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Single District 10 Lions

Michigan's Upper Peninsula

Single District 10 Lions - Michigan's Upper Peninsula

  • July 28, 2018: Gwinn Fun Daze

    July 28, 2018: Gwinn Fun Daze
  • May 12, 2018: St. Ignace Lions Club Silent & Live Auction

    May 12, 2018: St. Ignace Lions Club Silent & Live Auction
  • May 12, 2018: A Taste Of The North – Wells Lions Club Charity Fundraiser

    May 12, 2018: A Taste Of The North – Wells Lions Club Charity Fundraiser
  • May 5, 2018: 6th Annual Kentucky Derby Party

    May 5, 2018: 6th Annual Kentucky Derby Party
  • USA/Canada Forum 2018

    USA/Canada Forum 2018

Governor’s Podium

Greetings fellow Lions of Single District 10,

Well, I thing Spring is here, but I won’t really acknowledge this until sometime around Memorial Day.  With the onset of Spring, this brings not only May showers and flowers, and Mother’s Day, but also brings on our 96thAnnual Lions Convention, which means this is my last District Cabinet meeting of the 2017 – 2018 Lions year.  I cannot believe that this is my last official District Cabinet meeting for this Lions year.  Yeah, I know there is another meeting in July, but that is the change-over meeting, where I ceremoniously pass the gavel to our incoming District Governor Mike Kobasic.  That Cabinet meeting will come with mixed emotions for myself and Jennifer.

At my first District Cabinet meeting back in July 2017, I presented my goals and expectations of how I wanted my year to progress, and for the most part, it has been a successful year. As of the writing of this letter, our District is down only 14 members since July 2017.  Our District didn’t grow in regards toward new Club development, but on the other hand, we didn’t lose any Clubs either.  Our overall support with the projects in our District and with the Michigan Lions is quite remarkable.  Often times I forget that this is a volunteer organization, and I have to say that the Lions in our District are truly remarkable with their commitment and steadfast determination in ensuring that our support, whether through volunteering of time, materials or financial assistance is given without regard to recognition.  I am sincerely proud to serve as your District Governor these last months.  It truly was a most enjoyable experience that I will keep with me and reflect upon often.

Now with a new year fast approaching, there are still responsibilities that have to be met in regards to administrative requirements set forth by the District, and with Lions Clubs International.  Club Presidents should follow up with their Club Secretary to ensure that proper reports and tax filings occur on time.  Recommend that Zone Chairs follow up with the Club Presidents in reminding them and providing guidance if they should require additional information.  A new year brings new ideas and a change of leadership not only to the District, but to the Lions Clubs as well.  Take advantage of the time now, and meet your administrative requirements.  There were too many Lions Clubs left out of the roster book last year.  Let’s not allow that to happen this year.  Get your PU101’s submitted on time, and continue to report your monthly membership reports to Lions Clubs International on time.

Before I close, I just want to thank you for allowing me to serve as your District Governor.  I cannot say it enough.  This was truly an honor to represent all of you this last year, and I will continue to serve until I officially hand over the gavel in July 2018.  Thank you all for your hard work, and your countless hours of volunteering in order to meet the needs of those less fortunate than us.  I speak with people every day who thank the LIONS for their support and fulfilling their needs.  Whether it was only yesterday, or 20 or 30 years ago, they still remember, they are still very grateful and thankful that a Lions Club was there to reach out and help them.  Whatever we are doing for our communities, is working, and we should continue to serve, and by all means, encourage others to join. 

With my warmest regards.

Jim Whalen
District Governor

 

Lions Bulletin

Hearing and Speech Committee Award
I have been received an Award at the convention by the District Gov. Jim & by International Director Nick. I have been involved in this committee for approx 25 years . I took over from Bill Tennyson – Gulliver when he ran for Dist. Gov. This committee was only in District 10-B . When we went to Single District – A was added.
My reason for this note to all of the S-10 District is to let you know I was just a Chairman and when I asked the clubs for help in this committee they did not hesitate. I was told once if you want to reach the high in any type organization surround your self with the best people you can find.
You know who I found ….at that time around 1300 Lion members. You worked fundraisers and when i asked wow…..you came through..
That award is yours and i will just wear it and be proud that I have the greatest respect for each of you.
Thank you and may God Bless each of you in a special way.
Robert St. Peter

Fellow Lions,
Please share the attached 2018 White Cane Proclamation with your clubs and community leaders. A copy can be downloaded by clicking here

10th Michigan Pin Swap
Lions Pin Trading Club Of Michigan – May 3rd – May 5, 2018. Click here to download registration form

Fellow Lion,
We have the opportunity to participate in a statewide service project. At the MD11 convention we will be putting together bags of supplies for both Bear Lake Camp and our own Bay Cliff Health Camp. District 10 is going to supply pocket packs of Kleenex and bags to hold the items for Bay Cliff. We need 600 pocket packs of Kleenex and 300 bags. I am asking that ALL clubs make a small contribution. If anyone wants to bring Kleenex pocket packs to our convention or the state convention it will be greatly appreciated. A small financial contribution is even better. I am hoping to raise $500 for this project to cover the cost of the bags and Kleenex. We have 55 clubs in the district. If each club donates only $10 we will get this done. If your club can contribute a little more it will make up for any clubs that choose not to support this worthwhile effort.
Please send checks payable to “SD Lions” with “Service Project” in the memo to:

District Treasurer Scott Kwarciany
1122 Ludington St
Escanaba MI 49829

Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments. Thank you for your support.
Yours in service,
IPDG Matt Doney
SD10 GST

SD 10 Lions Patches
These patches will be available at the 2018 SD 10 Convention. Limited quantity. They can be placed on the item of your choice, such as a cap, jacket and/or bag. They are 2 for $5.00 or 1 for $3.00. Represent your Lions District and be proud.

Thank You
I received a card from the Eastern U.P.I.S.D. . I will read it at the convention …It is thanking all the clubs that have given to their cause over the many years of hearing and speech.
Bob St. Peter

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

Lions Leaders, Please Note!
Leader Dog’s Summer Experience Camp – Making Teens Unstoppable!
Application Deadline March 31!
Summer Experience Camp is a week of outdoor fun, friendship and skill building. The program combines activities like rock wall climbing and tandem biking with leadership building exercises and things exclusively Leader Dog—GPS training and spending time with Leader Dogs in training. The combination helps increase independent travel skills, interpersonal skills and leadership skills.
The free program is for boys and girls ages 16 and 17 who are legally blind. Leader Dog covers all costs including airfare to Michigan—and everyone receives a free HumanWare Trekker Breeze+ GPS device. The 2018 camp dates are June 23—June 30. Applications are due by March 31, 2018.
For more information and to download an application, go to www.leaderdog.org/clients/programs/summer-experience- camp or call the Leader Dogs for the Blind client services department at 888-777-5332.
Thanks!
Lions Jake & Laura
11 D1 Leader Dog Committee

Hearing And Speech Thank You
The Copper Country I.S.D. sends their Thank You for the Donation Sent to them by the Committee. This donation will help the school aged children in Baraga-Houghton and Keweenaw Counties with materials for Speech and language. On behalf of the committee I say Thank You to all the clubs in the District who have given to this cause over the past years and have helped so many.
As Lions we do SERVE.
Thank you again
Bob St. Peter – Past Chair of the Committee

Centennial Progress Report
Don’t forget Lions, our Centennial continues through June, 2018!! Keep the momentum going!!! Click here to view report

Lions KidSight USA Foundation now has a Store
Please visit lionskidsightstore.org (more items to come)

2017-2018 District Pin
Just received the 2017-2018 District Pin. See photo below. Same design, but one is antique brushed copper, and the other is antique brushed gold. Cost is $3.00 each or $5.00 for the pair. I think it’s a good looking pin. Let me know how many you would like…will bring to IPDG Matt’s appreciation dinner on 14 October, and will have with me at our next cabinet meeting as well.
DG Jim

Dear fellow Lions, Lionesses and Leos,
The club and district donation reports are available on our website at leaderdog.org/lions/lions-reports. When you get to the page just click on your Multiple District and scroll through the pages to find your district and your club.

We ask for your feedback to make the reports more accurate. Please direct any corrections or questions regarding annual giving reports to Kathy Gilchrist at kgilchrist@leaderdog.org.

Thank you for your support. It is because of clubs and districts like yours that Leader Dog is the organization it is today. You have helped us place over 15,000 Leader Dogs in the hands of people who are blind, Deaf-Blind or visually impaired. We recently completed the largest renovation in our history, creating the new Canine Development Center, which is quickly becoming the envy of every guide dog organization in the world.

But our job isn’’t done, it’s merely beginning. We need you now more than ever.

Leader Dog is proud to partner with you, the largest humanitarian organization in the world to address the emerging issues outlined in LCI’’s Global Service Framework. We look forward to working with you to continue “To serve.”

Yours in Lionism,
Lion Kathleen Breen, Lion Kathy Gilchrist, Lion Mike Dengate, Lion Beth Slade

Leader Dogs
This letter and miniature brick will be forwarded to PDG Bill’s family > click here to view

 

Foster Closet of Michigan
There is a new initiative sponsored by Foster Closet of Michigan, with assistance through the Marquette Area MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers), to assist in soliciting donations for Compassion Cases. Compassion Cases is comfort in action to children who transition from their home to a temporary or permanent placement in foster care. Their goal is to raise financial support to acquire 150 duffle bags, suitcases and basic items for local foster children.

Please review the attached program information, and donate through your Club, or on an individual basis. > click here to download information brochure.

Thank you….
1st VDG Jim Whalen
District LION Services for Children Chairperson

From Around The District 10

Challenge
PDGGary Klop challenged the District to raise $5000 to be divided between Leader Dogs and Eversight. If they did, the club/person who donated the most could cut his hair. Bark River was the largest donor. The total raised was $7500!
LeeRowe

Gwinn Lions
The Gwinn Lions were out with the Gwinn Cub Scout pack and troop 333, as well as members of the United Methodist Church to man a road crossing for The Jack Pine 30.
The Jack Pine 30 is an introductory event for new mushers. It leaves Gwinn at 10 am and the mushers are routed out through the Sands Plains and back. This year there were 14 teams competing in the event.
Lions and scouts shoveled snow down onto the road and managed traffic to help keep the event safe and running smooth!

Lion Floyd Birthday Message
Happy Birthday to the FAB four! Leader Dog littler-mate brothers. Floyd Preston, Elroy and Shadow. February 1, 2012. “They Say, “It’s my birthday, it’s your birthday too, ya!”

Peace Poster Contest
The SD 10 winner of the Lions International Peace Poster Contest is Emily Kiekhaefer, an 8th grade student at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Sault Ste. Marie. Congratulations to Emily and the Soo Lions for sponsoring her School! The theme of this contest was “The Future Of Peace”. (click image to enlarge)

Certificate of Appreciation
District Governor, Jim Whalen presenting immediate Past District Governor, Matt Doney with a Certificate of Appreciation for his service as District Governor from Immediate Past International President, Chancellor Bob Corlew! (click image to enlarge)

It’s About Humanity……
In light of the numerous disasters occurring in this world and on our planet, we as “Lions” need to step up even more in this time to continue in our efforts in serving humanity.  Humanitarianism (like Lionism) is defined as an ethic of kindness, benevolence, and sympathy extended universally and impartially to all human beings.  “We Serve” is a motto towards and an extension of what we do for humanity.  How can anyone see that as less, especially if you are a Lion? Someone who specializes in Philanthropy is someone who has the love of humanity, in the sense of caring and nourishing, it involves both the benefactor in their identifying and exercising their values, and the beneficiary in their receipt and benefit from the service or goods provided. > click here to read more

Fellow SD 10 LIONS:
I’m sure many of you know that there is a delegation from SD 10 in attendance at the 100th anniversary LIONS International Convention in Chicago this weekend. We were very proud to represent all of you in the “Parade of Nations” carrying several banners from our District including OUR International Director PDG Jenny Ware!!!
A link to a video clip to a very good article from WGN of Chicago > click to view
See you soon !!!
SD 10 LIONS Cabinet Secretary Joe Maki

Winter Camp For the Blind: February 2, 3, 4, 2018
Winter Camp has been a tradition for near- ly 50 years. Beginning in 1969, it is a special camp adventure for blind and visually impaired adults and a major project of District 11 B1. The camp is held the first weekend in February each year, providing a social gathering for up to 80 adult campers from all around the state. Click to download: Brochure | Application

Lions Day at Bay Cliff – From Stephenson Leos
July 8th was Lions Day at Bay Cliff Health Camp. Members of the Stephenson Leo Club and Bark River Leo Club, along with numerous Lions Clubs from the U.P. attended. 
The Stephenson Lions Club and Stephenson Leo Club joined together and brought a donation of $750 worth of items from Bay Cliff’s wish list. The two clubs also each gave a monetary donation.  > click here to view photos

Lions Day at Bay Cliff
July 8, 2017: Lions Day at Bay Cliff > click here to view photo gallery

 > view archive

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!

Dear Readers;
Just another tidbit of a wonderful experience by a Lion who went on a well deserved Caribbean cruise with a friend.  This Lion and her friend were in port on an island and after enjoying a fabulous zip line experience, had a few more hours to enjoy before having to head back to the ship.  They asked a store keeper how to go about hailing a taxi to drive them around.  The store keeper responded, “No, just a minute, I will take care of you”.  The store keeper left the store to return just a moment later and within a few minutes someone arrived to take them for a ride.  As introductions and discussions commenced, it was announced that their driver was a Lion from that island and at that same moment our Lion exclaimed, “I am too!”  From there a new friendship was born.  The Island Lion gave them the grand tour driving them around the entire island, narrating and visiting places.  Even staying with them and their possessions when they went to the beach to enjoy the sand and water for 45 minutes, but it was still 45 minutes.  Whether you look at it as 45 minutes with the Island Lion staying with them the whole time, the 45 minutes that they were able to enjoy on the beach, or the short time of only having 45 minutes to enjoy the beach before having to head back to the ship.  The Island Lion did what all of us Lions should be doing –whether we are Lions or not.   The Island Lion did not know our Lion and vice versa, but we (Lions) are there to always serve in one capacity or another.  This is an experience neither of these Lions will ever forget and you may think this is the end, but actually it is the beginning –because these Lions will be keeping in touch with each other.

Thank you for reading this and letting me bring a few heartfelt words of wisdom.  Be true, encourage others and be a Lion.

Upcoming Events

May 5, 2018:
Heart Of The North Lions Club 6th Annual Kentucky Derby Party
> more information

May 6, 2018:
Negaunee Lions Club Pancake Breakfast 
> more information

May 12, 2018:
A Taste Of The North – Wells Lions Club Charity Fundraiser 
> more information

May 12, 2018:
St. Ignace Lions Club Silent & Live Auction 
> more information

May 12, 2018:
Being Prepared For The Unexpected 
> more information

July 7, 2018
Lions Day at Bay Cliff:
11 am tours, 12:30 lunch, short presentation after lunch.

July 28, 2018
Gwinn Fun Daze
 more information

August 6, 2018
Stephenson Lions Golf Outing
more information

Lions International News

Lion Pride – March Edition

Your March digital LION is here

LCIF’s  50th Celebration Continues: New Contest Live!

Perfect Attendance Pins and Peace Poster Kits

Announcing Spring LCIP Training

Lions celebrate 200 million served during Centennial

Lion Pride Magazine Jan-Feb 2018

Innovation Drives Service

Celebrate with LCIF

The Perfect Year-End Service

Celebrate 100 Years of Lionism!

Lions Stand for Excellence

Measles is No Match for Lions Clubs International Foundation

Continuing the Crusade Against Darkness

News

SOS thanks staff for registering organ donors

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Teaching Family Homes Adopt A Child Information

> click here to learn more

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Amazon Smile

Instructions for Amazon Smile purchases and donating to Lions of Michigan. > click here to to view

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White Cane Scholarship
Each year the Lions of Michigan provide three $3000 scholarships to the visually impaired. Please canvass your area for deserving candidates and encourage them to apply. See the attached application form. Selected applicants will be presented their scholarship at the Michigan Forum on February 17th and will be provided the opportunity to address the attendees. Deadline to apply is December 31st. > click here to download form

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The Roster Book 2017-18
The Roster Book for 2017-’18 was sent to the printer on Thursday, July 13, 2017. A delivery schedule will be announced once the roster books are delivered in “hard-copy” format to District Governor Jim Whalen or Secretary Joe Maki.

Please be advised if you did not get your current PU 101 in to International – you may not be in the book or the information may be inaccurate. Each Lions Club is responsible for providing current and updated information pertaining to their club and its members. This is all part of communication and taking initiative in being a Lion and serving Single District 10, Upper Peninsula Michigan.

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Hearing Doctors Needed

We are looking for hearing aid doctors in the Eastern Upper Peninsula to participate in Lions of Michigan Service Foundation hearing aid project for low income individuals. If you are interested please contact us at hearingspeech@district10lions.org

– Click here to learn more about Hearing & Speech Committee

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Bay Cliff Health Camp Wish List – Click here to download

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Commemorative Pin Order Form – Click here to download

>> view archive

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Project KidSight promotional video


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