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A Monthly Publication of the Grafton Lions Club
Lions’ Gazette 2018-2019 Issue 02 August 2018
Grafton Lions Club P.O. Box 0211 Grafton, WI 53024 www.graftonlions.com Dan DeLorit – President 414 236-1361
[email protected] Collin Schaefer – Secretary 414 801-1542 [email protected] John Gassert – Treasurer 262 375-1395 [email protected] Chris Smith - Membership 920 254-0358 [email protected] Bob Hoffman – Newsletter 262-377-9325 [email protected] Lions International www.lionsclubs.org Wisconsin Lions www.wisconsinlions.org District 27-A2 www.lionsdistrict27a2.org WI Lions Foundation www.wlf.info
Prez Sez
Last month I wrote to this prestigious group of our Mission. It’s probably
something you've heard before, and something we’ll build on again this
month. We stand ready to continue our “Lions meeting year” next month.
While most of us have enjoyed a great summer off, other Lions continue to
work on various projects. The Golf outing planning, planning this Lion
year, the Concession stand and the Gala fundraising continues to go on.
In our 31 years of residency in the Village of Grafton, Lisa and I raised our
family and watched our Village change. Yes, there are more than two traffic
signals in Grafton now and the four way stop at Riebe Olds has been
replaced by a traffic signal. Manchester Mall has been replaced by the vast
shopping area on the east side of the Village. The Grafton Lions work and
generosity has remained a constant in the community yet, many of the
names have changed. Just as some of our landmarks have changed in
Grafton, so goes the GLC. We have brought on several new faces and some
of our senior members are no longer with us. Time rolls on and changes
take place.
We certainly must remain vigilant in our work as Lions. We stand very well
purposed this year to continue on our pursuit of our mission and to grow our
presence in the community. We have position descriptions for of our
officers and we have implemented a new process for planning new events,
which will improve our efficiency. Our Third VP, Laurie Klos, will reach
out to all Committee Chairpersons to collect service hours and report to the
BOD through the Club Secretary. Our Second VP Slava Krol, will reach out
to the community to find speakers that will provide information to the
community while keeping our PR Chair and Communication Chair in the
loop. We have visions for our membership drive that will present our Club
to the community to increase membership.
Speaking of membership, an invitation to join is something that can’t be
forgotten! 10 years ago, I was invited to join the GLC with my sponsor and
neighbor Lion Tom Krueger asking me if I’d like to join. Almost
immediately, I accepted the invitation to join. Except for a brief hiatus due
to job change, I haven’t looked back. Even when I was on the hiatus, I had
several members invite me back. These invites proved vital to my decision
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Recent Meetings
Membership / Board of Directors Meetings
There were no Membership or Board of Directors meetings in July
Minutes of all Grafton Lions Club Board of Directors Meetings are posted on the
Grafton Lions Club website www.graftonlions.com.
Future Meetings
August 21 Spouses/Significant Others Summer Social
The annual Spouses/Significant Others picnic at Veterans Park has been moved inside.
Grafton Lions along with their spouses/significant others will gather Tuesday August 21, at
Grafton’s Milwaukee Ale House. Social hour (cash bar) will be starting at 6:00, dinner at
6:45. The meal cost will by $16.50. Guests are free. Each member should bring a raffle item.
RSVPs to Dan DeLorit by August 14th.
August Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors of the Grafton Lions will meet on Tuesday August 7th. at Edgewater Golf
Club, starting at 6:00.
2018 – 2019 District 27A2 Global Action Team
Two members of the Grafton Lions have been selected for the District 27A2 Global Action
Team. Dan Montaine was appointed as the Leadership Team Coordinator, and Jack Reindl was
appointed as the Membership Team Coordinator. Look for articles from each of them in future
issues of the Lion’s Gazette explaining their responsibilities in their new positions.
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to join and rejoin. Please consider inviting a friend, neighbor to join us.
Thanks to all the Lions that continue this great work. Lion Al and Lion Dan did a great job at the
GFD recognition night. We have received many thanks from Chief Rice and his team. I was
especially pleased with a great turnout from our Club.
Please join us for the Spouse (Significant Other) event August 21 at the Grafton Ale House.
Social hour (cash bar) will start at 6:00 PM with a meal to follow at 6:45 PM. As always, our
guests are free, members will pay $16.50. Stay tuned for more details.
Remember our annual Golf Outing is August 20th as we are counting on your support.
Have a great rest of the summer!
Dan DeLorit
Lion President
LCIF
In the world of Lions you run across myriad list of acronyms, one of which is LCIF. Lions
Clubs International Foundation, or LCIF, should not be confused with Lions Clubs International,
or LCI. LCIF is the official charitable organization of the Lions Clubs International, LCI. LCIF
was incorporated as a foundation in 1968. As a leading humanitarian organization, LCIF
supports Lions’ works by providing grant funding for their local and global humanitarian efforts.
As club LCIF Coordinator, it is my job to educate club members about Lions Clubs International
Foundation programs and initiatives, as well the many benefits of supporting LCIF. I will
provide updates on significant initiatives and may make club presentations. I will do this with a
monthly article in our club newsletter.
In future articles I will tell you how LCIF is funded, how it operates, the causes it supports and
how it supports those causes. I will give you some results as to the impact we have made on the
lives of people. You will also learn about some of the partnerships LCIF has with other
organizations. I will give you some of the history of LCIF and its accomplishments. I look
forward to teaching you about LCIF and anytime you have questions about LCIF please come
and ask them.
Thank you,
Lion Darrel Blank
July Birthdays
Hal Delfosse 2nd Erik Oleson 2nd
Tom Krueger 7th Chris Smith 9th
Dale Nauta 16th Barry Boline 24th
Dale Wolf 24th Jack Reindl 30th
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Grafton Lions honor Grafton Fire Fighters
Photos by Bob Mercer
LOOKING AHEAD
August Centennial Park Concession Stand
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening
August 2, 9, 16, 23 GALA concession stand at Veterans Park
August 6 Thiensville-Mequon Lions Golf Outing
August 20 20th Annual Grafton Lions Golf Outing
11:00 at Fire Ridge
August 21 Spouses/Significant Others Summer Social
Milwaukee Ale House Social 6:00, Dinner 6:45
September 4 Membership meeting preceded by board meeting
Program: Committee meetings
September 18 Membership meeting
Program: To be announced
October Vision Screening for students of Grafton schools
October 2 Membership meeting preceded by board meeting
Program: Committee Meetings
October 6 Pumpkin Pancake Breakfast
7:30 to 11:00 at Atlas BBQ
October 16 Membership meeting
Program: To be announced
November Beer Tasting at Circle B
November 1 – 10 Cornea Transport for Lions Eye Bank
November 6 Membership meeting preceded by board meeting
Program: Committee Meetings
November 15 Grafton Lion Christmas tree decorating
5:00 Paramount Plaza
If you have questions or would like to add to the calendar, contact Bob Hoffman
