The Illinois Lion Lioness Leo

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Even small kids were making their pledges for “Leader Dogs” during District 1D Convention. In picture with kids are Gov. Fred Peska and Immediate Past Council Chairman Paul Lindstorm.

7 New Leos were inducted District 1D Convention by International President Jimmy Ross.

You can also see his lovely wife Lion Velda and Leo Advisor Lion Cynthia Spaeth.

Greetings to All! This Lions year 2013-2014 has went by rapidly and we

are looking forward to our

state convention coming up

soon. If you have not made arrangements to attend,

please do so. PDG Judy

Tapper and her committee are working hard to make

this year’s convention a fun

learning time for us all. We are looking forward to

having PIP Jimmy and Lion Velda Ross with us as our

speaker.

The Council of Governors for 2013-2014 are working

hard in their districts to make their year a success. The

Council has worked hard to run the State’s affairs as a business and have worked to include the 1

st and 2nd

VDGs in their decisions so that they will be better

prepared to take on the reins of leadership in their

upcoming years of service to our state.

There are two primary choices in life ... to accept

conditions as they exist, OR to accept responsibility for changing them. We all must make a choice on how the

Lions, Lioness and Leos are to progress here in MD 1.

Do we want to continue the downward spiral that we currently are on? Do we want to continue to allow

rumors and gossip to rule us? If you are content with

how the membership numbers are, if you are content

with the loss of present members and not keeping them in our clubs, and if you are content with a limited

number of new clubs being formed here in MD 1, then

you are accepting the conditions that now exist.

But if you are unhappy with the lack of membership

gains, if you are unhappy with the loss of many good members from our clubs, if you are unhappy with the

fact that there are many areas that need a Lions club,

then I challenge you to step up and accept the

responsibility for making the needed changes here in MD1.

There are many ways to gain new members: ask some-one to attend a club meeting to show them what your

club does, ask someone to help with a fund raising event

that you are doing in your community and then explain to them what the money raised will be used for, and

make sure that you have some fun along with the hard

work that we do. There are opportunities to involve the young people of your community to make them aware of

what Lions do. But you have to care about your club and

your community to be able to show that you care and want to continue to be of service to those that we serve.

Retention or keeping our members is a problem area for many clubs. Do you try to find out why a member is

leaving your club - why does that member not want to

stay in your club. Perhaps the member has to take a new job and transfer to another community, help and encour-

age them to look for another Lions club where they are

moving to and assist them in transferring their member-ship. But perhaps that member is tired of being ignored

or not involved in the club activities/meetings. Do you

care enough to ask why they are leaving?

We need quality members to step up into leadership po-

sitions, in our clubs, in our districts and in our state. Do you work with interested members to mentor them into

leadership positions - or - do you just keep putting the

same people into those positions and thereby not allow someone who is interested to move up. Many of our dis-

tricts currently do not have a 2nd VDG in their line of

succession. We need to ask ourselves why this has hap-pened.

Communication is key to success for us all. We need to make use of social media to maintain contact with our

members. We need to make sure that those without

computer access get the messages that are put out by our leadership. We must work at training our members (all

our members) to help them to stay current on happenings

in Lionism. We must stop being the best kept secret in the World. Unity is extremely important in Lionism. We

cannot accomplish or meet our goals when we are not

working in unity with each other. We must put our per-sonal feelings aside many times and work on building

our clubs, our districts and our state into a unified group

of dedicated Lions, Lioness and Leos who are working towards the only goal of making ourselves a better

known presence in MD 1 and live up to our Lions Code of Ethics to help those that WE SERVE.

It is time that we all take a step back..... take a big DEEP BREATH....and reevaluate where MD 1 is heading. Are

we heading upwards and onwards? Or are we going to

continue to head downwards and not be around to help celebrate our 100 anniversary in 2017 in Chicago? I ask

and challenge everyone to decide where you want MD 1

to be in the future years. There are many dedicated Lions here in the state who are willing and able to help with

the turnaround, but we must all work together to make

the turnaround happen - a few cannot do it.

I leave you this month with this quote by a unknown

author: “I always wondered why somebody did not DO SOMETHING about that, THEN I realized that I am that

somebody.”

In Lionism,

CC Lydia Ellis 2013-2014

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Editorial:

What Happened To Lions?

“LIONS” are recognized all over the world for their charitable contributions to make this world a better place to live for tomorrow. They sacrifice their wealth, health and time to help needy people in their communi-ties and worldwide. Nobody can beat us for our community ser-

vice throughout the world. We are recognized by United Nations Organization as the World’s #1 Ser-vice Organization. We donate millions of dollars for world projects, disasters and to help the needy.

So, what happened to Lions in North America? In South East Asia membership is growing tremen-dously and we are proud of that. Why in North America many members are coming from front door and leave from back or use those revolving doors? It is time to think before it is too late to find a solu-tion to our issues. I know every service organiza-tion in the world is experiencing the same. But I am not concerned about others – let us think about ourselves – what happened to Lions?

How many of us read Lions Code of Ethics and fol-low the same? If we concerned about others in our communities to lend a helping hand, it is our duty to support our own members first and reach beyond. Let us read the following loudly:

Lions Clubs Objectives

TO CREATE and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.

TO PROMOTE the principles of good government and good citizenship. TO TAKE an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and morale welfare of the community. TO UNITE the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding. TO PROVIDE a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest; provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by club members. TO ENCOURAGE service-minded people to serve their community without persona financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethi-

cal standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavors.

Lions Code of Ethics

TO SHOW my faith in the worthiness of my voca-tion by industrious application to the end that I may merit a reputation for quality of service.

TO SEEK success and to demand all fair remuner-ation of profit as my just due, but to accept no profit or success at the price of my own self-respect lost because of unfair advantage taken or because of questionable acts on my part.

TO REMEMBER that in building up my business it is not necessary to tear down another's; to be loyal to my clients or customers and true to myself.

WHENEVER a doubt arises as to the right or ethics of my position or action towards others, to resolve such doubt against myself.

TO HOLD friendship as an end and not a means. To hold that true friendship exists not on account of the service performed by one to another, but that true friendship demands nothing but accepts ser-vice in the spirit in which it is given.

ALWAYS to bear in mind my obligations as a citi-zen to my nation, my state and my community, and to give them my unswerving loyalty in word, act and deed. To give them freely of my time, labor, and means.

TO AID others by giving my sympathy to those in distress, my aid to the weak, and my substance to the needy. TO BE CAREFUL with my criticism and liberal with

my praise; to build up and not destroy.

Do Lions need any other doctrine other than our own objectives and code of ethics? It is time to change our behavior, attitude and power. Treat all members like our own brothers and sisters from a huge world family of Lions.

When we look for power, let us follow our code of ethics and learn to treat our fellow Lion members with dignity and respect. We are all volunteers and

we all deserve that equal respect, Amen.

-IPDG Austin D’Souza, Ph.D.

My e-mail is: ILStateEditor@gmail.com.

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2014 Resolutions for MD1

State Convention in Lisle: The Council reviewed 6 resolutions that are to be

brought to the delegates at the State Convention.

Resolution #1 is recommended for adoption by the

Council. The Council feels that we ask the Incoming

Council Chair and the International Convention Chair to serve then they should be allowed some reimbursement;

especially since they both are required to attend. The

incoming Council Chair and Council of Governors hold their first Council Meeting at the end of the Convention.

Resolution #2 is recommended for adoption by the Council. The Council feels that this is a housekeeping

resolution. We have many qualified Lions who can serve

as State Chairs even though they have not had the oppor-tunity to serve on that particular committee in their re-

spective districts.

Resolution #3 is recommended for adoption by the

Council. The Council feels that this is a right step in the

right direction for the growth of MD 1. Resolution #4 is approved by the Council of Governors

for this resolution to be brought to the delegates at the

State Convention to be voted on.

Resolution #5 is approved by the Council of Governors

for this resolution to be brought to the delegates at the State Convention to be voted on.

Resolution #6 is approved by the Council of Governors for this resolution to be brought to the delegates at the

State Convention to be voted on.

2014 MD 1 Forum:

The Council of Governors approved the date of Novem-

ber 7-8, 2014 for the MD-1 Forum to be held at the Parke Regency in Bloomington.

2015 State Convention: The Council of Governors approved the date of May 15-

17, 2015 for the State Convention. A contract proposal is

being requested from The Thelma Keller Convention Center in Effingham for review.

-Submitted by: Council Chair Lydia Ellis

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MD1 Constitution & By-Laws

Six Proposed Amendments for Publication in the MD-1 Magazine:

We have six proposed amendments going before the del-

egates at our upcoming state convention. As per our

constitution and by-laws, notice is to be given to all

clubs at least 30 days prior to the opening of the conven-tion. As per said document, no-

tice can be given through our

state magazine. I am therefore,

requesting that the following text, in its entirety, be placed in

the next issue of our state maga-

zine.

In addition, there will be a reso-

lution requesting the approval of the merger of District 1-E and 1-L. That resolution

question is included at the end of the amendments in-

formation. Please also include this merger question.

If you have any questions regarding this submission,

please contact me at your convenience.

-PID Bud Wahl

MD-1 C&BL Chair

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

RESOLUTION

TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITU-

TION & BY-LAWS

CONSTITUTION - ARTICLE IX, STATE REVE-

NUE, Section 1

Subject: This proposed amendment would add the in-

coming Council Chairperson and the out-going Interna-tional Convention Chairperson as two additional posi-

tions eligible for reimbursement of expenses for attend-

ing the International Convention.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

Section 1, paragraph 3, of Article IX of the Lions of Illi-

nois Constitution entitled State Revenue, be amended, effective at the close of the 2014 State Convention, by

adding the phrasing marked in bold below:

One Dollar and Fifty Cents ($1.50) per capita of

said fund shall be available for use for this State’s partic-

ipation in the International Convention. Expenses of each out-going District Governor, incoming Council

Chairperson, and out-going International Conven-

tion Chairperson, in connection with his/her attending

the International Convention at or near the conclusion of his/her term of office shall be considered a proper charge

against this International Convention Fund and reim-

bursement for said expenses of such outgoing District 4

Governors, incoming Council Chairperson, and out-

going International Convention Chairperson, out of this fund shall be on the same basis as that allowed Dis-

trict Governors Elect under the Rules of Audit of and by

Lions Clubs International.

Resolution #1) (The Constitution and By-Laws

Committee recommends NON-ADOPTION)

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

RESOLUTION

TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CON-

STITUTION & BY-LAWS

BY LAWS - ARTICLE III, STANDING COM-

MITTEES, Section 1

Subject: This proposed amendment would eliminate the one year requirement of serving on a district committee

before one would be eligible to serve as State Chairper-

son of the committee.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the

last two sentences of Section 1 of Article III of the Lions of Illinois By-Laws entitled Standing Committees, be

amended, effective at the close of the 2014 State Con-

vention, as follows:

With the exception of the Long Range Planning

Committee, in order to be eligible for appointment as

Chairperson of a Standing Committee, the appointee shall have served as a District Chairperson of that Com-

mittee for at least one (1) year. However, Iin the event

that no application is received for a State Chairperson position, or the Council is not in favor of any applica-

tions received for a particular committee, the Council

may waive the one year eligibility requirement and ap-

point a Lion to fill the position.

Resolution #2) (The Constitution and By-Laws Com-

mittee recommends NON-ADOPTION)

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

RESOLUTION

TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITU-TION & BY-LAWS

CONSTITUTION - ARTICLE V, STATE ORGAN-

IZATION, Section 2

Subject: This proposed amendment would extend the

time limit a Past District Governor (PDG) would be eli-gible to run for Council Chairperson to five (5) years.

Currently, the time limit is three (3) years.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

paragraph two, of Section 2 of Article V of the Lions of

Illinois Constitution entitled State Organization, be amended, effective at the close of the 2014 State Con-

vention, by replacing the word "three" in the first sen-

tence, with the word "five", as shown below:

Candidates for the Council Chairperson position must be

a Past District Governor, having served as an MD-1 Dis-

trict Governor within the previous three five fiscal Lions years immediately preceding the year they are to serve as

Council Chairperson. The Council Chairperson position

shall have voting rights in any Council action.

Resolution #3) (The Constitution and By-Laws

Committee recommends ADOPTION)

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

RESOLUTION

TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITU-

TION & BY-LAWS

CONSTITUTION - ARTICLE XII, AMEND-

MENTS, Section 2

Subject: This proposed amendment would require all amendments originating from a club, district, or the

MD-1 Constitution and By-Laws Committee, to be re-

viewed and approved by the Council of Governors be-fore being presented to the delegates at a state conven-

tion for consideration.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT

Section 2 of Article XII of the Lions of Illinois Constitu-5

tion entitled Amendments, be amended, effective at the

close of the 2014 State Convention, as follows:

Section 2. Any amendment proposed to the Con-

stitution shall be first approved by the Board of Direc-tors of the Club or the Cabinet of the District in which

the proposal originated, and shall be submitted in writing

by the Club Secretary or the Cabinet Secretary, respec-

tively to the State Secretary-Treasurer not later than 120 days prior to the first scheduled day of the State Conven-

tion. The proposed changes shall then be promptly re-

ferred by the State Secretary-Treasurer to the Constitu-tion and By-Laws Committee for consideration.

Amendments may also originate with the State Council

or the Constitution and By-Laws Committee. Amend-

ments submitted by the State Council shall also be

referred to the Constitution and By Laws Committee.

All proposed amendments, after being considered

and reviewed by the Constitution and By-Laws

Committee, shall be referred to the State Council by

the Constitution and By-Laws Committee, along with

the committee's recommendations, by the fourth

State Council Meeting, at which time the State Coun-

cil shall review all proposed amendments and make

the final decision as to which of the proposed

amendments are to be presented to the delegates at

the upcoming state convention for consideration.

After its consideration, the Constitution and By-Laws

Committee State Council shall report its recommenda-tions on the proposed amendment(s) to the State Secre-

tary-Treasurer not later than 45 days prior to the first

scheduled day of the State Convention, and the State Secretary-Treasurer shall be responsible for mailing cop-

ies of the proposed amendment, together with the rec-

ommendations of the State Council and Constitution

and By-Laws Committee, to each Club in the State at least 30 days prior to the first scheduled day of the State

Convention. The Council of Governors, at its discretion,

may direct the State Secretary-Treasurer to publish the proposed amendments in the State magazine in lieu of

the above cited mailings and in accordance with the pre-

scribed dates. Each District shall reimburse the State for

its pro rata share of the cost of the preparation and mail-ing of such copies, based upon the number of Clubs in

the District, and also for publishing same in the last issue

of the State magazine to be published prior to the State convention dates.

Resolution #4) (The Constitution and By-Laws

Committee recommends NON-ADOPTION)

Lions of Illinois, Inc. RESOLUTION To Amend the Lions of Illinois Constitution and By-Laws Constitution-Article IX Section 1, State Revenue Subject: This proposed amendment would change the dollar amount and the distribution of funds for the out-going District Governor to the International Convention. Now, Therefore, Be it resolved that Section 1, Para-graph 3 of Article IX of the Lions of Illinois Constitution entitled State Revenue, be amended, effective at the close of the 2014 State Convention, as follows:

Section 1, One Dollar and Fifty Cents (1.50) per capi-

ta of said fund shall be available for use for this States participation in the International Convention. Expenses of each out-going District Governor in connection with his/her attending the International Convention at or near the conclusion of his/her term of office shall be considered a proper charge against this International Convention fund and reimbursement for said expenses of such outgoing District Governors out of this fund shall be on the same basis as that allowed District Gov-ernors Elect under the Rules of Audit of and by Lions

Clubs International. Fifty cents (.50) per capita of said fund shall be available for registration only for each outgoing District Governor to the interna-tional convention, and no transportation or lodg-ing costs will be included. Respectfully Submitted Lion Bonnie Bradbury Cabinet Secretary, 1-J

Resolution #5 (The Constitution and By-Laws

Committee recommends NON-ADOPTION)

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

RESOLUTION To Amend the Lions of Illinois Constitution and By-Laws

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Constitution-Article IX Section 1, State Revenue

Subject: This proposed amendment would change

the dollar amount going into the Promotional Fund and the distribution of funds that are over and above the cap of $50,000. Now, Therefore, Be it resolved that Section 1, Para-graph 4 of Article IX of the Lions of Illinois Constitution entitled State Revenue, be amended, effective at the close of the 2014 State Convention, as follows: Section 1, Fifty Cents (.50) One Dollar and Fifty Cents (1.50) per capita of said Fund shall be used exclusively for the promotion, and election of candidates from Illi-nois to the International Board of Directors or to the office of Second Vice-President, First Vice-President and President of Lions Clubs International, provided howev-er, that the balance to be held in such Fund shall be lim-ited to and maintained at Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000). After this limitation has been reached, this One Dollar and Fifty Cents (1.50), or the balance thereof after bringing the Fund balance back up to the Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000), shall be applied as Follows:

A. 35% thereof shall be allocated to the Interna-tional Convention Fund, to be used exclusively for out of country outgoing District Governor’s convention expenses.

B. 35% thereof shall be allocated to the Magazine Fund

C. 30% thereof shall be allocated to the State Ad-ministrative and State Convention Administra-

tive Fund.

A 25% thereof shall be allocated to the Adminis-trative Fund. B 25% thereof shall be allocated to the State Convention Administrative Fund. C 25% thereof shall be allocated to the MD-1 Fo-rum. D. 25% thereof shall be allocated to be invested

for future use for the State Administrative Fund. Any amount in excess of Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000) held in the Promotion Fund as of May 21, 1989 July 1, 2014 shall be allocated and transferred to the foregoing funds in the percentages indicated above. Respectfully Submitted Lion Bonnie Bradbury Cabinet Secretary, 1-J

Resolution #6 (The Constitution and By-Laws Com-

mittee recommends NON-ADOPTION)

Merger Question: Shall Districts 1-E and 1-L Merge

into One Sub-District? Yes ____ No ____

Since this is a resolution, and not an amendment to the

constitution and by-laws, it requires only a simple ma-

jority to the affirmative, to pass. Simple majority is de-fined as anything greater than 50%.

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LIONS OF ILLINOIS

STATE PIN DESIGN CONTEST

RULES:

1. The pin must be designed by a Lion, Lioness or Leo of MD-1

2. The pin must include the following elements in its design:

a) the Lions emblem

b) the words “Lions of Illinois”

c) the year

d) the location of the pin year’s International Convention

3. The pins must be made by a LCI-approved manufacturer. IF a non-LCI-

approved manufacturer is used, the pin design must be pre-approved by LCI.

4. Pin designs can include two colors plus a background color

5. Pin designs must be submitted on 8 ½ “ by 11" paper.

6. The pin design drawing must be close to actual size.

7. Pin designs must be submitted in triplicate with at least one drawing in full

color.

8. The name, address, phone number and club name of the pin designer must

be typed or printed legibly on the back of every pin design drawing submitted.

Lions of Illinois, Inc. reserves the right to reject any submission that does not

meet all of the pin design specifications as stated above.

To enter the State Pin Design Contest, pin designs can be submitted

to the Lions of Illinois State Office, 19072 State Highway 123, Petersburg, IL

62675 - OR - to your District Governor.

All pin designs submitted will be reviewed and the winner will be selected at

the Fifth Council of Governors meeting to be held at the State Convention in

May. The winning design will be announced at the Final Plenary Session of

the State Convention.

Pin design entries cannot be submitted by facsimile or email. All entries

become the property of the Lions of Illinois, Inc.

The winner of the Pin Design Contest will receive five (5) complete sets of pins,

charms and stick pins.

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How Full is Your Bucket?

This month we will continue our look at John

Baldoni’s ideas on Leadership. In his handbook

180 Ways to Walk the Leadership Talk, he identifies

six important behaviors that all leaders do:

Listen and learn from others

Energize the organization

Act for the benefit of everyone

Develop themselves and others

Empower others to lead

Recognize Achievement

Last month, we considered listening and learning

from others. This month, we will consider energiz-

ing the organization.

Baldoni indicates that sometimes a leader has to be-

come that famous bunny in the commercial we all

know so well. You know the one that “keeps going

and going and going”. A large piece of the leader’s

job, whether at the club, district, multiple district, or

international level is to bring enthusiasm, which

keeps the group moving forward in the same direc-

tion.

Being a leader involves being excited and motivat-

ed, then sharing that positive vibe with others to ac-

complish the task, wheth-

er large or small. Con-

sider these ideas

from John

Baldoni:

-Share the Suc-

cess: Bring people

together to share a

success. Promote

positive feelings.

-Enourage People

to Meet and Min-

gle: Plan activities

that allow Lions to

get together. Food is always nice, too!

-Cultivate Teamwork: If a team, committee, or

group is “working”, that means they have found a

way to support one another for the greater good of

everyone, especially those WE SERVE.

-Promote Team Spirit: Be the cheerleader and

encourage others’ ideas to boost team morale.

Shared team spirit increases commitment.

-Develop floor plans: Plan your meeting space as

well as agenda to promote interaction. Give people

a chance to cross paths, literally, and share ideas.

-Create a Culture of Creativity: Celebrate think-

ing “outside of the box”. Encourage the sharing of

ideas, piggy back one good idea on another to build

success.

-Get Excited about Service: Some groups sell

cars, others sell light bulbs. Lions sell service to

others. Share what makes you feel good about be-

ing a Lion!

-Be Enthusiastic: Consider a problem as a chal-

lenge or an obstacle. We can always find a way

around, under, or through an obstacle.

-Recognize Success: Whether the goal met is large

or small, give the accolades to those involved in the

success. A pat on the back or note of praise is al-

ways greatly appreciated.

-Demonstrate commitment: Work hard to get the

task accomplished, celebrate the success, and then

take a breath to rejuvenate before starting a new

task.

-Set Priorities: With everyone’s input determine

the priorities. Focus on these important objectives,

so that everyone is moving in the same direction. If

everyone is rowing a different direction in a row-

boat, it does not move forward. It either goes in a

circle or does not move at all.

-Have Fun: Lions work hard to meet the needs of

others. We also need to remember to have FUN

while getting the work done!

-Use Humor: Share a laugh or giggle. Give people

a reason to smile, but not at the expense of someone

else. Sarcasm is not the kind of humor that gets

things done.

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-Manage Meetings: Everyone’s time is valuable.

Plan ahead for meetings. Be efficient, organized,

and productive whether at committee meetings or

club meetings. “Git’er Done” and have time to

spare!

Show your enthusiasm for service by bringing ener-

gy to your club or district! Let others know they are

valuable to you as well as the service that is given

to support others.

-Lion Jama Wahl, MD1 GLT Chair

LEADER DOGS:

Congratulations to all of you as District Governor

Elects! I wish you the best in your upcoming year

of service to the State of Lions. Most of you went

to Leader Dog for the Blind to visit the facility and

get an understanding of

what they do. I have just

returned from a weekend

there as well. Leader Dog

has asked me to serve as

State Coordinator for their

Capital Fund program over

the next couple of years. Those of you that made

the visit have already heard some of what is com-

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ing. Those that did not make the trip to Leader Dog

please reply and let me know so I can provide you

with more information.

The reason for this email is to ask every one of you

to be sure and select a District Leader Dog Chair-

person or Coordinator however you wish to title

them. Once you have your selection made please

provide me with their name and contact infor-

mation. I’d like an email, telephone and mailing

address please. This person should be fairly well

known in your District and be able to make some

club visits regarding the Leader Dog Capital Pro-

gram.

Once I have their names I will be contacting them to

go over their responsibilities and hopefully be able

to set up a “face to face” meeting with as many as I

can. I also ask that you put me in your District Di-

rectory as your State Leader Dog Coordinator. I

should NOT need any funds as what I need will

come from Leader Dog so there is no expense to the

District. I probably will want to attend each of your

District Conventions next year along with your Dis-

trict Coordinator and have a short session sched-

uled. There will probably also be a Leader Dog

person with us.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact

me as I want to work with you all I can. I’d like

this information within the next two weeks if at all

possible.

Thanks again for all you do in Lions.

-Paul A. Lindstrom, Immediate Past Council Chairperson

Telephone: 815 738 2761; Cell: 815 297 2382

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Thought you Lions might be interested

When 11 year Leo Dylan Snyder, a South Elgin Leo Club member, found out a first grade student in at his school, was very sick with a rare form of arthritis he wanted to do something to help. With a little help the from his grandfather, Past

District 1J Governor Leo Snyder, he planned and hosted an all-you-can

eat spaghetti dinner along followed by a live and silent auction on Thursday, March 13, 2014. As of to-day, Dylan has raised $3,500 and donations are still be-ing received by the community. All of the money raised went to Maria's family to help with her medical treatment. THREE CHEERS TO LEO DYLAN! ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

Durand Lions Screened 26 individuals dur-

ing their Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in

April.

PDG Gordon Grande inducts Durand Lions Club new-est member, Lion Matt Wolf.

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Redistricting Proposal to Merge

Districts 1-E & 1-L By: District 1-L Governor Stephen Frankenstein

After serving on the Redis-

tricting Committee formed

by the 2011-2012 Council of

Governors, I saw, first hand,

the need to make adjust-

ments in the structure of

many of the Districts of

MD-1 if they are to regain Dylan Snyder & Maria

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“non transitional” status and once again enjoy the

benefits afforded Districts adhering to Lions Clubs

International’s minimum requirements of 1250

members and 35 clubs. One of the best ways to

solve this problem is for two adjoining Districts that

are transitional to merge together and form one

combined District that would then meet the mini-

mum criteria requirements. Districts 1-B and 1-K

have just completed this process and will officially

form a new District, District 1-B/K, as of July 1st,

2014.

Governor Butch Guennewig of 1-E and myself be-

gan discussions of a possible merger of our two

Districts almost immediately upon taking office last

July. We have since included key leadership people

from both Districts, taken the issue to the member-

ship of both Districts, and both Districts have voted

to affirm their desire to merge. A formal committee

has now been formed to guide us down that path.

We have made it very clear to our membership that

this is not a “membership fix”. This is purely an

administrative move. We will become much more

efficient, regain District in good standing status, and

once again be able to have a say in our own future.

Membership is and will continue to be an issue of

paramount importance, and we should continue to

aggressively try and reverse the current trends.

The next step in our process is to ask you, members

in good standing of MD-1, to allow us to petition

LCI for approval of our proposed merger. Governor

Butch, myself, and all the Lions of Districts 1-E and

1-L ask you to vote “yes” to let us continue towards

our goal at the State Convention this coming May.

If anyone has any questions at all, or would like a

briefing on where we are in the process and what

are goals are, don’t hesitate to contact either Gover-

nor Butch or myself, and we would be glad to dis-

cuss it. Thank you so very much for your considera-

tion on this matter, and we look forward to seeing

you all at The State Convention!

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-Lion Sara Cooper

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Lions of Illinois State Convention and Annual Lions of Illinois Foundation (LIF)

membership meeting

May 16-18, 2014

Hilton Hotel and Convention Center

Lisle, Illinois

Please bring items for the Silent Auction!!

Saturday Morning at 9am: Seminars

S.M.I.L.E.(Social Medial Including Lions Everywhere), www.lionssmile.org. Is an

initiative to centralize all information about social media for use in Lions Clubs. Is a project that

supports Lions Clubs to use social media in their social mission. Wants to build a network that

supports Lions in using social media to serve the community and the misfortunes worldwide.

LCIF (Lions Clubs International Foundation). www.lionsclubs.org. or www.lcif.org. Our Mission: To support the efforts of Lions Clubs worldwide in serving their local communities

and the world community as they carry out essential humanitarian service projects.

Alert updates, www.lionsclubs.org. Lions Alert Plans in Action. Do you have a plan in

place?

Region and Zone Chair Roundtable. An open discussion about the role of region and zone

chairs and getting involved. Open to all lions.

Spot (www.spotvisionscreening.com). Cutting edge technology for advanced vision screening. Identify vision problems such as myopia, hyperopia, blurred vision, etc. Used by Li-

ons clubs around the country. Check it out!

Saturday morning at 10:30am, doors open at 10:15am: LIF 40th Anniversary Brunch, served at 10:30am ONLY. Only those will meal tickets will be allowed to enter at

10:15am-10:40am. All others will be allowed in the dining area after meal has been served,

approximately at 11am.

Seminar 3:00pm. Leader Dog

Sunday Morning:

Special guest speaker: Karen Putz, author of six books and a Chicken Soup for the

Soul contributing author. She became deaf at 19 from a fall while waterskiing. She will

speak of her challenges, tools she uses and opportunities.

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Pictured are Lions Pam Kultsar and John Whelan,

two of seven Normal lions who volunteered to manange the clubs booth at Illinois State University International Fair. This is Club’s 3rd presence from which the club has gained three new members. Lion Pam joined the club because of our booth at last year’s fair.

Lions Fund Low Vision Studio at The

Hadley School for the Blind

On April 5, The Hadley School for the Blind hosted

Lions District 1-F members as part of their annual

convention, held at the Renaissance Hotel in North-

brook, Ill. Participants toured the school, including

the new Lions Video Studio, which was funded by

Lions Clubs International Foundation with addi-

tional support from 1-F members.

Participants also learned about the Low Vision Fo-

cus @ Hadley, a new distance education program

designed to address the sharp increase in age-related

low vision among adults, resulting from the condi-

tions including macular degeneration, glaucoma and

diabetes.

Low vision is defined by having significant difficul-

ty seeing even after one’s vision is corrected with

eyeglasses, contact lenses, surgery or medicine. Ac-

cording to 2010 research by the National Eye Insti-

tute, the number of Americans with low vision will

continue to grow dramatically, from 2.9 million in

2010, to 5 million in 2030, to 8.9 million in 2050.

Currently, more than 14 percent of those over age

55, and 17 percent of people over 80 years old, ex-

perience low vision.

The Low Vision

Focus @ Hadley

offers a unique,

free distance

learning oppor-

tunity -- 13

ferent audio les-

sons on CD or

online. A person

with low vision

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thing from how to put raised markers on kitchen

appliances to identifying their medications to using

accessible technology. This series of recordings en-

courages independent living and teaches adults with

vision loss how they can continue everyday activi-

ties that they enjoy, even with diminished vision. As

part of the Low Vision Focus, Hadley will produce

new interactive webinars as well as videos for peo-

ple with low vision and their support networks in

the new video studio, generously funded by the Li-

ons.

During their visit, Lions members learned how to

identify challenges and situations that can be sup-

ported by low vision rehabilitation and Hadley’s

Low Vision Focus specifically. Tom McCarville,

director of the Low Vision Focus, also invited Lions

members to serve as ambassadors for the new pro-

gram, help spread the word and refer family mem-

bers, friends and colleagues to Hadley as appropri-

ate. After the tour, participants had the opportunity

to learn how to adapt a home for low vision, as

demonstrated by Hadley President Chuck Young’s

wife, Vicky Young, in their Winnetka home.

“We are so grateful to the Lions for their generous

support of our new low vision studio. We are very

excited to serve the growing population living with

low vision and to enable to them to continue to live

independently,” says Young.

Hadley will be introducing the Low Vision Focus to

the larger Lions community at the 97th Lions Clubs

Annual International Convention in Toronto this

summer. For more information on the program,

please visit www.lowvisionfocus.org.

L to R: PCC Mike Baumer, Hadley President Chuck Young; PDG Don Hook, incoming executive direc-

tor, Lions of IL Foundation; Dr. Steven Tremaroli, Lions International Director 2013-2014.

Lions District 1-F members with plaque outside low vision studio.

Lions members and Hadley President Chuck Young in front of The Hadley School for the Blind

Hadley School for the Blind

Low Vision Studio

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Lions members gathered inside low vision studio

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Top Right: A dining room table featuring place settings done correctly and incorrectly for someone with low vision.

A pantry with items labeled for someone with low vision.

Facility tour will be arranged to Lions by appointment. Please contact:

-Kate Streit, Media and Marketing Specialist, The Hadley School for the Blind, 700 Elm Street, Winnetka, IL

60093. Phone: 847-784-2751 e-mail: kate@hadley.edu

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The Waukegan Little Fort Lions Club held their

annual Bob Abbott/Marty Gust Steak and Eggs fundraiser breakfast at the Waukegan Yacht Club on February 9th. 285 breakfasts were served and the money raised will help fund Lions and commu-nity service projects. We had good participation

from the Little Fort Lions members as well as signif-icant help from our local Boy Scouts troop. Thanks to all who attended and contributed including other Lions Club members, District dignitaries and local businesses.

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Glenview Lions Celebrating 65 years Serving Glenview’s visually/hearing im-paired and less fortunate.

65th Anniversary Golf Outing May 21, 2014Golf Outing May 21, 2014

In honor of the 65th year and the past tradition of

Chuck Wagon Days the Lions are offering a day on the

links at Glenview Park Golf Course with cart, lunch and

dinner.

COST: $100/person Golf Lunch and Dinner ($35/guest for

dinner only)

TIME: 1st tee time at 11AM - Sign in 10:30 AM

Format: Individual low gross, low net, closest to

the pin, longest drive, Hole-in-one prizes

Golfer Name and e-mail: send to PO BOX below or call

1. ___________________________________

2. ___________________________________

3. ___________________________________

4. ___________________________________

HOLE SPONSORS: $150/hole Send company info and sign layout with logo to:

Glenview Lions Club

PO BOX 9 Glenview 60025 Contact : Tom Zanoni 847-724-6000

Donations can be made online at: www.glenviewlions.com Terry Dooley 847-226-6209

Glenview Park Golf Club

Glenview ,IL 60025

Serving Glenview Sight/hearing impaired

and less fortunate for 65 years

Silent Auction—raffle prizes—special gifts Come join the fun

“We Serve” Glenview Lions

Celebrating 65 years Serving Glenview’s visual-ly/hearing

impaired and less fortunate.

65th Anniversary

Golf Outing May 21, 2014

In honor of the 65th year and the past tradition of Chuck

Wagon Days the Lions are offering a day on the links at

Glenview Park Golf Course with cart, lunch, dinner and

prizes. Sponsorships are needed.

HELP US MAKE THIS A SUCCESS

or Gift

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Send company info and sign layout with logo to: jim@corprintsource.com

All mail to: Glenview Lions Club

PO BOX 9 Glenview 60025 Contact : Tom Zanoni 847-724-6000

Donations can be made online at: www.glenviewlions.com

Terry Dooley 847-226-6209

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District 1B and 1K Leaders at their Joint Session

SOUTH ELGIN RESIDENT RECEIVES DISTIN-GUISHED SERVICE AWARD FOR YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY OF SOUTH

ELGIN

On Saturday, April 5th, South Elgin Lion William “Bill Holder” of South Elgin was presented withGeorge Lazansky Distinguished Service Award at the Lions District 1J Annual Convention in Lisle, Illinois. Since 2002, this award has presented annually to deserv-ing Lions, Lionesses and Leos in District 1-J and honors not only the recipient but its namesake, Dis-trict 1-J’s first Governor who served in 1951-52.

Then, as now, District 1-J has led the State of Illi-nois in its service to the visually impaired, the hear-ing impaired and those with diabetes. This year out of the 88 Lions, Lioness and Leo clubs in District 1-J, only four lions where selected to receive this award.

This award recognizes Lions Club members who lead by example in their own club, as well as taking on additional responsibilities within the district or state. Holder has been a member has held every position on the Board of Directors and regularly contributes his time to all of the club functions. He has prepared meals for several meetings, pancake breakfast, spaghetti dinners, steak and smelt frys and is relied upon by the South Elgin Lions for his service. Over the years he has been honored with several awards, the Lions of the Year award and Melvin Jones Fellowship.

MD1 GLT Chairperson Jama Wahl giving

leadership pre

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First Child To Receive The Governors Distinguished Service Award

South Elgin Leo Dylan Snyder was the first ever

Leo to be awarded the District 1J Governors Distin-guished Service Award at the Lions District 1J Convention. Leo Dylan just wanted to help a fellow student at his grade school, even though he per-sonally did not know her. He found out that this student was sick, and the cost of the medication was going to be over $1,000.00 after insurance for each shot that this student would need. Snyder asked his grandfather, South Elgin Lion Leo Snyder, what could be done to help because he knows that the Lions Club has help families in need in the past. Together, with his grandfather, they planned a very successful Spaghetti Dinner benefit that raised close to $4000.00. Donations are still coming in, and because of his efforts in doing this, other lions clubs in District 1J have been inspired to help this family such as the Crystal Lake Lions, who are planning a fundraiser for this student.

South Elgin Resident Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

South Elgin Lion Leo Snyder was awarded the Jim and Joyce Davis Lifetime Achievement Award at the District 1J Convention for the years of outstand-ing service to his club and District 1J. Snyder has held almost every office in the South Eglin Lions

Club, and over the years has raised funds to help people in need in his community and abroad. He ran a very successful fundraiser for victims of a tor-nado in Kansas many years back and last month helped his grandson, Leo Dylan Snyder, run a spa-ghetti dinner benefit for a fellow first grade school student who has a rare form of arthritis. He helps his community plan the biggest event, Riverfest, and has done so since its inception many years ago.

Carbondale Lions Club Activities: (Left) Rick Erick-son, retired SIU-C professor spoke to the club about “All That Jazz.” Erickson loves jazz music and plays jazz music. (Top) The club presented a donation to the Little Egypt Network of the Ameri-can Red Cross. Shown are (l to r) Club President Ken Ackerman, Manager Sandy Webster and Lion Don Boehne. (Right) Little Egypt Network Red Cross Manager Sandy Webster.

MD1 STATE E-MAGAZINE

EDITED & PUBLISHED BY:

IPDG AUSTIN D’SOUZA, EDITOR

FOR MD1 LIONS OF ILLINOIS

E-mail: ILStateEditor@gmail.com

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Carbondale Lions Activities

(Top) Club President Don Boehne (center) presents do-

nations to Chris Wallace, Carbondale Science Center

and Tina Carpenter, Boys and Girls Club. Club members

are shown assisting with the participant registration of the 2014 Southern Illinois Men’s Health Conference at

John A. Logan College. (Bottom) Club President

Boehne presents a check to Administrator Mirium Link-Mullioson of the Jackson County Health Department to

help buy weather radios for low income/public housing.

HARRISBURG TOWN & COUNTRY LIONS CLUB President/PDG John Endsley, Jr. is shown present-ing a check to CASA (Court Appointed Special Ad-vocates).

Christopher Lions Club celebrated 90 years of

service to their community. The top two photos show the attendees enjoying the good food and great camaraderie. The bottom photo shows the guest speaker, Lions of Illinois Foundation’s execu-tive director Van Stone.

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Harrisburg Town & Country Lions Club cele-brated 25 years of service. Their guest speaker

was International Director Doug Lozier from Indi-ana. Left photo is ID Lozier with visiting governor, vice governors and past district governors. Center photo is ID Lozier with three of the four remaining charter members. Seated is Clarence Rice, stand-ing left to right are ID Lozier, PDG John Endsley, Jr. and Scott Aud. Left photo is a group photo of some of the attendees.

GALATIA LIONS CLUB was visited by District Governor Waymon “Moe” Johnson and First Lady Barbara Johnson. They presented Club President James Bond with a letter from Lions Clubs Interna-tional and a pin to commemorate 40 years of ser-vice to Lionism.

ELDORADO LIONS CLUB hosted a large and

hungry crowd at their All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast. Shown are (front, left to right) Gail Har-ris, Diana Falk, Kim Hammond and PDG Alma Young. (Middle, left to right) Randall Rash, Club President Janet Bixler, Erin Stewart and Hal Butler. (Back, left to right) Bill Harris, Bob Young, Joe Bozarth and Aubry Falk. ------------------------------------------------------------------ THOMPSONVILLE LIONS CLUB recognized its

two Peace Poster winners, (2nd from left) Kailee Fox, 2nd place winner and (3rd from left) Melannie Mann , 1st place winner. Both are students at Thompsonville’s middle school. Art teacher Libby Garza and PDG Chip Farrington are pictured. In addition to each participant receiving recognition

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and a check, the club donated to the school’s art department.

HARRISBURG TOWN & COUNTRY LIONS CLUB

hosted a pancake breakfast designated for Diabe-tes Awareness. Pictured is Club President/PDG John Endsley, Jr. with the middle school’s girls vol-ley ball team. The team helped with the breakfast.

District 1K in Action! – Dr. Goodmember!

District 1K on the move-Dr. Good Member Treating Lions

1K PDG John Hawkinson recognize with a Presi-dent’s Appreciation Certificate.

Past District Governors of District 1K playing PDG Squares.

LIF Director Van Stone presenting Lion Herb Gerth of the Streator Hardscrab-ble Lions with a Founda-tion Fellow-ship

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LIF Director Van Stone presenting Lion Robert Harshbarger of the Normal Lions with a Foundation Fel-lowship

IPDG Austin D’Souza inducted 2 New Members to Chicago Puerto Rico Lions Club in the month of April.

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Travels With the ID Our travels began in Hamburg, Germany when ID Bill was introduced to the crowd attending the Ple-nary Session at the International Convention.

It is a awesome inspiring experience to be intro-duced and to walk across the stage to shake the hand of the President and to be seated with the other ID’s who have been elected to serve the Li-ons of the world. The next two days were a true learning experience, sometimes confusing, sometimes fun, but always we know that we are in great company of many dedicated Lions from around the world. The staff from Lions International is very dedicated individu-als who work hard to make things and events run smoothly. They spend many long hours and always are up to the task that awaits them next. ID Bill and I took a Rhine River Cruise before re-turning home and it was a great time of making new friends, renewing old friendships and seeing so much more of the world and the history surrounding those areas. We learned that on the cruise there were 8 PIDs and ID Bill and a group photo was tak-en to remember the cruise. Upon returning home, we began to visit in several districts here in Illinois. We attended District Cabi-net meetings, we attended celebrations of Lions Clubs anniversaries and we also attended memori-al services of some dedicated Lions and friends and family of Li-

ons who are no longer with us. In September we attended the USA Canada Forum in Overland Park and had another great chance to meet old friends to catch up on news and to make many more new friends. We were asked by several District Governors to come and speak at their con-ventions in early 2014 and I will write about these visits later. Then the first of October saw us off to Port Douglas, Australia for Lions International Board meeting. It is while at these Board meetings that we truly realize that we are representing the Lions, Lioness and Leos of the world. The Board of Directors is made up of 4 Executive Officers (Presi-dent, 1st and 2nd Vice Presidents and the Immedi-ate Past President) , 34 Directors, 2 Past Presi-dents and 6 Board Appointed Officers. The spous-es and partners in service attend the first session and this was where we got to see the Hart Walker put into action by a little girl who when in the walker can walk and be out of her wheelchair. Everyone in attendance was awestruck and there were many of us with tears in our eyes at seeing her joy to be up and able to walk around the room. Then while the Board is in their committee meetings the spouses and partners are taken to see other Lions events in the area. We also have a time to get to know each other better and enjoy doing fun events together. These are friendships that are made for life for many of us. So this is how our two years as your ID and Partner in Service have begun and I will write more in the next article. Thank you PDG Austin for asking me to do these articles, they help me with the memories and will become a part of the scrapbook that we will put to-gether over these two years of service. We were given some great advice by a PID who is a friend of ours. He told us “Never forget the Lions who put you two into the position that you are now in as ID and Partner”. This is great advice that we remember on a daily basis. Thank you Lions for your confidence in us to serve as your representa-tive to the Lions, Lioness and Leos of the world.

Submitted by: ID Partner in Service Lydia Ellis

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The New Lenox Lions recently entertained the

Lincolnway Leos

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Time to Think

Melvin Jones Fellowships!

Generally, during the last couple months of the Li-ons fiscal year (May and June), Lions clubs hold Instal-lation Banquets in which they install their new officers. In addition, Recognition Ban-quets are often held to honor Lions who have performed outstanding service during the year. Oftentimes, these two events are held jointly. In either case, both events are excellent times to rec-ognize a deserving Lion, or Lions, with a Melvin Jones Fellowship.

Awarding a Melvin Jones Fellowship to a Lion is a wonderful way of letting that individual knows how much you appreciate their dedication and commit-ment to your club's success. Receiving a Melvin Jones Fellowship is a unique honor. Throughout all the years of Lionism in Illinois, only 4,734 Melvin Jones Fellowships have been presented to Illinois Lions. And of those, only 283 have received further recognition with a Progressive Melvin Jones Fel-lowship.

Not only does a Lion receive the recognition of be-ing a Melvin Jones Fellow, and the esteemed honor that accompanies it, Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) receives $1,000 to be used to-wards its humanitarian services. With every addi-tional $1,000 given in the same Lion name, that Lion becomes a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, and becomes a member of a very elite group of recognized Lions throughout the world.

Surely there is an individual, or two, in every Lion, Lioness or Leo Club in Illinois, that has shown out-standing service throughout the year. Why not honor them with a Melvin Jones Fellowship during the months of May or June. There is also an in-creased sense of pride, of being a Lion that is as-sociated with receiving or awarding, a Melvin Jones Fellow. And, with an increased sense of pride, comes an increased outpouring of service to your community. So, everyone benefits from the recog-nition of individual service and the presentation of a Melvin Jones Fellow. Won't your club consider awarding one today? -PID Bud Wahl MD1 LCIF Chairperson

Community support continues for East Dubu-que Lions Club Member After a devastating

home fire. East Dubuque, IL.

The East Dubuque Lions Club continues to rally support for one of their own.

On a cold, February night, despite the efforts of more than 40 firefighters from six departments, a blaze destroyed the East Dubuque residence of Lion Club member Ben and his wife, Dianne An-dersen. No one was hurt in the fire.

Lion Club member Jen Heim created a “gift card fundraiser” for the family. Heim says, “It is our way as Lions, of showing support, to keep the family encouraged as they continue to rebuild their home and their lives. WE SERVE, is the Lions Club mot-

to.”

The East Dubuque Leos Club also joined in the ef-forts with a bake sale, raising $441 dollars for the Andersen family.

Anyone in the East Dubuque community and be-yond can donate a gift card of any amount and choosing for the Andersen family. All gift card do-nations are being accepted at Dubuque Bank and Trust, 261 Sinsinawa Avenue, East Dubuque, IL

61025. Phone, 815-747-3177.

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Darien Lions Club Members Busy At Their Pancake Breakfast!

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The New Lenox Lions recently entertained the Lincolnway Leos to an appreciation evening of

pizza and music.

Morrison Lions are working to raise funds for a

picnic pavilion at the new Sports Complex. Boy Scout Nick Kaufman on the left - Leo the Lion, Lion Sandy Shetler in the background, and Lion Bob Smith on the right, the group passed out infor-mation on the project at the school's "Meet the Players" night. Nick Kaufman is teaming with the club in fundraising and concrete work to earn his Eagle Scout award.

Late last year, the Morrison Lions Club started collecting old keys - "Unlock your Heart" program. Shown with keys that have been collected is Lion Bob Countryman. Approximately 10 pounds of keys have been collected for delivery to the Lions of Illinois Foundation. Proceeds received from re-cycled keys supplement vision and hearing im-paired in Illinois.

Above a rare banner in District 1A. Below: World’s First Lions Club having their Governor’s Visit in April, 2014

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Lion Rafael Alvarado of Chicago Puerto Rico Lions Club receiving Melvin Jones Fellow plaque from First Vice District Governor Terry D’Souza.

Distrtict Governor Dave Hansen receiving Club Banner from Chicago Central Lions Club President. Next to him is Lion Richard Carlson.

District 1D First Lady Lion Sharon Preska receiving Lions of Illinois Foundation Award from Executive Director Lion Van Stone.

Moment of tears when PDG Len – a Leader Dogs hero receiving $10,000 donation check from IPCC Paul Lindstorm from District 1D.

Kirkland Lions Club donating $1774 to Leader Dogs

IPDG Austin and DG Dave Hansen with Past Intl. President Jimmy Ross.

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Lion Gail Anton and PDG Steve Anton proudly dis-playing their International President’s Appreciation Certificates.

Lion Christ Coleman was named as District 1A Lion of the Year. In picture you also see 1A Gov Dave Hansen and International Director Larry Dicus.

Lion Jo Ann Maloney showing her Certificate of Appreciation from International President Barry Palmer.

“Leo of the Year” Award winner from District 1A

Fr. Richard Vaz, SVD offering Catholic Mass at Dis-trict 1A Convention.

International Director Larry Dicus receiving US President’s Life Time Voluntary Service Award from IPDG Austin D’Souza.

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Lions Decoration at one of the Hospitality Rooms.

Some Lions attending 2017 Lions International 100 years Convention Host Committee Meeting.

District 1J Governor Mario Gumino, First Lady Ka-ren and International Guests for their Convention.

Reveiving Foundation Award

International Presidents Certificates

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Lake Zurich Leo Club Members at District 1F Convention.

Some Lions at District 1F convention.

District Governor of 1F Molly Penny with her Spouse - First Gentleman Lion Julian Penny

1F DGE Steve Willett & Ist VDGE Martin Reading.

Some Lions at District 1F Convention Friday Night

International Director addressing Friday night.

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District 1A Post Convention Meeting at Connies’

Chicago Indo-US Lions Officers Meeting with DGE Terry & IPDG Austin

Kala Sampath Lions Club Tiny Tots for Candy Day!

East Dubuque Lions Club

Support May 9th Reading Carnival

East Dubuque, IL. Face painting, bounce houses, games, food booths and stuffed toys will be on hand for the year end

Reading Carnival at the East Dubuque Elementary School. The Lions Club accepted stuffed toy donations again from Kay Jewelers in Dubuque, Iowa. Jewel-ry store manager, Juli Dobson says “it’s a pleasure to bring a smile to so many children for such a good cause.” Mrs. Dina Nieland with the Reading Carnival Com-mittee says, “Small donations of candy, pop, small books, trinkets, small toys are still being accepted at the elementary school for the Friday, May 9th event.” All the items donated are used as prizes for students, to celebrate and encourage their read-ing throughout the year.

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Lion Dave Waller presenting the Leader Dog Quarters to District Gov and the Leader Dog rep PDG Len

District Governors line up for introduction, shown is Lion PDG Gordon Grande, '86-'87, Lion PID Russell Sarver, '90-'91

District governor elect Jim Kloepping with PDG Gordon Grande and Lion Linda Johnson of Durand Lions Club

Lion Sue Sarver pinning the 'Key of State' pin on PID Russell Sarver. PIP Jimmy Ross presented Lion PID Russ with the award at the district convention.

President of the Durand Lions Club Lion Lynn Meyers is receiving a presidential award from District Gov Fred.

PDG Wayne Fruit as bar tender, Trustee Steve Boettger and PCC Paul Lindstrom making merry on stage, Quite a show.

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The car was loaded with seven women and District Gov-ernor Fred.

An along came John., Lion Sue Sarver was the object of affection, PIP Jimmy Ross was the 'john'.

Volunteeers at the Crete Lions recy-

cle center sort and count glass-es. We had a total of 1625 pair. The glasses will be brought to the Illinois Lions Foun-dation then optometrists

will travel with Lions members to

prescribe them to third world countries.

Lion Robert Ebbesmeyer pours coffee at the table of Brenda and Erik Fordham of German Valley.

The German Valley Lions recently worked a Flapjack Fundraiser at Applebee’s in Freeport to raise funds for their annual German Valley Days festival. It was a great morning of serving and publically greeting our supporters. Many thanks to Applebee’s and the pub-lic for their continued support.

Lion Kari Paulson serves pancakes to Joel and Austin Flemming of Freeport.

These are of a few New Lenox Lions at their an-

nual Senior Spaghetti Luncheon

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Arthur Lions helped serve over 400 free meals at the community event which was held at the Arthur

Methodist Church. This event is part of the “Feed the Hungry” project. Lions Crystal Miller, Mark Krutsinger, Chris Mast, Gerry Parsano, Linda Kay Miller, Michael Danford, Andrew Peck, Kenny Crossman, & Matthew Miller participated.

These are of a few New Lenox Lions at their

annual Senior Spaghetti Luncheon which is

offered each year to the senior citizens of New

Lenox.

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Craig Carpenter, The Director of The Village of Progress, was the speaker at the Oregon Lions Club meeting on April 10th. The Village was estab-lished in 1969 as a sheltered workshop and training facility for people with developmental disabilities and now provides services for over 100 clients. Craig Carpenter is shown on the left accepting a donation for $1,000 from Lion Mike Ryder and LIonTom Champley.

Oregan Lions Club New Member Induction.

1st VDG Lion Chris Halsey presents a check for $10,000 to the Gifford Lions Club on March 26th,

2014 from the Elburn Lions Club. According to Lion Chris, the boil order is still on-and-off for water.

Roselle Lion John Barsanti, also an Eastern Region Zone Chair, presented a Progressive Melvin Jones Award from his club to District Governor Lion Mario Gumino at the April 1-J Convention.

District Governor Lion Mario Gumino presents to Lion Maria Kren Andrews a plaque representing a Leaf for PDG Lion Bill Kren on the Lions of Illinois Foundation Tree of Service.

New member - Burlington Lioness Club – (l to r) Lioness Deb Twenhafel, Sponsor Lioness Jean Micklevitz, Sponsor Lioness Mary Lake, and new Lionesses Cheryl McClure, and Betty Ebert-Rylko.

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The Roselle Leo Club celebrated a successful fund-raiser earlier in April. Enough funds were raised to sponsor two campers at Camp Lions and money left over to donate to Roselle’s Fireworks Fund. (l to r) Leo Mike Kukula, Leo Club Treasurer Derek Szczekocki, Leo Club VP Brett Schneider, and Leo Club President Derek Schneider with Leo Club Ad-visor Lion Terena Schneider and the Diabetic Awareness Lion.

The Winner of Lion Bonnie Bradbury’s Lions’ Quilt was Lombard Lion Bob Goldin. Proceeds from sales of Quilt Tickets was $1,000 and a check writ-ten to Foundation Fighting Blindness for research was given to DeKalb Evening Lion John Corneille by Lion Bonnie and District Governor Lion Mario Gumino at the end of the District 1-J Convention.

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A Governor’s Appreciation Award was presented to Glendale Heights Barangay Lion Jess Galvez (c) by visiting International Director Michael Molenda (l) at the 1-J District Convention for Lion Jess’ work with Camp Lions. On the right is PDG Lion Leo Snyder.

Burr Ridge/Hinsdale/Oak Brook Lions Club has a new member. (l to r) Sponsor, Club Secretary Lion Gloria Geske, New Lion Kathy Gorgan, and Club President Lion Melinda Plott. Bringing Literacy to South Sudan Geneva Li-

on Wendi Dwyer should have been packing for a trip to Africa. She had been scheduled to leave the next day, but a recent outbreak of violence in South Sudan — the nation is teetering on civil war — forced her to cancel.

Dwyer is Executive Director of Lost Boys Rebuild-

ing Southern Sudan, a 9-year-old organization

founded by some of the former Lost Boys, the

20,000 children and young men displaced by civil

war in Sudan from 1983 to 2005. Many settled in

various parts of the U.S. The group, based in St.

Charles, seeks to change the face of South Sudan,

a massive undertaking. South Sudan, which be-

came an independent nation in 2011, is one of the

world's most undeveloped countries, with little in-

frastructure and few educational opportunities. It

also has the world's lowest literacy rate, 27 percent,

according to the CIA's World Fact Book. That's

where Dwyer and the LBRSS

(rebuildingsouthernsudan.org) come in.

Dwyer's association with Lost Boys Rebuilding

Southern Sudan began when she was helping a

family of South Sudanese refugees get acclimated

to the U.S. They had a friend, also new to the U.S.,

"His name is Arkangelo, and he quickly became a

part of our family," she says. "He is a Lost Boy and

one of the founding members of LBRSS, and he

asked me to help them.” One of the group's newer

initiatives is to teach the nation's women to read

and write through the Literacy At The Well Pro-

gram. “These skills will help to resolve conflicts

without violence,” she says. “Our overriding theme

has always been that this is more powerful than

weapons. Education will prepare South Sudan for

peace.”

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The strategy: Locals are hired as teachers. They

set up at the wells where the women come daily for

water — and also learn to read and write. Then

they walk home and share what they learn with

their husbands, sisters, children and neighbors.

Geneva Lion Wendi Dwyer was at the U.N. in Feb-ruary 2014 and met with officials, such as the US Ambassador to Sudan Susan Page, pictured with Lion Wendi. Through Lion Wendi’s efforts, the Ge-neva Lions Club has sponsored a Lions Club in South Sudan. She is tireless in her effort to bring literacy to South Sudan.

Dean Thomas, Vice President of Sandwich Boys’ Baseball, and Danny Thomas (c) present a check to Lion Kyle Wallis (r) of the Sandwich Lions Club. The baseball organization chose to give back to the community by donating the profits from its Spring Training Clinic to local organizations. The Sandwich Lions Club will use the funds to help with local pro-jects. It’s not often that Lions Clubs’ get a donation BACK from the community!

Deborah Collins receives a Lions Clubs Internationalal pin as she is inducted into the Auro-ra Noon Lions Club. (l to r) Lion Jim Scott, New Li-on Deborah Collins, and Sponsor Lion Dick Schindel.

The MD-1 Host Committee has been meeting in

preparation to host the Lions of the World at their Centennial Convention that is scheduled to be in Chicago, June 30 - July 4, 2017. Most of the Sub- Committee Chairpersons have been filled, but there are still openings for both Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons. Again, our meetings for the Host Committee will be on a quarterly schedule and will meet at Lions Clubs International, and during the MD-1 Forum and State Convention. If you are in-terested and would like to get more information, please contract Lion Bob Block, PDG at either (219) 671-0287 or by email at gov8990@aol.com. The fund raising portion of the Committee has be-gun. The sale of the Commemorative Pin has start-ed and the design has been well received by the Lions. Pins are available at $5.00. They can either be ordered by mail (see attached form) or pur-chased direct at the State Convention in May. Also, there have been a number of clubs that have made a direct donation to the committee. I would like to thank them for their donation. All moneys that are raised will help support the efforts of the MD-1 Host Committee. As you prepare your club budget for next year, please keep in mind the MD-1 Host Committee. We are hoping that if there is something left or you have an opportunity to run an extra fund raiser, that those funds would be considered as your participa-tion in this State Project. For most of us, this will be a once in a life time opportunity that we can cele-brate this 100th year of Service to our Community and the World. Again, this State Project will need all the support of the Lions throughout the State of Illi-nois. MD-1 Lions are proud to serve as the Host Committee for the Centennial Convention. Along with PDG Lion Ken Horn and I invite you to join us at the 97th Lions Clubs International Con-vention in Toronto, Canada. The Convention will be July 4th - 8th, 2014 and the Illinois Hotel will be the Sheraton. Please consider attending the convention and participating in the parade on Saturday morn-ing, July 5th and attending the reception on Sunday

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evening, July 6th. More information will follow as it becomes available. Remember that the Lions of MD-1 needs to show our participation in all the convention and forums that will lead up to the 2017 Centennial Convention. Please stop by our table and sign up to receive our quarterly newsletter that will be sent out in the com-ing years. This newsletter will help to keep every-one aware and informed of the events and progress that the MD-1 Host Committee will be making in the years to come. Hope to see you at the State Con-vention in May.

-Lion Robert Block, PDG 2017 MD-1 Host Committee, Chairman

Joliet Noon Lions celebrated March Birthdays

. They also hosted the students of the Month from

the area high schools. Among other programs we heard Bob Shaw, general manager of the Joliet Herald News, speak.

Springfield Noon Lions Club recently hosted Pre-

vious Illinois Governor Jim Edgar as a speaker at one of their meetings. Governor Edgar spoke of the present political climate and his experiences with the Lions Club and all they do for fellow Illinoisans.

1st Vice Governor Lion Steve Breckon presented a program on Quest for the Monmouth Evening

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Lions. president Joel Zink presenting him with our friendship banner.

District 1L honored on Friday night at theirr District

convention by the attendance of several PDG's. Back row from left to right, PDGs Dean Hemming, Earl Steiner, Richard Schrumpf, Eric Fenton, Mike

Starko, Beaver Coatney, Jim Fenton, John T. Ham-ilton, Johnny Anderson, Carol Anderson, John Thien, Ron Huseman, and Bob Sudbury. Seated left to right, PDGs Frank Cramer, Judy Fenton, Richard Howell, John Spurrier, Larry Lewis and Ralph Johnson. Each PDG was presented with a certificate of appreciation and an opportunity to briefly share something memorable about their year. DG Johnny and PDG Carol want to thank all of the PDGs who were able to attend and share on their special night.

LIO LIF MEMORIALS

MEMORIAFOR JANURY 2014

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IN MEMORY OF: NAME OF DONOR(S) DATE

Gerald Artman Shannon Lions Club 2/5/14

Mary Jane Berg Clifotn Lioness Club 2/26/14

James Brumund John and Mary Jo Stiglich 3/24/14

Joliet Noon Lions Club 3/27/14

Lola Burchett Dixon Lioness Club 3/28/14

Helen S. Cooney Shorewood Lions Club 3/18/14

Michael Corsaw Grayslake Lions Club 3/3/14

Margaret Cratsenburg LaHarpe Lions Club 3/3/14

Lee Cowan Hinckley Lions Club 3/26/14

Rose Cramer Dennis and Mary Jo Arcaro 2/11/14

Lion Marshall Crane Lions Charlie and Sandy Williams 3/6/14

Ann and Ron Wigton 3/24/14

Lion Don Dell Princeville Lions Club 3/14/14

Lion Don Dillow Edwardsville Lions Club 3/10/14

Parker Fenton Carlinville Lions Club 3/3/14

Earl and Betty Steiner 3/3/14

Bob and Susan Sudbury 3/10/14

PDG James Fenton 3/13/14

Douglas Franz Ken and Ada Franz 2/26/14

Nell K. Franz Joan Sivori 2/26/14

Julia and Julius Sivori 3/3/14

Vivian Thomas 3/13/14

Sue Thomas 3/13/14

Rose Anne Grimes 3/14/14

Suzanne Hyland 3/18/14

Karen Schmeiser 3/25/14

James Garner Carlinville Lions Club 2/20/14

Alex Gorski Dixon Lioness Club 3/24/14 James "Gentleman Jim"

Grant Willow Springs Lions Club 3/25/14

Gladys Grotefendt Highland Lions Club 3/14/14

Marcia Gulosh Gagewood Lions Club 2/19/14

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Herbert Guth Mahomet Lions Club 2/10/14

Edward Haas Lioness Jean Reed 3/10/14

Thomas Hancock Byford and Joyce Hancock 3/3/14

Michael S. Leon 3/18/14

Bob Hancock Byford and Joyce Hancock 3/3/14

Roy Hansen Jr. Karen and Mario Gumino 2/5/14

Sylvis Homan Computer Sciences Corporation 3/25/14

Kathleen Hummel Cathy Seagren 3/18/14

Lioness Jean Reed 3/18/14

Dixon Lioness Club 3/18/14

David Janssen Clifton Lioness Club 2/26/14

Doris Johnson Bloomingdale Lions Club 3/26/14

Jerry Johnson Villa Grove Lions Club 2/3/14

Lion Mary Lou Kampwerth Edwardsville Lions Club 3/10/14

Lion Eugene J. Korst Lockport Lions Club 3/24/14

PDG William "Bill" Kren Pauline Kay Papineau 2/3/14

Renee Reader 2/19/14

Beverly Lane Angeline Patterson 2/3/14

Murray McDougall Roselle Lions Club 2/26/14

Bill Marlatt Villa Grove Lions Club 2/3/14

Venita Miller Marion Lioness Club 3/23/14

Tom Mueller LaHarpe Lions Club 3/3/14

Lyle Nelson Tinley Park Lions Club 2/6/14

Lion Adele Pawelczyk Fox Lake Lions Club 3/24/14

Joe Rediger Washington Lions Club 2/26/14

Barbara Richardson Marseilles Lions Club 3/3/14

Jim Risatti Tom and Martha Harpst 3/10/14

William Robinson Sheffield Lions Club 2/11/14

Robert Roelle Grayslake Lions Club 2/26/14

Bette Schaffer Lion PDG Tom Laws 2/5/14

Barbara Schreiner Shorewood Lions Club 2/19/14

Mr. and Mrs. Mark Turk 2/26/14

Lila Steindler Leonardi Insurance Agency, Craig Slaw 3/3/14

Richard J. Tonozzi DeKalb Evening Lions Club 2/10/14

Lion Willie Mae Underwood Princeville Lions Club 3/14/14 Lioness Beverly

VanWagner PDG Jerry Novak 3/3/14

Mike and Carol Smigielski 3/3/14

Willow Springs Lions Club 3/10/14

Willow Springs Lioness Club 3/24/14

Andrew Alan Wahl Tom and Nancy Wright 2/5/14

Gene Warriner Larry and Joanne Johnson 2/19/14

Edwin Wenzel PID Russ and Sue Sarver 2/19/11

Carol Widholm Clifton Lioness Club 2/26/14

Norma Wigginton Cathy Seagren 2/19/14

Bertha E. Wirth PDG James Fenton 3/13/14

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PDG WA "Bill" Woeslaw LaGrange Highlands Lions Club 3/18/14

IN THE NAME OF: DONOR DATE

LIONS OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION

GET WELLS

Jan-14

PDG Ron Fangusaro PDG Dan St. Jacques 3/24/2014

IN THE NAME OF DONOR DATE Stamp Out Blindeness Ruth Nystrom 03/24/14

Stamp Out Blindeness Lion Ray & Wife 03/24/14

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Durand Lions do the park for Easter Eggs. Shown is one of the Merit Scholars putting on the Lion Suite.

PID Russell Sarver and Lion Lynn Meyers are taking a

break from the morning activities. Alex the 'lion' dog is

protecting them. In the background you see the Easter

Bunny.

Durand Cub Pack 29 BSA do the opening ceremony for the Annual Appreciation Dinner for the Durand Lions Club.

Lion Susan Sarver is presenting the Cub Master with the check for rechartering the pack. Durand Lions Club is the sponsor.

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On April 4, 2014, Champaign Lions Club in-

vited friends and family to attend their World Lunch Relay event.

We did it! The Lions World Lunch Relay has just wrapped up. Thousands of clubs have joined with family and friends around the world to celebrate the value of service and the re-wards of being a Lion!

DISTRICT 1E

INVITES YOU TO JOIN THE PARTY AT THE EAST

CENTRAL WALK FOR SIGHT ON JUNE 8

AT PETERSON PARK IN MATTOON. REG-

ISTRATION BEGINS AT 3:30. HELP US CELEBRATE

THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE FOUNDATION BY

YOUR DONATIONS TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS

AND HAVE A GOOD TIME WITH FRIENDS AND LI-

ONS. MUSIC, WHITE CANE DEMONSTRATION,

BEEP-BEEP BASEBALL GAMES, MUSIC, FREE FOOD,

DISPLAY BOOTHS AND A DOOR PRIZE TO A LUCKY

WINNER ARE JUST A FEW OF THE THINGS GOING

ON THAT DAY

The Monmouth Evening Lions Club hosted

its annual senior recognition event at United High School on May 1st. Club President Joel Zink congratulated the soon-to-be graduates and each class member was presented with a certificate of recognition from the club. Re-freshments were then served. Lions Anne Liby, Leon Martin, Bruce Morath, and Martin Edwards assisted with the serving.

Lions Clean Up Route TwoAn Oregon Lions Club crew was out cleaning up Route Two

south of town on Saturday, April 12th. Pic-tured are Oregon Lions Club members: Pricilla Cole, Mary Jo Moser, Rob Arneson, Grant Afflerbaugh and Duane Moser. Not pictured, but part of the crew, were JIm Hoff, Jerry Hinrichs, Joe Slowiak, and Rich and Kristi Folk.

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Lions Of Illinois Annual Golf Outing May 15th, 2014

Downers Grove Golf Club

2420 Haddow Ave, Downers Grove

Play a nine hole course for 18

holes, lunch provided. Cost still

pending, but should be around $70.

Start at 9:30 a.m., with carts.

Hole sponsors are welcome for $25 per signage, payable to the

Lions Golf Outing

For more information and sponsorships,

contact PDG John O’Brien at

Obrienthelion@aol.com

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"Bartlett Lion" - Our Lion mascot recruits passersby to come enjoy hot delicious pancakes and sausage at our semi-annual Pancake Breakfast on April 13.

"Easter Eggs 1" & "Easter Eggs 2" - The Bartlett Lions held their annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 19. Thousands of eggs were retrieved by hundreds of children in just a few minutes! Why can't kids pick up their toys at home that efficiently?

"Lazansky - Norm Wetherton" - Bartlett Lion Norm Wetherton receives a George Lazansky Award at the District 1J Convention on April 5. Lion Norm was truly humbled to receive this honor!

"Pancake Crooners" - Fresh off their District 1-J Convention Talent Show Performance, the Bartlett Lions Crooners entertained the crowd at our Pan-cake Breakfast on April 13 with some impromptu tunes. Who knew that spatulas double as percus-sion instruments? L-R are Lions Jim Wells, Roy Engstrom, Dave Wetherton, Pete Cozzi, and Brian

Clinite.

Darien Lions Lion Jim Tikalsky will be guiding Li-

on Matt on his journey to be a great Lion.

Last year the Darien Lions added the Gene Kolling Lions Founders Scholarship. The Plaque was pre-sented to the two high schools on April 15th. Three of the four remaining Lion Founding Members were able to make the presentation. The above picture is at Hinsdale South High School in Darien. L to R are Lion Bob McDonnell, Principal Dr. Brian Waterman,

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The Lions of the World will be descending on the

City of Chicago to celebrate their 100th Anniversary

in 2017. The Lions of Illinois, Multiple District 1

will serve as the Host Committee for the Centennial

Convention. It may sound like it is still far away,

but there is a lot to prepare for in the years leading

up to the convention.

The Centennial Convention will be June 30 - July

4, 2017. The main venue will be McCormick Place

and about 8 to 12 hotels will be used to house the

more than 25,000 attendees that are being antici-

pated to attend this milestone in our

Association’s history. The International Parade is

scheduled for Saturday, July 1 and will march down

either Clark or State Street.

The Host Committee is still in need of LIONS who

are willing to be an active leader. The Host Com-

mittee is responsible to promote the committee ac-

tivities and the convention at various functions

throughout the coming years; hosting of the visitors

during their stay in Chicago; the marshalling of the

parade and various sessions that will take place dur-

ing the convention and the fund raising to allow for

the committee to carry-out the committee responsi-

bilities. There are various areas that LION Leaders

are still needed to assist and be an active member in

the planning of the committee’s activities.

Right now, we have two projects that will step off

our fund raising efforts this Spring. This Commem-

orative Pin will be available to all Lions for a $5.00

donation to the committee. Pins will be available in

later February and at all District Conventions. The

other is a banner patch that will be given to the club

that makes a direct donation to the committee.

There are three levels of donations - $100.00,

$250.00 or $500.00. Each level of donation will

have its own distinct patch.

Over the next couple of years, the Host Committee

will be presenting programs that will inform the

LIONS of ILLINOIS about the duties and responsi-

bilities that are needed to coordinate the Hosting of

the Centennial Convention. LION Volunteers will

be a big part of this committee with a lot more in-

formation coming as we get closer to the conven-

tion. If you are interested in being an active leader

on the Host Committee, you can reach Lion Bob

Block, PDG at gov8990@aol.com or by phone

(219) 671-0287 for additional information.

Remember that there is always a place for

YOU to volunteer. We’re excited to finally announce the winners for Lions Clubs International’s first ever social media photo contest held in honor of #MatteosDream. In December, we asked Lions to share photos on Facebook and Instagram that show how your club makes dreams come true. The responses were great, and choosing a winner was no easy task! - See more at: http://lionsclubs.org/blog/2014/01/27/matteosdream-photo-contest-winners/#sthash.WWFjU2ZS.dpuf

MD1 State Convention, Hotel Hilton, Lisle, IL. May 16-18, 2014

International Convention, Toron-to, Canada July 4-7, 2014

MD1 STATE E-MAGAZINE

EDITED & PUBLISHED BY:

IPDG AUSTIN D’SOUZA, EDITOR

FOR MD1 LIONS OF ILLINOIS

E-mail: ILStateEditor@gmail.com

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