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DG Duane’s article 1VDG Ted’s article

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2VDG’s article Governor’s travels

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International Info Spotlight

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More Convention Pix Officer Training Schedule

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New/deceased mem-bers MD5M conven-

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Publishers Corner e-Clubhouse

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Happenings in 5M8 1516

Greetings -

The following article was printed in the Morrison County Record on March 8, 2015. The article was by Eric Beuning.

LIONS CLUBS HAVE DEEP CONNECTIONS ALL ACROSS MORRISON COUNTY

The chances are good residents have heard of a Lions Club, attended one of their fundraising events or visited a Lions park. In truth there are 15 Lions Clubs all across Morrison County.

Lions Clubs International will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2017. As part of the celebration Li-ons Clubs everywhere are recruiting new members to help continue to grow the organization and meet their service goals.

“We’re in the process right now of planning our cen-tennial celebration projects,” said Lions Clubs District Governor Duane Finger. “our targeted goal is to help over 100 million people by the end of 2017.”

Over the years Lions Clubs have adopted the acro-nym Loving Individuals Offering Needed Service.

“We are fellow members of your local communities that volunteer to better the citizens in their communi-ties and the surrounding areas,” explained Finger. “Lions are your neighbors who choose to help others in need, not themselves.”

On principle, the administration costs for all Lions Clubs are funded through membership dues. All money raised by the clubs through fundraisers and donations goes directly back to improving the com-munity.

“All the money raised from the public, must go back to the public. The money each Lions Club raises goes back to the citizens of the community or special charities that the Lions Clubs support,” said Finger.

Apart from specific local endeavors, Lions Clubs also donate money and time toward projects like Leader Dog for the Blind, Can Do Canines for service dogs, Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation, Minnesota Lions Hearing Foundation , Minnesota Diabetes Founda-tion and the Lions Club International Foundation.

There are three Lions Clubs in Little Falls and many others throughout Morrison County.

The Little Falls Lions Club is made up exclusively of mean and they conduct their meetings in the evening. Some of their more popular fundraising efforts include an annual rib feed as well as charitable gambling in four different locations. The proceeds fro their fundraising help support the Boys and Girls Club, the Great River Arts Center and the Lions Park near St. Otto’s Care Center. People inter-ested in joining the Little Falls Lions Cub can call (320) 632-1550.

The Dandee Lions Club is made up exclusively of women. Their fundraising primarily comes from a nacho booth at the Arts and Crafts Fair, a basket auction and the sale of holiday decorations. Each year they purchase a table at Seeds of Kindness which benefits Habitat for Humanity. They also sponsor Girl of the Month and a scholarship for a Little Falls High School Senior. People interested in joining the Dandee Lions can call (320) 232-3707.

The Lindbergh Lions have both male and female mem-bers, including several married couples. They hold their meetings in the morning . Some of their fundraising comes from charitable gambling in two diefferent loca-tions on the west side of Little Falls, as well as a fish fry. They sponsor the Lindbergh Lions Complex, Christmas decorations, the eye bank and the hearing foundation. They are also working on a new west side hockey rink. People interested in joining the Lindbergh Lions can call (320) 632-6349.

The Pierz Lions Club is about to celebrate its 50th anniver-sary. The Club has 68 members, including a number of young couples. They have several fund raisers including a fish fry at the Brickyard and an Oktoberfest held at the end of August. The Pierz Lions Cub has famously do-nated over $1 million to the local community in its 50-year history. This includes two public shelters, a lighted ball park and summer youth programs at the local school. People interested in joining the Pierz Lions Cub can call (320)282-3085.

The Buckman Lions Club was started in 2009. The Club hosts several fundraising events including a snowmobile run, a food booth at Freedom Fest and they also adopt a highway. The Buckman Lions also work the Pierz Lions on projects like the first response team and helping the Pierz Senior Center. People interested in joining the Buck-man Lions Club can call (320) 360-3829 or visit their Facebook page.

The Richardson Township Lions Cub serves communities near Onamia. It makes monthly donations to the Onamia Food Shelf. The Club also supports the K-9 program as well as the hearing and vision foundation at the Univer-sity of Minnesota. The Lions host several fundraiser events including an Easter egg hunt, memorial hotdog sale and an annual fishing derby held in August. People who are interested in joining the Richardson Township Lions Club can call (218) 764-3030. (continued on page four )

WE SERVE

Governor Duane’s Greetings

April 2015

THE SUMMIT - 5M8 District Newsletter

On March 28th, I attended the 6th Annual Lions Research Update hosted by the MN Lions Diabetes Foundation, Inc. and the University of Minnesota. We heard from three outstanding doctors in the field of diabetes research.

April is Club Officer Training, be-ing held in four locations this year again. The GLT trainers are ready to start on April 7, 2015 at Rocori High School, in Cold Spring, MN; April 21, 2015 at Pierz High School, in Pierz, MN; April 28, 2015 at East Central School near Sandstone, MN; May 5, 2015 at Staples/Motley High School, in Staples, MN. I’m looking forward to seeing you at one of the locations.

Serving with you to meet the

needs of our communities,

Lion Ted Peterson, District Gov-

ernor Elect 2014-2015

It is looking more and more like Spring, with the snow gone. I hope everyone had their club elections and have reported new officers to MyLCI. It is important for me to col-lect the PU101 from MyLCI and send them to the Multiple to get the 2015-16 MD5M Directory made up. I deeply appreciate each club that gets that done in a timely fashion. Thank you.

Wow! I have spent four days of training this past month getting ready to guide our district in the new Lion year. On March 11th, Eunice & I along with the other DGE’s of 5M toured Can Do Ca-nines, Hearing Foundation, Diabe-tes Foundation and Lions Eye Bank. March 14th I got to sit up to the ta-ble with Governor Duane at the Council of Governors in Brooklyn Center, MN. It was the first time the DGE’s got to do that. You know the saying, “Don’t speak unless you’re asked”. We had to ask our gover-nor permission to address the coun-cil before we could talk. It is an honor and privilege to sit at the table with the Governors. I will not forget the moment I had to ask Governor Duane if I could address the council. Usually I would have had to sit in the gallery with the Multiple committee chairs. To close the day, I and the 11 other DGEs

had the responsibility of select-ing the next Council Chair. I’m not privileged to say anything about the process. I will say that we, DGEs, we all took our re-sponsibilities very seriously. I would like to congratulate Coun-cil Chair Elect Kathi Jensen of 5M-4 as the 2015-2016 Coun-cil Chair. I am looking forward serving you and being your governor in 2015-2016.

First International Vice President Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada released his theme for 2015-2016, “Dignity, Harmony, Humanity”. His lapel pin has a Japanese paper crane on it. The origami paper crane has become known as a symbol of peace – not only in Japan, but around the world.

On March 15th, I attended the charter night for the Pine City Leo Club. PCC Bruce Beck with the assistance of Governor Duane installed the new officers and club members. It is great to have a new Leo club in our district; welcome Leo Jenni and Pine City Leo Club to District 5M-8. Lion clubs, please consider starting a Leo club in your community.

Dis t r i c t Governor E l e c t L i on Ted Pete r son

DOG DAZE

My club invited Bunny Tabatt and Wiletta Stanlake to speak to us about Leader Dog. I never tire of hearing Bunny’s account of the twist of fate that took her on her journey into blindness. She tells the facts with humor and her internal strength and fortitude shine through. She addressed what it was like to go to Leader Dog to bond with her new dog partner and put her life into the paws of her new four legged guardian that would be-come her eyes and return her independence. I remember when I accompanied my husband, PDG Bob, to Leader Dog, and we were blindfolded to walk with a dog. Now remember, the dogs were walking a lot of people and there was no time to bond. The blindfolds fit snugly, so there was no peeking. I found, as I shuffled along, that I was a person of very little faith that the dog could take me around the square without me stum-bling or falling!! If your Club has not had a presentation by Lion Bunny, please put her on your program list.

Lion Willi presented on the Kennel project which has been renamed as Canine Development Center at Leader Dog. The renaming is to better reflect all the Center will do for training future Leader Dogs. The renovation started last August, 2014 planning on 18-22 months to completion in the fall of 2015 in time for Leader Dogs 75th Anniversary in 2016. The current facility, which is decades old, will be 60% renovated, 20% demolished and rebuilt, and the remaining 12% will remain as is. It was built in a time when the needs of Leader Dog cli-ents and Leader Dog training methods and veterinary care were greatly different than today. This project is to be accomplished while carrying on day to day operations within the building. Lion Willi has picture cards of the existing kennel and is very informative about the project. I suggest if you have not had the Leader Dog Team present to your Club, that you do so.

This came about as I was informed of dates that Bob and I will be visiting Leader Dog this coming August. We are both excited to go back and see the changes that are being made. When Bob and I visited in 2006 the dorm had just been completed and the old two story farmhouse torn down. The kennel area reminded me of a 1940 hospital (the vet area and bathing room) and a tiny room in that area that was crowded with two peo-ple in it!

If any of you watched WCCO 10 o’clock news on Sat-urday night March 7th, you would have seen Al Peters with a story of training Can Do Canines to maneuver in crowded airports, board planes and how to safely set-tle in under the seat of their human. If you did not see it there might still be a link at WCCO to view it.

Until next month I’ll leave with a quote from Quotex-ite.com

“Don’t limit your challenges—challenge your limits”

1st VDGE Judy


First Vice District Elect Governor Judy Hoofnagle


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D I STR ICT GOVERNOR’S TRAVELS :

(Continued from page one) DG Duane’s Article

The Ramey Morrill Area Lions cover a broad area. They host fundraising events such as turkey bingo, Easter ham bingo, French toast break-fast with a craft sale and pancake breakfasts. They sponsor programs like Food for Kidz, where they package and distribute nutritious meals to hungry children and their families. They also partner with other Lions Clubs, including Buckman Lions, for adopt a highway on Highway 25. People interested in joining the Ramey Morrill Lions Club can call (320) 355-2122.

The Royalton Lions Club is involved in many facets of the community around the Royalton area. The Club hosts fundraisers like Platte River Days, senior appreciation dinners and other food events. They sponsor take a kid fishing and meet the candidates. The Lions also built a shelter at the Royalton splash pad and sponsor the Ride for the Mind event for Alzheimer’s research. People interested in joining the Royal-ton Lions Club can call (320)360-2439.

The Upsala Lions Club is closely connected with the Upsala school and surround ding community. Some of its primary fundraising comes form charitable gambling as well as a hog roast and corn boil the Club has hosted for the past 25 years. They contribute a lot of money to the Upsala School and host an Easter egg hunt on the Saturday before Easter. They also donate to the first response team that covers Upsala and Elmdale. People interested in joining the Upsala Lions Club can call (320) 573-2231.

The Sobeski Lions are a very active club that also works with other nearby communities. Most recently they partnered with the Swanville Lions to host an ice fishing contest. Their other fundraisers include a senior dinner with Live music at the Sobieski Community Center, as well as a dance. Every year they have a snowmobile ride in the winter, a motorcycle ride in August and a Cancer walk in October. They donate the majority of their money to the Food Shelf, Lifeline, Relay for Life, K-9 Leader Dog and also sponsor a scholarship for a Little Falls High School senior. People interested in joining the Sobieski Lions can call (320) 632-8786.

The Swanville Lions currently have 75 members and have been in operation for 63 years. They donate vigorously throughout the Swanville area, including the local Boy Scouts, the Swanville Rural Fire Association and the Swanville Public Schools. They have several fundraising efforts including the ice fishing contest with the Sobieski Lions, the Mid-Summer Carnival and charitable gambling held at four different sites. People interested in joining the Swanville Lions can call (320) 760-0907.

The Randall/Cushing Lions are deeply connected to their local area and proud of the fact that every penny they raise goes back into the com-munity. They donate to the local Food Shelf, the Lions vision foundation and hands of hope. Their fundraisers include senior bingo at the Randall VFW and a refreshment stand at the park on the Fourth of July. They are currently trying to recruit 15 to 20 members to help them expand their service. People interested in joining the Randall/Cushing Lions can call (320) 749-2375.

The Bowlus Lions Club is currently in tis first year of service. The 44 members have started setting goals for this year and years to come. They will host an Eggstrvaganza Easter Egg hunt at the Bowlus Community Center March 22, as well as a kickball tournament planned later in the summer. Members also have plans to donate a drinking fountain at the Royalton Splash Pad and intend to upgrade the Bowlus are ball park. People interested in joining the Bowlus Lions Club can call (320) 492-0212.

Morrison County also has Lions Clubs in Motley and Scandia Valley.

Every year the Lions Clubs of Morrison County are trying to expand their membership in order to better serve the community. Anyone who shares their passion for serving the community as likely to find an active club in their area.


LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL CENTENNIAL SERVICE CHALLENGE

HOPPY

EASTER!

Ask One in April and Be Recognized

Ask One is a small step that can make a big difference in your membership efforts. And when you Ask One friend, family member or neighbor to join your club in April, you can earn special recognition. Invite a member to join your club in April and you'll receive a Membership Growth Award Pin! Plus, if you invited a member in October, you'll receive a gold pin and a banner patch for your club.

Protect the Environment and be part of the Centennial Service Challenge

Each April, Lions around the world to focus on Protecting Our Environ-ment. Your club can get involved in the Centennial Service Challenge and celebrate Earth Day on April 22 by organizing special projects throughout the month that raise awareness and protect our planet. Ideas include planting trees, organizing a beach or roadside clean-up, establishing a re-cycling program, and hosting an environment-related seminar or work-shop. Environmental projects are a great way to engage the entire com-munity in hands-on volunteer work that makes a big impact. Start plan-ning today for a greener tomorrow!

International President Joe Preston

Celebrate Family and Friends Month in April! Let's show family and friends how much they mean to us, and how much your Lions club means to the community. This April, invite your family and friends to learn, serve and celebrate with your club at a special event. Organize a ser-vice project, plan an open house, host a lunch or even a picnic—you decide how to introduce family and friends to your club. Start planning your Family and Friends Month event today!

Join the Lions Worldwide Week of Service in May

Is your club hosting a Lions Worldwide Week of Service project in May? Lions around the world are planning their service projects for May 16-22. This year, President Preston made serving children in need a prior-ity, so consider joining the Centennial celebration by sponsoring a ser-vice activity benefitting youth in your community.

Visit the Centennial website for project ideas and resources. And no matter how you choose to serve, remember to use the hashtag #LIONS100 in all your communications. We'll share our favorite photos on the LCI Facebook page!


SPOT LIGHT ON: Minnesota Lions – Knights of the Blind

The Minnesota Vision Foundation actually originated as the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, which began through a partnership between Minnesota Lions and the University of Minnesota’s Department of Ophthalmology in 1960. The Eye Bank was to help restore sight through eye donation, and provide donor eye tissue for transplant, research, and teaching. That is still the main goal of the Eye Bank today, it has provided more than 27,000 corneas for transplant, also has provided more than 23,000 eyes or corneas for research and education. Along with the research and the providing of tissue for transplants, it was also responsible for the promotion of donations through education and public campaigns. Today because of the great support, the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank also provides staff for national and international eye banking leadership.

Along with the establishment of the Eye Bank, a Used Eye Glass collection and recycling program arose. This program is responsible for the collection and distribution of used eyeglasses worldwide. The primary goal of this program is to make sure everyone has the chance to achieve his or her economic, educational, and social potential, through good eyesight.

In 1978 through a partnership between Minnesota Lions and the University of Minnesota’s Department of Ophthalmology the U of M Children’s Hospital, and the Minnesota Lions Children’s Eye Clinic were established. This Clinic has grown to become the second-largest and best-staffed clinic in the United States, More than 5,000 children receive care every year at the clinic. In 2010, Minnesota Lions pledged to raise $3 million towards the Fund to Prevent Blindness in Infants and Children. The fund supports eye research, education, and clinical care for infants and children at the University of Minnesota’s Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Neurosciences.

In 1998 with the collaboration of the Minnesota Lions, and the U of M Ophthalmology Department the Macular Degeneration Research and Rehabilitation Center (known as “The MAC”) opened at the University. The MAC gathers the expertise of physicians and researchers and the hands-on knowledge of medical technology representatives. This organization has grown to become an internationally recognized leader in re-search and clinical care for retinal disease.

The Lions Eye Bank helped finance the clinic’s relocation and equipping of the Ophthalmology Research and Patient Care facility, built in 1993, the Lions Research Building provides nearly 12,000 square feet of laboratory space and services for research about extra-ocular and facial muscles, optic nerve rescue, corneal dystrophy, and macular degeneration.

Therefore, because of all the continuing additions and activities on April 30, 2011, at the Annual Meeting of the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, Inc., the shareholders (Minnesota Lions clubs) voted to change the name of the corporation to Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation. While the foundation still vigorously supports and has fiscal oversight over the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, the new name more accurately reflects the broad nature of the foundation’s mission, which now supports many vision-related initiatives and awards more than $200,000 in grants each year.

The Vision Foundation stays regulated by a Board of Directors, the board is made up of 22 men and women whom are active Lions, 2 from each of the 11 Minnesota Lions districts. Directors get appointed for two-year terms and may serve for up to six years. In addition, the board has an executive secretary, an executive treasurer, and a legal consultant.

The foundation has four main purposes, which are, to fund the operating expenses of the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, and to provide a board of directors that gives fiscal oversight to the eye bank. To collaborate with Lions of Minnesota, the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, and the Univer-sity of Minnesota to increase public awareness about eye donation. To aid in funding University of Minnesota Department of Ophthalmology priori-ties, and to foster, advance, and promote vision-related scientific, educational, or charitable aims and projects of other individuals or associations as deemed appropriate.

The latest addition to the Vision Foundation is the Lions Retinal Imaging Center Established in 2012.The Retinal Imaging Center enables University of Minnesota ophthalmologists to provide unique services to patients and enhances the research capabilities of ongoing projects sup-ported by the Lions. Minnesota Lions, thanks to a matching Lions Clubs International Foundation grant, presented the center with custom-made imag-ing devices that are not available elsewhere in the United States.

This is a very brief synopsis of what the Lions have done during their campaign to be Knights of the Blind. Your present 5M8 directors would be more than happy to present a more in-depth and detailed history of the Vision Foundation to your club or even your Community Leaders and Businesses. Feel free to contact either one of us at your leisure.

PDG Lion Dave Thompson PDG Lion Sandy Sandwick

763-631-6255 320- 245-2849

[email protected] [email protected]


Can Do Canines’ Lions Newsletter Submission – April, 2015

Thanks to the support of Lions Clubs across 5M, Can Do Canines continues to train specially trained for peo-ple with disabilities and provide them to those in need, free of charge. We’ll be graduating more than 20 new assistance dog teams on Saturday, April 25, 1 p.m. at Can Do Canines facility (9440 Science Center Drive) in New Hope, MN. Please join us in congratulating them! Below is a follow-up story to a graduate, Beth Klingellhofer & Diabetes Assist Dog Faith who was part-nered with a Can Do Canines assistance dog in 2013. Thank you again for your support of our organization. A Prayer Answered Beth Klingellhofer & Diabetes Assist Dog Faith When Beth Klingellhofer was driving to New Hope to pick up her Diabetes Assist Dog Faith from Can Do Canines, she knew she was headed into a hope-filled future. Beth, who has Type 1 Diabetes, had previously experienced numerous, frightening episodes of low blood sugar. These episodes had drastically limited her outside activities and isolated herself at home. She was afraid to venture out for activities or chores that most would consider “routine,” without her husband along to make sure she was safe. Then a Google search revealed Can Do Canines based in New Hope, Minn. and the rest is history. Faith, a beautiful black lab, was trained for Beth, and the final confirmation of good things to come happened on the trip to New Hope to bring Faith home. On the radio, a song called “The Prayer” played, and the lyrics that stood out to Beth validated everything: “Give us faith, so we’ll be safe.” Faith has indeed made Beth safe. “She saves my life at least three times a week,” says Beth. Beth, who has hypoglycemic unawareness, does not know when her blood sugar levels are low. But, Faith does. By smelling her breath, Faith can alert Beth by nudging her, letting her know it’s time to test and thus averting an emergency. In return, Faith has a family who adores her. “Having Faith has allowed me to be more independent, to do more things—especially to do more things with my kids, and without the help of my husband. He can even go on business trips now without worrying that something might happen to me while he’s gone.” Faithful to her breed, the assistance dog has a deep love of retrieving—tennis balls are her favorite. In fact, when the weather prevents playtime outside, there’s a place in the house where the tennis ball can be thrown. She is so enthusiastic, though, that Beth has to place pillows in front of the wall so that Faith doesn’t hurt herself crashing after the ball. She loves retrieving so much that the balls have to be hidden away when the rest of the family is tired of throwing them for her. At 45 pounds, Faith is small for a Labrador retriever, and Beth has had people inquire if she is indeed fully lab. Beth’s reply? “She’s mostly lab, mixed with a little bit of angel.”


American Diabetes Association Alert Day®

Americans are urged to take the Diabetes Risk Test on Ameri‐can Diabetes Association Alert Day® and to share it with eve‐ryone they care about to find out if they are at risk for devel‐

oping type 2 diabetes.

American Diabetes Association (ADA) Alert Day® is a "wake‐up call" asking the American public to take the Diabetes Risk Test to find out if they are at risk for devel‐oping type 2 diabetes. This year, during the Association’s 75th anniversary, Alert Day will kick off on Tuesday, March 24 and continue through Tuesday, April 21.

The Diabetes Risk Test asks people to answer simple questions about their weight, age, family history and other potential risk factors for prediabetes or type 2 dia‐betes. Preventive tips are provided for everyone who takes the test, including encouraging those at high risk to talk with their health care provider, eating more health‐fully and getting active.

You can be part of the movement to Stop Diabetes®! To get information about diabetes, take the free Diabetes Risk Test (available in English or Spanish) and join or start a Step Out team, visit us at diabetes.org/alert or call 1‐800‐DIABETES (1‐800‐342‐2383). Lions Clubs of Multiple 5M are joining ADA Minnesota in this campaign. If you would like risk assessments to use at upcoming events in your community, contact Lion Deb Weston at (763) 360‐4696.

The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes® and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those de‐nied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to im‐prove the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information please call the American Diabetes As‐sociation at 1‐800‐DIABETES (1‐800‐342‐2383) or visit www.diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.

“WANTED” “WANTED” CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT 5M8 2ND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR

A candidate for the office of second vice district governor shall : Be an Active Member in good standing of a chartered Lions club in good standing in his/her single or sub-district. Secure the endorsement of his/her club or a majority of the clubs in his/her single or sub-district.

Have served or will have served at the time he/she takes office as second vice district governor: As president of a Lions club for a full term or major potion thereof, and a member of the board of directors of a Lions club for no less than two (2) additional years; and As zone chairperson or region chairperson or cabinet sec retary and/or treasurer for a full term or major portion thereof. With none of the above being accomplished concurrently.

If you are interested or have any questions, please give District Governor Duane Finger a call at 320-398-5232 or 320-980-6219. He would be happy to hear from you and answer any questions you may have.

DON’T FORGET TO FEED THE PIG!!!


CALLING ALL DISTRICT 5M8 LIONS, LION-ESS, LEOS, and 2015-16 CLUB OFFICERS

DISTRICT 5M8 GLT TEAM SCHEDULES

2015-2016 CLUB OFFICERS AND MEMBERS TRAINING SESSIONS

All District 5M8 Club Officers and interested Lions, Lioness, and Leos, are invited to attend the session most convenient for them. There will be sessions for the Club Presidents, Secretaries, and Treasurers. There will be additional sessions on 5M8 Lion programs. Several District 5M8 program chairs will explain their programs and there will be a Mem-bership Session by our District GMT Team. There will be hands on opportu-nities for Secretaries, as well as active participation opportunities for at-tendees. We know that you will benefit from this training. Site times and locations are: All sessions will start at 6:30 PM and end at 9:00 PM. April 7, 2015—Rocori High School, Cold Spring, MN April 21, 2015—Pierz High School, Pierz, MN April 28, 2015—East Central High School, Askov, MN May 5, 2015—Staples/Motley High School, Staples, MN Agenda All—6:30-6:35 PM—Welcome and introductions—DGE Ted Peterson All—6:35-7:20 PM—District 5M8 Program Chairs 7:20-7:30 PM—Break—Pop, Water, Coffee, and treats are provided 7:35-9:00 PM—Secretaries—PDG Pete Kleingartner, Lion Mike Cramer, Lion Charlie Gunderson 7:35-9:00 PM—Presidents—PDG Frank Leidenfrost 7:35-8:10 PM—Treasurers—PCC Jim Diehl 8:10-9:00 PM—Global Membership Team All Clubs are asked to please make a sincere effort to attend the most conven-ient location. Should you have any questions, please contact PCC Jim Diehl at 1-320-255-1199 or PDG Frank Leidenfrost at 1-218-894-1935.

NEW MEMBER SPONSOR CLUB _______________

Shirlee E. Prior Patricia Kirk Cold Springs Home Pride Lions Club Steven R. Leinonen Abigail Wake Fairhaven Lions Club Lance M. Roe Loren Roe Grey Eagle-Burtrum Lions Club Keith Hopkins Judy Hopkins Hinckley Lions Club Robert J. Robinson David Hopkins Hinckley Lions Club Bryon Westrich Duane Finger Kimball Lions Club Brandon Todd Johnson Sonia Nordmann Le Sauk Township Area Lions Club Steve Nusbaum James Muellenbach Le Sauk Township Area Lions Club Sean D. Pearson Robert Pearson Le Sauk Township Area Lions Club Steven Ree James Muellenbach Le Sauk Township Area Lions Club Robert J. Ringstrom James Muellenbach Le Sauk Township Area Lions Club Anthony J. Johnson Jerome Retka Little Falls Lions Club Larry Schroeder Everett Bullert Long Prairie Lions Club Jason D. Klapmeier Robert M. Woods Mora Lions Club Kevin E. Mann Allen Kadlec Mora Lions Club John M. Cabak Robert Thompson Pine City Lions Club Jake Fedder Pine City Lions Club Kent D. Lestrud Princeton Lions Club Davien F. Toven Mike Skavnak Princeton Lions Club Sally Hegg Tara Strack Randall-Cushing Little Elk Lions Club Brian Gertken Paul Soenneker Richmond Lions Club Cassie D. White Mary Ellen Throvig Sandstone Quarry Lions Club Samantha Yocum Sandy Sandwick Sandstone Quarry Lions Club Jennifer Yocum-Stans Sandy Sandwick Sandstone Quarry Lions Club Gary Paschall Robert Hoofnagle Sauk Rapids Lions Club Patricia L. Mohs Cassidy Thiel Sauk Rapids Riverside Lions Club Lordeen Sowada Sauk Rapids Tinville Lions Club Carrie Bastin St. Augusta Lions Club Pauline Kilanowski Jesse George St. Augusta Lions Club Anthony Laudenbach Janice Hanisch St. Augusta Lions Club Doug Laudenbach Leonard F. Meyer St. Augusta Lions Club Lori Laudenbach Janice Hanisch St. Augusta Lions Club Cindy Zieglmeier Lynn Kilian St. Augusta Lions Club Tom Zieglmeier Lynn Kilian St. Augusta Lions Club Jan L. Boeckers Virginia Meier St. Joseph Y2K Lions Club Angie J. Paulson Stacy Revoir St. Stephen Lions Club Eric Paulson Jayson Revoir St. Stephen Lions Club Ron M. Then James Tholl St. Stephen Lions Club Deb Bryer Karl Hinkemeyer Waite Park “2012” Lions Club Monica Flakus Karl Hinkemeyer Waite Park “2012” Lions Club Lisa Strong Karl Hinkemeyer Waite Park “2012” Lions Club Joann Weir Karl Hinkemeyer Waite Park “2012” Lions Club

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS OF 5M8

IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends and family.

James Albers,

St. Cloud Lions Club

5M8 is very ex-cited to welcome these new Lions members to help us “SERVE” our communities and beyond. We look forward to work-ing with each you, side by side, striving to make a differ-ence in our com-munities and around the world with projects helping “those in need”.


MD5M 2015 CONVENTION

Great News!!!!!! It looks like over 400 Lions will be attending our 2015 MD Convention in April!!!

In addition to listening to great speakers on Saturday afternoon, in keeping with our motto, “We Serve”, you also have the opportunity to participate in a great service opportunity.

Saturday afternoon, from 2:00 to 4:00, up to 140 Lions, Lioness, and Leos can work packing meals at the “Feed My Starving Children” facility right near the hotel. If you are planning to participate in this service activity please send an email to Lions Steve Knudsen at [email protected], provide the name of each individual, name of Lions club, and the individual’s email address.

We are close to selling out our rooms at the Marriott Airport Hotel. If you are planning on attending and have not made your hotel reservation there are several hotels in the area you can call if the Marriott is sold out.

April 17-19, 2015 Marriott Airport Hotel 2020 American Blvd East Bloomington MN 55425 1-800-228-9290 http://lionsmd5m.org/MD5M/MD5MConvention/MD5MConvention.htm

Where There’s a Need, There’s A Lion

Hotel Name Phone Number Nightly Rate (Dollar $)

Address Miles from Min-neapolis Airport Marriott (Driving)

Radisson Blu Mall of America

(952) 881-5258 $157 Average Nightly Rate

Mall of American, 2100 Killebrew Drive, Bloomington, MN 55425

1.1 Miles

Ramada Blooming-ton Minneapolis Air-port


2300 East American Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55425

0.1 Miles

Radisson Hotel Bloomington By Mall of America


1700 East American Blvd, Bloomington, MN 55425

0.3 Miles

Fairfield Inn & Suites Minneapolis Bloom-ington

(952) 858-8475 $94-104 Average Nightly Rate

2401 American Boulevard East, Bloomington, MN 55425

0.5 Miles

Courtyard Marriott Bloomington

(952) 876-0100 $99-109 Average Nightly Rate

7800 Bloomington Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55425

0.6 Miles

Greetings to my Fellow Lions, Lioness and Leo’s of 5M8!

There is magic all around us, You can feel it in the air, For the lovely signs of springtime are unfolding everywhere. It's a time of fulfilled promise, It's a time of hope and cheer, Joyful time of resurrection

Blessed Easter time is here. Wish you a Beautiful Easter!

In Service - Lion Donna Orstad, Publisher

It comes to this: the simplest way to be happy is to do good. - Hellen Keller


e-Clubhouse / e-Calendar Report Lion Jim Muellenbach

March 20, 2015

Here is the status of 5M8 Clubs utilizing e-Calendar as of March 20. The chart below represents a total number of en-tries in their e-Calendar and an average of entries over the 6 months. Keep up the good work!

Active e‐Calendar Clubs Totals Aver‐age

LeSauk Township Lions 227 37.8 Princeton Lions 202 33.7 Pine City ‐ Pine Area Lions 101 16.8 Cold Spring Home Pride Lions 97 16.2 Staples '93 Lions 85 14.2 St. Joseph Lions 54 9.0 Staples Host Lions 41 6.8 Isle Lions 27 4.5 Sauk Rapids Lions 23 3.8 Grey Eagle‐Burtrum Lions 22 3.7 Richardson Township Lions 19 3.2 Paynesville Lions 18 3.0 Sandstone Lions 17 2.8 Lincoln Scandia Valley Lions 12 2.0 Sauk Rapids Riverside Lions 2 0.3 Sartell Lions 2 0.3 Fairhaven Lions 1 0.2 Kimball Lions 1 0.2 Luxemburg Lions 1 0.2

PUBLISHER’S CORNER:


“Dream Catcher Award”

The MN Lions Diabetes Foundation Inc. would like to thank the Lions Clubs of Minnesota for your contributions to diabetes research and programs. We would like to remind you to please check with your District Diabetes Co-Chairs if your club or individual members are eligible for a Dream Catcher Award. A total of $1,000 in donations is needed to qualify for this award.

Starting July 1, 2014, to qualify for a Dream Catcher Award, a club or individual must have accumulated $1,000 in donations to the MN Lions Diabetes Foundation, Inc. All ac-cumulated donations for any diabetes contribution in the past are still eligible for qualifying for the Dream Catcher Award. There is no time limit for the accumulation of donations toward the award.


Regional Lions Clubs and Businesses come together to donate 10 life-saving devices to Todd County Sheriff’s Office

Long Prairie, Minn. — Donations from the Lions Clubs of Grey Eagle-Burtrum ($2,250.00), Long Prairie ($1,350.00), Staples Host

($1,125.00), Clarissa ($1,125.00), Browerville ($1,125.00), Motley ($1,125.00), Swanville ($1,000.00), Staples 93 ($100.00), along with dona-

tions from Minnesota National Bank ($1,000.00), R-Way ($50) and assistance from the Take Heart Program of the CentraCare Heart & Vascu-

lar Center at St. Cloud Hospital ($1,125.00 equivalent) have donated a combined total of 10 Automated External Defibrillators (AED) to the

Todd County Sheriff’s Office. The AEDs were presented to Chief Don Asmus at the Todd County Board of Commissioners’ meeting on March

17th, 2015.

The project goal is to raise enough for 12 AEDs as needed by the Todd County Sheriff’s Office. To date, the project has raised the

equivalent of $11,375.00 of the needed $13,575.00. The project was started at the Lions 5M8 Region 3 Zone 1 Fall meeting when the Long

Prairie Lions approached the zone with this potential project. With the blessing of the zone chair Keith Porter (Staples Host Lions), the pro-

ject was approved. The project was expanded to include other Lions organizations that were located in and around Todd County and later,

local businesses located in Todd County. Contact Lions President Jason Sellnow (320)732-1919 of the Long Prairie Lions if you are inter-

ested in supporting this project.

When someone has a sudden cardiac arrest, you have about 10 minutes to save the person’s life. Since law enforcement person-

nel are often the first on the scene, local Lions Clubs residing in and

around Todd County decided to donate the AEDs to the Todd County

Sheriff’s Office to better serve the area. An AED is a computerized

medical device that can recognize a rhythm that requires an electrical

shock and will advise the rescuer when a shock is needed to restore

the heart’s natural rhythm. AEDs are safe and very easy to use and the

American Heart Association considers them a major contributor to sur-

vival of sudden cardiac arrest.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest occurs when electrical impulses in the

heart become rapid or chaotic, which causes the heart to suddenly stop

beating. To prevent death, CPR (CardioPulmonary Resuscitation)

must be started immediately after the person collapses and an AED

used to shock the heart and restore a normal heart rhythm, if the

AED senses that it is required. In fact, without such help the chance

of survival drops 10% for every minute that passes.

Jeff Barth (Swanville Lions),Dave Burnham (Staples Host Lions), Steven Sing (Staples Host Lions), Ryan Jacobson (Long Prairie Lions), Don Asmus (Sheriff), Jason Sellnow (Long Prairie Lions), Sev Blenkush (Browerville Lions), David Gould (Browerville Lions), Denis Irsfeld (Browerville Lions), Harry Grammond (Grey Eagle/Burtrum Lions), Linda Gohman (Grey Eagle/Burtrum Li-ons). Other clubs donating but not on the picture: Sta-ples '93 Lions, Clarissa Lions and Motley Lions.


Sudden Cardiac Arrest strikes suddenly and without warning. Signs include:

Sudden collapse;

No response to tapping on shoulder or asking “are you okay?”

Loss of normal breathing;

Loss of pulse and blood pressure.

What to do - ASAP:

❶ Call 9-1-1

❷ Start CPR:

Push hard & fast in the center of the chest:

100 compressions per minute

Allow chest to fully rise after each compression

If willing, give two breaths mouth-to-mouth for every 30 compres-sions

❸ Send someone to get an AED:

Turn it on and follow voice prompts

Remember: Your hands are the victim’s heart. Every second matters!

Signs of a heart attack include:

Uncomfortable pressure, fullness, squeezing, or pain in the center

of the chest, lasting more than a few minutes

Pain or discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw, or stomach

Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort

Lightheadedness, fainting, sweating, nausea or shortness of breath

What to do if these signs are present:

❶ Call 9-1-1

What Can You Do? Learn CPR and how to use an AED! The life you save could be that of a loved one; 88% of cardiac arrests happen in the ho

Sudden cardiac arrest is not the same as a

heart attack. While a heart attack may cause

cardiac arrest and sudden death, the terms

don't mean the same thing. Heart attacks

occur when a portion of the blood flow to the

heart gets clogged and prevents oxygen to

the heart muscle, not necessarily resulting in

the death.

Please be sure to thank your local Lions Club

and the participating businesses for their

commitment to the community. For more in-

formation on Lions Clubs feel free to call a

local Lion or visit http://www.lions5m8.org/.

GREAT JOB REGION 3 ZONE 1 ON YOUR ZONE PROJECT!!!!!


Welcome, Welcome, Welcome, Welcome, Welcome

Guest Speakers: Former LEO Madeline Gilman, PCC Bruce Beck & DG Duane Finger

Pine City Area Lion & Leo Club Advisor: Lion Becci Palmblade

Leo Officers: President Jenni Babolik, Vice President Taylor Kline, Secretary Kim Whaley, Treasurer Korrina Decker, & Tail Twister Maria Graff

LEO Club Members: Paige Johnson, Anna Miller, Kayla Koecher, Breckan Pangerl, Jack Leibel, Vincent Leibel, Aaron Brown, Taylor Darlow, Gunnar Nilsson, Piper Knudson, Jessica Brytowski, Emily Yerke, Ashley Williams, Erin Pavelka, Alexis Wildhirt, Susie Holt, Jordan Kotek, Natalie Cahill, Brandt Berube, Chelsea Bell, Alyssa Bursott, Melissa Whittaker & Om nya Al-Jaberi

A LEO Club is an internation-ally recognized club that serves the community.

Pine City LEO club is char-tered under the Pine Area Li-ons Club with co-sponsorship with the Pine City Lions.

The Pine City LEOs meet every Friday before school in the LEO DEN at the Pine City High School.

On Sunday, March 15th, 2015 at the Pine City Golf Course, a new LEO’s Club was inducted in Dis-trict 5M8.

The Host for the evening was LEO President Jenni Babolik.

There was a social hour, Candy Bar, and Photo Booth. A wonder-ful meal was served and a pro-gram to recognition and induc-tion of LEO Officers and Club Members was presented.


Thank you DGE Ted Peterson

for taking the wonderful pictures!

What a great addition to

District 5M8! They are our future Lions!

5M8 LIONS EVENTS:

11764—120th Street Kimball, MN 55353

Dis t r i c t Gove rnor Duane F inger

We’re on the Web:

International: www.lionsclubs.org

Multiple: www.lionsmd5m.org

District: www.lions5m8.org

APRIL 5: Happy Easter!! He is risen!! He is risen indeed!!

APRIL 7: Officer Training—Rocori High School, Cold Spring

APRIL 16: Can Do Canines Tails to Tell Tour

APRIL 17-19: Multiple 5M Convention—Bloomington

APRIL 21: Officer Training—Pierz High School, Pierz

APRIL 25: Can Do Canines Spring Graduation at 1 PM

APRIL 25: Zone Project at Sturgeon Lake Trail—Clean Up

APRIL 28: Officer Training—East Central High School, Finlayson

MAY 1: Sobieski Steak Fry at the Sobieski Community Center

MAY 5: Officer Training—Staples/Motley High School, Staples

MAY 21: Can Do Canines Tails to Tell Tour

JUNE 04: Grey Eagle-Burtrum Lions Club Blood Drive

JUNE 06: 4TH Annual D-Feet Hearing Loss Walk at the Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen

JUNE 26-30: Lions International Convention in Hawaii

SEPTEMBER 17-19: USA/CANADA Leadership Forum, Grand Rapids, Michigan

SEPTEMBER 27: St. Cloud Lions Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction at Eagles

Phone: 320-398-5232 Mobile: 320-980-6219 Email: [email protected]

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