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The meeting started at approximately 6:50PM. In attendance at tonight’s meeting were Lions Ron Niemaszyk, Colleen and Mike Kowalski, Bill Lussow, Dave Aldrich, Betty Stoehr, Mike Clements, Cathy Gilmore, and Kristen Bonham. Guests at tonight’s meeting were Zone Chair, Lion Kathleen Marusich. Lion Mike C. thanked Lions Mike and Colleen for hosting this year’s club picnic. Great Job! Lion Ron reported that our club hosted the Lions of IL Foundation

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hearing bus at the Senior Center on August 20, 2014. Planning for Candy Day is underway. Lion Ron also stated that the board voted to pay the bingo company the sum of $2500.00 to end the legal battle with them; discussion followed. This year’s recycle event will be Sat. Sept. 13, 2014; more information to follow. Lion Kathleen reported on the district’s activities as well as the Monster Mash Bash to be held Fri. Oct. 24, 2014. She asked for help with ideas to make the event a success; a number of them were

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proposed by Lions present. The first zone meeting will be held Sept. 18, 2014 at The Black Steer. Let Lion Greg know if you’ll be attending. On Sept. 21, 2014 the district’s 9-pin, no tip bowling event will be held. The Lions of IL Foundation’s Walk For Life event will be held Sun. Sept. 28, 2014. The MD-1 Forum will be in Bloomington on Sat. Nov. 8, 2014. Lion Kathleen is planning a zone service event some time in Jan. The event will be at Feed My Starving Children, which packages food for the needy. Lastly,

“ROARINGS”

October 2014 LIONS CLUB OF ARLINGTON

HEIGHTS

Special Interest Articles:

Meeting Notes Upcoming Events Installation Photos

Individual Highlights:

Meeting Notes 1

Upcoming Events 2 Installation Photos 3

The official newsletter of the Lions Club of Arlington Heights Arlington Heights, Illinois, USA

District 1-F Chartered September 5, 1925

MEETINGS

Regular Meeting, September 2, 2014

REGULAR MEETING September 2, 2014

CLEMENTI’S in Arlington Heights

BOARD MEETING September 9, 2014

REGULAR MEETING September 16, 2014

CLEMENTI’S in Arlington Heights

UPCOMING MEETING October 21, 2014 at 6:30 PM

CLEMENTI’S in Arlington Heights

there is a new membership drive named “Ask 1”. All Lions are asked to invite at least one new person to join Lionism. Lions Colleen, Betty and Kristen stated that the club will take part in the village’s Trunk or Treat event in Oct. More information to come. Jackpot won by Lion John Glueckert, who was not present. Lucky Buck won by Lion Bill L. The meeting ended at 8:00PM. Submitted by Ron Niemaszyk

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Board Meeting, September 9, 2014 Community Needs

Assessment forms to merchants and ask them to fill it out. Lion Ron discussed the new Alert Team LCI is developing with Lion Mike Clements. The Lions Alert Team would be involved

the Canine Companions sent a thank you for our donation. Also that the Candy Day underwriting letters will be sent out at the end of the month. He also suggested that we go around the village and hand out the LCI’s

The meeting started at approximately 7:00PM. In attendance at tonight’s meeting were Lions Greg Andejeski, Dave Aldrich, Ron Niemaszyk, Bill Lussow, Betty Stoehr, and member, Carl Scalet. Lion Ron reported that

with the development of the club’s program, including joining with the village’s disaster relief manager. The meeting ended at 8:00PM. Submitted by Ron Niemaszyk

The meeting started at approximately 6:50PM. In attendance at tonight’s meeting were Lions Greg Andejeski, Ron Niemaszyk Dave Aldrich, Barb and Carl Scalet, Betty Stoehr, Mike Clements, and Kristen Bonham. Guest at tonight’s meeting was Lion Ken Quast, PCC, District 6C,

Regular Meeting, September 16, 2014 former member.

Lion Mike C reminded us of some important dates: the Christmas party will be Dec. 7, 2014 and the Chili Cook Off will be Feb. 22, 2015. Lion Greg mentioned that the Candy Day planning is under way. Lion Ron is ready to send out the underwriter letters. He also mentioned the

recycling event on Sat. Sept. 13, 2014. Lions Betty and Kristen reported that the club would take part in the Village’s Trunk or Treat event again this year on Fri. Oct. 24, 2014. MOTION that a tutu skirt be purchased for the Lion costume to be worn during the trunk or treat event PASSED.

Lion Betty, Tail Twister, informed us that the first meeting in Dec. will be this year’s ugly sweater contest; be as creative as you can! Jackpot was won by Lion Kathe Aldrich, who was not present. Lucky buck was won by Lion Mike C. The meeting ended at 7:50PM Submitted by Ron Niemaszyk

Upcoming Events Lake Zurich Lions 75th

Charter Night On Oct. 21, 2014 at

Beelow’s Steakhouse, Lake Zurich. Contact Lion Martha

Garlock for more information. lionmdg@prodigy.net

District 1F Halloween Monster Mash Bash

On Oct. 24, 2014 beginning at 6:00PM. The Grove Banquets, 301 N.

Weiland Rd., Buffalo Grove. See attached flier

for more information.

Lake Villa Township Lions Fall Pancake

Breakfast On Nov. 2, 2014 from

8:00AM – 12:00PM at the Lake Villa VFW Hall, 130 E. Grand Ave., Lake Villa. $7.00 for adults; children

under 6 are free.

Mt. Prospect Lions Club Annual Corn Beef and

Cabbage Dinner On Nov. 7, 2014, doors

open at 6:00PM, dinner at 7:00PM at St. Paul School Gym, 18 S.

School St., Mt. Prospect. $35/person.

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Lion Dr. Ian W. Taylor PDG Lion Jack D. Anderson Lion Carl Weinrich Lion Dave Aldrich Lion Warren Lattoff Lion Helen Horath Lion Bill Corts Lion Helen Anderson Lion William Jordan Lion Robert Zember Lion John Albert Lion John Glueckert Lion Ron Niemaszyk Lion Betty Stoehr Lion Doug Tolman

Melvin Jones Fellows “Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us daily.”

Lion Bill Lussow Lion Al Smith Lion Judy Tolman Lion Elliot Hamilton Lion Francis Hennessey Lion Carl Scalet Lion Marianne Bailey Lion Barbara Scalet Lion Gene Roth Lion Tanja Hamilton Lion Richard Stanton

   

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Took a little summer hiatus with the newsletter. I can’t believe how quickly those hot months go by (although this year, they weren’t all that hot, were they?). Glad to be back though, as the leaves

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2014-2015 Club Officers Lion Greg Andejeski – President Lion Mike Clements – 1st VP Lion Coleen Kowalski – 2nd VP Lion Bill Lussow – 3rd VP Lion Ron Niemaszyk – Secretary Lion Bill Jordan– Treasurer Lion Mike Clements – Membership Director Lion Betty Stoehr – Tailtwister Lion Jules Bristow – Lion Tamer

Editor’s Notes

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The Lions Club of Arlington Heights is dedicated to helping people to see a better tomorrow. That’s why we support sight programs, and provide vision

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Lion Dave Aldrich – Board of Directors Lion Bill Jordan – Board of Directors Lion Marianne Bailey – Immediate Past President

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change and the days get shorter, let’s keep in mind all of the good things that are happening with our club. As the season to be thankful quickly approaches, it’s important to remember and give

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thanks to all those who serve beside us as Lions in our club, in our community, and around the world. All the Best, Kristen

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screenings, eye banks and eyeglass donations. We also dedicate ourselves to helping people with hearing loss and improve the health of children and adults around

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the world. Our motto is: