Full state magazine july 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 (Lite)

Vol. 3 - Issue 1 July 2015

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Council Chair Speaks:

Lion Steve Anton, Council Chairman

Yes, a new year begins. There

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are new faces in new positions. There are new ideas and new programs to implement. There is new talent to tap and new results to obtain. I have expressed to the new Council of Governors that a year seems like such a long time but it will be over before they know it. Each of them has the work to do in their own district but must also work hard for MD-1.

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still feel like I am in Hawaii feeling that great weather and mingling with lions from the world.

What a wonderful 98th International Convention we had in Honolulu. I posted 3196 photographs of this convention on facebook so that you can see them and feel like me in Hawaii.

Around 18,000 Lions from the world attended this wonderful Lions convention. Pin exchanging, giving hugs and kisses, shaking hands, those smiles and laughter, grouping in restaurants and tasting special spirit and food and taking pictures and posting on facebook.

As you read this, they are at the International Convention in Hawaii having already attended their training sessions. When they return to their districts they will have the training and the tools necessary to achieve the goals that they have previously set for growth in their district. With the help of those Lions that they have chosen for their cabinets their goals should be obtained, thus their goals for the state will also be achieved.

Now we have new International President Dr. Jitsuhero Yamada from Japan, I Vice President Chancellor Bob Corlew from USA and II Vice President Naresh Aggarwal from India. It was an amazing competition for II Vice President between Salim Moussan from Lebanon and Naresh Aggarwal from India. Both parties spent millions of dollars for publicity and reception which made tough choice for future candidates to think twice prior to jumping in the ring for international president’s position. As a charitable organization, we should have a limit cap in spending money for such elections otherwise financially weak good candidates for Lions higher positions will stay in dark.

We are still searching for a couple of State Chairperson positions to be filled such as, Leo and Youth, Publicity/Public Relations, Midwest Breakfast ’16 and the MD-1 Centennial Coordinator. Those of you that would like to share your talents for one of these positions should send in your letter of intent and your resume to SST Michele Faries at the state office by August 1, 2015. She will then forward them to the Council of Governors so that they can make their selections at the August 15 Council Meeting.

While we are on the subject of the Council of Governors meetings they are scheduled for August 15th, in Morton, Illinois, December 5th, in Springfield, Illinois, February 27th, in Morton, Illinois and at the State Convention May 19-22 in Springfield, Illinois. Just a reminder that all the Council meetings are open to any Lion who may want to attend. Just ask your Governor for the information.

Lions of MD1 were so proud to see above clip on huge screens during LCI 98th International Convention First Plenary Session in Honolulu Hawaii. Governor Terry was named as #2 Governor

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in Constitutional Area consists of USA-CanadaBermuda and Carrebian Islands for District Governor Pride of Excellence Award.

Our congratulations to Gov. Terry on this prestigious achievement.

belonging, the atmosphere promotes positive involvement.

I encourage all current District Governors from MD1 to work hard and make us proud during 99 th International Convention to be held in Japan in 2016.

-It is not a requirement to have a meal at a meeting. Find a meeting day, time, and place that works for the group. Plan a meal if that works for members’ needs. If not, that works as well.

This year there will be several awards - member to Governor level as part of Lions Centennial Celebration. New members and sponsors will receive New Centennial Pins and Certificates.

Clubs, Officers and Lion Leaders will receive special recognition from LCI. Now the time to set your goals to conquer these recognitions and bring glory to MD1.

-Lions Club has many traditions. These traditions are wonderful if they work for your club and your members. If not, they can be adapted or changed.

Discuss changes so all feel comfortable, then move forward.

-Meetings can be face to face, via technology, or both. Talk to your members and find out what works for them.

-Determine the best way to communicate with your members. With technology, there are many ways to make this happen. Discuss possibilities and find out what your club needs and wants.

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

-Keep meetings moving by having an agenda and following it, starting and ending on time, encouraging participation and communication, promoting transparency by sharing minutes and treasurer’s reports, and using time effectively.

LEADERSHIP CORNER LCI has many tools to assist clubs and members to be successful in reaching our community’s needs.

One such tool is a pamphlet entitled Your Club, Your Way. The number of the pamphlet is DA-YCYW EN 9/14. It is designed to customize your club 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 630571-5466.

These are just a few highlights from Your Club, Your Way regarding making meetings meaningful, positive, and productive for members. What might work for the lions in your club?

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

MEMBERSHIP CORNER:

A quick perusal provides several insights to consider when planning meaningful meetings…

Happy New Year!

No, I have not taken leave of my senses. Just in case any of you might have forgotten, the Lion Year starts on July 1st of every year. So, Happy New Year.

-If the term “meeting” is unfriendly or boring, consider using the word “gathering” or “club event”.

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Taking a brief look back at the year just ending, has your Lions Club qualified for the 2014-2015 Club Excellence Award? My home club has. How about yours? Did your club perform at least three service projects during the 2014-2015 year? Was there some form of communication to the public and your members about them? Did you make a contribution, of any size, to LCIF (Lions Clubs International Foundation)? Did your club experience a net growth in membership? Did your new officers receive some kind of training? Did your Secretary file all required reports on time? Is your club in “good standing”? If you can answer all of these questions with a “YES”, your club should have qualified. Your 2014-2015 District Governor has a copy of the award application form. Ask him/her for it. Or send me an email to my address at the bottom of this article. I’ll send it to you.

photos at those fundraisers and service projects and get them in your local newspaper. Any time your members are out in the public as Lions, be sure that they are wearing their vests or “special” club shirts. People will see that their local Lions Club is out there doing good things. That makes for a good “presence”.

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.

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

Now, on to the New Year. Your new Club President should already have done some planning for this new year. One area that should definitely be considered is membership. One of my questions in the preceding paragraph asked about a net growth. If you can say “yes”, excellent. Let’s keep that trend going. If your answer is “no”, now is the time to begin the turn around. Your Membership Chairperson, along with your Board, should be planning on how to gain new members. The first question that might be asked when performing such planning would be: Where do we look to find new members?” There are many places. Try your neighbors, fellow church members, parents of anything your children or grandchildren may be involved in just to name a few. Again, send me an email requesting a copy of the extensive list of where to look.

What is LEHP? The Lions Eye Health Program (LEHP) is a community-based education program empowering Lions to promote healthy vision and raise awareness of the causes of preventable vision loss. Contact your District or State Chairperson for newsletter ideas and social media ideas to help you promote healthy vision in your Lion’s community.

July Healthy Vision Tips: Whether you are on the sea beach, pool or park with the family, it is important to know that not only the skin may be affected. Like skin, eyes may also suffer burns, so it is important to offer them protection. The sun is divided into three categories, namely ultraviolet type A, B and C. All can be harmful to your eye health.

If your club is successful in gaining new members, and I hope it is, you will experience some side benefits. These include more hands at fundraisers and service projects, possible new ideas and an even greater presence within your community. A greater presence in your community could make it easier to recruit even more members. Something else that will help your “presence” is publicity. Take

UVC rays are the strongest UV and could be most damaging to the eye. Fortunately, the ozone layer blocks almost all UVC rays.

UVB rays are partially filtered by the ozone layer, but some reach the ground. In small quantities, this 4

encourages the production of melanin, causing skin tanning. However, UVB rays can also cause burns to both skin and eyes.

there is a lot of open land which invites tornados to run free. You can see why she is interested in Alert. So one day she asked the powers to be, where do we go if the siren goes off? The answer, go to a local school. If it is the middle of summer, how do you get in?

UVA are less energy than UVB and UVC. However, UVA rays are able to penetrate the cornea and reach the retina of the eye. Excessive exposure to UVA rays has been associated with development of macular degeneration and cataracts, and pterygiums.

So here is my challenge to you. No matter what type of town you live in, what is your plan to be safe? This might be the way your Club kicks off its Alert program. Finding out what your town has to keep its residents safe and getting the word out to them. It may be the difference for someone surviving and not.

UV sensitivity varies from person to person.

However, everyone must be careful about longterm damage as a result of over-exposure, which may be irreversible. You probably already knew that the sun’s harmful UV rays can cause skin cancer, and permanent eye damage such as cataracts, macular degeneration and the appearance of yellowish growths in the eyes. In addition to that, you should learn that certain medications such as tetracycline may increase sensitivity to UV rays.

Hot weather reminder. We really have not seen that yet but when we have days of excess heat, 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

Just like using sunblock to protect your skin from the sun, you should protect the eyes too. By wearing sunglasses that block 100% UV rays, not only will you protect your eyes, but you’ll feel more comfortable too.

-Lion Kara Kelly, Chairperson, Lions Eye Health Program kskelly1@comcast.net

MD1 ALERT CORNER: Greetings, Let’s keep it short this month. In a conversation with a fellow Lion, I asked her how thier program was going. She mentioned slow, since one of the key parties interested in the program had passed away. That did not stop her from moving on but in a slightly different direction.

Dear Lions of Illinois,

This Lion lives in a community with a lot of mobile homes and homes without basements. Of course

We, a group of likeminded individuals, who have been together for years, have decided to start

Join us to raise research funds for the UIC, Lions of Illinois Eye Research Institute at our 18th annual golf classic to be held Thursday August 27. With cutbacks in government funding, research has suffered.

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SEARCH FOR VISION, and along with Parent Petroleum, have joined the University of Illinois Foundation. Through this arrangement, 100% of the proceeds we raise go directly to the U of I Foundation and then to the research in which we are most interested.

Ann Rasch, Search For Vision -1011 South Waiola Ave. La Grange, IL 60525 708 354 4620 ARASCH1761@AOL.COM. Sincerely, -Jay and Lorraine Popek, Co-presidents, Search for Vision

Search For Vision is dedicated to finding a cure or treatment for all retinal degenerative diseases such as Retinitis Pigmentosa – leading cause of nonaccidental blindness, Usher’s syndrome leading cause of deaf blindness, macular degeneration leading cause of blindness in senior citizens and many other blinding disorders.

IMPORTANT NOTICE The 2015-2016 Lions of Illinois Council of Governors is seeking qualified applicants for the position of

For the last 17 years Parent Petroleum, through their golf outings, has raised $100,000 a year for research to cure retinal blindness. They are committed to see the day when the puzzle is solved. This year, as in the past two years, the outing will be held at St Andrews Country Club in West Chicago because they have a double course to accommodate additional teams. This also means a leisurely and uncrowded play.

MD-1 Centennial Service Coordinator.

The MD-1 Centennial Service Coordinator must possess the abilities and skills to identify, expand, and present centennial service projects, centennial membership goals, and club and member centennial participation programs that meet the needs of their district. Additional qualifications include:

Since there are added spaces we want to invite the Lions of Illinois to fill the slots and help us raise the additional funds that are needed.

Extensive knowledge of service projects in the multiple district, membership, new club development, club success, and member participation programs; needs of multiple district, district, regions, zones, and clubs; and LCI policies.

The day starts with registration, the distribution of gifts, express continental breakfast, an eighteenhole golf scramble, hole in one prize (automobile) and backyard lunch. The evening starts with cocktails then celebrity guests former Bears Ed O’Bradovich and Hall of Famer Dan Hampton for a fun-filled hour of Bears Talk. A delightful evening dinner reception, which includes raffle drawings, a silent auction and the presentation of awards. We promise an enjoyable time while increasing hope for the victims of these blinding diseases.

Ability to commit to a four-year term – from July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2018 – as the MD-1 Centennial Service Coordinator, accepting no other position(s) within the association that would potentially conflict with the time and effort necessary to carry out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Join us--we need your help. Thanks to Parent Petroleum for making this event possible.

Demonstrated service and membership expertise through development of successful service projects, sponsorship of new members and development of new Lions clubs.

For more information and an invitation please contact:

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service projects and membership initiatives Presents a budget to the council of governors to fund centennial development plans Collaborates with GMT and GLT counterpart to identify needs, opportunities and recommend strategies.

Communication: Communicate MD centennial service, membership goals and action plans to all members of the district.

Communicate with MD GMT and GLT Coordinator regularly to enhance the overall effectiveness of Centennial/GLT efforts and training opportunities.

Keep districts informed of new membership programs and resources through MD newsletters, MD website, publications, etc.

Establish a monthly reporting system to foster open communication and monitor each district’s progress. ther: Conduct a centennial orientation workshop during the first quarter of each fiscal year for all district Cefntennial Coordinators. Consider utilizing technology to reduce workshop and travel.

Ideally, be a graduate or faculty member from LCI Lions Leadership Institute (Advanced or Faculty Development) with high evaluation score.

Ability to effectively collaborate with multiple district GMT and GLT Coordinators to address multiple district needs.

Ability to travel within the district.

Information regarding the MD-1 Centennial Service Coordinator position’s major responsibilities are set forth in the application. Additional information on the Centennial Service Challenge Program can be found at http://lions100.lionsclubs.org/EN/programs/cente nnial-service-challenge/index.php.

Qualified candidates must complete and send the following application to the Lions of Illinois, Inc. State Office to be received no later than August 1, 2015 in order to be considered for the position.

The mailing and e-mail address for the State Office is: LIONS OF ILLINOIS, INC. POB 127 HOPEDALE, IL 61747-0127 lionsofillinois@yahoo.com

NOTE: The MD Centennial team includes the council Coordinator and the MD Centennial Coordinator who is supported by specialists on the MD membership and new club growth team and club success team.

Post Office Box 127 Hopedale, IL 61747-0127 Phone: 217-632-7775

The district centennial team includes: district governor, first vice district governor, second vice district governor, and the district centennial coordinator.

Submit a quarterly report to LCI on the status of membership, new club development, club success and member satisfaction in the MD which will be distributed to Centennial area leaders.

Review membership reports developed by LCI to identify trends and concerns, and communicate with district Centennial teams to address needs and recognize success.

Advise the Membership and New Club Development Department of any new and innovative membership resources or techniques that have been successful.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN MD CENTENNIAL COORDINATOR

Goals: Supports and motivates District Centennial Coordinators Collaborates with the GMT and GLT to identify and support: Centennial service and membership development needs in multiple district Centennial service and membership goals and action plans for the multiple district Identifies areas and encourages each district to charter a minimum of one new Lions club each year Identifies and encourages potential leaders based on aptitude, experience and interest to participate in centennial

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Lions Clubs International Multiple District Centennial Coordinator Application (Appointment for a MD Centennial Coordinator is a four-year term)

TO SERVE: JULY 1, 2014 THRU JUNE 30, 2018 Multiple District # Candidate Name

Membership #

Address

Residence Telephone

City

Residence Email*

State/Province

Business Telephone

Zip/Postal Code

Business Email

Country

Mobile/Cell

Occupation

Fax

Club Name

Club Number

Current Lion Title

# of Years as a Lion

# of Members Sponsored

# of New Clubs Developed

* An email address and internet access for sending and receiving communications and membership reports is strongly recommended.

Please state any volunteer or professional experience that would qualify you for this position.

ďƒź Check Lion Positions Held: International Director

RegionCoordinator ZoneCoordinator

CounciCl oordinator Club Officer(specify) Other (specify) ______________

Governor DistrictCoordinator: GMT DistrictCoordinator: GMT

_ GLT

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GLT

_

Approximate number of hours per week you will be able to dedicate to this position: _ What days or hours are you unavailable to serve in this position?

Are you available to travel throughout the multiple district to conduct membership, new club development, and club success and member satisfaction development programs?

Yes_ No Provide any additional information that supports your candidacy for this position. (Attach additional page if necessary.)

I have read the responsibilities and meet the qualifications of a MD Centennial Coordinator, and I agree to perform them to the best of my abilities.

Applicant (Signature)

Applicant (Print Name)

Date

MD

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The council of governors has appointed the above candidate to serve as the MD Centennial Coordinator for the term July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2018 Council Chairperson (Signature)

Council Chairperson (Print Name)

Date

Centennial Committee Member (Signature)

Centennial Committee Member (Print Name)

Date

Submit completed form to: Lions Clubs International Email: lcicentennial@lionsclubs.org

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also looking for another way to serve society. I found it in 1985 when my father, who was a Lion, passed away. My uncle recommended that I fill my father's shoes by joining the club.

LIONS OF ILLINOIS ENDOWMENT FUND NO HONORARIUM FOR MAY 2015

I knew I had made the right choice when I became the donor-patient coordinator of my club's kidney donation program. The program was a great success that saved lives and changed my own. I realized that many more lives could be impacted by working together as a club.

Imagine how many lives can be changed—and saved—when more than 1.4 million members work together.

LIONS OF ILLINOIS ENDOWMENT FUND GET WELL DONATIONS FOR MAY 2015 DATE

GET WELLS

RECEIVED

GET WELLS

NAME

DONOR NAME

5/20/2015 JOSEPH COLGAN 5/3/2015 WILLIAM WOLFF

WYOMING LC KAREN & MARV ROEHLKE

We are the global leader in humanitarian service. I look forward to working with you to bring dignity and harmony to humanity.

LIONS OF ILLINOIS ENDOWMENT FUND MEMORIAL DONATIONS FOR MAY 2015 DATE RECEIVED 5/29/2015 5/14/2015 5/20/2015 5/29/2015 5/26/2015 5/19/2015 5/19/2015 5/19/2015 5/19/2015 5/15/2015 5/19/2015 5/19/2015 5/11/2015 5/14/2015 5/28/2015 5/19/2015 5/19/2015 5/6/2015 5/4/2015 5/29/2015 5/29/2015 5/19/2015 5/19/2015 5/11/2015 5/22/2015 5/12/2015 5/12/2015 5/12/2015 5/12/2015 5/12/2015 5/12/2015 5/12/2015 5/12/2015 5/20/2015 5/19/2015 5/19/2015 5/18/2015 5/21/2015 5/11/2015 5/21/2015 5/29/2015 5/28/2015 5/26/2015

DECEASED NAME ROBERT BASTERT RAY BOYER, PDG

PEARL CARTER JOHN CICARDO HESTER

COMBS

SHARI

CUNNINGHAM

BENJAMIN VERNON CARL HARRY

EASTON HEPP JAYNES KREUTZBERG

JAMES E. DONALD HOWARD

LANTZ LEARY MANSKER

CORAL "SAM" MEYER GWEN LARRY JAMES

PHILLIPS PULLEY ROKAITIS

RONALD RODNEY

RUNKLE RYAN, PDG

FRANK DR. WILLIAM LUCILLE PAUL GUY ROBERT EDMOND

RYDER SHERWOOD STEUER SCHLUETER STEWART TEUFEL ZALEWSKI

Sincerely,

DONOR COATSBURG LIONESS CLUB JOHN ALLSWORTH, PCC KEN & ADA FRANZ, PDG JERRY & MARY BEASLEY, PDG PEORIA HEIGHTS SUBURBAN LC BILL MCKINNEY, PID LYDIA ELLIS, PCC BILL MCKINNEY, PDG LYDIA ELLIS, PCC RUBEN & SHERYL OWEN BILL MCKINNEY, PID LYDIA ELLIS, PCC JOLIET NOON LC NEW ATHENS LC DUNDEE TOWNSHIP LC BILL MCKINNEY, PID LYDIA ELLIS, PCC HARRY SIWKOWSKI OREGON LC JANET SURBEY DENNIS COOK BILL MCKINNEY, PID LYDIA ELLIS, PCC BLOOMINGDALE LC CARTERVILLE LC PHYLLIS & DAVID BABINSKY CAROL & LAWRENCE DAKER JAMES & LESLEY ROKAITIS CHRISTOPHER COLEMAN GLENN BUKOVSKY BARBARA PARLIN JAMES & MARIDELL RABBITT ALPHA OMICRON GRAYSLAKE LC BILL MCKINNEY, PID LYDIA ELLIS, PDG LIBERTYVILLE LC LIBERTYVILLE LC JIM & SANDRA BEIMFOHR MIKE STARKO LARRY & JOANNE JOHNSON PLETZ FAMILY MARY ANN MANSKER

Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada Your International President

Bring Hope and Dignity through Service 

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Strengthen Your Club to Better Serve Your Community

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 Dear Lion, It is truly an honor to serve as your new international president of Lions Clubs International. With thirty years of experience as a Lion, I know how dedicated Lions are to their communities and the people they serve. It is a commitment I have embraced both as a Lion and a medical doctor.

Centennial Service Challenge – Help us reach our goal of benefitting 100 million people for our 100th anniversary.

Lions Children First – Get resources to develop hands-on projects to help children in need.

Reading Action Program – Find out how you can give the gift of literacy.

Leo Spotlight on Children – Learn how Leos bring hope to vulnerable children through this international project.

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As a young neurosurgeon, I devoted my professional life to caring for my patients and fighting for the dignity of human life. But I was

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Centennial Celebration Membership Awards – Earn special awards for inviting new members and helping to organize new clubs.

Ask One – Get the tools to energize your membership efforts and build a stronger, healthier club.

Blueprint for a Stronger Club – Map out your plan for ongoing club success in three simple steps.

Club Quality Initiative (CEP) – Get your club performing at its highest level through an interactive CEP workshop. Choose CEP Pro or CEP Lite.

Your Club, Your Way – Learn how to customize club meetings to meet the needs of your members.

Club President’s Award – Implement the 7 Keys to Success and earn recognition.

serves. Those currently serving in the National Guard or Reserves are also eligible. Lions Clubs International will provide an entrance fee waiver of $25 ($30 for charter members) to qualified U.S. veterans that join a local Lions club.

Create Harmony through Effective Leadership

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Leadership Resource Center – Get the resources to take your leadership to the next level.

Lions Learning Center – Develop your leadership skills with engaging online courses.

Global Leadership Team – Learn how Lions are working together to support present and future Lions leaders.

Veterans have made so many great contributions and sacrificed so much to serve our country. As service members return home from serving in the military, let's offer them an opportunity to get involved in their communities.

Visit the Involve a U.S. Veteran web page to download a fact sheet, promotional flyer, certification form and a sample press release.

Build Bridges for Humanity

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LCIF – Learn about LCIF’s life-changing work and how you can support it.

Club Twinning – Make new friends and build harmony as a Lions club twin.

Missions – Partner with another club to organize an international humanitarian mission.

Youth Camp and Exchange Program – Sponsor the next generation of leaders and ambassadors of peace.

Peace Poster Contest – Learn more about our international contest that gives kids the opportunity to express their visions of peace.

To Learn More about International President Jitsuhiro Yamada:

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Watch biography video Download biography Download photo Visit IP Yamada’s Facebook page and President's Blog

U.S. veterans

contributions and sacrificed so much to serve our country.

With many service members being honorably discharged from the military, this is a good time to provide them with an opportunity to get involved in their communities. The Involve a U.S. Veteran Program provides qualifying veterans the opportunity to continue serving in a different way as Lions.

- See more at: http://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/li ons/presidentstheme.php?utm_source=RealMagnet&utm_medium=em ail&utm_campaign=5603%20Yamada%20Club%20Mess age%20July%20EN#sthash.ZlSwmQgL.dpuf -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tips for Inviting Veterans Try these simple and easy recruiting ideas to invite Veterans to your club:

Dear U.S. Lion, We are pleased to share that Lions Clubs International is extending the Involve a U.S. Veteran pilot program through June 30, 2016. This program waives the charter or entrance fee for U.S. Veterans joining a Lions club in the United States.

Eligible veterans include retired U.S. military personnel or honorably-discharged members of the Air Force, Army, Coast Guard Services, Marines, National Guard, Navy or Re-

have made so many great

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Exhibit at a Veteran community event

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Drop off brochures at your local VFW location

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Use the club press release template

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Honor veterans on your social media page

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Adopt a new project and invite Veterans to help

For additional information, contact the New Member Department.

See more at: http://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/lions/invite-members/usveteranprogram.php?utm_source=RealMagnet&utm_medium=ema il&utm_campaign=5803%20Veterans%20Prog%20extensio n%20EN#sthash.9ZENSV1k.dpuf

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Start a club branch with veteran members

Benefits of Involving Veterans

Make plans now to reach out to veterans in your community and offer them the opportunity to make a difference and change lives as Lions.

Many veterans want to find a way to give back, and they have a lot to offer your Lions club, including:

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Sincerely, Membership Development Division Lions Clubs International

The ability to turn plans into action and get the job done

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2015-16 STATE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS Practical skills and leadership skills

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Innovative ideas

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Dedication, loyalty and commitment

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Understanding the importance of teamwork

Involve a U.S. Veteran Program Qualifications Qualifying veterans receive an entrance or charter fee waiver when joining a Lions club. Eligible veterans include retired U.S. military personnel (i.e. Air Force, Army, Coast Guard Services, Marines, National Guard, Navy or Reserves) or those honorably-discharged from these services. Eligible persons may still be enlisted in the National Guard or Reserves. Veterans can be certified by completion of the Involve a U.S. Veteran Program Certification Form.

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Involve a U.S. Veteran Program Fact Sheet

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Involve a U.S. Veteran Flyer for Clubs

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Involve a U.S. Veteran Brochure for Veterans

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Involve a U.S. Veteran Program Certification Form

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Involve a U.S. Veteran Program Club Press Release Template

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ALERT Lion Jim Kiser 533 73rd St Darien, IL 60561 R: C: (630) 660-7944 lionjimkiser@gmail.com

Campaign & Liaison Lion Russ Sarver, PID 14941 Ruby St Durand, IL 61024-9752 R: (815) 248-2758 C: (815) 262-3967 rpsarver@wallers-durand.net

GMT Lion Paul Gergolla, PDG 609 Pleasant Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 R: (630) 858-8073 C: lionpg1@aol.com

Information Technology Lion Tom Drez 1028 Hilltop Dr Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-0661 C: tom@drez.net

Leo & Youth, Quest & RAP Lion Pam Graney, 1VDG 1924 Arnold Ave Rockford, IL 61108 R: (815) 397-7298 C: (815) 378-0348 pgraney54@comcast.net

Lioness Lion/ess Marilyn Moats 2244 Clouse Ln Dixon, IL 61021 R: (815) 652-4122 C: mmoats@centurylink.net

PR/Publicity TBD

State Convention Lion Sharon Peska 4600 W Basswood Rd Orangeville, IL 61060 R: (815) 789-4474 C: diamondp@mchsi.com

ALERT Lion Jim Kiser 533 73rd St Darien, IL 60561 R: C: (630) 660-7944 lionjimkiser@gmail.com

GMT Lion Paul Gergolla, PDG 609 Pleasant Ave Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 R: (630) 858-8073 lionpg1@aol.com Leo & Youth, Quest & RAP

Campaign & Liaison Lion Russ Sarver, PID 14941 Ruby St Durand, IL 61024-9752 R: (815) 248-2758 C: (815) 262-3967 rpsarver@wallers-durand.net

Information Technology Lion Tom Drez 1028 Hilltop Dr Lemont, IL 60439 630-257-0661 tom@drez.net Lioness

Lion Pam Graney, 1VDG 1924 Arnold Ave Rockford, IL 61108 R: (815) 397-7298 C: (815) 378-0348 pgraney54@comcast.net

Lioness Marilyn Moats 2244 Clouse Ln Dixon, IL 61021 R: (815) 652-4122

PR/Publicity TBD

State Convention Lion Sharon Peska

mmoats@centurylink.net

C: pidbud@frontier.com

C: (217) 840-6144

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2015-2016 LIONS OF ILLINOIS COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS Council Chair - Lion Steve Anton, PDG

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ZARADA, Ralph

LAPID, Ernie

DUDA, Patricia

GMT & IT Liaison Partner: Lion Susan Zarada Club: River Grove 6626 W ood River Dr Niles, IL 60714 R: (708) 357-1984 C: (773) 294-3872 ralph.zarada.1a@gmail.com

Partner: Lion Edna Lapid Club: Chicago Phillipine 3140 W Chase Chicago, IL 60645 R: C: (773) 780-5455 ejlapid@yahoo.com

Partner: Lion Bob Duda Club: Chicago Mexica 6809 N Algonquin Chicago, IL 60646 R: (773) 259-3685 C: pduda0614@yahoo.com

GAFFNEY, Pat

BERNER, Tim

Partner: Lion Clyde Gaffney, PDG Club: Ottawa 262 Broadway St Marseilles IL 61341 R: (815) 795-4378 C: (815) 343-7378 fritz1@mdiacombb.net

Partner: Lion Jackie Clisham Club: Romeoville 505 N Frieh Dr Romeoville, IL 60446 R: (815) 524-7308 C: (630) 336-0102 liontimberner@att.net

RAGSDALE, Ann

MUELLER, Ron

1-BK SIEFERT, Charlie, PDG C&BL/LCIF/State Conv Liaison Club: Bolingbrook 241 Seneca Ct Bolingbrook IL 60440 R: (630) 759-5179 C: (630) 862-5870 csiefert@ameritech.net

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Leo&Youth, PR/Publicity/LIF Liaison Partner: Lion Luanne Ragland Partner: C. Keith Ragsdale Club: W aterloo Club: Dupo/East Carondelet 19 Victor St 610 Marian Dr W aterloo, IL 62298 Dupo, IL 62239 R: (618) 939-1860 R: C: (618) 910-1400 C: (618) 719-5177 lulufudd@htc.net rags5us@yahoo.com

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EURALES, Derek

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Partner: Lion Kelly Boettger Club: Kirkland 115 South St, POB 116 Kirkland, IL 60146-0116 R: C: (815) 739-7879 bigsteve1960@live.com

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Partner: Lion Don Borgwardt Club: Elk Grove 528 Montego Dr Elk Grove Village IL 60007 R: (847) 593-6797 C: (847) 712-6797 lionbarbara@comcast.net

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The roads were reviewed by Steve Meyers at the seventh annual Super Savvy Senior Expo Wednesday, June 3, at Batavia's Eastside Community Center. Meyers represented State Secretary of State Jesse White's office. Driver'slicense renewals were detailed in a separate session. The free senior expo, sponsored by the Batavia Park District and Batavia Senior Citizens Club, showcased more than 50 area service providers. (Al Benson Photo) 16

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Sandy McKinney of Aurora at the seventh annual Super Savvy Senior Expo Wednesday, June 3, at Batavia's Eastside Community Center. Halsey is Lions Dist. 1-J governor and a member of the Elburn Lions Club. He was assisted by John Barsanti, Sugar Grove, Dist. 1-J eastern region zone chair. The free senior expo, sponsored by the Batavia Park District and Batavia Senior Citizens Club, showcased more than 50 area service providers. (Al Benson Photo)

ANNUAL GOLF FUNdraiser SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 26TH, 2015 AT 1OA.M.

THE CINDER RIDGE GOLF CLUB (www.cinderridge.com) 24801 LAKEPOINT DRIVE, WILMINGTON, IL (IT’S RIGHT OFF I-55 AT THE COAL CITY EXIT)

COST IS: $70 PER GOLF / $280 PER FOURSOME INCLUDES: GOLF, CART, LUNCH AND 2 DRINK TICKETS. HOLE SPONSORSHIPS: $50 PRIZE DONTATIONS: CONTACT LION PDG OBRIEN DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2015 The Paris Lions Club has successfully sponsored a new LEOS club. Pictured here are the new officers: Haley Fudge-Secretary; Lainey Ogle-1st Vice President; Macy Richards-President; Austin BrownDirector; Karleigh Trotter-2nd Vice President; Randy Riggs-Director; John Hill-Director; Not Pictured: Colleene Smith-Treasurer with Lion Crystal Trotter as sponsor from the Paris Club.

Name: ____________________________________ Name: ____________________________________ Name: ____________________________________ Name: ____________________________________ Mail checks, payable to “District 1BK” to: PDG John O’Brien 1500 Creekside Circle, Minooka, Illinois 60447 Any questions: obrienthelion@aol.com Or call or text 847-343-3580

Screening Vision 1J Gov Chris Halsey, left, gave a free spot-vision test to

Paris Lions Club is happy to welcome NEW LIONS into the club! — with Lions Nancy Brown-sponsor, 17

Carrie Eirhart, Jacob Seibert, Penny Simpson Harrold, DG Ron Stickler, sponsor, Sonya Stephens and Amy Hill, not pictured.

NEW CLUB: District Governor Ron Stickler is proud to announce the formation of a new Lions Club in Ridge Farm. Several years ago, the Lions Club in this town sent in their charter and the District has been working to re-establish a club again. The Sponsoring club is the Georgetown Lions Club. As of now, Ridge Farm has 27 members and growing.

In a year when many changes have taken place with the merger of District 1-E and 1-L, this growth is proof – not of an end - but of new beginnings and new energy. Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion.

LIONS WALK FOR SIGHT! The 2015 Walk for Sight of East Central Illinois was held on June 14 at Peterson Park in Mattoon with beep ball, face painting, Recycling Glasses Bench, LIF booth and hearing unit, White Cane Demonstration and informational booths by IDT Independent Living, Dr. Rhodes of Paris with vision information, Mattoon Police, LEOs booth, Lion mascot, food, music and the Footprints banner, to name a few things. The rain held off and the walk was enjoyed by all. The Walk will move to Arthur in 2016. Many thanks are given to the City of Mattoon for their EMTs and facilities and to the Mattoon Lions Club for hosting the walk for the past 3 years.

Lion Steve Bennett & 1E DG Ron Tailtwisting at it’s finest art!

Chicgo Arirang Lions Club held their Annual Cultural Picnic with hundreds of Community Members from Chicagoland. Also as their Annual Mission, they sent 30 students to Korea to visit their motherland and savor their culture.

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All kids participated in Chicago Arirang Lions Annual Cultural Picnic received their choice of gifts.

Calumet City Lions Club inducted 2 new female Lion members to their club in June, 2015.

‌‌.and as usual there was a cultural show.

Calumet City Lions Club New Officers for the year 2015-2016.

Harvard Lions Club recently installed their new Board.

Lions are dedicated to serving the community.

First Row : Outgoing President Allen Wilkening, Treasurer Ming Theole, , Secretary Patricia Kyle , Lions official Jerry Gibbons, deputy district governor for Southern Wisconsin. 2015 - 2016 President Dr. Hagenbruch, New Member Chair Don Larson, Vice President Larry Spaeth

Lena Lions cleaned the trash on Rt 20 two miles west of Lena on Saturday June 13. Photo l-r Lions Dave Hoffman, Dave gruendler, Jack Rousch,Lee 19

Wenzel,Ben Mayer, Jim Brenner, Denny Roe also Lee Otte.

Screening. The mobile unit visited Ashton during our annual Lions Car Show. Photo second is DG Jim

Beverly Ridge Lions Club inducted a young new couple as their new members in June, 2015.

Kloepping and Lion Lori

Giving personal experience of a visually impaired person prior to induction. Beverly Ridge president Lion Carol J. Kenny helping new member to feel that experience.

Hillison; top picture is one of our lions helping Wayne Castenson fill out is registration for the eye exam; and the third photo is Bob Vorpagel exiting the unit after his "pain-free" exam.

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2015-2016 New Officers of Chicago Beverly Ridge Lions Club were installed with candle light ceremony by PDG Austin D’Souza in June, 2015.

Lions Club Makes $5,000 Donation

June 14th the Ashton Lions sponsored the LIF Diabetic Retinopathy-Macular Degeneration

Funds given to Ogle County Long Term Recovery Committee for tornado relief.

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ROCHELLE - The Rochelle Lions Club donated funds for tornado disaster recovery and relief efforts to the Rochelle Area Community Foundation for the Ogle County Recovery Committee on Thursday morning.

of books for kids. Governor Terry honored these club officers during 1A Cabinet Awards in June, 2015 with a certificate of appreciation for their efforts.

Morrison Lions Club's 2015 annual Scholarship Award Winner: Left to Right Glenn Blacklock, (Father of Noah), Noah Blacklock, and President Keith Hamstra.

The family of the late Vivian Tenboer gave memorial money to the Lions Club.

Mrs. Tenboer was a long time bus driver for the Morrison Schools. The club voted to use the memorial for school needs and purchased a new Otoscope (instrument used for looking into ears). Pictured left to right: Bob Tenboer, son of deceased, Superintendent Scott Vance, School Nurse Andrea Allen, and Lion Martha Kophamer.

Kevin Zilm, president of the local lions club, along with Joe Thiele, club member presented a check in the amount of $5,000 to RACF executive director Kim Montgomery. Thiele is also on the Ogle County Long Term Recovery Committee. The funds presented were donated from District 1-D of the Lions Club, which compensates eight counties in northern Illinois.

The RACF has collected approximately $300,000 for the tornado disaster recovery and relief efforts.

Disbursement of funds will be through the Long Term Recovery Committee. Currently, case workers are working with families to determine any impact needs.

The first round of funding disbursements is scheduled for July.

--------------Many clubs in District 1A took part in Reading Action Program and also collected hundreds

Morrison Lions Participate in Morrison Annual Recycle Day: Lion Bob Countryman and Police Chief Brian Melton (also known as Lion Brian when off duty) collected 92 eyeglasses, a hearing aid and a key.

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School, accompanied by her parents. She is planning to be a Learning Disabilities teacher

District 1A Trios: Lion Bob Duda, Lion Pat Duda II VDG, Edna Lapid, Lion Ernie Lapid I VDG, Lion Susan Zarada, Gov Ralph Zarada.

Sandwich Lions Gary Lemke and Leo Songeroth give out four Lou Brady Memorial Scholarships funded by the club’s Annual Draw Down event.

Chicago Mexica Lions Club had one new member in June, 2015. PDG Austin did her induction.

Outgoing Algonquin Lions Club Pres. Brett Sandblom congratulates his dad, Lion Dennis Sandblom on his Life Membership.

(l to r) Algonquin Lions Club Pres. Brett Sandblom, Scholarship Chair Lion Steve Collinsworth, Trevor Lawson, recipient of a $4,000 award, and his parents, Jeff & Sharon Lawson. The Lion Ted Spella Education Award was created to honor Ted Spella, former Pres. of the Village Board and the Algonquin Lions Club. Funds Lombard Lions Club Pres. Bill Heniff presents a scholarship check to a student from Glenbard East High

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were earned with a Buffalo Wild Wings Charity Bean Bag Tournament.

Lisle Lion Gary Morten presents three scholarships to Lisle High School students. This year, a new scholarship, the President’s Choice Scholarship, was added to the two scholarships that provides two students with $500 per year, as long as that student remains in college and reapplies with the Lisle Lions Club, to make it a total $2,000 value.

(l to r) Southeastern ZC Lion Jim Kiser, Westmont Lions Debby & Jamie Richey, BR/H/OB Lions Dawn, Raj and Gloria, along with Lion Gloria’s husband.

PDG Lion Jim Addington receives his permanent Lifetime Member Card. Congratulating him are Lions John Karesh, Rick Martin, and Bill Wavak.

(l to r) 2014-2015 Westmont Lions Club Pres. Lion Rick Martin, Club Treasurer Lion Chris Svitak, Melvin Jones Fellowship recipient, and 2015-2016 Pres. Lion John Karesh.

Burr Ridge/Hinsdale/Oak Brook Lions invited Westmont Lions to come along to do an environmental clean-up with them. The two Westmont Lions found it was more than a clean-up; it was also an educational experience on wild flower plants, invasive plants, and deer migration/population/culling! Lions pulled many Garlic Mustard plants they saw in Fullersburg Woods. Garlic Mustard is an invasive herb that can grow easily in the undergrowth of wood lots and forest edges. At least 15 huge garbage bags were filled with the invasive plants.

Dundee Township Lion Jim Connelly presents Riley Bernardi a $1,000 scholarship for college from the Dundee Township Lions Club. The scholarship was given in honor of Lion Phyllis Connelly, a long-time Lions Club member and

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noted musician in the Fox Valley area, who passed away in 2012.

The SASED Leo Club held a Goalball Tournament late in May between SASED Leos and Addison Trail High School students. The SASED Leo Club is made up of visuallyimpaired students. The Tournament was scheduled so that other students could see how hard it is to play when one does not have normal sight capabilities.

Dundee Township Lion Dr. Arcadio Dumpit recently spoke to his club about the prevention and treatment of diabetes. This served as a kick-off to the club’s donation drive for Diabetes Awareness on May 30th. Publicity also appeared in the local newspaper.

Malta Lions Club presented two $1,000 scholarships to graduating students. (l to r) Winner Jacob McArtor, Club Pres. Lion Denny Heins, Winner Jaycee Mattis, and Becky Zantout of the DeKalb County Community Foundation.

Bensenville Club Pres. Lion Jeff Cholewa presents a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award to Lion Mark Skowron.

(l to r) Sponsor Clarendon Hills Lion Laura Marquardt, with her two new Lions Mark Rediehs and Robin Lacine, new Lion Robert Roca and his sponsor Lion Bill Wilson.

The club has recruited seven new members recently and that has brought Clarendon Hills Lions Club membership up to 53 Lions.

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Oakbrook Terrace Lions and Daisy Mae (in the front row right), aka as Lion Sue Carter, pose for a photo op

Riverside Township Lions Club New Officers were installed by PDG Austin with Candle Ceremony. before the Someone Special event ended

A new member Mike Meehan was inducted into Westchester Lions Club on June 11, 2015.

Lena Lions Club President Kirk Polhill presents Ramp director Autumn Kubatzke with a check for 2000 dollars.

PDG Austin receives $10,000 check from Lion Carole Rae from Pennsylvania for LCIF as donation.

l-r Lion Lee Wenzel presents Brett Meador with a check for 1500 dollars to go toward his college degree in agronomy he is attending Iowa State University.

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Chicago Rogers Park Lions Club inducted 10 New Members on June 6, 2015.

Lion Carol Rae from Chicago Puerto Rico Lions Club received President Obama’s Life Time Voluntary Service Award for her humanitarian work throughout USA.

Beverly Ridge Lions Clb donated $1,000 to Operation Smile – Gov. Terry’s third charity.

Chicago Rogers Park Leo Club Officers and Members were installed and inducted on June 6, 2015 by sponsor club Chicago Rogers Park Lions.

Gov. Terry gave MJF recognition to The Forest Kala Sampath Lions Club President Randy Makela and Secretary Anita D’Souza on June 7, 2015 at Chicago Four Points Hotel Sheraton, O’Hare.

This is the time of year that Crystal Lake Lions Club “parades” its large U.S. Flag — it takes up to 20 Lions to keep it marching down the street and it’s definitely quite an impressive sight for all to see! 

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June 27th was Lions Hero Helen Keller’s Birthday.

A cake was designed and was surfaced on the web.

For nearly 100 years, Lions have served their communities with dedication and contributed to the development and well-being of millions of people around the world. As we look toward our centennial celebration, Lions are encouraged to help reach the Centennial Service Challenge goal of serving 100 million people by June 2018 by planning projects through the following Centennial Service Challenge Campaigns:

Lions Club International President Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada, First Vice President Chancellor Bob Corlew and Second Vice President Naresh Aggarwal for the year 2015-2016.

August – Engaging our Youth Invite Leos and youth in your area to help organize and participate in a service project. Projects may include school or community facility cleanups or a visit to a home for senior citizens or a children’s hospital. Allowing youth to develop and lead a service project enables them to learn skills while emphasizing the role of service.

October – Sharing the Vision Plan vision health projects and work with the visually impaired. Many Lions already celebrate World Sight Day in October. This is a great month to organize a vision screening, volunteer at a nearby Lions

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Eyeglass Recycling Center, organize an eyeglass collection or an activity to benefit the visually impaired in your community.

There's never been a better time to serve than now! For nearly 100 years, Lions have served their communities and impacted millions of people around the world. To celebrate our 100th anniversary, we are asking Lions to help reach our Centennial Service Challenge goal of serving 100 million people by June 2018. Every club can play a part in reaching our goal, and your club can earn special Centennial recognition when you serve!

December/January – Relieving the Hunger Organize food drives and projects to feed the hungry.

With the downturn in the global economy, many hunger relief organizations are finding it difficult to keep up with demand. Help alleviate hunger by planning events around the end and beginning of the calendar year to collect and distribute food.

Get Recognized on the Centennial Service Ticker We’ll feature your club on the LCI home page when you report your qualifying Centennial service projects through MyLCI's Service Activity Report. Each week, we’ll update the Centennial Service Ticker with the name and district of reporting clubs, along with an icon identifying the service performed:

April – Protecting our Environment Implement projects that improve and protect the environment.

Organize a highway clean up, plant trees or plan a community “Earth Day” event to collect recyclables such as aluminum cans, plastic bottles, used cell phones and batteries.

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Earn a Centennial Banner Patch

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Your club can earn a Centennial Banner Patch with a special gemstone design each year you support our Centennial Service Challenge campaigns to impact Youth, Vision, Hunger and the Environment.

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Each gemstone represents the number of different Centennial Service Challenge campaigns your club participates in during the fiscal year.

The more Centennial Service Challenge campaigns your club participates in, the more gemstones you can earn for your banner patch.

Earn a diamond-level Centennial Banner Patch by participating in all four Centennial Service Challenge campaigns!

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Earn Up to Four Centennial Banner Patches

Share Your Centennial Celebration!

Your club can earn up to four Centennial Banner Patches by participating in each year of the Centennial Service Challenge.

Qualifying donations to Lions Clubs International Foundation will also count toward your Centennial Banner Patch.

The #LIONS100 hashtag allows Lions everywhere to show the world how they're celebrating the Centennial through service.

Are you on social media? Be sure to share your club's Centennial activities with the hashtag #LIONS100 on your Facebook, Twitter and Instagram posts, and you might see your club featured below!

All Centennial service activities must be reported through MyLCI's Service Activity Report to receive credit. Districts can also earn Centennial Banner Patches based on the participation of their clubs.

Start Planning Project Today!

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Centennial Service Challenge Brochure Engaging Our Youth Planning Guide Sharing the Vision Planning Guide Relieving the Hunger Planning Guide Protecting Our Environment Planning

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Service

To learn more about the Centennial Service Challenge, review the Centennial Service Challenge FAQs or email us with questions at CSC@lionsclubs.org. Check out the Global Service Action home page for more information on our service campaigns. For help with reporting your activities, visit MyLCI and review frequently asked questions about service activity reporting.

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E-Mail: ILStateEditor@gmail.com.

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