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District 5M6
January 2018 District Governor Curt Stockford www.lions5m-6.org
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
Mid-Winter Conv .................... 2
Club Anniversaries ................. 2
Memorials ............................... 2
More Mid-Winter Conv. ......... 2
A Word from 1st VDG ............. 3
New Members ......................... 3
Northern Pride Leadership .... 3
Global Service Team ............... 4
LITPC Scholarship ................. 4
LCI MD5M Information. ........ 5
President’s Message ................ 5
Club Happenings .................... 6
Service Recognitions............... 6
GMT Women/Family ............. 7
Upcoming Events.................... 8
Save the Date .......................... 9
Centennial Celebration ........... 9
Membership Gainers .............. 9
Important Links ...................... 10
Lions Display .......................... 10
Newsletter Deadline ............... 10
“Kindness is like snow - It beautifies everything it covers.” ~Kahlil Gibran
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JANUARY’S
CLUB ANNIVERSARIES
51 yrs. ~ Hastings Lions
49 yrs. ~ St. Paul North
Ramsey 500 Lions
41 yrs. ~ Woodbury Lions
Ray Barton
Rosemount Lions
December
Memorials
More Mid-Winter Warm-Up
Lions, you have been a busy bunch in December. From Feeding the
Hunger, to honoring and caring for our Veterans, to making the
holidays easier for parents by providing toys for them to give their
kids, to Adopting Families, to Ringing Bells for Salvation Army, to
Holiday decorating with Seniors, and to providing warm clothing for
many. We have touch so many lives.
As you receive this – I hope your Christmas was all that you hoped and
planned. Happy New Year 2018 – Does your New Year’s resolutions
list include recruiting new members to join us in service?
Now, it’s time to “Celebrate Service Las Vegas Style” – at our
2017-2018 Annual Mid-Winter Convention. Many hours have been
spent by many Lions to plan and prepare for your arrival. I hope you
have made plans to come join your family of Lions to celebrate and to
learn more about the things our members do in support of our
communities and beyond. Come to reenergize yourself by picking up
some tips from speakers, and other Lions, which you can share with
your club. This is the place to greet old friends and meet new ones
which is the best part of Mid- Winter. It’s not too late, for all the
details go to the 5M-6 website, look under Events.
Come in Out of the MN Cold and join in the Fun!
Where there’s a need there’s a Lion
New Members (As of December 30, 2017)
Edward Score
Cottage Grove
Vicki Score
Cottage Grove
Charmaine Ciernia
Roseville
Barbara Jeffers
Roseville
Shaun Collier
Scandia Marine
Mark Dixon
Scandia Marine
Adoness Turner
Scandia Marine
Nancy Shelton-Allen
St. Paul Downtown
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Save the Date Share the Date
November 2-3, 2018
Shooting Star Convention Center Mahnomen MN
36 Informative Seminars
Dynamic and Motivating Guest Speakers
More information to come.
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A Word from our 1st District Governor, Eileen Schirer
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Graduating Leos or sons/daughters, grandsons/granddaughters of
Lions or Lioness are eligible to apply for the LITPC (Lions
International Trading Pin Club) Youth Scholarship. Two ($2,500)
scholarships will be awarded. In 2012, the first recipient was a Leo
from Pennsylvania. In 2013, the recipient was from Virginia. In 2014,
the recipient was from Iowa. In 2015, the recipient was from Virginia.
In 2016, there was 1 recipient from Georgia and 1 recipient from
Minnesota. In 2017, there were 2 recipients both from New York.
The 2018 recipients will be announced at the Pin Traders Annual
Breakfast at the Lions International Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada
in July, 2018.
The current forms for the scholarships are available on line at
www.litpc.org. In the right column, click on LITPC Scholarship
Information. Then click on Scholarship Application Form.
Please follow the instructions, fill out ALL the forms neatly and
correctly which includes the 4 essay questions (in 350 words or less)
and the question about scholarships that you have been offered along
with submitting a certified copy of your high school transcript
including activities. Plus you also need to attach recommendations
from 2 persons (i.e. teacher, coach, clergy, employer, etc.) AND
attach a recommendation letter from a Lions Club member indicating
the name of the Club and state/province and country in which the
Club is located.
ALL forms and letters are to be submitted by MARCH 1, 2018 to:
Lion Bill Guthrie, Scholarship Chairman
5M Pin Traders Club and Board Member of LITPC
9-101st Lane NW
Coon Rapids, MN 55448
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected]
LITPC YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Global Service Team
Lion Steve Knudsen, 5M6 GSTDC
The role of the Global Service Team is to “champion the service framework of LCI and LCIF and
empower Lions and Leos around the world to maximize impactful service, action and growth.”
As we consider how our clubs can provide hands on service, we think about the 4 areas of service promoted during our
Centennial Service Challenge: Youth, Vision, Hunger and the Environment. I dare say every club serves in at least one and
likely more of these four areas. Many clubs have received banner patches in recognition of their service. As Lions moves
into its second century of service we are refocusing our efforts on providing even more service to even more people in need.
Our new Global Service Framework focuses the efforts of Lions and Leos clubs on five service areas with the goal of tripling
our humanitarian impact by serving 200 million people per year by 2021. It complements all of the great ways clubs serve
locally, and gives Lions and Leos new opportunities to help meet the growing challenges facing humanity. We are now
talking about the 5 pillars of service: Vision, Hunger, Environment, Diabetes, and Pediatric Cancer.
As you read the upcoming newsletters and attend the Midwinter Convention, watch for ideas to expand your club’s and
maybe even your personal opportunity to provide hands on service. Here’s one I’d like you to seriously consider:
On Monday, March 26 we (Lions, Lioness, Leos, friends, neighbors, relatives, etc.) will be coming together to
pack food at Feed My Starving Children. The Lions of Multi District (MD5M) will be packing food at the 3
locations of FMSC: Chanhassen, Coon Rapids and Eagan. The 5 shift times at each location are: 9:30 AM –
11:30 AM, 12 NOON – 2:00 PM, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, and 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM. With the
ability to choose the location you desire, I’d love to see our District fill as many shifts as possible. That would be
several hundred volunteers. I know that’s a lot, but by starting now, I really think we could do it. Watch for more in
the newsletter and via email about this great opportunity.
Stay tuned for more ideas about hands-on service, and specifics about the March 26 Feed My Starving Children event.
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President’s Message Dear Club Leader,
Excellence isn't a destination. It's a journey. We are committed to excellence at all levels of Lions. As a club leader, you have an incredible opportunity to help transform your club into a stronger, more efficient team that can serve your community in more ways than ever before.
To realize your club's full potential, you will need to focus on creating a quality club experience for all members. The Club Quality Initiative makes it easy by taking you step-by-step through the process.
The Club Quality Initiative can help make your service more effective and your operations more efficient. It can help keep your members engaged in service and club life. That means you can better serve your community and your members. Plus, a quality club experience is closely linked to membership retention. It hurts much more to lose an existing member than it does to miss out on a new one.
And don't be afraid to try new things. Success can come from unexpected places and even the smallest changes can have a profound effect on your club. There's no time to waste! Together we can transform our clubs, our association and the world.
Sincerely,
Dr. Naresh Aggarwal
Your International President
Join the Club Quality Initiative
Ready to take your club to the next level? Then check out the Club Quality Initiative. It can help you engage your members, increase your service impact and create a great membership experience for all Lions. And be sure to involve your club’s Global Leadership Team club coordinator on your plan for improvement. So get on the road to excellence.
Download the Club Quality Initiative today!
Take Your Club to New Heights with LCI Forward
A total quality initiative - from the international level down to each and every club - is a cornerstone of our strategic 5-year plan, LCI Forward. This global plan creates the roadmap for our second century of service. We’re enhancing our service and service impact, raising our visibility around the globe, and working to create a world-class membership experience for all Lions.
Visit the LCI Forward page today to learn more.
Happy New Year!!
Here is information on booking flights with Delta Airlines for Lions who are going to the convention in Las Vegas.
A discounted rate of 2-10% can be had by any Lion using the Lion booking code, NMRHD. They can fly on Delta any time between June 24-July 7, 2018, from any airport to Las Vegas. Reservations and ticketing are available via www.delta.com/meeting. Select “Book Your Flight” at the top menu bar and this will bring you to the Book A Flight page. Enter the meeting code NMRHD in the box provided, about half way down the page on the right.
Reservations may also be made by calling Tammy at Tam’s Travel at 651-414-9485 or the Delta Meeting reservations at 800-328-1111 Mon-Fri 7am-7pm CDT.
Ticket prices will vary at any given time, so not all Lions will get the same price. Baggage fees are extra, as is the transportation to the hotel. Encourage Lions to use the booking code. For every 40 flight flown the Lions will get a voucher for a future flight.
ALSO CHECK OUT Sun County Airlines at suncountry.com. The cost of tickets may vary significantly.
The following dates are the registration deadlines for the LCI Convention. You can register now and book your flight later. You can change your hotel dates to match your flight dates if need be by May 1st.
• Registration Fee through January 12, 2018 is US $150
• From January 13 through March 31, 2018 the regular registration fee is US $200
• April 1, 2018 through onsite registration, the fee is US $225.
Remember to get your voting certificate.
Sheehan Team Captains will be speaking at all the mid-winter conventions
coming up in January and February. They will be able to help you with
any questions that you have regarding the LCI convention.
Brian and Lori visited a Lions Diagnostic Center in Chennai, India;
offering very low cost testing to those in need.
Lions Clubs International
Multiple District 5M-Minnesota-Manitoba-NW Ontario
JANUARY’S
SERVICE
RECOGNITIONS
70 yrs - Roderick Lawson
Stillwater
50 yrs - Jerry Marko
Eagan
35 yrs - James Currell
Woodbury
30 yrs - Harold Reppe
North Suburban Evening
30 yrs - Richard Lamere
Scandia Marine
20 yrs - A Joseph Boler
St. Paul East Parks
20 yrs - Harold Gerry
St. Paul Park Newport
15 yrs - Thomas Bartholomew
Inver Grove Heights
15 yrs - Gordon Schwartz
New Brighton
15 yrs - Daniel Huneke
St. Paul East Parks
10 yrs - Matt McMillan
Eagan
10 yrs - Kelly Lorenz
Stillwater
10 yrs - Paul Zugschwert
Wildwood
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Club Happenings
Lakeville Lions
58 Children got to talk to 13 club “Santa’s” and “Mrs. Claus” about what they
wanted for Christmas.
Rang the bell for Salvation Army and raised $655.68 during their shifts.
Held their first KidSight event and 26 children were screened.
Supported the Blood Drive by setting up and taking down for the Red Cross.
Maplewood North Lions
Rang the bell for Salvation Army and raised
$2,111.40 during their shifts.
Monitored and cleaned-up Joy Park Preserve
Through the
generosity of the
Vadnais Heights
Community the VH
Lions were able to
provide toys and
food to many
families in need
again this year.
This picture captures only
a portion of what was
collected and distributed.
Vadnais Heights Lions
Happy Holidays!
As we reflect on our achievements for the out going year, I would like you all to reflect on all the ways we as
Lions help families in our own communities. I am fortunate to live in a community where there are multiple
Lions Clubs who are very involved in the community. December is a very busy month for the Lions clubs in my
area.
In mid-December, the Cottage Grove Lions Club adopted 45 children in the community for Christmas. They
converged on Target in Cottage Grove, where they shopped for their children. The gifts are wrapped by the
Lions and then are distributed with help of the National Guard.
Also in mid-December, Cottage Grove Lions, New-Park Lions, St. Paul Park Newport Lions, and the Park
Port Lioness all help with raising money for the Holiday Train which directly benefits the Friends in Need
Food shelf (FIN) in their community. This year, with the help of the Lions, the Holiday Train exceeded
$100,000 in donations. FIN serves on average of 664 families per month (this equates to approximately
7,728 families per year). How extraordinary to see the impact we can have in our communities.
One last outreach event was Christmas Meal Boxes packed by the St. Paul Park New Port Lions. With help
from the St. Paul Park Fire Department and members of the Cottage Grove Lions, SPPNP Lions packed 107
Christmas Meal Boxes and distributed them to families in need the weekend of Christmas.
Once again, I urge all the Clubs in our district to reach out to their local food shelf to see how you can help
make an impact. Looking forward to seeing many of you at Mid-Winter Convention!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Yours in Service,
Lion Kelli Mickelson
GMT Women/Family Specialist
From the Global Membership Team - Women/Family Specialist
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UPCOMING EVENTS
(Click on the “colored” event link for event details)
January 5-7, 2018 - District 5M6, Mid-Winter Convention at the
Minneapolis Airport Marriott Hotel
January 20 - Diabetes Wellness Day, at Walmart’s across the district
February 22 - Maplewood North Lions, Chili Feed at Gulden’s Restaurant
(see flyer below)
March 26 - Districts 5M2, 5M6, and 5M7, Lions Days at Feed My Starving
Children facilities in the Twin Cities Metro Area.
**We want to promote your club’s events! Don’t see your event here?
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MAPLEWOOD NORTH LIONS
PRESENT
12TH ANNUAL ALL YOU CAN EAT
CHILI FEED
THURSDAY - FEBRUARY 22, 2018
4:00 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
GULDENS RESTAURANT
HWY 61 & BEAM AVE
PHONE # 651-482-0384
$8.00 per person*
*Chili - with all the fixings:
Bread, Crackers, Coffee, Milk & Dessert
Take-Out Chili only: $ 8.00/quart
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MEMBERSHIP
GAINERS (YTD NET GROWTH,
ENDING NOVEMBER 30, 2017)
+24 - Shoreview/Arden Hills
+10 - Cottage Grove
+5 - Burnsville
+3 - Wildwood
+2 - South St. Paul
+2 - Dakota County Tech College
+2 - Farmington
+2 - St. Paul Park Newport
+2 - White Bear Lake
+2 - Roseville
+2 - Vadnais Heights
+2 - Woodbury
+1 - Afton/Bayport/Lakeland
+1 - Miesville
+1 - St. Paul North Ramsey 500
November 30, 2016 = 1,678
November 30, 2017 = 1,491
TOTAL MEMBERSHIP
FOR THE 38 LION
CLUBS
Lions Day
at
‘Feed My Starving Children’
3 Districts ~ 3 Locations ~ 1 Day
March 26, 2018
Districts 5M2, 5M6, & 5M7 join in the
Lions Centennial Service Challenge
Relieving the Hunger
Details at www.lions5m-6.org
DISTRICT 5M6
Lions Clubs International
extends our mission of service
every day – in local communities,
in all corners of the globe. The
needs are great and our services
broad, including sight, health,
youth, elderly, the environment
and disaster relief.
11,ooo Individuals served by 5M-6 Lions Activities
700+ Lions Hours
Almost 1500 Members Serving In Our District
Over 1.4 Million Lions Members
Worldwide
IMPORTANT LINKS
NEW District 5M6 Website: https://www.lions5m-6.org
District 5M6 Youth Exchange
Lions MD5M Hearing Foundation
Lions Multiple Md5M
Lions International
Minnesota Lion Diabetes Foundation
Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation
Can Do Canines
Camp Confidence
Camp True Friends
Leader Dogs for the Blind
Project New Hope
Special Olympics Minnesota
Newsletter Deadline: 20th of each month…
Submit your club events,
club awards, and
Lions program articles to:
or
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The District 5M-6 Display is available to
all clubs. Plan to set it up at your next club
event to help advertise what Lions do.
Contact Lion Eileen to reserve it and
arrange pick up.
