MD1 Lions & Leos of Illinois State e-Magazine for the month of May 2021

The Norris City Lions Club sponsored a Christmas Home Lighting contest

MD1 e-Magazine (Full) Vol. 8 - Issue 11, May 2021

Bartlett Lions were asked by the Bartlett Park District to help clean the area around Beaver Pond. Of course, we said yes.

What a beautiful day for our Earth Day project on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

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I was able to attend 8 of the conventions and I enjoyed seeing and being with the Lions from all over our state. Each convention was unique just as they are during normal times when we could attend in-person.

The 100th State Convention and 1st Virtual Convention will be May 15th.

Here is a high-level look at the day: Thoughts

from

the

Council First Plenary Session 1:00 – 3:00

Chairperson

Introductions Hello Lions and Leos of MD-1.

I

hope you are all healthy and well.

Committee Reports LIF – Winners of Sight & Sound Revealed

Firstly, I want to congratulate our

Necrology Service

Council

MD-1 Awards

completing

of

Governors their

for district

Draw 3 Gift Card Winners

conventions. Most of them were held virtually and a couple of them

District Caucuses and Voting via

were hybrid events with some in-

Election Runner 3:00

person and some on Zoom. For the districts to be able to conduct their

Second Plenary Session 6:00 – 8:30

business and hold elections in these

Introductions

unique times is a testament to

Committee Reports

everyone’s

Past Internal President Clem Kusiak

effort.

determination

and

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Announce 2021-22 State Chairs and Council Chair Draw 3 Gift Card Winners Please use the following link to register – it is FREE: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/ WN_iOuNrYnISAmtUuhqHiKNUg In closing I want to thank you for all you are doing to serve communities.

Thank

you

your for

reading.

MD-1 Council Chairperson Joe Vinyard jvinyard1@comcast.net --------------------------------------

So, you have been elected as an officer for your club. Now what?

How do you prepare for the

upcoming year? Well, there are several resources so that your year of Lions’ leadership is fulfilling and fun.

First, talk to the person who had your position this year. Find out what is going well and what needs attention. Work with this Lion to transition into your new position.

Talk with other club leaders. Find a mentor who you respect and who respects you to be a sounding board for ideas during the year.

Write things down. Our lives are busy, writing things down can help with personal organization. That might mean making a list or taking notes on your mobile device. Do not let a great idea get away.

Your district might have training.

Most districts offer training for president, secretary, and treasurer.

Other districts add club membership chair, club service chair, club marketing and communications chair and club LCIF chair. Trainings are planned at the end of this Lions’ year or the beginning of the next Lions’ year.

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Being in person or virtual for the training will be decided by your district.

Many districts have YouTube libraries of past officer trainings and other pertinent Lion information.

Lions Clubs International is a great source of information for incoming officers as well.

By going to www.lionsclubs.org and putting a key word in the search box, many items are available, such as -EBooks for each of the officer positions mentioned previously.

These electronic books describe in detail what each officer is to do.

Links are live and go to current webpages for information.

-the Virtual Events Center. The VEC has recordings of webinars on numerous topics related to leadership, membership, service, LCIF and much more.

-the standard Constitution and ByLaws for the club and district. Job descriptions for the officers are found in both documents.

-the Lions Learning Center.

Webinars and videos are available

to build your personal leadership skills and gain valuable knowledge about Lionism. The LLC has courses bundled in learning paths to assist Lions to find what is needed for each specific office.

The USA Canada Lions Leadership Forum, www.lionsforum.org, has Lions University. By going to the website and clicking on Lions University a Lion can participate in courses at home in the comfort of his/her own home.

In short, there is no reason for any Lion elected to a leadership position to say, “No one told me what to do.”

As a Lion Leader, you need to reach out and prepare for this most exciting time.

And, if you are repeating in an office, be sure to check things out. Times change. It is important to be current!

-jamawahl@yahoo.com ---------------------------------------

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Lions Service Can Still Travel We Are Two-Thirds of the Way Roads have mileposts, surveyors have benchmarks, and horse tracks have furlong poles.

Everything we do has marks of progress.

Campaign 100: LCIF Empowering Service just passed one. Towards the goal of $300 million, we have crossed over $200 million.

We have a couple of months left in the third year. We had originally set the goal to be finished this Lions year. But we have been running on a mud track, and we extended our time for an additional year. If any clubs have been waiting to see how their year has progressed to donate to Lions Clubs international Foundation, now is the time to push further along those marker posts, so we go

into next year with a good lead into that final stretch.

Each objective along the way is helping fight hunger, provide fresh water, or fight diabetes. With the additional contributions we can help so many more who are vision or hearing impaired.

LCIF continually provides help when natural disasters strike our friends around the world. The important number is the objective to help two billion people.

Thanks to all who have supported this Campaign 100. You are all heroes in service.

Your District Coordinator can help and provide more information.

LCIF is local Lions Clubs helping Local Lions Clubs around the world.

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Please consider donating individually or with your club at lionsclubs.org/en/donate. You can also TEXT LCIF 243-725.

Or contacting your district Chairperson: 1-A: Lion Joan McMillan, R: (708) 389-590, C: (708)539-3297 govjonimac@gmail.com 1-BK: Lion John Joseph Honiotes, PDG, R: (815) 725-6307, C: (815) 508-9746 johnjoseph1bk@gmail.com 1-CN: Lion Lydia Ellis, PCC, C: (618) 980-7482 serve2dgillinois@yahoo.com 1-CS: Lion Ruben Owen, PDG, C: (618) 317-5106 rso1119@hotmail.com

1-D: Lion Duane Shaw, PDG, C: 815-745-3339 dcshaw1945@gmail.com 1-F: (Co-Chair) Lion Tom Lippert, DG, C: (847) 812-3727 tlippert54@gmail.com Lion Susan Hasting, C: (847) 651-1056 sucitysu@comcast.net 1-G: Lion Jerry Eiffert, C: (217) 854-7909 jeiff@frontiernet.net 1-H: Lion Al Henning, C: (309) 333-5274 allenhenning@ymail.com 1-J: Lion Ed Carter, PDG, C: 630-330-1341 edward0022@att.net 1-M: Lion Kevin Mendenhall, PDG, R: (618) 553-1776 kmendy1@yahoo,com******

OFFICIAL CALL TO THE MD-1 STATE CONVENTION 9 The Illinois Lion & Leo

May 15, 2021 via Zoom Fellow Lions and Leos of MD-1, Our 100th Annual MD-1 Convention will be held May 15, 2021. Because of the pandemic restrictions related to the size of gatherings, this year’s convention will be held virtually via ZOOM. All Lions and Leos are invited to attend.

This will be the first – and hopefully only – virtual state convention. The convention committee has spent a lot of time and effort working on this event. I want to thank State Convention Chair Lion Terri Pasternik for her efforts working through uncharted waters this year.

Agenda Because this is a virtual event there will be no charge for attending so you do not have to leave the comfort of your home. The agenda is still being finalized but we expect the first plenary session to run from 1:00 to 3:00, followed by district caucuses and voting, with the second and final plenary session running from 6:00 to around 8:15.

Some of the highlights include hearing from our International Guest, recognition of State and International Presidential award recipients, a necrology service, voting on 4 constitutional resolutions, the announcement of the LIF Sight-And-Sound Sweepstakes winners, the revealing of next year’s Council Chair and State Chairs, and six gift card giveaways.

International Guest Our International Guest this year is Past International President Clem Kusiak. PIP Clem is excited to be visiting with the Lions of Illinois and we look forward to having him with us via Zoom on May 15 th.

Registration As stated earlier, registration is free this year but to attend or be a delegate you must register. The registration link and information will be sent out within the next day or two.

Voting Information This year’s election will be held

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using Election Runner, an approved LCI electronic election program. All voting will occur between 3:00 PM and 5:45 PM on Saturday, May 15, 2021 using this software.

Delegates Clubs will be entitled to the number of delegates based on their membership according to Lions International as of April 1, 2021.

Each Club gets 1 delegate per 10 members or major fraction.

Example – a Club with 26-34 members gets 3 delegates. A Club with 35-44 members gets 4 delegates. PDGs should be listed as delegates and do not count toward the club’s number of allowed delegates.

Each Club will return their delegate form, to be received by their district Secretary by no later than May 5, 2021.

Then, each district Secretary will submit Club delegate forms to the State SST - to be received by the SST no later than May 10, 2021.

Your Club MUST be in Good Standing to be able to vote – that means the Club is current with their District and MD-1 State dues by April 30, 2021. This is 15 days prior to the convention in accordance with the MD-1 C&BL. Once your Club’s delegate form is received by SST Mary and your Club is verified to be in good standing, CC Joe Vinyard will issue an email to each delegate with their unique Username and Password for the Election Runner software during the week of May 10, 2021.

Delegates MUST have an email address to be able to vote.

Delegates MUST be registered for the convention.

Resolutions Attached to this email are the 4 constitutional Resolutions that will be on the ballot this year.

Please bear with us as we work though some unprecedented circumstances to put on a successful

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convention for the Lions of Illinois.

We look forward to “seeing” you on May 15 th at our 100 th state convention.

Thank you for all you are doing to serve your communities!!

Joe Vinyard MD-1 Council Chairperson ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

International Convention: Due to the continuing concerns about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the board of directors voted to transition the 2021 Montreal Lions Clubs International Convention to a virtual event that will be delivered totally online. This decision was made with the health and safety of our Lions, staff and vendors in mind as limiting international travel and large gatherings is key to global containment strategies.

Although we are disappointed that we will not be able to host this event in person, we are excited about hosting our first virtual international convention that can safely connect Lions from around the world. We are still finalizing the details of your new convention experience and will

share those with you as soon as they are ready.

Here are some important details about the 2021 virtual convention we would like to share with you: Everyone is invited – Our 2021 convention will be a virtual event that is open to all Lions and Leos around the world.

Registration fees – The registration fee will be US$50 until March 31, then US$75 beginning April 1.

The registration fee for Leos will be US$30 regardless of date.

Convention is currently scheduled for June 25-29. Additional event and registration details will be provided soon.

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Current registrants – Lions who are currently registered for convention will receive an email soon with more information about their registration options.

Elections – Executive officer and international director elections will be conducted electronically and voting procedures will be forthcoming.

Convention updates – Check our convention website LCICon for convention updates and details as they become available.

changes that place health and safety first. However, we are optimistic that with each new day there is hope, and as Lions, we continue to find new ways to stay connected, safely serve our communities and continue our global mission of service.

We appreciate your understanding during this challenging time for our organization and the world and thank you for your incredible service as a Lion.

Regards,

This global health pandemic has Dr. Jung-Yul Choi forced us all to make decisions and International President ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Do not miss the premier Lions event of the year.

There’s still time to claim your front-row seat to the biggest Lions event of the year taking place June 2529. Virtual LCICon 2021 is your chance to connect and engage with Lions from all corners of the globe.

Register by March 31 at 11:59 p.m. CDT to secure your spot at our lowest price.

Immerse yourself in the Lions experience at LCICon 2021.

When you register for

Virtual LCICon, you will have the best seat in the house for all the action. Inspiring keynote speakers, timehonored traditions like our parade of nations and flag ceremony, and exhilarating performances by worldclass entertainers are just some of what you will experience. Register today and get ready to be inspired..

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It is FREE but you must register by May 9, 2021.

Please use the following link to register: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iOuNrYnISAmtUuhqHiKNUg .

Our guest speaker is Past International President Clement F. Kusiak.

Our first plenary session begins at 1:00 PM, followed by Caucuses and Voting. Our second plenary session begins at 6:00 PM. We will also be giving away some gift cards at various times during the convention, but you must be registered for the convention and virtually present to win.

The registration email address will receive a confirmation email within a few days of registration. The registration is good for all sessions of the Convention.

MD-1 Election Delegates must also be registered for the MD-1 Convention to be eligible to vote. Final credentialing for Election Delegates begins the week of the Convention.

The registration email address will allow participation on only one (1) device— computer, laptop, pad, or phone.

If more than one (1) person is to be registered for the MD-1 Convention on the same email address, please refer to the instructions provided below: We would like to know everyone who plans on attending. We will be relying on our registration lists to manage many aspects of the convention, including Elections.

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If two or more people plan on registering on the same email address, please use the following format: First Name: Joe / Anne Last Name: Smith / Jones Continue in the same manner for all the information boxes. If the information is the same for all registrants, it only needs to be entered once.

If you have already registered (even if you have received your confirmation email) and you wish to register someone else using the same email address, you can click the link to register and amend the registration information. You will need to fill in all the boxes again. You will not get another confirmation email. Only the email address receives a confirmation.

If you have questions, please email: jvinyard60@gmail.com Thank you.

CC Lion Joe Vinyard

MD-1 Convention Chairperson Lion Terri Pasternik

Your confirmation email will contain information about joining the webinar and how to cancel your registration if you cannot attend.

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Genoa-Kingston Citizen/Student of the Year 2021 Presented by Genoa Lions In the past years the Genoa Lions have invited the 12 recipients of the Citizen of the Year Award and their parents to a dinner and award ceremony mid April. Dinner was always served prior to the award ceremony with pork chops hot from the grill served along with a battery of salads and desserts prepared by the Masonic Lodge, great food for a good cause. Brent O’Daniell the current Superintendent of G-K 21 The Illinois Lion & Leo

School District would give a brief greeting to those assembled in the Sanctuary. He would then introduce the Principal for the first and second graders. The Principal or an interested teacher would introduce the student to the audience and sing their praises. This would continue from first grade all the way to the senior in High School.

Unfortunately, this year, due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the Ceremony and Dinner have been cancelled.

This cancellation was required by the guidelines of the State of Illinois.

This year the Genoa Lions and the Genoa-Kingston School District would like to honor the following students as “Citizen’s of the Year”.

First Grade: Audrey Gerl, the daughter of Michael & Kristalyn Gerl Second Grade: Gabriella Jensen, the daughter of Bryan & Angela Jensen Third Grade: Owen Peterson, the son of Chad & Kelly Peterson Fourth Grade: Scarlet Rocha, the daughter of Jim & Susana

Rocha Fifth Grade: Mathew Nevarez, the son of Luis & Marianne Nevarez Sixth Grade: Mariano Osorio, the daughter of Pascual Osorio & Lucia Serrano Seventh Grade:Grace Frederick, the daughter of Travis & Kelly Frederick Eighth Grade: Ava Wells, the daughter of Ron & Amy Wells Ninth Grade: Johanna Langton, the daughter of John & Jennifer Langton Tenth Grade: Giovanni Bianchi, the son of Richard & Laura Bianchi Eleventh Grade: Kaitlyn Jerbi, the daughter of Philip & Kathy Jerbi Twelfth Grade: Owen Simmons, the son of Chet & Karen Simmons The Lions and the school district staff passionately believe that the 12 students should still be recognized for their achievements and a congratulatory letter and “Citizen of

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the Year” medal have been sent to each of the students.

Accompanying photographs are: 1 st Grader Audrey Gerl with her parents Michael & Kristy Gerl 6 th Grader Mariana Osorio posing in front of the Cogs banner at school (black hair) 7 th Grader Grace

Frederick posing in front of the Cogs banner at school (blond hair) 8 th Grader Ava Wells posing in front of a fireplace Genoa Elementary Citizens of the Year from left to right: Owen Peterson, Scarlet Rocha, and Mathew Nevarez.

Rene’ A. VanDerHeyden Genoa Lions Secretary ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Thank you Mike and his wife Kristy Merrill for inviting Indo-US Lions to serve and giving great opportunity to help at Mission Church. 0ver 2500 kids school bag packs prepared and distributed. It was an honor and pleasure to serve and hope many more to come!

Hiltabrand at the April meeting of the Hardscrabble Lions of Streator.

Not pictured are transfer members Dave and Cathy Reed.

The members are pleased to have these three active community leaders join the club. Welcome Lions!

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Volunteers include Mayor Rodney Craig, Liza Feliciano Gutierrez, Tonya Frosheiser, Lion Hina Trivedi, many more! From Chicago INDOUS Lions Lion Hina Trivedi VOICES Director & Environment Chairperson, District 1A. ---------------------------------------

Fellow Lions, I am sorry to report that PDG James A. McCaslin passed away on April 9, 2021. He was a dedicated Lion and a true friend. His obituary is below and is also attached with a photo of him when he was District Governor for 1-L, 1999-2000. Please, share this information.

PID

Bud

Wahl

inducted

Ben

PDG Joyce Schroeder

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James A. McCaslin, 84, of Springfield, IL formerly of Hillsboro, IL passed away on April 9, 2021 at Lewis Memorial Christian Village in Springfield, IL. Cremation rites were accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. McCaslin was born on March 2, 1937 in Hillsboro Township to William McCaslin and Mary Lewey.

Due to his Cerebral Palsy, he attended the Illinois Children’s Hospital School in Chicago. Jim graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1955. He earned his associate degree in accounting in 1957 from Southern Illinois University at Carbondale in the first SIU class for physically disabled. He started his own business, McCaslin Accounting & Taxes, which existed from 1958 until he sold it in 1989.

He was then employed as an accountant for the Illinois Department on Aging from 1989 until he retired in January 2004. He was Village Clerk of Donnellson, IL for twelve years, and Hillsboro School District Treasurer for ten years. Mr. McCaslin was also President of both the Hillsboro Lions Club and Springfield Lincoln

Land Lions Club. He was also the Lions Club District Governor.

Awards included the Melvin Jones Award 1999; and the Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow 2002 and 2007.

He taught hunter education classes for the Department of Conservation for thirty years. Mr. McCaslin was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, loved old tractors, country music, family reunions, and RFD-TV Larry’s Country Diner.

His favorite restaurant was Jungle Jim’s and he rarely missed going to the Eagles on Tuesday nights.

Memberships included several hunting clubs, the NRA, and the Third Presbyterian Church. With his sense of humor and memory like an elephant he could tell funny stories about his life experiences and people he had known his whole life.

Mr. McCaslin was preceded in death by his parents, William McCaslin, and Mary Lewey; brother, Dr. Ralph McCaslin; sister, Naomi Jackson; sister, Marilyn Mayberry.

Memorials may be donated to Third Presbyterian Church, 1030 North Seventh Street, Springfield, IL 62702 *************************************

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the area around Beaver Pond. Of course, we said yes.

What a beautiful day for our Earth Day project on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

L to R Lion Christy Barry, Lion Dave Barry, Debbie Davids, Lion Bruce Davids, Lion Joanne Watson, Lori Palmer, Lion Andy Watson, Lion Donna Clarke, Lion Cheryl Lemvig, Lion Kurt Hull, Lion Dan Palmer, Lion Randy Zbasnik.

Volunteers not pictured; Lion Brandon Macias, Lion Tony Sparacino and Maria Hull.

2nd photo: Showing support for other organizations helps build community. The Bartlett Lions Club gave a monetary donation to the Bartlett Rotary Club and attended their Clock dedication.

3rd Photo: Lions Joanne and Andy Watson attended Lions Day with the UN Virtual event on April 10, 2021.

Such a great experience with a so many great speakers.

Bartlett Lions were asked by the Bartlett Park District to help clean

Lion Secretary Joanne Bartlett Lions Club ---------------------------------------

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Somonauk Lions Club partners with DeKalb County Basics. The mission empowers caregivers to promote brain development in young children. This is another way these Lions “serve” their community.

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(l to r) Batavia Lions Paula Black, Melissa Birch Ferguson, and John Emerson, along with Zone Chair Bob Olender and daughter Courtney, at Jewel-Osco in Batavia, IL.

Westmont Lions Club donated gifts and a blanket made by our member Lion Genevieve Scaro to a 10-year-old boy named Zach who was hit by a car and broke his femur bone.

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In March, District Governor Lion John Barsanti (r) inducted Lion John Ecker (l) to membership in Waterman Lions Club. Looking on is Club President Lion President Lion Suzanne Sedlacek (c) who

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sponsored Ecker’s membership.

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Kids pose with the Easter Bunny at the Aurora Noon Lions Club's Pancake Breakfast fundraiser.

Proceeds benefitted the Marie Wilkinson and Aurora Interfaith Food Pantries in Aurora.

--------------------------------------Elburn Lions Club hosted a DriveThrough Easter Bunny event. The bunny delivered bags of candy to each vehicle.

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Thirteen Roselle Lions and two Motorcycle Lions Club members brought in about 3,000 food items and tons of paper & cleaning products at the pre-Easter Food Drive.

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Naperville Noon Lion James Gilliard is visually impaired and with the NNLC has had quite a journey since 2014. He has run a Big 10K, the NNLC Turkey Trot, and the Naperville Sprint Triathlon. He still

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recipient said, “The Sycamore Lions are Easter angels!”

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has ongoing struggles as finding guides is difficult. His 2021 season is still up in the air. James is shown here with Terri on the tandem bike.

He knows that he is set for the Naperville Tri on August 2 at Centennial Beach. You can follow his journey at his blog, www.nocrappyexcuses.com, and on Instagram@nocrappyexcuses.

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District 1J Governor Lion John Barsanti (l) presents Darien Lion Wayne Scharnak (r) with a Lions of Illinois Foundation Fellow Award.

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Lisle Lions Club hosted the Easter Bunny’s Drive-Thru for kids in the Lisle community. And here is the Bunny in Lisle, taking time out to “cool off!” “This costume gets hot!!” says Lion Bob Orsula.

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Crystal Lake Lion Dave Moore (l) is presented a Foundation Fellow by Lions Club President Lion Bill Davies (r).

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Aurora Noon Lions Club Pres. Lion Arvid Meyer (l) presents a $500 ceremonial check to Michelle Meyer, Executive Director, Mutual Ground Domestic Violence Shelter

in Aurora. Meyer updated Lions on the effects of the pandemic on operations of the shelter and Breaking Free, Aurora Addictions Services Agency, which the shelter took over in February to expand Mutual Ground's care for the community.

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Lion Don Davids, a retired Aurora firefighter l() receives the Aurora Noon Lions Club's 2020 Distinguished Service Award from Past President Lion Michele Needham (l) and current President, Lion Arvid Meyer. (r) In a presentation delayed by the pandemic, Lion Needham honored Davids, a retired Aurora firefighter, for dedicated service to his club and Lionism.

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facilitate the induction.

Lake Lions Club "in-person" meeting in March 2021. Fox River Region Zone Chair Lion John Neinhuis also attended.

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The Macomb Lions recently inducted a new member, Lion Caroline. We were also honored to have Past District Governor Terry Knollenberg join us virtually to

The Macomb Lions hosted a donut fundraiser in partnership with Forgottonia Brewing, a microbrewery in Macomb on Saturday, April 24. We set up our station in the parking lot of

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through and walk-up sales of our famous fresh fried donuts.

Forgotonnia even got in on the fun and brewed a special Donut Cream Ale for the occasion. We sold over $500 worth of donuts on the day!

Forgotonnia and offered drive-

At their February 18th meeting, the Macomb Lions were pleased to welcome Linda Lee Blaine from Build a Better Block - Macomb to learn about their community beautification efforts and about potential partnership opportunities with the organization. The Macomb Lions have continued to meet in a hybrid fashion (some members in person, some over Zoom) for the last few months and have been enjoying seeing each other safely!

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chops which was 400 meals and collected canned goods for the Food Pantry.

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the Crete Pantry for $580.00 - the proceeds from their first Car Bingo event on 3-20-21.

They also donated to the Crete Department of Public Works for $250.00 and inducted 2 new members - Suzanne

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& John Bodnar. A good time was had by all.

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Morris Lions Doug Linn and Becky DiVincenzo present Sheriff Ken Briley with a Donation while Fire Chief Tracy Steffes receives a Donation from Lions Judy and Alan Miller Morris Lions Club recently donated $2500 to Sheriff Ken Briley to be used for new Tasers for the Jail and police.

Morris Lions also donated $1200 to Fire Chief Tracy Steffes for Knox Boxes to allow secure access to homes/businesses in case of emergencies. Morris Lions Club is pleased to help local Police and Fire Departments provide the best service possible.

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MOUNDS LIONS CLUBS MEMBERS SARITA SAWYER, FERN EDWARDS, DISTRICT GOVERNOR DEREK EURALES AND FLORENCE HEADY INCLUDING AIR FORCE MEMBERSPOSE WITH THE ILLINOIS LT. GOVERNOR JULIANA STRATON ON MARCH 27, 2021. THE LT. GOVERNOR CAME TO CAIRO TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE THE COVID-19 SHOT. THE LT. GOVERNOR WAS ALSO ESCORTED BY HER HUSBAND KNEELING IN FRONT OF HER WEARING A SIU FACE MASK. AS LIONS, WE SERVE.

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LIONS FERN EDWARDS, DISTRICT GOVERNOR DEREK EURALES, LION SARITA SAWYER, LT. GOVERNOR

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JULIANA STRATTON, NAACP PRESIDENT TYRONE COLEMAN, AND LION FLORENCE HEADY DURING THE VACCINATION SHOTS ON MARCH 27, 2021 IN CAIRO AT THE UPWARD BASKETBALL GYMNASIUM. --------------------------------------------

MOUNDS CLUB MEMBERS DISTRICT GOVERNOR(1CS) DEREK EURALES, LION FLORENCE HEADY, LION FERN EDWARD’S SON AND HER ALONG WITH MEMBER LION SARITA SAWYER (SECRETARY OF NAACP) ---------------------------------------------

BENEFIT

BASKET

DONATED

TO

MCCLURE CHRUCH FOR A FUND RAISER OF AN INDIVIDUAL WHO NEEDS MODIFICATION DONE TO HIS WHEELCHAIR TOTALING OVER $4,500.

THE BASKET THEME IS MOVIE NIGHT. PICTURED ARE MOUNDS CLUBS MEMBERS LION ANNE TERRY, CLUB PRESIDENT RETHA EURALES AND CLUB SECRETARY LION FLORENCE HEADY. NOT PICTURED IS PICTURE TAKER DG DEREK EURALES,SR. ---------------------------------------------

AT OUR 1CS DISTRICT CABINET MEETING HELD AT THE SPARTA LIONS CLIB ON APRIL 3, 2021 LION RETHA EURALES (GST/GLOBAL SERVICE TEAM) PRESENTED DISTRICT GOVERNOR DEREK EURALES, SR. WITH HIS MELVIN JONES AWARD PLAQUE. THE MELVIN JONES FELLOWSHIP IS NAMED FOR MELVIN JONES, THE FOUNDER OF LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL. IT IS LARGELY DUE TO THE GROWTH OF THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM THAT LCIF HAS BEEN ABLE TO MEET HUMANITARIAN NEEDS IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD.

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AS A MELVIN JONES FELLOW, HIS NAME HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE LISTING OF ALL INDIVIDUALS IN THE PROGRAM. LET’S ALL PRAY FOR LION RETHA AS SHE’S IN RECOVERY MODE AFTER KNEE SURGERY. --------------------------------------------

IMMEDIATE PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR HELEN FERGUSON PRESENTED A CERTIFICATE AT THE 1CS DISTRICT CABINET MEETING ON APRIL 3RD 2021 TO DISTRICT GOVERNOR DEREK EURALES FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE DISTRICT OF 1CS IN PARTICULAR WITH THE FLOOD OF 2019 IN THE MCCLURE AREA. --------------------------------------------

IPDG HELEN FERGUSON PRESENTED A CERTIFICATE AT OUR DISTRICT CABINET MEETING ON APRIL 3RD, 2021 TO LION RETHA EURALES FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE DISTRICT OF 1CS, PARTICULAR DURING THE FLOOD OF 2019 IN THE MCCLURE AREA. ---------------------------------------------

IPDG HELEN FERGUSON PRESENTED A CETIFICATE TO DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELECT LION BARBARA JOHNSON FOR HER DEDICATED SERVICE AS THE NEXT DISTRICT GOVERNOR OF 1CS DURING OUR CABINET MEETING IN SPARTA ON APRIL 3RD 2021 ---------------------------------------------

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IPDG HELEN FERGUSON ALSO PRESENTED A GIFT TO PDG LARRY MCGUIRE FOR HIS TIRELESS WORK AND SUPPORT TO 1CS DURING OUR DISTRICT CABINET MEETING IN SPARTA ON APRIL 3RD, 2021.

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DG EURALES PRESENTED A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION TO PDG LARRY MCGUIRE DURING THE DISTRICT CABINET MEETING ON APRIL 3RD 2021 FOR HIS DEDICATED AND SUPPORT IN SERVICE TO 1CS ---------------------------------------------

DISTRICT GOVERNOR DEREK EURALES WITH DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELECT BARBARA JOHNSON AT THE DISTRICT CABINET MEETING ON APRIL 3RD, 2021.

WE CONGRATULATE HER A PRAY FOR A BLESSED AND SUCCESSFUL YEAR. AS OUR NEW LEADER, YOU HAVE OUR FULL SUPPORT IN YOUR EFFORTS OF LEADING OUR DISTRICT.

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IPDG HELEN FERGUSON PRESENTS A CERTIFICATE OF APPRECIATION DURING THE 1CS DISTRICT CABINET MEETING TO LION WAYNE MORRIS FOR HIS ASSISTANCE IN HELPING TO REINSTATE A LIONS CLUB ----------------------------------------------------------

1CS DISTRICT GOVERNOR DEREK EURALES WITH THE CARBONDALE LIONS CLUB SECRETARY BRAD HAGY. DISTRICT GOVERNOR EURALES EXPRESSED HIS GRATTITUDE TO SECRETARY HAGY

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beautiful day but a very successful Recycle Day.

FOR HIS SERVICE WITH LIONS A PRESENTED HIS GOVERNORS ANGEL PINS FOR CLUB MEMBERS WHO ATTEND THEIR REGULAR MEETINGS. --------------------------------------Morrison Lions Club held their Annual Recycle Day on Saturday, April 24th. This service project is normally held annually in September but due to the pandemic, the event was canceled last September. Morrison Lions members were grateful for the assistance received from the Key Club and FFA Chapter as they lent a hand in the collection of the TV's, scrap metal and electronics. The FFA Chapter benefits from the funds received in the recycling of the metal and electronics. The Boy Scouts also received money for their collection of cans. It was not only a

Boy Scout Caption - Morrison Boy Scouts volunteered for Morrison Lions Club Recycle Day collecting aluminum cans and paper, cardboard boxes, magazines, and office paper.

Electronics & Scrap - Lion Jim Ridley in blue shirt and Lion Bart Smith in black shirt handled sorting electronics with the assistance of volunteers from the Key Club and the FFA. Morrison Police Chief (who is also a member of the Morrison Lions Club) was on hand accepting old

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cartridges, old keys, and hearing aids. They also accepted American Flags that were delivered to the Morrison American Legion. A total of 273 eyeglasses, 96 cell phones, 185 ink cartridges, 30 hearing aids, and 1/2 pound of keys were received.

prescriptions, over the counter medications, vitamins, pet medications, and ammunition.

At the end, 187 TV's, 28 monitors, and 37 microwaves were loaded into the semi. Many of the TV's received were the big and very heavy models.

Lion Ken Jansma, second from left, and Lion Terry Costello in the background, along with volunteers wait among the TVs for the next driver to pull up to be unloaded.

Volunteer Joann Snodgrass, Lion Flora Stralow, and volunteer Nancy Countryman, (not pictured) accepted used glasses, print 41 The Illinois Lion & Leo

Left to right, Lions Keith Hamstra, Terry Costello, and Jim Blakemore stand by a large and heavy TV they had unloaded from a vehicle which would be loaded by a Morrison City employee operating the skid loader in the background eventually into the semi.

--------------------------------------Here are pictures from my 1st DGE Virtual training class. This time LCI had all trainings for District Governor Elects virtually. Lion Gail Anton from District 1A was in this group of leaders:

--------------------------------------Weekly Wednesday District 1-A Bags to Beds Project

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Disaster Relief by LCI in Italy.

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