IL #Lions State magazine 1

The Illinois Lion Lioness Leo

Web Magazine Issue 1 July, August, September, 2013

Council of Governors (Left to Right) Sitting: Gov John E. Pajkos, 1K; Gov Molly Penny, 1F; Gov Tawny R. Hall,

1H; Gov Johnny Anderson, 1G; Gov Mario Gumino, 1J; Gov Waymon Johnson, 1CS; Standing (Left to Right)

Gov Dave Wheeler, 1B; Gov Steve Frankenstein, 1L; Gov Fred Peska, 1D; Council Chair Lydia Ellis, 1CN; Gov

Wm. “Butch” Guennewig, 1E; Gov Morris “Mo” Ritzel, 1CN; Gov David Hansen, 1A.

WILLIAM “BILL” MCKINNEY

INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR FROM MD1 - ILLINOIS

William “Bill” McKinney, from Highland, Illinois, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 96th International Convention held in Hamburg, Germany July 5 through 9, 2013.Director McKinney is a retired general manager of Livestock Market.

A member of the Marine Lions Club since 2012 and a Lion since 1973, he has held many offices within the association, including president, district governor, council chairperson and co-coordinator for Campaign SightFirst I and he served as the President of Lions of Illinois Foundation.

In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards including Lion of the Year, an International President’s Medal and two International President’s Certificates of Appreciation. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

Director McKinney has two children and four granddaughters.

Editor’s Note:

Fellow Lions, Lionesses and Leos:

It gives me a great honor to be your First E-magazine

editor this Lionistic year. I took this challenge on

Saturday, August 24, 2013 during Council of Governors’ session as there was no one to take this position. It is a

great challenge for me to perform this responsibility as I

am involved in so many things in my day to day life. As I preach there is nothing

impossible in human life, I take this challenge

and seek your help in giving me sincere

feedback on this first issue.

I tried my best to keep this e-magazine as simple as possible without designing graphical pages

with rainbow colors. I have set two styles of District

news items: 1. With all District news items one banner and 2. Scattered news so that instead of just visiting your

own District page and forgetting the rest, you have to

glance through pages and pages to find your District or

Club news. Let me know which one you like and why.

I have added several articles in this issue so that you can avoid asking yourself “where’s the Beef?” and instead

read something in this issue and increase your general

knowledge. I request State Chairpersons to send me some short articles which will benefit all of our MD1

Lions, Lionesses and Leos.

MEET YOUR EDITOR IPDG AUSTIN D’SOUZA, Ph.D.

Austin D’Souza, from Forest Park, Illinois is an immediate past district governor from District 1A. First time he served as a governor in 2004-05 . He is working for Deltrol Fluid Products

in their hydraulics department t

A member of The Forest Kala Sampath Lions Club since1996 and a Lion since 1978, he has held many offices in the association, including president, district governor twice, vice council chairperson twice, MD1 MERLOW chairperson and sector co-ordinator for Campaign SightFirst2. Currently he is also MD1 Alert chairperson.

In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards including club Lion of the Year (3), District Lion of the Year, 3 International President’s Medals, 3 International President’s Leadership Medals and 6 International President’s Certificates of Appreciation. He is a 15 level Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow and Life Member of LCI. Lion Austin married to Lion Terry D’Souza, I VDG of District 1A and having 4 Children .- Anita, Anil, Atina and Angel who are all The Forest Kala Sampath Lions Club Members.

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My E-mail ID: [email protected]

Deadline to send your material:

20th

of every month

MD1 GLT Chair Lion Jama Wahl

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Illinois Forum News Release

The Lions of Illinois Forum has a great tradition in providing leadership opportunities and information to clubs and individual Lions. The stronger our leadership and knowledge, the more meaningful the service is to our communities. This year’s forum will be no exception. Lions from all over the state will gather at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center in Normal, Illinois on November 8th and 9th, 2013. Registration information is on line at the MD1 website and included in the MD1 Newsletter. District Governors and sub-district GLT Coordinators also have registration information.

Friday evening, the MD1 Players will tickle your funny bones and promote Lionism with a delightful play beginning at 7:00pm. The hospitality room will be open as well to meet and greet Lions from all around the state. Take

this opportunity to chat with other Lions about

service projects and fundraisers. Who knows, you might find an idea to take back to your club!

On Saturday, there will be numerous sessions shared by Lions from throughout the state. These sessions are for all Lions, seasoned or new, as well as club officers and zone chairs. Participants will have a chance to play Lions Bingo as part of an interactive activity throughout the day. Prizes will be awarded.

Clubs or individual Lions also have a chance to purchase an ad for the Illinois Forum Program Book. Half page ads are available for $30.00, with full page ads for $50.00. This is a great way to “get the word out” about service projects, fundraisers, and important information. Ads with remittance are due to the Lions of Illinois State Office by October 1, 2013, made payable to

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

Attn: SST Michele Faires

19072 State Highway 123

Petersburg, Illinois 62675

Moderators are still needed. Moderators introduce the presenters with a bio that is provided and assist with the distribution of the evaluation forms, as well as meeting and greeting participants. Vendors or Lions who wish to have a promotional display are encouraged.

If you are interested in moderating or having a display, please contact:

Jama Wahl

MD1 GLT Coordinator

[email protected]

815-822-3014

Don’t miss the Illinois Forum on November 8th and 9th in Normal, Illinois!!

Illinois Forum

Ad Book

November 2013

Don’t miss the opportunity as a Lion, Lions

Club, or District to promote upcoming

activities and events. Ads for the Illinois

Forum Ad Book are a GREAT way to “get

the word out” about service projects,

fundraisers, and important info.

Half Page $30.00

Full Page $50.00

Please send your ad with remittance made

payable to Lions of Illinois, Inc. to:

Lions of Illinois, Inc.

Attn: SST Michele Faires

19072 State Highway 123

Petersburg, Illinois 62675

Ads are due to the State Office by:

October 1, 2013

District 1F Lions -Lion Mary Readings

District 1CS Lions

WEST FRANKFORT LIONS CLUB reported two new members, Steve Sawalich who was sponsored by

Lion Harold McGhee and Bettie Kay Ellis who was sponsored by Lion President Bob Ellis, were approved for

membership, heard from Steve Sawalich from All American Hearing in West Frankfort who plans to work

with the WF Lions club to supply hearing aids to the disadvantaged. A “Thank You” from PDG Larry

McGuire, Trustee for meeting the goal to send 10 children to Camp Lions was read to the members. Heard

from Connie Sieveking and Sheri Henry from “CROSS” or “Cancer Reach Out Support System” for cancer

patients, survivors, family, caregivers and friends that are or have been affected by cancer. Three eyeglass

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requests were approved. An email from PDG Larry McGuire was read congratulating the West

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eye examinations and pre-owned eye glasses in order to improve their vision. Lion Jerry and other

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requests were approved. An email from PDG Larry

McGuire was read congratulating the West

Frankfort Lions Club for inducting 2 new members

on 8/15/13.

MARION LIONS CLUB provided three adults

with eyeglasses, donated to the Marion Medical

Missions and sponsored a Youth Soccer Team and a

Leos Club. In July, the club celebrated its 90th

anniversary.

NEW ATHENS LIONS CLUB donated to the

New Athens Nursing Home and provided delicois

and various snacks to the Camp Lions campers at

Camp Manitowa.

CARBONDALE LIONS CLUB heard from Lion

Charlie Rodriguez regarding his participation in

bringing vintage WWII aircraft to the Southern

Illinois Airport in July of this year.. Lion Charles

gave particular emphasis to 'FiFi', the B-29 bomber

that he has learned to fly. 'C-Rod' has three degrees

from Southern Illinois University's Aviation

Program. Further, the club heard from Lion Jerry

Levelsmier. Lion Jerry, a retired optometrist, spoke

about his several mission trips to help folks in

Mexico, Ecuador and the Navajo Indian

Reservations by giving free eye examinations and

pre-owned eye glasses in order to improve their

vision. Lion Jerry and other optometrists worked

alongside ophthalmologists to check the vision and

make recommendations for treatment. While Jerry

was in practice, he was instrumental in helping to

collect used eye glasses for the Carbondale Lions

Club.

LENZBURG LIONS CLUB helped the Marissa

Lions with their poker stand at the Marissa Coal

festival.

CHESTER LIONS CLUB heard from guest

speakers Lion Larry McGuire, who spoke about the

importance of becoming active Lions, from Chief of

Police Ryan Coffey, who spoke of the growing

heroin use in Chester, and from lion Chris Blechle,

Randolph county Housing Administrator on

housing for senior citizens. The club made

donations to the Chester Swim Team and to the

Popeye Statue Committee.

Lion Charlie Rodriquz & Lion Jeryy Levelsmier

-1CS Newsletter Editor: PDG & PDG Larry McGuire

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The Genoa Lions were saddened to lose Lion

Willard Dobbeck on August 17, 2013. Lion

Dobbeck was a recipient of the Melvin Jones Award

and a member of the Genoa Lions since January of

1957. He rarely missed a dinner meeting and still

volunteered at the Lake Shabbona Fishing Derby on

July 18, 2013 despite the 95 degree temperature.

His commitment to this club will not be forgotten.

A photo of him on the fishing pier wearing his

oxygen tubes was taken at the annual event.

(Photograph shows Lion Secretary Rene’

VanDerHeyden collecting money at Pioneer Day

sans cash register.)

Pioneer Day at the Kishwaukee Valley Heritage

Museum was Sunday, August 25th. A train robbery

re-enactment, Abe & Mary Todd Lincoln actors,

and the usual butter churning, rope twisting, hair

curling, and other historical stuff one day

extravaganza was a big success again this year. The

Genoa Lions grilled pork chops, bratwurst, and hot

dogs and sold them from 11 to 3pm. Special thanks

to Lion Gene Bradford for securing the free sweet

corn donation and Lions Wilkinson and Merritt for

co-chairing this fundraiser. Over 20 of our 34

(Lion Paul Bafia serving a customer.)

active members helped in some way, which was

great to see.

The Genoa Lions inducted Lions Jerry Helland and

Mike Ross into the club on August 21, 2013.

President Jeff Baker conducted the ceremony and

Lion Gene Bradford, who sponsored both men,

looks on in the photographs. Both gentlemen are

retired and committed to making Genoa a great

place to live.

District 1D Lions-Lion Rene A. VanDerHeyden

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ARTHUR The club’s 35th

Anniversary, held on

June 15, included a mortgage burning ceremony

(picture 2) for the Hospital Equipment Building.

(picture 1) The head table includes Treasurer, Lion

Mike Danford; President, Lion Mark Krutsinger & wife

Anita; guest speaker, PDG Lion Ken Horn & wife Marie, and District Governor Rodney Ryan

Arthur Club provides equipment free of charge to

anyone needing it.

DANVILLE: Lion Jeff

McMorris receives the

Lion of the Year Award

and a Foundation

Fellow for his service to

Lions.

MARSHALL LIONS:

Zack McLennan winner of $2400.00 scholarship

from the Marshall Lions club

MARSHALL LEOSOne project of the LEOs is to paint

paw prints on streets before the games begin at the

schools. LEOs pictured here are Mary-Kate Daffin,

Michaela Orman & Kyla Boyer

GEORGETOWN: Georgetown Lions provide a

booth every year at their local fair, showing how

Lions serve communities. They collect used glasses

and hearing aids, conduct their annual raffle and ask

people to consider joining the club. Lions also

provide personnel for the ticket gates for the week

and help at other booths where needed.

District 1E Lions -PDG Linda Hall

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MATTOON: On July 18, several members of

the East Central Walk for Sight committee paid a

surprise visit to the Mattoon Lions Club to thank

them for being the “host” club and their work to

make this year’s walk a success. Chair, Lori

Bennett handed out flashlights to remind everyone

how the event started and letting the Mattoon Lions

know how their efforts have helped light the path

for future events. PDG James and PDG Lynda

Middle Calf from District 1CN presented Past

President, Doris McDonald and Walk Chair, Lori

Bennett with “Dandy Lion” pins, a pin developed

by District 1CN to honor Lions who went above

and beyond what was asked of them. They also

received a certificate explaining the origin of the

award.

CHARLESTON:

Lion Chuck Faw accepts club awards at the 1-E

Candy Day Jamboree.

TUSCOLA: Past District Governor James

Harbaugh presiding as Grand Marshall of the Tuscola 4th of July Celebration, "Sparks in the Park”. Shown here is Lion Harbaugh seated at a place of honor leading the Sparks in the Park Parade.

District 1G Lions -Lion Jim Ringer

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Robin Stranimeier and Cindy LaRosa are presented with

5-Year pins by President Josh Thorn at a recent meeting. Robin also serves as Lions Club Secretary.

Congratulations Robin and Cindy and thank you for your

dedication > to our club and our community!

Joe Stranimeier (husband of Lion Robin Stranimeier)

and Lion Bob Gregory were in charge of the grill for the

Staunton Lions food stand at the Firemen's Homecoming in July. The Staunton Lions served up brats, pork

burgers, hot dogs and corn on the cob. The food stand is

an annual major fundraising event for the Staunton

Lions.

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The Palmyra Lions held its 39th Annual Honors

Banquet for Northwestern High School students on May

18. Forty-six students were honored during the awards program. Lion Don Hunt gave Alex Young his award.

Two $750 scholarships were also presented at the

banquet. Pictured is Club President Alvis Frankford

with scholarship recipients Randi Barrow (left) and

Rachel Kerr (right). The Lions scholarships are

primarily awarded on scholastic achievement and service

activities) Lion Don Hunt and Alex Young Club

President Alvis Frankford with scholarship recipients Randi Barrow (left) and Rachel Kerr (right).

The Virden Lions hosted a dinner meeting March

11th at Pleasant Hill Village. Attending were

(left)Virden Lions: Kendall Cole, Jim Ringer, District 1-

G Governor Larry Lewis of Ursa, Guest Speaker Vincent Speranza, Virden Lions: Doug Slater, Dave

Reischauer, Mick Bray and Jim Kirbach. District 1-G

Governor Larry Lewis told the club of his experiences

since becoming District Governor. Vince Speranza a member of the 101

st Airborne during WW II mesmerized

the club with incidents from his past. Vince Speranza, a member of the 101

st Airborne during

WW II, fascinated Lions Kendall Cole and Doug Slater with his adventures before and after the battle for

Bastogne.

The White Hall Lions held their 2nd Annual Quarter

Auction March 17th in Roodhouse. Lions Cheryl Clark and Caleb Early helped set up the many items to be bid on by the people who attended. Lions Cheryl Clark and Caleb Early setting up.

Below a small part of the crowd in Roodhouse.

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1B District Governor Dave Wheeler is clearly a

man with a good sense of humor and an overwhelming desire to succeed, but who is he really?

" I enjoy golf, fishing and fixing just about anything. Of course grandkid spoiling is important, but Lion Marie is in charge of that. We both enjoy spending time boating, golfing, imbibing at our place near Galesburg as much as possible," says Dave about the things that he enjoys."

Although he is a fun loving guy, he says, "Becoming District Governor is a serious decision to make; close to proposing marriage! You’re committed! I knew I could “do the job”, but wasn’t really interested. Lion DG O’Brien, at the time, had no 2VDG and was asking even after the Convention in 2011.

PDG OB was invited to the New Lenox Installation Dinner/Dance and, we sat together. It then occurred to me what my sponsor had said to me when I became a Lion; when asked, you serve. And the rest is almost history. "

DG Dave attended the International Convention in Germany and says the experience was awesome. "The International Convention is an event that every Lion should experience; 2017 is not far away if you don’t volunteer to help! I never grasped the extent of LCI until Hamburg. To think that 23,000 Lions represented 1.4 million from 208 countries! Impressive! Diversified! A true learning experience even for someone getting long in tooth! However, the DGE Seminars is where the diversification really presented itself. So many different points of view on how the solve a problem."

He continues,"The DGE Seminars were presented with enthusiasm and participation by the class. We were re-

educated in working within groups to solve problems; everyone made a contribution. I saw how the Lions message is developed, presented and discussed for understanding! It was enjoyable yet all business with an appropriate amount of fun."

He says, "As DG, I know the Dreams I’ve developed, and continue to reinforce during club visits, are attainable. I learned professionally that goals should be clear, and not impossible; ridiculous! Folks won’t embrace the impossible. They need to be explained for understanding and how they were established. My success will be measured on attaining our District goals!

That’s the accomplishment for me! And as I heard a fellow Lion say, “I wouldn’t ask you to do something I wouldn’t”. "

DG Dave spoke briefly about the goals of District 1B. "The goals of the District can only be realized if we all understand them and apply ourselves.

I don’t believe our goals, or dreams, are difficult. Just talk about them, reinforce them at all opportunities. Also, as chief administrative officer for the District, I believe it’s imperative to foster good management techniques with the appropriate amount of enthusiasm and enjoy being

Governor! Our members deserve nothing less!"

"Like I said earlier", expresses DG Dave, "We need to present our dreams, explain their genesis and then cultivate enthusiasm for them. I don’t have any magic pill! But when we shake our heads affirmatively, just do it!

Perseverance is the key. Some of us forget that folks perform well when they know what their target is!"

District 1B Lions -PDG Anneta Drillingl

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Crete Lion Dan Mulderink (r.) recently presented three

$1000 “Recycle Scholarships” to Jenna Sopko who will be attending Ohio University. Accepting for her is Grandpa Lion Don Sopko (l.) Jacob Jozenes will be attending Iowa State University, and Nicole Rainford will be attending Columbia College.

The Crete Lion’s Club recently awarded seven (7) $1000 scholarships to individuals to support their college educations. These awards are based on their positive life choices, self development through community service, outstanding achievement and good citizenship.

Crete Lions Club Past President, John Mednansky recently presented Lion Linda Johnson with the “Lion

of the Year” award for her commitment to chair several committees including the Umbrellas for Peace at Crete Monee Middle School, St. Baldricks (childhood cancer) and the new Deer Meadows “Lions Park” at the end of the Crete Park Districts Bike Path. This year she will hold office as President of the Crete Lions Club.

Lemont Lions @ 1B Convention

Lemont Lions march in Lemont St. Patrick’s Day Parade

Lion Al Albrecht receives LIF Fellowship on Awards Nite

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Lion Tim Berner Received 2 Membership Key Award

Lions John Goushas, Tom Drez, Eric Fenton-State Convn.

Lions Tom Malas, Tim Nelson & Tom Breier at Food Drive

The Bolingbrook Lions Club will sponsor a

picnic for the foster families serviced by Lutheran

Family and Children Services of Illinois. The

picnic will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2013

at Central Park, Bolingbrook IL from noon to 5.

This annual picnic provides a fun filled day for

foster families in the Northern District of Illinois as

well as shows our appreciation to the foster parents.

The LCFS’s Northern District includes Will,

DuPage, Kendall, Kankakee, Grundy, McHenry and

Iroquois Counties. These families provide a safe

haven to children whose natural family is in crisis.

The children may be in their foster family for just a

short period of time and may transition to adoption

or guardianship.

The Bolingbrook Leo’s Club will provide outdoor

games and prizes for the children from funds

collected from their various projects. Picnic style

food will be prepared by the Lions as well as snow

cones and popcorn served throughout the afternoon.

The Bolingbrook Park district will provide a

climbing wall and trackless train for the children.

We invited local Lion Clubs to participate by

providing a donation and/or attending the event to

volunteer.

If you would like to help out with a donation, the

following items are needed:

Hot dogs and buns

Hamburgers and buns

Bratwurst or Chicken Breasts

If you would like to donate, please contact:

1. Geri Beutin (630) 303-3267 2. Ken Beutin (708) 975-7561

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The Sycamore Lions Club was recognized by the

Illinois Lions Clubs’ Southwest Region as the most Environmentally friendly club for the year 2012 – 2013. The club won this award for their work along a 3 mile stretch of the Great Western Bike Trail. In April, the club filled 17 30 gallon bags with debris left along the trail and route 64 just outside of Sycamore. Furthermore, the club planted 50 trees along this stretch of the trail. For this honor, the club received a certificate of appreciation and $50 to be used towards an environmental project in the upcoming year. Description of Photo – In the attached photo, Sycamore Lions Club President Chuck Christensen is accepting the award on behalf of the club.

The Chicago Central Lions (First Club of World of

Lionism) Receiving thanks at John M. Smythe

Magnet School for 1st grader's school supplies.

First grade teacher Jurrate' Moore, Lion Cheryl

Megurdichian, IB Program Director Marcie Byrd,

Principal Dr. Don Whitmore, First grade teacher

Kristin Huwe, and Lion Richard Carlson.

The SHAWNEETOWN LIONS CLUB co-hosted

with the Gallatin County Historical Society a Pie

and Ice Cream Social held at the Shawneetown

Lions Den. Many local citizens attended and

enjoyed homemade pies, homemade ice cream,

watermelon slices, iced tea and lemonade. Used

Eyeglasses and old keys were also collected. The

Lions continue to hold their monthly Fish Fry on

the first Saturday of each month. Shawneetown

Lions now holds a second meeting each month.

Elk Grove Village Lions Zone Chair Barbara Lahtinen,

Katy Dolan Baumer, Russ Stahl, Carol Wollenberg, Lenore Zumph and President Vicki Bogolin were joined

by Vice Presidents Sabrina Swanson and Rich

Keyworth, and Lion Gerri and her husband from the

Mount Prospect Lions PDG Tom Laws, during the EGV Farmers Market. Several people stopped by and

expressed an interest in Lionism and Lion Sabrina will

be their host at our next Dinner Meeting in September. The Club hosted the Lions of Illinois Hearing Screening

unit last week and screened 26 residents, with five

showing a marked hearing loss that they were unaware of. Thanks to Lions VP Sabrina, Russ, Katy, Carol,

Lenore and of course, Joe our Tech Guy for making the

event a success!

The Lions will welcome their newest member, Danielle Irvine during the September Dinner Meeting.

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The Lions Club of Arlington Heights is

proud to announce the formation and charter of the new

Lions Club of Buffalo Grove. A fine group of young Lions will represent the club and has been active inthe

area for the past year as our branch club. Lion Dennis

Spaeth will be the new President, Vice President Harry

Goldberg, Secretary Julie Schwartz, and Treasurer Barry Dempsey. This year the Lions have been taking

part in many local events: a booth at the farmers market,

hosting the Lions of Illinois Foundation Hearing Screening and Diabetic Retinopathy Testing unit in the

Village, and have been getting involved with local

charities. A formal charter presentation night is planned toward

the end of the year. Invitations will be sent out to at a

later date. We hope to see many Lions attend the event

to show support for this new club and get it off to a flying start.

-Lion Ron Niemaszyk Secretary, LCAH

Some Vice District Governors at the Leader Dogs for the Blind, Rochester, MI

IPDG Austin D’Souza, VDG Mark Williams 1K; Maggie Williams, VDG Chris Halsey 1J; VDG Terry D’Souza 1A; VDG Ronald Stickler 1E; VDG Steve Griffin 1CS; Pat Kloepping & VDG James Kloepping 1D

Chicago Azteca Lions Officers Installation and

6 New Members got inducted to the club

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Chicago Mayfair Lions Club honored District

1A Governor Dave Hansen Lion of the Year

Award

Chicago Philippine Lions Club inducted 2 new

members and Filippino Beauties coronation.

Chicago Fil-USA Lions annual picnic at the park

Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind have a new

van with the help of LCIF and District 1A Lions to

showcase various items to assist visually impaired.

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The Elburn Lions Club and the Elburn Leo Club purchased an eye screening device from PediaVision. With this device, screenings are performed from as young as 6 months through the teen years and it will detect nearsightedness, farsightedness, mis-alignment of pupils, and blurred vision. In many cases, the child who is born with blurred vision does not realize it until 2nd or 3rd grade. The Lions and the Leos had their 1st Eye Screening at the Elburn Lions Club’s 4th Tuesday Free Spaghetti Dinner. As you can see by the photo, a child can easily use this device. The clubs held another screening during the National Night Out that the Lions Club hosted. The Elburn Lions Club and the Elburn Leo Club work together on many projects

made possible by an amazing Lion, Lion Wendi. We all share her pride.”

In early fall of 2009, the McHenry Lions Club was awarded an apple tree for winning the District 1-J’s Green Team

Environmental Project Contest. The tree was planted in McHenry Township Park on Route 31 and a plaque was placed there to honor Lion Tony Lytner, who had recently passed away. Four years later, it is loaded with apples; Lion Carol Perschke picked a couple and

said they were really good. Sounds like someone in the club needs to make some apple pies or applesauce!!

Aurora Noon Lions: Karen Odean, director of Voices of Vision Talking Book Center (VOVTBC)) in Geneva, shows Aurora Noon Lions a Braille “Cat in the Hat” book for print-impaired readers. VOVTBC is one of four talking book & Braille libraries in Illinois. The Geneva center serves 12 counties in northern IL. Schools, nursing homes, and other facilities that serve disabled persons are eligible to receive the library services.

When Waterman Lions Club served its annual Appreciation Dinner for local senior citizens, DeKalb Eve. Lion John R. Corneille, a severely visually-impaired

attorney from DeKalb, spoke to the group about the Foundation Fighting Blindness and its breakthrough research in reversing blindness. Several Darien Lions took a “field trip” on a bus to Camp Henry Horner at Ingleside to attend the Open House last summer. It was a memorable and enjoyable event for the campers and the visitors at the Camp

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Lions location. The Lions visited and interacted with the campers during the Open House Picnic and they

enjoyed the silent skit presented by the campers .Of course, the bus ride to & from was a fun part of the field trip. Ask a Darien Lion why your club should take a field trip to Camp Lions next summer.

Geneva Lion Wendi Dwyer, and also Exe. Dir. of Lost Boys Rebuilding South Sudan (LBRSS), has been involved with LBRSS since 2006. Lion Wendi met these young men who are teachers in South Sudan. Most of them have a blind relative and they would like to teach people about preserving their sight, help with a sunglass & eye health education project, as well as literacy.

These young men are only paid $100 a month which makes it very difficult for them to pay the required fees to become Lions, but what they lack in monetary richness, they more than make up in their vision and enthusiasm.

Lion Wendi remarks “This is a very exciting opportunity for our Lions Club to make a global impact and connection. We are blessed to be part of a circle by joining this group that is rising up in the least developed and newest nation in the world. South Sudan is fragile and volatile and the example these new Lions set for their fellow citizens could have a profound impact.”

Club Secretary Lion John Christensen says “It’s not

often that one Lions Club from one continent

sponsors a new Lions Club in another continent.

This is an amazing story.

Elburn Lions: For the last seven years, the ride to Camp Lions has been named the Lance Halsey Memorial Ride to Camp Lions. This year’s ride took place on June 23, 2013. Campers and Counselors at Henry Horner Camp were given water bottles and flashlights compliments of the Elburn Lions Club. The ride had 12 Lions from Elburn, Cortland, and Hinckley riding. A tour of the camp grounds at Ingleside was given to the riders while they were there.

Bartlett Lions let those in their town know that their club was doing what it could to “corral diabetes” at the 4th of July Parade.

Westmont Lions Club gave each of the International Directors a gift, a t-shirt from one of its biggest community events, the Red, White and BB-Q, which the Westmont Lions Club hosts annually over Memorial Day Weekend. Go to the club’s Facebook page: www.facebook.com/WestmontILLionsClub where you

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can view many photos taken that evening. (l to r) Club Pres. Lion Chris Svitak, PDG Lion Jim Addington, ID Lion Esther LaMothe from Michigan, ID Lion Dr. Steven Tremaroli from New York, ID Lion Cynthia B. Gregg from Pennsylvania, ID Lion "Bill" McKinney from IL, ID Lion John Pettis, Jr. from Massachusetts, and ID Lion Mike Molenda from Minnesota.

The Westmont Lions Club held its August Social Dinner at the Tap House Grill in Westmont on the patio. There were 12 Lions and 7 guests in attendance and club members were honored to have the six 1st-Year International Directors as its guests that evening: They were attending New Director Orientation at Lions Clubs International Headquarters in Oak Brook for the week. This is the first time the Westmont Lions Club has been visited by such a large group of ID’s. After club introductions and roll call, the six International Directors spoke and told those present a few things about themselves, the clubs that they are a member of and what is happening within each of their districts and multiple districts. One of the club’s newest members, Lion Dr. Gus, was inducted by ID Lion Bill McKinney during the evening. Many photos were taken, and there much laughter, fun and enjoyment was had by all.

Sycamore Lions Club recently donated $8,000 to the Sycamore Fire Dept. to outfit a 4th ambulance with advanced life support systems. The donation was made possible due to a bequest from Lion Jack Shrout’s estate. Lion Jack was a 55-year member of the club and left the money to be used for civic and charitable purposes in and near the City of Sycamore. (l to r) Lions Gene Listy, Jerry Schultz, and Club Pres. Lion Barb Schultz.

Malta Lions worked on the playground equipment at the Malta Lions Park. They held two work nights in July at the playground. Club members removed several old

pieces of equipment and repaired several others. Because the club received a grant from DeKalb County

Community Foundation, it has ordered several new pieces of playground equipment. The club will install the equipment with the assistance of the Village of Malta personnel.

McHenry Lions:District 1-J Governor Lion Mario Gumino (r) presents a pin to McHenry Lion Bob Steiner in honor of his being the club’s only Charter Member still living. Lion Bob remains active in the club and is a 47-year Lion.

The new Roselle Leo Club with Advisor Lion Christine Stawnyczy and IPDG Lion Leo Snyder. The Leos are already having fun helping the Roselle Lions!!!

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This photo was in one of Darien Lions Club’s new newsletters . . . shows that the Darien Lions have a sense of humor!! But of course, that’s the way some of us like to exercise.

District 1A held their First PDG Harry Barber Memorial Golf Outing. As all Lions in MD1 know, PDG Harry loved Golf. He was the Golf Chair for District 1A and also MD1. He did visit several district in MD1 and helped them to have a successful Golf Outing. He left us for heavenly abode. (Recent news from heaven says that now he is teaching St. Peter how to play Golf.)

District 1A Global Leadership Team Chair Lion Herb

Zimmermann well known for his leadership qualities. He is leading GLT in District 1A and also he is the chairman of Lions Open University and Leadership Initiative Program (LIP) which trains and molds new leaders in the District. During District 1A First Cabinet Meeting held at the Scottish Home, Lion Herb was awarded Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellowship by IPDG Austin D’Souza for his dedication, hard work and service to Lionism.

Chicago Maharlika Lions Installation of Officers &

2 New Member

Chicago Philippine Lions Installation of Officers

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THE GROWTH OF LIONISM IN ILLINOIS

From 1 of 7 states in District 9 to District 1 with

12 sub-districts

By: Lion Norm Geeve, PDG, District 1-A

Historian, Chicago Logan Square Lions Club

Illinois was originally designated as District 9

together with Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska,

Ohio and Wisconsin. The first District Governor of

District 9 was George W. Milligan of Chicago

appointed at the 2nd International Convention in St.

Louis, Missouri in 1918. The old 9th

District with it

seven states remained in tact until after the

International Convention of 1921 in Oakland,

California at which the International Board acted

upon the requests from many states that they be

redistricted.

Early in 1922, the entire country was re-numbered.

Illinois became District 1 together with Indiana,

Missouri and Wisconsin. The District Convention

was held in Decatur in May, 1922 with District

Governor Dr. John Scott of Springfield, Illinois

presiding. There long had been a demand that these

4 states should be made into 4 districts. The

delegates came prepared and a resolution was

unanimously adopted to create 4 districts. Illinois

became District 1, Indiana District 25, Missouri

District 26 and Wisconsin District 27. The Illinois

delegates unanimously re-elected Dr. John W. Scott

for a second term. Therefore, he became the first

District Governor of District 1, State of Illinois.

There were 30 lions clubs with a total membership

of 1,674.

The first re-districting within the State of Illinois

took place at the State Convention of 1930 in Joliet

with District Governor Walter A. Townsend of

Springfield presiding. Because of the rapid growth

and the large area to be covered it was decided to

divide the District into 3 sections, each to have its

own Governor. The District Governors elected:

1-A W. H. McClelland, Chicago, Woodlawn

Lions Club;

1-B Mark H. Whitmeyer, Peoria

1-C J. Lyon, Woodruff

The state had 107 clubs and a total membership of

4,092. The policy of having 3 district governors

worked out very well and was recommended highly

as a means of having closer contact between Lion

leaders and the clubs throughout the state.

On June 30, 1931, the number of clubs and

membership was:

1-A 67 clubs, 2,490 members

1-B 44 clubs, 1321 members

1-C 26 clubs, 568 members

State totals: 137 clubs – 4,379 members.

The next re-districting took place at the State

convention of 1938 at Freeport with a resolution

approved to form District 1-D. The District

Governors elected for 1938-1939:

1-A John G. Rietz, Chicago

1-B Arthur M. Johnson, Princeston

1-C L.E. Morris, Collinsville

1-D Wesley J. Leinweber, Aurora

Illinois continued with 4 sub-districts until the State

convention of 1940 in Jacksonville. The State now

had 260 clubs and 8,924 members. The delegates

adopted a resolution that “The State shall consist of

5 sub-districts with the 5th

to be known as 1-E. The

District Governors elected for 1940-1941:

1-A Edgar M. Albert, Maywood (re-elected)

1-B Frank G. Brummond, Joliet

1-C Ralph F. Lesemann, East St. Louis

1-D Dr. E.C. Turner, Savanna

1-E Arch D. Nelson, Jerseyville.

The next re-districting took place at the State

Convention of 1941 in Aurora. The state now had

284 clubs and 9,697 members. A resolution was

adopted to form District 1-F. District Governors

elected for 1941-1942:

1-A Dalton E. Cole, Chicago

1-B Frank G. B. Rummond, Joliet

1-C W.O. Brown, Carbondale

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1-D H.O. Holland, Roselle,

1-E C. Harold Owens, Carey

1-F Russe Boehm, Libertyville.

The annual State Convention of 1942 was held at

the Sherman Hotel in Chicago with the Chicago

Central Lions Club acting as host. The convention

committee provided a very worthwhile and

interesting program. The members were honored at

a special breakfast and a solemn impressive

necrology ceremony was held.

Because of the size of their District, the delegates of

1-E felt it would be to the best interest of Lionism if

they elected 2 district governors. However, they

wanted to make sure that it was the proper thing to

do before asking that the state constitution be

changed. Therefore, with the approval of the

International Board of Directors, they elected 2

district governors and set up 2 sub-districts in that

area known as 1-E and 1-G. The District Governors

elected for 1942-1943:

1-A Arthur P. Herron, Berwyn

1-B Irvin L. Kay, Morris

1-C Morris A. Kugler, Okaville

1-D J. August Swenson, Rockford

1-E L.C. Rollman, Springfield

1-F Russ E. Boehn, Libertyville

1-G Richard C. Bell, Whitehall

As of July 1, 1942, the number of the clubs and

total membership was as follows:

1-A 53 clubs – 2,642 members

1-B 47 Clubs – 1,309 members

1-C 54 Clubs – 1,619 members

1-D 33 Clubs – 1,198 members

1-E 36 Clubs – 1,128 members

1-F 24 Clubs – 913 members

1-G 23 Clubs – 679 members

State total 271 clubs 9,488 members

At the 1947 State Convention Springfield, the next

re-districting took place. A resolution was passed

that because of their size, District 1-B divided into 2

districts namely 1-B and District 1-H. The District

Governors elected for 1947-1948 were:

1-A Victor C. Neumann, Chicago Logan Square

1-B Everett R. Mitchell, Morris

1-C Lester M. Jones, Johnston City

1-D Harvey L. Shawver, Morrison

1-E Kenneth V. Henninger, Lovington

1-F Wilfred J. Sequin, Highland Park

1-G Quinton A. Siemer, Teutopolis

1-H Robert E. Rote, Rock Island

As of July 1, 1947, the number of clubs and total

members was as follows

1-A 52 clubs – 3,739 members

1-B 22 Clubs – 1,021members

1-C 57 Clubs – 2,624 members

1-D 40 Clubs – 2,088 members

1-E 41 Clubs – 2,076 members

1-F 22 Clubs – 1,241 members

1-G 29 Clubs – 1,427 members

1-H 20 Clubs – 1,179 members

State total 283 clubs 15,395 members

At the 1951 State Convention of 1951 held in

Chicago it was decided that District 1-D, because of

its size, be divided into District 1-D and District 1-

J. The District Governors elected for the year 1951-

1952:

1-A Arthur E. Johnson, Chicago

1-B E. J. Douvia, Morris

1-C James L. Kitchens, Belleville

1-D John E. Earle, Dixon

1-E Lynn M. Filley, Decatur

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1-F Charles E. Twadell, Jr, Libertyville

1-G Wilbur Flesner, LaPrairie

1-H William K. Richardson, Galesburg

1-J George J. Lazansky, Algonquin

As of July 1, 1951 the number of clubs and total

membership was as follows:

1-A 87 clubs – 5,316 members

1-B 31 Clubs – 1,653 members

1-C 57 Clubs – 2,520 members

1-D 30 Clubs – 1,419 members

1-E 52 Clubs – 2,382 members

1-F 28 Clubs – 1,639 members

1-G 36 Clubs – 1,788 members

1-H 23 Clubs – 1,204 members

1-J 28 Clubs – 1,739 members

State total 372 clubs 19,660 Members

At the State Convention in 1970 the Districts agreed

to form District 1-K

The District Governors for the 1970-1971 Year

were:

1-A W.A. Bill Woeslaw, Willow Springs

1-B A. Cameron Dystrup, Lockport

1-C James Walker, Carbondale

1-D Oscar Hummermeier, Pearl City

1-E Harry W. Eumont, Jr., Riverton

1-F Paul Z. Anthony, Morton Grove

1-G Robert Whitney, Carlinville

1-H Donald W. Taylor, Morton

1-J Erwin Schmidt, Elgin

1-K James T. Fitzgerald, Danvers

The next redistricting took place in 1976 - approval

was granted to form District 1-L and District 1-C

agreed to divide their District into 2 sections to

form District 1-CN and 1-CS.

The District Governors elected for the year 1976-

1977 were:

1-A Harold Gurevitz, Burbank

1-B Granville E. Oltman, Crete

1-CN Charles Young, Belleville

1-CS David Hancock, Marion

1-D Darryl Vaupel, Davis Junction

1-E Howard A. Morrow, Champaign

1-F Thomas Schweiss, Fox Lake

1-G Mel Schuchardt, Alton

1-H Joseph Hendel, Avon

1-J Jack Norling, Sandwich

1-K Willard Bess, Fairbury

1-L Hoyt Coverstone, Decatur.

Membership figures for 1970 and 1976 not

available.

And thus ends our journey from the beginning to

the apex of our golden years. In 1967 we celebrated

the 50th

anniversary of our association and saw the

results of the unstinting dedication of these Lions

that have gone before us. Growth beyond the

dreams of all, service to millions worldwide and the

future ours to make

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A TALE OF THE “TAIL TWISTER”

The tail twister, as we know the term today in

Lionism has long been a part of the history and lore

of the organization. There was one point in time,

however, that certain Lions wanted did not like this

title and wanted the person holding this office to be

called a “Spizzerinkter.

“It has been said that no lexicographer has

successfully challenged the Lions’ claim to have

thought or dreamed up, this term all by themselves.

Thus, the best authority on its origin would seem to

be the Lions Official magazine. In July,

1936, this source said:”

“Some readers may be wondering about

the word “Spizzerinkter” used in

conjunction with “tail twister.”

Spizzerinkter’s began to pop up in clubs

throughout the Association some months

ago. They are close relatives of tail twisters

– blood brothers, in fact, and there is a

definition – not be Webster – of their name.

“Spizzerinkter, 1. a fire-eater; a live wire; a

gouger; a snapper; a cutter; a pusher; a trail

blazer; a wisecracker. 2. A Lion with the

qualities of dynamite, pepper, ginger; great

heat, T.N.T. 3. An official in a Lions Club

who is redheaded, sharp, witty, alive, awake

quick sizzling; speedy, high-stepping, gate-

crashing. Implies reckless partiality. 4.

One who is in a great state of perpetual

eruption, as a volcano.

“The Spizzerinkter has also been variously

described as worse than a revolution, more

‘touching” than your most shiftless relative,

and about as subtle as an avalanche, and as a

new name for an old-fashions affliction –

tail twister.”

Originally, any type of “merriment” at a meeting

took the form of “pep committees” who were

supposed to prod members into the spirit of the

occasion. The pep committee eventually took the

form of a single personality who came to be known

as “tail twisters.” It was said that only Melvin

Jones recalls exactly how this name came into

being.

“Back in the early twenties we were trying

to find some way to liven up Lion

meetings,” Jones said. About this time,

membership on the pep committees had

begun to dwindle and the survivors got the

idea that they should be the ones to do the

fining.

“One Sunday afternoon three or four of us

were discussing this matter of putting pep

into meetings. One fellow who had been

born on a farm said that what we needed

was to do what used to be done on the farm.

When a cow refused to go through the

gate, someone would grab her by the

tail and twist. We all laughed but one

of the boys said, “Why isn’t that a good

name – tail twister?” We already had

decided on the name “lion tamer” for

the sergeant-at-arms, so it seemed

logical to confer the title of “tail twister” on

the chairman of the pep committee.”

The International Board, in a huff of offended

dignity, issued an edict to the clubs against use of

the low-comedy term.

“I remember,” Melvin Jones says, “how the issue

came to a head late in 1920 in Columbus. The

Board was there for ceremonies. Word came out

from the room that the Board was in session before

luncheon that the term “tail twister” was prohibited.

The rank-and-file membership took matters into

their own hands by passing a motion in favor of tail

twisting. The Board agreed to reconsider the

question which was batted about at Board meetings

for years after that. Other names were suggested

like “Spizzerinkter.” However, the consensus of the

Board remained pretty much the same – that the

terms “tail twister,” “cub” “lion tamer,” and “den”

should be dropped from Lionism – until Ray Riley

(International President 1929-1930) got up at a

session and told them they were taking themselves

too seriously. Besides, Riley added, he suspected

the clubs were going to go right on having tail

twisters whether the Board liked it or not.”

So, this is the “tale” of how the term tail twister

came into being. But, to this day there are still a

few clubs who use the term “Spizzerinkter” such as

the Commerce Lions Clubs of Commerce, Texas.

-PCC Georg Toft

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Photo of the new officers of the Chicago Mexica Lions

Club at the installation on August 23rd

Lion Tomas Tovias being installed as President of the

Mexica lions Club by PDG Steve Anton . Lion Tomas

is the first “male” President of the Club

Southeast Lions members who hosted a mini-health fair

at the St. Kevin Church hall in the South Deering

neighborhood of South Chicago. 23 attendees were given free screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol,

diabetes and prostrate by Advocate Trinity health staff.

Jackie Rouse, Community health Promotion Manager

was assisted by Nicole Miles, Community Outreach Consultant to do the testing. The photo shows from left

to right:Margarita Carrillo, Armando Ramirez (seated)

Nora Flores, Jackie Rouse, Nicole Miles, and Southeast Lions Andy DiSanto, Gil medina and Joe Gonzalez.

THOUGHTS ON THE 2013-2014 YEAR

As Lions Clubs officially begin their 2013-2014

year of service below are some thoughts involving

club officers and what can be done to make their

year successful -

1. Take the time to download the “Annual State of Service Report” from the LCI website and bring to your club meetings to review with your members. This will provide them with an opportunity to understand that a Lions Club may have “Local Focus – but still has Global Impact! This Annual State of Service Report provides an overview of the impact Lions are making in service to their communities. Lions from around the world worked to address some of the most pressing issues facing our global community, including disaster preparedness and relief, health and wellness, and environmental sustainability.

2. Is the club secretary entering information concerning service activities that the club has undertaken or already accomplished? This data can also include visits to other clubs or educational training sessions, eye glass collection, and the like. This information can be entered monthly or at the end of the year but all information must be in by year end in order for the club secretary to print out a Certificate of Excellence Award signed by the International President.

3. Have the club secretary provide each member with a copy of the Club Membership Report from the LCI website so that each member can review membership information to insure that it is current and up to date.

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4. Have someone bring a camera to a club meeting and take photographs of each member for the club’s historical records.

5. Have all years of birth been updated for each club member? Remember if there is no year of birth on file, a club secretary cannot change or update any information on the particular member.

6. Are club membership cards being printed on line by the club for each member who has paid their dues?

7. Look towards having joint club meetings or projects to help your recognition in the community. Working together creates a commonality between members and helps to engender enthusiasm in projects.

8. Encourage attendance at upcoming educational training sessions on various subjects, such as in District 1A Lions Open University – Communication 21st Century

9. Encourage participation in web-in-bar on line training sessions as presented by LCI. Some of the upcoming sessions are found on the LCI website at:

http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/member-center/leadership-development/development-programs/webinars-print.php

Whether you are a first time officer or a returning

officer, take the time to find out what your members

want or need. Get them involved and excited about

being a Lion. Look to your Zone or Region Chair,

and your District Officers and LCI to supply you

with information you need for the running of a

successful club. JUST ASK!

-Lion Judy Toft

Streator Hardscrabble Lions Club, in order to help Northlawn students that are in need of school supplies,

made a donation of over $800 worth of needed supplies.

Backpacks, folders, binders, pens, pencils, rulers, and paper are but a few of the items donated. Hardscrabble

members Donna Mikolajczyk (left) and Mary Sullivan

(right) presented Northlawn School Assistant Principal,

Terry Ahearn (middle), with much appreciated supplies. The Hardscrabble Lions donates school supplies twice a

year in order to make the students school experience a

little easier. Anyone interested in more information about this project or donating to this project may contact

any Hardscrabble Lions Club member.

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Information for District Lions ALERT Chairperson

The district governor should appoint a Lion to the position of district Lions ALERT chairperson. This Lion should fulfill the following criteria:

Willingness to organize a Lions ALERT plan in the event of a local emergency;

Understanding of program parameters;

Knowledge of Lions ALERT program resources;

Ability to cooperate with local emergency assistance resources;

Ability to mobilize a Lions ALERT team after an emergency has occurred;

Understanding of Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) resources.

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The responsibilities of the district Lions ALERT chairperson are:

Familiarity with Lions ALERT program resources including the Lions ALERT guide (IAD 911) and the (4) checklists:

o How to Develop a Lions ALERT Plan

o Disaster Relief Opportunities

o Personal Safety Checklist

o After a Disaster Occurs

Ability to work with local authorities in the development of a Lions ALERT plan.

Before an Emergency Occurs

District Lions ALERT chairperson responsibilities:

Develop a district Lions ALERT plan.

Share the plan with the multiple district Lions ALERT chairperson.

Encourage and promote club Lions ALERT plans.

Organize district training classes and seminars for club Lions ALERT chairpersons.

Remind all Lions ALERT chairpersons to complete an annual review of their Lions ALERT plan.

After an Emergency Occurs

District Lions ALERT chairperson responsibilities:

Serve as the central figure in implementing the district Lions ALERT plan. Communicate with district and multiple district leaders as well as outside agencies about the situation and the capabilities of the Lions ALERT Team.

Assist clubs implementing a Lions ALERT plan.

Encourage clubs in the district to work together in the event of a natural, man-made, or healthcare emergency.

Remind Lions ALERT team members to comply with safety regulations.

Work with the public relations chairperson to submit Lions ALERT news and photos to local media.

Remind Lions to use Lions-logo signs and wear Lions-logo apparel when serving as members of a Lions ALERT team.

District Lions ALERT chairpersons are responsible for rewarding team members with Lions ALERT awards:

Downloadable Certificates of Appreciation are available for presentation to Lions ALERT team members.

The Lions ALERT Banner Patch Award is available to any club or district that submits a Lions ALERT plan to Lions International Headquarters.

Your local fire department is the best place to start your Alert activity. Arrange a meeting with the Fire Chief. Organize a training session at the Fire Department or local community hall or local

church/library. Invite lion leaders and lions. To be more effective these sessions should be held in every club’s geographical area so that there will be more participation. This program will cost you some cookies and cold drinks as many Fire Chiefs will be very happy to serve their communities through local lions.

-Lion Austin D’Souza, MD1 Alert Chairperson

I encourage you to edit the files with your GMT Coordinator's name and contact information so that this tip is 'owned' by your District. Most importantly, whether you mail out postcards or send e-mails to your Club and District

Leaders, "Do Something!" Get this

information to the Club-level ASAP please.

Please close the communication loop by

making sure that these tips are received and understood by your District and Club Leaders, and ultimately, by every Lion in your District.

Please call on me if I can assist you and/or your District in any way. I look forward to scheduling our 2013-2014 MD-1 GMT Seminar in your District very soon.

These targeted tips should be shared at Club meetings, Club Board meetings, Zone meetings, Region meetings, District meetings, and Multiple District meetings.

Lion Buzz

Lion "Chief" Buzz Melton MD-1 GMT Coordinator 310 West Olive Street Wyoming, IL 61491-1152 (309) 695-6160 Cell (410) 404-0350

E-Mail: [email protected]

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The Stillman Lions held their summer picnic at

Stillman Park. Invited guests were Boy Scout troop leaders and scholarship winners.

The Lions presented the Boy Scouts with a check for

$1,500. The scouts anticipate a near doubling of their

membership due to young scouts moving up and the Monroe Center club shutting down. That will require

them to obtain additional equipment. Their reserve fund

was empty due to the economy so the support was appreciated. The scouts will also be selling bird houses

to raise funds. The Lions encourage the public to

support the Boy Scouts by purchasing one of their bird houses. The public can also support the Lions by

attending the rides or visiting the Lions food booth in the

school cafeteria at the Stillman Fall Festival .

Jocelyn Hazlip was named Stillman Valley Lion Of The Year for 2012-2013. Jocelyn has been an active

participant in most of the Lions activities during the

year. Congratulations to Jocelyn for the recognition of

all her hard work. Lions President Marty Typer and Secretary Curt Freeberg presented the Lion of the Year

award to Jocelyn Hazlip.

Lions President Marty Typer and Treasurer Norma Freeberg present Boy Scout Troop leaders Jay

Dispensa and Tim Hess with a donation of $1,500.

Lion Donald T. Plock District 1-D Magazine Chairman German Valley, Illinois [email protected]

On Saturday Aug. 10th nine members of the Lena Lions

gleaned the shoulders of Rt.20 two miles west of Lena

for the 3rd time this year. After collecting the usual cans,

bottles, auto parts, and other things plans were made to do one more cleanup in October. Lets all use our trash

containers rather than the roadside.

Photo L to R: Lions Dave Gruendler, Lee Wenzel,

Jack Rousch, Roger Russell, Jim Cox, Ron Farrington, Bill Crichton, Jerry Fox, and Lee Otte.

(Picture: Contributing to the Leader Dog Jar are SV

Lions President Marty Typer, District 1st VDG Jim

Kloepping, SV Lions Secretary Curt Freeberg, MC Lions President Wilbur Brass, District Governor Fred

Peska, District 2nd VDG Gary Meyers, Immediate Past

Council Chairman Paul Lindstrom.)

The Stillman Valley Lions enjoyed their annual corn

boil picnic hosted by Butch Farbo. Guests included the

Monroe Center Lions and the Lions District Officers. District Governor Fred Peska brought the jar he uses to

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collect donations for the Leader Dog program. So far

the jar has received over $1,300 in donations for the Leader Dog program.

Lena Lions Club held their annual golf outing July

17 at Wolf Hollow Golf course.

Seven foursomes played 9 holes and another group played mini golf at Lions Park.

Following the golf the members and guests enjoyed

supper at the golf club. prizes of golf balls, packs of tee's and other prizes were

awarded to winners of long drives, putting, and flags.

Winners of the Severed Shaft Award with a low score of

30 were Photo L to R: Lion Jim Cox Chair, Mike Thill, Troy Tiesman, Jeff Heidenreich, Tom Grindy

Fish Boil Chair. Lion Mike Thill presented Lena

Community Center board member with a check of $ 956 profit from the Fish Boil held in May.

Photo: Mike Thill & Dave Finkenbinder

The Lions hearing bus was in Durand, IL on the square on Aug 15th. 37 individuals were screened with several sent with referrals to their hearing specialists. Shown in

the picture is Lion Gordon Grande, a Past District

Governor, Lion Ben Clay and Fran Waller of Durand.-->

Durand Lions Master Firecracker and Miss Liberty for the 4th of July Celebration are Grant Johnson, son of

Jeremiah and Robin Johnson and Carrigan Derus,

daughter of Rich and Jennie Derus. Each received a

crown and a certificate with a money prize for being chosen.

Durand Lions PID Russell Sarver, Sue Sarver, Terry Eberle, Dave Waller with Fran Waller and Kathy Eberle attended the Midwest Breakfast in Hamburg Germany at the Lions International Convention.

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Lion Dave Waller and Fran Waller are shown with the

new International Director from Illinois, PG Bill

McKinney.

Brand new 1D Governor Fred Peska and First Lady Lion Sharon at the reception for new governors and new

International Director.

The German Valley Lions held a benefit Ice Cream

Social and Dog/People Walk on Saturday August

24th for Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester Hills,

MN. With the help of

some workers from the

Leaf River Lions and the

Freeport Lions Clubs we were able to generate a

profit of over $1,000 to

donate to Leader Dog. With the help of some

community donations and

walkers pledged donations

our first attempt turned into a success.

Local Leader Dog Puppy

Raisers and puppies answered questions in the leader Dog Display Shelter

District 1-D Governor Fred Peska and Lion Sharon

Peska from the Cedarville Lions Club along with their

wire haired dachshund, Mamie and Sophie joined in the

Dog/People Walk-a-thon to benefit Leader Dogs for the Blind on August 24

th.

Durand Lion Lynn

Meyers and dog Alex

sporting his Lions vest did the Dog Walk and then

enjoyed ice cream at the

social.

Your Editor IPDG & PDG Austin D’Souza with newly

elected International Director Bill McKinney, I VDG of

1A Terry D’Souza and newly elected Council

Chairperson of MD1 PDG & PDG Lydia Ellis during International Convention in Hamburg, Germany.