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From MD1 Council Chair: Greetings MD1 Lions!

It is amazing how fast this Lion’s year has flown by. It won’t be long before we are in Las Vegas for LCICon. But first, let’s continue to enjoy our District conventions and look forward to the State Convention. The MD-1 Convention is always a good time, and this year the Council of Governors may give you some fun memories to take away with you.

April 16th-22nd is Worldwide Service to Protect our Planet. This is our last chance to satisfy the “Protecting our Environment” Centennial Service Challenge. Don’t forget to report your service activities on myLCI.

Peace Poster Contest “The Future of Peace”. Zhuo is thirteen years old and from China. Her piece is amazing and touches base on so many facets of peace.

We, also, extend congratulations to Lions Clubs International Essay winner, Eli Potter, from Delaware, USA. Soon the essay will be displayed on the LCI website for your viewing.

The 2018-2019 “Kindness Matters” Peace Poster kits are now available from LCI club supplies (PPK-1) for US $11.95. This is a fun way to make your Lions Club more visible and gain members.

Hope to see you all at the State Convention…send in your registration and ads today.

-Pamela Graney, MD1 Council Chair pamgraney54@gmail.com Editorial:

Stop the Bleeding!

Even though mother nature brings the showers to blossom April flower, for many of our clubs it has become dropping season. Any members didn’t pay their dues, they are gone by the wind and we call ourselves ours is a humanitarian association to help the needy and less fortunate!

Do we ask our members those who didn’t pay their dues the reason why? Many of us don’t. May be some of our own members need finances and less fortunate. Isn’t it our duty to support them and take care of them? Don’t we know – charity begins at home? I think it is time to think of our own members those work hard for the success of Lions Motto – We Serve.

Congratulations to Zhuo Qi Wang, the 2017-2018 Grand Prize winner of Lions Clubs International 2

What a lovely picture (left column) drawn by Zhuo Qi Wang, just 13 years old from China! All the clubs those who take part in Peace Poster Contest should show these pictures so that our students get inspired to bring out their drawing talent. Many of

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us don’t do this and the reason why many of our students don’t know how the peace poster should like.

I have got prize winning essay by Eli Potter from Delaware, USA. You can read the same in the next column. Please encourage our students to take part and show their writing talent to the Lions World.

In the month of May we are going to have our MD1 State Convention in Springfield, Illinois. In the next few pages you can read all the details. Register early so that we have head count to make proper arrangements for seating and food. Pre-registration deadline is May 4, 2018.

-Dr. Austin D’Souza, PDG, Editor IlStateEditor@gmail.com

-Eli Potter

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Young ChicagoArea Artist Honored for Her Vision of Peace

International 100 th annual Convention in Chicago this July.

Every year, Lions clubs from around the world empower more than half a million children to express their visions of peace by sponsoring Peace Poster materials. The theme for this year’s contest was “A Celebration of Peace.” Ashley’s entry was made possible by the Bloomingdale Lions Club, which partnered with her school to provide the contest materials to students.

Lions Clubs International’s 1.4 million members improve people’s lives in more than 200 countries and geographic areas by identifying and addressing local and global needs, which include engaging youth, relieving hunger, protecting the environment, saving sight, and much more.

To learn more and to find a club in your community, visit lionsclubs.org. To learn more about the Peace Poster contest, visit lionsclubs.org/peaceposter.

Twelve-year-old Ashley Zhang has been creating art since she was eight years old, but the Bloomingdale, IL native says it wasn’t until she entered her drawing in the 29 th annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest that she realized the kind of person she wanted to be.

“I just pictured what peace was like to me,” Ashley told CBS 2 Chicago.

On January 19, 2017, Chicago leaders in arts and youth outreach selected Ashley as one of 116 international Peace Poster Contest finalists from more than 600,000 young artists in 60 countries.

Ashley’s Peace Poster is now being displayed in Loyola University’s Museum of Art alongside the entries from other finalists.

The winner of the International Peace Poster Contest will be announced on March 4 at Lions Day with the United Nations—an annual gathering of Lions, dignitaries and lawmakers to discuss solutions to global humanitarian challenges—and honored at Lions Clubs 4

Ashley Zhang was 2017 Peace Post Contest Winner. Reproduced from LCI Web Page.

--------------------------------------------------------------Peace Poster Contest Judging Each poster is judged on originality, artistic merit and expression of the theme.

Posters advance through several judging levels: local, district, multiple district and international. At the international level, judges from the art, peace, youth, education and media communities select one grand prize winner and 23 merit award winners.

Peace Poster Contest Awards International winners will be notified on or before February 1.

• One international grand prize winner will receive US$5,000 and a trip to a special award ceremony.

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Each of the 23 merit award winners will receive a cash award of US$500 and a certificate of achievement.

Peace Poster Contest Participant Information To learn more about the Lions International Peace Poster Contest, please view our brochure, contest rules and deadlines, call 630-203-3812 or contact the Lions Clubs Audio Visuals & Events Department.

Member Resources To access member resources – including contest deadlines and instructions for ordering Peace Poster Contest Kits – please visit the Peace Poster Contest sectionof our Member Center.

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There are three proposed amendments to our Constitution and By-Laws being presented to the delegates at our upcoming 2018 State Convention.

Two of these proposed amendments were developed at the request of the Council of Governors and one came directly from the Constitution and ByLaws Committee.

A brief summary of the proposed amendments is shown below as well as the amendments. These will also be printed in the regular March issue of our Lions of Illinois Magazine.

Yours in Service PCC Terry L. Knollenberg, Chairperson MD-1 Constitution and By-Laws Chair Resolution # 1 - Ethics and Conduct: This proposed amendment would create a new Article III which would require all District Governors, the Council Chairperson and all State Chairpersons to read and sign the Ethical Standards and Conduct policy specific to their position. The Council of Governors recommends adoption of the amendment. The Constitution and By-Laws Committee is neutral on this proposed amendment Resolution # 2 – Recommendation Clarification: This proposed amendment to Article XIII, Section 2 of the MD-1 Constitution will clarify the definition of the term ‘recommendation’ as used in this Article of our Constitution. Both the Council of Governors and the Constitution and ByLaws Committee recommend adoption of this proposed amendment.

Resolution # 3 – Teleconference Meetings: This proposed amendment to Article XI, Section 7 to the MD-1 Constitution will correct language pertaining to amending the Lions of Illinois Policy Manual. Both the Council of Governors and the Constitution and By-Laws Committee recommend adoption of this proposed amendment.

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The Lions of Illinois along with Lions throughout the Midwest have been asked to help out and attend the celebration of the Special Olympics Unified Games that will be held at Toyota Park in Bridgeview, Illinois. The games will be from July 15th through July 22nd, 2018. Around 800 athletes and coaches will be coming to Chicago from around the world.

They will be housed at the Westin Hotel located on Michigan Avenue, downtown Chicago.

During their time in Chicago, the athletes will be participating in a soccer tournament as well as enjoying the sights and sounds of Chicago. The Special Olympic Associations is looking to the Lions and Leos for their support of the games through the attendees at the events themselves, and also in volunteering to help in the variety of areas.

The volunteer’s commitment can vary in positions to as many days or hours that you would be willing to help out in this special event. Lions and Leos will be needed during the games - ball boy or girl and score keepers, as well as with the teams during their stay here in Chicago - Team Liaisons, hotel greeters & information and interpreters. There are 24 teams with approximately 30 members representing the different countries that have qualified to participate in this tournament.

On Thursday, July 19, 2018, the Lions have been asked to have a Host Night for these special athletes and their coaches. The idea is to have our guests experience something other than the hotel while in 40

Chicago. They are looking at 4 to 6 venues that the teams would be divided between, to visit and enjoy the hospitality of Chicago. Clubs are being asked to serve as Hosts for this evening. The time and places are not totally determined as of now, but we are in search of clubs that would like to get involved as a host for the different venues.

Our intent is to have Lions Clubs join with another one or two to help in hosting the athletes at one of the venues. The selection of the venue would have to be within 30 minutes of downtown Chicago and to be determined by the clubs that would be the host there.

The transportation would be taken care of by the Special Olympics, but the cost of the event would be that of the host. The host would also receive a stipend from the Special Olympics for each team that was there.

The event could be either in the afternoon or evening depending on the teams attending the event in respect to their tournament schedule. The hope is to have all athletes back to the hotel by 10:00 pm. The details of the menu would be determined by the Host Clubs.

Any special needs for food would be coordinated by the Special Olympic Committee and the Host Clubs.

Right now, we are looking to you to talk to your club and see if you would be interested in being a Host Club and adopt a venue. As more information becomes available, we would get back to you and let you know which teams will be coming to your venue, so you can start to communicate with them. It will be

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a great event to host and experience the excitement these special athletes have for their sport.

So please consider this great opportunity. If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact CC Pam Graney at ccpammd1@gmail.com or myself, PDG Bob Block. We hope that you will be part of this great experience and service to others.

To get involved as a volunteer or if your club is interested in being a Host, please contact PDG Bob Block at (219) 671-0287 or by email at gov8990@aol.com.

More information and details to follow……

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The Lions Clubs International Convention in Las Vegas is less than five months away. The convention opens on Friday, June 29 at the MGM Grand Resort.

The final plenary session along with the installation of your District Governor by our newly elected International President, Gudrun Yngvadottir from Gardabaer, Iceland (our First Woman President), will be Tuesday morning, July 3, 2018. The main venue is the MGM Grand Resort with the Illinois Delegation staying at the Luxor Hotel & Casino about 15 minutes away. There are shuttle buses running during the convention hours for the attendees for their convenience.

The International parade will be on Saturday, June 30, 2018. The parade will step off at 8:30 am. The Council of Governors have secured a double decker bus for “some’ of the Illinois Delegation to ride in.

We will still be in need of marchers to carry the Street Banners and Flags that we have traditionally used over the years. I will be looking to you to help on parade day so we can again display the Lions Pride for Illinois. The parade uniform will be the same as in the past years – dark or khaki long or 41

short pants, white polo shirt and the MD1 blue vest.

I will have an order form for the polo shirts and vests available on the MD1 Web Site.

As Lions are about tradition, so are the Illinois and the Hawaiian Lions. This year we will have a gettogether with the Hawaiian Lions at the International Convention. The event is scheduled for Sunday, July 1st at the Luxor Hotel & Casino following the close of the Opening Plenary Session.

We have finalized the location - “Egyptian Ballrooms E-H” and the time is 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm. We are still talking with the Hawaiian Lions of either having an Ice Cream Social or Pizza Bar. Cost and menu will be finalized shortly. Please watch the MD1 Web Site for more details.

Sorry, but by now you know you have missed the early registration fee for the 2018 International convention in Las Vegas. The fee is $200.00 per person along with a $200.00 guest room deposit.

This registration fee is good till March 31, 2018.

After April 1, 2018 and on site, the fee will be $225.00 per person. For children 17 and under the fee is $20.00 and for the Omega Leo it is $100.00.

The deadline for advance registration is May 1, 2018. This is the same deadline to submit a refund request for registration, housing and/or ticket cancellation. You can register on line by going to LCI home site and click on LCICON. There you will find the registration form as well as all the information in regards to the convention schedule and seminars.

The Las Vegas Host Committee is looking for VOLUNTEERS. If you are interested in helping out while at the convention, then please directly contact the Las Vegas Host Committee. They are looking for help in the following committees: Manpower, Transportation, Parade, Souvenir & Pin Sales, Hospitality, DGE Seminar Please contact: RC Rex Velasques, lionrexv@aol.com, (702) 810-9679 or by going to the Host Committee Web Site Lions2018lasvegas.org and click on Volunteer Registration -PDG Bob Block, MD1 International Convention State Chair

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The Coal Valley Lions held a low vision screening at a day care center along with Governor Ray and some Orion Lions. They are handing out permission slips to the Bicentennial school, so they can take pictures of the students eyes. Pictured (at a Coal Valley meeting) is Governor Ray, Coal Valley Lion Stacy Holland, and AJ Holland getting a picture of his eyes taken. 26 were photographed with two referrals.

First Vice District Governor PDG John Allsworth and Second Vice District Governor Tony Holland show off the new eyeglass collection boxes from our Foundation.

Coming Home after 50 plus days in the hospital.

Welcome home, PDG Rich Gordon.

Lions Larry Anderson, left, Darrell Muehlman, Dave Shultz, Dave Tussell, John Carlon, Bill Womac, Beth Carlson and Cheryl Russell were all smiles at the Orion Lions soup supper which was held on Monday January 15. They made $771.10 with a matching grant from Modern Woodmen bringing their total proceeds to $1,542.20! They are going to make the soup supper an annual event to be held on Martin Luther King Day because (according to Lion Dave Shultz MJK was a huge fan of soup. He swears the last part is true because he read it on the internet.)

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Bradley Lions Club President Faye Marek presented two of their club members with Monarch chevron awards for their years of service. Lion Dick Cannon, for 30 years and Lion Ron Sieling for 15 years.

Congratulations to both Lions.

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The Joliet Noon Lions Club joined up with the Joliet Public Library and the Joliet Park District to sponsor Free Little Libraries, which are spread throughout the city in some of the city’s parks.

The Channahon Lions Club have been approved for a grant which will allow the club to move one step closer to the purchase of equipment to perform free eye screenings for children. The club hopes to launch this new service at the Three Rivers Festival in Channahon which will take place on the Channahon Park District grounds Aug. 8 to 12.

Frankfort Lions Health Fair kids screening and Diabetes display. Frankfort Founders Center February 24.

A big District thank you to Lemont Lion Doug Wright and the ‘Fort Awesome Band’ for putting together a benefit for our District’s fundraising efforts for Pediatric Cancer Research. We raised $1,500.

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District 1BK Governor John Joseph along with his family (from left to right: daughter Amanda, wife Lion Bobbi, The Gov. and daughter Lion Melissa)

Our District 1-J Lion, Senior Zone Chair, and Global Leadership Team Chair John Barsanti was asked to provide this training, and they all passed with flying colors! What a great partnering project between two of our districts in MD1.

West Frankfort Lions sitting on a "Lions Club Bench" at the West Frankfort Factory Outlet Mall.

The West Frankfort Lions Club donated the bench to the Mall.

L>R, Lion Don Hoffmann. & Immediate Past President Jim Summers.

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Lions of Illinois Website: Lion Doug Wright and “The Fort Awesome Band” played for this event.

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1A. Owner of the Village Hardware Store, Westchester. Beloved husband of 52 years to the late Dolores M. Accola, nee Fichtner; fond father of Patricia (David) Mossholder and Nancy (Glenn Racine) Ganschinietz; dear grandfather of Sarah Mossholder, Amy Mossholder, Emily (John) Audrain and Ashley (Cole) Ruiz; great grandfather of Camryn Ruiz and John Audrain III. PDG Ken was very active in District 1A and he lead Finance Committee and Convention Rules for years.

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Three new members were inducted by District Governor Lori Bennett to Vandalia Lions Club, including Jess Jackson and Holly Smith, sponsored by President Leslie Smith, and Cheryl D. Dotray, sponsored by Lion John D Dotray.

Congratulations, and best wishes for continued success in service and fellowship. ******************************************

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Springfield Noon Lions Club held their First Annual Trivia Night to support the services to the vision impaired at the Mary Bryant Home for the Blind in Springfield, IL. Thankful for the participants, Springfield Noon Lions are proud to serve this local program and can be found on Facebook as well.

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Palestine Lions used teamwork for their Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast. A great way to blend tradition and innovation, they added biscuits and gravy to the menu this year, and It was really good!! Want to see what they’re going to do next? Visit them on Facebook at Palestine IL Lions Club 52

Three members of the Mahomet-Seymour FFA Chapter made their presentation to the Mahomet Lions Club. They will take this presentation to the Illinois State competition this summer. Mahomet Lions wishes them, ‘Good Luck.’ Find out what other great guests visit this club by visiting them on Facebook at: Mahomet Lions Club.

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Lion Charlie Niehaus is just one of the team involved with the Altamont Lions Club’s Pack-A-Sack program. A week after collecting donations from the community to support the local food pantry, Altamont Lions Club Basketball Program involved a high-energy schedule with 24 teams including about 200 area youth ages pre-k through 6th grade. Just another great service involving children & families. To see more about this club, visit their Facebook page: Altamont Lions Club.

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Lions. See more on Facebook: Bismarck Lions.

Georgetown IL, Lion’s Club is also on Facebook.

Casey Mayor Nik Groothuis visited our club as a guest of Lion Bob Dougherty to give updates on the happenings in Casey! Thank you, Mr. Mayor, for your time and information! We all hope Casey Lions Club will soon post the top prize in their annual truck auction soon on their Facebook page: Casey IL Lions Club.

Two new members joined the Arthur Lions Club.

Stephen Daniel & Stephen Dietderich from Atwood, IL., Sponsored by Mark Krutsinger, inducted by District Governor Elect Darren Van Duyn. Lion Tim Mast is part of the team that continues to share information about the Arthur Lions Club as part of Lions Clubs International during the local Home & Garden Show. Check out the brand-new Facebook page of the Arthur, IL Lions Club

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Two Sycamore Lions Club members were recently awarded the Melvin Jones Fellowship. Recent recipients are Lion Bill Gulke and Lion Ray Puentes.

In its 70 years history, the Sycamore Lions Club has had 26 Melvin Jones Fellows in their membership (15 are current members). These members have been instrumental in created the club’s legacy of service.

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-------------------------------------------------------------------Lion Higham, Wallace from left, Lion Tim Higham and Lion Bud Wallace after being recognized for their service to the Lions of Illinois Foundation. Lions Higham and Wallace were recognized by the Sycamore Lions Club for their involvement in collecting funds for the foundation annually in September during Lions Candy Day Campaign and their work throughout the year in the Foundation’s Used Eyeglass Recycling Program.

Lions Tom and Sharon Foster received their 30 Year Chevrons from Sycamore Lion President Kevin Berry. Sharon and Tom joined their local Lions Club in the late 80’s and after relocating to Sycamore in 2002 transferred into the Sycamore Lions Club. They are both Melvin Jones Fellows through Lions International, Lion Tom is also a Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow and has received District 1J’s Lazansky Award.

Lion Listy caption: Lion Gene Listy receives a 15 Year Chevron from Lion Zone Chair Barb Thornsbury. Lion Gene has received his 15 Year Perfect Attendance Pin and lives the clubs motto “If you don’t want to work, don’t be a Lion.”

Lion Moline caption: Lion Tom Moline receives a 35 Year Chevron from Lion Zone Chair Barb Thornsbury. Lion Tom received his 34 Year Perfect Attendance Pin and has served on the board many years and chaired most committees. Photo:-------

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been leading the team of specialized experts at the Center for Sight and Hearing since 2015. We were honored to have Maureen as our guest as she expounded on the diverse topics of sight, hearing, clinical, therapeutic support programs and services that positively impact the people they serve. There were discussions about environmental disabilities that people face in our southern part of Illinois.

Along with her presentation she emphasized the importance of having the right resources for the problems individuals face in our Southern District.

Comprehensive care enhancing quality of life can be helped with their Audiology Services, Optometry & Low Vision Services along with many other support groups and programs. All in attendance enjoyed conversing with our speaker and fellow Lions. As zone chair (IPDG Derek Eurales) for this Region and Zone, I was really impressed with the wealth of knowledge and presentation from our speaker. As Lions WE SERVE.

CARTERVILLE LIONS CLUB The club is sponsoring a weekly after school reading program at the local library. The librarians read to children 8 and under. After the reading we do crafts and have refreshments. This month we had 47 children and 34 adults in attendance. The first 30 children in attendance receive a free book. The club donated funds to Hospice in the memory of a former member. The club makes its building available, every Sunday, to the local narcotics anonymous group for its weekly meetings.

There was a Region 3, Zone 2 meeting in 1CS held at the Carbondale Civic Center on March 15, 2018 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. The Lions Clubs in Region 3, Zone 2 are Carbondale, Cobden, Desoto, Mounds and Murphysboro. The District Governor of 1CS, Daniel Harris, was also in attendance. The guest speaker for this occasion was Maureen Mall.

Maureen is the President of the Center for Sight and Hearing, a state of the art facility in Rockford, Illinois that provides clinical, rehabilitative, and support to people with hearing or vision loss. Maureen has extensive experience in business development, healthcare, and non-profit management, and has 55

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January 8 through January 14, 2018 was Lions International Worldwide Week of Service to fight Hunger. The Lions Club of Shawneetown joined Lions around the world for a special Worldwide Week of Service.

This international event was a wonderful opportunity to support our new global service framework, and our goal of serving 200 million people per year by 2021, by relieving hunger in our communities.

Shawneetown Lions President, Wayne Short, presented a monetary donation to Jack Lane of the Friends of Jesus Food Pantry in Equality on Tuesday Jan. 10th. Anyone at any time can host a project to fight hunger in their community. You could help stock a local food pantry, bag school lunches or distribute food to those who need it most. For more information on how to help serve in your community, just ask a Lion.

West Frankfort Lions Club Rob Williams from the West Frankfort Fire Department was the Guest Speaker. Lion President Dan Wells announced the rules for the 2018 Membership Drive and a copy of his letter outlining this was given or mailed to each member. Lion President Dan Wells reported a fraudulent email in his name that was sent to Lion Secretary Brenda McCluskie requesting a payment of $3550.00 to be sent to a Chicago Bank for an invoice that did not exist. He reported it to the Attorney General’s Office who did not want specifics about the case but just said, “Don’t send them any money.” A Financial Report was read by Lion Treasurer Bill Kelley. A Motion was made and passed to donate $250.00 to the West Frankfort Fire Department. A Motion was made and passed to purchase a full page (advertisement) in the upcoming District Convention Booklet. Guest Speaker was Rathel Housewirth who spoke on a book by Bob Greene, “Once Upon A Town.” The theme was about a small town in North Platte, Nebraska who met every troop train that came through their town during WWII and fed the soldiers at no cost to them.

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New Athens Lions Club The New Athens Lions Club sponsored a bingo for the residents of the New Athens Nursing Home.

The club donated items for the bingo that were awarded as prizes to the residents of the home that won. Items given out were bananas, apples, rice krispie squares and ice cream.

Shawneetown Lions Club We had an individual that requested eyeglasses. So (the person) met our requirement and he was then fitted with new eyeglasses. We collected aluminum cans for our mission that goes toward sending a Camper to Camp Manitowa in Benton Illinois. We had our regular business meeting discussing our upcoming events for 2018.

New Athens Lions Club The New Athens Lions adopted a camper for this summer's camp to be held in July 2018 at Camp Manitowa. This donation will allow one child to attend camp and experience fun activities that they normally would not have the chance to do. The New Athens Lions Club bought a book of Sight & Sound Sweepstakes tickets. The funds collected from the sale of these tickets will be used to fund various LCIF activities such as Camp Lions, Hearing and Vision Vans, Low Vision etc. The New Athens Lions Club made a 50.00 donation to the Lions Club of Illinois Endowment Fund. The donation was in memory of Lion Orville Vogler who passed away on Saturday February the 17th 2018. Lion (Vogler) had been a member of the New Athens Lions Cub since 1993. The New Athens Lions Club donated to the Marissa Girls Scout troop for a Powder Pinewood Derby race that IS to be held on Saturday March 10th, 2018. The money that was donated was to pay for five trophies to be awarded to a level of the girl scouts, which New Athens Lions Club would be listed as a sponsor on those trophies. The Marissa Girls Scouts service the towns of New Athens, Marissa, St Libory and Freeburg. IL.

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RED BUD LIONS CLUB One eyeglass application received and approved, donated $200 to Red Bud Athletic Association to sponsor a youth ball team.

ELDORADO LIONS CLUB Held a pancake and sausage day.

THOMPSONVILLE LIONS CLUB Donated to (the) local food bank and helped in distributing supplies.

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Darien Lion Jim Kiser led the Region at its recent gathering. About 40 suburban Lions attended the Jimmy Buffet-themed event hosted by the Aurora Noon Lions Club at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora. Lisle Lion Bob Orsula is pictured at left.

At its luncheon meeting on March 6th, Naperville Noon Lions Club inducted new member Lion Denise French (c). Pictured at left is Lion Katie Hertzberg, her Sponsor, and at right is Naperville Noon Lions Club President Linda Strugalla.

Algonquin Lions Club presented a check for $3,000 to the Jacobs Eagles Wings Program. The donation was from proceeds raised by the 2nd Annual 5K Run held in November (Thanksgiving morning, if you remember — it’s becoming a tradition in the Fox River Region!).

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Sandwich Lions Club President Tom Martin visited the Open Door Rehabilitation Center and presented the facility with a donation to support the important work that it continues to do in the community. (l to r) Sandwich Lions Club Pres. Lion Tom Martin and Dave Baker, Exec. Dir. of The Open Door Rehabilitation Center.

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Noon Lions Club at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora. Lisle Lion Bob Orsula is pictured at left.

Aurora Noon Lions Club President Lion Bob Cissell (r) welcomed two Sycamore Lions to the District 1-J Southeast Region Meeting. (l to r) 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Jerome Perez and Lion Ken Hirschbein, District Pins Chairman and Lion Bob Cissell.

the Lions in numerous capacities as well as being an active Lion volunteer through the years.

The McHenry Lions Club inducted FIVE NEW MEMBERS recently! PDG Lion Bob Fowler did the honors. Sitting l to r: Lion Dale Kowalski, Judy Kowalski, Sharon Kuemmel, Eileen Lane and Maria Bremer. Standing are the Sponsors l to r: Lions Ron Jackson, Pat Jackson, Yasmine Brown, PDG Lion Bob Fowler, and Lion Judy Bierman. Welcome aboard, Lions.

There’s another new member in the Malta Lions Club. (l to r) Vice President Lion Tom Jergens, new Lion Erin McNeal, Sponsor Lion Roger Kyler.

Dundee Township Lion Herb Beck was surprised by Melisa Hernandez, Northern Kane County Chamber President, and Eileen McNamee, representing the East Dundee St. Pat’s Day Parade. They announced that Lion Herb would be the Grand Marshall for the Parade. He is 92+ years old and continues to serve 59

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District Chief Scott Ravagnie and Deputy Chief Al Shick shared current service statistics and future needs for the Huntley Fire Protection District at a recent meeting with the Sun City-Huntley Lions.

Both Cadet and Internship programs are offered to young people in the area to encourage careers in Fire Protection. (Photo previous column) Inside at the Crystal Lake Lions Club’s 19th Annual Winter Steak Fry — a total of 680 attended and earned the club over $27,000.

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The club donated its profits of $250.00 from a Pancake Breakfast fundraiser to Comfort Dogs, a non-profit organization that is church-based and raises Golden Retreivers to help comfort individuals who have anxiety, depression, or other emotional needs. These dogs differ from service dogs that the blind use. The cost of training a comfort dog is high, averaging $15,000 per dog — so the need to support these causes is great. Great Job Leos!!

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MD1 State LCIF Chairperson PID Bud Wahl pinning Dr. Austin D’Souza his 71st Progressive Melvin Jones Pin.

Dr. Austin D’Souza, CT Ron Schammart, CS Brenda Block, PDG Harold Burkett and PID Dan O’Reilly received International Presidents Certificate of Appreciation from Governor Pat Duda

District 1A Convention Committee donated $1,000 to LCIF in honor of Late PID Karla Harris. Her husband Lion Clarence Harris along with their two lovely daughters.

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Daley Citizen of the Year Award 2018.

Lion Dr. Richard Rucoba receiving 2018 District 1A Lion of the Year Award.

Partial view of District 1A Convention Breakfast.

Perry C. Patiu, Priscilla C. Patiu, George Guffey, Marlene Chaney, Cynthia Marsh and Brian McClean received Melvin Jones Fellow Recognition.

Partial View District 1A Governor’s Banquet.

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Some Lions members at the District 1A Region 2 Meeting.

Hospitality Room Costume dresses

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Chicago Ecuadorian Lions Club celebrated their 30th Charter Anniversary in March, 2018.

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District 1A Bowling. Governor Pat Duda spinning the first ball.

Chicago Northwest Lions held their Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner Banquet.

Some members gathered for District 1A Bowling.

This year we’ve continued a tradition that we started last year by donating school supplies for the second semester at Meridian Elementary and High School in Mounds and Cairo Elementary and High School in Cairo.

Chicago Mabuhay Centennial Lions Clubs Governor’s Visit and induction of 7 new members.

(Below) Members posing for a group picture

A donation of $100 was sent to Camp Lions and $100 was sent for the Low Vision Screening Program.

We have three members that received membership Chevrons. Lion Willie Eason (not pictured) and Lion Josie Eason were awarded their 10-year Chevron.

Lion Ronnie Diggs was awarded his 45-year Chevron.

We are very proud to have them as members of the Mounds Lions Club.

IPDG Derek Eurales assisted in a school safety drill at the Cairo Elementary(Grade) School.

During Black History Month Lion Willie and Josie Eason brought African American History alive for the

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students and staff at the Mounds Head Start Center.

They brought displays and many artifacts from their museum. The children and staff really enjoyed learning about African American History.

The Mounds Lions Club received the award from the Telethon of Stars for the most money donated ($1,500) from a club for children with disabilities.

Coming up this month the club will be donating nonperishable food items to the Daystar Community Food Pantry in Cairo. The food is to be given to families with children. These items require little or no cooking so children can prepare them.

Our First Lady Chassidy Harris has asked clubs to donate foods to local pantries to help prevent the hunger of children.

On April 25 th the Mobile Diabetic Retinopathy Screening Unit is scheduled to be on the Stop N Shop parking lot in Mounds from 9:00 am until 2:00 pm sponsored by the Mounds Lions Club.

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1BK Governor John Joseph Honiotes talking to Mid Year Leadership Forum Participants.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Meet. Meet, Greet and Eat hosted by Coal City and Morris Lions Clubs

Members at the 1BK Special Cabinet Meeting.

District 1BK lions learning about different styles of Leadership.

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Members received chevrons for their years in service presented by FVDG Lori Linn.

Frankfort Lions Annual Easter Food Baskets delivery team.

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District 1-BK Governor John Joseph Honiotes having his blood sugar checked (left), our Clubs display (top left) and Lion's John Knudson, DG John Joseph and Melissa Honiotes ready to help.

Pictured at right, 1BK ZC Lions Irene and Chuck present DG John Joseph with $135 to be donated to Pediatric Cancer research.

Members of the Joliet Noon Lions Club helped at Silver Cross Hospital’s Diabetes awareness Day.

Shorewood Glen Service Group and the Joliet Noon Lions Club for your help at our Northern Illinois Food Bank sponsored by Caterpillar Inc. at Marycrest Early Childhood Center.

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Lemond Lions Club took part in Lemont St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

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District 1A’s winning 2018 Peace Poster held by convention chair PCC Steve Anton.

Winner Esmeralda Mendoza from Greeneriar School, Chicago Heights thanking the lions for the opportunity.

Peace Poster winner with her family and teacher.

1A First Gentleman Bob Duda singing during Chicago Mabuhay Lions Governor’s Nite.

MD1 State Monthly69 e-Magazine Edited Published bye-Magazine Dr. Austin D’Souza, PDG for MD1 Lions && Leos Monthly Lions and Leos of Illinois. e-Mail Address: ILStateEditor@gmail.com