district 11e2 newsletter november 2014
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DISTRICT 11-E2 NEWSLETTER | NOVEMBER 2014
DISTRICT 11-E2 OFFICERS
DISTRICT GOVERNOR Barb Durflinger (Duane) 989-742-2790 / [email protected]
VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Bob Gingerich (CarlaJean) 989-348-5355 / [email protected]
GLT DISTRICT COORDINATOR PDG Al Kelpinski (Florence) 989-728-4664 / [email protected]
GMT DISTRICT COORDINATOR PDG Lewis Moeller (Cheryl) 989-739-4962 / [email protected]
CABINET SECRETARY Jill Drury (John) 231-920-9645 / [email protected]
CABINET TREASURER Tommy Otto (Cathy) 989-732-7840 / [email protected]
IMMED PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR Gus Malmberg (Mary) 586-913-6487 / [email protected]
REGION 1 CHAIR Beverly Bodem (Dennis) 989-354-4656 / [email protected]
REGION 1, ZONE 1 CHAIR ZC Mary Weitzel 989-732-2559/[email protected]
REGION 1, ZONE 2 CHAIR ZC Wayne McWilliams (Karen) 989-354-8044 [email protected]
REGION 2, ZONE 1 ZC Bill Chase (Linda) 231-499-9619 /[email protected]
REGION 2, ZONE 2 ZC Justin Weisler 231-350-0224 / [email protected]
REGION 3 REGION CHAIR RC Craig Clarke (Peggy) 989-739-8702 / [email protected]
REGION 3, ZONE 1 CHAIR ZC Craig Denise (Diane) 989-390-4160 / [email protected]
REGION 3, ZONE
REGION 4, REGION CHAIR RC Brian Chace (Elizabeth) 989-344-1102 / [email protected]
REGION 4, ZONE 1 ZC Bill Fitch (Janet) 989-275-4968 / no email
REGION 4, ZONE 2 ZC Pam Stewart (Dave) 989-646-2020 [email protected]
MESSAGE FROM OUR GOVERNOR
The leaves are falling, the temperatures are drop-ping and the weather forecast I heard on the news tonight used the “s” word! We are heading into the holiday season, and coming up soon is Thanksgiving.
This is the time of year for reflection on those things for which we are thankful, and this year I have a long list. We are all so fortunate that we live in this
country, and in Lions District 11-E2. We are surrounded by beautiful country and more importantly by wonderful caring Lions. As I visit our clubs, I am so proud of what we accomplish. We buy glasses, provide hearing aids, build handicapped ramps, do vision screenings, provide food for the poor and so much more. Our clubs are all different, as we come from small or large, rich or poor communities, but we have in common a desire to help our neighbors. I am so thankful that all of us are able to use our treasure and talents to help those less fortunate.
This is the time of year where the weather may not permit as many fundraisers as we have in other months, but a time of year where we can do so much to help others. One of Lions International’s signature service categories is “Relieving the Hunger”, and many of the district clubs give money to shelters or food pantries to help the needy enjoy the same wonderful Thanksgiving dinners we all get to eat. I can hardly wait to eat pumpkin pie, and it makes me feel good that my club and so many others contribute so others can as well.
Our other three signature service categories are Sharing the Vision, Protecting our Environment and Engaging our Youth. As we move closer to our 100th anniver-sary in 2017, we should all be thinking about what we can do for our communities that fall into these categories. We all buy glasses for the needy, but what else is
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FROM THE EDITOR…
The deadline for submitting newsletter articles or pho-tos for October is Monday, November 24th.
Club Activities are based on what is reported in the LCI website or what you send to me.
It is always great to see your activities and photos, but if I don’t have it, I can’t print it!
Contact me at [email protected] or 989-786-3517
WHAT’S INSIDE . . .
Governor’s Message ............. 1,2 Governor’s Travels ................... 2 Odds and Ends .......................... 2 VDG’s Message ......................... 3 Food for Thought ..................... 3 Member Page ........................... 4 Club Activities ........................... 5 Club Pix .................................. 6,7 LCIF News ................................. 8 Lions of MI Forum Flyer ........... 9 PIP Sid Scruggs Visit Flyer ....... 10 2015 USA/Canada Forum Registration Form .......... 11,12 2015 USA/Canada Forum Volunteer Sign-Up .............. 13 Upcoming Events ................... 14 IRS 990 Filing .......................... 14
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Governor’s Travels…
11/01 — Region 1, Zone 1, Zone Meeting, Gaylord 11/03 — Rogers City Club Meeting 11/04 — Glennie Club Visit 11/05 — Lewiston Lioness Lions Meeting 11/06 — Region 1, Zone 2 Zone Meeting 11/7-9 — Lions Leadership Institute 11/10 — Rose City Club Visit 11/11 — Alpena Noon Club VIsit 11/12 — Region 4, Zone 2 Zone Meeting 11/17 — Rogers City Club Meeting 11/19 — Grayling Club Visit 11/20 — Rose City "Evening of Giving" 11/21-2— Council of Governor's Meeting
there that your club can do that would fall into the cat-egory “Sharing the Vision”? If you haven’t done a KidSight screening lately, think about doing one. Plan an afternoon working at a Secretary of State’s office to sign up more organ donors. If you come up with other ideas that fit this category, share them with the rest of the District clubs at your next zone meeting. We all
have unique and interesting things that we do, so let’s share those ideas. Your club’s great project may spark a great project in another club and give that communi-ty something new for which to be thankful!
Have a great Thanksgiving, and don’t eat too much turkey!
MESSAGE FROM OUR GOVERNOR (continued)
DG Barb
AMAZON SMILE FOUNDATION — The Lions of Michigan Foundation is now registered at AmazonSmile. This is a program where Amazon (through the AmazonSmileFoundation) donates 0.5% of the purchase price of eligible products to charitable organizations selected by its customers. When you shop at smile.amazon.com you will have access to all of the Amazon products at the same prices, however, you can designate the Lions of Michigan Foun-dation to receive the 0.05% offered by Amazon.Smile.
ROMANCE NOVELIST—When Lion Marianne Tremaroli, wife of International Director Steve Tremaroli, spoke at our district convention this past May, she asked us to take small steps to become involved in our Lions’ clubs. She made reference to each step in the process as if it were a chapter in a book she was writing. What perfect imagery, as she is an author of four romance novels, “A Find through Time,” “Amulet of Darkness,” and “Rebecca’s Ghost.” Her fourth novel, “Behind the Mask,” takes place in France during the early years of the French resistance. Learn more by visiting her webpage at www.mariannepetitbooks.com.
PEACE POSTER CONTEST GUIDELINES: 1. Only one (1) Peace Poster per Lions club may be submitted for District 11-E2 judging. 2. A participating Lions Club should notify PDG Bill Stenback before sending an entry ([email protected]
or 231-544-6522). 3. The postmark deadline is November 15, 2014. 4. Mail to: PDG Bill Stenback, PO Box 242, Central Lake MI 49622-0242
ODDS AND ENDS
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MESSAGE FROM OUR VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Why do we have a website? Well, it is available to anyone, anywhere in the world. You don’t have to ask to join to view any-thing on milions11e2.org. It is there 24 hours a day. It reflects what Lions in northeastern Michi-gan are doing. This is a resource
of which you should take advantage.
The entry page contains a photo of DG Barb and Duane Durflinger. Below that photo is the important contact information for LCI and Lions of Michigan. Be-low that are links to the District Constitution and By-laws and the LCI Policy Manual. There is a statement directing you to the District Policy Manual.
There are pages which show photos of our projects, our clubs, and our news. You can get a feel for what other clubs in this district are doing. The NEWS page is in chronological order. The latest news is the first thing that you see. I try to include a photo of whatever a club sends to me but that’s not always possible
The latest addition to the website is the Photos of Lions Clubs page. As I travel around the District I will take of photo of the club when I visit. I will put that photo on the website on that page.
Other pages are self explanatory. Lions Clubs by Zone, District Officers, District Lions Clubs (includes
contact information for all club officers), Calendar of Events and much more information that is important to the District.
This newsletter will appear on the website just as soon as I get it. There is a folder entitled District News-letters and all of this year’s newsletters are located there. Likewise, there is a folder entitled Club News-letters. Any club that sends me their newsletter will find it there.
Another page is a link to the LCI website and takes you to Lions Clubs Members Resources. There are downloadable Lions clubs member resources, includ-ing logos, program guides, brochures and forms to help you.
This is a dynamic website. Some of the information will only change annually but there is information be-ing added all the time.
The last folder in the menu is All Projects. This lists our State Projects, District Projects and other projects that deserve attention. I encourage all clubs to consid-er making a donation to all of the projects listed.
A minimum donation from each of our 36 clubs can make such a difference in people’s lives. Remember, if someone in your community needs help and it is be-yond your club’s finances to cover it, the District or the State projects are there to assist.
VDG Bob
FOOD FOR THOUGHT
LIONS PROSPECT CARD—What do you do when you are talking to a prospective Lion? Do you fumble for some-thing to write on or give to that person? Consider printing a club “prospect” card that you can give to the person you are talking with. You can modify this format to fit your club. Give each member of your club several cards just in case they might need them!
___________________________ _________________ Lion’s Name Lion’s Phone
YOUR LIONS CLUB Please join us for dinner.
We meet every 1st and 3rd Monday, at 6:00pm. Give me a call and I will be
happy to pick you up.
“WE SERVE”
Slogan: Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety
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This Month This Year
Opening Balance 1,102 1,118
Added Members 6 31
Dropped Members 8 49
Closing Balance 1,100 1,100
Net Gain/Loss -2 -16
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE—OCT 31, 2014
NEW MEMBERS
Bellaire — Shirley Hoppe, Lorri McAr-thur
Gaylord —Pat Johnson, Lori Sikorski
Lewiston Lioness Lions — Amy Waters
Rose City — Sharon Isaac
WELCOME!
This program recognizes Lions for their length of service, beginning at 10 years and continuing in five year increments until 75 years of service. There are two different types of chevrons that vary slightly in appearance, the Charter Monarch Chevron, available to founding club members on-ly, and the Monarch Chevron. Chevron awards for the current fiscal year are automatically sent to district governors in the first quarter for presentation to the recipients at an appropriate event, such as a district conven-tion or other celebration.
MEMBER PAGE
DECEASED MEMBERS — NONE
CHARTER ANNIVERSARIES
NOVEMBER CHEVRONS
(l) example of 35-year Monarch Chevron
(l) example of 35-year Charter Monarch Chevron
Alpena Burton Wright 45 yrs.
Alpena Gary Stevens 10 yrs.
Alpena Thomas Woizeschke 10 yrs.
Beaverton Allen Fogle 15 yrs.
Beaverton Craig Wolfe 15 yrs.
Beaverton Gary Clark 25 yrs.
Boyne Todd Sorenson 35 yrs.
Charlevoix Jerry Corley 15 yrs.
Fairview-Comins Barbara Anne Thomas 15 yrs.
Fairview-Comins Kenneth Grant 15 yrs.
Fairview-Comins Linda Smith 15 yrs.
Fairview-Comins Tom Maskelis 15 yrs.
Harrisville Richard Sella 40 yrs.
Lincoln David Snyder 30 yrs.
Oscoda Carole Schultz 35 yrs.
Oscoda Jane Meyer 30 yrs.
Rosc/Higgins Lake Harry Walbridge 40 yrs.
Rosc/Higgins Lake Stephen McCutcheon 25 yrs.
Alpena Lions 11/22/1926 88 years
Hubbard Lake 11/22/1971 43 years
Prescott/Skidway Lake 11/10/1993 21 years
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AU GRES—Hosted by Au Gres Christian Charities, and sponsored in part by Chemical Bank. Au Gres sorted and boxed food for 215 families, with leftover food going to the food bank. ZC Pam Stewart visited the Hale and Pres-cott-Skidway clubs, along with her “driver.”
BELLAIRE—Began nut sales fundraiser, with nuts to be delivered before Thanksgiving. This is a major fundraiser in which all members participate. One member will attend the Leadership Institute in Higgins Lake.
CENTRAL LAKE—Books purchased by the “Story Lady” are read to local school children, then donated to the school library. Participated in the “Giving Tree” sponsored by local grocery store (Village Market) to provide food and gifts for local children.
EAST JORDAN—Raised money and provided labor to construct a disc golf course. In October, we finished ce-menting the tee areas, landscaped around some of the tees, and set up temporary signage. The course is open for play, and a Grand Opening is planned for the spring. Replaced eyeglasses for a preschool child who broke their glasses.
GAYLORD—DG Barb attended our 10/28 Social Meeting and inducted two new members, presented a 30-year chevron to Dr. Ron Mead and a 10-year chevron to Shirley Paul. She also presented Melvin Jones Fellowships to two very surprised Lions; one to Sam Smith, and the other to Tom Otto for their dedication and service to the Gay-lord Lions Club. One member attended Leader Dog Capital Campaign spaghetti dinner fundraiser sponsored by Rogers City Lions.
GRAYLING—Donated $200 to support local Baby & Toddlers Closet which provides diapers, new and used cloth-ing, baby food and other essentials to young parents in need. Donated $100 to provide Christmas gifts for a local child. Donated $250 to sponsor a single parent family and provide them with food, clothing and gifts for Christ-mas at the request of the Department of Human Services. Donated $31 to help an individual receive an eye exam and eyeglasses. Donated $100 to Leader Dog. Donated $100 to the Crawford/Au Sable band program. 1VDG Bob Gingerich and Carla Jean visited the Central Lake Lions; 1VDG Bob and ZC Bill Fitch visited Roscommon/Higgins Lake, and visited the Beaverton Leo Club with RC Brian Chace and ZC Bill Fitch and inducted 44 Leos! VDG Bob attended the Leadership Institute at Higgins Lake.
HALE—Provided assistance to less fortunate individuals in the community by providing free eye exams and hear-ing tests, and hair cuts. Tested 16 pre-school children for six different types of eye problems.
HOUGHTON LAKE—Sponsored the 48th Annual Houghton Lake Lions Club Halloween Party. This community event is held at the high school football field, with help from the Kiwanis, high school honor society and many community members. Over 80 volunteers are needed to work this project. 1,500 bags of candy were prepared for the event. Average attendance is usually over 2,000! Provided eyeglasses for three individuals.
LEWISTON LIONESS LIONS—Four members will attend the Leadership Institute at Higgins Lake. Three members hosted the October bingo at the Senior Apartments. Participated in the Lewiston “Trunk or Treat.” Held Pam-pered Chef and Yankee Candle fundraisers. Participated in Lewiston’s Christmas in October Bazaar with the food concession, bake sale, and basket raffles. Began sales of raffle calendars and new quilt, and sold bulbs for the Commemorative Tree.
MIO—Donated $250 to Paws with a Cause, $250 to Habitat for Humanity; $200 to the Fairview-Comins Lions Club; $500 to LCIF; $100 to Hospice of West Branch; $100 to Lydia’s Gate; $1,000 to River House; $100. Also do-nated $400 for four eye exams and eyeglasses. We took in $5,465 from our $11,000 raffle and $11 from ink jet cartridge recycling.
OSCODA—Donated to local St. Vincent Food Bank and Leader Dog. Donated one-half toward the purchase of an AED machine for the local soccer fields.. Sold tickets and held drawing for Paul Bunyan Festival Raffle, and also worked the gate and provided games for the children.
OSCODA LIONESS—Lion/Lioness Carole Schultz is organizing workers and food donations for the Lions Thanksgiv-ing Dinner on November 13. Dinner costs $14 per person. This is one of the Lions’ biggest fundraisers of the year.
CLUB ACTIVITIES
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Seated: Kathy Houthoofd, Standing L to R: Chris Considine, Rose Jordan, Carol Kamon, Roger Houthoofd, Karen Chinavare. Members of the Hale Lions who worked a booth at the Hale Balloon Festival for the Michigan Eye Bank and passed out and discussed organ do-nations. Nine persons were signed up for or-gan donations, with 5 maybes, and numerous brochures were passed out. Lion and District Eye Bank Chairman. organized the endeavor.
Beaverton Leos
The Beaverton Leo Club held its 2nd annual officer and new member installation banquet at the Beaverton Lions Club on Tues-day, Oct. 28, 2014. Forty-four new members were installed by 1VDG Bob Gingerich. Club officers were installed by Beaverton Lions Club officers.
Lewiston Lioness Lions
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Basket Rafflers: Lions Jody Newsome, Bonnie Brabender, CaraLynn Pender, Mag-gie Jeanguenat & Donna Hyek.
Cooks: Lions Mary Uhl, Linda Arbogast,
Charli Greer, Pat Brooks and Fay Wright.
Lions Corky Roberts and Berta Reinhardt selling Quilt Raffle Tick-ets.
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I want to encourage you to continue sight-saving efforts through your club, your district, and beyond. Every project helps reduce preventable blindness and save sight, just like every donation to LCIF can help make a difference.
Sincerely,
Barry J. Palmer Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation
LCIF Recognizes Top Contributors in 2013-2014
Each year, Lions Clubs International Foundation recognizes the Lions districts and clubs that were top contributors in financial support of the Foundation. It is through this kind of generosity that LCIF can save and preserve sight, provide disaster relief, sup-port youth and meet humanitarian needs in local communities and around the world. You can view this year’s list online.
The LCIF recognition categories include the top five districts in each constitutional area based on total giving; the top five districts in each constitutional area based on per member average; the top five clubs in each constitutional area based on total giving; the districts in which 100 percent of clubs donated to LCIF; and more. Thank you and
congratulations!
LCIF Awards Humanitarian Grants
More than US$4.4 million was awarded in Lions Clubs International Foundation grants during the October 2014 Board of Trustees meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona, USA. With these funds, 56 grants will support life-changing projects around the world. Lions will expand an orphanage in South Africa, support volunteer emergency services in the United Kingdom, provide children's vision screening equipment in the United States, MD300 Taiwan and Japan, equip a home for the elderly in Portugal, fund a food program for women in Burkina Faso, and much more. Lions will help millions of people worldwide through these grants, which were made possible through your support. Thank you for your contributions to LCIF!
Dear Lions,
With World Sight Day taking place earlier this month, I was thinking about the amazing accom-plishments that Lions and Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) have been able to achieve together. The theme of World Sight Day this year was “No More Preventable Blindness,” which is something we have been working towards for years by fighting diseases through SightFirst and working with partners to make a difference. Our Sight for Kids partnership with Johnson & Johnson Vision Care Companies (JJVCC) is a great example of what can be achieved. The Sight for Kids program has screened the vision of more than 20 million schoolchildren in Asia Pacific who might not have received a vision screening otherwise. And, the partnership program provides glasses and follow-up care as needed, all for free to students in need.
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MORE CLUB PIX!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Nov 7-9 Lions Leadership Institute, Higgins Lake
Nov 11 PIP Sid Scruggs Visit visiting Muskegon Lions Club
Nov 15 Postmark deadline for mailing club Peace Poster winner to PDG Bill Stenback.
Nov 27 Happy Thanksgiving to All!
Feb 27-28 Michigan Forum, Lansing
May 1-3 District 11-E2 Convention, Mackinaw City
May 15-16 MD 11 Convention, Doubletree Hotel, Holland MI
Jun 26-30 Lions International Convention, Honolulu
Sept 17-19 “Grand Forum” USA/Canada Forum, Grand Rapids
HAS YOUR CLUB FILED ITS IRS FORM 990 THIS YEAR?
Lion Lynne Jauss, PDG PO Box 1093 Lewiston, MI 49756