SD LIONS 5SE NEWSLETTER · 2017. 4. 13. · President, Secretary, Treasurer and Membership Chairman...

FROM DISTRICT GOVERNOR - LARRY BUNTROCK

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APRIL 2017

SD LIONS 5SE NEWSLETTER

Greetings Lion!

It looks like spring may be really here since I have seen some robins in our

yard. April is designated at Family and Friends Month in Lionism. What better time to ask your family and friends to join the largest service or-ganization in the world. Invite them to your next meeting or have a special membership night to show off what your club does for your community.

District 5 SE is down 58 members. We have lost 21 from death and have

had 101 drops. We are pleased that we have signed up 64 new members. Please keep asking so we can at least get back to the membership that we started the year with.

GMT and GLT’s, we need your push to help to get new clubs organized. Zone Chairmen, please, notify the GMT’s and GLT’s of possible areas for new

clubs. If you need help, please notify me or the Vice District Governors to assist.

It is time to have your election of of-ficers in your clubs. As soon as you have your new officers elected, report them to LCI on the PU101 form on line. The sooner they are recorded, the sooner the District direc-

tory can be completed.

We need your help in filling out the 5 SE District Directory. Important info needed is: Day and time of meeting, meeting place and address, officers – President, Secretary, Treasurer and Membership Chairman – address, home and cell numbers, and e-mail address. Please get this information

to District Secretary Sharon Paranto,

2414 13th Ave. SE, Aberdeen, SD 57401

or [email protected]. as soon as possible.

Second Vice Governor Marie Ann Ben, [email protected] , has completed the Certified Guiding Lion Program. She will be willing to help you with any questions regarding Lionism. If

you would be interested in becoming a Guiding Lion, go to LCI and search for Certified Guiding Lion.

I would like to encourage you to at-tend the Great Plains Leadership Insti-tute being held in Maryville, MO on July 21-23rd. Early registration must be in before May1st.

April is also Protecting our Environ-ment month. It is a good time to complete your Centennial Environ-mental Challenge. A good idea for this to “Walk Ditches” or planting trees. I hope everyone is working on the Challenges and their Legacy Pro-ject.

Upcoming dates:

May 17-20 – MD5 Convention –

Deadwood- The Lodge

June 3 - Final Cabinet meeting –

Mitchell

Lion Lori and I want to wish everyone a very Blessed Easter.

WE SERVE

DG Larry Buntrock

Also attached to this email are these important forms:

1. May 2017 - MD5 Convention Registration

2. May 2017 - MD5 Speak Off Rules

3. June 2017 - LCI Convention Registration

4. District Cabinet Meeting Minutes 012717

5. Convention 2017 Notice

6. Convention 2017 Voting

7. Great Plains Leadership Regis-tration

http://www.lionsclubs.org/resources/EN/pdfs/pu101.pdf




CONVENTION SCHEDULE:

Fall Forum

Oct 1, 2016 Brandon, SD

Fall Rally

Sept 23-24. 2016 Murdo, SD

State Convention

Jan 27-28, 2017 AmericInn, Pierre, SD

MD5 Conventions

May 17-20, 2017 Deadwood, SD

May 17-19, 2018 Mandan, ND

USA Canada Forums

Sept 15-17, 2016 Omaha, NE

Sept 21-23, 2017 Portland, OR

Sept 20-22, 2018 Columbus, OH

Great Plains Lions Leadership Institute

July 21-23, 2017 Maryville, MO

International Conventions:

2017 Chicago, IL June 30-July 4

2018 Las Vegas, NV June 29 - July 3

2019 Milan, Italy July 5-9

2020 Singapore June 29-30

MISC DATES

2016-17 5SE CABINET MEETINGS:

August 6, 2016 Watertown, SD 1pm

Sept 30, 2016 Brandon, SD, Pizza Ranch 6:00pm

Jan 27, 2017 Pierre, SD, AmericInn 2pm

June 3, 2017 Time & Location TBD

DISTRICT 5SE NEWSLETTER EDITOR:

Lion Sunshine Cady

3240 S Bluegrass Ct

Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Email: [email protected]

605-759-8787


BROOKINGS NOON

The Brookings Noon Lions Club presented a check to the Boys and Girls Club for $500.00.

Pictured from left: Boys and Girls Club Advisory Council Member Abigail Howard, Lions Kathy Grady,

Lance Howard, Mitch Steinhoff, Boys and Girls Club Executive Director Vanessa Merhib, and Lions Pam Siverhus, John Ruffolo, Ron Gelderman, Ron See-ley, Dave Schingoethe, Kay Ruden, Rich Howard, Bob Smith, Bob Bell, Dick Canaday, Jim Meyer, Ray

Dorn, Craig Carson.

BRITTON The Britton Lions Club had a booth at the Britton

Expo. Lions Helen and Marta also screened 23 children for "Kids See". We gave away 2 stuffed Lions in Lions attire as kids door prizes.

Also for the Expo, the Britton Lions served a Soup

and sandwich lunch to the people tending the

booths and people attending the Expo.

The also had a "Grand Pride" Drawing for $1000 and 2- $500 prizes. It was very busy day for the Britton Lions.

FREEMAN

March 28 was an exciting evening as DG Larry Buntrock led the induction ceremony bringing 4

new members into the Freeman Club. A fifth mem-ber was unable to be inducted due to a family en-

gagement that evening. The members signed up after attending the Lions Guest Night held on Feb-ruary 28.

The new members from left to right in the front row are: Joyce Hofer, Mary Jacobson, Marlene Herman

and Cheryl Eilmes. Sponsors from left to right in the back row are: Myron Koerner, Edna Koerner, DG Buntrock, Betty Stahl and Alan Ries.



5SE E-NEWSLETTER EDITOR NEEDED

Incoming District Governor Neal Bowes is looking for a

new 5SE E-Newsletter editor to start July 1, 2017. The

purpose of the newsletter is to inform Lions of 5SE of

past and up-coming events, including

Forums

Rallies

Conventions

Cabinet Meetings

PRIMARY DUTIES INCLUDE:

Report directly to the 5SE District Governor

Compile all electronic submissions emailed by 5SE

Lions into a newsletter format on a monthly basis

Use the existing Gmail account to electronically dis-

tribute the newsletter as close as possible to the first

of each month

CONTENT

The key responsibility of the Newsletter Editor is to

choose the content by reviewing electronically sub-

mitted articles and/or writing articles (average

length 200-500 words).

Every effort should be made to cover previous

events (meets, socials, etc.).

A calendar of up-coming events should be included.

Submitted articles should be edited for grammar,

spelling, and consistency.

Submissions involving extensive editing or removal

of objectionable content should be returned to the

authors for approval or withdrawal.

LAYOUT

The second responsibility is newsletter layout. This

involves utilizing a format that is consistent from

newsletter to newsletter. In general, the first page

carries the issue date and DG Comments.

The 2nd page contains the District’s annual calendar

of events; and list of cabinet members.

Comments from other dignitaries throughout the

District should be arranged in order of rank.

Pages containing districtwide information should be

grouped together.

Pages describing upcoming events should be ar-

ranged in chronological order.

The final page contains the editor’s contact infor-

mation, mechanical requirements, and deadlines.

Layout is time-consuming as it entails a lot of juggl-

ing to accommodate entire articles. Every effort

should be made to print articles in their entirety, but

the editor reserves the right to make small changes

when needed.

DISTRIBUTION

The final responsibility is to electronically distribute

the newsletter. The newsletter must be converted to

a pdf file and emailed to the Group containing email

addresses for Club Presidents and Secretaries. That

group is then asked to forward it to members of

their individual clubs.

Please contact incoming District Governor Neil

Bowes at 605-665-2685 if you are interested in

serving in this way.

The Multiple District 5 Global Membership Team Coordinator and the Global Leader-

ship Team Coordinator positions are open and will need to be filled this year.

There are three year positions running from July 1, 2017 to June 30,2020.

For responsibilities and qualifications, interested Lions can click on these links:

GLT-MD Application; or GMT-MD Application

Application packets are available beginning in January 2017.

The deadline for applications is March 15, 2017.

For more information, contact;

District Governor Mark Koller

701-290-0511 or email at:

[email protected]

Or

District Governor Luis Coca

701-881-0126 or email at:

[email protected]

http://www.lionsclubs.org/resources/EN/pdfs/glt_md_coord_app.pdf

http://www.lionsclubs.org/resources/EN/pdfs/gmt_md28-30.pdf

mailto:[email protected]



To All Districts and Lions Clubs! Fill the TREASURE CHESTS with Items to raise funds for the

2017 MD5 INTERNATIONAL YOUTH EXCHANGE CAMP!!!

To be drawn at the 2017 MD5 Convention in May, 2017.

(need not be present to win)

Get list of items to your District Governor

Or MD5 Representative by March 15th, 2017...

HERE ARE A FEW IDEAS:

Products Made in Saskatchewan,

North Dakota, or South Dakota

Once-in-a-Lifetime Experiences

Fishing Items

Vacation Trip Packages

Golf Items

Creative Artwork

HERE ARE A FEW MORE IDEAS:

Unique Dining Experiences

Music Memorabilia

Craft Items

Sports Memorabilia

Fun Outing in Your Area

Hot Air Balloon Rides


MD5 CLUB CONTESTS 2016-2017

Newsletters must be placed in a loose leaf binder

with the Club name clearly labeled on the outside of

the binder.

Newsletters must contain a minimum of 6 issues

during the year with the last issue not later than

May 1.

Each issue should be placed in a plastic sheet.

Newsletters should be concise and informative.

Newsletter will be judged on content, page layout

and design.

Photos may or may not be included within the news-

letter.

Scrapbooks must be clearly labeled on the outside of

the book with the club name.

Photos contained within the scrapbook must have a

brief description, and people in the photos should be

clearly identified.

Scrapbooks will be judged on content, design and

use of scrapbooking materials.

The website must be an individual club website, not

state/provincial/zone or international.

Websites will be judged on quality of content and

design.

The internet address of each website must be re-

ported to:

Note: Newsletters, Scrapbooks and Websites must be

submitted to the District Governor of our district by April

15, 2017. Only one entry for each category will be al-

lowed in each district of the Multiple District 5 for the

MD5 Contest.

MD5 SE District Governor:

DG Larry Buntrock

P.O. Box 265

Britton, SD 57430

Email: [email protected]

Club Newsletters/Bulletins

Club Scrapbooks

Club Websites

Deadline

April 15, 2017


MD5 2017 Lions Youth Camp

Flock to Drake

Looking for a way Lions can help youths? Look no more.

Lions and Lions clubs in MD5 are asked to help sponsor

youngsters for the International Youth Exchange Camp,

scheduled July 16-22, 2017 near Drake, N.D. This is

a great way for youths from our area and all over the

world to get together in the spirit of Lionism, and to

learn what Lions are all about.

Ages are 15 to 19 and the cost is $400 per person. Only

40 slots are available

There are many ways for MD5 Lions to help. You can

sponsor a youth, host a youth, help with meals, donate

money for camp activities and to pay for transportation

for the different trips or become a camp counselor.

Host families are especially needed. Being a host family

would be a three to six-week commitment depending on

how long the student is able to stay. Host families would

provide a room, meals, transportation to the camp,

sleeping bags and pillows. These students have their

own spending money and full health insurance as well.

Drake is in the center of North Dakota, so there are

many possibilities for activities. Among the ones that

have been discussed are as follows:

Going to Bismarck-Mandan to see the State Capitol,

Heritage Center and to have some fun at Raging

Rivers Water Park.

Going to Rugby to see the geographical center of

North America, the Village Museum and then to Min-

ot to the zoo.

Going to Newtown and the surrounding area for a

day.

One of the days will be spent doing a community

project and just having fun at camp.

The camp itself has swimming, boating, fishing, canoeing

and other activities. Bonfires will most likely be a nightly

event.

Any questions, please contact the co-chairs, Lions Carla

Lein and Jan Coca. Carla can be reached at 701-781-

0743 and Jan can be reached at 701-509-4901.

Please help make this a success. All Lions and Lions

clubs are encouraged to help.

Thank you for your support,

Lion Carla and Lion Jan

GREAT PLAINS LIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

WHAT GPLLI is an intensive, professional and valuable leadership skills program for

Lions who have not served as District Governor. You will learn skills for club,

job, community and church, as well as personal development.

WHEN July 21-23, 2017. Registration is from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Fr iday, July 21.

Adjournment and checkout is by 3:00 p.m. Sunday, July 23, 2017. Lunch on

Friday, July 21 is at 12:00 noon.

WHERE Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville Missouri

COST US$175 per attendee if received by the Registrar on or before May1, 2017.

Cost increases to US$200 beginning May 2, 2017. Registration covers double

occupancy room, seven meals, and all course materials. Single occupancy rooms,

if available, require an additional US$40. Any remaining costs will be covered

by funding from Lions Clubs International and contributions from participating

multiple districts.

WHO Any Lion, Lioness or Leo who has attained majority and who has not yet served

as a District Governor as of the dates of the institute is eligible. No previous

attendees are eligible without prior approval of the Institute Coordinator, PID

David Stoufer.

This institute is being sponsored by Multiple Districts 5 (Saskatchewan, North Dakota and South Dakota), 9

(Iowa), 17 (Kansas), 26 (Missouri) and 38 (Nebraska).

Dynamic presenters from across the Great Plains will provide emerging Lion leaders with modules on com-

munication skills, team building, delegation, time management, conflict management, project management,

diversity, motivation, goal setting/action planning/personal mission statement and leading effective meet-

ings.

For additional information please contact Registrar PID Gary Fry at frygj35@msn. com or 515-967-4645.

PLAN NOW TO ATTEND THE INSTITUTE



"The Future of Peace" is the theme of the 2017-18 Peace Poster Contest. This is the 30th anniversary of the Peace Poster Contest. Lions clubs can sponsor the pro-gram in their community for children in local schools or organized, sponsored youth groups. Students, ages 11, 12 or 13 on November 15, are eligible to participate.

Through the contest, students are encouraged to visually depict their interpretation of the contest's theme. Lions clubs may purchase a contest kit through the Club

Supplies Sales Department. A kit must be purchased for

each contest sponsored. The contest must be sponsored

by a Lions club.

Artwork must be no smaller than 13 inches by 20 inches (33 centimeters by 50 centimeters) and no larger than 20 inches by 24 inches (50 centimeters by 60 centime-ters). Do not mat or frame artwork. Only one entry per student, and each entry must be the work of only one student. All artwork must be the individual student's original creation. Duplications are not accepted.

All media are accepted. Note: Chalk, charcoal and pastel entries should be sealed with a fixative spray to prevent smearing. Do not laminate entries. Three-dimensional entries will not be accepted. Nothing may be glued, stapled or attached to the artwork in any way. The use of lettering or numbering on the front of the poster, in any language, is not allowed. All artist sig-natures or initials should be written on the back of the poster. Artwork should be done on a flexible material, so it can be rolled for shipping in a mailing tube. Do not fold poster.

Participants accept all responsibility for late, lost, misdi-rected or illegible entries. Lions Clubs International is not responsible for entries damaged, destroyed or lost during the judging process. Entries cannot be acknowl-edged or returned; they become property of Lions Clubs International upon receipt. Peace Poster Contest images cannot be used without written permission from Lions Clubs International. In consideration for the opportunity to enter the Peace

Poster Contest, participants agree to allow Lions Clubs International to use their names and photographs for promotional and publicity purposes. In addition, the in-ternational grand prize winner, two family members (one being a parent or legal guardian) and the sponsoring club president or a club member (as designated by the sponsoring club president) are required to attend the special award ceremony. An international grand-prize winner is not eligible to receive subsequent prizes in fu-ture Peace Poster contests sponsored by Lions Clubs In-ternational. By entering, participants agree to be bound by these rules and the decisions of the judges and Lions

Clubs International.

2017-18 LCI PEACE POSTER CONTEST

Judging Each poster is judged on originality, artistic merit and expression of the theme. Posters advance through several judging levels: local, district, multiple district and international. At the inter-

national level, judges from the art, peace, youth, educa-tion and media communities select one grand prize win-ner and 23 merit award winners. Awards

One international grand prize winner will receive a

trip to a special award ceremony. There the winning artist will be presented with an engraved plaque and a cash prize of US $5,000.

Each of the 23 merit award winners will receive a

cash award of US $500 and a certificate of achieve-ment.

District 5SE winner will receive a cash award of

$100. Deadlines Please note that entries not meeting deadlines will be disqualified.

October 1, 2017 Deadline to purchase kits from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters.

November 1, 2017

MD5SE Postmark deadline for a club to send one winning poster (per contest sponsored) to

Leanne Gutormson at 2187 21st St SE; Huron, SD 57350

December 1, 2017

Deadline for a governor to bring one winning district poster to the multiple district council of governors meeting

and give to the MD 5 LOFY Chairper-son.

December 15, 2017

Postmark deadline for the MD 5 LOFY Chairperson to send one winning en-try to the Public Relations Department

at International Headquarters.

February 1, 2018

International winners will be notified on or before this date.

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact MD 5SE Chairperson, Lion Leanne Gutormson at [email protected]

2016 2nd Place MD5

Winner!

Created by Hope Lester from

Yankton Middle School!

Region A

Aberdeen

Britton

Eden

Groton

NSU

Plaines

Warner - Stratford

Deuel County/Clear Lake

Milbank

Rosholt

Watertown

Region B

Clark

Huron

Huron Eye-Opener

Redfield

Tulare

Willow Lake

Brookings

Brookings Early Bird

Colton

Dell Rapids

Madison

Volga

Region C

Armour

Avon

Corsica

Mitchell

Mitchell Palace City

Parkston

Wagner

Canistota

Freeman

Lennox

Tea

Viborg Area

Region D

Brandon

Canton

Harrisburg

SF Downtown

Sioux Empire

Sioux Land

Sioux Rise

Alcester

Beresford

Bon Homme

Elk Point

N. Sioux City

Vermillion

Yankton

Attention Club Secretaries: Please submit articles and photos for the next

newsletter to [email protected] prior to the 25th of the month

SEND YOUR ARTICLES AND PHOTOS TODAY!

There are 49 clubs in our Multiple District. We’d like to hear from each and every one of you. We can all

benefit from learning about your Club’s:

Service Activities

Membership Ups and Downs

Meetings & Special Programs

New Member Recruiting Efforts

Member Retention

Problem Solving

Social Media

New Member Orientation

A LIONS PRAYER

When I attend my Lions Club and break bread at the table,

I give a million thanks to God to know that I am able,

To meet there with my fellow man, relax and play and sing,

To hear the speakers of the day, the fine thoughts that they bring,

I realize that I have a part in caring for the blind,

Also the underprivileged, let’s keep them all in mind,

Now as we do our daily tasks, pray God we do them greatly,

Then Liberty and Intelligence will be Our Nation’s Safety.



EVERY LIONS CLUB IN SOUTH DAKOTA is

encouraged to send in monthly news updates

and photos.

Email to: [email protected]

Subject line: "newsletterinfo"

Or mail to:

Sunshine Cady, E-Newsletter Editor

3240 S Bluegrass Ct

Sioux Falls, SD 57103

Article Deadline: 25th of the month

Published: 1st week of the month

Mechanical Requirements:

Word files please (not .pdf)

Articles =75 to 200 words

Photos = 300 dpi in .jpg format (if possible)

S o u t h D a k o ta

D i s t r i c t 5 S E

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www.5selions.org

Celebrating 100 Years

of Lionism

Multiple District 5 Convention

May 17 - 20, 2017

THE LODGE AT DEADWOOD

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