May-June 2008 Volume 5, Issue 11 & 12
take us to the form and return for $150.00. You can set back and leave the driving to someone else and not worry about the price of gasoline. It’s also a great way to get to know other Lions. Membership and retention has been very strong this year and we should end this year with and increase in membership. It’s the first time since 2000 that we have had positive growth. A strong and active membership is the foundation of the Lions and its mission to serve the communities around the world. Retention is an important part of membership and many times overlooked. We need to mentor and recruit our existing members to keep them excited and involved in our programs. We need to share our story and our vision for service with our new members to develop a new generation of Lions. There are still a number of clubs who aren’t current on submitting their monthly MMR to International. Bring your reporting up to date so we can end the year with all MMR submitted. Thank you All club visits are complete except one and I have truly enjoyed meeting the Lions of this district. This has been a truly enjoyable year and I wish to thank all the clubs for their warmth and hospitality. Although all Lions are a part of an International organization each club is unique in the way they serve their communities and those around them. There are so many Lions through out the district that have done outstanding work and truly live the Lions motto of “We Serve”. Thank you for a great year. Driven to Serve Yours in Lionism Lion Roger
Driven to serve
On May 2, 3 and 4 we held our Multiple convention in Mahnomen it was a fun and informative convention. There were three great educational seminars, which included “Spring Point Project”, by Dr Henk-Jan Schuurman, “It’s a sweet Life Now” by Maggie Hunt and “Do you believe in Miracles” by Ross Bernstein. Spring Point is a program operated by the University of Minnesota and is an experimental project where Islet cell from pigs will be transplanted into humans and will hopefully cure them of diabetes. Maggie Hunt is a professional entertainer who has lived with type 1 diabetes for the past 20 years. Ross Bernstein talked about his mentor Herb Brooks and the United States Hockey team that won the Olympic Gold Medal. During the business meeting two important resolutions were adopted first we established a MD5M Diabetes Foundation and secondly we added the Spring Point Project to the list of official sanctioned program that we support. Sunday morning we voted and elected to endorse PDG Debra Wasserman as the candidate from our multiple to seek election as International Director at the 2008 International Convention in Bangkok, Thailand. In 2009 the Multiple Convention will be right here in our District plan now to attend and meet Lions from around our great Multiple and learn what is happening in the other district. There will be great seminars and you will learn more about the operations of our Multiple Lions District. Mark your calendars September 18, 19 & 20th in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan the USA/Canada form. The form is a great place to learn more about what we do so plan to attend. Lions District 5M1 has chartered a bus to
June 20/21 – Special Olympics June 21 – Rogers Leo’s Club Pancake Breakfast, Applebees, in Rogers
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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
On behalf of the SightFirst II Campaign, I would like to thank the Lions of 5M5 for all the hard work you have done to raise money for this project. As of today, 5M5 has sent to Lions International $173, 865.14 for this project. This money will help save a lot of people from preventable blindness. Remember every gift of $6 provides the gift of sight to another person so by our donations we have saved 28,977 people from blindness. I would like to recognize several clubs that have made a major impact on this project. Three clubs in our District have become Model Clubs for this project. Part of becoming a Model Club is agreeing to raise $400 per club member for this project. The following clubs are Model Clubs: Brooklyn Center Minneapolis Central Osseo I would also like to recognize the clubs that have achieve the distinction of reaching the Topaz Level of Recognition. This means they have donated $100 or more per club member to SFII. The clubs are: Brooklyn Park Lady Lions Camden Champlin Edina Hopkins Hopkins Noon Hamel Minneapolis Hiawatha Minneapolis Twin City Airport Minnetonka South Maple Grove Plymouth Northwest Tonka Rogers Wayzata Thanks you for your support. SFII District Coordinator Lion Bernie Braegelmann and the SFII District Coordinators: Lion Jim Cain Lion John Moonen Lion Reno Backus Lion Diane Nokk Lion Jennifer Marshall Lions Kathy and Vern Teichroew
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5M5 Informer May-June 2008
Golfin’ for Kids!
4th Annual Golf Tournament
Sponsored by Dayton Elementary PTO and Dayton Lions Monday June 23rd, 2008 Sundance Golf Course 15240 113th Ave N. Dayton, MN 55369
10:00 AM – Registration Opens Questions on Registration or additional 10:30 AM – Silent Auction Opens information, please call Tom Moe (612-99111:30 AM – Golf Scramble Starts 8303) or Jake Trimble 763-442-6047 5:00 PM - Dinner Begins 5:30 PM - Silent Auction Closes **Silent Auction Items needed and appreciated. Please contact Janelle Moe 612-670-5877 Golfin’ for Kids Please make your checks payable to: 12000 S. Diamond Lake Road, Dayton, MN 55327
$300 _____ Foursome, Golf and Dinner (includes Green Fees, 2 carts and 4 dinners) $ 75 ______ Individual Golf and Dinner (includes green fee, share of cart and dinner) $ 25 ______ Dinner Only $150 _____ 1/4 Hole Sponsor $300 _____ 1/2 Hole Sponsor $600 _____ Exclusive Hole Sponsor $800 _____ Hole Sponsorship and Golf Foursome and Dinner ** All hole sponsors will have their name advertised on one of the holes and in program that is dispersed to all participants. Cash Donation $100 ___ $50 ___ other _____ Silent Auction Item____
Team Name ____________________ Golfer 1 ___________________________ Address ___________________________ City _____________Phone____________ Golfer 3 ___________________________ Address ___________________________ City _______ ____Phone______________ ***Kids Classroom Teacher___________________ Golfer 2 ___________________________ Address ___________________________ City _____________ Phone ___________ Golfer 4 ___________________________ Address ___________________________ City ____________ _Phone ____________
** Thank you for your contribution and support of the Dayton Elementary PTO and Dayton Lion’s Youth programs in our community. The Dayton Elementary PTO is a 501(c) 3 organiztion for tax deduction purposes.
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The Hopkins (evening) Lion’s Club held their Spring Picnic on Tuesday, June 1st. New officers were installed and members recognized for their service to the club. Delores Arlt was presented The Melvin Jones Fellowship. The MJF is the Lion’s Club International Foundation’s highest honor recognizing a person’s commitment to humanitarian service. Reid Burns and Monica Sage each received the prestigious Helen Keller Award. This award honors persons who care for and respond to the needs of others. Reid has been a member of the Lion’s club for more than 50 years serving in every possible capacity. Newly elected officers are President Dave McCarville st 1 Vice Joan Sage 2nd Vice Wayne Harkness Treasurer Dave Williams Assistant Treasurer Chuck Woodson Lion Tamer Gary Hemsworth Tail Twister Brad Larson Secretary Mary Daggett Sergeant At Arms Adnan AlKaissy
PHOTO: Left to right Monica Sage Delores Arlt Reid Burns
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5M5 Informer May-June 2008
Lions Club Incorporation
Submitted by PID Maynard Rucks
Dear Lions Members: There has been a great deal of discussion this past month or so about Lions Clubs incorporating As many of you are aware, there have been some situations that have come up with clubs regarding gambling issues This has brought up a lot of questions regarding the value of incorporation It is recommended by LCI that each club should incorporate Some of the reasons being the following: a) Lions Clubs International's Liability insurance policy is limited in its coverage Read it carefully for limitations and exclusions You can download a copy from the LCI website b) Incorporation protects your members from personal liability if your club is involved in a lawsuit Following you will find instructions on 1) How to find out if your club is incorporated 2) How to renew your corporation status if you were incorporated and it has lapsed 3) How to incorporate if you have never been incorporated I hope the following information is helpful to you Should you have any questions, please give me a call at 952-934-4588 or email me at rleempls1@aol.com Thanks
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If you have incorporated previously but are inactive at this time, you can either reactivate online at https://online sos state mn us/abr/corp annual filing..asp or you can print a copy of the renewal form off of the website wwwsos state mn us and send it in There is no fee for the renewal of a corporation To print a copy:
1) Go to Business and Non Profit Forms 2) Go to Corporations Minnesota Business & Non Profit 3) Go to Non Profit Renewal - Word Form or Non Profit Renewal - PDF Form If you have never incorporated following are the steps to print a form to do so yourselves There is a $70 fee for incorporation the first time To print a copy: 1) Go to Business and Non Profit Forms 2) Go to Corporations Minnesota Business & Non Profit 3) Go to Articles of incorporation - Word Form or Articles of incorporation - PDF Form You can also have an attorney incorporate for you or you can call CT which is a service that has been contracted by LCI to do this for all Lions Clubs CT does charge a fee in addition to the $70 which it costs to incorporate The number for CT is 1-866-331-2303 or email at LionsClubs@wolterskluwer coin For local assistance contact PDG Wayne Swanson at (R) 218281-922 or (B) 218-281-4343 or email lawErm@wayneswanson.corn He is willing and happy to assist clubs filing articles of incorporation or just answering questions
To find what the stat us of your club is in regard to Incorporation:
Go to the website: wwwsos state mn us 1) Go to Online Services 2) Go to Search 3) Go to Registered Office/Corporate File 4) Type in the name of your club, also check the box if you feel you may be inactive and your name will appear Note the description of the Entity Type ID Definitions (If your name does not appear at all your club has probably never been incorporated)
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Mpls. Hiawatha Lions fishing tournament. Lake Milacs,MN
Sight First II Walk May 17th ‘CheckOut The Knees’
DG Roger Badenhop, DG Mary Ellen Storley, PDG Debra Wasserman. PID Ross Thorfinnson, DG Dave Moen
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· FROM THE EDITOR: I HAVE ONLY RECEIVED ABOUT 20% RESPONSE FROM THE CLUBS REQUESTING UPDATED CLUB NAMES AND EMAILS. In the July Issue I will publish the club names of those that have responded. · The deadline to submit news for the Informer is always the 15th of the current month for the following month’s issue. Deadline for the July has been extended to July 28th, this one time only. The first issue for Gov. Bernie Braegelmann will be out on July 1st. Hereafter, all articles, pictures, and ads are due the 15th of the month. Example: On July 15th all articles, pictures and ads are due. These will come out in the August 1 issue. On August 15th everything is due and this issue will be out Sept. 1 and so on. Please send your ads and articles, etc. too Jan jancariveau@comcast.net