Multiple District 1 State of Illinois Monthly e-Magazine for the Month of November 2021.

MD1 e-Magazine (Full) Vol. 9 - Issue 5, November 2021

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MD1 Concil Chair Speaks:

jebarsanti72@gmail.com

Here we are with one-quarter of the lions’ year over. Over this past weekend I attended the 1-M district convention where the district lions elected a Governor elect, a First Vice District Governor elect and a Lions of Illinois trustee. I will let them tell you who those lions were and not spoil what is theirs to report. Next Month I will be attending the Galesburg Noon Lions 100th anniversary event. I feel so honored to have been invited to such a milestone event. And so, the busy time begins. December has the Council of Governors meeting, January is the Governor Elect/ First Vice Governor Elect Training, February is another Council meeting, a forum is in the planning

stages for march, and District Conventions are beginning soon. All this leads up to the State Convention. Add to that the zoom meetings that are scheduled and working my own club and district events will keep me busy for the remining lions’ year. I LOVE IT. There is nothing better than participating in events with lions from around the State, making and renewing friendships and enjoying the company of fellow lions. I urge you all to become involved in not only your clubs, but also your districts and the State.

I will conclude by quoting from a Johnny Cash song to describe the state of the State, “We are in pretty good shape considering the state we are in.” I can tell you that we are moving ahead and seeing improvement every day. The governors are working hard, and their efforts are showing in all the areas of Membership, Service, and Leadership. Congratulations to them and to you, the true reason for our success.

John Barsanti 2021-2022 Council Chair MD-1

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FROM MD1 GLT CHAIR:

Greetings from your MD-1 GLT state chairperson.

We have been and continue to be busy.

We received our reimbursement grant money from Lions Clubs International (LCI) for hosting our August 2021 Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI).

We have been approved for a grant for the upcoming GETS/VGETS training to be held January 14-16, 2022 at the Holiday Inn & Suites, East Peoria, Illinois.

We are presently seeking hotel bids for the 2022 RLLI. After the last Council meeting, we

held our GAT Summit. It was well attended and many GLT ideas were shared with each attendee of the GLT breakout learning a new way to host our annual district’s club leadership training. Every MD-1 district was represented.

That speaks volumes about our desire to move MD-1 forward.

Subsequently your District MD-1 GLT’s met via Zoom to review our district governor’s goals and action plans. This review showed that most GLT’s and their respective governors are meeting their goals and objectives (action plan).

These reviews and summits are a great way for us to keep moving forward.

District 1-CS’ district governor and invited members recently met with International Director Bob Block to discuss leadership and membership within that district.

Regarding leadership, they had three Lions step forward to be district governors. They are very happy to now have a line of succession.

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As has been reiterated, LCI has said out for you. no more repeat DG’s, no more PDG’s as ZC’s, and ZC’s terms have Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, been limited to three years.

I “Our chief want is someone who will suspect the impetus behind this is inspire us to be what we know we to create new leaders from clubs could be.” With that said, go out within our districts.

I would into your district and find those welcome comments from all potential leaders. districts as to how this is working -PDG Larry McGuirre -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Campaign 100: We Keep Getting Closer, Let’s Add a Legacy of Love Foundation goal of helping two billion people Moving Closer to the Goal.

We hope that your club has made a commitment to Campaign 100: LCIF Empowering Service.

Perhaps you have earmarked a fund-raising activity towards Lions Clubs International

With eight months to go on Campaign 100: LCIF Empowering Service, the latest total is somewhere around $230 million.

So, if you haven’t participated, it is time for you to help put us over the top. The goal way back PTP (Prior to Pandemic) was $300 million. Lesser people may have stepped down from that when the world got attacked by a virus. Not the Lions.

One objective we have is to have every club in Illinois participate

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in 2021-2022. The best way to 1-CS: Lion Ruben Owen, PDG, assure that is for everybody reading C: (618) 317-5106 this to send in a personal donation, rso1119@hotmail.com which will be credited to their club.

1-D: Lion PCC Pamela Graney Simply go online or text and we R: (815) 397-7298, C: (815) 378-0348 have moved forward towards that pgraney54@comcast.net final goal, a few more dollars. Your 1-F: Lion PDG Molly Penny District Chair can also help. The list (847) 707-8646 is below. Make contact or better yet pennys246@comcast.net invite them to a club visit. We really 1-G: Lion Jerry Eiffert, C: (217) would love to celebrate going over 854-7909 jeiff@frontiernet.net that total early, and you can help.

1-H: Lion Al Henning, C: (309) This is all about expanding Lions 333-5274 allenhenning@ymail.com service around the world, and we 1-J: Lion Ed Carter, PDG, C: already have. Let’s finish the job.

630-330-1341 edward0022@att.net Simply get in touch with 1-M: Lion Kevin Mendenhall, lionsclubs.org/en/donate. You can PDG, R: (618) 553-1776 also TEXT LCIF 243-725.

Or kmendy1@yahoo,com contacting your district MD1 Lion ID Robert Block Chairperson: Multiple District Chairman (219)1-A: Lion PDG Joan McMillan, 671-0287 lionbobblock@gmail.com R: (708) 389-590, C: (708) 539-3297 MD1 Lion PDG William Jordan govjonimac@gmail.com Co-MDC (847) 436-6850 1-BK: Lion PDG Sue Wolf (815) lionbillzc@yahoo.com 474-5474 swolf13333@gmail.com MD 1 Lion PDG Ann Ragsdale 1-CN: Lion PDG Ann Ragsdale (see above) (618) 719-5177 dgann1617@yahoo.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Synopsis of Actions 20212022 Council of Governors September 18th 2021 Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Bloomington-Normal, Illinois Synopsis of Actions: 1. Motion:

To approve PDG

Ron Fruit as the meeting’s Parliamentarian.

Action:

Motion carried

unanimously 2. Motion:

Motion carried

unanimously 3. Motion:

5. Motion: To approve looking into grants for GETS/VGETS and RLLI Action: Motion carried unanimously 6. Motion: To approve looking into having a gathering at the International Convention with the Hawaii Lions Action: Motion carried unanimously

To approve the

agenda as presented Action:

Action: Motion carried unanimously

To approve the

July 15th COG meeting minutes Action: Motion carried unanimously 4. Motion: To approve the September 10th Executive meeting minutes

7. Motion: To approve supporting two Leos in attending the USA Canada Leo Forum in the amount of $500.00 each.

Action: Motion carried unanimously 8. Motion: To approve all committee reports as presented.

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Action: Motion carried unanimously

Action: Motion carried unanimously

9. Motion: To approve paying for the New Delhi pins and discuss how to pay for them Action: Moton carried unanimously

13. Motion: To approve having a committee to explore having a MD-1 shirt Action: Motion carried unanimously

10.Motion: To have the districts invoiced and pay for the cost of the New Delhi pins Action: Motion carried unanimously

14. Motion: To approve having a committee to investigate having statewide service projects at the Council of Governor’s meetings.

Action: Motion carried unanimously

11. Motion: To approve hosting the Midwest Breakfast at the International Convention In Boston in 2023 Action: Motion carried unanimously

15. Motion: To approve having the tail twister collection go to LCIF Action: Motion carried unanimously

12. Motion: To approve ordering the Montreal pins and invoicing the districts for their order.

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FILE YOUR IRS FORM 990 BEFORE NOVEMBER 15, 2021 Dear Lion, Please remember that all Lions clubs, districts and multiple districts with annual gross receipts less than US$50,000 that are not otherwise required to file Forms 990 or 990-EZ must file the e-Postcard (also known as the 990-N). If your Lions club, district or multiple district has a foundation, which is a separate legal entity, the appropriate form will need to be filed as well.

Please review the document below for important information regarding your annual tax filing obligation.

ANNUAL TAX FILING INFORMATION Illinois Charitable Trust Act In addition to filing your 990 or 990-N with the IRS, all Lions clubs and districts that conduct any solicitation in Illinois must register with the Illinois Attorney General, Charitable Trust Bureau, unless otherwise exempt under the Solicitation for Charity Act. Please read the letter below from Thank you for your service!

Lions General Counsel David Kindest regards, Kingsbury for important information Legal Division regarding your annual Illinois Charitable Trust Act registration obligation.

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Bud, Chester, and Johnston City.

The meeting was open to any Lion who wished to attend with a free dinner offered.

A good crew - a good service project completed on Saturday, October 2nd cleaning a one mile stretch on Highway 30.

Pictured: Back row: Aaron Johnson, Beth Wroble, Keith Hamstra, Terry Costello Front row: Nancy Countryman, Jim Ridley, Ken Jansma, Sue Costello, Jim Blakemore, Denice Smith Morrison Lions Club secretary, Bob Countryman, also helped and was the photographer.

--------------------------------------International Director Bob Block and Global Leadership Team state chairperson Larry McGuire met with Lions from Eldorado, Carterville, Steeleville, Harrisburg Town & Country, Herrin-Energy, Sparta, Red

The purpose of the meeting was to promote leadership and membership. At the conclusion of the meeting Lion Jeff Gunning, Harrisburg Town & Country Lions Club volunteered to be the district’s first vice governor. Lion Zachary Frost, Herrin-Energy Lions Club, volunteered to be the district’s second vice governor. Lion Heather Abell Castlebery, Carterville Lions Club, will follow Lion Zachary and subsequently become the second vice governor.

As to membership, it was agreed upon that we will focus more on retention than extension.

Lion Zachary Frost is the district’s

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membership chairperson.

International Global Causes.

District Governor Helen Johnson said she needs zone chairs. Several representatives from those in attendance agreed to search their respective clubs for candidates for zone chairs.

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In addition to the presentation to Leaps of Love the Highland Lions donated to LCIF for Disaster Relief, purchased diabetes education materials for the local hospitals, and donated to Leader Dog. The donation to Leader Dog went through the Lions of Illinois Foundation’s Birdies for Charity.

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September was Childhood Cancer Awareness Month so our Schaumburg-Hoffman Estates Lions Club donated $500 to the Cals Angel's Glow Walk. We also donated $100 to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

Highland Lions, President Tom Mannion and Treasurer Denny Foehner recently presented a check to Traci Riechman of Leaps of Love in support of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

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Schaumburg Saturday!

Seniors

Social

On Saturday, October 9th our Lions Club hosted the drive-through meal for Seniors at the Barn.

Schaumburg Township Resource Festival. On Saturday, September 25th Lion Mary Jo and Lisa represented our club at event.

SeptemberFest BINGO Tent: This year's SeptemberFest was only two days but our Lions Club was grateful to be able to host the BINGO Tent as it is our largest fundraiser of the year!

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Lion Jesse Featured in Virtual Convention: Lion Jesse led the virtual "Stretch Breaks" for the 20K attendees of the 2021 Lions Club International Convention!

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held on September 11 was a big success as it returned to its normal format this year. The food served by the Lee County Pork Producers was delicious and the attendees all had a good time. The big winners of the evening were Mr. and Mrs. Doug Klein and Mr. and Mrs. Nick Dinges.

The Club thanks the local residents for their support again this year and the area businesses and individuals who donated money and prizes to make the evening so successful.

In other news, a club member brightened up the Amboy Welcome signs this week with fall decorations donated by Deb and Rick Cardot.

Lion Jim Travi is finalizing plans for the Amboy Central School's annual 4th grade class pumpkin decorating event to be held in early October.

The pumpkins for this event are being donated by Pfeiffer Farms Fresh Market from Ashton and Meusel's Amboy Dairy Delight are donating tokens that the students will be able to redeem for ice cream cones in the spring. Lion Jeff Lilja is chairing a feasibility study committee to investigate adding an

all-inclusive playground equipment to one of the city parks. This playground equipment will be a major undertaking for the club and donations are welcome.

The Club invites anyone interested in the Lions to attend one of its meetings to learn more about the Club and how to join. The club meets on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 6:00 pm. The meetings are held at the Amboy Community Building. Follow us on Face book or on the club's website.

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The Orangeville Lions recently spearheaded a collection of greatly needed items for the Afghan Refugees who were relocated to the Ft. McCoy Army base in Wisconsin from Afghanistan. The Freeport Lions Club and two area churches

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also donated items. Pictured are some Lions from the Orangeville Lions Club with about half of what was collected.

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has succeeded. This year the club advertised on the Genoa Facebook site and our own Facebook site and lo and behold we sold just over 400 plants for $10 each. Yeager Farm in Cortland provided over 370 of the mums that we needed. Lion Gene Bradford was instrumental in this fundraiser, tending the plants in his driveway for two weeks and selling more than 40 plants himself. Lions Pacey and VanDerHeyden managed the orders and inventory spreadsheet for the month of sales.

Genoa Lions Board members delivered over 300 plants in a week.

The Lions will be happy to sell and deliver (Genoa & Kingston area) mum plants again next year so look for our Facebook ads.

The Genoa Lions would like to thank the fine folks in DeKalb County for supporting our club’s fall fundraiser and buying mum plants.

The Genoa Lions held their annual Mums sale this year with the last plants finding a new home on September 15. Genoa lions have been selling these plants for the past month and are happy to see it

Thank you to Yeager Farm, especially the Mary & Mark our principal mum supplier but most especially all the mum purchasers for helping the Genoa Lions to Serve this community.

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back to a friend, Vicki Curran, and after 2 years she received her very own Canine Companion, Gabel. This program also has opened many doors for disabled individuals.

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time, they picked up information on Canine Companions. (Although the Lions are very involved in Leader Dogs). The information was taken

The Lena Lions designated the street through Lions Park as Ben Mayer Memorial Parkway. Ben Mayer, a 62 year Lion member, has been instrumental in so many projects, committees and service to the Lions and the Lena Community.

Ben's family was on hand on August 21st for the unveiling of the park sign.

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festvities. UTV raffle tickets, we well as, 50/50 cash raffle tickets were sold. It was a beautiful and very productive day!

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The Lena Lions were out on the 4th of July at the Stockton Lions

The Lena Lions Fall Festival celebrated another amazing year!

The winners for the 2021 Polaris UTV raffle - First prize (the Polaris) was Stacey Black, of Monroe.

Second Prize ($200 Lena money) was David White, Lena and 3rd prize ($100 Lena money) was Dennis Heer, Lena. Kathy Baumgartner was the winner of the Lions for 50/50 Raffle.

Her winning was approximately $10,000.

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Pearl City Lions Candy Day 2021.

Pearl City Lions serving the community and supporting Lions Illinois Foundation.

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A call went out to the Lena Winslow Football team to help with set up and tear down for the Fall Festival.

What a bunch of eager and helpful young men!

Over the summer the Lena Lions have been asked to grill out at Sullivans in Lena. It is always a good time and wonderful pork chops, brats, hamburgers, and steak sandwiches. Thanks to all those that stopped out on these days!

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Roscoe Lions Club Fall Festival was held September 10,11, 12, 2021. We had bands, carnival rides, exhibitors’ tent, great food, beer tent, and bingo. The weather was warm, the sun was shining all weekend and the attendance was great. Roscoe Lions Fall Festival parade was held on Sunday, September 12, 2021. The community came out and supported us with a huge turnout.

Our second Blood Drive for the year was held on September 23 at the Roscoe Methodist Church. We had 44 donations which could possibly save 132 lives. We are planning to do another blood drive the first of 2022.

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year, we revealed our new signage.

Also in August, we had a work day and did some repairs and upgrades to our fishing pier in Belvidere Park.

In September, we sold “fair food” at Dodge Lanes for those that missed out on getting their pork chop at the fair because we kept selling out.

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At our September Social Meeting, newly elected Mayor of Belvidere, Clint Morris was our guest speaker.

So far this year, the Belvidere Lions Club has been busy. In August, we had the county fair which is our biggest fundraiser of the year. This

We also inducted new member Andrew Schwartz.

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Friday October 1st during the Polo Marcos homecoming game Polo Lions members enjoy the weather while taking donations and passing out candy. The volunteers from left to right: Irene Short, Greg Cross, Ron Chamberlain and Jon Mandrell.

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Photos of the Cedarville Lions members collecting on Candy Day at the Cedarville Mobil. The day they collected was Lion Paul Hambley's 86th birthday!

right-Committee Chairman Grant Afflerbaugh ,Don Fuller, Lori Peterson, Ed Smola, Jerry Hinrichs, and Duane Moser.

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One photo is a backdrop PDG Ken Bramer put together to help the public see what Lions are all about!

--------------------------------------On September 25th Oregon Lions cleaned up Route #2 north of Oregon. Lions participating in the road clean up were: From left to

Dee Hudson from Nachusa Grasslands spoke to the Oregon Lions at their meeting at the VFW in Oregon on September 23rd. She talked about the various species of plants and animals that are found at the grassland and how their presence there benefits the bison.

Photo from left to right` Oregon

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Lions Vice President Joe Kryszak, Oregon Lions President Dave Stenger, Speaker Dee Hudson, and Oregon Lion Phyllis Herrmann.

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Bryan Zobeck ( Clinical Pharmacist and Assistant Professor, UIC College of Pharmacy) spoke to the Oregon Lions at their meeting on October 14th. In his presentation on Keeping Medications Affordable, he made many suggestions, which included: getting an appropriate drug insurance plan, being your own advocate, making good use of your drug formulary, comparing costs at different pharmacies, price shopping for different medications and using coupon cards when possible. From left to right Lion Joe Kryszak, Speaker Bryan Zobeck and Lions President Dave Stenger.

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Oregon Lions at Autumn on Parade Mike Hoff and Jerry Hinrichs grilling

up pork chops Tonja Jenkins and Tiegan Champley serving at the Lions Food Booth Lions Joe Kryszak (left) and Lion Chris Martin selling tickets for Lions Oregon Lion Tom Duym selling water and pop at AOP This years' AOP Chairman was Oregon Lion Ray Farrey who worked tirelessly to make the event a great success! Ray Farrey and Oregon Lion Grant Afflerbaugh were on the Courthouse Lawn the day after Autumn on Parade picking up remaining debris from the weekend.

Oregon Lions Ray and Joanne Farrey at AOP Oregon Lion Ray Farrey cleaning up lawn at the Courthouse

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Oregon Lion Grant Afflerbaugh cleaning up lawn at the Courthouse.

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Pearl City Lions Queen of Hearts

Drawing 10-14-2021 The Queen of Hearts was NOT uncovered Queen of Hearts Drawing 10-21-2021 New Jackpot every week! $16,895.

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Little John's Tap receives Certificate of Appreciation from the Pearl City Lions Club for their generous donation to purchase Candy Day mints.

The Sycamore Lions Club installed a new member at their recent meeting. Pictures from left: Sponsor Lion Tony Sgarlata, new member Lion Julie Sgarlata, Club President Lion Joe Woodward and Club Secretary Past District Governor

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returned at check-in on Wednesday, October 27th.

Lion President Joe Woodward being thanked by a family before picking out their free pumpkin.

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Anyone wishing to join the Sycamore Lions is asked to go to the Club website at sycamorelions.org or talk to any member.

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Saturday, October 23rd, 5 days before check-in for the 60th Annual Pumpkin Display, the Sycamore Lions and Theis Farm Market gave several hundred free pumpkins to families in Sycamore with the hope that we will see them decorated and

The McHenry Lions Club Secy. Lion Pat Jackson (l) and Past District Governor Lion Gene Smith (r) welcomed Lion Kim Halper (c) as a new member on September 27, 2021. Ms. Halper is the director of the Wonder Lakes Neighbors Food Pantry. McHenry Lions Club members are regular volunteers at the Wonder Lake Neighbors Food Pantry.

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recent fundraisers, the organization was able to provide a generous donation to the Wonder Lake Neighbors Food Pantry.

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Sandwich Lions Club participated in the Freedom Days Parade in July.

Looks like the way to go in a parade!!

Crystal Lake Lions Club donated two art scholarships for students with financial need.

These scholarships cover a full year of art classes at Creative Arts Inc. (l to r) Lion Randy Funk, Creative Arts Director Susan Sieber, and Lion Doug Lomen.

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“The Auntie Mary," Johnsburg Lions Club's tractor, is great for advertising in local parades. Look at those wheel covers!!

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Director Bob Block pinning the new members.

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Induction of 32 New Members and installation of their new club officers at the Hilton Hotel at Northbrook.

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District 1A Region 3 Meeting at the Great Escape, Schiller Park.

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Chicago Mabhuhai Centennial Lions Club Charter Nite was held in October 2021.

International

District 1A Region 4 Meeting was held at the Connie’s Pizza & Casino place at Berwyn. One new member

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Some PDG’s of District 1A and friends got together at RC Brenda Steven’s residence at Oakbrook in the month of October.

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Gwendolyn Murphy for Stickney Forestview Lions Club was inducted

by Governor Gail Anton. Sponsored

by PID Dan O’Reilley.

PDG Joan McMillan gave Lion Marlene Chaney International President’s Medal for her dedicated hard work.

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Waterman Lions Club scholarship recipient Cameron Russell (l) speaks to the club about his college plans at the club’s September dinner meeting. Looking on is Lions Club

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President Lion Shawn Blobaum.

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over $10,000 – WOW!! Good work, Lions!!

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Malta Lions Club's newest member, Lion Rene McCollum (c), Sponsor Lion Roger McCollum (l), and VP Lion Annette Meares (r).

Another husband/wife team in a Lions Club!

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Bloomingdale Lions sold a lot of beer, hard lemonade, White Claw, and wine at its one-day September Fest last month. Total profit was just

Roselle Lions Club collected food and cash donations in September at the Roselle United Methodist Church to benefit the church's Food Pantry. Here, PDG Lion Bob Jilke (r) presents a check for partial payment of the Food Pantry's new conveyer system. This was a grant from Lions Clubs International Foundation and will improve the pantry's efficiencies and abilities to serve the community. (l to r) Lions Doug Diefenthal, Jeff Cholewa, Lucy Danner, Mark Hoarle, Vicki Johnson from Roselle United Methodist Church Food Pantry, Lions Nick Buriegi, Maryann Grygiel, Rich Leabru, Pastor Hyo Sun Oh from Roselle United Methodist Church, and PDG Lion Bob Jilke.

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On behalf of the Late Lion Leticia Freihaut, past president of Chicago Filip[ino American Lions Club, her husband Bart Freihaut donated a total of $6,000 to The Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind. Lion Jill Johnson from the Lighthouse received the check.

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Westmont Lions at Chamber of Commerce & Tourism's Fall Open House. The Lions Club was given a special table where they advertised the club and the services the club does. This was also a wonderful opportunity to meet members of different organizations.

Huntley Area Lion Mimi Geiger had a collection of Hubert Lion stuffed animals that she needed to pare down. Four of them were auctioned off at the Club Picnic to help defray the cost of the food. The rest will be donated to the McHenry County CASA and shared with Big Brothers Big Sisters Program located in the same building.

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Borrowed from The Roaring Times, Huntley Area Lions Club Newsletter.

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At the District 1J Forum, Governor Lion Lori Chassee (c) presented Lion Jim “Jim 1” Kiser, 1st Vice District Governor, (r) and Lion Jim “Jim 2” Worden, 2nd Vice District Governor, (l) with shirts she had come up with in her travels. The shirts brought quite a laugh from everyone, including “the two Jims”!!

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Huntley Red Raider Leos stopped helping a moment for a photo op at the Huntley Area Lions Club’s Pancake Breakfast at Fall Fest in September. The Leos helped wherever needed throughout the morning.

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Hull, Lions Jim Ebers, Paul Rewerts, Steve Hertzberg, Club Vice President Linda Strugalla, Lions Glenn Behnke, Ken Strugalla, Bill Cornish, and Mike Brown, Market Manager, Naperville Bank and Trust Company.

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The Naperville Noon Lions Club recently dedicated a 2nd used eyeglasses collection box located at 1205 South Naper Blvd. in the Market Meadows Shopping Center.

The collection box was necessary for the Lions to expand the number of eyeglasses they collect and to provide a convenient location for residents of south Naperville. (l to r) Clayton Partak, Assistant Branch Manager, Naperville Bank and Trust Company, Lions Club President Bob

Aurora Noon Lions Club President Arvid Meyer, (l) provides information to residents attending Aurora's 8th Annual Youth and Family Resource Fair I midSeptember at Prisco Community Center in Aurora. The free, public fair featured food, music and information booths by more than 40 community organizations. VNA Health Care of Aurora provided free COVID-19 vaccines for adults and for students 12 years old and older.

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Lions’ Candy Day Campaign.

Pictured is Lion John Toles accepting a donation and giving a roll of mints to an anonymous donor.

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Geneva Lions that were Sponsors of the club's seven new members earlier this Lion Year. (l to r) Lions Jeff Willsey, Juli Beyer, Bill Minderman and Mark Tusken.

Congratulations on their hard work.

New members’ pic was posted in last month's issue.

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promoting her reign and the Carlinville Lions Club. Most recently she participated in Carlinville's Halloween Merchants' Night and the Carlinville Rotary Club's Halloween Parade.

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Queen Gilmore's Rotary Halloween parade float took second place.

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Lions Queen Gilmore attends the Rotary Halloween parade. Created her own float.

Lions Queen Gilmore with young trick or treater attending Carlinville's Merchants Night on the town square.

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2021 Lions Queen Braylee Gilmore supporting Carlinville Lions

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