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JUNE 2020

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Dear Lions,

OUR COVER

2. MyLCI Outage Update

3. OUT n ABOUT with DG Tracy

4. NOTES from DGE Gina

5. MyLion – Reporting Service

6. MyLion reporting cont.

7. MyLion reporting cont.

8. Lions Day of Service - FMSC

9. LCIF – Empowering Service

10. Can do Canines graduation

11. 2019-2020 Club Excellence

12. MD5M Executive Secretary

13.It’s all about our Clubs

14. District 5M6 Looking Ahead

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

If you volunteer for something that you

really care about, you don’t have to

be pushed, the Vision pulls you

MyLCI Outage Update

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Sound of Music

“So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night

I hate to go and leave this pretty sight

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, adieu

Adieu, adieu, to yieu and yieu and yieu”

I hope my last newsletter article finds everyone in good health. This has been quite a year for me, both personally and with the Lions. But as in the song of Sound of Music, it is time for me to go! Things did get accomplished this past year in the district. Probably not as much as we would have liked but we kept moving forward. You always have to keep moving forward. I am really hoping during the last few months we have all learned there are many ways to get things done. We must be open to new opportunities and try different things.

This coming year we may be having different events and conferences by webinars and meetings by different computer sites. We are learning that relationships are so important. We need each other to make it through difficult times! If we stick together then we will make it together!!

I have 8 clubs yet to visit. I will see what I can do in the month of June. If not, then I will come out in July. I leave you in good hands! DGE Gina will help everyone weather the storm. Please keep the motto “We Serve” alive. We are going to be needed more than ever in our communities!

Also, when working with each other, remember “Kindness Matters”!!

Adieu

DG Tracy

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ABOUT with DG Tracy

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Dear Lions, Lioness, & Leos of 5M6,

First of all, I just want to recognize the great job that many of our clubs have been doing in these exceptionally difficult times. You have met them head on, figuring out ways to ‘meet’, finding safe ways to ‘serve’, and ‘care’ for your communities. It is not only impressive but also inspirational.

Obviously, we are still far from being out of the woods with regards to this pandemic. The economic burdens brought about by the stay at home orders have taken their tolls on our small businesses. People are out of work, students are trying to effectively distance learn, and everything that we considered normal and even mundane now seem like far off memories. There is so much fear and anxiety. Depression and even suicide is on the rise due to a lack of socialization and increased solitude. Our communities need our help more than ever.

As if these fears and anxieties weren’t enough, we have now been witness to one of the most unimaginable tragedies in recent memory followed by senseless destruction and violence pouring out into communities throughout the Twin Cities. Such loss and devastation – it has truly been overwhelming to comprehend.

As I have seen all of these events take place and listened to countless commentaries regarding the events, it has once again challenged me to think about the 2 feet that make up Loving Service – that of Charity and the other Justice. Charity – donating money, sending food after a disaster, visiting the sick, helping people survive a life crisis, etc. These acts are all extremely important and our communities could not get by without them in times of need, but they are, for the most part, providing a direct service with temporary results. For some people in our communities to stand up on both feet and walk on their own, they must receive assistance that is sustainable, an expansion of services that is involved with it’s beneficiaries and committed to long-term solutions. To create that kind of service has always been a dream of mine.

In the wake of all that has taken place in the last 3 months, it would be great to connect virtually as a Lions / Lioness / Leos community to share how these events have impacted our clubs, and to collectively discuss solutions on how we move forward – redefining service to include our members during this time of need, re-engaging with our communities by finding ways to safely serve, and finally, re-inventing the way we possibly meet and socialize to include the use of digital formats into the long-term. Please stay tuned for an announcement about this virtual event as well as upcoming training for newly elected officers. I have included the updated job aid for MyLion Service Reporting in this newsletter for starters. If some of you are like our club, we were having a bit of difficulty trying to figure out where we were going wrong with service reporting. We were using an outdated version of this procedure which explains a lot.

I would like to thank District Governor Tracy for her leadership through this last year. There have been some ups and downs and even some curve balls, but as she mentioned in her article, she proved that change is possible and that many can be open to the possibilities as well as the opportunities those changes bring forth.

We already know that we are up against some serious challenges as well as many unknowns heading into this next Lion’s year. I would be lying if I didn’t admit to you that I am just a “little bit” nervous about the fast approaching July 1st when I assume responsibility of District Governor. However, I know that with your support, involvement, and team spirit, we will overcome the obstacles before us, rise to the occasion, and come out of this even stronger in the end.

All Voices, Serving in Harmony

Lion Gina

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How to Report Service

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NOTE: The following pop-up (Great News!) will appear advising there is a new simplified way to report. Press CONTINUE.

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Districts 5M2, 5M5, 5M6 and 5M7 will join together at the 3 FMSC facilities in the Twin Cities Metro area. Our Mission is to pack food for the malnourished children of the World!

Our goal is to have EVERY club in the 4 Districts participate in one or more shifts on that day. Collaboration among LIONS, LEOS, LIONESS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY

will make this an achievable goal!

IF YOU HAD ALREADY SIGNED UP FOR THE APRIL 20, 2020, EVENT, ALL OF YOUR NAMES HAVE BEEN TRANSFERRED TO THE LOCATIONS AND TIMES THAT YOU HAD

SIGNED UP FOR – SO YOU ARE GOOD NOW FOR OCTOBER 20!!

Donations of any amount would be VERY much appreciated!! You can bring your personal donation AND/OR your Club donation to one of the sites on the day of the event

OR you can mail it ahead of time to the Feed My Starving Children Coon Rapids location.

Be sure to indicate in the MEMO area – LIONS DAY 2020.

Promote this in your community as part of the Lions Clubs International Global Service Framework.

For more information about FMSC, or more about how you can make a difference right now, visit:

https://www.fmsc.org/

Feeding Kids. Feeding Spirits. Empowering Communities.

Lions Day of Service

At Feed My Starving Children

NEW DATE is Tuesday, October 20th

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Fellow Lions, Lioness & Leos I hope this finds everyone in good health. I hope you have all been staying safe.

This is going to be an update on what has been happening at LCIF during the past couple of months. First LCIF has been working from home like a lot of others. The LCIF staff did conduct 4 LCIF webinars during the month of May. They were all very interesting and informative for the LCIF Coordinators. Because of the Stay at Home orders and vendors that LCIF uses, items that have been ordered may take a little longer to get.

As of May 11, 2020, the clubs and members of the District have made donations to LCIF totaling $65,449.18. However, there are still 5 clubs who have not made a donation. It would be appreciated if these 5 clubs would at least make a small donation to LCIF. If you want your donation to LCIF to count for the Lions year 2019-2020, LCIF asks that they be received no later than June 20, 2020.

As of May 18, 2020, LCIF has granted US$3,500,000 to provide immediate relief to communities severely impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19).

LCIF has announced that the timeline for Campaign 100: LCIF Empowering Service has been extended by one additional year, through June 30, 2022. This was voted on at the virtual meeting of the Board of Trustees on May 21, 2020. To date, Campaign 100 has raised US$151,804,119 to make Lion service possible. In these unprecedented times, your support of LCIF has never been more important.

If you are able, please consider joining LCIF in its support of Lions relief efforts by donating at lionsclubs.org/donate. Or if you would rather do your donation by check, please send to me for forwarding on to LCIF. All donations are eligible for MJF and Campaign 100 recognition. As we all know 100% of all donations go back into helping communities through grants.

As International President Choi recently wrote, we will get through this incredible challenge as we are in this together! Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions on your Clubs current Melvin Jones Award balances or as a Lion or Lioness your personal donation totals. When we are back to being able to go to meetings, I would like to come to your Club for a presentation on LCIF. Lion Carol Farley LCIF Chair District 5M-6 651-426-9407 carolfarley@lions5m-6.org

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Dear Registered Northern Pride Lions Forum Attendees,

We are happy to let you know that the Northern Pride Lions Forum has been rescheduled. The new dates are October 30-31, 2020, in St. Cloud. The Forum will take place at the Best Western (Kelly Inn) and the St. Cloud Civic Center as previously planned. With this new information, some Lions have stated that they wish to continue their current registration and not receive a refund. If you plan on staying registered for the event no response is necessary. The Northern Pride Lions Forum Committee will gladly refund your fee if you wish to cancel your registration. Please contact the Forum Committee if you desire a refund. That email can be found on our website https://forum.northernpridelions.com

If you stay registered, you will need to contact the Best Western (Kelly Inn) and reserve your room 320-253-0606.

Thank you for your patience, Northern Pride Lions Forum Committee

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Executive Secretary Lions Clubs International Multiple District 5M

Organization Summary

Multiple District 5M, second largest Lions Clubs International District in North America consisting of 20,400 members

serving local communities in Minnesota, Manitoba and Northwest Ontario, while meeting humanitarian needs,

encouraging peace, and promoting international understanding through 637 Clubs is seeking an Executive Secretary.

Location: Minnesota Closing Date: July 15, 2020

Job Type: Part Time Job Category: Administrative Support Services

Salary: $30,000 - $35,000

Primary Duties: This position reports to the Council Chair with direction of the Council of Governors. Executive Secretary shall perform

such duties as specified or implied by the Constitution and By-Laws of MD5M. This position provides direct

administrative support to volunteers. These duties include but not limited to receiving correspondence, receiving and

depositing funds, preparing checks, maintaining financial accounts, books, and records of MD5M, serve as an ex-officio

member of standing and appointed committees of the Council of Governors and shall generally assist the Council of

Governors in conducting the business of MD5M.

Qualifications: The successful candidate will be a self-starter, extremely organized, have strong writing and verbal communication skills,

Microsoft Office skills and have keen organizational and time management skills. This job requires local and

international travel. Candidates must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and must be bondable. The successful candidate

must be able to pass a background check.

Experience: The ideal candidate will have a track record of getting things done, experience with working with volunteers and boards,

experience with QuickBooks and budget management. Work experience in Association management preferred but not

required.

Additional Info: For specific tasks and duties visit MD5M Bylaws and the MD5M Policy manual. Specific sections are available below

and the entire documents are available from the MD5M Website:

MD5M Bylaws Article 1 Section 4 MD5M Policy Manual Section VI, Chapter 7, Subsection A

To learn more about MD5M and to download our job application, please go to our website at:

www.Lionsmd5m.org

To learn more about Lions Clubs International, check out the website at: www.lionsclubs.org

How to Apply: If this position excites you, please let us know and I can put you in contact with our current Council Chair

Rob Rand. Thank you. DG Tracy Braaten (tracybraaten@lions5m-6.org) or DGE Gina Detviler

(gmdetviler@lions5m-6.org)

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Stacie Leifeld Miesville Sponsor: Paul Leifeld Raymond Kane St. Paul Park Newport

Sponsor: Chuck Elliott

Duane Zaun Lakeville

May-20 YTD

Opening Balance 1332 1356

Added Members 2 78

Dropped Members 11 111

Closing Balance 1323 1323

Net Gain / Loss (-9) (-33)

Male 885 (67%)

Female 438 (33%)

Gender Distribution

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has impacted the work of Lions around the world. In many cases, it has also created financial hardships for our Lions and the people for whom we care.

To support the incredible men and women serving with us, the International Board of Directors has passed a resolution to help our clubs.

Here is an overview of the resolution approved by the Board of Directors:

■ Flexible payments – No clubs will be suspended or cancelled through December 31, 2020 for late payment of dues. ■ Charter and entrance fees waiver – We have waived all charter and entrance fees from July 1 – December 31, 2020.

These measures will help Lions facing financial hardships, and give our clubs hope, encouragement, and an opportunity to start the new Lion year with renewed energy and optimism.

This may be a time of great need, but we will overcome this together. For more than a century, Lions have taken on the greatest challenges facing humanity. That is who we are, and what we do.

So let us stand together. And let us remember just how important we are to our communities and the world.

Regards,

Dr. Jung-Yul Choi International President

Members

July 2019 – May 2020

5M6 MEMBERSHIP TOTALS

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF LIONS DISTRICT 5M-6

PUBLISHED BY THE LIONS OF DISTRICT 5M-6

The Vision Newsletter, official publication of Lions District 5M-6, is published monthly by the authority

of the District 5M-6 Officers and Cabinet.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

District Governor Tracy Braaten, Eagan DGE Gina M Detviler, Inver Grove Heights 1st VDGE Paul Williams, White Bear Lake 2nd VDGE Pete Kelzenberg, Afton Bayport Secretary PDG Lynn Farley, White Bear Lake Treasurer Lion Steve Jobe, Eagan

I am still looking to fill a few positions on the district cabinet for 2020-2021

If you would like to know more about the District cabinet, positions available, and

what they involve as far as responsibilities, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Lion Gina - gmdetviler@lions5m-6.org

Phone or text: 651-402-6053

Lions District 5M-6 is not responsible for content or digital publication practices of The entities above. Please check with each site publisher above and their Corresponding terms of use and privacy policies.

VISION NEWSLETTER DEADLINE:

Submissions must be emailed and received no later than the 20th of each month

(for inclusion in the next month’s edition)*

● Event Submissions: events@lions5m-6.org

● Stories/Guest Editorials: visionnews@lions5m-6.org

*All Submissions must be in compliance with District 5M6 Digital Privacy and/or Opt-In Policies. If you have any questions about this, please contact DGE Gina M. Detviler gmdetviler@lions5m-6.org or visit https://www.lions5m-6.org/privacy/ *Events and/or Stories submitted for publication within the Vision Newsletter may also be added to District 5M-6 Calendar of Events and digital array(s) (online).

● District 5M6 Website: https://www.lions5m-6.org/

● Lions Clubs International: http://www.lionsclubs.org/

● Multiple District 5M (MD5M) http://www.lionsmd5m.org/

● Lions MD5M Hearing Foundation: https://www.5mhf.org/

● Minnesota Lions Diabetes Foundation:

https://www.mnlionsdiabetes.org/

● Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation:

https://www.mnlionsvisionfoundation.org/

● Leader Dogs for the Blind: https://www.leaderdog.org/

● LCI KidSight USA: http://lionskidsightusa.org/

● Can Do Canines: https://can-do-canines.org/

● Lions Gift of Sight: https://www.lionsgiftofsight.org/

IMPORTANT LINKS: