Lite state magazine march 2015

The Illinois Lion, Lioness, Leo

MD1 e-Magazine (Lite)

Vol. 2 - Issue 10 March 2015

Council Chair Speaks:

them to join; don’t you think it is worth our effort to ask them to stay?

Membership!

Membership!!

Membership!!!

Let’s make 2015 the year we change the downward trend. Let’s go upward and onward.

The most important thing every club needs to work on is, you know, that really hard, scary, make your throat dry up, I don’t want to hear it AGAIN, thing called “MEMBERSHIP.”

Remember, “Do Something”, “Get Started”, and “Ask 1”

Do you know what your District Governors goals are for membership this year? If not ask. Do you have membership goals in your Lions Clubs?

Membership should be a project of not only every Lion but also of every Lions club. It should be a high priority project at least twice a year, October and April (Membership Months) and April is just a month away. The hardest part of a project is getting started. DG Buzz says “Do Something” President Preston says “Ask 1” Now is the time to “get started”, build a membership plan in your club. Make a List of potential new Lions. Make a list of your service projects to share with your potential new Lions or better yet invite them to one. Prepare today and you will be successful in April.

“Do The Right Thing”

New members are out there, lots of them, waiting to be asked to join the world’s largest service organization. It’s our job to share with them the satisfaction we get from being Lions. To show everyone the great work we do every day assisting our fellow humans at home and around the world.

Wear your Lions pin every day. Be Proud of our successes. Advertize with you pin, your smile, and your heart.

As important as membership is, so is retention. Get those members that don’t come to meetings anymore back on track. Ask them why they aren’t involved in the club any longer and try to reconcile the problem. Saving a member is probably worth the same as adding 2 new members. We asked

WE CAN DO IT, WE ARE LIONS CC Fred Peska

diamondp@mcshi.org

Editorial:

Aren’t you proud to be a Lion? Do you know what the Lions are doing all over the world? Nobody and I repeat – NOBODY can beat our humanitarian service, our membership and our community involvement.

We made this possible by having strong leaders, motivators and inspirers with dreams. We are the pioneers in serving visually impaired with White Canes, Leader Dogs; through SightFirst challenges and successes as World Leaders in serving humanity. Our passion to humanitarian spirit second to none. Without passion there is no motivation; without motivation there is no success and without success there is no inspiration to do more with high spirit.

Now the time is approaching to select our leaders.

As human beings lions too involved in politics. My humble request to you is – select your leaders with due credit and strong believers in serving others.

Keep aside your friendship, relationship and personal agendas. We need dedicated leaders who can prove in our Lionism their dreams come true to help less fortunate one soul at a time to live a better life just like you and me.

Our International President is asking us to strengthen the pride and this is possible only by selecting strong leaders who the beleivers of lionism.

Let us strengthen our membership. Reach 2 million mark by 2017 and celebrate our centenary celebrations in Chicago where Lionism was born.

-PDG Austin D’Souza, Editor ILStateEditor@gmail.com LEADERSHIP CORNER The MD1 Convention is just around the corner. Slated for May 14-17, 2015 at the Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, 201 Broadway Street, Normal, Illinois, this is a highlight of any Lions’ year. But, some Lions have asked, “Why should I go to the MD1 convention? I’m not a District Governor or Past District Governor. What’s in it for me?” Well, here are the Top Ten Reasons Any Lions Should Attend the MD1 Convention.

1. It will be FUN! Friday night in the Hospitality Rooms it will be “Fun and Games in the Tropics”. Get that Hawaiian shirt or Moo Moo out of the back of the closet.

2. There is a Silent Auction and a Live Auction.

There is always something for everyone!

3. There are exciting seminars: What is LCI Up to?

Lions Clubs Having Fun and Leader Dog Learn about what it means to be a Lion.

4. Recognition will be given to well deserving Lions at the State Awards Luncheon. Let’s celebrate!!

5. Lions will learn what our Lions of Illinois Foundation is doing at the annual breakfast. Do you have a check from your club to present at the Parade of Pledges?

6. Lions from all over Illinois will meet, greet, and eat. Ideas will be flowing. Take one home to your club to start a new fundraiser or design a new service project.

7. Voting will take place on two amendments and the merger of Districts 1CN and 1G as well as PID Bud Wahl’s bid for Second International Vice President. Each club gets a vote based on the number of members. Be sure your club’s voice is heard.

8. This is an opportunity to brag about your club.

Each club is unique. This is a chance to tell others what your club does, how it does things, and why your club makes a difference.

9. Being a Lion means being part of the largest most active service organization in the WORLD. Chat with others who understand your passion for service. Meet our honored guest, International Director Linda Tincher.

10. HAVE FUN! As Lions we work hard all year to meet needs locally and globally. The MD1 Convention is just the place to relax, rejuvenate, and rededicate ourselves to service!

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

MEMBERSHIP CORNER: What Happens In Spring?

Yesterday, February 19th, was the coldest February 19th on record in Chicago. We experienced a new record low temperature for the day as well as a new record for the coldest high temperature for the day. What does any of this have to do with Spring? Nothing.

The only thing that comes to mind is the hope that Spring gets her act together and shows up real soon.

There are usually a few things that start in Spring.

One of them is a pickup in home construction.

Those ready-mix trucks start pouring foundations and the carpenters start erecting walls with all the other trades arriving after them. True, some individual houses are being built no matter what the weather is. But larger projects begin in earnest.

Spring becomes a season of building. Houses, road construction, school additions and other projects are off and running. Is your Lions Club going to become part of the building season? It should be.

Now is the time that you should be looking at various ways to build your Club. Talk with your District GLT Coordinator about the Club Excellence Process.

By utilizing this program your Club can become better than it already is.

Another thing your Club can do is to build, or increase, the number of members currently on your roster. Where do I look for new members you ask?

There are many places. To name a few: family, friends, neighbors, co-workers, golf or fishing buddies, poker (or other card/board games) buddies and many others. Contact me at the phone or email address at the bottom of this article and I will send you 2 pages worth of where to look and what to do. Everything around us is growing including nature and housing. All of our Clubs should do the same.

More members mean more hands to perform any task at hand. This is true for both fundraisers and service projects. Make sure your community is aware of what you are doing and why you are doing it. If your town looks very favorably on your Club, recruiting new members becomes easy. Get the word out! And do it with enthusiasm!

Lion Paul Gergolla, PDG MD-1 GMT Coordinator Phone: 630-858-8073 lionpg1@aol.com To: All Lions Clubs of Illinois From: MD-1 Constitution and ByLaws Re: Amendments for 2015 MD-1 Convention Below are two amendments being brought forward by the MD-1 Council of Governors for consideration by the certified delegates at the 2015 MD-1 Convention, to be held May 14-17, 2015. Both amendments will require a 2/3 affirmative vote in order to pass. Your MD-1 Constitution and By-Laws Committee recommends approving both amendments.

Yours in Service, -Bud Wahl PID, Chairperson MD-1 Constitution and By-Laws Committee

Resolution #1 Lions of Illinois, Inc. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS CONSTITUTION - ARTICLE VIII, STATE CONVENTION Subject: This proposed amendment would revise the site selection process for the location of the State Convention. A Site Selection Team would visit the bidding hotels, and make a qualified recommendation to the Council of Governors, who would then determine the site of the convention.

WHEREAS, Section 1 of Article VIII of the MD-1 Constitution entitled State Convention, states that 'During each State Convention the delegates in attendance shall select the site for the State Convention'; and, WHEREAS, in recent years, a Convention City Nominations Committee has in fact been making the selection for the site of future State Conventions; and, WHEREAS, personnel from the bidding hotels have been making their presentations to this Convention City Nominations Committee at a site other than their hotel; and, WHEREAS, this current bidding process does not give an opportunity for anyone from the Lions of Illinois to visit each bidding property to actually see the facilities and services available; and, WHEREAS, some members of the Convention City Nominations Committee may not have the experience of being involved with the actual planning and organization of a State Convention which would require knowing specific needs in facilities and services; and, WHEREAS, the State Convention Chairperson, current Council Chairperson, immediate past Council Chairperson and the State Secretary-Treasurer would all have first-hand knowledge and experience in the organization and planning of a State Convention; and, WHEREAS, having experienced and knowledgeable Lions visiting potential State Convention sites, experiencing first-hand what a hotel can, or cannot offer, and making a recommendation to the Council of Governors would strengthen the entire site selection process;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Sections 1, 2 and 6 of Article VIII of the MD-1 Constitution, entitled State Convention be amended as shown below by eliminating the text shown by the strikethrough and adding the text in bold; and a new Section 3 be added as shown below; and all other Sections in Article VIII to be renumbered accordingly, with the effective date to be at the close of the 2015 State Convention: Section 1. A convention of this State shall be held each year not later than twenty (20) days prior to the date set for the Lions International Convention for that year. During each State Convention, the State Council delegates in attendance shall select the site for the State Convention not more than two (2) years in advance. Notwithstanding, if a site proposes a multi-year contract, the State Council may consider the proposal. In the event that a the site is not selected by the delegates State Council as herein provided, or in the event that it subsequently becomes necessary to hold the State Convention elsewhere, the site selection shall be made by a subsequent the vote of the State Council at any time. The State Council shall also have the responsibility of fixing the date of each State Convention.

Section 2. The State Office shall send out invitations to bid on the two year out State Convention to hotels within the state that the State Council feels meet the needs of the convention, at least one hundred twenty (120) days prior to the convention at which the site is to be selected. The Chairperson of the State Council shall receive all invitations hotel bids in writing from cities desiring to entertain the convention for the years specified in the foregoing Section 1 not later than sixty (60) ninety (90) days prior to said the convention. at which the site or sites are to be selected., which invitations shall be presented to the delegates.

Such invitations hotel bids which meet the needs of the convention, shall state clearly define the facilities and services available including what housing and other facilities will be available for the convention and shall certify the dates available. In the event no invitations hotel bids from qualified cities have been received by the Council Chairperson ninety (90) days prior to said the convention prior to the convening of the convention at which the site selection or selections are to be made, the

State Office may be directed by the State Council to contact other hotels. names of cities ready, willing and able to host the convention may be presented to the Chairperson prior to the last session of the convention at which the site or sites are to be selected and by the Chairperson presented to the delegates.

New Section 3. A Site Selection Team consisting of the current Council Chair, Immediate Past Council Chair, State Secretary-Treasurer and current State Convention Chair will visit each bidding hotel as a group to inspect the facilities to assure that the hotel meets the criteria for hosting a State Convention. The Site Selection Team will also discuss services needed, including, but not limited to, housing, catering, meeting room space, audio visual and hospitality room requirements. Once all visits are completed, the Site Selection Team will present their recommendation to the Council during the convention at which the site selection is to be made, for their consideration and decision.

Renumber Sections 3-12 as 4-13 accordingly.

Section 67. At least 75 days before each annual State Convention the State Council shall appoint such committees as shall be deemed necessary to properly administer the Convention, including Resolutions, Elections, Rules, Sergeant-At-Arms, Registrations, Necrology, and Credentials, and Convention City Nominations, and shall also appoint a Parliamentarian to act in an advisory capacity at all Convention meetings. Each Convention Committee shall be composed of one member from each district appointed by the District Governor of the District, with a member of the State Council as Chairperson. The Committee Chairperson shall be the member of the Committee from his/her District.

Resolution #2 Lions of Illinois, Inc. RESOLUTION TO AMEND THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS CONSTITUTION - ARTICLE IX, STATE REVENUE Subject: This proposed amendment would change a portion of the Promotion Fund overflow allocation from the self-sustaining Magazine Fund, to the new Residual Fund.

WHEREAS, Paragraph 5 of Section 1 of Article IX of the MD-1 Constitution entitled State Revenue, de-

scribes the Promotion Fund and its balance to be maintained at no more than $50,000; and, WHEREAS, this same paragraph stipulates that the excess funds, above the $50,000, is to be distributed as set forth in parts A, B, and C; and, WHEREAS, part B states that 35% of the excess is to be allocated to the Magazine Fund; and, WHEREAS, since the Magazine Fund has gone electronic, the Magazine Fund is self-sufficient with its own allocation of $1from the per capita tax on each Lions member in the state, and therefore is no longer in need of this assistance; and, WHEREAS, the Council of Governors has created a “Residual Fund” whose main purpose is to help fund leadership and membership educational opportunities for Lions within the state; and, WHEREAS, this “Residual Fund” can benefit from the excess allocation from the Promotion Fund, thereby using this financial assistance to invest in the training and education of future Lion leaders with MD-1, without any increase in dues; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Paragraph 5, part B, of Section 1 of Article IX of the MD1 Constitution entitled State Revenue, be amended as shown below by striking the word “Magazine” and adding the word “Residual” in bold, with the effective date to be at the close of the 2015 State Convention: MD-1 Constitution, Article IX, Section 1, Paragraph 5, Part B B. 35% thereof shall be allocated to the Magazine Residual Fund.

The duties and responsibilities of the Council Chairperson are detailed in the Lions of Illinois Constitution and By-Laws and the Policy Manual, both of which are posted on the MD-1 website, www.illinoislionsMD1.org.

Candidates must send a letter of intent and a resume to the State Office to be received no later than March 31, 2015 in order to be considered for the position. The mailing and e-mail address for the State Office is listed below. Applicants will be advised by mail or e-mail of the time of their interview.

LIONS OF ILLINOIS, INC. POB 107 CANTRALL, IL 62625-0107 lionsofillinois@yahoo.com Post Office Box 107 Cantrall, ph 217-632-7775

IL

62625-0107

IMPORTANT NOTICE Persons interested in the position of Chairperson of the Council of Governors for the 2015-2016 Lions year are being sought.

To be eligible, a candidate must be a Past District Governor, having served as an MD-1 Governor within the previous five Council years (2010-2011, 2011-2012, 2012-2013, 2013-2014, 2014-2015) or be a sitting Governor on the 20152016 Council. The Council Chairperson for 20152016 also must be from a District other than the current Chairperson’s District (District 1-D). More information regarding eligibility is available at www.LionsClubs.org.

ROAR LIONS ROAR, CONVENTIONS TIME!

Lions of Illinois 2015 State Convention

Attention all MD-1 Lions: Ads for the 2015 State Convention book are available for purchase. Any individual or organization can purchase a Convention book ad.

 A full page ad is $50 and is approximately 3.75” x 10.5” in size.  A half page ad is $30 and is approximately 3.75” x 5.25” in size.

Ads should be saved in a “.jpeg” file format and submitted electronically. Facsimile or hard copy ads will not be accepted. Ads should be in a reproducible black/white or grayscale format. Grayscale is recommended for photos.

Ads and payment must be received by the State office by 5:00 pm April 17, 2015 to be included in the Convention book.

Payment for ads should be mailed with the form (below) to the State office at: Lions of Illinois, Inc., POB 107, Cantrall, IL 62625-0107.

Ads can be submitted via email to lionsofillinois@yahoo.com or by saving the ad on a CD, DVD, or thumb drive and mailing it to the State office.

If you have any questions regarding Convention book ads, please contact the State office at 217-632-7775 or by email at lionsofillinois@yahoo.com.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 2015 State Convention Book Ad Form

Name:

Phone: ____________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________________ Contact Person (if club or organization):

__________________________________ I wish to purchase (check  one): 

(Please mail ad and payment to Lions of Illinois, Inc., POB 107, Cantrall, IL 62625-0107)

MD1 District Conventions Special DISTRICT 1‐F 2015 CONVENTION, March 6‐8, 2015

REGISTRATION FORM f Edition RENAISSANCE CHICAGO NORTH SHORE HOTEL ● 933 SKOKIE BOULEVARD ● NORTHBROOK, IL f Edition

One Person per Registration Form● Please Print ● Send with a check payable to: D1F Lions Mail to: ZC Kathleen Marusich, 222 Brett Circle, Unit A, Wauconda, IL 60084‐1589 Questions? Please contact ZC Kathleen Marusich at 847‐691‐3082 or kathleenmarulion@gmail.com Hotel reservations at the Renaissance Chicago North Shore should be made in advance by calling (847) 4986500 or following this Link: HOTEL. The Convention rate is $94.00 per night plus tax. Be sure to tell them you are with the District 1‐F Lions 2015. Make your reservation by February 20, 2015 to ensure your room rate.

Please check  :Lion  Lioness  Leo  Guest  Child  PID  PCC  PDG  DG VDG  Under 21 Name:



Email:

Name or “nickname” for Name Badge should read:

Club:

Lion Office held if any:

Address: City:

State:

Is this your First Time attending a District 1‐F Convention?

Yes

Zip Code: No

# of conventions attended

Registration Fee:



$

Leo Registration Fee:



$

Sat. Lunch Buffet:



$

Sat. Banquet*:



$

$ Pan Roasted Salmon

Meals will not be available for purchase at the door!

Package Sun. Breakfast:

Price

Registration rcv’d before Feb 1

$85 

Food Allergies / Special Dietary Needs: (includes registration

& meals*)

CHECK #

TOTAL: $

CHECK TOTAL $

Package Price Registration rcv’d Feb 2 – Mar 1 (includes registration & meals*)

$95 

LION "CHIEF" BUZZ MELTON DISTRICT GOV. 2015 Lions District 1-H Convention  March 6 & 7, 2015

Embassy Suites 100 Conference Center Drive  East Peoria, IL 61611 Registration Form for One (1) Attendee (Please Print or Type) Name:

 Lion

 Lioness

 District Governor

 Leo  VDG

 Non-Lion Guest  PDG

 PCC

 Non-Lion Guest Under 18 Years  I.D.  PID  Partner in Service Preferred First Timer?  Yes

First Name for Name Badge:

Phone: District:

E-Mail Address:

Club or District Office/Position:

Lions

Home Address:

________ Zip Code: Club:

of Illinois Foundation Fellow?  Yes

LCIF Melvin Jones Fellow?  Yes

Please  All That Apply

 Registration Fee Waived for Sitting DGs, VDGs, their Partners & Leos $ N/A

Complimentary Hotel Manager's Reception on Friday and Saturday Evening

 Lions, Lioness, and Guest Registration ($7.50 REGISTRATION FEE Each)

$

 Friday Evening Guest Reception $5 Each  Hot & Cold Hors D'ouevres

$

Complimentary Hot Made-to-Order Breakfast for Registered Hotel Guests on Saturday, March 7th and/or Sunday, March 8th $ N/A

 Saturday Lunch Buffet Reservations $29 Each (Bone-In Smoked Pork Chops, Grilled Chicken, Vegetables, Starch, Salad, Dessert, Coffee, Tea)

 Saturday Night Banquet Buffet Reservations $35 Each (Caesar Salad, Meat Lasagna, Bowtie and Rigatoni Pastas with Marinara and Parmesan Cream Sauces, Breadsticks, Coffee, Tea, and Cash Bar) For Special Dietary Requirements Contact ChiefBuzzMelton@aol.com.

TOTAL

$ $

$

ONE (1) REGISTRATION PER FORM ONLY (please print/make additional copies if necessary) Fee Must Accompany Reg. Form(s).

One (1) Check May Be Used to Pay for Multiple Registration Forms.

Please Make Checks Payable to: Lions District 1-H. Please Mail Check with Registration Form(s) to: Lion Buzz Melton, District Governor 1-H 310 West Olive Street Wyoming, IL 61491-1152 (309) 695-6160  ChiefBuzzMelton@aol.com Meal Reservations Must Arrive by February 13, 2015.

Cutoff Date for Room Reservations at Group Rate is February 13, 2015.

Advise the hotel when making reservations that you are with Lions 1-H Group to receive the room rate of $122.08 (includes 12% tax). Please call (800) 362-2779 for reservations.

Create Your Club's

LION "CHIEF" BUZZ MELTON

New Lions List

DISTRICT GOVERNOR 2014-2015 LIONS OF ILLINOIS DISTRICT 1-H

TOP 10 MOST WANTED

310 West Olive Street Wyoming, IL 61491-1152 (309) 695-6160  Cell (410) 404-0350 ChiefBuzzMelton@aol.com SAVE THIS DATE FOR THE 2014-15 1-H CONVENTION March 6-7, 2015 Embassy Suites East Peoria 100 Conference Center Drive East Peoria, IL 61611  (309) 694-0200 Need Directions? http://mapq.st/US5WfZ

The 1-H Convention will feature:

Serving Your

 1-H ALERT Training Parts 1 & 2  Workshop with County ESDA Coordinators or Emergency Managers and Health Department Emergency Coordinators  County Emergency Managers will be Invited from these Counties: Fulton  Hancock  Henderson Henry  Knox  McDonough Mercer  Peoria  Rock Island Stark  Tazewell  Warren

Community When It Needs It Most …and Pre-Planning can work in your District too!

1-CN DISTRICT CONVENTION - MARCH 20-22, 2015 PERSON 1: LION/LIONESS/LEO/PARTNER__________________________ SPOUSE/GUEST: LION/LIONESS/LEO/PARTNER____________________ ADDRESS:____________________________CITY/STATE/ZIP:___________ PHONE:______________________EMAIL:_____________________________ DISTRICT:_________CLUB:_________________DELEGATE: YES NO OFFICE/TITLE:_____________________FIRST DIST CONV: YES NO PERSON 2: LION/LIONESS/LEO/PARTNER__________________________ SPOUSE/GUEST: LION/LIONESS/LEO/PARTNER____________________ ADDRESS:___________________________CITY/STATE/ZIP:____________ PHONE:____________________EMAIL:______________________________ DISTRICT:__________CLUB:________________DELEGATE: YES NO OFFICE/TITLE:_____________________FIRST DIST CONV: YES NO HOTEL: Holiday Inn, 313 Salem Place, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 LIONS ROOM RATE: $93.00 per night plus tax You must make your own room reservations - 618-212-1300 and tell them you are with ‘LIONS OF ILLINOIS 1-CN”. Room reservation cutoff date is: March 12, 2015 ATTENTION TO ALL LEOS: You must register for the convention.

Your registration will be waived EVENT COST PERSON 1 PERSON 2 TOTAL REGISTRATION $15.00 $ $ $ Leo Registration NC SATURDAY LUNCH $22.00 $ $ $ Buffet SATURDAY BANQUET $35.00 $ $ $ Choice of meal : Chicken Chicken Beef Beef TOTAL $ $ $ **SPECIAL MEAL NEEDS:_________________________________________ DATE RECEIVED:_________________________CHECK #_______________ NOTE: convention registration is required for hospitality room admittance. MEAL CHOICES ARE: Chicken Breast Chardonnay (OR) Sliced Beef Sirloin. NOTICE: the meal prices have not increased from last year!

THERE WILL BE NO MEAL TICKETS AVAILABLE ON-SITE UNLESS THERE IS A CANCELLATION. CONTACT THE CONVENTION CHAIRPERSON FOR AVAILABILITY. THERE WILL BE ASSIGNED SEATING BY TABLE NUMBER AT THE SATURDAY NIGHT BANQUET. ** Live entertainment included with dinner!!! TWO REGISTRATIONS PER FORM ONLY. Fee must accompany the completed registration form.

Make checks payable to: LIONS DISTRICT 1-CN. Completed registration form and payment should arrive NO LATER THAN: March 9, 2015. Mail registration and payment to: CS Lydia Ellis 2305 Marine Road Highland, IL 62249

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR 1CN MARCH 20-22, 2015 FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015: 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATION OF DELEGATES 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. PLENARY SESSION 8:15 p.m. - ??? MEET THE ID IN THE HOSPITALITY ROOM Hosts: Waterloo Lions Club 8:15 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Voting open for Certified Voters SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2015: 7 a.m. - 10 a.m.

REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATION OF DELEGATES 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

VOTING 10 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

SEMINAR: Lions Regional Eye Care Committee PRESENTER Lion Neely Reed, RECC Chairman 10:45 a.m. - 11 a.m. BREAK 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. SEMINAR: Lions of Illinois Foundation & Awards PRESENTER: Exec Director Mario Gumino 12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. LUNCH IN RESTAURANT AREA 1:30 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. SEMINAR: GLT and Upcoming Information PRESENTER: PDG Jim Hall, District GLT 2:15 p.m.-2:30 p.m. BREAK 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. DISTRICT CABINET MEETING 3:40 p.m. - 4 p.m. CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. HOSPITALITY ROOM 6 p.m. BANQUET SEATING BEGINS (With assigned table seating) 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. BANQUET SPEAKER: ID Linda Tincher 9:15 p.m.- ????? HOSPITALITY ROOM OPEN Hosts: Waterloo Lions Club

DISTRICT 1-G Convention March 27-28, 2015 Holiday Inn Alton, Illinois Registration Form Please Print or Type Mr., Mrs., Ms.______________________________________(Lion, Lioness, Leo, Guest) Address_____________________________________ circle: First Time or New Member City________________________State______Zip_________Phone__________________ Club________________________District_____Office/Position_____________________ Mr., Mrs., Ms.,______________________________________(Lion, Lioness, Leo, Guest) Address______________________________________circle: First Time or New Member City_______________________State_______Zip__________Phone_________________ Club_______________________District______Office/Position_____________________ PLEASE INDICATE NUMBER ATTENDING EACH EVENT Registration #_______Lion______Lioness______Guest

By March 15 $15___________ At The Door $20___________

#______Friday Night PDG Recognition/Celebration (Roast Beef-Fish) #______Saturday Lunch #______Saturday Banquet (Chicken – Roast Pork)

$26__________ Each Each

$25__________ $25__________

Registration form must be in by March 15, 2015

Convention Hotel

Mail Registration with Payment to:

Holiday Inn/Atrium Hotel

Lion Jerry Eiffert

3800 Homer Adams Parkway

PO Box 582

Alton, IL.

Carlinville, IL 62626

618-462-1220 Room Rate

Make Checks Payable to:

Contact Hotel Direct for

Carlinville Lions Club District 1-G Mention 1-G Lions Write Registration in Memo of Check

$93_________ Reservations Convention

District 1D Convention - April 10th & 11th, 2015 Radisson Hotel & Convention Center, 200 Bell School Rd., Rockford, IL

Past Intl Director Anne Smarsh

Radisson Hotel & Convention Center

The Legacy Girls

Friday Evening Festivities starting at 6:30 PM:    

Meet-n-Greet our International Guest – Past Intl Director Anne Smarsh Entertainment by District Leo Clubs and Other Lions Early Registration Fellowship and Fun For All!

Saturday’s Events starting at 7:30 AM:         

Registration opens Sessions on Special Olympics, Center for Sight & Hearing and Quest.

Silent Auction, Special Raffles and 50/50 Drawings Lunch Meet District Peace Poster winner Foundation Awards Afternoon Business Meeting Necrology Service District Governor Elect’s Reception

Saturday Evening Festivities starting at 6:00 PM:     

Introduction of DG Team Introduction of Guests Banquet Past Intl Director Smarsh’s Address Entertainment by The Legacy Girls

2015 District 1D Convention Registration Form April 10th & 11th, 2015 Radisson Hotel & Convention Center 200 S Bell School Rd., Rockford, IL 61108 NAME:

One form person by Circle one: LION per LIONESS LEOplease GUEST- due CHILD

MARCH 31st.

CLUB: DISTRICT: 1-

DELEGATE: Y

CLUB/DISTRICT OFFICE:

N

(CIRCLE ONE)

Mark the selection that indicates your registration choice:

o

One Registration and Lunch

$30.00

o

One

……………………………………

Registration

………………………………….. $40.00 o and Dinner ……………………….. $55.00

and

Dinner

One Registration, Lunch

* New Members, Leos, or Child – save $10.00 on above prices!! ($20, $30 or $45)

AMOUNT DUE …………. $_ Circle Dinner Selection below or indicate special diet (gluten or lactose free, etc.)

Sirloin Filet With Mushroom Sauce

Chicken Cordon Bleu

Orange Roughy With Lemon Dill Sauce

Cheese Tortellini

Fees must accompany registration form. Make checks payable to District 1-D Convention.

Mail form and check to:

Room Accommodations available at:

LION LORI HILLISON

THE RADISSON HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER

2011 PRAIRIE RD

200 S BELL SCHOOL RD., ROCKFORD, IL 61108

ASHTON, IL 61006

PH: 815-226-2100. Mention 1D LIONS for $91 rate!

Reservations must be made by March 8TH .

PLEASE NOTE: REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY FOR ALL MEALS. WALK-INS CANNOT BE ACCEPTED. ANY SPECIAL MEAL REQUIREMENTS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED WITH THIS FORM.

DISTRICT 1-J CONVENTION APRIL 10 – 12, 2015 HILTON HOTEL – LISLE/NAPERVILLE 3003 Corporate West Drive, Lisle IL 60532 630-505-0900

Schedule of Events Friday, April 10 – Registration and Certification 3:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Meet and Greet the International Visitors: 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Hospitality Rooms open from 7:00 – 12:00 p.m. Join us for wine tasting Saturday, April 11 – Registration and Certification 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.

9:00 a.m. Opening session, nominations, keynote presentation and Announcements.

Voting 10:15 to 11:30: Workshops 11:45: Luncheon, election results and acceptance, Theme Baskets 2:30 to 3:45 Workshops Governor’s Luau 6:00 p.m.: Keynote speech, special awards, Lazansky Awards and Hawaiian entertainment Sunday, April 12 – Remembrance service, additional awards, Jim and Joyce Davis Awards and Closing remarks. Convention closes at 11:00 a.m.

Hotel Accommodations: Convention room rates are $87 plus tax per night. (valid until March 20, 2015). Make reservations with the Hilton Lisle/Naperville at 630-505-0900. Mention code “CLOI” Dist. 1-J Lions -----------------------------------------------------------------------------REGISTRATION FORM * One Form per Person * PLEASE PRINT Please circle one: Lion Lioness Leo Spouse Guest Registration Fee: $15.00 ___ NOTE: Everyone except Leos must pay registration fee.

Saturday Lunch - $22; Saturday Banquet - $40 Sunday Brunch - $22 ___ Purchase the entire three meal package for $65. A savings of $19. _____ Name: ______________________________________________________________________________________Zip Code__________ Phone # _______________________________ Home or Cell Email _______________________________________________________ Club Name ___________________________________ Current Office Held _________________________________________________ Special Meal request for dietary/religious reasons: _____________________________________________________________________ Amount enclosed or charged to credit cards: ($15.00 Registration plus food/package) $_________

METHOD OF PAYMENT: Checks: Make checks payable to District 1-J Convention Credit Cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express - 3% processing fee to be added to total . __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Expiration Date MM/YY ___/___ Security Code _____ Mail completed form with payment to: Lion Bonnie Bradbury CS, 13284 West Essex Lane, Huntley, IL 60142

Registration Form 2015 District 1-CS Convention Friday, April 1 0 &Saturday, April 11, 2015 Rend Lake Resort &Convention Center

*PLEASE Type or print clearly* Name: TITLE: Check al l that apply: ( ) Melvin Jones Fellow ( ) LIF Fellow ( ) LIF Sustaining Supporter ( ) PDG ( ) Delegate Spouse/Guest:_________________________ Title: __________________________________________ Check al l that apply: ( ) Lion ( ) Lioness ( ) Leo ( ) Melvin Jones Fellow ( ) LIF Fellow ( ) LIF Sustaining Supporter ( ) PDG ( ) Delegate Name of Club/District/City: _________________________________________________________________ Home Address:____________________________ City:____________________ State:__________ZIP:___________ Email:________________________________________ # ______ Saturday Night Banquet @ $25.00, includes Tax & Gratuity $ ________________ # Registration fee (required for all activities) @ $8.00 $ ________________ All fees are per person and for all activities! UNLESS you are ONLY attending Necrology Service! # _ Attending Necrology Service ONLY! Charge (Head count, please!)

TOTAL ENCLOSFD $_______________ Please make your payment out to: District 1-CS. Payment must accompany each registration form.

All registration forms must be received on or before: March 20, 2015.

Mai l Registration Form and payment to: Lion Alma Young PDG, 1209 Barton Street, Eldorado, IL 62930-3771 Phone: 618-273-9448

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