November 2016 State Magazine Full Version

The Illinois Lion, Lioness, Leo MD1 e-Magazine (Full) Vol. 4 - Issue 5, November 2016

1 Lion Dianne & Chancellor Bob Corlew With Their US President’s Life Time Achievement Awards

earlier in the year. A special “Shout Out” goes to DG Ernie Lapid and District 1-A who are UP 41 members for the year as I write this article. Good job!! The more members we gain, the more hands we have, and the easier and more efficient the work we do.

From MD1 Council Chair: Lions of Illinois, “My way of thinking is to create a situation where we rally everyone together and create peace and pardon people, to not forget about the past - because we need to learn from it - but to mainly think about the future.” Michel Martelly

October is almost done, the Fall Festivals will be coming to a close and the Holidays will be on us.

Be sure to “make a difference” with your club in your community before the year ends. It will give you the “warm glow” to get you through the impending winter.

When this is read the Fall Rally will be “in the books” so to speak and I hope everyone in attendance had a great time, learned something and had a chance to volunteer to assist the Lions of Illinois and the 2017 Host Committee, as together we bring in the 100th annual Lions Clubs International Convention to Illinois!!!

Thank you for your time! Thank you for your Service! Thank you for being an Illinois Lion!!!! And remember “1917-It All Started Here”, in Illinois.

Best Regards, Lion Mark Williams Lions of Illinois “With You in Service”

“There is no end to education. It is not that you read a book, pass an examination, and finish with education. The whole of life, from the moment you are born to the moment you die, is a process of learning.” Jiddu Krishnamurti

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Editorial: Giving, Caring and Sharing Love Thanksgiving!

A celebration to share our love by giving, caring and sharing with less fortunate and needy citizens in our communities. Turkeys, food baskets, serving hot food to show our concern and love towards mankind is coming soon this month and continues to next month - December. Of course, we do not have to wait for November and December to give something or do something to less fortunate; however, not only Lions, many humanitarian organizations run food drives during these special holiday celebrations.

Another forum “the Fall Rally” makes me reflect on the constant need and ability of us to all learn. It is the very process of life as quoted above that assists us down that path and at the same time, makes us better Lions. We learn, we apply, we serve.

My wife and I have thought a lot about education; recently we had to pleasure to visit the home of a distinguished self-educated man, Mount Vernon in Virginia.

Yes, George Washington was self educated, amassed a considerable library and was constantly reading and learning until his death. A good example for us all, he two served his community and the country. I somehow think he would have approved of the Lions Clubs if they existed during his time and if some one “just asked” would have joined up.

Every religion in this world have festive days in fall – Hindus celebrate Diwali – Festival of Lights; Muslims celebrated Eid; most all Americans celebrate Thanksgiving, Jews celebrate Hanukah; then it comes Christmas for Christians and New Year for all.

A LOT is going on, and in Illinois Lions Districts we have much great and good being done for our communities. State wide our numbers are still declining but showing great improvement over 2

Lions are candles in our communities; just the way candle sacrifices it’s wax by burning, it supplies light around and makes things look brighter. We too Lions sacrifice our time and money to serve needy people in our communities and make their life brighter and bring happiness in their hearts.

Topics covered included: Personal Mission Statement, Lion Fundamentals, Public Speaking, Working in Teams, Member Motivation, Local Issues and Opportunities, and Goal Setting.

More specific details of the Regional Lions Leadership Institute can be gleaned from

We do not have to help the entire world; we can just start with one of our neighbors who is less fortunate or a needy person. This is the time to open our closets and look around at those hanging clothes which we never wore for years. Let us remove these decorative items from our closets and donate them to someone who is in need during these festive days of celebrations. There are people without coats during coming winter, let us sacrifice one of our coats and help a needy person.

http://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/resources/le adership-resource-center/developmentprograms/regional-leadership-institutes.php Many Lions who have attended the MD1 RLLI have become club officers, joined the district cabinet, or started the journey to become District Governor. If you are interested in being a participant in the future, please contact Jama Wahl, 815-822-3014 or jamawahl@yahoo.com

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

-Jama Wahl, MD1 GLT Coordinator

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP CORNER: Jama Wahl

jamawahl@yahoo.com

This is the first in a series of articles about Leadership Institutes offered by Lions Clubs International.

The series will identify the various institutes available to all Lions. The theory would be that Lions with a strong knowledge base have a greater potential to provide exemplary service to their communities.

Dear Lion,

President's Message

Lions do inspiring things. For 100 years, we have joined together to change the lives of neighbors next door and underserved populations around the world. Now that's reason to celebrate.

The MD1 Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI) is offered through a cooperative effort of LCI and the Lions of Illinois. Per information from the Leadership Division of LCI, the RLLI was designed to encourage and support leadership development at the multiple district level.

Your club's Centennial celebration is the perfect opportunity to share your achievements and spread the word about what Lions do in your community. When people learn about the difference you're making as a Lion, I know they'll be inspired to join you in service. And there are so many ways to include your community in the celebration.

For MD1, each district has the opportunity to send three up and coming leaders to this training for a total of 30 participants state wide.

Typically, for the last three years, the MD1 RLLI has been held in August, beginning on a Friday evening and ending on Sunday midday. This is a powerful weekend of Lions’ sharing and learning.

Invite family and friends to serve with you on your next Centennial Service Challenge project so they can experience the power of service. Plan a Legacy Project to showcase your club and connect with community. Host a special Centennial celebration that highlights your achievements, your projects 3

dedication ceremony to unveil it to your community. Invite members of your community and the local press to attend, and be sure to wear Lions branded gear like hats and shirts to show your Lions pride. Visit the Legacy Projects webpage to learn more, and start planning you project today!

and the opportunities to serve with you.

Let's make the most of our Centennial. So keep serving, keep celebrating and keep inspiring your community!

Plan Your Celebration

Very truly yours,

Lions have 100 years of service, but every club has its own history of success. Plan a special club celebration to engage your club members and community in the Centennial. Give your community an opportunity to learn, serve and celebrate. Visit the new Ways to Celebrate webpage for great ideas to make your Centennial celebration the event of the century.

Chancellor Bob Corlew Your International President Very truly yours, Chancellor Bob Corlew Your International President

Promote Your Legacy Project Over 6,000 Legacy Projects have already been completed. Build your Lion legacy by planning a Legacy Project and hosting a

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FILING e-Postcard is MUST for all Lions Clubs. Read entire document and take immediate action to save your club. It is very simple to use and user friendly.

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MEMBERSHIP CORNER: Ralph Zarada In order to find out why there is this shift in member engagement to that of a lightly engaged one, we should take the following steps.

In last month’s newsletter Lion Jama talked about Mentorship and its importance to building a positive Lions experience for new members as well as current members. Members leave for many reasons such unproductive meetings, lack of service, clubs, etc. In fact over 200,000 members leave Lions Clubs worldwide each year. The majority of them because their experience did not match their expectations.

In this month’s article I would like to expand on the importance of mentorship and sponsorship and its role in the retention and positive Lions experience of members.

 Find out why their engagement level has dropped. In order to accomplish this, we need to “Start a conversation”. Talk to the member and ask them about their level of involvement. What’s happening in their lives? Are there other obligations that are taking priority? Or are they just unhappy with the direction of the club is running.

Find out what direction they would like to see the club going.  Determine what actions should be taken to turn around the member’s experience.

What would they as well as you like to see?

Who will be responsible for these actions?

When will they be completed? The level of success being a more positive experience and the retention of that member.

A Mentor is defined as: An experienced Lion who helps another club member develop his or her knowledge and competence by completing specific tasks. The goal of a mentor is to develop a newer Lions club member into a quality, effective Lion.

As Lions clubs we want to foster a positive experience for all Lions. But we need to recognize how engaged our members are as well as understand their expectations and aspirations throughout their career as a Lions. There are tools that are available to us in the GMT Toolbox that will help us with that. Some of these tools are the CEP, Blueprint for a Stronger Club, Mentorship programs, How are your ratings? When we know and understand these expectations and aspirations. We can work with them to develop and continue their positive Lions experience and keep them. But whether you are a mentor, sponsor, a club officer or a member. It’s everybody’s responsibility to reach out and be part of making a member’s experience a positive one.

The sponsor’s role is defined as: A member who attests that a Lions club candidate is morally, socially, and financially responsible and that he or she believes that the new Lion will become an active member and will support the Lions’ Objects and Ethics while also pledging personal interest in this Lion’s development Both have similar roles and play an important part in the development as well the retention of a member. And because of the way the roles are defined they are the people who have been given the responsibility for looking after the new or current member. They can observe and note his or hers level of engagement as they move through their career as a Lion. One that may have started as being a heavily engaged member and drifted to being a lightly engaged one or just becoming noticeably absent at any club functions.

Lion Ralph Zarada, PDG GMT State Coordinator

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MEMBERSHIP CORNER: Ralph Zarada Lions of Illinois: We are fast approaching our first cycle of GMT Report Days. But before I get into the details of the cycle, I would like to summarize the purpose of the Report days.

The GMT Report Days support the success of the Global Membership Team by establishing accountability among GMT coordinators, reinforcing messaging related to membership, sustaining motivation and momentum through the fiscal year.

The first part of the reporting cycle starts on October 5. On this date the district GMT coordinators will gather the reports from the clubs in their respective districts. The district coordinators will then submit an electronic report of the results to the MD or Single District coordinator.

The cycle then moves up the GMT chain of command where I will be reporting to the Area Coordinator our results. Here's how the reporting process works and the due dates for each part of the process:    

District Report Days District GMT Coordinators (DCs) due 10/5/16 Multiple District Report Days MD GMT Coordinators (MDCs) due 10/19/16 Area Report Days Area Leaders and Special Area Advisors due 11/2/16 Worldwide Report Day GMT International Coordinator International Family and Women’s Coordinator due 11/48/2016 There will be two other report cycles during this leadership year where the same cycle will happen. This is part of the strategy to raise accountability so we can achieve the desired results of bringing in 47,000 new members to new and existing clubs. . It is my hope that the results of the first report cycle will be positive and our multiple district will be showing positive growth in membership, clubs and retention. And that we are doing our part in helping meet the goals of IP Lion Bob Corlew to “Invite for Impact.”

In Service, Ralph Zarada,

PDG, MD-1 GMT Coordinator ralph.zarada.1a@gmail.com

-PDG Austin D’Souza, 1A Centennial Coordinator

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Morrison Lions Club joined in the annual 2016 Homecoming Festivities. Members are left to right - Bob Countryman, Flora Stralow, Tracy Muur, Jim Blakemore, and Darlene Smith. Standing high in the ranger is our willing Lion, Rebecca Green, Ken Jansma is standing in the corner at the back of the Ranger.

Governor Pam Graney visited the Durand Lions Club on September 28, 2016 Durand Lions Club President Lion John Cressman, Durand Lions president is presenting Gov. Pam Graney with a token of our appreciation for a job well done.

New Lenox Lions Club New Member – Lion Aida Hicks & Below New Melvin Jones Fellows. District

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volunteer everyone in the community can drop off their not longer needed but usable household items and clothing and then later in the week, anyone can come by and take whatever they need or can use at no cost. It takes a lot of sorting and hours from Lions and community members but by the looks of the crowds we have on Thursday when we open for shopping, it is well worth it.

Approximately 100 people are waiting for the doors to open. A lot of happy kids when they know they can pick up any toy or game they want. All "left overs" are then bagged and boxed to be donated to the Salvation Army.

awards Centennial Pins to Lion Chad Pacey and Lion Gene Bradford. These pins are recognition form Lions International for sponsoring a new member in this Lions International Centennial year.

Pictured from left to right is Lion Pacey, Lion 1st V.P. Helland, and Lion Gene Bradford, MJF.

(Just part of the crowd waiting for doors to open.

Chairperson, Lion Sarah Binger handing out grocery bags for the people to fill.)

Pecatonica Lions sponsored their 5th annual Shop & Swap the last week in September and it was another successful year. A shop and swap is Tables of books, magazines, DVD, VHS Tapes and purses in the background hanging on the walls collected by Pecatonica Lions Club.

where (Just part of the tables piled high with clothes which have been folded and sorted by size.

Enough to completely fill the donated site, Moss Hall at the Winnebago Co. Fairground.)

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Lion Randy Makela after completing 2016 Chicago Marathon – 26.2 miles.

heavy road equipment including those with satellite global positioning systems.

Lion Kenneth Hadden - red trunk shirt – from Montclare Elmwood Park Lions Club completed his 2016 Chicago Marathon (26.2 miles) with a record of 4 hours 31 minutes and 29 seconds.

Oregon Lions Work Autumn on Parade: Thanks to cooler temperatures there was a good turn out the first weekend of October for the Annual Autumn on Parade Festival in Oregon. Oregon Lions were present selling pork chops, brats and chicken sandwiches. It was a busy weekend for their biggest fundraiser of the year.

Cooks: Dr. Tom Champley, Dave Stenger, Jim Hoff and Mike Hoff; Beverages dispensed by Bob Arneson and Dr. Seth Anderson; Tickets sold by Chris Martin and Rosemary Underwood.

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PDG Austin D’Souza came second for the second consecutive year on his age group 65-69 years in Stickney Lions 5K Run for Hope. In Picture organizers PID Dan O’Reilly in pink shirt & cap.

-------------------------------------------------------------------On the evening of September 22nd the Oregon Lions Club was given a tour of the Etnyre Plant on Daysville Road south east of Oregon. Don Etnyre, Steve Carr, Pat O'Brian and Pete Dahms explained the workings of the plant as the members observed the manufacturing process first hand.

The Etnyre company has been owned and operated by the same family since its inception 100 years ago. Edward D. Etnyre founded the company in 1898, manufacturing a Thresher Tank and a Water Sprinkler Wagon. Now they produce a variety of

Lions Clubs International Foundation Was Introduced To Abbott Laboratories MD1 State e-Magazine Editor PDG Austin D’Souza introduced Lions Clubs International Foundation to Abbott Laboratories Nutrition Department during their “Employee Giving” week in Abbott Park.

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a touch of – Lions helping Visually Impaired people all over the world.

Several employees attended this briefing and participated in questions and answers. The Forest Kala Sampath Lions Secretary Lion Anita D’Souza who is Senior Project Manager, arranged this event.

District 1A Governor Ernie and his wife Lion Edna Lapid receiving flower bouquet and gift envelope from Chicago Filipino American Lions Club President Lion Yoly Zoleta.

New member Patrick Janes was inducted into the Stillman Valley Lions Club on October 5. PDG Wayne Fruit inducted Patrick while he was visiting the club. Pictured L to R is club President Dan Janes, Patrick Janes, PDG Wayne Fruit.

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13 New Members were inducted to Chicago FilUSA Lions Club at the Northbrook Hilton by PDG Austin D’Souza during their Governor’s Nite celebration.

Chicago Fil-USA Lions Club President Lion Lydia Tyco was awarded with International President’s Appreciation Certificate for bringing in 13 new members. Photo: Gov Ernie & IPCC Steve Anton.

Some of the lion Candy Day volunteers from Oregon Lions Club. L to R: Lions Bob Arneson, Clint Strouse, Shirley Stenger,Chuck Campbell and Chuck McCourt.

Candy Day Durand was Oct 14-15. Lion Dave Waller took this selfie in front of the Post office.

The Lena Lions had their last highway pickup of the year on Saturday October 8 2016.

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At the October meeting the Durand Lions Club had to judge the winner of the Peace Poster Contest.

The six semi-finalists are shown here. Can you pick out the winner?

Durand Lions Club members who traveled to Dixon to meet International President Chancellor Bob Corlew.

Kirkland Lions Club Blood Drive

A young girl drops some money in a Candy Can while her Mom took a picture of her and PDG Austin: Total

Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Collection: $635.46 Total Candy Rolls Donated: 900 Total Miles Walked: 23.75 Total Steps: 55,775 Total Calories Lost: 7,733 Total Hours

2:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the High School Please consider donating. If you are unable to give, please encourage your f amily and friends to give this gift of life.

Spent on the street: 16.33.

KIRKLAND LIONS CLUB COAT DRIVE (includes heavy sweatshirts, scarves, hats, gloves, mittens, boots)

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new or gently used coats of ALL sizes, hats, gloves, scarves, and mittens to be given to residents of our community who are in need of warm clothing.

WE WOULD ESPECIALLY APPRECIATE CHILDREN’S COATS, SNOWPANTS, ETC.

Members of the German Valley Lions Club, with the help of community volunteers, completed a successful fundraising event on September 30th and October 1st in the Cub Foods Brat Stand in Freeport, Illinois. Profits earned will go toward charitable causes.

If donating a gently used coat, please be sure it is clean and the zipper (if there is one) works.

You may drop off any of these items at the Alpine Bank – Kirkland Branch during regular business hours.

Lion Beth Watter wraps a sandwich.

Distribution of clothing items will be through the Kirkland Food Pantry.

Located at the Lutheran Church in Kirkland, their hours are 10am-noon on the first Tuesday and third Saturday of each month.

Lion Denise Plock and volunteer Bill Crocker serve a customer.

Jenne Weber is principal of the Eastern Illinois Area of Special Education Diagnostic and Developmental Center at Franklin Elementary School in Mattoon briefed Mattoon Lions. The center serves special needs students ages 3-21 from 28 school districts. They have a staff of 9 special education teachers and 33 aides who have

Lion Larry Stein cooks pork on the grill.

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2. MD1 Fall Rally and 2017 Convention 3. Membership and Leadership Development Resource Guide 4. LCI Centennial Convention @ Chicago, 2017 5. Club Excellence Awards

received special training in working with their students.

Dist. 1M., Zone 5 Chairperson Lion Leann Brackney, Mattoon, working her 1st meeting as chairman 919-2016 at Oakland, Ill. Oakland Lions club hosted the zone meeting for Zone 5 Mattoon Lions in attendance were EV, JG, SG & spouse and Leann B.

Lions hear about firemen’s hopes/dreams. Lion Bob Kious (l) introduced his speaker, Mr. Cory King, volunteer fireman from Cooks Mill fire department and Mattoon Lions President Lion John Doty.

Zone 5 participants at Oakland meeting 9-16.

Zone chairman Leann Brackney provided information on the following: 1. Lions Centennial ServicChallenge Paris Lions Club Golf Cart Winner Andy Bess, Lion Brad Cash, Lion Velda Vice, Lion Joe and Lion Norm Wilson.

Local Mayor’s Proclamation for Candy Day. Every year Governor of Illinois proclaims Candy Day week in Illinois and may community Lions Clubs request their mayors to proclaim Candy Day Week in their local communities. It is a good tradition which every Lions Club in Illinois shoulld maintain 27

every year. Lions Lori Bennett, Velda Vice, Brad Cash, Amy Hill, Mayor Craig Smith, Lions Carol Abernathy, Deana Rhoads and Ron Hensley. Paris Mayor Craig Smith reads the proclamation for Paris Lions Club members.

Dundee Township Lions Club recently inducted two new members, Lions James Irby and Annie Dillards. Their sponsor is Lion Jim McClung (l). ZC Lion Jim Worden did the ceremony while Governor Lion Maria Andrews (r) assisted.

Some volunteers from Paris Lions Club getting ready to solicit donations for Candy Day 2016.

Lions Elisha Bennett, Amy Hill, Steve Bennett, Velda Vice, Carol Abernathy, Lori Bennett. Back Row: Lions Brad Cash and Ron Stickler.

Some The Forest Kala Sampath Lions Club members pose for a group picture after completing their video shoot-out in Riverside.

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Recycling Extravaganza on September 24th. The final count on the number of eyeglasses taken in has not yet been determined. The Lions also collected cell phones for an organization who contributes them to women in need.

Jerry Grommes oversee the drawing. The annual Steer Raffle has been conducted for more than five decades and is the club’s largest fundraiser each year.

Two new members were inducted to Dundee Lions Club.

District Governor Lion Maria Andrews (l) and Elburn Lions Club Pres.

Lion Maranda Schenk (r) help Lions Clubs International President Lion Bob Corlew plant a new tree near the Elburn Lions Clubhouse.

Villa Park Lions poured beer the Oktoberfest event on September 10th.

HELP ENVIRONMENT BY PLANTING NEW TREES WHICH PRODUCE MORE OXYGEN TO BREATH FRESH AIR IN OUR SURROUNDINGS.

Abby Pigott, who had the prize-winning steer at the Sandwich Fair draws the winning tickets for the Sandwich Lions Steer Raffle. Lions Rick Lindner and 29

Elburn kids help Lions Clubs International President Lion Bob Corlew with the ribbon cutting on the expanded community children’s playground.

This crew of Waterman Lions prepared and sold pork chop sandwiches as a fundraiser at Honey Hill Orchard. From the left: Bob Bend, PDG Dave Stryker, Pam Gaston, Dale Gaston, Russ Smith, and Shawn Blobaum.

District Governor Lion Maria Andrews (l) welcomes Lions Club International President Chancellor Bob Corlew to District 1-J in Elburn last month.

Rob Livingston, General Manager of Ace Hardware on State Street, accepts a Lions’ “Unlock Your Heart” donation bucket for keys from Geneva Lion Bill Minderman.

---------------Waterman Lions Club inducted new member Bill Kerstein (c), at the club’s annual Steak Fry. Helping with the induction ceremony

At their September meeting, Bartlett Lions collected items for the 11-11-11 Program for Veterans who are homeless after completing their terms of service.

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were his sponsor, Lion Richard Smith (l), and Past Southwestern Region Chair Lion Pam Kelly (r).

Waterman Lions Club donated $500 to local Boy Scout Troop #139 to help them buy a canoe trailer.

The Scouts help the Lions with various service projects throughout the year. (Back row— l to r) Mason Rothman, Sam Stone and Kevin Schilling; (Front row l to r) Gage Gibson and Waterman Lions Club Pres. Lion Shawn Blobaum.

Sun City-Huntley Lions Club invited two members of the New Friends and Neighbors, Kathy Hoster and Nancy Miles, to share facts and functions about their non-profit group of 27 women from Carpentersville, Dundee and Algonquin. The group raises money for charities through garage sales, Bunco, and other events, then donates 100% of the profits to area projects. The New Friends and Neighbors recently raised $700 for the SCH Lions’ Veterans Program and also donated items left after garage sales for the living areas to homeless veterans through some VA agencies. A recent Bunco produced an additional $300 in profit which they also donated to SCH’s Veterans’ Program.

Bud Wise, a long-time Elburn resident, receives a low vision viewer from the Elburn Lions Club. He is having difficulty reading due to macular degeneration. Bud is the 23rd recipient of a low vision viewer in the community.

A LION YOU SHOULD KNOW: Lion William “Bill” Holdridge of the Genoa Lions.

October 19, 2016, the Genoa Lions awarded Lion William “Bill” Holdridge their highest award the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award, for the service he continues to provide to this Club. Current President Dale Pelley was pleased to present the award to this deserving gentleman. Here are some of the nice things that Lion Dale had to say about Bill: Bill Holdridge has been a member of the Genoa Lions since 1975 and has worked continuously with

Malta Lions Club inducted a new member. (l to r) Club President Matt Feuerborn, Russ Kaelin, and Sponsor Lion Tom Weber.

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the club these past 41 years on a number of service projects that range from the city wide auction in years past to road clean-ups, park refurbishing and ticket-taking at G-K High School football games. He has averaged at least 13 events per year for the past decade despite being a “snowbird” for at least 3 months of the year.

Bill was president of the Genoa Lions in 1981-82 and has been the club secretary and treasurer, among other board positions through the years. Bill and his recently deceased wife Linda have three children, Dan Holdridge, Deb Pelley, and Jill Hansen, and 4 grandchildren and one great grandchild. All of his children and his great grandchild attended the ceremony for Bill without his being forewarned. It was a pleasant surprise for Bill to see his family file into the room when Lion President Pelley announced the winner of the Melvin Jones Award.

Bill is a lifelong Cubs fan and is truly enjoying this season.

Joe Wilkinson and Karl “Duane” Boekenhauer in 2011, Gene Bradford in 2014 and now William “Bill” Holdridge in 2016.

(Pictured from left to right: Jay Hansen, Jill Hansen, Dan Holdridge, Lion Bill Holdridge, Lion President Dale Pelley, Deb Pelley, and great grandchild Addison Lyle.)

Lions of Illinois PDG Association held their annual meeting at the Embassy Suites.

PCC Terry Knollenberg reading annual report and accounts.

They donated $1,000 to Lions Clubs International Foundation and $1,000 to Lions of Illinois Foundation as their annual charity donations.

Others in picture – l to r –PDG Tom Senger Vice President and Dr. Austin D’Souza President for the years 2015-2016. Association holds their elections every two years and hold general body dinner

New Officers of Lions of Illinois PDG Association left to right – IPCC Steve Anton Vice President, PDG Tom Senger President and PCC Terry Knollenberg Secretary/Treasurer for the years 2017-2018.

Bill is the 11th recipient of this award from the Genoa Lions and joins the following distinguished list: Joe Sester in 1994, Earl Frank and Orrin Merritt Jr. in 1996, Joseph “Bob” Schaack in 2001, Robert “Bob” Larson in 2006, Clyde Bradford (posthumously) in 2007, Willard Dobbek in 2008, 32

Oregon Lions were out and about in Oregon on Friday October 14th and Saturday, October 15th, giving away candy and asking for donations from the community. The Oregon Lions wish to thank everyone who contributed to the Candy Day Fund Drive for their support! Photo: Lions Duane Moser and Chuck McCourt at work during Candy Day in Oregon.

Oregon Lions welcomed Lions 1D South East Chairman Kevin Larimore to speak at their meeting on October 13th.

Photo: Oregon Lions Club President Seth Anderson, District 1D South East Chairman Kevin Larimore, and Lion Rob Arneson.

(Some PDG’s attending 2016 Annual General Body Meeting.)

meetings every year on the evening of MD1 Leadership Forum.

IPCC Steve Anton inducting new PDG’s to PDG Association. L to R – Kevin Mendelhal, Ralph Zarada and Marty Reading.

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Oregon Lions took advantage of the good weather for their fall clean up of Route Two North on Saturday, October 22nd. Those participating in

Hard Core Cubs Fans from South PCC Steve & ZCGail Antons Celebrating the Cubs win with IP Bob and Lion Dianne Corlew at the Fall Rally 2016 in East Peoria.

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completed, but we have more work to do. That's why I would like your help in encouraging your clubs to plan a Legacy Project

the clean up were: Ed Smola, Rob Arneson, Grant Afflerbaugh, Chris Martin, Pat Farraday and Jean Hoff. (not pictured) Text and photos submitted by Lion Jean Hoff.

Let's make this historic moment the celebration of a lifetime!

Very truly yours, Chancellor Bob Corlew Your International President

Tom Thumb Park work day set New backstop installation Carlinville Volunteer Lions are needed to help

Apply for a Centennial Grant for Your District

install the wire fencing on the backstop poles at Tom Thumb park. This effort will finish up the renewal of the ball diamond at the park. Please

Single districts are eligible for up to US$2,500 and multiple districts up to US$15,000 in funding to support their Centennial programs and celebration. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to generate publicity and plan a project or celebration in your district. Get your application at the Centennial Grant Programs and make your Centennial celebration a moment your district will never forget!

plan to be at the park on Saturday, 10/29 between 8 and 9am. We may also be doing some cleanup

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Coordinate with Your GMT for a Stronger District

Three new GMT training modules are available that cover everything from new club development, to membership experience and inviting for impact.

Encourage your GMT to take advantage of these great training opportunities. Those Multiple and District coordinators who complete all three trainings can request an operating budget to help grow their district. Make sure your district is as strong as it can be by taking advantage of training and other support available to your district team.

Thanks to Ameren Illinois employees, new backstop poles were installed this past spring at Tom Thumb Park.

President's Message Dear District Governor,

We are closing in on 100 years of service and we have so Important Reminders: much to celebrate. We recently surpassed the 100 million people mark in the Centennial Service Challenge, and Lions continue to serve. We're inviting new members to join us so we can increase  Remember that chartering new clubs is the key our service impact. We're developing new leaders who to earning your District Governor Membership will guide us into our second century of service.

Awards.

One of the greatest ways your clubs can celebrate the  Encourage Lions at all levels to invite new Centennial is by planning a Legacy Project. These projects not only servemembers a need, but create so they that we canareach our centennial lasting reminder of our service contributions in our membership and service goals and increase communities. More than 6,000 Legacy Projects have been service impact.

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Oak Lawn Leo Club members with District Governor Ernie Lapid 

candle and bring light in the lives of less fortunate.

He compared Lions to a Candle where the slogan is Where There's a Need, There's a Lion.

Every constitutional area has the opportunity to earn a $2,000 reimbursement for district, multiple district or constitutional area level symposium related to children's needs. Visit the Children's Symposium Program page for more information.

Myrna Cordero of Chicago Fil-USA Lions Club was awarded with Distinguished Service Award for her involvement in humanitarian services. In picture Myrna Cordero, President Lydia Tayco and Treasurer Andy Liamaga.

Left to Right: Aiste Leskauskas Vice President, Lidia Techane Treasurer, Gov. Ernie Lapid, Sarah Coffman President, Erika Swanson Vice President and Beth Rockey Advisor. This was their 46th year of existence as a Leo Club in Oak Lawn.

Chicago Uptown Lions had a presentation from Dr.

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Austin D'Souza on Lions Legacy Projects. As a part of this project, lions of Chicago Uptown collected more than 13,000 used eyeglasses from Northwestern Medical Center, Chicago.

Corlew, World Lions First Lady Dianne Corlew, Maggie Williams and Multiple District 1 Lions Council Chairman Mark Williams during 2016 Fall Rally in East Peoria.

Under the leadership of Region Chair Marilyn McLean, lions held their first region meeting at the Northbrook Hilton. Ernie Moon and Brian McLean (Diabetes), Dr. Austin D'Souza (Lions History) and Governor Ernie Lapid were the speakers.

Lions International President was the guest of honor for Multiple District 1 Lions Fall Rally which held in East Peoria. Picture - Bud Wahl, Jama Wahl, Dianne Corlew, Chancellor Bob Corlew, Sue Sarver and Russ Sarver.

Lions International President Chancellor Bob

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Council Chair Mark Williams Head of the Pride

Lion Jama Wahl Welcome 

Lions Watching Lions History Seminar CC Mark & Chancellor Bob Corlew  State First Lady Maggie Williams & World First Lady Dianne  Corlew

Lion John  Barsanti Get’em, Keep’em Chancellor Bob Corlew at Lions History Seminar  37

Signing of Centennial Banner from Prez Corlew Fall Rally Banquet

2017 Host Committee Chair PDG Bob Block Welcomes PDG Dr. Austin D’Souza giving away US President’s Life Time Voluntary Service Awards to First Lady Dianne and LCI President Chancellor Bob Corlew Sycamore Lions Club Past

At Par-a-Dice Casino, East Peoria – Dinner with 2017 Host Committee, DG’s & PDG’s. After dinner many lions had fun on Casino Boat next door.

President Lion Ryan Genz congratulates Jacob Bjork, recipient of the Sycamore Lions & Lioness Clubs $1,000 Selected Career Scholarship. Also wishing Ryan well are Lion Bud Wallace (l) and Scholarship Chair Lion John Toles. In addition, four addition $500 Volunteer Service Scholarships were awarded that evening.

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