Full state magazine august 2015

The Illinois Lion, Lioness, Leo MD1 COUNCIL CHAIR PDG STEVE ANTON FROM DISTRICT 1A WITH HIS LOVELY WIFE ZC GAIL ANTON

MD1 e-Magazine (Full)

Vol. 3 - Issue 2 August 2015 Help!

HOMELESS LIONS! Bradley Lions Club lease on the building they have leased from the Village of Bradley has been terminated. The membership is actively seeking a new place to meet and a new home for their lion.

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Editorial:

Council Chair Speaks: Aloha Lions of Illinois!

Lions Clubs International is celebrating 100 years of service and we're getting ready for our next 100 years!

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2015-2016 Council of Governors are now back from Hawaii where they attended the convention and were finally installed as Governors of MD-1. At the time when their spouses pulled their ribbons I did notice a sigh of relief that their long journey to the Governors position was finally over. Lions Clubs International puts in a tremendous amount of time and money into making sure that a Governor has received the tools that they need to lead their Districts. It is now time for them to put those tools to use.

The Centennial Celebration Membership Awards provides all Lions and Lions clubs the opportunity to earn special Limited Edition awards for inviting new members and helping to organize new clubs.

Each Governor has chosen a team in their District to help them to achieve their goals. The Governor will now depend on those Lions to do their jobs and file the reports necessary so that the Governors final report to LCI will be a positive one.

Easy to say, difficult to do. The Governor has put his or her faith in you to help them be the very best that they can be. They are working very hard to represent you and their District and it will take a team effort to achieve positive results. After all, you helped to get them this far, why not help them during their year.

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Bring a new member and you will be recognized by Lions Clubs International with ful certificate of sorship and a ful pin to cherish.

Charter a new Club and your club will be honored as Centennial Club Organizer pin and certificate of appreciatin.

Gather 20 members and go forward to establish a new club. Be it a breakfast, noon or evening club; cyber club or special interest club to work on club’s special projects.

They have also selected the State Committee Chairpersons. Those Lions have asked to be a part of the team and as such will be required to file their reports to the Council of Governors in a timely manner. Only then will the Council be able to fulfill their team goals as Governors.

The longer lions and lions club stay active, the more awards a Lion and Lions Club can earn. congratulations to Gov. Terry on this prestigious achievement.

The Council of Governors is ready and willing to lead MD-1 and I am proud to be part of their team.

Lion Steve Anton Council Chairman

Lions automatically qualify to earn aditional awards once they sponsor a new member or help to organize a new club.

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The longer new members and new clubs stay active and in good standing, the more rewards a Lion can earn!

Featured with fellow achievers in LION Magazine

Silver Centennial Lion

Recognition at LCI’s International Convention

Earn the Silver Centennial Lion award once the new member or new club remains in good standing for 1 year and a day.

Recognition at area forums and district conventions

Photo featured on the LCI Centennial website

Now you received all the information to bring a new member and to organize a new club. Be the first one in your club or district and help to grow lionism in your community. Remember – Where there is a need, we need a Lion to Serve.

Silver Centennial Lions will be recognized in the following ways: A Limited Edition Silver Centennial pin Name featured on the LCI Centennial website

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

Gold Centennial Lion Earn the Gold Centennial Lion award once the new member or new club remains in good standing for 2 years and a day.

Dear District Governor,

Gold Centennial Lions will be recognized in the following ways:

I want to thank you for your hard work at the DGE seminar in Hon Humanity." encourages Lions to work together to bring hope and d one has a greater role to play than you.

Member will receive a Limited Edition Gold Centennial pin

Under your leadership, we can make our clubs stronger and insp And most importantly, we can expand our service to improve the li world.

Name featured on the LCI Centennial website Recognition at area forums and district conventions

You are the men and women who will lead and support your dis guide and inspire your clubs. You are the Lions who will make ou believe that we can make this one of the greatest years in the histor

Diamond Centennial Lion

Together, we can meet the challenges and seize the opportunities can change the world.

Sincerely,

Earn the Diamond Centennial Lion award once the new member or new club remains in good standing for 3 years and a day.

Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada Your International President

Diamond Centennial Lions will be recognized in the following ways for their special achievement:

Earn Your Lions Dignity Award

A special Limited Edition Diamond Centennial pin and certificate

The Lions Dignity rewards program 3

Award is an designed to

exclusive recognize

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district governors who achieve strong and consistent member ship growth throughout the year. There are two ways to earn: Grow membership in existing clubs

This is the second in a series of articles based on Your Club, Your Way. This pamphlet is provided

by LCI, DA-YCYW EN 9/14. It is designed to help clubs customize your meetings to meet the needs of members and the community.

It is available online at lionsclubs.org or by calling the District and Club Administration Division at 630-571-5466.

Charter new clubs in your district

Earn one-of-a-kind pins, Leadership Medals for your district team, and a Presidential Medal. Put your district plan into action, and start earning your Lions Dignity Award today!

Promote the Centennial Celebration Membership Awards

Page seven of Your Club Your Way, focuses on ideas to increase involvement.

The Centennial Celebration Membership Awards gives all Lions and Lions clubs an opportunity to earn special recognition by inviting new members and helping to organize new clubs. It's the perfect way to grow membership in your district and earn your Lions Dignity Award.

-People have busy lives in today’s society. The club requirement for attendance at all meetings and activities may be more than your members can manage. Many clubs no longer have an attendance requirement, but individual club members can still work toward a perfect attendance pin if he or she wishes. According to Your Club, Your Way, “Clubs are encouraged to amend their constitution and by-laws to encourage involvement and remove any attendance requirement. Article IX of the Standard Form Club By-laws provides guidance for amending the club by-laws.”

Motivate your clubs to earn their limited-edition Centennial awards. Share the Centennial Celebration Membership Awards throughout the year during your club visits!

Support Children's Dignity Week

-Use technology to stay connected among club members. Consider a club webpage, Facebook, Twitter, or other forms of social media. Send out important information prior to meetings via email or texts, so that members come prepared. If a lion cannot attend a meeting, he or she can still provide input and feedback electronically.

Encourage your clubs to help children in their community by organizing a special service project for Children's Dignity Week during August 30 – September 5.

-Send out a summary of the meeting as soon as possible after the meeting, so that those not in attendance, know what happened. This may entice them to attend the net meeting.

This Centennial Service Challenge event is a great opportunity for your clubs to help children, find new members and support our Centennial goal of helping 100 million people. Encourage your clubs to plan a special service project for Children's Dignity Week.

-Have a meeting time that works for your members. Consider the day, date, time, and venue for your meeting. Is it right for your members? If not, what would work better? Meeting places should be comfortable for members. Some clubs 4

have a meal, others don’t. Whatever works for the majority of your club members is ok.

ble organizations and other service groups will enable them to reach out to even more people offering hope through their assistance. The important idea here is that you are active within your club and that your club is active within your community.

-Remember the importance of a program. An interesting program can bring Lions to meetings!

Everyone only has 24 hours in a day. Make the meetings meaningful and fun!

If your Lions Club is active within your community, people know that you are there. Through publicity your community will know what you do. That makes two things possible. 1) It makes it easier for your club to draw crowds for your events and fundraisers. 2) It should make it easier to recruit new members. If your club has an excellent presence in town, maybe even the “warm fuzzies” associated with it, it could become one of the organizations to become a member of. That last sentence may not be grammatically correct, but you get the point.

-Communicate, communicate, communicate! Keep members informed electronically, through the mail, or via a phone call. Retain members by keeping them well aware of fundraisers and service projects.

-Jama Wahl, MD1 State GLT Chairperson jamawahl@yahoo.com

MEMBERSHIP CORNER:

As we begin the second month of this new Lion Year, your club should make no small plans. Think big! Combine your efforts with other organizations in town if those big thoughts tell you that help might be needed. Other Lions Clubs in Illinois have done this successfully in the past. So can yours. Do things that will get you noticed. Do things that will make your community feel lucky to have you. Recruiting will become easy.

It’s August Already!

It’s approaching that time of year when one looks at the calendar and realizes that we are already well past the mid-point of 2015. Either your kids or grandchildren will be starting school before the month is over. The transition from summer sports to winter sports is about to begin. Where has the time gone, you ask. We know that time passes all too quickly. That fact is born out in our families.

The kids grow up very rapidly; way too fast, some would say. Those little darlings are now in high school or even college. What can one do about it?

If you think you might need a little “outside” help when making plans for recruiting new members, your district has a GMT Coordinator. Approach that Lion for their assistance. We all want your club to succeed in this effort. Success will help your club AND your community.

There is really nothing we can do about how quickly the kids and grandchildren grow up. There is something that we can do about what we do with the time we have. Many have said make every minute count.

-Lion Paul Gergolla, PDG MD-1 GMT Coordinator Phone: 630-858-8073 lionpg1@aol.com Dear Lions,

Your active participation in your Lions Club will help you make some of those minutes count. The acts of service you perform will enhance the lives of individuals, some in ways you will never fully realize. The donations you make to various charita-

When I first became a Lion in 1974, I made a commitment to serving my community. That commitment grew for the next 40 years, and then I 5

became president of Lions Clubs International.

Now, more committed than ever, I am honored to serve as Chairperson of Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). The Foundation is something I believe strongly in and is a vital part of Lions' international service efforts.

Lions will distribute solar cook stoves in Kenya, upgrade a health center in Nepal, purchase ultrasound equipment for a hospital in Canada, renovate a Lions camp in the United States, and much more. Lions will help millions of people worldwide through these grants, which were made possible through your support.

LCIF is our Foundation. LCIF supports our compassionate works, providing grant funding for your local and global humanitarian efforts. LCIF helps all Lions serve. Your contributions to LCIF have helped people all around the world by providing disaster relief,saving sight, supporting youth and meeting humanitarian needs.

Grant Deadlines Approaching

LCIF provides grant funding to assist Lions districts in developing and implementing large-scale humanitarian projects.

These humanitarian grants help Lions expand their outreach and increase their impact within local and global communities to serve even more people in need around the world. Since our founding in 1968, LCIF has awarded more than US$920 million in grants. Remember, July 31 is the deadline for Standard, Core 4 and IAG grant applications, which will be reviewed at the October 2015 meeting of the LCIF Executive Committee.

LCIF sets a funding goal every year to meet Lions' humanitarian needs worldwide. We're still closing the books for the 2014-15 fiscal year, but we expect that you Lions donated more than US$39 million. That means we've surpassed our annual goal by more than US$1 million! Just think of all the people we have helped because of your generosity.

As we kick off another new year, the future is bright for LCIF. With your involvement, we will continue to make the world a better place for everyone. Thank you for your dedication to our Foundation!

LIONS EYE HEALTH PROGRAM

-Kara Kelly

AUGUST IF CHILDREN’S EYE HEALTH AND SAFETY MONTH

Sincerely, Joe Preston

With the school year fast approaching, parents are gearing up for their children's enrollment with a plethora of forms, orientation seminars, immunizations and the

Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation

LCIF Awards Humanitarian Grants

standard yearly physical. August is Children's Eye Health and Safety Month, which serves not only as a great reminder to get your children's eyes checked before school starts, but also to remember

Fifty-seven grants totaling more than US$4 million were awarded in LCIF grants during the June 2015 Board of Trustees meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. With these funds, Lions will support life-changing projects around the world.

the importance of maintaining good eye health and safety throughout the year.

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School is a place where ideas are freely exchanged, intellectual growth is nurtured and social

your children to wash their hands regularly and avoid touching their eyes as much as possible.

interactions are shaped though experience.

However, the school's halls and classrooms so vital to our children's development are also a hotbed of infectious bacteria and present various dangers to the eyes.

3. Ensure children wear protective eyewear when playing sports: Most eye injuries among kids aged 11 to 14 occur while playing sports, with nearly 35,000 incidents per year according to the National

With kids busy running to class, staring endlessly at computer screens studying or training hard for their school's athletics program, thinking about

Eye Institute. Protective eyewear, such as goggles or a helmet-mounted eye/face shield, can drastically reduce the risk of serious eye injury. As parents, a great way to help is by setting a good

maintaining good eye health and safety may not be a top priority in their minds. By taking the time to teach them a few important safety tips, parents can ensure their kids will be able to focus on what really matters: education.

example whenever you participate in sports.

4. Encourage kids to give their eyes a rest: With the school year in full swing, your children will likely be spending a lot of time with their nose stuck in books or staring at the computer screen.

Over time, this can cause eye strain, headaches, blurred vision or even nearsightedness. Remind your children to give their eyes a rest every 20 to

Here are a few of the most important things to remember: 1. Get your child an eye exam before school starts: Problems with your children's vision can be detected through a routine eye exam. It's important to correct these issues, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness, before they

30 minutes. It's a good idea to minimize glare where they are working, as this can force the eyes to work harder than need be.

5. Purchase your children high E-SPF glasses: A lot of activities that kids participate in after school expose them to the sun's harmful UV rays. Over time, UV exposure can lead to a host of problems for the eyes, including the early development of cataracts. By purchasing protective, high E-SPF prescription glasses or sunglasses for your child, you'll foster and encourage their good eye health years to come.

create more serious complications such as difficulty learning or the development of recurrent headaches.

2. Kids should wash their hands regularly: According to a study published in the American Journal of Infection Control, more than 164 million school days are missed due to the spread of infectious diseases. Three million of those missed

If at any time you suspect your child may be having vision issues, please consult your family eye doctor.

days are the direct result of acute conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye. It's important to remind

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orientation skills and cardinal directions, problem solving along the route, crossing both narrow and wide streets safely, re-orientating, shopping and soliciting assistance when needed.

Leader Dog's presence in Illinois to date includes 36 graduated O&M clients and over 560 clients who have been partnered with a Leader Dog.

Leader Dogs for the Blind Partners with Illinois' Center for Sight & Hearing Leader Dog Will Offer Orientation and Mobility Services for Center for Sight & Hearing Clients ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., June 9, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Leader Dogs for the Blind, in partnership with Center for Sight & Hearing, will now assist Illinoisans through orientation and mobility (O&M) training.

The Center for Sight & Hearing has served northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin since 1962 helping individuals with a vision and/or hearing loss to live more independent lives.

Offering services and solutions for all levels of impairment, the Center strives to be a resource for individuals and families living with these two most prevalent and least recognized disabilities in our community.

The Center for Sight & Hearing is a result of 52 local Lions Clubs who dreamed up the facility in the 1950s – that came to fruition in 1962. Today, Lions Clubs across the country support the Leader Dogs for the Blind. Not only do Illinois Lions support Leader Dog, the previous Illinois District 1-D Governor Fred Peska was an avid supporter, which led to the Leader Dog and Center for Sight & Hearing partnership.

About Leader Dogs for the Blind Rochester Hills, Mich.-based Leader Dogs for the Blind is a nonprofit organization that has been providing independent travel to people who are blind through the use of Leader Dogs since its founding in 1939. Over the years, Leader Dogs for the Blind has provided independent mobility to more than 14,500 individuals. The services of the organization are provided free of charge. The organization also provides classes for orientation and mobility, pedestrian GPS and a summer camp for teens. For more information on Leader Dogs for the Blind, call (888) 777-5332 or visit www.leaderdog.org.

About Center for Sight & Hearing Rockford, Illinois – based Center for Sight & Hearing (Center) is a private, not-for-profit, freestanding community rehabilitation and healthcare facility which offers vision and/or hearing loss services both on and off site in the northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin region. Since 1962, the Center's focus is on independence and integration of individuals into their communities through programs and services.

Programs and Services are available for individuals with different levels of vision and/or hearing loss, of all ages, diversity and skills. Programs and

"Leader Dog is excited to begin a partnership with the Center for Sight & Hearing," said Sue Daniels, President and CEO of Leader Dog. "Its cause aligns with the Leader Dog mission so well, as we both wish to provide independence for those who are blind or have low vision."

"Being able to offer our clients Leader Dog's O&M services will allow them to continue to reach new heights," said Diane Jones, President of Center for Sight & Hearing. "We help our clients achieve everything from employment to simply travel outside of their homes, and O&M will be another rewarding option for them to accomplish all their goals."

O&M training empowers individuals who are blind with the skills needed to travel safely using a white cane in a much shorter timeframe than traditional O&M programs. The one-on-one instruction is tailored to each person's capabilities allowing for individual needs to be met. Training includes using a white cane, utilizing a human guide, using 8

services offered include Rehabilitation Teaching, Low Vision and Hearing Clinic services, Communication Services (sign language interpreting, braille, captioning), Social/Recreation Programs and Simple Solutions (technology and assistive device sales and demonstration store).

For more information on the Center for Sight & Hearing, call 815-332-6800 or visit www.centerforsighthearing.org.

Last year, the Center for Sight & Hearing provided almost 3,500 low vision and hearing clinic services, taught 457 to live independently through rehabilitation teaching, enhanced the lives of hundreds through social, recreational and support groups, and provided 3,851 hours of Sign Language Interpreting and Captioning.

though the dust has settled, there is still much work to be done. We can’t think that just because we don’t hear about these areas, that there is no longer a need. Contact a Kirkland Lion and see what they may need.

Not too far away, the Darien Lions turned a spur of the moment fundraiser into something great. The local Jewel offered the club a way to make some extra money and the Lions put a purpose behind it.

All the money raised would go to aid those in Coal City. Those who bought a hot dog, chips and drink for a buck were happy to leave another 5 behind.

At the end of 4 days, a nice kitty was raised.

With their kitty in hand, the Darien Lions went to the store to pick up supplies to cook lunch and dinner for residents and volunteers in Coal City.

The remaining funds stayed in the area to help those in need.

MD1 ALERT CORNER: Greetings, Let’s change it up this month. We will recognize two clubs for doing something.

Products and cash are always very helpful in helping someone get back on their feet.

Sometimes, just as important is an ear to listen.

Sharing a cup of coffee with a stranger may result in making a friend and helping them feel better.

The Kirkland Lions Club re-acted and got on top of it in the Fairdale area. We heard about them on the radio and tv. They have received thousands of dollars from various sources to give out to those affected by the tornado in Fairfield.

The Washington area who had a terrible tornado last year, raised over $10,000 and delivered it the Kirkland Lions to get it into needy hands.

Hot weather reminder. We may be done with July but here comes August. Some really hot days can still happen so check on family and friends to see if they are ok. Just because you are cool in your home, they may not.

-Lion Jim Kiser, State Alert Chairman LIonJimKiser@gmail.com 630-660-7944

They have taken on a most important role of logo identity. People trust Lions to do the right thing and the Kirkland Lions have done that. Even

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2017 MD-1 Host Committee Robert Block, PDG, Chairman Harold Burket, Jr., PDG, Vice-Chairman, Dan O’Reilly, PID, Advisor, Darlene Hrankaj, Secretary, Mike Smigielski, PDG, Treasurer, Steve Anton, PDG, Committee Staff Director, Tom Drez & Amy Toft, Web Masters

As Lions Clubs International is planning to celebrate their 100th Anniversary Celebration, the Lions of MD1, Illinois is planning to host the party. We are in the process of preparing to host the Lions of the World as they arrive in Chicago to be part of this Centennial Celebration. We are looking forward to demonstrate our Midwest welcome and hospitality to all convention attendees and their families.

Plan to come and celebrate this milestone in our Association’s History. Chicago has a lot to offer in the areas of site seeing, various food experiences, recreational areas and plenty of shopping opportunities. With Chicago being the Birth Place of Lions, this will be a great time to step back into the History of our Association. There will be a number of sites that you can visit during your convention experience.

Along with the traditional activities of the International Convention, Chicago will offer you an opportunity to walk up the steps of the Chicago Art Museum where the photo of Melvin Jones and the founding members had their picture taken with the Lion. There will be time for you to be able to visit the grave site of Melvin Jones on the west side of Chicago. And, an opportunity to visit our international headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois for a tour of the facility along with viewing more of the historical items that are on display throughout the building.

The Centennial Convention is June 30 - July 4, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The main venue will be Chicago McCormick Place. The different delegation hotels are scheduled to be located along the “Magnificent Mile” - Michigan Avenue. The International Parade will be Saturday, July 1, 2017.

So, COME, CELEBRATE in CHICAGO - 2017

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COMMITTEE MEMBERS: City Street Banners: Janice Wiggins Corporate Sponsor: Chris Coleman Crisis Management: Terry D’Souza, IIPDG Tim Janis District Governor-Elect Schooling: Austin D’Souza, PDG Tom Senger, PDG Hotel Welcome Center: Leo Snyder, PDG Host Committee Office: Brenda Block, CS Information Booth - Convention Brenda Gutierrez Terry D’Souza, IPDG Interpreter Coordinator: Liaison - City of Chicago Georg Toft, PCC Dan O’Reilly, PID Host Dinner: Robert Block, PDG Dan O’Reilly, PiD Lions Pin Traders: Wm. Prucha, Robert Zavorka, PDG Merchandise: Dawn Grogan, PCST Ralph Koller, PDG Parade Committee: Doug Toft Georg Toft, PCC Dennis McMillan, PCC Parade Water Station: Wm. Prucha Parade Float Acquisition: Ken Accola, PDG Marching Band Acquisition: Rich Herpich Pre-Convention Kick-Off: John Allsworth, PCC Bud Wahl, PID Russ Sarver, PID Public Relations & Publicity: Terry Knollenburg, PCC Judy Toft, PCST Road Rest Stops: Dave Wheeler, PDG RV Parking Area Sergeant-At-Arms: Wm. Jordan, PDG Dave Hansen, PDG Wm. Foli, PDG Ron Niemaszyk PDG Ken Quast, PCC Transportation Greeters: Frank Kirar VIP Drivers: Marty Reading, DG Volunteer Recruitment: Steve Anton, CC , ZC Gail Anton Volunteer Appreciation: Jerry Novak, PDG Youth / Leo Program Ron Fangusaro, Pam Graney Beth Kaim

In every District in this wild world of Lionsim, there are quite a number of Past District Governors. Make them involved in your club- district challenges. They have gone through this exercise when they were District Governors. Let them work for you as your club members.

Make them your committee advisors, project coordinators or any help you want to use their experience and knowledge. It Is like having more governors to work in your districts to reach your goals and seek advise.

I have seen many districts seeking past district governors help to reach their goals, to complete their vision and to fulfill their mission. Let us put them to work to grow lionism in our communities and districts.

In less than 2 years we will be celebrating 100 years of Lionism; let us grow with PDG teamwork. More stronger teams we have, more powerful we will become. More knowledge we gather more success will be ours.

Dear PDG’s of MD1-State of Illinois, let us walk with our district governors and let us lend our hand in making their mission successful -PDG Austin D’Souza, President, MD1 PDG Association

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this project. Curt noted that over half of the funds this year came from a special donation of materials from Todd VanBriesen.

The Oregon Lions meet twice a month at the VFW in Oregon. For the past 11 years Lions members have been fortunate to have had Ms Bobbi Deen cater the suppers that we have shared before the business meetings. We have all enjoyed the good, wholesome meals that she and her staff provided and wish her well in her semi-retirement.

The German Valley Lions Club has recognized 22 year member Donna Smith with a Lions Clubs International Foundation Melvin Jones Fellowship.

The presentation was made by Lions District 1-D Governor Elect Gary Meyers of Lena during German Valley Days festivities on June 12. A former club president, Smith currently is club secretary and newsletter editor and serves her club, church and community in various other capacities.

Mike Coulahan accepted a check for $2,516 for the Meridian School Foundation from Stillman Valley Lions Secretary Curt Freeberg . Mr. Coulahan is Highland School Principal and is head of the school foundation. He attended the Lion's June meeting to receive the check and inform the Lions about the history and activities of the foundation. The SV Lions have a shed at the Highland School parking lot for collecting aluminum cans to raise funds for

Oregon Lions were out doing road clean up along Route Two north of Oregon on June 19th.Those participating in the cleanup effort were: Top Row from the left:: Clint Strouse, Tom Duym, and Joe Slowiak Bottom row from the left: Rosemary Underwood, Duane Moser, Ray Farrey and Jerry Hinrichs Not pictured was Lion Jim Hoff 13

My immediate goal, as Chairperson, is to develop a directory of all the Leo clubs and their advisors in the state.

I am, also, in the planning stages of the next Leo Conference to be held in February, 2016, and hosted by the Rockford Flinn Leos.

I look forward to hearing from any club interested in starting a Leo Club or Quest/RAP Program.

Have a great year!

Lion Pamela Graney, 1st VDG

Representing the Elk Grove Village Lions during the 2015 Hometown Parade were Ray Szull and Mark Falejczyk, with “chauffer” Mike Baumer, Rod “Louie the Lion” Marino, Diana “Lion Tamer” Marino, Becca Reading, Lenore Zumph, Beth Kaim, and Leo Ashley Szull. Lion Marilyn dolled up our Lion head with Mardi Gras finery to match the parade theme.

We all had a good time and perfect weather – we crossed the finish line just as soon as it started to pour! Thank you to Park District Wellness/Fitness Coordinator Leigh Ferstein for the use of her convertible again this year!

Governor Gary Meyers and friend at the Honolulu International Convention Parade.

I am Lion Pamela Graney, 1st VDG of District 1-D and a member of the Rockford Noon Lions Club. I was recently appointed the State Committee Chairperson for Leo and Youth Exchange, which includes the Quest and RAP programs.

I have had the esteem pleasure of working with PDG Ron Fangusaro learning about the Leo program for the past 4 years, and most recently, with PDG Bob Bloemker implementing a Quest program in northern Illinois.

Some PDG’s from Illinois discuss prior to stepping into the parade – “how to walk in this humid hot weather in Hawaii?”

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Menendez, Oswego, secretary; Paul Buddy, Montgomery, tail twister; and Herb Steinmetz, Sugar Grove and Michele Needham, Plainfield, past copresidents.

IPCC Fred Peska and his lovely wife Lion Sharon at the end of International Parade – totally exausted!

Directors installed were Buddy, Steinmetz, Dick Schindel, Aurora; Joe Beary, Aurora; and Tom Muth, Oswego.

Founded in 1922, the Aurora Noon Lions Club meets on the first and third Mondays at Luigi’s Pizza, 732 Prairie St. in Aurora.

Prospective members are invited to join the community-service organization of men and women.

Call (630) 921-1307.

Where is the parade route? Totally confused Durand Lion David Waller at the beach where he missed all bikini girls too! Too hot weather!!

Local residents were among Aurora Noon Lions Club 2015-2016 officers and directors installed Monday, July 6.

Renee Reeder, Lions Zone 2 chairperson, presided during installation ceremonies at Luigi’s Pizza in Aurora Serving one-year terms are: Michele Needham, Plainfield, president and scholarship chair; Jim Scott, Aurora, first vice president; Al Benson, Aurora, second vice president; Arvid Meyer, Aurora, third vice president and philanthropy chair; Jimmie Delgado, Oswego, treasurer; Rodrigo “Bobby”

The Gagewood Lions donated two golf carts, one

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Flood, Carroll Flood, Joycelyn McCann, PDG John McCann, and Donna Radke of the Gagewood Club joined other Lions including from the Elk Grove Lions Club PCC Mike Baumer, Katy Dolan Baumer, Diane Millar, President Wayne Deasy, and Marilyn for the Ingleside Camp Lions Open House in June.

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nois Foundation Fellow. Many fun awards were handed out from the “Captain Clipboard Award” To three “Why aren’t your spouse’s members?” awards.

The month continued the following weekend when the club sold hotdogs, BBQ pork, pizza and ice cream at Lake Villa’s Celebration of Summer. It was a day well spent boosting Lions awareness while raising funds to support the needs of the community. The day ended with a spectacular fireworks display in a torrential downpour!

Less than a week later club members provided treats for the adult campers at Camp Lions. The club members and their treats followed the campers as they went bowling for the evening at a bowling alley in Island Lake. Members of the club always enjoy this opportunity to see firsthand what good Lions do for those “We Serve”.

From Fox Lake Lions Millie Shastal and Mary Gerasco, from Schaumburg Hoffman Lion Jack

The Lake Villa Township Lions started the summer off with a roar completing four events in June. Twelve members of the club picked up trash along a stretch of Monaville Road in Northern Lake County. The club cleans a one mile stretch of the road twice a year through the Adopt-a-Highway program. The following day members of the club gathered at David’s Bistro in Antioch where ZC Geoff Spaeth installed the incoming officers. In addition, Lions Dominic Marturano and Pat Gallagher were presented Melvin Jones Fellows and Lion Michelle Marturano was presented a Lions of Illi-

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Brey, and PDG Al Gort from the Waukegan Little Fort Lions Club, as well, joined the Campers for the Open House.

Less than a week later club members provided treats for the adult campers at Camp Lions. The Lions and their treats followed the campers as they went bowling for the evening in Island Lake.

Members of the club always enjoy this opportunity to see firsthand what good Lions do for those “We Serve.�

The Elk Grove Village Lions have had a busy summer, too. They manned the tent at the Saturday Farmers Market in a new tent, proudly discussing Lionism with shoppers. Three prospective mem-

The Gagewood Lions donated two golf carts, one that seats 6 and the other that seats 4, to the Lions of Illinois Foundation Camp Lions. Lions Harold Flood, Carroll Flood, Joycelyn McCann, PDG John McCann, and Donna Radke of the Gagewood Club joined other Lions including from the Elk Grove Lions Club PCC Mike Baumer, Katy Dolan Baumer, Diane Millar, President Wayne Deasy, and Marilyn; from the Fox Lake Millie Shastal and Mary Gerasco; from Schaumburg/Hoffman Jack Brey set up the PA system so that we could hear all that transpired; PDG Al Gort represented the Waukegan Little Fort Lions; big Camp Lions supporter Jim Wilson from Barrington was there; and from Grayslake Jim Rockwell joined the fun; for the Ingleside Camp Lions Open House in June.

It was a day well spent boosting Lions awareness while raising funds to support the needs of the community. The day ended with a spectacular fireworks display in a torrential downpour!

bers have been identified as a result of their efforts. The Farmers Market has been manned by almost every member of the Club during the month, and chairman Lion Bill Butchart and Director Lion Marilyn Koss, are planning a Pies for Eyes pie eating contest for later this summer that will kick off the Pie Sales Drive in the fall!

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PCC Mike Baumer installed the new Board early in June and Lion President Wayne Deasy promises exciting things are planned for the New Year!

The Lions participated in the Little Boots Rodeo and spent an ideal weekend serving children and their parents at this family-oriented local event. The organizers present the Lions and the Lioness Clubs with a gracious donation for our service at the end of the summer. dent Butchart got their photo taken with the man himself - Mr. Kenny Rogers! The Club was visited by a group of Niles Lions during the evening and PDG Larry Spaeth and Lion Cynthia Spaeth stopped by for some evening listening enjoyment! The evening was capped off with a spectacular display of fireworks.

The Club partnered with Tasty Catering to sponsor the food concessions during the July 4th Village Celebration with Kenny Rogers and fireworks. The concession was a success - more money to serve more people. President Deasy and 2nd Vice Presi Mount Prospect Lions kicked off the summer with a super installation evening where many awards were presented, including five scholarships! They also proudly carried the colors and marched in the community parade.

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Director, Linda Tinscher and her husband, Vern, of Riley, Indiana.

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Darren VanDuyn, President ID Linda and LionVern Tincher

MATTOON LIONS CLUB: Each year, Lion John Doty plants 3 different times so the maturity dates stagger…giving the members a little break between crops. The bounty shown in the picture below is the first picking of 6 or 8 expected. The Lions pictured (l to r) are: Lions Elmer Voudrie, John Greathouse, Leann Brackney, Jim Arnholt, Don Gose, Randall Ross and John Doty (he grew the corn). Lion Randall’s grandson, Ross Anderson was visiting from out of state. Lion John Doty’s hired hand, Bryson Colbert helped and took this picture.

Lion Voudrie says it takes about an hour to pull a load and they have sold out both days by midafternoon. $707.00 was made on the first 2 pulls.

NEW LIONS CLUB – RIDGE FARM IPDG Ron Stickler, CST Brad Cash and Zone Chair, Darren VanDuyn have successfully launched the new Ridge Farm club.

The Georgetown Lions Club is their sponsor and Georgetown incoming President, Lion Jan Nimrick, has been attending their meetings this spring. The training sessions are now finished, officers have been elected and a Charter Night will be planned soon. We are pleased to announce the new club has 29 Charter members! ================================== PDG Earl Delp from District 1D passed away in the month of July, 2015.

Please continue to keep the Delp family in your prayers during this difficult time.

The Westview Hills Middle School Leos of Clarendon Hills participated in many events during Lion Year 2014-2015, including staffing the DuPage County PADS at Community Presbyterian Church in Clarendon Hills, taking a field trip to Feed My Starving Children, and raising $500 for the Ronald McDonald House through club activities. These are

Westville Lions Club celebrated 75 years of service with a banquet held on July 11, 2015 at the “Riggle” banquet hall. Special guests were the Mayor of Westville, Mike Weese, and International 19

great accomplishments for a superb group of young people!

Chicago Fil-USA Lions Club held their Annual Family Picnic and Installation of officers at the La Bagh Woods. Several club members from District 1A attended this wonderful event.

Governor Bob Fowler & wife Lion Pam spend a day together at the District 1-J Golf Outing held at Pinecrest Golf Club in Huntley.

Governor Ralph Zarada inducted New Office Bearers for 2015-2016.

7th Congressional District Multi Ethnic Advisory Task Force awarded District 1A Immediate Past District Governor Terry D’Souza and her family from Forest Park as "2015 Family of the Year."

Award was bestowed upon them by US Congressman Danny K. Davis at The Medows Club.

IPDG Terry, PDG Austin and all four children – Anita, Anil, Atina and Angel are the members of The Forest Kala Sampath Lions Club.

Picnic included tasty Filipino dishes, games and Dance as usual.

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Some Pictures from Honolulu Intl. Convention

Your Editor PDG Austin, Lion Rochelle, DG Steve Griffin, DG Terry D’Souza, DG Chris Halsey and Lion Cindy. Halseys moved to Arizona this month for their permanent stay. We wish them good living.

1-A Governor Ralph Zarada installed Al Hanson as the President of Chicago Jefferson Park Lions Club.

Immediate past president Lion Lynn Olivia congratulated Lion Al. PCC Georg Toft was Guest.

*PDG Bill Foli passed away on July 31st. He hails from 1BK. Please keep Lion Sandy & Family in your thoughts and prayers.

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District Governors from the world having lunch after their training.

New President Yamada taking charge as International President Yamada switched presidency from President Preston. ‌. and he got the gavel from President Preston as a power of authority to rule Lionims in 2015-2016!

Congratulations to PDG Austin D’Souza from LCIF Chairman Barry Palmer after receiving his 47th Progressive Melvin Jones Pin recognition.

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One of Sandwich Lions Club Pres. Rich Lindner’s final acts was the presentation of awards to Lions who had served with distinction during his term of office: Lion Sharon Adkins (l), recipients of Lion of

At the Roselle Lions Club’s Installation Dinner, Lion Joanne Barsanti (c) was recognized for outstanding service with a Lions of Illinois Foundation (LIF) Fellow Award presented by PDG Lion Mario Gumino, Lions of Illinois Foundation Exec. Director, and assisted by his spouse, Roselle Lion Karen Gumino. Lion Lynne Legan also was presented with a Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow Award.

the Year Award and PDG Lion Nancy Rex (r), recipient of the President’s Appreciation Award.

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Shabbona Lions Club Pres. Lion Ellen Kupecz (l) presents Lion Tom Melton with a Melvin Jones Fellow Award. His wife Carole is there to show how proud she is of him.

Algonquin Lions staffed the Concessions Stand at the Trails Swim Meet at Lions Pool. The club split a portion of the sales with the Trails Club. (l to r) Lions John Cygan, Jay Vandewalker, Jerry Glogowski, and Peter Zmich.

District 1-J’s Eastern ZC Lion John Barsanti (l) brought the Spot Vision Camera to Wheaton Library where Wheaton Lion Jim Borsch (c) and Dave McLinden (r) conducted a vision screening. A total 44 kids were screened with 4 needing further follow-up care.

Clarendon Hills Lion Bill Wilson and Susan Friend from SEASPAR enjoying the view from the ground outside of the SEASPAR tethered balloon, “Serena’s Song,” at the Eyes to the Skies Festival in Lisle.

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Three Sycamore Lions were honored at a recent club meeting with recognition and a cake. (l to r) Jim & Joyce Davis Lifetime Service Award Winners Lion Ken Hirschbein and Jerome Perez and Lion Bill Gulke, a George Lazansky Award Winner.

This is one of two Malta Lions Club’s floats in the Malta Days this summer. The float features the club’s main projects in the community.

Southwest ZC Lion Pam Kelley (l) of District 1-J

inducted two new members into the Malta Lions Club recently. (l to r) Sponsor Lion Vicke Heins, new Lion Stephanie Hankins, Club Pres. Lion Denny Heins, new Lion Linda Wennmacher, and Sponsor Lion Jerry Jordal.

Crystal Lake Lion Roger Weis (r) receives the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award from Lion Pres. Bob Jarvis (l) at the club’s annual Installation Dinner.

Fox River Lioness Club presented its 2015 FRG Lioness Kay Laube Memorial Scholarship to three recipients this year.

Malta Lions Club had two $1,000 scholarship winners. (l to r) Jacob McArtor, Club Pres. Lion Denny Heins, Jaycee Mattis, and Becky Zantout of the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

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Marek welcome new Dr. Scott Nims to the Bradley Lions Club.

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Elgin Lions Club President Ken Zehnder (c) presented awards to Lion Craig Bradley (l) for his five years of service as Club Treasurer and Lion Jim Beam (r) for his long service as the Editor of the Club’s “Lions’ Tale” Newsletter.

Bradley Lions President Joe Marek presents the Bradley Lions 2015 scholarship to Emma West, Bradley Bourbonnais High School senior.

Scrap metal collecting has been a successful project for the Sandwich Lions Club.

Eagle Scout Trevor Conroy game a presentation to the Bradley Lions Club telling about his community service project, erecting a landscaped flag pole at the local

Bradley Lions induct new member on July 22, 2015.

Sponsoring Lion Ron Sieling and President Lion Joe

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soccer field. Left to right are Lion Greg Lockwood, club treasurer, Lion Joe Marek, club president, Trevor Conroy and Lion Trish Jordan, club secretary. The Lions Club gave Trevor a $100 donation toward his project.

Filipino Lions Clubs organized Feed My Starving Children event and helped hundreds of them.

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opportunity to drive, hike, bike, kayak or canoe along clearly marked designated routes. Anyone wishing to take advantage of the opportunity to use these trails should visit www.rockrivertrail.com for maps and information. Photos and text submitted by Lion Jean Hoff.

Zone Chair, Lion Susan Young installed the 20152016 Officers for the Oregon Lions Club at their meeting on June 25th. Those installed: back row, left to right, Jerry Hinrichs, Joe Slowiak, Clint Strouse, Chris Martin, Dave Stenger, Tom Duym, and Jim Hoff.

Second row, left to right, Duane Moser, Candice Holbrook, Mary Jo Moser and Chuck Mc Court. Absent from the photo were Sandy Arneson, Mike Ryder and Seth Anderson.

The guest speaker at the Oregon Lions Club meeting on July 9th was Greg Farnham who spoke about the establishment and development of the Rock River Trail.

The system of trails is comprised of The Rock River Water Trail, The Rock River Trail Scenic and Historic Route, and the Rock River Trail Bike Route. These trails offer an

The Kirkland Lions Club hosted three days of action-packed fun for their 67th Annual Fourth of July Celebration. We kicked off the event with our “media breakfast� on Thursday, July 2. One of the Rockford TV stations sends down their morning news guy, Aaron Wilson, and we treat him to breakfast and entertainment.

State Representative, Bob Pritchard, also showed up and is shown helping Lion Jack Schreier scramble eggs to go with the tasty pork chops grilled up by Lion Denny Rehn. The Fourth of July Celebration ran from July 2 through Saturday, July 4th. We have a carnival, a beer garden, vendors with a wide array 28

of items, bingo, a lunch stand, a car show, a parade, and the list goes on, and we can’t forget the amazing fireworks. The Kirkland Lions Club 4 th of July Fireworks were rated 7th in the state! They really are quite spectacular with a finale that will rival anything put on by large cities. We had one gentleman who came to town for the festivities

The weather was ideal and the crowds were plentiful.

Look for us at www.kirkland4thofjuly.com. We hope you can join us next year for 68th Annual Fourth of July Celebration!

who had actually attended the very first Kirkland Lions Club Fourth of July Celebration 67 years ago.

He is shown here with his sister while she enjoys a game of bingo. He told us he had many fond memories of the Fourth of July in Kirkland and was very happy to be back. We have two stages providing entertainment throughout the event and we have been very fortunate to come up with some very unique and talented entertainment throughout the years. This year we had the Penguin Project on our small stage. The Penguin Project pairs special needs young people with peer mentors and they put on musical productions in the area. We were fortunate enough to have them come and entertain us this year.

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