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Volume 11, No. 2 • August 2007 Check out the District web site - www.lionsof5m9.org On July 6th, newly elected Lions Clubs International President Mahendra Amarasuriya administered the oath of office to the 2007-08 Governors. 2006-07 Governor Carroll Kukowski pulled the ribbon from Annette’s name tag and she became Governor Annette Contos. On the 90th anniversary of Lions Clubs International, over 15,000 Lions and guests attended the convention in Chicago, Illinios, the birth place of Lions. There were many crowning achievements at this convention. The first being over $100,000 raised for Campaign SightFirst II. Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter spoke about the Carter Foundation and the tie with Lions Clubs International working together to fight against penventable blindness. Honorable Mr. Carter is a Past District Governor from Plainsview, Georgia. Singer Ronnie Milsap shared his experiences about his life and thanked the Lions for being there. His last song said it all, “Without you.” Another highlight was the International parade on the 4th of July. All the nations of Lions Cubs International were dressed in their native outfits. It was exciting to shake their hands and wave hello as they walked by. The Winona Cotter High School marching band repre- senting MD5M tied for First Place in the Marching Band competition. The Fergus Falls High School marching band (last year’s winner) also participated again is year. They marched for the state of California. The Winona Cotter band also played at the Second Plenary Session. They played the Star Spangle Banner, plus other songs. Another winner at the convention was the Wadena Lions Club. They received Honorable Mention for their 85th Anniversary Club pin in the International Friendship Trading Pin Contest. Dr. Timothy Shiver was the winner of the 2007 Lions Clubs International Humanitarian Award for his work with the Special Olympics. There were a lot going on in town of Chicago also, the Taste of Chicago, the Navy Pier, museums, food, shopping, parks and a lot of fun. It was fun watching the baseball game at U.S. Cellular Field and the fireworks after the game on the 4th of July. The most fun at the convention was seeing old friends from other countries and making new friends. Congratulations to Governor Annette Contos and best wishes on your coming year. Governor Annette Contos takes oath of office District Governor Carroll Kukowski pulling the ribbon on Annette Contos name tag. Thus mak- ing Annette District Governor of 5M9 for the year 2007-08. Power of One
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Check out the District web site - www.lionsof5m9.org
On July 6th, newly elected Lions
Clubs International President
Mahendra Amarasuriya administered
the oath of office to the 2007-08
Governors. 2006-07 Governor Carroll
Kukowski pulled the ribbon from
Annette’s name tag and she became
Governor Annette Contos.
On the 90th anniversary of Lions
Clubs International, over 15,000 Lions
and guests attended the convention in
Chicago, Illinios, the birth place of
Lions.
There were many crowning
achievements at this convention. The
first being over $100,000 raised for
Campaign SightFirst II. Former U.S.
President Jimmy Carter spoke about
the Carter Foundation and the tie with
Lions Clubs International working
together to fight against penventable
blindness. Honorable Mr. Carter is a
Past District Governor from
Plainsview, Georgia. Singer Ronnie
Milsap shared his experiences about
his life and thanked the Lions for
being there. His last song said it all,
“Without you.”
Another highlight was the International parade on the 4th of July. All the nations of Lions
Cubs International were dressed in their native outfits. It was exciting to shake their hands
and wave hello as they walked by. The Winona Cotter High School marching band repre-
senting MD5M tied for First Place in the Marching Band competition. The Fergus Falls High
School marching band (last year’s winner) also participated again is year. They marched for
the state of California.
The Winona Cotter band also played at the Second Plenary Session. They played the Star
Spangle Banner, plus other songs.
Another winner at the convention was the Wadena Lions Club. They received Honorable
Mention for their 85th Anniversary Club pin in the International Friendship Trading Pin
Contest.
Dr. Timothy Shiver was the winner of the 2007 Lions Clubs International Humanitarian
Award for his work with the Special Olympics.
There were a lot going on in town of Chicago also, the Taste of Chicago, the Navy Pier,
museums, food, shopping, parks and a lot of fun.
It was fun watching the baseball game at U.S. Cellular Field and the fireworks after the
game on the 4th of July.
The most fun at the convention was seeing old friends from other countries and making
new friends.
Congratulations to Governor Annette Contos and best wishes on your coming year.
Governor AnnetteContos takes oath
of office
District Governor Carroll Kukowski pulling the
ribbon on Annette Contos name tag. Thus mak-
ing Annette District Governor of 5M9 for the
year 2007-08.
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Lions, Lioness, and Leos,
It is official; I am your District Governor
for 2007-2008. It is a tremendous honor and I
pledge to serve all the Lions of 5M-9 to the
best of my ability.
Thank you to IPDG Carroll for the good
job she did leading 5M-9 in 2006-2007. She not
only did a good job of leading 5M-9, but with-
out her help I never would have been able to
follow in her footsteps this year. Thanks,
Carroll, for a job well-done.
Chicago was an opportunity for personal
growth. My class consisted of three Districts,
MD5 Canada/North & South Dakota 9
Governors, MD5M (us) Minnesota & Canada
12 Governors, and MDA Canada 10
Governors. Our group leader was PID Bill
Moody from Ontario, Canada. PID Bill was a
very good instructor—had a pleasant sharing
manner of teaching and is easily approachable
with questions.
I was impressed with our new International
President, Mahendra Amarasuri from the
Republic of Sri Lanka. He is a pleasant man,
with a good sense of humor and a nice smile.
He challenged us to extend new clubs’ thinking
more of the karaoke generation than the Lions
meetings of the 1950s. Tradition is good, but
we must accept the younger generations and let
them make their own traditions.
Another Lion I was impressed with was the
Seminar Chairperson, PID A.P. Singh from Kolhata,
India. He is a powerful motivational speaker.
Just in case you are interested—I did man-
age to pack everything in one suitcase.
However, it was so heavy I couldn’t lift it and
had to repack in two suitcases.
PCC Brian Sheehan, sent out a notice saying
MD5M is the third largest Multiple in North
America, behind Pennsylvania MD14. At the
rate we are going, gaining 50 members a year
on Pennsylvania it will take us 40 years to be
#2. If we can stick to the plus one method of
growth for each club we would be in second
place in two years. Do your best Lions of 5M-
9—provide someone with an opportunity to
join the Lions.
FYI the primary means of communicating
this year will be via e-mail. The first major
communication is the Cabinet Notice. The first
Cabinet meeting will be on August 19 in
Elizabeth.
Until next month,
DG Annette
The 5M9
Power of 1
District GovernorAnnette ContosPO Box 1058Fergus Falls, MN 56538-1058H (218) [email protected]
Vice District GovernorPeter VanErp (Margaret)38214 610th Ave.Bluffton, MN 56518H (218) [email protected]
Cabinet SecretaryDale Johansen (Betty)21008 Cty Hwy 35Underwood, MN 56586H (218) [email protected]
District TreasurerCorey Kukowski21707 Irene Ave.Ironton, MN 56455H (218) 545-2179C (415) [email protected]
EditorBert Nelson (Pamela)40606 Co. Hwy. 67New York Mills, MN 56567H (218) 385-3956W (218) 346-5900C 218-298-0599Fax (218) [email protected] submit stories, photoswith Captions), ads and othermaterial to the editor before the15th of the month. SubscriptionsThis is a publication of, by
and for the Lions, Lioness, &
Leos of District 5M-9.
McGregor Lions Hold Open HouseSeveral guests attended the McGregor Lions Open House, Monday
evening, June 11. The open house was hosted by the Membership
Committee and the main purpose was to promote Lionism and obtain
information as to what being a Lion is all about. Lions Penny Olson and
Anita Jackson put on a little skit. While Anita read a story about what
being a Lion is all about, Penny had to be very creative in sketching the
various symbols on a portrait of a Lion. There was quite a bit of laugh-
ter when she put on her ideas on the sketch.
Pictured left: Lions Symbol, Anita Jackson read a story to the
guests of the McGregor Lions Open House, while Penny Olson
sketched in the various symbols of Lionism on a portrait of a
Lion.
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Annette’stravels
August5 Classic Vehicle Show & Parade -
Parkers Prairie
9 Travel
10 LCI, Oakbrook
11-12 Leader Dog, Rochester, MI
13 Travel
19 Cabinet Meeting, Elizabeth
23 Zone 7 , Lake Park 6:30 mtg
27 Baxter 30th Anniversary
29 Zone 6 Menahga
September6 Backus visit6-9 USA/Canada Leadership ForumGrand Rapids, Michigan8 Menahga Golf Tournament13 Zone 5 Bluffton15 Parkers Prairie Pride Charter Night!!24 Cass Lake & Cass Lake Lake Country27 Zone 2
October8 Wadena visit10 New York Mills visit14 Mini-Forum - Parkers Prairie17 Pine River, Crosslake/Ideal, Whitefishand Pequot Lakes/Breezy Point Lions visit19-20 CoG, Mahnomen22 Bluffton visit24 Garrison visit26 Travel27 Thanksgiving for Vision28 Josh Confirmation29 Campbell & Breckridge visit
November15 Zone 5
18 Cabinet meeting, Bluffton
29 Zone 2
January4-6 5M9 Mid Winter Convention
28 McGregor visit
February11 Nisswa visit
April28 Baxter visit
MayMay 2-4 MD5M Convention, Mahnomen
My first official business as the Vice District Governor of 5M9, my wife, Lion Margaret is driv-
ing us home (while I’m writing this article) from the Parkers Prairie steak fry and meeting where I
had the pleasure of inducting four new members into their Lions Club. The steaks and the social
made for a very enjoyable evening. Thanks Parkers Prairie Lions.
As the new officers of our clubs and District have taken their place in the role of leadership
and are starting to cultivate their minds, let all of us look deep within ourselves to see where we
can make our service grow to better our communities.
Now would be a good time to review your membership growth plan as I’ve noticed in some of
the Monthly Activity reports that some clubs dropped a few members at the end of the Lions year.
Don’t wait until October, November or December to invite new members of your community to
visit your club to see what the Lions do for a community, state or country. Invite a guest to the next
meeting and sign them up.
Zone meetings will be starting. This would be a great time to bring your new and old members
to listen and share with your fellow Lions from your Zone as to what each club has done or will
be doing to serve their communities. Each club, especially the President, Secretary and the board
of directors should attend your zone meetings. Let’s make each Zone meeting a success and con-
tinue to cultivate our minds.
The Parkers Prairie Lions Club installed four new members July 12th at their steak fry.
Pictured left to right are installing officer Vice District Governor Pete VanErp, new mem-
ber Dick Konrad, new member Doug Skoglund, new member John Zimmerman and new
member Kelly Mesker.
Menahga Gateway Lions
4-person Sramble Golf TournamentSaturday, September 15 • Noon start
$60 per player (includes golf, cart, lunch & prizes)
For more information or to register contact
Jim Carlson 218-564-4653 or 800-652-4940
Cultivating our Minds...
Let our Service Grow
VDG Peter Van Erp
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Frazee Lions Club President Karlene Negen (right) recently pre-
sented Linda Livingston Weidewitsch with $500 towards training
of her leader dog puppy, Gundy. The club also recently donated
$1,000 towards the electronic scoreboard on Frazee’s girls’ softball
field and $1,000 towards installation of a new electronic commu-
nity billboard.
Frazee Lions give financial support
Planes and pancakes mingled together on Sunday morning together
on Sunday morning July 1 at the Pine River Airport for the Pine River
Lions Fly-In Pancake Breakfast. The Fly-In Breakfast has been a long-
standing tradition of the Pine River Lions for many years and people
flew in from as far as California Sunday morning. The Lions use this
event as a fundraiser for one of the many projects that they sponsor.
Pine River Lions Fly-In breakfast
Gary Moser slides some golden brown pancakes onto a plate held
by Doug Zaske to be served hot and, literally, right off the grill.
Francis Anderson’s job is to scoop a dollop of butter onto the pan-
cakes of those who want their pancakes buttery.
Ready to cook for a big crowd, the Lions have three grills set up
for pancakes, a fryer for sausage, and a member to man each sta-
tion.
Bay Lake Area and Deerwwod Lakes Lions Club
23rd Annual Auction& Rummage Sale
Saturday, August 18 • 10 amBay Lake Marine - County Rd 14 and Battle Point
Food and Beverages available
Proceeds from this auction are used to fund community
projects and help provide assistance to needy families in
the area.
For more information call the
Bay Lake Lions at 218-678-9090
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Oscar Maron, a longtime resident and com-
munity leader, passed away on Monday, July 2,
at age 94. He contributed to many organiza-
tions, from Savannah Golf Club to the
McGregor school board, and continued
attending school athletic events into his 90s.
The high school has a spirit award named after
him.
Oscar MaronOscar F.C. Maron, 94, of McGregor, died
Monday, July 2, 2007 at Aicota Health Care
Center, Aitkin.
Funeral services were held July 6, at Our
Saviors Lutheran Church, McGregor, with
Rev. Henry Koopman officiating. Burial was in
Woodland Cemetery, McGregor.
He was born January 12, 1913 in Medina,
ND to Reinhard E. and Karoline S (Abel)
Maron. His family moved to Finlayson in 1915
and then Tamarack in 1923. He attended
school at Tamarack through eighth grade and
graduated from McGregor High School in
1931. He was united in marriage to Edith Viola
(Vi) Broselle on June 28, 1936 in Aitkin. He
worked at Bachellor’s Store as a meat proces-
sor for twelve years. He then worked for O.L.
Johnson at the McGregor Telephone Co. In
1950 he went to work for General Minnesota
Utilities power company and then for Mille
Lacs Electric Coop. He retired as McGregor
area supervisor in 1976. He was confirmed
June 10, 1928, at the McGregor Lutheran
Church by Rev. Martin Pope. Oscar was the
first president of Our Savior’s Lutheran
Church when it was organized and served on
the church council for over 44 years. He was a
charter member of the McGregor Lions and
held most of the offices. He received the
Melvin Jones award and served on the cabinet
for four Lions District Governors as Zone
Chairman and Deputy District Governor. He
was chairman of the McGregor High School
Athletic and Academic Banquet, sponsored by
the McGregor Lions Club for over 30 years.
He served on the McGregor School Board for
15 years. He acted as Boy Scout Camp
Counselor, was president of Savanna Golf
Club. He was a board member of the Aitkin
County Development Achievement Center for
almost 20 years. He was a charter member of
McGregor Fire Department and served for
many years retiring in 1967. He was a union
member of I.B.E.W.
McGregor Lions loses leader and friend
Oscar Maron
We are getting closer to being “Hooked on Grand Rapids” and the
registration is continuing to grow. The Host Committee under the direc-
tion of PCC Gary Anderson is getting ready to put the red carpet out
for all of you. There are so many events in addition to the Leadership
Seminars for you to see and do while in Grand Rapids. The Friday Night
Event is “The Celebration on the Grand.” There will be bands in sever-
al locations, so many restaurants to choose from and the evening will
end with a fabulous fireworks display. The speakers and seminars are
some of the best we have ever had. They are dynamic and will have you
so inspired that you will want to share all you have seen and heard back
at your clubs and help to rejuvenate all the members. This is what the
Forum does!! Inspires Lions, Lioness, Leos and guests to share Lionism
with others to help make our membership grow.
We do hope all of you are making plans to get “Hooked on Grand
Rapids” at the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum September 6-8,
2007 in Grand Rapids, MI.
Let’s all make this best Forum ever. Alone we do so little, together we
do so much.
You are encouraged to visit http://usacanadalionsforum.org/ to
learn much more about the Forum in its entirety.
Vision without action is only a dream...so come and be an active part
of this 2007 USA/Canada Lions
Leadership Forum.
In Lions Service
Ed McCormick, PID
General Chairperson
“Making a Difference Through the Challenges of Change”31st Annual USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum
Because of it’s success, we will again offer participation in the “Bring
One Campaign.”
For Lionism and the Forum to grow we need to reach new people
and encourage them to join us. Although most of the seminars will be
geared toward Lions, we want to encourage all Lions, Lioness and Leos
to attend. We especially want to encourage upcoming club leaders to par-
ticipate in this great educational experience. They don’t have to be cur-
rent or past officers, as we want everyone to attend and “Make a
Difference Through the Challenges of Change.”
We hope that all of you who have enjoyed the Forum in the past will
invite a first timer to attend the Grand Rapids Forum with you. Those
of you who attend and bring a first timer with you will receive a special
Forum Pin stating the words “FORUM MENTOR” and includes a dan-
gler with the year “2007.”
Each new attendee must document who invited them on their regis-
tration form in order for the mentor to receive credit.
Thank you for helping us connect with new people. Together we can
make the 2007 Grand Rapids Forum the best ever!
For more information, please visit our website at:
www.usacanadalionsforum.org
Bring One Campaign
5M9’s 2007-2008 Gover nor’s CabinetDistrict Governor
Annette Contos
PO Box 1058
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
R: (218) 739-3139
Vice District Governor
Peter VanErp (Margaret)
38214 610th Ave.
Bluffton, MN 56518
R: 218-385-3446
Cabinet Secretary
Dale Johansen (Betty)
21008 Cty. Hwy 35
Underwood, MN 56586
R: 218-826-6834
Cabinet Treasurer
Corey Kukowski
21707 Irene Ave.
Ironton, MN 56455
R: (218) 545-2179
C: (415)613-2215
Immediate Past
District Governor
Carroll Kukowski
(Adolph)
17380 Battle Point Rd
Deerwood, MN 56444
R: 218-678-0005
C: 218-821-4111
Zone 1 Chair:
Bruce Billington (Jen)
33965 Dancing Bear Dr.
Crosslake, MN 56442
C: 218-562-5138
bruc.billington@
hunttechnologies.com
Zone 2 Chair:
Carol Lindelien (Tom)
31169 427th St.
Aitkin, MN 56431
R: 218-768-2843
C: 952-393-4045
Zone 3 Chair:
Robert Anderson (Becky)
503 River St
Pine River, MN 56474
R: (218) 587-5822
C: (218) 232-2979
Zone 4 Chair:
Maria Patton (Ralph)
60th Ave NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
R: (218) 335-6627
redtig@paulbunyan@net
Zone 5 Chair:
Margaret VanErp (Peter)
38214 610th Ave
Bluffton, MN 56518
R: (218) 385-3446
Zone 6 Chair:
Don Hendrickx (Pat)
46590 Mosquito Lane
Perham, MN 56573-8802
R: (218) 346-5166
B: (218) 371-0051
Zone 7 Chair:
Jim Johansen (Carol)
8103 210th St. N
Hawley, MN 56549
R: 218-483-1121
B: 612-708-4037
Zone 8 Chair:
Ginny Paulson (Sandy)
740 E. Adolphus Ave.
Fergus Falls, MN 56537-
3706
R: 218-736-5109
Zone 9 Chair:
Cindy Joerger (Joe)
46046 Brandborg Creek
Rd
Henning, MN 56551
R: 218-583-3549
ALERT Program
Jim Arvidson (Linda)
10858 625th Ave.
Parkers Prairie, MN 56361-9611
R: 218-338-5051
ALERT Program
Carroll Kukowski (Adolph)
17380 Battle Point Rd
Deerwood, MN 56444
R: 218-678-0005
C: 218-821-4111
Camps - East
Jen Billington (Bruce)
33965 Dancing Bear Dr.
Crosslake, MN 56442
C: 218-562-5138
bruc.billington@
hunttechnologies.com
Camps - West
Bill Parks
747 4th Ave SW,
Perham, MN 56573
R: (218) 346-3387
B: (877) 665-9194
Chaplin
Sister Char Grossman
719 Cavour Ave. E #8
Fergus Falls, MN 56537
R: (218) 739-5689
B: (218) 739-7370
Constitution/Bylaws
William Wilson (JoAnne)
PO Box 23
Sebeka, MN 56477
R: (218) 837-5764
B: (218) 837-5171
Conventions
Ardean Brusgalla (Judy)
PO Box 607
Cass Lake, MN 56633
R: (218) 335-6422
Diabetes
James "Jim" Neuerburg (Sharon)
49302 Big Pine Rd
Perham, MN 56573-8877
R: (218) 346-3785
B: (218) 445-5144
Diabetes
Jim Bergstrom
5300 Forest Ridge Rd
Garrison, MN 56450
R: 320-692-5148
Environmental
Ardean Brusgalla (Judy)
PO Box 607
Cass Lake, MN 56633
R: (218) 335-6422
Environmental
Jack Riordan
PO Box 38
Fifty Lakes, MN 56448
R: (218) 763-3339
Governor’s Contest
Terri Smith (Ross)
PO Box 62
Vergas, MN 56587-0062
R: (218) 342-2888
B: (218) 342-2888
FAX: (218) 342-2888
C: (218) 731-7143
Hearing Aid Project
Jack Heule (Kathy)
15805 Blueberry Hill Rd
Deerwood, MN 56444
R: (218) 678-2150
Hearing / Service Dogs
Linda Altergott (Tom)
PO Box 201
Deerwood, MN 56444
R: (218) 534-3237
Hearing / Service Dogs
Paul Ramsay (Joyce)
16596 Wolf Pack Rd
Menahga, MN 56464-2038
R: 218-538-6694
Honorary / Advisory
Judy Brasgalla (Ardean)
PO Box 607
Cass Lake, MN 56633
R: (218) 335-6422
Honorary / Advisory
William Wilson (JoAnne)
PO Box 23
Sebeka, MN 56477
R: (218) 837-5764
B: (218) 837-5171
Information Forum
Marland Dow (Jean)
23 6th St NE
Pelican Rapids, MN 56572-4314
R: (218) 863-6524
B: (218) 863-4360
FAX: (218) 863-4360
Information Forum
Bert Nelson (Pam)
40606 Cty Hwy 67
New York Mills, MN 56567
R: (218) 385-3956
B: (218-346-5900
FAX: (218) 346-5901
Information Forum
Carroll Kukowski (Adolph)
17380 Battle Point Rd
Deerwood, MN 56444
R: 218-678-0005
C: 218-821-4111
LCIF
Donald Dorn (Ruth)
51389 Tanager Dr
Bemidji, MN 56601
R: (218)751-4489
LCIF
Steve Swantz (Shirley)
15015 Damsgaard Road
Deerwood, MN 56444-8816
R: (218) 678-9771
Leader Dogs
Dick Kimball (Raylene)
15655 Deeswood Loop
Park Rapids, MN 56470-2778
Lioness Liaison
Gloriann Tritsch (Steve)
48760 145th Ave
Verndale, MN 56481
R: 218-924-1486
B: 218-632-8762
Fax: 218-631-7511
gloriann.tritsch@
tricountyhospital.org
LEHP
John Fischer
17969 St Hwy 34
Park Rapids, MN 56470-5017
LEHP
Armand Radke (Maricels)
1044 Summit Ave
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
R: (218) 846-1949
B: (218) 846-2258
FAX: (218) 846-2251
Leo Clubs/Quest/Youth Outreach
Jeanne Roggenkamp
PO Box 84
Bluffton, MN 56518-0084
R: 218-385-2619
B: 218-385-3777
Leo Clubs/Quest/Youth Outreach
Marjorie Mohs
37298 620th Ave
Bluffton, MN 56518
R: (218) 631-2042
Leo Clubs/Quest/Youth Outreach
Jack Riordan
PO Box 38
Fifty Lakes, MN 56448
R: (218) 763-3339
MD5M Hearing Foundation
Eldon Bergman (Vi)
50726 Wymer Lake Loop
Frazee, MN 56544
R: (218) 334-5841
MD5M Hearing Foundation
Ken Anderson (Gloria)
844 7th St SW
Wadena, MN 56482
R: (218) 631-9005
Long Range Planning
Dale Johansen (Betty)
21008 Cty Hwy 35
Underwood, MN 56586
R: (218) 826-6834
Mid Winter Convention
William Wilson (JoAnne)
PO Box 23
Sebeka, MN 56477-0023
R: (218) 837-5764
B: (218) 837-5171
Mid Winter Convention
John Desrocher
202 E Mason Ave
Verndale, MN 56481
R: 218-445-5103
MN Lions Eye Bank/Children’s Eye
Clinic/MAC Center
Vi Bergman (Eldon)
50726 Wymer Lake Loop
Frazee, MN 56544
R: (218) 334-5841
MN Lions Eye Bank/Children’s Eye
Clinic/MAC Center
Ray Woods (Sharon)
23312 Agate Lake Rd
Deerwood, MN 56444
R: (218) 546-6896
MT MERLO Team Chair
Carroll Kukowski (Adolph)
17380 Battle Point Rd
Deerwood, MN 56444
R: 218-678-0005
C: 218-821-4111
MT Leadership
Development /Orientation
Dick Labraaten (Bev)
PO Box 1841
Bemidji, MN 56619
R: (218) 759-0178
B: (218) 556-2881
FAX: (218) 444-5773
MT Membership/Extension
Bruce Beck (Erin)
PO Box 74
Palisade, MN 56469
R: (218) 845-2204
B: (218) 927-7412
MT Membership/Extension
Martin Berg (Linda)
19527 469th St
McGregor, MN 55760
R: (218)426-4848
MT Membership/Extension
Roger Palmer (Elaine)
39674 US Hwy 10
Frazee, MN 56544
R: (218) 346-3201
MT Membership/Orientation /
Retention
Adolph Kukowski (Carroll) 17380
Battle Point Rd
Deerwood, MN 56444
R: (218) 678-0005
MT Membership/Orientation /
Retention
Frank Vogel (Judy)
33418 Cty Hwy 122
Underwood, MN 56586
R: (218) 826-6886
Newsletter/ Publicity
Bert Nelson (Pam)
40606 Cty Hwy 67
New York Mills, MN 56567
R: (218) 385-3956
B: (218) 346-5900
FAX: (218) 346-5901
Sight First II Coordinator
Adolph Kukowski (Carroll)
17380 Battle Point Rd
Deerwood, MN 56444
R: (218) 678-0005
Technology / Website
Erin Beck (Bruce)
PO Box 74
Palisade, MN 56469
R: (218) 845-2204
Technology / Website
James Johansen (Carol)
8103 210th St. N
Hawley, MN 56549
R: (218) 483-1121
B: (612) 708-4037
Women’s /Family Initiatives
Judy Brasgalla (Ardean)
PO Box 607
Cass Lake, MN 56633
R: (218) 335-6422
Youth Exchange
Jay & Linda Norby
32106 Mallard Drive
Vergas, MN 56587
R: (218) 342-3243
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Club Name_________________________________Name/Location of meeting place__________________________________
Dates in order of preference: 1st______________________ 2nd_________________________ 3rd_______________________
Time meeting begins?________________________ If a social, when does it begin?_____________________________________
Do you have dinner?___________ When is it served?____________________________________
If this is a joint meeting with another club, please specify which club:_________________________________________________
Lion requesting visit________________________________ Address________________________________________________
Phone number___________________________________ email address____________________________________________
Please list any additional functions you would like the Governor to do while there:______________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Please have your request to me no later than October 1st.Lion Annette Contos, 5M9 District Governor
PO Box 1058, Fergus Falls, MN 56537
R: (218) 739-3139
I will confirm your request as soon as I receive it. Date received_______________________
Clip this form or make a copy and send to me, your District Governor
Dates fill fast, and I would like to attend as many clubs prior to the 1st of January
Club Request for Governor’s Visit
The annual corn feed the McGregor Lions have put on for 40 years
Labor Day Weekend is well known, but there is another fund raiser that
has been going on now for 3 years that has also proven to be a success
- their annual auction. This was the brain child of Marty and Linda Berg
and has proved to be a great fund raiser. There were even a couple of
homemade pies that auctioned off for $40 (people apparently just don’t
like to bake). They will pick up the bigger items and will accept things
on consignment. There is a storage shed that is located behind the
Community Center and is used to store items for the auction, and every
bit of the profits that are earned from this fund raiser go right back into
our community.
This auction really brings our community together and
many items are donated to be auctioned off......
So let the bidding begin!
McGregor Lions auction a huge success
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The traveling trophy is for teams that consist of at least 2 Lions
members and if you go to other tournaments, you do not have to
have the same foursome as previously.
Council Chairman Bert’s Open
Saturday, July 28, Balhepburn Golf Course, New York Mills
Call 218-385-3956 to register. Proceeds go to Campaign SightFirst
Menahga Gateway Lions
Saturday, Sept 15 4-person Scramble Golf Tournament at Blueberry
Pines Golf Club $60 entry fee per golfer. For more information call
Jim Carlson at 218-564-4653 or 1-800-652-4940
Ottertail Lions:
Golf for Scholarship ----- Sept. 22, 2007 ---- Thumper Pond
Please call @ 218-346-5899 or email me @ [email protected]
with your club’s date, time, place, & club name.
Let’s have a great time together...
Thank you, Lion Don Hendrickx Lakes Lions/Perham
Golf Tournament contest
WELCOMENEW LIONS MEMBERS
TO 5M9!New Member Club Sponsor
Barbara osiecki Aitkin Riverboat Elaine Bruss
William Zippel Akeley Frank Lamb
Marilyn Miller Akeley Leroy Miller
Carol Carlson Akeley Leroy Miller
Dolores Dvorak Akeley Joseph Dvorak
John Grant Akeley Jerome Biessener
Yvette Toon Bertha Russell Vandenhuevel
Rachel Cross Brainerd Nancy Cross
James Meehan Brainerd
Ken Bedeau Cass Lake Ardean Brasgalla
James Montgomery Cormorant Les Wahl
Dave Grindberg Cormorant David Olness
Douglas Oksendahl Cormorant David Olson
Roger Richters Emily Outing 50 Lakes Judith Abts
Charyl Richters Emily Outing 50 Lakes Judith Abts
Patricia Oleson Emily Outing 50 Lakes Judith Abts
Judith Bremer Garrison Joan Sjoquist
Lynn Bremer Garrison Joan Sjoquist
Brian Hotakainen Menahga Tracy Hotakainen
Jason Shepersky Menahga Brian Carlson
Tim Formo Laporte Benedict
Tania Forseth Laporte Benedict Ralph Patton
Brenda Holland Laporte Benedict Donald Frey
Bonnie Genin Perham
Todd Alwin New York Mills Michael Conlon
James Gamache Urbank Edward Thoennes
Rachael Gamache Urbank Ruth Thoennes
Elizabeth Lions Club members Jim Tenneson and Lorri Holt both
received prestigious Lions Club International awards.
Tenneson received the Melvin Jones Club International award for his
enthusiasm and energy in his service to the Lions for 25 years. The
award of Lion Clubs International, which is the world’s largest service
club organization; the Melvin Jones fellowship is the highest honor
given by Lions Club International Foundation.
He has served both the Dalton and Elizabeth Lions in various capac-
ities and has held a number of officers including president of the
Elizabeth Lions twice. He co-chaired a very successful district conven-
tion in Mahnomen. He has been known to be called Mr. Volunteer.
Holt received the Helen Keller award. At one of the earliest Lions
Club International conventions, Helen Keller challenged the Lions to
become Knights of the blind.
The Lions took the challenge and made sight their primary cause;
that is to alleviate blindness and sight problems throughout the world.
Holt became a coordinator for the Campaign Sight First II for Zone
VIII. During this time she visited each club in the zone and managed
through various means to raise a substantial amount of money to
donate to this cause.
Two from Elizabeth earn Lions Fellowships
Jim Tenneson, left, and Lorri Holt are members of the Elizabeth
Lions Club honored with prestigious Fellowships.
It turned out to be worth the week wait as
10 local kids had sunshine and smiles for the
Pine River-Backus Take a Kid Fishing day.
The event was supposed to take place
Thursday, June 7, however it was postponed
due to threatening weather. Organizers were
pleased with a sunny and summery day
Thursday, June 14, however, and met the
fourth-graders for the outing near the Pine
River dam.
Five boats left for Norway Lake carrying
two kids each. They returned a few hours later
with smiles and plenty of fish stories.
Brandon Berg was one of the first to return
with a catch. Fred Fey and Dan Commerford
were the returning volunteers that served as his
guides. Berg gave his fishing partner, Austin
Smith, a chance to pose with the good-sized
northern that Smith described as a “slimy little
bugger.”
A few minutes
later Jason Rivers
and Silas Davies
returned with
their guide, DNR
C o n s e r v a t i o n
Officer Nikki
Shoutz. They did-
n’t bring back
fish, but they
quickly got
caught up in the
excitement of the
other returning
f i s h e r p e o p l e .
Soon the kids and
adults were “ooh-
ing” and “ah-ing”
over Austin
Nieman’s very first limit of three northerns.
Rivers quickly whipped out a notebook and
pencil to take down the particulars. The fish
ranged in size from approximately 16 to 26
inches and 1 to 3 pounds. He fired off ques-
tions to Nieman: “Where were you?” - “What
were you using?” - “How deep were you?” -
“Were you using a bobber?” When asked what
he was doing, Rivers proudly explained that his
dad has asked him to bring home the informa-
tion - presumably to prepare for their next
father-son fishing outing.
Back at the log shelter near the dam, volun-
teers were cooking hot dogs and preparing to
give out goodies. The Norway Lake
Association donated five $20 gift certificates
for a drawing and the Pine River Lions Club
donated rods and reels for each participant.
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Lions Clubs International observes protocol in regard to the Governor’s visit:
PRECEDING THE VISITS
1. Confirm date 1-2 weeks ahead.
2. Notify the governor or sec. of place and time.
3. Extend invitation to Governor’s spouse.
MEETING NIGHT
1. Greet governor promptly.
2. Introduce the club officers.
3. Assign president’s wife/other knowledgeable lady to host governor’s partner in
service.
4. Plan to have only the governor on the grogram.
5. The governor will add prestige to the event. If asked he will induct new members
or present awards earned by members.
6. A small remembrance for thanks to the Governor or donation to a charity named
by the Governor is not mandatory but is often given.
7. The governor is seated at the place of honor to the right of the podium. Lions
should stand when the governor is introduced.
8. There should be no tail-twisting after the governor is introduced. The governor
should not be requested to buy tickets and if you plan a raffle, give complimentary tickets to
the governor and partner in service.
9. Be sure the microphone works, the flags are properly displayed, and the interference
is kept to a minimum.
10. The cost of the meal for the governor and partner in service should be absorbed by
the club.
11. Keep your social hour to a minimum so members will be attentive.
12. Arrange for your cabinet to meet with the governor after the meeting, if such a
meeting is requested.
Protocol for Governor’s visit
Young anglers cast out to catch some fish
DNR Conservation Officer Nikki Shoutz returns from fishing with Jason Rivers, left, and
Silas Davies.
Megan Felthous checks
over the rod and reel she
received for participating
in Take a Kid Fishing.
The Pine River Lions
Club donated a rod and
reel for each participant.
Brandon Berg caught a 2-plus pound northern
while fishing on Norway Lake.
The children and the adult volunteers had fun, even though
not everyone brought back fish. It is called “Take a Kid Fishing,”
not “Take a Kid Catching,” after all.
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Parkers Prairie Lions and their
significant others enjoyed the annual
June Ladies Night at Anderson’s
Outpost near Carlos Park.
A video was presented showing
the past year’s activities and fund
raisers along with an older video that
showed the Lions Dance Line in
action.
Several awards were presented.
Tail Twisters Bryan Revering and
Gary Olson were presented special
gag awards for their good work dur-
ing the year. Lions Dick Bergquist,
Treasurer, and Greg Trumm,
Secretary were noted for their out-
standing work as officers.
Two special awards were present-
ed for the Prairie Event Center pro-
motion since the project was started
over seven years ago. Lions George
“Shorty” Revering and Gerry Freudenberg were presented special Lions awards for their “Outstanding Service” in promoting the Center. Both men
were two of the first to volunteer to be on the Prairie Event Center committee at the start of the fundraising. Lion President Jim Arvidson noted
that the Lions also donated more than $55,000 to the project, something the local Lions have never done
before.
2006-07 District 5M9 Governor Carroll Kukowski was at the Ladies
Night to present a special award to a member who has worked hard with
the programs in blindness and the deaf. Lion Gerry “Bones”
Freudenberg was presented the Helen Keller Award.
In 1925, Helen Keller, both blind and deaf, challenged the Lions of
the world to become Knights of the Blind. Since 1960, the Lions of
Minnesota have continued to meet the challenge of Helen Keller by
establishing and supporting the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, Inc.
Through the efforts of the Lions of Minnesota, research break-
throughs in diseases of the retina, macular degeneration, cataracts, glau-
coma,and other blinding eye diseases and infections are making a differ-
ence in the rest of the world.
Parkers Prairie Lions present awards
Outstanding Service Award - Left to right: Past District Governor Carroll Kukowski, Lion
Gerry Freudenberg, Lion Shorty Revering, and Past President Jim Arvidson. Freudenberg and
Revering were both honored for their outstanding service to the building of the Prairie Event Center
Secretary Greg Trumm was pre-
sented an award for his work by
Past President Jim Arvidson.
Treasurer Dick Bergquist was
presented and award for his
work by Past President Jim
Arvidson.
Despite 95 degree heat Saturday, many come out to ride for youth
The Parkers Prairie of Lions Motorcycle Ride for Youth drew
many despite the high temperatures on Saturday, July 7th. Over 80
riders left Parkers at noon with stops in Ottertail, Melby and Rose
City and returned to Parkers around 5:30 p.m. for food, door
prizes and a live band later in the evening. The Pride of Lions are
a newly formed ladies Lions Club in Parkers Prairie and the Ride
for Youth was their first project/fundraiser.
More convention photos
International President Jimmy Ross receiv-
ing a check from the Chicago White Sox for
Campaign SightFirst at US Cellular Field on
the 4th of July.
Lion Pam Nelson stands in front of the bandstand in Millennium
Park in Chicago. Just south of Millennium Park was the Taste of
Chicago in Grant Park.
Above: Governor Annette Contos and other
MD5M Governors listen to the speaker at the
Plenary Session. Right: Former U.S. President and
PDG Jimmy Carter addresses the attendees a the
convention and thanks the Lions for their support.
5M7 DG Mary Ellen Storley (left) and Council Chairman Bert
Nelson (right) visit with Council Chairman Chris Iles from the
United Kingdom while waiting for buses.
