Volume No. 38 Issue No. 4 October 2016 District 1-J …...Bowl Wheaton Weeee . . . Love this one!!...

It’s a GREAT day to be a Lion!!

Happy fall everyone! This is one of my favorite seasons, chilly

weather, changing colors, pumpkin spice, and Lions who are

in full swing serving our communities! I continue to enjoy

reading about how so many are being blessed by each and

every one of you. It’s fantastic!

There are many great opportunities coming up for you to

attend:

MD-1 Fall Rally – October 22 in East Peoria

This will be a great time to meet many Lions from around the

State, attend some interesting workshops presented by out-

standing presenters, and feel the excitement for our

International Convention in Chicago.

Guiding Lion Training – November 5 at South Elgin Lions

Club House

Have you ever thought about how you could

help other clubs grow through leadership? Then

this is the program for you! Our GLT Lion John

Barsanti will be presenting this opportunity.

Read more about it in his column!

Bowling Tournament – January 15 at Fox

Bowl Wheaton

Weeee . . . Love this one!! Since I’ve been a little girl I have

always loved this event! It’s a great time for you to gather up

your club members and come out for fun! This year we’re

looking to make it even more fun with new raffles etc! Save

the date and watch for information on signing up!!

District Convention – March 17, 18 & 19 at the Westin

Itasca (theme “My Kind of Town — Chicago”)

Each year we continue to try to improve on our District Conven-

tion! We will be offering exciting workshops with panel discus-

sions! Our Theme Basket Auction with none other than our own

Vice District Governor Lion John Hilliard as auctioneer!

Hospitality rooms to relax and enjoy the company of your fellow

Lions! A less formal Saturday evening dinner and awards

presentation . . . no white coats or suits . . . sport your favor-

ite Chicago sports team outfit!! And as always a time to pause

and remember the great Lions who have gone ahead of us to

paradise! Save the dates for this and watch out for more infor-

mation within the coming months!

International Convention – June 30 – July 4, 2017

What an honor to be hosting the 100th International Conven-

tion!!! This will only be amazing with your help! There are many

opportunities to volunteer and not only that it’s

going to be an amazing convention to attend!!

Please read and watch for all the information that

is going to continue to come out for this!!

Well, I think I have given you enough for now!!

Keep up the AMAZING work . . . continue to look

for opportunities to serve . . . continue to reach

beyond yourself to “Be The Change YOU Want To

See In This World!”

Blessings . . .

Lion Maria Andrews – District Governor 1-J

District 1-J Governor

District 1-J Journal

Home of Lionism

INSIDE Now We Say Good Bye To ............ 2

F.Y.I. ................................................ 2

Peace Poster Contest ...................... 2

A New District Website .................. 2

Centennial Reminders ................... 2

The Cubs . . Playing in October? ... 3

Vision Screening Machine

Training ................ 3

Guiding Lion Training Offered ..... 3

From Our GLT Chair ...................... 3

Env. Photo Contest Rules .............. 4

Volume No. 38—Issue No. 4 October 2016

Wit & Wisdom ....................................... 4

New Friends & Neighbors Group ......... 4

RV & Trailer Parking............................. 4

Focus on Service & How We Fund It 5-7

Bits of Dis ‘N Dat ................................... 5

Come to the MD1 Fall Rally

and 2017 Convention Kick-Off ..... 6

Elburn Lions Host LCI President ........ 7

Our 1-J Lion Family .............................. 8

Lioness Clubs ......................................... 9

Leo Clubs ............................................... 9

2017 Convention in Chicago ................. 9

‘Round the District PIX ............... 10

What’s Goin’ On — in 1-J .............. 11

More District PIX ......................... 12

INSERT From Your Trustees Page

The 1-J Journal is posted

monthly on the District 1-J web site

www.district lions.org

See world-wide Lion activities at:

www.lionsclubs.org

October 2016 - 2 - 1-J Journal

1-J Journal is published monthly

at 22W424 Teakwood Drive Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

By District Governor

Lion Maria Andrews

District Secretary Lion Bonnie Bradbury

District Treasurer Lion Jim Graves

Newsletter Editor Lion Sandy Williams Tel: (630) 858-6308

E-mail: skw140@ aol.com

And Now We Say

Good Bye To . . . Lion Paul Woodward

West Chicago Lions Club

Lioness Barbara Keefer

Algonquin Lioness Club

Lion John Walton

Elburn Lions Club

F. Y. I. Algonquin Lion Dick Keefer’s wife, Barbara,

peacefully passed away

on September 20, 2016.

Condolences may be sent to:

Richard Keefer

Belmont Village

500 McHenry Road

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Barbara was an active Algonquin Lioness

and she served as

District 1-J Lioness Chair for many years.

Memorial visitation will be held

on Sunday October 16, 2016

from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

in the Wait Ross Allanson Funeral

& Cremation Services Chapel,

201 S. Main St., Algonquin.

Peace Poster Contest

NOVEMBER 10 is the dead line for all winning entries to reach me.

The 1-J District Cabinet Meeting is on November 16th

and it will be a virtual meeting, so all posters will be

photographed and put on line for the voting.

May I suggest all clubs in the Contest look at the rules

again and confirm with the participants that they are

adhering to them - sizes, materials, paper, etc.

Please remember each child needs to write 1 or 2 lines

describing what they understand as A CELEBRATION OF PEACE on a separate

piece of paper (no letters or writing on posters).

I also need to know how many calendars each club - participant or not - will

take so I can place the calendar order as soon as the posters reach me. Please

email or text me.

Thank you all for your enthusiasm and cooperation.

Lion Yllena Sinclare

1-J PPP

[email protected]

630-246-0242

P.S. For the children who enter but do not win may I suggest a

consolation prize that has been well received in the past, if you

haven't an alternative? It's a bag tag (pictured right) ideal for

satchels, etc., $3.05 from LCI in Oak Brook.

A New District Website

Southeast Zone Chair Lion Renee Reeder has created a new website for the

District's Vision Team. It is located at: www.district1Jvision.com

There is some good information already in place and more in the works.

Please send us dates that you have Vision Events planned in the District so we

can add them to our Calendar.

Lion Renee Reeder

Sight/Vision Chair, District 1J

Centennial Reminders

Watch Lions Centennial Videos to see the power of service brought to

life.

Share Touchstone Stories with your Lions throughout the Centennial to

help celebrate our history and achievements.

Visit the LCI Store to get the latest Centennial merchandise.

Include the #Lions100 hashtag on social media so we can share your

images and stories on the LCI Facebook page.

Starting in October, Lions will be able to experience 100 years of history on the

Lions Journey. This special online exhibit will provide an exciting, interactive

journey of service in five installments. Lions Founding, International Growth

and Expansion, Global Service, Peace and Understanding, and LCIF. Each

section will be unlocked over the coming months on www.Lions100.org.


The Cubs .. Playing In October!?

There is something about to happen on Chicago’s North side that

few thought would ever happen. The Chicago Cubs and October

baseball are not usually synonymous. Until 2016, that is. It must

be really exciting for those Cubs fans that have experienced all of

that heartbreak for 30 years or more.

Something else should be exciting for all Lions in District 1-J:

Candy Day. It’s almost here. Your club’s plans should already be

in place. If you conduct an underwriting campaign, those letters

have already been sent. Are you ready for those in-person follow

-up visits with those local businesses? You should already have

your candy, possibly already distributed to your members.

Hopefully they already know where they will be stationed. Good

luck! Be safe!

Something else happens in October. Remember our Centennial

Motto: “Where there is a need, there is a Lion.” Many clubs will

have already started planning their Thanksgiving and Christmas

Holiday service projects. Throughout our District, Lions will be

giving food baskets to the needy, conducting Shop with a Cop so

needy kids can shop for Christmas presents for family members

and other great activities. Sure, most clubs will have some sort of

Christmas party. My club collects gifts for the DuPage Convales-

cent Center residents and non-perishable food items for our

local food pantry at our party. Have your fun while helping

someone else. Try it.

Whether planning Holiday Service Projects or looking ahead to

springtime fundraisers, I’m sure that many clubs realize that

having a few more members would be helpful.

October has been a traditional Membership Month. Every

month should be a Membership Month. If your club should

successfully induct a few new members during October, you will

have additional hands to help with those Holiday Service

Projects and springtime fundraisers.

I will provide you with some possible sources of new Lions in

next month’s article.

Lion Paul Gergolla, PDG

District 1-J GMT Coordinator

Phone: 630-858-8073

Email: [email protected]

From Our GLT Chair . . .

One of the facets of the job of District Global Coordinator is to

access the health of our clubs and audit our success with District

goals. While we are anticipating adding new clubs to the District,

a very positive trend, the District has not been as successful in

reaching its membership goals. Year to date, we have added 42

new members, but unfortunately, during the same time period

we have lost 84 members. Some losses are to be anticipated, as

people age they become less able to participate in club activities,

members retire and move, financial reasons make membership

impossible, but many losses are preventable. As Lions we need to

realize that retention is as important as bringing in new

members.

Lions Clubs International has resources available to help with

both recruiting new members and retaining current members.

Visit the LCI website, to Members Center, and then to

“resources”, there you will find publications, webinars and other

helpful tools. The “My LCI” page offers short programs on

demand in the Lions Learning Center. Please use these available

tools to strengthen your clubs.

One additional tool that can be of value to your club and to the

District is the Guiding Lions Training Program (see above) There

is no charge for this program.

Lion John Barsanti, District 1-J GLT Chair

Guiding Lion Training Offered

On Saturday, November 5, 2016 a Guiding Lion Training session

will take place at the South Elgin Lions Club, 500 S. Fulton,

South Elgin, Il. The program will begin at 10:00 AM and will end

by 2:00 PM with a break for snacks. We are fortunate to have as

the program presenter the Area (and Multiple District MD-1)

Global Leadership Coordinator, Lion Jama Wahl. Lion Jama has

an extensive background in training and I can promise you an

interesting, informative and exciting program.

Guiding Lions are those who, after completing the training, are

eligible to be assigned to guide new clubs, orient and train new

club officers, motivate and support new club growth and help

rebuild failing, cancelled or weak clubs. This is important work

that requires Lions who are truly dedicated to the ideals of

Lionism and to service. I know that there are many Lions who

are eager to enhance their skills and help our organization

succeed. Please consider signing up for this opportunity to aid

the new Lions of the District or those who need help in revitaliz-

ing their club.

An RSVP is required so that sufficient manuals are available.

Notify your Zone Chair of your intent to attend or contact

District Global Leadership Coordinator Lion John Barsanti at

630-980 7381 or [email protected] with your reservation

or if you have questions regarding this program or any other

matter I can help you with.

VISION SCREENING MACHINE

TRAINING

On Saturday November 22 at the MD-1 Fall Rally, Tammy John-

son of Plusoptic, Inc. will present a training program on the use

of the vision screening devices owned by the regions. Ms. John-

son will explain all of the machine settings and the proper use of

the machine. Training will take place at the MD-1 Forum held at

Embassy Suites, 100 Conference Center Drive, East Peoria, Il., in

the Fon Du Lac Room (D-F) at 10:00 AM. There will be hands-

on training with the device and a chance to have any questions

answered.


New Friends and Neighbors Group Contributed by SCH Lions Club Secy. Lion Carol Santee

Sun City-Huntley Lions Club invited two members of the New

Friends and Neighbors, Kathy Hoster and Nancy Miles, to share

facts and functions about their non-profit group of 27 women

from Carpentersville, Dundee and Algonquin.

The group raises money for

charities through garage sales,

Bunco, and other events, then

donates 100% of the profits to area

projects.

SCH Lions learned that the club

could help promote their events

through the club’s publicity

sources as well as attend and bring friends to these events.

The New Friends and Neighbors recently raised $700 for the

SCH Lions’ Veterans Program and also donated items left after

garage sales for the living areas to homeless veterans through

some VA agencies. A recent Bunco produced an additional $300

in profit which they also donated to SCH’s Veterans’ Program.

The financial and product donations were split between Jesse

Brown VA Center and Transient Living Servies that supports the

homeless veterans in the attempts to obtain and manage their

living areas. The Lions then assist in providing the necessary

items that make that living area a home, from simple household

items, such as dishes, silverware, pots & pans, microwaves, crock

pots, bedding and curtains to needed cleaning supplies, and even

personal toiletries. Lightly-used clothes and shoes for work inter-

views are also needed.

RV & Trailer Parking Available

During 2017 LCI Convention

The RV & Trailer parking area is a large asphalt parking lot locat-

ed south of Chicago McCormick Place. The lot is the Truck

Marshal Lot “B” and it has security, a vending area and

restrooms available 24 hours.

However, there are NO HOOK-UPs or DUMPING STATION

available. The nearest dump station is approximately 30 miles

away.

Your unit can be parked with daily in-and-out privileges for $35/

per day. There are a limited number of parking spots available

and requests are based on first come, first served. Reserve your

space at McCormick Place — Lot B by going to

www.truticket.com/busparking.

Additional RV & Trailer Campgrounds information can be found

on the MD1 Host Committee website at:

www.lions2017chicago.org

Campgrounds are to be directly contacted to make reservations

with that park. There will be NO Convention Shuttle Service pro-

vided for Lions who are staying at these campgrounds.

2016-2017 Environmental Photo

Contest Rules

The 2016-2017 Environmental Photo Contest is open to LIONS

and LEOS.

All photos depicting a nature theme (such as plants, animals,

weather phenomenon, etc.) are welcome. Photos should be

original and unaltered.

Photos should depict the local environment of the community the

Lions or Leo club serves. Photos that include people will be

disqualified.

Photos should be printed on high-quality photo paper and

measure 8” x 10” (20.3 x 25.4 cm.) OR email a .JPG File to Lion

Carol at: [email protected]

All photographers accept responsibility for the cost of taking and

processing all photos.

LIONS CLUBS and LEO CLUBS are invited to submit one photo

each to the District by November 1st.

LIONS DISTRICTS select and submit one winning photo to the

MULTIPLE DISTRICT by January 15, 2017.

LIONS MULTIPLE DISTRICTS select and submit one winning

photo to LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL by March 1, 2017.

Photos must be submitted to LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

with a complete and signed official entry form (available on the

LCI website). Multiple entries will not be accepted.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

DG Lion Maria has asked that we not only concentrate on the

Environmental Photo Contest, but environmental projects as

well, many of which you may already be doing. Think, what can

we do as individual/members of the Lions Club in your commu-

nity, do to improve our environment? Global warming is a fact —

let’s see what we can do to help the world, our little corner by

corner.

I have not found any deadlines on the environmental project side

but the deadline to submit photos to the district is November 1,

2016 — get busy. The rules say photos should be printed for sub-

mission but last year worked well by emailing .jpg file format

photos to : [email protected]

Lion Carol Perschke

District 1-J Environmental Chair

Wit & Wisdom . . .

"The miracle, or the power that elevates the few is to be

found in their Industry, application, and perseverance un-

der the promptings of a brave and determined spirit.” --

Mark Twain

“The mind is everything, what you think, you become.”

-- Gautama Buddha


District 1-J - Focus on Service & How We Fund It

Central Region -- by Region Reporter Glendale Heights Barangay Lion Jess Galvez —

Clubs in the Central Region, please send your Reports and other information to Lion Jess Galvez at:

[email protected] — We want to hear from you!

Eastern Region -- by Region Reporter Glendale Heights Barangay Lion Jess Galvez

The North Aurora Lions had 11 Lions and 3 volunteers working on Candy Day, Sept. 25, 2016 to raise funds for the Lions of Illinois

Foundation. The club raised over $2,800. The club collected 200 pairs of used eyeglasses and 16 used hearing aids.

West Chicago Lions Club held a Vision Screening and 63 individuals were served. Seven Lions participated in the event.

Geneva Lions Club has placed donation buckets at various Geneva and St. Charles businesses and schools to recycle brass, steel,

tin, and aluminum keys in an effort to raise funds to support the hearing and visually-impaired in Illinois. Collected donations are

then sorted by club members and volunteers and then are delivered to the Lions of IL Foundation Office.

North Aurora Lions Club had a speaker at its dinner meeting from the Chicago Steel Hockey Group. A fundraising proposition

was presented by the group to the Lions.

The Bloomingdale Lions Club was recognized as a Character Counts partnering organization. The club is collecting new socks for

the homeless, children, and adults as one of the club’s October charity projects.

The Elmhurst Lions held a vision screening at the B-well Bensenville Community Health Fair. Twenty children participated in the

vision screening. During lunchtime, Lions toured the Elmhurst College Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic, to which the club has made

donations. Bagged lunches were made by CHOW-To-Go for the Lions.

The Glendale Heights Barangay Lions held the 3rd vision screening at the Glenside Public Library on September 17 with 17

children and adults screened. The Eastern Region Plusoptix vision screener was used “which detects childhood vision early enough to

make a difference.”

The Glen Ellyn Lions are gearing up for the annual Candy Day which provides funds for Lions of Illinois Foundation’s 13 different

services to the residents of Illinois.

Roselle Lions John Barsanti and Joanna Barsanti attended the US/Canada Forum in Omaha, NE, Sept 13 – 18. PDG Lion Bob Jilke,

ZC Lion Jeff Cholewa, Lions Lyle Legan and Patrick Devitt worked at the Roselle Recycling event. They collected 64 used eyeglasses,

590 ink cartridges, 113 cell phones, 45 strings of lights and 1 pound of keys. PDG Lion Jilke transported the recycled items to the Lions

of Illinois Foundation.

The Villa Park Lions had a successful Oktoberfest with the Village Park and Recreation Dept. raising a tentative amount of $9,555.

The club’s golf outing raised $285 with 12 golfers. Lion Rich’s name will go on the “Freddie Plaque” for low net score. The club plans

to hold Candy Day on three weekends – Oct. 14 & 15, Oct. 29 & 30 and Nov. 4 & 5.

Lombard Lions participated in the Lombard Recycling Extravaganza last month collecting eyeglasses, hearing aids and keys. The

final count on the hundreds of glasses collected is not available yet.

Wheaton Lions Club hosted its 10th Annual Wine Festival early this month at the DuPage County Historical Museum. Lions and

guests enjoyed a light dinner and a sampling of a variety of wines.

Villa Park Lions Club has been collecting items to be donated to Veterans as they transition to new, permanent residences, the

11-11-11 Project. They need everything from personal hygiene items, kitchen & cleaning supplies, sheets, towels, etc.

Bits of Dis ‘N Dat . . . Bloomingdale Lions will not be selling candy in front of stores or on street corners, but they are bringing bags of candy to sell at the

club’s October meeting. The candy may be used to hand out to trick or treaters for Halloween (or eat it yourself). The club will

match the money raised that night.

Naperville Noon Lions Club approved a donation of $8,000 as a matching grant for DONKA for “Giving Tuesday.” Last year, the

Lions Club supported them with a $5,000 match and they successfully raised, with the Lions Club’s match, over $10,000.

Roselle Lion Maryann Grygiel was honored by the Roselle Village Board recently for her exemplary service to the community. She

told the SRO audience that her work comes from the hear and could not be done without the help of many in the audience.


Fox River Region - by Lisle Lion Sandy Williams —Would you like to be a FRR Reporter??

(Contact Lion Sandy at [email protected])


Come to the MD1 FALL RALLY AND 2017 CONVENTION KICKOFF

The MD1 Fall Rally will be held at Embassy Suites, 100 Conference Center Dr., East Peoria, IL. Guests for the weekend will be

International President Lion Bob Corlew and his wife, Lion Dianne.

One presentation room will be dedicated to sessions focusing on the opportunities Lions have to participate as volunteers at the 2017

Convention.

Another room will be for presentations on leadership and membership.

The third room will be for the Expo: Lions Gone Wild for Service. Lions Clubs and Districts will have a chance to showcase their

favorite service projects or fundraisers. Those interested will be provided a table free of charge and should contact Lion Jama Wahl at

[email protected] or at 815-822-3014 by October 1, 2016.

Reservations for lodging at the rate of $109.00/night, plus tax (includes breakfast), can be made by calling Embassy Suites at

800-362-2779 by September 30, 2016. To receive the discounted Rally group rate, let them know your are with the Lions of Illinois.

The Reservation form is on the MD1 Lions website. Mail your form and check by October 10, 2016.

The Lions of Illinois room block for the Fall Rally (MD-1 Forum) is full, but the following hotels near the Embassy Suites may still

have guest rooms available for those who attend the Fall Rally and need overnight accomodations:

Best Western Plus East Peoria - $105 includes breakfast

Fairfield Inn and Suites - $107, includes breakfast

Courtyard Peoria - $107

Stoney Creek - $109

Staybridge Suites - $125

Holiday Inn and Suites - $151

Hampton Inn Peoria East - $159

Elgin Lions will be collecting for Candy Day on Friday at Jewel and on Saturday & Sunday at Walmart. Lions will be helping out the

Boys and Girls Club again this year with its Zombie Run this month with a water stop — they are hoping there will be no need for rain

gear this year. The Poker Night was “a qualified success” in view of all things. The club’s Food Collection Program is in gear.

Huntley Lions Club is hosting its 2nd annual Pig Roast on October 22nd.

Four Algonquin Lions, Nick Sigrist, Steve Collinsworth, Dennis Olsen, and Don Prun, participated and were certified at a CPR class

held at the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Fire Dept. last month. Planning is taking place for the club’s inaugural “Running With The

Lions 5K Run/Walk” on Thanksgiving morning at 8 AM.

Three Sun City-Huntley Lions volunteered one day last month at the Sparrow’s Nest Resale Shop. One Lion provided transporta-

tion to doctor appointments for three residents and ran shopping/medical errands for them. A total of seven SCH Lions sorted

eyeglasses at the Lions of IL Foundation Office in Sycamore on two days, for 4 hours each. A total of 7 cars and 3 vans filled with

supplies for veterans were delivered to Transient Living Services in McHenry and several other organization in the area. The club’s

annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser served 236 diners.

Island Lake Lions Club donated $400 to the McHenry Arapajo Girl Scout Troop for their fantastic assistance at the Island Lake

Lions’ Annual Cornfest Kids Games Tent.

Dundee Township Lions served over 300 people at its Heritage Breakfast recently.

Union Lions held an Oktoberfest on the first Sunday of October. An all-you-can-eat buffet & desserts was served at a cost of $25.


Southeastern Region -- by Lion Sandy Williams

Southwestern Region -- by Region Reporter Lion Craig Rice


Burr Ridge—Hinsdale—Oak Brook Lions Club is having its Annual Wine Tasting at The Community House in Hinsdale on

October 21. (See the 1-J Calendar)

The Naperville Noon Lions Club’s Summer Raffle concluded on September 8th with the drawing of the Raffle Winners. The

club’s net for the raffle increased over last year. NNLC Social Services reports that 13 individuals were seen for hearing needs, with

some needing hearing aids. Eye services were given to 33 youth, including glasses where needed, and 13 adults were provided with

various eye services.

Aurora Noon Lions hosted a Pizza/Pasta Fundraiser last month and conducted Candy Days at Jewel on October 7 and Walmart

on October 8.

Lisle Lions Club approved a $1,000 donation to Humanitarian Service Project (HSP) for funding its food pantry. Three individu-

als were supplied with eyeglasses. The annual Westsiders & Friends Party was held in September for approximately 40 Westsiders

and helpers. Seven Lisle Teens With Character assisted the Lions in serving the meal and playing Bingo. A fun time was had by all!

Chancellor Bob Corlew, International Lions Clubs President, visited Elburn Lions Club Park on September 19. He helped plant a

tree, sort eye glasses, and dedicate the club’s renovated community children's playground. During the past month, the club donated

$100 to Kaneland Youth Softball Little League, $300 to Kaneland Fire and Safety Foundation to support fire safety training for

Kaneland students, and $1000 to each the Elburn Food Pantry and the Sugar Grove Food Pantry. The club fed 104 people at its

monthly free Spaghetti Dinner. For fundraisers, the club hosted five session of Bingo and rented their park facilities to several groups.

Waterman Lions Club donated $500 to a local Boy Scout troop to help the troop purchase a trailer for its canoes. For a fundraiser,

the club fixed pork chop sandwiches and hot dogs at Honey Hill Orchard.

DeKalb Evening Lions Club provided a pair of eyeglasses for an individual in the community. For its part in the “Relieving the

Hunger Campaign,” the Lions Club collected 350 pieces of food and $600, with which more food was purchased and donated to the

Salvation Army Food Pantry. Six Lions ushered at the September 17th NIU football game and four Lions ushered at the September

24th- game. Thirteen hearing aids were collected to be recycled; two cell phones and 11 ink cartridges also will be recycled..

Sycamore Lions collected donations at Elleson’s Bakery, Hy-Vee Food Stre, Jewel Osco, and Parkway Restaurant. This year’s

fundraising effort generated more than $7,700 with the additional help of underwriting from local businesses.

Sandwich Lions Club hosted its final Downtown Sandwich Cruise Night on September 28 in conjunction with the Taste of Sand-

wich. The club offered free vision and hearing screenings at the Fox valley Older Adult Services Center. The annual Scrap Metal Col-

lection was held on October 1 as a service to the community and a fundraiser for the Lions Club.

Elburn Lions Host LCI President Lion Robert Corlew

Elburn Lions hosted a visit from Lions Clubs International President Lion Robert Corlew and District 1-J Cabinet members on

Monday, September 19, 2016. A pork chop & chicken meal prepared by Elburn Lions was served to guests.

While in Elburn, LCI Pres. Lion Corlew listened to a presentation of a low vision viewer to be donated to a local resident for his use,

dedicated the expanded community children’s playground in Lions Park, planted a tree in the park, and sorted eyeglasses as the

“service project of the day.” President Corlew was very impressed with the Elburn Lions Club property.

The Lions Clubs International Centennial Tour Bus arrives

in Elburn IL on September 19th as it tours the Midwest.

District Governor Lion Maria Andrews (l)

welcomes Lions Club International Presi-

dent Lion Bob Corlew to District 1-J in

Elburn.

More photos on the Insert Page


Welcome these new Lions & Lionesses to District 1-J — the greatest!!

Lion Member Club Sponsor

Lion George Marcyniuk Villa Park Lions Lion Bill Reeves

Lion Kimberly Geske Elburn Lions Transfer

Lion James Irby Dundee Township Lions Lion Jim McClung

Lion Annie Dillards Dundee Township Lions Lion Jim McClung

Lion Russ Kaelin Malta Lions Lion Tom Weber

Malta Lions Club inducted a new member.

(l to r) Club President Matt Feuerborn,

Russ Kaelin, and Sponsor Lion Tom

Weber.

Dundee Township Lions Club recently

inducted two new members, Lions James

Irby and Annie Dillards. Their sponsor is

Lion Jim McClung (l). ZC Lion Jim Worden

did the ceremony while Governor Lion Maria

Andrews (r) assisted.

Sycamore Lions Club Past President Lion Ryan Genz

congratulates Jacob Bjork, recipient of the Sycamore

Lions & Lioness Clubs $1,000 Selected Career Scholar-

ship. Also wishing Ryan well are Lion Bud Wallace (l)

and Scholarship Chair Lion John Toles. In addition,

four addition $500 Volunteer Service Scholarships

were awarded that evening.

Alexis Van Wyhe of Waterman received a

college scholarship worth $750 per semes-

ter for two years from the Waterman Lions

Club. She is pictured with Lions Club Pres.

Lion Shawn Blobaum. Alexis attended the

club’s Steak Fry and thanked the club for

the scholarship and told them about her

classes at college.

Waterman Lions Club inducted new member Bill

Kerstein (c), at the club’s annual Steak Fry. Help-

ing with the induction ceremony were his sponsor,

Lion Richard Smith ( l) , and Past

Southwestern Region Chair Lion Pam Kelly (r).


Leo Clubs by Lion Sandy Williams

Lioness Clubs -- by Lion Sandy Williams

Seven Island Lake Lionesses made about $500 on the Plant and Book Sale. Unsold plants were donated to the Vil-

lage of Island Lake and a box of books were donated to Goodwill. A Pizza Fundraiser with Panhandler’s of Wauconda is

taking place from September through October. The club is now planning for the Harvest Moon Event on October 15th at

Converse Park. (See the 1-J Calendar.) Three members worked on replacing bushes, putting in new plants, and repair-

ing the sign at the Gate 3 Planter maintained for the Village. The club is considering doing Christmas Wreath Sales if the

Lions Club does not do it.

You do so much for your communities. . . .

Make sure you have a Certificate of Insurance for your events. Look on LCI’s website: www.lionsclubs.org for it.

— Lion Sandy Williams, 1-J Journal Editor

Elmhurst Leos helped Elmhurst Lions unload pumpkins on October 10th. The Leos were then guests of

the Lions at Angelo’s Restaurant.

Bloomingdale Lion Ben Hoyle is the club’s new Leo Advisor. Lions are looking for another Lion to help him.

Meetings are on the 2nd Wesdnesday of each month (except December).

Did You Know . . . .

The Leo Club Advisor Training and Orientation program is designed to provide Leo Club Advisors with a clearer understanding of

the Leo Club Program and their role as an advisor. The training includes six modules that cover important tools and resources to

help Leo club advisors serve effectively and confidently.

Register for the 2017 Centennial Convention in Chicago

From Lions Clubs International September Newswire

Celebrate your pride in being a Lion with thousands of members from around the globe for the 100th LCICon in Chicago, June 30-

July 4, 2017. January 13, 2017 is the deadline to lock in the best 5-day registration fee of $130.00 and to guarantee your hotel

reservation.

McCormick Place Convention Center will be the hub of activity where the plenary sessions, International Show, Lions Exhibit Hall,

voting, seminars, and more will take place. March down State Street in the Lions International Parade of Nations. Make plans to tour

the International Headquarters Office, visit Melvin Jones’ gravesite, and see Chicago’s architectural gems on one of the special Lions

Convention Tours.

Keep up-to-date on the LCICon website and Facebook page!


’Round

the District PIX

Just two of the Dundee Township Lion chefs who helped

serve over 300 people at the Heritage Breakfast in Sep-

tember, one of the club’s biggest fundraisers of the Lion

Year.

It was the last Downtown Cruise Night of the

summer in Sandwich, sponsored by the Sandwich

Lions Club, with a wide variety of classic and

antique vehicles, music by the Carousel Sound

C o m p a n y , a n d t h e T a s t e o f

Sandwich made for a fun evening.

(left) Abby Pigott is shown with her

prize-winning steer, aptly named

Melvin. Sandwich Lions Rick Lind-

ner and Jerry Grommes oversee the drawing of the winning tick-

ets after the Sandwich Lions Club Steer Raffle. The annual Steer

Raffle has been conducted for more than five decades. It is the club’s largest fundraiser each year.

This crew of Waterman Lions prepared

and sold pork chop sandwiches as a fund-

raiser at Honey Hill Orchard.

From the left: Bob Bend, PDG

Dave Stryker, Pam Gaston,

Dale Gaston, Russ Smith, and

Shawn Blobaum.

When Lion Sandy these pork

chops, she said “I like these

better than Fay’s BBQ!”

Lombard Lions Dr. Ernie Turcotte (l) and Bob Lehman

(r) worked at the Lombard Annual Recycling Extrava-

ganza on September 24th. The final count on the num-

ber of eyeglasses taken in has not yet been determined.

The Lions also collected cell phones for an organization

who contributes them to women in need.

Villa Park Lions poured beer the

Oktoberfest event on September

10th.

Bud Wise, a long-time Elburn resident,

receives a low vision viewer from the

Elburn Lions Club. He is having difficulty

reading due to macular degeneration. Bud

is the 23rd recipient of a low vision viewer in

the community.

Rob Livingston, General Manager of

Ace Hardware on State Street, accepts

a Lions’ “Unlock Your Heart” donation

bucket for keys from Geneva Lion Bill

Minderman.


WHAT’S GOIN’ ON — IN 1-J

Send notices of your Club’s Activities to Lion Sandy Williams at [email protected]

Oct. 15 Island Lake Lioness Club is hosting the Harvest Moon Event on October 15th at Converse Park in town, starting at 6 PM. There will be a bonfire and chili and cornbread will be served with all-you-can-drink apple cider.

Oct. 15 Elburn Lions Club is hosting its annual German Dinner at the Elburn Lions Clubhouse. Serving from

4 to 8 PM — plan to arrive early to miss the big crowds.

Oct. 21 Villa Park Lions will be at the Halloween Happening at the Iowa Community Center (on Iowa Avenue) in Villa

Park. Kids start arriving at 6 PM for their candies. Lion Bill dresses up for the occasion and the Lion Mascot has fun

passing out candy.

Oct. 21 Burr Ridge— Hinsdale - Lions Club is hosting its Annual Wine Tasting from 5:30—8 PM tonight at The

Community House, 415 West Eighth Street, Hinsdale.

Oct. 22 MD1 FALL RALLY AND 2017 CONVENTION KICKOFF at Embassy Suites, 100 Conference Center Dr., East

Peoria, IL. Guests for the weekend will be International President Lion Bob Corlew and Lion Dianne. New this year is

the Expo: Lions Gone Wild for Service. Reservation form is on the MD1 Lions website. Mail form by October 10,

2016.

Oct. 22 Huntley Lions Club is hosting its 2nd Annual Pig Roast at the Huntley Legion, 11712 Coral Street, Huntley.

Serving from 4 PM to 8:30 PM. $10 per person.

Oct. 22 McHenry Lions Club is celebrating its 50th Anniversary tonight at Route 31 North. The club was sponsored by the

Island Lake Lions Club. It will be held at 31 North Banquet Hall , 217 N. Front Street , McHenry, IL 60050. Social

Hour—5-6 PM; Sit-down Dinner from 6-7 PM; Speakers & Guests from 7-8 PM; Special Entertainment and Door

Prizes from 8 to 9:30 PM; Dance to the music of the 60’swith DJ Pam Zac. Cost is $40.00 per person . Send checks

to: Lion Judy Bierman, 5009 Hickoryway Drive, Johnsburg, IL 60051 OR: Pay at the door . RSVP to Lion Judy by

September 17, 2016 at: [email protected] or 815-385-3404.

Nov. 04 Bloomingdale Lions Club’s Spaghetti Dinner at the Bloomingdale Golf Club. Ask a Bloomingdale Lion for details.

Nov. 05 Glendale Heights Barangay Lions Club’s Peace Poster Contest takes place today at 10 AM at the Marquardt

Administration Center, 1912 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights.

Nov. 06 The Bartlett Lions’ Fall Pancake Breakfast at the Firebarn, serving from 8 am – 12 noon. Adults $6.00, Children

(6 – 12) $4.00, up to 3 children age 5 and under eat free with each paid adult. Multiple raffles and a 50/50 Split The

Pot.

Nov. 07 Roselle Lions Club will be working at the Trinity Lutheran Church Health Fair. The LIF Sight & Hearing Vans will

be available to screen participants

Nov. 11 c (See article on p. __)

Nov. 12 Elmhurst Lions’ Vision Screening from 1-4 PM at the Elmhurst Public Library.

Nov. 19 Elmhurst Lions’ Diabetes Fair from 9 AM to Noon at the Elmhurst Hospital.

Nov. 24 Naperville Noon Lions Club’s 19th Annual 5K Turkey Trot starting at 8 AM. Go to

www.napervilleturkeytrot.com to register. Only online registration is accepted and race day registrations will not be

accepted.

Nov. 24 Inaugural 5K Turkey Trot Run/Walk at 8 AM, hosted by Algonquin Lions Foundation. Early registration is $20

until 10/31 at Lifetime Fitness in Algonquin. Timed Race, Race Bib, T-Shirt, Medals for Winners. Register online at

www.lionsclubofalgonquin.org/event/5k-info.

Nov. 26 Island Lake Lions Club 60th Charter Night Celebration at Westridge Banquet Hall. Details later!

Dec. 03 The 2016 Wheaton Lions Lions Club Reindeer Run or Walk through downtown Wheaton starts at 9:00 AM.

The run is a CARA Emerging Race. The race is co-hosted by the Lions Club in conjunction with the Wheaton Park

District. Money raised by the Lions Club is donated to help people with sight and hearing disabilities. Race is open to

all ages. Register at: http://www.active.com/wheaton-il/running/distance-running-races/lions-club-reindeer-run-

2016 as a single or a team. Registration closes on November 29, 2016.

2017

Jan. 13 LAST DAY to lock in the best 5-day Centennial Registration Fee of $130 to guarantee your hotel reservation at

specially-discounted Lions’ rates. These hotel rates are available only to Lions Convention attendees and are sure to

Stamp

FIRST CLASS

Lion Sandy Williams, Editor

DISTRICT 1-J JOURNAL

22 W 424 Teakwood Drive

Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-7345

Send your photos to [email protected]

More District

Pix!!

Waterman Lions Club

donated $500 to local

Boy Scout Troop #139 to

help them buy a canoe

trailer. The Scouts help

the Lions with various

service p roject s throu ghou t the year. (Back row —

l to r) Mason Rothman, Sam Stone and Kevin Schilling; (Front row l to r)

Gage Gibson and Waterman Lions Club Pres. Lion Shawn Blobaum. At their September meeting, Bartlett Lions collected items for

the 11-11-11 Program for Veterans who are homeless after

completing their terms of service.

Dist. 1-J Gov. Lion Maria

Andrews (r) was the key-

note speaker at a recent

Aurora Noon Lions Club

meeting at Luigi’s Pizza.

Also pictured are (l to r)

Lions Arvid Meyer, Bob

Cissell, Tom Muth, and

Paul Buddy. The Governor updated the Lions on upcoming service opportunities,

District 1-J Peace Poster

Chairperson Lion Yllena

Sinclare gives pointers to

the Sun City-Huntley

Lions Club for a Peace

Poster Contest. See her

article in this issue on

p. 2.

Do you see SCH Lions Club’s sign “Thank You For Your

Support.” That’s what all of us Lions should do whenever we

have a project that involves our community. If it weren’t for

the community, we wouldn’t have a very successful project!

Elburn Lions Host LCI President

Lion Robert Corlew

Continued from p. 7

Candy Day is just a few days away. On October 14th Lions across

the state of Illinois will solicit donations. This is the major fund-

raiser of your Foundation and the monies raised go toward all of

the projects and assists many thousands of people in need. Does

your club have a Candy Day Chairperson? If not appoint one

immediately.

What streets in your community can you put volunteers?

Candy Day works wherever there are people. So where else can

you put volunteers –

Train Stations

Stores like Walgreens, Jewel, other food stores,

Wal Mart, and many more.

Banks are another great location

It is not too late to contact your local businesses and ask for

volunteers from among their staff to assist in the

solicitation. Also, many of these local businesses will

contribute to Candy Day through a company donation to cover

the cost of underwriting.

We need every Lion in 1-J to come to the front and help. District

1-J has always been the leader in the collection of monies from

Candy Day. Let’s show the rest of Illinois Lions what we can do.

Lions is the most recognized symbol in the world. So if you can

give an hour, or all day, get out and raise the money.

If you need more information or assistance you can call Trustee

Jim Addington 630-215-9527 or Trustee Nancy Rex 815-786-

2332 or call the Foundation office 815-756-5633 and talk to

Diane. We are as close as the phone and will assist in every way

possible.

A couple of weeks ago the Lions of Illinois Eye Research

Institute held a 30th Anniversary Open House. It does not seem

possible that it has been 30 years since the Lions of 1-J, along

with the Lions across this State, raised the monies necessary to

build one of the premier research facilities in the world. I would

invite all Lions to find some time to visit the facility on Taylor St.

in Chicago in the U of I Chicago complex. They would love to

have all Lions stop by and visit. This is a place of miracles and it

is there because of you.

There is a lot to discuss about your Foundation. Both Lions

Nancy Rex and Jim Addington would love to visit your club and

talk about your Foundation.

Have a great Candy Day!!,

Your Foundation Trustees,

Lion Jim Addington, PDG

&

Lion Nancy Rex, PDG

From your LIF Trustees . . .

Elburn Lions Club Presi-

dent Lion Maranda

Schenk gives an Elburn

Lions Club banner to

International President

Lion Bob Corlew.

Elburn kids help

Lions Clubs Interna-

tional President Lion

Bob Corlew with the

ribbon cutting on the

expanded community

ch i ldren ’s p lay-

ground.

District Governor Lion Maria

Andrews (l) and Elburn Lions Club

Pres. Lion Maranda Schenk (r)

help Lions Clubs International

President Lion Bob Corlew plant a

new tree near the Elburn Lions

Clubhouse.

ZC Lion John Barsanti receives Lions Clubs International Presi-

dent Lion Bob Corlew’s banner on behalf of the Roselle Lions

Club.

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