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“The Summit”
District 5M8
N ew s l e t t e r
Inside this issue:
DG Duane’s article
1VDG Ted’s article
1
2VDG’s article
Governor’s travels
3
4
International Info
Spotlight
5
6
Can Do Canines
DG Visit Request
7
2
9
New/deceased members 10
Freeport 50th Aniv
11
Publishers Corner
D-feet Hearing walk
12
Happenings in 5M8
13
15
16
Governor Duane’s Greetings
How the year has flown by. At the end of June,
we will be in Honolulu, Hawaii at the Lions International Convention helping induct all the new
district governors, which includes DGE Ted Peterson. As your Governor, I have met many great
Lions doing their part of “We Serve”, helping
their communities, helping and entertaining Children at Christmas and Easter, distributing food
baskets to the needy, donating to local causes,
donating to the Districts Parade of Green and
many other donations that have come across their
meeting table. I’m very proud of all of you. It was
an honor representing all 5M8 Lions in our district.
Would I do it again? In a heartbeat. It was fun,
rewarding and a great learning experience. Plus
I met many great Lions such as you, working hard
to better our communities and the world.
man immigrant who decided to tour for 2 years on a
tricycle called ELF. Hanna is raising money for Leader
Dog for the Blind, Puppy Raiser. She arrived in Kimball in the afternoon on May 20th. I arranged to have
a meeting with the Kimball 4th, 5th, and 6th graders
who are studying alternative energy resources. Many
great questions were asked from the group, but one
question stood out more than the others, that was,
“Why are you doing this at your age?” Hanna answered, “I’ve had a good life with some challenges. I
came over from Germany in 1961 not knowing anyone and not speaking any English. I came directly to
Minnesota by route of New York and Chicago. I married, raised children, became a US citizen, divorced,
and worked all my life around Rochester area. The
United States has been good to me.” She told the
students,” You are very lucky you were born a US
citizen, because becoming one, is a lot of hard work
So what is up for me now? DGE Ted Peterson has
and it is the greatest country in the world. I choose as
appointed me to be on the Global Leadership
a Lion to help Leader Dog. I became involved with the
Team (GLT). One of the GLT jobs is to identify
Puppy Raising in the Fort Dodge Correction Facility in
and encourage future leaders of our district. They
Fort Dodge, Iowa. After retirement, I wanted to see
also help train most of the club’s officers through
more of this great country, so I chose to do it on a
officer training in April. They are also there to
tricycle, so I chose ELF, a battery, pedal, electric motor
help any club officer anytime help is needed. So
assist, enclosed tricycle that has a solar panel to help
call us if you need help concerning your officer
charge batteries. I have contacted Lions Clubs to assist
position.
in any way they can by finding a place to stay overnight or helping me with directions, along with collect5M8 District has done well this last year. Sadly
ing free will offerings for Leader Dog.” It was a
enough, Roscoe Lions Club disbanded at the end
great hit with the students and teachers, with many
of May losing 13 members. We gained 1 new
other questions asked. Her complete story can be
Leo’s Club and strengthened 2 existing Leo’s
found if you google Hanna Elshoff or you may follow
clubs, and started talks of forming a new Leos
her on Facebook, “Hanna’s Dream Trip”.
Club. Our overall membership as of May, 28,
2015, has grown to 3,086, up 32 from July,
Club Secretaries, remember the Governors Contest.
2014, even with Roscoe disbanding. We
Please send or email them to me.
dropped roughly 190 members, which 23 are
deceased members, and added 222 new memThank You for all the hard work Lions do in our district.
bers. Great job! When members are considering It is the greatest district in MD5M. Keep up the great
dropping, interview them to see why they want to work and keep 5M8 strong.
Again, Thank you for being a LION!
quit. Maybe some may change their mind.
Lion Hanna Elshoff, Chatfield Lions Club, is a 75
year old Lady who is traveling Iowa, Minnesota,
Wisconsin, and Michigan this year. She is a Ger-
DG Duane Finger
WE SERVE
JUNE 2015
THE SUMMIT - 5M8 District Newsletter
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D i s t r i c t G ove r n o r E l e c t L i o n Te d Pe t e r s o n
As I anticipate the upcoming Inter-
23 clubs had no one at training.
me and I will send one to you.
national Convention in Hawaii, I
I have put together training ma-
(The form can also be found on
can’t imagine how my year as dis-
terials for those who did not
page 9.)
trict governor will go. Will the dis-
make the training. Just let me
trict continue to grow, but more im-
know and I will get them to you.
portantly will it grow in healthy
ways? Will we continue to grow
and develop strong clubs and wise
leaders? Will we continue to project the ideals of Lionism to our
communities? Will we continue
reaching out to others in their time
of need? I hope all these things will
continue to develop and more. I am
looking forward serving with you
to make all this happen.
My cabinet is in place for the
2015-2016 Lions year. I am still
missing Zone Chairs in Region 1
Zone 1, Region 3 Zone 2 and Region 4 Zone 2. If any Lion is interested contact me at
tedlee003@hotmail.com or 320233-0215. We are ready to
move forward with your help.
I would like to thank every Lion
who attended Officers Training this
year. We had someone from 55
clubs represented, that means that
As we finish out this year, let us
finish Lion strong, and continue to
I am happy to announce that
work on retention and adding
Belgrade, Cold Springs, Cold
new members. Continue to sup-
Springs Home Pride, Eden Val-
port our communities and Lions
ley, Paynesville, Richmond Lions
projects in our district. Continue to
Clubs had step forward to host
strive to reach the summit in your
the 2016 Mid-Winter Conven-
life.
tion in St. Cloud, MN. I am looking forward to working with
these six clubs. We are ready
to start working on putting together one of the best conventions yet.
I have asked Lion Mike Cramer
Eunice & I hope you have a fun
summer and we are looking forward to see you all in the next
Lions year.
Serving with you to meet the
needs of our communities,
to post the 2015-2016 Gover-
Lion Ted Peterson,
nor Visit form on the District 5M-
District Governor Elect
8 web site. You can also contact
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First Vice District Elect Governor Judy Hoofnagle
“Reflections”
May and June are known as graduation time, whether it’s “Moving Up” from grade school, Middle School or graduation
from High School or college.
PDG Bob and I were invited by the Sauk Rapids Riverside Leo’s to join them for a Senior Recognition Night on Monday
night April 27, 2015. The Sauk Rapids Riverside Lions were invited along with District Governor Duane, the parents and
grandparents of the seniors and of course the Leo members to celebrate those students who were graduating. The 5
students introduced themselves and family members in attendance. DG Duane gave out appreciation awards, pins and
spoke.
The evening brought back memories of long ago when I graduated from High School. There was excitement about what
the future held for me, wondering what it would be. I remember walking along the beach at a lake near my home and
thinking I did not want to be just another grain of sand on the beach, undistinguishable from the others. I wanted to make
a difference to/for someone or something. I at least wanted to be a pebble on the beach, but not as an irritant in somebodies shoe! On the 28th of April, I heard a phrase out of a song that said “that was yesterday and yesterday is gone”,
which got me thinking again about “my“ yesterdays and my thoughts of “making a difference” somewhere.
Lions make a difference. Look at what Lions clubs do in your towns, villages, communities, the State and the World! One
individual could not achieve what we in Lions have done together!
The Leo’s in our towns make a difference in what they do with the Service projects they do. They are learning to become
good members of our community and grow into future leaders and Lions. Getting to meet the Leo’s was great! We as
Lions should find more avenues to work with the Leo’s. If there are more Lions Clubs in the town of these Leos, we should
try to find ways to incorporate the Leo’s in our Lions Clubs. Youth have a lot of energy, creative ideas and laughter.
Leos are optimistic and have a “can do” attitude! We can make a difference by partnering with youth in their lives and
they can make a difference in our lives!
I am closing with the lyrics from a song composed by Gus Kahn and Frank C. Westphal titled “When you come to the end
of the day.”
When you come to the end of the day
And the night calls your worries away
Do you ever watch the setting sun
And dream of things that you might have done?
Do you turn from your work with a smile?
Do you feel that it’s all worth the while?
As you dream the twilight hours away
When you come to the end of the day.
1st VDGE Judy
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Active e‐Calendar Clubs
Totals
Avg
e-Clubhouse / e-Calendar Report
LeSauk Township Lions
Princeton Lions
Cold Spring Home Pride Lions
Pine City ‐ Pine Area Lions
Staples '93 Lions
St. Joseph Lions
Isle Lions
Staples Host Lions
Paynesville Lions
Grey Eagle‐Burtrum Lions
Sauk Rapids Lions
Richardson Township Lions
Sandstone Lions
Lincoln Scandia Valley Lions
Kimball Lions
Sauk Rapids Riverside Lions
Sartell Lions
Long Prairie Lions
Bowlus Lions
Fairhaven Lions
Luxemburg Lions
St. Cloud Lions
364
253
168
133
97
91
67
49
44
37
30
19
17
12
7
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
52.0
36.1
24.0
19.0
13.9
13.0
9.6
7.0
6.3
5.3
4.3
2.7
2.4
1.7
1.0
0.6
0.4
0.3
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
Lion Jim Muellenbach
May 22, 2015
Here is the status of 5M8 Clubs utilizing e-Calendar as of
May 22. Since last month we have 31 fewer e-Calendar
entries. 2 Clubs have increased the number of their eCalendar entries with 1 of them using their e-Calendar for
the first time. 21 Clubs have used e-Calendar within the
last 8 months. Unfortunately, that means that 58 Clubs
have chosen not to use their Calendar. Using your eCalendar is proving to be very helpful in recruiting new
members. Does that mean that 58 Clubs in District 5M-8
are NOT interested in recruiting new members?
The chart below represents a total number of entries in
their e-Calendar and an average of entries over the 8
months. Keep up the good work!
Photos from the
Multiple District
Convention that was
held in April.
“LOOKING GOOD”
D I S T R I C T G OV E R N O R ’ S T R AV E L S :
June 5—10:
June 17:
June 24—
July 13:
C a n a d a F i sh i n g T r i p
Onamia Lions Governor’s Visit
International Convention &
Vacation in Hawaii
Congratulations to
DG Duane &
Marilyn on the
birth of their
Grandson Colin
Gregory Thompson. Born on May
20th.
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LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL CENTENNIAL SERVICE CHALLENGE
Centennial Membership Awards
Lions Clubs International is excited to present our Centennial Celebration Membership Awards! To
commemorate 100 years of service and celebrate the achievements of our members, we are rewarding Lions and Lions clubs that invite new members and help organize new clubs with special
recognition! See how you can be a part of our Centennial Celebration and help strengthen our organization for the next 100 years.
The Centennial Celebration Membership Awards Program began on April 1, and runs through
2018. For more details, visit the Centennial Membership Web page.
Get Your Club on the Centennial Service Ticker
When your club sponsors a Centennial service project, you’ll be featured on the front page of the
LCI website! Just report your Centennial service projects through MyLCI, and each week we’ll update the Centennial Service Ticker with clubs reporting qualifying service activities. Don’t miss your
chance to be recognized.
International President
Joe Preston
Centennial Reminders
•
Report your Centennial service activities on MyLCI by July 15, 2015 to earn your Centennial
Banner Patch for 2014-15.
•
Visit the Centennial toolbox for Centennial videos on the history of Lions.
•
Visit Lions 100 . Org for more Centennial news and updates.
Children’s Dignity Week: August 30—September 5
The next Lions World Wide Week of Service is quickly approaching! From August 30th to September 5th incoming International President Dr. Yamada encourages Lions to aid the worlds most vulnerable population—children. Meal programs for homeless students, literacy programs for hospitalized children, and sport programs for young refugees are just a few ways your club can provide
hope of a brighter future for the children in need in your community. Consider the Lions Children
First, Leo Spotlight on Children, or Reading Action Program and get your club engaged today.
NEW CENTENNIAL VIDEO: THE IMPACT OF MELVIN JONES
Melvin Jones was the driving force in shaping Lions Clubs International. From launching
the first LION magazine to starting an extension program to help expand membership,
Melvin set the tone for the entire organization. A few years before his passing, the Lions International Board of Directors added “Founder” to Melvin’s title of Secretary-General. But
even this new title could not capture the immense impact he made on the association.
Watch the second in a series of Centennial videos, and be sure to download and share this
video on social media (use the hashtab #LIONS100) or at your next club meeting or event.
COUNTDOWN FOR THE 2015 HONOLULU INTERNATIONAL LIONS CONVENTION
Remember to download the convention mobile app to get the latest news, plan your schedule,
communicate with Lions, and more. Search “LCICon 2015 in the App Store/Google Play or
visit ddut.ch/lcicon2015.
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SPOT LIGHT ON: Youth Exchange
Youth Exchange 2015 in Minnesota
Youth will be arriving from all over the globe beginning in early July and departing in late July. Japanese youth arrive just before camp and will
have a host family experience after camp. Camp Spicer is the time all the youth come together from July 18-26th.
Share a little of the world with your family, town, and Lions Club - consider hosting a youth prior to camp. Share your culture/ their culture.
- Share the hosting experience with another family if it fits your schedule better. You provide room and board - the youth have spending
money for entertainment, souvenirs, emergencies, etc. I'm happy to answer any and all questions or concerns that may stand in the way of a family hosting!
Don’t miss this awesome opportunity.
Contact me for more info: Tami Johnson belmont94@msn.com (320)761-1351
Girls
Natalie from Czech Republic 18 music, books, languages Anujin from Mongolia 16 music, books, singing Masako from Japan 16 music, movies Dagmar from the Netherlands 19 sailing, scout leader
Andrea from Peru 20 scouting, swimming, volleyball Catholic
Devina from Indonesia 20 shopping Buddhist
Camilla from Denmark 17 art/design, swimming Christian
Yusuke from Japan 16 sports, baseball, reading Christian
Barend from Holland 18 soccer, tennis Christian
Riccardo from Italy 17 piano, sports Catholic
Rémi from France 16 martial arts, skating Christian
Pedro from Spain 19 sports, music Catholic
Lior from Israel 17 piano, sports, scouts Jewish
Maxime from France 17 rugby, video games, sports Catholic
Can from Turkey 19 swimming, basketball, movies Islam
Ozgur from Turkey 18 guitar, basketball, movies Deist
Juan from Mexico 16 soccer, dancing, music Catholic
Malik from Algeria 17 music, sports, CAT allergy Muslim / vegetarian
Djamil from Algeria 17 music, sports vegetarian
Luis from Mexico 17 basketball Catholic
vegetarian
Shinto
Boys
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Can Do Canines – June, 2015
Thanks to the support of Lions Clubs across 5M, Can Do Canines continues to train
specially trained for people with disabilities and provide them to those in need,
free of charge.
Attention Lions! Save the date for the Can Do Woofaroo. Our annual fundraising
walk (with dogs!) will take place on Saturday, September 12 at our facility in New
Hope, Minn. Keep an eye out for details on how to get involved in next month’s
issue!
In the meantime, here is a powerful story about a recent graduate, Sandy McKie ,
who was recently partnered with a Can Do Canines Hearing Assist Dog named
Alea. And, thank you for your continued support of our organization!
A Little Bit of Comfort
Sandy McKie & Hearing Assist Dog Alea
One of Sandy McKie’s favorite quotes is from Neale Donald Walsh, who states …
“life begins at the end of your comfort zone.” Little did Sandy know that being
diagnosed with degenerative adult onset hearing loss in both ears would make her
live out of her comfort zone 24/7.
In the beginning, her life didn’t change drastically. The hearing aids, amplified
phone, and audio assistance devices she bought helped. She told family and
friends, but not co-workers, about her condition and life went on.
However, through the years, each check-up revealed increased hearing loss, and everyday life became more difficult. Sandy, who
works at a junior high school in Scandia, Minn., found herself relying on co-workers more and more to alert her to the bells, alarms,
and announcements she could no longer hear.
“And at home, I wasn’t doing much better.” Sandy says. “I burned meals, had an oven fire—due to not hearing the timer—and was
late for work because I couldn’t hear the alarm.”
After expressing her frustrations, her audiologist suggested applying for a Hearing Assist Dog with Can Do Canines. Almost a year
later, Sandy met Alea, a terrier-mix, adopted from the Animal Humane Society and trained by Can Do Canines. Sandy says that
Alea has transformed her life in so many ways by alerting her to sounds both at work and at home.
“At home, Alea is able to alert me to alarms, timers and, because I live in a rural area, deer, crows and other critters,” Sandy says “At
work, she alerts me to bells, announcements and drills. I am confident that if any emergency situation should arise she will alert me to
that as well.”
When she’s not working, Alea is like any other dog who loves to run outside,
play and fetch. Sandy has begun having Alea pick up items such as keys when
she drops them, because she can’t hear the sound. As a result, Alea has begun
to pick up everything for a reward. Sandy is hoping that housekeeping will be
next!
Sandy says she is eternally grateful to Can Do Canines for this gift of an assistance dog. She no longer feels sad or anxious about her hearing loss.
“Yes, my life will continue to change as everyone’s does,” Sandy says. “But
with Alea’s help, she will push me past my comfort zone with confidence.”
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“WANTED”
CANDIDATES FOR DISTRICT 5M8
2ND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR
A candidate for the office of second vice district governor shall :
Be an Active Member in good standing of a chartered Lions club in good standing in his/
her single or sub-district. Secure the endorsement of his/her club or a majority of the
clubs in his/her single or sub-district.
Have served or will have served at the time he/she takes office as second vice district governor:
As president of a Lions club for a full term or major potion thereof, and a member of the
board of directors of a Lions club for no less than two (2) additional years; and As zone
chairperson or region chairperson or cabinet secretary and/or treasurer for a full term
or major portion thereof. With none of the above being accomplished concurrently.
If you are interested or have any questions, please give District Governor Duane Finger a call
at 320-398-5232 or 320-980-6219. He would be happy to hear from you and answer any
questions you may have.
Lion Bruce Wahlberg of the Sandstone Lions and Lion Roy Sebald of the Askov Area Lions re‐
ceived East Central Schools’ Hall of Fame award for their achievements during their long life.
Both have been willing active volunteers in their communi‐
ties and in their country.
DON’T FORGET TO FEED THE PIG!!!
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WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBERS OF 5M8
NEW MEMBER
SPONSOR
CLUB
_______________
Tim Burg
Dale G. Lange
Brian Ritter
Tom Schmid
Avon Lions Club
Avon Lions Club
Kristyn M. Hollerud
Daniel Gill
Duelm Area Lions Club
Katherine Harrison
Joseph Tetrault
James Muellenbach
Shane Vasek
LeSauk Township Area Lions Club
LeSauk Township Area Lions Club
Daniel D. Lewellyn
Ronald Brossard
Paynesville Lions Club
Barbara C. Downs
Kristine A. Hoheisel
David L. Wood
Frank Voigt
Frank Voigt
Frank Voigt
Pierz Lions Club
Pierz Lions Club
Pierz Lions Club
Peter Gilberton
Scott Liestman
Princeton Lions Club
Benjamin J. Stavish
Dan Noss
Randall Cushing Area Lions Club
Monica T. Hoffman
Tim Hoffman
Jennifer K. Nemeth
David Weyer
David Weyer
Paul Ncmeth
Sauk Rapids Tinville Lions Club
Ralph S. Schlangen
William Landwehr
St. Cloud Southsiders Lions Club
Janet E. Moore
Gail Honek
Staples 93 Lions Club
Brianna C. Miller
Scott Piccerillo
Watkins Lions Club
5M8 is very excited to welcome these new Lions members to help us “SERVE” our
communities and beyond. We look forward to working with each you, side by
side, striving to make a difference in our communities and around the world with
projects helping “those in need”.
IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS
Have hope in tomorrow, have faith in the everlasting, and take comfort in the love of friends and family.
Gary L. Hicks - Isle Lions Club
Kenneth C. Brenny - Pierz Lions Club
Ronald L. Boser - Richardson Township Lakes Lions Club
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Presidential Certificate of Appreciation
This recipient of the President’s Certificate of Appreciation is responsible for
saving lives! As both Past District Governor and Past Council Chair, this recipient
has served on both the Hearing and Diabetes Foundations. So now you are
narrowing the choices and YES – the recipient of the President’s Certificate of
Appreciation is Past Council Chair Judy Loken.
PCC Judy has the distinction of bringing the Diabetes Foundation to one of three
major foundations our multiple supports. With her guidance, the foundation has
become a major force in education and research. Lion Judy has led the Diabetes Foundation to new heights. With this accomplished, the Diabetes Foundation,
in conjunction with the University of Minnesota, is leading the nation in islet transplantation.
PCC Judy and DG Duane
With foundation status of only seven years, the Diabetes Foundation is really the new kid on the block. Lion Judy was extremely
instrumental in the reorganization of fractional groups supporting the Diabetes effort.
In the words of a Lion currently serving on the Diabetes Foundation, “Lion Judy is doing a fantastic job as Chairperson”. As a leading cause of death in our nation, we have much to be grateful to all on the Diabetes Foundation, but especially for its leader, Chairperson Judy Loken. I present this President’s Certificate of Appreciation to PCC Judy Loken.
(Read by Council Chair Earl Orvik, Presented by DG Duane Finger)
PUBLISHER’S CORNER:
Greetings to my Fellow Lions, Lioness and Leo’s of 5M8!
First of all, I would like to thank DG Duane for the pleasure of serving on his district cabinet for the Lions year
of 2014-2015. It has been wonderful experience to watch and learn from District Governor Duane on his journey this year.
Thank you to all who took the time to fill out and return the questionnaire in the last newsletter. I wanted to be
able to make OUR District Newsletter the best it can be. I must be doing something right with the newsletter.
At the cabinet meeting, DG Duane presented me with Lions Multiple District 5M Certificate of Appreciation recognizing me for my dedication, commitment and distinguished service to communicating the work of Lions, which
was signed by MD5M Council Chair Earl Orvik and MD5M Public Relations Chair
Erin Beck. Thank you CC Earl and Lion Erin for this honor that you presented me.
I am very excited to a part of next years cabinet as Publicity / Newsletter Chair
again. I am very honored it be a part of DGE Ted Peterson’s leadership.
Have a great summer and look for a combined July-August Newsletter filled
with pictures and information from the International Convention in Hawaii!
ALOHA—In Service - Lion Donna Orstad, Publisher
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Cabinet Meeting Guest
The last meeting of the 5M8 District Cabinet Meeting was held on May 20th at Michaels in
St. Cloud. The guest speaker at the meeting was
Hanna Elshoff, who is riding across country on a
Solar Powered Tri-Cycle. On her way across
country she is raising funds for Leader Dog for the
Blind. Hanna had wonderful stories of her life
and it was a joy to have her share them with us at
the Cabinet Meeting. Thank you Hanna for sharing your journeys with us.
PCC Jim Diehl, PDG Dave Thompson, PCC Bill Bard, PCC
Frank Loken, Lion Hanna Elshoff & Lion Donna Orstad
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SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT:
Now that the conventions are all over and our Lions years is at an end, I have a question for all of you and I
am hoping you all respond back with something…
Is your Mid Winter Conventions Kid Friendly?
This has been the first year I have noticed that we are not. It was a last minute scurry to find a babysitter to
come into the hotel to watch 6 kids so the parents could go to the Governors Banquet. The youngest of the
kids was not a happy camper with being thrown into an unknown babysitter at last minute.
Since most clubs are striving to obtain younger members, is a kid friend convention something we should
think about doing to attract family members to come to the hotels to participate in a family weekend?
Thanks for replying,
Lion Cheri, 5M3
District 5M8 2015 Officer Training Report
The District 5M8 Officer Training/GLT Team would like to thank all of our Lions and
Leos who attended and for being a huge part of this years' training sessions.
A special thank you to the Officer Training Team and program presenters, for doing outstanding jobs. Also, to those Host Lions Clubs and Lions for arranging facilities, and
providing the very delicious treats. Last, but certainly not least, thanks to our DG
Duane, DGE Ted, 1VDGE Judy, Zone Chairs, and everyone else who promoted these
training sessions. Great job everyone and thanks.
The District 5M8 GLT/Officer Training Team
Call for Leo Club Program Advisory
Panel Nominations
Do you know a Leo or Lion who would make a great addition to the Leo Club Program Advisory Panel? The Leo Advisory Panel is a communication vehicle for Leos and Lions
to share ideas about the program with Lions Clubs International. The panel provides
Leos and Lions with an opportunity to represent their respective constituents while
evaluating matters which affect the program. If you know a Leo or Lion that meets
the necessary qualifications, please share the Leo nomination form or Lion nomination form with them and encourage their participation. Nominations are due August
15.
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You Are Invited to Camp Needlepoint & EXPO!
The American Diabetes Association, Minnesota Area is currently planning our two largest
programs of the year: Camp Needlepoint/Daypoint and our Diabetes Expo. I personally
want to invite the members of your club to visit one or both of these programs this year.
Camp Needlepoint sessions are Sunday, August 16 to Saturday, August 22 and Sunday,
August 23 to Saturday, August 29. Since registration and camper pick-up are the Sundays and Saturdays, we ask that you schedule a day during the week. The time at camp
will include a tour of the camp facility, lunch with the campers and an opportunity to meet
the medical staff, counselors and campers. Camp is located just south of Hudson, Wisconsin. Contact Susan Klimek at 763-593-5333, ext. 6591 or email sklimek@diabetes.org to
schedule your visit. We ask that you not show up without first contacting us as we need to
know who is on-site for the safety of the campers and staff.
Our Diabetes Expo will be held on Saturday, October 10th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at
the Minneapolis Convention Center, Hall E. It is billed as “everything you need to know
about diabetes under one roof” including workshops, cooking demonstrations, fitness activities, free health screenings, an “Ask the Expert” area, and vendors offering the latest
diabetes products and services. Last year over 8,300 people attended and we’re expecting more this year. As a Lion, you and/or your club can get involved in several ways:
We invite you to come to learn more about diabetes.
We need many day-of-event volunteers for this activity. Lions Clubs may want to volunteer
as a club. Many clubs helped last year; by wearing their vests they gained more recognition for Lions Clubs and what they do in the community. Volunteer for a few hours (time
slots are 8:15 AM – 12:00 PM or 11:30 AM – 3:15 PM) or for the entire day. Please contact Molly Duerr at 763-593-5333, ext. 6652 or at mduerr@diabetes.org if you or a
club would like to volunteer.
Several areas outside of the Twin Cities worked on organizing buses to and from the Expo
for members of their community. Clubs from several communities in your district could set
up a bus route with several stops to pick up people. Work with your local clinics, hospitals,
churches, etc. to get the word out. If you are thinking about having a bus please contact
Molly Duerr at 763-593-5333, ext. 6652 or mduerr@diabetes.org for more information.
All people will have free admission to the Expo and there will be free bus parking at the
Minneapolis Convention Center.
We appreciate the support we have received from Lions Clubs in the past and invite you
now to see how your funding is helping people with diabetes.
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The Pine Area Lions
of Pine City will be serving
Walking Tacos
on Friday, June 19th
at Art in the Park.
Location is Robinson Park which is located in downtown Pine City.
The Jolly Zuks, which is a Polka Bank,
will also be playing.
Come and enjoy an evening of music
and food. Music goes from 6 pm8:30 p.m.
Lion George—please forgive me for
having the wrong picture in May’s
Newsletter.
Here is the correct picture of
5M8’s “Hall of Fame” Inductee
Lion George Borgerding. Belgrade Lions Club
PID Debra Wasserman, Lion George, PIP Al Brandel
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D i s t r i c t G ove r n o r D u a n e F i n g e r
11764—120th Street
Kimball, MN 55353
Phone: 320-398-5232
Mobile: 320-980-6219
Email: fingerelec@meltel.net
We’re on the Web:
International: www.lionsclubs.org
Multiple: www.lionsmd5m.org
District: www.lions5m8.org
5M8 LIONS EVENTS:
JUNE 04:
Grey Eagle-Burtrum Lions Club Blood Drive
JUNE 06:
4TH Annual D-Feet Hearing Loss Walk at the Landscape Arboretum in Chanhassen
JUNE 07:
Sartell Lions 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at Pine Ridge Golf Course
JUNE 10:
Duelm Area Lions Club Annual BBQ Pork Chop Dinner, Silent Auction, Meat & Booze
Raffles and Grand Raffle
JUNE 14:
Princeton’s Lions Airport Brunch—7 am to 12:30 pm
JUNE 26-30:
Lions International Convention in Hawaii
JULY 17-19:
Grey Eagle - Burtrum Lions Club GEM Fest
AUGUST 24:
Summer Outing Freeport Lions Club 50th Anniversary, Freeport Lions Park
SEPTEMBER 6:
Grey Eagle - Burtrum Lions Club Car Show
SEPTEMBER 12:
Can do Canines Woof a Roo
SEPTEMBER 17-19:
USA/CANADA Leadership Forum, Grand Rapids, Michigan
SEPTEMBER 27:
St. Cloud Lions Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction
at Eagles
OCTOBER 6:
Mini Forum at Henry’s in Foley

2015 -Duane - Lions Newsletter - June.pub

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