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THE LIONS OF INDIANA
26 MID-WINTER CONFERENCE
SATURDAY, JANUARY 10, 2015
TH
PLAINFIELD COMMUNITY
MIDDLE
THESCHOOL
LIONS
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Registration &
Continental Breakfast
8:00 A.M. – 9:10 A.M.
Displays And Silent Auction
Open until
Opening Session
12:00 P.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Keynote Speaker
1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
9:15 A.M. – 9:35 A.M.
Afternoon Workshop
2:15 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Morning Workshop
9:45 A.M. – 11:45 A.M.
Third Session Seminar
2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.
First Session Seminar
9:45 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.
Fourth Session Seminar 3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
Second Session Seminar
3:30 P.M.
Lunch
11:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M.
Closing Session
4:35 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
TO REACH PLAINFIELD
MIDDLE SCHOOL:
Exit I-70 at Plainfield Exit (Exit 66), turn
North on IN S.R. 267 (Quaker Blvd.) to
Stafford Road.
Turn West on Stafford, proceed to Plainfield
Middle School at 709 Stafford Road.
Enter building at Door #11, in the
BACK of the building.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations requested ten (10) days before the conference
will receive full refunds, but cancellations requested after that date will not receive any refund.
Refunds will not be granted because of the weather.
*NOTE:
TIME
THE MID-WINTER CONFERENCE COMMITTEE WOULD
LIKE THOSE ATTENDING FOR THE
FIRST
TO INDICATE WHO IS SPONSORING THEM TO ATTEND OR WHO HAS INFLUENCED THEM TO ATTEND
THEIR FIRST MID-WINTER CONFERENCE. THERE IS A LINE ON THE REGISTRATION FORM FOR THIS
INFORMATION.
26TH MID-WINTER CONFERENCE
FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER
JANUARY 9, 2015
Make your plans now to join us at the Plainfield Community Middle School
(at 709 Stafford Road)
Road for an evening of food, fun, and fellowship
fellowship.
Menu: Beef Tenderloin,, Baked Tilapia, Parsley Potatoes, Green Beans, Glazed Carrots,
Tossed Salad, Spinach Salad, Rolls, Peach Cobbler or Pound Cake w/Whipped Cream & Strawberries
Price: $15.00
.00
Social Time: 6:00 P.M.
Dinner: 6:30 P.M.
Fill out your Registration Form today for the 26th Mid-Winter
Winter Conference and the Friday Night Dinner.
You will have a great time, renewing old friendships and making new ones.
Official
fficial Conference Hotel – Baymont Inn and Suites in Plainfield
The hotel will be the Plainfield Baymont Inn and Suites
Suites.
Their address is 6010 Gateway Drive,
Drive Plainfield, Indiana; Telephone number is 317-837-9000.
RESERVATIONS: LIONS ROOM RATES ARE: $60.00 PLUS TAX
RESERVATIONS
MENTION INDIANA LIONS TO GET THE SPECIAL LIONS RATE.
Directions to Baymont Inn and Suites:
Suites
From the North: I-65 South to I-465
465 SW to I-70
I 70 West to exit 66. Turn right and go to 1st light and make left,
then 1st left to Gateway Dr.
From the South: I-65 North to I-70
70 West to exit 66. Turn right and go to 1st light and make left, then 1st left to
Gateway Dr.
From the East: I-70
70 West to exit 66. Turn right and go to 1st lig
light
ht and turn left on Gateway Dr.
From the West: I-70 East to exit
xit 66, make left at 2nd light then left and then
then quick left onto Gateway Dr.
Baymont Inn and Suites, Plainfield 6010 Gateway Drive 317
317-837-9000
Seminar and Workshop Selections
CHOOSE: one (1) Workshop in the Morning and one (1) Workshop in the Afternoon; OR one (1) Workshop in the
Morning and two (2) Seminars in the Afternoon; OR two (2) Seminars in the Morning and one (1) Workshop in the
Afternoon; OR two (2) Seminars in the Morning and two (2) Seminars in the Afternoon.
"WORKSHOPS - 2 HOURS EACH"
(Morning: 9:45 A.M. to 11:45 A.M.) (Afternoon: 2:15 P.M. to 4:30 P.M. with short break)
WORKSHOP "A": CHARITY GAMING (A.M.) – Presenter – Larry Delaney, Assistant Director of Indiana Charity
Gaming Division
“Does your Club really “KNOW” the rules or only “THINK” you know the rules about Bingo, 50/50, raffles, card games, and
other games of chance. If that describes your club then plan to attend this very informative workshop and get the facts.”
WORKSHOP "B": INDIANA LIONS PROJECTS--YOUTH SERVICES/CAMPS (P.M.) – Presenters – Diabetes
(PCC Steve Cook; Law Camp (1VDG Betty Weist); ISBVI (Lion Patrick Henninger); and Indiana Lions Speech and
Hearing (PCC Steve Winegardner)
“Come see and hear up-to-the-minute information on what the state committees and state projects are doing to make a
difference every day in the lives of Hoosier youth.”
WORKSHOP "C": INDIANA LIONS PROJECTS--CONTINUED! (A.M.)–Presenters– Cancer Control (PDG Paul
Russell); IE&TB (2VDG Ross Drapalik); Leader Dog (Pauline Ulrey); and Indiana Lions Foundation (PDG Steve Marsh.)
“Come see and hear up-to-the-minute information on what some of the state projects are doing to make a difference every day
to the lives of your fellow Hoosiers.”
WORKSHOP "D": BEING A LEADER OF YOUR PRIDE (P. M.) – Presenters – PDG Mark Clark and PDG Paul
Russell
"Come to this workshop of GMT and GLT and learn two specific characteristics to make you a Leader of your local Lion Pride;
are you S.M.A.R.T and what do you hear? We will work on SMART goals and listening and have students doing at least a goal
setting exercise and hopefully a listening exercise if time."
"SEMINARS - 1 HOUR EACH"
(Morning: 9:45 A.M. to 10:45 A.M.) (Afternoon: 2:15 P.M. to 3:15 P.M.)
(Morning: 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M.) (Afternoon: 3:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.)
SEMINAR "1": LCIF IS YOUR FOUNDATION (A.M.)– Presenter –PDG Gary Ochs, Indiana LCIF Multiple
District Coordinator
“Learn about your Lions Clubs International Foundation and available grants for your club and district during this one hour
session. The Foundation has four key areas of service: Preserving Sight, Serving Youth, Providing Disaster Relief and
Humanitarian Efforts.”
SEMINAR "2": WOMEN IN LIONISM--ARE YOU READY FOR SOME FOOTBALL? -- (A. M.)--Presenter –
Lion Charlotte Query
“Does your Lions team include women members, or does your club only allow women to sit in the grandstand as fans? Or are
they allowed to be merely cheerleaders while the men call all the plays? It's time to change the playbook.”
SEMINAR "3": THE BASICS OF BLINDNESS, LITERACY, AND IMPACTING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE
WHO ARE BLIND OR VISUALLY IMPAIRED ( P.M.) – Presenter – Lion Joe Strechay (Lion Joe is the American
Foundation for the Blind's CareerConnect Program Manager. He provides oversight to the CareerConnect Program, which
offers a free online website specific to career exploration, job seeking skills, and e-mentoring.)
"Come and learn some basic blindness etiquette from a professional who is blind. Learn what to do when you meet someone
who is blind and what to avoid. Stay to find out how his work for the American Foundation for the Blind impacts the lives of
youth and adults who are blind or visually impaired in the United States and abroad. Listen and ask questions about how
literacy is braille, print, e-text, and bridged through technology."
SEMINAR "4": GET THE SCOOP ON GRANT RESEARCHING, WRITING, AND REPORTING (A.M.) –
Presenter – Lion Jennifer Strechay (Lion Jen is the Huntington (WV) Museum of Art's Grants Writer. In the past year, she was
successful in 23 of 27 grants written, and has raised over $400,000 in grant funds since joining the Museum in 2013.)
"Get practical and useful tips from a successful grant writer, who wants to provide you with the basic tricks of the trade. Learn
what brings success for the development and reporting of grants. Also, find out what to avoid as you start your journey."
SEMINAR “5”: THE CLUB EXCELLENCE PROCESS (A. M) —Presenter— PID Dave Fiandt
"Not the answer to all of your club's problems, just most of them: retention of members; member involvement; unsatisfied
members; lack of new members; leadership issues; better served communities and more!"
SEMINAR “6”: EXPLORING THE LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL (LCI) WEBSITE (A.M.) —Presenter—
PDG Sara Provines
"For experienced and inexperienced users. An opportunity to discuss what is available on the LCI website and where to find it."
SEMINAR “7”: CREATE A CLUB WEBSITE FOR FREE (A.M.) – Presenter – PDG Connie Roe
"Join clubs in creating a free LCI e-clubhouse website. Add photos, meetings online, promote your club and manage events"
SEMINAR "8": CELEBRATE YOUR PROJECT AND THE GOOD YOU DO--LIONS CANCER CONTROL
FUND OF INDIANA” (A.M.) – Presenter – Lion Dottie Flack
"An inspiring look at our historical achievements, recent accomplishments, and current programs, plus an interpersonal look at
the survivors you serve."
SEMINAR "9": NEW IDEAS FOR FUND RAISING (P.M.) – Presenter –Lion Janet Fish
"Tired of the same fundraisers? Want to bring some "fun" into your club? Then check out how clubs around the world bring
"fun" into their clubs! Learn new ideas, share some of your own!"
SEMINAR “10”: FACEBOOK (P.M.) – Presenter – DG Jeffrey Schafer
"So what's all the hype? What exactly is Facebook? A look at the most popular social networking website and how to use it
within your Lions Club."
SEMINAR “11": EXPAND YOUR CLUB'S REACH: ADVANCED FACEBOOK & SOCIAL MEDIA TIPS
(P.M.) – Presenter – Lion Anton K. Neff
"Get the most out of your club's Facebook account. This class is for club members who are Facebook users or who manage
their club's Facebook page. Learn how to maximize the value of your club's page and increase your club's presence in social
media."
SEMINAR “12”: OPERATION KIDSIGHT TRAINING (P.M.) – Presenter –Lion Janice Chapman
"Operation Kidsight Training"
SEMINAR "13": LEADERSHIP IN ACTION (A.M.) – Presenter – PDG Herb Stevens
"The ten eyes of action consist of: a) six facets of leadership and b) four facets of management."
SEMINAR "14": FROM COLUMBUS TO HONOLULU 2015 (P.M.)—Presenters— PCC Sue Topf and PCC
Richard Halladay
“Get an inside peek into the 2015 Indiana State Lions Convention in Columbus and the upcoming International Convention in
Honolulu."
SEMINAR "15": CLUB SECRETARY AND TREASURER: AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE LIONS TEAM
(A.M.)—Presenter—PDG Ann Haffner
“The role of the Club Secretary and Treasurer has changed! Clear communications, accountability, transparency and access to
reports and other tools will be covered."
SEMINAR "16": EFFECTIVE LIONISM--A STATE OF MIND (A.M.)—Presenter—PDG Charlie Haffner
"How to think like a real Lion and help your club achieve goals beyond your wildest dreams."
REGISTRATION FORM
(Each Attendee Must Complete a Separate Form)
DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATIONS: DECEMBER 24, 2014
EARLY BIRD PRE-REGISTRATION FROM NOVEMBER 1 TO NOVEMBER 30, 2014
Lions - $30.00
Lioness - $30.00 Partner-in-Service - $30.00
Friday Night Dinner - $15.00
Leos - $15.00
PRE-REGISTRATION FROM DECEMBER 1 TO DECEMBER 24, 2014
Lions - $35.00,
Lioness - $35.00, Partner-in-Service - $35.00,
Friday Night Dinner - $15.00
Leos - $15.00
NO PRE-REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED AFTER DECEMBER 24, 2014
Mid-Winter Registration(s) ______
Friday Night Dinner(s) ______
+Books @ $8 ___Total $ ___________
ON SITE REGISTRATION $ 40.00
REGISTRATION PRICE INCLUDES THE 2015 COMMEMORATIVE SOUVENIR CONFERENCE PIN,
PROCEEDINGS CD, AND THE BUFFET LUNCH.
(□ Please add $8.00 extra for Proceedings Book.)
Workshops and Seminars will be filled on a first come, first served basis.
Send registrations early to assure getting the Workshops or Seminars of your choice.
PLEASE SEND COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM AND CORRECT REMITTANCE TO:
PDG Jim Query, 2408 Shepard Patrick Rd., Spencer, Indiana 47460
Make Checks Payable to: Indiana Mid-Winter Conference
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
Phone: (812) 829-4496
ID (__) PID (__) CC (__) PCC (__) DG (__) VDG (__) PDG (__) Lion (__) Lioness (__) Leo (__) Partner-in- Service (__)
Name __________________________________________________________ Club _____________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________ Lions Office ____________________________
City ______________________________________________ State _________ Zip Code _______________ District 25- ______
Phone Number ___________________________ E-Mail Address ____________________________________________________
Need diabetic meal (___)
Need gluten-free meal (___)
How Many Mid-Winter Conferences Attended (___)
(__) This is my first Mid-Winter Conference. I was encouraged to attend by ____________________________________.
Review the Workshops and Seminars offered. Then circle your selections below. CIRCLE 1 WORKSHOP OR
2 SEMINARS (NOT IN THE SAME LINE) FOR BOTH MORNING AND AFTERNOON.
"MORNING"
WORKSHOP:
(9:45 A.M. – 11:45 P.M.)
A
C
5
6
"OR"
SEMINAR:
(9:45 A.M. – 10:45 A.M.)
1
13_ __ _ 16
"AND"
SEMINAR:
(11:00 A.M.--12:00 P.M.)
2
7
8_ ___ 15
"AFTERNOON"
WORKSHOP:
(2:15 A.M. – 4:30 P.M.)
B
D
"OR"
SEMINAR:
(2:15 P.M. – 3:15 P.M.)
4
9
3
10
11____ 14
"AND"
SEMINAR:
(3:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.)
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