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The Illinois Lion Lioness Leo
Web Magazine Issue 6 January, 2014
To All Our Readers:
Message from Our Council Chair:
Happy New
Year Greetings
to All; I hope
that everyone
had a good
Christmas season
and you are now
looking forward
to the start of a
New Year. The
2013-2014 Lions
year is half over and there is still so much to
be done in MD 1.
There is still much cleanup and rebuilding
going on in communities that were hit by the
November storms and they will continue to
know the Lions presence in their efforts. I
want to say THANK YOU to every Lions
Club and/or individual who responded with
donations and/or money to help in the
process of putting lives and homes back
together again. Also THANK YOU to every
District Alert Chairperson who did their job
prior to the storms and were prepared and
ready to assist the damaged areas, and to
those Alert Chairpersons who are not
prepared or have not taken the time to get
prepared, I hope that this has been a eye
opening experience for you and you will
now step up and work on getting better
informed and ready in the event that when
(and we will) have more disasters hit our
state that you will also be prepared. It would
be so rewarding for all the District
Governors of MD 1 to be able to say that
“We are all ready in the event a disaster
should strike my district”. I also want to say
THANK YOU to LCIF and the personnel
that worked with the 6 District Governors in
their Disaster aid requests.
2014 should hold much promise for
everyone - the promise of new members, the
promise of keeping our present members,
the promise of new Lions clubs and the
promise of new Leo clubs. I want to remind
you that to induct new members is great but
your work does not stop there - you must
instruct/orientate them about Lions and the
great work that we do. Take a few minutes
at your meetings to talk about your club and
your events and about Lions and what we as
Lions do in the world. You will not only be
teaching your new members, but you also be
reminding your present members about what
a great organization we are.
Remember also to utilize your GMT and
GLT persons in your district to help in the
orientation of all your Lions members, and
include our Lions of Illinois Foundation
Trustees in the process also, so that
everyone knows/remembers what we do
here in MD 1 to help those that WE SERVE.
MD 1 District conventions will begin in
February and I urge you to take the time to
attend your district convention. It is a time
to learn more about Lions and to meet up
with Lions friends that you do not see often.
It is also a time to meet and get to know the
International speaker who will be at your
convention.
I encourage and challenge everyone to work
to make 2014 a great year in Lionism here in
MD 1. Please contact me at any time that
you have questions, comments or concerns
about happenings here in our state. I will be
glad to talk with you.
HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!
-CC Lydia Ellis
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Editorial: Six Months to Go!
Fellow Lions, Lionesses
and Leos: 2013 is history
and 2014 is our future. It
is time to look back and
see where we stand in
achieving our “Lionistic
Year Goals for the Year.” We have only six
months to go to reach our goals and to
highlight our accomplishments of success.
It is time to bring back our enthusiasm,
strength and courage to set our goals to a
higher standard.
Where your lionistic troops are standing in
the battlefield of lionism? In a front row or
they are on break since your recruitment?
Some of us like our titles so much, we do
nothing and the promises we gave to our
Governors or Council Chair remains without
any fruitful results. Such business is not fair
to our District or State Leaders. We must
run Lionism just like business – seeking for
good and maximum results. Even though
we are volunteers, there should be
accountability for our actions and then only
we can show our growth.
Our goals should be reachable; thus we can
reach our success with greater glory.
One person can do nothing in Lionism. We
need stronger
teams to
accomplish our
Goals. We can
just dream day
and night;
however, if we
do not follow
our dreams
and put those dreams to work, our dreams
will remain like those white clouds on the
skies which never produce rain. Remember
– even Melvin Jones teamed up his friends
to make his dream a successful mission in
this world. Be a missionary to spread the
word and show them in actions.
-IPDG Austin D’Souza, Editor ---------------------------------------------------------------
TO ALL OUR READERS
Happy Holidays!
May your God bless you and keep you in Good health to serve,
Good humor to attract, Good cheers to comfort,
Good love to share, Good enthusiasm to care
Good thoughts to support, Good friendship to strive,
Good courage to participate, Good patience to survive, Good wisdom to defend,
Good ears to hear, Good eyes to see
& Good life to live, Amen.
-Council Chair & Council of Governors 3
Lion's Pictured: Starr Grimes, Jim Barthelme, Don Dugan, Holly Shaner, Pastor Paul Phillips, Liz Guyer and Kim Bailey. Palestine Lions had our annual Ham and Bean Dinner at Leaverton Park for a free will donation. Monies raised will be donated to the park to be used for their Christmas Lights. While supper was being served, a choir sang Christmas music. Santa was escorted through the park on a fire engine and afterwards, the sky was lit up with fire works. There were several other members helping but were not available at the time this picture was taken. ---------------------------------------------------------------
In the photo is President Marki Kaim with
dog Roxy. 2nd row Director Jamie
Lankford, V.P. Autumn Carney new
members Abigail Farmer and new
member Mackenzie Flannery. In back
row Megan Frintner new member Atsuko
Masuyama new member Abbey Edgeworth
Secretary Rebecca Farmer Treasurer Alexis
Schmidt, Patrick Merrill, Gabriella Vasquez,
V.P. Gina Merrill, Magda Skorupska and
vnew member Mia Loxley.
In November the Elk Grove Leos Club
assembled at President Marki Kaim's home
to conclude their fifth annual pet food drive
benefiting Elk Grove based almost Home
Foundation collecting more than 900 pounds
of food and supplies for hungry dogs and
cats.
That evening they held their annual
anniversary and awards celebration at Black
steer in Elk Grove. The club received the
Leo Club Excellence Award, Leo Autumn
Carney received the Leo Award of Honor in
which club members vote for one Leo
annually who they feel has contributed the
most to the club. Leos are only eligible to
receive this award once. President Marki
Kaim received the 100% President
Award awarded to club presidents who
successfully Leos: Mia Loxley, Abbey
Edgeworth, Mackenzie Flannery and Atsuko
Masuyama.
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While most people slept in the pre-dawn
hours on Monday, five Orland Park Lions
hitched a trailer to a truck and headed south
to deliver much-needed relief to the people
of tornado-ravaged Washington, near Peoria.
“This is going to be a sobering [three-hour]
ride,” predicted Jim Smith, as he drank some
coffee in the unseasonably cold weather at
5:40 a.m. “But we’re up for it.”
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Smith was joined in the relief effort by
fellow Lions and Orland Park residents Herb
Zimmermann and Jim Jankowski, whose
daughter, Sandra, and son, James, pitched in
and made the trip.
Both young adults were taking the day off
school to participate in the mission of mercy
— Sandra from Moraine Valley Community
College and James from Sandburg High
School.
The Lions managed to just about fill their
trailer in a mere 48 hours after they put out
the call to help Washington in the wake of
the Nov. 17 tornado that killed at least one
person, injured many others and damaged
about 20 percent of the Central Illinois city
of 15,000.
The trailer was loaded with items
requested by authorities leading the clean-
up: buckets, mops, sponges, paper towels,
trash bags, bottled water, large and small
plastic storage bags, manual can openers,
baby formula and more.
About half of the items in the trailer were
purchased by the Lions. The rest was
donated by people in the area, as well as a
few outside organizations like the Mt.
Greenwood Lions and Chicago Heights
Lions.
Also in the trailer was a good deal of
school supplies, some of it donated. “[The
tragedy] touched the hearts of a lot of
teachers in this area, and they responded
well with donations,” added Jim Jankowski.
Keeping with their nearly century-old
mission to prevent blindness and improve
eye care for people around the world, the
Lions brought with them a supply of
vouchers that the people of Washington can
use to obtain prescription eyeglasses at a
nearby LensCrafters shop.
“A lot of people lost their glasses [in the
tornado], either through damage or simply
because with a tornado coming, they had
no time to grab anything, even their
glasses,” Jim Jankowski observed.
“We can’t erase the pain that the people
of Washington went through. That never
goes away. To see 1,500 homes just
flattened like that, to see them turned to
rubble in a matter of seconds — what do
you say about that? Do you say that things
are going to be OK? I don’t know how or if
you can do that,” Smith added.
“But there are some things we can do,
which is why the Orland Park Lions did
what we did,” he continued. “This is a very
good organization that does a lot for the
[Orland Park] community, and now we’re
reaching out to others in their time of need.”
Shortly after 6 a.m., the truck, trailer and
another vehicle pulled out of the Orland
Park Lions Christmas tree lot near 143rd and
La Grange Road. At about mid-day, Smith
called The Regional News from the road,
shortly after the Orland Park Lions had
unloaded their trailer and headed back.
“If there’s one thing I can say, it was a
sobering experience, that’s for sure,” Jim
Smith said, echoing what he had predicted
hours earlier.
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Lion Vice President Rich reported that the
D.A.R.E. graduations went well - we have
many children to be very proud of. Here is
a shot of the Link graduation and the t-5
shirts the Lions bought. Note the cool school
mascot/logo in the background!
Lion Diane reported that, once again, Miss
Olivia won the LCI 2013 Peace Poster Contest
in Elk Grove. She is a student at Holmes Junior
High School. Her artwork went on to compete
against all works submitted in District 1-F. If
she wins there, it will be moved to the Multiple
District for judging against all of the
submissions from Illinois. Good Luck, Olivia.
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Chuck celebrating
during Elkgrove
Village Lions Club
October Meeting.
Lion President Vicki
with Mr. Mayer, VP at
the Chicago Zoological
Society at Brookfield
Zoo who was the November speaker for the
Lions Dinner Meeting.
Bartlet Lions Club Lion trying to recruit
people into the parking lot during our pancake
breakfast.
Bartlet Lions Pete Cozzi and Aaron Reinke at
the helm of the grills during the pancake
breakfast.
Lions Pete Cozzi, Ken Kusch, Aaron Reinke,
Dave Wetherton, Brian Clinite, and Steve
Litchfield, having some pancake fun.
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Miss Olivia won
the LCI 2013 Peace
Poster Contest in
Elk Grove. She is a
student at Holmes
Junior High School.
Her artwork went
on to compete
against all works
submitted in
District 1F.
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Chester Lions Club welcomed three new
members. Pictured are (L to R) PDG Larry
McGuire, installing officer, new members
Micah Reiman, Dr. Scott Hinze, Bart Nehrt,
NP, and club president Steve Egge.
WEST FRANKFORT LION and Mayor Tom
Jordan, seated and center, is shown signing a
Candy Day Proclamation. Club President Bob
Ellis is to his left. And the rest were described
by the submitter as a “Whole bunch of Lions.”
SHAWNEETOWN LIONS CLUB had its
second annual Soup/Sandwich Day and Crafty
Bazaar. A variety of homemade soups were
offered along with grilled cheese sandwiches.
Many vendors were present and selling their
crafts and small retail items for shoppers
beginning their Christmas shopping. Some of
the proceeds will go towards the Angel Tree
Christmas Projects. A surprise shopper was
Illinois Senator Jil Tracy, whose father was a
Lion. Senator Tracy saw the bazaar on
FaceBook and wanted to make a donation to the
club.
HARRISBURG TOWN & COUNTRY LIONS
CLUB (in top photo) welcomes new members
Chris Orndarff (not shown), husband of sponsor
Chris, Nina Vaugn sponsored by Ruby Harper,
Carlos Burton sponsored by Joanne Rice (not in
photo), Jason and Angi Butler sponsored by
Club President John Endsley, Jr. These new
members were inducted by PDG Bill Kelley.
The District 1-CS Peace Poster winner is
Melanie Mann a 7th grade student at
Thompsonville Grade School.
PDG Lion Larry Mehring inducted new
members Sharon Johnson and Paula Duncan.
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Tree Set-Up and Delivery Day by Gagewood
Lions Club Members
CAMPAIGN LIAISON COMMITTEE
-By PID Russ Sarver, State Chairman
At the MD-1 Council of Governors meeting
held at the Hilton Hotel in
Lisle, Illinois on December 7,
2013, our State Campaign
Liaison Committee
recommended to our Council
of Governors that they endorse
and support Past International
Director Lion Robert E. Corlew, from
Tennessee, for 2nd
International Vice President
to be elected at the International Convention in Toronto, Canada in 2014.
The MD-1 Council of Governors unanimously
voted to officially endorse and support Lion
Robert E. Corlew, PID for the high office of 2nd
International Vice President for 2014-15.
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"Lucky" and "Louie" Larson, winners of the
NBC
adventure-
reality
competition
series Get
Out Alive
With Bear
Grylls, were
big hits
riding in the
Lions car in
the festival parade. Also riding were Stillman
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Valley Lions Mef Asani and Norma Freeberg and several stuffed Lions.
NOTICE
Good Evening to all
SST Michele will be on a paid personal leave of
absence from the Lions of Illinois State Office
from Tuesday, December 10, 2013 thru Friday,
January 10, 2014. SST Michele will be back in the office on Monday, January 13, 2014.
SST Michele is on this personal leave to assist
her Mother during this time of illness of her Dad.
If you have any comments, concerns, or
questions please contact CC Lydia Ellis at
email: [email protected] or phone: 618-980-7482.
Please continue to keep SST Michele and her
family in your thoughts and prayers at this time of family illness.
Thank you.
-CC Lydia Ellis
The German Valley Lions filled three
backpacks with new warm clothing and winter
wear to be given to the Freeport Area church
Cooperative who is filling 30 such backpacks
for the homeless in our area. Pictured with
some of the items are L-R: Lions Sue Ludwig and Peggy Larson.
Harvard Lions Leader Dog Presentation:
Dillon Keys, Amber Keys, Lizzie R, Alexandro
R, Kathryn Gooding and Wilson (front and
Center)
On November 20, the Harvard Lions Club
sponsored a public informational meeting about
Leader Dogs for the Blind and Disabled. Judy
Shaw, PDG, Freeport Lions, spoke about the
training facility in Michigan that train Guide
Dogs at the approximate cost of $38,000 each.
The dogs are then given, free of charge, to the
disabled recipient. The recipient goes through
26 day training with the canine companion learning guide dog care and commands.
Harvard Lions Guest Speaker: L-R Harvard
Lion, PDG Larry Spaeth with PDG Judith
Shaw, the guest speaker. 9
Also, a local Puppy Raiser, Kathryn Gooding of
Crystal Lake, brought Wilson, a 6 month old
Leader dog in training. Wilson is raised in a
home for socialization and simple command
training for one year before being turned over to
the Michigan Training Facility. Some 300 dogs
a year are raised in this fashion. The difficult
part for the Puppy Raiser is giving up the
puppy, but the understanding is the dog will
provide a better life for the new Guide Dog Owner.
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Barrington Lion, Walt Vonau (center),
congratulates the two top winners of the
October 19, 2013 Lions Texas Hold'em Poker
Tournament. The first place winner is Anthony
Draegert (right) and Andrew Woodruff (left) is
the second place winner. Net proceeds from the
event are used to promote scholorships for
Barrington High School Senior and Boy Scout
Troop 21 Eagle Scouts.
(Photo courtesy of Lion Dan Evasink)
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Special tree decorated for the Oak Park-River
Forest Lions Christmas project. This is pic of
the Oak Parl River Forest girls from the Tau
Gamma Sorority. This tree is now in the main
lobby of the
Hospital. It was a private auction and donated
to Rush Oak Park Hospital.
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Trey Culbertson, a 6th grade student at East
Dubuque Elementary, has taken the first step to
becoming an internationally recognized artist by
winning a local competition sponsored by the
East Dubuque Lions Club.
The11-year-old from East Dubuque’s poster
was selected by popular vote for its originality,
artistic merit and portrayal of the contest
theme, “Our World, Our Future.” Runner up
is Max Bowman of St. Mary’s School. The
judging was held at East Dubuque District
Library.
The East Dubuque District Library graciously
offered viewing and voting space for the Lions
Club yearly event. District Library Director,
Michelle Wessels said “it was an honor to hold
the event at the library and was impressed with
the increase in library attendance during the
weeklong event.”
East Dubuque Lions Club President John Lang
said he was impressed by the expression and
creativity of the students at both East Dubuque
Elementary and St. Mary's Schools. “It is
obvious that these young people have strong
ideas about what peace means to them. I’m so
proud that we were able to provide them with
the opportunity to share their visions.”
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Freeport Lions announced the end of 2013
District 1-D Peace Poster Contest, "Our World,
Our Future", and subsequent award of 2nd
Place Winner awarded to 6th grade Freeport
Middle School student, Laila Al-Shwaili. The
award presentation took place on the morning
of December 5, 2013, during a 6th
grade
assembly in front of Laila’s fellow students who
broke into applause when Principal Nick
Swords made the announcement. Art teacher,
Melinda Cook, said that she is very proud of her
student’s thoughts and efforts put into this
winning poster.
The artist's beautiful poster depicts a heart-
shaped earth floating on a field of twinkling
stars and wrapped in a ribbon of flags from
different nations.
Pictured L-R: Terry Anderson, Freeport Lions
Club, Nick Swords, Freeport Middle School
Principal, contest winner Laila Al-Shwaili,
6th
Grade Student/Artist, and Melinda Cook, Art
Teacher.
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The Freeport Lions are participating in the
“FHN Festival of Trees” this year at the
Freeport Public Library. Freeport Lion Troy
Pettit strung over 300 pairs of used eyeglasses
together with pipe cleaner to make the special
garland for our “Lions Tree.” We were told that
some of our "decorations" were seen
being cuddled by young library visitors now
and then. Pictured decorating the Lion’s entry 11
are L-R Lion Terry Anderson (cap), Lion Rich
Montgomery kneeling and Lion Troy Pettit.
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Helping Tornado Disaster Victims in
Washington, IL.
District Governor Tawny Hall, Lions of Illinois,
District 1-H, Tim Wolkowicz, First Response
Team of America - Lancaster, PA, Lion Jack
McDermott, President, Washington Lions Club,
Lion Myron Lang, Secretary, Washington Lions
Club, Lion Sue Essig, Past President,
Washington Lions Club, The Honorable Gary
Manier, Mayor of Washington and a Lion in the
Washington Lions Club.
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Lions across District 1A and MD1 were
saddened at the passing of PDG Wilbur “Bill”
Woeslaw on December 18th 2013; at the age of
eighty-eight. He also served the district as
Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer and as one of the
first Trustees to our Lions of llinois
Foundation. As one of the original Redcoats” he
led our district with honor anddistinction and
will always be remembered for Leading the
district in the International Parade in 1970 on
horseback when he was serving as Governor.
(Editor’s Note: If any PDG, PCC or past State
Chairs news will be published on MD1
magazine. Please send the same to:
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Voices Of Lions 1A presented a check for
$3400.00 to Stickney Forest View Lion Dr.
John Torphy for continued cleanup efforts in
the Forest View area. Governor Dave Hansen
handing over the check and Voices President
PCC Georg Toft is far right.
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Puerto Rico Lions once again held their Feed
the Children food distribution with the help of
the Gutenberg Foundation. They delivered a
semi trailer full of food to the community, in
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the snow. 400 families in the neighborhood
were the recipients of this food distribution.
Gunterberg Foundation President Carol Culliton
Metzger with her husband Richard Metzger and
community activist and Puerto Rico Lion
Rafael Alvarado. During their visit to Chicago
for food distribution, this philanthropic couple
donated $10,000 to Lions Clubs International
Foundation.
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District 1A Lions participating in 8 Filippino
Lions Fund Raiser to help Typhoon Victims in
Philippines.
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Windy City Lions held a Drink with Santa
fundraiser and used the profits for their food
basket project.
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District 1A Lions took part in “Opening Eyes”
– Special
Olympics at
the United
Centre in
the month
of Nov.
2013.
*Toft Girls,
a combined
thirty years of ‘Med Fest’ volunteering.
Pictured above: Gov Dave and PDG Catherine
Rondinelli with the award presented to District
1A by MedFest.
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CC Lydia Ellis at the December MD1 Council
of Governors Meeting which held at Hotel
Hilton, Lisle. In the same hotel we will have
our MD1 State Convention in the month of
May, 2014. 14
Gov Tawny & II VDG Marty @ the Council
Christmas Party.
MD1 Peace Poster winning entry for the year
2013 submitted by Chicago Philippine Lions
Club from District 1A.
Disaster Aid for recent Tornado Victims in Gov
Fred and ID Bill holding a banner of LCIF
Washington, IL. This emergency grant was by
LCIF within 24 hours; thank you LCIF.
A Few Important Facts About LCIF...
* Millions of people
around the world have
benefited from more than
11,000 LCIF grants,
totaling more than $811
million, since our
Foundation was established in 1968.
* In 2011-2012, LCIF was able to award 513
grants totaling $55.5 million.
* Lions and LCIF have provided vision
screening for more than 300,000 Special
Olympics athletes from 85 countries through Opening Eyes.
* Lions and LCIF constructed more than 1,000
Habitat for Humanity homes for people with disabilities.
* More than $20 million has been granted to
the Lions of the USA and Canada over the last five years.
* One in four disaster grants goes to a district
in the USA or Canada *
Chicago Mount Greenwood had a great
December. Beginning with their Governor's
Nite/Christmas Party, where Governor Dave
inducted 4 new members. They auctioned off
extra Christmas gifts and raised $105.00 for the
Ronald MacDonald House. Hosted "Cookies
and Cocoa with Santa" at the annual Winter
Wonderland in the Park. Distributed food
baskets to 76 needy families along with a
Turkey and/or Ham courtesy of the club's
Humanitarian Fund and donated extra food to a
food pantry and a women's shelter. 15
Some DG/VDG’s at the Council Meeting break
Santa visits the Joliet Noon Lions Club at their
annual Pancake Breakfast.
The Mount Lions club collected toys for the
Marine’s Toy for Tots program at our annual
Christmas Dinner and Party. We had
approximately 90 Lions, spouses and friends
attend this festive event. Many District Officers
were also in attendance. Lion District Governor
Molly Penny and Lion President Tom Laws
with his White Sox Santa Hat were caught
discussing District news. After a family style
meal of roasted chicken and London Broil and
before Old St. Nick made his appearance the
group was entertained by the music ensemble
Classical Blast. Everybody had a great time
especially the ladies who received gifts, a kiss
and a hug from Santa.
Lion President Tom Laws is presenting a
$500.00 check along with the toys collected to
Reserve Marine Captain George Heyman. Also
in the photo are active Sergeant Zack Gainor,
Retired Marines Jim McInerney and Woody
Hughes, Village Trustee Paul Hoefert, Lions
Rick Bowman, Tony Baumstark and Jill
Friedrichs. *
Lion Barbara Laz is
resting on Santa’s
lap after
successively putting
together an
outstanding
Christmas Party for
78 seniors. Santa
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and his elf passed out gift certificates from a
local restaurant and the senior were entertained
by the St. Viator’s High School choir. All the
seniors were also treated to cake, cookies, and
ice cream sundaes. A great time was had by all
the seniors and the Lion helpers.
Wheaton Lions Club and the Wheaton Park
District held the 2nd Annual Reindeer Run on
the first weekend of December. Close to 600
runners braved the cold and ran the CARA
Emerging Race on a USATF certified course.
With some very generous sponsors, “We split
the costs and profits with the Wheaton Park
Dept. but we'll still have about $8,000 to use for
sight & hearing problems,” says the Lions Club.
Here, an appropriately-dressed runner catches
his breath after the run. Just as Thanksgiving
runs bring out turkeys, December runs bring
out the elves, etc.!
Elmhurst Lion Club Pres. Shirley Wodynski
presents a $4,000.00 check to Elmhurst
Hospital Diabetes Center. 17
The Malta Lions Club hosted its annual Senior
Citizens Christmas Dinner early in the month of
December with over 75 seniors from the Malta
area attending. The meal was followed by the
singing of Christmas carols. Lions also
delivered 12 meals to shut-ins that day.
The newly-formed Roselle Leo Club held a
Food Drive early in December.
For four years, Elgin Lions have picked up
donated food items at several local elementary
schools. The collection made at Lincoln
Elementary this year has been the largest yet
(2,124 items). The food is delivered to the Elgin
Community Crisis Center. (l to r) Lisa
Cardenas, Asst. Principal, Dr. Mariann Alyea,
Principal, Lions Jim Beam, Tom Wahl, & Ed
Bates.
(L to R) John Valle, York Township
Supervisor, Villa Park Lions Chris Arpp and
Rich Hamlin, Club President, and Pamela
Sarno, General Assistance Director. The VP
Lions presented a $600 donation to the York
Township Food Pantry before the holidays. The
club also contributed $600 to the Lombard/Villa
Park Food Pantry.
District Governor Lion Mario Gumino affixes a
Melvin Jones Fellowship Award pin on fellow
Roselle Lion Rich Leabru, the club’s Treasurer.
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Santa, Dan Baselone of Lisle, uses American
Sign Language to “talk to” Aurorans Brad Pritts
(c) and his daughter Micaela, 5, at the Aurora
Noon Lions Club and Northwestern Illinois
Association of Sycamore, a regional special-
education cooperative, holiday party for area
hearing-impaired children and caregivers.
Guests included students, teachers and parents
from East Aurora School District 131 and West
Aurora School District 129. “When a child sits
on my lap and I start signing with them, their
eyes just light up,” says Santa, “They really
don’t expect to see it.” This is the 5th
year for
the party.
Five new members were recently inducted into
the West Chicago Lions Club. (l to r) DG Lion
Mario Gumino, First Lady Lion Karen Gumino,
new Lions Nancy Perillo, Melissa Birch, Gregg
Walker, Jim Jones, and Douglas Domeracki (in
back row).
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Algonquin Lions (L to R) Mark Fitzgerald,
John Cygan, Jerry Glogowski, Adriann Vrugt,
and Jerry Kautz volunteered when the club
brought the LIF Vision Bus to the Lake in the
Hills Food Pantry. While there, the club
presented a $2,500 donation to the pantry.
Seventeen Lions attended the food pantry tour,
check presentation and vision screening.
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Fall Cleanup - Highway Clean Up: Left to right – Front Row: Larry Olson, Steve Wroble, Ken Jansma, and Bart Smith. Back Row left to right: Sandy Shetler, Beth Wroble, Keith Hamstra, Aaron Johnson and Bob Countryman. The young helper kneeling is Dylan Alcala, grandson of Bart Smith. Dennis Countryman also helped with the clean up and was the photographer. --------------------------------------------------------
Morrison Lions Club members braved
extreme cold to be in the Morrison Annual
Christmas Parade. Pictured, front row left to
right Flora Stralow, Bob Smith, Bob
Countryman, and Tracy Muur. Back Row, Jim
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Blakemore wearing the Lion suit and Steve
Wroble. “THE LION” was the only one not
talking about the cold temperature!!
Helping Hand – Lions Clarence Harridge, Flora
Stralow, and Keith Hamstra shown with the
many caps, scarves, mittens, and gloves given
to Helping Hand Group who distribute to
families in need of warm apparel.
Wroble Pancake Breakfast - Lion Steve Wroble
thanks Jim DuBois, Sports Complex Director,
for his donation at the Pancake Breakfast. This
is the initial fundraiser for the picnic pavilion to
be erected to commemorate the club’s
75th
charter. *
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Among the programs for the Joliet Noon Lions
meetings were a
rep. from the
Senior Services
Center; Mike
Marcus and
John Norris of
Optix; Beth
Colvin of
Zonta; Kate
Hogenbuch
from the
National Pork
Board; Jim
McFarland -
Joliet City
Councilmen;
and Pat
McGuire - Illinois Congressman.
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On a chilly Sunday morning, the East
Dubuque Lions Club worked shoulder to
shoulder with the Galena Elks Club, unloading
hundreds of pounds of food baskets. The
purpose? To help those in our area community
less fortunate to have a Merry Christmas.
As part of the yearly East Dubuque Giving Tree
event, needy families in the East Dubuque area
are blessed with donated funds, clothing, food
baskets and toys for the Christmas season.
The Giving Tree Committee includes City of
East Dubuque employees, Toys for Tots, AT &
T, East Dubuque Boy Scout Troop 14 and the
Galena Elks Club, providing food baskets. The
Galena Elks have provided the food baskets to
East Dubuque and surrounding communities for
the past 17-years.
Photo L to R: East Dubuque Lion Geoff
Barklow, Galena Elks: Lee Buss, Andy Miller,
Todd Collins, & Beau Richardson. Joan Mai,
City of East Dubuque, East Dubuque
Lions: John Lang, Mel Ehler, Tom Van Gelder,
Ben Andersen, Bill Lucy.
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Waterloo Lions Share the Feast that was held
on Thanksgiving Day. It has been held for 25
years. This year we served over 250 meals 21
consisting of dine-in, carry outs and deliveries
throughout the Monroe County area. There
were 13 turkeys carved.
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HELP TO TORNADO VICTIMS FROM 1CN
PDG Stan Schmidt is pictured with New
Minden Mayor Candy Cross, handing her 20
gift cards. Mayor Cross delivered $500 in gift
cards to area tornado victims.
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Collinsville Evening Lions Garry Shadwick,
Joe Calza and Dennie Cummins helped DG Mo
Ritzel deliver the first of several truck loads of
food to a local food pantry, which served as the
distribution center for food for recovery
Victims.
The District also purchased a 25 cubic foot
freezer for the food pantry. Many Clubs and
Lion members donated to the relief effort.
Those dollars were used to buy gift cards and
the freezer. Several Lions from Okawville,
Nashville, Hoyleton and Central City/Centralia
aided in clean-up efforts.
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Jessie Bricker - 1st Place winner from
Monmouth –Roseville Jr. High 8th grade in the
Peace Poster Contest. This was also the Winner
of District 1-H poster contest.
7th Grade Peace Poster winners from United
Jr.High. From Left to Right; Poole 2nd place—
Wells 1st Place and also 2nd in the 1-H
District—Kushner 3rd place. The theme was
OUR FUTURE –OUR WORLD.
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GLASSES, GLASSES…GLASSES
Have you ever wondered what happens to the
glasses that you donated to the Lions of Illinois,
in particular the Oregon Illinois Club? Well,
they crossed the table at the Lions of Illinois
Foundation Center in Sycamore where they were sorted by Lion Members.
The attached photo shows the table with a
“pile” of glasses being sorted and boxed. The
members from lower left clockwise are the
Manager of the Glasses Program Lion Rick
Tonozzi, PDG, Lion Duane Moser Oregon
Club, Lion Van Stone the Executive Director
of the Lions of Illinois Foundation, and Lions
Wayne Cole and Pat Slowiak also members of the Oregon, IL Club.
Most glasses collected within this State by the
Lions of Illinois cross this table and are sorted
by either gold, silver or plastic and packed into
card board containers weighing roughly 30
pounds. On this particular day the Oregon
Lions sorted and packed 7 boxes each
containing 900 pair for a total of 3,600 pairs of glasses.
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The Foundation receives 7,000 to 10,000
donated pair of glasses per week. By
comparison this amounts to nearly twice the
residents of Oregon donating one pair of glasses per week for ever. Astonishing numbers!
After the metal glasses are boxed they are sent
to a recycler in California and the Foundation is
paid and those funds are used to assist the
visually impaired in Illinois. The Foundation
sends out approximately 8 shipments per year or 83,700 pair.
Many of the plastic glasses are shipped to
Indiana to be used by Mission groups going to
Third World countries where doctors fit to those
of need. A number of missionary groups come
directly to the Foundation office to pick up
glasses to take on their medical missions. The
Foundation ships approximately 300,000 plastic
pair annually. *
Lion Bruce Wright, Lion President John
Knudson and Lion Past President Pat Kaveny with the students of the month.
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December 14, Lion's Larry Parker, Wendell
McMunn, Bridget McMunn, Shelby McMunn,
Charles Boardman, Holly Shaner, Paster Paul
Phillips and Sarah Laski delvered 15 Christmas
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Baskets to "in need" residents of Palestine and
Flat Rock. Also we purchased 4 huge turkeys
and donated them to the Veterans Home "The
Heritage" in Hutsonville.
Lion Bill Kite receiving 40 years chevron/letter
from Lion President Larry Parker during annual
Christmas dinner.
Lion President Larry Parker presented Village
Inn owner Cynthia Bantican and Maria Garrard
Christmas gift checks. We wanted to show our
appreciation for allowing us to meet and have
fund raisers at her business.
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Lemont Lions President Mark Joiner and Darien
Lions President Jim Kiser at a Golf Outing.
Below: Loda Lions "float" for the Paxton, IL
Holiday Parade.
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Two Loda Lions, First Lady Lion Marie and
PDG Charlie Siefert, 1VDG.
These tiny tots from Chicago entertained
District 1A Lions Christmas Party and also 8
Filipino Lions Clubs’ Typhoon Fund Raiser
events.
District 1A First Lady & Gov Dave Hansen at
Chicago Bayanihan-Sampaguita Lions Christmas & New Members Installation.
Gov Dave Hansen inducted 2 New Members.
*Jefferson
Park Lion
Al giving
away gifts
to Annie
& Esther
during
Christmas
Party2013 26
Chicago Mexica Lions Christmas Party Dance
3 New Members get inducted to Chicago
Rogers Park Lions Club by Gov Dave Hansen.
Lion Wahaj Ahmed – a proud sponsor of 3 New
Members.
The Forest Kala Sampath Lions after their
Christmas Party.--------------------------------
Mohammed received Lions of Illinois
Foundation Fellowship in memory of his Dad –
Mohammed N. Sharief, President of Rogers
Park Lions Club who passed away recently.
Ugly Sweater and Ugly Tie competition
winners at District 1A Christmas Party.
…and they started Dancing!
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New Lenox Lions Breakfast with Santa; Santa
visiting with his elfin helpers!
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Message:
Fellow Lions:
I hope everyone had a
wonderful Thanksgiving!
I’m sure as Lions, we all
remembered to pray for all
of those less fortunate than
we are. A safe and
wondrous Merry Christmas to all!
A continuing thank you to all the clubs for the
warm welcomes I am receiving at my club
visits! I hope to contact the remaining clubs I
have not yet visited within the next few weeks
and get them scheduled.
Well, as you know, on Sunday, November 17th,
terrible storms ripped through Illinois causing
loss of life and extensive property damage, with
many, many families losing everything. The
Lions of Illinois have rose to the challenge and
have supplied much needed supplies and money
to help those areas affected. Right here in our
own district, Fayette County was hit rather hard
as well, and I should be receiving grant money
to help them soon. St. Elmo Lions Club has
taken the lead and is already helping those in
need, but it will be an ongoing process. Clubs
wishing to donate funds to be used in Fayette
County can send a check to District Treasurer
Dean Keller at 10653 East Aminoff Drive,
Effingham, IL, 62401. Make checks payable to
Lions of Illinois, District 1-L, and write
“Tornado Relief Fund” in the memo. Thank you
for all the response already received, especially
to the St. Elmo Lions Club. All of you have
once again reminded me of why I became a
Lion.
As always, yours in service;
-District Governor Stephen Frankenstein
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The Marseilles Lions delivered over 80
Christmas baskets to the needy in Marseilles.
Along with the help of the Marseilles Lioness
who purchase, wrap, and bag the toys for the
kids. Along with baking, Christmas cookies for
the families.
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(Lena Lion Jim Liles, Joan Liles, and boy scout Dylan Daws prepare to deliver 10 grocery boxes and 21 fruit and cookies baskets.)
The Lena Lions carried out their annual
Operation Goodfellow project Saturday
December 14, 2013. A total of 48 grocery
boxes and 180 fruit baskets and cookie plates
were delivered to deserving families and
individuals living in the Lena, Winslow, and
McConnell area. This has been a Christmas
time project carried out by the Lena Lions for
more than 40 years. The fruit and groceries are
purchased in Lena and this year the cookies
were furnished by the Lena Church Co-
operative and sororities. The grocery boxes and
fruit and cookie plates are assembled on Friday
and delivered Saturday morning by the Lena
Lions members and friends of the Lena Lions.
The Lena Lions send a huge thank you to the
people from the churches and other groups that
baked the wonderful supply of cookies.
Lena Lion Rev. Brian LeBaron and son Kevin ready
to deliver 9 grocery boxes and 16 fruit and cookies
plates.
Project Chairman Lion Don Grunder surveying
the cookies.
Just finished wrapping fruit and cookies are L-R
Kristie Flynn, Lena Lions Joel Kaufman, Mick
Flynn and Mike Thill.
Lena Lion Dave Finkenbinder , Community
Center Chair honored Leland Wenzel and Ben
Mayer for their volunteer work maintaining the
Center for the 2013. l-r Dave Finkenbinder,
Lee Wenzel, Ben Mayer. 29
The Lions International held a peace poster
contest open to open to all high school students
in art classes, the winner from the LE-Win High
School was Viola Kluck. l-r Linda Vories, art
teacher, Viola Kluck, Richard Holmes project
Chair.
1St Vice District Governor James Kloepping
give a presentation on Lionism and his work as
1St Vice Governor and then inducted two new
members into the Lions Club. New member
Lois Shelton sponsored by Lee Wenzel, and
Mick Flynn sponsored by Richard Holmes.
photo l-r Jim Koeopping, Lee Wenzel, Lois Shelton,Mick Flynn, Richard Holmes.
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Each year the Lena Lions Club chooses a Lion
of the Year, Past Pres. Lion Bill Crichton had
the honor of presenting Lion Rita Lobdell with
the award for her work and service to Lionism
and the Lena Lions and The community. Rita's
father Bill Lobdell was a charter member of the
Lena Lions. photo Jim Kleopping, Ethel Lobdell, Rita Lobdell, Bill Crichton.
The Paris Lions Club asked District Governor
William "Butch" Guennewig to do the honors
of presenting a Melvin Jones Fellowship to
Sharon Cash, wife of CST Lion Brad Cash for
her years of service to her community and to Lions.
Paris Lions welcome new members Dan & Velda Vice! Sworn in this evening by District Governor Butch Guennewig, sponsored by Lion Lori Bennett.
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Lion Norman
Wilson is
presented with
the Lions of
Illinois
Foundation
Fellow for his
dedication to
fundraising
efforts
throughout his
membership in
Paris Lions
Club!
Lions in District 1-E rallied around to help
Gifford, Flatville, Westville, Belgium, Villa
Grove, Tuscola and rural communities affected
by the devistation from the recent tornado.
Many clubs and District 1-D contributed funds
and Lions helped with the clean-up in their
areas.
A grant from Lions International in the amount
of $10,000 was received and greatly
appreciated. All funds received are being
distributed through the District 1-E
Humanitarian Fund. District Governor, William
“Butch” Guennewig, 1E Trustee John Hove,
Lion Diane Hove and Lion Dean Cole of the
Arcola Lions delivered water to the Red Cross
workers at Gifford. *1-E Trustee, PDG Steve Ferguson announced
that the Birdies for Charity event was a
tremendous success this year. 1-E pledges
totaled $5374.66 and PDG Steve attributes the
district success to Birdies Chair, Lion Chuck
Faw. Last year pledges totaled $669.08.
Champaign Lions Club welcomed a new
member, Gregory Hayes of Hayes Landscaping
Service.
Pictured here are: (GPL=Georgetown Public Library &
L=Georgetown Lion) Delores Smith (GPL), Peg Call (GPL),
Linda Davidson (Librarian), Jim Wallace (L), Carole Spencer
(GPL), Bob Prater (L), Judy Sawyer (GPL), Cliff Sawyer (L),
Jack Morrison (L), Jeanne Smith (GPL), Paula Berlin (GPL),
and E.J.Leasure (GPL).
Georgetown Lions Club presented the
Georgetown Library with a check for $400 to be
used for large-print editions as part of the club’s
mission of improving the life of those with
vision issues.
Mahomet Lions hosted their first annual
Pancake & Sausage Breakfast on November 2 31
to thank the community for their continued
support of the Lions Club and also collected
donations for the Helping Hands Food bank in
Mahomet. Photo: Lions Gary Winans, Tail
Twister Benny Dow, Rick Swearingen and
Nathan Seal cook up pancakes.
(Lions Pictured: Starr Grimes, Jim Barthelme, Don
Dugan, Holly Shaner, Pastor Paul Phillips, Liz Guyer and Kim Bailey. There were several other members
helping but were not available at the time this picture
was taken.) Palestine Lions held a Ham & Bean Supper at
Leaverton Park for a free-will donation. Monies
were raised for the Park District to replace
Christmas Lights. While supper was being
served, a choir sang Christmas songs and Santa
was escorted through the park on a fire engine.
Afterwards, the sky was lit up with fireworks.
Governor “Butch” Guennewig presented
President Larry Parker with a friendship banner.
1VDG Kevin Mendenhall presented Lion John
Maddox with a 25 year membership pin.
President Larry Parker presented Lion Don
Dugan with a 15 year membership pin.
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2014 State Convention May 16-18, 2014, Hilton Hotel, Lisle, IL
Plans are coming
together quickly
and we look
forward to seeing
you all there.
Rooms are
currently available,
so be sure to make your reservations.
Here are some 32
highlights for the upcoming convention:
A one day golf outing is planned for
Thursday, May 15. Details will be
available soon.
A tour of LCI in Oak Brook is planned
for Friday afternoon, May 16.
A trip to the French Market in Lisle on
Saturday morning, May 17 is planned,
transportation to and from will be
provided.
A special hospitality room will be
available for Thursday, May 15. There
will be games, grab bags, prizes and lots
of fun. There is a $5 cover fee to cover
the cost of food and beverage.
Plan on attending the hospitality rooms
on Friday and Saturday for lots of food,
fun and music!
We will have an area called the ‘Lions
Mart’. It will have lots of tables for
Lions club to brag about their special
projects, service projects, fund raisers,
etc. All clubs are invited to bring a
display, raise money for special projects,
etc. Refreshments will be available in this area for all lions on Saturday.
This is just the beginning of what we have
planned for you! Please mark the date on your
calendar, bring the family and enjoy this year’s state convention!!!
Judy Tapper and your State Convention Committee
Questions, ideas, comments: email:
[email protected] for Judy or call 309-335-
1149.
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Pictured in next column is Breese Lions 2013
Candy Day Chairman & Club President Bruce
Benhoff posing with long time member Dale
Wade. Dale has been serving as a Breese Lion’s
Member since 1956. Dale makes him available
throughout the day to help. He knows what it
takes to hold a successful Candy Day. Dale
served as Breese Lion’s President in 1965-66
and a past Candy Day Chairman. Dale Wade
provided the “Hot Dog” stand at Super Valu.
Max Luksetich, grandson of Lion Dale Wade
was on hand to help set up and prepare the Hot
Dog Wagon as the Breese Lions Candy Day
Command Post. It was noted that Max
performed this duty for the club with much
enthusiasm.
Past President Marty Gorman a member since
2002 worked the Wally’s location. Marty has a 33
great smile as the Kruse’s help fill his jug for the worthy cause.
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From: Jama Wahl, MD1 GLT Coordinator
Re: Forum Survey
Share Your Thoughts on the MD1 Forum:
The MD-1 Forum
committee has already
begun planning for the
MD-1 Forum 2014. In
an effort to increase
participation the
committee felt it was
important to connect to all Lions within our
multiple district. Please go to the link provided
and respond to the following questions. Your
input is important whether or not you have
attended the MD1 Forum. Thanks for taking
the time to assist the committee in preparing such leadership opportunities.
Dear Lion:
Please take 2 minutes to answer one of
the questions. Your response will assist
the committee in planning future events.
Your answer will remain confidential and
will shape the future of this important
leadership activity. Thank you in advance
for sharing your thoughts and opinions.
Please limit your comments to 500 words
or less.
Have you ever attended a MD1 Forum?
Yes/No.
Send your response to: Lion Jama Wahl, MD1
GLT Chairperson: [email protected]
President John Knudson along with Lions Mark
Turk, Missy Honiotes, John Joseph, and (former
Leo) Amanda Honiotes did their shopping
today at Aldi for the Joliet Spanish Center on
Eastern Ave. $300.00 will get you 36 boxes
pasta, 76 boxes various breakfast cereals, 27-1
lb bags of rice, 40 - 5 lb bags of flour and 8- 5
lb packages of corn meal. Lion Mark's back
was acting up a little so while the rest of the
crew shopped and loaded the truck, Lion Mark
(the human calculater) kept track of our
shopping costs....we actually spent $300.03.
Photo was aken at the center.
Orland Park Lions wrapping Christmas Gifts to
donate Community Children.
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Orland Park Lions Shopping Christmas Gifts to
donate needy children.
Riverside Township Lions at their Christmas
Party in December.
Oak Lawn Lions Club inducted 2 New
Members by Gov Dave Hansen.
Chicago Windy City Lions held their first
Drink With Santa event with a great success.
Oak Lawn Lions Blind Auction Event in
December where they collected more than
$2,000 for their charitable contributions and
Christmas Food Drive for the needy in their community.
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MD-1
2013 -2014
District
Conventions
District 1-A March 28-30,
2014 Itasca, IL (Westin Hotel) Convention Chair:
PDG Lion Steve Anton
R: 708-479-4779
District 1-B March 21-22,
2014 Bolingbrook, IL Convention Chair:
PDG Lion John O'Brien
1500 Creekside Circle
Minooka, IL 60447
815-467-1818
District 1-CN Feb 28-March 2, 2014
Fairview Heights, IL (Holiday Inn) Convention Chair:
Lion Sandy Beimfohr
R: 618-277-7112
District 1-CS March 14-15, 2014
Gibby’s on the Green – Rend Lake Convention Chair:
PDG Lion Chip Farrington
618-218-8516
District 1-D April 6, 2014
Sauk Valley Community College
Convention Chair:
Lion Marilyn Motes
2244 Clouse Lane, Dixon, IL 61021-9038
District 1-F April 4-6,
2014 Northbrook,
IL (Renaissance North) Convention Chairs:
April G. Frick, PDG
R: 847.698.2518
E: [email protected] or
Andy R. Toth, PDG
R: 847.223.1887
District 1-G March 22 &
23, 2014 Convention Chair:
PDG Dean Hammings
P.O.Box 33, Ursa, IL 62376
Phone: 217-964-2241
District 1-H Feb-21-22, 2014
Galesburg, IL (Best Western Plus Prairie
Inn)
Convention Chair:
PDG Judy Tapper
R: 309-343-2422 C: 309-335-1149
District 1-J April 4-6, 2014
Lisle, IL (Hilton)
Convention Chair
PDG Lion Ed Carter
R: 630-552-1345)
C: 630-330-1341
District 1-K March 28-29
Bloomington, IL (Parke Regency Hotel) Convention Chair:
Jim Olmsted
C: 815-382-7931
District 1-L March 21-22, 2014
Decatur, IL (Decatur Conference Center) Convention Chair:
PDG Lion Shirley Menin,
R: 217-563-2169
C: 217- 899-6387
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Orland Park Lions Bowling event to raise
funds for community services.
On December 11 the Genoa Lions had their
annual Christmas Party, a time to celebrate
good cheer and good work for our
community. The event was held at
WalCamp in Kingston, hosted by Pastor
Steve Geske, Ranelle Palmer, Judy Beach
and other volunteers. The Lions appreciate
the effort made by WalCamp and donated an
additional $250 to help with sponsoring their
summer programs. The check was presented
to Executive Director Pastor Geske by Lion
President Jeff Baker. In addition to this
donation this season, the Genoa Lions
provided free cider & cocoa at Genoa’s
Celebrate the Season Downtown on
December 6 and purchased Christmas
presents for a family with 3 elementary
students from the G-K School System. The
Genoa Lions would like to thank their
Community for its support and wish
everyone a very merry Christmas.
What makes me happy during this time of year is sharing love with the people who fill my life, my children, my friends. And the certainty that the
simplest things in our daily lives hide thousands of drops of happiness. You only have to open your hands
and let them fill with dreams. I hope the greatest promises of the New Year become reality, and that
2014 becomes a better year for everyone. I send you all
my love and best wishes for these holidays.
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