Multiple District 1, State of Illinois Lions & Leo's Monthly e-Magazine for the Month of April 2023.

MD1 e-Magazine (Full) Vol. 11 - Issue 5, November 1, 2023

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We Serve" Council Chair Lori Chassee: As we approach the extended

holiday season, it

is

my

heartfelt

wish

for you all that you have time to enjoy your friends and family and celebrate as is your custom.

Sadly, our Fall Forum has been canceled

due

to

lack

of

participation. We will look to see if we can improve upon the timing and

delivery

of

educational

programs to benefit a broader family

of

Lions.

If

you

have

suggestions for what can be offered

that will benefit you and your clubs

But I also want to urge you to remember your commitment to the Lions organization. Don’t abandon your community or your club; perform

the best Lion you can be.

service as you are able.

Don’t forget your district - attend meetings and support their projects as best you can.

Family always

comes first but most of us view Lions, as our second family, so spread joy and service at all levels.

So many people with so much less than we have need us so badly particularly at this time of year be

please reach out and let us know.

Next up December 1 & 2 will be our Council of Governors meeting to be held at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel

in Springfield. By the time you read, these invitations will likely have come out, or will be out soon. As always this meeting will include a holiday celebration and a festive atmosphere. Please join us for a

Christmas party, a white elephant exchange, and the business of your state organization. We simply don’t exist

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without

you

and

your

participation. I really hope that I see

offerings more relevant to you and

many people in December. I’ll be

your clubs.

there in spite of the fact that my next grandbaby is due that day… If

Please

have

a

wonderful

I can be there, so can you!

Thanksgiving and share whatever you can with those who need us so

That is my message for this month,

badly.

stay involved, make use of all of the learning resources available to you

Blessings to you and yours,

through

Lori J. Chassee

LCI

and

the

state

organization. And send us your

Council Chair MD 1

suggestions to help us make our

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CANCELLATION OF FALL FORUM 2023 Sadly, the decision has been made to cancel the MD-1 Fall Forum scheduled for Nov. 17 and 18, 2023, in East Peoria due to the low number of registrants.

If you registered for the conference and dinner via credit card, you will receive a full refund to the card used.

Please note that you are responsible for cancelling your hotel reservation at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center! The phone number is (309) 694-0200.

Thank you.

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828 S. 2nd Street, Suite 101 Springfield, IL 62704 Phone: 217-299-9113 ====================================================== It is with a very heavy heart that I share the passing of the First Lady Lion Cheryl Bean, Wife and Partner in Service of District Governor Mark Bean. She passed at 11:38AM this morning. From DG Mark "I'm saddened but happy she's gone home. She's a believer and loved to volunteer. I cherish the years we were together. Thank you Jesus."

I had the honor of officiating their wedding service, and the love they shared was palpable. We're here for you Mark.

Cheryl volunteered at Peoria Heights Helping Hands Resale Shoppe for three years. We have been and will continue to miss her wonderful attitude, happy spirit, and unbounded energy! Praise God for Cheryl!

-PDG Tony Holland ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Lion Chip was a District Gov for District 1-CS from 2009-2010.

Chip was elected as a 1-CS District Trustee in 20172021 was LIF VP from 2018-2019 and Foundation President from 2019-2020.

Lion Chip was on the LIF Executive Committee 20202021 In 2021 Lion Chip Became the Chairperson of LIF Long Range Planning Committee.

Please keep his family and especially his wife Lion Jan Entwistle-Farrington in your prayers.

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There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Twin Oaks, 13448 Melody Ln., Benton, IL. The time has been set at 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM for PDG Chip Farrington.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------It is with great sadness to announce the passing of PDG Larry Mehring.

Obituary for Larry Lee Mehring Larry Lee Mehring, 85, of Red Bud, IL, passed away on October 18, 2023 at Mercy South St. Louis. He was born July 16, 1938, in Red Bud, IL. On, May 17, 1958, in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, IL. He was united in marriage to Mary Lou Zipfel. To this union three daughters were born. They shared 65 years of marriage together.

Larry owned and operated Mehring Advertising Company from 1973 until 2001. He was a member St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Red Bud, IL, Red Bud Lion's Club and Knights of Columbus. When he was not working or spending time in his community he would be camping, fishing, bowling, doing jigsaw puzzles, traveling, and playing cards with his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Mehring, his three daughters, Susan M (Perri) Mehring, Rhonda L. (David) Smith, and Theresa L. (Duane) Everding, his nine grandchildren, Scott (Kelly), Amanda (Patrick), Christopher (Erica), Mathew (Michelle), Landon (Whitney), Marissa, Tanner (Courtney), Kelly, and Eric, his twelve great-grandchildren, Abby, Sophia, Josie, Charlotte, Penelope, Harper, Hudson, Mason, Maddex, Marshall, Holly, and Lauren, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Selma (Spier) Mehring, father, Walter Mehring, brother, Ronald (Frieda) Mehring, stepfather, George Mitchell, and grandparents, Charles, and Lena Spier.

Visitation will be held, Sunday, October 22, 2023, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, at Leesman Funeral Home - Red Bud, IL, and Monday, October 23, 2023, 9:00 am - 11:00 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, IL. 5 The Illinois Lion & Leo

Services will be held, Monday October 23, 2023 11:00 am, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Red Bud, ILwith Father Dennis Schaefer officiating.

Interment will follow in the St. John Catholic Cemetery, Red Bud, Illinois.

In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to St. John the Baptist Catholic School Cafeteria Fund or St. John the Baptist Catholic Church..

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------SANDOR'S OBITUARY Sandor P. Toth, 79, of Tuscola, IL, passed away Friday afternoon, October 13, 2023. at the Newman Rehab and Health Care Center, Newman, IL Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL. A Vigil Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., CST, Saturday, October 21, 2023 at the Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Vincennes, IN Sandor was born on October 26, 1943 in Beech Grove, IN, the son of Michael J. Toth, Jr. And Eloise Norton. He married Linda D. Hansen on October 14, 1966 in Vincennes, IN. They just celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary.

She survives.

Also surviving are his son: Paul Toth of Villa Grove, granddaughter: Abbigayle, brother: Mike Reese and many other extended family members.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Sandor worked as a machinist and retired from USI-Quantum Chemical Company in 2009 after 33 years of service. He was a member of the Forty Martyrs Catholic Church, Tuscola Moose Lodge and served as Past District Governor of the District 1M from Tuscola Lion’s Club.

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Sandor was very involved with the Tuscola Little League and Senior League Baseball Teams. He enjoyed hunting, watching Western’s, raising tomatoes, reading in general and reading about Hungarian history. He was an Indiana Basketball and St. Louis Cardinal’s fan.

Memorials are suggested to the Douglas County Animal Shelter.

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From the GLT desk… of our districts reporting atleast 1 training event for the year.

Now that we have made it past the 1st quarter of this Lions year I am hopeful that most of you have already conducted your officer and zone chair trainings. Have you recorded it?

By entering your training events into Learn you can track what training your future district leaders have had and where you might be lacking within your districts. If you need help reporting your training events, please reach out and I can walk you through the process. Our goal is to have 100%

Speaking of big learning events, registration is now open for the 2024 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum to be held Sept.

5-7 in Louisville Kentucky. Go to www.lionsforum.org to register.

This is well within driving distance for many of us in the state. Come and be a part of a truly amazing learning event.

First and Second Vice District Governors, we are getting things ready for an incredible learning event for you all in preparation for your year as District Governor and 1st Vice Governor. Districts, if you have vacancies at any of these positions please do your best to get them filled before the holidays so that those folks do not miss out on

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some valuable training that will benefit them and your districts.

Should you need help with this please reach out to me.

out. If I don’t have an answer for you I will get you one.

Please know that I am here to help you with whatever you need in your districts. Do not hesitate to reach

PCC Darren Van Duyn MD-1 GLT

Enjoy your Thanksgiving holiday!

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MD1 District Conventions (as of 9/30/23) 1-A March 22-24, 2024 Westin Chicago Northwest, Itasca IL 1-BK April 12-14 Holiday Inn, Bolingbrook, IL 1-CN October 27 – 28, 2023 St. Jacob Community/Activity Center, St. Jacob, Il. 1-CS April 13 Sparta Lions Club, Sparta IL 1-D March 22-23 Radison Hotel Rockford IL 1-F March 8-9, 2024 Embassy Suites, Deerfield, IL 1-G April 19-20, 2024 Best Western Premier, Alton, IL 8 The Illinois Lion & Leo

1-H April 12-13, 2024 Holiday Inn Rock Island IL 1-J April 5-6, 2024 Holiday Inn Carol Stream IL 1-M November 3-4, 2023 Holiday Inn, Champaign IL

-----------------------------------------------------------------THE2023-2024PEACEPOSTERCONTEST Dare to Dream To a young person, a dream isn’t just a wish, hope, or desire — it’s a path, a goal, an ambition. But achieving that dream takes hard work. So, this year, we’re asking young people to show how they’ll turn their dream of a peaceful world into reality.

Peace Poster Contest Deadlines Students ages 11, 12 or 13 as of November 15 are eligible to participate in the International Peace Poster Contest. Entries not meeting the following deadlines will be disqualified.

• January 15: Kits go on sale from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters.

• October 1: Deadline to purchase kits from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters.

• November 15: Postmark deadline for a club to send one winning poster (per contest sponsored) to the district governor.

• December 1: Postmark deadline for a district governor to send one winning district poster to multiple district council chairperson.

• December 1: Postmark deadline for a district governor not belonging to a multiple district to send one winning poster to the Brand & Creative Department at 9 The Illinois Lion & Leo

International Headquarters.

• December 1: Postmark deadline for a club not belonging to a district to send one winning entry to the Brand & Creative Department at International Headquarters.

• December 15: Postmark deadline for the multiple district council chairperson to send one winning poster to the Brand & Creative Department at International Headquarters.

• February 1: International winners notified on or before this date.

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NEW SECRETARY/TREASURER FOR Lions of Illinois, Inc. I would like to introduce you to our off on sending emails of welcome new State Secretary Treasurer, for just a bit. Likewise, do not reply Cecilia Tumulty-Wesselmen. to all of this email as I have copied A long time Springfield resident and her! As you can imagine we are former Springfield City Clerk, she exchanging information daily and began her official duties on there is a lot to process. In the short Tuesday, October 3. Her working term please send any question to days will be me along with any unsubmitted Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday. reimbursement requests. I need to I was happy to meet with her this approve them anyway, so I will send past Wednesday and turned over her my approvals and instructions the laptop, keys etc, She received for the payments. my very minimal training info but I have every belief that she will be will begin her real training with up to full speed in no time! former SST Mary Pemberton next Monday.

Happily, yours, While I know that Lions are a Lion Lori J. Chassee welcoming community, please hold Council Chair MD 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Labor Day Weekend our Club hosted the BINGO Tent at the Schaumburg Septermber-Fest.

Mobile Screening Unit Schaumburg Township

at

1 in 5 residents have a hearing loss so our Lions Club help bring the Lion’s Foundation of Illinois Mobile Screening Unit to the Schaumburg Township. On September 14 we offered FREE hearing and vision screenings to individuals.

Congratulations to our final Cover All winner, taking home the $500 prize!

Thank you to the Septemberfest Committee, our Bingo volunteers, and all the Bingo players who joined us this year.

We had a ton of fun, gave out some great cash payouts, and most importantly - we raised the funds that will fuel our community service projects for the next year. We couldn't do it without you!

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Children’s Advocacy Center from our proceeds earned from the Northwest Fourth-Fest BINGO. We also had a great time hosting a fitness obstacle course that finished with a water balloon face off!

--------------------------------------Our Lions Club heard the news of the Emerald Village Apartments fire, and reached out to the Village of Schaumburg, Illinois Government social workers to ask how we can help. They provided a list of clothing items that were requested by approximately 30 displaced seniors who were temporarily housed in local hotels.

Our Club quickly approved the funds and Lion Mary Jo purchased the items and helped deliver them to the seniors.

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THANK YOU To ALL those that particpated in BINGO and for those that volunteered their time. Proceeds go to our community service perojects.

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enjoyed a fun lunch hosted by the Schaumburg Barn of the Village of Schaumburg.

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Schaumburg Lions Volunteered for Senior Saturday! We served sloppy joes, pasta salad, baked beans, watermelon and dessert!

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On this year's Flag day on June 14 a few of our Lions Club members

Governor Leroy’s visit to Warsaw Lions Club.

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--------------------------------------District Governor Leroy presents a check for $1000 for Hawaii Relief from the Highland Lions Club to PID Bob Block.

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The Quincy Lions welcomed Governor Leroy -------------------------------------Governor Leroy and PDG Kathy Dierker at the USA/Canada Forum. → 18 The Illinois Lion & Leo

Governor Leroy at the USA/Canada Forum with fellow MD1 Governors.

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Governor Leroy inducts Lion Zach Plocher into the Highland Lions Club. Lion Gene Redman is his sponsor.

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Foundation Trustee Gary Kreutzberg named Highland Lion Katie Henricks a Foundation Trustee.

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Leader Dog Presentation Sherry Perkowitz and four other puppy raisers for Leader Dogs came to Total Link 2 Community in Northbrook to make a presentation 20 The Illinois Lion & Leo

to a group of ten young adults .

Total Link 2 Community is a 501c3 nonprofit organization providing learning opportunities and job skills for young adults with Down Syndrome and autism.

This group has committed to helping the Lions by volunteering

for projects we may have. The first project they will do is provide platforms which are one inch thick foam rectangles covered in cloth used to train the puppies to stop when the trainer stops.

This was a wonderful presentation and has done a tremendous amount of good for our community relations.

Please contact Sherry for your next presentation for Leader Dogs.

Terrence Dooley District Governor 1F

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--------------------------------------Chicago Filipino American Lions Club’s Governor’s Night.

The President of the Chicago Filipino American Lions Club, Lion Janet Reyes Macaranas has envisioned a project on Hunger, that is; one Sunday each month which started last July, 2023, CFALC is giving free breakfast to one barrio, in the Bicol Region of the Philippines..

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The Presidential Table; Region and Zone Chair; Ben and Yoly Zoleta; 23 The Illinois Lion & Leo

CFALC President and Secretary; Janet and Enrico Macaranas; District Governor and wife, Lions Tom and Barbara Elsey; District 3rd Governor and wife; Lions Richard (not in picture) and Edith Moy, Some CFALC officers with District Governor and District 3rd Governor; Lions Tom Elsey and Richard Moy..

District

Governor

Tom

Elsey

delivering message..

his

inspirational

Group picture of CFALC members..

The officers of CFALC..

The 16 new members of CFALC with their sponsors..

CFALC President and Secretary, Lions Janet and Enrico Macaranas..

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On October 1, 2023 LIF Secretary PDG Derek Eurales from the Mounds Lions Club volunteered as DJ, supplying his equipment, playing 50’s 60’s and various music for the ROAR-IN CHARITY CAR SHOW hosted by the St. Jacob Lions Club in St. Jacob, Illinois. Vintage wheels, classic cars, military vehicles and a motorcycle were among various vehicles featured. Proceeds benefited LIF Student Low Vision Program.

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2nd Vice District Governor Retha Eurales addressed the Mounds Lions Club on October 3, 2023. Her remarks included the message from our International President Patti Hill “Changing the World.” She also mentioned the importance of reporting our projects and continuing doing what we as Lions do best, SERVE. ---------------------------------------

PDG Derek Eurales, 2nd VDG Retha Eurales and Cobden Club member Lion Sterrett Collins On October 9, 2023 2nd VDG Retha

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2VDG Retha Eurales with Cobden Club President Roger Gray Eurales visited the Cobden Lions Club. VDG Retha spoke to the club expressing appreciation for their dedicated service in their community. Also stating the importance of reporting their projects for recognition. She gave them information about sending articles to our District and State newsletters.

--------------------------------------PDG Derek Eurales receives the Key award on October 17, 2023 at their Mounds Lions Club meeting from 2nd VDG Retha Eurales.

The Lion receiving this Key award

has successfully opened the door of Lionism to at least to individuals. Be

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assured, the officers and directors of Lions Clubs International Join Lions worldwide in expressing sincere congratulations to the recipient for demonstrating active commitment to the growth and strength of the association.

2nd VDG Retha Eurales, PDG Derek Eurales after receiving his Key award.

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Lion Kanesha Eurales Mounds Lions

of

the Club,

granddaughter of PDG Derek Eurales and 2nd VDG Retha Eurales, won the Silver Medal in bowling of the Special Olympics Regional Tournament Sunday October 22, 2023 in Fairview Heights at St. Clair Bowling Alley.

We extend congratulations to Lion Kanesha and are proud of her continued representation of a Lion.

Lion Kanesha Eurales receiving her

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Silver Medal in the Special Olympics Regional Bowl Tournament at St. Clair Bowling Alley in Fairview Heights October 22, 2022.

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A special attendee at the Bradley Lions October Pancake Breakfast was Laurie and her mother Kathryn Hofman. Laurie has twice been to Lion’s camp and really enjoyed it.

Pictured with Laurie and her mom is 2nd VG Denise Lowe.

--------------------------------------The Crest Hill Lion’s presented 3 students at the Chaney-Monge Grade School with plaques and certificates as part of their Student of the Month Program.

The presentations were made by by Lion Ray Semplinski.

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no serious aliments amongst the patients. A huge THANK YOU to the Channahon Lions for allowing the Noon Club to use their screener.

The Joliet Noon screener is frozen on one program and cannot be repaired.

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screening was held at the WillGrundy Medical Clinic. 36 adults were screened. While some failed the Spot Screener test, there were

The Lemont Lions were on hand for the Lemont Fire Department’s open

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The Mokena Lions kicked off the month of October with their annual Pancake Breakfast held at the Mokena Fire Station.

--------------------------------------The LIF Hearing and Retinopathy bus was on hand in Mokena for testing.

Last month’s magazine mentioned that the Morris Lions entered a scarecrow in the 2023 Morris Cornfest Scarecrow Stroll.

CONGRATULATIONS to the Morris Lions Club for winning the “Best Organization” category.

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--------------------------------------On his official visit to the Plainfield Lions Club, FVDG Tom Drez presented many Chevron honors: Lion Bart Singletary 25-years, Lion Tom Tobin – 25 years, Lion Larry Weirs - 25 years, Lion Vince McGrath – 15 years, Lion Eric Marsaglia – 15 years, Lion Tod Schnowske - 15 years, & Lion Chris Ramirez – 10 years.

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The annual Morris Lions Car Show was a huge success again this year.

The Plainfield Club also welcomed new members: Jennifer Grant & Bill Phelan.

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The District 1-BK Clubs had a fantastic Candy Day.

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Schaumburg Lions Club served a German inspired homemade meal of brats, German potato salad, cabbage and apple cake.

Special thank you to Lion JoAnn & Lion Mary Jo for cooking the food.

Thank you to our Lions that volunteered and to The Barn for having us.

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Family and fellow Westchester Lions greeted Lion Mike on his return from Honor Flight Chicago #112. What a thrill seeing and welcoming home all of the Veterans.

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Lion Frank and Lion Robin Kirar attended Hamlin upgrade School walk for District 1-A. They did an amazing job raising money for the District walk. Thank you Principal 33 The Illinois Lion & Leo

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District 1H Lions on the streets for 2023 Candy Day.

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Hard-working Elburn Leos at Elburn Lions Club Car Show – they grossed $8,900 that day selling concessions.

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Waterman Lions Mark Fenske (l) and Leonard Johnson (r) staffed this float in the School District Homecoming Parade. (Cover Photo) --------------------------------------PDG District 1D and Executive Director of Lions of IL Foundation, Lion Ron Fruit, addressed Waterman Lions Club as well as inducting three new members to

the club. (l to r) new Lion William Fairchild, PDG Fruit, new Lion Dennis Murrin, and new Lion Deborah Murrin.

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Waterman Lion Dave Stryker. PDG, grills pork chops for BBQ sandwiches for a recent fundraiser

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at the Honey Hill Orchard.

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Sandwich Lions Tom & Jerry helped shut down the building’s Steer Raffle Booth at the Sandwich Fairgrounds for another year.

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These 1J Graduate Lions have been to Lions University and earned their degrees at the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum. Front Row: Lion Patty Worden, Masters Degree; Lion Terri Pasternik, Doctorate Degree; Lion Lori Chassee, Doctorate Degree; Lion Joanne Watson, Bachelor Degree; Lion John

Neinhuis, Bachelors Degree. Back Row: Lion Jim Worden, Masters Degree; and Lion Andy Watson, Bachelors Degree. Congratulations to All!!! We’re proud of you!

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A group of Elburn Leos with Advisor Elburn Lion Tammy Collum in front.

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Westmont’s new Lion, Lion Lois Murawski, receives her Lions’ pin

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from her sponsor, Lion Stella Qualizza.

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409, by renewing their sponsorship and donating $1,500 to the Troop.

Lion Kevin Kelly is in the middle of the Scout Troop.

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The Fox River Grove Lions held their 2nd Annual Golf Outing on August 26 and the club doubled the participation, plus raising over $11k to help the community.

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The Itasca Lions Club continue their support of the Itasca Scout Troop

1J 1st VDG Lion Jeff Cholewa, also 1J’s Leader Dog Chair, speaking at the 1st Central Region meeting. while PDG Lion Lori Chassee, MD1 Council Chair, held puppy Brandy while he spoke. This is Lion Jeff’s 2nd Leader Dog puppy to raise.

--------------------------------------Wheaton Lion Jeni (l) from People's Resource Center (PRC) presented Wheaton Lion Ruth Carlson (r) an award from the Financial Literacy Team for her commitment and

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Carol Santee is seated in front.

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dedication to PRC's mission.

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It’s two more new members for the Huntley Area Lions Club. Lions Mary & Ed Honeman. Their Sponsor is Lion Pam Whiter (l) and they were inducted into the club by Lion Jim Harper (r). The Club Secretary Lion

A young and dedicated Eagle Scout in the Burr Ridge-Hinsdale-Oak Brook Lions Club community has taken on the challenge of restoring a pond in Lyman Woods as part of his quest to earn the Distinguished Conservation Service Award. He reached out to the Lions Club for support, and they were excited to be a part of this meaningful project.

The Lions contributed a total of 8 hours to this incredible environmental service project. A huge congratulations, however, go to Eagle Scout Patel, who took the lead in this important initiative, in digging and moving mud for the newly-built reservoir. It will serve as a water filtration system for the pond’s inhabitants.

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Algonquin Lions hosted a Wine Tasting in early September at the Village Vintner. The event earned $5,250 which will be used to send 10 children to Camp Lions in 2024.

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who made the club’s Walk-A-Thon a success. A total of 57 walkers supported the donation to Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center. (l to r) Lions Vanessa Liveris; Mary Kay Likovich; Donna Smith, Walk Co-Chair; Sandra Lulay, Walk Co-Chair; Shirley Zamansky, and Barbara Javaras. In the center is Ruth Medrano from Waterford Place.

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Congratulations again to Lion Kathy.

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After much anticipation (and production delays), Naperville Noon Lion Kathy Lukavsky was finally officially awarded her Melvin Jones Award at our September 5 meeting.

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Chicago Indo-US Lions club members along with community volunteers held an environmental day and they cleaned the surroundings near Leyden High.

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Back home from my 4th DG club visit this week in Milan. They have a strong,energized group of lions. I was entertained and intrigued by their meeting. I love learning new ideas. Keep up the great work, DG Mark Bean.

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Another great,fun meeting at Chillicothe tonight. Communicated International and district goals.

Inducted 2 new members!

Congratulations DG Mark Bean.

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Lourdes Mon Co-chair, Dr. Austin Dsouza Chair and PID Dan O’Reilly, Gov Tom Elsey, II VDG Rich Moy, Advisors.

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District 1A Convention Committee Meeting held at Home Run Pizza Restaurant in October. First Picture:

Chicago Nurses for Diabetes Lions celebrated their second Charter Nite With Governor Tom Elsey and

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Chicago Global Lions Gov. Nite 2023

Drake Hotel, Oak Brook.

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PDG John Chisum’s 85th Birthday!

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