ManitobaLion VOLUME 28 Number 02 OCTOBER 2013 THE ONLY ALL CANADIAN DISTRICT IN 5M Just Ask!

istrict 5M13 needs more Lions to maintain Global Membership Team (GMT) of 5M13 is seeking your help in getting Dbeing 5M13! At the beginning of Septem- our membership up to at least 1,250 members by the end of January 2014 so we ber we had 1,195 members and we need 1,250 may celebrate this accomplishment at the district convention in mid-February, to maintain present district status. and from there to 1,300 members by the end of June this Lion year. For clubs with 20 or less members who bring in +3 members and How do we do this? clubs over 20 members have a net gain of +4 will get ONE free convention registration per club for the new member of their WE JUST ASK OTHERS TO choice. JOIN the best service club in the world. Have you asked a neighbor to be a LION? Have Each cabinet member has pledged to invite two new members as well. you made sure present LIONS are being treated properly so they remain being a LION? You see we Th en we need to start up some new Lions clubs, or branch clubs in areas lost more Lions last year than we gained and we that do not have the privilege to have a Lions club in their community. So if you brought over 120 new Lions BUT lost over 140 – know of any areas that we should address, please do contact your zone chair whom why? they will share with the GMT of our district.

Sure there are some natural reasons for loosing Th is is LION’s TEAM responsibility and guess what YOU are a part of that Lions, but in most cases it’s because their ideas were team. not accepted by the old group in the Club. New ideas were not accepted or supported. Meetings were boring, Let’s serve the community you reside in by making a strong eff ort to retain etc. etc. present membership in one hand, and extending a welcoming hand in the other, so that others can experience LIONISM – share the spirit and let’s see our Lions It’s the responsibility of present Lions and their family become more healthy and grow!! clubs to think seriously about retention of present members and off er the welcoming hand of Lionism by We can do it if WE all do our part, right! ASKING others to join their club. GMT Coordinator, Lion Rick Plaisier [email protected]

Leadership Forum in Overland Park, Kansas

An experience for everyone, to be in 5M13 2013 Curling Bonspiel Overland Park, Kansas for the USA/Canada FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Lions Leadership Fo- JANUARY 10 &11, 2014 rum, Sept. 19-21. Rivers, Manitoba A highlight for MD5M HOSTED BY RIVERS AND AREA LIONS CLUB & RIVERS CURLING CLUB Multiple was being pre- LIMITED TO 24 RINKS Lion Bev McCabe and PID Ben Ward sented the Award for the largest attendance Early bird registration $175 deadline Nov 30, 2013 at the Forum. Th ere After Nov 30, 20 13 $200. All team registrations by Dec 15/13 Brandon Lions Club were 140 Lions and Group rate rooms (quote Rivers Lions Bonspiel) available Motel6, Brandon MB spouses from MD5M. 204-726-4000 or email [email protected] celebrate 75th anniversary Photo: Council Chair To enter or for further information contact Tanya Cameron David Dominick hold- 204-724-7778 or email [email protected] PG ing award. 12 PG 3 2 OCTOBER 2013 5M13 MANITOBA LION Follow your dream and make it happen

DISTRICT GOVERNOR LLOYD MCCABE meeting on Friday and Eye Bank they received in their evening is trying to revive the Quest and MAP meeting on Saturday. celebration. On behalf of Lions program. A classic 1989 International I presented PID Mercedes Benz, donated by Th e evening of September Ben Ward with International the Abbotsford Lions will be 14 we were honoured to be President Barry Palmer’s travelling from coast to coast n August 23 the Zone September 12 saw us in part of the celebration of the banner along with his pin and this fall advertising the Quest OChair training was held Wawanesa to assist in their kick Brandon Lions Club 75th a letter of commendation. Th e program. Th is promotional with Lions Cheryl McKitrick, off meeting led by President Anniversary. Club president of entertainment for the evening contest is an opportunity for Rick Plaisier, Helmut Neufeld, Lion Jaye Smale for the new the Brandon Lions Club, Lion included Ben Ward’s horse clubs to make donations with a Margaret Martin and Chad year. A hearty meal was enjoyed Doug Sherb directed the evening racing, a magic presentation draw being made for one winner Bonarchuk presenting a chal- by all. festivities. Th ere were Lions by two young teenagers; Brett of the car. Watch for dates when lenging agenda for the afternoon there from all over the Province Chrest and Holden Lumbart, it will be here in Manitoba. and evening. Th e Zone Chairs September 13 and 14 and I am sure the Brandon a three legged man and of went away with their goals and took us into Winnipeg to Lions Club was extremely course a dance band. Lions Many thanks go out to action plans all set for the year. attend the Hearing Foundation pleased with the support that Dennis Baker and Larry Minnie those clubs who have supported Th e following day was the Cabi- were presented with Melvin the STARS fundraising event. net meeting with a extremely Jones Award for their long and A very worthwhile event given good turnout of members and dedicated service. On behalf the opportunity to shorten the excellent reports. Th e minutes of the Hearing Foundation turnaround time for critically of which can be found on the - Canadian Division, Lions injured patients. To date over website. Don Martin and Bev McCabe $300,000 has been raised presented Lion Fred Nowitski and donations are still being On September 11 Lion with the B.J. (Ben) Ward received. Bev and I were in Binscarth to Fellowship award for his participate in their Lions Club’s humanitarian work in the Don’t forget to register recognition of past Lions who community. Lion Ben capped for the Mid-Winter Convention had served the community for off the evening with a brief (February 21-23, 2014) in many years. Some 16 Lions were account of the activities of 75 Brandon at the Victoria Inn. recognized for their long term years that his club had served Registration and hotel forms can service. To fi nish the evening the city of Brandon. be found on the district website. off Lion President Al Kingdon Past Lion Fances Hutton at the Binscarth Appreciation dinner with turned the gavel over to incoming incoming President Roy Graham and outgoing President Al Kingdon in You will be hearing lots DG Lloyd Lion President Roy Graham. the background. Above photo courtesy of Phlyp Birch. from PID Ben Ward as he

BINSCARTH LIONS RECOGNIZE LONG TIME COMMUNITY SERVICE Bill Walls Bruce Graham Dave Willis Doug Turbull Duane Ivey Ed. Slywchuk

Lion Jaye Smale presiding over his 1st Lions meeting to start the new years for the Lion Don Martin receiving certificate of Excellence as secretary for the Wawanesa Lion Club. Wawanesa Lions Club from Lion President Jaye Smale.

Club Request for Governor’s Visit SEE FORM ON PAGE 7 THE 5M13 MANITOBA LION OCTOBER 2013 3 MANITOBA LION Following the Leadership Road to Your Dreams District 5M-13 Highlights of Leadership Forum in Overland Park, Kansas www.e-district.org/sites/5m13 www.lionnet.com/canada_mb.html www.lionsclubs.org by CHERYL McKITRICK Friday Noon: Dayna Steele message” I AM POTENTIAL” is the author of: 101 Ways to Rock which is a book Patrick has pub- DISTRICT GOVERNOR n experience for everyone, to the World, Everyday Activities lished about his life. Lloyd McCabe Abe in Overland Park, Kansas for Success, and Rock to the Top, Patrick has overcome his 46 Kensington Cres. for the USA/Canada Lions Leader- What I Learned about Success physical issues to excel as a musi- Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6M1 Res. 204-726-5367 ship Forum, Sept. 19-21, 2013. from the World’s Greatest Rock cian, student, performer and pub- [email protected] Wow, meeting so many Stars. On stage and inspiring lic speaker. To listen to Patrick’s Lions, Lioness and friends from people since she was a teenager, father speak about how he and his SECRETARY all over North America, at a place Dayna shows individuals and com- wife looked at Patrick as a baby, Lion Omer Champigny so near to us. What a wonderful 4 Box 44 panies how to succeed using “Rock and how they supported this wee Oak Lake, Manitoba R0M 0P0 days!! Shaking hands with Inter- Star Principles of Success.” Dayna boy, who by the way was playing Res. 204-855-3205 national President Barry Palmer, was very dynamic and interesting, the piano when he was 9 months Cell 204-851-0394 International Directors which have IPID Brian Sheehan [email protected] and gave the audience many tools visited our district midwinter con- for success. TREASURER ventions over the years. Th is is an Saturday Noon: 2013-2014 Lion John Fehr 3-6 Whiteshell Way experience every Lion should seek International President Barry Brandon, Manitoba R7B 4G3 out at least once in their lifetime. Palmer of Berowra, NSW, Austra- Res. 204-728-9677 Th e seminars were pre- lia spoke to the assembly, bringing [email protected] sented and moderated by some of all of us his plan for the year, and the most talented Lions from all VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR asked that all Lions ”Follow Th eir Omer Champigny over our Constitutional Area. See Dreams”. IP Barry is a very inter- Box 44 inset for a sample of some of the esting speaker, brings a message Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0 seminar titles. You cannot possibly from the heart. He also gave out R: (204) 855-3205 C: (204) 851-0394 attend all sessions, but you can his awards to the Zone Chairs and [email protected] make a choice. Region Chairs who had met the A highlight for many is the requirements for the 1st Quarter Kevin Blank, DG Joan Blank (5M2), jester for San Juan, PR advertisement, DG Lloyd 2nd-VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR friendship and learning from other Lion Helmut Neufeld Lions at meal time, Seminars were very interesting. A sample of some of the seminar titles were: “Future of Your Lions Club, [email protected] Every meal has a guest Box 304 Keeping Members Involved, Fund raising - every club needs funds, LCIF Emergency Grants, rebuilding Shoal Lake Manitoba R0J 1Z0 speaker, so it is always broken Dreams, Social Media Today, Public Speaking, Take the Lead in your Club, How does Your Lions 3rd-VICE exciting wondering DISTRICT GOVERNOR what the speaker is go- Club Serve?, Membership and Club Strategies, Time Management, “I’m too busy”, Preparing Future Lion Gord Kingdon ing to give us for food Leaders in your District & Clubs, Tail Twisting: A Special Tool for your Club, Why A District Needs a Cam- Minnedosa, MB [email protected] for thought and motiva- pus Club?, Realize your Dreams, Growing as a Lion, How to keep’em from Leaving, Does your Club tion!!! Th e speakers are have a Tin Man’s Heart?, How to be a Leading Lion, Losing Lions, One Pound at a Time. EDITOR & ADVERTISING awesome and this year Lion Bill McKitrick was no exception. Box 340 Th ursday Eve- Crystal City, MB R0K 0N0 Res. 204-873-2091 NING: ED Hearn, still swinging Fax. 204-873-2633 for life’s fences! Conquering Life’s Cell 204-325-2455 [email protected] Curves - From the Penthouse to the Outhouse, and Back. From ASSOCIATE EDITOR & the “Penthouse” of a 1986 World PRODUCTION MANAGER Lion Lorraine Houston Series Championship under the P.O. Box 220, bright lights of New York, to the Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0 “ Outhouse” with a career-ending Res. 204-776-2116 MD5M had the largest attendance at the Forum - 140 members. Bus. 204-534-6479 shoulder injury, three life-saving Cell 204-534-8064 kidney transplants, dialysis, thirty Fax 204-534-2977 radiation treatments for a bout Contest. old, what a gift. After listening to LION! [email protected] of cancer, the aid of a breathing Saturday Night Clos- Patrick speak so positively about Now, the Forum would machine each night, a $3000.00 ing: Patrick Henry Hughes is a his life, and singing many songs not be complete without a trip to remarkable young man who was so beautifully, one had to have left the Forum Store, where you can Subscription rates: IV treatment each month and 40 $12.00/year pills/day, Ed Hearn has come back born without eyes and without the the Forum motivated. purchase various types of Lions Published ten times per year, again and again with courage, faith ability to fully straighten his arms Each meal their was a clothing and paraphernalia. September to June. and legs, making him unable to young child with a disability who A highlight for MD5M Submission deadline and determination that speaks vol- 17th day of the month. umes.Th is man left the audience walk. Additionally, two steel rods spoke to us about how their life Multiple was being presented the Forward submissions to with a lasting impact on their lives. were surgically attached to Patrick’s was changed with the help of Award for the largest attendance at [email protected] spine to correct scoliosis. Wow, Lions. Th ese are the stories that a the Forum. Th ere were 140 Lions Box 220, Boissevain, Manitoba Have strength, and never GIVE R0K 0E0 UP!!!! after saying all that, Patrick and his Lion needs to hear, to make you and spouses from MD5M. father travel all over bringing their feel so proud and happy to be a SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2014, the Lions of Puerto Rico are planning a wonderful Forum with an unforgettable adventure and experience, so save up your money and make your plans to attend the 2014 Forum in Puerto Rico. To Register www.USA/ Canada Lions Leadership Forum 1st Vice District Governors. 4 OCTOBER 2013 5M13 MANITOBA LION

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PROTECTION FOR • Home • Farm • Business • Life STONEWALL EARNING YOUR TRUST SINCE 1896 SEE YOUR LOCAL BROKER SENIOR’S DAY every tuesday 204-728-3255 % Chad Willis 20 OFF (65 Plus) VALID FOR 1-888-834-2935 managing partner BREAKFAST, LUNCH & SUPPER www.shoppersmall-brandon.com 204.467.3186204.467.3173 open 8am till 9 pm 4 The Manitoba Lion District 5M-13 June 2012 314 Main St. 467-9042 5M13 MANITOBA LION OCTOBER 2013 5 Global Leadership! What do we do??

How can we help you?? Jackpot Junction Casino Resort Morton MN Submitted by Lion Cheryl McKitrick To list a few of the Goals of the Global Hosted by: Milroy Lions & 5M3 Lionsons Well another Lions year LeadershipTeam are: has started for District 5M13. To access Training needs in 5M13 Join us for 5M3’s 1st Multiple Convention! Th e Global Leadership Team ACTION PLAN: (GLT) along with the District How: Talking with the DG Team, Zone Chairs & Club Presidents Start making plans now to attend the 95th Annual Governor (DG) Team and Zone When: By September 30th Multiple Convention. The Convention Committee is Chairs came together in July and Who: GLT Team and Zone Chairs hard at work to make this a convention to remember. August to discuss our Goals for How will we know: Reports from GLT Coordinator Pre-registrations are now being taken for ONLY the new Lions Year. Being that $80.00! This includes 4 meals & the Friday night mixer. we live primarily in a farming Collaborate with the Global Membership Team (GMT) After September 30, registrations will go up to $90.00. industry, our clubs do not get to identify needs and Hotel registrations can be made at 1-800-946-2274. active until October. So Lions, insure suitability of training opportunities Room prices are: Thursday night- $48.09; Friday night- we need to hit the pavement ACTION PLAN: $63.06; Saturday night- $70.54 (includes all tax). Room running for the next 6 months, How: Regular monthly meeting, in person or by Conference Call selections are: King Room, Handicapped Room or When: Monthly because we come to a halt in the Double Room. Closest Airport: Redwood Falls, MN. Who: DG Team/GLT/GMT Teams EVERYTHING at the convention is under 1 roof, spring as well. How will we know: Meeting schedule will be prepared short walking distances and easy accessibility. Can’t by DG Lloyd McCabe by October 1st sleep? Casino floor is open 24 hours a day at Minnesota’s first gambling casino. A new ground Our plan is to assist Organize Zone Chair training, ventilating system is presently being installed that clubs so they can grow stronger and Club Officer training removes smoke from the building. and serve their communities ACTION PLAN: even better. We plan to have How: Zone Chair Session, Club Officers Training NORTH-From St. Cloud: Take Highway 23 southwest several CEP process workshops When: By August 31st to Highway 71 in Willmar. Continue South on 71 Who: DG Team this year. To date we have one through Olivia to Redwood County Road 2 (Note: Do How will we know: Zone Chair completed August 23rd not turn on Renville County Road 2) and follow the planned to start October 8th in and New Officer Training completed May 2013 billboards to Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel. Warren, MB. Participating clubs are: Warren & District, Warren Organize Certified guiding Lions training SOUTH-From Albert Lea: Take I-90 west to Highway Horizon and Stonewall Lions. ACTION PLAN: 71 North, through Redwood Falls. Turn right on How: Zone Chairs to all have completed the on line course Redwood County Road 2 and follow the billboards to Our plan is to have When: By November 1st Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel. Who: All Zone Chairs two workshops in each of How will we know: Zone Chairs will report to GLT Coordinator, EAST-From Twin Cities: Take 494 west to 212 west. the 12 Zones in our district. and LCI records. Stay on 212 west all the way to Olivia, MN. Head south Our team is eager and willing on Highway 71 approximately 16 miles to Redwood to help you. All we need is County Road 2 (Note: Do not turn on Renville County Organize Club Excellence Process (CEP) workshops: Road 2) and follow the billboards to Jackpot Junction your commitment, so please ACTION PLAN: consider doing the CEP process Casino Hotel. How: Zone Chairs to identify clubs Workshop. If interested contact When: Ongoing throughout the year WEST-From Sioux Falls: Take I-90 east to myself @ 204-873-2091 or Who: GLT Team Worthington. Take Highway 60 east to Windom. Head email [email protected] How will we know: Lists of clubs who have participated in the CEP process. North on 71 through Redwood Falls continuing on 71. Take 71 to Redwood County Road 2. Turn right on 2.

Just a friendly COME ROAR WITH US! reminder to all secretary’s Thank you -- remember to complete the club reporting monthly Lion Mel Sampson for Membership and Club for your assistance Activities. If you are having THE LIONS FOUNDATION trouble to navigate the LCI in collecting OF MANITOBA AND reporting site, contact me, and Box 220, NORTHWESTERN newspaper Boissevain, Manitoba R0K 0E0 ONTARIO INC. I will be more than willing to Lion Lorraine Houston Editor/Publisher A Caring Thoughtful advertising. Lion Les Houston Associate Editor assist you. It is not a diffi cult way to remember is with an process, it takes only a short Printer of THE MANITOBA LION “IN MEMORIAM” gift. time after each meeting to The Lions Foundation complete. Custom design and print: provides special medical flyers, programs, assistance for Children and posters, letterhead, Adults, Equipment for the Dr. Heather McCrae business cards, invoices, Disabled and Transplant OPTOMETRIST statements, lazer cheques. Assistance Programs. WEB DESIGN We thank you for your support. 384 Main Street Lions Foundation of MB. & NW Ontario Stonewall, MB, R0C 2Z0 www.therecorder.ca 320 SHERBROOK ST [email protected] WINNIPEG, MB R3B 2W6 1.204.467.8044 LION MINTS Ph. 204-534-6479 (204) 772-1899 OR fax: 1.204.467.9611 Call 1-800-465-9548 Fax 2-4534-2977 TOLL FREE 1-800-552-6820 www.lionsfoundation.ca [email protected] 6 OCTOBER 2013 5M13 MANITOBA LION 5M13 Lions Club Directory

Austin & Area Lions Club Oakburn Lions Club HOME OF THE AUSTIN THRESERMAN’S REUNION 1300 100 COME JOINS US Supper meeting 3rd Tuesday at Horseshoe Cafe 95 Meets 3rd Wed. 7:30pm @ the Eager Pioneer Club Sec. Bev Makinson 204‐637‐2533 [email protected] Pres.John Derhak 204‐234‐5464 [email protected] 90 Binscarth Lions Club 85 Oak Lake & Area Lions Club VISIT BINSCART LIONS ON FACEBOOK 80 HOME OF ISAAC “THE OX” Meet every 2nd & 4th Wed., Drop In Centre @ 7pm Meet 1st & 3rd Mon. 7pm @ the Oak Lake Golf Club Pres. Roy Graham [email protected] 1275 75 5M13 Membership Pres. Rick Plaisier 204‐855‐2207 [email protected] 70 Net Gain Target Birtle & District Lions Club 65 The Pas Northern Lites Lions MEETS 3RD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH HOME OF THE ANNUAL TRAPPERS FESTIVAL 60 Birtle Drop In Centre @ 6:45pm District 5M13 is under the gun. Meet 1st Wed. 7pm at the Super 8 Hotel Sec. Debbie Jensen 204‐842‐5207 [email protected] P‐Jean Helstrom 204‐623‐7545 [email protected] 55 As of July 1, 2013 our membership was 1203. Bowsman & District Lion Club 1250 50 We are in the third year below the minimum Pierson Lions Club MEETS 1ST & 3RD THURS OF EACH MONTH 45 number of 1250 members which constitutes a COME JOIN US Bowsman Curling Rink @ 7pm (excluding summer) 40 District. Meet 1st & 3rd Wed. 8pm @ Pierson Community Hall President Calvin Pierrepont, 204‐238‐4304 Sec. Angus Lee 204‐634‐2243 [email protected] 35 This puts us in transition and we will lose our Boissevain Lions Club 30 Pipestone Lions Club privileges as a district if we do not reach the INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN BLOOM WINNER 1225 25 COME JOIN US. Meet 3rd Wednesday of the month. Meets 2nd Thurs. at 6:30pm (supper) 4th Thurs. @7pm minimum of 1250 by June 30, 2014. Pres. Michale Decock Pres. Hugh McRuer 204‐534‐6364 20 204‐858‐2397 [email protected] 15 We all must play our part and I know we will Brandon Lions Club 10 accomplish our “DREAM”. If each of our 61 Clubs Portage la Prairie Lions Club CHARTERED IN 1938 had a minimum net gain of 1 we would easily SERVING SINCE 1938 Supper meeting at 6:30pm 2nd & 4th Thurs.Lions Manor 1203 5 Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs. Supper 6:30pm @ the Lions Den Sec. Lloyd Morrice 204‐724‐4422 [email protected] reach the lofty target. Pres. Ray George 204‐239‐0297 [email protected] Brandon Crocus Lions Club La Prairie Lioness Club OVER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE Meeting 2nd & 4th PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE‐COME JOIN US Tues. 6:30pm Lions Manor. Sec.Wilma Pawluk Meet 2nd Thurs.6:30pm/Supper meet 4th Thurs.7:30pm 204‐571‐0522 [email protected] P‐Marilyne Bonnet 857‐4275 [email protected]

Keystone Lions Club Ethelbert Lions Club MacGregor Lions Club Pine River Lions Club JOIN US AT THE LIONS MANOR 7:00PM DIAL 001 COME JOIN US EVERY 2ND & 4TH MONDAY THE HEART OF THE KEYSTONE PROVINCE COME JOIN US Supper meeting 1st Tues/Business meeting 3rd Tues 7:30 pm at the Emergency Services Center Building Meet 2nd Tues 7:30pm/ 4th Tues supper mtg 6:30pm Meet 1st Thurs. 8:00pm @Pine River Community Centre Pres.Keith Privat [email protected] 204‐761‐0409 President: Art Ainsworth 204‐742‐8841 Pres. Glen Lloyd 204‐685‐3125 [email protected] Pres. Gary Urbanowski 204‐263‐2101 Brandon Prairie Pride Lions Flin Flon Lions Club Melita & Area Lions Club Rapid City & Area Lions JOIN US @ BRANDONS WHEAT CITY GOLF COURSE HOME OF “FLINTY’S BOARDWALK” COME JOIN US @ THE LEGION HALL COME JOIN US 1st & 3rd Fridays in Mum’s Restaurant Meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesday at Victoria Inn Meet 2nd & 4th Wed. 7:30pm/Supper mtg Oct‐March Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month Pres. Brent Allum 204‐761‐0409 [email protected] Pres. Roger Poirier 204‐687‐6717 [email protected] Sec. Eleanor Renwick 204‐522‐8686 [email protected] P‐Amber Brown 826‐2488 [email protected] Brandon Wheat City Lions Gilbert Plains Lions Club Miami & Area Lions Club Rivers & Area Lions Club PLEASE COME PAY US A VISITATION “HEART OF THE PARKLAND” COME JOIN US AT R.M OF THOMPSON OFFICE HOME OF THE GRANT TRUCK RAILWAY STATION Noon meetings 2nd & 4th Mon. Victoria Inn Brandon Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays at 6:30pm EMS Building 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month Sec. Greg Merritt 204‐717‐0307 [email protected] President: Lawrence Manchur 204‐548‐2754 Pres. Duncan Callum 204‐435‐2069 [email protected] Pres. Tanya Cameron Sec. Lawrence McFarlane Crystal City Lions Club Hamiota Lions Club Minnedosa Lions Club Roblin & District Lions Club COME JOIN US HOME OF POPE NATIONAL WILDLIFE RESERVE ANNUAL ROCKIN’ THE FIELDS OF MINNEDOSA VISITORS ARE WELCOME Meetings 3rd Thursday of every month Meet 1st & 3rd Tues @ 7:00pm Community Hall Meets 2nd & 4th Wed. 7pm @ the Community Hall Meets 1st & 3rd Wed. at 8pm Roblin Motor Inn Pres.Harold Tresiak 204‐873‐2169 [email protected] Pres. Edith Caldwell [email protected] President: Gareth Boys Supper at 6:00pm Dauphin Lions Club Holland & Area Lions Club Minitonas & District Lions Rossburn Lions Club JOIN US AT THUNDER’S COUNTRY RESTAURANT HOME OF THE “HOLLANDERS” COME JOIN US COME JOIN US Supper meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 6:30pm Meet 2nd Wed. 8:00pm @ Holland Elementary School Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the Month @ Town Hall Pres.Bruce Stokotelny 638‐8354 [email protected] Sec. Hugh Fraser 204‐526‐2378 [email protected] Sec. Lion Brett Church [email protected] Pres.Shirley Kalyniuk 859‐2429 [email protected] Elphinstone Lions Club Holland & Area Lioness Club Morden & District Lions Club Russell & Area Lions Club GATEWAY TO BUFFALO PARK HOME OF THE FIDDLE CONTEST HOME OF ANNUAL CORN AND APPLE FESTIVAL COME JOIN US AT CHICKEN CHEF Meet 1st & 3rd Tues. @ 7:00pm in the Lions Den Meet 1st Wednesday @ 7pm at Holland Motor Hotel Meets 1st & 3rd Mon. 7pm @ Morden Rec Centre Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs. 6:30pm Pres.Don Betke Sec. Anita Hart [email protected] Pres. Dennis Roganksy Sec. Margaret Fraser 204‐526‐2378 [email protected] Pres. Paul Link 204‐822‐4954 [email protected] 204‐773‐3247 [email protected] Elgin & Area Lions Club Kelwood Lions Club Neepawa Lions Club Sandy Lake Lions Club THE RECYCLING CLUB ‐ SMALL CLUB BIG HEART COME JOIN US HOME OF THE ANNUAL LILY FESTIVAL HOME OF THE ANNUAL CRAZY GOLF TOURNAMENT Meet 7:30pm 3rd Wed. at member’s homes Meeting 1st Thursday of the month Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30pm Meet 1st & 3rd Tues/Supper on 3rd Sec. Cecile McMurray 204‐769‐2152 [email protected] President Andy Aucoin Secretary Neil Fraser Pres. Ernie Sydor 204‐476‐5036 [email protected] Sec. Kathy Slashinsky kslashinksy @hotmail.com Erickson Lions Club Kenton & Area Lions Club Oakville & Area Lions Club Shoal Lake Lions Club “ THE LAND OF THE VIKINGS” COME JOIN US “ A FRIENDLY FARMING COMMUNITY” HOME OF THE ANNUAL MUD BOG Meet 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month Meets at Kenton Hall 2nd Tues 7:30pm 4th Tues 7pm Meets 2nd & 4th Wed. Lions Den Community Hall Meet 2nd Wed. 7pm @ Shoal Lake Motor Inn President: George Cadigan [email protected] Pres. Phil Graham 204‐838‐2354 [email protected] Pres. Stuart Boyd 204‐267‐2505 [email protected] Pres. Helmut Neufeld 204‐759‐2671 [email protected]

We’re pleased that you’re interested in Lions. Contact any club listed here and express your interest about becoming a member. 5M13 MANITOBA LION OCTOBER 2013 7

Community Volunteer Work that Makes a Difference Club Request If you’re interested in volunteering, leading projects, networking and having fun – you can do all of this and for Governor’s Visit more as a Lions club member. As a Lion, you’ll perform local volunteer work to improve your community – and Club Name ______communities around the world. Contact name ______You can join a local club that meets in person. A cyber Phone number ______club that meets online. Or a special interest club based email ______on your profession, a hobby or anything you care about. Meeting Location: ______You can plan a local project to protect the environment. Requested date of visitation in order of preference. Recycle eyeglasses to help the working poor. Or bring 1st ______clean water to a remote village. Whatever you choose,

Becoming a Lions Member you’ll be sharing, caring and making a difference. 2nd ______Meeting Time: ______Dinner meeting? ______Will there by any other clubs visiting? ______. If so name them: Snow Lake Lions Club Virden Lions Club COME JOIN US THURS NIGHT BINGO $1000 GUARANTEED PAYOUT ______Meet 2nd Tuesdays @7pm Basement of USWA Building Meet 2nd Tues. Dinner meeting 4th Tues. Pres. David Roberts 204‐358‐3864 [email protected] Sec. Alex Grieve 748‐6595 [email protected] Will Governor be expected to speak? Yes _____ No ______Will Governor be expected to install offi cers? Yes _____ No ______Somerset Lions Club Warren Herizon Lions Club If yes, please have information ready for the Governor, printed clearly. COME JOIN US COME JOIN US AT THE WARREN FIRE HALL Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays at 8:30pm Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 7pm Pres. Sharon Neely Will Governor be expected to induct new members? Sec. Wes Friesen 204‐744‐2109 [email protected] 204‐322‐5725 [email protected] Yes _____ No ______If yes, please have the LCI NEW MEMBER KITS WITH Sinclair & Area Lions Club Waskada Lions Club PINS AND SIGNED CERTIFICATES READY. COME JOIN US @ BORDERLINE CAFE HOME OF THE ANNUAL RABBIT FEED Supper meeting 4th Wed. 7pm Pres. Allan Jackson Meet 1st Thurs. 7:30pm @ Waskada Genisis Inn Will Governor be expected to give out Awards? Yes _____ No ______204‐662‐4569 [email protected] Sec.Ronald Bertholet 204‐673‐2541 [email protected] Name the Award (s) ______Souris Lions Club Warren & District Lions Club ______HOME OF THE SWINGING BRIDGE COME JOIN US AT THE FIREHALL If yes, please have the information prepared for the Governor prior to his arrival. Supper meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs. 7pm Chicken Chef Meet 1st & 3rd Wed. 7:00pm Pres. Murray Scott Pres. Lorie Howe 204‐483‐2939 [email protected] 204‐322‐5201 [email protected] . . . . Please return this request form ASAP, so I can schedule my club visits. I will correspond Sprucewoods & Area Lions Club Wawanesa Lions Club to your club as to which date works well for me. Remember the earlier I receive your COME JOINS US CAMPING, SWIMMING FISHING AT LIONS PARK request, the easier it is for me to fulfi ll your rstfi choice. Meet 2nd & 4th Wed. 7pm Sprucewoods Comm. Hall Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs. at the Lions Club Room Pres. Gerry Rubeniuk 204‐761‐0027 [email protected] Pres.Jaye Smale 204‐824‐2722 [email protected] Please forward this form to Lloyd McCabe 46 Kensington Cres., Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6M1 Res. 204-726-5367 [email protected] Stonewall Lions Club Please forward HOME OF THE ANNUAL STONEWALL QUARRY DAYS Dinner meeting 2nd & 4th Wed. 6:30pm Lions Manor changes and updates Yours in Lionism, Pres.William Ridgeway 467‐2695 [email protected] to the Lions Club Directory District Governor Lloyd McCabe to Strathclair Lioness Club [email protected] COME JOIN US or call Bill McKitrick Meet 2nd Wednesday every month Res. 204-873-2091 Sec. Mary McDonald 204‐365‐2659 [email protected] Strathclair Lions Club COME JOIN US District 5M13 Public Relations Meet 3rd Wed. 7:30pm @ Strathclair Municipal Hall Pres. Jim Wilson 204‐365‐2453 [email protected] Let community know about your Lions club Swan Lake Lions Club WORKING HARD FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY s Public Relations Chair for Lions District 5M13, it is my responsibility to encourage all clubs to make the public aware Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday Pres.Geraldine Campbell 204‐836‐2358 [email protected] Athat Lions, Leo & Lioness Clubs do exist!

Swan River Lions Club Let your community know about your activities and the services you provide or are available through Lions Interna- WWW.SWANRIVERLIONS.ORG tional. We have a wonderful publicity tool in our “Manitoba Lion” so make sure to publicize your club activities by submitting Meeting 2nd Mon. 7pm/Supper meeting 4th Mon.7:30pm P‐Wayne Markle 204‐734‐42780 [email protected] articles and pictures. Send in District Reports on a regular basis and I will include your happenings in the “Gleanings” section.

Teulon & Area Lions Club Make use of your local newspaper, if you have one, and come up with creative ideas for publicity. In order to accom- COME JOIN US AT FRYDAY’S RESTAURANT plish all these things, I would suggest that each club appoint a Public Relations Chair and let me know who that person is so I Meet 2nd Tuesday at 7:00pm P‐Judy Dedrick Williams 204‐886‐2536 [email protected] can provide leadership and guidance.

Thompson Lions Club Lion Margaret Martin WELCOME FELLOW LIONS AND VISITORS 204-824-2457 [email protected] Supper mtg 1st & 3rd Tues. Sept‐June @ Clubhouse Pres. Larry Galick 204‐677‐3379 [email protected] 8 OCTOBER 2013 5M13 MANITOBA LION Ross’ exchange experience STORY COURTESY OF VIRDEN EMPIRE-ADVANCE

By Charlotte Artyshko Camp in Dorset, England. country near Russia), Tur- communities. Israel who had recently about camp was getting In February of 2012, There were 40 other key, Israel and Japan. “I At the end of the 10 turned 18 and once they to know everyone and Grayson Ross competed students from around the was the only exchange days at camp everyone returned home, they would learning about their way and won the Lions Club world taking part in the participant with English exchanged their contact soon be joining the armed of life. 5M-13 Youth Speak-off exchange. as a ¿ rst language which information. forces. That really made “The overall experience in Shilo. Ross was the only one was a unique experience Ross says he has brought me think - especially about was great. I am very grate- Awarded a sponsor- from Canada, noting that in itself,” Ross said. back a real appreciation my sister. I’m very relieved ful for the opportunity that ship from the Virden Lions there were no Americans It was an activity camp for how lucky we are in that the same situation isn’t the Lions Club put forth for Club to take part in a Lions there either. People came where there were different Canada. “I learned that forced upon her. This made me. I highly recommend Youth Exchange to a camp from Mexico, Brazil, Peru, things to do every day, such in Israel, once you are 18 me appreciate the many for students to think about of his choice, Ross chose to Finland, Iceland, Norway, as a rock climbing wall, a you have to join the army. luxuries and freedoms that taking part in the Speak-off go to England. Spain, Italy, Macedonia, 15 mile hike and a couple There were two girls taking we have in Canada.” and to contact the Lions. The 20 day exchange Estonia, Georgia (small of days out to surrounding part in the exchange from For Ross the best part It’s a great experience.” trip took place July 24. For the first 10 days, Grayson Ross, of Virden, Ross stayed with a host standing in front of family in Little Hamp- Buckingham Palace during ton, England, on the south his trip to England through coast, a little seaside town. the Lions Youth Exchange. Although, Ross added, it was more like the size of Brandon. The host family had pre- planned activities for Ross including a hike around the countryside and a couple of days in London. Farmland along the south The ¿ rst day was full of coast of England, near museum tours. The sec- Dorset. Photos/Submitted ond day Ross toured areas which included Bucking- ham Palace, Westminster The group of exchange students from around the world Abby, and the Tower of who attended the Lions Youth Camp in Dorset, England. London. He also went to Arundel Castle, where one of the queens cousin’s lives. “It was very impressive,” said Ross. “London was de¿ nitely a major highlight for me. It was really great to see all of the major at- tractions that the city offers to the world.” The following 10 days were spent at Lions Youth

Th e Lions Eye Bank is dedi- CLUB ADS AND BUSINESS ADS cated to helping the visually impaired through its corneal ARE NOW DUE transplant and funding as- sistance programs. One of the biggest fundraising event 4 for the Lions Eye Bank is Th e Thank you to all advertisers 2 01 Journey for Sight. AND Lions Clubs for booking space in The Manitoba Lion 5M13, and to everyone for their contributions. JANUARY 14-18, 2014 Tickets for the 2014 SkiDoo e snowmobile raffl ADVERTISING RATES FOR BUSINESSES Join us to help raise money f are in the process & LIONS CLUBS LISTED ON PAGES 6 & 7: or this very worthwhile cause of being printed Clubs receiving electronic paper only ...... $50 and enjoy a fun fi lled few days by becoming and will be a rider or support crew member. Electronic version plus 4 printed copies ...... $100 distributed shortly by the Bowsmal Lions. 5 or more printed copies ...... $150 Business and Club Ads ...... $100 Double size ...... $200 Info contact Lion Ian Mullin, Bowsman 204-236-4478 [email protected] To advertise or make payments for 2013-14 contact Bill McKitrick. Legs from the North, South, East and West. 5M13 MANITOBA LION OCTOBER 2013 9 Schedule a CEP Workshop In Your club!

Receive a CEP THE CLUB EXCELLENCE PROCESS (CEP) OVERVIEW Participant Work- CEP Goal: to provide all Lions with resources to strengthen their club book fi lled with LCI Program Overview resources and ideas   The Club Excellence Process (CEP) is a workshop program dedicated to club improvement. A club that agrees on how to strength- to participate in the CEP will be guided by a facilitator through four steps of approximately an hour each. A en your club. Th e  participating club will look at their community’s needs, take a survey on their membership experience, use workbook is yours  resources and develop action plans. to keep at the end of  Here is a quick look at what a participating Lion will accomplish within the four steps of a CEP Workshop. the CEP Workshop.  Step 1: Why Are We Here? (45-60 minutes) Discover community needs and complete a Community Needs Interact with fellow club members. Brainstorm Assessment about with your community needs and learn Discuss how Lions make a difference about resources provieded in the CEP Participant Workbook. Talk about what Lions have accomplished Brainstorm about what Lions could accomplish the future

Step 2: What Makes an Excellent Club? Determine the characteristics of an excellent club (75-90 minutes) Talk about the stumbling blocks that prevent us from excellence Discuss how to improve your club effectiveness Complete the How are your Ratings? Survey

Step 3: How Can We Determine Our Needs? Review the Community Needs Assessment (45-60 minutes) Develop goals and actions plans for your club. Review the How Are Your Ratings? results Complted action plans are vital for your and Learn about resources available to improve excellence your club. Step 4: What Can We Do Next? Set goals (45-60 minutes) Create action plans Program review

What will I do in a CEP Workshop? How much time will a workshop take?

Each Lion attending a CEP Workshop will be completing several assignments under the guidance of a facilitator. Two of these assignments are the Community Needs Assessment and the How Are Your Ratings? survey. Clubs may be asked by their facilitator to complete these assignments before, during, or after the workshop. The program consists of four steps that are approximately an hour each. The program can be delivered in one session or two sessions as opposed to four. Each workshop session can be held at a club meeting, club retreat or other gathering. The entire process should take no longer than 4 months. To schedule a CEP Workshop in your club or to learn about other CEP opportunities, contat your district governor or Lions Club International at [email protected] NEW DATE

Thank you for your patience and understand- for Lions Eye Bank of Manitoba/NW Ontario ing with the change of date but we felt it best to postpone so as not to interfere with the fundraising social many important functions celebrating mile- (originally set for September 14th, 2013) stones for many of the clubs in the three districts. has been rescheduled for Saturday, November 2nd, 2013 at the Transcona Country Club. Looking forward to seeing a “Pride of Lions” on November 2nd! We thank the Transcona Lions for hosting this event and look forward to seeing all Lions out in support. The tickets, dated September 14th, that were mailed to each of your clubs are still valid. Yours in Lionism Tickets can be obtained from any of the following sources: Lion Bea Barnard Lion Bea Barnard at [email protected] Elly Prendergast at [email protected] on behalf of the Eye Bank/MAP Foundation Lion Leanne Wolfe at [email protected] fundraising committee Or please ask any of your district representatives on the foundation board. 10 OCTOBER 2013 5M13 MANITOBA LION

Teulon Lions Club Tractor Pull Who are The Gleanings FROM CLUB REPORTS The Pas Northern Lites Wawanesa & Collected $56 for Hearing Foundation Club Secretaries - Complete your monthly club report online at local liquor store Area Lioness? bookmark this link ... Wawanesa Lions Club www.e-district.org/sites/5m13 Collected used automotive batteries; We are a group of select: Links to Lions Sites & Reporting 3 members attended August Cabinet community-minded and fun- meeting; Food Concession at Harness loving ladies who meet once Races for 2 days $760; Lions Art a month from September to Austin Lions Club Donation to Elgin Community Park Hall Bookings; Total of $1800 from Mart – Donation to Harness Racing June for an evening of fun and Food Booth at MB Agricultural $600 Battery sales; Hydro X Retired Workers program ad $25 fundraising. Past meetings have Museum $200. Gathering; Pancake Breakfast for included a tour of Green Acres Holland Lions Club Donations totaling $450 to LCIF; Lions Town-Wide Yard Sales. Colony; a “Royal Gala”; dinner Collected 37 eyeglasses. Eye Bank; MB Lion Donations totaling $450 to Oakville at Treesbank Treasures and Holland Lioness Club Parent Council and Oakville School Villagers Nook; a baby shower Crystal City Lions Club Mini Mall. Safety Patrol and a bridal Shower. Assisted with building of new playground equipment at Early Years Minnedosa Lions Club Pipestone Lions Club Our primary contribution School. July Pancake Breakfast $2660. Weekly Community Bingo; Repairing in the community is the Donation of $2000 – Collected 4 Donation for materials to build a ramp roof of Community Hall. publication of the “Lioness eyeglasses for a former Lion $350 – Collected 80 Portage Lions Club Express” newspaper, but we are eyeglasses Elgin Lions Club Collected & delivered 250 eyeglasses also committed to raising funds to support various causes Fixed fl oor in Community Park Oakville Lions Club to Lions Eye Bank; CNIB Car Raffl e within our community. Last building – Barbecue in the Park & Sports Park maintenance; Hall ticket sales. Correction: year we made donations to Auction Lunch $400. maintenance & Bartending $250; Our apologies to Lion Lenore Peacock, Roblin Lions Club for incorrectly identifying her as Irene the following organizations July 1 Pancake Breakfast $270; in last month’s issue. In July DG Lion - Wawanesa Nursery School; Centennial Breakfast, Beer Garden, Lloyd presented Lion Lenore with a Wawanesa Wee Care; Westman Dinner & Dance $1491.50; Community Hope Medal at the Birtle Lion’s BBQ Youth Choir; Wawanesa Fair $1113.50; Hosting Birthday Party for her outstanding contributions to Fire Department, Wawanesa at Crocus Care Home; Calendar Sales the Birtle community. Recreation Centre, Wawanesa $3867; Selling prints of famous artist Waterpark; Band Boosters and $260. Wawanesa School Awards; Donations to: MAP $260; Centennial Death Notice Wawanesa Community Committee $4458; local athlete $300 Hall; Personal Care Home; Communities In Bloom, and Rossburn Lions Club Wawanesa Food Bank just to Bar service at Rossburn Centennial Lion Mervyn Harrison name a few! celebration $250; Pancake Breakfast Ethelbert Lions Club & yearly Goods & Service Auction August 11, 2013 $9500; Centennial Parade. Donations to: Cavalcade For Diabetes $200; Medical Assistance Minnedosa Lions Present in community $500; Planters for Garden Club in Rossburn $650; Dalrymple Humanitarian Award at Rossburn Binscarth Lion President handing over the gavel to incoming President Collegiate Graduation $500; Collected Roy Graham. 6 eyeglasses Haunted House (Dalrymple Greenhouses)

Sat, October 26 at 6:30 pm Rossburn Lions Club were very busy at the and then had a busy day at the end of the week Jack O Lantern contest. beginning of the summer helping with the town’s festivities with a pancake breakfast followed by Dress up for an evening of fun. centennial week. The Lions Club participated in their yearly Goods and Service Auction. The club then Cost $4.00 ea. Proceeds the the Centennial Parade. (Above Lion Wendy recessed for the summer but have started up again to STARS. Woychyshyn on float). with busy fall ahead. Call 204.867.0893 for more info. Membership volunteered with July 1 celebrations, Proceeds to STARS. 5M13 MANITOBA LION OCGTOBER 2013 11 Swan Valley Clubs offi cially open New Recycling Depot

he Recycling Depot Ribbon Th e building itself is TCutting took place on Tues- owned by the Town of Swan day, August 13, 2013. VLRI River and RM of Swan River President and Swan River Lion and is located at their landfi ll Cliff Kooistra (2nd from left) as dump. Operating and capital well as VLRI Board member and costs is to be shared on a per Minitonas Lion George Church capita basis by the nine partici- helped to cut the ribbon with pating user municipalities that the other Town and RM repre- includes the local G7 municipal- sentatives. ities (Town of Swan River, RM of Swan River, Town of Minito- Th e Valley Lions Recy- nas, RM of Minitonas, Village cling Incorporated (who uses the of Bowsman, RM of Mountain, building) is owned by the three and Village of Benito) as well as Swan Valley Clubs - Bowsman the RM of Elthelbert and RM of Lions, Minitonas Lions, and the Mossey River. Swan River Lions. VLRI cur- rently employs eight people and Th e new Depot is 5000 has recycled over two million square feet and cost approxi- pounds of material since starting mately $700,000. It is a replace- and is believed to be the largest ment for the old building which operation of it’s kind in Mani- had burned down on August toba outside of Winnipeg. 31st, 2011 as a result of arson.

District Governor Calendar

October 5 - Hearing Foundation meeting, St Cloud, MN 7 - PDG Association meeting, Lions Manor 10 - World Sight Day 11 - Zone 11 meeting, Stonewall 11-15 - Calgary for Th anksgiving 16 - Warren Herizon Dinner 17-18 - 1st VDGs Training, Mahnomen 19 - Council of Governor’s meeting, Mahnomen, MN 22 - Th e Pas visitation 23 - Flin Flon visitation 26 - Swan River visitation? 28 - Cabinet Executive meeting

November 2 - Fundraising Social at Transcona 2 - Cabinet meeting - Brandon Russell Lions Club presented the grade 1 class with their Canadian flags for Project Pride day at Major Pratt 7 - Waskada DG visitation School in Russell. 16 - Peace Poster Contest deadline 20 - Peace Poster judging For information about 5M13 check out our web site at 20 - Elgin Visitation December www.e-district.org/sites/5m13 1 - Crystal City visitation Th e Web Site has many purposes: to share information of District activities, 13 - Hearing Foundation - Winnipeg Club activities, announcements, and any other information that a Club 14 - EyeBank/MAP – Winnipeg or individual member wishes to share. Th e Web Site includes a Calendar of events, Projects, District Executive Committee, Please book a day for the District Governor to visit your club Zone Chairs, Cabinet minutes, Cabinet members and links to Lion Sites. if you haven’t already done so. Many Th anks! Th e site also includes links to Lions International for your information and reference. All comments and information can be shared DG Lloyd McCabe [email protected] 12 OCTOBER 2013 5M13 MANITOBA LION Brandon Lions Club celebrates 75 years

Story courtesy of Bruce Bumstead, Brandon Sun

he Brandon Lions Club Tcelebrated 75 years on Sat- urday, September 14, 2013 with a shindig at Sokol Hall. Around 145 people fi lled the hall to enjoy a meal, music and magic, while raising money for the shrinking service club. “We want people to laugh, we want people to sing, we want them to enjoy the eve- ning,” said Ben Ward, the club’s treasurer. Th e Brandon Lions Club, one of fi ve Lions clubs in the city, is down to just 15 mem- bers, a stark diff erence from 90 members in its heyday. Th e Lions manor remains the crown jewel of achievement for the local clubs, a not-for- profi t Life Lease housing com- plex for seniors 55 years of age and older. Th e original building was built in 1989 with 65 one-bed- room apartments and 63 two- bedroom apartments. Th irty-two suites are fully subsidized by the provincial government and the remaining suites are fi nanced Lions Larry Minnie and Dennis Baker receiving their Melvin Jones awards. Lions Bev McCabe and Don Martin presenting Lion Fred Nowitski with the B.J. (Ben) Ward Hearing Fellowship award

via the Life Lease method and reason for its low membership as In an eff ort to remain Portage la Prairie also have clubs are operated on a not-for-profi t it celebrates its golden anniver- viable, the Crocus, Keystone celebrating 75 years this year, basis. sary. and Brandon Lions clubs joined making them the four oldest Th e addition was built in “Th e club did not bring forces this year to put a fl oat in groups of Lions clubs in western 1999 and off ers six apartment in members as the years went by, the Traveller’s Day parade. Manitoba. layout options and the conve- they kind of thought we’d live Th is could be a sign of a nience of indoor parking. forever and so as Lions slowly potential amalgamation of the “Th ere’s almost 300 wait- passed away, they become a region’s fi ve clubs, Ward said. ing to get in,” Ward said. “You very old club,” Ward said. Most “It’s a movement in that direc- look at the cost of a condo or the members are older than 75 and tion,” he said. “It would give us cost of some of the places they’re the oldest Lions member, Bob more manpower. building in Brandon, they’re just Ghedoni, celebrated his 100th “Each club does their own too expensive for people.” birthday on Sunday. He’s been a thing, some sell fertilizer, some Like many service clubs member since the beginning. sell pumpkins and we usually in the area, Ward said the Lions “Now we are so old that put on Saturday hotdog sales at PID Ben Ward talking about the 75 haven’t been successful in attract- young people don’t want to join grocery stores.” Brandon Mayor Sherrie Decter years of service to Brandon ing young members, the main us,” Ward said. Dauphin, Neepawa and Hurst bringing greetings

Lion Ben’s stable of horses getting ready to race PDG Sharon Brooks, PDG Lilliss Morrice and PDG Lloyd Morrice