Single District 10 Lions

Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Single District 10 Lions - Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Committee News

2020 Annual SD10 Convention
Single District 10 Lions Convention has been canceled this year due to the coronavirus

Lions of Michigan All State Band
plans cancelled due to coronavirus. Donations will be refunded

Symbolic Puppy Sponsorship
> click here for more information

Hearing & Speech Committee
As of July 1st. 2019 the Hearing and Speech Committee has be now changed. The two new committee chairs are Dayna King and Bob St. Peter. This move also includes the Hearing Aid Program . If a client needs a hearing aid in your area let either one of us know. Our Phone Numbers and e-mails are in the District Roster. The hearing aid program has changed a bit and we will help the clients through the process when called.

Single District 10 Convention 2019 Photo Galleries
Please select below:
Friday Night
Saturday
Sunday PDG Meetings and Necrology

Membership Packets
As Global Membership Chair, I request packets from the International.  When new members are posted on the International site, we print out certificates and letters from the Governor for both sponsor and new member.  These are then mailed to the secretary or president of the club, and usually arrive within two days.
The packets also include information on Lions, a discount certificate from the Lions store, pins for both new member and sponsor, and a pen for the new member.
If you would like to receive the packets early, just email wnrowe@charter.net with the name of the new member, the name of the sponsor, and the date of the induction.
Global Membership Chair and PDG Bill Rowe

Northwoods AirLifeLine
Northwoods AirLifeLine is a free service for those needing fast transport to hospitals for needed services such as chemo treatments, transplants, and other surgeries that cannot be done in the Upper Peninsula.  A doctor’s recommendation is needed, but there is no charge for the service, or income level requirement.  The patient must be able to get into a small plane with minimal assistance. 
NWALL owns two planes, and some of the pilots also use their own planes for the trips.  This is all funded by donations (many clubs donate to this), and fundraisers.  A fundraiser for next year is being planned. 1-800-311-1760

What Is LCIF?
Every day, Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) works to fulfill our mission: “To support the efforts of Lions clubs and partners in serving communities locally and globally, giving hope and impacting lives through humanitarian service projects and grants.”

Since our founding in 1968 we have strived to sustain Lions’ humanitarian service goals throughout the world, awarding over 13,000 grants totaling more than US$1 billion, in the four key areas of sight, youth, disaster relief and other humanitarian efforts.

We give sight. LCIF is providing vision for those in need all over the world by combating eye diseases, creating infrastructure to improve eye care delivery, increasing the number of trained eye care professionals and making vision care more equitable and sustainable.

We support youth. All young people deserve to have an education, feel cared for and experience healthy development so they can have the chance to achieve their dreams. Through our positive youth development program, Lions Quest, LCIF is helping children learn to work together, make positive decisions and serve their communities. The Foundation also supports youth through constructing schools, youth centers and vocational training centers.

We provide disaster relief. Lions are often some of the first to arrive at a disaster to provide relief, and Foundation support is right there with them. We help devastated communities survive after disasters and bring hope by assisting in long-term efforts of rebuilding of homes and lives.

We address humanitarian needs. From working to combat global health issues such as measles and diabetes to empowering those with disabilities to lead more independent and fulfilling lives, LCIF is dedicated to a range of humanitarian service projects. The Foundation continues to develop and expand programs that meet emerging needs worldwide.

Lions Bulletin

We need you to help name this puppy!
Want to take a break for something fun? See this sweet, roly-poly puppy? He needs YOU to help name him!
Last month, this puppy was born in northern Michigan. Once this boy comes to the Leader Dog campus, he will receive tag #20,000! In honor of this landmark, we decided to get everyone involved in his journey to becoming a Leader Dog.
First, Leader Dog team members submitted suggestions for names, then narrowed them down to five candidates. Next, it’s your turn to choose the winner!
Vote by picking your favorite name and supporting it with whatever dollar amount you choose. $1 = 1 vote. $5 = 5 votes. $100 = … you get the idea. 
His name must be chosen by April 10, when his puppy raiser will come to campus to pick him up.
Ready to vote? – Click here to pick your favorite name

From Leader Dogs For The Blind: Keeping our community safe and healthy
Dear Lions,
As a member of our Leader Dog and Lions community, I wanted to reach out to you personally regarding the steps we have taken to keep our entire community healthy and safe.

Our Clients, Canines, Volunteers and Staff

We remain committed to providing world-class services and care to our clients and canines. Currently, we have postponed class dates for all international and U.S. clients. Our client services team continues to support client inquiries and assist new clients through the application process. We have communicated with our alumni to let them know we are here for them.

The dogs in our canine development center are still being cared for and trained. Our puppy development and breeding teams are in contact with our volunteer puppy raisers and breeding stock hosts. Return dates for puppy raisers to bring their Future Leader Dogs back to our campus have been postponed. Fortunately, our puppy raisers are quite happy to hold on to their Future Leader Dogs for a bit longer!

Staff and volunteer travel has been suspended through April. This includes travel to Lions’ conventions, meetings and events. The Lions team at Leader Dog is still working… remotely. Call or email us for any Lions’ needs!

You can find a comprehensive update on our current protocols and operations regarding COVID-19 on the Leader Dog website at leaderdog.org/coronavirus. We will continue to provide updates as we navigate this rapidly evolving situation. 

Brighten Your Day

Follow Leader Dog on our social media sites for photos and videos of puppies and dogs. They will brighten your day! Share our social media with your family, friends and your fellow Lions. We can all use a little boost these days. We are on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Club Contact Information and Donations

Please take a few minutes to update your club contact information with us. Simply respond to this email (or email Lion Kathy Gilchrist at KGilchrist@LeaderDog.org) with your club name, mailing address, main contact phone and email address. This information allows us to quickly and accurately recognize each club’s good work and continue to provide you with timely updates.

It is important that Leader Dog maintains our revenue stream during this time. So, if your club normally presents their gift at their convention’s parade of green or other event, please forward the donation directly to Leader Dog instead. A complete list of club donations is always available on our website: leaderdog.org/lions-club/club-donation-reports.

When mailing in your check, please include your club’s updated contact information as described above and mail to:

Leader Dogs for the Blind Attn: Lions Team, 1039 S. Rochester Road, Rochester Hills, MI 48307.

If you need to get in touch with a member of our Lions team, here is their contact information:

Thank you for being an important part of the Leader Dog community and for your ongoing support. Together we truly do make people unstoppable!
Sincerely,
Lion Sue Daniels
President & CEO

A message from the President & CEO of Leader Dogs for the Blind
Dear friend,
As a member of our Leader Dog community, I wanted to reach out to you personally regarding the steps we are taking to keep our entire community healthy and safe.
We are grateful to everyone who has reached out to send warm wishes during this challenging time. Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by COVID-19. The health and safety of our team members, clients, volunteers, supporters and canines is, as always, our top priority as we join organizations around the nation in responding to the current global health challenge.
Please be assured that we have taken proactive steps to maintain the healthiest possible environment here at Leader Dogs for the Blind in accordance with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO).
We remain committed to providing world-class services and care to our clients and canines. Currently, we have postponed class dates for all international clients through April 30. Additionally, for the safety of our U.S. clients and team members, our March classes are postponed until April as we assess the changing situation.
You can find a comprehensive update on our current protocols and operations in regards to COVID-19 on the Leader Dog website at leaderdog.org/coronavirus. We will continue to provide regular updates as we navigate this rapidly evolving situation.
Thank you for being a part of the Leader Dog community and for your support. Together we truly do make people unstoppable.
Sincerely,
Sue Daniels
President & CEO

Advanced Lions Leadership Institute
Quality leadership is key to the future of Lions Clubs International. The Advanced Lions Leadership Institute (ALLI) focuses on building the skills of Lion leaders to prepare them for leadership roles at the zone, region and district levels. > click here to view more information

The Wonderful White Cane – O&M Training at Leader Dogs for the Blind Webinar
Webinar link: www.leaderdog.org

Is a guide dog right for you?
> click here to view

Adopt a Child Campaign
Attached is a letter from Teaching Family Homes concerning our Adopt A Child campaign > click here to view

LCIF $250,000 Diabetes Grant II
> click here for complete information

Project KidSight Events

Project KidSight SCHEDULED events can now be viewed at the SD10 website. Simply look under Projects, Project KidSight and scroll down to just before the downloadable forms (or click here). Click on the month you are looking to schedule the event in.
Is there not a calendar posted for that month yet? Then you’re in luck! No one has booked an event that month yet! The calendars posted show scheduled events. “T” next to the event indicates that the trailer has been requested. “C” next to the event indicates just a camera has been requested. We do have 3 cameras, so more than one event can be scheduled on each day.
So, regardless of which Project KidSight Coordinator you are working with to set up an event, once you have the date set please email or call Lion Peggy Lindeman with the date and whether you are requesting the camera or trailer so she can get it on the calendar and posted on the website. If the event gets canceled, postponed or rescheduled- again email or call Lion Peggy so she can update the calendars.
Thank you all for your help and looking forward to helping all of you help the kids in our District by setting up PKS vision screens!
Lion Peggy Lindeman
yoopergirl1@charter.net
906-458-4328 or 906-346-6360

From Around The District 10

DG BruceStephenson Lions Club
District Governor assisting the Stephenson Lions Club in preparing and delivering fruit baskets to the area residents in need.

Stephenson Lions Club
The pictures are of Officer Installation performed by 1st VDG Elect Joe Maki (who is writing article), new LION Initiation performed by DG Elect Bruce La Belle, Melvin Jones Award presented by LCIF Chair/PDG Jerry Stephens and Mint Program Award presented by DG Mike Kobasic Monday evening for the Stephenson LIONS Club > click here to view photo gallery

Gladstone Lions Club

12-20-2018 - Escanaba Salvation Army Donation
12-20-2018 – Escanaba Salvation Army Donation
12-20-2018 - Gladstone St. Vincent De Paul Society Donatio
12-20-2018 – Gladstone St. Vincent De Paul Society Donation

 

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Words To Live By

Do Over!
Lions members are a representation of an individual with a deeper sense of the ‘knowing and seeing’ of what needs to be given with the sensitivity and compassion to those they encounter who need assistance.  It could be by the grace of God that you were there at that time, and I believe everyone has the thoughts of the (what if’s, how come’s, why’s’ and if I had only known) pass through your mind, but it’s not about getting the answers of how it got to that point.  What really matters is what are you going to do now, in the present!  As many times as we think a ‘do over’ would be great, we can’t.  God gave us a forward movement and the wisdom (of our past) to understand that if you encounter that situation again – you will know what to do.  THAT Lions, is your ‘DO OVER’!  We made a choice when we decided to become members of the world’s largest service organization, be proud, be Lions and get out there!

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