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June 2019
Volume 22 Issue 12
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
DG Rose 2
DGE Sandy 3
1VDGE Bonnie 4
Club Activities 5-7, 11
Club Events 8-9
Zone meetings 10
D-Feet Walk 12
Kamp Kace 13
5M9 Mid-Winter 14-15
Save the Dates 16
DG Travels Contact Info 17
Helen Keller Day
In 1971, the Board of Directors of Lions
Clubs International declared that June 1
would be remembered as Helen Keller Day.
Lions around the world implement sight-
related service projects on Helen Keller Day.
Born in Tuscumbia, Alabama, USA, in 1880, Helen Keller developed a fever at 18 months of age that left her blind and deaf. With the help of an exceptional teacher, Anne Mansfield Sullivan of the Perkins School for the Blind, Helen Keller learned sign language and braille. A few years later, she learned to speak. As an adult she became a tireless advocate for people with disabilities. And in 1925, she attended the Lions Clubs International Convention and challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness." The Lions accepted her challenge and our work ever since has includ-ed sight programs aimed at preventable blindness.
To read more or to lis-
ten to her speech, click
on this link https://
www.lionsclubs.org/en/
resources-for-members/
resource-center/hellen-keller
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR ROSE MARIE PUCKETT
“Sow the Seeds of Service”
Dear Lions of District 5M9,
As your Governor this past year, the respect, support and kindness you have shown me is a prime example of
who we are in 5M9. I am so proud of how our Lions Clubs serve their communities – both local and
world-wide. You have given me the opportunity to learn and grow and how very true when it is said;
“Where there is a need there is a Lion”
Please join me for the end of my year party (Mini Forum) – everyone is invited. RSVP me so I know how
many to plan on the food thing you know! [email protected]
Deerwood Auditorium
23770 Forest Rd.
Deerwood, MN 56444
September 29, 2019, 12:00p.m.
I am planning on brunch or lunch, a speaker (yet to be determined) and also a few special recognitions. Hope-
fully we will be done with enough time to enjoy our Sunday football.
I would like to share a quote sent to me from a member of the Bluffton Lions.
“Life should not be a journey with the intention of arriving safely at the end, but rather to skid
in sideway, chocolate in one hand, red wine in the other totally worn out and screaming
“WOO HOO what a ride”!
THANK YOU,
District Governor Rose
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELECT
SANDY REMINGTON
It is now June and the unofficial start of summer. April had a great ending as we had our multiple convention, and many of you met Vice President Choi for the first time. You found out then that his big push this next year will be LCIF'S Campaign 100. So far our Multiple District has raised more money than any other Multiple in North America. YEAH MD5M!!!
In addition to this, we also held a fund raiser for Pediatric Cancer Foundation. It was a head shaving challenge. From the Multiple, we were able to raise $16,186. 5M9 had 3 volunteers. Jay and Linda Norby and I were brave souls who sacrificed our hair for over $600 in donations. I know there were pictures on Facebook, but I can't find them now that I want them.
Thank you to all of you who attended College of Leadership last month. We had 50 people who came to learn what is new in Lions. Secretaries and Zone Chairs are asked to attend the training sessions on June 22nd at the Bluffton Community Center. A light lunch will be served at 11:30 and classes will follow.
August 28th is 5M9's day to man the Kid Sight Foundation's booth at the Minnesota State Fair. If you are interested in volunteering, please notify Jay Norby.
There are still a couple if openings in our Cabinet. We need a Zone Chair for Zone 6 and a Service Chair for our Global Service Chair position. If you have an interest in either of these, please contact me.
June 1st is Helen Keller Day.
June 5th is World Environment Day.
June 7th is Lions Clubs International Birthday. Happy Birthday to all you Lions out there!
Here's hoping that it warms up soon!
Yours in Lionism ,
DGE Cassandra Remington
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CATCH THE BALL
AND PASS IT ON
Outgoing Can Do Canine project chair
Bonnie Genin is pleased to introduce
Sheri Greenwaldt the incoming project
chair. Sheri will bring her enthusiasm
and add a new twist to the project as she
covers zones 5,6,7,8 and 9
In just a month, the “elect” comes off my title and I will be the 1st.
VDG. DGE Sandy Remington will become our new District Governor,
and our team is happy to announce and welcome 2nd VGD Jamie
Huttunen.
At this time, I want to thank our present Governor, DG Rose Puckett for
a wonderful year of representing our district. She did such an awesome
job inspiring us with our many Lions projects. For me, I want to espe-
cially thank Rose for her guidance as I move up the district governor
ladder.
June is the month when statistically we see our membership drop. Please do not let this happen in your clubs. If you see members who are fading from volunteering, not showing up for meeting, now would be a
good time to contact them and see if maybe they have ideas, maybe pick them up for a meeting, or have them help with a summer project. With all projects, there are jobs which certain people do best and like to
do. Help them figure this out. How about a membership growth for June instead of the membership loss.
Dear Lions of 5m9
As one of the Lions Clubs International Foundation coordinators of 5m9 I am requesting that your clubs and members consider making an additional donation to the LCIF Disaster Fund. This can be designated to the ongoing tornado's, floods etc. disasters which continue to affect our country.
These donations from both club and members will count towards the Campaign 100. When your members make a donation this will be credited to your clubs account.
Checks should be made out to LCIF Disaster Fund and sent to me or you can donate directly to LCIF. I just ask that you let me know if you do it online so I can keep a record. If you know the club number put that on the check too.
Thank you for your past support of your foundation, LCIF WE SERVE PDG Tom Plagman East side coordinator of 5m9 Lions Zelda and Larry Novak coordinators of 5m9 West side 212 Henrietta Ave. So, Park Rapids, MN.56470
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Sebeka Lions turned 50 Years old it was star ted on 4/22/1969. On May 4, 2019
we had our 50th Anniversary Party and 50 guests helped to celebrate with us. PID
Mike Molenda was the speaker of the night. Thank you to all the PDG and
District Governor team and guests that came to our celebration!
Left: Lion Ken Schoon giving the
Helen Keller sight award to
Lion Jamie Huttunen
Above: Lion Ken Schoon Lion Larry Malone and Lion
PDG Bill Wilson received Appreciation certificates
from PID Mike Molenda
Pag
Left: Lion Rocky Geiser
received the Dream Catcher Award
Right: Bluffton Loin Dennis Swen-
son received the Helen Keller Sight
Award
Right: Lion Marge
Harrison receiving
the Helen Keller
Sight Award
Left: Lion Steve Andrie
receiving the Melvin
Jones Award
Above:
Lion Ray Ellingworth, Jr.
receiving the Melvin
Jones Award
Above: Lion Betty
Swenson receiving the
Lions MD5M Hearing
Research Follow Award
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New Osage Lions member Marylou Murray sponsored David Statham into Osage Lions
Mark Larson sponsored his son Andrew into Osage Lions
Lions Bonnie Lehrke, Art Yliniemi and Millie
Wilson (standing) helped with the Blood Drive in
Osage
Perham Lakes Lions Our club did concessions for the Sports Gathering at our community center, which we have done for many years. It stormed the night before so that is why you see snow on the ground (This was April 12th) Lion Mark Flemmer cooking up the brats . PDG Don making popcorn outside (he actually sold a lot outside –ha)
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PARK RAPIDS LIONS
CITYWIDE GARAGE SALE
IUNE 1, 2019
9:00am to 4:00pm
PARK RAPIDS FAIRGROUNDS
BUILDING
We are now accepting donations for
our sale.
We will pick up call 651 -808-3701.
Donations must be clean
and in working condition.
Furniture, Clothing, Household
items
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Zone 1 Chair Les Swift Zone 6 Chair Jamie Huttunen
Zone 2 Chair Tom Plagman Zone 7 Chair Richard and Diane Hanson
Zone 3 Chair Scott Rolfe Zone 8 Chair Burke Almquist
Zone 4 Chair Dick Kimball Zone 9 Chair Sean & Melissa Abernathy
Zone 5 Chair Jerry Haase Zone Chair Advi-
sor Donald Hendrickx
Zone 2 held their Spring Meeting at
the McGregor Community Center, April
29, with 100% representation of Lions
Clubs in the Zone attending. Zone Chair,
Tom Plagman, complimented the Lions
Clubs for their perfect attendance. Their
very special guest (with the exception of
DG Rose Puckett) was Sgt. Greg Pay-
ment and K9 Officer, Loki, from the
Aitkin County Sheriff's Office. Sgt. Pay-
ment explained how they got Loki and
the training that took place. He then
brought Loki around to meet the Lions in
attendance.
Great turn out for Zone 2!
All clubs represented!!!
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Our Deerwood Lakes Lions annual Mother’s Day tea held on Satur-
day, May 11, 2019 was a Wonderful success!
With over 130 in attendance, we had a full house at Cascade Meth-
odist Church in Deerwood. There were 17 tables (long and round)
decorated by Lion members. The food was delicious from scones to
lemon curd, chicken salad, little sandwiches and a array of fancy des-
serts.
Of course we had wonderful entertainment! Piano, singing, a talk on
gardening herbs, and a talk about reflections on Spring. Our Celebra-
tion of Spring was perfect. Thanks everyone for making it a success.
Above-The Polka Dot Girls, Lion Nancy C)hampions 4 of 6 Great Grandkids.
Right- Lion Cathy McDougal checking the food table before the rush starts.
Secretary and Zone Chair Training
Saturday, June 22nd at Bluffton Community Center
Light lunch at 11:30 AM with class to follow until about 4PM
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5M9 MIDWINTER CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM JANUARY 3-5, 2020, AT CRAGUN’S ON GULL LAKE
Name ______________________________ Club Name ________________________________
Please circle one: Lion Lioness Leo Guest
Address ______________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________ Prov/State __________ZIP Code___________
Phone ____________________ email ______________________________________________
2020 Lions Title (District level and/or local)___________________________________________
____ This is my first 5M9 Convention
____ I require handicap seating
____ I have dietary needs--Please explain ___________________________________________
FULL HOSPITALITY BOOK INDIVIDUAL MEAL TICKETS
Includes all meals, entertainment,
Mid-Winter book and pin Gift Bag $10.00 _________
Cost until Dec. 1, 2019 $ 99.00 ______ Saturday Breakfast $15.00 _________
Cost Dec. 2nd-27th, 2019 $120.00 ______ Saturday Lunch $29.00 _________
Total Amount $_____________ Governors Banquet $49.00 _________
No meals sold after December 27. Sunday Brunch $27.00 _________
Convention Pin $ 5.00 _________
With this form, include check payable to:
2020 Mid-Winter Convention Total Amount $________
Please return one registration form for each person attending the convention to:
Cora Hohnstadt, 1237 26th Ave. NW, Backus, MN 56435
For information or to pay by credit card, call Denny Ganz at 218-244-4232 or Muriel Erickson at
218-232-8963. Note: There is an additional $3.00 charge to pay by credit.
Room Reservations: Complete a room reservation form provided by Cragun’s. The standard room
rate for the 2020 convention is $98.78, which includes all taxes, per night payable directly to
Cragun’s.
“LOOKING TOWARD THE FUTURE WITH 20/20 VISION”
20 20
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Save the Date
MN Lions 2019 State Fair Booth
State Fair Booth Volunteer Schedule
The Minnesota Lions diabetes, hearing and vision foundations host an annual information booth at the Minnesota State Fair in the Education Building. Volunteers are asked to staff the booth, hand-ing out promotional & informational materials plus answering questions posed by visitors. The hope is to have a representative of each foundation at each shift.
District Day 5M-9 Assignments: Saturday (August 31) - to sign up https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0e49aaaa2aa6fb6-mnlions
5M9 Mini Forum-
September 29, 2019, 12:00 p.m.
Deerwood Auditorium
23770 Forest Rd.
Deerwood, MN 56444
June
June 1 – De-Feet Walk
June 22 Zone Chair / Secretary
Training Bluffton
June 24 – McGregor visit
July
Lions New Year!
5M9 Service Journal
This publication is of, by, and for the
Lions, Lioness, & Leos of District 5M-9
District Governor
Rose Puckett
14850 Pinewood Trail
Deerwood, MN 56444
H: 218-764-3108
C: 218-851-8380
Vice District Governor
Sandy Remington
2778 18th St SW
Backus, MN 56435
H: 218-587-2327
C: 320-333-6798
2nd Vice District Governor
Bonnie Genin
1028 6th Ave NW
Perham, MN 56573
H 218-346-2583
C: 218-841-1231
Cabinet Secretary
Margaret Van Erp (Peter)
38214 610th Ave
Bluffton, MN 56518
H: 218-385-3446
C: 218-639-5040
District Treasurer
Dennis Ganz (Shelly)
5079 County 40 NW
Hackensack, MN 56452
H: 218-675-5404
C: 218-244-4232
Newsletter Editor
Sue Stebbins (Dick)
26390 Glen Drive
Garrison, MN 56450
R: 320-692-4373
C: 218-851-2510
DISTRICT GOVERNOR ROSE’S CALENDAR
Please submit stories and photos by the
15th of each month for the following
months newsletter.
When possible, send photos in jpeg for-
mat and articles as a word document.
Use of pdf is also acceptable. Contact me
for assistance or with questions.
Thank You Editor
Sue Stebbins
The new Lions year starts on July 1st
YOUR 2019-2020 LIONS CLUBS OFFICER REPORTING FORM
Reporting newly elected club officers or if you have the same officers it is extremely important to ensure that the new officers receive the information and material they will need for the coming year. You may report the new officers using the MyLCI Website by (deadline May 15). Changes in club officers during the fiscal year should be entered in MyLCI or sent to International Headquarters.
CLUB SECRETARIES
Please submit material for these sections. I would
like to publish your most recent community service
and your upcoming fundraisers, in which Lions
from other clubs could, perhaps, participate.
Submit pictures, flyers or text.
Submit to: [email protected]
102nd Lions International Convention -
Milan, Italy
Jul 5 - Jul 9