June 2014 - Elburn Lions Club

Elburn Lions Club Newsletter—June 2014
President’s Note
Thank you for your support over the last year, and for
taking a few minutes to read the final newsletter of my
Presidency. Don’t forget to take a peak at this month’s
Lion Light interview–you’ll get a chance to learn a little
bit about your next President, Lion Bob Thomas.
2013-14 Leadership
Team
President
Lion Dave Broz
1st VP
Lion Bob Thomas
2nd VP
Lion Kevin Poust
3rd VP
Lion Maranda
Schenk
Secretary
Lion Chuck Galauner
Treasurer
Lion Bill Brauer
Lion Tamer
Lion Stacy Groesch
Tail Twister
Lion Lara Poust
Directors
Lion Kristen
Damolaris
Lion Chris Halsey
Lion Dave Judd
Lion Scott Karas
Lion Ted Masinick
Lion Scott Peska
Lion Mike Schramer
Lion Hank Theis
Past President
Lion Pam Hall
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I hope you’ve had an enjoyable and fulfilling experience down at the Lions Club during the last year.
It has been my pleasure serving as your President,
and I am looking forward to another spectacular Elburn
Days!
- Lion President Dave Broz
JUNE MEETING—Thursday, June 12th
6:00pm Potluck Dinner
50/50 Raffle
Pull Tabs
7:00pm Meeting Begins
We hope to see you there!
MARSHALL MANN FUNDRAISER AT
EDDIE GAEDEL’S—June 17th
Marshall Mann, a 5-year old student here in Kaneland,
suffers from Autism. Marshall’s parents have enrolled
Marshall in a variety of therapies in an effort to give
Marshall the best chance of success in the future.
The Mann family recently completed fundraising to
purchase a service dog from 4 Paws for Ability, the
organization that trained a service dog for Kara Peters.
On June 17th, Eddie Gaedel Pub & Grill in Elburn will
be donating a portion of the sales to help offset some
of the Mann family’s expenses associated with the
dog, such as an upcoming two-week stay out of town
to receive training with the dog.
You can show your support for the Mann family by visiting Eddie Gaedel’s on June 17th. Our club will also
be making a donation to the Mann family’s expense
fund. See our web site for more information.
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New Leo Leadership
Team Announced
Thank you to the outgoing Leo leadership
team. The new Leo
Club officers for the
2014-2015 year have
been elected—see
page 5 of the newsletter for the future officers.
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Feed My Starving
Children—June 13th
We’ll be volunteering
at FMSC in Aurora.
Contact Lion Dave
Broz if you are interested in participating.
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Work Days
June 14th & July 12th
We can use your help
down at the park.
We’re working 8:00am11:00am. Friends and
family are welcome.
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Pasta Dinner
Tuesday, June 24th
Stop down for a great
meal and camaraderie.
Doors open at 5:00pm.
Donations welcome
but not required.
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Don’t forget to follow
us at:
facebook.com/
elburnlions
Elburn Lions Club Newsletter—June 2014
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2014-15 Club Officers and Board of Directors
Please welcome the 2014-2015 Officers and Directors of the Elburn Lions Club, effective July 1st,
2014:
President: Lion Bob Thomas
1st Vice President: Lion Kevin Poust
2nd Vice President: Lion Maranda Schenk
3rd Vice President: Lion Dave Pniewski
Secretary: Lion Chuck Galauner
Treasurer: Lion Marjorie Cybulski
Tail Twister: Lion Lara Poust
Lion Tamer: Lion Stacy Groesch
Past President: Lion Dave Broz
Directors, Lions all: Kristen Damolaris, Chris Halsey, Dave Judd, Scott Karas, Ted Masinick, Scott
Peska, Mike Schramer and Hank Theis.
Above, from Left to Right, Lions all: Chris Halsey installs the 2014-15 leadership team—Bob
Thomas, Kevin Poust, Dave Pniewski, Maranda Shenk, Hank Theis, Stacy Groesch, Lara Poust,
Dave Judd, Ted Masinick, Scott Karas and Chuck Galauner. Top Right: Lion Chuck Galauner signs
on for “one more year.”
Elburn Lions Club Newsletter—June 2014
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New Members
The installation dinner, held annually in May, is
when our club installs the leadership team for the
upcoming term, which starts on July 1st.
Its also a great time to induct new members to the
club. At right, Lion Chris Halsey addresses our audience and new members before dinner.
When you’re down at the club next, don’t forget to
welcome our new members!
New Lions Inducted at the Installation Dinner: Above left, Lion Matheu Poust and his sponsor, Lion Kevin
Poust. Above right, Lion John Melanson and sponsor Lion Bob Thomas.
New Lions Inducted at the Installation Dinner: Above left, Lion Bill Kloskowski and sponsor Lion Dan Bartel. Above right, Lion Chad Harness and sponsor Dan Purcell.
Elburn Lions Club Newsletter—June 2014
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First Annual Tom Mahan Award
Not only is Elburn Lions Community Park treasured
within our club, but within our community. Many will
say that "the park is our biggest charity," and others
will simply note that without our park, the Elburn Lions Club would not be what it is today.
It takes an enormous amount of volunteer work to
keep our park running - be it maintenance or upkeep, repairs or working events such as wedding
receptions and anniversary parties. We count on
volunteers from within our community to keep the
park running.
At the Lions Club's Installation Dinner on May 31st,
2014, Park Board President Lion Phil Gladd presented Lion Tom Mahan with the first annual Tom
Mahan Award.
The Tom Mahan Award recognizes those individuals who have gone above and beyond to help maintain our park, and has been named after Lion Tom,
who for years has given to our park.
Thank you, Lion Tom, for all you have done for
the park!
Below: Park Board President, Lion Phil Gladd,
presents the first annual Tom Mahan award to
Tom Mahan at the Installation Dinner.
Elburn Lions Club Newsletter—June 2014
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In the Lion Light: Lion Bob Thomas
2014 Park Board
President
Lion Phil Gladd
Vice President
Lion Tom Mahan
Secretary
Lion Nick Carter
Treasurer
Lion Tim Klomhaus
Directors
Lion Kelly Callaghan
Lion Rich Hall
Lion Steve Hall
Lion Cheryl Lee
Lion Steve O’Neil
Lion Tom Proctor
Lion Tom Reynolds
Lion Dennis Schenk
Lion John Van Bogaert
The Lion Light caught up with incoming
Club President, Lion Bob Thomas, who
you’ve probably seen working Bingo
over the last few years.
Lion Light: Lion Bob—tell us a little
about yourself.
Lion Bob: I grew up in Elburn, but now
live in Sugar Grove with my wife, Sue,
and my two daughters, Holly and Faith.
I graduated from Kaneland High
School. From there I went into the Air
Force for two years, and graduated
from NIU afterwards.
Lion Light: Tell us about how you got
involved with the Lions Club.
Lion Bob: Back in 2009, I joined the
club. Lion Phil Albano is my sponsor.
He got me into working bingo, and I
had a great time doing it. I also thought
it would be a good thing to do with my
daughter Faith, since she was joining
the Leo Club. She likes working at bingo, as well as at Elburn Days and the
Car Show.
Lion Light: What is the most heartwarming moment you’ve had down at
the Elburn Lions Club?
Lion Bob: It’s a tie between two
events—fundraising for a dog for Kara
Peters, and also the Jason’s Journey
event.
Lion Light: The food at the installation
dinner was fantastic—the kitchen crew
did a great job, as always. You picked
out the menu, and we couldn't help but
notice the spumoni ice cream. Very
nice. What is your favorite desert?
Lion Bob: Strawberry ice cream, or
peppermint ice cream, Schwann’s
green peppermint ice cream. Also, frozen snickers are good!
Lion Light: Speaking of frozen snickers, tell us about a favorite winter time
vacation you’d like to take.
Lion Bob: A Caribbean cruise.
Lion Light: Going into your Presidency,
what is one thing you would like people
in the club to be thinking about?
Lion Bob: I really want people to think
about why they’re here, and why we’re
doing what we’re doing. Why are they
a Lion, and how can we do the right
thing?
Lion Light: Lion Bob, we’ll be thinking
about those things, and looking forward to your Presidency!
Ex-Officio
Lion Dave Broz
Park Event Coordinator
Lion Cindy Halsey
2014-15 Leo Club
President
Leo Jessica Poust
Vice President
Leo Ally Van Bogaert
Secretary
Leo Bri Lee
Treasurer
Leo Riley Capes
Leo Advisor
Lion Lara Broz
Above: Lion Chris Halsey congratulates Lion Bob Thomas on his upcoming Presidency at the Installation Dinner.