District 5M6

October 2018 District Governor Eileen Schirer www.lions5m-6.org

If I had to tell you all I have done in the

last month, I would need to reference

my calendar. But if I was asked what are

the things you enjoyed above all others,

that’s easy. Seeing Lions working

together. This includes not only the

service projects you are doing, but also

the meetings you are in, where planning

takes place so that projects function

well. I have been privileged to present

some awards recently. The plaque is

only a small piece of the story – it’s all

the planning, work, and fellowship that adds up to so many hours. Then it’s those

watchful folks that help determine how to distribute awards that make giving them out

so special. It’s those stories that will help others decide that Lions is a worthwhile

organization to spend their time on. I encourage all clubs to take note of your members

– watch what they do and see what is important to them. Then consider an award for a

job well done, and add the story of why the award is being presented. If you are not

sure what awards are available take a look at the listing in the handout that each club

received at the All District Meeting in August.

My plans are set to attend the USA/Canada Forum again this year. Why- because I

have found these forums so worthwhile. The speakers and their topics are of “resume

quality”. The motivation we get from them will re-energize all who attend. If you

aren’t going this year consider heading to Spokane WA September 19-21, 2019.

Northern Pride – Have you made plans to attend? This is an easy one because it’s in

MN and its cheap. But it is packed with great Lions presenters and topics enough so you will find many sessions that

will be of interest. Make plans to carpool so you can connect with fellow lions on the drive up. Also, it’s an opportunity

to hear our 3rd Vice International President Brian speak.

My District Governors Visit form is on the District web site. For the 21 clubs that have already responded and

scheduled with me – Thanks. For the remaining clubs, I await your request and look forward to a visit.

DG Eileen

Connecting Through Service

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Club Anniversaries ................. 2

1VDG - Tracy’s Tidbits ............ 2

Memorials ............................... 2

Membership Moment ............. 2

2VDG Gina Detviler ................ 3

GST 5M5 Opportunity ............ 3

Save the Date-Lions Day ........ 3

Mid-Winter Convention ......... 4

Northern Pride Leadership .... 5

Learning Opportunities .......... 5

Service Recognitions............... 5

World Diabetes Day ................ 6

President’s Message ................ 6

LCI........................................... 7

Thanksgiving for Vision .......... 7

GAT-A Culinary Experience ... 8

New Members ......................... 8

Youth Camps & Exchange ...... 8

MD5M Leo Leadership. .......... 9

Peace Poster ........................... 9

It’s All About Our Clubs .......... 10

Membership YTD Gainers ...... 10

Upcoming Events.................... 11

Important Links ...................... 12

Newsletter Deadline ............... 12

A Word from our District Governor, Lion Eileen Schirer

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Hello Fellow Lions-

Since my last article, a few of us met to work on membership. That is a growing theme

and concern around the globe. At the USA/CANADA Forum, we had many classes about

that. We all want our organization to be around for the next 100 years!! Please be

creative and ask others to join our wonderful Lions family! Please talk to Lion Judy

Zewers for more information.

Several of us spent many days at the state fair selling tickets for rides. It’s a terrific way

to increase your administration fund. Please consider helping out next year. We have

too few people working this project. We need more help!!! We are 1,400 people strong

in our district, we need more hands for this project. Talk to Lion Joe Fox for more

information.

As I am writing this, I am waiting for the plane to bring me back to MN from the USA/

CANDA Forum in Ohio. It was great! I wish I could bring you all with me! The classes

were terrific, the people from Ohio were very friendly, and it was a fun place to visit. I

cannot tell you enough how wonderful it is to see all your friends from Canada, US, and

the Caribbean. Life can’t be lived without friends. Lion friends cannot be beat! Next

year, the Forum is in Spokane, WA. I highly recommend going if you haven’t gone yet.

There were two men who have been to all the Forums for the last 42 years! What a

record. Please talk to Lion Marlene Hayman for

more information.

Arrivederci

1VDG Lion Tracy

OCTOBER’S

CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

68 yrs. - New Brighton Lions

54 yrs. - Mounds View Lions

49 yrs. - Eagan Lions

38 yrs. - Vadnais Heights Lions

Lion William Detlefsen

Burnsville Lions

Lion Elaine Zuzek

Hastings Rivertown Lions

September

Memorials

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.”

~Henry Ford

MEMBERSHIP MOMENT

Membership Chairs! What a great time we had this past week at

our membership brainstorming get-together! We talked about so

many innovative ideas and strategies to help us not only as individuals,

but also as entire clubs in membership growth! If you were unable to

attend, please watch for and respond to our next email invitation

coming soon! We look forward to meeting you and to your ideas.

Lion Judy Zewers

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SAVE THE DATE

Lions Day 2019

Feed My Starving Children Event

April 15. 2019

Of Interest and available to 5M-6 Lions

The Global Service Team of District 5M-5 is hosting a ‘Lions Trick or Treat for

Service’ on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Both Lion and non-Lion groups who

share in the missions of our new Service Framework will be present. They will

offer opportunities for service to Lions and Lions Clubs.

This event will take place from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. at Park Tavern, located at 3401 Louisiana Ave. S., St. Louis Park. There is no cost unless you choose to eat or drink. All are welcome!

Come early for dinner on your own per your schedule.

Then meet individually with representative from the 5 keys areas of service below plus many other organizations

that need your help.

Come for 15 minutes, half hour or the whole evening. Then, stay and socialize with your fellow Lions.

Diabetes Environment Hunger Vision Childhood

A New Century of Service

What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “New?” Do you think of something positive and inviting or instead do

you begin to feel nervous as if a storm is coming your way? We hear this word a lot and in so many different contexts but it is hardly ever

communicated as anything other than something to be enthusiastic and excited about. Is it the change involved with the “New”, the

transition ahead, or could it be the way in which the “New” is being communicated that is causing the angst?

To me, “New” in Lions can mean a lot of different things, none of which includes simply a reversal of “Old” or the abandonment of

experience, knowledge, and hard work of all those who made this 2nd Century possible. It is rather the inclusion of new voices and the

welcoming of new opportunities and possibilities – inviting diversity in opinions and perspectives. When you put all of these coexisting

ingredients together with new technology and communications, it is like strong individual notes coming together in harmony to make

beautiful music. Music sounds a little empty if notes are only played one at a time. It is the interaction between different notes played

together (Harmony) that gives music its richness and color.

“I don’t know what your destiny will be, but one thing I know; the ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found

how to serve, for the purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.” - Albert Schweitzer, 1875

WE SERVE together in harmony,

2nd VDG Gina Detviler

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The 2019 Mid-Winter Planning Committee invites all Lions, Lioness and Leos of District 5M-6 to join in the Fellowship, the

Education, and the Service Projects that are being arranged.

Watch for details coming to you in the November 1st Vision Newsletter and details will all be sent to Clubs to be shared to all

members.

Dates: January 11 - 12 -13, 2019 (NOTE: This is not the same weekend as in the past)

Location: Minneapolis Airport Marriot in Bloomington

Online Registration will open in Early November

Fellowship and Celebration - We will begin with Friday evening Celebrations as we Open the Convention and Join in the

Charter Celebration of our newest club in D5M-6 -- The North Star State Lions Club.

Fashion Run Way Show – All are asked to dress up (costumes) for the “run way”. “You can be anyone you want to be when in

costume” - The 2019 LCI Convention is in Milan Italy so we will salute Italy and the City of Milan which is known for food,

fashion & design, art, and architecture.

Hospitality - We are looking forward to having many clubs host a hospitality room for all to enjoy – Thank You!! A Hospitality

Room Contest will take place –Winner announced on Sunday at the Brunch.

All Clubs – Show off what you do by creating a poster. Others will appreciate seeing your service and stealing your ides (there

is no greater form of complement). Winning club announced Sunday at the Brunch.

Movement – Add some movement to Saturday by joining in the Poker Walk.

Service Projects – All D5M-6 - We need your help to collect and build each of these for those in need.

New this year – District Wide we will be making Fleece Lap Blankets

We need fleece! Or monetary donations so we can purchase the fleece

Also New This Year – We will be creating Hygiene Care Packages

Needed: Tooth brushes & paste, Soap, Lotion, Shampoo, etc. – Sample sizes accepted

Also New This Year – We are collecting New Socks, Hats, and Mittens

Let’s go shopping! Or start knitting & crocheting

Bring along those Hearing Aids and Eye Glasses (no cases) you have collected – for recycling

Service it’s what Lions do. We need the above items to Serve so many in need. – Contact Lion Gina Detviler at 651.402.6053 or

Lion Kathie Anderson at 763.439.1746 to contribute items or make a monetary contribution.

Education – We are Lions so learning more about what we do – just makes sense. The 2019 Mid-Winter Committee is

working hard to put together meaningful sessions that will be of interest and value to all.

Decide to Connect with your Lions Family and to Meet New Friends at the 2019 Mid-Winter Convention.

DG Eileen

OCTOBER’S

SERVICE RECOGNITIONS

50 yrs - Gene Hildreth Farmington Lions

45 yrs - Joseph Letourneau St. Paul Midway Lions

45 yrs. - Steven Wolff Stillwater Lions

40 yrs. - Duane Eich Farmington Lions

35 yrs. - Gladys Anderson Hastings Rivertown Lions

35 yrs. - Robert Boeck St. Paul Park Newport Lions

35 yrs. - Dr. Richard Copeland Wildwood Lions

35 yrs. - Dale Lustig Wildwood Lions

35 yrs. - Joel Schilling Wildwood Lions

30 yrs. - Heino Benthin Lakeville Lions

25 yrs. - Anthony Derner Farmington Lions

25 yrs. - Judith Hauser White Bear Lake Lions

20 yrs. - Andrew Nath Maplewood North Lions

20 yrs. - Frank Sershen St. Paul Park Newport Lions

15 yrs. - Kathleen White St. Paul Midway Lions

15 yrs. - Jo Fleming White Bear Lake Lions

15 yrs. - Noreen Shepard White Bear Lake Lions

10 yrs. - Susan Gehrz Falcon Heights Lauderdale Lions

10 yrs. - Nicholas Steichen South St. Paul Lions

10 yrs. - Ayodele Alebiosu St. Paul East Parks Lions

10 yrs. - Clint Gridley Woodbury Lions

Additional Leadership Learning Opportunities

EMERGING LIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (ELLI) November 3-5, 2018 in Chicago, IL

Application Deadline: August 20, 2018

Emerging Lions Leadership Institutes focus on building the skills of Lions members for

leadership opportunities at the club level, including the position of club president.

Candidates must be Lions in good standing who have successfully served on a club committee

and who have not yet attained the level of club president. Current charter club presidents are

also eligible for this institute.

Candidates must be willing to commit to all days of the institute. Cost $125.00

ADVANCE LIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (ALLI) November 10-12, 2018 in Winnipeg Canada

Application Deadline: August 27, 2018

Advanced Lions Leadership Institutes focus on building the skills of Lions leaders to prepare

them for leadership responsibilities at zone, region and district levels.

Qualified candidates are Lions that have completed a successful term as club president, but

have not yet attained the position of First Vice District Governor.

Candidates must be willing to commit to all days of the institute. Cost $125.00

REGIONAL LIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (RLLI) March 28, 2019 in Mahnomen, MN

Regional Lions Leadership Institute helps Lions in their multiple/single district achieve

leadership excellence in their volunteer and personal lives. This programs is one of LCI’s

fastest growing leadership development initiatives, and as a GLT Coordinator, we highly

encourage you to take advantage of this great opportunity!

Contact Global Leadership Team Chairman, PDG Paul Kowitz, for additional and/or

application information. Some funding is available for attendees. 5

President’s Message Pursuing New Horizons with International

President, Gudrun Yngvadottir

Dear Lion,

The hard work of every Lion is critical to our global impact. We each bring

hope and dignity through our service, but there’s only so much we can do on

our own. With the support of Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF), our

global Foundation, we can accomplish so much more together.

That’s why LCIF launched Campaign 100: LCIF Empowering Service.

Campaign 100 will empower the service of Lions around the world, helping us

do what Lions do best - SERVE. Keep reading to see how 100% of your

generous financial gift supports your causes, your programs, and your ser-

vice.

In friendship,

Gudrun Yngvadottir

Your International President

Bring Campaign 100 to Your Club Today

The service of every Lion matters to our communities, and

every Lion matters to Campaign 100. Here’s how you can

help your club learn more about LCIF and support

Campaign 100 now:

• Learn more about the campaign by downloading the Campaign 100 brochure

• Share this overview of why Campaign 100 matters with you club.

• Contribute generously as 100% of your gift will support our service.

Experience the LCIF Difference

The generosity of Lions and LCIF produces incredible

stories like this:

“As a parent, you always try to keep your child safe,”

says Jeri DiPasquale. “But a diagnosis of diabetes

changes everything. You suddenly hold your child’s life in your hands.”

Read the full story to see how a grant from LCIF transformed one Lion’s experience

with diabetes into a lifesaving program for an entire community.

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My Lions Diabetes Story By Lion Robert Olson

Being involved with the Lions Diabetes Foundation comes at a time when I am trying to control my blood sugar numbers more than ever. It all started when I turned the age of 31, I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. I entered the hospital and my blood sugar numbers were well over 600, so off the charts that the meter couldn’t go high enough. Since those beginning times of adjusting my diet, exercise and giving myself insulin shots, my life has changed for the better. I am now on an insulin pump which provides me with insulin since my pancreas cannot produce enough to keep me regulated throughout the

course of the day. Living with Diabetes is a lifelong changing event. Yes, type 2 can be prevented, yet there seems to be more and more diagnoses happening on a daily basis. Eating healthy and having an exercise regimen that works for you is the start to controlling any type of diabetes.

When I became a Lions member, I know that the Lions were working toward a cure for Diabetes but I didn’t know any more information. I became a Diabetes co-trustee because I want to spread the word on how Diabetes can be prevented and also how people can learn to live with Diabetes. Seeing the many aspects at the University of Minnesota, it amazes me how close the cure really is. Starting with pig islets and artificial pancreases; the options are well worth the research and the time that is put into such projects. By raising awareness through the Lions, I have met many individuals, who have been recently diagnosed or have been living with it for years, and are willing to help spread the word about the recent research updates; devices that can now test blood sugars every 15 minutes and tell the insulin pump to give insulin when needed. It has taken many years to have such technology; in the end it will save many lives. Also having service dogs de-tect low blood sugars is simply amazing.

Having Lions International hop on board to help spread the word about diabetes, will have a huge effect on many people across the world and hopefully there will be a cure at the end of this race. Since we have partnered with Cub Foods and Walmart to help people be tested for diabetes, I believe we have helped many people in our local community.

I received the dream catcher award from

my club recently. I was honored to be a

recipient of such an excellent award and

know what it means to be a Lion.

World Diabetes Awareness Day - November 14

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Dear Lions Club Officer,

As the first quarter of this Lions year comes to an end, you are in a unique position to empower your Lions club and guide

it to success during your term.

Lions Clubs International has created webpages and helpful resources for each of your club’s officers. Every webpage

provides material and resources as well as e-Books to assist you as you serve in your role. Take a minute to visit your

designated webpage and familiarize yourself with its content so you are able to best serve your club.

• Club President/Club First Vice President

You will find information regarding critical club operations and resources for effectively leading your club.

• Club Secretary

You will find information to support the business operations of the club.

• Club Treasurer

You will find information to assist in helping you manage all financial operations of the club.

Some key resources offered by Lions Clubs International are:

1. Standard Club Constitution and By-Laws

2. Standard Club Structure

3. Club Resources

4. MyLCI

5. Best Practice for Financial Transparency

6. LCI Store

Thank you for your service!

NOTE: All links EXCEPT "MyLCI" and "LCI Store" (above) are non-secure. Use at your own risk.

New Members (As of September 28, 2018)

Alisha Skluzacek

Burnsville Lions

Nick Valentini

Burnsville Lions

Becky Detviler

Cottage Grove Lions

Cory Uhlendorf

Cottage Grove Lions

Katie Uhlendorf

Cottage Grove Lions

Sidney Schaumburg

Maplewood Oakdale Lions

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GAT Membership - Women and Families

YOUTH CAMPS & EXCHANGE

Lions Youth Exchange Chairs are currently accepting applications

for outgoing youth to camp and host family experiences.

Applications should be received by January 1st to allow time for

processing camp options.

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SOME KEY DATES

Sept 14th - Notify District Governor of participation in the contest.

Oct 1st - Deadline to purchase kits from the Club Supplies Sales Department at

International Headquarters.

Nov 15th - Postmark deadline for a club to send one winning poster (per contest

sponsored) to the District Governor.

For more information now you can go to the LCI Peace Poster website by clicking here.

Or you can contact Lion Mark Cavaleri at mailto:ppc@woodburylions.org or 651-492-8801

**Registration form and liability waivers are

available here. The club sponsorship form is

available here.

MEMBERSHIP

GAINERS (YTD NET GROWTH,

ENDING AUGUST 31, 2018)

+1 - Falcon Heights/Lauderdale

August 31, 2017 = 1,449

August 31, 2018 = 1,394

TOTAL MEMBERSHIP

FOR THE 36 LION

CLUBS

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Lions from all over the district came to

Culver’s in Little Canada for the fundraiser

supporting Can Do Canines. What a turn out!!

We raised over $250 in 3 hours ( final sales

not in!) with customer service provided by

Lions from 3 clubs : Roseville,

North Suburban Evening and St.

Paul North Ramsey 500.

The food and service dogs were a

great hit!

Maplewood North Lions

Is selling Metro Dining Club cards again this year. Each

box costs only $25 and has 166 cards that gives you 1,992

discounts, for a total of $10,000 in savings! Cards are valid

once per month. Areas available are: South of the River, St. Paul/

Western WI, and North/Northeast. Please contact Lion Kathy Dean at

651-238-6152 or email kathydean@lions5m-6.org to place your order

today!!

For more information or to view participating restaurant menu guides

please visit www.metrodiningclub.com

The Hastings Lions Club served Brats and Hot Dogs at the Carpenter Nature Center Saturday Raptor Release, on September 22nd, 2018.

The members want to extend their thanks to Zone Chair, Doug Olson, of the Maplewood Oakdale Lions, Rivertown Lions members Gary Gronquist, Carolyn Gronquist, Joanne Ruedy, JoLynn Frandrup, and Linda Burton. They really did a wonderful job to make the event a success. Lion Gary came out after recently receiving a pacemaker and Lion Joanne did not let her hip problems slow her down!

The Club earned $1,072 which will be donated to Carpenter Nature Center educational presentations. The Hastings Lions will also sell Brats and Hot Dogs at Carpenter Nature Center on Saturday and Sunday, October 13

th and 14

th, 2018, 9am until 4pm during the

Apple Fest. The monies earned at that will also go to Carpenter Nature Center educational presentations.

The Vadnais

Heights Lions

provided for a

neighbor in

need!

UPCOMING EVENTS

(Click on the “colored” event link for event details)

October 3 - Region 1 Meeting, Zones 1 & 2, at Maplewood Library

October 7 - Vadnais Heights, Belgian Waffle Breakfast, at Vadnais Heights

Commons

October 7 - North Suburban Evening, Waffle Breakfast, at Roseville Skating

Center

October 12-14 - MD5M, Leo Leadership Conference, at Camp Friendship

in Annandale

October 14 - North St. Paul, Fall Pancake Breakfast, at the American Legion

in North St. Paul

October 14 - MLVF, Thanksgiving for Vision, at the Earle Brown Heritage

Center

October 18-20 - VDG Training in Mahnomen

October 20 - Council of Governors in Mahnomen

October 23 - 5M6 Cabinet Meeting at Evolve in W. St. Paul

October 28 - St. Paul Park Newport, Super Breakfast, at Tinucci’s

November 2-3 - Northern Pride Lions Leadership Forum, at

Shooting Star Casino in Mahnomen

*We want to promote your club’s events! Don’t see your event here?

Please submit details to to get your event listed. 11

DISTRICT 5M6

Lions Clubs International

extends our mission of service

every day – in local communities,

in all corners of the globe. The

needs are great and our services

broad, including sight, health,

youth, elderly, the environment

and disaster relief.

11,ooo Individuals served by 5M-6 Lions Activities

700+ Lions Hours

Almost 1500 Members Serving In Our District

Over 1.4 Million Lions Members

Worldwide

IMPORTANT LINKS

District 5M6 Website: https://www.lions5m-6.org

Lions Magazine, July/August 2018 (Digital Edition)

District 5M6 Youth Exchange

Lions MD5M Hearing Foundation

Lions Multiple Md5M

Lions International

Minnesota Lion Diabetes Foundation

Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation

LCI Lions KidSight USA

Can Do Canines

Camp Confidence

Camp True Friends

Leader Dogs for the Blind

Project New Hope

Special Olympics Minnesota

Newsletter Deadline: 20th of each month…

(For the next month’s edition)

Submit your club events, club awards, and

Lions program articles to:

or

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