume Edwardsville Lions Club 10/15/

13 club speaker Lions Rick and Gene-

vieve Franz Lions Charlie and Sandy

Williams 07/30/

13 renewal of vows

Dr. Kerry Head Toulon Lions Club 10/10/

13 club speaker Lions of Illinois Founda-

tion Ken Novak and Lois

Miller 07/16/

13 40th anniverary

Macomb Lions Club Dallas City Lions Club 12/02/

13 clubs 50th anniversary

Brian Rewerts Toulon Lions Club 10/10/

13 club speaker PID Russell and Lion

Sue Sarver PDG Robert and Lion

Donna Plock 09/09/

13 50th wedding anniver-

sary

Marvin and Wanda Bernhardy

09/11/13

50th wedding anniver-sary

PDG Gordon and Lion Carol Grande

09/03/13

50th wedding anniver-sary

Richard and Sheila Schrumpf Carol Baumann

11/18/13

50th wedding anniver-sary

David and Audrey Steiner

12/02/13

50th wedding anniver-sary

Mary Lou Strong

12/09/13

50th wedding anniver-sary

Rosie Schuttie Tom and Nancy Wright 08/14/

13 85th birthday

PDG Lion Earl Steiner Greenfield Lions Club 07/02/

13

Sharon Stolte Earl Steiner 07/02/

13 Chosen IL Post Master of

the yr

PDG John Thien Edwardsville Lions Club 07/08/

13

PDG Jim Weiss, PFP PDG Joyce Schroeder,

PFP 08/07/

13 Congrats on a tremen-

dous yr as FP

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MD1 STATE E-MAGAZINE

EDITED & PUBLISHED BY:

IPDG AUSTIN D’SOUZA, EDITOR

FOR MD1 LIONS OF ILLINOIS

E-mail: ILStateEditor@gmail.com