Edmonton (Host) Lions Club

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Edmonton (Host) Lions Club
Since 1929
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Central Lions Seniors Recreation Centre
11113 113 Street NW, Edmonton AB
Mission Statement
To empower volunteers to serve their communities,
meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and
promote international understanding
through Lions clubs.
Code of Ethics
TO SHOW my faith in the worthiness of my vocation by
industrious application to the end that I may merit a
reputation for quality of service.
TO SEEK success and to demand all fair remuneration
or profit as my just due, but to accept no profit or
success at the price of my own selfrespect lost
because of unfair advantage taken or because of
questionable acts on my part.
TO REMEMBER that in building up my business it
is not necessary to tear down another's; to be loyal
to my clients or customers and true to myself.
WHENEVER a doubt arises as to the right or
ethics of my position of action towards others, to
resolve such doubt against myself.
TO HOLD friendship as an end and not a means.
To hold that true friendship exists not on account
of the service performed by one to another, but that
true friendship demands nothing but accepts service in
the spirit in which it is given.
ALWAYS bear in mind my obligations as a citizen
to my nation, my state and my community, and to
give them my unswerving loyalty in word, act and
deed. To give them freely of my time, labor and means.
TO AID others by giving my sympathy to those in
distress, my aid to the weak, and my substance to
the needy.
TO BE CAREFUL with my criticism and liberal
with my praise; to build up and not destroy.
Message from LCI President
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Dear I.ions
( ongratulalions on ihc occasion ol yourclub's Anniversary'
Anniversaries olTci theopportunity lo reflect upon where wehave beenand wherewe ait
Sinceyoui club's induction, you haveworked together to improve ihc lives"i individuals in youi
community and aroundthe world. i oui commilmeni lo providing quality servicehas givenout
association ii- distinguished reputation and is a primeexample of what has madeI ionsI lubs
International a leader in service,
As we celebrate out achievements, wcwillcontinueto look toward the future liwopportunities to
improve and expandour projectsof service I(trough your efforts anddrive, you are now able lo
celebrateyoui sharedsuccessthrough service with one another I am Mire thaiyou «ill continue
10 encourage membership growth and retention andlo developleadership skills Ihese steps will
ensure that you will lu\e quality club members who ire ready lo carry on Ihc I i"iivtradition ol
v.'.nn. congratulations on vourarum .
Sincerely.
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Al Brandel
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Message from the Prime Minster
Iampleased tooffer my
en congratulations to
Host! Lions Qui
/ ions Clubs form the world's largest voluntary
community rrviceorgm ttion vill <vei tmillion members
serving in ov • 15.000
hindrt
Jbrft that
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. milestone you maytake great satisfaction in tout long
history o) servit c to those who are less fortunate.
Onbehalfofthe Government ofCanada, please
accept my best wishes foi .1 memorable celebration as well asfor
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Message from the Lieutenant Governor
A Message from the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
As Her Majestythe Queen's representative in Alberta, it's my
pleasure to recognize the 80"' Anniversary of the Edmonton (Host)
Lions Club. I'd also like to thank ever)' member who has played a
role in building the Club'ssuccess to date.
The Lions Club provides extremely valuable services to our Alberta
communities. Through their hard work and dedication, Lions raise
funds and awareness for great programsthat strengthen the quality
of lifewe all enjoy. The positive benefits of Lions Club effortscan
be seen in a wide rangeof areas, from increased housing for
seniors, to enhanced health care and recreation opportunities for youth, to much-needed
assistance and increased independence for the visually impaired.
Edmonton is a healthier, happier and more energetic place to be thanks to the
contributions of this truly great service organization and its members. I wish the Edmonton
(Host) Lions Club continued success for many more years to come.
/V^0*~~- 7(xA~y~The Honourable Norman L. Kwong CM AOE
Lieutenant Governor of Alberta
Message from the Premier
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Message from Honourable Ed Stclmach
Premier of Alberta
On behalf nl the Government of Alberta, I .mi pleased n> congratulate the
Edmonton (Ilost) Linns Club on 80yearsofinspiring service.
Since 1929, this organization has enhanced dielives ofcoundess Albertans through
.1 number ot worthwhile community initiatives, /•'nun co-ordinating hotlunches tor
theinner cit) to rec) cling c)<• glasses andhearing .mis. the Edmonton (Host) Lions
Club continues to providee8Sendal support to those in need. I am proud ofeach
member who has helped create wellness opportunities for residents of the
Edmonton region.
Speciid thanks to the organizers ofthis i ear's milestone c\ cut, and best h ishes to .ill
participants for an enjoyable celebration!
Ed Stclmach
October 17,2009
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Message from the Mayor
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Message from His Worship
MayorStephen Mandel
On behalf of City Council and the peopleof Edmonton. Alberta's CapitalCity, congratulations
10 the Edmonton (Host)I.ionsClub lor celebrating your80 ' anniversary!
The service you have provided to our community for over eight decades is outstanding. From
participating on Habitat for Humanity projects, to working with local organizations to provide
international aid to tsunami victims, the work you have done and continue to do for your fellow
community members is unbelievable. The line men and women that comprise your organization
are truly ordinary humans participating in extraordinary deeds.
I can not thank you enough for your continuous involvement in community projects. Without
your support, seniors housing projects, such as Sunset Cottages and Ihc annual Dream Home at
Capital Ex. would not be a reality.
Enjoy this evening's festivities! It is nice to see that all your hard work is being rewarded
tonight.
Yours truly.
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Stephen Mandel
Mayor
October 17. 2009
Past Presidents
1929-30
1930-31
1931-32
1932-33
1933-34
1934-35
1935-36
1936-37
1937-38
1938-39
1939-40
1940-41
1941-42
1942-43
1943-44
1944-45
1945-46
1946-47
1947-48
1948-49
1949-50
G. E. Winkler*
A.B.MacDonald*
H.B.Burden*
H.B.Burden*
J.D. Wallace Sr.*
J.D. Wallace Sr.*
R.SIadden*
R.SIadden*
G.E.Smeltzer*
F.J.Simmonds*
J.Kellas*
Dr.H.B.Wood*
J.H.Knowles*
S.Franklin*
GAOwen*
GAOwen*
A. Young*
A.G. Kirstine*
W.H.Faulder*
W.H.Anderton*
M.MacNair* and
G.F.Pringle*
1950-51
1951-52
1952-53
1953-54
1954-55
1955-56
1956-57
1957-58
1958-59
1959-60
1960-61
1961-62
1962-63
1963-64
1964-65
1965-66
1966-67
1967-68
1968-69
E.P.McCall*
J.H.Blackburn*
C.A.Shuttleworth*
J.H.Mjolsnessand
T.H.P.Darlington
C. Kllllps
B. Bain*
LS.Pollard*
H. Falkenberg*
J.J.D.Gagnon*
K.D.Taylor*
W.I.Davidson*
K. Armstrong
R. Sills*
B. Pasternak*
G. Brotherston
L. Killips*
J. Grotski
G. Firth*
S. Cross*
1969-70
1970-71
1971-72
1972-73
1973-74
1974-75
1975-76
1976-77
1977-78
1978-79
1979-80
1980-81
1981-82
1982-83
1983-84
1984-85
1985-86
1986-87
1987-88
1988-89
1989-90
1990-91
1991-92
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1996-97
1997-98
1998-99
1999-00
2000-01
2001-02
2002-03
2003-04
2004-05
2005-06
2006-07
2007-08
2008-09
B. McConnell*
J. Clarke*
B. Dougan*
D. Wheaton
J. Prior*
S. Bennett
G. McLaren*
B. Bissonnette
K. Carter*
R. Henderson*
G. Schellenberger
M. Munro*
K. Lane
L. Billings
B. Wyatt
J. Sanders
P. Melnychuk
H. Anderson
E. Trott
R. Campbell*
B. Yurko
G. Hensel
E. Ambrosie
E. Ambrosie
R. Willis
G.Bevan*
G. McLaren*
H. Anderson
Dr. P. Hill
R. Kozma
T. Kozma
H. Grace
H. Prior
B. Engram
C. Henson
A. Bissonnette
G. Holmes
M. Spencer
K. Olson
C. Clark
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Program
Piano Styling by Maureen Shelton
Call to Order- MC, Past International Director Bill Webber
O Canada
Welcome - Club President, Lion Gerry Haythorne
The Missing Lion -District Governor Tom Hodgson
Invocation - Lion James Holland
Dinner
Introduction of Head Table
Toasts
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The Queen - Lion Ron Kasha
Lions Clubs International - Lion Kathy Medd
Companions in Service - Lion Harry Anderson
Introductions of Lions and Attending Clubs
Our Legacy -Past District Governor Bill Bissonnette
Introduction of Community Organizations
Introduction of Guest Speaker- Lion Claire Clark
Guest Speaker- Past International Director Dr. Patti Hill
Response and Closing Remarks - President, Lion Gerry Haythorne
Guest Speaker
Lion Dr. Patti Hilljoined the Edmonton
(Host) Lions Club in 1990. She has
served in many capacities at the club,
zone and district level. Dr. Hill has been a
repeat presenter at USA Canada Lions
Leadership Forums, International
Conventions, and Lions Leadership
Institutes.
As the Campaign SightFirst II National/
Multi-national Coordinator for British
Columbia, the Yukon, Alberta, and
Northwest Territories, Patti provided
leadership for our CSFII team.
Lion Patti has served as a Director for the Lions Eye Bank (Alberta)
Society.
Dr. Patti Hill is a registered psychologist, a certified teacher, and
teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing. She has taught at Red Deer
College, the University of Alberta, and Pembina Consortium. Lion Patti
is a past President of the Alberta Association of School Psychologists.
As DG during 2001 -2002, Lion Patti raised funds to support the
expansion of the Lions Quest program for affiliate trainers. This initiative
continued during 2002-2003 when Lion Patti served as Council Chair.
During the two year period of Lionistic years 2007-2009, Lion Patti was
International Director for Canada for Lions Clubs International. Using
her unique brand of leadership skills and as a powerful public speaker,
she has served the Canadian and Global Communites to make a
difference for us all.
Lion Dr. Patti Hill is married to Lion Greg. She has two
children, Pieter and Jessica.
Our Members
Eli AMBROSE
Al JOHNSTON
Harry ANDERSON
OrnalJORGENSEN
Ken ARMSTRONG
Walter BARTKO
Betty JORGENSEN
AndyBELOIN
Larry BILLINGS
Marshall KACHMAR
Ron KASHA
Richard KOLODZIEJ
Alan BISSONNETTE
Terry KOZMA
Bill BISSONNETTE
MichaelaBLAHUTOVA
Karen WEIS BRIDGES
Jane CHEVALIER
Blair CHING
DonCHISHOLM
Claire CLARK
Deborah LEGROVE
Karon McGRATH
Isabella EASTON
Diane ELLERBECK
Shirley ENGRAM
Hildegarde McLAREN
Joy MCMILLAN
Gordon McTAVISH
Kathy MEDD
Larry MEDD
Clint MELLORS
Peter MELNYCHUK
Bill MERCER
Bill ENGRAM
Darryl MILLS
Greg FARYNA
Chuck MOORE
Karen OLSON
Ben FEHST
Lauri GILCHRIST
Emily PANCHISHIN
BenGLEIBERMAN
Bessie GOLDSTICK
Harold GRACE
Warren GROSS
JohnGROTSKI
JohnHARASYMUK
Joan PATON
Don PATTIE
Judith PAWL
Carole PICKERING
DalePITTMAN
Anthony HARYCHAN
ElkeSIEBELS
Marlene SPENCER
Irene SWAB
Ed HAY
Gerry HAYTHORNE
Audrey SHONN
Gordon HENSEL
Carole HENSON
Patti HILL
Tom HODGSON
Jim HOLLAND
Cec HOLMES
Alvin TODD
EdTROTT
Brian WAGNER
DonWHEATON
Greg HOLMES
BillWYATT
Don HOWDEN
BillYURKO
Stan WILK
HlldegardWILLKOMM
Board of Directors
President
Gerry Haythorne
Ist Vice President
Larry Medd
2nd Vice President
Clint Mellors
3RDyjce President
Jim Holland
Secretary
BillEngram
Treasurer
Chuck Moore
1 Year Directors
Al Johnson
Ron Kasha
2 Year Directors
Karen Olson
MembershipChairs
Shirley Engram
HarryAnderson
LionTamer(s)
Ben Fehst
Irene Swab
Tailtwister
Patti Hill
Past President
Claire A. Clark
Our Family Tree
Edmonton Host
1929
Lacombe
1938
Barrhead & Distrct
1938-1944
Leduc and Andrew
1946
Fort Saskatchewan and Ponoka
1948
Edmonton Jasper Place and Morinville
1949
Edmonton South Edmonton
1954
Grande Prairie
1957
Edmonton East Edmonton
1957-1978
Edmonton Westmount
1958
Sherwood Park
1959
Edmonton Northgate
1966
Edmonton Jolly Fellows
1969
Edmonton Chinese
1979
Wabasca-Desmarais
1998
Edmonton Riverside
2003
Message from the District Governor
LIONS CLUBS NTERNATONAL - District 37L
October 17, 2009
Edmonton(Host) Lions Club
POBox61
Edmonton AB T5J 2P4
Attention: Lion President Gerry Haythorne
Dear Presiident Haythorne, fellow Members and Guests,
May I extend my congratulations to the Edmonton (Host) Lions Club
on the achievement of 80 years of service to your community. From a
humble beginning in 1929, with a very small budget and selling peanuts
on the street corner, you have risen to be a large contributor to the
welfare of this city. No matter how large or small the task you have
made a difference. Whether it is donations to the local hospitals, or
providing Inner City lunches, or building Lions Villages, or a Central
Lions Seniors Recreation Centre or supplying eyeglasses to the needy,
you have been there. I wish you continued success in the coming years.
I also extend greetings from Lions Clubs International, Multiple
District 37 and District 37L to all Lions and guests in attendance.
Please enjoy the hospitality and fellowship that is present tonight.
All the best for the coming year to everyone, may you continue to
serve those less fortunate than ourselves and demonstrate our motto
"We Serve".
Tom Hodgson
Message from the Club President
LIONS CLUBS INTERNATONAL - Edmonton (Host) Lions Club
October 17, 2009
President's Message
We are so proud of our 80 years history .It is my pleasure
to welcome you,our guests.to this celebration. We are so
pleased that you here.lt is an honor to be a member of the
Edmonton (Host) Lions Club at this point in time, to
celebrate all our past and present day achievements.
As Edmonton's first service club we began the tradition of
serving the community in our city. The many thousands of
volunteer hours that have gone into our projects.both large
and small, over these many years, has been done in the
spirit of Lionism and service.
Thank you for joining us tonight.
Edmonton (Host) Lions Club
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Lion Gerry Haythorne
President
Our History
Lions are volunteer members of the world's largest and most active
service club organization. We are proud to have been an active Lions Club
since 1929. Some of the projects our club has been able to assist over
the years are:
Funding for the Creche Society - Edmonton's first day care for
single working mothers (1930s)
Built Sunset Cottage - first senior's low rental housing (1930s)
followed by Lauderdale Cottages (1940s) and then by Kensington Court
(1950s)
Members started first Lions Dream Home for Klondike Days
(1950s)
Collected over 100,000 pairs of glasses for distribution in India
(1950s)
Involved in building our signature facility known as Central Lions
Seniors Centre (1960s) and its expansion in (2007/08)
Provided funds to purchase Alberta's first dialysis machine
(1970s) for the University Hospital in Edmonton
Contributed funds for the start of the Lions of Alberta Eye bank
(1980s)
Donated to start the Dr. Kostiuk Bionic Ear project, a cochlear
implant Program allowing many to hear for the very first time (1990s)
Further expanded seniors housing starting with Lions Villages
Castledowns in 1999, followed by Railtown and Riverside projects.
In service to Lions Clubs International, two members have
become International Directors, five members were Council Chairman, 13
members
Our History - continued
During the years since 2000 some recipients include:
Inner City Hot Lunch program;
Bright Nights Festival;
Telus World of Science - High
Needs School Program plus
Sensory part in the Allard Family
Gallery;
Lions Quest program;
CNIB Library;
Camp HeHoHa;
Military Family Resource Center
Tsunami Relief;
McCauley Rink;
The first pediatric operating room
at Stollery Children's Hospital;
Installation of Capital Care Edmonton General Hospital's 10Y
Alzheimer Care Facility's Spa/
Lounge, including upgrades and
many decorative changes to the
entire ward plus the establishment
of the Grant McLaren Councelling
Ronald McDonald House
room;
Elves Special Needs Society;
Military Family Resouces Centre Greishbach;
Ronald McDonald House;
Terra Foundation - Centre for
Pregnant and Parenting Teens Day
Care; Youth Emergency Shelter
Society;
Canadian Vision Care - Guyana
Special
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Our History - continued
Canadian Vision Care - Guyana
Central Lions Upgrade
Canadian Vision Care - Guyana
McCauley Clean-Up Lunches
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Average Income
New Car
Dedicaton 10Y Edm General
S450.00
Average Rent
$20.00 per mo:i!h
Tuition lo Harvard University
5400.00 per year
Movie Ticket
254 each
Gasoline
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United States Postage Stamp
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Food
(!ranulated Sugar
nner City Lunches
65*for 10pounds
Vitamin D Milk
"sc per gallon
(.round Coffee
4<X per pound
Bacon
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Bggs
15* pei dozen
Fresh Ground Hamburger
12< per pound
Fresh Baked Bread
1 1 • loaf
The Missing Lion Ceremony
As you entered this room, you may have noticed a small table
in a place of honour, it is set for one. This table is our way of
symbolizing the fact that members of our organization of Lions
are missing from our midst, and so we have chosen to
remember them all at this time.
The table is ROUND - to represent the circle of life
The table is WHITE - symbolizing the purity of their service to
their communities and their loved ones, and those in need.
The candle is LIT - symbolizing the light they have given us by
their unconquerable spirit.
The pinch of SALT - symbolizes the sweat of their labours, and
the tears endured by those left behind.
The BREAD - symbolizes the fruit of their efforts. The seed
they have planted so we may enjoy the Harvest, they have given
to us all.
The GLASS inverted - symbolizes that they cannot celebrate
with us today.
The CHAIR - the chair is empty, they are no longer here.
REMEMBER!.. .All of you who served with them, and called
them Lions, who depended upon their aid, and relied upon their
wisdom, for surely, they have not forsaken you.
They chose to be Lions until the day of their passing. It falls
upon us to continue the work they started, to protect the legacy
they have entrusted to us, and to guide the world to a New
Vision of Peace and Service.
ELIZABETHAN
CATERING SERVICES LTD.
Welcome to 80th Anniversary Dinner
For the
Edmonton Host Lion's Club
October 17,2009
MENU
Roast Hip ofBeef, PuffPastry Fleuron, Gravy, Horseradish
Lightly Herbed Roast Chicken
Penne Pasta Dish with Marinara & Alfredo Sauce
Herbed Oven Roast Baby Red Potatoes
Green Beans Mediterranean (Olive Oil, Oregano, Garlic)
Orange Glazed Carrots with Gingered Butter
Tossed Garden Salad with Wild Saskatoon Dressing
Traditional Caesar Salad
Marinated Fresh Vegetable Salad
Medley ofBean Salad
Banquet Cheese, Pickles & Condiments
Fancy Breads & Butter
A Variety ofDesserts & Pastries
Seasonal Fresh Fruit
Elizabethan After Dinner Chocolates
Tea & Coffee
We trust that you enjoy your meal. Ifyou do require any assistance,
please ask one ofour helpful staff.
"Thank you for joining us this evening!"
Please don 7 drink and drive!!!
Elizabethan Catering Sen'ices has nutproducts on the premises. We advise the Client
that we cannot guarantee 100% nutfreefood products. Cross contamination is always a
possibility. Please adviseyour guests. Thank you!