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in service. This seems appropriate since one of our new global service areas is diabetes.
Diabetes is an area of concern both locally and internationally as over 450 million people are affected by it. Many of these are what is known as Diabetes Type 2, meaning that it is developed over time rather than present at birth. The Lions are up to this task. Just like river blindness which has been eliminated in many parts of the world due to the diligent efforts to identify the cause and take specific steps to eliminate the sources that caused it.
It is now time to bring that spirit of “can do” home to our community. The old saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is what we are aiming for. Our diabetes goal is to raise awareness about the signs and symptoms and encourage follow up visits with healthcare providers. A healthy lifestyle including diet, exercise, and weight management will be important components of the plan. As will awareness education.
This will not be a quick fix; but changes that when adapted step by step as Lions partner with existing community organizations and health care systems, we can make a great impact toward eliminating the disease and the consequences of having diabetes poorly controlled.
I wish each club a great and productive Lions year as we visibly serve our communities in the best way possible. I encourage you to reach out to the Lions leadership team to assist you and your club in any way possible.
The Pulse www.lionsdistrict11C1.org OF DISTRICT 11-C1 LIONS OF MICHIGAN August/Sept 2018
Lions Motto: WE SERVE District 11C1 Serves Allegan, Barry, Ionia, Kent, Muskegon & Ottawa Counties
NEW SERVICE FRAMEWORK 200 Million served by 2021
Lions Off ic ial S logan: “L iberty, Intel l igence, Our Nation’s Safety (LIONS) Unofficial Slogan: “Loving Individuals Offering Needed Services”, Past International President, Sid Scruggs
IN THIS ISSUE:
Calendar
District Contact Info
IPDG Appreciation Dinner
Peace Poster Info
Paws with a Cause open house
Leadership Institute
Welcome new members
Club calendar
Club happenings
Eyeglass recycling info
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District Roster Books will be ready August 18th
I am recently back from Las Vegas where the temperature was over 110 nearly every day. While back in West Michigan the temperatures were unseasonably high sustaining in the 90's. While in Las Vegas, I attended Governor Elect training. I was able to meet other Lions from around the country and the world to exchange service project and success stories.
I attended the Lions Club International Convention where we installed our first International President from Iceland, who also happens to be our first female International President as well. The Lions International theme is to seek new horizons
FROM THE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
DG Greg Wehby
CALENDAR
AUGUST 2018 August 17 – IPDG Julie May’s Appreciation Dinner Marne American Legion, Marne, MI (flyer) August 18 – Cabinet meeting, ABVI, Grand Rapids SEPTEMBER September 20-22 – USA/CANADA Forum Columbus, OH OCTOBER October 13 – Cabinet meeting, ABVI, Grand Rapids October 18 – Project’s Night Location – TBD NOVEMBER November 9-11 – Lions Leadership Institute Higgins Lake, Roscommon MI DECEMBER December 8 – Cabinet meeting, ABVI, Grand Rapids JANUARY 2019 January 1 – NEW YEAR’S DAY MARCH March 2 – Cabinet meeting, ABVI Grand Rapids March 23 – District 11C1 Convention – 1 day Dominican Center at Marywood, Grand Rapids JUNE/JULY 2019 JULY 4 – Independence Day JULY 5 - 9 - Lions International Convention Milan, Italy
DISTRICT WEBSITE
www.lionsdistrict11C1.org with Frank DiPiazza,
Muskegon Northside Lions
DISTRICT 11C-1 GOVERNOR Greg Wehby
11661 Barnsley SE, Lowell, MI 49331 H: (616) 901-8026 C: (616)901-8030
[email protected] Home Club: Thornapple Valley
FIRST VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Paul Hodge, OD 3041 118th Ave., Allegan, MI 49010
C: (269) 743-8519 / [email protected] Home Club: Allegan
SECOND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Vacant
CABINET SECRETARY
Deb Davis 2365 Aaronsway Drive
Belmont, MI 49306 C; 616-723-1178 / [email protected]
Home Club: Rockford
CABINET TREASURER Earl Howell
11197 Borden Road, Hubbardston, MI 48865 H: (989) 981-6795 / [email protected]
Home Club: Lyons-Muir REGION 1 – Chair: Jack Brewer ZONE 1: Heidi Tice ZONE 2: Position Open REGION 2 – Chair: Ron Reibschleger ZONE 1: Steve Neveau ZONE 2: Robert Hohendorf REGION 3 – Chair: Marv Ludwick ZONE 1: Position Open ZONE 2: Carol Ludwick REGION 4 – Chair: Amanda Hodge ZONE 1: Carol Ruddy
ZONE 2: Position Open
The Pulse is published 6-11 x per year. Deadline for copy is the 1st of the month & emailed out the 10th. Email submissions to The Pulse & The Pride to IPDG Julie May at [email protected]
Fellow Lions, Lioness, and Leos, It has truly been an honor, a privilege and a pleasure to have served as your District Governor for 2017-18. Many thanks to all of you for your support, fellowship and your continued commitment to serve making this past year amazing! Wishing you the best for a successful year ahead.
Yours in service, IPDG Julie May
PEACE POSTER CONTEST INFORMATION Theme of the 2018-19 Peace Poster Contest
“Kindness Matters”
Lions clubs interested in sponsoring the Lions International Peace Poster Contest can order a Peace Poster Contest kit (PPK-1) from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters. Kits can be ordered from January 15 to October 1. The cost of the kit is US $11.95 plus shipping, handling and applicable taxes. Lions clubs must purchase a kit for each contest sponsored. Each kit contains:
Official Club Contest Guide and Rules Official School or Youth Group Contest Guide and Rules Participant Flyer to duplicate and give to participating students to take home Sticker to place on back of winning poster Certificates for contest winner and school or youth group
To order a kit, call Club Supplies Sales at (630) 571-5466 or 1-800-710-7822
To order online, go to Club Supplies (Item Search: Peace Poster Kit).
Peace Poster Contest Deadlines Entries not meeting deadlines will be disqualified.
January 15: Kits go on sale from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters.
October 1: Deadline to purchase kits from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters.
November 15: Postmark deadline for a club to send one winning poster (per contest sponsored) to the district governor.
December 1: Postmark deadline for a Governor to send one winning district poster to multiple district council chairperson.
December 1: Postmark deadline for a Governor not belonging to a multiple district to send one winning poster to the Public Relations Department at International Headquarters.
December 1: Postmark deadline for a Club not belonging to a district to send one winning entry to the Public Relations Department at International Headquarters.
December 15: Postmark deadline for the multiple district council chairperson to send one winning poster to the Public Relations Department at International Headquarters.
February 1: International winners notified on or before this date.
DISTRICT 11C1 PEACE POSTER COMMITTEE CHAIR Lion Ronnie Mykols Fruitport Lions Club
616-638-1689 email: [email protected]
The Melvin Jones Fellowship Program is a generous way to show commitment to the humanitarian work of LCIF
Areas of Giving Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) will now be able to help more people than ever before. Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) eligibility now includes donations to five special program areas. Donors will now be able to receive MJF and PMJF credit when directing their support to:
• Area of Greatest Need: Supports all program areas and allows LCIF the flexibility to supplement initiatives where additional funding is necessary or where the need is most urgent. • Disaster: Enables LCIF to direct the funds to the areas most in need following disasters to provide for immediate, mid and long-term relief. The Foundation will be able to immediately provide funds for large-scale disaster relief, rather than collecting and distributing funds over a period of weeks or months. • Sight: Funds seek to support hundreds of sight-related activities ranging from equipping eye clinics to providing Braille computers for the visually impaired. • Youth: Supports the Lions Quest program and other initiatives such as educational infrastructure improvements and programs to assist at-risk youth. • Measles: Funds support the purchase and distribution of the measles and rubella vaccination in select developing countries.
New Opportunities to Serve
Dear Lions,
As many of you know, Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is turning 50 years old this year. We are celebrating in many exciting ways, including birthday parties all over the world, and a series of fun and educational contests that you can enter at LCIF50.org. We hope you’ll take part in the celebration.
Growth allows LCIF to make exciting changes, another thing to celebrate. LCIF continually moves forward to assist Lions in making a bigger impact on the world.
With that said, there are some new grant opportunities I hope you will be excited about. These new additions will allow Lions and Leos to expand their service work. Keep reading for details on the new grants, and visit LCIF.org for more information.
As you hear more about LCIF’s 50th anniversary, let’s reflect upon LCIF’s mission: “To support the efforts of Lions clubs and partners in serving communities locally and globally, giving hope and impacting lives through humanitarian service projects and grants.”
LCIF depends on the hearts of Lions. Keep up the great work! Let’s show the world what Lions and LCIF can do together.
Sincerely,
Chancellor Bob Corlew Chairman, Lions Clubs International Foundation
GRAND RAPIDS Joined Member Sponsor 05-01-2018 Randall Hamstra Lynn Francis LAKEWOOD AREA Joined Member Sponsor 06-25-2018 Jennifer Salgat William Sutton MIDDLEVILLE Joined Member Sponsor 06-27-2018 Robert Erickson Jason Bushman 06-29-2018 Brian Nicholson Craig Kenyon MUSKEGON NORTHSIDE Joined Member Sponsor 06-19-2018 Michael Baauw Lupe Alviar RAVENNA Joined Member Sponsor 03-21-2018 Michael Jawor Bruce Jones ROCKFORD Joined Member Sponsor 06-08-2018 Brian Kidder Ron Riebschleger 06-08-2018 Deborah Kremer Paul Conlon SPARTA Joined Member Sponsor 05-23-2018 Joseph Looks Mary Ann Wright 05-23-2018 Shellie Looks Mary Ann Wright WYOMING Joined Member Sponsor 06-07-2018 Donald Schumaker Becci Schumaker Never Forgotten and in our Hearts Forever GRAND RAPIDS – John VanderHeide, Jr
MUSKEGON NORTHSIDE – David Sheehy
CLUB PRESIDENTS AND SECRETARIES
DISTRICT 11C1 ROSTER BOOKS WILL BE AVAILABLE 8-18-18
CONTACT YOUR REGION/ZONE CHAIRPERSON, SCHEDULE YOUR CLUB VISIT, THEY WILL DELIVER YOUR BOOKS! (2 per club)
PDF file will be available via email
DORR TOWNSHIP LIONS
Club President, PDG Jim Maynard, presenting Citizen of the Year award to:
Vicki Fifelski, Dorr Township Office Manager
Nominations were submitted to the Dorr Lions Club of residents or individuals working in the Dorr area who contribute to their community and make a positive impact. Vicki’s unselfish act, during a winter snow storm, to get medicine to a couple who were snowed in was the special story that made the impact. The Dorr Lions selected Vicki, and they were thrilled to present her with this recognition award.
MAY – JULY DISTRICT 11C1 KIDsight SCREENINGS Alto Lions at Fruitport Old Fashioned Days, Marne Lions at Marne Fest, Muskegon Lions at Taste of Muskegon, Middleville Lions at Hastings “Very Barry Family Event” Middleville Lions at Middleville Street Fair Sparta Lions at Sparta Town & Country Day, Ravenna Lions at Ravenna Dog Daze, Saranac Lions at Saranac Library Holland Lions at Ottawa County Fair. Several Lakewood Lions and Alto Lions providing local
screenings at daycare, churches, libraries and homeschool networks.
On July 14th the Alto Lions were at Sam’s Club location on 28th Street in Kentwood. Then Lions from Sparta, Casnovia/Kent City, and Ravenna clubs were at the Alpine location in Comstock Park conducting screenings in conjunction with Sam’s Club Health Event. The Lions of Michigan Foundation has teamed up with Sam’s Club to hold these screenings and in return has received donations from Sam’s Club for the KIDsight program. Ten (10) children were found with vision problems on this day alone.
In total 603 children were screened with 54 referrals. That is 54 kids that didn’t know they had a vison problem.
Upcoming KIDsight screenings planned for the following
dates/locations: • August 8,9,10, &11 at Kent County Youth Fair, Lowell (aka 4H Fair) • August 25 at Portland Fest • August 29 at Martin School Open House. • September 8 & 9th at Gus Macker Tournament in Sparta • September 15 & 16 at the Fallasburg Festival, Lowell • September 28th at the Lake Odessa Agape Homeschool network.
If your club is interested in providing screenings at your local daycares, homeschools, libraries, churches, etc., please contact: Lion Ken Adamy, District 11C1 Project KIDsight Coordinator Cell: 616-780-6810 or Home: 616-868-6805 Training and equipment are available at your request!
LIONS VISION STATEMENT To be the global leader in community and
humanitarian service.
LIONS MISSION STATEMENT To empower volunteers to serve their communities,
meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding
through Lions clubs.
AUGUST
• AUGUST 11 – Muskegon Northside Lions – Pancake breakfast, North Muskegon Walker Library 8am-12pm
• AUGUST 16, 23 & 30 - Fruitport Lions– Dancing into the Sunset - Bandshell 3rd and Park St.
• AUGUST 17-18-19 – Muskegon Host Lions – Summer Camp for the blind and visually impaired at Pioneer Trails Camp on Big Blue Lake, Holton, MI
SEPTEMBER • September 7-8 – Muskegon Northside
Lions – Candy Days • September 15-16 – Alto Lions –
Fallasburg Arts Festival, Lowell, MI • September 28-30 - Rockford Lions –
Rockford Harvest Festival OCTOBER
• October 6 – Lyons-Muir Lions – Car Show and Hog Roast 1:00 to 5:00 pm, Muir MI
CLUB CALENDAR
Muskegon Host Lions Summer Camp is upcoming! August 17, 18 and 19 2018
Fellow Lions, the Muskegon Host Lions Club is sponsoring our Annual Summer Weekend Camp for the blind and visually impaired throughout the state of Michigan. Adult blind and visually impaired campers look forward to this event each year. The camp was inspired by the Winter Weekend Camp for the blind and visually impaired which the Cereal City Battle Creek Lions sponsor. Campers expressed a desire for a summer camp and so a former Lion, Donald Madden who volunteered at the Winter Camp when bringing campers from the Muskegon area to the camp located at the Kellogg Education Center on Clear Lake, outside of Dowling Michigan brought the idea to the Muskegon Host Lions Club and in partnership with Pioneer Resources began to hold this annual weekend camping experience at Pioneer Trails Camp on Big Blue Lake in Holton Michigan. Campers swim, fish, go on pontoon boat rides and any other water sports as long as there is a sighted volunteer to go along. They experience crafts at the lodge, Bingo in the dining hall, hikes on the trails at Camp Pendalouan which is next to the Pioneer Trails Camp and run by the YMCA and which Lions also have a long-time relationship, having sponsored a cabin on the grounds as early as the 1930’s. Campers also have an opportunity to experience Archery and Karl DeWitt our camp director assists in this as well as the hiking experience. Campers have a lot of fun with camp fires on Friday and Saturday nights and the freedom to experience the outdoors, meet old and make new friends and overall have a wonderful time. The Muskegon Host Lions Club welcomes both volunteer and financial assistance from other Lions Clubs and other community organizations. We truly need many volunteers to make this a great experience for our campers; so please if there is interest in volunteering any amount of time during the weekend contact us. The camp is paved so the trails are easy to negotiate for those who use canes as well as if there is a need for a walker as the camp is designed for those with physical disabilities. Come and join us and have fun interacting with the blind and visually impaired campers who attend. Assisting with serving food at the dining hall is needed as well as escorting those who are not familiar with negotiating the camp grounds yet. Sighted assistance is needed to help with all activities and the more we have the better the experience for everyone. Thank you to those Lions Clubs who already support our efforts and we’d love to have more clubs help out.
Muskegon Host Lions Club
Contact Lion Jack Brewer at: Home: 231.798.3799 Cell: 231-288-6271 [email protected]
Lion Rosemarie Facilla Home: 231-759-8734 Cell: 231-286-4439 [email protected]
CONTACT LION CLUBS
FOR MORE DETAILS!
CLUB HAPPENINGS
ALTO Lions endowed their annual scholarship for two
graduating senior students from Lowell High School. Several of the Alto Lion members also helped with Project Kidsight screenings at the Fruitport Old Fashioned Days in May, then at Sam’s Club on July 14th. Now they are getting things ready for their annual Fallasburg Festival on September 15-16.
DORR TOWNSHIP
DORR TOWNSHIP continued
FRUITPORT Lions are still hosting their 2018
Season of “Dancing into the Sunset. This is a free community event with dancing and music held in Pomona Park, Fruitport.
Every Thursday through August 30th from 7pm to sunset (9:30 ish) Bring lawn chairs or blankets, snacks, and beverages.
June 5th the Dorr Lions celebrated their club awards night and had a visit from PDG Fran Osborne who did the installation of their 2018-19 club officers.
Lion Cathy Carpenter receives the Helen Keller
Award from club President PDG James Maynard
Lion Mike DeVries receives Lion of the Year from club
President PDG James Maynard
White Cane day May 28th with Dorr Twp. Lions Mike DeVries and Phil Kamyszek and Lions Cathy and Richard Carpenter.
On June 7th celebrating the 101st birthday of Lions with an awesome cake from Fruitport Orchard Market!
HUDSONVILLE
On June 28, the Hudsonville Lions held their first Duck race fundraising event in Buttermilk Creek near Veterans Park. In all, 504 ducks were sold and five prizes were awarded including a $150 First Prize. The event raised $2,200 toward construction of an inclusive playground with poured in place surface at Hughes Park. The Lions, City of Hudsonville and community volunteers will fund and build the playground. Already, state grant money matched by the City, plus over $20,000 in private donations have been secured. The Lions hope to make the Duck Race an annual event!
MARNE Lions getting the grill fired up to serve
hotdogs at the Wright-Tallmadge Firefighters open house on July 21st at Berlin Fairgrounds in Marne.
MIDDLEVILLE Lions providing
screenings with Project KIDsight on July 3rd.
Then finishing up the day of celebration with an awesome firework show!
July 28th was their annual taste of Middleville with 6 different Local restaurants participating. With fabulous food, drinks and music, this event helped raise funds to benefit their Community Center, Local events, and Local residents in emergency situations.
August 4th, they installed 2 four square ball court pads for the student’s playground at Lee Elementary School.
RAVENNA Lions hosted their 8th Annual Dog
Daze and Car Cruise on July 20th. Some of the highlights included the Lions KIDsight trailer, Pedal pull for the kids, several community organizations with food and craft booths as well as a beer tent and the car show. The Ravenna Lions hosts this annual event as a community outreach which allows many local organizations to raise funds for their needs as well. Lions at work bringing community together!
MUSKEGON NORTHSIDE
ROCKFORD Lions are working in cooperation
with the Chamber of Commerce, and the Rotary Club to hold their annual Rockford Harvest Fest on September 28-30. Entertainment/beverage tent with live music from local bands, BBQ chicken, a corn hole tournament on Saturday afternoon, and a Chili Cook Off. Action packed weekend full of Fall Fun for the entire family.
ROCKFORD LEOS
In May the High School Leo Club served breakfast on a cart to the
teachers and staff members.
Cleaning up the grounds at the High School Freshman center. Then all East and North Middle
School LEOS picked up trash along the White Pine Trail in Rockford!
Saturday, August 11th the Muskegon Northside Lions will be at the North Muskegon Walker Library
serving breakfast from 8am to 12pm.
July 10th, the Mobile Food Pantry Truck distributed food to 145 people with the help of
18 Muskegon Northside Lions in 3 hours! Organizing some upcoming fundraiser events
September 8th and 9th Candy Days at Old Orchard and M-120.
Collection of pop can pull tabs to raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
SPARTA The Sparta Lions served a pancake dinner on June 21st for the Superhero and Princess concert in the park.
Project KIDsight screenings provided on July 19th
with 66 children being screened and 9 needing a referral.
Then the parade on Saturday July 21st!
SPRING LAKE
WHITEHALL/MONTAGUE
Then on July 18th during the annual Sparta Town and
Country Days, they prepared, grilled, and served 675 of
their famous Chicken dinners!
On Wednesday, June 13th the Spring Lake Lions grilled and served hotdogs, along with chips and soda. The family friendly Community Picnic was held during the annual Spring Lake Heritage Festival at Mill Point Park.
The Whitehall-Montague Lions club participated in the annual 4th of July parade. They had a fun
time on the parade route handing out bead necklaces!
DISTRICT 11C1 EYEGLASS RECYCLING CENTER
Located at 4282 Brockton, Ste D, Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Contact Lion Scott Brady at
616-915-9614
to drop off your collected eyeglasses
or schedule your club for a
visit / service activity and help with the
process of recycling eyeglasses!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
DISTRICT 11C1 27TH ANNUAL
PROJECTS NIGHT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2018
LOCATION TBD