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LION PRIDE MAGAZINE
Vol. 38 • Issue 6

A Publication of the Lions of Lower Michigan - MD 11
Speaker Announced for MD 11

For mail returns see ID statement.
International Convention Update
Sydney, Australia 2010 Convention!
MD 11 Convention will be held May 21-22, 2010
by: PDG Dennis Lautzenheiser
Mission Point Resort, Mackinac Island
International Convention Chair
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Plans are moving swiftly toward CARL YOUNG
the Lions International
experience down under. Carl Young, from Omemee,
Our 2010 International Ontario, Canada, was
Convention promises elected to serve a two-
to be one of the year term as a director
most exciting in of The International
recent memory. Your Association of Lions Clubs
International Convention at the association’s 92nd
Committee has been International Convention.
working diligently on your
behalf to put together a pre-trip to the Great Barrier Reef Director Young is a
and a post-trip to the North Island of New Zealand. Presiding Justice of the
Peace for the Ontario
Most Michigan Lions will be housed at the Novotel Sydney Court of Justice, Criminal
Hotel at Darling Harbor. We will be joined there by twelve Division.
(12) other US delegations. This hotel is located within a
ﬁve-minute walk of the Convention Center. A hospitality
room has been provided for us and will be staﬀed by your
Convention Committee. Updates and special notices will
A member of the Fowlers Corner & District Lions Club,
and a Lion since 1968, he has held many oﬃces within the
association, including club president, district governor,
upcoming
be posted in our hospitality room.

The International Parade will take place on Tuesday
district cabinet secretary-treasurer, multiple district
council chair and CSF II sector coordinator for Canada. He
events
has also served as the director and vice chairman of the
morning, June 29. Parade attire is khaki pants, royal and board of the Lions Foundation of Canada, the director of
black Michigan Lion shirt and white shoes. Marchers will Lions Clubs Camp Kirk and the chairman of the board for
receive a parade patch, a parade hat and a bandana, all Lions Clubs Camp Kirk. White Cane Week
with Australian motif. Tuesday evening, June 29, will be the April 23-May 2, 2010
International Show. This event is an annual spectacular, In recognition of his service to the association, he has
one you don’t want to miss. received numerous awards including the 100% President
Award, 100% District Governor Award, ﬁve International MD 11 Convention
The Lions from Indiana are hosting a Midwest Breakfast
(Indiana, Illinois, Ohio and Michigan) and are inviting
President Certiﬁcates of Appreciation and the International May 21-22, 2010
President Award. He is a Melvin Jones Fellow. Mission Point Resort
Michigan Lions to join them at our hotel on Wednesday,
June 30. Featured speaker will be PID Wayne Madden, who Mackinac Island, MI
In addition to his Lions activities, Director Young is active
is making a bid for 2nd Vice President of Lions International.
in numerous professional and community organizations.
If Lions are interested in making a reservation for this
He is currently the Director of the Friends of the Learning Lions International
breakfast, contact Lion Peg Dawson (pegldawson@aol.
Disabled. Director Young’s wife, Elizabeth, is also a Lion. Convention
com) or call her at 317-370-5679.
June 28-July 2, 2010
Michigan Night is scheduled Wednesday evening, June 30.
Sydney, Australia
The event will be a Darling Harbour Dinner Cruise. It is a
2 1/2 hour cruise with breathtaking views of the lighted
skyline of Sydney. The event includes dinner, dancing and
Forms for MD 11 Convention USA/Canada
entertainment, while enjoying good fellowship with Lions
from our state and around the world. Reservations may
are available online Lions Leadership Forum
September 23-25, 2010
be made with Caro Short of New Horizons Travel and Tour MD 11 Convention forms can
be printed from the Lions Milwaukee, WI
at 800-327-4695.
of Michigan website www.
Additional day tours and golf events are oﬀered by Lions lionsofmi.com. From the
International. Lions may sign up for these events on the homepage, the forms can be
Lions International Convention web site. Lions who have found by clicking on the link
not registered for the convention should sign up with that says “Events” (located on
Lions International. Anyone interested in joining the trip the lefthand side). A menu
planned by the International Convention Committee may will drop down; click on LIONS CLUBS OF
contact Caro Short of New Horizons Tour and Travel at “Upcoming Events.”
800-327-4695. MICHIGAN
2 • MD 11 News
MD 11 CONVENTION VOTING
PROCEDURES:
To save time and simplify the voting process, a Delegate Form should be completed
and sent to the Lions of Michigan State Oﬃce prior to April 30th. This form was
printed in the March issue (Vol. 8, No. 5) of the Lion Pride Magazine and it is available
online from the Lions of Michigan website (www.lionsofmi.com). It lists the names of
the delegates and alternates from a Lions Club. Each Lions Club in good standing is
entitled to one (1) vote for each ten (10) members, or major fraction thereof, who have
been enrolled for at least one year and a day in the club, as shown by the records of the
International Oﬃce as of April 1, 2010. The form must be signed by the president or
secretary of the club. If this form is not submitted in advance, one can be completed
at the convention site. However—if the president or secretary is not in attendance to
sign it, then the proposed delegates must locate their District Governor or Governor-
MEET THE CANDIDATE FOR Elect and have them sign the form at the certiﬁcation desk at Mission Point Resort on
Mackinac Island.
INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR Another time-saving measure is to register in advance. Once again, the form was in

DR. GARY ANDERSON the March issue of the Lion Pride Magazine and it is available on the Lions of Michigan
website. Lions cannot be certiﬁed as voting delegates until they have registered.
Registration requires payment of a $10 fee. (Note: The registration form and the
SYDNEY AUSTRALIA • 2010 delegate form are not the same thing. BOTH must be completed in order to vote at
the convention.)

When Lions arrive at the MD 11 Convention on Mackinac Island, they should pick up
their registration materials at Mission Point Resort. The registration desk is located
Q. What is the Lions International Board of Directors? in the lobby of the hotel. Hours are 12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 21,
A. The Lions Clubs International Board of Directors is composed of 34 and 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 22. Once they receive their name
International Directors, serving a two year term. Directors are Lions badge, they can be certiﬁed to vote. They should then proceed to the certiﬁcation
elected by delegates at the International Convention. 17 new directors are desk—also located in the lobby of Mission Point Resort—and sign the Delegate Form
elected each year, including 7 from North America. that was sent in by their club president or secretary. (As noted above, if this form
has not been submitted in advance, one can be completed at the convention site.
Q. What are the responsibilities of the International However, if the club president or secretary is not in attendance, the District Governor
Board of Directors? or Governor-Elect must sign the form on their behalf.) Hours for the certiﬁcation desk
A. To direct the association in meeting its purpose and objectives. are the same as the registration desk—12:00 noon until 6:00 p.m. on Friday, May 21,
- To supervise all oﬃcers and committees of the board and association. and 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 22. A delegate sticker will be aﬃxed
- To manage association business, property and funds. to the individual’s name badge once Credentials personnel have veriﬁed the number
of delegates for the club.
Q. What are the duties of an International Director?
A. A director must represent his/her constitutional area (North America) on All delegates must be registered and certiﬁed by 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 22,
an international level and serve as an active liaison between local Lions 2010. If they are late or not in line by noon, they cannot be certiﬁed and will not be
(Michigan) and the international association. permitted to vote. Plan to arrive early if you plan to vote!
- An International Director is elected by all the Lions of the world
and should always do what is best for the whole association The business session takes place in the Theater at Mission Point between 11:00 a.m.
and 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 22. Voting takes place after the business session,
Q. How does an International Director accomplish between 1:00 and 1:30 p.m., in the theater lounge. Distribution, collection and
his/her duties ? counting of ballots is handled by the Elections Committee.
A. Attending four regularly scheduled board meetings each year, the ﬁrst
taking place immediately after the international convention.
- Serve on a designated committee of the International Board.
- Attend and speak at association functions at all levels, including district
and multiple district conventions, club charter nights, anniversaries, NOW AVAILABLE!!
seminars and workshops.
Lions of Michigan
Q. Why am I the best candidate for International
Director from Michigan ? 2010 State Pins!
A. Besides a strong history of District and Multiple District leadership, I have a
# of Pins______________________ x$2.00=$ ______________________
record of very successful international leadership experience. From leading
Lions vision missions to Central America, to chairing the Host Committee S&H= 1-10 Pins $4.85, 11-25 $6.50, 26-50 $8.00
of the USA/Canada Leadership Forum in Grand Rapids and subsequently Total $ _______________________ Amount Enclosed __________________
serving on the Forum planning committee for three more years. With my
30 years experience of owning a private medical practice, I am prepared
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to handle the ﬁnancial management responsibilities of a Director of our
great association. ________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________
Thank you for your support and vote at the Please make checks payable to:
MD-11 convention on Mackinac Island, May 22, 2010 Lions of Michigan • 5730 Executive Drive • Lansing, MI 48911
MD 11 website: www.lionsofmi.com Vol. 38 • Issue 6 • Lion Pride Magazine MD 11 News • 3

Life-Changing Services and Opportunities for Youth You’re invited to the PDG Association’s annual
Around the world, if we see a need, we ﬁll that need.
In 45,000 communities in more than 200 countries, Lions implement targeted, creative
projects to meet the speciﬁc needs of local children – whether they're at risk for hearing or
vision loss or can't aﬀord to have their bikes repaired.
BREAKFAST
The PDG Association cordially invites MD 11 Convention
Our programs make growing up safer and healthier. attendees to join them during their annual breakfast at
Through Services for Children, we meet education and health needs. Through Lions Quest, 9:00 a.m. at Mission Point Resort on Sunday May 23,2010.
we bring crucial life skills to classrooms. We also respond to issues that cry out for solutions
and support – by bringing potable water to far-ﬂung villages, building a home for Meal includes: sliced fresh fruit, ﬂuﬀ y
street children in Sri Lanka. And through a number of other programs scrambled eggs, sausage links, oven-roasted
uniquely suited to match local challenges in communities around the breakfast potatoes, breakfast breads,
world. assorted juices, coﬀee and tea.

We bring young people together. COST: $15/per person
Our Leo clubs inspire and support volunteerism
Make checks payable to the PDG Association
and leadership in young people ages 12 and
up by giving them the chance to learn, grow
c/o Bill Acton, 32227 Hazelwood, Westland, MI 48186
and serve by participating in community
service projects.

We enhance their lives.
Every year, thousands of young
people travel around the world to

ATTENTION LIONS!
learn about cultures, customs and
friendship through our Youth Camp
and Exchange program.

And we help them share a message
of peace. LATE FERRY AVAILABLE
For decades, the Peace Poster Contest
has helped young people express their
for members staying in Mackinaw City
creativity, their aspirations and their hopes during the MD 11 Convention
for the world.
Special arrangements have been made for Lions staying in Mackinaw
153 Million Reasons Lions LION PRIDE City who wish to stay for the MD 11 Convention banquet on Saturday,
May 22. Star Line Ferry will oﬀer a 10:00 p.m. departure from the
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The Lion Pride (USPS 978-200) is published proceed with plans. Lions would purchase their tickets normally and
According to The World Health Organization, monthly for the Lions members of Multiple use their “return ticket” on the late ferry.
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errors (near-sightedness, far-sightedness or September/October, at Lion Pride Magazine, 5730 The Star Line Ferry is oﬀering the Lions of Michigan a special
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the publication for annual dues/subscription rate
are quickly diagnosed and easy to treat with of $4.50; advertisements must reach the above rate is $24/adult, $12/child). For the ferry schedule, go to www.
corrective lenses. address by the 15th of the month for publication mackinacferry.com.
in the following month’s issue. All clubs must send
their news and pictures to their district editor,
Still, millions of people in developing nations allowing ample time for the district editor to
are pushed deeper into poverty simply forward copy to meet the deadline stated above. YES! I’m interested in the late ferry to Mackinaw City
because they don’t have glasses. They can’t Clubs or individuals must send their information
to their district editor, not to the publication.
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It costs Lions less than US$0.08 to provide
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and usually require 2 to 3 months before taking Lions of Michigan • 5730 Executive Drive, Lansing, MI 48911
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Lions clubs collect millions of eyeglasses each Edited by: Michelle Fields Oﬃce can be contacted as follows: Phone: (517) 887-6640, Fax: (517)
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Vol. 38 • Issue 6 • Lion Pride Magazine district website: www.milions11e1.org District 11 E1 News • 5
Fremont Packer Leos Greenville Lions Club holds
Fremont Packer
Leo Club plans,
spaghetti dinner
prepares and Greenville’s spaghetti Lake Ann Lions
dinner was a smashing
serves dinner
once each month success. They ran out Club holds
to the Muskegon
Rescue Mission
of sauce and ended
with just ﬁve pounds
golf outing
for Women and of spaghetti. The Lake Ann Lions Club will hold
Children. The Leo community enjoys their 16th annual golf outing
club members the spaghetti dinners on May 22 at Mistwood Golf
decide one month which are advertised Club. It is an 18-hole, four-
in advance what all over town. The person scramble. Shotgun start
meal they will Lions have placemats at 9:00 a.m., rain or shine!
be taking and and sell business card
advisor Laurene Homsher prepares the ads which are quite successful. The club had some special guests from Prizes include: a
main course while Leo families donate the Bitely, First VDG Laura Johnson and PDG Harry Johnson. $5,000 cash prize
salad, vegetable, rolls and dessert. The Leos for a “hole-in-one”
earned a “Spotlight on Children” banner Greenville Lions on a designated
patch for their dedication to see that youth cooked 60 pounds hole; longest
and their mothers receive a nutritious hot of spaghetti starting drive and
meal monthly. at 11:00 a.m. Each closest to the
member brought two pin. Fee includes 18 holes
or three desserts. of golf, a cart and food.
The Tail Twister sells
raﬄe tickets and
members have a
good time with the
public. Proceeds
help purchase glasses
for the needy in the community. This year has seen a big demand for
glasses due to the economy.
News from Around
Cedar/ Maple City the District
Fremont: Planning 50th anniversary party
Lions Club holds in June. Event will feature a three-course
sucessful pancake buﬀet, door prizes and 50/50 raﬄe.

breakfast Lake Ann: Holding pancake breakfasts
on May 30, July 4 and September 5. Plan-
The Cedar/Maple City Lions ning Annual Lions Picnic where scholar-
completed their Pancake ships will be awarded and new oﬃcers
Breakfast. Margo Hazael- installed.
Massieux presented 50/50
winnings to Betty Pfeiﬀer who Baldwin: Purchased four pairs of eye-
drew the winning ticket. Lion glasses for residents. Club President
John Lanham is observing. visited four Lions Clubs while on an eye-
glass mission to the Domincan Republic.
WELCOME NEW Preparing for a community night to raise
MEMBERS! Bear Lake Lions Club donates
awareness of club activities.

Club: Frankfort Kaleva: Held a soup luncheon in March.
New members: Custer Cariand magniﬁer to Manistee woman Selling pasties and holding pancake
and Evan Colby breakfasts.
Bear Lake Lions responded quickly when they learned a Merlin
Club: Empire desktop video magniﬁer was available from an Ohio woman’s
Harrison: Donated $200 to the Women’s
William Meldrum estate. Lion Tom Mallison picked it up and with help from Lion
Aid (domestic violence shelter).
Tim Richard delivered it to a Manistee woman with macular
Club: Fremont degeneration.
Mesick: Planning Mushroom Festival.
New member: Frances Lensky
Corrine Hahn had a history of helping others with low vision. She
Club: Traverse City Onekama: Celebrating their 43rd anni-
led a support group, worked with the Michigan Commission for
New members: versary on May 8 at the Onekama Lion’s
the Blind, worked for the MSU Extension’s Leader Dogs program
Diana and Henry Kjentvet Den. Menu includes pork loin dinner.
and makes presentations to schools.

District Editor: Larry Alman • P.O. Box 312, Greenville, MI 48838 • 11e1editor@charter.net • District Governor Wayne Kreitner
Serving: Leelanau, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Manistee, Wexford, Missaukee, Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Oceana, Newaygo, Mecosta, Isabella, Midland, and Montcalm Counties
6 • District 11 C2 News Vol. 38 • Issue 6 • Lion Pride Magazine district website: www.district11c2.org

Olivet Lions welcome new Lions help at Pinewood Derby
Lions Richard Hawks, News from Around
member Dick Showalter, Terry
the District
Dankenbring and
Pictured are new member Rich Mattea (center), Larry Haueter traveled
Club President Becky Britton and Chris Koyl Brighton: Held a successful Candy
to Calvary Lutheran Day sale. Hosted a spaghetti dinner
(Rich’s sponsor). Rich is a long time resident of Church to observe and
the community and will be an active supporter in January.
assist in the running of
of Lions projects. the Cub Scout Pack 657 Lansing Delta: Made a club visita-
Pinewood Derby. Over tion to the Lansing City Rescue Mis-
20 cars were entered, sion, which they have supported for
and each raced in several years.
several heats with the top six qualifying for the ﬁnals. The fastest
three cars advanced to the district competition on May 1 at the Holt: Held a Greek dinner. Proﬁts
Lansing Mall. Top ﬁnishers were Dan Frank (ﬁrst place) Karson beneﬁt the Holt-Delhi Food Bank.
Shirey (second place and best of show) and James Hoxie (third
place). Elsie: Over 100 people attended the
20th annual Wild Game Dinner.
It was a very enjoyable day for Cub Scouts and Lions alike. The Grand
Ledge Lions Club sponsors Pack 657, and their ﬁnancial support Grand Ledge: Planning ﬁrst of three
makes activities like this possible. highway clean-ups in April.

Bretton Woods: Had a good turn
11 C2 District Convention Janey and Colonel visit out for their 56th anniversary party

Highlights Webberville Lions in February.

On January 12, at an active Lainsburg and Ovid: Planning golf
Lions gathered in Mt. Pleasant for a weekend of fun,
and fun Webberville Lions outing on June 12. Proceeds will
fellowship and recognition. Friday night’s Hollywood
meeting, a program was beneﬁt Welcome Homes Residen-
Cantina theme included a live band and dancing.
presented by Mrs. Janey tial Services. Fee includes 18 holes
“Humphrey Bogart,” “Betty Boop” and “Charlie
Ladd, Colonel and Ginny and half a cart. There will be tro-
Chaplin” all made appearences. Lions cut a rug and
Sielert. Janey Ladd uses a phies and raﬄe prizes.
renewed acquaintances during the mix-and-meet.
Paws With a Cause service
dog, Colonel, to help her Brighton: Planning golf outing.
At the Saturday banquet, laughter, joking and
camaraderie abounded. ID Ron Johnson and his wife, function at home and
work. Colonel is a three- St. Louis/Alma: Throwing a “70th
June, had a good time and were on hand to present
year old Golden Retreiver Year in Lionism” party in May.
several International and District awards to the
following Lions: that was trained to work
with her unique needs.
Toby VanRiper - Presidential Medal
During her presentation, Durand Lions donate
Janey described living
Lloyd Kilbreath - Leadership Medal
with MS and how Colonel helps her cope. She demonstrated to Scouts
Mike Golden and Julie Hall - how he can pick up small items and help her if she falls. 100 years of scouting was celebrated in
International President’s Certiﬁcates
February by Durand Boy Scout Troop 84 and
Russ Amidon, Lloyd and Kathy Kilbreath - Then Ginny Sielert, Donor Relations Coordinator from the Cub Scout Pack 84. A dinner and open house
Melvin Jones Fellowships National Headquarters of Paws with a Cause in Wayland, MI were held at the VFW Hall.
talked about the organization and how they are funded. The
Every MD project was represented at the convention. main point Ginny made is that each dog is individually trained During the program, the Durand Lions Club
They all had great information to take back to clubs. to serve the client. They hope to expand to additional states presented a check to the Scouts. Pictured are
There were lots of service dogs and puppies in training in the future. Lion Cameron Canute (center) as he presents
(including DG Kevin Storberg’s puppy, Zeva). the check to Cub Scout leader, Sharman
Peterson and Scout Master, John Cooney.
Lansing Host Lions planning 90th
anniversary party!
Lansing Host Lions will gather on May 18 at the Lexington
Hotel to celebrate 90 years of service to the community. Plans
are under way for an evening of fun and fellowship. The guest
speaker will be Jason Colthorp from WILX, channel 10.

Join us as we honor the past, present and future of the Lions
in Lansing! For more information please contact Ken Harvey
at 517-321-0945.

District Editor: Dave Bennett • 2471 Veltema Drive, Holt, MI 48842 • bennettd41@ameritech.net • District Governor: Kevin Storberg
Serving: Gratiot, Clinton, Shiawassee, Eaton, Ingham and Livingston Counties
8 • District 11 E2 News Vol. 38 • Issue 6 • Lion Pride Magazine district website: www.milions11e2.org

Rogers City Lion honored Oscoda Lions hold pancake
News from Around breakfast
the District for service
The Oscoda Lions Club held their 3rd annual pancake
Lion John Mclean
breakfast March 21. Over 20 Lions participated. They
Cheboygan: Planning to repair their received a Melvin
served over 110 people who enjoyed a great breakfast.
project trailer. Made donation to Jones Fellowship
Red Cross. Purchased eyeglasses. from DG Beverly
Bodem. John has
Ellsworth: Hosting Zone meetings been a Lion for
in preparation for 2011 Convention 25 years, serving
workers. on the board 23
of those 25 years.
Central Lake: Donation to Hospice He has served as
of Northwestern MI and to East club president
Jordan resident needing medical and several other
assistance. positions. John currently serves as the chair of the mint
sales and the high school scholarship committee.
Hillman: Annual onion sale.
Donations to local Boy Scouts and
Girl Scouts. Sent in 98 pair of used
eyeglasses.
Lioness of District 11 E2
Lewiston Lioness-Lions: Donated
to Hospice of Michigan, Welcome
are on the move!
Homes, Habitat, Lions All State The second quarter of the Lioness year has been very busy.
Band, Friends of Lewiston Library As needs in communities grow, so does the need for funds.
and several scholarships. Some creative ways to raise funds are: The usual 50/50’s
and ﬁnes – Cookbook sales – Surgeon Skin Secret – Wreath
Grayling: Candy sales are ongoing. Sales – Harvest Dinners – Halloween Parties – Wine Tasting
Donated to LCIF for Haiti earthquake Parties – Pie Sales – Christmas Windows – Preparing
relief. Installed three new members, meals for Lions meetings – Cookie Walk – Basket Raﬄes – News from the Lewiston
James Allman, Sandra Moore and Cartridge recycling – Bake Sales – Pancake Breakfasts.
Dana Shellhammer. Lioness Lions Club
District Lioness Clubs made donations to local, district and Shannon Kievet (left) and McKenzie Mathewson
Roscommon-Higgins Lake: Ongoing state projects including: Bellaire Historical Society, Camp with Lion President Lynne Jauss. They presented
bird seed sales. Quality, Paws with a Cause, Leader Dog, Lions of Michigan photos and a story to Lewiston’s hometown hero,
Foundation, Michigan Eye Bank, Better Speech and Hearing, Cpl. Michael J. Pynnonen.
Hale: Donated to Boy Scout Lions Bear Lake Camp, Kosek/Lee Award, Good Samaritan,
Troop 990, Cub Scout Troop 3990. Moms and Tots, Baby Pantry, Welcome Homes for the Blind,
Presented two scholarships. Mint Diabetes and medical research. Signs for playgrounds, Care
sales continue. and Share Food Pantry, school programs, libraries and
band, the Salvation Army, AuSable Animal Shelter, Cops
Oscoda: Fundraisers included for Kids, Christmas Help Centers, Christmas Gift House,
waitressing at local restaurant, Shriners, Toys-for-Tots, and First Responders. There are so
a spaghetti dinner and a bowling many diﬀerent ways to be involved in our communities.
tournament. Donated to Lions
All State Band, Oscoda Area First PROGRAMS, SERVICE ACTIVITIES, AND PROJECTS
Responders, Paws With a Cause, Recycling, “Girls of the Run”, Christmas gift exchanges
a student from OHS attending and parties, Elvis impersonator Jake Slater and Halloween
the Blue Lake International Fine parties. Speakers from King’s Orchards (with apples to take
Arts Festival, a student from OHS President Lynne Jauss installed new member
home), Christmas parties and Toys-for-Tots.
attending Michigan State Basketball Bonnie Brabender, pictured with her sponsor,
Camp. Lion Lewis Moeller created Provided treats for Halloween Peggy Bensett, at the February 3 dinner meeting.
an attractive website that provides and Christmas parties,
information and resources to blood drives,
promote Lionism. Breakfast with
Santa, Toys-for-
Elk Rapids: Coming events include Tots, provided
highway cleanup. Holding fundraiser food and ﬁlled
dinners for Sunrise Academy baskets for families
(Alternative High School) in May. for Thanksgiving and
Planning White Cane Drive. Christmas. Mitten Tree
and provided hats, mittens
East Jordan: Held Easter party. and coats for local schools
Planning mother/daughter banquet. to give to elementary
Planning a Playground work bee. children.

District Editor: Jan Bassett 829 Millers Park Road, Elk Rapids, MI 49629 • jbbassett@charter.net • District Governor: Beverly Bodem
Serving: Emmett, Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Charlevoix, Antrim, Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena, Kalkaska, Crawford, Oscoda, Alcona, Roscommon, Ogemaw, Iosco, Gladwin & Arenac Counties
MD 11 News • 9
Bear Lake Camp’s annual Ice Fishing Derby
Learn from Jack Pyle at home
is successful Leadership Institute DVDs on sale
Every winter, the Berville Lions Club and the Armada Lions Club sponsor a fundraising
event for Bear Lake Camp, called the “Bear Lake Ice Fishing Derby.” The two clubs It is truly an outstanding
have been sponsoring the event since 1993, and all proceeds support Bear Lake Camp experience to learn from
summer programs. Clubs can sponsor a 4-man team that competes for the most ﬁsh,
and individual team members can compete for the biggest ﬁsh. Along with having Lion Jack Pyle. He has
some great outdoor fun, a delicious lunch is provided and trophies are taken home by received the highest
winning clubs. evaluations of any speaker
at the Michigan Lions
This year the Berville Leadership Institute in all
Lions Club team won 11 years of the program.
the most ﬁsh trophy
by catching 64 ﬁsh.
They beat the Jeddo - Paul Hemeryck -
Lions team by only one Michigan Lions Leadership
ﬁsh!! The biggest ﬁsh, Institute Program Chair
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Clubs of the Month
Paw Paw Lions Club
LEADERSHIP – IT’S A TOUGH JOB! In the spring of 1968 a group of Paw Paw Optimist Club, Chamber of Commerce,
by: DG Al Vredberg, District 11 B2 sports boosters decided that there had to community chorus, youth baseball
be a better way to serve their community. and softball, early elementary, Rocket
It was a tough choice regarding what This is what makes all volunteers After investigating many volunteer Football, youth wrestling, Van Buren Youth
to write about for this month’s article. “Leaders” by nature, each in their own organizations, they felt that a Lions Club Camp, Van Buren Emergency services, Big
It was not a choice I routinely make so way, and together as a team, because would be the perfect way to ﬁll this need. Brothers and Sisters, American Cancer
that made it more diﬃcult. no one can do it “all,” nor can they It led to the chartering of Paw Paw Lions Society and many more.
accomplish as individuals what they Club on December 5, 1968. It has become
Lionism requires many of the same can and do accomplish as a team one of district 11B2’s largest and fastest- They continue to be one of 11 B2’s largest
leadership skills required of us in of Lions. But you already knew this, growing Lions Clubs. What started out contributors to local and state Lions
other aspects of our daily lives. First didn’t you? as an idea of 16 men, has transformed projects, not to mention continuing aid
and foremost of the qualities and into a club of 82 men and women. They for the sight impaired with glasses and
skills required is integrity. Those who As a Lion Leader, and we are all now hold an annual membership meeting needed surgeries.
choose to follow need to know that leaders, I’m now going to ask you to where each Lion is responsible for inviting
they can count on the integrity of their step back and take a hard look at your a potential new member. As a result of Community service projects are also
leaders. In addition it is imperative next committee/club meeting. Look this year’s annual membership drive, they done on a grand scale. The largest is the
that leaders provide empowerment at it as an outsider would see it. Does are +15 members to date. annual Christmas Basket Program that is
and do not micro-manage their teams. your committee/club value the input, going on its 22nd year. This year the club
Teams need to be allowed to grow and diverse ideas and opinions oﬀered The club started out holding their prepared over 900 boxes of food to feed
evolve together by each and meetings in back rooms of restaurants 240 families for 10 days. They were also
in order to attain every member? and businesses until they could build able to provide 491 of these families with
their best. A good Are members their clubhouse in 1981. This
team is made up of given recognition modest clubhouse (9000 sq.
diverse individuals for their ft.) has served the Lions and
that learn to rely accomplishments? community well over the years.
on each other and Or are the After a major remodeling in the
are committed members quick summer of 2006, it serves as the
to work together to respond with top rental and special functions
to achieve a statements like, hall in the area. The clubhouse
common goal. “We’ve tried that is used by many community
Lastly they need before.” or “We organizations, such as the Boy
an opportunity to do it this way.” Scouts, 4H, Cub Scouts, Rotary
take advantage of Are the meetings Club, Paw Paw Boosters, senior
the diﬀerent skills conducted in citizens groups and many
everyone brings to a professional other local organizations at no
the group. No one manner, giving charge.
has all the skills everyone an
needed to do it opportunity to Every Sunday the clubhouse
alone. participate? Is is open for bingo, one of the
the leadership dynamic? Are new largest in the area. Bingo is the
So what does that mean to Lionism? people elected each year to lead your major fundraiser for the Paw
What’s the diﬀerence between club and take it “to the next level?” Paw Club. They just celebrated
Lionism and our professional work life? Or is your club just maintaining the their bingo’s 30th anniversary
At work we are placed in teams, given status quo? What needs to be done in February. The clubhouse is
common goals, and rewarded for our to “tweak” meetings and make them also used by the Lawton Lions
eﬀorts with dollars. In Lions Clubs, as in open and welcoming? This is not just Club on Thursday evenings for
most volunteer organizations, we join the Presidents’ role; it is the role of their bingo fundraiser. It is the
together because we share a common every club member! hard work and dedication of
passion, and the reward is our own the Lions Club members that
sense of self satisfaction, knowing If your club/committee meetings are makes it possible to serve the
that we personally made a diﬀerence, welcoming, open, your activities visible community in many diﬀerent
and of course, an occasional pat on in the community, and your club is ways. Other fundraisers include
the back for a job well done, which we doing projects that meet community the annual brat sale at the Grape and multiple Christmas gifts. Other community
often humbly accept! needs, and you know that your eﬀorts Wine Festival in September, and multiple service projects include building the
are helping to make a diﬀerence, then raﬄes throughout the year. This year kid’s paradise playground, building the
Volunteers are typically not afraid to you already know where this is leading they teamed up with the local Rotary and concession/locker room at the high school
make new friends and are therefore and what my next question is going to Kiwanis clubs to hold a rubber duck river football ﬁeld and the annual track and
somewhat outgoing by nature. They be: race on the Paw Paw River. ﬁeld day for the high school track team
are also somewhat optimistic and where they host multiple schools for a
forward-thinking folks who see what Why aren’t folks lining up to join your The Paw Paw Lions have provided almost day-long event. Lions Club members run
can happen when they work together club? 1.6 million dollars in donations and the event and hand out awards.
collaboratively for a common goal, services to their community since their
ultimately making a diﬀerence, and Perhaps their life circumstances didn’t charter. They donate to all of the Paw Paw The Lions are proud of their club’s
making their communities better and allow them to participate before. High School sports programs, Boy Scouts, achievements in Lionism. They have had
stronger through volunteerism. article continued on next page Cub Scouts, 4H, Grad bash, Hospice, Kidd’s two District Governors, as well as the
paradise playground, American Legion, article continued on next page
District 11 B2 Spotlight • 11
Clubs of the Month Volunteer CEO
Decatur Lions Club
The Decatur Lions Club was founded In order to maximize the organization, sought for the
in 1936. It was in decline and losing President Mike and the club members
membership until about two years ago
when they began several new programs.
decided that all working volunteers had
to become Lions. The services provided
Lions of
These programs have resulted in rapid
membership growth. How did they do it?
by the program are free. The new Lions
participate in all club activities, including Michigan All
The main program they initiated was
meetings and fundraising eﬀorts. They
also learn new skills associated with their State Band

JOB
the “Decatur Lions Club Community Lions Club activities. To date the Decatur
Services” program. They operate one Lions have added 17 new members,
of two food pantries in Decatur, and with more anticipating induction in the
over the last year have provided food, near future. This is primarily attributed
clothes and personal hygiene items to 36 to increased community visibility and
families, consisting of 239 adults and 182 oﬀering new programs that meet the

OPENING
children. This program also includes GED needs of the community.
preparation classes. Over the last year
they had 17 students and just had their As the club has grown, so has community
ﬁrst graduates. They also oﬀer computer awareness, interest and participation.
classes for beginners and advanced users They have now formed liaisons with other
every two weeks. Over the last year, that community and township organizations.
program had 12 participants. They ran In their wildest dreams they never
a dunk tank at last year’s Decatur Days, expected this to take oﬀ so quickly, “It is After 10 years of outstanding and dedicated service, Brian
and this year they are going to have car almost as if it has a life of it’s own,” says Shepard has tendered his resignation as CEO of the LMASB,
smash. Lastly, they raﬄe a $50 gas card President Mike.
every six weeks, year round. eﬀective July 1, 2010. The board is currently seeking applicants
What about your club? Have you done for this position.
What changed? The leader of this club, a community needs assessment to
President Mike Siver, took decisive action ensure that the programs and services
and established a 501(c)(3) to form you are oﬀering meet the needs of your QUALIFICATIONS:
“Decatur Lions Community Services.” community? Are you making your club
This was the starting point. visible in your community? 1. Be a member of a Lions Club
article continued from page 10 2. Have a thorough understanding of Lions Clubs International
Maybe they need to be asked twice. 3. Have leadership experience in business, education or Lions
Club of the Month Whatever the reason, maybe we Clubs International
Decatur Lions Club need to ask them again!
article continued from page 10 4. Have adequate time available to perform the duties of CEO
So my challenge to each of you is which include: travel to Lions Club meetings, facilitating
current incoming District Governor simply this: Whatever it is you do
come out of their club. They are as a Lion leader, you are responsible quarterly board meetings, attending staﬀ and committee
proud to be able to present a Melvin to take “it” to the next level. Can meetings, budget preparation, organizing and facilitating
Jones Fellowship each year (22 so you do it? Maybe this will help give the rehearsal and performance schedule with the music
far) to a deserving Lion. They have you inspiration, as it has for me. director, pre-tour camp and possible tour attendance, to
four recipients of the Lautzenheiser When we were at the International
Award and a multitude of district name a few
Convention in Minneapolis, MN
and international awards. this past summer, Father Riley from 5. Have business experience
Australia addressed the audience.
Paw Paw is also the home to His presentation was centered 6. Have the ability to organize, delegate and see that
the Paw Paw Lionesses Club. In around his activities of rescuing operations pertaining to the LMASB are facilitated.
existence since 1978, this group of homeless children from the streets
11 members makes a big impact of Australia. He asked only one 7. It is important that the candidate has some background
on the community. Raising funds question of us: “No matter what in music; i.e. participated in a high school or college band
through concessions during Sunday it is that you do, do you have the or a past member of the LMASB. Must have the desire to
bingo, they are proud to donate to courage to demand excellence from interact with a dedicated music staﬀ as well as the
the same groups and causes that yourself and others?”
the Lions Club does. They continue members and alumni of the LMASB
to contribute to state and district If we all practice this, maybe
projects as well. together we can make our If you are interested, an application form and job description will be
communities and the world a better emailed to you. Contact lions@lionsofmi.com or call 517-887-6640
Carrying out the traditions and place! So whatever you choose to
do, don’t ever give up, continue to ext. 11 or 10. Deadline for applications is May 31, 2010.
spirit of Lionism, the Paw Paw Lions
and Lionesses continue to make a be the best you can be and keep
huge diﬀerence in their community making a diﬀerence! Candidates who submit an application will be contacted with respect
and surrounding areas. to interview procedures. All applicants will receive a response.
Thanks for all you do in Lionism,
keep up the good work!
12 • District 11 B2 News Vol. 38 • Issue 6 • Lion Pride Magazine district website: www.milions11b2.org

Teacher’s “wish” 11 B2 District Convention
answered HIGHLIGHTS!
The week before Christmas
the Benton Harbor Herald
Palladium published a
Christmas “wish list.” Two
second grade teachers from
the Sister Lakes School,
Debbie Lloyd and Krista
Bussler, subsrcibed to this
list.
(L-R): President Ron Jacobs presents a check to “wish list”
The Siser Lakes Lions Club teacher Debbie Lloyd as principal Matt Severin and Lion
responded to their wish. Jack Cooper look on.
Both teachers requested a Type and Learn Series Computer Program. The network included
30 headphones, three posters and activity books. The total cost was $800.

The club felt this program would beneﬁt the whole school. At a regular meeting, they
approved a check for the entire amount.

Kowalski’s Project Kidsight…
At the 11 B2 District convention, Project Kidsight was renamed in honor of Lion Bill Kowalski
for helping to bring the program to Michigan. Bill joined the Kalamazoo Lions Club, on
March 1, 1960. He transferred to Tennessee and it was there that he ﬁrst learned of the
Kidsight Program.

He transferred back to Michigan in 2004 and
brought Project Kidsight to Michigan. During
his time in Michigan, while holding various
positions in the Kalamazoo Lions Club and also
serving at the district level, he has worked
diligently and with great passion to bring
Project Kidsight to children across the state.
Establishing Project Kidsight in Michigan was
no small task. Bill joined the Project Kidsight
Board of Directors and obtained the ﬁrst
camera for District 11B2 in October 2004.
From there he began a self-initiated club visitation program, where he presented Project
Kidsight to 64 clubs and other volunteer organizations within the district.

Lion Bill has partnered with Lions Clubs, community and church volunteer organizations,
daycare and schools, and attended over 269 Project Kidsight vision screening events. He
has tested over 5,000 children, travelling over
74,000 miles and participated in the training
of 33 Lions as vision screeners in his own and
three other districts (11A1, 11B1, and 11E1).

As a direct result of his eﬀorts, this program
has improved vision for approximately 129
Lions Club oﬀers scholarships to
children. (It should be noted that in several
instances, were it not for this program, several
non-traditional students
urgent medical situations would not have been The Bangor Lions Club oﬀers scholarships annually to residents of Bangor School
discovered.) District. A total of $1500 in scholarship money will be awarded this year with the
individual amount depends on the number of applicantions received. Scholarships
Lion Bill also introduced this program to Lions in other states. Most recently he trained are intended for individuals enrolled in a post high school program which will
International Director M. Kahawaii as a Sight screener, and as a result Ithe program is now result in a certiﬁcate or diploma. It can be a traditional two- or four-year college
expanding to the state of Hawaii. degree, an apprenticeship program or a trade school. Because applicants may
not have attended school for a period of time, a GPA is not a pre-requisite of the
Bill represents 11 B2 on the Sight Committee, as District Chair of Project Kidsight, and the award.
current State Chair Coordinator of Project Kidsight.
“The scholarships are not limited to high school seniors. Any resident can apply,”
Lion Bill’s humanitarian eﬀorts made a signiﬁcant diﬀerence to communities and children said John Burnside of the Bangor Lions. “The Bangor Lions Club is a service
throughout Michigan. As a result of his dedication and service District 11B2 has renamed organization and the winning applicants must show a commitment to service, a
Project Kidsight in his honor. ‘paying back’ to the community.”

District Editor: Donna Romanak • 31177 CR 168, Bangor, MI 49013 • liondonnaromanak@comcast.net • District Governor: Al Vredberg
Serving: Van Buren, Kalamazoo, Berrien, Cass and St. Joseph Counties
district website: www.11-d2lions.org Vol. 38 • Issue 6 • Lion Pride Magazine District 11 D2 News • 13
Pop can tabs donated Almont Lions welcome new member Harbor Beach Lions hold
during 11 D2 Convention Almont Lions installed new
KidSight Screening
The Lions of 11 D2 donated over 821 pounds member Delores Bartlett. Families lined up for a Project KidSight
of pop can tabs to the Ronald McDonald DG Bob Ryan had the vision screening sponsored by the Harbor
house. It takes 1536 pop tops to make one honor of conducting the Beach Lions Club. The screening was held in
pound. Between the Emmett and Snyderville installation ceremony. Her memory of member Leonard Gonowich. A
Lions Clubs, 1,261,056 tops were donated. The sponsor is Sue Mott. The total of 17 children were screened.
Emmett Lions Club donated 375 pounds and Almont Lions have been
the Snyderville Lions donated 446 pounds. conducting membership
Way to go Lions! drives and this is part of
the sucess.

Elkton Lions
install new
members
At a recent Elkton
Lions Club meeting, ZC
Everett Karl had the
honor of installing the
club’s newest members Brandon Herford and Todd Dufty. Both were
sponsored by Bryn Tamblin.
(L-R): Club President Jeﬀ Zarnke, new members Todd Dufty and
Brandon Herford and ZC Everett Karl.

Lexington Lions Almont Lions Club holds
Port Huron Lions Club hold annual annual Easter egg hunt
sponsors Peace Poster Easter Egg Hunt Almont Lions and their sponsors Meijers,
Lexington Lions Club held their McDonalds and Country Smoke House held
Contest annual Easter egg hunt at the their annual Easter egg hunt at the Almont
Cros-Lex football ﬁeld. Nearly 400 community park. The club has been co-
Pictured are the two peace poster contest
children enjoyed picking up eggs sponsoring the event for several years. DG
winners and DG Bob Ryan.
and hunting for the “special” ones Bob Ryan helped the Easter Bunny hand out
that meant an extra prize of their candy and pictures for the children.
choice. The weather
was beautiful, as were
the smiles.

Lions Rene Patterson,
Chris Peck, and Betty
Pasut prepared prizes
for those who found
the “special” eggs.

About 3,000 eggs were
Elkton: Held pancake breakfast on April 18. scattered across the
Meal included pancakes, hash browns, eggs, football ﬁeld.
sausage, fruit, coﬀee, milk and juice. Proceeds
to beneﬁt Lions All State Band participants. Boy Scout Troop 320
helped keep egg hunters
Lexington and Elba: Holding regular Bingo in the right areas. Thanks
nights. boys!

District Editor: Cheryl Droulliard • 1275 Main Street, Melvin, MI 48454• raroose@greatlakes.net • District Governor: Bob Ryan
Serving: Huron, Sanilac, Lapeer and St. Clair Counties
Benefit Golf Outing
Sponsored by:
Laingsburg and Ovid Lions Clubs
Pine Hills Golf Course
6603 N. Woodbury Road
Laingsburg, MI 48848

Saturday,
June 12, 2010
Scramble/Shotgun Start at 8:30 AM
Laingsburg Lions Famous Registration at 8 AM
Registration Deadline: June 5, 2010
Steak Dinner Included!
Trophies - Raffle Prizes $50 per person includes
Longest Drive $5000 18 Holes and half cart
Closest to Pin Hole in One
All Proceeds Benefit
For more information contact:
Laingsburg Lions
John Carroll at 517-651-6254
Jack Epple at 517-651-5745
Ovid Lions
Larry Martin at 989-834-2644
www.welcomehomesmichigan.org
Don’t have a full team? That’s ok, we can pair you up!
Make checks payable to: Laingsburg Lions Club
Send completed registration to: PO Box 12, Laingsburg, MI 48848
Name Address City Zip Phone
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Bay City Lions hold Frankenmuth Lions are Mayville Lions host
membership drive on the move! Easter Egg Hunt
On March 24, the Bay City Lions Club held a New Member The Frankenmuth Lions Club funds its operating budget On March 27, the Mayville Lions Club and other
Meeting at the Kingﬁsh Restaurant and Tiki Lounge in an through several income-generating projects throughout service organizations sponsored a community-
attempt to increase membership in the club. Members were the year. wide Easter egg hunt. It was the ﬁrst for
asked to invite a prospective new member as their guest the village and it was very successful. Club
that evening. The Lions Club picked up the cost. If members Projects begin in April with the annual White Cane Drive, members hid over 4,000 eggs. Approximately
bring in a new member, they also receive a ﬁne-free card. where club members staﬀ designated locations in the 375 kids participated. The Easter bunny
business district soliciting monetary donations from the arrived, escorted by the village police on a ﬁre
public. Operating from the Lion Haus building in Heritage truck.
Frankenmuth Lions learn Park, the club oﬀers bratwurst and chicken dinners
during the annual June Bavarian Festival and a pancake
about CrossRoads Ministries breakfast during the July Volkslaufe. September begins
with a busy weekend food concession during the annual
At their April 7 meeting, the Frankenmuth Lions Club Country Street Machines AutoFest in Heritage Park,
heard Dr. Sherry Baker speak about her position as followed by door-to-door sales through the community
Counselor at CrossRoads Counseling Mininistries. Dr. as part of the annual Light Bulb & Broom Sale during the
Baker and her staﬀ of three counselors and a secretary month of October. The year concludes with the annual
give Christian counseling to anyone who seeks to Salvation Army “Red Kettle” project in the foyer of the
stimulate spiritual growth, encourage confession Frankenmuth Kroger Store. Lions trademark gumballs
of sin, experience divine forgiveness and model and mints are sold year-round at local retail business
Christian standards, attititudes, values and lifestyles. establishments in the community.

CrossRoads Ministries is open to any person or Financial support exceeds $15,000 during a typical ﬁscal
family, regardless of religious aﬃliation. One of year [July-June] and is distributed to various organizations
the main goals of Christian counseling is for clients and programs, some of which are listed below:
to love better, think more wisely, choose/act more • Blind and Vision Impaired
unselﬁshly, and manage moods more eﬀectively. • Leader Dog School
Dr. Baker’s presentation to the Lions created much • Special Needs Vision Clinic
interest and discussion. • Michigan Eye Bank
• Paws With A Cause
(L-R): First VP Lion Bart Blegen presented Dr. Baker • Welcome Home
with a gift for her program. • Diabetes

Frankenmuth High School
• Boy’s and Girl’s State Representatives
• Scholarships
Community
• City Beautiﬁcation
• Fireworks
• Youth Basketball Program
• Lion Haus
• Local Medical Assistance

IN MEMORY OF News from Around
PDG ROBERT KLUG the District
Caro: On April 7th Lions Bob Moss and Liz Lambert went Robert P. Klug of Hemlock, Michigan passed away April
to the Secretary of State Oﬃce for Buddy Days. They were 6, 2010 in his home at age 66. Bob became a Lions Linden: Holding 8th annual golf
there three hours and signed up several donors. The club member in 1978 and served as secretary and president outing in May at the Coyote Preserve
plans to return in two months. of the Hemlock chapter. He went on to serve as 11 D1 Golf Club, Fenton, MI. Entry fee
District Governor in 2001-2002. includes 18 holes, cart, a dozen golf
Chesaning: Held Easter Egg Hunt on April 3. Lions arrived balls per player and prizes.
early to hang signs, hide eggs and hand out tickets to arriving He was laid to rest on April 9, 2010 at
children. The club is preparing for a roadside pick-up on April St. Peter Lutheran Church. Zilwaukee: Planning 11th annual
15. Holding White Cane Drive. golf outing at the Sawmill Golf
Club, Saginaw, MI. Four person
Bay City: Planning for annual Tag Days. This is one of the scramble. Everyone has a chance to
club’s largest fundraisers. win $10,000 on selected par three
holes.

District Editor: Shari Johnson • 8334 Rich Road, Mayville, MI 48744 • sharijoh@tds.net • District Governor: Kieth Cregar
Serving: Bay, Saginaw, Tuscola and Genesee Counties
16 • District 11 C1 News Vol. 38 • Issue 6 • Lion Pride Magazine district website: www.lionsofmi11c1.org

Club Excellence Process Training Grand Rapids Lions celebrate 90
News from Around District 11C1 was part of a pilot program (along with A-2) on years of service
the District February 27. Training took place at the State Oﬃce in Lansing.
There were 12 District Lions in attendance. PID Dennis Cobler Grand Rapids Lions celebrated their 90th Anniversary on
and PCC Esther LaMothe were the trainers. December 19th. The event was held at the Amway Grand
Rockford: Held premium ham sales Plaza Hotel. Members and guests received valet parking
again this year. Conducted a health and were welcomed at the door by Lion George Chaﬀee and
screening along with the Rotary Mei Chow before strolling into the mirrored, blue and white
on March 27th using the District ballroom. They were greeted by the music of Jack and Mary
Sightmobile. Two new members: Kimmell while they socialized and nibbled on hors d’oeuvres
Patrick LeBlanc and Linda Vogt. Held before dinner.
chili cook-oﬀ in March.
Master of Ceremonies, Lion Mark Oberlin, welcomed
Dorr Township: Sent three everyone and led them in the singing of “The Twelve Days of
representatives to the Michigan Christmas. A wonderful dinner was served afterwards. PCC
Forum. Set up account at Byron Gary Anderson introduced guests in attendance and gave a
Center Bank for Haiti Relief Fund. brief history of the GR Lions Club. Lion Gary then introduced
Club will match up to $1,000. First Row (L-R): PCC Gary Anderson, Cheryl Schneider, DG Bob
Schalow, ZC Rock Wood, and PID Dennis Cobler. Second Row: the speaker for the evening, PID Dennis Cobler, who gave a
Cheryl Anderson, Cheri Travis, 1st VDG Fran Osborne, Jan brief presentation on why “we serve” through stories about
Belding: Hosting a steak fry at the
Howell, Earl Howell, Conrad Swanson, and CS Sandy Harz. meaningful examples of service.
American Legion. Choice of steak
or chicken to be served with baked
potato, salad, roll, dessert, punch Trainees will now go out into the district and provide training
and coﬀee. for clubs interested in, not only growing their membership,
but learning the many facets of club leadership as well as
maximizing their community impact.
Grandville Jenison Lions
host health fair From the PR Corner
Grandville/Jenison Lions Club hosted their “Willing is not enough, we must do.” International President
third annual health fair in partnership with Eberhard Wirfs quotes Goethe as he stresses Lionism’s “Move
Grandville Seniors. The event took place to Grow.” Do? Grow? okay, but how? Here’s a “DO” and here’s
at the Grandville Senior Neighbors Center. a “HOW.” Dust oﬀ those old pictures, gather up those articles
There were 28 exhibitors and healthy treats on your club – and make a display. Stick ‘em on an easel, put
for all. Many seniors came to have their blood
pressure checked. There were glaucoma
‘em on poster board. Stick ‘em in front of your members as SIGHT SEER –
they come through the door at your next meeting.
screenings as well as information about
various senior services such as home health Guests will see the good you do. New members will learn
A VOICE OF LIONISM
care, assisted living and diabetes. how your money is raised. Old members will enjoy the A voice for Lionism – who ﬁts that description better
than PDG Kyle Austin? Anyone who has participated
memories – and probably learn a little themselves. This all
in a District 11C1 Cabinet meeting knows that voice.
The event was well attended and has grown builds interest. This all builds a sense of purpose. This all
each year. People seem to enjoy learning. builds a strong, growing club – interest, sense of purpose and A commanding voice, it grabs people’s attention –
the fun of working together. Let’s save the past and use it to and he uses it to particular advantage in keeping
build the future. Update your club’s scrapbook or build a club the meeting on track or bringing up pertinent points
scrapbook and share it with fellow clubs. That’s how we learn of information. PDG Kyle was asked to talk to Sight
from each other. Seer’s audience on how he achieved success in a
seeing world and how Lionism ﬁts in.
Bring your scrapbook to the MD 11 Convention on Mackinac
Island May 21-22. Each club’s scrapbook will be a testament Kyle told them, taught them how he was blessed with a
to Western Michigan Lions’ service and the achievements of mother who expected him to live a full life in a sighted
your club. By popular vote, those attending will select the world. That set a life course that has served him well
best scrapbook. Here are the rules: through the years. Not easy, but he persevered – and,
hopefully, listeners out there, drifting into blindness,
(L-R): Margaret Timmer, Roman Karpinski, 1. Photos, articles, etc must cover this Lion Year- heard him and vowed “If he could do it, so can I.”
Reggie Meekhof, and Marty Johnson. July 1, 2009 – now
2. Cover must consist of the new Lions logo, club name and PDG Kyle, Lions and The Sight Seer share the common
district mission of working with the vision impaired to enable
them to fully participate in the sighted world. Together
The top three winners will receive prizes. However, the real this past January, they marked the ﬁrst anniversary of
winners are all the participating clubs. Keeping and sharing the Sight Seer’s designation as an oﬃcial project of
your club’s history is a powerful tool in building your club. Take District 11C1. This has allowed Sight Seer volunteers
a page from last year’s district winner, Rockford’s Historian, to visit clubs, tell their story, and ask their help in
Eleanor Palmer. Every meeting showcases her displays of the ﬁnding those who may need this FREE service.
Rockford Club in action – and while she did not win at the MD
11 level, the Rockford Club wins as it learns from its past and Thanks to the Otsego, Fennville, Comstock Park, Grand
plans its future. Haven, Sparta, and Grandville/Jenison Clubs for their
Two booth sponsors, along with Grandville hospitality and interest in the work of the Sight Seer.
senior citizen Emily VanVuren.

District Editor: Sandy Harz • 13830 Oakwood Circle • Grand Haven, MI 49417• rsharz@yahoo.com • District Governor: Bob Schalow
Serving: Muskegon, Kent, Ottawa, Ionia, Allegan and Barry Counties
district website: www.metrodetroitlions.org Vol. 38 • Issue 6 • Lion Pride Magazine District 11 A1 News • 17
Retention is the job of every 11 A1 clubs involved in Navy
Lion! eyeglass collection project News from Around
by: DG John Daoud Lions Clubs International was contacted by Christopher Gomez the District
Never give up on a new Lion or a more seasoned Lion of the Navy Reserve in Minneapolis, MN. He is organizing an
Garden City: Planning 14th annual
who may not remember why they joined in the ﬁrst eyeglass collection in honor of a member of the unit who
golf outing on June 26 at Fox Hills
place. Let’s lock the back door and keep it locked. Even recently passed away and who had been an avid supporter
Golf Course. Skins, refreshments and
when Lions transition to their ﬁnal resting place, they and volunteer for the Lions Recycle for Sight program. The
dinner.
will be remembered as Lions forever. collection is being planned by various Navy Reserve locations.
Bedford Township: Welcomed new
This is an exciting opportunity for local Lions to provide
RETENTION IS EVERY LION’S JOB! member Michelle Sprott. Donated
eyeglass collection support
A busy Lion is a happy Lion. Membership is every Lions’ to Boys and Girls Club. Sponsoring a
to the local Navy
business. A good Lion is an informed Lion. Get involved- 3B baseball tream this year. Oﬃcer
Reserve.
That’s what Lionism is all about. Handle with care, don’t installation planned for June 18.
drop. Lions are made, not born. The more we are, the Planning Mud Hens baseball outing in
It is also exciting
more we can do. We lose what we don’t use. To get a July.
for Lions to know
member, invite one. To keep a member, involve them. of the wonderful
Detroit North Central: Charter
reputation they
REMEMBER: have throughout the
member William Marsh passed away.
• Respect new Lions for their talents and especially world through the
their time. Detroit Mid City: Charter member
eyeglass collection
Dr. Charlie W. Fields passed away. He
• Educate new members about Lionism in club, district, program!
loved preparing his special BBQ sauce
state, and international activities. for the annual picnic. Charlie loved the
District 11 A1 plans
• Take new Lions to club, district, state and international Lions and gave freely of his time to
to participate in this
meetings and introduce them to other members. many projects.
partnership and is
• Expect great outcomes from new Lions while assisting encouraging clubs to take part in this special collection. For
Trenton: Holding Bingo every
them to accept chairmanships and other leadership more information, contact PDG Jim Williams at 586-758-2020
Thursday. Donated to Haiti earthquake
roles. or email jim@williamsrefrigeration.com.
relief. Donated to Trenton Food Pantry
• Name a mentor to guide new Lions. It should be a and Beaumont Silent Children Fund.
seasoned Lion. Dearborn Heights Lions Club Greater Metro Detroit: Held bowling
• Target club, district, state and international projects
that a new Lion may have an interest in based on
assists city’s needy fundraiser in December. Conducted a
pizza kit fundraiser.
their profession, education, hobbies, and interests. Once again, the Dearborn Heights Lions Club is donating
• Initiate new Lions about their responsibilities, to needy residents. During holidays past, they donated to Dearborn: Donated computer software
ﬁnancial commitment, and the great worldwide Lions less fortunate students in the D7 School District. to a blind college student.
fellowship. This winter, they donated Kroger gift certiﬁcates to eight
Detroit Eastside-Friendship:
• Observe new Lions as they meet other Lions, learn, needy seniors in Dearborn Heights. They also donated
Hosted annual Leader Dog Kick-oﬀ
and participate in our great organization, and oﬀer eight Kroger gift certiﬁcates in the amount of $150 to
Dinner. Collected 150 pairs of used
assistance. families in Dearborn Heights who are using the services
eyeglasses.
of another charitable organization, the Mission of Peace.

Bi-zone meeting breaks Welcome new members!
attendance records Club: Bedford Township
New Member: Erik Stein
On March 23, ZC Evelyn Cooper and her home
club, Detroit Mid-City, hosted the Region 1, Club: Dearborn Heights
Zone 1-2 meeting. It was informative and well New member: Lynn Duke
attended by 37 Lion members. Evelyn led the
attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by Club: Detroit Mid-City
the invocation by PDG Jim Williams. Region Chair, New member: Mamie Parker-Smi
Martin Malone introduced District Governor,
John Daoud. In his presentation, Governor John Club: Detroit Northeast
stressed the importance of retention. New Members: Michael Esq-Cox and
James Zioncheck
Later in the program, Lion Malone spoke in
“Our future is rooted in the past. The
Club: Trenton
regards to the 2010 District Convention. Also, future needs vision. Vision without New Members: Dawnette Bowers,
on the agenda was Lion Deborah Love-Peel who action is only a dream.” John Bozzo, Richard Littler, Dario Merlos,
informed the members of her Scholarship Fund. - Eberhard Wirfs - Karen Reitz, Linda Spangler, Johan Sutton,
President, Lions Clubs International Martha and Einar Tjolson

District Editor: Evelyn Cooper • 1981 Thornhill Place, Detroit, MI 48207 • ecooperlionsclub@sbcglobal.net • District Governor: John Daoud
Serving: Monroe and Wayne Counties
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Romeo Lions welcome new Mt. Clemens Lions welcome
member Troy Community Lions
volunteer at food bank new members
New Lion Dave Warner (center) was recently
inducted into the Romeo Lions Club. His sponsor The Mount Clemens Lions Club and the Macomb
Several Lions volunteered their time at the Gleaners Township Lions Club held a joint meeting on December
is Todd Walker (left). Membership Chair Jim Food Bank warehouse on January 30. They worked
Johnston is on the right. 2, 2009 to renew old friendships and enjoy an evening of
with two other groups, sorting and boxing over fellowship through Lionism. The Mount Clemens Lions
22,000 pounds of food. Gleaners distributes food inducted ﬁve new members. Region Chair Ken Brohl
to various shelters, homes, and needy families conducted the induction ceremony. The new members
throughout southeast Michigan. are Michael Ferron, Raymond Milne, Arthur Walsh, Jon
O’Malley and Dale Luoma.

Ortonville Lions donate to
OCEF
The Ortonville Lions Club donated $500 to
OCEF (Ortonville Community Emergency Fund)
for a total of $1500 for the year. OCEF provides New Baltimore Lions Club holds
assistance with food, personnel need items and
cleaning supplies for families in crisis. OCEF is a children’s party during Winterfest
volunteer organization. While parents were taking “the plunge” outside, children
were able to enjoy balloon animals, hot dogs and fun at the
“Children’s Party.” Lion Mark Turella worked all day making
balloon animals for the kids. Over 300 free hot dogs were
served.

St. Clair Shores Lions Club
welcomes new member
(L-R): Zone Chair Marylin Kontos, Club Sponsor Art
Welcome New Members Digman (who just received the District 11-A2 Wenner
Award for being a sponsor), new member Mike Digman
Club: Richmond and District 11 A2 Membership Chairman John Kontos.
New Member: Cynthia Babitz

Club: Troy Community
New Member: Jeannie Dudley

Club: Romeo
New Member: David Warner

Club: Lake Orion
New Member: Stephen Roback

Club: Harrison Township
New Member: Karen Sherlock

Club: Clinton Valley
New Member: Charles Kohler

District Editor: Jim Leach • 855 Miller Road • Lake Orion, MI 48362 • lion1961@ymail.com• District Governor: J. Ronald Holler
Serving: Oakland and Macomb Counties
district website: www.11b1lions.org Vol. 38 • Issue 6 • Lion Pride Magazine District 11 B1 News • 19
Battle Creek Lions learn about Peace through art - Pittsford Lions
organ donation Club announces poster winners News from Around
George Moody, a former club member, returned as Vanessa Patterson was named winner of this year’s Peace Poster the District
guest speaker January 27, telling his personal story as a Contest for the Pittsford Area Schools. The contest was sponsored by
Chelsea: Holding charity bowling
two-time organ recipient. George’s ﬁrst kidney donor the Pittsford Area Lions Club. The contest for ages 11 to 13 promotes
event. Proceeds will beneﬁt
was his sister and the organ he received functioned for world peace. This year’s theme was “The Power of Peace.”
22 years. When this kidney failed, his wife Sonja was Penrickton Center.
tested and found to be a suitable match. She became Patterson received a check for $50 for her ﬁrst-place win. Morgan
George’s second donor three years ago. Dexter Leos: Held their charter
Schrom won second place and received a check for $35. Third
night on March 28.
place went to Emily Poling, along with a check for $20. Pittsford art
George spoke of his faith, his gratefulness, and love teacher Jack McDonough received $100 for the art department for
of his wife for her sacriﬁce, as well as his daily respect North Jackson: Planning White
conducting the contest. Patterson’s poster won ﬁrst place and $100
for life and his body after this successful transplant. Cane drive. Installed new member,
at the District level. Her poster then moved on to the State Level.
He compared the transplant procedures and the new Thomas Corcoran. Donated to LCIF
medications that have made the procedure more for Haiti relief. Donated to a Lions
controlled and successful. He and his wife are both All State Band student. Donated to
healthy, happy and enjoying life. He is a strong advocate Youth Exchange students.
and speaker for the Gift of Life Donor Program.
Athens-Union City: Celebrated 35
years of service in March.

Welcome New
Members
Club: Jackson Cascades
New Member: Mark Iocca, DDS

Euchre Fundraiser Club: Chelsea
New Member: Pat Engel
The Huron Valley Sunrise Lions Club held its annual Euchre
Napoleon Lions learn about party at the home of Lions Nancy and Gary Moss. The evening
included food, cards and gag prizes. Part of the funds raised
Club: Battle Creek Cereal City
New Member: Paula Higgins
Penrickton Center will help local students involved in Lions International Youth
Exchange. Doris Walker was the ﬁrst place winner. The evening Club: Jackson Host
Guest speaker at a recent Napoleon Lions Club was so much fun that the HVSLC is discussing holding this event New Member: Tim Cullen
meeting was Patty Obrzut, Assistant Director more frequently.
of the Penrickton Center for Blind Children. She Club: Michigan Center
spoke about the center and the disabled children New Member: Albert E. Holbrook
they help. Tailtwister Gene Willi is shown trying to
describe items by touch. Lion Don Anderson tried Club: Pennﬁeld
to tie his shoes with his thumbs taped down. New Members: Dave Armock, Tom
VanWienen and Greg Talbott

Club: Ann Arbor
New Member: Zack Ribble

Club: North Jackson
New Member: Thomas Corcoran

Lions honored by MEB
Representatives from Battle Creek area Lions
clubs met for an informal recognition luncheon
hosted by Michigan Eye Bank Director Lisa
Langley. Don Korten brieﬂy described the Donor
Information Program collaboration with the
local Michigan Secretary of State oﬃce. He also
recognized the various clubs involved: Athens,
Bedford, Cereal City, Host, and Pennﬁeld Lions
clubs as well as Gift of Life volunteer organizer
Bud Knapper.

District Editor: Beverly Heintz • 227 W. Palmer Ave., Jackson MI 49203 • heintzbvrly@sbcglobal.net • District Governor: Terry Walters
Serving: Calhoun, Jackson, Washtenaw, Branch, Hillsdale and Lenewee Counties