September 2014 - Lions e
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September 2014 - Lions e
DISTRICT 5M-13 VOLUME 29 ManitobaLion Number 01 JUNE 2014 A “pride” is a close-knit family of lions, as can be found in the savannahs of central Africa. Each member of the pride has responsibilities. Whether they are the hunters, protectors, caregivers, teachers, or learners, they work as a team, for survival and prosperity. If even one member of the pride does not fulfill its role, it can affect the entire group. There is another group of Lions just as proud. But unlike the lions of Africa, these Lions aren’t feared. Instead they are admired and respected. They, too, form a ring of protection, and they have shown themselves to be skilled hunters providing food for the hungry and tending to the needs of a different flock. Their territory has spread to every corner of the world and they bring goodness wherever they exist. It’s us – the 1.35 million members of Lions Clubs International. The English dictionary provides another definition of the word “Pride” a feeling of happiness that you get when you or someone you know does something good. It is not the pride of being boastful it is the pride of accomplishment in building communities, doing good, and reaching out to assist others. THE ONLY ALL CANADIAN DISTRICT IN 5M Lions are indeed a proud organization. There is a feeling of pride shared among our members, knowing that our commitment to serve the needs of others is what has made us, and keeps us, the global leader in humanitarian service. It is the same pride that has sustained us for 97 years. We can “Strengthen the Pride” by bringing the full Lion’s family closer together, working in a spirit of cooperation and understanding, with each Lion member doing their share. And we can “Strengthen the Pride” through our many meaningful accomplishments. This is the platform for not only success this year, but through our centennial and well into the next hundred years. PRESIDENT JOE PRESTON This year, I want to focus on strengthening our clubs, our service and our association. To do this, I’ll be sharing valuable information and resources with Lions leaders and members throughout the year. I am asking for your help in working closely with your members. Together, we can strengthen the pride! Lions are international leaders in humanitarian service because of clubs like yours and leaders like you. A club with strong leaders and engaged members can make a real difference in the community. DISTRICT GOVERNOER OMER CHAMPIGNY Lions are already responding to the “Ask One” campaign and clubs around the world are encouraging members to ask one friend, one neighbor or one family member to join their club! The concept is simple, and Ask One could make a big difference in your membership efforts. There’s nothing like the feeling of serving those in need, so let’s pass it on. In September, I’d like you to help inspire the next generation of Lions by engaging our youth in service. Consider promoting LCI youth programs, starting a Leo Club or partnering with a local school on a literacy project. Better yet—get young people involved in planning a project so they can learn and serve with you. The Centennial Service Challenge encourages Lions around the world to serve 100 million people by December 2017. Every club can play a part in reaching our goal. Here’s how you can join the Centennial Service Challenge: Here’s how you can join the Centennial Service Challenge: Host service projects throughout the year that impact Youth, Vision, Hunger or the Environment. Report your service activities through the Service Activity Report on MyLCI. Earn a Centennial Banner Patch with a progressive gemstone design for each year your club participates. As Lions, we know that a single act of service can change a life. But when 1.35 million members come together to serve, we can change the world. When we engage our youth, we can earn special recognition in the centennial service challenge. In the coming months, be a role model. Be a mentor. Be a Lion! Thanks to all Lions for all that you do. District Governor Omer Champigny 2 SEPTEMBER 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION PCC Lion Miles Phillips dies at 84 L ions International has lost one of its’ well known advocators. Past Council Chairman Lion Miles Phillips and former longtime editor and publisher of the Boissevain Recorder, and The Manitoba Lion, died August 2, 2014 at the Boissevain Hospital after a short battle with bone cancer. He was 84. Lion Miles was an outstanding member of the Boissevain Lions Club since February 15, 1957 when the club was chartered. During that time he had served on countless committees and offices, including director, secretary and president. In addition, Lion Miles has served at the district level as Zone chair (1961), Vice District Governor 5M3 (1962) and District Governor 5M3 (1964). During his term as DG he visited all of the 66 clubs in the 5M3 District in Manitoba, NW Ontario and NW Minnesota. In 1965 Lion Miles served as Council Chair for MD5. Lion Miles was presented with a Life Membership in 1977. He received numerous attendance awards, Governor’s Awards, Melvin Jones Award and International President’s Award. He has personally sponsored in excess of 15 members. But probably his greatest contribution to Lionism was his personal public relations with everyone he met, everyone loved Miles. His personal ambassadorship was priceless and unmeasureable. Lionism was always a high priority in Mile’s life. He epitomizes the QUALITY Lion. Club Request for Governor’s Visit Club Name _____________________________________________________ Contact name ___________________________________________________ Phone number __________________________________________________ email __________________________________________________________ Meeting Location: ________________________________________________ Requested date of visitation in order of preference. 1st ____________________________________________________________ 2nd ___________________________________________________________ Meeting Time: ______________ Dinner meeting? ______________________ Will there by any other clubs visiting? ______ . If so name them: _______________________________________________________________ Will Governor be expected to speak? Yes _____ No ______ Will Governor be expected to install officers? Yes _____ No ______ If yes, please have information ready for the Governor, printed clearly. Will Governor be expected to induct new members? Yes _____ No ______ If yes, please have the LCI NEW MEMBER KITS WITH PINS AND SIGNED CERTIFICATES READY. Will Governor be expected to give out Awards? Yes _____ No ______ Name the Award (s) ____________________________________ __________________________________________________ If yes, please have the information prepared for the Governor prior to his arrival. . . . . Please return this request form ASAP, so I can schedule my club visits. I will correspond to your club as to which date works well for me. Remember the earlier I receive your request, the easier it is for me to fulfill your first choice. Please forward this form to DG Omer Champigny Box 44, Oak Lake, Manitoba R0M 1P0 Res. 204-855-3205 [email protected] Yours in Lionism, District Governor Omer Champigny Miles emigrated to Boissevain in 1952, a young man fresh out of Scotland with a farm diploma and work experience under his belt. He purchased The Boissevain Recorder in 1966 and was publisher and editor of the weekly newspaper until his retirement in 1999. He also served on Boissevain Town Counil for 20 years. Left to cherish his memory are: wife Shirley, children Margaret Lea (Paul Conway), Robert (Andrea), Nancy (Lee Richels) as well as grandchildren Cally and Thomas Phillips, Jonathen Richels and Miles Phillips, sister-in -law Lynda (Clifford) Harbin, and family Kari (Jayme) Nelson, Bruce (Joni) Harbin, Lana (Greg) Hynd and families. PCC LION MILES PHILLIPS 1930 - 2014 PDG Lion Lloyd McCabe to chair 5M13 LCIF T his is to inform each of you that I have agreed to Chair the Lions ClubsInternational Foundation (LCIF) committee for this coming year. PDG Harvey Kingdon has represented LCIF in our District for many, many years and we all need to thank him for the excellent job that he has done. I know I will be turning to him for advice through out the year. My goals for the year include the following: To visit at least 6 – 10 clubs through the year, so if any club wishes me to come to talk about LCIF please don’t hesitate to call me or I may just show up at a meeting. I would like to increase our Clubs participation in LCIF by 6 – 15%, 33 Clubs participated last year. I do plan on having 3 – 5 articles in the Manitoba Lion during the year. I will have available an update for each Club on their Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF) recognition credits. Please contact me if you want an update. Our District Club donations for 2013-2014 was $15,365.84. I would like to see this increased to $17,000. I would like to set a goal of $2000 towards the One Shot, One Life Measles Initiative. Any child that is affected can have severe consequences. The recent earthquake in China affected many thousands of people with an estimated 600 lives lost and more than 25,000 homes lost. As you’ve probably read LCIF provided a US$250,000 Major Catastrophe Grant September with money from the 6th Lions Eye Bank Meeting – Winnipeg disaster relief fund. We 11-19 USA/Canada Forum – San Juan, Puerto Rico now have over 21,000 Lions in China, many October of whom were impacted 8 Flin Flon Lions Annual visit by the disaster. Please 11 St-Anne Charter Night consider donating to the 18 Council of Governors Meeting – Detroit Lakes, MN Foundation for disaster 22 Teulon & Area Lions Annual visit relief. Any donation gets your Club on the road November to qualifying for the 19 Elgin Lions Annual visit Club Excellence Award. 22 5M13 Cabinet Meeting – Brandon District Governor Calendar December 13 Lions Eye Bank Meeting – Winnipeg Yours in Lionism IPDG Lloyd McCabe THE MANITOBA LION District 5M-13 www.e-district.org/sites/5m13 www.lionnet.com/canada_mb.html www.lionsclubs.org DISTRICT GOVERNOR Omer Champigny Box 44 Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0 R: (204) 855-3205 C: (204) 851-0394 [email protected] New 5M13 flyers and brochures available to help boost your clubs public relations The Lions District 5M13 brochure and flyer have become a reality thanks to the Lions International Public Relations Matching Grant we applied for and received. A copy of the final report for the grant appears in this paper. Some SECRETARY Willie Brown PO Box 430 Russell, MB. R0J 1W0 R: 204-773-3514 C: 204-773-6360 E: [email protected] ASSOCIATE EDITOR & PRODUCTION MANAGER Lion Lorraine Houston P.O. Box 220, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0 Res. 204-776-2116 Bus. 204-534-6479 Cell 204-534-8064 Fax 204-534-2977 [email protected] Subscription rates: $12.00/year Published ten times per year, September to June. Submission deadline 17th day of the month. Forward submissions to [email protected] Box 220, Boissevain, Manitoba R0K 0E0 LION ROGER LION KIM FING We Serve AS, BOISSEVA FLON, MB POIRIER, FLIN IN, MB l We are Loca l a b lo We are G s n We are Lio AND, MB LION rg BeALion.o MELITA, MB ns re about Lio To learn mo al Internation Lions Clubs clubs.org www.lions 3 5M1 Lions District t.org/sites/5m13 tric ts.net www.e-dis blmccabe@m .ca -726-5367 inetlink McCabe 204 -2091 5M13@ Lion Lloyd Contact: itrick 204-873 McK Bill Lion Visit: MB RAPID CITY, LION GORD AN CHUTE, LION MEG KINGDON, A, MB MINNEDOS , MB BRANDON , MB B, BRANDON G SHER LION DOU 2nd VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lion Gord Kingdon Minnedosa, MB [email protected] EDITOR & ADVERTISING Lion Bill McKitrick Box 340 Crystal City, MB R0K 0N0 Res. 204-873-2091 Fax. 204-873-2633 Cell 204-325-2455 [email protected] RSEN, HOLL PEDE ESS CATHERYN ER BROWN, LION AMB DISTRICT GOVERNOR ELECT Lion Louise Kernested Stonewall, Manitoba R: (204) 467-2365, C: 204-771-6682 email [email protected] Immediate Past DG Lloyd McCabe 46 Kensington Cres. Brandon, MB. R7A 6M1 R: 204-726-5367 C: 204-724-9841 E: [email protected] brochures have already been distributed to clubs for use at their summer activities. Congratulations to Sandy Lake, Shoal Lake and Wawanesa for jumping on the bandwagon. Brochures were also put in the goody bags for the “Lions Roar for Hearing”. If your club is having an event, brochures are available for information purposes or for membership recruitment. Just contact me at dmmart@mts. net or 204-824-2457. In June, flyers promoting Lionism were inserted in the “Westman Journal” and from all reports it was rather exciting to open the paper to see the smiling faces of our District Lions. The remainder of the flyers will be placed in selected community newspapers in our District There are extra copies of the “Manitoba Lion” available to Lions clubs each month on a first come, first serve basis for use in your community. You may wish to deliver them door-to door or perhaps, do a bulk mailing. How you use them is your choice, RT BROWN, LION ROBE TREASURER Lion John Fehr 3-6 Whiteshell Way Brandon, Manitoba R7B 4G3 Res. 204-728-9677 [email protected] 3rd-VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR VACANT 3 SEPTEMBER 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION however all costs associated with getting the papers and distributing them are the club’s responsibility. Please contact me if interested in promoting Lionism in your community. Lions Clubs International Public Relations Matching Grant 2013 – 2014 District 5M13 District 5M13 initially applied for a LCI Public Relations Grant on September 14, 2013 and then, because that application went astray, reapplied on January 19, 2014. Approval for the grant of $1750US was received on February 14, 2014. The Public Relations Matching Grant was used to publicize and promote Lions District 5M13 in the following ways: 1.The District Public Relations Chair designed and produced a Lions District 5M13 double fold, full-colour brochure. 7500 brochures were printed for distribution to District Lions Clubs as an information tool for prospective members, community events, etc. They will also be used by the district Governor and Cabinet for P.R. purposes. 2. Extra copies of the District 5M13 newspaper, “Manitoba Lion” were used as inserts in a community newspaper for publicity purposes. 3. It was decided that more people could be reached if a one-page flyer was produced to be inserted in community newspapers in selected areas of the District. As a result 30,000 full-colour flyers were printed. To date, 15,700 flyers have been inserted in the Brandon Wheat City Journal which covers the city of Brandon and surrounding area. The remainder of the flyers will be used as inserts in other community newspapers early in the fall when the clubs are back meeting regularly and more active. Both the brochure and flyers have been very well received by Lions and the general public because they are bright, clear and readable. The fact that local District Lions are featured makes the publications even more attractive. Potential numbers of people reached: Brochures . . . . 7,500 Flyers . . . . . . . 30,000 Total . . 37,500 PROJECT COSTS Printing of Brochures (The Recorder, Boissevain) . . $1366.17 Printing of Flyers (The Recorder, Boissevain) . . . . . . $1908.57 Printing of 1000 extra copies of “Manitoba Lion” . . . . . $ 48.88 “Manitoba Lion” inserts in “The Gazette” . . . . . . . . . . . $ 105.00 Flyer inserts in “WestMan Journal” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 576.98 Total . . . . . $4005.60 REVENUE : LCI Matching Grant (US $1750) . . . $1960.00 District 5M13 Funds. . . . . . . . . . . . . $2045.60 Total . . $4005.60 With sincere thanks for the LCI Public Relations Matching Grant that enabled the completion of this project. IPDG Lion Lloyd McCabe 46 Kensington Crescent Brandon MB R7A 6M1 Lion Margaret Martin District 5M13 Public Relations Chair Box 291 Wawanesa MB R0K2G0 4 SEPTEMBER 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION 5M13 Lions Club Directory Austin & Area Lions Club Brandon Wheat City Lions HOME OF THE AUSTIN THRESERMAN’S REUNION Supper meeting 3rd Tuesday at Horseshoe Cafe Pres. Doug Hodgins 637‐2389 [email protected] Sec. Bev Makinson 204‐637‐2533 [email protected] Binscarth Lions Club Crystal City Lions Club VISIT BINSCART LIONS ON FACEBOOK Meet every 2nd & 4th Wed., Drop In Centre @ 7pm Pres Harvey Kingdon 204‐532‐2443 [email protected] Sec Phlyp Birch 204‐532‐2484 [email protected] Birtle & District Lions Club Bowsman & District Lion Club INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN BLOOM WINNER Meets 2nd Thurs. at 6:30pm (supper) 4th Thurs. @7pm Pres. John Smith 204‐534‐6161 [email protected] Sec Larry Rainnie 204‐534‐6238 [email protected] Brandon Lions Club CHARTERED IN 1938 Supper meeting at 6:30pm 2nd & 4th Thurs.Lions Manor Pres. Doug Sherb [email protected] Sec. Lloyd Morrice 204‐724‐4422 [email protected] Brandon Crocus Lions Club Elgin & Area Lions Club THE RECYCLING CLUB ‐ SMALL CLUB BIG HEART Meet 7:30pm 3rd Wed. at member’s homes Pres. Connie Cameron 204‐769‐2165 Sec. Cecile McMurray 204‐769‐[email protected] Erickson Lions Club “ THE LAND OF THE VIKINGS” Meet 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month Pres. Jim McMunn 204‐636‐2268 Sec Dave Walker [email protected] Ethelbert Lions Club OVER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE Meeting 2nd & 4th Tues. 6:30pm Lions Manor. Pres. Janice Ward 726‐8719 Sec.Wilma Pawluk [email protected] COME JOIN US EVERY 2ND & 4TH MONDAY 7:30 pm at the Emergency Services Center Building Pres. Art Ainsworth 204‐742‐8841 Sec Betty Brasseur 204‐742‐8841 [email protected] Brandon Keystone Lions Club JOIN US AT THE LIONS MANOR 7:00PM DIAL 001 Supper meeting 1st Tues/Business meeting 3rd Tues Pres. Barb Hurd 204‐57‐0620 [email protected] Sec Carl Wlock 204‐726‐0498 [email protected] Brandon University Lions Campus Club Branch Flin Flon Lions Club HOME OF “FLINTY’S BOARDWALK” Meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesday at Victoria Inn Pres. Andy Wasylciw 204‐687‐7606 [email protected] Sec Isabel Stewart [email protected] Gilbert Plains Lions Club Meetings 2nd & 4th Monday at BU Pres. Megan Chute 648‐4894 [email protected] Sec. Lonna Drummond 204‐526‐7881 [email protected] JOIN US @ TRAILS WEST INN, 210‐18 ST. N 1st & 3rd Fridays at 7:15 am ‐ breakfast meeting Pres. BJ Hersak 570‐1336 [email protected] Sec Jill Hannah‐Kayes [email protected] JOIN US AT THUNDER’S COUNTRY RESTAURANT Supper meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 6:30pm Pres. Ted Wojtowicz 204‐638‐9016 [email protected] Sec Dean Lounsbury 204‐638‐4404 [email protected] GATEWAY TO BUFFALO PARK Meet 1st & 3rd Tues. @ 7:00pm in the Lions Den Pres. Dennis Rogasky 204‐625‐5223 Sec. Anita Hart 204‐625‐2827 [email protected] Boissevain Lions Club HOME OF THE FIDDLE CONTEST Meet 1st Wednesday @ 7pm at Holland Motor Hotel Sec. Margaret Fraser 204‐526‐2378 [email protected] Kelwood Lions Club Elphinstone Lions Club MEETS 1ST & 3RD THURS OF EACH MONTH Bowsman Curling Rink @ 7pm (excluding summer) Pres. Bruce Kirkpatrick 204‐734‐9723 Sec. Kevin Silverthorn [email protected] HOME OF THE “HOLLANDERS” Meet 2nd Wed. 8:00pm @ Holland Elementary School Pres. Brad Verniest 526‐7603 [email protected] Sec. Hugh Fraser 204‐526‐2378 [email protected] Holland & Area Lioness Club COME JOIN US Meetings 3rd Thursday of every month Pres. Bill McKitrick 204‐873‐2091 [email protected] Sec Cheryl McKitrick 204‐825‐8073 [email protected] Dauphin Lions Club MEETS 3RD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH Birtle Drop In Centre @ 6:45pm Pres. Dwayne Moncur [email protected] Sec. Debbie Jensen 204‐842‐5207 [email protected] Brandon Prairie Pride Lions Holland & Area Lions Club PLEASE COME PAY US A VISITATION Noon meetings 2nd & 4th Mon. Victoria Inn Brandon Pres. Jeff Sim 204‐571‐1058 [email protected] Sec Chris Hiede 204‐727‐6701 [email protected] “HEART OF THE PARKLAND” Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays at 6:30pm EMS Building Pres. Bruce Jorgenson 204‐548‐2446 Sec Barry Randell 204‐548‐2502 [email protected] Hamiota Lions Club HOME OF POPE NATIONAL WILDLIFE RESERVE Meet 1st & 3rd Tues @ 7:00pm Community Hall Pres. Edith Caldwell204‐764‐2529 [email protected] Sec Gwen Argue 204‐838‐2166 [email protected] COME JOIN US Meeting 1st Thursday of the month Pres. Andy Aucoin 204‐967‐2646 Sec Neil Fraser 204‐967‐2146 [email protected] Kenton & Area Lions Club COME JOIN US Meets at Kenton Hall 2nd Tues 7:30pm 4th Tues 7pm Pres. Phil Graham 204‐838‐2354 [email protected] Sec Marvin Wiens 204‐838‐2261 [email protected] MacGregor Lions Club THE HEART OF THE KEYSTONE PROVINCE Meet 2nd Tues 7:30pm/ 4th Tues supper mtg 6:30pm Pres. Doris Moore 204‐685‐2666 [email protected] Sec Chris Miles 685‐2840 [email protected] Melita & Area Lions Club COME JOIN US @ THE LEGION HALL Meet 2nd & 4th Wed. 7:30pm/Supper mtg Oct‐March Pres. Marilyn Renwick 204‐522‐3142 [email protected] Sec. Eleanor Renwick 204‐522‐8686 [email protected] Miami & Area Lions Club COME JOIN US AT R.M OF THOMPSON OFFICE 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month Pres. Clint Lawson 204‐435‐2257 [email protected] Sec. Duncan Callum 204‐435‐2069 [email protected] A Caring Thoughtful way to remember is with an “IN MEMORIAM” gift. The Lions Foundation provides special medical assistance for Children and Adults, Equipment for the Disabled and Transplant Assistance Programs. We thank you for your support. ANNUAL ROCKIN’ THE FIELDS OF MINNEDOSA Meets 2nd & 4th Wed. 7pm @ the Community Hall Pres. Gareth Boys 204‐724‐7422 [email protected] Sec Jim Cooper 204‐867‐3245 [email protected] Minitonas & District Lions COME JOIN US Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month Pres. David Petelski 525‐2207 [email protected] Sec. Brett Church [email protected] Morden & District Lions Club HOME OF ANNUAL CORN AND APPLE FESTIVAL Meets 1st & 3rd Mon. 7pm @ Morden Rec Centre Pres. Jerry Nelson 204‐822‐6547 Sec Jeff Bretecher 204‐823‐0054 [email protected] Lions Foundation of MB. & NW Ontario 320 SHERBROOK ST WINNIPEG, MB R3B 2W6 (204) 772-1899 OR TOLL FREE 1-800-552-6820 www.lionsfoundation.ca [email protected] SENIOR’S DAY every tuesday 20% OFF open 8am till 9 pm 314 Main St. 204-467-9042 Oakville & Area Lions Club “ A FRIENDLY FARMING COMMUNITY” Meets 2nd & 4th Wed. Lions Den Community Hall Pres. Stuart Boyd 204‐267‐2505 [email protected] Sec Bruce Mintenko [email protected] Oakburn Lions Club COME JOINS US Meets 3rd Wed. 7:30pm @ the Eager Pioneer Club Pres. Nester Leganchuk 204‐625‐5231 Sec Janet Zemianski 204‐234‐5349 [email protected] Oak Lake & Area Lions Club HOME OF ISAAC “THE OX” Meet 1st & 3rd Mon. 7pm @ the Oak Lake Golf Club Pres. Rick Plaisier 204‐855‐2207 [email protected] Sec Travis Wallace 204‐855‐2125 [email protected] The Pas Northern Lites Lions HOME OF THE ANNUAL TRAPPERS FESTIVAL Meet 1st Wed. 7pm at the Super 8 Hotel Pres. Elaine Nelson 204‐623‐2218 Sec Alice Soshycki 204‐623‐3010 [email protected] Pierson Lions Club COME JOIN US Meet 1st & 3rd Wed. 8pm @ Pierson Community Hall Pres. Lorne Wilson 204‐634‐2337 Sec. Angus Lee 204‐634‐2243 [email protected] Pipestone Lions Club Come join us. Meet 3rd Wednesday of the month. Pres. Michael Decock 204‐858‐2397 Sec Brenda Bohne 204‐854‐3300 [email protected] SERVING SINCE 1938 Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs. Supper 6:30pm @ the Lions Den Pres. Al Lightfoot 204‐239‐1469 [email protected] Sec Wilfred Schellenberg 204‐857‐4309 Portage La Prairie Lioness Club PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE‐COME JOIN US Meet 2nd Thurs.6:30pm/Supper meet 4th Thurs.7:30pm Sec Sharon Williams 204‐857‐8548 swilliams@city‐plap.com Pine River Lions Club COME JOIN US Meet 1st Thurs. 8:00pm @Pine River Community Centre Pres. Garry Urbanowski 204‐263‐2101 Sec Darlene Nakonechny [email protected] Box 220, Boissevain, Manitoba R0K 0E0 Lion Lorraine Houston Editor/Publisher Lion Les Houston Associate Editor STONEWALL (65 Plus) VALID FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH & SUPPER HOME OF THE ANNUAL LILY FESTIVAL Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30pm Pres. Robert Ferguson 204‐476‐5226 [email protected] Sec Thomas Borsa 204‐476‐3283 [email protected] Portage la Prairie Lions Club Minnedosa Lions Club THE LIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA AND NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO INC. Neepawa Lions Club Printer of THE MANITOBA LION Custom design and print: flyers, programs, posters, letterhead, business cards, invoices, statements, laser cheques. WEB DESIGN LION MINTS Call 1-800-465-9548 www.therecorder.ca [email protected] Ph. 204-534-6479 Fax 204-534-2977 Quarry FURNISHINGS “ROCK SOLID SAVINGS” Tues - Wed 11- 6, Thurs - Fri 11- 7, Sat 11 - 5, Sun & Mon Closed • Mattress Sets • Sofa Sets • Dining Sets • Chairs, Recliners • Accents & Accessories 380 Main St., Stonewall Ph: 204-467-7283 [email protected] SEPTEMBER 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION Rapid City & Area Lions COME JOIN US Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month Pres. Daryl Andrew 204‐826‐2007 Sec Ken Hyndman [email protected] Rivers & Area Lions Club HOME OF THE GRANT TRUCK RAILWAY STATION Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month Pres. Don Montague 204‐328‐7440 Sec Betty MacDonald [email protected] Roblin & District Lions Club VISITORS ARE WELCOME Meets 1st & 3rd Wed. at 8pm Roblin Motor Inn Pres. Elke Schmitt 204‐937‐4944 [email protected] Sec Linda Beattie [email protected] Rossburn Lions Club COME JOIN US Meets 3rd Thursday of the Month @ Town Hall Pres. Shirley Kalyniuk 859‐2429 [email protected] Sec Wendy Woychyshyn 204‐859‐2517 [email protected] Russell & Area Lions Club COME JOIN US AT CHICKEN CHEF Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs. 6:30pm Pres. Terry Rolfe 204‐773‐4728 [email protected] Sec Lonnie Naherniak [email protected] Sandy Lake Lions Club HOME OF THE ANNUAL CRAZY GOLF TOURNAMENT Meet 1st & 3rd Tues/Supper on 3rd Pres. Paul Richcoon 204‐585‐5332 [email protected] Sec. Kathy Slashinsky kslashinksy @hotmail.com Shoal Lake Lions Club HOME OF THE ANNUAL MUD BOG Meet 2nd Wed. 7pm @ Shoal Lake Motor Inn Pres. Bob Brudy 204‐759‐2392 [email protected] Sec Rosana Neufeld 204‐759‐2671 [email protected] Snow Lake Lions Club COME JOIN US Meet 2nd Tuesdays @7pm Basement of USWA Building Pres. Dave Roberts 204‐358‐2864 [email protected] Sec Dawn Roberts 204‐358‐2864 [email protected] Somerset Lions Club COME JOIN US Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays at 8:30pm Pres. Jeff Desrochers 204‐744‐2150 [email protected] Sec. Wes Friesen 204‐744‐2109 [email protected] Sinclair & Area Lions Club COME JOIN US @ COMMUNITY HALL Supper meeting 4th Wed. 7pm Pres. Alan Jackson 204‐662‐4569 [email protected] Sec Lloyd Hayward [email protected] Souris Lions Club HOME OF THE SWINGING BRIDGE Supper meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs. 7pm Chicken Chef Pres. Lorie Howe 204‐483‐2939 [email protected] Sec Denis Bauldic 204‐482‐3579 [email protected] Sprucewoods & Area Lions Club COME JOINS US Meet 2nd & 4th Wed. 7pm Sprucewoods Comm. Hall Pres. Aletha Riegel 204‐573‐4436 Sec Judy Foster 721‐4132 [email protected] Stonewall Lions Club HOME OF THE ANNUAL STONEWALL QUARRY DAYS Dinner meeting 2nd & 4th Wed. 6:30pm Lions Manor Pres. Mel Harrison 204‐467‐7337 Sec Ashley Huewan [email protected] Strathclair Lioness Club COME JOIN US Meet 2nd Wednesday every month Sec. Maxine Ostash 204‐365‐2715 Strathclair Lions Club COME JOIN US Meet 3rd Wed. 7:30pm @ Strathclair Municipal Hall Pres. Jim Wilson 204‐365‐2453 [email protected] Sec Fraser Moffat 204‐356‐5302 [email protected] Swan Lake Lions Club WORKING HARD FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday Pres. Geraldine Campbell 204‐836‐2358 Sec Myrna Clifford 204‐836‐2634 [email protected] Swan River Lions Club WWW.SWANRIVERLIONS.ORG Meeting 2nd Mon. 7pm/Supper meeting 4th Mon.7:30pm Pres. Wayne Markle 734‐2780 [email protected] Sec Nic MacDonald 204‐734‐7193 [email protected] Teulon & Area Lions Club 5 Never too early to plan Good Day Lions .... It’s never too late or too early to begin planning for your upcoming Mid-Winter Convention. Your ever vigilant DG Omer is right on the ball.... apparently the little gremlins got into the printers... (or maybe the geniuses at Virden Lions Club did) Anyhow, please take notice of the corrected registration form where the Cheques are to be made out to the “ Oak Lake Lions Club “ and NOT the Virden Lions. Lion Willie Brown COME JOIN US AT FRYDAY’S RESTAURANT Meet 2nd Tuesday at 7:00pm Pres. Larry Rutt 204‐886‐2404 [email protected] Sec Rene Bouvier 204‐886‐3445 [email protected] Thompson Lions Club WELCOME FELLOW LIONS AND VISITORS Supper mtg 1st & 3rd Tues. Sept‐June @ Clubhouse Pres. Jeffery Wedge 204‐981‐1415 [email protected] Sec Daniel Hunt [email protected] Virden Lions Club THURS NIGHT BINGO $1000 GUARANTEED PAYOUT Meet 2nd Tues. Dinner meeting 4th Tues. Pres. Allan McAulay 204‐855‐2830 Sec Tom Makarchuk 204‐748‐6261 [email protected] LION’S 5M-13 MIDWINTER CONVENTION REGISTRATION FORM February 20-21-22, 2015 Virden, Manitoba Warren Herizon Lions Club COME JOIN US AT THE WARREN FIRE HALL Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 7pm Pres. Lorraine Boyd 204‐383‐5825 Sec Fran Lindell 204‐322‐5672 [email protected] Manitoba Oil Capital Tundra Oil and Gas Place and Convention Centre HOSTED BY OAK LAKE AND VIRDEN AREA LIONS CLUBS held at the With Assitance From surrounding area Lions Clubs Waskada Lions Club HOME OF THE ANNUAL RABBIT FEED Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs. 7:30am @ Waskada Genisis Inn Pres. Ken Voth 204‐665‐2427 [email protected] Sec. Ron Bertholet 204‐673‐2541 [email protected] Warren & District Lions Club COME JOIN US AT THE FIREHALL Pres. Murray Scott 204‐322‐5201 [email protected] Sec Doug Hogg 204‐322‐5679 [email protected] Wawanesa Lions Club Art Mart LOCAL ART DISPLAYED AND SOLD. GREAT GIFTS. Open weekly on Sunday 1‐5pm or by apt. 204‐824‐2722 or 204‐8242457. Sec Beth Smale 204‐824‐2772 [email protected] "Where there's a need, there's a Lion." 5M13 Lions Club Directory Listings (on these pages) NOW DUE To make payments please forward to Lion Bill McKitrick EDITOR & ADVERTISING Box 340, Crystal City, MB R0K 0N0 PLEASE PRINT NAMES CLEARLY TO AVOID SPELLING ERRORS Name: ___________________________________________ [ ] Lion [ ] Lioness [ ] Leo [ ] Guest: _____________ Club: ____________________________________________ Name: __________________________________________ [ ] Lion [ ] Lioness [ ] Leo [ ] Guest Club: ___________________________________________ Address: _________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________ Email: ___________________________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Phone: __________________ Celll: __________________ Any food allergies / dietary needs: Phone: ___________________ Cell: __________________ Any food allergies / dietary needs: _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________ Registrant Before January 21, 2015 Full Convention [ ] $110.00 Cdn First Timers only [ ] $82.00 Cdn Registrant before January 21, 2015 Full Convention [ ] $110.00 Cdn First Timers only [ ] $82.00 Cdn Banquet Only Banquet Only [ ] $50.00 Cdn After January 21, 2015 Full Convention [ ] $130.00 Cdn First Timers only [ ] $97.00 Cdn Banquet Only [ ] $60.00 Cdn Extra tickets for [ ] Satruday Breakfast [ ] $50.00 Cdn After January 21, 2015 Full Convention [ ] $130.00 Cdn First Timers only [ ] $97.00 Cdn Banquet Only [ ] $60.00 Cdn [ ] Saturday Lunch [ ] Sunday Brunch @ $12.00 each Please make cheques payable to the Oak Lake Lions Club and forward registration forms to: Lion Keith Johnston, Box 183, Oak Lake, Mantioba R0M 1P0 204-855-2884 [email protected] Phone 204-855-2884 Cell 204-851-2069 Hotel Reservations Block will be held until January 21, 2015 for your convenience. Jays Inn & Suites 204-788-2223 or 1-888-720-775 ($115 - $130) Comfort Inn & Suites 204-707-6020 or 1-877-610-6020 ($137 - $180) Country Side Inn 204-748-1244 ($68 - $73) Kimcairn Bed & Breakfast 204-748-1231 ($80 - $90) See you all in Virden - February 20 to 22, 2015 Convention program & registration forms available at web site http://www.e-district.org/sites/5m13/ ADVERTISING RATES FOR BUSINESSES PLUS FOR LIONS CLUBS LISTED ON PAGES 4 & 5: Clubs receiving electronic paper only ............ $50 Electronic version plus 4 printed copies....... $100 5 or more printed copies ..............................$150 Business and Club Ads ................................$100 Double size ..................................................$200 Payments due September 30, 2014. Please check your club ad for content changes. Changes can be emailed to [email protected] 6 SEPTEMBER 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION The Flin Flon Lions Club held their Summer Raffle – a Monster 50/50 cash draw. (l-r) Lion Andy Stewart (Draw Co-Chair), with winners sisters Susan Tschetter and Mandy Etienne, and Lion President Andy Wasylciw. Virden Lions Club President Lloyd Williams (l – r) inducts new member Lion Dylan Hoppe into the club. Lion Barry O’Grady is Hoppe’s sponsor. Gleanings FROM CLUB REPORTS EYEGLASSES / HEARING AIDS COLLECTED Club Secretaries - Complete your monthly club report online bookmark this link ... www.e-district.org/sites/5m13 select: Links to Lions Sites & Reporting AUSTIN LIONS CLUB Fundraised $210 from working the food booth for Ladies Barrel Racing (weather was poor & it was cancelled), team-roping competition; received a cheque from North Norfolk and the MacGregor Foundations Kids in Philanthropy Program helped with Senior’s Day at MB Agricultural Museum in June. Bartending at a wedding raised $200. Ran a canteen for the Lions Roar for Hearing. Ran a concession for the Threshermen’s Reunion & Stampede. Working at the food booth at “Rock the Harvest” at Manitoba Agricultural Museum. Donations totaling $450 went to St. Boniface Hospital & Research; Austin Chamber of Commerce for July 1 fireworks and Austin Elementary School for a student award. BINSCARTH LIONS CLUB Playoff Hockey Draft $1026; 50/50 Toonie Draw $17; five weekly Bingos $7942; weeded row of trees along edge of golf course; Canada Day breakfast & parade entry; weekly Bingos estimated at $5000. Donations went to Breast Cancer Research $100; Alzheimer’s Research $100; Lions Roar for Hearing $100; Student Bursary $500 commitment to be met in January, second term of Continuing Education; Lindsey Carley resigned in good standing. BOWSMAN LIONS CLUB Raised $1500 by various tent set-ups & working entry gate at local rodeo. BRANDON PRAIRIE PRIDE LIONS Club Secretary attended training session in Brandon June 6. A pasta dinner was held May 24 the evening before YMCA Spring Run. It was organized in conjunction with the Brandon Chef’s Association. A donation will be made to the Y Strong Kids Fund. CRYSTAL CITY LIONS CLUB Purina Dog Walk $670 Donations of $1170 went to Lions Foundation of Canada; gave money to the K-8 school to set up a fund for parents who can’t afford school activities or school supplies for their children. Determined from the Community Needs Assessment. ELGIN LIONS CLUB Golf tournament; recycling $50 donation went to the Brandon Foundation. ERICKSON LIONS CLUB Raised a total of $4900 from the Little Valley Jamboree beverage booth; battery collecting; Senior’s housing project foundation for a new duplex. Water and sewer lines installed, pre-fab building components on site, ready for assembly; participated in community Meals on Wheels project. Donations of $400 went to Student Scholarship at Erickson Collegiate; Great Strides Walk and the Minnedosa & area food bank. Lion Brian Lougheed moved ETHELBERT LIONS CLUB Community calendars raised $1324.19. Donations went to Parkland 4H Speak-Off $100; medical $1400, Project Pride at Ethelbert School. HAMIOTA LIONS CLUB Donations went to Hamiota School crossing guards $100; Hamiota Collegiate Scholarship $500; Hamiota Ag Society $100; Hamiota family (medical) $400; Hamiota family fire disaster $400; Hamiota Age Friendly $1000; Hamiota Golf Course $1000; MAP Filipino family $4000; Hamiota Elementary School Book Fund $100 HOLLAND LIONS CLUB Purchased battery-operated lawnmower for daycare; held fiddling contest MELITA LIONS CLUB Collected batteries; Project Pride gave flags & certificates to Grade One students Donations totaling $1000 went to a family in need of medical assistance; scholarship for grade 12; plaque to school Male Athlete MINNEDOSA LIONS CLUB Pancake breakfast for 610 people at local summer festival raised $2400. OAKBURN LIONS CLUB Lion John Pratt moved to Brandon PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE LIONS CLUB 200 Club Draws, one for $600 & one for $1000; 20 members with their family & friends attended a Winnipeg Goldeyes game; year end windup with steak barbecue for members, spouses & former members with “horse races” after. Two bursaries of $500 each awarded at Portage Collegiate Graduation. Project Pride flags presented at all Portage schools $350. OAKVILLE LIONS CLUB Project Pride; park maintenance – mowing grass in sports park; hall maintenance & bartending $950; pancake breakfast $400; Ford promotion approx. $4000; Walk for Dog Guides with MacGregor & Portage Lions $4800; Donations went towards a Scholarship for $1000; Lions Roar for Hearing $100; Walk for Dog Guides $100. Ethelbert Lions Club 60 Melita Lions Club 45 Crystal City Lions Club 100 Wawanesa Lions Club 5 Hamiota Lions Club 30 Brandon Prairie Pride 100 Rossburn Lions Club 15 Erickson Lions Club 100 Austin Lions Club 18 PIPESTONE LIONS CLUB Lion Aurel Vodon resigned in good standing Weekly community Bingo Donations went to $500 medical assistance to local area resident; Pipestone 4-H Beef Club $50 ROBLIN LIONS CLUB Donation went to local 4H Club $100; Lions Project Pride on Canada Day (52 students) ROSSBURN LIONS CLUB Project Pride; Club wind-up with 14 members present. Hope Medal & Ben Ward Fellowship presented; Lions Day in Rossburn July 19. Hosted a silent auction and goods & service auction with donations from local businesses & families. Donations to Town of Rossburn for Town Hall renovations; High School Graduation Humanitarian Award $500; Large Canadian flag donated to the Rossburn Flag Park SOMERSET LIONS CLUB Two new members TEULON LIONS CLUB Meals on Wheels; planning for Canada Day supper Donations went to Teulon Food Bank for replacement refrigerator $875; Teulon High School for Digital Message Board $4000 THE PAS NORTHERN LITES LIONS CLUB Lion Karen Mathieu moved to Prince Albert SK WAWANESA LIONS CLUB Sponsored a Blood Donor Clinic June 30th; presented $300 Wawanesa Lions Club Community Involvement Award to a Grade 12 student and $200 to the Canadian Cancer Society in the name of the student; Project Pride flags presented to Grade One students; Reading Action Program wind-up with Grade One class included cookies & reading. Also read with the Grade Two class. Decorated a float & entered it in Wawanesa’s 125th Parade. Repairs to clubhouse basement; planned activities for Lions Exchange students coming in July; ongoing battery collection; ongoing Lions Art Mart Gift Shop. Members active in planning & hosting “Lions Roar for Hearing”; Pancake Breakfast & Duck Race raised $1429; two Lions members & families hosted three youth exchange students from Switzerland, Austria & France. Club members helped with activities & getting to know the students. SEPTEMBER 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION NEW LION MEMBERS CLUB Birtle Lions Club inducts three new members at their annual summer BBQ. Pictured left to right are new members Keith and Shelly Lewis together with their sponsor Lion Fred Barteaux. New member Jean Stevenson and her sponsor Lion Gene Pielechaty. IPDG Lloyd McCabe, Zone Chair Roy Graham and Club President Lion Dwayne Moncur all assisted in swearing in the new members. Approximately 50 members, spouses and guests attended the annual BBQ. Crystal City Lions once again serve their community Canada Day is July 1st and it is an opportunity to gather in our communities from British Columbia to Newfoundland, to celebrate being a Canadian. As we look ahead we have every reason to face the future with hope, confidence and enthusiasm. Crystal City Lion Cheryl McKitrick presents the Crystal City Early Years Grade One students with a Canadian Flag, a Canadian Flag pin from Candace Bergen’s Office, and a certificate that states “I am proud to be a Canadian”. All the children dressed in red and white in preparation for the Lions visit. It is so special to see the students and their many smiles and “Thank You’s” when they received their Flags. Project Pride at Ethelbert School – Flags and certificates were presented to Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 by Lions Marjorie Linaschuk, Linda Soloway and Betty Brasseur. Protect your children!! Lion Cheryl McKitrick, Lion Bruce Buchanan and Lion Matt Balky from the Crystal City Lions Club completing Identification Kits for Kindergarten Students in the Crystal City Early Years School. Each Kit has an area for the parents to complete and the Lions complete the finger printing area. This is an annual service that the Lions club started many years ago and will continue to complete this process on all Kindergarten students. All costs are covered by the Crystal City Lions Club. What a great protection for the youth in our communities. Lions are proud “To Serve”. We Serve SPONSOR Virden Lions Club Lion Barry O’Grady Lion Dylan Hoppe Somerset Lions Club Lion Rob VanDeynze Lion Dave Rankin Somerset Lions Club Lion Gerry Archambault Lion Trent Budd Elgin Lions Club Lion Connie Cameron Lion Brenda Dooley Crystal City Lions Club Lion Laurel Leonard Lion Brodie Richardson Bowsman Bull-A-Rama to host rodeo group finals A Project Pride MEMBER 7 ttention rodeo fans!!! The 2014 Bowsman Bull-A-Rama Rough Stock Rodeo will be held on Saturday, October 4th and this year we will have an exciting new event being held in conjunction with Bull-A-Rama, the hosting of the Sask Buckin Group’s Finals. The SBG is promoting the saddlebronc and bareback horse riding events to younger riders and this year the top three riders in each event will be riding in Bowsman. Come and see the future champions in the sport of rodeo makin’ eight, just like past Bowsman Bull-ARama competitors who are now PBR bull riders, Tanner Byrne and Zane Lambert. Tanner was fifteen years old when he came to ride in Bowsman and said that Bull-A-Rama was the first event he ever rode in. We will also have top riders from the Canadian Cowboy Association competing in the saddlebronc, bareback, and bullriding events for a spot in the CCA Finals Rodeo. Due to popular demand, the Wild Horse Race will be returning as well. Emery Erickson will be the announcer and Prime Time Rodeos will be providing the stock. Get here early and take a wagon ride to the Bowsman Curling Rink to enjoy a steak and live music at the Old Western Family BBQ and Saloon on Saturday afternoon before the Rodeo starts. Kids accompanied by a paid adult get a free hot dog and drink. Music will be provided by the Ken Thompson Band. There are also rumours that the wanted outlaw “Bad Bart”, who was captured after the “shoot out” at last year’s BBQ, is looking for revenge after his escape from the gallows. Starting at 9pm there will be an all ages dance back at the Curling Rink. Free camping is available again, so bring your campers and tents if you want to stay the night. 2 FREE TRIPLE PACK TICKETS will be given out on the 2014 Bowsman Bull-A-Rama Rough Stock Rodeo Facebook Event page. A Triple Pac ticket will get you into the BBQ, rodeo, and dance. Join as a guest and to see who is going to be eligible. Don’t forget to invite your family and friends. Winners will be decided a week before on Saturday, September 27, 2014 Lion Corey Hurren To find out more or to get updates go to Facebook.com/bowsmanlions or www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/bowsman/ 8 SEPTEMBER 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION Boissevain Lions pays homage to Tommy’s 40 years Most of us would kill to look better at 40 than we did a few days earlier, but this was possible for Boissevain’s icon just before his big day. Brandon artist Anne Boychuk was able to finish putting a fresh coat on Tommy Turtle in time for his 40th birthday bash on July 18. Although just a few weeks before he looked more like a polar bear than a western painted turtle, he was fully decked out in fresh colours looking like the important mascot he has been for many decades. The Boissevain Lions Club organized Tommy’s celebration. The party started wth a photo with Tommy. The fun continued downtown with a BBQ lunch served by the Lions, followed by birthday cake, kids carnival and entertainment. “Tommy has been part of our family for 40 years,” said Lion LorIn celebration of Tommy Turtle’s 40th birthday, a large raine Houston, “and the community group of “Turtlets” came out to start the party and have came out to spend his special day their picture taken with him on July 18th. with him.” Sharron Fikkert of the Boissevain Bakery went above and beyond creating a special birthday cake for Tommy. Boissevain Lions served about 500 guests at a BBQ lunch for Tommy’s Birthday. Chefs of the day included: Back row (l-r) Lions Gord and Laura Turner, Ron Turner, Lorraine Houston, Hugh McRuer, Melanie Beard, Larry Rainnie, Bill Dougall, John Smith. Front: Doug Robertson, Les Hosuton and Maurice Kohut. Birtle Lions raise $3,444 for Lions Dog Guides B irtle Lions Club held their 1st Annual Purina Walk for Guide Dogs on Sunday, May 25 at the Birtle Riverside Park. Participating in the event were 11 dogs and 19 walkers. Total donations and pledges received were $1,722 which was matched by the Birtle Lions Club for a total amount of $3,444. These funds have been sent to the Lions Dog Guides, located in Oakville, Ontario where the funds raised help train Dog Guides for Canadians with visual, hearing, medical or physical disabilities. • Pool & Waterslide • Indoor Hot tub • Kiddie Pool • Fitness room • One and two room suites • Kristie’s neighborhood Pub • New Restaurant with Pizza Hut Express • Subway • C-Store & Gas Bar Box 578, Highway #16 & #83 Russell, MB R0J 1Wo Toll Free 1-800-665-0678 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.russellinn.com It costs $25,000 to train each dog and the service is provided at no cost to eligible individuals, anywhere in Canada. Dog Guides are not government sponsored and rely solely on donations from individuals, corporate sponsors and service clubs. Each walk is organized by local volunteers with support from Lions Foundation of Canada. Birtle Lions Club would like to thank the many people who participated and supported this event through their generous donations. Special thanks to Lions Ruth and Myrtle who organized the event and are already making plans for next year. Hamiota Lions dog walk raises $1,341 The Hamiota Lions dog walk took place on Friday, May 23rd, starting about 2:00 pm at the Hamiota Elementary School. The walkers consisted of 28 Grade One’s and some younger siblings, their teachers, 8 mothers and their dogs and 4 Hamiota Lion members. The walk went around the town, passing Lilac and Park senior citizen residences. When the walkers returned to the school each child was given a treat bag as a thank you for participating in the walk. The Hamiota Lions raised 1,341.35 dollars for this event. SEPTEMBER 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION Lion Roy Graham of the Rossburn Lions presented the Ben Ward Award to LIon Shirley Kalyniuk. Rossburn Lions presented Hope Medals to Lion Mark Wood (left) LIon George Davis (right) and Lion Roy Graham (center). Rossburn Lions activites Rossburn Lions Club were busy roaring with local activities. On May 27 there was a Lions Day at Rossburn High School where Lion members hosted a pancake breakfast for students and staff and Lion President Shirley Kalyniuk shared how valuable a volunteer is any community and how little Rossburn LIon Shirley Kalyniuk sharing volunteerism with RCI effort it takes to become students and staff passionate and available to help make a school and Agri Rec complex, and concluding their busy community a place that gives when needs arise. year with windup and award presentations Grade 1 class also enjoyed a visit from on June 11 at Golf Course Restaurant. Lion Lions members with Project Pride on June George Davis and Lion Mark Wood received 3. It reminds us all how we should be proud Hope Medal awards and Lion Shirley Kalyniuk to be Canadian. We are free to be individuals received the Ben Ward award presented by Zone regardless of colour or beliefs and to remember Chairman Lion Roy Graham. the symbol of our country is the Maple Leaf. Anyone interested in joining Rossburn Lions Rossburn Lions Club had one more activity. Club contact Lion President Shirley Kalyniuk. Goods and Services Auction on July 19 at the Submitted by Lion Wendy Woychyshyn, Secretary 33 clubs in 5M13 give $15,916 to Lions Clubs International Foundation For the past five years I was the District 5M-13 LCIF Ambassador for the Lions Clubs International official charitable organization. It was founded in 1968 to accumulate funds to help those in need in five large scale humanitarian areas – promoting sight, combating disabilities, 9 promoting health, supporting youth, and providing disaster relief. Thank you for your efforts in annually increasing the number of clubs involved and the total contributions made. During the past year 33 of our 61 clubs contributed to LCIF for a total of US $15,916.36. This year our IPDG Lion Lloyd McCabe is our LCIF Ambassador. Please give him the support required in raising funds for these large scale humanitarian projects. Lion Harvey Kingdon Lion Denise Melnyk and Lion Wendy Woychyshyn of the Rossburn Lions visited Mrs. Lukinski Grade 1 Class to present flags with the Project Pride. STONEWALL #3 - 330 3rd Ave. South Box 520 Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 Tel: (204) 467-5553 Fax: (204) 467-9160 [email protected] ROBLIN MOTOR INN We Ain’t Jus’ Country “Where the Lions meet” 236 Main Street - Roblin, Man. Ph. 204-937-2676 Fax 204-937-4592 Canada Select Accommodations Sidekick Cafe Kicker’s Beverage Room ROCKWOOD MOTOR INN Stonewall, MB BOX 1428, R0C 2Z0 1-204-467-2354 N.C. Crossroad Lanes Ltd. 10 pin & 5 pin bowling - Glow bowling Sports Bar - Strikers Lounge - VLTs Homemade pizza Nick Di Virgilio, Proprietor Phone (204) 677-4415 • Fax (204) 778-6557 email: [email protected] 2nd Floor, North Centre Mall Thompson, MB R8N 0N3 ESSO Quarry View Esso Hwy. 67 East, Stonewall BOX 4419, STONEWALL. MB R0C 2Z0 Clayton Wadge, Owner/Manager Ph. 204-467-9454 Fax 204-467-9585 INVESTORS GROUP FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. I.G. Insurance Services Inc. Darren Zarn, B. Comm (Hons.), CFP Killarney 204-523-4757 204-729-2000 Brandon Bill McKitrick CFP Certified Financial Planner 204-873-2091 Crystal City Dr. Heather McCrae OPTOMETRIST 384 Main Street Stonewall, MB, R0C 2Z0 1.204.467.8044 fax: 1.204.467.9611 Mark Serebnitski L.D.,D.D.Denuturist John Borbely L.D.,D.D.Denurist 204.5050.0575 ph 581 St. Mary’s Rd. (at St. Anne’s Rd.) Winnipeg, MB R2M 3L7 James Bezan Member of Parliament SELKIRK-INTERLAKE 374Main St. Selkirk, MB 888-247-9606 www.jamesbezan.com Proud to be a Lion 10 SEPTEMBER 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION District 5M13 Cabinet 2014/15 District Governor Omer Champigny PO Box 44 Oak Lake, MB. R0M 1P0 R: 204-855-3205 C: 204-851-0980 E: [email protected] Zone 2 Brett Church Box 1391 Swan River, MB. R0L 1Z0 R: 204-281-1973 E: [email protected] Zone 3 - Vacant 1st Vice Louise Kernested Box 815 Stonewall, MB. R0C 2Z0 (r) 204-467-2365 c) 204-771-6682 [email protected] 2nd Vice Gord Kingdon PO Box 291 Minnedosa, MB. R0J 1E0 R: 204-867-5804 C: 204-868-5155 E: [email protected] 3rd Vice - Vacant District Secretary Willie Brown PO Box 430 Russell, MB. R0J 1W0 R: 204-773-3514 C: 204-773-6360 E: [email protected] Immediate Past DG Lloyd McCabe 46 Kensington Cres. Brandon, MB. R7A 6M1 R: 204-726-5367 C: 204-724-9841 E: [email protected] GLOBAL LEADERSHIP TEAM COORDINATOR Chad Bodnarchuk PO Box 409 Austin, MB. R0H 0C0 R: 204-637-2462 C: 204-761-5240 E: [email protected] GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP TEAM COORDINATOR Louise Kernested See 1st VDG DISTRICT COMMITTEES DG’s Advisory Committee Zone 1 Roger Poirier, Serena 75 Tweedsmuir St. Flin Flon, MB. R8A 0R3 R: 204-687-6717 C: 204-271-1122 E: [email protected] LIONS FOUNDATION OF CANADA GUIDE DOGS Bill McKitrick, Cheryl PO Box 340 Crystal City, MB. R0K 0N0 R: 204-873-2091 Fax: 204-873-2633 C: 204-325-2455 E: [email protected] Zone 4 - Vacant Zone 5 Helmut Neufeld PO Box 304 Shoal Lake, MB. R0J 1Z0 R: 204-759-2671 C: 204-365-6195 E: [email protected] Zone 6 Gord Kingdon See 2nd VDG Zone 7 Jim Boles PO Box 531 Rivers, MB. R0K 1X0 R: 204-328-7213 C: 204-570-2043 E: [email protected] Zone 8 - Vacant Treasurer John Fehr 3-6 Whiteshell Way Brandon, MB. R7B 4G3 R: 204-728-9677 E: [email protected] Constitution and Bylaws Committee Harvey Kingdon PO Box 56 Binscarth, MB. R0J 0G0 R: 204-532-2443 Fax: 204-532-2500 C: 204-821-6534 E: [email protected] Zone 9 Sharon Brooks 426-35 Victoria Ave E Brandon, MB. R7A 5Y5 R: 204-725-9846 C: 204-761-1530 E: [email protected] Zone 10 Cecile McMurray PO Box 58 Elgin, MB. R0K 0T0 R: 204-769-2152 Fax: 204-769-2152 C: 204-483-0394 E: [email protected] Zone 11 Chad Bodnarchuk, See GLT Zone 12 Brad Verniest Box 215, Holland, MB R0G 0X0 C: 204-526-7603 B: 204-526-2145 E: [email protected] VDGs Zone Area Responsibilities To be determined Honorary Committee PDG’s Assoc. Lloyd McCabe, See IPDG LIONS HEARING (CANADIAN DIV.) Bev McCabe 46 Kensington Cres. Brandon, MB. R7A 6M1 R: 204-726-5367 C: 204-724-4866 E: [email protected] STANDING COMMITTEES Awards Omer Champigny, See DG Lloyd McCabe, See IPDG Willie Brown, See Sec Info Tech/Website Chris Miles Box 489 MacGregor, MB. R0H 0R0 R: 204-685-2840 B: 403-668-0506 Fax: 403-770-8019 E: [email protected] Int’l Advisor/Protocol Ben Ward 2 Mockingbird Dr. Brandon, MB. R7C 1B2 R: 204-726-8719 Fax: 204-726-8719 C: 204-761-1878 E: [email protected] Manitoba Lion Asst. Editor Lorraine Houston Box 220 Boissevain, MB. R0K 0E0 R: 204-776-2116 B: 204-534-6479 Fax: 204-534-2977 E: [email protected] Nominations PDG’s Association/Zone Chairs LEO CLUBS Jim Boles, See Zone 7 LIONS CANADIAN DIABETES Sharon Brooks 426-35 Victoria Ave E Brandon, MB. R7A 5Y5 R: 204-725-9846 C: 204-761-1530 E: [email protected] Lions Eye Bank/ Lions Foundation of MB & NW ON (MAP) Cheryl McKitrick PO Box 340 Crystal City, MB R0K 0N0 R: 204-873-2091 Fax: 204-873-2633 C: 204-825-8073 E: [email protected] Public Relations Margaret Martin PO Box 291 Wawanesa, MB. R0K 2G0 R: 204-824-2457 C: 204-724-2679 E: [email protected] YOUTH EXCHANGE Peace Poster/ Project Pride Speak Off Gord Kingdon (last year), See 2nd VDG Bev McCabe, See Hearing Margaret Martin, See PR Louise Kernested, See 1st VDG PROTECTION FOR • Home • Farm • Business • Life LONG RANGE PLANNING Harvey Kingdon, See Const. & By Laws Advertising & Asst Editor Bill McKitrick, See Dog Guides LCIF Lloyd McCabe, See IPDG Roger Poirier, See Zone 1 Marie McKean Box 409 Austin, MB. R0H 0C0 R: 204-573-1853 E: [email protected] Beth Smale, Jaye PO Box 376 Wawanesa, MB. R0K 2G0 R: 204-725-1459 E: [email protected] Quest Program: Carl Johanson #2- 1039- 3rd Street Brandon, MB. R7A 3E4 R: 204-727-8595 B: 204-728-8712 E: [email protected] Zone 1 Flin Flon Lions Snow Lake Lions The Pas Northern Lites Lions Thompson Lions PROJECTS/SPECIAL COMMITTEES DISTRICT CURLING BONSPIEL Hamiota Lions DISTRICT PINS Don Martin PO Box 291 Wawanesa, MB. R0K 2G0 R: 204-824-2457 C: 204-724-2679 E: [email protected] DISTRICT GOLF Birtle Lions JOURNEY FOR SIGHT Ian Mullin PO Box 133 Bowsman, MB. R0L 0H0 R: 204-236-4478 E: [email protected] JOURNEY FOR SIGHT RAFFLE Don Mullin RR 21 Bowsman, MB. R0L 0H0 R: 204-238-4948 B: 204-734-8222 Fax: 204-238-4675 E: [email protected] SEE YOUR LOCAL BROKER Chad Willis managing partner 204.467.3173 204.467.3186 Zone 6 Kelwood & Area Lions Minnedosa Lions Neepawa Lions Plumas Lions Zone 8 Melita Lions Pierson Lions Pipestone Lions Sinclair & Area Lions Waskada Lions Mid-Winter Convention Rick Plaisier, Marie PO Box 1083 Virden, MB. R0M 2C0 R: 204-855-2207 C: 204-748-5925 E: [email protected] Zone 9 Brandon Lions Brandon Crocus Lions Brandon Keystone Lions Brandon Prairie Pride Lions Brandon Wheat City Lions Brandon University Campus Branch Club Sprucewood Lions Stan Cochrane RR 1 Alexander, MB. 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R0C 2Z0 T 204.467.4500 F 204.467.4501 www.oneinsurancegroup.ca Zone 10 Boissevain Lions Elgin & Area Lions Souris Lions Wawanesa Lions Wawanesa Lioness Zone 11 Austin & Area Lions MacGregor Lions Oakville Lions Portage La Prairie Lions La Prairie Lioness Stonewall & District Lions Teulon & Area Lions Warren & District Lions Warren Horizon District Lions Zone 12 Crystal City Lions Crystal City Lioness Holland & Area Lions Holland & Area Lioness Morden & District Lions Somerset & Area Lions Swan Lake & Area Lions Morden & District Lioness Swan Lake Leo SEPTEMBER 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION 11 Students wanted for travel, fun and new experiences S tudents wanted: For travel, fun and new experiences! A three week commitment to make new friends, have fun and see a different country (of your choice) somewhere in the world. You’ll only have 107 different camps to choose from. No parents allowed! Does that sound like something you and your community would be interested in? As Lions clubs, you have the opportunity to provide that for a youth in your community! Male or female, between the ages of 16 and 22, and a desire to meet and learn about new people of the world, that is all they need, well maybe a passport too. As a Lions club your club can support them in different ways but in the past some of the clubs have provided each student with a monetary assistance package but there is no set amount or type of assistance that you have to provide. There is also no limit on the number of students you can send!! It is easier to get the students into the exchange and camp of their choice the earlier we put the applications into the various YCE chairpersons, so don’t wait tooo long to get the applications to me. (Hopefully I will have another chairperson learning the ropes and we will do it together!!) There is a listing of the exchanges and camps available on the LCI website – just type in “youth camp” in the upper right corner of the MYLCI webpage. The application forms are also available on the website. Give me a call if you have more questions or need some help with it. Lion Gord, YCE chair 5M13 District How would you like to show off Canada to the rest of the world? 5M13 Youth Camp & Exchange Program New Chairperson needed! H ello fellow Lions of 5M13! Well 3 years has gone by pretty quickly and things change, so I have decided to move forward and with that come new challenges and responsibilities. For that reason I’m on the hunt for a new Chairperson for the 5M13 Youth Camp and Exchange program! This position is an exciting one and does require some time and effort throughout the year, there is no getting around it, but it is also very rewarding as you deal with Lions around the world and the young people from many different cultures. Every year you get to learn about somewhere new and develop new friendships with these young people. I have been more involved on a personal basis than some like to be but that is also part of the uniqueness of this program, you can be as involved as you want to be in the actual day to day part of the exchange and camp. You work with Manitobans to set up some activities and you won’t believe how much we have in this province until you start working to try to choose which ones to include in your program. WOW it is just amazing how rich we are here, with so many things to do and see. The chairperson is responsible for running the budget, reviewing, selecting applicants, identifying host families and arranging some of the activities of the camp and exchange. There is lots of information about your responsibilities in the long range planning book, put together by the district, and on the LCI website. You will also communicate with the District Governor and LCI through reports throughout the year. You won’t be alone! If I learned it you certainly can. I am prepared to work with the new chair of the YCE through this Lions year of 2014-2015 and assist them getting a handle on the ropes. I would like to concentrate on promoting the outgoing side of the program and speak to the clubs about sponsoring a Manitoban youth on an exchange. I would like to thank my family, especially my wife Lion Wanda, for indulging my requests to be a host family and allowing the time commitment that permitted my full attention to this program. Thank you to all the Lions and their families that have taken in an exchange student and showed off Canadian life and Manitoba sights and sounds. Lion Gord Kingdon YCE Chair, 5M13 District. Youth Camp & Exchange Activity Report for fiscal year 2013-2014 Name: Country: Multiple District: District: Email: Phone: Date: Gordon Kingdon Canada Multiple District 5M District 5M 13 [email protected] 204-867-5804 August 14,2014 Sponsored Participants (youth sent to other countries) 1 0 1 SWITZERLAND Total: 1 1. Total number of camp sponsorship applications received. 2. Total number of exchange (no camp) sponsorship applications received. 3. Total number of Lions clubs in your district/MD who sponsored a participant. 1 1 Total: 0 Total: 1 Total: 1 Hosted Participants (youth hosted in your district/multiple district) 8 0 7 5 SWITZERLAND AUSTRIA GERMANY FINLAND FRANCE NETHERLANDS Total: 6 1. Total number of camp host applications received. 2. Total number of exchange (no camp) host applications received. 3. Total number of lions clubs in your district/MD who hosted a participant. 4. Total number of host families. 0 2 2 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 1 Total: 0 Total: 7 Total: 7 12 SEPTEMBER 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION First VP Lion Ron Findlay drives the new Lions Train, which he created, in the Teulon Rodeo parade. There are six cars, which are used to give children rides at the various events in which the Lions take part. 2014 marked the 30th anniversary of the Teulon and Area Lions Club Our 30th year saw the Lions engaged in a very busy summer. A rainy Canada Day caused the celebrations to be moved from an outdoor venue to Teulon Hall. Despite that, the Lions managed to serve a tasty turkey dinner to a large appreciative crowd. On the hot August 16th weekend, we operated the canteen for the Teulon Truck and Tractor Pull, and had a record crowd attend! And, we have an added attraction! A new train! The little train is the creation of Lion Ron Findlay who spent months working out its plan, and then constructing it! The Lions’ Train has already visited a summer camp, was on display at the Tractor Pull, and Lion Ron proudly drove it in the Teulon Rodeo parade, on August 23rd, We plan to make good use of it in the future! The Teulon and Area Lions Club look forward to its next 30 years! New Tuelon Lion member shaves head to raise funds for young boy Teulon Lions newest member is a very special young woman! Cheryl Stark shaved her head to raise funds for a local 4 year old boy! The local paper, The Stonewall and Teulon Tribune, featured a photo of Cheryl, having her head shaved, on the front page of their May 15th issue! We are very glad she decided to join because she is just the type of community-minded individual the Lions need! Submitted by Lion Judith Dedrick-Williams, President, Teulon and Area Lions Lions International Peace Poster Contest Encourage the youth in your community to express their feelings of peace, while gaining exposure for your club. Participate in this year’s Lions International Peace Poster contest. 2014-15 Theme Lions prepare the turkey for the Canada Day dinner. Yes, that is a rare photo of PDG Lion Josip Lecnik hamming it up for the camera! ★RED STAR Chinese Cuisine Dine In ★ Take Out ★ Catering & Delivery 204-467-8221 322 Main St. Stonewall visit us at www.redstarchinese.ca Friday lunch buffet 11:30 - 1:30 Seniors 10% off Tuesdays - Dine in only Family Restaurant Peace, Love and Understanding Order now. With school starting up for another year, it’s time to touch base with local art teachers about this year’s Lions Peace Poster Contest. Its time to order a Peace Poster Contest kit from the Club Supplies Sales Department at International Headquarters. The deadline to order a kit is Oct 1. Sponsoring a contest for local youth is an easy way to support your schools and promote your club. The process is as simple as ordering a contest kit, making contact with the appropriate art teacher and having a judge or club member select the winner. The contest is for youths age 11 – 13 (typically middle school). Winners must be chosen and submitted to District Governor Omer Champigny by November 15. Russell, Man. Junction Hwy’s 16 & 83 204-773-3320 Dine in - Take Out - Banquet Facilities “Where Russell Lions Meet” 2nd & 4th Thursdays A kit must be purchased for each contest sponsored. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery. Order Now. Call 1-800-710-7822. To order online visit the Lions Store (Item Search: Peace Poster Kit) at www.lionsclubs.org Any questions call 5M13 District Chair Lion Bev McCabe 204-726- 5367 [email protected].