April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe...

19
District 1 D Newsleer Lions Tales ROAR—Reach Out And Respond Inside this issue Dist. Governor 1-2 Governors Travels 2 2018 Cabinet 3 VDG 1 4 Our Internaonal Guest 5 PID Mark Lyon 5 Pecatonica Lions 5 Welcome New Lions 6 Amboy Lions 7 Oregon Lions 8&9 Roscoe Lions 10 Durand Lions 11 March Raffle Winners 12 Free Eye Examinaons 13 Thank You from Editor 14 Membership/Service 15 Center for Sight & Hearing 16 Leaf River Breakfast 17 Roast Pork Loin Dinner 18 Info / Newsleer Guidelines 19 Special points of interest PID Mark Lyon State Convenon Info Raffle Winners USA/Canada Info New Lions Amboy Lions Oregon Lions Roscoe Lions Durand Lions Free Eye Examinaons Thank You Leer District 1 D Newsletter April 2019 Volume 5 Issue 10 From Your Governor THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE! Going a month without a newsleer has caused some challenges but together we overcame and it is fantasc to know PCC Paul Lindstrom is recovering and able to take his Editor dues back over again! Flooding has hit several communies in our District and it connues to strike others. Thank you to your District Cabinet that recently approved $10,000 to be donated from our Disas- ter Relief Fund to flood vicms. We hope to be applying for a $20,000 LCIF grant to help with rebuilding. Right now, we are working with agencies to get the facts and numbers we need to apply which is taking longer because there are some vicms who are sll not able to get into their homes yet to have them assessed. Its great to know that where there is a need, there is a Lion! Thank you to all who aended the 1-D Convenon! It was a huge success with over 160 Lions aending at the beau- ful Masonic Temple in Freeport! Congratulaons to DGE Rich- ard Delp, 1 st VDGE Ron Fruit, 2 nd VDGE Tami Verstraete, and LIF Trustee Steve Boeger on their appointments for the 2019-20 Lions year. We had fantasc speakers and entertainment and

Transcript of April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe...

Page 1: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

Lions Tales ROAR—Reach Out And Respond

Inside this issue

Dist. Governor 1-2

Governors Travels 2

2018 Cabinet 3

VDG 1 4

Our International Guest 5

PID Mark Lyon 5

Pecatonica Lions 5

Welcome New Lions 6

Amboy Lions 7

Oregon Lions 8&9

Roscoe Lions 10

Durand Lions 11

March Raffle Winners 12

Free Eye Examinations 13

Thank You from Editor 14

Membership/Service 15

Center for Sight & Hearing 16

Leaf River Breakfast 17

Roast Pork Loin Dinner 18

Info / Newsletter Guidelines 19

Special points of interest

• PID Mark Lyon

• State Convention Info

• Raffle Winners

• USA/Canada Info

• New Lions

• Amboy Lions

• Oregon Lions

• Roscoe Lions

• Durand Lions

• Free Eye Examinations

• Thank You Letter

District 1 D Newsletter April 2019 Volume 5 Issue 10

From Your Governor

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!

Going a month without a newsletter has

caused some challenges but together we

overcame and it is fantastic to know PCC

Paul Lindstrom is recovering and able to

take his Editor duties back over again!

Flooding has hit several communities in our District and

it continues to strike others. Thank you to your District Cabinet

that recently approved $10,000 to be donated from our Disas-

ter Relief Fund to flood victims. We hope to be applying for a

$20,000 LCIF grant to help with rebuilding. Right now, we are

working with agencies to get the facts and numbers we need to

apply which is taking longer because there are some victims

who are still not able to get into their homes yet to have them

assessed. It’s great to know that where there is a need, there is

a Lion!

Thank you to all who attended the 1-D Convention! It

was a huge success with over 160 Lions attending at the beauti-

ful Masonic Temple in Freeport! Congratulations to DGE Rich-

ard Delp, 1st VDGE Ron Fruit, 2nd VDGE Tami Verstraete, and LIF

Trustee Steve Boettger on their appointments for the 2019-20

Lions year. We had fantastic speakers and entertainment and

Page 2: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

2

hope all had a great time. A special thank you to ID Mark Lyon and his wife, Lion Lyn for

attending, speaking and entertaining us with music.

Dial It Up! is coming along well as Clubs are responding by adding new Lions since this

challenge has been introduced and reducing their number of dropped Lions. This challenge

is to end the Lions’ year with a plus one in membership. As of today, we are still down a net

-32 in our District. I encourage every Club to make a push for membership in the next 60

days so that we can end our year in the positive numbers. This means asking caring people

to join our organization as well as keeping your current members informed and active so that

they want to remain a Lion. Lions, let’s ROAR (Reach Out And Respond)!

As we begin to think about the next Lions’ year, Secretaries, please remember to com-

plete the 2019-20 Officer Designations (formerly PU-101) in My LCI. The deadline to com-

plete this is May 15. Please try to fill all of the positions listed as there are some new ones.

The Club Administrator position is one that Clubs and their Secretaries may find extremely

helpful. This position has all of the same accesses in My LCI as a Club President or Secretary.

My LCI is where the monthly online reporting of membership and activities is done. Duties

can be split so that your Club Secretary can handle things such as minutes and your Club Ad-

ministrator can handle all of the monthly reporting. There is also a Club LCIF Coordinator,

Club Marketing & Communications Chairperson, Club Service Chairperson and Club Mem-

bership Chairperson. Please either go to https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/resources-for-

members/resource-center and type in the position to get more information. Officer Training

is being planned for late June. This training is for all officers to attend. Please watch for

more information to come out shortly with the details.

If your Club is needing handouts or facts on Diabetes,

you can now find more resources on our District web page at

http://www.e-district.org/sites/district 1d under the Docu-

ments tab.

Lions – thank you for all that you do! Remember to sub-

mit items to the newsletter and your local papers so you keep

your Lions Club visible to your community!

Keep ROAR ing,

District Governor Barb

Scheduled District

Governor Visits

Apr. 10 Harvard Lions Club

Apr. 16 Monroe Center Lions Club

Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions Club

Apr. 22 Tampico Lions Club

Apr. 24 Stockton Lions Club

Apr. 25 Sauk Valley Lions Club

May 8 Orangeville Lions Club

May 9 Poplar Grove Lions Club

May 15 Genoa Lions Club

May 22 Dixon Lioness Lions Club

June 4 Polo Lions Club

June 18 Forreston Lions Club

Page 3: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

3

District 1-D 2018-2019 Cabinet District Governor Barb Stewart Orangeville

1st Vice District Governor Richard Delp Lanark

Cabinet Secretary/Dist. Admin. Marcia Meyers Lena

Cabinet Treasurer Edy Pfeiffer Amboy

Global Leadership Team (GLT) Paul Lindstrom Leaf River

Global Membership Team (GMT) Gary Meyers Lena

Global Service Team (GST) Ron Fruit Kirkland

Immediate Past DG Steve Boettger Kirkland

Zone Chairpereson Lenny Hosey Galena Northwest Zone

Vacant Northwest Central Zone

Zone Chairperson Tami Verstraete Rockton Northeast Central Zone

Zone Chairperson Nicole Fruit Rockford Noon Northeast Zone

Zone Chairperson Betsy Johnson Forreston Central Zone

Temp. Zone Chairperson 1st V. D. G. Richard Delp Lanark Southwest Zone

Zone Chairperson Edy Pfeiffer Amboy Southeast Zone

LIF Trustee Pam Graney (2year) Rockford Noon

LIF Trustee Fred Peska (1 year) Cedarville

PID Russ Sarver Durand Campaign & Liaison

PDG Ron Fruit Kirkland Constitution & Bylaws

Lion Sara Burbank Lanark Info Technology/Marketing

PDG Duane Shaw Warren LCIF

IPCC Pam Graney Rockford Noon Leo/Youth/Peace Poster

PDG Wayne Fruit Kirkland Long Range Planning

PDG Judy Shaw Warren Conventions

PCC Paul Lindstrom Leaf River Newsletter & State Magazine

Lion Karren Martin Rockton Diabetes

Lion Kevin Larimore Paw Paw Childhood Cancer

Lion Barb Sager Capron Hunger

Lion John Costello Pearl City Environment

Lion Flora Stralow Morrison Vision/LEHP

Lion Terri Lindstrom Leaf River Reading Action Program

Lion John Bendixon Rockford Noon Center for Sight & Hearing

PDG Wayne Fruit Kirkland LIF Fundraising

IPDG Steve Boettger Kirkland LIF Birdies for Charity

Lion Dave Waller Durand LIF Hearing Services

Lion Karen Martin Rockton LIF Diabetes Awareness

Lion Flora Stralow Morrison LIF Vision Screening

PDG Ken Bramer Cedarville LIF Memorials & Endowments

Lion Sharon Peska Orangeville LIF Scrip

Lion Owen Costanza Poplar Grove LIF Camp Lions

Lion Dave Waller Durand LIF Key Ambassador

Page 4: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

4

First Vice District Governor Richard Delp

Even though it doesn’t feel like it today as I write this, Spring is

indeed here! District Convention is behind us now. I hope that every-

one had a wonderful time and got plenty to eat. A big thank you to all

who attended and to all the Lions who helped put the convention

together.

As we move into the last few months of this Lions’ year I would

like to take a minute to thank all the clubs in the Southwest Zone for

making me feel at home when I visited their clubs. Also thanks for the great attendance at

all the Zone Meetings, when we were able to have them this winter.

By next newsletter I should have a complete list of important upcoming dates, but for

now, don’t forget that now is the time to be getting your PU 101 forms in and verify that all

the information is correct. This will help in making the 2019/2020 District Directory as accu-

rate as possible.

The District Convention for next year will be March 6th and 7th 2020.

USA / Canada Leadership Forum

Spokane, Washington

September 19—21, 2019

For details & registration visit:

www.lionsforum.org

Phone (605) 723—4007

Page 5: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

5

Our International Guest

Mark S. Lyon

International Director

Mark S. Lyon, from Brookfield, Connecticut, USA, was elected to serve as International

Director of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 101st International Convention,

held in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, June 29 through July 3, 2018.

Director Lyon is the recipient of numerous awards including an International President’s

Award and an International President’ Leadership Award. He has also been recognized as a

Connecticut Knight of the Blind and a Connecticut Ambassador of Sight in addition to receiv-

ing four International President’s Certificate of Appreciation, alongside a number of project

and service related certificates.

Director Lyon is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. His wife Carolyn “Lyn” Lyon is also

a longtime Lion and Melvin Jones Fellow.

The Pecatonica Lions along with members of the community

have recycled their Christmas lights the last couple of months. We were able to collect 188 pounds of lights for recycling and prevent them from going into our landfills. We also were recent-ly able to recycle 170 pairs of eyeglasses, 45 ink cartridges and 13 pounds of keys. We also have been asking for plastic bags to be dropped off for recycling and these are being used to make park benches. So far we have received enough of these, 500 pounds, to provide one bench. We are well on our way to secur-ing our second bench.

Page 6: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

6

New Lions

Lion Perry Braida Amboy Lions Club

Lion Jim Child Amboy Lions Club

Lion Mark Grossman Amboy Lions Club

Lion Jeff Hanson Amboy Lions Club

Lion Pam Schultz Belvidere Lions Club

Lion Jeff Shewmon Durand Lions Club

Lion Jason Davids Kirkland Lions Club

Lion Shannon Eaden Kirkland Lions Club

Lion Leslie Nielsen Lena Lions Club

Lion Jeffrey Jacobson Loves Park Lions Club

Lion Gynel Hagemann Orangeville Lions Club

Lion Mark Thompson Prophetstown Lions Club

Lion Amy Hall Rockton Lions Club

Lion Diane Roseberger Rockton Lions Club

Lion Vicki Samples Rockton Lions Club

Lion Cherish Trout Roscoe Lions Club

Lion Jeremy Trout Roscoe Lions Club

Lion Vicki Farbo Stillman Valley Lions Club

Lion Jim Rose Stillman Valley Lions Club

Page 7: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

7

AMBOY LIONS

At the March meeting of the Amboy Lions Club, Dr. Kelly Klein of

the KSB Eye Care Clinic of Dixon presented an outstanding lecture on

eye diseases and the effects of medications on eye health. The Lion

members wish to thank Dr. Klein for giving this very interesting

presentation.

Amboy Lion President Roger Wittenauer, Lion Secretary Dennis

Marsili, and Lion Jim Travi attended the District 1-D Convention in

Freeport on March 9. The conference’s main focus was diabetes edu-

cation. The Amboy Club plans to bring more awareness of this medi-

cal issue to the community through presentations that will be given at future club meetings. The public will

be invited to sit in on these presentations.

In other upcoming events, the Amboy Lions and Leo Club

members will prepare and serve breakfast to the Mabley Cen-

ter residents and their families on Sunday, April 14. The Club

is also busy organizing the annual Cliff Walter Easter Egg Hunt.

This will be held on April 20, at 2:00 p.m. at the Amboy City

Park. The festivities will begin at 1:30 with the opportunity to

take pictures with the Easter Bunny and the egg hunt for the

various age groups will begin at 2:00. In case of inclement

weather, it will be held on April 21. This is one of the many

community events that the Club organizes and sponsors each

year. Amboy Food and Liquor will donate the eggs again this year.

In other news, the Amboy Lions Club donated money to sponsor a possible candidate to the Lions Camp

for the Visually and Hearing Impaired.

They also recently donated to the Sublette Toy Show, and the AYSO Soc-

cer Club.

The Amboy Lions welcome new members, Perry Braida, Mark Gross-

man and Jeff Hanson. Lions 1-D District Governor Barbara Stewart will

be at the Club’s meeting on April 8 for the induction/recognition cere-

mony of the new members. Lion Dave Kemp was recently awarded the

Diamond Centennial pin at the March 11 meeting. Lion Kemp received

this award for his work and dedication toward growing our Club and es-

tablishing a Leo Club at AHS. Congratulations, Lion Kemp.

For more information about the Amboy Lions Club, check us out on

Face Book page and the Amboy Lions website.

Page 8: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

8

Oregon Lions

Oregon Lions members, and several of their guests, gathered at the VFW in

Oregon on March 14th in hopes that they would be the lucky winner of one of the

seventy-five Oregon Lions Meat Raffle Prizes. Those prizes included: one half

hog, four $50 Super Valu gift certificates, twenty-five turkeys, twenty-five hams

and twenty steak and ground chuck packages.

The five top winners were: Erin Folk, who won the half hog, Grayson Grugel, Den-

nis Kippes, John Connor and Roger Brunner who each won a $50 gift certificate

from Super Valu.

From left to right – Oregon Lions Joanna

Champley, Dave Stenger (chairman of

Meat Raffle Committee) and Shirley

Stenger.

Lion Grant Afflerbaugh looking happy

because three of his four grandchildren won

Meat Raffle Prizes.

Page 9: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

9

Oregon Lions

Steve Rypkema, who has been Director of the Ogle County Solid Waste

Management Department for the past 29 years, spoke to the Oregon Lions at

their regular meeting on February 28th.

He explained the reasons behind the recent decision to stop the drop-off recycling

program in May of this year. The service that the county had provided for many

years had never been profitable, but recently costs to provide the service had

increased by 135% and it has become too expensive to maintain. China is now

refusing to process recyclables and there are not enough sorting facilities locally

to cope with the waste material.

Steve stated that many other programs will continue. Those include: the

monthly collection of electronics, the collection of motor oil and antifreeze, school

programs such as the 3rd Graders Outdoor Stewardship Days, the Christmas light

recycling program, the Rock River Sweep, and the Million Trees program.

Oregon Lions wants to thank Steve for all of his efforts in helping to help

maintain the integrity of

our environment here in

Ogle County.

Photo from left to right:

Lion Grant Afflerbaugh,

Steve Rypkema, and Lions

Club President Dr. Carri

Anderson

Page 10: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

10

Roscoe Lions Roscoe Lions Club and Roscoe Methodist Church Sponsor Blood Drive The Roscoe Lions Club and Roscoe Methodist Church sponsored a blood drive on January 17, 2019. Rock River Valley Blood Center was on site and we had a great turnout from our community.

Page 11: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

11

Durand Lions

Durand Lions Club present the 2018 Peace Poster with their cer-tificates. Shown are 2nd place winner, Au-rora Hilton, daughter of Heather Hilton and 3rd place winner, Addison DeYoung, daughter of James and Annette DeYoung

Durand Lions Kick off 2019 Rose Day campaign with a dozen roses and a poster. Roses will be delivered April 6th 2019. Shown are Lion Dave Waller Chair and Lion Barrie Hendrickson President.

Durand Lions provide an appre-ciation luncheon for the Du-rand State Bank employees each year. 2019 Lunch was Chicken Noodle Soup with cornbread. Shown are Durand Lions, Dave Waller, Pat McClellan, Orv Bergsmith, Barb Giocomo, and Linda Johnson.

Page 12: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

12

YOUR LOGO HERE

Date Number Winner Club

3-2 826 Joe Serafini Freeport Lions

3-4 No Winner

3-6 674 Ryan Schroeder Amboy Lions

3-9 No Winner

3-11 911 Neal Rogers Paw Paw Lions

3-13 No Winner

3-16 No Winner

3-18 067 Adam Schroeder Amboy Lions

3-20 - No Winners

2-30 No Winners

1-14 902 Chadwick Lions

1-30 080 Jim Adams Polo Lions

2-27 800 Robert Sanders Ashton Lions

March Raffle Winners

Numbers are not listed if there is no winner.

Scheduled Events

State Convention—Abraham Lincoln Hotel, Springfield, IL

International Convention

September 19—21, 2019 USA/Canada Leadership Forum—Spokane, WA

District Zone Meetings

Northwest— Lenny Hosey, ZC

Northwest Central— , ZC

Northeast Central—Tammy Verstraete, ZC

Northeast—Nicole Fruit, ZC

Central — Betsy Johnson, ZC

Southeast—Edy Pfeiffer, ZC

Southwest— Richard Delp, ZC

Page 13: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

13

Free Eye Examinations for Infants 6 Months to 1 Year

Vision problems detected at a very early age can be more easily corrected. An “Infant See”

program supported by the American Optometric Association is available for infants age 6

months to 1 year. Optometrists participating in this program provide free comprehensive

eye and vision assessments regardless of income or insurance coverage. Infant See was

developed in 2005 by the American Optometric Association and Johnson & Johnson Vision

as a public health program to ensure eye and vision care be a part of infant wellness care

and thus improving a child’s quality of life.

In checking the availability of participating optometrists in our area, I noted there were

offices located in Freeport, Rockford, Dixon, and Sycamore. I inquired with one office and

they reported they do see infants in the noted age group from time to time. For additional

information about the Infant See program, check out their website at http://

www.infantsee.org.

Lion Flora Stralow

Vision Screening/Sight Conservation

Page 14: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

14

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Lion Friends, I can’t thank you enough for the cards, calls, prayers and well wishes during my re-

cent unfortunate experience. Most of you know I was just getting past my broken leg from September 22

when I had a serious fall on February 28 that put me in the hospital for a couple of days. I fell backwards

from about the fourth step up to our deck on the back of the house. Air borne for that fall I landed on my

“butt” continued to my left shoulder and ultimately the back of my head. That was the first time I truly

saw “stars” when your head is bumped. Once I got into the house I could not remember what I was even

doing outside! After stitches, x-rays and a CT Scan I had nothing broke but did have a sub-duro hematoma

at the front of my brain. My brain had rebounded from hitting the back of my head and hit the front of

my skull causing the bleed. Now I know how those football players must feel!

The accident and resulting injuries is why you did not receive a March Newsletter. If you’ve never

had a brain injury like I had, you are not to be working on a computer, doing much reading or watching of

television. Fortunately the first few days the pain killers helped with that part. I was dark purple from my

waist to the back of my knees. It is just now about gone. After some time my shoulder was not getting

much better and saw a Dr. for that and had x-rays again. Ended up they thought just a “jammed” shoulder

and with time it would get better. It did.

Then one night I saw these little specs moving in front of me. That took me to see a Ophthalmolo-

gist to get a dilated eye exam. I didn’t have any current bleeding but did have some “floaters” in there

that I didn’t have before. I guess I just broke some rust loose that was now floating around.

I regretted I could not attend the District Convention but I haven’t went anywhere since February

28 but to the Doctors office. I am much better now as the head doesn’t spin when I get up!

I just had my latest CT Scan done and my Neuro Surgeon appointment this week and I have been

released to drive in Leaf River ONLY. Do you know how long it takes to drive every street in Leaf River?

About 10 minutes! But I can at least drive. I can resume most of my computer work and watch television

more. The rest of the news was not so good, as the area where I had the sub dura hematoma has actually

gotten larger and shrinking like hoped. So, another CT Scan in a short month and another Dr. appoint-

ment. I have to be really careful in what I do because I’m a high risk for a stroke during all of this. If the

area is not improved at the next visit we may have to make another decision. They may have to do sur-

gery and go in to get the area cleared. Let’s just keep hoping and praying the Mother Nature does her job

and it gets absorbed naturally.

Your cards and calls really helped the time go by and brought smiles to me. It’s great to know our

Lion Pride is there when it really counts. This is twice now someone up above has helped me get through

a serious accident. Remember to keep him in your thanks as well. Thanks again for all the cards, calls,

prayers—THEY DO REALLY WORK!

Past Council Chair Paul Lindstrom

Page 15: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

15

Membership

THANK YOU! District 1-D Lions Clubs are working on their membership! We are currently at

a net loss of 32 Lions in the District. This is doing much better than previous months but we

need to work on this in the last quarter of our Lions’ year. There are several Clubs who have

held or will be holding a membership drive in the near future. Keep up the great work! This

may be all it takes to move us into positive territory with our membership!

A challenge was issued to us a few months ago to DIAL IT UP! The goal of every Club is to

end this Lions’ year with a plus one in membership and many Clubs are on their way to

meeting this challenge. Lions Clubs that have moved into positive membership growth for

the year are: Orangeville, Polo, Prophetstown, Roscoe, Stillman Valley, Winnebago, Amboy,

Apple River, Belvidere, Capron, Durand, East Dubuque, Freeport, Kirkland, Lena, Loves Park,

Morrison and Mount Carroll. Lions Clubs that only need to add ONE NEW MEMBER to show

positive membership growth are: Albany, Ashton, Chadwick, Galena, Genoa, German Valley,

Leaf River, Marengo, Mount Morris, Paw Paw, Rochelle, Rockford Evening, Shannon, Stock-

ton, and Warren. Keep up the great work in working towards meeting this challenge!

Please remember to keep your Lions active in your Club! One of the number one reasons Li-

ons leave our organization is not being kept active. As you plan the remainder of your events

for the year, please look at a Club roster and invite those you haven’t seen for a while to join

in!

Service District 1-D have reported 24,145 hours of Lions service that we have provided to our com-

munities year-to-date! Awesome job Lions!

Thank you to all who struggled with reporting in March due to the unified system being im-

plemented by LCI. If you were not able to report your service, please do so in March. Dis-

trict Governor Barb will not hold any Club accountable for not filing as it pertains to Club or

President/Secretary Awards.

Page 16: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

P.O. Box 5944 • 8038 MacIntosh Lane • Rockford, IL 61125 • (815) 332-6800 • www.cshni.org

April 2019 News

Proud to partner with District 1-D Lions

Clubs to make low vision & hearing

services available for everyone in need.

Audiology Exams

Hearing Aids

Low Vision Exams

Optometry Services

Lenses and Frames

Vision Rehabilitation

LV Occupational Therapy

Orientation & Mobility Training

Low Vision Assistive Devices

Social & Support Groups

Sign Language Interpreting

Sign Language Classes

Braille Transcription

The regional, not-for-profit

leader in low vision and

hearing services.

Quality service at an

exceptional value.

For service request

forms, please contact

Lion Bobbie Burcham at

(815) 332-6816

Mark your calendars now for the 14th Annual

Gerald Broski Memorial Golf Outing!

Monday, June 24 Forest Hills Country Club

Check-In 11:30 am Shotgun Start 12:30 pm

For more information on registration and sponsorship, please contact Bobby Reitsch at (815) 332-6838 or

[email protected]!

7th Annual Dining in the Dark Sheds Light

On Thursday, March 14, 151 guests temporarily lost their sight and attempted to enjoy a 4-course meal while blindfolded as part of CSH’s 7th annual Dining in the Dark at the Radisson Hotel in Rockford. The evening, designed to shed light on obstacles those with no or low vision face, included cocktails, a mystery wine pull, information about CSH, and dinner. In addition, guests had the opportunity to help cover the cost of a new Woods Equipment Co.

FZ22-2 Zero Turn Mower. The mower was contributed by Woods at cost and will allow CSH to save $9,000 a year in operating costs! Thank you to our guests, sponsors and volunteers who helped raise over $34,000 in support of CSH’s programs and services. Special thanks to Woods, Midland Wealth Management, Area Erectors, Byron Lions Club, Rosecrance, Flanders Insurance Agency, Auto Owners Insurance, Lions of Illinois Foundation, Rockton Lions Club, Rockford Noon Lions Club, Northwest Bank, Paul Larson Concrete, Kirkland Lions Club, Event Floral, Rich and Hillary Hacker, and Crimson Ridge for their generous sponsorship of the event!

Summer Sun and Fun

Warmer temperatures and longer days mean the time has come for summer sun and fun with festivals, fairs, pancake breakfasts, cookouts and camaraderie! If your club needs volunteers for your upcoming events, please let us know! The CSH staff is willing to help!

(Although a few should probably be kept away from flames and pancake flipping!)

Please contact Elisa Anaya at (815) 332-6823 for more information.

Page 17: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

Leaf River Lions

Pancakes or Waffles, Whole Hog

Sausage, Scrambled Eggs

Breakfast With Bunny Saturday April 20

Proceeds to go for Festival and other Lion projects.

Menu: Pancakes or Waffles, Whole hog sausage, Scrambled Eggs,

applesauce, orange juice, milk and coffee.

Serving: 7:00 a.m.—10:00 a.m.

All You Can Eat: $8.00

Age 13 and over: $6.00

Children (5-12): $4.00

Children under 4: Free

Location: Bertolet Memorial building

103 West Second Street

EASTER EGG HUNT AT 10:00 A.M. IN PARK

Page 18: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

ROAST PORK LOIN DINNER

SUNDAY APRIL 28, 2019 Serving 11:00—1:30

At the Bertolet Memorial Building

Menu: Roast Pork Loin, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Green

Beans, Applesauce, Drink and Dessert.

Tickets:

Adults (14 years and older) $ 10.00 (at the door)

Advanced - $ 9.00 Child (6 years—13 years) $ 6.00 (at the door)

Advanced - $ 5.00 Five and under FREE

Advanced tickets are available till

Thursday April 25 at the Leaf River Library.

Leaf River Lion members Paul Lindstrom, Connie Hartje,

Kathy Rose, Laura Werner, Dorothy Mahon and Adrian

Book also have tickets to sell.

Proceeds to Support Leaf River Summer Daze Festival.

Page 19: April 2019 Lions Tales - WordPress.com · 4/4/2019  · Apr. 10 Harvard Lions lub Apr. 16 Monroe enter Lions lub Apr. 17 Rockford Evening Lions lub Apr. 22 Tampico Lions lub Apr.

District 1 D Newsletter

16

District Newsletter Submission Guidelines

When submitting articles for the monthly Newsletter it is recommended the narrative is in WORD

format and pictures are in JPEG format. Narratives can be copied right from your email If you prefer to

do that, however ALL pictures should be ATTACHED and not included in the narrative. Anything

submitted in PDF format can only be inserted as they are sent to me, I am not able to edit them. There-

for anything submitted in PDF format should be a flyer or advertisement about your activity.

Submission timelines: Club Articles—by First of the month, no later than the 5th

Page Flyers or advertisements in PDF format by the 5th of each month.

Governor and Vice Governor articles by the 10th of each month

Advertising of your event or fundraiser can be run for 3 consecutive months if you submit them on time.

Submit your articles or pictures by email to: [email protected]

Thanks for your patience and now I'm back for at least a while so get those articles sent in!!