March 2002, Volume 9, Issue 3 PEACE POSTER WINNER SHOWS HOW TO “LIGHT THE PATH” “P eace brings happiness to everyone,” says Hei Man Lau, who was recently announced as grand prize winner of the 14th Annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest, “Lighting the Path to World Peace.” Hei Man Lau, a 13-year-old girl from Hong Kong, China, won by submitting her creative poster depicting colorful doves flying out of a rainbow, which is shaped on the bottom like the earth’s continents. There is a sun rising in the background and a dove has broken through the top border of the poster, carrying an olive branch. “The dove represents peace. The rainbow means a brilliant future,” said Hei Man Lau. “I’m living in a peaceful place, but every day the TV news is reporting chaos, uncertainty and wars elsewhere. I hope the doves can bring them the brilliant rainbow.” Lau will attend the award ceremony at Lions Day with the United Nations in New York City, New York, USA, on March 22, 2002, along with two members of her family and a representative from the sponsoring Hong Kong Mandarin Lions Club. There she will receive a check for $2,500 and a plaque, recognizing her accomplishment. Her poster will be reproduced and sold at the International Convention to benefit Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). First shown at headquarters during the week of February 11, 2002, Lau’s winning poster joins the 23 merit award winners in the Peace Poster traveling exhibit, which will be exhibited at children’s museums, the International Convention in Osaka and at various locations throughout the United States. WELCOME Sarah Beatty, Oak Forest, Club Supplies Sales, ext. 257 Maureen Stenson, Burbank, Travel & Administrative Services, ext. 641 OFFICE DIRECTORY UPDATE Jill Aubin, Travel & Administrative Services, ext. 611 Beatriz Flores, Travel & Administrative Services, ext. 640 Efrena Holtz, Stat. & Membership, ext. 588 Carol Lebensorger, Accounts Receivable, ext. 562 Barbara Popiolek, Program Development, ext. 316 Patti Repenn, Leadership Division, ext. 309 ANNIVERSARIES Susan Cukla, Information Systems, 25 years on March 7 Helen Kowalczyk, Treasurer’s Office, 20 years on March 29 Gloria Mho, Ibero-American, 20 years on March 1 Rochelle Jordan, English Language, 5 years on March 5 Carolyn Mayr, Club Supplies Shipping, 5 years on March 31 Mary Tyson, Export Traffic, 5 years on March 10 RETIRED IN JANUARY Zina Pocius, Stat. & Membership ABOUT YOUR CREDIT UNION MARCH BIRTHDAYS “The best thing about it,” said Bob Kleinfelder, THE LION Magazine, “is that the money is deposited before I even see it and it goes directly into whatever account I want it to go into, which is something you might not otherwise do.” As a Lions Clubs International employee, you and your family are entitled to join the Central Credit Union of Illinois. The credit union collects monies to serve the financial needs of its members. Similar to a bank in that you can deposit, take out and invest your money at the union, a credit union is different because it is a not-for-profit cooperative, which means it is owned and run by its members. This benefits members by allowing for larger dividends on savings and lower rates on loans than most other financial institutions. Being member-owned, the credit union exists to serve its members and not stock holders. “A common misconception is that the money is not as safe as it is in a bank,” said Eileen Groh, Human Resources. “But the funds are protected the same exact way.” In fact, the National Credit Union Administration federally insures all savings for up to $100,000. This is similar to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) at banks. Advantages of joining the credit union includes good interest rates on loans (including car loans), member credit card, easy access for deposits and transfers of money, and it is owned and operated by its members. For more information on the credit union, contact Eileen Groh, Human Resources, ext. 219, or visit the Central Credit Union of Illinois Web site at www.centralcu.org. 3/1 Sylvia Burchell Eurafrican 3/3 Margaret Latronica Stat. & Membership 3/4 Stephanie Foster English Language 3/5 Anthony Garst Ibero-American 3/5 Christopher Hetzel Extension & Membership 3/7 Rebecca Teel Daou LCIF Grant Programs 3/7 Carole Bodenstab New Clubs & Marketing 3/8 KaSondra Byrd LCIF Grant Programs 3/9 Vivian Swiszcz Stat. & Membership 3/9 Gustavo Fraga-Errecart LCIF Grant Programs 3/13 Gordon Garrett Lions Clubs International Foundation 3/14 Elaine Miller Information Systems 3/15 Patricia Guzman Club Supplies Sales 3/17 Patricia Augustine LCIF Donor & Financial Services 3/17 Donna Helfert Convention Services & Housing 3/20 Insook Kim Budget & Auditing 3/22 Jeannine Meyer Club Supplies Shipping 3/25 Lynn Henk Membership Operations 3/28 Patricia Barborka Stat. & Membership 3/28 Joan Hlach Membership Operations Recipe of the Month Chicken Dijon & Potatoes 4 medium potatoes 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/4 cup prepared honey-Dijon barbecue sauce 1 tsp. dried tarragon • Slice potatoes 1/4 inch thick and microwave 8-10 minutes until tender. • While potatoes cook, slice chicken breast 1/2 inch thick. Brown chicken in large pan with oil on high for 5 minutes. • Add potatoes to the pan. Sauté and toss potatoes until lightly browned. • Add barbecue sauce and tarragon. Toss until heated through. Serves 4. Preparation time: 20 minutes – Submitted by Joyce Truby, Public Relations INTRIGUING ENGAGEMENT For most of the employees at Lions Clubs International Headquarters, Monday, December 17, 2001, may have been an ordinary day. It began that way for Michelle Tompkins, English Language; however, that all changed. Michelle got a call from the front desk at 11 a.m. telling her to come down for a delivery. She went down and picked up a dozen red roses and brought them back to her desk. They were from her long-time boyfriend, Sean Bell. There was a bulge in the envelope and a card that read, “Please open carefully.” She opened the letter first, which had some “mushy stuff” in it and ended with “This is finally it. Will you marry me?” The bulge was a beautiful diamond engagement ring! Sean came back at noon with lunch and Michelle got the call to go down to meet her visitor. “I ran down the stairs. I hugged him and almost knocked him over, saying ‘Yes, yes, yes!’” said Michelle. “The funny thing is that the whole building knew before either of our parents did.” The wedding is planned for August 2002. EMPLOYEE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE UPDATE A clothing drive will be held by the Employee Activities Committee (EAC) to benefit underprivileged families in DuPage County. Gently used clothing can be donated in March, in designated receptacles found in the lobby. As a reminder, strictly as a service to Lions headquarters staff, the committee provides movie tickets at a discounted price. Loews Cineplex tickets are $5 and General Cinema tickets are $5.50. These tickets may be purchased from Melissa Koester in the Information Technology Department. The EAC is open to all full-time employees in the building. If interested, the committee meets the first Wednesday of each month at 9 a.m. For more information, including location, contact Corina Gallardo, ext. 308 or Michelle Tompkins, ext. 514. NEWS BRIEFS • 2001 Federal and Illinois tax forms are available in the Finance Division on the first floor. They are located behind the Budget & Auditing Department, across from Kim Hugo. If additional information is needed, please see Kim Hugo or call ext. 214. • A reminder: Please record the names, departments and extensions of the new employees, listed in the “Welcome” section of The Insider, in your employee directory. • In accordance with established policy, the office will be closed for the following holidays for the year 2002: Monday, May 27, Memorial Day; Thursday, July 4, Independence Day; Monday, September 2, Labor Day; Thursday, November 28, Thanksgiving Day; Friday, November 29, day after Thanksgiving; Tuesday, December 24, Christmas Eve and Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day. On Friday, March 29, the office will close early for Good Friday. Those who begin work at 8 a.m. may leave at 2:30 p.m. and those who begin work at 8:30 a.m. may leave at 3 p.m. This information is also available on the home page of the intranet. NAMES IN THE NEWS • Congratulations to Charles Andersen, Supplemental Revenues Programs, who won the movie tickets from the Employee Activities Committee for the month of March. • Congratulations to Rosanna Knudsen, Export Traffic, who won the reserved employee parking spot for the month of March. • Congratulations to Patti Repenn who was recently appointed as Leadership Division Manager. • Congratulations to Rochelle Jordan, English Language, on the birth of her new granddaughter, RaMaya Havilah, born January 21, weighing 9 pounds and 7 ounces. RaMaya joins her two-year-old brother, Darrell Adam. INSIDER POLL Fortunately, we were all able to view the excitement of the 2002 Winter Olympics broadcast from Salt Lake City, Utah, in February. • If you were to be in the Olympics (winter or summer), what event would you be in? Please send your answers via e-mail to Kristopher Kempski, Public Relations. About The Insider The Insider is a newsletter for Lions Clubs International Headquarters’ employees. It is published and posted on the intranet once a month. Employees are encouraged to submit news items such as story ideas, department happenings, births, weddings, anniversaries, awards received or any other information regarding International Headquarters’ employees or their families to Kristopher Kempski, Public Relations Department, at ext. 371 or by e-mail. The deadline for submitting information for the April issue is Thursday, March 7. Denise Whistler Coordinator Youth Programs Year Started at LCI 1984 Job Duties Involved in the development and administration of the Leo clubs, Youth Exchange and Youth Camps, Youth Outreach and Lions Opportunities for Youth Programs Education Lewis University College of Nursing Hometown Elmhurst Family Husband Don, two sons, Matt and Keith, dog and two parakeets My claim to fame is That my husband is the great-great-great grandson of James McNeil Whistler, which makes me “Whistler’s Mother” for real! Favorite part of the job Daily interaction with Lions and all of the great people who work here at LCI Funniest moment on the job I was engrossed in conversation with two gentlemen Lions at the International Convention in Phoenix when I decided to head to the ladies room and they followed me into the restroom. Most unusual item in my cubicle A cubicle angel If I could be someone else for a day, I’d be A Radio City Music Hall Rockette If I weren’t working at LCI, I would be Emptying bedpans somewhere Hobbies Tap dancing, sewing, surfing the Internet and antique hunting If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be Stuffed artichokes Favorite Movie “It Could Happen To You” If I built a summer home, it would be located On a desert island Favorite Book Grimm’s Fairy Tales Favorite Television Show Anything on HGTV Favorite Cartoon I don’t watch cartoons If there were a movie about me, I would want to be played by Bridget Fonda The four guests at my fantasy dinner party would be Whistler’s Mother, Sigmund Freud, Bill Robinson and all the children of the world who don’t have enough to eat If I were stranded on a desert island, I would want these three items with me My summer home, a PC with live Internet hookup and my family