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LION PRIDE WE SERVEA PublicAtion of the lions of lower MichigAn - MD 11

January/February 2018 • Vol. 46 • Issue 3

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UPCOMINGEvents:

JANUARYRelieving the Hunger Centennial

Service Challenge

JANUARY 27MD 11 GMT Committee Meeting

11:00 a.m. State Office

FEBRUARY 16VDG Training 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.Crowne Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids

FEBRUARY 16Michigan Forum 7:30 p.m.

Large Group Service Project to benefit Special Olympics

Crowne Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids

FEBRUARY 17Michigan Forum 8:00 a.m. - 2:45 p.m.


FEBRUARY 17-18Council of Governors Meeting


MARCHEye Donor Awareness Month

MAY 17-19MD 11 Lions Convention

Grand Blanc Holiday Inn Gateway Center

Check our website for updates andadditional information www.lionsofmi.com

MD 11 Lions Convention Committee Announce 1st VP GUDRUN YNGVADOTTIR as LCI Guest Speaker in May

The Convention Planning Committee invites you to attend the 98th Annual MD 11 Lions Convention May 17-19. This will be an exciting opportunity for you to personally meet with 1st Vice President Gudrun, who will become LCI’s first female President in July, 2018.

Vice President Yngvadottir (Ing-va-daughter) is a Biomedical Scientist and has worked in research, education and management. Since 1990 she has worked at the University of Iceland as Vice Director at the Institute of Continuing Education. A member of the Gardabaejar Eik Lions Club since 1992, Vice President

Yngvadottir has held many offices within the association, including district governor council chairperson. She has dedicated her service to children and youth, membership and leadership development, health and wellness, including vision and diabetes, environmental projects and Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF).

In addition to her Lions activities, VP Gudrun is active in numerous professional and community organizations, including the Icelandic Association of Biomedical Scientists and has been their representative in Scandinavian and European cooperation.

VP Gudrun and her husband, Dr. Jon Bjarni Thorsteinsson, a past international director and a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, have one son, one daughter and six grandchildren.

GROUP SERVICE PROJECT At The Michigan Lions Forum To Benefit Special OlympicsThe MD 11 Global Service Team is organizing a large, group service project to take place during the Michigan Lions Forum on Friday, February 16, 2018. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Grand Rapids. This year’s benefactor will be Special Olympics Michigan, and your support is needed!

For those arriving early for the Forum on Friday night we will work together to assemble 1,000 first aid kits, to be distributed to Special Olympics coaches and volunteers for use at future events. In an effort to provide as many kits as possible, all Lions Clubs are asked to donate the following items to the project:

ITEMS NEEDED: SD10 - Pre-Printed First Aid ChartA1 - GauzeA2 - Ice Packs B1 - Gauze TapeB2 - Athletic TapeC1 - Small Kleenex PacketsC2 - Band AidsD1 - Antiseptic OintmentD2 - Hand SanitizerE1 - Rubber GlovesE2 - Scissors

Monetary donations received will help to supplement any supply shortages. Whatever your club can donate from the list is greatly appreciated.

Your District GST Member will be working with you to collect and transport items to the Michigan Forum.Please note that all clubs participating in this project on Friday night will be able to submit service hoursto LCI.

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Leo Club MembersON THE HUNT At The Michigan ForumLion Amy Anderson is the new State Chair for the Leo Committee, and has a passion for Leo members! She once jumped through 26 inches of ice, dressed in purple and yellow Leo gear for a Polar Plunge fundraiser. Need any further proof of her dedication? Lion Amy is creating a scavenger hunt to be completed during the first three breakout sessions at the Michigan Forum. Bring your completed list during the Leo breakout – “Deep Dive into Lionism and Leos” and plan to share your club’s projects and activities.

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S

Pridewendy Burns, Executive Director

And just like that, 2018 is off to a running start!

It’s that time of year when many of us reassess and think about what we want to accomplish or do during the year. With that in mind, I’ve got a few suggestions for you.

Attend one of the many educational workshops offered by the Lions of Michigan, starting with the Michigan Forum. With 15 breakout sessions to choose from, you will take-away valuable information whether you are a new Lion or a seasoned one.

Make “WE SERVE” a big part of 2018. Begin by participating in the large, group service project on Friday night of the Forum. With a goal of providing 1,000 first aid kits to Special Olympics, your assistance is needed. Submit your service hours to LCI for service recognition.

Tune into your creative side by signing up for the Water Color class offered at the Forum. PDG Craig Bishop is an experienced artist, instructor and Lion of 50 years. He’ll not only teach you the art of water color, but explain how planning a painting relates to taking on a leadership role in life.

Expand your learning in 2018. At the MD 11 Lions Convention you will have the opportunity to learn more about healthy nutrition and cooking for the diabetic. Human Trafficking is a topic which needs to be addressed in our state. Attend the informational breakout session led by Jane P. White, Executive Director, Michigan Human Trafficking Task Force, to hear what is being done to prevent trafficking and protect victims.

And of course, the Leadership Institute offered in November is one of the best in the country, offering four levels of learning with the Leadership, Graduate, Master’s and now PhD level courses.

Knowledge is power! Embrace the many learning opportunities offered throughout the year and expand your Lion Pride.

Yours in Service,

Lion Wendy BurnsExecutive Director

ONE MORE STAR JOINS THE NORTHERN LIGHTS… District 11-E2 has lost another shining star! IPDG CAROL ATHAN, who just completed her term as District Governor on June 30 2017, passed away at her daughter’s home in Belleville, Michigan on January 10, 2018 after battling a rare form of eye cancer for several years.

Her diagnosis came as she was planning her trip to Fukuoka, Japan, to be installed as 2016/17 District Governor from District 11-E2. She was denied a wonderful experience that so many past district governors have enjoyed – and still talk about. Yet, IPDG Carol moved forward with a courage I admired throughout the uncertainty of her illness.

Born Carol Frances Litinski on December 9, 1945, she grew up in the downriver community of Allen Park, graduating from Allen Park High School in 1963. In 1964, she married Terry Athan and they were soon blessed with a beautiful daughter, Cheryl Ann. She enjoyed a career as a banking professional, serving as a fraud investigator for thirty some years at several downriver banks. Following their move to Lewiston, Carol worked another ten years at Independent Bank in Gaylord.

Carol joined the Lewiston Lioness Club in 2003, and was an active member striving to find ways to provide service to others. In 2017, her club honored her with a Melvin Jones Fellowship. Approached by PDG Barb Durflinger to run for district governor, she discussed this with her husband, considered all aspects of the position, and accepted the challenge. IPDG Carol was a strong voice in the Council of Governors and was always ready to volunteer when there was a need. She

had been a member of the MD 11 Convention Committee for several years In addition to Lionism, IPDG Carol was interested in local politics concerning the welfare and services for seniors. She was involved with the Montmorency County Council on Aging, and was elected to the Board of Directors of the Northeast Michigan Council of Governments in 2013. Carol is also an active member of the Lewiston Congregational Church. Over the years, she enjoyed traveling the United States, especially seeking adventures on the back roads. Favorite pastimes included snowmobiling (years ago), 50s music, her Corvette, flower gardens, outdoor “critters”- especially her horses. Did you know that she competed in mid-level dressage on her beloved “Cooter” for 12 years? She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Terry; daughter Cheryl, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren who live in Belleville. IPDG Carol had passion and excitement for things that interested her. She wanted to help, to improve a situation. She was devoted to her friends, helping many through difficult situations until the end – an end that came way too soon.

IN MEMORIUM… PDG GLEN DINGS passed away on December 23. PDG Glen and his wife, PDG Nancy, both served District 11 B2 as Governors. PDG Glen was District Governor in 1992-1993. In 2010 he was awarded with the S.A. Dodge Distinguished Service Award, which is the highest award presented in MD 11.

Lion Glen was a member of the Watervliet Lions Club for 36 years, and was installed in Hong Kong as District Governor and governed over 47 clubs. Lion Glen

participated in the Lions eyeglass mission to Latvia, where 2,500 children and adults were screened and glasses provided. He was inducted into the Lions of Michigan Foundation Hall of Fame this past August.

Memorial contributions may be sent to Hanson Hospice Center, Lions of Michigan Foundation, North Berrien Senior Center or Plymouth Congregational Church in Watervliet.

LIONESS PAMELA SCHUMANLioness Pamela was the wife of PDG Eric Schuman, District 11 C2 1989-1990. Lioness Pamela was employed as a Registered Nurse for over 35 years, and served as the Secretary of the Delta Lioness Club. Lioness Pam passed away in December, and is survived by her husband, PDG Eric of Laingsburg. Memorial contributions can be sent to the Respite of Shiawassee County.

2018 Family & Women SYMPO-

SIUM

The Global Membership Team is putting the finishing touches on a new event which is intended to be educational, interactive and enjoyable.

The Family & Women Symposium - where Do we go froM here? being PrePAreD for the uneXPecteD will be held at the Sterling Heights Lions Club House on Saturday, May 12, 2018. Cost is $25.00/person, with proceeds to benefit Pediatric Cancer.

Watch for complete updates, speaker information and registration form in future issues of the Lion Pride and online at www.lionsofmi.com.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S

SpotlightDG Terry Treppa, 11 A1

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A Governor’s TravelsIn the past number of months I’ve visited several clubs and installed the club officers at several of the clubs. Each club is distinct in its character but there are some common elements in all of the clubs. There is a dedication to Lionism that is present in each club. There is a quiet enthusiasm for the work that we do. On the other hand there is a wondering why only a few members show up for the meetings. There is a concern for the future of their club. Not all questions can be answered but they can be heard. And that is part of my role as the District Governor. My role also has been to encourage and complement each club and members on the works that they do. Our part in our service is to make the effort to be of service to the people that we serve. We help people as we are able so that they will be able to help themselves. We can’t do everything for everybody but we can do some things for some people. After we do all that we can do we leave the rest up to them. We are responsible for our efforts and the outcomes are out of our control.

Lions Clubs most important asset is our presence in our communities. The works that we

do are important but our presence

is always there even when we

are not involved in some sort of service. We

are a group of volunteers who, at our own expense

both financial and time wise, are willing to stand up and give back to our community for all that we have received. In our own quiet way we are making a difference. We do have the good will of the people in our community. Beside the good will we also have their admiration and encouragement to carry on in spite of all of the difficulties that we face. After all if it was easy who would want to be a Lion? It takes dedication from the heart to continue to be of service especially when it just doesn’t feel good and rewarding. It is out of compassion for our fellow human being that we give of our time, talent, and treasure to make a difference in the lives of the people that we touch.

I’ve noticed on a practical level that if a club has a person who is Visually Impaired as a member then they have a constant reminder that there are people in need as embodied by one of their own. It is kind of a reality check especially when people get discouraged. The blindness of the member just doesn’t go away because we aren’t all enthusiastic. It is by our persistence over the long run that really makes

a difference in the lives of the community, the lives of our fellow Lions and in our very own life. We grow in confidence, experience, and compassion for those in need wherever they may be.

The club that has been a real success story is the Northville Lions Club. This club was down to four members and was on the verge of turning in their Charter. Several of us on the leadership team, then Governor Martha Brown, GMT Lula Gardfrey, Membership Chair Matthew Collins, PDG Sharon Jordan-Crowley, 2nd VDG Shirley Kelley, and I decided that something had to be done. GMT Lula Gardfrey organized the effort and enlisted the aid of PDG Fred Simpson and PDG Bill VanWinkle to join in the effort. A canvas of the Northville city was made several times and twenty new members were signed up. I was privileged to do the Induction Ceremony for the new members. Recently I was invited to swear in the new officers of the club which I did with enthusiasm. I am glad to let you know that the Northville Lions Club is thriving, they have their own web site, participate in several civic activities in Northville and are once again a living thriving asset to the community of Northville.

Respectfully submitted, Lion Rev. Terence F. Treppa Ph.D.District Governor 11 A1

The Lion Pride (USPS 978-200) is published monthly for the Lions members of Multiple District 11, Michigan, except for the combined issues of January/February, April/May, July/August and September/October, at Lion Pride Magazine, 5730 Executive Drive, Lansing, MI 48911. Lions receive the publication for annual dues/subscription rate of $4.50. Advertisements must reach the above address by the 15th of the month for publication in the following month’s issue. All clubs must send their own news and pictures to their district editor, allowing ample time for the district editor to forward the copy to meet the deadline stated above. Clubs or individuals must send their information to their district editor, not to the publication.

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POSTMASTER: Send address changes toLion Pride Magazine,5730 Executive Drive, Lansing, MI 48911Wendy Burns, Editor

FOR YOUR INFORMATION: Please notify your post office and club secretary immediately if you change your address so that your Lion Pride copy can be mailed to your correct address. New labels are prepared by Lions Clubs International and usually require 2-3 months before taking effect. For advertising rates, please contact Lion Pride Magazine, 5730 Executive Drive, Lansing, MI 48911.

For information on state projects or the state office, contact 5730 Executive Drive, Lansing, MI 48911, (517) 887-6640, fax (517) 887-6642.

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MD11 PEACE ESSAYCOMPETITION WINNERBattle Creek Host of District 11 B 1 submitted Anayah Taylor’s essay and it came in 1st place for MD 11.

On Saturday December 16, 2017 1VDG Roger Spriggs presented a congratulatory letter to the State Peace Essay competition winner Anayah Taylor accompanied by Lion Jerry Mackey and PDG Craig Bishop who serve on the Peace Poster/Peace Essay Committee of District 11-B1.

Anayah also received a prize check for her excellent essay titled ‘Finding Peace’. Anayah, attends Pennfield Middle School and also submitted an entry into the Peace Poster competition.

gerald Mackey, PDg craig bishop, Anayah taylor, 1VDg roger spriggs

Lions of MichiganDISTRICT CONVENTIONSSD10 April 20-22 Bark River ID Nick Xinopoulos, IN A1 April 20-22Petersburg, OH ID Don Noland, MO A2 April 6-8 Grand Rapids PID Bill Phillipe, MA B1 April 6-8 Ann Arbor PID Cindy Gregg, PA

B2 March 23-25 Holland ID Ardie Klemish, IA C1 April 14 Paws with a CausePID Lewis Quinn, AK

C2 March 16-18 Owosso ID Pat Vannette, ND D1 April 13-15Ann Arbor TBD

D2 April 6-7Owosso TBD E1 April 6-7Midland PID Rod Wright, Canada

E2 April 27-29Bellair PID Mike Molenda, MN MD 11 May 18-20Grand Blanc1st VP Gudrun Yngvadottir, Iceland

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The Lions of Michigan Foundation officially opened the LIONS OF MICHIGAN HALL OF FAME on July 25, 2009 to begin celebrating the rich history that Michigan Lions have at all levels of our association - local, state, district and international. The goal of the Hall of Fame is to keep alive the memory of our great leaders and to document their service so that Lions in the present and future can share a sense of the service that our great state has given to our association. Nominations for the Hall of Fame must be submitted to the Lions of Michigan State Office no later than March 1 of each year. The 2018 Lions of Michigan Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, the 10th Annual, will be held on August 4, 2018 at 6:00 PM at the Crowne Plaza Hotel located at 5700 E. 28th Street - Grand Rapids, Michigan. Lodging is $79.00 plus tax per night for a standard guest room. Lodging reservations can be made by contacting the Lions of Michigan State Office at 517-887-6640 - [email protected] or by calling the Crowne Plaza at 616-957-1770 and requesting the Lions of Michigan Foundation group rate.

Name(s): _________________________ _________________________ Registrant(s): $25.00 Each = $___________ Choice of Entrée: Chicken Parmesan - #: ______ Eggplant Parmesan - #: ______ Grilled Salmon - #: ______ Lions or Lioness Club: _____________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________City/State/Zip:________________________________________ Telephone: ______________________________________Email: ___________________________________________

5730 Executive Drive - Lansing, MI 48911 - 517.887.6640 - www.lmsf.net

Dr. Gary Anderson, PID Harold "Hop" Anderson, PCC Gerald "Gary" Babcock, PDG R.G. Barnum, PDG William "Doc" Barr, PDG Dennis Bellinger, PCC David Bennett, PDG Jim Chipman, PDG John Cioroch, PDG Dr. Dennis Cobler, PID Glen Dings, PDG Dr. Tom Doyle, PDG Charles Cone, PDG Frank Cunningham, PCC Granville Cutler, PDG George Daly, PID Ray DeWitt, PCC S.A. Dodge, PIP Wendell Doty, PDG Bill Erickson, PDG Duane Farnsworth, PDG Paul Frederick, PDG James Frendewey, PID

Harold "Hal" Geppert, PDG Stuart Goodrich, PDG Budd Goodwin, PSS Gerald Griffin, Sr., PDG Bill Hanel, PID Bill Hansen, PID Dale Hart, PDG Paul Hemeryck, PCC Jerry Hinton, PCC Robert Jenkins, PCC Harry Johnson, PDG Al Kassin, PDG Al Kelpinski, PDG William "Bill" Klingensmith, PDG Wayne Kreitner, PDG Esther LaMothe, PID Roger LaMothe, PCC Jim Leach, Sr., PDG Ken Lautzenheiser, PID Stuart Lozon, PDG Ralph Lynam, PIP Bob Lutze, PDG Dr. John Meyer, PCC

John Noel, PIP Dr. Wallace O’Brien, PDG Harold Pocklington, PID Rodney "Rod" Prys, PDG LaVern Robbins, PID Dr. Irving Scheel, PDG Wayne Schultz, PDG Don Seifried, PCC Ralph Sheehan, PID Karl Sorrick, PIP Robert "Bob" Sturgis, PDG Dale "Tom" Thompson, PDG Loyst Trombley, PDG Albert Van Thomme, PDG John Walker, PID William "Bud" Weber, PDG Chuck Weir, PID Bill Whippen, PCC Walter Wilson, PID Robert Wyatt, PID Larry Young, PID Bud Zanner, PCC

DEADLINE: Monday, July 9 , 2018


Please complete the registration form and send it along with a check to Michigan Lions Forum, 5730 Executive Drive • Lansing, MI 48911Telephone 517-887-6640 or Fax 517-887-6642PAY ONLINE AT: www.lionsofmi.com > Calendar > Michigan Lions Forum

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FRIDAY NIGHT SESSION 7:30 p.m. q_Large Group Service Projectq_Hospitality Suite - Room 472 - 9:30 p.m.

SATURDAY SESSIONS:Session 1 Breakout Session - 8:30 a.m. (Check One)

q_The Art of Recognition: Understanding Awards

q_Understanding Lions Protocol

q_Bridging the Generation Gap

q_A Laymen’s Guide to Diabetes

Session 2 Breakout Session - 9:30 a.m. (Check One) q__Lions As Leaders: Moving up the Ranks

q__Leader Dogs for the Blind

q__The Cost of Moving Up

q__Time Management

Session 3 Breakout Session - 10:30 a.m. (Check One)

q__Global Action Team: GAT

q__Creative Leaders! Water Color Art Class

q__Learning Opportunities for Lions

q__The Art of Recognition: Understanding Awards

Session 4 Breakout Session -11:30 a.m. (Check One)

q__Leo’s As Leaders

q__Lions Orientation

q__Special Olympics

q__Eversight

12:30 p.m. - Lunch, White Cane Scholarships, Keynote Address, Closing Remarks & Door Prize Drawing

Schedule of EventsFriday, February 16, 2018

Registration ............................................. 7:00 p.m.

Large Group Service Project ...........7:30 -9:00 p.m.

Hospitality Suite - Room 472 .................. 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Registration ............................................. 7:00 a.m.

White Cane Supplies, Exhibit Tables ..... .. 8:00 a.m.

Opening Remarks/Welcome ................. 8:00 a.m.

Session 1 Breakout Sessions ................... 8:30 a.m.(choose one of four)

Session 2 Breakout Session ..................... 9:30 a.m.(choose one of four)

Session 3 Breakout Session ................... 10:30 a.m.(choose one of four)


Lunch, White Cane Scholarships, Keynote Presentation, Closing Remarks & Door Prize ............................................................... 12:30 p.m.

Prize Drawings ......................................... 2:45 p.m.

Every Registrant Receives: OFFICIAL PROCEEDING BOOKLET

containing information on breakout sessions & speakers

COMMEMORATIVE PINLUNCHEON PROGRAM

Must be registered by 1/30/18 to guarantee lunch & Forum materials

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Lions Room Rate is $825700 28th Street SE , Grand Rapids, MI 49546

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HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE:January 30, 2018

Large Group Service Project Join us Friday night, February 16

as we work together on a large group service project! Club members attending

may report service hours to LCI.

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FORU M Schedule of EventsFriday, February 16, 2018

Registration ............................................. 7:00 p.m.

Large Group Service Project ...........7:30 -9:00 p.m.

Hospitality Suite - Room 472 .................. 9:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 17, 2018

Registration ............................................. 7:00 a.m.

White Cane Supplies, Exhibit Tables ..... .. 8:00 a.m.

Opening Remarks/Welcome ................. 8:00 a.m.

Session 1 Breakout Sessions ................... 8:30 a.m.(choose one of four)

Session 2 Breakout Session ..................... 9:30 a.m.(choose one of four)



Lunch, White Cane Scholarships, Keynote Presentation, Closing Remarks & Door Prize ............................................................... 12:30 p.m.

Prize Drawings ......................................... 2:45 p.m.






CROWNE PLAZA GRAND RAPIDS

Lions Room Rate is $825700 28th Street SE , Grand Rapids, MI 49546

616-957-1770

HOTEL RESERVATION DEADLINE:January 30, 2018

Large Group Service Project Join us Friday night, February 16

as we work together on a large group service project! Club members attending

may report service hours to LCI.

F O R U MFEBRUARY 17, 2018

Mail registration form to:Lions of Michigan State Office5730 Executive Dr., Lansing, MI 48911517-887-6640 or Fax: 517-887-6642OR

MICHIGANLIONS

We Serve

PAY ONLORINE AT: www.lionsofmi.com

Lions, Lioness & Leo club members

Please complete the registration form and send it along with a check to Michigan Lions Forum, 5730 Executive Drive • Lansing, MI 48911, Telephone 517-887-6640 or Fax 517-887-6642 or PAY ONLINE AT: www.lionsofmi.com


ORPLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:

Lions of Michigan


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Lions Hearing Center of Michigan and Lions of MichiganScholarship for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Student2018 Application

Deadline to apply: February 1, 2018

About the ScholarshipThe Lions of Michigan and the Lions Hearing Center of Michigan are awarding one $1,000 scholarship to a deaf or hard of hearing student for higher education for the calendar year 2018.

For complete application, contact Lions Hearing Center of Michigan 4201 St. Antoine, 5E-UHCDetroit, Michigan 48201

Must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2018


EXHIBITOR’S AGREEMENT MICHIGAN LIONS FORUM 2018

Please reserve a display table for the undersigned at the 2018 Michigan Lions Forum, held at the Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, Michigan on February 17, 2018. Enclosed is a check covering the exhibition fee of $50.00/$85.00. The charge is fully refundable only if, for any reason, the forum is canceled or moved to another city or in case of fire or other catastrophic occurrence to the property. All conditions stated in the letter of invitation shall be accepted and followed by all exhibitors and their representatives.

The undersigned releases the Lions of Michigan Multiple District 11 and its agents from any and all liabilities that may arise or be asserted as a result of participation in this exhibition. The Lions of Michigan Multiple District 11, Inc. will determine the eligibility of any company or product for exhibit. Acceptance of an exhibitor for the MD 11 Michigan Forum does not imply endorsement of the product or services, nor does rejection imply lack of approval of the product or manufacturer.

Exhibitors shall take precautions to provide security to safeguard their property during show hours. It is understood that neither the Lions of Michigan Multiple District 11, Inc. nor the Crown Plaza Grand Rapids (nor legal entities which own, lease and/or operate it), nor their members, officers, directors or employees shall be responsible for injury to any person or persons for loss or damage to property belonging to the exhibitor or any person or persons while in transit to or from the hotel or while in the hotel property or otherwise. The exhibitor assumes complete responsibility and liability for all injury to any and all persons or property in any way connected with exhibitor’s display caused by the exhibitor, his agents, representatives or employees. The exhibitor indemnifies and agrees to hold harmless the Lions of Michigan Multiple District 11, Inc. and the Crowne Plaza Grand Rapids (and legal entities which own, lease and/or operate it), their members, officers, directors and employees against any and all liability whatsoever arising from any or all damage to property or personal injury caused by exhibitor or his agents, representatives, employees or any other persons.

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98th Annual MD 11 Lions Convention: Kicking-Off a New Century of Service

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MISSION: “To facilitate a collaborative effort to prevent trafficking of persons within the State of Michigan, to pursue prosecution of perpetrators, and to protect and actively support rehabilitation efforts for trafficking victims.”

The components of collaboration are: stakeholders with a vested interest, trusting relationships between partners, shared visions and common goals, expertise, teamwork strategies, open communication, motivated partners, and means to implement and sustain the effort.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE To increase collaboration and response between law enforcement, social service agencies, and community resources in order to create an ongoing victim support and recovery protocol and support systems;

To coordinate and implement an ongoing training model for law enforcement and social service agency providers, educational institutions, health care professionals and any other community outreach group;

To engage directly with communities through frequent and regular contact in order to build relationships which in turn promotes involvement, input, and sharing;

To create and maintain an ongoing information-sharing network and protocol for various stakeholders;

To collect, evaluate, and disseminate legal mechanisms to combat human trafficking;

To promote and support the creation of regional Task Forces for the purpose of local involvement to identify workable resources and focus on identifying victims;

• To exercise to the greatest degree possible, distribution of reliable, accurate and factually-based information in both labor and sexual trafficking; and

• To advocate sources of support in order that the opportunity exists for victims to become survivors. 501c3 2017

THURSDAY, MAY 17, 2018 6:00 p.m. Pre-Convention Picnic Lions Bear Lake Camp Experiencefirst-handtheexcitementofourStateProject,LionsBearLakeCamp! Youmustregisterinadvance.Cost:$10.00 Meet in hotel lobby @ 5:30 p.m. Car pool or bus ($5.00) to Camp VPGudrunYngvadottirwillattendiftraveltimeallows

FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 9:00 a.m. Council of Governors Meeting 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. NEW! Breakout Session: Nutrition for the Diabetic12:00 - 9:00 p.m. Exhibitor Displays Open1:30 p.m. District Governors–Elect Planning Meeting 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. NEW! Breakout Session: Human Trafficking 6:30 p.m. Welcome Reception & Dinner, Entertainment, Silent Auction open through Saturday @ 8:30 p.m.8:30 - 10:30 p.m. Entertainment by The Jay Mitzner Band 10:00 p.m. Lions Afterglow Hospitality

SATURDAY, MAY 19, 20188:00 a.m. 4:00 a.m. Exhibitor Displays Open8:30 a.m. 2017 Awards Breakfast Guest Speaker, PID Dr. Jon Bjarni Thorsteinsson10:30 a.m. Business Session - Hear reports from our State Projects, Leo Clubs & more!

LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

BREAKOUT SESSIONS 2:00 p.m. Recruiting Success in a New Century -RoundTableDiscussionledbyGMTChair, LionLulaGardfrey3:00 p.m. Awareness, Prevention, Treatment and Reasearch - Lions Barb Bagerly, Terri Huffman WhenInternationalPresidentStenAkestamwantedtohelpraiseawarenessabout

diabetes,heturnedtooneofthemostinfluentialwomenintheworldforhelp:EppieLederer,betterknownasadvicecolumnistAnnLanders.WeturntoLionsBarbBagerly,DiabeticNurse,andLionTerriHuffman.

4:00 - 4:30 p.m. Travel Tips to Las Vegas - LCI International Convention led by PDG Bill Simpson

SATURDAY AWARDS BANQUET-KEYNOTE ADDRESS6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception - Performance by Lions All State Band7:00 p.m. Memorial Service7:15 p.m. Awards Banquet Keynote address by: 1ST VP GUDRUN YNGVADOTTIR9:30 p.m. Live & Silent Auction Wrap-up10:00 p.m. Lions Afterglow Hospitality

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Kick-off our 98th Convention with a visit to Lions Bear Lake Camp for a tour, picnic, and time spent socializing with fellow Lions and guests. The picnic will be held on Thursday, May 17. Select one of three ways to arrive at camp: car-pool from the hotel, reserve a spot on the shuttle bus or drive yourself directly to camp from your home. We are expecting perfect picnic weather this year, but in the event that it is “too hot”, we will have indoor accommodations!

This year’s convention will offer more learning

opportunities for Lions and guests. Time will be utilized on Friday, May 18, to attend breakout sessions for those arriving early to the convention, and again on Saturday, May 19.

Session topics to be offered include current-day issues which are impacting our communities. Diabetes is one of the fastest-growing diseases in the world, currently affecting 422 million people of all races, income levels and ages. As Lions, we're dedicated to fighting the diabetes epidemic

to improve lives, strengthen families, and revitalize communities. Sessions on nutrition and in-depth training on LCIs mission of awareness, prevention treatment and research will be held both Friday and Saturday.

Human Trafficking in Michigan is a serious problem and includes trafficking and exploitation of illegal immigrants, kidnapping, and forced prostitution. Lions can help Break the Silence of Human Trafficking. Become informed and be a part of the solution.

Heading to Las Vegas for the International Convention? Learn all you need to know at the “Tips for Traveling to Las Vegas” breakout session, led by International Convention Chair PDG Bill Simpson.

The Lions All State Band will join us on Saturday evening for a brief concert highlighting their performance pieces selected for the LCI Parade of Nations in Las Vegas.


One of the world’s most environmentally-friendly countries is Iceland, however, over time soil erosion caused by centuries of chopping down trees for timber and firewood, grazing sheep, harsh winters and ash from volcanic eruptions caused erosion that prevented trees from taking root. Iceland today plants more trees per head of population than any other nation in the world (around four million a year, or 16 for every man, woman and child).

Lions in Iceland are fighting severe soil erosion to make their landscape green again—and the earth a better place for generations to come. To learn more, watch the video in the Environmental section of LCI’s website, www.lionsclubs.org.

Iceland is covered by ice, glaciers and geysers and has more than 20 active volcanoes.

Everyone in Iceland is on a first name basis, and people are even listed by first name in the telephone directory.

Most Icelanders still use the old Viking patronymics instead of family surnames, with different forms for sons and daughters. For example, a man called Haraldur Magnusson and his wife Helga Jonsdottir might have a son called Petur whose

final name would then be Haraldsson, and a daughter called Ingibjörg Haraldsdottir. Get it? “HaraldsSON and HaraldsDAUGHTER.

The entire country of Iceland only holds a population of a little over 330,000, as opposed to Michigan, which boasts a population of 9.928 million. This small population makes for a largely rural country, and a capital city which feels like a really big small town.

And here is a final fun fact that is so fitting: The world's first female president was an Icelander. Her name is Vigdis Finbogadottir and she was elected in Iceland in 1980. LCI 1st VP Gudrun Yngvadottir comes by it naturally!

ICELANDLand Of Fire And Ice

MD 11 Lions Convention SPONSORSHIP Opportunities

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MAY 17-19, 2018HOLIDAY INN GATEWAY CENTER,

Grand Blanc, Michigan

MD 11 LIONS CONVENTION

The Lions of Michigan are pleased to offer the opportunity for Corporate and Personal Sponsorships for the

Lions of Michigan 98th Annual MD 11 Lions ConventionHoliday Inn Gateway Center, Grand Blanc, MI

May 18-19, 2018

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

Platinum Sponsor - $1,000Speaking opportunity during the Saturday Awards Banquet (up to 10 minutes); Full page advertisement in Lion Pride publication; advertisement in the convention proceedings booklet; complimentary exhibitor table; your banner displayed throughout entire event

Gold Sponsor - $500 Speaking opportunity during the Friday evening Welcome Reception and Dinner (up to 5 minutes) or Saturday Awards Breakfast; Full page (7.5” tall x 4.5” wide) advertisement in proceedings booklet; complimentary exhibitor table; your banner displayed throughout entire event

Silver Sponsor - $400 Full page (7.5” tall x 4.5” wide) advertisement in proceedings booklet; complimentary exhibitor table; insert included in Welcome Packet; your banner displayed throughout entire event

Bronze Sponsor - $300Thursday pre-convention picnic or Hospitality Room Sponsor; Listing in proceedings booklet; complimentary exhibitor table; insert included in Welcome Packet; your banner displayed throughout entire event

Heart of a Lion Sponsor - $150One of four Breakout Session Sponsors; insert included in Welcome Packet; advertisement in proceedings booklet

All sponsors who commit by April 21, 2018 will be listed on the promotional materials, recognition at the convention, in the Lion Pride, on the Lions of Michigan website and Facebook page, Checks should be made out to Lions of Michigan and can be mailed to: Lions of MI, 5730 Executive Dr., Lansing, MI 48911

Platinum Sponsor - $1,000 Gold Sponsor - $500 Silver Sponsor - $400

Bronze Sponsor - $300 Heart of a Lion Sponsor - $150


DEADLINES MAY 1, 2018:• Deadline for advance registration and hotel reservation. (Registrations after this date will be processed in Las Vegas). • Deadline to submit a refund request for registration, housing and/or ticketed event cancellation.

REGISTRANT INFORMATION: Please type or print name as it appears on passport/photo ID.

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PACKAGE B: NO ROOM REQUIRED (Registration only for each person listed above.)

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PAYMENT: Full payment is required with this form. US currency only. Checks and money orders must be drawn on US banks. Visa, MasterCard & Discover cards accepted. REGISTRATION FEES: Adult Child (17 and under)/Alpha Leo Omega Leo PACKAGE A: PACKAGE B: EARLY (Before January 12, 2018) US$150 US$20 US$100 Registrations: US$ _________ Registrations: US$ __________REGULAR (January 13 through March 31, 2018) US$200 US$20 US$100 Ticketed Events: US$ _________ Ticketed Events: US$ __________LATE (April 1, 2018 – onsite) US$225 US$20 US$100 Hotel Deposit: US$ _________ Total Due: US$ _________ Total Due: US$ __________

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LIONS CLUBS 101ST INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONCONVENTION AND HOTEL RESERVATION FORM

Las Vegas, Nevada USA • Friday, June 29 – Tuesday, July 3, 2018

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Please note: Lions Clubs International will be documenting the international convention for promotional purposes. Your participation may be filmed or photographed at this event. Your registration is your consent for use of these images by Lions Clubs International.

SERVICE PROJECTS IN LAS VEGAS I am interested in participating in a hands-on community service project during the Las Vegas International Convention. Further details on registering for service projects will be sent to you in the coming months.

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Welcome to our 101st International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, June 29th - July 3rd, 2018. Las Vegas will be warm and the swimming pools will be open, so bring your sunglasses, shorts and summer clothes! Michigan Lions and guests will stay at the Luxor Hotel, located at the south end of the Las Vegas Blvd. and a short distance to convention headquarters at the MGM Hotel. The Lion’s shuttle bus takes you there in cool comfort if you prefer to ride.

The MGM will be the headquarters for all Lion activities, which include: Governor Elect training;

Lions International Convention LAS VEGAS, NEVADA

plenary sessions; flag ceremony, exhibit halls; voting and International Officer’s Reception. The DGE Celebration Banquet will be held at the Mirage Hotel. The MGM will also house Lions with disabilities, Pin Traders, Exhibitors and Lions from 35 states and 17 countries. It will be a very busy place!

• Michigan Hospitality Room will be held at the Luxor

• New, light weight parade shirts will be available for 2018 and on sale at the Michigan Forum

• Michigan Night will be held on July 1 at the Tournament of Kings Dinner Theater.

Calling All Kings and Queens! Join Us For Michigan Night In Las Vegas

All Lions and guests attending the LCI Convention in Las Vegas are invited to Michigan Night, Sunday, July 1, 2018, to be held at the Tournament of Kings Dinner Theater.

Tournament of Kings is Las Vegas’ ultimate dinner and a show experience. Adapted from the tale of King Arthur, this live-action production takes place in a 900-seat theater-in-the-round arena and immerses the audience in a tale of valor and treachery. Valiant knights ride mighty steeds and prove their chivalry amongst special effects and pyrotechnics. While knights fight, guests feast on a hearty three-course meal using the original utensil – their hands. Tournament of Kings is an epic portrayal of centuries past, and it’s all in the name of honor, country, and of course, food. Cost is approximately $62.00. Registration coming soon!

FUN FACTS• It requires 36 staff/management to run the show which includes cast, stable staff, and managers.• There are 22 horses in the Tournament of Kings stable.• 10 horses are used in the Tournament of Kings show.• Excalibur is the No. 1 purchaser of Cornish Game Hens in the United States. Since June 1990, approximately 6,700,000 hens have been served.• Tournament of Kings has become the setting for several dozen marriage proposals each year. All of the maidens have said yes to the gallant knights – that is all except one.• Approximately 4,100 lance tips are shattered each year.• The soil used in the arena is mixed with synthetic fibers to create a better cushion. This is important because many of the show's stunt falls are done off of the horses.• The swords used in the performance are titanium and create sparks during battle sequences.• We use 10-12 tons of wood shavings monthly in the horse’s stables.• As a group, all of our horses eat 125 tons of hay annually.• The core team producing Tournament of Kings (Producer, Director and Stunt Coordinator), have been with the show since its opening in 1999. They were all also involved with the original King Arthur’s Tournament, which opened at the Excalibur in 1990.

Las Vegas is famous for entertainment! Tour the Grand Canyon or Hoover Dam; take in a Broadway show, ride the LINQ Ferris Wheel, check out the Gold & Silver Pawn Shop featured on “Pawn Stars” or walk the strip and take in the many sights only seen in Vegas! Need a more personal guide? Contact a tour company such as Globus or Tauck and Collette.

Looking forward to seeing you in Las Vegas!

Lion Bill SimpsonInternational Convention Chair


CLUB happenings:District A1 • District Editor: Linda Tate18475 Klinger St., Detroit, MI 48234 [email protected]

11 A1DG Terry Treppa MONROE • WAYNEwww.metrodetroitlions.org

11 A2DG John Bingham, Jr.MACOMB • OAKLANDwww.lionsdistrict11a2.org

District 11 A2 Convention will be held April 6-8, 2018 at DoubleTree Hotel in Grand Rapids.

Clarkston Area Lions did 101 free Project Kidsight vision screenings at the Rotary Club Goodfellows “Shoes For Kids” event during December.

Clawson Lions enjoyed a great evening during their Christmas party and auction.

Eastpointe Lions held a Euchre Tournament with cash prizes, cash bar, 50/50 and Chinese raffle. Event proceeds to benefit sight and hearing impaired children and adults.

District A2 • District Editor: James Boomer3250 Stacey Circle, Oxford, MI 48371 [email protected]

Fraser Lions hosted Thirsty Thursday Night Football during December where participants enjoyed football on a big screen TV and a cash bar that included beer specials.

Fraser Lions are selling tickets for First Annual Fraser Lions Club Charity Gun Raffle. Drawing date is April 14, 2018, be sure to get your tickets before the drawing.

New Baltimore Lions will hold their Winterfest at Walter & Mary Burke Park on January 26-28, 2018.

Ortonville Lions had a good time participating in the Christmas Parade during

Downtown Ortonville’s Christmas in the Village celebration.

Royal Oak Lions held a Christmas party for six students from the Beaumont Silent Children Program.

Shelby Township Lions will host AFC NFC Championship Sunday Football Party on Sunday, January 21. Event includes premium open bar, food, drawings and great prizes.

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Royal Oak Lions braved the bitter cold to deliver 2,440 meals to the hungry and homeless people in Detroit as part of the Salvation Army Bed & Bread program. Many needy Detroiters received multiple meals, hats and blankets during this four day mission.

Lions pictured are Eric Boreczky, Bob Westbury and Jim Westbury

Royal Oak Lions with family and friends braved the cold to raise $14,420.22 for the Salvation Army during their 2017 Kettle Drive. It was likely their highest total in their tradition of over 50 years of ringing.

Fraser Lions held Breakfast with Santa at the Fraser Lions Den. Cabinet Secretary Kimberle Thiede is shown here with Santa during the breakfast.

Lake Orion Lions held their annual Special Needs Christmas were a great time was had by all.

Join fellow Lions of District A1 at the Michigan Forum in Grand Rapids, February 16-17. Governor Terry Treppa will lead a breakout session on Saturday, Feb. 17. His session will cover “The Cost of Moving Up.” When thinking of progressing into the position of District Governor, there are some financial considerations to explore. Governor Terry will help guide you through the steps of moving up in Lionism.

All Clubs in the district are asked to donate rolls of gauze for the group service project to be held on Friday night, Feb. 16, at the Michigan Forum. First aid kits will be assembled and donated to Special Olympics. PCC Linda Tate Chairs the Michigan Forum, and asks your help in achieving the goal of 1,000 completed first aid kits. This equates to approximately 27 rolls of gauze from each club. Monetary donations will assist in providing any shortfalls.

Nominations for the PID William “Larry” Young Award are now being accepted through February 1. Nominees must reflect the spirit and ethics of Lions, and is awarded exclusively to a Lion in District A1. Send your nomination to: PDG Martha Brown, 22854 Newport St., Southfield, MI 48075 or email to: [email protected]

31st Annual Seedlings Braille Books for Children - Bowling for Braille Books March 10, 2018. The Lions of 11 A1 have been strong supporters of Seedlings Braille Books for Children! The Bowling for Braille Books fundraiser in March is a fun way to continue the tradition. You can help raise $60,000 for 6,000 braille books for blind kids by becoming a sponsor, providing a raffle prize, or signing up to bowl. This year’s event will be held in Novi. For information, email: [email protected]


District B1 • District Editor: Barry Allen19230 Sharon Valley Rd., Manchester, MI [email protected]

District 11-B1 Spring Leadership Forum is scheduled for April 26, 2018 at Vandercook Lake High School.

Albion Lions participated in the Albion Aglow Parade with Corinne Atchison driving her Jeep.Ann Arbor Host Lions partnered with the Ann Arbor VA Hospital to provide Veterans Holiday Care Packages.

Cereal City Lions held a Spaghetti Dinner at Lakeview High School.

Clinton Lions continued their support 192 Ministries who prepare meals for children in the Clinton schools. They donated to the local food pantry, sent two boxes of goodies to troops overseas, donated to the Ann

Arbor VA Hospital and provided the Holiday Adopt-A-VET program.

Jackson Eyeopeners held their annual Christmas Party in conjunction with their 40 year Anniversary.

Manchester Lions completed their Luminaria Project for the Christmas Eve lighting of the walkways and streets of Manchester. They supported the Family Services “Christmas Shop” and adopted a local family for Christmas.

Marshall Lions held their annual celebration for the Marshall exchange students. Each year the students explain how the holidays are celebrated in their country. This

11 B1DG LuAnne BullingtonBRANCH • CALHOUN • HILLSDALEJACKSON • LENAWEE • WASHTENAWwww.11b1lions.org

CLUB happenings:year there were two students from Thailand, two from Japan and one from Brazil. A good time was had by all.

Welcome Washtenaw International High School (WIHI) Leo Club from Ypsilanti! They were chartered on December 21, 2017 and have 47 members. WIHI consists of academically focused students earning a high school diploma and working towards earning an International Baccalaureate Diploma. They are already quite active in their community and International High School. Congratulations to their sponsor, Ann Arbor Host Lions. WIHI Leos will have their Charter Night in February.

11 B2DG Barb Stutesman BERRIEN • CASS • KALAMAZOOST. JOSEPH • VAN BURENwww.e-district.org/sites/11b2.org

District B2 • District Editor: Julie Mayuiers23250 Van Resort Dr., Mendon, MI [email protected]

assisted with shopping for gifts for family members.

Richland Gull Lake Lions are holding Bowling to Benefit the Blind Fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 10.

Three Rivers Lions celebrated 68 years of service on December6.Vicksburg Lions are holding their 7th Annual Bowling Fun-Raiser on Sunday, February 11 at Continental Lanes in Kalamazoo.

District 11 B2 will hold a district wide zone meeting to supercharge your club. January 29 is a great opportunity to obtain club strengthening strategies.

District 11 B2 will hold their 42nd Annual 11 B2 District Convention on March 23 & 24, 2018 at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Holland, Michigan.

Lawrence Lions will offer an all you can eat Fish Fry on the 2nd Friday of every month.

Mattawan Lions served during the holiday season with a toy distribution for Mattawan Area Pantry, served 200 families with food, personal hygiene items and

Battle Creek Cereal City Lions and friends gathered to pack the traditional Christmas baskets for needy families in the Battle Creek area.

Pictured are Lions Jerry Mackey and David Buresh

Dexter Lions selected Peace Poster Contest 2017 winner Isabella (Izzy) Hodder from District 11 B1. Izzy is an eighth grader at Mill Creek Middle School in Dexter. This year’s theme was “The Future of Peace”.

Jackson Host Lions held their annual Christmas Party at the Cascades Manor House with 96 Lions and

guests in attendance. A fun time was had by all and presents were given to children and guests by Santa.

Napoleon Lions built yet another handicap ramp for a local resident.

Tekonsha Lions sponsored the Tekonsha Christmas Festival. Lion Jerry Long supported Lions by driving a small self-built car in the parade.

Edwardsburg Leos visited a local nursing home during the holiday season. Each resident received a personalized Christmas card, candy cane and fresh cookies.

Paw Paw Lions had another successful year with what has become their club’s signature project, Community Christmas Basket Program. It truly is the entire community that makes this program a success. They were able to serve 102

families with nearly 900 boxes loaded with food and gifts.

Members of Portage Lions Club wrapped over 100 holiday boxes and donated to Portage Community Center. Holiday boxes were filled with food for under privilege families of Kalamazoo County.

Three Rivers Lions Holiday Food Distribution Project served families for the 63rd year by providing families in need with a variety of food items.


District C1 • District Editor: No Appointment

District C2 • District Editor: Noreen Boes2065 Woven Heart, Holt, MI [email protected]

11 C2DG Brent Beracy CLINTON • EATON • GRATIOT INGHAM • LIVINGSTON • SHIAWASSEEwww.lionsdistrict11c2.org

CLUB happenings:

11 C1DG Julie May ALLEGAN • BARRY • IONIA • KENTMUSKEGON • OTTAWAwww.e-district.org/sites/11c1.org

District 11 C2 Convention will be March 16-18, 2018 at Comstock Inn in Owosso.

Elsie Lions held their Wild Game dinner on January 8.

Holt Lions are celebrating their 50th Anniversary. The Holt Lions Club has a long, proud history of activity in the Holt community, providing service and leadership in Lionism.

District 11 C1 Convention will be held Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Paws with A Cause in Wayland.

Alto Lions and DG Julie May worked with members from the Grand Rapids Club on our district’s continual project of cleaning and sorting donated eye glasses. They held their annual Christmas party for the children, treating approximately 70 children to a goodie bag, gift and a visit from Santa. Pop up Christmas cards were made at the the Veterans Home in Grand Rapids. They screened 19 children with Project Kidsight.

Lakewood Area Lions presented Diabetes & Your Vision on January 9 to learn the

importance of the relationship between diabetes and vision.

Marne Lions will be hosting weekly all you can eat Friday Night Fish Fry’s beginning February 9 through April 6 at Interurban Depot Café in Marne, Michigan.

Muskegon Host Lions had their Christmas luncheon for their “Blind Friends” on Dec 12. The friends are members of the Association for the Blind Support Group that meets in Muskegon. 28 friends and members enjoyed lunch, seasonal entertainment and a gift bag to celebrate Christmas.

Ravenna Lions packed food boxes for 90 families during their annual Love Connection Project.

Spring Lake Lions helped the Salvation Army ring bells and raised a little over $600.

Cedar Springs Lions presented a check for over $7,000 to Cedar Springs Library after a two year fundraising project to purchase special library equipment. Items to be purchased included ZoomText with speech, Freedom Scientific Topaz EZ 24” Video Magnifier with HD Camera, EyePal Solo OCR Reader, Freedom Scientific

Ruby 7 Portable Video Magnifier, Hand Held PowerMag Set 3.5x – 10.75, large print keyboard, and large screen monitor.

This new technology will help those who are visually and hearing impaired.

Saturday December 2 the

Hudsonville Lions celebrated their 70th Anniversary by hosting a pancake breakfast at Hudsonville’s Terra Square facility.

The club also used the event as an opportunity to showcase their plans to fundraise and construct a new barrier free playground in the community in 2019.70

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Ravenna Lions and Ravenna Leos worked together packaging food boxes for their annual Love Connection project. The project distributed food, hand knitted hats and gloves to 90 families in the community.

Hartland Lions made a donation to Cromaine Library of $250 for the purchase of books and magazines about diabetes to add to the library’s literature collection.

Kurt Stromlund presented a check to Glen Fischer,

Adult Services Manager at Cromaine Library

St. Louis Alma Lions assisted the Salvation Army with Red Kettle Bell Ringing during December.

Lion Larry Mott and Lion Blaine Lafler

St. Johns Lions had nearly 40 people attend their Holiday Dinner. Guests included DG Brent Beracy and First Lady Cindy and Lion Eileen Delaney, State Youth Exchange Chair, was the featured speaker and was accompanied by her husband, Lion Steve.


District D1 • District Editor: Doug Palmer2065 Rich Rd., Mayville, MI 48744 [email protected]

11 D1DG Jeffrey Hunt BAY • GENESEE • SAGINAW • TUSCOLAwww.e-district.org/sites/11d1

CLUB happenings:

11 D2DG Fred Sullivan HURON • LAPEER • SANILAC • ST. CLAIRwww.11-d2lions.org

District D2 • District Editor: Whitey Simon4722 Green Dr., Box 95, Harsens Island, MI 48028-9633 [email protected]

Anchor Bay Lions distributed 50 food baskets to families in need just before the holidays. This was a great partnership with the New Baltimore Police Department. Each family received a turkey and pantry items.

Emmett Lions will again be holding their Annual Rabbit Hunt on the first Saturday in February.

Jeddo Lions and Lexington Lions held a Goodfellows newspaper fundraiser to collect money for kids Christmas presents and food baskets.

Metamora Lions collected 1,657 pars of eyeglasses and 5 hearing aids during a recent collection drive.

Pearl Beach Lions announce a new Scholarship, Dragon Slayer scholarship. Its purpose is to directly improve the health of youth in school by lowering the use of Heroine and opioids drug use. Scholarship criteria; improve drug awareness programs, create drug awareness school programs, create media groups to open communication with students and parents, media drive of posters and flyers and educate. A minimum $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a student or a committee of students who have made a direct impact in the fight to remove these drugs from our community.

District 11D1 Convention will be held at the Wyndham Garden in Ann Arbor on April 13-15.

Hemlock Lions held a Christmas Bingo for local senior citizens; about 25 people attended the fun event.

Linden Lions entered a float in the Linden Holiday Happenings during December. The sixteen-foot float was adorned with lights, a lighted Christmas Tree and a perfectly displayed sign for Linden Tree Sales and “100 Years of service” banner. The Linden Lions Club Mascot “Rory the Lion” was a crowd favorite again this year.

Otisville Lions will hold a Valentine’s Day Dance on the evening of Saturday, February 10.

Swartz Creek Lions assisted the Lennon Lions with the annual holiday food basket program. Once again, it was a successful event, and all of the families that were fed were greatly appreciative of the assistance.

Bay City Lions hosted their Annual Cookie Walk fundraiser. They sold all kinds of cookies. Flushing

Lions finished painting and repairing in the old High School which now houses the Latchkey program and the school District’s Administrative offices.

Club President Peggy Yats and Lions Rick Bigelow, Fred Kellett and Nick Daddario

Frankenmuth Lions aided with collecting donations for the Salvation Army during December.

Pictured are Lions Dave Wigley and Craig Banes

Algonac Lions served nearly 100 senior citizens during their annual Senior Dinner. Approximately 200 food baskets were delivered in the community to families in need.

Hadley Lions hosted the Christmas Tree lighting on December 2; hot chocolate, cookies, singing and Santa. Fun was had by all.

Elkton Lions performed another amazing Care and Share food distribution by efficiently delivering 50 care packages in the Elkton community.

Ubly Lions received thankfulness, joyfulness and gratitude from people in the community receiving food and supplies during the Ubly Lions Club’s annual Care and Share Program.


District E2 • District Editor: Lynne JaussPO Box 1093, Lewiston, MI 49756 [email protected]

District E1 • District Editor: Pete Conarty2411 Brookfield Dr., Midland, MI [email protected]

11 E2DG Bob Gingerich ALCONA • ALPENA • ANTRIM • ARENAC • CHARLEVOIX CHEBOYGAN • CRAWFORD EMMET • GLADWIN • IOSCO KALKASKA • MONTMORENCY • OGEMAW • OSCODA OTSEGO • PRESQUE ISLE • ROSCOMMONwww.e-district.org/sites/11e2

11 E1DG Peggy Walls BENZIE • CLARE • GRAND TRAVERSE • ISABELLALAKE • LEELANAU • MANISTEE • MASON • MECOSTA MIDLAND • MISSAUKEE • MONTCALMNEWAYGO • OCEANA • OSCEOLA • WEXFORDwww.millions11e1.org

Lions from Arcadia, Bear Lake, Kaleva, Manistee, Mesick and Onekama enjoy a joint Zone Christmas Party. Onekama Lions hosted the party at the Onekama Lions Den.

Big Rapids Lions has worked with the Big Rapids High School for the past few years through a program called Helping Hands. The purpose of the program is to assure that students who might not have such a Merry Christmas receive gifts. For 2017, 10 students were selected to receive gifts and goodies along with 9 other students who will receive gift cards. An add-on this year, with funds left over, funds assisted an additional student.

CLUB happenings:

Coleman Lions held a KidSight vision screening during Santa Express in Sanford. 145 children were screened and given a book to take home. Midland Lions helped with the screening on the first day. There were 8 referrals.

Empire Lions donated $2,000 in gift cards to Glen Lake School to distribute to needy families in the school district. Another $1,000 was used to buy gifts for a local family in Empire that had fallen on hard times this year.

Grayling Lions completed another Lucky 13 Raffle, selling 300 tickets. Donations to Paws with a Cause, Student Volunteers to Optometric Service and the Michigan Forum service project.

Hale Lions will host an informational program for the public on Advanced Directives and Early Dementia presented by Compassus Hospice.

Lewiston Lioness Lions wrapped up raffle calendar sales, sold quilt tickets. Collected and responded to Letters to Santa from elementary school students.Petoskey Lions brought paper products and household items that were donated to the Women’s Resource Center.

Rogers City Lions held a KidSight screening at the elementary school. Of the six of the 44 children screened needed referrals.

Alpena Lions collectied $3,000 for the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign.

Atlanta Lions donated $2,200 to local charities and collected 47 pair of eyeglasses for recycling.

Beaverton Lions donated Christmas presents and food vouchers for 25 local families.

Bellaire Lions held their annual Pointsettia sales.

Fairview-Comins Lions donated to the Eagles Club food basket project, delivered meals to homebound neighbors, and packed and distributed food at the food bank.

Cedar Maple City Lions held a successful community event during the holidays. Children enjoyed games, crafts, face painting, treats and Santa during Christmas for the Kids.

Chippewa Lake Mecosta Lions packed and delivered fresh fruit and cookie bags throughout the community for a Merry Christmas.

Coleman Lions held a used eyeglass workshop. They washed, sorted,

repaired, measured prescriptions and logged around 65 eyeglasses for a future mission trip.

Midland Lions donated coates for kids and Toys for Tots at their annual Christmas

Party. They also hosted a Children’s Christmas Party for grades 1 through 3 at Midland Public Schools and collected donations for the Salvation Army.

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Rose City Lions members assembled boxes of food and household items for needy families. Hosted a Christmas party and refreshments for local children. Santa gave each child a candy cane, large and small toy. Mittens and scarves were handed out as needed. The Backpack Project provides children with

enough food for every meal over the weekend.

Boyne Valley Lions were ringing the bell for the Salvation Army.

Oscoda Lions hosted a Christmas luncheon with Santa for area families. There were games, face painting, and a visit with Santa. Each child was given a bag of toys. Several local sponsors contributed to the event and National Honor Society volunteers helped with the games.

The parade Grand Marshall was Santa, who rode in his sleigh. The club’s Christmas Party was held at the Camp Inn. Members brought Christmas stockings filled with items for men and women at the Homeless Shelter.

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Mark your calendars and line up your buddies for Donate Life Day–Wednesday, April 11, 2018! Eversight, Gift of Life Michigan and Lions and Lioness Clubs will join Secretary of State branch offices across the state to promote donation and encourage patrons to join the Donor Registry. Volunteer “buddies” will provide information to customers about becoming a registered eye, organ and tissue donor. Join us for this great cause!

Because of Lions and Lioness like you, 1,364 people joined the Donor Registry on Donate Life Day 2017. Let’s make 2018 another memorable year—become a volunteer and encourage others to give the gifts of sight, life and mobility!

After submitting the registration form, more detailed information regarding your local branch office’s participation in the Secretary of State Donate Life Day will be mailed to you in March.

Visit eversightvision.org to learn more about the impact of donation.

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