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Colonel Lion Charlie Cone, USAF, Retired WeareproudofthemanyLionswhohaveservedourcountrythroughtheyearsandcontinuetoserveon. Many of you may know PDG Charlie Cone for his leadership in District 11 A1, serving as Governor in 1994-95. He received the Michigan Outstanding District Governor Award as well as the District Governors Excellence award, awarded by LCI, and was a past recipient of the S.A. Dodge Award. Lion Joan Cone is equallyasdedicated,havingbeenawardedtheInternationalPresidentsLeadershipMedalinthepast. LionCharlieandLionJoanarecommittedtoservicethroughthePlymouthLionsClub.LionCharlieisalsodedicatedtotheprogramsofferedthroughChildandFamilyServices,suchasOperationGoodCheer.Morethan4,900recipientswere“gifted”in2013,thankstopilotslikeLionCharliewhovolunteeredtheirtimetodeliver11,000giftstodrop-offpointsaroundthestate.HisservicetoCFSspans25years. Learn more about this dedicated Lion by reading his personal story, in his own words. “IservedintheUSNavyfrom2/22/1944to9/29/1949,enteredpilottrainingupongraduationfromHighSchoolandbecameaNavalAviatorin1947,getting“WingsofGold”atPensacola,FL.AssignedtoanavypatrolsquadronflyingMartinMariners(PBM-5)outofSaipanIsland.SawtheGreatWallofChinain1948whileflyingreconnaissancemissionsoverChinaduringtheChineserevolution.FlewoutofTsingao,China.Onlyaverysmallsectionofthecitywasfree,restheldbycommunists.ThissmallsectionwastheonlybitoflandinentireChinathatwasfree.Ourbaseconsistedofonesmallbuildingandarampfortheaircraft.TheChinesegovernmenthadanexecutiongroundsbehindourshackwhichwasusedperiodicallywhenindividualscouldnotbe,orwerenot,identifiedbyfreepeopleastheyweremarchedthruthestreets.Thatwastheirtrial.Oneshotthroughtheheadendedit. Oneinterestingeventoccurredduringmytourthere–Iwasprobablythefirstaircraftevershotatbyasurface-to-airmissile.Fortunatelyitmissedusbyafewfeetlightingupthecockpitasitwentby.WewerenotallowedtodiscusstheincidentandIdidnotuntil1952. OnAugust31,1949mycrew(11men)waskilledwhentheycrashedintheoceaninheavyfogoffSanDiego.AsaPatrolPlaneCommander,Iwasassignedanaircraftandcrew.Iwasprocessingfordischargesowasnotonboard,butmydischargewasdelayedsothatIcoulddotheinitialidentificationoftheremainsastheywererecoveredbydivers.Myroommatewasamongthosekilled.IaccompaniedhisremainstohishomeinMilwaukee,WisconsinwhereImethislongtimegirlfriend,whoagreedtomyproposalofmarriage a few months later. We were married June 10, 1950. IswitchedmyallegiancefromtheUSNavytotheUSAirForcejustbeforeweweremarriedandmyunitwasinthefirstgroupcalledtoactivedutyfortheKoreanWar. IflewB-26lightbombersformytourofcombatduringthatfracas.Iheardourson’svoiceforthefirsttimewhenIcalledhomewhile on R&R. It was quite a thrill! After Korea Iwas awarded a scholarship toOhio StateUniversity formy bachelor’s degree.Followingthatopportunity,IflewB-47jetbombersfor5yearsduringthepeakoftheColdWar.Mostinterestingeventofthattimewasmyassignmentasacommanderofabomberunitwithbombs loaded and ready during the Cuban crisis. FollowingmytourwiththeB-47squadronIgivenanotherscholarshiptogetamaster’sdegreeatTexasA&MUniversity.IwasawardedthefirstdegreeinComputerSciencegivenatTAMUin1964.AftermanagingaverylargecomputercomplexIwasassignedtoflyB-66jetreconnaissanceaircraftinVietNam. Theday Icompletedmyoperational training for thatassignment Iwaspromotedto fullColonelandmyorderswerechanged.Iwasnextinchargeofabout20computerinstallationsintheUS,followedbyanassignmenttoVietNamtodevelopahighlyclassifiedsysteminvolvingeveryaircraftflyinginthewarfromallnationsandservices.Iflewafewcombatmissionsandlandedonacarrier24yearsafterIfirstqualifiedononewhengettingmyNavywings. IretiredfromtheAFin1973afteracoupleofexcitingyearschangingthewaytheAFmanagedand used computers. Now was my opportunity to direct an upgrade of computer systems for AAAMichigan.IwaswithAAAwhenIjoinedtheNorthwestDetroitLionsClub.

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Many learning opportunities areavailable to Lions in the coming months and you are encouraged to attend asmany as possible. By the time you findyourself reading this, over 100 Lions will have attended the MI Lions LeadershipInstitute in Higgins Lake. TheMichiganForum in February will offer numerousbreakout sessions and hands-on learning experiencewithalllevelsofLionsbenefittingbyparticipating.You’re wise to bring fellow club members to this highlyregardedannualevent.Somanysessions-solittletime!Fourmembersfromaclubcanconqueranddivide:Fourbreakoutsessions with up to four session topics each, over the course offourhours.It’simpossibletodothisalone,soteamupwithmembers from your club and get the most out of the Michigan Forum. TheMD11StateConventionPlanningCommitteeisbusyrechargingforthe2015conventioninHolland,inwhichtheLionsof Michigan will have reached a milestone as we celebrate our 95thAnniversary.SpeakersfromMichiganBrailleTranscribingFund,PrisonPuppyRaisers,LCI–Foundation,MichiganEyeBankandan‘AntiquesRoadshow’stylesessionareallintheworks.The themewill incorporate the 1920’s with “Holland-Wood”glam,aSpeakeasyandblackandwhitemovies.OurThursdaynight Picnic is back, with the Lions of Holland cooking up a feast forusatKollenPark,whichtheyhelpedwithconstructionofaplaygroundin1928.Ourassociationisrichwiththehistoryofservicetoourcommunities. WiththeUSA/CanadaGRANDForumbeingheldinGrandRapidsSeptember17-19,2015,itseemsobviousthatwewillallvolunteerandattend.Volunteeringforthiseventisanexcitingopportunity for me. Many new changes are being implemented in2015–youmayfeellikeit’syourfirsttimeattending.Itwilltakea“PrideofLions”tooverseetheoperationsoftheUSA/CanadaForum. Don’tbe leftout -be sure to completetheVolunteerformlocatedinthisissue,ordownloadfromourwebsite at www.lionsofmi.com . ThanksgivingisuponusandtherushofChristmasisabouttoblowinliketheHalloweenwind!Therearedayswhenit’seasytoforgetthemanythingswehavetobethankfulfor.Thisyear,Ivowtorememberalltheblessings2014broughttome. WishingyouaThanksgivingfullofgratitude.

Yours in Service,LionWendyBurnsExecutiveDirector

IN MEMORY OF DR. ROBERT MATHOG It is with great sadness that I let you know that Dr. Robert Mathog, the founder and President of the Lions HearingCenterofMichigan,andLakeOrionLionMember,passedawayyesterday.Dr.MathogdiedafterabriefhospitalizationatHarperHospital.He served as professor and chair of the Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery at Wayne State University since 1977. He also was chief of Otolaryngology at Harper and Detroit Receiving hospitals from 1977 to 2007. AstaunchsupporteroftheLionsClubInternational’seffortstofighthearingloss,Dr.Mathog(Bob)servedaspresidentandchairoftheBoardoftheLionsHearingCenterofMichigansince2000,andworkeddevotedlytoraisefundingtosupporttheLions’efforts.Itwashisidea,visionandcommitmenttobringthisorganizationtolifetoserveLionsDistricts11A-1and11A-2,andbothofthesesponsoringdistricts,alongwiththeWayneStateUniversityandtheDetroitMedicalCenterhelpedmakehisvisionareality.Sinceitsinception,theLionsHearingCenterhashelpedliterallythousandsofindividualsinDistricts11A-1and11A-2withtheirhearingloss,andhasexpandedtheirservices to include outreach, screenings, and working on behalf of the deaf. Hebuiltaninternationalreputationinfacialtrauma,cancerandrehabilitativesurgery,andpublishedmorethan200papersandchaptersinscientificjournalsandbooksonrelatedissues.Heiswellknownforhisbooks,“TextbookofMaxillofacialTrauma,”“AtlasofCraniofacialTrauma”and“Mathog’sAtlasofCraniofacialTrauma.”BobwasaskilledsurgeonandtheLionsHearingCenterhashadnumerousboardmembersjoinourorganizationastheir way of thanking Dr. Mathog for literally saving their lives.Bobwassopassionateabouthelpingthosewithhearingloss. Fewknewhowmuchtime,energyandhisownpersonalresourceshegavetotheHearingCenter.HewassoveryappreciativeofallLionsandtheirwork,andoftenreferredtoLionsas“thesaltoftheearth”. Dr.RobertH.MathogwasburiedonMonday,October13,2014.PleasekeepBob’swifeDeenaandtheirentirefamily in your thoughts and prayers. Inlieuofflowers,thefamilyrequeststhatdonationscanbemadetoeither:

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Spotlight On Auburn Williams Lions Club

On awarm summer day in June of 2010, a group of 22 AuburnWilliamscitizenswerecharteredasanewclubinDistrict11D1.Themembershipincludedthe Township Supervisor, the City Clerk, the Chairperson of the Chamber ofCommerce, the Mayor, and the Postmaster. It was a small but dedicated group thattookthe“WESERVE”mottotoheart. Since that day in June, the Auburn Williams Lions haveassistedthecommunityinmanyways.They’veheldacircus,anannualgolfouting,whitecanesales,(tagdays),candysales,ayearlySantafest(withKidSightscreening),dueling pianos fund raiser, sold Lions mints from various outlets and assisted several residents with hearing and sight needs. One of their fundraiserswasbilledastheEyeRide.Theparticipantscouldride3,6,or13milesontheirbicycleorwalkamileorsoindowntownAuburn.Aftertheridealightlunchwasservedandallhadawonderfultime.TheMichiganEyeBankwastherecipientofover$3000inthetwoyearsthatthiseventhasbeenheld. During the warm weather months, the Club has a sectionofUS10thattheykeepclean.Severalinterestingthings have been found on the side of the road, among thema$50bill.Thatandmanyreturnablecansthathavehelpedtoenrichtheactivityfund. The club also holds a golf tournament each year.They use a scramble format and teams of 4 vie for the“championship”. The grouphas solicitedmany sponsors,andnearlyeverygolferleaveswithsomesortofaprize.Allof the annual events have been very successful. Thisyear,LionPresidentDaleGripentrogwas instrumental inbringing theVietnamMemorial Travelingwall to town.With the support of the Lions andothersponsors,theWallwasondisplayroundtheclockfromNoononThursdayuntilNoononSunday.LionDalewasonhandallofthosehours,exceptforwhenhewenthometoshowerandshave.Therewereover9000visitorstothewallduringthattime. Theirnewbanner isquicklyfillingupwithawardsaswell. TheLionshavereceivedawards fordonations toMichiganEyeBank,Bear LakeCamp, LeaderDogs for the Blind, and Youth Exchange. The club also has some LCI Bannerpatches.TheseareforhavinganEClubhouse,OctoberMembershipGrowth,YearRoundGrowth,MembershipGrowthAward,and2ClubExcellenceAwards. In the four short years of existence, the club has served the District by sendingmemberstoactasZoneChair,RegionChair,LMFTrustee,LMFPresident,LMFSecretary,StateYouthExchangeChair,MDAlertChair,andseveralDistrictCommittees. TwelveoftheChartermembersarestillinvolvedwiththepresentdayclubandthemembershaveaddedtotheirroles.Theclubnowstandsat50+members,whichincludestheBranchClubatSaginawValleyStateUniversity.LionRCSteveVanTol,withassistancefromhisclubmembers,isworkingonstartingaLeoClubat the local high school. SeveralofthemembersareinvolvedintheKidSightcommitteeandallareliving the life of being in service to our community. Ask any Auburn Williams Lion andtheywilltellyou,“It’sGREATtobeaLION!”

Governor Dennis Poirier, District 11 D1

Membership MD11winsLionsClubInternationalAwardforMembershipGrowth!Membershipis the number one priority in MD 11. Every member of every club has asked someone to becomeamemberandtheyhaveacceptedtheinvitation.NOW,Ineedtowakeupfromthisdreamandtellyoutherealityofthissituation. StrengthenthePride…Justask…Ask1.Thesearephrasesusedby IP JoePrestonasweenteranimportantyearinourassociation.AswegooutintheworldandASKfriends,relatives,neighbors,andcoworkerstobecomeLions,areweequippedtoanswertheinevitablequestion?“WhatdoLionsdo?” Thinkaboutitandwhatwouldyousay?Wouldyousaywehelptheneedyinourcommunityorthatweassistthesightimpaired?Wouldyousaywehavefunandgotoconventionsandmeetings?Orwouldyousimplysay,WESERVE? Oursuggestionwouldbetodevelopashort“story”ofwhyyou became a Lion! Surely something has occurred in your Lion life that has enforced your decision to become a Lion! Perhapsitwasthelittleboythatreceivedglassesfromyourclubandstoppedyouonthestreettosay“thankyou”.Maybeitwas the lady that stopped her car and thanked you for buying her glasses when she was in needandhandedyouacheckforthecostofthoseglassesbecauseshecouldaffordthemnow!Thenagainmaybeyou’vesharedinaKidSightscreeningandwatchedthesmilesofthelittleonesthatweassist.Whateveritmaybe,makeitpersonalandbeproudtobeassociatedwiththefinestcivicorganizationintheworld. AnotherthingtomentionisthatALLmoniescollectedfromthepublicgobacktothepublic.OurmembersandofficersreceiveNOCOMPENSATION.FromInternationalPresident to the most important Lion in the smallest club we are all volunteers. Thereisanopportunityhereforallofustomeetthechallengebysponsoringanewmember. We have asked our leadership team in 11 D 1 to lead by example by bringing in onenewmember.Therebytheyaresaying,“DoasIdoandnotjustdowhatIsay.” In years past, we had a membership month, or a membership drive. We need to adopt membership on a daily basis. Every day should be membership day! We need to continuetorealize thatMembershipbeginswithME.Let’snotmakethat justacatchphrase,butratherlet’sputitintoaction.SurelyeachLionouttherehasafriend,coworker,relative,doctor,dentist,orbarber/beauticianthatwouldbeinterestedinattendinganinformationalmeetingtolearnmoreaboutwhataLionmeanstotheircommunity.Eachofusmust take responsibilityandstopprocrastinatingbysponsoringanewmember.JUSTASK!

Governor Dennis Poirier, District 11 D1

Dennis PoirierDistrict 11 D1

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DOOR PRIZES Thenewtimescheduleallowsforanearlierreleaseforthosetravelingagreatdistance.IfyouareanewerLionwhohasyettoattendaMichiganLionsForum,thisisforyou.Allareencouragedtoattendwith fellow club members to take advantage of as many sessions as possible. Networking,Exhibits,FellowshipwithLionsandEducationalopportunitiesareallexcellentreasonsforattendingtheForum.The2015PlanningCommitteeremainscommittedtoprovidingeducationalandleadership training to Lions across the state. Sessiontopicsscheduledtobeheldincludethefollowing:

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Miss Michigan 2014, KT Maviglia – Keynote Speaker for the 2015

Michigan Lions Forum KTwascrownedMissMichigan2014onJune14,2014.Herpersonalplatformis,“LISTENUP:AdvocatingforthosewithHearingDisabilities.”KTwasdiagnosedwithsensorineuralhearing loss at the age of nine. In 2012shefoundedTheKTMavigliaFundforHearing.KTholdseventstoraise money for children who need assistance paying for hearing devices and has developed a strategic plan to raise awareness on issues that impact children with hearing difficulties.WhilecontinuingTheKTMavigliaFundefforts,she has been working with our Michigan legislators to address undertreated hearing issues and improve the coverage of hearingaidequipmentforchildren.KTisa2014graduateofthe University of Michigan and will be pursuing a graduate degreeinCommunications/Broadcasting.KThasbeenrecentlyappointed to the University of Michigan Wolverine Human ServicesYoungProfessionalsBoard.KTwillcontinuetravelingthegreatstateofMichiganduringherreignpromotingherplatformandworkingwithchildrentofocusontheirABILITIES! TheMichiganLionsForumplanningcommitteeispleasedtohostMissMavigliaastheKeynotespeakerforthisyears’event.


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White Cane PlacematsVery colorful and great for public

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Individually Wrapped Mints750 per box $15.00

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* Degree of visual acuity

ZipCity State

Address

2015 Lions Clubs of Michigan Scholarship for the Visually Impaired

Please mail completed scholarship application to:

The Lions of Michigan State Office Attn: Scholarship Committee Phone: (517) 887-66405730 Executive Drive, Lansing, MI 48911 Fax: (517) 887-6642www.lionsofmi.com email: [email protected]

Three $3,000 scholarships to be awarded

Scholarship Criteria:

1. Must be legally blind and provide verification (letter from optometrist or ophthalmologist or letter from vocational counselor).

2. Applicants must be a resident of the State of Michigan and a United States Citizen and either attending or accepted by an accredited trade or business school, college or university.

3. Applicants must complete the official scholarship application (both sides).

4. Must submit two letters of recommendation.

5. Must submit an essay outlining why you need the scholarship.

6. Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (transcript required).

7. Completed scholarship applications must be postmarked NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 31st annually.

8. Must attend the Lions of Michigan Forum to accept scholarship during a ceremonial presentation. (Actual check(s) will be issued to the school/university/equipment manufacturer upon submission of documentation. Two weeks notice required).

Scholarship Selection Process:

1. Lions of Michigan Scholarship Committee will review all applications during January.

2. This scholarship will be awarded in February annually at the Michigan Forum.

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Date of Birth

* Legally blind is defined as best corrected vision in both eyes of 20/200 or less and/or visual fields of less than 20 degrees.

How did you hear about the scholarship?

How will the scholarship funds be used? (Check all that apply)

¨ Tuition ¨ Books ¨ Housing

¨ Specialized Equipment (please specify) __________________________________________________________________

¨ Other (please specify) ______________________________________________________________________________________

What are your personal and educational goals?

What do you plan to study?

Education Information

High School you attended

What college or other institution are you attending/planning to attend?

Have you been accepted?

Organizations, Activities and Awards

Describe briefly your most significant public service, community, or campus activities associated with your education and/or future career goals.

Special honors and awards

Special talents and training

Applicant’s Signature Date

BILLINGADDRESS:

Name: ________________________________

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City: ____________________ Zip ___________

Emmett Lions Gives Bear Lake a Boat

Emmett held a raffleand used the proceeds to purchase a beautiful paddleboat for Bear Lake. This wasdone above and beyond the Governors goals. On Saturday June 21 Emmett Lionsdelivered the boat to BearLake.Thisboatishandicappedaccessiblefortheyouths.EmmettLionGaryPerrygave$100toPDGChuckBeleskyandchallengedallLionsclubstodothesame.Thisisthestart of another boat. I am sure the Lions clubs throughout the state cancomeupwith$100perclubtomatchEmmettLions.TodonatecontactPDGCharlesBeleskyat([email protected]),orcall810-543-0990.Let’sshowEmmettLionshowotherLionsclubscancometogether.RememberthisisgoingtohelptheBearLakecampersenjoytheir stay. Bear Lake camp has evolved into a beautiful camp thatall Lions can be proud of. Everyone in the state needs to help these Lions accomplish this charitable gesture. District 11-D2 has givenone handicap accessible paddle boat and another regular paddle boat andhaveraised$1000.00forthenextone,weneedthehelpofotherdistricts to contribute. PleasewatchthisYouTubevideo(http://youtu.be/ahT_ssWW4kg)

Michigan Lions Youth Exchange Program

Life Lessons across Cultures and Around the World Each year, the Lions International Youth Camp and ExchangeProgram introduces young people to life in other cultures by helping them travel abroad. Each Youth Camp and Exchange includes an extendedstayhostedbyoneofourmanyinternationalclubs. Asaparticipant intheYouthCampandExchangeProgram,youwill:• Live with a family in another country• Meet people your age from around the world• Learn about the bonds we all share – and the differences werespectineachothernomatterwherewelive

Mission: “To create and foster a spirit of understanding among the people of the world.”The objectives of the program are:• Tobringyoungpeopleintomeaningfulcontactwithstudentsandadultsofothercountries;

• Tofacilitatethesharingofideas,customs,andculturalviewpointswithafamilyandcommunityinotherpartsoftheworld;

• Todevelopleadershippotentialinouryouth;• Toencourageinayoungadult,respectforothercultures;• Toprovidearangeofactivitiesthatpromoteahealthy learningexperience,bothphysicallyandintellectually;

• Topromoteuniversalunderstandingandgoodwill, and toworktowardthegoalofworldpeacethroughinternationalLionism.

TheLionsYouthExchangeProgramwasorganizedbyLionsin1961and expanded into an International Program in 1974when SwedenopenedthefirstInternationalCamp.ThisprogramisnotonlyforLionsfamilies. Students from any local high school, community college, church, 4-H club, foreign language club, or other youth groups may be included in the Lions Youth Exchange Program. Likewise, host families do not need to be Lions.

APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED. GOTOWWW.LIONSOFMI.COMforcompleteinformationand

applicationunder“YouthExchangeProgram.”

CONTACT:LionDebraVanTol,StateChair,coordinater,outgoingyouthinthe

[email protected]

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DECEMBER LION PRIDE GREETING CARD ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITY

For as little as $25.00, you can place a Holiday Greeting in the December Lion Pride. Fees include art work, layout, design and in full color. Size will be determined in-

house. If a larger size is requested, prices may vary.

Please complete and return to the Lions of Michigan State Office no later than November 20, 2014. Invoice will be sent to Club/Contact Person

Club Name & District__________________________________________________________

Contact Person’s Name_________________________________________________________

Phone_________________________________Address_______________________________

Greeting toRead:______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Sending Artwork______________________________________________________________

Lions of Michigan 5730 Executive Dr., Lansing, MI 48911

517.887.6640 ext. 11 517-887-664 (Fax) email: [email protected]

DECEMBER LION PRIDE GREETING CARD ADVERTISEMENT OPPORTUNITY

For as little as $25.00, you can place a Holiday Greeting in the December Lion Pride. Fees include art work, layout, design and in full color. Size will be determined in-

house. If a larger size is requested, prices may vary.

Please complete and return to the Lions of Michigan State Office no later than November 20, 2014. Invoice will be sent to Club/Contact Person

Club Name & District__________________________________________________________

Contact Person’s Name_________________________________________________________

Phone_________________________________Address_______________________________

Greeting toRead:______________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

Sending Artwork______________________________________________________________

Lions of Michigan 5730 Executive Dr., Lansing, MI 48911

517.887.6640 ext. 11 517-887-664 (Fax) email: [email protected]

2014 Hall of Fame Inductee PCC Roger LaMothe.

2014 Hall of Fame Inductee PCC Dennis Bellinger

L-R: Joseph LaMothe, PDG Gary Babcock and International

Director Esther LaMothe induct PCC Roger LaMothe into the Lions

of Michigan Hall of Fame.

2014 Hall of Fame Inductee PCC Paul Hemeryck receives his pin from his

daughter Annette

2014 Hall of Fame Inductee PDG David Bennett with wife Linda

2014 Hall of Fame Inductee PCC Jerry Hinton with wife Sue

2014 Hall of Fame Inductee PDG R.G. Barnum and wife Gloria

Lions,LionessesandguestsrepresentingeveryMichiganLionsDistrictassembledattheBestWesternPlusHotelinLansingonAugust2forthe2014HallofFameBanquet&InductionCeremony. ThoseinattendancewitnessedtheinductionofsixmoreMichiganLionsintotheHallofFamewhichnowincludes40MichiganLionswhohavebeenbestowedwiththisdistinctandexceptionalhonor. The2014Inducteesincluded:JacksonEye-OpenersLionRogerLaMothe(CouncilChair-2011-12);TrentonLionJerryHinton(CouncilChair2003-04);HoltLionDavidBennett(DistrictGovernor-1991-92);ClioLionDennisBellinger(CouncilChair-1982-83);EastpointeLionPaulHemeryck(CouncilChair-1991-92&StateTreasurer-2005-Present);andMillingtonLionRobertGray“R.G.”Barnum(DistrictGovernor-1987-88) TheHallofFameissponsoredbytheLionsofMichiganFoundation,anditspurposeistobothrecognizeandpreservearecordof the services performed by extraordinary Michigan Lions. Each Michigan Lions District may nominate one living and one deceased LionmemberperyearforinductionintotheHallofFame.NominationsmustbeendorsedbytheDistrictCabinetofthesubmittingDistrict,andallnominationsmustbereceivedbytheLionsofMichiganFoundationbyMarch1ofeachyear:5730ExecutiveDrive-Lansing,[email protected](Voice)-517-887-6642(Fax).

2014 HALL OF FAME BANQUETA NIGHT TO REMEMBER


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Building Global Leaders in Community Service “BACHELOR OF LIONS DEGREE” AsaLionsClub leader,youunderstand thatbuildingstrongcommunities throughvolunteerserviceisourobjective.TheLionsUniversityprogramisaboutmakingsurethatyouhavetheskillsandresourcestomeetthisobjective.Throughthreedegreeprograms,LionsLeaderswillenhancetheirknowledgeandskill tobetterservetheircommunity.LionsUniversityisaFREEcourseofferedbytheUSA/CanadaLionsLeadershipForum.Tofindoutmore,gototheUSA/CanadaLionsLeadershipForuminfopageatwww.lionsclubs.org .

Get Involved in the LCI 2015 Environmental Photo Contest Showyourprideandcommitmenttopreservingtheenvironmentbytakingpartinthe2015EnvironmentalPhotoContest.CategoriesincludeAnimalLife,PlantLife,LandscapesandWeather.ClubsareencouragedtoholdalocalPhotoContestandsubmittheBestofShowphotototheirdistrictoffice.LionsDistrictsmustsendtheirwinningphotototheirMultipleDistrictsbyJanuary15,2015.WinnersineachcategoryarechosenattheLionsClubsInternationalConvention.Learnmoreatwww.lionsclubs.com

Celebrate International Leo Day in December OnDecember5,wecelebrateInternationalLeoDay.ThisisanannualoccasiontocommemoratetheorganizationofthefirstLeoclubonDecember5,1957andapplaudLeosfortheirdedicatedserviceintheircommunities.IfyourLionsclubisn’tinvolvedintheLeoClubProgram,consider sponsoring anAlpha Leo club today! Leo clubs offer young people an opportunity to develop valuable leadership skills and gainexperienceasprojectorganizersandmotivators. JoinLeosandfellowLionsaroundtheworldas theycelebrate InternationalLeoDaynextmonth.

Get A Jump Start On The New Year! TheLionsWorldwideWeekofServicekicksoffJanuary10,2015,andwe’dlikeyoutobeapartofthisspecialCentennialServiceChallengeevent! TheWorldwideWeekofServiceisaninternationaleventthatbringsLionsaroundtheworldtogetherforaspecialweekofcelebrationandservice.It’san opportunity to strengthen your community, showcase your club and celebrate the birthday of our founder, Melvin Jones.

Aloha Lions! - The 98th Lions Clubs International Convention will be held in the beautiful city of Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, June 26th – June 30th, 2015 TheEarly-Birdgetsthediscount!RegisterbyJanuary9,2015,forthediscountedregistrationfeeof$110.00.Ratesgoupto$150throughMarch31,2015andafterApril1theregistrationfeeis$170.00. Honolulu is like paradise. Over 100 beaches surround Honolulu, more than any other city on the earth. You can relax on the white sandy beaches of Waikiki, hike the magical trails on Diamond Head crater,andviewincrediblewaterfallssuchasWaimeaandMaunawiliFallsareamongthemanyfavoritesnot be missed. Also,taketimetoexplorethehistoryHonoluluoffers.TheUSSArizonaMemorialisarenownedportrayalofWorldWarII,whilethePearlHarborParkprovidesasoberingyetstunningpieceofhistorythatwillneverbeforgotten. Intoday’sever-changingworld,Lionsfromallwalksoflifesymbolizea‘rayofhope’intheircommitmenttotouchthelivesofthoseinneed.LCI’sconventionoffersaonce-a-yearopportunitytomeettogethertodiscusstheimportantmattersofthedaythatwillformthefutureofourassociation,andtocreatenewfriendshipsalongtheway. Makeplansnowtojoinusforanexperiencetoremember! TheMichiganHeadquarterHotelistheWaikikiBeachMarriott,andtheDGEHotelistheHiltonHawaiianVillage.MichigannightwillbeheldonSunday,June28,2015.Watch for details in upcoming issues of the Lion Pride as well as the website, www.lionsofmi.com.

Updates From Lions Clubs International

ApplicAtions now Being AcceptedTheLionsofMichiganWhiteCaneCommittee

willawardthree,(3)$3,000.00Scholarshipsin2015.TheWhiteCaneScholarshipisopento

all students who are legally blind and are currently attendingorhavebeenacceptedbyanaccreditedtrade

or business school, college or university. You must also be a residentoftheStateofMichiganandaUnitedStatesCitizen.

ThewinnerswillbeannouncedattheMichiganForum,tobeheldonFebruary28,2015,attheBestWesternPlus,Lansing,MI.

IfyouknowofadeservingstudentwhoqualifiesfortheWhiteCane Scholarship, please encourage them to access complete details on the website at www.lionsofmi.com.

DEADLINE TO APPLY: DECEMBER 31, 2014

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District Editor: Donna Romanak31177CountyRd681,Bangor,[email protected]

District Editor: Sue Ferris

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In2007BrooksStuartPattersonwaskilledinasnow mobile accident at theageof28years.Hisfather,L.BrooksPatterson(OaklandCountyExecutive)startedtheBrooksieWay1/2Marathonintheyear2008.Thisrunhasa5K,10K,andthe1/2Marathonand it is ran by thousands of people from around the StateofMichigan.Thisyear they were looking at

takinginatotalof$125,000withtherun.ThismoneygoesintotheBrooksiewayFoundationandisgivenoutin Mini Grants. TheRochesterLionsClubhaveworkedtheBrooksieWay Marathon all of the seven years that it has takenplace.TheRochesterLions pass out water to the runners as they run past at the half way mark.

Rochester Lions Help With Annual Brooksie Way Marathon

Rochester Lion Members standing under the sign that the runners see as they come up to the water station

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Sterling Heights Lions Club: Octoberfest Evening with the Stars Sterling Heights Lions Hall

Fraser Lions Club: Euchre Tournament

Armada Lioness Club: TailgateParty

Macomb Township Lioness Club:EuchreTournament

Macomb Township Lioness Club: PancakeBreakfast

2014-15 Lion’s Club President Roxann Satkowski at the Annual Bed Race to Aid Children

Harper Woods/Gross Pointe Woods Lions Club: Held their 17th Annual Pasta Dinner with a great turn out. Lions from 8 or moreclubsattendedtheevent.

Westland Lions Club: Worked the Leader Dog fortheBlindCarshowwithMemoriesinMotion

CarClubinAugustatLeo’sConey Island on Warren Rd. Thenightincludedmusclecarsandoldantiques;ajumpinsidetheLeaderDogkennel cage for charity, good music and food from Leo’salongwithprizes,gamesandagreattimeforthe whole family!

> Lathrup Village Lions Annual Golf Outing TheLathrupVillageLionsClubheldtheirannualgolfouting.ThisyearthemoneywenttoTheBearLakeLionsCampandtoLeaderDogsForTheBlindSchool.

St. Joseph Lions Club: HoldingCraftShowattheHigh School November 1, 2014

Buchanan-Galien Lions Club: Holding Great Eyeglass Challenge November1,2014

Covert Township Lions Club: Holding Pancake BreakfastNovember7,2014

Richland/Gull Lake Lions Club: Dinner In the Dark at the Gull Lake Country Club November7,2014

Allegan Lions Club: Hosted an all you can eat Pancake Day in October

Hopkins Lions Club: Sold rose bouquets that were delivered on Sweetest Day bythelocalBoyScoutTroop

Hudsonville Lions Club: Will be holding their annual HolidayCraftShow

Middleville Lions Club: HostedaPizzafundraiseratFaro’sPizzawith20%goingto their community fund.

Ravenna Lions Club: Held a steak fry and all the trimmingsenjoyedbytheirclub and others in the district.

TheBedfordTownshipLionsClubcameinthirdatthelocal“BedsforKids”bedrace.

Bedford Township Lions Race Beds!

> Grosse Pointe Lions Club

PlymouthLionsClubKidsightProgram,ledbyPDGLion Charles Cone, held a screening for young adults attheCambridgeAlternativeHighSchoolinGardenCity. During the Open House and two more days of screening,justunderahundredpeoplewerescreened,withtheadditionalhelpofLionPaulDeJohnandPDGLion John Marshall. A large percentage of the students are homeless, and many were in need of referrals for complete eye exams.

Battle Creek Cereal City Lions: Wereveryactiveinthe community this month withover130hoursofpeople-power dedicated to severaleventstoinclude:FortCusterHonorGuard,SundaySupperServer,FoodPantry, Deaf Picnic, Glasses Pick-up,KidsightinHomerandAlbion,BronsonBCHospital,BoyScoutsandmore!

Battle Creek Host Lions Club: Conducted their Lions Extra! Newspaper Sale, did eyeglass recycling, hadauniquevisitfrom2members of the Northport, FLLionsClub,anddonatedcloseto200hoursofpeople-power in several

differentcommunityareas:Aid to the Elderly, working with the homeless, Miles forMemories(Alzheimer’s&DementiaFundraising),the Gilmore Car Museum andtheBattleCreekHealthSystem!

Bedford Area Lions Club: Hosted the District Deaf & Hearing Impaired Picnic andheldaChickenBBQfundraiser in September. Theyalsohostedasoupand salad dinner for the public–donationsaccepted–attheirclubhouse.Theycontinuetoconducttheirweeklycherryjuicesalefundraiser.

(l to r) ) Lathrup Village Lions Club Members John Kamar, Dick Maxwell, and Harry Pogats

> Richmond Lions Club TheRichmondLionsClubcleared$2,186.00duringtheGoodOldDaysFestivalafterthepurchasedofanewpopcorn machine and aprons. TheyalsoonceagaindisplayedaScarecrow on Main Street this year.

> Troy Community Lions Busy In Service

TroyCommunityLionsClub are one of the newest LionsClubsinDistrict11-A2having been chartered in 2009.Theyareveryhardworking Lions club and they servetheTroyCityarea.SeenintheattachedpictureistheTroyCommunityLionsClubastheyhostedaKidSightScreeninginconjunctionwiththeTroyFireDepartmentOpenHouse.TheTroyCommunityLionsClub screened 40 children and they had 9 referred for additionalscreeningbythepersonalphysicians.

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PenricktonCenterforBlindChildrenhadtheirAnnualKickOffDinnerattheDearbornInn.Andimpressive crowd of around 500 were on hand to celebratethecontinuedservicetothePenricktonfamilies. As usual, it was a great event with many Lions helpingwiththeworkthatExecutiveDirectorKurtSeblay takes on helping others in his daily life.

> Penrickton Center For Blind Children Annual Kick Off Dinner

> Colonel Lion Charlie Cone, USAF, Retired (cont’d from page 1) Lion Charlie has been honored in many ways throughouthiscareerandwithinLions.AdditionalaccomplishmentsincludeAngelFlightforthepast25years,InternationalPresidentialAwardandLeadershipMedal,LarryYoungAwardfrom11A1,HallofFame,MelvinJonesaward,Lauztenheiseraward,aswellasa special tribute for volunteer service from Governor Granholm.Inrecognitionofhisoutstandingpilotskills, Lion Charlie was honored to receive the Wright Brothers“MasterPilot”awardforover50yearsofflyingwithoutanaccidentorviolation.Trulyaninspirationtousall!

The17thAnnualGrosse Pointe Lions ClubJingleBellWalk&FunRunwilltakeplacethedayafterThanksgivingbeforetheSanta Parade.

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Hanover Horton Lions andLEOSparticipatedin“StufftheBus”.OnThursday,thebuswastakentoPolly’sinJacksonand the Leos helped collect donationsthere.OnFridaythe bus was at the local HomecomingParade.FourLions members collected monetarydonationsforthisevent at the Homecoming Footballgame. All money and all the food that was donated through the school and the community was presented to our local Hanover Community FoodPantry.Withthehelpofstudents from the Community Service Group, Hanover Leos, and the Lions Club, the bus was unloaded and sorted on Mondayafternoon.Thepantryiswellsuppliedfornow,andwas so much appreciated.

Hanover Horton Lions “Stuff the Bus!”

NewBuffaloLionsClubhelped in late September with “Apple Cider Century BikeRun”(TheAppleCiderCenturyinThreeOaks,Michigan hosts over 5,500 cyclists annually riding through the countryside and towns of Southwest Michigan)NewBuffaloLionsPeteBernal,RexGoutcher, Mark Westerburg, Peter and Sue Rahm, Ed Homolka,TheresaDonnellyworked alongside New BuffaloHighschoolstudentsserving plenty of apples, bananas, cider, cookies and high energy snacks to the

many cyclists.

New Buffalo Lions Help With Apple Cider Century Bike Run

> Vicksburg Lions Successful First Annual Golf Outing

Nearly100golfersparticipatedintheFirstAnnualVicksburgLionsClubGolfOutingattheStatesGolfCourserecently.Thisfirst-timeeventraisedover$3,000.00fortheClub.Thosefundswillprovideeyeglasses and eye related assistance to those in need in our community. Aside from a greattimeonthecoursein good company, golfers had the chance to win prizemoneyforlongestdrive, closest to the pin, makingaputtblindfolded,and a cornhole challenge. TheClubalsohelda50/50raffleandofferednumeroussilentauctionitems.Followinggolf,attendeesenjoyeddinneranddrinks.ThewinningteamincludedJeffEvans,LoriHoeksema,DennySchirripaandAngieSchirripa.Togethertheyendedat13underwithascoreof59!TheVicksburgLionsClubisgratefultoalltheparticipantsfortheircontinuedsupport!

Branch•Calhoun•HillsdaleJackson•Lenawee•Washtenaw

Berrien•Cass•KalamazooSt.Joseph•VanBuren

Allegan•Barry•Ionia•KentMuskegon•Ottawa

President Carol Ludwick, Lyons-Muir Lions Club

Lions Art Winter and Walt Treichel unloading the bus at Hanover Community Food Pantry

AjointhumanitarianprojectseesSaranac,LakeOdessaandLyonsMuirLionsClubsteamingup.Theideaofcollectingnew and gently used coats for local needy kids is not a new one. Working together is.Theinitialconceptcamefrom LMLC president and Region3,Zone2ChairCarolLudwick who approached Saranac Lions Club president, JasonSmithandLakewoodLionspresidentBillSuttontoseeiftheywouldbeinterestedinworkingtogether.Bothwere.Since Saranac begins their new Lions calendar year mid October itwasdeemedtobethestartdateoftheproject.Eachclubusesthesamebasicposterwhicheachmodifiestohighlighttheirdropofflocationsandapickuplocationandtimewithintheirrespectivecommunities.Allthreeclubsareveryactivewithintheircommunitieswiththeneedsofyouthandtheunderprivileged a priority.

Three C1 Lions Clubs Team Up For A Good Cause

> Alto Lions Club Attend Fallisburg Festival EventhoughtherewerescatteredshowersthelastdayofFallisburg(Arts&Craft)FestivalinLowell,itdidn’tdampenthespiritsofattendants.Peoplestillcame,sawandstoppedtoeathomemadefish,fries and elephant ears from the Alto Lions like they do every year.

And even though the Alto club has a similar booth at smaller Alto event,theArtFestivalis a much bigger money maker for the club helping them net

several thousand dollars in one weekend or most of their service funding for the year.

> Marne Lions Club TheMarneLionsClubhelped to served close to 600hotdogsattheWright-TallmadgeFirefightersAssociationopenhouse.

Mark Westerburg, Superintendent of New Buffalo Schools and New Buffalo Lion Club member directs students in various duties at the Apple Cider Century Bike Run

PDG Barb Treichel and Hanover Horton Leos Autumn and Katey

Anderson help sort food

> Napoleon Lions Hold Pass, Punt & Kick Competition TheNapoleonLionssponsoredthe46thPunt,Pass&Kickcompetitionthatwasopentoallboysandgirlsingrades1-6.Wehad114studentsparticipatingthisyear. Each student received a tee shirt andthetopfivefinishersineachgrade received a medallion.Thefirstplacefinisherineachgrade also received a trophy.ThirteenLionmembers and four Leos membersworkedthisevent.Thiseventisfreeforallparticipants. DonAnderson,NapoleonLion,hasbeentheprojectchairforthiseventfortheentire46years.Donisaformerteacher,schoolprincipal,coachandathleticdirector.

Lion Don Anderson overseeing the PPK event

> Munith Lions Keep Busy TheMunithLionshelda successful Candy Days drive.Theycontinuetheirrecurringprojects:Bingow/StockbridgeLions;Collectingusedink cartridges, hearing aidsandphones;collectingdonationsfortheirflagsandChristmasdecorationsprojects;thepay-it-forward program and actually working on the Christmasdecorations.

Lions Marlene Huttenlocher, Curtis Wilson, Bob Hulstrom and Bob Chrisman work on Christmas wreaths for downtown Munith

New Buffalo High school freshman Emmanuelle Lo (blind since birth)

works with Lion Rex Goutcher maintaining the vast supply of Apple

Cider for the approximately 5500 biking participants. Emmanuelle and the other students from New Buffalo

High school receive community service credits for the many hours they helped serve at the bike run.

Winners: Denny Schirripa, Angie Schirripa, Lori

Hoeksema, Jeff Evans.

> Lakewood Area Lions Club OctoberwasPeanutBrittleseason for the Lakewood AreaLionsClub.Theclubmembers cooked up batches oftheirfamouspeanutbrittlethree weekends in October.

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> district 11 E2District Editor: Lynne JaussPOBox1093,Lewiston,[email protected]

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Linda Rushing presents Mona Ellard with a donation from the Charlotte Lions Club

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Charlotte Lions Donation Aids “Tide Me Over” Program TheshelvesliningthewallsinsidetheTideMeOverstorageroomispackedwithfoodfromfloortoceiling.Ittakesalottoprovidetwodays’worthoffoodtomorethan100 local students each weekend. Theprogram,runbyFirstBaptistChurch,isabletoprovidefoodforstudentsatCharlotteUpperElementarySchoolthankstothecontinuedgenerosityofthegreater-Charlottecommunity.ThemostrecentactofkindnesscamefromtheCharlotteLionsClub,whichrecentlypresentedtheprogramwithagenerousdonation. “TheLionsClubisveryconcernedforchildrenandfamiliesinourcommunitythatrelyontheTideMeOverprogram,”saidLionsClubpresident,LindaRushing.“Howcanweexpectchildrentofunctioninschooliftheyarehungry or thinking about what they are going to eat over theweekend?” Rushingsaidthedonationisasmallwayofshowingsupport for a program that is providing an extremely important service. “Thosechildrenaretomorrow’sleadersinourcommunity,”Rushingsaid.“Weneedtosupportthesekindsofprograms.” TheTideMeOverprogramprovidesfoodtochildrenatCharlotteUpperElementarySchooltohelptidethemoverthroughout the weekend. More than 50 percent of students attendingCharlottePublicSchoolsqualifyforthefreeandreduced lunch program. Many of those students are not able to get enough food over the course of a weekend.Thetidemeoverprogramwascreatedtohelpfillthatgap.In2012-13,theprogram’sfirstyear,2,231bagsoffoodweredistributedtoanaverageof72students.Theprogramexpandedin2013-14toincludestudentsinsixthgrade,bringing the average number of students to more than 100 eachweekatacostof$5perbag.

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> East Lansing Meridian Lions Club AfundraiserfortheBlindChildren’sFund(BCF)washeldattheRiverwalkTheatreinLansing,TheEastLansingMeridian Lions Club has beenverysupportiveoftheBlindChildren’sFund(BCF).Forexample,theBCFpresident,CarrieOwens,andvice president, Deborah Stuart, are both members of theEastLansingMeridianLionsClub;Inaddition,LionsClub member Harriet Engles has contributed a piece ofhandcraftedpotterytothisyear’sauction.TheEastLansing Meridian Lions Club has also made a generous donationtotheBlindChildren’sFundtohelpwithitsactivities. ThefundsraisedwenttowardsthemissionoftheBlindChildren’sFundofhelpingblindandvisuallyimpairedchildrentolearninacaringandsupportiveenvironment as they work towards achieving their potentialandbecomecompetentandconfidentadults.

Michigan Eye-Bank Presents Shared Vision Award To PDG Karen Ates TheMichiganEye-Bankwas proud to present its SharedVisionAwardtoLionKarenAtes,PDG,onAugust23attheSightinginonVisionSportingClayShootFundraiser.Thisaward,createdin2009,recognizesindividuals, groups and organizationswhohaveshown extraordinary support of our mission and sharetheorganization’svision to restore sight through corneal transplantation,researchandeducation. Ates has been a strong advocate from the Michigan Eye-Banksinceshegainedaleadershippositionwithinthe Lions. She has been a championoftheSightingInOnVisionfundraiserinparticular,andhercontributionstotheevent

have made it as successful asitis.Inadditiontoencouraging her District to be an event sponsor, she also covered her area with flyerstopromotetheeventto Lions and community members alike. Constantly thinking of ways to promote theEye-Bank’smission,AtesoftenrelaysDonateLifestationopportunitiesandpromotesourFellowshipprogram within 11-D1. “KarenhasbeenactivewiththeEye-BankforaslongasI’vepersonallyknownher,”saidAlisonWright, community relationsmanager.“TheMichiganEye-Bankwouldn’tbe who we are today without the support of Lions Clubs, and individuals likeLionKaren.”

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Atlanta Lions Club: Held finalpancakebreakfastattheElkFestivalonSeptember27

Au Gres Lions Club: TwoLions provided help loading meals and cleaning up for a“KidsAgainstHunger”project,hostedbytheAuGresChristianCharities.Also, easy-to-prepare meal packetstofeed10,152people were packaged.

East Jordan Lions Club: Theclubdonated$4,000,and partnered with the East Jordan Rotary Club to construct an 18-hole disc golf course for the community

Rose City Lions Club: Lucky13drawingsbeganSeptember22.Theyalsoheldmajorfundraiserthe“BigMoneyDinner”onSeptember27th

Vestaburg Lions Club: Fallfundraiser- Swiss Steak Dinner was held at the VestaburgHighSchoolCafeteria

White Cloud Lions Club: Helda“MardiGrasParty”to celebrate their 44th anniversary

> Vassar Lions On A “Pumpkin Roll” VassarLionsClubhelpedwiththeVassarPumpkinRoll,activitiesincludedaTractorPull,TrickorTreat,HarvestFestWalk/Run,FoodandVendorsandFireworks.Overtheyears,theGreatPumpkinRollhasraisedfundsforthetown’sParksandRecreationDepartment, which provides sports and summer recreationprogramsforchildren,andsomeofthemoneyhelpedbuildamulti-purposepavilionindowntownVassar.

> A Lion Wedding LionTedHamilton,Durand Lions Club, and Lion Rebecca(Becky)Bashore,DeWittLionsClub(Breakfast)President,werejoinedtogether in matrimony by LionJimRundborg,DeWittCityMayor,attheGazeboParkinDeWittMI.AlsoshownareLionLloydKilbreath,PDG,(brother-in-lawofgroom)andMariahBashore(daughterofthebride).

PDG Karen Ates Recieves Shared Vision Award from the Michigan-Eye Bank

Frankenmuth Lions Sinking A Shanty OncetheCassRiverfreezesovertheFrankenmuthLionsClubwillbeplacingafullsized“IceShanty”on the ice between the FrankenmuthRiverPlaceShops and the Covered BridgeShops.TheFrankenmuthLionsClubwillbesellingticket“guesses”as to when the ice shanty willsink.Thepersonwhomost closely guesses the actualtimeofthesinkingwins$1000.A$5donation=oneguess,or$10donation=threeguesses.Alivewebcamwillbemonitoringthe“shanty”.

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Our Lion Family being enjoyed by some Happy Wheatlanders

Three E1 Clubs Rock The Wheatland Music Festival Chippewa Lake-Mecosta Lions Club, Weidman Lions ClubandBarrytonLionsCluballparticipatedintheWheatlandMusicFestivalin Remus, Michigan in September. Chippewa Lake-Mecosta Lions club served pulled pork sandwiches, chicken breast sandwiches, hot dogs, Coney dogs as well as chips, dill pickles, huge drinks, and our specialty Lion Ears. We also serve pancakes and sausage links forbreakfast.BarrytonLionsClubspecializesinyummybratsandotherstuff.Weidman Lions Club has an elaborate setup and had an expansive menu including deep fried items. HAPPY WHEATLAND!!!

District D2 Successful Fall Conference Thisyear’seventwasheldatLionsBearLake Camp. All the state projectsrepresentativesgave all the members that attendedachancetolearnmore about how this great organizationworks.Thereis so much about the Lions that is understated and the everyday member never gets a real chance to learn allthatisgoingon.Themembersthatattendedhadawonderfultimetouringthisbeautifulcampandseeingalltheactivitiesitofferstoyouthsthatattendit.ThiscampisaGEMandall Lions can be proud of it.TheDistrictleadershiphasbeentryingdifferentways to get the message

out to the members for the past few years. It is a majorconcernbecausewehave no real membership orientationprogramatmostoftheclubs.Thisiswhere new members are informed about all that goes on with our Lions organization.Thiswouldreallyhelpwithretentionof membership. Next year we hope to see more participation.

Huron•Lapeer•Sanilac•St.Clair Benzie•Clare•GrandTraverseIsabella•Lake•LeelanauManistee•Mason•MecostaMidland•Missaukee•MontcalmNewaygo•Oceana•OsceolaWexford

Alcona•Alpena•Antrim•ArenacCharlevoix•Cheboygan•CrawfordEmmet•Gladwin•Iosco•KalkaskaMontmorency•Ogemaw•OscodaOtsego•PresqueIsle•Roscommon

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Lion Dennis Tompkins gives a camp tour at the D2 Fall Conference

Marine City Lions Oktoberfest Celebration TheMarineCityLionspresented to the community their Oktoberfest, this was done at their hall in Marine City.TheLionshadartsandcraftsinsidetheclubhouse,with brats and beverages servedoutside.Therewasliveentertainment and fun house forthechildren.Therewasa lot going on for the people to take advantage of. Lion TomFilowasdoingthegrillingwithmanyotherLionshelpingwithservingandsellingticketsfortheraffles.

Lewiston Lion-Lioness Meet Future Leader Dogs Six Lewiston Lioness LionsmetFutureLeaderDog Cleo, an 8-week-old blacklabpuppy.TheLions group traveled to IndianRivertojoinwiththeir Lions club, along with Lions and guests from several other clubs, (somefromasfarawayas Hawaii). TheLionswereintroduced to several future leader dogs and their raisers, one dog Andie, was “out onfurlough”fromtheprison. Leader dog workers explained that inmates who meet the strict eligibility guidelines at the prison are paired with Leader Dog puppies for a period of one year. Duringthattime,theinmates train the puppies in obedience, manners and social skills. Some people think thatsendingapuppy“toprison”maynotbethebestthingbutinreality,theprogramhasextremerehabilitativeeffectsontheinmates’lives,andthesepuppiesbecomesomeofthe most successful guide dogs. Thegrouphadalumpintheirthroatsandsmilesontheirfaces as they watched a video of the inmates and puppies interactingwitheachotherandlisteningtothesebigtoughinmatestalklikelittlegirlswhentheysaid“ooooh,lookatthepuppies.” Currently,thereareeightcorrectionalfacilitiesthathavePrisonPuppyRaisingProgram(Wisconsin,MinnesotaandMichigan.)Tolearnmoreaboutthisprogram,visitwww.leaderdog.orgorcall888.777.5332ext2052. NOTE:Fifty-fivelionsandguestsfrom7clubsattendedthismeeting.ThankyoutotheIndianRiverLionsforhostingthismeeting,toDistrictLeaderDogchairLionJulieHaasefororganizingthisthispresentation,andtoguestsfromLeaderDogandKinross.ContactLeaderDogtoseehowyour club can support this program.

Future Leader Dog Cleo

> Emmett Lions Present Liberty Day Books EmmettLionsclubpresentedLibertyDaybookstothefifthgradeclassofYale’sJohnFarrellelementaryschoolinEmmett.TherewereseveraloftheEmmettLions present to help pass out the books. PDG ChuckBeleskywasthereto encourage the children to answer some of the basicquestionsabouttheConstitutionandDeclarationofIndependence.Therewasalotofenthusiasticresponsetothequestions.Theteachersandprincipalwere all encouraged by their students’eagerness.Severalof the students wanted to recite the preamble to theconstitution.EmmettLion Steve Plenda put on the Lion costume and became “EmmetttheLion”;muchtothedelightofalltheclassmates.

> Kingsley Lions First Annual CommUnity Picnic

KingsleyLionsClubheldtheirfirstannualCommUNITYpicnicatBrownsonMemorialPark.Theevent was a great success. Music wasprovidedbyAndyBrown.

> Charlevoix Lions Celebrate Years of Success Chevronsawardedforyearsofservice:(17)10-yearchevrons,(7)15-yearchevrons,(8)20-yearchevrons,(6)25-yearchevrons,(1)30-yearchevrons,(3)35-yearchevrons,(1)40-yearchevron,(1)50yearchevronand(1)55-yearchevron.Notallmemberswerepresent.Chevron awards represent a total of 810 years of Lions service to our community.

PDG Dave Eberlein talks about membership

Principal Bob Watson, Lion John Cowan, Lion Don Francek, and Lion Billy with the fifth grade

students

> Coleman Lions Club Coleman Lions hold a successful Charter Night FundraisingDinnerandAuction.

STAR Leos members Natalie, Jessica, Serena & Nick get

the beverages cooled down before the guests arrive for the Coleman Lions Charter

Night Dinner

Lewiston Ls. Lions (I-r): Lions Carol Athan, Corky Roberts, Jodie

Newsome, Bertha Reinhardt, Bonnie Brabender with FLD Andy

Presenters: Ron Bathos, LD Coordinator at the Chippewa Facility,

with FLD Andie; Dr. Kim Molter with FLD Bennett; new puppy raiser

Glenda Eisesser with FLO Cleo; Leader Dog Puppy Counselors Patti Brehler

with FLD Henry and Tammy Bart: with FLD Wally

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A Melvin Jones Award was presented to Lion Don Haskin of theClintonValleyLionsClubattheAppreciationdinnerforIPDGJohnKontos.LionDonservedastheDistrict11-A2TailTwisterthispast year.

> Clinton Valley Lion Receives Melvin Jones Award

TheLathrupVillageLionsClubpaid a big honor to one of their members this past week. Lion Jerry Stone has served on the MichiganEyeBankforover50years.TheypresentedhimwithaWilliam“DOC”BarrFellowshipAward from the Michigan Eye Bank.

> Big Honor Given to Lathrup Village Lion

LookattheseLions-TomFenton,MaxEngler,CurtBeckandDuaneRoepecke(twoendingtheirshiftatPolly’s

and two beginning). A huge THANKYOUtotheotherLions who worked Candy Days2014–theyareLionsBobandPegGriggs,BobSray,GaryBeck,DennyandVickiLautzenheiser,DaveMyers,BillZimmerman,SteveRomanand Lion for the Day Elaine Wagner.Theclubraised$694for the two days.

North Jackson Lions Do Candy Days!

On Sept. 9th, DG Marsha (alongwithPCCDon,CTHarveyandMattawanPresident,PRCPaulBecker)madeapresentationtoAntwerpTownshipTreasurerBonnieOsborne.Thepresentationwaspart of the regular Antwerp TownshipBoardMeeting.Bonniewasgivenagiftalongwitha“HeartofaLionAward”inappreciationforservingasourDistrict Auditor for the last nine years.TheDistricthasgreatlybenefitedfromBonnie’sgiftofhertimeandtalents.Bonnie,thankyouandcongratulations!

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GrandValleyStateUniversityCampus Lions Club manned a table at“CampusLifeNight”handingoutinformationabouttheirclubandbecoming a Lion Member.

> Grand Valley State University Campus Lions Club

TheFentonLionsClubservedlunch to about 80 golfers and volunteersonFriday,September19.ThiswasfortheannualChristmasinActiongolffundraiserat the Coyote Preserve. We grilled hot dogs and brats, and served chips, cookies, and drinks. Here we are hard at work!!!

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LionEdandKarenSmallcombewere part of the pride of Lions that traveled to Comstock Park onFriday,August1,totakeinaWhitecaps ball game. Courtesy oftheMichiganEyeBank,Lionsfromalloverthestateenjoyedabrat/hamburgersupperandwatched the Whitecaps beat the teamfromFt.Wayne,Indiana.Theweather was great. It was so nice that many of the guests opted to sit outside and watch the game. Others preferred to stay inside and continueeatingandvisitwithotherLions.ThankstotheMichiganEyeBankforonceagainprovidinganoutingwhereLionscangatherandhaveagreattime.

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Grand Ledge Lions Club Help At “Grand Ledge Color Cruise And Island Festival” This3-dayfestivalisalwaysthe second full weekend in October at the Island Park in downtownGrandLedge(justoffS.BridgeSt.onRiverSt.).Seethebeautifulautumncolorsbyriverboat, canoe, horse & wagon, bicycleorair.Thiseventisfilledwith fun for the whole family and includes cider pressing, blacksmithing, fur traders, pioneercrafts,candledipping,pumpkinpainting,music,food,andapettingzoo.TheGrandLedge Lions Club served up hot dogs, root beer and A & W Root Beerfloats.

> Something’s Fishy At The Mio Lions Club! EightyseniorsparticipatedintheMioLion’sAnnualSeniorFishingDay.

GovernorTomHillvisitsthe Oxford Lions Club and presentedPDGJerryGriffinhis 50 Year Monarch Award for being a Lion Member for 50 years.

Oxford Lion Jerry Receives Monarch Award

PDG Jerry Griffin left and Governor Tom Hill right

District 11-A2 Governor Tom Hill, Lion Lisa Langley, the Executive Director of the Michigan Eye Bank, PDG

William “DOC” Barr, Lion Jerry Stone, and Betty Stone

Lion Don Haskin, IPDG John Kontos, and IPZC Cindy

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TheJacksonEyeopenersLionsClubraised$610.46inSeptember for Lions Candy Day.

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TheCovertTownshipLions Club is featured in theCovertBranchLibrary’sdisplay case for the months of September and October. Twoofthelibraryemployees(whoarealsomembersoftheCovert Lions Club) collected Lion memorabilia from the members, and is displayed alongwithinformationaboutthe club, its mission, and membershipinformation.

Covert Township Lions On Display

TheSt.JosephHighSchoolRoboticsTeam–“TheAverageJoes”-andtheirRobotwhoqualifiedforthe2014WorldRoboticsCompetition,aregoingtobe helping the St. Joseph Lions at theAnnualArtsandCraftsShow!

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FruitportLionsheldtheironlyfishfryforthe2014–2015calendaryears.Besidesperchandcatfishattendeesenjoyedfries,onionrings, coleslaw, garlic bread and dessert.Arafflewasalsoheldwithlions carpooling from neighboring area clubs and others farther away including Rockford.

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Cheryl Holland of Habitat for Humanity of Lapeer County stated. “Theirorganizationisrenovatinga138yearoldhouseinCliffordfor a family currently living in a rentalinClifford,andworkinginClifford.”“TheNorthBranchLionsgenerouslysupportedtheprojectwith a lunch for our hard working volunteers. Weather was cold and rain came early but did not dampen the spirits of the wonderful volunteers.” “Habitat for Humanity of Lapeer County appreciates the “WeServe”attitudeoftheLionsclub, and commends them on their dedicationtoourcommunity.Habitat has partnered with the NorthBranchandLapeerLionsonpreviousprojectsandlookforwardto working with them again in the future!”

> North Branch Lions Help The Community

BayCityLionsClubsponsoredaFoodGiveawayatTheSalvationArmyofBayCity.

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A group enjoys their boat ride down the Au Sable River

Lion Mike Kaufman helps a senior with his fishing gear

Capac Lions Club helps promote schoolapaloozaattheCapacElementarySchool.Thisistheintroductiontothenewschoolyearwith students and their parents gettingachancetomeettheteachers and see the classrooms. ThereisalotofcommunityparticipationCapacfireandpoliceare on hand to demonstrate some oftheirequipment.ThisyeartheCapac Lions became part of this wonderful experience with their presence and hand-outs.

> Capac Lions Promote Schoolapalooza

USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum 2015

September 17-19, 2015Grand Rapids, Michigan

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TheLionsofMichiganareproudtohostthe2015USA/CanadaLionsLeadershipForuminGrandRapids,September17-19,2015.Newandexcitinglearningopportunities,training,sharing,fellowshipandrededicationtobuildingtheworld’slargestserviceorganizationareallpartoftheGRAND Forum experience, and we know you will want to be a part of it. Earlyregistrationhasbegun,andyoucanaccesstheinformationthroughourwebsiteatwww.lionsofmi.com.

VOLUNTEERSwillensurethesuccessoftheUSA/CanadaForuminGrandRapids!WhatawonderfulopportunitythiswillbetopromoteourstatetoLionsoftheworld.Signuptoday by using the form below or access the volunteer sign-up sheet on our website.

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Creating new possibilitiesfor sight restoration

The Lions Clubs International Foundation and Lions of District 11-B1 joined together to fund a new digital slit lamp imaging module for the Michigan Eye-Bank laboratory. This new technology will allow lab staff to view the number and health of the corneal cells and layers at a microscopic level to determine suitability for transplantation. It also allows users to capture still images and high resolution video on a cellular level to share with surgeons, which is crucial to ensuring the health and safety of their patients.

PDG Barry Allen with the Michigan Eye-Bank Laboratory Manager Kim Traczyk.

Thank you to all Lions Clubs of Michigan for supporting YOUR Eye-Bank…The Michigan Eye-Bank.

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