Lions Pride Lions Pride Endowment Fund of WI, Inc. Office Connecting Lions 3834 Cty Rd A Rosholt, WI 54473 715.677.7000 www.lionspride.org Lions Pride Contacts & their Friends Chairman/CEO DuWayne “Dewey” Carl Newsletter 2014 Edition 117 HEMPEL FELLOWSHIPS Executive Director Geri Schlender Assistant Denise Rocha “Throughout the centuries there were men who took first steps, down new roads, armed with nothing but their own vision.” Ayn Rand Today's Help Tomorrow's Hope "I am very encouraged by the number of Ray Hempel Fellowships that have been awarded. The reception by clubs and individuals has been very promising and it is my hope it continues to be a valuable tool in their award arsenal. This past year the first progressive Hempel’s were also awarded. A Hempel Fellowship not only honors the recipient but also the memory of Lion Ray Hempel, the originator of Lions Camp." ~ Chairman Dewey Sam Kochel* Bill Donaldson DuWayne "Dewey" Carl* Beverly Carl Geri Schlender* Denise Rocha* Norb Neumeyer Charlie Kolb Mike Lisle Lynn Mastalir Karla Harris Steven D. Schlender* Rob Taylor Jamie Taylor Patrick Pflieger Herb Schneider Larry Braunschweig Art Marson Jo Marson Dave Leppin Greg Pryor Larry Testa Ronald L. Rhode Lowell Laper Jimmie Stellmacher Merle Strelow Jordan Chadwick Tom Feyen Mike Reichling Shane L Resch Earl Schrader Fred Rawson Charles Miehe Debra Knudsen Timothy K Lambert Shirley Kozey Phillip Bickley Michael Arnold Paul Albright Nancy Grothe Mike Quigley Ron Henschel Fellows are listed in chronological order as awarded. *Indicates Progressive Indicates Awarded Posthumously Marlyn "Boots" Brandt Wayne "Jerry" Johnson Stanley Cottrill Greg Maccoux Nancy Edison Keith Edison Charlotte Stewart Sue Laskowski Tom Waldera Tom Clausen Willard Kiefer Roland Hendrikson Lyle Fechtelkotter Richard Ziemann Jerry Wille Kay Zornow Nancy Edison Keith Edison Tom Waldera Wayne Ness Mary Ann Morrow Bernie Stuttgen Jim Schiferl Helmer Lecy Mark Trojanowski Lynn Manthe Sue Doell Eugene Doell Ralph Schneider Gayle Andre Peter Andre Tom King Sandy King Mike Costello Al Sabel Mel Germanson Rich Mousel Julie A Steg Randy Thurs Robert J Henning Lori Marg List current as of 8/11/14 32 more Hempel Fellowships waiting to be named or awarded THE CHAIRMAN’S MESSAGE. . . Dear Friends, Lions Pride Endowment Fund of Wisconsin Inc. continues to be my mission and passion. I was pleased to be able to present the Wisconsin Lions Foundation with a check this camping season to provide a life altering camping experience for 59 children with special needs. It is gratifying to see that each year as the endowment grows with the help of our donors we are able to expand our financial support to Lions Camp and other WLF projects. I have had a busy year sharing the Lions Pride vision and goals on both the district and state level. Our Board is working diligently bringing their expertise to bear on growing the endowment. My fellow LPEF Board Members and I look forward to continuing to grow the endowment, ensuring our goal, to preserve, protect and provide for the legacy that began with the vision of Lion Ray Hempel in 1956. I am extremely happy with the growth pattern of our largest fundraiser; the Lions Pride Sporting Clay Shoot it is on. This unique event is supported by Lion and non-Lion shooters, sponsors and volunteers, who share our mission to provide an enduring legacy for Lions Camp and all WLF projects. I truly appreciate the folks from the Friendship 100 Ride. This was their 5th year and they continue to see the value in being a part of “today’s help, tomorrow’s hope.” Each year they grow both in participants and enthusiasm. This group of non-lions clearly recognize the importance of securing the future of Lions Camp and all WLF projects. It still baffles me that we have Lions and Lioness who have yet to identify with the importance of our goal and what it will mean to future generations of children and adults with special needs. These two fundraisers and Lions Pride itself would not be successful without the support of our donors, sponsors and volunteers. We are blessed to work with all of them as we move our efforts forward. Thank you for supporting Lions Pride. Together, we are "Today's Help, Tomorrow's Hope." DuWayne "Dewey" Carl Lions Pride Chairman/CEO Lions Pride Endowment Fund of WI, Inc. Board of Directors President PCC DuWayne Carl [email protected] Vice President John Suby [email protected] Secretary PDG Tom King [email protected] Treasurer Lion Charlie Kolb [email protected] Member Lion Kevin McPherson [email protected] Member PDG Jim Schiferl [email protected] Member PDG Rod Rommel [email protected] WLF Representative PDG Gary Stewart [email protected] Council Representative DG Pat Sandness [email protected] Lions Pride Weekly Blog Type blog.lionspride.org here, do not use www What is a Blog? A blog is a type of website that is usually arranged in chronological order from the most recent "post" or entry at the top of the page to the older below. Some, but not all blogs allow comments; this elevates the blog from a monologue to a conversation with a social interaction found in today's social media like Facebook and Twitter, but more focused. Click "Follow" & enter your email address The Lions Pride Endowment Fund blog is about more than just Lions Pride. We strive to make each post informative, current, interesting and sometimes a little humorous. Some of the more recent posts included; Lions International "Checklist for Personal Safety" and where to find it, Where to look up charities to find out if your donation is tax-deductible, What do Lions Pride and Leprechauns have in common, First Lions Camper, 27B2 DG Fred Sanderson's story. The Lions Pride Endowment Fund blog can be found at blog.lionspride.org. Each Thursday a new post is added to the Lions Pride Blog. You can have the blog post sent directly to your email every Thursday, just click on the "+Follow" button and enter your email address. We welcome and encourage your comments to enhance the interactive experience. Receiving LPEF Facebook Notifications is easy as 1 - 2 - 3 Visit www.facebook.com/LionsPrideEndowmentFund or search for Lions Pride Endowment Fund of WI, Inc. directly in Facebook. Click “Like” at the top right of the page if you have not done so already. Hover over the “Liked” icon and check “Get Notifications. Then you will never miss an update from Lions Pride! Ways to Give to Lions Pride "Today’s Help, Tomorrow’s Hope" for those served by the Projects of the Wisconsin Lions Foundation Give a gift Commit to Recurring Donations Mail in or On-line Check or Credit Card Stocks or Bonds Monthly Automatically Payments Annual Gift Pledge Show You Care Planned Giving Memorial Honorarium Life Insurance Bequest/Will Trust Honor Someone Ray Hempel Fellowship Please accept my/our commitment of $ per year per month Enclosed is my/our one time gift of $ Charge to my Credit Card / Credit Card Number Expiration Date Name(s) City Address State Phone Zip Code Email This gift is a Personal Donation, or in Honor / Memory of This gift of $1,000 is for a Hempel Fellowship honoring Send planned giving information I/We have already included Lions Pride in our Estate Planning/Planned Giving Make Checks Payable to: Lions Pride Endowment Fund of Wisconsin, Inc. 3834 County Road A, Rosholt, WI 54473 715.677.7000 / www.lionspride.org / [email protected] 13-14 Annual Report "Today's Help, Tomorrow's Hope" What does that mean? Today's Help Donor designated interest earnings provided a camping experience for 59 children for the 2014 camping season. Tomorrow's Hope The promise of Lions Pride Endowment Fund of WI, Inc.; to preserve, protect and provide for Lions Camp and all WLF statewide projects. DONORS & DONATIONS Includes all commitments as of 8/12/14. Individuals Clubs Businesses/ Assets - Gifts & Pledges Deferred Gifts - Bequests Grants & In-Kind Gifts Special Event Proceeds All donations are deposited into the endowment fund; no donor dollars are used for operating expenses THANK YOU LIONS PRIDE DONORS Donors of $500 or more are recognized in our Annual Report DONORS' STORIES Sharon and I started donating to the Lions Pride Endowment Fund five years ago. We wanted to do more so I researched the matching gifts program offered by my company and we were able to double the value of our donations. If your company offers one it is a great way to increase your contributions to Lions Pride Endowment Fund supporting Lions Camp and all WLF statewide projects. We will continue to donate to the Lions Pride Endowment Fund and use my company's matching contributions to enhance our annual donation to Lions Pride. ~ Lions Kurt & Sharon Mueller When it came to make our donation for Lions, we chose Pride. It was not a difficult decision to make because a gift to Pride is a gift that keeps on giving. It is a gift that secures the future for those special need campers, it is a gift that will continue to provide eyeglasses and hearing aids for those that cannot afford to purchase them, and a gift to Pride continues to provide for all the projects that our Wisconsin Lions Foundation supports. Remember that no gift is too small when done with gratitude. ~ PDG Larry & Lion Mary Braunschweig In 1989, my husband Lion Bud Hyland and I met Lion Dewey Carl, who was to become our Council Chair for the 1990-1991 Council of Governors. When Dewey told us about his vision to PROTECT and PRESERVE Lions Camp by providing funds from what was called the Lions Pride Endowment Fund we were all behind him 100%. When my husband PDG Bud passed away we requested all donation's go to the Lions Pride Endowment Fund. I will always be a supporter of Lions Pride. ~ Lioness Toby Hyland When Lions Pride began Dan said, "I knew some way, somehow, we had to do something; costs are still going up and Lions Camp is important." The Williams made their donation to Lions Pride in a unique way; through a gift of Stock. Lion Dan contacted his Financial Advisor, she called the Lions Pride Office and we took care of the rest. A direct gift of stock to the Lions Pride Endowment Fund gives the donor the advantage of not having to report a gain on the sale of the stock or mutual fund and it's easy to do. ~ Lions Dan & Sue Williams You can view our Annual Report on-line at www.lionspride.org, click on the News, Views and Events tab to find the link to the Annual Report. Limited copies are also available from the Lions Pride Office. Every year a group of riders come together for what is aptly named “The Friendship 100”; the cost $100, the objective; to raise money for Lions Pride, designated specifically for Lions Camp. There is swimming, boating, fishing, crafts, a mud pit, climbing wall, archery and a whole lot more. Individuals attending “Lions Camp” are blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, mild cognitively disabled, and children with type I & II diabetes. And, although their dreams and desires are similar to their peers and classmates, their needs require additional considerations and attention. What’s truly amazing is this experience and all its services are available to the campers free of charge, thanks to donations. Hence, our reason for being there and supporting Lions Pride. ~ Sue Grich, Friendship 100 Rider DONATE ON-LINE AT WWW.LIONSPRIDE.ORG
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