Single District 10 Lions
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it’s a beautiful thing – and an incredible feeling for everyone involved.
That’s Lions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
October 26, 2024
Immediate Past District Governor Dan’s Appreciation Dinner:
Saturday Oct 26th 5-8pm at Upper Al Quaal Lodge, Al Quaal Recreation Area Ishpeming. Dinner will be a casual barbecue, bring a dish to pass. Check donations can be made to : Partridge Creek Compost Scholarship fund
October 26, 2024
Powers Spalding Lions Club
Taking pre-orders for our Fall Pasty Sale on Oct 26th > more information
Until November 15, 2024
Tour Da’ Yoop, Eh – 2025
We are offering a 15% discount when you use the code commitment at checkout on your 2025 TDY registration. > more information
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GOVERNOR'S LETTER
October 2024
Fellow District Lions,
Autumn in the U.P. is perhaps the best time of the year. The changing of the fall colors and the shortened daylight remind us that we are in a constant state of change. For some, change is uncomfortable and sometimes unwelcome. But change reminds us that we need to always be looking to the future because time waits for nobody and we must be prepared for the next challenge in service.
Our Lions organization in District 10 is always looking to the future, preparing for the next opportunity to increase our service to the community, develop new leaders for the future and grow our clubs to solidify our place as the leaders in service to those in need. We are through one quarter of the Lions year and we have much to be grateful for. Our membership is growing, clubs are reporting their service and new leaders are being developed. This success is because of you, who work daily to serve your community.
One of our district goals this year is to increase our support to LCIF, the Lions Club International Foundation. We are an international organization. We can have an impact across the globe when we support LCIF. Your contributions make you a partner in service to disaster relief and humanitarian efforts in places that most desperately need it.
If your club contributes to LCIF, thank you for doing so and please continue your annual giving. If your club hasn’t supported LCIF in the past or perhaps over a few years, please consider even a small gift to LCIF in your annual budget. Our goal is to increase club participation, so no amount is too small. LCIF also supports projects in our own district, so let’s make sure we share in their mission to provide assistance to those in need. You can also be an individual supporter of LCIF with a monthly donation. Individual and club donations all count toward your Melvin Jones Fellowship opportunities.
Please consider the opportunity to attend the quarterly District Cabinet Meeting in October. It is being held at the Lions Club in Powers on Saturday, October 12th, at 10:00 am (eastern time). This is an opportunity to learn more about upcoming events and programs happening across the district. It is also a chance to ask questions that your clubs may need answers to and spend some time in fellowship with your fellow Lions. There will also be a lunch following the meeting. We look forward to having you visit the Powers-Spalding Lions Club!
Thank you for being a Lion, thank you for saying YES so serving others and working every day to make our communities a better place to live and play. We are doing great things in District 10. I am proud to share our success with you.
Together WE SERVE,
Scott Kwarciany, District Governor
NEWSLETTER
SD10 Newsletter for October 2024 is now available
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NEWS
Stronger Together
Letter from our International President
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2024 Leadership Institute Registration Extended!
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Your October District Digest
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Venue Update for 2025 International Convention
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Empowering your Lions club
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Energize your club with Service
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Your Road Map to a Successful Club
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Programs to help your club succeed
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10 Ways to Recruit New Members
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Prepare yourself for the role of club president
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Bay Cliff Health Camp
Website
Wishlist
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New emergency phone number:
1-800-311-1760
Website:
northwoodsairlifeline.org
NEW MEMBERS
Lions Club International New Member Orientation Video
ONLINE RESOURCES
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LIONS BULLETIN
Become a puppy raiser! 
Have you considered becoming a puppy raiser for a Future Leader Dog? The care these puppies receive in their first year is critical for their success as guide dogs, but we can’t do it without you.
As one of the amazing puppy raisers at Leader Dogs for the Blind, Margaret knows how the love and attention she gives to these puppies makes an impact. She has raised 18 Future Leader Dogs and hosted two Leader Dog moms, helping bring countless puppies into the world.
Margaret shared her heartfelt experience: “Volunteering at Leader Dog has been a wonderful way to change the lives of people who are blind or have low vision. It gives me courage and a new perspective on life.”
Our affectionate puppies are eager to meet their future raisers! As a volunteer puppy raiser, you’ll nurture a Future Leader Dog for one year, teaching them essential skills before their formal guide dog training begins.
Your dedication will help shape these puppies into life-changing companions for individuals who are blind or low vision. I encourage you to apply today!
Sincerely,
Vijay Joshi – Puppy Development Manager of Host and Raiser Experience
Leader Dogs for the Blind
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Marquette Lions Club is introducing a new project during downtown events to keep MI Returnable’s out of city recycling or Marquette’s landfill and initiate a proactive approach to collecting cans & bottles that have a Michigan deposit.
Funded by several generous grants, a distinctive new container bright yellow & blue with Lions Club logo will be found in collaboration with city recycling & trash containers throughout the downtown during the Blueberry fest & Harbor fest. This will enable those attending for responsible recycling and be a committed member to their community & planet.
The club’s income from returnable’s provides for community needs such as grants for eye exams/eye glasses, food pantries, families with children fighting cancer, Bay Cliff and much more.
For those interested in making a personal donation of their returnable’s please call 906-250-1596.
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Health Fairs Wellness Events In Your Community
The District 10 Childhood Cancer Team plans to market our assistance programs to local community health and wellness fairs in 2024. If you know or hear of an event in your community or would like to plan your own event, please contact Lion Chris Smith, D-10 Childhood Cancer Chair at: lionchris906pcc@outlook.com or call 313-682-8900.
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Important Notice to District 10 Lions,
Why Must We Report Club Service Hours?
Lions Clubs International is the largest humanitarian service organization in the world. We track every service hour served globally. To maintain this very important status, please report your club/ individual member service hours.
To make it easy, contact PDG Jim Svinicki, our District Service Chair and he will be happy to report your service hours on behalf of your club/ individual directly to Lions Clubs International. He will need:
Date of Service
Club or Individual Name:
Short Description of Service Project:
Number of Service Hours Reported:
Number of Club Lions/ Volunteers Preforming Service:
Contact Lion:
Every service hour makes a difference! Thank you!
James Svinicki jlsvinicki48@gmail.com
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D10 Technology Grant Program The District 10 Lions announce a new grant program for District 10 Lions Clubs. The D10 Technology Grant Program is an opportunity for Lions Clubs in D10 to receive up to $500 in “matching” funds from D10 for the purpose of purchasing technology infrastructure to assist in their mission to serve the communities of District 10.
Click here to download grant program form (updated October 2022)
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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
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Please click below to fill out a survey to identify local people who are interested in creating community gardens, building a local food system, and working with Farm to School education. This will be followed up with a club visit and hopefully bring in local food champions for an open meeting to see how we can work with them to strengthen our local food education and food systems.
FROM AROUND THE DISTRICT
Wells Lions Club
Wells Lions Club provides food for UPtoberfest – Those that attended UPtoberfest may have noticed a difference in the food. This year, the Wells Lions Club was approached by the event coordinators and were thrilled to participate. Shown are, from left to right, back row: Lions Doug Krusic, Bill Jensen, Scott Kwarciany, Kevin Gartland, and Roger Chenier. In the front row are John Gartland, Tom Schorn, Tom Skradski, and Troy Sebeck. (Article by Daily Press)
Rock Lions Club
Adopt a Highway service event held on 9/25. We had eight total members participate for 1.5 hours removing litter along the highway in Rock. Proud of our members!
Drummond Island Lions Club
The officers of the Drummond Island Lions club welcomed over 40 Lions to their 50 th anniversary celebration. DG Scott gave a very informative presentation.
Stephenson Lions Club Golf Outing 2024
Stephenson Lions Golf outing saw a golfer make a hole in one to win $5000 cash. Shown are Lions Hunter Mans and Jim Svinicki with winner John Nystrom
Photo gallery from the Tour Duh Yoop 2024
Norway High School LEO Club Mascot
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From PID Jenny
Here’s a nice picture of da Yoopers with the all state band students from da UP!! It was taken at the end of the parade with Melbourne in tha background
District 10 Convention Bowling & Shuffleboard Challenge
Pictured are 3 members of the Powers Spalding Lions and 3 members of the Bark River Lions. At the recent District 10 Convention held in Ishpeming, our banquet was held in a facility attached to a bowling alley. After the banquet, these 6 Lions each threw a $40.00 contribution in a pot for a bowling challenge where the winning team got to pick where the money raised would be donated.
We are proud to report that the Powers Spalding team were the winners and donated $240.00 to the UP SexTrafficking program!
After this photo was taken an additional healthy competition continued with shuffleboard. $120.00 collected by the winners DG Dan Perkins and 2VDGE Gary Perala were donated to UPLionsServe.
In the midst of fun (and possibly a few adult beverages) Lions will always have the heart of a Lion and 2 very important District 10 supported programs were the ultimate winners!
FROM AROUND THE DISTRICT
Bark River Harris Leo Club
The Bark River Harris Leo Club made donations to the Heart of the North Lions Club Playground Project. Pictured are Matthew G. who is Vice President of the Leo Club and Jane L. from the Heart of the North Club.
They also made a donation to the Bay de Noc Community College food pantry. Members of the club presented the check to Jennifer Pickle who is the TRIO Program Coordinator.
Powers Spalding Lions Club:
Powers Spalding Lions donates $4750 to the NCA Guarantee Scholarship Fund
Northwoods Airlifeline
NWALL representative Lee Rowe presenting checks donated in IPDG Gretchen’s honor to NWALL Vice President Jesse Bell
Lions Build Accessible Gardens at School
This past weekend The D-10 Lions joined forces with the Lakeview Garden Committee at the Lakeview Elementary School in Negaunee to build accessible ADA compliant pathways to the 20 garden beds in the Courtyard garden area. The crew installed 250 feet of 5-8’ wide brick lined paths infilled with 90,000# of compacted 3FA crusher fines that had to be wheel barrowed in from an outside parking lot through the building into the central courtyard.
This event was an example of how many hands can get a large project done in a relatively short period of time. It was an opportunity for our younger Lions to step up and put their youthful strength and energy into public service. At least 2 young adults will sign up to be Lions in our Ishpeming Club from their participation on this project. If you want to grow your club, take on a large project way outside your comfort zone and beg your friends, neighbors, and kids to help get it done.
DG Dan Perkins
Gwinn Lions Club
1st VDG Scott Kwarciany attended Gwinn Lions Club charter night and inducted new member Tammy Wills. Kris Patterson was her sponsor. Lions Scott also spoke briefly to the club and gave us words of encouragement.
Marquette Lions Club
12 members of Marquette Lions Club came together with pizza, snacks, homemade cake and good cheer to sort donated eye glasses.
Many of the local eye doctor offices maintain a recycle center for donations which Lion Kerry McGinley collects periodically. The glasses that are intact and in good condition are packed in boxes to be sent out for distribution to areas in need.
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