THE THUMB DISTRICT’S 11-D2 APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER Address Line 1 • Address Line 2 Address Line 3 • Address Line 4 (123) 456 7890 • (123) 456 7892 [email protected] www.company.com Governor’s Musings, News and Happenings District Officers 2014/2015 District Governor Whitey Simon See Page 3 For Important search of 2015 2018 LCIF Multiple District Coordinator See page 4 for a Special Invitation Pt. Sanilac club re-installation 4722 Green Dr. • P. O. Box 95 (810 748- 3975 • [email protected] Let us support the new “PRIDE” Great News, New Leo Club in Capac Immediate Past District Governor Wes Wagester 810-798-8005 wwagestergmail.com 1st Vice District Governor Justin Faber 810-376-4534 [email protected] 2nd Vice District Governor Dave Wineman 989-883-2471 [email protected] Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer David Dykstra 810-385-9582 [email protected] . All is ready and in place for our convention April 10, 11, and 12. We are looking forward to comradery, forums and yes a necessary business meeting. The convention committee is again planning a live auction with the gifts you generously provide. District and state projects will be highlighted with chronicles of their accomplishments and services. By your attendance you reaffirm your continued support to your District and our great organization “Lions International” an organization celebrating their 100th anniversary in just 2 short years. PID Joe Al Picone a long and illustrious Lion from the Brenham Evening Lions Club will be our International guest. Our Luncheon speaker will report on the “re-branding” of the Midwest/Michigan Eye Bank and our forums Saturday afternoon will further update us on the current state of these programs and projects. On the following pages you will be able to review a few of the announcements of activities, events, and fund raisers of clubs, the district, state and International. Much can be learned and/or enjoyed at these functions. If you wish to see your announcements in the next 2 Newsletters, please submit a facsimile of your flier. Continued on next page 1 Continued from page 1 More about the Convention! We always look forward to judging Club’s Scrapbooks. Hopefully you have been collecting, documenting, sorting and arranging your “show pieces”. Once again, the winner will receive a small token of our appreciation as you share your accomplishments. Delegates’ qualifications: I am just the messenger International’s voting rules and instructions require a club to be in good standing for delegates to be certified for voting. The following criteria must be met: 1) Your delegate count is based on members with at least one year of service 2) All outstanding Dues and certain other outstanding invoices be paid. As of the Cut-off Date, March 1, 2015, 10 clubs who may register and desire certification of must remit those charges and present proof thereof.. I continue unfortunately to be reminded how volatile our district’s and clubs’ membership rosters are. Since my last newsletter, the drops outnumber the gains in membership once again. I still believe that there must be a few men and women out there looking to serve their community, the district and the state. We, Lions, are once again given the opportunity during Governor Snyder’s declaration of White Cane Week to showcase our dedication as we offer the white cane emblem to all passers by. Remember our mission to be the “Knights of the Blind. A Welcome to our new members. MARCH NEW MEMBERS MEMBER CLUB SPONSOR Corey S. Blair Algonac William Gratopp Paul Kramer Algonac Doug Brewer Anita Selby Fort Gratiot John Gartner Daniel A. Lemanski Harbor Beach Robert Swartz Rustee Webb Harbor Beach Allen Kopkau Michelle Corbett Lexington Carol Westby John L. Sauger Metamora Ralph Madison Lori A. Hutchinson North Branch David Hutchinson Rana M. Karl Owendale Fred Sullivan Craig R Garnett Sandusky Jamie Foster Judy Keller Ubly Justin Faber Leslie-Ann Marie Sweet Ubly Justin Faber 2 On a somber note, we also report recently passed members. We regret having to let you know that our district has lost 5 members in March/April Paul Krol Anchorville Kenny Fagan Carsonville George K. Kirkindall Memphis Kenneth Fenbert Metamora William Watson Ruby May they rest in eternal Peace Our condolences go out to Families and Friends Nominations needed Could each District please send me the name of who you would like to represent LCIF in your District for a 3 year term (July, 2015 - June, 2018) ASAP ??? I would need their name, address, email, phone numbers and any titles they may have. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A PDG TO HOLD THE POSITION OF DISTRICT COORDINATOR. If you have any recommendations for the State Coordinator to replace me or willing to work with me, PLEASE send me those names as well. I will need to receive the names from the District Governor, Past International Directors, Past & Present Council Chairs or Past District Governors. These names are to be given to me along with resumes & references NOT LCIF Corporate offices. LCIF Corporate asked that this process goes through the Leadership recommendations to the MD11/SD10 LCIF Coordinator (me). The recommendation of the 2015-2018 LCIF Multiple District Coordinator needs to come from the MD leadership to PIP Kusiak and PIP Madden. Please work within the structure, as LCIF Corporate has no input into the selection which should come from the State Coordinator. 3 You are cordially invited to the Port Sanilac Lions Club Reinstallation Ceremony Wednesday April 29, 2015 6:00 Cocktails * 7:00 Dinner 7365 Cedar st. port Sanilac, mi $30 per person $50 per couple Cash bar Please RSVP to [email protected] OR CALL (810) 488 * 0831 4 Get Ready for the Worldwide Week of Service in May Last month, thousands of clubs hosted service projects that helped make the Worldwide Week of Service in January a huge success. Now we're inviting you and your club to join Lions around the world for the next big Centennial event, the Worldwide Week of Service in May. Serving children in need is one of our international service goals for the year, 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! Download the event flyer and share it with your club today! Earn Centennial Recognition for Your Club When you sponsor a service project benefiting Youth, Vision, Hunger or the Environment, your club can earn a specialCentennial Banner Patch with a progressive gemstone design. Go for a diamond-level patch by participating in all fours campaigns. Remember to report your activities through MyLCI to earn your recognition. Start planning your next project today, and visit Lions100.org for Centennial news and updates throughout the Centennial Celebration. District Events and Fund Raisers Remember too, Bear Lake Camp’s Wish List (Please check to make sure the items are still needed) *8 Foot Tables $200 *Camper Shirts $700 *Art Center Supplies $200 *Case of Office Copy Paper $40 *Office Supplies $200 *Health Center Supplies $500 *Tents (2) $350 *Tool Box $500 *Random Tools $500 *Kids Harnesses (2) $80 *Adult Harnesses ($200/ea) *Spool of 600' Rope $477 *Cargo Net *Books for DHH Camp *Storage Tubs *Beep Kickball (2) *Braille Labels-Embossables (500 sheets) *Nature Center Michigan Posters *Nature Center Regular Books And in Braille *Display Cases *Squirrel Baffle (Nature Center Bird Feeders) $500 $350 $20 $100 $315 $50 $200 $500 $50 5 It’s happening April 10—12, 2015 in Midland? Mark your schedule now and look for your invitations, registration and delegate forms for our district’s 39th Annual Convention. As always, the convention committee is working diligently to assure a great time for all. The theme for Friday’s governor’s party is “AT the MOVIES”. Your support of our raffles and silent auction item donations are appreciated. We hope that you will be able to support us again this year! The convention hotel, the “H”, is located in downtown Midland with covered parking and easy access from the freeways. Be sure to register early and join us for all activities scheduled right at the “H”. Our invitation, registration and delegate forms have been mailed out to all presidents and secretaries as well as all Past District Governors. The forms are also available on the web @ “www.11-d2lions.org”. For your convenience, the registration form is also attached. As in the past,our Memorial Service will follow immediately after dinner Friday evening and pay homage to our departed members. It’s not too late to register - Registration Forms at Hotel. Very exciting news from the Michigan Eye Bank! Our Saturday Luncheon Speaker will report on “Eversight” - our re-branded Eye Bank. We will hear about the continuation of their programs in and beyond the Midwest and will have the opportunity to a meet a corneal transplant recipient at the Forums Saturday after Lunch. Sign up Table for USA/Canada Forum Check out the USA/Canada Forum Announcement and Sign-up sheet starting on page 9. The Forum Committee will have a display at the convention for your convenience. Multiple District Convention announcement on the following pages. International Convention It is still time to register to join your fellow lions in Hawaii starting in June for an exiting and productive event. The registration if downloaded from LI, can be filled in and e-mailed to the organization. Once again, there will be a Midwest Breakfast and a Michigan Night Dinner to enjoy the comradery of district and worldwide Lions. 6 7 8 The Campaign for The Canine Development Center 75 Years of Service 75 years ago 3 Lions and a few clubs came together to establish an Organization to train guide dogs for people who are blind. They were committed to empowering people with Lifelong skills for independent travel through quality Leader Dogs. As society evolved, so did our clients and the environments in which they travel. Today’s client requires a dog that can thrive in calmer settings, like an office building. Also being able to guide in various types of other environments such as, busy stores, Hectic streets, maze like college campuses, to name a few. Our ability to develop this type of dog is constrained by our dated facilities, which were built when training methods and veterinary standards were vastly different Today are veterinary clinic is to small to accommodate the latest medical and breeding tools; our training facilities lack the space necessary to develop calm and well adjusted dogs and our puppy area (housed in a converted garage) is not suited to train young puppies during this critical time in their development . To make our vision for the future a reality, we must invest in a comprehensive kennel redesign. To create a canine development center designed to support our work. Lions Recognition Donor recognition for this campaign will be carried out through three unique programs. Each with different levels. 1. Partners in empowerment –focuses on individuals, corporations, foundations and Lions Clubs making significant gifts. Recognition at each level includes name 2. 3. placement on the Leader Dog partners in empowerment Donor Wall and other naming opportunities. 75th anniversary Society –focuses on club recognition. Offers per-member recognition for Lions Clubs that participate in the campaign. Includes a banner patch and prominent recognition on the 75th anniversary Society Donor Wall. 1939 Community- honors individual Lions donating to the campaign. Honors the attributes of our three founders and individual Lions donating to the campaign, recognition at each level includes a 1939 community pin and recognition in the canine development center. The Power of Pledging Pledging allows your club to commit to making a series of donations over a period of several years with the combined total being recognized all at once. For example, a Pledge to donate $5000 annually for five years will be recognized as a gift of $25000. I have been in contact with many clubs to set a date to come and put on a presentation for our canine development campaign, to go over the different levels, and to start the pledge process. Please contact Lions District chairperson PDG Dave Hacker to set a date for your club. I look forward to seeing all of you. Yours in Lionism Leader Dog Chairperson Dave Hacker [email protected] 586-531-2423 9 Arriving in Holland on Thursday, May 14? We’ve planned a traditional Lions cookout – it’s what we’ve become famous for! Spend time with fellow Lions and guests. PID Brian Sheehan has been invited to attend. We’ll meet in the hotel lobby at 5:30 pm and car-pool to Kollen Park, located on the shore of beautiful Lake Macatawa. PreConvention Gathering! a special p u g n i l l ri will be g b u l catawa! C a s M n o e i k L a L land eautiful b f The Hol o e d r o the sh iends an r n f , o d s o u o r f od picnic fo ng of go i n e v e d or an hip! Join us f Fellows Thursday, May 14, 2015 *Name and Number of persons attending __________________________________________ __________________________________________ RSVP your attendance now! Mail your check for $10 and add to Convention registration 10 95TH ANNUAL MD 11 STATE CONVENTION REGISTRATION & TICKET FORM THE DOUBLETREE HOTEL HOLLAND, MI• MAY 15-16, 2015 Name__________________________________________ q Lion Lions/Lioness Club of ___________________________________ Name__________________________________________ q Lion Lions/Lioness Club of ___________________________________ q Lioness q Spouse q Guest District____________________________ q Lioness q Spouse q Guest District____________________________ Address _____________________________________ City/State/Zip _______________________________ Home: ( ) ________________ Is this your first MD Convention? Office: ( q Yes ) _______________ q No QUANTITY ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ ________ Email: ______________________ AMOUNT 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 Saturday Breakfast@ $15.00 per person Saturday Night Banquet @ $26.00 per person (Choice) of: Baked Atlantic Salmon #_____ Sliced Roast Sirloin #______ TOTAL AMOUNT $ _________________ $ _________________ $ _________________ $ _________________ $ _________________ $ 0.00 $ _________________ $ _________________ $ _________________ 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 11 Lions of Michigan MD 11 Convention May 14 – 17, 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 First Name: Last Name: Street Address: City: Arrival Date: Departure Date: Hilton Honors #: (if applicable) Credit Card #: Expiration Date: Card Holder Signature: # of Guests: Room Type State: Zip Code: Phone: 1 King Bed 2 Queen Beds # of Rooms: # 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 12 13 14 in Grand Rapids The Lions of Michigan have the honor this year of hosting this GREAT event, and there are many ways you can be a part of it! · You can register and attend. It will never be closer or easier for you to do so than this year. The Forum is not only a learning opportunity, but also a gathering of Lions from all over the country and a chance to meet and make new friends. · You can volunteer to help make this a huge success! Lions are needed; most jobs involve just a few hours here and there over the course of the Forum, either onsite or greeting and helping at the airport or local hotels. A volunteer form is available on our website. To register, or for more information, please visit our website. You can do so by following the link or by using your smart phone and taking a picture of the QR code below. We hope to see you there! https://sites.google.com/site/2015usacanadalionsforum/ September 17-19, 2015 15 39th ANNUAL USA/CANADA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUM Grand Rapid, Michigan Opening Banquet - Thursday, September 17, 2015 @ 5:30 PM Closing Banquet - Saturday, September 19, 2015 @ 6:00 PM Registrant A SUB-DISTRICT LION LIONESS LEO NON-MEMBER Name_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Last First Initial Nickname (Titles will not be included) Mailing Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Number/PO Box City State/Prov Zip/PC Phone (_________)_________________ (_________)______________________ E-Mail _____________________________________ Residence Mobile Please print clearly Proceedings Book: Proceedings books will be offered at the Forum for a small cost. Files can be downloaded from our website following the Forum at no cost. Print Copy($15) OR Flash Drive ($10) OR None This is my First Time Attending a Forum dance) ________ Years in Lionism I was invited to the Forum by ________________________________________________ (name of mentor must be listed to receive credit for your atten- ________ Forums attended Highest Office Held____________________________ Past Present Please check all that apply Special Meals: Diabetic Vegetarian Hindu Vegetarian _______________________________________________________ (Please specify needs and include any allergies. It may not be possible to accommodate all special meal requests) Hearing Challenged Visually Challenged Physically Challenged Specific needs _______________________________ (Please let us know how we can help with your specific challenge, i.e.: hearing device, Braille, signer, wheelchair access...?) I am a Pin Trader I will need a table for pin trading ________ Number of tables needed (Pin trading tables will be made available at $15 each) Registrant B SUB-DISTRICT LION LIONESS LEO NON-MEMBER Name_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Last First Initial Nickname (Titles will not be included) Mailing Address______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Street Number/PO Box City State/Prov Zip/PC Phone (_________)_________________ (_________)______________________ E-Mail _____________________________________ Residence Mobile Please print clearly Proceedings Book: Proceedings books will be offered at the Forum for a small cost. Files can be downloaded from our website following the Forum at no cost. Print Copy($15) OR Flash Drive ($10) OR None This is my First Time Attending a Forum dance) ________ Years in Lionism I was invited to the Forum by ________________________________________________ (name of mentor must be listed to receive credit for your atten- ________ Forums attended Highest Office Held____________________________ Past Present Please check all that apply Special Meals: Diabetic Vegetarian Hindu Vegetarian _______________________________________________________ (Please specify needs and include any allergies. It may not be possible to accommodate all special meal requests) Hearing Challenged Visually Challenged Physically Challenged Specific needs _______________________________ (Please let us know how we can help with your specific challenge, i.e.: hearing device, Braille, signer, wheelchair access...?) I am a Pin Trader I will need a table for pin trading ________ Number of tables needed (Pin trading tables will be available at $15 each) 16 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum - Grand Rapids, MI HOUSING Hotels: Reservations must be made with this form. Do not register directly with the hotel. Please Indicate 3 choices in order of preference. Rooms cannot be reserved without $125 US deposit. HOTELS RATE DISTANCE $139 $159 $139 $139 $ 95 $114 Amway Grand (Headquarters) JW Marriott Courtyard by Marriott Holiday Inn Riverfront Hotel Country Inn & Suites Adjacent* 3 blocks* 4 blocks* 1/2 mile 3 miles 4.5 miles PAGE 2 THESE ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE ROOM RESERVATIONS CAN BE FINALIZED!! Arrival Date________ Departure Date_________ # in Room_________ # of Beds ______________ Sharing Room with________________________ Special Room Requests: Non-smoking Room requests will be made on a first come-first served basis Other______________________________________ *NO SHUTTLE WILL BE PROVIDED TO THESE HOTELS __________________________________________ CANCELLATION POLICY: If you must cancel your registration and/or room, notification must be in writing to the Forum Registrar. Any cancellations received between July 1, 2015 and August 1, HELP US BETTER PLAN FOR YOUR ARRIVAL 2015 will be subject to a $50 per person cancellation fee and forfeiture of the Hotel Deposit. After August 1, 2015 no refunds will I will be arriving by: be issued. Cancellation notification must be received on or before Air RV Undecided August 1, 2015. Please send cancellation notice to: USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum, PO Box 296, Black Hawk, SD 57718-0296. Car Other __________________________ Phone (605) 723-4007; FAX (605) 791-0950; E-Mail: [email protected] Registration Fees (US $) Early Bird Reg A $277 Reg B $277 Leos $140 Hotel Dep $125 Proceedings Book - Print $ 15 Proceedings Book - Data $ 10 Pin Trading Table $15 Postmarked after May 31 $ $ $ $ $288 $288 $150 $125 Postmarked after July 20 $ $ $ $ $310 $310 $165 $125 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ REGISTRATION FEE covers the cost of the seminars and four designated meals (Thursday evening banquet, Friday noon lunch, Saturday noon lunch, Saturday evening banquet). All attendees must pay full registration fee to participate in any of the meals or seminars. Individual meal function tickets will NOT be available. Hotel rooms CANNOT be assigned until registration fee and hotel deposit are received. ALL REGISTRATION AND HOTEL RESERVATIONS ARE MADE ON A FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVED BASIS. Rooms cannot be reserved without $125 US Deposit PAYMENT By Credit Card: I authorize $_________________ to be charged to my credit card. _____________________________________________________ ____________________ ___________________ card number exp date security code (3 digits on back) (MasterCard, Visa, Discover, American Express, Diners Club, or JCB) Signature __________________________________________________ I have included check # __________ in the amount of $____________________________ Please direct any questions to the Forum office: USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum, PO Box 296, Black Hawk, SD 57718-0296; Phone (605)723-4007; Fax (605)791-0950; Email: [email protected] 17 Visit our website at: http://usacanadalionsforum.org 2015 USA/CANADA LIONS FORUM Volunteers Sign-up Form Yes, I (we) would like to work at the 2015 Forum. (Same form may be used for both spouses.) Check all areas where you would be interested in working. Me Spouse Grand Rapids-2015 USA/Canada Forum *( ) ( ) ( *( *( ( ( ( ( ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ( ( *( *( *( ( ( *( ( ( ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ( ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) 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 (at Grand Rapids Ford Airport: Wed.-Sat.) Welcome Centers on highways into Michigan- (club project if possible: Tues-Thurs.) Registration and promotion booths at the State Conventions in adjacent States; ( ) Wis., ( ) Ohio, ( ) Kentucky, ( ) Indiana, ( ) Illinois, ( ) Ontario ( ) Hawaii - Intl. Conv. 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 All shifts will be no more than 4 hours in length. Many will be much less Name (s) __________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________ City, State _____________________________Zip______________ District ___________________ Club ________________________ Home Phone______________________________ Cell Phone __________________________ E-mail___________________________________________________ Return form to Forum Host Manpower Co-Chair: PCC Brian Shepard, 6235 Pollard, East Lansing, MI 49127 (517) 256-9184 cell [email protected] 18 A f e l b a l i va u o y or ! ! d rA Your co-opera�on is requested when submi�ng your no�ces and flyers to CS Bruce Bronson at: bebronson@fron�er.com ph: 810‐392‐3845. The dead‐ line for inser�on into the upcoming newsle�er is the 25th of the current month. Please copy PCST Whitey Simon at: [email protected] for inser�on into the web site. If at all possible, submit data in MS Word, PDF or JPG formats. Visit us at: 11-d2lions.org THANK YOU! 19
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