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April-May 2015 • Vol. 43 • Issue 5
A Publication of the Lions of Lower Michigan - MD 11
Lions Clubs International Foundation –PID Dennis Cobler
Michigan Braille Transcribing Fund –Cindy Olmstead, Director
Prison Puppy Raisers –Lion Julie Haase, District 11 E2
Celebrate Lions during the Awards Breakfast and Banquet on Saturday, May 16. The Business Session
is your opportunity to hear of updates from our four State Projects: Bear Lake Camp, Eversight, Lions of MI
Foundation and Leader Dogs for the Blind. Council Chair Jim Pettinato will also be on-hand to present the
“State of the Lions” address.
PID Brian Sheehan exemplifies the heart of
being a Lion. His passion and dedication to Lions
Coming early to Holland? You are invited to
is a story told through a unique and entertaining
attend the Pre - Convention Picnic Thursday, May
way, sure to leave you with a lasting impression
14 at 6:30, held at Kollen Park located on the
and renewed commitment to our organization.
shores of beautiful Lake Macatawa. The Holland
You can hear PID Sheehan’s story at the Awards
Lions Club will provide a Lions-style picnic sure to
Banquet.
satisfy! Cost - $10.00. Make your reservations
Cap off the weekend with the PDG
today! lions@lionsofmi or 517-887-6640
Association Breakfast and Annual Meeting on
Sunday morning, May 17.
MD 11 STATE CONVENTION SPEAKER,
BRIAN E. SHEEHAN, PID
Brian E. Sheehan, from Bird Island, Minnesota, was elected to serve a twoyear term as a director of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 94th
International Convention, held in Seattle, Washington, in 2011.
Past Director Sheehan is the founder and CEO of Rural Computer
Consultants, a software development company.
A member of the Bird Island Lions Club since 1991, he has held many
offices within the association, including club president, zone chair, Webmaster
tech advisor, leadership chair, membership chair, retention chair, district
convention chair, vice district governor, district governor, council chair, long
range planning chair, membership chair, retention chair, women’s initiative
chair and multiple district convention chair. He also served as GMT liaison and as a presenter at
numerous Lions events, including the USA/Canada Forum.
In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards including Club
Lion of the Year, the District 5M 4 Diabetes Awareness Award, the MD 5M Web Site Appreciation
Award, the MD 5M Al Jensen Leadership Award, the Founders Membership Growth Award, three
International President’s Certificates of Appreciation, an International President’s Leadership Award
and an International President’s Medal. He is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
In addition to his Lions activities, Past Director Sheehan is active in numerous professional and
community organizations. He has served as president of Bird Island Civic and Commerce, director of the
Learning Funhouse and as a member of various school committees. He also received the 2011 U.S. Small
Business Association Minnesota Small Business Person of the Year Award.
Past Director Sheehan and his wife, Lori, also a Lion, have two sons and two daughters.
For mail returns see ID statement.
Grab your fedora and your flapper dress and meet us at the Speakeasy for an evening of fun and games,
music and memories! Casino-style gaming, photo booth, live music and the opportunity to mix it up with PID
Brian and Lori Sheehan. You won’t want to miss a minute of the Welcome Reception on Friday, May 15.
Learning never goes out of style and the MD 11 Convention Planning Committee has provided the
following breakout sessions to keep you informed:
upcoming
events
April 26- May 2, 2015
White Cane Week
April 24-26
District 11 A1 Convention
Livonia-Embassy Suites
District 11 B2 Convention
Double Tree Hotel-Holland
Single District 10 Convention
Sault Ste. Marie – LSSU
May 1-3
District 11 E2 Convention
Mackinaw City
May 14-16
MD 11 Pre Convention Picnic
MD 11 State Convention
Double Tree Hotel-Holland
May 15
Council of Governors &
DG-Elect Meetings
Double Tree Hotel-Holland
May 16-22
World Wide Week of Service
June 1
Helen Keller Day
For complete calendar of
events, check our website:
www.lionsofmi.com
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Executive Director’s
Pride
Excitement is building around the
state as Lions celebrate their greatness
at District Conventions with recognitions
and awards bestowed upon Lions by their
District Governor. Inspiring messages from
International Guest speakers such as PID
Dennis Tichenor, Oregon, are challenging
us to spread our enthusiasm for Lionism
like wildfire throughout the communities
we serve.
With two more months left in the Lion’s calendar year, there
is still work to be done and new members to be installed. As a
whole, Lions have hit a milestone with a record-setting 1.4 million
members! Michigan claims a portion of that number with 11,143
Lions in our state and we continue to add members to our roster.
We are fired-up about the MD 11 State Convention and hope
you plan to join us in Holland as we as we celebrate together our
past, our present and our future.
Strengthening The Pride In
District 11-A1
District Governor Lion Martin Malone recently wrote an editorial about how
the newly created NEWS Committee was in the process of making the District 11-A1
community more aware of the many activities and services that Lions provide.
With overwhelming support from each Club in the District, support came from the
following partners in service to make the NEWS Committee’s vision a reality: OutFront
Media Tamaco Graphics, and the Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind.
Billboards are can be seen around the District, and 11 A-1 Clubs have placed similar
promotional posters in area businesses.
Why should other Districts follow suit? To help Increase Membership, Increase
Donations, and Increase Service Opportunities to Those in Need.
DG Martin thanks the NEWS Committee, consisting of Lions Rick DeClaire, Chair;
Willie Faison; Jim Zioncheck; PDG Ron Coleman and at large member, Lion Deborah
Jameen-Love for accepting the challenge and making this dream become reality!
Yours in Service,
Lion Wendy Burns
Executive Director
YOUR TALENT IS NEEDED
AT THE USA/CANADA
FORUM!
Carnival performers are needed
for the USA/Canada Grand Forum
opening night celebration on
Thursday, September 17. Take
advantage of this opportunity to
show off your special talents! The
committee is in search of jugglers,
balloon artists, magicians, clowns
and entertainers. If your club has access to carnival games, such
as ring toss, bean bag toss, fishing game, etc., there is a need for
this, as well. Think local neighborhood street fair – Lion’s style!
Please contact the State Office at 517-887-6640 to volunteer and
for more information.
LION PRIDE MAGAZINE
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 news and pictures to
their district editor, allowing ample time for the district editor to forward
copy to meet the deadline stated above. Clubs or individuals must send their
information to their district editor, not to the publication.
Periodicals postage paid in Lansing, MI, 48911.
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Lion Pride Magazine, 5730
Executive Drive, Lansing, MI 48911. Wendy 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
International and usually require 2 to 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.
Edited by: Wendy Burns
5730 Executive Drive • Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 887-6640 • fax (517) 887-6642
www.lionsofmi.com
You Are Invited ! ! !
Please join us at the MIDWEST LIONS BREAKFAST
at the Lions Clubs International Convention
In Honolulu, Hawaii
Hotel: Sheraton Waikiki Date: Monday, June 29, 2015 Room: Kaua’i
Time: 7 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Menu: Plated breakfast: Scrambled Eggs, Applewood bacon, herb infused potatoes, oven
roasted Hamakua tomato, Royal Kona coffee (regular & decaffeinated) assorted herbal teas,
and fresh orange juice.
Cost: $36.00 per person
Please make reservations using the attached form.
Registrations must be received by May 26
Make checks payable to: LIONS OF ILLINOIS
Return the registration form and check(s) to:
PCC Lydia Ellis
2305 Marine Road, Highland, IL 62249
Email: [email protected]
Mobile Phone: 618-980-7482
HOSTED BY THE LIONS OF ILLINOIS & ARIZONA
PLEASE INCLUDE ME IN THE MIDWEST BREAKFAST
Monday, June 29, 2015 at 7 a.m.
Sheraton Waikiki in the Kaua’i Room
So that we may contact you in the event of changes, please provide the following information
(one form for each person, please):
Name:____________________________________________________________________
Street:____________________________________________________________________
City:________________________________________ State:_________________________
Zip Code:____________________________Country:_______________________________
Best phone number:_________________________________________________________
Email:_____________________________________________________________________
Checks ($36.00 per person) should be payable to LIONS OF ILLINOIS. Please keep copies for
your records since we will not send receipts. Forms and checks should be sent to:
PCC Lydia Ellis
2305 Marine Road
Highland, IL 62249 USA
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SAVE THE DATE!
2015 Lions Leadership/Graduate Institute
November 13-15, 2015
The Lions Leadership Institute is a unique opportunity for individuals
to learn and develop lifelong leadership skills, which can be applied to
their job, their Lions Club, and their life.
Training equips Lions with the motivation, knowledge and skills to
ensure that a high level of service is provided. It develops more leaders,
and more leaders translate into greater service. Training makes Lions
more effective.
Attending the Leadership Institute gives participants the tools and
confidence to become more effective leaders. The skills learned can be
applied to their job, their Lions Club and their everyday lives.
Participants learn key components of team building. By sharing ideas,
success stories and humanitarian endeavors, Lions learn how to influence
membership and become more open-minded and receptive to change.
How will the institute improve Michigan Lionism?
The Leadership Institute provides each district with a pool of trained
leaders. Lionism is also improved by creating more responsive and
dynamic Lions Clubs throughout Michigan.
Become Your Best – Train with the Best!
Lions of Michigan Leadership/Graduate Institute
November 13-15
THE GRAND FORUM
DeVos Place Grand Rapids, MI
September 17-19, 2015
Spring is upon us, at least on the calendar. Spring is a new beginning.
Spring is the beginning of the sprint to the 40th USA Canada Lions Leadership
Forum in Grand Rapids. Most Lions who have ever attended a USA Canada
Forum describe it as the best learning experience in Lions. We will have over 60
learning sessions over 3 full days.
Check out the details at the Grand Rapids Host Committee Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/GrandForumHostCommittee, or the Host Committee
website, https://sites.google.com/site/2015usacanadalionsforum/ Each can
link you to the Forum registration page that you can directly access at http://
lionsforum.org/ or you can access all of them through links on the Lions of
Michigan website under the Calendar of Events.
New this year are a Lions Festival of Fun on Thursday night featuring
carnival acts and the Buckets & Boards comedy percussion show; The Lions Club
Handbook, an old school paper bound book jammed with the who, what, where,
when and whys of almost anything a club might run across; Lions University,
an online learning experience for all levels of Lions, free year round to forum
attendees; a mobile app for the forum probably available by the end of April;
speakers, including LCI First Vice President Dr. Yamada, Lisa Whelchel from
“Facts of Life,” and Wayne Brock, Boy Scouts CEO; and a special surprise for
Saturday night.
We are currently a long way from our registration and volunteer goals.
Please stop by our table at your district convention if you have not registered
online and register. The registration fee goes up after May 31. The Forum will
never be closer or more economical to attend than 2015.
You can also complete the volunteer registration form at our convention
table or online at the Lions of Michigan website. I hear a lot of Lions saying they
will register and volunteer. Please do it now. I have literally heard it over 100
times, yet we have only about 30 completed volunteer forms submitted to PCC
Shepard. The earlier you register for the Forum and as a volunteer, the more
likely you are to get your hotel of choice (4 of 6 hotels are connected or within a
block or 2 of the convention center). When you volunteer you can choose your
day(s) and activity. The earlier you complete and return the volunteer form,
the more likely you are to get your preferred date and activity on our master
schedule. Not all volunteer opportunities are inside the convention center. We
also need people in hotel lobbies, at Welcome Centers, the airport, and to help
with set up before the Forum begins. For the Lions of Michigan to show the Lions
of the rest of the country and Canada the Grand Forum, we need another 300
volunteers. We expect to provide a rebate on the registration fee to attendees
who volunteer at least 8 hours of service to the Forum as certified by the Host
Committee to the International Planning
Committee, which would send the rebate after the Forum. The amount of rebate
is under discussion. REGISTER NOW TO JOIN US IN GRAND RAPIDS.
PCC John Johnson, Host Committee Chairperson
E2 district spotlight
STAYING POSITIVE (+) AND
MOVING FORWARD in 11-B2
There is a reason that the symbol for POSITIVE is a plus and the symbol for NEGATIVE is a minus.
Staying positive keeps us moving forward with the attitude that we can accomplish what we put our
minds to. Being negative can only set us back. Positives cause sparks and sparks are what we need
at this point in our Lions Year. We need to take a positive approach as to
how the clubs are being run. We need to take a positive approach to the
way we are recruiting new members. We need to have a positive outlook
on our own involvement in what is the GREATEST of service organizations
in the world. If we stay positive we will see better clubs, more members,
happier members, and all that makes for retention of old members.
With all that being said, it’s hard to believe that my year as Governor
is 2/3rd’s over. It has just been wonderful visiting all the GREAT CLUBS
in district 11B2, whether large or small, all are mighty. Really associating
with each club at meetings and projects, inducting new members, having
2 new Leo Clubs charted, seeing young people out in their communities
in service, has been great. Clubs are busy electing new officers and
Marsha Brown
mentoring them, reporting this to International (PU101’s), as well monthly
District 11 B2
membership reports and activities reports. Another important thing for
each of us to do is to register to attend our “District Conventions”. As
governor I will be doing my best to attend each District Convention in the State. Hope to see you
there.
Coming up in May, don’t forget to register for the State Convention on the 14th, 15th, & 16th.
On Thursday evening the 14th, the Lions of Holland will be putting on a BBQ for us. A great time of
socialization with Lions of Michigan. Also remember to put together a service project during May
16th to the 22nd in your community. This is “Worldwide Week of Service” for our commitment to
our Centennial Celebration with the suggestion to serve our “Children” of our communities. Then
report this to Lions100.org to earn your Centennial Banner Patch. As always “The Lions of Michigan”
are on the MOVE in their communities, the state and around the world. See you all somewhere
soon!
Governor Marsha Brown, District 11 B2
“MORE HANDS MORE SERVICE”
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The Council of Governors and Global Membership Team continue to support the use of Purple and Gold membership awareness ribbons as a way to talk
about membership without always having to talk about membership.
Whenever you spot a ribbon – think Membership! Wear your purple ribbon until you bring in your first new member for the year. When inducted, pass on
your purple ribbon to the new Lion and begin wearing your yellow ribbon which will be presented to you.
The ribbons will also make for some good conversation. Available through District Governors and Club Presidents. Wear your Membership Ribbon to your
District and State Convention!
Leader Dogs Accepting Summer Camp Applications
Leader Dogs for the Blind is Accepting Applications for their 2015 Summer Experience Camp Do you know any teenagers who could use a week of
fun, outdoor activity and friendship this summer? Do you think they would enjoy kayaking, rock wall climbing and tandem biking? How about the
challenge of developing new travel skills and stretching their independence? If so, the Leader Dogs for the Blind Summer Experience Camp was
designed with them in mind. The program combines outdoor activities with things exclusively Leader Dog—audible pedestrian GPS training and
the opportunity to spend time with Leader Dogs in training and guide dog mobility instructors. The combination will help them increase the skills
they need to live independently! Summer Experience Camp is for boys and girls ages 16 and 17 who are legally blind. The program is completely
free including airfare to Michigan—and everyone receives a free HumanWare Trekker audible pedestrian GPS device to keep. Summer Experience
Camp is scheduled for June 26—July 3, 2015. Applications are due by April 1, 2015. For more information and to download an application, go to
www.leaderdog.org/clients/programs/summer-experience-camp or call the Leader Dogs for the Blind client services department at 888-777-5332.
NATHAN VINSON FOR 2ND
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Nate Vinson has been a Lion for over 20 years, holding the position of former President of Northwest Detroit
Lions Club and President of Detroit Motown Lions Club; Zone and Region Chair and Guiding Lion. He attended
Lion Leadership and Faculty Training Institute and has served as President/Chairman of several non-profit
organizations. When elected, he will work with the District Governor to bring more unity in the clubs and
the district. Vinson is known as a “mover shaker” and received one of the Men of Excellence Awards from the
Michigan Chronicle.
Eversight’s “2nd Annual Bowling For Brighter Tomorrow”
Fundraiser
On March 14, 2015, Eversight Michigan (formerly known as the Michigan Eye-Bank) held its 2nd Annual Bowling for Brighter Tomorrows Fundraiser. At this
event, we were able to raise more than $1,800 in support of our Gift of Sight program, which covers the cost of sight restoration for the uninsured.
Eversight Michigan would like to extend a huge thank you to the Lions Clubs who were able to support us in making that day successful by joining us for some
afternoon fun, donating items to our raffle auction and/or sponsoring lanes:
•Ann Arbor Host Lions Club
•Clinton Lions Club
•Dexter Lions Club
•Dexter Leos Club
•Napoleon Lions Club
•WISD Leos Club
Mark your calendars! Eversight Michigan
will be hosting our 3rd annual Bowling for Brighter
Tomorrows fundraiser on Saturday, March 12,
2016 at Bel-Mark Lanes in Ann Arbor! We hope to
see you there!
Dave & Kim Steptoe from the Dexter Lions Club came with many of
the Dexter Leos to join in on our fun!
Team Hayes-Aquinto, members of the Clinton Lions Club, showing
their support!
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Registration & Ticket Form
The Doubletree hotel holland, MI • may 15-16, 2015
Name______________________________________________________
q Lion
q Lioness
q Spouse
q Guest
Lions/Lioness Club of_________________________________________________District_____________________________________
Name______________________________________________________
q Lion
q Lioness
q Spouse
q Guest
Lions/Lioness Club of_________________________________________________District_____________________________________
Address________________________________________________ City/State/Zip___________________________________________
Home: (
) ________________________ Office: (
Is this your first MD Convention?
) ________________________ Email:______________________________
q Yes
q No QUANTITYAMOUNT
$______________________
__________ 5/14/15 Picnic @ $10.00 at Kollen Park
__________ Registration @ $10.00 for each Lion
$______________________
$______________________
__________ Registration @ $10.00 for each Lioness or Leo
__________ Registration @ $10.00 for each Spouse or Guest
$______________________
$______________________
__________ Friday Evening Buffet @ $20.00 per person
__________ Friday Night Welcome Reception @ No Charge
0.00
_____ $
__________ Saturday Breakfast@ $15.00 per person
$______________________
__________ Saturday Night Banquet @ $26.00 per person
$______________________
__________ (Choice) of: Baked Atlantic Salmon #______
#______
Sliced Roast Sirloin
TOTAL AMOUNT $______________________
Remittance or credit card information must accompany this form.
(Make checks payable to “Lions of Michigan.”)
CREDIT CARD INFORMATION:
q Visa
q Master Card
q Discover
Credit Card No.:__________________________________________ Exp Date:_______________________
Signature:_______________________________________________ CVC/CID Code:___________________
Please Note any special needs (i.e., deaf interpreters, dietary restrictions, food allergies, etc.)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
1. Everyone MUST pay the registration fee. No meal tickets may be purchased unless (excluding Saturday Banquet) registration fee is paid .
2. Deadline for pre-registration and purchase of tickets is May 1, 2015 No refunds after May 1, 2015.
3. Tickets and registration packets will be distributed at the Lions Registration Desk at the Doubletree Hotel Holland. They will not be mailed to you.
The registration desk will be open from 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 15 and from 8:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015
Mail this form to: Lions of Michigan • 5730 Executive Dr., Lansing, MI 48911
Lions of Michigan MD 11 Convention Hotel Reservation
May 15 – 16, 2015
A block of room is being held for the Lions MD11 Convention. Reservations can be made by completing this form and faxing it to the number listed below or by calling the hotel directly.
You must provide group name and code LOM in order to get the preferred Lions rate of $79.99. The 6% state tax and a local occupancy tax of 5% will be applied to this rate. Check-in
is at 4:00 pm and check-out is at 12:00 noon. A credit card will be required to guarantee your reservation. Payment can be made on arrival by Visa, MasterCard, American Express,
Diners Club, or Discover Card. Please note that a $20.00 per night deposit for incidental charges
will be required at check-in for guests paying by cash or debit card.
Reservations and rates are not guaranteed after April 21, 2015
Name________________________________________________________________
Credit Card#:__________________________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________
Exp Date:_____________________________________________________________
Arrival Date___________________________________________________________
Card Holder Signature:__________________________________________________
Departure Date________________________________________________________
# of Guests:___________________________________________________________
Hilton Honors #: (if applicable____________________________________________
Room Type: ☐ 1 King Bed # of Rooms_____________________________________
☐ 2 Queen Beds # of Rooms__________________________________
*Please note that room types and preference is subject to availability.
Reservations can be made by calling the hotel at (616) 394-0111 or faxing this form to:
Attention: Janet McNamara DoubleTree by Hilton, Holland
(616) 396-0711
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EXHIBITOR’S AGREEMENT – LIONS OF MICHIGAN MD 11 CONVENTION
Please reserve a display table for the undersigned at the Lions of Michigan Multiple District 11 Convention, at Doubletree Hotel Holland, Michigan. Enclosed is a check covering the
exhibition fee of $80.00 for Friday and Saturday or $50.00 for a single day. The fee includes a business card sized ad in the State Convention booklet. The charge is fully refundable if, for
any reason, the convention 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 convention 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 non-show hours. It is understood that neither the Lions of Michigan Multiple District 11, Inc.
nor Doubletree Hotel Holland, MI (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/conference center or while on the hotel/conference
center 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 Doubletree
Hotel Holland, MI (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, representative, employees or any other person.
Please reserve a display table for me on: ☐ Friday Only (May 15, 2015) $50.00
☐ Saturday Only (May 16,2015) $50.00
☐ Friday and Saturday (May 15-16, 2015) $80.00
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Club or Business Name:_______________________________________________________________________________________________
Billing Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(City, State, Zip)_______________________________________________________________ Phone:_________________________________
DO YOU REQUIRE ELECTRICAL HOOK-UP?
 Yes
 No
 Enclosed is my check for ____________________________
CREDIT CARD:
 Visa
 Master Card
 Discover
Card No.:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CID No :______________ Exp. Date:______________ Signature :______________________________________________________________
Please complete and mail to:
Lions of Michigan, 5730 Executive Drive, Lansing, MI 48911
95TH ANNUAL MD 11 STATE CONVENTION
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON, HOLLAND MI
ADVERTISEMENT OPTIONS
Listed below are several options to sponsor a personal or business ad
in the 94TH Annual MD 11 State Convention Proceedings Booklet.
Placing an ad shows fellow Lions, Lioness and Leos your support of the
Lions of Michigan!
ADVERTISING RATES AND SIZES
Please note that all ads must be prepaid.
Mail form to: Lions of Michigan State Office • 5730 Executive Drive, Lansing, MI 48911
Email form to: [email protected]
Fax form to: 517-887-6642
Overall Booklet Size: 8” x 5 ½”
1. 1/4 page ad: $15.00
2. 1/2 page ad: $20.00
3. Full page ad: $25.00
Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Business Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Billing Address:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
(City, State, Zip)_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone:__________________________________________ Business Phone:________________________________________________
Email address:_________________________________________ Cell Phone:____________________________________________________
 Included is a print ready ad or message
 Please design my personal or business ad to read (please attach detailed information for your ad)
Ad Size:  1/4 page  1/2 page
 Full page
 Enclosed is my check for ____________________________
CREDIT CARD:
 Visa
 Master Card
 Discover
Card No.:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CID No :______________ Exp. Date:______________ Signature :______________________________________________________________
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Updates From Lions Clubs
International
Lions Worldwide Week of Service - Will Your Club Host A Project?
The Lions Worldwide Week of Service in May is a special Centennial
Service Challenge event designed to strengthen our communities and
help us reach our Centennial goal of serving 100 million people.
This year, International President Joe Preston has made serving
children in need one of our international service goals, so consider hosting
a project to help children in your community. No matter how you choose
to serve, be sure to join us for this special international event!
MICHIGAN LIONS AT THE LCI Convention – Hawaii
HOSPITALITY ROOM
The International Committee will host a Hospitality Room
at the Waikiki Beach Marriott. Take a break to sit and relax, grab a snack and connect
with fellow Lions.
Hiroshima - A busy, prosperous, attractive city, Hiroshima will
be remembered for that terrible instant on 6 August 1945 when
it became the world’s first atomic-bomb target. Hiroshima’s
Peace Memorial Park is a constant reminder of that tragic day
and it attracts visitors from all over the world. Yet Hiroshima
is a far from depressing place; on the contrary, its citizens
have recovered from nuclear holocaust to build a thriving and
internationally minded community (source: Lonely Planet)
of Michigan All-State Band Presents
The Lions
2016
INTERNATIONAL PARADE - Saturday, June 27
The parade uniform consists of the MI Lions parade shirt (red, white, blue with stars
on the sleeve), navy slacks, skirt or capris, black shoes. Please note - shorts are not
allowed as parade attire. Need a parade shirt? Order form is included in the Lion Pride,
or contact the state office.
MICHIGAN NIGHT - Sunday, June 28 – Michigan Night at Germaine’s
A visit to Hawaii is not complete without the experience of a Luau, and Germaine’s is the
place to go for a traditional Hawaiian Luau. Transportation from both the Governor’s
and Michigan delegates designated hotels, tax, tip, and three adult beverages are
included in the $80.00 price. Reserve your spot today!
INTERNATIONAL CAUCUS - Monday, June 29, 2015
This event is from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. at the convention center. All convention attendees
are encouraged to listen to the speeches, as this will give you a first-hand look at the
candidates you may wish to invite to your District conventions. Michigan has a candidate
in MD 11: PCC Paul Hemeryck, State Treasurer, and PCC Jenny Ware from SD 10.
Hawaiian Shirt Challenge
Put on your favorite Hawaiian attire and Join International President Joe Preston in
taking on the challenge. Take a picture or post a video and let us know if you’re coming
to this year’s convention in Honolulu, Hawaii - See more at: http://www.lionsclubs.org
Full schedule of events is can be viewed on LCI’s website.
Fukuoko host of 99th annual Lions International Convention.
This this youthful, user-friendly metropolis has a cosmopolitan
charm, particularly after dark, peppered with the flavors of its
Asian neighbors. Hakata traces its trading history back some
2000 years, which continues today with visitors from Seoul and
Shanghai. Among Japanese, the city is famed for its ‘Hakata
bijin’ (beautiful women), SoftBank Hawks baseball team and
hearty Hakata ramen (source: Lonely Planet)
tour
to
Trip highlight and inclusions:
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3 day band camp
$4995 all inclusive
8 Day tour including all meals
Lions International Parade
Service Performance at veteran homes, children homes
and schools in each city
Tochoji Temple
Fukuoko City museum
Fukuoko Zoology Garden
Uminonakamichi Seaside Park and Wonder World
Fukuoko Tower visit and Awards Banquet
When you join The Lions All State Band you’ll:
• Get high quality musical instruction that
contributes to long term growth as a
musician
• Gain improved musical performance abilities
• Develop lasting friendships while
experiencing new cultures
• Participate in unique activities in diverse
settings
• Experience the personal satisfaction of
helping others while learning first hand the
Lion’s motto “We Serve”
IMPORTANT DATES:
• In Person Auditions are held on October 25, 2015
9-2 pm at Ovid Elsie High School (pre-registration
required)
• Application deadline: Dec 15, 2015
• First Rehearsal: January 9th, 2016
• 2nd rehearsal: April 10, 2016
• 3rd Rehearsal and Lions of Michigan State Convention
performance: May 21, 2016
• Band Camp: June17-19, 2016
• Depart to Japan: June 20, 2016
• Return: June 28, 2016
for more information visit http://lionsofmi.com/all-state-band-2 or contact:
Caro Uhlemann-Short, CEO • 517.914.2267 • [email protected]
Jason Russell, Band Director • [email protected]
MD11 CONVENTION • MAY 15-16, 2015
DOUBLETREE BY HILTON - HOLLAND, MI
Schedule of Events
FRIDAY MAY 15, 2015
10:00 a.m.
COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS
Meeting
6:30 p.m.
FRIDAY NIGHT WELCOME
RECEPTION DINNER
Location: Historic Hotels
Grand Ballroom
8:00 p.m.
9:00 p.m.
‘ROAR LIKE IT’S THE 20’S”
SPEAKEASY
Entertainment:MatthewMillken
(No ticket required)
LIONSAFTER-GLOW
Renew old acquaintances and make
new Lion friends.
Location: Lower level Hotel Foyer
REGISTRATION DESK:
Friday: 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
CERTIFICATION OF DELEGATES:
Friday: 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
SATURDAY MAY 16, 2015
AWARDS BREAKFAST
Location: Historic Hotels
Grand Ballroom
Guest Speaker, Lion Lori Sheehan
8:30 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
BUSINESS SESSION
Location: Great Lakes Room
State Project Updates
12:00 p.m. to VOTING
12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m.
(NOTE: Delegates MUST be registered
and certified before 11:30 a.m. in order
to vote)
LUNCH ON YOUR OWN
**PDG ASSOCIATION**
BREAKFAST
SATURDAY MAY 16, 2015
2:00 p.m.
LCI-FOUNDATION
PID Dennis Cobler
2:00 p.m.
MICHIGAN BRAILLE TRANSCRIBING
FUND
Cindy Olmstead, Director
3:00 p.m.
PRISON PUPPY RAISERS
Lion Julie Haase
6:00 p.m.
COCKTAIL HOUR (cash bar)
Entertainment by: Emmanuelle Lo
7:00 p.m.
BANQUET AND MEMORIAL SERVICE
Location: Grand Centennial Ballroom
Music provided by: Emmanuelle Lo
Speaker Past International Director
Brian Sheehan from Bird Island, MN.
Presentation of the S.A. Dodge Distinguished Service Award.
10:00 p.m.
LIONSAFTER-GLOW
SUNDAY, MAY 17TH, 2015
Convention attendees are invited to rise and dine at
the post convention breakfast, hosted by the
PDG Association. For details contact PDG RG Barnum, at
989-871-9083.
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Lions of Michigan MD 11 Convention Delegate Form
May 15 – 16, 2015
In accordance with the Constitution and By-Laws, all Lions Clubs in good standing with Lions International and the Multiple District are entitled to one (1) vote for each ten (10)
members, or major fraction thereof, who have been enrolled for at least one year and a day in the club, as shown by the records of the International Office on the first day of the
month last preceding the month during which the convention is held. The major fraction referred to is five (5) or more members.
The number of delegates your club is entitled to for the MD 11 Convention is figured from your Membership Report as of the end of March - provided it is submitted to Lions
International in a timely manner. When you complete your Membership Report for March, you can compute the number of delegates and alternates your club is entitled to and
select your representative(s). List their names below on the left side of this form. Also indicate whether each representative listed is a Delegate or an Alternate.
Return this form prior to April 30, 2015 to: Lions of Michigan State Office • 5730 Executive Drive • Lansing, MI 48911
Your delegate(s) must register and obtain a name badge before they can be certified to vote. Then they must sign this form
at the convention and receive a delegate sticker from the Certification Desk. All delegates must be
REGISTERED AND CERTIFIED by 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015 in order to vote at the convention.
VOTING WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY AT THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL, HOLLAND
����� Total Number of Lions in YOUR Club as of April 1, 2015 who have been enrolled for at least one year and one day.
Name
THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED BY CLUB SECRETARY
Delegate or Alternate
Signature
THIS SECTION TO BE COMPLETED AT CONVENTION SITE
I hereby certify that the delegates and alternates listed above are in good standing with
Lions Clubs International and the Lions of Michigan Multiple District 11.
Lions Club of___________________________________________________________________ District___________________________
______________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________
President’s or Secretary’s Signature
Signature of Governor or Governor-Elect
(Valid only at convention and only if President/Secretary of club is not present)
NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REGISTRATION FORM. All Lions must register before they can be certified to vote. Please advise your
delegates to arrive early. The Certification Desk at the Doubletree Hotel, Holland is open from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m.
Friday, May 15,2015 and from 8:00 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16,2015.
Any Lion who is not in line by 11:30 a.m. Saturday will not be certified as a delegate and will not
be allowed to vote. Voting will take place between 12:00 and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015
YOU’RE INVITED TO JOIN US AT GERMAIN’S
to experience a
TRADITIONAL HAWAIIAN LUAU
Michigan Night – Sunday, June 28, 2015
A visit to Hawaii is not complete without the experience of a Luau, and Germaine’s is the place to go for a traditional Hawaiian Luau.
Transportation from both the Governor’s and Michigan delegates designated hotels, tax, tip, and three adult beverages are included in the
$80.00 price. Reserve your spot today!
Complete the registration form, below, and mail with check payable to: LIONS OF MICHIGAN. Please mail to International Convention Chair:
PDG Dennis Lautzenheiser
PO Box 6581 • Jackson, MI 49204
Reservation deadline is May 13, 2015
Name of Attendees:_________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Number of Registrants:__________________________________ x $80.00/person (all inclusive) = $__________________________________
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club
happenings
> district
> district
> district news
DG Martin Malone
11 A1
Wyandotte Lions Club:
Annual Flea Market and
Antique sale was held
Saturday and Sunday, April
11 & 12, 2015
Rochester Hills Lions Club:
Are working on the 38th
Annual Leader Dog Spring
Carnival which takes place
from April 30th through
May 10th
11 A2
Sterling Heights Lions Club:
Rock & Roll Forever Evening
with the Stars
Macomb Township Lioness
Club: Pancakes & More
Breakfast
Macomb Township Lioness
Club: Euchre Tournament
Clarkston Area Lions Club:
Project Kidsight Free Vision
Screening for All Children
> district
Rochester Lions Club: 3rd
Annual Spring Wine Tasting
Fraser Lions Club: Euchre
Tournament
11 B1
District Editor: Steve Britten
1911 4th Street, Jackson, MI 49203 • [email protected]
> district
11 B2
District Editor: Donna Romanak
31177 County Rd 681, Bangor, MI 49013
[email protected]
Comstock Lions Club: Bingo
at Kalamazoo County Expo
Center & Fairground
Portage Lions Club is
holding a free electronics
recycling event at the
Portage Tractor Supply
Store
Vicksburg Lions Club: Held
its 4th annual Vicksburg
Lions Club Bowling
Fundraiser
Watervliet Lions Club: Has
launched a drive to raise
$6,000 for the Dan Stack
Memorial Fund.
Stack, a 15-year member
of the club who died Dec.
26, was principal of Coloma
Elementary School.
Dave Pudell, president of
the Watervliet Lions Club,
said funds raised will be
used to build a shelter
> district
near the playground area
of the elementary school.
Remaining funds will be
used to erect a sign off West
Street directing visitors
and parents to the school
building. “We’d like to raise
the needed funds before
spring so work could begin
on both of the projects this
April,” Pudell said. “Dan
was a hard worker and a
devoted club member. At
the time of his death he was
the club’s vice president.”
The drive will start with
$2,000 in memorials made
after Stack’s death, said
Pudell. Stack had been
principal of the elementary
school since 1980 and had
always wanted to see a sign
placed along West Street.
Currently, only a small sign
hangs from a steel post at
the driveway entrance.
11 A2
> www.metrodetroitlions.org
> www.lionsdistrict11a2.org
Lions Matt and Kathleen
Collins with sons
Nate, Michael and
daughter Kristin
Seedlings “Bowling For
Braille”
Livonia High-Nooners
Lions Club had a ball at
the “Seedlings” Bowling
for Braille Event.
Seedlings started
in Debra Bonde’s
basement in 1985
Lion Angie Doelker and her son Mitchell
where 250 braille books
were manufactured. In 2014 Seedlings manufactured 25000
braille books and donated almost 10000 of these books for
use by blind and visually impaired children. Every $10 raised
means another children’s braille book is manufactured and
distributed. This is definitely an organization worthy of
support by all Lions Clubs
This year, as a Club and with the help of our friends and
family who we shared our lanes with; we helped raise $5,000
for Seedlings!!!
> Bedford
Trade Fair
Casnovia/Kent City Lions
Club: The Casnovia/Kent
City Lions enjoyed working
and hosting a breakfast on
Lions At Local Annual
The Bedford Lions Club
wishes to thank the two LHC
staff members and 5 Wayne
State University medical
student volunteers that came
to the Bedford Business
Association Annual Trade Fair.
They screened 62 people;
54 adults and 8 children. All the children passed the
screening. However 30 adults were referred for follow
up testing. Their staff gave consultation to a number of
individuals inquiring about hearing aids, cost and what
to expect. The Club had a booth in the Gym and gave our
information regarding which room the test was available.
We hope to work the Lions Hearing Center in the future.
> Garden
City Lions Serve Up Pancakes
The Garden City Lions
Club served up another
successful pancake
breakfast at the Garden City
Moose Lodge. Hank Cable,
immediate past president,
believes close to 200 people
Garden City Firefighter/Medic
came through during the
Mike Storms
almost four-hour time span.
“We did well,” Cable said. “It was a good event.” He
explained that the annual breakfast, which features
guest cooks from the Garden City Fire Department,
is an informational event about the work of the Lions
Club. The club’s main focus is supporting Leader
Dogs for the Blind, which helps blind and visually
impaired people. The service organization also
supports the Penrickton Center for the Blind. Every
October, the club and firefighters also join with each
other to host the Garden City Fire Open House.
District Editor: Sue Ferris
December 6 for the annual
Christmas Bazaar at the
Old School in downtown
Casnovia. There was a great
turnout as profits exceeded
the $1,000 mark for the
second year in a row.
Grand Rapids Lions Club:
An article entitled, “Lions
make a Grand Return to
West Michigan in the April
issue of LCI’s Lion Magazine
provides great publicity on
GR as a city, West Michigan
too and the upcoming USA/
Canada Forum to be held
here September 17 to 19.
Macomb • Oakland
11 A1
11 C1
Muskegon Host Lions Club:
Muskegon Host is working
on their annual summer
camp for the blind.
The dates are August
21st through 23rd with
applications and camp
information being sent out
in June. Volunteers are
always needed so if you
would like to volunteer,
need an application or
require camp information
kindly contact Jack Brewer
at [email protected].
DG Tom Hill
Monroe • Wayne
District Editor: James Leach, Sr.
855 Miller Rd., Lake Orion, MI 48362 • [email protected]
Center Line Lions Club:
58th Annual Pancake
Breakfast
Volume 43 • Issue 5
Happy 100th Birthday to PDG F. Phillip
Saverino
>
Happy 100th Birthday and
congratulations on an incredible 67
years of service! Your compassion
and commitment makes you an
outstanding example of what it means
to be a Lion to your fellow Lions,
family, friends and community.
“A Night At The Races” With
The Lake Orion Lions
A Night at the Races with
the Lake Orion Lions Club
Racing Lions was a first time
event. Stealing the idea
from a local Optimist club
gave us a bit of a head start,
but we still had our hands
full. Basically starting from
scratch, we had to come up
with templates for cutting
our Lions. After acquiring
our template, it was a good
Saturday afternoon project
to cut them all out. Local
merchants decorated and
displayed the Lions in their
stores, helping us to sell
tickets.
Race day came quick.
We served a great meal and
the hall was all decked out
in a safari theme. Doors
opened and people just
kept flowing in, packing
the house with a high
energy crowd. When the
DJ blew the bugle, the race
began. Each toss of the dice
advanced each Lion until we
had a winner.
The event was a great
success and we are proud
to say our proceeds were to
benefit Lions Bear Lake Blind
Camp.
> Michigan
Supreme Court Justice
Richard Bernstein Inspires Berkley
Lions
Richard Bernstein had just finished his impassioned
speech about overcoming challenges when he stopped
and called for his new friend, Brianna Costigan, to join
him at the front of the room.
The two had met for the first
time just prior to the Monday
night event put on by the
Berkley Lions Club, but they
shared a common bond as both
have been blind since birth.
So there was the Michigan
Supreme Court Justice and the
bubbly 16-year-old standing
next to each other, fielding
questions from an awestruck crowd and embracing
who they are. Costigan exemplified her comfort level
with her life when she told the crowd she is fine with
not having the ability to ever see. “If I were given the
ability to see I would probably say no because I’ve lived
this way my whole life,” she said. “I’ve never been able
to see before so why would you want to adjust again
to a new way of living when you have already learned
to live your life the way you have now. “Why would
you want to change that?” The teen, who spoke with
poise beyond her years, continued by saying “whatever
happens in life happens,” and the key is how you
react to it. “You can try to change it, but something
is going to happen either way so that’s how I look at
it,” she said. Costigan’s message was similar to that of
Bernstein’s, who talked about how “an easy life doesn’t
always correspond to a good one.” “The one great
power we have is how do we react to the lives we’ve
been given,” he said.
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Volume 43 • Issue 5 DG Vicki Lautzenheiser
DG Marsha Brown
Branch • Calhoun • Hillsdale
Jackson • Lenawee • Washtenaw
Berrien • Cass • Kalamazoo
St. Joseph • Van Buren
DG Diane Wehby
Allegan • Barry • Ionia • Kent
Muskegon • Ottawa
11 B1
11 B2
11 C1
> www.11b1lions.org
> www.e-district.org/sites/11b2
> http://e-district.org/sites/11c1
Hanover Horton Leo’s
with their Advisor and
their Middle School
Principal
Hanover Horton Leo
Club Read to Elementary
Students
In commemoration of
the month of March being
designated as reading
month, the Hanover
Horton Leo Club spent their
afternoon reading to the
Hanover Horton Elementary
students.
> District
11 B1 Lions Receive
Awards At Convention
Just a few of the
Awards presented at
the District Convention
this month. Hillsdale
Lions Club Region 3 Lions
of the Year - Jack and
Bonnie Reamer. Jackson
Eyeopeners Lions Club
members Margie Horsch
received the District Lion
of the Year award, and
Carole Briggs received a
Melvin Jones Fellowship
for her volunteer work in
and out of Lions.
Edwardsburg Lions Tanda Stiffler
Edwardsburg Lions
Tanda Stiffler Profiled In
Cassopolis Vigilant News
Tanda Stiffler is a longtime volunteer and current
president of the Edwardsburg Lions Club, which meets at 7
p.m. on the first and third Wednesday of the month in the
Edwardsburg American Legion building. The organization
provides various services for the community, including
Project KidSight, which performs vision screenings for
children.
What do you do for the Edwardsburg Lions Club?
I have been the president for the past two years, so I
organize and get most of our fundraisers going. I also do all
of the publicity. I want to get the word out to the community
to show that we are committed to the community. I am
also the co-coordinator for the whole district for the project
KidSight. We do vision screenings for kids from 1 year olds to
17 year olds. At our pancake breakfast we did 41 kids and of
those 41 kids, three children we found need to be seen by a
professional eye doctor. If the kids are in school and having
trouble, we help them.
When and how did you become involved with the club?
My husband (Dave) and I both joined the Lions in
November of 2007. My husband’s father was a Lion for many
years, Herb Stiffler. We joined right away. We went to a
district forum and I listened to a couple gentlemen talk about
Project KidSight. I was so impressed that I came back and said
I want to do a pancake breakfast and offer Project KidSight in
our community. We’ve been doing that every year since we
joined.
Any of the schools or festivals or churches — anytime
there is an event in Cass County — we take our camera and
we screen children all throughout the district in Cass County.
We go wherever there is a need to make sure kids can see
well and do well in school and have a better chance at life.
What do you enjoy about volunteering there?
Helping people, watching their faces and knowing that we
are making a difference in their lives.
Thornapple Valley Lions
Keep Children Fed During
Spring Break
Thornapple Valley Lions
Club was busy in April
making sure that children
who depend on school
menus would be well fed
during spring break.
The local service club, which
is based in Ada, provided
food for 77 children from
Grand Rapids Public Schools,
who normally receive free
breakfast and lunch while
school is in session.
“The money raised
throughout the year helps
us fund projects like this
to allow our club to meet
pressing needs in our
community, including vision
screening, literacy projects,
and various shelters in the
area,” said Bob Ballard, club
president. “The Lions are
grateful for the members
> Muskegon
of the community who
donated money, provided
boxes, and assisted with
shopping.” He said St.
Matthew Lutheran Church
provided space to pack
boxes, and the partners
at Grand Rapids Public
Schools helped identified
the children and distributed
the boxes.
The Thornapple Valley Lions
Club has 25 members and
meets on the first and third
Tuesday of the month at
6:30 p.m. Any one -- male
or female aged 18 or older
-- is welcome to join the
organization or help in
any of their projects. For
more information contact
Governor Diane Wehby:
[email protected]
Northside Lions Club
Accurate reporting of Muskegon Northside’s
past year of service in the four areas of engaging
youth, vision relieving hunger and protecting the
environment resulted in a new Centennial Service
patch for their banner mid March.
> Three
Rivers Lions Club Honor Al
Heivilin > Manchester
Lions Honored With
Centennial Banner Patch
The Manchester
Lions earned their first
Centennial banner patch
for completing service
projects in all four
campaigns of engaging
our youth, sharing the
vision, relieving hunger,
and protecting the
environment.
The Three Rivers Lions
club is honored to have
selected Al Heivilin as the
2015 Bruce C. Snook Citizen
of the Year. Al is, as one of
our members described him,
a “quiet giver.” He was a
member of the Marine Corps
Reserves for over 25 years,
including a tour of active duty
during Operation Enduring
Freedom in 2002. One of his assignments in the Corps
was to coordinate the Toys for Tots program in the St.
Joseph County area. During this time he worked closely
with the Family Independence Agency to expand
collections, to coordinate toy distribution, and to
ultimately serve many more children in our local area.
Al had also been involved with youth athletics almost
continually since his own distinguished high school
years. He has served as an MSHAA-certified official at
basketball, baseball, and softball games for over 30
years. Al will be honored at a banquet on April 28 at
Belle Epoch in Three Rivers.
Muskegon Northside Lions stuffing thousands of eggs for the
Annual Egg-Drop
> Rockford
Lions Club
On March 21
Rockford Lions had a
booth at the Rockford
Chamber Expo where
they sold honey baked
hams for Easter which
concluded April 4th
at the Community
Cabin. Lion Kathy
Bender trained and
Rockford Lions at the Rockford
Chamber Expo
was excited to screen
young children with the
Kidsight program also at the Expo.
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club
happenings
> district
> district news
DG Billy White
11 C2
Eaton Rapids Lions Club:
White Cane Drive, Eaton
Rapids and Dimondale Golf
Outing, Eaton Rapids Lions
Annual Corn Roast
Dewitt Breakfast Lions
Club: Texas Hold-em June
7 – 10
Lugnuts Lions night - June
17
Lansing Host Lions Club:
Bowling for Sight
> district
11 D1
> www.district11c2.org
> www.e-district.org/sites/11d1
Maryville Lions Club:
Purchased 5 pairs of
binoculars for the science
program at the elementary
school.
Saginaw West, Buena
Vista, Carrollton, Freeland
& St. Charles Lions Clubs:
Packaged 2400 boxes
of groceries for area
Congratulate MSU Campus
Lions On Their First
Service Event!
communities through the
Community Action Center
MSU Campus Lions participated in their first service
event! They spent their evening volunteering at the Lansing
Ronald McDonald House. They had a great time serving in
the community, and are so grateful for the opportunity to
do so!
Saginaw West Lions Club: Is
holding its 14th Annual golf
outing June 14th, 2015
Swartz Creek Lions Club:
Is excited to announe that
July 8, 2015, it is planning a
spaghetti dinner/fundraiser
for our new Bill Morgan
Scholarship Fund
Over 19,000 Recycled
Eyeglasses Picked Up
During Great Eyeglass
Challenge!
Buena Vista Lions Club:
Free Senior Citizen Pancake
Breakfast
Pictured are Grand Rapids
Lions Club - Eyeglass Recyclers
(Jim Baird and Brent Spoelstra)
and Noreen and Dave Boes
(chairs of the event). They
picked up over 19,000 glasses
from the Lions and Lioness of
District 11-C2 + Glasses from
other districts in 2 vehicles at
the turn-in at the State Office on
March 7, 2015. Total # of glasses
turned in for the past 2 years
over 35,000 pairs. WAY TO GO LIONS!
Congratulations winners: Brighton Lions - Bucket
Award, Lansing St. Stephens Community Lions - 1st
place, Lansing Delta Lions - 2nd Place, Owosso-Corruna
Lions - 3rd place and DeWitt Lioness - special award.
11 D2
District Editor: DG Whitey Simon
Emmett Lions Club: Held
a blood drive at Our Lady
of Mt Carmel Parish and
36 pints of blood were
donated
Hadley Lions Club: Held
their famous once a month
Spaghetti dinner at the Old
Town Hall
Carsonville Lions Club: Held
their Pancake Breakfast
which included omelet
station, pancakes, eggs,
sausage, potatoes, biscuits
and gravy, coffee & juice
Sandusky Lions Club: Is
holding a Meet “Elsa and
Anna” luncheon
11 E1
District Editor: DG Pete Conarty
Luther Lions Club: Held a
Baked Potato Dinner with
lot of toppings, homemade
pies and cakes
Mt Pleasant Lions Club:
Annual Chicken BBQ is
coming up First Sunday in
May
Evart Lions Club: Are
busy adding an addition
to their food stand at the
Fairgrounds. The addition
will provide room for
freezer equipment. Most
of the clubs fundraisers
are selling food at events
at the Fairgrounds. The
> district
Joscelynn Sawdon poses
for a picture with Easter
bunnies during the Clio
Lion’s Club sponsored
Easter Egg Hunt
MSU Campus Lions
volunteering at Ronald
McDonald House
Lansing St. Stephen’s Lions
Club: Bowling for Vision
11 D1
Linden Lions Club: Golf
Outing will take place at the
Coyote Preserve in Fenton
on Saturday, August 29th,
2015
> district
Bay • Genesee • Saginaw • Tuscola
11 C2
District Editor: Shari Johnson
8334 Rich Rd., Mayville, MI 48744
[email protected]
> district
DG Dennis Poirier
Clinton • Eaton • Gratiot • Ingham
Livingston • Shiawassee
District Editor: Noreen Boes
2065 Woven Heart, Holt MI 48842
[email protected]
Ovid Lions Club: Will be
doing the Spring road-side
pick-up, Relay for Life in St.
Johns. The Lions Wagon will
be there serving food.
Volume 43 • Issue 5
11 E2
District Editor: Lynne Jauss
PO Box 1093, Lewiston, MI 49756
[email protected]
Bellaire Lions Club: Made a
donation to the new Central
Lake Leo Club
Hale Lions Club: Delivered
meals to the needy in
the community and
provided transportations
for a recent amputee to
physical therapy and doctor
appointments
Genesee County kids got
in their Easter egg hunting
with the Clio Lions Club’s
annual Easter Egg Hunt at
Clio City Park. About 200
kids came out to the park
on Sunday for the event,
according to organizers.
Former Lions Club president
Meghan Cherry said the
club stuffed and prepared
at least 1,500 eggs to hide
around the park. The kids
excitedly scoured the area,
finding them all minutes
Dr. Johnnie Scott,
Superintendent of the Holt Public
Schools accepted a check for
$1,500 from the Holt Lions to the
H.O.P.E. Scholarship Fund. In the
picture on the left is Lion President
Maury Mahieu, center, Dr. Scott and left Lion Stuart
Goodrich.
Maple Valley Lions Honor Student Of
The Month
>
Maple Valley Lions Club honored Jared
Akin as the Student of the month for
February with dinner and a gift certificate.
Jared was chosen by Fulton Elementary for
the second grade.
> Bretton Woods Lions Offer Support To
Eaton County Sheriffs
The Eaton County
Sheriff’s Office is in the
process of purchasing body
cameras to be worn by
officers in the field. After
evaluation over several
months to see whether the body cameras were worth
the cost, a generous donation is make the effort
possible. Sheriff Tom Reich was contacted by the
Bretton Woods Lions Club of Delta Twp. To ask if they
would accept a donation toward the purchase of the
body cameras; the donation will help purchase three
body cameras for the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office.
after the hunt’s 10 a.m.
start time. The kids, split
into four different age
groups, won about 260
prizes and took home
jellybeans, Tootsie Rolls,
and other types of candy.
The hunt has gone on for at
least 40 years, according to
Lions Club organizers. They
raise money for the hunt by
selling chocolate bunnies
and mints, and through a
white cane fundraiser.
> Lion Laura Hunt Presented With
Award
Governor Dennis Poirier
and Past International Director
Steven Glass, on behalf of
Lions International President
Joe Preston, presenting
Laura Hunt,11D1 Cabinet
Secretary, with her second
Lions International President’s
Certificate of Appreciation.
Frankenmuth Lions Keeping The Roads
Clean
>
Frankenmuth Lions Road cleanup. It’s really
disgusting the things people throw out along the road!
Thank you dedicated Lions!!
> Holt Lions Club Donate To HOPE
Scholarship Fund
club will be giving two
$1,000 scholarships to two
graduating seniors.
Mesick Lions Club: Are
a sponsor for 56TH
Mushroom festival May
8 – 10, in Mesick. There is
a parade on May 9, and the
Mesick Lions are looking for
Lions Clubs, who might be
interested in participating.
The weekend is filled
with family activities:
an opportunity to hunt
mushrooms, a Blessing of
the Jeeps, food booths,
concerts, and interesting
markets.
Clio Lions Sponsor Easter
Egg Hunt
>
Freeland Lions Easter Egg Hunt
The Freeland Lions thanks THE Freeland Boy Scouts
for their efforts and help today and the many years past.
We had well over 250 little ones enjoy the hunt and the
lucky few found the egg with the dollar coin and won an
Easter basket.
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Volume 43 • Issue 5 > MD11
DG Whitey Simon
DG Peter Conarty
Huron • Lapeer • Sanilac • St. Clair
Benzie • Clare • Grand Traverse
Isabella • Lake • Leelanau
Manistee • Mason • Mecosta
Midland • Missaukee • Montcalm
Newaygo • Oceana • Osceola
Wexford
11 D2
11 E1
> www.11-d2lions.org
> www.milions11e1.org
Esmeralda
Peters talks
about Memphis
Schools
Midland Lions - How Vision
Screening Helped Mikey
The Midland Lions
Club teamed up with local
child care centers in the
area to offer free vision
screening for children. On
one of the screening dates,
19-month-old Mikey Wood
was screened at the Kids
First Child Development
Center. Mikey’s parents,
Tom and Heather Wood,
were surprised to learn
that the screening results
showed that Mikey may
have astigmatism. The
Woods took Mikey to
Dr. Paul Kimball for a
complete eye exam and he
confirmed the screening
results. Kimball prescribed
Memphis Lions hosted
an Autism awareness
presentation on Tuesday the
14th of April at the Memphis
Lions hall. There were four
different presentations
given by representatives
Student Dean Debbie Roshak
from different Autism
explains the peer to peer
organizations. State
program
representative Andrea
LaFontaine was there to answer questions about how the
state is involved with this condition. Lions district officers
were there to answer questions about “Lions Bear Lake
Camp” how they are involved. Teresa Gabalis of Macomb/
St. Clair chapter of Autism of America Society also covered
the subject of Bear Lake Camp.
Jeddo Lions Wine Tasting
Fundraiser
glasses for Mikey, who is
now the youngest of his
patients to get glasses.
The Woods reported that
Mikey was not interested
in watching TV and that
he would sometimes run
in to things. Upon learning
of the screening results,
they realized that Mikey’s
vision was interfering with
his activities. The vision
screening by the Lions Club
and the prompt follow up
by Mikey’s parents have
resulted in improved vision
which will have a big impact
on Mikey’s early learning
experiences and success in
school.
Crossroads Lions Chili
Cook Off
The Jeddo Lions Club recently held a Wine
Tasting-Fundraiser at their club. The recipients were
Oakland University, who are providing space and
guidance to young adults with Autism to start a small
laundry business. This business will be handled as
a regular business model to start a laundry service;
the employees will be paid a salary, just like regular
workers. O. U. will provide actual business advisors to
guide these employees. Oakland University is working
with Autism Alliance of Michigan.
Crossroads Lions Club hosted their Chili Cook Off on
Saturday, March 14.
Eagle Village won the
title for the Best Chili.
The club also had a
bake sale and a 50/50
raffle. Admission to
the Chili Cook Off
was $5.00 or a pair of
glasses. The club collected 40 pairs of glasses and made
about $700. In the picture above PDG Bill Simpson
receives his taste of chili from one of the vendors.
> Coleman Lions Adopt A Highway Clean
Up
Coleman Lions Club
had perfect weather for
the STAR Leos & Lions
Adopt A Highway clean
up! 19 of us gathered
35 bags of trash on U.S.
10. The whole job was
complete in about 2
hours, after which we all
enjoyed a pizza party at
the Lions Hall.
> Algonac Lions Crossing The
International Border
Recently Lion’s Sam,
Joel, Paul, Bill, and Tom
had the honor of being
the guest of the Wyoming
(Canada) Lions Club for
their annual Rabbit Dinner.
For some of us it was our
first trip to our Canadian
friends and enjoying a fine
delicacy of Rabbit. The
Wyoming Lions were great
host and served a great
meal, and we look forward
to visiting them again.
DG Barb Durflinger
11 E2
Alcona • Alpena • Antrim • Arenac
Charlevoix • Cheboygan • Crawford
Emmet • Gladwin • Iosco • Kalkaska
Montmorency • Ogemaw • Oscoda
Otsego • Presque Isle • Roscommon
> www.milions11e2.org
1st VP Jim Flis, the driving
force in establishing the Leo
Club, makes a presentation
to the new Leos
19 month old Mikey Wood helped by Midland Lions free
vision screening
Memphis Lions Hosts
Autism Awareness
Presentation
>
news
Central Lake Leo Club
Charter Night
1st Vice President Jim Flis and the Central Lake Lions
hosted a charter night celebration on March 26th to
welcome the Central Lake Leo Club! DG Barb and spouse,
Duane were guests along with other District Lions. DG Barb
later inducted the Leos.
(Front, L-R) Allie Hines, Morgan Scott, Victoria Guy and Madison
Barrett. (Back L-R) Michael James, Brenden Graham, Tyler Vitale,
Taylor DeForest, and Edward Boh. Central Lake Principal Shelley
Derenzy, far right. Not pictured are Selena Niswander and Kyle Russell.
> Prescott/Skidway
Lake Lions Club
RC Brian Chase presents
President Brenda Eymer with LCI’s
Centennial Service Challenge Patch.
> Beaverton
Lions Club
Worked with the Beaverton Lions
unloading food trucks, preparing
the boxes and distributing them to
families. This is the fifth month the
Leo Club members have donated
their labor on various projects.
> Petoskey
Riley Graham, Danielle
Athey, Luke Owens,
Cameron Schneider
Lions Club
Petoskey Lions recent Pancake Dinner fundraiser,
despite frigid temperatures 60 individuals attended
the dinner, netting $234. Residents from two half-way
houses were also served.
Cedar-Maple City Lions Club
Cedar-Maple City
Lions Club held their first
annual Pancake Breakfast
with help from the
Proclites 4-H club with
great response.
Lions John Birchfield, Dave Carlson, Hubert Hayes, Julie Clark, Julie
Haase and David Zimmer pictured at their Pancake Breakfast
> Garylord
Lions Club
The Gaylord Lions Club
repaired a vision magnifier
on loan from the Lions
of Michigan Foundation,
and then gave it to an
individual in need of it.
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www.lionsofmi.com LION PRIDE MAGAZINE • 15
Volume 43 • Issue 5 > MD11
news
USA/CANADA GRAND FORUM
SEPTEMBER 17-19, GRAND RAPIDS, MI
Strides Walk
Registration for the strides walk on Thursday, September 17 is now open. Forum attendees will have the opportunity to support Lions’ fight against
diabetes by participating in a fundraiser for the American Diabetes Association and the Canadian Diabetes Association. The strides walk will take
place from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM on that day. Participants will receive a sack lunch and a T-Shirt. The 1.5 mile easy walking track will be along the
beautiful Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids. The cost of the event is $25 per person. All proceeds will go directly to diabetes prevention
activities in the US and Canada.
Leo Day
Saturday of the forum will be a special day for Leo’s to attend the forum at a reduced cost. Special training related to Leo club operations and successes
take place throughout Saturday. Leos will participate in a special Leo only lunch that day. Leos must pre¬register. The cost for Leo registration,
including lunch is $15.
Young Lions Forum
As part of this year’s Forum, younger Lions will find themselves at home. On Friday, September 18, the young Lions will conduct a series of training
sessions geared toward young Lion involvement and campus clubs. Special social events are scheduled for young lions throughout the Forum.
The young Lions will give back through the computer workshops discussed below. If your club has young Lions or sponsors a campus club, please
encourage them to attend this year’s Forum. All Lions under 30 years of age can register up until August 1 at the preregistration rate. Help us spread
the word!
USA/Canada Lions
Leadership Forum 2015
September 17-19, 2015
Grand Rapids, Michigan
email: [email protected] Phone: 605.723.4007
The Lions of Michigan are proud to host the 2015 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Grand Rapids, September 17-19, 2015. New and exciting learning opportunities, training,
sharing, fellowship and rededication to building the world’s largest service organization are all part of the GRAND Forum experience, and we know you will want to be a part of it.
Early registration has begun, and you can access the information through our website at www.lionsofmi.com .
VOLUNTEERS will ensure the success of the USA/Canada Forum in Grand Rapids! What a wonderful opportunity this will be to promote our state to Lions of the world. Sign up
today by using the form below or access the volunteer sign-up sheet on our website.
2015 USA/CANADA GRAND FORUM - Volunteers Sign-up Form
Your help is needed September 15-19, 2015 - Sign up today!
*( ) ( ) Will be available to help Sept. 15-19, 2015 in Grand Rapids, MI
( ) Tues ( ) Wed. ( ) Thurs. ( ) Fri. ( ) Sat.
( ) ( ) Host Committee office at DeVos Place Convention Center (Wed. - Sat.)
*( ) ( ) Hotel registration booths (at hotels Wed. & Thurs.)
*( ) ( ) Convention Center Registration (Weds. - Sat.)
( ) ( ) Run VIP airport Shuttles (personal vehicles needed, Tues.-Sun.)
( ) ( ) Airport Welcome and Information booth (Grand Rapids Ford Airport: Wed.-Sat.)
( ) ( ) Welcome Centers on highways into Michigan (club project if possible: Tues-Thurs.)
( ) ( ) Registration /Information booth at the State Conventions in adjacent States;
( ) WI ( ) OH ( ) KY ( ) IN ( ) IL ( ) Ontario ( ) Hawaii – LCI Con
( ) ( ) Data entry in Host Committee office (Thurs. - Sat.)
( ) ( ) Convention Center greeter and/or information provider (Thurs. - Sat.)
*( ) ( ) Seminar Sergeant-at-Arms (Fri. - Sat.)
*( ) ( ) Seminar Observer (Assist presenters and moderators if needed Fri. - Sat.)
*( ) ( ) Sergeant-at-Arms: banquets (Thurs. p.m. - Sat. p.m.)
( ) ( ) Assist with seating at banquets (Thurs. p.m. - Sat. p.m.)
( ) ( ) Forum Store set up (Wed.)
*( ) ( ) Work at Forum Store (Thurs. - Sat. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
( ) ( ) Assist in setting up/ tear down Peace Poster display on Wed. & Sat.
( ) ( ) I/we will work where ever needed except
* Denotes areas where many volunteers will be needed. 4-hour shifts.
Name (s) ____________________________________________________________________________
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Return form to Forum Host Manpower Co-Chair:
PCC Brian Shepard
6235 Pollard, East Lansing, MI 48823
(517) 256-9184 [email protected]
Thank you Lions and Lioness of Michigan for
making the 2015 Donate Life Day a great success!
In just one day, you helped 1,619 Michiganders
join the Michigan Organ Donor Registry!
Adrian Evening Lions Club
Ann Arbor Host Lions Club
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Au Gres Lioness Club
Baldwin Lions Club
Bay City Lions Club
Bedford Township Lions Club
Blissfield Area Lions Club
Bretton Woods Lioness Club
Casnovia-Kent City Lions Club
Detroit Mid-City Lions Club
Dewitt Breakfast Lions Club
Dexter Cedars Lions Club
Durand Lioness Club
Durand Lions Club
East Lansing Meridan Lions Club
Eaton Rapids Lions Club
Fremont Lions Club
Gaylord Lions Club
Grand Ledge Lions Club
Greenville Lions Club
Hanover-Horton Area Lions Club
Harrison Lions Club
Highland Park Lions Club
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Ishpeming Lions Club
Jackson Eye Openers Lions Club
Lapeer Lions Club
Lennon Lions Club
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Mayville Lions Club
Midland Lions Club
Munith Lions Club
Muskegon South Side Lions Club
Otisville Lions Club
Otter Lake Lions Club
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