February 2003, Volume 10, Issue 2

PEACE FINDS ANNIVERSARIES Congratulations to the following staff HOME AT member who is celebrating an GOLD DOME employment anniversary: Vivian Swiszcz, Stat. & Membership, 15 years on February 15 n January 14th, members of the Chicagoland art, education, media, Oand youth communities joined together to judge the semifinalist level of the 15th annual RETIRING THIS MONTH Lions International Peace Poster Contest. On this milestone anniversary of the Harold Burkett Jr., Human contest, the judging was moved to a location more fitting for such a contest . . . Resources . The Peace Museum was founded in 1981 by Mark Rogovin, a leading muralist, and Marjorie Craig Benton, former U.S. Representative to UNICEF (and one of this year’s Peace Poster Contest judges) to explore the About The Insider impact of war and peace through the arts. The only museum of its kind in the The Insider is a newsletter for Lions United States, The Peace Museum is home to more than 10,000 unique artifacts, Clubs International Headquarters’ including buttons, drawings, lithographs, paintings, posters, ribbon banners, employees. It is published and posted sculptures and even one of John Lennon’s guitars. Exhibits focus on subjects such on the intranet once a month. as the horrors of war, domestic violence, human rights, prisons and women’s Employees are encouraged to submit leadership. news items such as story ideas, In addition to guided tours of the exhibits, the museum also offers specialized department happenings, births, programs for children and adults, such as an education program that teaches weddings, anniversaries, awards peace and conflict management. These programs use skill building to enhance received or any other information self-esteem, listening and identification of sources of conflict. regarding International Headquarters’ The Peace Museum is actively committed to exploring creative, nonviolent employees or their families to solutions to social issues through education, community involvement and Kristopher Kempski, Public Relations exhibitions chronicling local, national and international efforts to attain peace. Department, at ext. 371 or by e-mail. The deadline for submitting The museum is located in the Garfield Park Gold Dome, two blocks south of the information for the March issue Garfield Park Conservatory (famous for recently housing an installation by the is Friday, February 7. artist Chihuly). For more information on The Peace Museum, visit www.peacemuseum.org or call (773) 638-6450. The finalist level of the 2002-03 Peace Poster Contest will take place in late January. See the March Insider for the grand prize winner. FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS

2/1 Efrena Holtz Stat. & Membership 2/1 Virginia Wilson Export Traffic 2/2 Eileen Groh Human Resources 2/3 Kathryn Grossinger Club Supplies Sales 2/3 Lucy Mettewie Ibero-American 2/8 Sandra Raddatz Data Control 2/15 Lisa Venegas Purchasing 2/16 Gerry Bara LCIF Donor & Financial Services 2/17 Clarence Ternoir Information Systems FOOTBALL FEAST 2/21 Jayne Westerlund LCIF Lions Quest On Wednesday, January 8, the staff 2/28 Dawn Novak Program Design & Development at Lions Clubs International enjoyed a football-themed day. Employees wore football jerseys, sweatshirts and jeans, and were allowed to “tailgate” during the day, visiting other departments and sharing food and treats. A lunch, RECIPE OF THE MONTH including crab, pasta and ribs, was provided through the generosity of International President Fukushima and Tortilla Soup the Lions of California. The Lions of Illinois graciously volunteered to serve the meal to the appreciative staff. 1/2 cup onions (chopped) 4 oz green chilies (chopped) 4 cups chicken broth COMPUTER TIP 2 cups long grain white rice (cooked) 14.5 oz can mexican-style diced tomatoes with green chiles (do not drain) Strike Out 5 oz chicken breast strips (cooked and cubed) Highlight the word 1 tbsp lime juice or words you would Tortilla chips like to have a line through. Right click ? • In a large saucepan, cook onions and green chilies until tender. Add a small and then click on amount of water if they get too dry. “Font.” Then click the “strikethrough” • Add broth, rice, diced tomatoes with chilies and chicken cubes to saucepan. box. Hint: Other Mix well. helpful options also • Bring mixture to a boil and reduce heat. appear when doing this, such as • Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. “superscript” and “shadow.” • Stir in lime juice. • Top each serving with tortilla chips. Submitted by Maureen Stenson, Travel and Administration – Submitted by Tina Christensen, Travel & Administration INSIDER POLL NAMES IN THE NEWS

• Congratulations to Christy Chicagoland is an area of harsh winters and sweltering summers. Jacobs, Graphics, this month’s What is the best season for its inhabitants? winner of movie tickets from the Please e-mail your answers to Kristopher Kempski, Public Relations. Employee Activities Committee.

The following is in response to last month’s Insider poll. • Congratulations to Patti Repenn, What is your favorite Valentine’s Day Leadership, this month’s winner of memory? the reserved employee parking spot. “In February 1998, at 5-1/2 months pregnant, my husband surprised me at work and decided he would • Congratulations to Denise, daughter take me out to lunch. At the time, my favorite restaurant of Alma Baer, Program Design & was Boston Market. I craved their meatloaf constantly Development, DGE Seminar, for and my husband was absolutely tired of eating it every receiving the President’s Award other day. As we exited the office, a uniformed gentleman stood out front of the from Mary Schapiro, NASD building and opened the door for us. To my surprise, he directed me to a white (National Association of Securities stretch limo, filled with balloons and flowers. ‘Happy Valentine’s Day!’ my Dealers) president. The award was husband yelled. His plans included lunch at a fancy downtown restaurant in presented to Denise, LAN (Local downtown Chicago. Not having a taste for seafood, I instead instructed the Area Network) manager, Member driver to take us to the nearest Boston Market. And yes, I had meatloaf . . . Regulation, with gratitude for her again. It was absolutely hilarious watching the limo driver maneuver the vehicle outstanding performance and in a strip mall parking lot. No one could believe that we took a limo to a Boston dedicated service to NASD. Market restaurant. It was all a wonderful surprise. Being the sweetheart that he is, my husband didn’t complain one bit about the unexpected change of plans. • Congratulations to Kim Mahan, I fondly think of that day, every time I pass by a Boston Market restaurant.” daughter of Jack Harold, – KaSondra Byrd, LCIF Grant Programs Human Resources, on graduating Summa Cum Laude from the “One of the first years Sean, now my husband, and I were dating we went University of Illinois in Champaign- downtown for Valentine’s Day. We went to dinner and then for a horse and Urbana with a BA degree. Kim, carriage ride. It was so romantic!” a Phi Beta Kappa (the oldest Honor – Michelle Bell, English Language Society in the United States) graduated on Sunday, December “My husband Dominick and I were married on Valentine’s Day. We lived in 22, 2002, and will be entering law Denver, Colorado at the time and he wanted to go to Loveland, Colorado to be school in the fall of 2003. She has married. Unfortunately, you needed a 4-wheel drive vehicle to get there, which worked at LCI the past four we didn’t have, so we tied the knot at the Denver courthouse on February 14, summers, most recently in Club 1977.” Supplies Sales. During this break – Ileen D’Agostino, Budget & Auditing from school, she will be working at a law firm to gain practical “I met my husband on a blind date on Valentine’s Day 1991. A co-worker and experience in her chosen field. very dear friend set us up and the rest is history! We have been married for 10 years now and have been blessed with one son. I couldn’t be happier! Thank you ‘C.C.’!” – Cindy Richert, Club Supplies Shipping NEWS BRIEFS

Federal and Illinois tax forms for “I always wanted to receive a Rose Bouquet until about three years ago when 2002 are available in the Finance my dream came true! My daughter Natasha sent me two-dozen roses. It was a Division on the first floor, behind the beautiful and extraordinary bouquet. I was happy, surprised … overwhelmed. Budget & Auditing Department across The sweet fragrance was too intense for my cubicle. Within two hours I had from Kim Hugo. If additional given a rose, with all my love, to all my friends throughout the building. I was information is needed, please see cured for life. No more than three roses at a time. One for the eyes, one for the Kim or call ext. 214. ears and one for the heart!” – Rosemary Halawa, Program Development Year started at LCI 1996 Job duties Running various print jobs Education Three years of college at Southern Illinois University and at Triton College Hometown Villa Park, Illinois Family Wife Donna and three kids: Kevin, Keith and Katie If I were in the witness relocation program, my new name would be John Smith Most memorable time on the job Ernie’s retirement celebration Most unusual item in my cubicle Old car paper cutouts If I could be someone else for a day, I’d be Manager of the Chicago Cubs My very first car was a 1947 Chevy If I weren’t working at LCI, I would be Fishing JERRY In my free time I Fish If I could only eat one food for the rest of my life, it would be Italian Beef MECKLENBURG Last good show I went to was “Michael Flatley’s Feet of Flames” My dream vacation is Pressman Australia Favorite book Print Shop “Travel” Favorite television show Football Favorite cartoon “Road Runner” Favorite song “Satisfaction” by the Rolling Stones If there were a movie about me, I would want to be played by Clint Eastwood The four guests at my fantasy dinner party would be Pat Summit, Walter Payton, President Kennedy and Harry Carey If I were an animal, I would be A Red Fox The title of my autobiography would be “Have Kids – Must Sacrifice”