JUNE 2019 Lion Dwayne Moncur to Be Inducted As DG at Milan, Italy

DISTRICT 5M-13 ManitobaLion www.5m13lions.org www.lionsclubs.org JUNE 2019 Lion Dwayne Moncur to be inducted as DG at Milan, Italy

We are getting close to the end sions to attend and a highlight of the Lions year. I can’t believe will be participating in the Lions how quickly this past year has gone Parade that will take place. Last by. The 5M13 Cabinet positions are year in Las Vegas, there was in very close to being finalized, how- excess of 15,000 Lions from all ever we do need Zone Chairs for over the world that took part – zones 4, 7 and 9. Should you have the costumes are amazing. an interest in a Zone Chair position, I am very excited about the let anyone on the cabinet know. upcoming year and am looking Lion Barb and I attended the forward to visiting the clubs in MD5M Convention in Mahnom- our district. I am already getting men, MN from April 26-28. It was a club invites and would suggest good opportunity to reconnect with that if you have a date that you Lions from all districts and attend would like for a visit, please let many informative seminars. The me know. I will try to accommo- convention is a good way to receive date as many requests as possi- information that our clubs are likely ble. not aware of. We also got to spend Contact me at 204-773- some time with incoming LCI 1st 6543 or dmoncur60lions@ VP Choi of South Korea. gmail.com We are finalizing plans for our In closing, I would like to trip to the International Convention thank all the Lions that have in Milan, Italy in July. This is where helped me through my pro- I will be sworn in as District Gover- gression to becoming a District nor for 5M13. As well, voting will Governor in July. The encour- take place to elect Brian Sheehan as agement, training and advice 2nd Vice President of LCI and for I have received has been very Dr. Patti Hill of Canada for 3rd Vice much appreciated. President. There will be many ses- DGE Dwayne Moncur will be inducted as the 2019-2020 District Governor at Milan, Italy. DGE Dwayne Moncur

5M13 Convention Nov. 15-17, 2019 Hosted by Binscarth, Birtle and Russell Lions Clubs Held at George P. Buleziuk Centre Russell, Manitoba Registration form inside.

Come meet and support Canadian candidate for 3rd International Vice President Lion Patti Hill who has penciled in to join us for the weekend. LCI 1st VP Choi of South Korea, visiting with DG elects at MD5M Convention in Mahnomen, MN Governor Gareth’s Gatherings

still some time left in June to easy to access information. do. Just call me 204-868-0158 Most Clubs have been able to and maybe there is a date that adjust but our training group will work. I do have some ser- had hoped more Lion’s would As I sit down to write vice awards that I would still take advantage of the various this it is raining. Nice to see! like to present before my year areas in the District that train- This is my last letter to the is out. ing sessions were set up. The Manitoba Lion as Governor. I Programs such as Kid- trainers put a lot of work into thank all the Clubs that invit- Sight are gaining strength the organizing of these events ed Linda and I for DG Visits. and a schedule will soon be to help make sure our Lion’s We had an awesome time at available for the Clubs that are are informed. So please try to every club. We were made to interested in doing KidSight attend when the next round of Austin Lion Don Makinson receiving a 15 year Service feel welcome everywhere. We screening. This is a great club training is offered, whether Award. thank all Lion’s so much for project and a feel good one as the form is on site, Webinar, your hospitality. Thank you well. Skype, Facetime, or GoTo- Lion’s for the donations to my The Quest program has Meeting. cause, pediatric cancer. Else- now got a good information- Speak Off went well at where in the Manitoba Lion al foothold and there will be the Convention but Chair Lion you will find a copy of my more activity on that level Willie needs help to pres- presentation. come fall. ent this valuable event. If the There are some Clubs we MyLion has now made did not get to visit. There is the transition and is full of continued on page 3

Austin and Area Lion President Chad Bodnarchuk receiving 10 year Service Award.

Toulon Lion Steve Shinnie, receiving a 25 year Service Holland President Bradley Verniest, DG Gareth, Holland Award. Lioness President Laurel Walker.

Austin Lion Beverly Makinson receiving 15 year Service Award from DG Gareth.

Binscarth Lion Club President Lion Linda Charron Binscarth Lion Bill Thompson receiving a 25 year Service presents DG Gareth with Pediatric Cancer cheque. Award. Minnedosa Lion Barry Brooking receiving 40 year Service Award. 2 JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION Governor Gareth’s Gatherings continued from page 2 Clubs can be connecting with schools and ju- nior clubs of all sorts to find young people to participate at our Conventions that would be great. This is a great venue for our young people of tomorrow to showcase their skills. Please think about Project Pride as another great Club project. Get those Canadian Flags ordered and get into the schools and present them to the Grade 1’s and 2’s. Journey for Sight was again a success even as it was bitterly cold and the District thanks all the regulars and the new riders and teams for making the effort to be part of this great event for The Eye Bank. continued on page 4

Lion’s Memory Garden at Warren, Manitoba.

Teulon Lion Ron Finlay, receiving 10 year Service Award.

Sinclair and Area Lion Alan Jackson receives a 15 year Russell PDG Willie Brown and DG Gareth funning around! Service Award.

Pipestone Lion Tom Harbottle receives a 25 year service Award. Stonewall President Mel Harrison receiving a 15 year Lion Garnet Gompf receiving long time Service Award. Service Award.

Holland Lion Hugh Fraser receives a 25 year Service Stonewall Lion William Ridgeway receiving a 10 year Award. Service Award. Lion Gerald Smith receiving long time Service Award. JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 3 Governor Gareth’s Gatherings pen. The Cabinet has been very supportive in all the District initiatives and I thank them all for continued from page 3 and have things to do in your club. their support. I want to welcome all the new members Zone Chairs are the most important part of I am turning over the gavel to incoming that joined this year. It was my pleasure to in- our Cabinet as they are most closely linked to Governor Lion Dwayne Moncur and partner duct new Lion’s almost everywhere we visited. their zone Clubs. The District is short four Zone in service Lion Barb. Lion Dwayne is very ca- Good work sponsors and please look after the Chairs and if any Lion can help out as a Chair pable and I know he will make every effort to new Lions so they feel welcome, are informed please contact me. I will still be a Zone Chair serve the needs of every Lion in our District to as I leave the DG position. The Governor needs the best of his ability. good people for this important position. Thank you all for your support this year I have tried to leave the District in good and all the things that you do for your Club, shape for our next Governor. I want to thank all Community and Lion’s International. the Lion’s of our District for making that hap- District Governor Gareth

Russell Lion Secretary Haley Kuhn receiving a Hope Medal.

Hamiota Lions Club

Russell Lion Kevan McCarthy receives a Dog Guides Life Membership from DG Gareth. Hamiota Lion President Ryan Hamilton presents Membership Certificate to new member Matthew Rogasky. McGregor Lion President Chris Miles receives Club Centennial Service Award.

Russell Lions President Ritchie Davidson receives a Hope Medal from DG Gareth.

Rapid City and Area new Lions, Marshall Paxton (L) , Carson Penner (R) with sponsor Lion Tom Low (centre). Wawanesa Lion Michael Fisher in front of Lion Don Martin’s Pin Wall. Wawanesa Lion’s inviting road sign 4 JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION Every two minutes a child is diagnosed with cancer Lions answering the call with the KidSight Program DG Gareth Boys presented Lion Chris Miles with the International by District Governor Gareth Boys Presidents Certificate of Appreciation for his participation at the Regional Lions Leadership Institute on the Faculty Team in March Have you heard Brianna’s story? The main goal when treating kids 2019. If not, I would like to tell you. Brian- with cancer is to cure them. This takes na is a little girl who had a tumour in priority over everything else, even if it her eye. This was discovered at a Lions means unwanted side effects as a re- Team Building for KidSight eye screening in Connecticut. sult of treatment. In Brianna’s case it Thanks to an early detection she now was losing her own eye to a prosthetic. Lions Leadership has a prosthetic eye and is enjoying Thankfully, many medicines and thera- good health. Lion clubs in Manitoba pies can make children more comfort- and Membership are working towards offering early able while undergoing treatment for screening for children in schools to cancer. The Gloabl Lead- It’s safe to say that this detect problems with their vision they In the last 40 years, the overall ership Team (GLT) was project is now running may not be aware of so a referral can be survival rate for children’s cancer has very busy this year and well and we are prepar- made to an optometrist. The Lions do increased from 10% to nearly 90% to- worked hand in hand to ing version 2.0 of Kid- not diagnose vision problems, only that day, but for many more rare childhood promote our three-legged Sight for 2019-20. This is one does exist so they may be referred cancers, the survival rate is much less. pedestal for club success. a service-oriented club’s to a professional. 12% of children who are diagnosed We agreed and have been dream project. It’s easy I was touched by Brianna’s story with cancer do not survive. telling our clubs that suc- to get off the ground, and have made childhood cancer my Chances are that your child will cessful clubs have resil- parents and kids love it, cause this year. It is our duty as adults not get cancer: the odds of your child ient membership rosters and the program is really to protect children until they are of age developing cancer by the age of 19 is that provide Leadership starting to make an im- to do so for themselves. They have approximately 1 in 330. But, cancer is Opportunities and Ser- pact. their whole lives ahead of them and I second only to accidents as a cause of vice Opportunities. You I continue to work am saddened when I hear of a child be- death in children. cannot have service with- with Lion Gwen on the ing diagnosed with cancer. Children are a gift to the world, out leadership, and you Lions Quest project, and Every cell in the body has a sys- yet every two minutes a child is diag- cannot have leadership it will be a great success tem that controls its growth, interaction nosed with cancer and less than half the without membership, and as well, because once with other cells, and even its life span. world’s children have access to effec- vice versa, and again. people understand the When certain cells lose that control and tive care. Children who survive cancer From the perspec- new curriculum, and how grow in a way that the body can no lon- are often left with debilitating effects tive of the Global Service that content is actually ger regulate, it’s called cancer. that can impact their physical develop- Team chair, I made many delivered, there will be Cancer is uncommon in children, ment and ability to learn. That’s why presentations to clubs on a whole new generation but can happen. The most common Lions and Leos are answering the call the new Service Launch of teachers who will be- childhood cancers are leukemia, lym- to expand access to life saving treat- Platform, and along with come believers. To that phoma and brain cancer. As children ment with the KidSight Program. Lion Myrna presented, end we are looking for- enter their teen years, bone cancer is Childhood cancer is a global initia- “Six Steps to KidSight: ward to the Lions Quest more common. tive of Lions International. Is Your Club Ready?” to event coming up this fall. Most of the time, doctors don’t Kids are pretty special; our con- northern club Lions in know why kids get cancer. The things cern as Lions is to not have children Flin Flon. Lion Myrna Chris Miles, that cause cancer in children are usual- get sick with cancer and pushes us to also presented for Kid- GST Liaison / ly not the same ones that cause cancer be involved in fundraising projects to Sight at Warren, Crystal Member GLT in adults, such as smoking or exposure raise cancer research funds. City, Portage la Prairie, 5M13 to environmental toxins. Children who Thank you for your attention and Teulon and in Binscarth have had chemotherapy or radiation please consider becoming involved as at Club Officer Training. treatment for cancer are more likely to every child deserves a second chance get cancer again. in life JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 5 Club Request for Governor’s Visit

Club Name______Contact name ______Phone number ______email ______Meeting Location:______Requested date of visitation in order of preference. 1st ______2nd ______Meeting Time: ______Dinner meeting?______Will there by any other clubs visiting? ______. If so name them: ______

Will Governor be expected to speak? Yes _____ No ______Will Governor be expected to install officers? Yes _____ No ______If yes, please have information ready for the Governor, printed clearly. DG Gareth Boys passing the gavel to DGE Dwayne Moncur as Lion Dwayne will be inducted as Will Governor be expected to induct new members? the 2019-2020 District Governor in Milan, Italy in July Yes _____ No ______If yes, please have the LCI NEW MEMBER KITS WITH PINS AND SIGNED CERTIFICATES READY. Will Governor be expected to give out Awards? Yes _____ No ______Name the Award (s) ______If yes, please have the information prepared for the Governor prior to his arrival. . . . . Please return this request form ASAP, so I can schedule my club visits. I will cor- respond to your club as to which date works well for me. Remember the earlier I receive your request, the easier it is for me to fulfill your first choice.

Please forward this form to DG ELECT DWAYNE MONCUR Box 24, Birtle, MB, MB R0M 0C0 R: 204-773-6543 [email protected] www.5m13lions.org Yours in Lionism, DGE Dwayne Moncur

DISTRICT 5M13 EXECUTIVE 2018-2019 DISTRICT ADVISORY Lions Eye Bank/Lions Fdn of ZONE 1: Alan French MB & NW ON: Cheryl McKitrick, ZONE 2: Brett Church Alex Haluschak and Myrna Miles GENERAL INQUIRES 1st VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR ZONE 3: Ryan Kirkpatrick Lions Hearing, Can. Div: Lion Dwayne Moncur ZONE 4: Helmut Neufeld Shannon Dueck, Helmut Neufeld [email protected] Box 24, Birtle, MB, MB R0M 0C0 ZONE 5: Gareth Boys Youth Exchange: Gordon Kingdon R: 204-773-6543 ZONE 6: Paula Brazil Lions Quest: Gwen Argue DISTRICT GOVERNOR [email protected] ZONE 7: ---- Peace Poster: DG Lion Gareth Boys Lion Gareth Boys ZONE 8: Barb Hurd Speak Off: Willie Brown RR #1, Rapid City, MB R0K 1W0 2nd VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR ZONE 9: Anita Hart MB Lions Memorial: Craig Hughson R: 204-724-7422 C: 204-868-0158 Lion ANITA HART ZONE 10: Cheryl McKitrick Journey for Sight: Bradley Henderson [email protected] Box 24, Birtle, MB, MB R0M 0C0 ZONE 11: Anita Hart Raffle: Dwayne Moncur R: 204-773-6543 Curling Bonspiel: Binscarth Lions Club SECRETARY Lion Dwayne Moncur [email protected] Global Leadership: Gord Kingdon District Golf: MacGregor Lions club Box 24, Birtle, MB, MB R0M 0C0 Global Membership: Anita Hart Technology: Chris Miles R: 204-773-6543 IMMEDIATE PAST DG Global Service Team Coordinator: [email protected] Helmut Neufeld Chris Miles NEWSLETTER

Box 304, Shoal Lake, MB R0J 1Z0 Awards: Gareth Boys Lion Bill McKitrick TREASURER Lion Bill McKitrick R: 204-759-2671 C: 204-365-6195 & Helmut Neufled R: 204-873-2091 C: 204-325-2455 Box 340, Crystal City, MB R0K 0N0 [email protected] Int’l Advisor: Ben Ward Fax. 204-873-2633 [email protected] R: 204-873-2091 C: 204-325-2455 District Admin: Cheryl McKitrick ASSOC. EDITOR & PRODUCTION [email protected] GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Convention: Lorna Hislop Lion Lorraine Houston TEAM COORDINATOR LCIF: Tanya Cameron Box 220, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0 Lion Gord Kingdon Lions Can. Diabets: Chris Miles B: 204-534-6479 Fax 204-534-2977 Project Pride: Bill McKitrick [email protected] Lions Fdn of Canada Guide Dogs: Bill McKitrick

6 JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION Lions Foundation of Canada-Dog Guides 160 teams expected in this years graduation

The Lions Foun- it and get participants to dation of Canada-Dog attend and get sponsors. Guides had another very This is a fun day, good good year, but we are fund raiser and very lit- not quite the record sell- tle work for the club. ing numbers of last year, THINK ABOUT IT LI- 203 teams. ONS!!!! By the end of June 2019 we anticipate I would like to having graduated 160 thank everyone who Teams which brings the supports the Dog Guides total since the begin- Programs and encourage ning to just under 3,000 all to become involved Teams in our seven pro- in this very worthwhile grams. The newest pro- program to improve gram is “Support Dog Crystal City Lions Dog Walk raised $1280. the lives of individuals Guides” which are used needing assistance for by professional agencies The Pet Valu Dog Walk is one of our big- them selves or their chil- in traumatic situations as the dogs provide gest fund raising events, and totally sponsored dren, all across Canada. comfort to victims who have witnessed a by Pet Valu, and last year there were over 300 sudden crime or tragedy. To date the school locations and walks across Canada raising If anyone would like more information, has graduated three dogs, Ontario, Alberta over $1,250,000 for the cause. There were 12 please contact myself and/or go to the web- and New Brunswick. Next year the projected walks involving 16 clubs. I would like to see site www.dogguides.com goal for graduate team is 180. more clubs host a walk on this National Walk The biggest reason for the lower number Day on May 26, whether they do it individ- Respectfully submitted by: of teams graduated is the number of qualified ually or join with neighbouring clubs. The Lion Bill McKitrick, 5M13 Chair trainers who were off on maternity and paren- Foundation provides all printed materials and 204-873-2091 tal leave, as many of the trainers are young, advertising and also treat bags for the dogs Cell: 204-325-2455 also the limited space at the present facility. participating. They will also promote in your [email protected] Discussions are on going regarding a solution local newspaper if you wish. Local Clubs to the space issue. only have to provide the venue and promote

It was a cold May 26 at Shoal Lake, but the Shoal Lake Lions Club did have six dogs participate The Portage la Prairie Lions, Oakville Lions, MacGregor Lions and La Prairie Lioness’ in the Lions Dog Walk. Every dollar helps- we are at $1,100.00 including our on-line donors held a dog walk on Sunday, May 26, 2019 in Portage la Prairie. An estimated $2,800 to date. was raised.

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8 JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 34th 5M13 Midwinter Convention 2018 Report

Date: November 16 – 18, 2018 EVALUATIONS: CHAIR’S COMMENTS: Place: Elkhorn Resort, I had a wonderful group of Lions to work with Spa & Conference Centre Venue: and I would like to thank them for the support they Theme: Christmas in the Park Two scored 3; 26 scored 4; 16 scored 5 provided. Although the number of participants was - little to tight for meetings and meals down, overall I thought that those that attended did Convention Committee: - loved being able to Park & Stay enjoy themselves. ID Don Noland was a delight to Chair – Lion Lorna Hislop host – what a wonderful presentation of Lionism – Lion Donna Illerbrun Seminars: so personable – so easy going and such a pleasure Lion Harvey Wedgewood Three scored 2; five scored 3; 24 scored 4; six to be in his company. Lion Catherine Gijsbers scored 5 Some of the highlights of the Convention for Lion Wanda Kingdon - many comments regarding the Diabetes pre- me was the number of Speak Off participants that sentation not being appropriate came out – 11 in all – so thrilled to see so many Registrations: - many thought the Dog Guides presentation young people taking up this challenge. It was also 90 Full Registrations @ $140.00 should have been on Saturday very heartwarming to hear the stories from Heath- 6 Day Registrations @ $100.00 - many enjoyed Men’s Shed er Valentine & Tracy Dexlar who spoke how Dog 17 Banquet Registrations @ $60.00 - suggestions: time to network, talk about is- Guides has changed their families lives. Moments 15 1st Time Attendees sues facing Clubs; issues relevant to Lionism, like those lift the spirit and renew the energy for 29 Early Bird Registrations – new Lions website; KidSight; etc. what we do “SERVE”. Early Bird Registration winner – We were taken by total surprise with the pre- Lion Don Martin, Wawanesa, Governor’s Banquet: sentation given by Tina & Aaron Knockaert – this received his registration back. 24 scored 4; 26 scored 5 is NOT what we were led to believe this was about. 29 Clubs represented from District - all enjoyed the message from ID Don Noland One of the biggest struggles that we faced was the funding for Convention. This is the second Displays: Friday Night “Ice Breaker”: Convention that I have chaired. With the first one, MD5 – LCIF Multiple Seven scored 3; 18 scored 4; 19 scored 5 we had the support of the Brandon Lions Club who Lions Quest worked so diligently to solicit sponsorships. With Global Leadership Meals: this second convention, we had the support of the M5 Multiple Convention One scored 2; Three scored 3; 24 scored 4; 16 Erickson Lions Club. Dog Guides scored 5 For a small Club to consider hosting Conven- Dr. Patti Hill Campaign - general comment was that the food could tion, this is the biggest challenge they face. Our have been hotter Business Community supports us with so many of Special Guest: - need to pay more attention to ‘special dietary our fundraising events and activities. Convention ID Don Noland & Lion Betty Noland concerns’ is a time for Lions to come together to renew our energy and get excited about who we are and what Presenters: Speak Off: we do! It needs to be supported by its members. PID Rodger Palmer – Nine scored 4; 31 scored 5 This was one of the major reasons that we Global Leadership - highlight of Convention chose to try something new – 50/50 tickets. It was Tina & Aaron Knockaert – - loved to see so many participants our hope that each Club would support Convention Natural Perspective – Diabetes by purchasing one book of tickets for $100. If ev- Doug Mackie – Men’s Shed ery Club within the District participated, this would Heather Valentine & Viva/Tracy SUGGESTIONS/ generate $5,300 towards the costs of Convention. Dexlar & Keats – Dog Guides This gives the Convention Committee some ‘seed’ COMMENTS: to get started. It may even encourage other smaller Sponsorships – $1,600.00 - too much sitting Saturday clubs to come forward and host a convention. • 50/50 – Each Club (53) within the Dis- - shouldn’t be afraid to talk about ‘issues’ in It is my understanding that District has includ- trict was given tickets to sell – it was our District ed a levy of $100/Club to help support the Mani- hope that each Club would purchase one – have to make positive changes tobaLion. I would like to recommend that District book of tickets ($100) in support of the - well organized consider doing the same to support their conven- Convention. Thirty-six Clubs participated - start and end on time tion. with the purchase of tickets. Winner of the - enjoyed the ID immensely I would like to ask District Cabinet for their 50/50 was Dean Gunnarson, Onanole, MB, - send agenda out to participants ahead of assistance in covering the deficit of this conven- $3,060.00 Convention tion, $709.83. • Rainbow Auction – $837.00 donation - Necrology service should have had readings Lastly, I would like to extend my apologies to made to Dog Guides - allow time to explore the area we are visiting DG Gareth and Cabinet for the tardiness in which I • Live Auction – $650.00 donation made to – no down time have presented this report. LCIF Lion Lorna Hislop Speak Off – Eleven participants

JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 9 Did you know?

Wanted: night is optional, however, don’t be surprised if you end up Lions to join cabinet and help the district advance and do better. in jail for not doing so. You’ll have to post bail in order to be Positions needed are: LCIF chair, Secretary, IT, Diabetes chair, released! He! He! He! Come support your incoming District help for the Manitoba Lion Newsletter, youth exchange and Governor, Lion Dwayne Moncur. Lots of fun to be had, friends Zone chairs for zones 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, and 11. to meet and greet and information to soak up. Come join us! PLEASE… MAP/Rural Housing: Don’t forget to send in any photos of events you have had Please don’t forget to pass along the secret to everyone that there and a brief write up to Lion Lorraine at the Manitoba Lion are four suites available to be rented from the Lions Manor, in (newsletter). We love to hear from you and share all of the great Winnipeg, at the corners of Sherbrooke and Portage. They are ideas with other clubs. Lion Lorraine would also like a hand in fully furnished suites, parking and two meals are included, for putting things together for the newsletter. Please let me know $85/night. They are also recognized by Blue Cross as a hostel if you are interested in helping her out. [email protected] so the fees can be claimed on someone’s insurance. Anyone can access them. I toured the building and found the rooms to be Guiding Lions: nice and close to HSC for treatments. If there aren’t more people A Guiding Lion is someone who is willing to help guide a newly renting the rooms, the board at the foundation may choose to chartered club for their first two years. I’m looking for Lions turn one or two of the rooms to full rentals for tenants. This who would like to take the training and become a Guiding Lion would be a shame. Let’s get the word out there. for our district. If interested, please contact Lion Anita Hart (VDGE and GMT). As for MAP, this is a wonderful program that is totally funded by the clubs of 5M10, 5M11 and 5M13. I’m proud to say that Cabinet meetings: 5M13 donates the most to this program. Unfortunately, there Anyone is more than welcome to attend a cabinet meeting. It is are more requests than donations going to MAP at the moment. a great way to learn about each position and what is going on This program is very unique to our area. I’ve not heard of any in our district. Please, come join us! We’d love to visit with you other area in Canada that has this option available to clubs and hear your opinions and/or ideas. and citizens. We need to support this before it is deemed unnecessary. Global Action Team: The GAT (Leadership, Membership, Service) are willing to go KidSight: to any meeting and give a presentation on what they do and/or Clubs seem to be starting to jump on board to be trained on the help out with your clubs to improve. Please contact Lion Gord cameras and conduct screening sessions for children. Myrna Kingdon, Lion Chris Miles or Lion Anita Hart to set up a time Miles is the contact person for more information and booking to have them come to your club. the scanner. International Convention: Lions Quest: This year, it is in Milan, Italy. Dates are from July 5 to July 9. Lions Quest is going to be hosting a training weekend, the If interested in going, please contact anyone from the cabinet to first weekend of May. This program has been redesigned and obtain registration information. You can also google search the improved. For more information, please contact Lion Gwen LCI convention for this year and you will find the website with Argue. She will be super happy to answer any questions or all of the information on it. attend a club meeting to give a presentation. USA/CANADA Forum: Also, we have a 5M13 website and Facebook page. Please check This is being held in Spokane, Washington. A great place to them out, send us your feedback (good, bad, constructive). In meet new people, visit with old friends, explore a new city and reality, this is YOUR website and Facebook page, so we want learn a lot of neat things about Lions. If you complete the right it to reflect what is important to you. https://www.e-district.org/ courses at the Lions University, you may be able to obtain your sites/5m13/ and on Facebook, District 5M13 Lions is the page Bachelors Degree too! If interested in going, please contact name. anyone from the cabinet to obtain registration information. If there is anything District 5M13 Annual Convention: that you would like to get more information on, This year, it will be held in Russell, Manitoba. The theme will please don’t hesitate to contact me. be Mayhem, Money and Moonshine (Gangsters and Molls). Lion Anita Hart Dates will be November 15 – 17. Dressing up on the Friday [email protected]

10 JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 5M13 Zones, Zone Chairs & Clubs

ZONE 1: Flin Flon & Thompson Zone Chair Lion Alan French [email protected] H: 204.687.8353 C: 204.271.2322 W: 204.687.2393

ZONE 2: Bowsman & District, Ethelbert, Minito- nas & District, Pine River, Swan River Zone Chair Lion Brett Church [email protected] H: 204.281.1973

ZONE 3: Binscarth, Birtle, Dauphin, Gilbert Plains & District, Russell & Area Zone Chair Lion Ryan Kirkpatrick DR.PATTI HILL [email protected] C: 306.421.4986

ZONE 4: Elphinstone, Erickson, Oakburn, Rossburn, Sandy Lake, Shoal Lake, ZONE CHAIR AWARD Strathclair, Strathclair Lioness Zone Chair Lion Helmut Neufeld [email protected] H: 204.759.2671 C: 204.365.6195 PHYSICAL AWARD ZONE 5: Kelwood & Area, Minnedosa, Nee- Boxed set of Dr. Patti Hill Campaign pins. pawa, Plumas Zone Chair Lion Gareth Boys [email protected] H: 204.724.7422 C: 204.868.0158 HOW AWARDED ZONE 6: Hamiota, Kenton, Oak Lake & Area, Ra- ZONE CHAIR presents pid City & Area, Rivers & Area, Virden Zone Chair Lion Paula Brazil ONE AWARD to ONE CLUB within ONE’S ZONE [email protected] H: 204.908.0877 W: 204.748.4060 for every year DR. PATTI HILL is a LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL OFFICER. (5 years, starting with the 2019-2020 Lions year.) ZONE 7: Boissevain, Melita, Pipestone, Sinclair & Area, Waskada Zone Chair (Vacant)

ZONE 8: Brandon, Brandon University Cam- pus, Brandon Wheat City, Wawanesa, CRITERIA FOR PRESENTING AWARD Wawanesa Lioness Club This list is a guide for determining the winner BUT only a guide to compare clubs. Zone Chair Lion Barb Hurd • one major community project [email protected] • one fund-raising project H: 204.571.0620 C: 204.721.2882 W: 204.729.2908 • one community volunteer project • attendance at Zone Meetings ZONE 9: Oakville, Portage la Prarie, La Prarie • attendance at District Convention Lioness Club, MacGregor, Austin & • support for District Projects (financially or otherwise) ie;The Lions Foundation of Manitoba Dristrict & Northwestern Ontario Inc. - any/all of (Medical Assistance Program (MAP), Hearing, Zone Chair Lion Anita Hart [email protected] Rural Housing,KidSight), The Lions Eye Bank of Manitoba & Northwest Ontario Inc., H: 204.333.7622 LCIF., Lions Speak Off, District Golf, Dog Guides, Diabetes, District Curling, & Memorial Park ZONE 10: Crystal City, Holland & Area, Morden & District, Somerset & Area,Swan Lake & Area, Holland Lioness, Swan Lake Leo Club Zone Chair Lion Cheryl McKitrick Award to be presentedPRESENTATION at the District Convention one year after the determination year. [email protected] H: 204.825-8073 ie. 2019 - 2020 winner to be presented at 2020 - 2021 Convention. NOTE: this is to continue as long as the District Convention is held in November. ZONE 11: Warren & District, Warren Herizon District, Stonewall & District,Teulon & Area Zone Chair Lion Anita Hart [email protected] H: 204.333.7622 JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 11 Great opportunity for anyone working with youth... 5M13 Lions Quest workshop in Brandon, October 25

Lions Clubs around the world live by youth are learning the same distressing be- future but we often forget that they are also the motto WE SERVE. We address big issues haviours. Lions do not have a solution to this our present. What are we doing to give them a like hunger and devastation and we address BUT we do have a way to assist other adults better environment than they currently have? smaller issues like vision and hearing screen- and community members to help us to help Lions around the world are just now discov- ing and eye glasses. One issue that we are all our children and youth recognize that there ering the power of what we have had in Can- aware of is the increase of bullying and vio- are alternative behaviours that they can learn ada for over 35 years-Lions Quest. Our Lions lence within in our world. Social media gives so that they do not have to grow up with the and Clubs need to rediscover it. people anonymity to say hurtful and hateful bullying and violence. continued on page 13 things. No surprise then, that our children and We often say that young people are our

12 JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 5M13 Lions Quest workshop in Brandon, October 25 continued from page 12 who is living our motto of WE SERVE by future. As Helen Keller told us, “Alone we 5M13 Lions Quest Committee is hosting working with our children and youth. can do so little, together we can do so much.” a full day workshop on Friday, October 25 in Supporting Lions Quest Canada with Brandon, Manitoba at the Victoria Inn. a donation or the purchase of a Fellowship Respectfully submitted, Each of you knows someone who works helps Canadian Lions ensure that our Lions 5M13 Lions Quest Committee with children and youth. Invite them to attend Quest programmes are meeting the curricu- Lions Gwen Argue this workshop. For $50 registration fee they lum outcomes of Canadian school systems. [email protected] receive a full day of training, lunch and the Please make Lions Quest Canada a regu- Phone 204 764-0167 kit of their choice to start using when they re- lar budget line every year so that our children turn home, which would normally be a $400 learn that bullying and violence both physical cost. Now here is where every Lion in Dis- and verbal do not need to be a part of their trict 5M13 comes in. Every one of us knows at least one adult who works with children and youth. Maybe it is even you. Help us spread the word! This is an opportunity for anyone working with our youth. As a Club you may be in a position to offer to offset the cost of trainers attending this workshop. If you are, I am sure it would be greatly appreciated and an opportunity to promote what Lions do in your community. Now a word from our sponsor:

We need the financial support of every Lions Club in District 5M13. If each club would include financial support of Lions Quest Can- ada in the yearly budget, we could be assured that this program and workshops can and will grow and change lives. Your Club can make a direct contribution to Lions Quest Canada, donate at the Parade of Green, or purchase a Lions Quest Fellowship in honour of some Lion or community member who is currently making a difference in the lives of children and youth. It could be a dedicated coach or volunteer school helper or Sunday School Teacher or any other adult who helps our children and youth. The Fellowship costs $500 and is beautiful tribute to someone

JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 13 NOTICE Because of lack of interest, the 5M13 Golf Tournament may be cancelled. If more entries are received, we will then proceed.

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14 JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION Birtle Lions celebrate 60th

The Birtle Lions and guest celebrated the 60th Char- ter Anniversary of the club on May 11, 2019. The evening was well attended, The Anniversary committee of Lion Debbie, Lion Barb and Lion Shawna outdid themselves with elaborate formal table settings, in- corporating Lions colors. Horderves and social hour started the evening, fol- lowed by opening remarks from Master of Ceremonies 1st Vice District Governor and Birtle Lions member Dwayne Moncur. Long time Birtle Lions member Gary Diamond said grace. A delicious formal buffet of chicken breasts in sauce, kielbasa, perogies, cabbage rolls, mixed vegetables, tossed salad, buns and cherry cheese cake dessert was catered by “Old School” (Bruce Manuliak President of Oakburn Li- ons). Lions members enjoyed a cash bar, 50/50 draw, and musical entertainment by St Lazare’s, Julianna Moore. (Winner of the GX94 2017 Star Search Finals). She wowed the crowd with an opener of Patsy Cline’s “Crazy”as well as other memorable tunes. Birtle Lions members Lion Shawna and Lion Zone Chair Ryan Kirkpatrick sold 50/50 tickets in full gangster attire and did a short skit, along with Russell Lions member Willie Brown, to promote the Lion’s 5M13 Midwinter Convention themed “Money, Mayhem and Moonshine” being held in Russell, Manitoba, November 15-17, 2019. Members were enlightened with a great speech, “Over the Years”, by 52 year member Lion Ralph Kitching, and it was an memorable evening for those presented with awards by District Governor Gareth Boys (Minnedosa Lions), Immediate Past District Governor Helmet Neufeld, (Shoal Lake Lions), and Birtle Lions 1st Vice District Gov- ernor Dwayne Moncur, President Fred Barteaux and Lion Leonard Jensen. It was an enjoyable Saturday evening of good food, good music, comaraderie and catch- ing up with old Lion friends and acquaintances. Birtle Lions Club Secretary Lion Sherrie Juba

JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 15 Club news

Lions Sandra and Rob Lawrence, Ron Peters, and Paul Link of the Morden Lions Club presenting Grade 1’s with their Canada flags on Flag Day. $750 was donated to Concerts in the Park, in Portage la Prairie by the Portage la Prairie Lions. This is a free concert, for eight weeks in the summer, on the island, in Portage la Prairie. The concert entertainers vary from week to week, and will be running on Thursday evenings. Lion Kay Humphrey presented the donation to Concerts in the Park coordinator, Annette Heal.

PLEASE don’t forget to send in photos of events you have had and a brief write up to Lion Lorraine at The Manitoba Lion (newsletter). We love to hear from you and share all of the great ideas with other clubs. Lion Lorraine would also like a hand in put- Virden Lions Club inducted three new Lions during their December 2018 business meeting. ting things together for the newsletter. (left-right) Lion Alex Sundell who sponsored new Lion Ray Moorehead; Lion Ken Wardle who sponsored new Lion Paul Penneycook and Lion Lloyd Williams who sponsored new Lion Murray Routledge. They also Please let me know if you are interested in help- inducted a fourth New Lion in November 2018, Lion Lloyd Hopley and he was sponsored by Lion Lloyd ing her out. Williams. [email protected]

Lion Stan Brunn with grandson Logan being fingerprinted by the Morden Police Service for the ID Kits. Lions Stan Brunn, Ron Peters, and Paul Link helping Morden Police Service with fingerprinting.

16 JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION Binscarth Lions continue to “Serve” their Community

Lion Jean Thompson of the Binscarth Lions club was recipient of the Judge Brian Stevenson award. Shown with Lion Jean (center) is DG Presentation of sponsorship for Team Westman 15U baseball to go on Cuba Goodwill Tour Gareth Boys and Lions Linda Charron and Alvin Kingdon.

Presentation to Binscarth Museum for their renovations! Inauguration of two new members to the Binscarth Lions Club: Lion Elaine Baker and Lion Christine Judd with sponsor club President Lion Linda Charron.

Presentation to Expanding Cancer Care!

The Wawanesa Lions Club held an “Art Sale” in conjunction with the Town- Wide Yard Sales on Saturday, May 25. The idea was to give local amateur artists, in particular young artists, the opportunity to showcase their artistic talents and perhaps sell a piece of art. To promote interest, the event was opened to anyone who wished to enter. Quite a wide variety of art was on display at the Lions Clubhouse. Congratulations to Rylee Martin, a Grade 10 student at Wawanesa School, who chose to enter and created a special piece for the occasion. Her pencil sketch of the community’s old fire engine, “Unit Four”, sparked the interest of the Oakland - Wawanesa Volunteer Fire Department who pooled their personal funds to put in a bid to purchase the drawing. Plans are to display “Unit Four” at the Firehall. Pictured are (l to r): Lion President John Peters, who came up with the Art Sale idea; artist Rylee Martin; Fire Chief Dennis Gullett, representing the Fire Boissevain Lions Club President Murray Fingas (left) and Chase the Ace Chairman John Department. Smith hand the winning cheque to Nicole Maxted. She won the final pot of $3,725 The Wawanesa Lions are planning to hold the same type of event again in 2020 from the Lions Chase the Ace. The event came down to the final night, May 10, and so we are encouraging young artists to start working on next year’s projects now. down to the final two cards drawn before Maxted came out victorious. JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 17 Holland Lions Club President Brad Verniest presents Joanne Verniest, Victoria Municipal Librarian, $100 for youth summer reading program, proceeds from their Chase The Ace program. Lions Murray, Gus, and Wayne serving pancakes for students, staff, and the community on May 2, 2019. This was a breakfast served by the Lions for the community as a way of giving back to the community for supporting our fundraising efforts.

Holland and Area Lion President Brad Verniest presenting Lion Wayne Preston with his 40 year President Brad Verniest of the Holland & Area Lions presents Chevron. Janice Drummond, principal of Holland School and students Holland Lions Club President Brad Verniest (centre) Kendra Carels and Dusty Jeffrey a cheque for $650. This money is presenting Lion Gus Verniest (left) with a 15 year Chevron from the Chase the Ace program and is to be used to cover the cost and Lion David Drummond (right) a 25 year Chevron. of busing the Grade 1 to 6 to the swimming program in Treherne. Secretaries please report club activities Holland & Area Lion We will be having a Cabinet Meeting on August 25 and one of the President Brad Verniest highlights is reporting on the great things that your clubs are doing in and Lions Secretary Terry our district. I would ask the secretaries that your club reports are sent to Verniest present Holland your Zone Chair so that your club activities can be shared at the meeting Fire Chief Bret Baete a check – activities after February. If any questions, please let me know. for $1,900 which was profits Thanks for now, from the Steak Night. These DGE Dwayne Moncur, Birtle Lions 5M13 204-773-6543 funds will go to the purchase of new equipment for the Holland Fire Department.

Holland & Area Lioness president Laurel Walker presents Tara Hilhorst with the Medal of Hope which honors her contributions to the Holland community.

Holland & Area Lioness President Laurel Walker installs three new members, Lonna Drummond, Kristin Weicker and Ann Stout into the Holland Lioness Club.

JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 18

Lions Eye Bank, Lions Foundation and Lions Hearing

LionsLions Eye Bank, MD5M Lions HearingFoundation Foundation, and Lions Hearing Canadian say THANK Division YOU! – Hearing Committee UPDATE May 31st, 2019 WeThe thoughtHearing Committee you would held like their to final know meeting how meaningfulat Lions Clubs! you have assisted those in need. thanked for his contributions and years of service to the the Lions Foundation office on Friday, May 31st. Received annual report regarding the Lions Hearing Hearing Committee and the Lions Foundation. Mem- Accomplishments 2019 to 2020: Aid Loan Bank for Infants and Children. Results from bership for 2019 to 2020: TheProvided Lions assistance year 2014 through – 2015 matched accomplished funding with thethe following: report indicate that the hearing aid bank is being 5M10 Wendy Wiedenhoeft (6th year); Bill Michl Lions Clubs to 12 individuals to purchase hearing aids well used by hearing clinics in Manitoba and is greatly (4th year) (to EyeMay Bank31st, 2019) appreciated in making a difference in the lives of in- 5M11 Dennis Doerksen (2nd year); OPEN Collected 232 used hearing aids to be donated for fants and children with hearing impairments. Through 5M13 Shannon Dueck (3rd year), Helmut Neufeld refurbishing.32 eye exams Please andcontinue eyewear collecting used hearing the use of loaner hearing aids infants and children have (2nd year) aids6 insurgeries, your community prosthetics and forwarding and equipment to a Hearing the benefit of hearing while their hearing aids are being Next Meeting: August 30, 2019 1:00 at the Lions CommitteeCommitted member $48,000 or the Foundation to Misericordia office. Health Centrerepaired for or whileequipment they are going through the process of Foundation office (Winnipeg). Received at total of $8,600 in donations from Parade being assessed for Cochlear implant. of GreenCommitted at the Mid-Winter $1,900.00 Conventions. toward THANKcomputers YOU for theCommittee visually impaired Membership: Lion John Sinclair was

CLERCLIONS EYE BANK OF MANITOBA & NORTHWEST ONTARIO Inc, Summary of June 1, 2019 meeting WithWe welcome your efforts Tammy Bachwe shipped to the Executive 37,170 Posipairs- ofthat glasses the referral to haveCalgary received to assisteye glasses. those This in program developing Wecountries. would ask Please for a lettercontinue to be sent to recyto thecle Board tion.eyeglasses Tammy comes on ourto us behalf. with a wide range of expe- is growing weekly in all districts. Chair, Lion Joanne Ogden, Joanne.ogden@lionsfounda- rience. She grew up in Thompson, MB and has lived a 4. New website has been launched and is much more tion.org if a Lion wishes to attend our meeting. Public partHearing of her life in Winnipeg; therefore she understands user friendly and easy to navigate. Applications for as- participation on the agenda is approximately 11:30 am. the urban and rural culture. She would be happy to meet sistance need to be referred from a Lions Club. If people 8. Board Members from each district 2019-2020 anyWe of you, assisted if you are 19 in people Winnipeg in anytime, obtaining drop hearing into the aidsin need that do otherwise not know a Lionswould club not and be they able see theto affordappli- them. 5M10- Lion Al Koroniak, Lion Joanne Ogden, Lion officeWe andhave meet collected her. over 800 pairs of hearing aidscation to process date. onPlease the website, continue they need to recycle to first contacthearing aidsBetty onOllerhead our behalf. 1. The Confidentiality Policy and the Conflict of In- the Lions Office, 1-800-552-6820 and speak with Karen 5M11- Lion Ray Downey, Lion Evelyn Myskiw, TBA terest Policy was reviewed by the Chair. Quorum pres- Beaudoin, Admin Assistant. 5M13- Lion Cheryl McKitrick, Lion Alex Halaschak, entMAP 5. Financials: Financial Report approved. Lion Myrna Miles We2. MHC have Report: financially Very concise assisted reports 20 andindividuals financial for 6.medical The Governance situations Committee not covered is working by Manitoba on the 9.Health. Assistance. 5 clients (Glasses, 2 Protgetic Eyes and statements are provided at each meeting by Karen Wolo- revisions to the Constitution & By-Laws. The last time travel) schuk.Rural There Housing are some expected expenditures for freezer this process was done line by line was 2012. The Goal is Eye Exams and glasses, 19 clients and frig to store the tissue. Our Board tour of the MHC that these amendments will be brought to each District CLERC (collected eye glasses), 40,295 recycled glass- EyeWe Bank have will 4be new in fall 1 2019. bedroom apartments to assistConvention those needingfor 2019-2020. medical treatment in Winnipeg.es. This past year 28 people have stayed3. Kids Sightwith Program us for anywhereis active in 5M10, for 2 5M11days andto 3 months.7. Any Lion is welcome to sit in our open meetings. 10. We have set a Board Strategic Planning meeting for 5M13. Two more SPOT screeners are being purchased, If we move to go into camera which is an option on all August 17th, 2019. as the demand in each district is growing. Very positive agendas, only board members and Executive Director 11. Our next meeting is September 7th, 2019 program,We were children pleased are being to referred award for eye62 testing Hope with Medals stay andfor the 21 meeting. Ben WardIf need be plaques we can askto to clubs. have the Your contributions mean a great dealSubmitted and by: theirindividuals ophthalmologist, receiving and reportsthis recognition from schools are state deserving.ED leave the meeting if required. Lion Cheryl McKitrick, Board Secretary

The Parade of Green generated $40,875.00 from all 3 Districts for the Lions Eye Bank, Lions Foundation and Lions Hearing. LIONS FOUNDATION OF MANITOBA & NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO, Inc Summary June 1, 2019 meeting 1. The Board Chair reviews, Confidentiality and it easy to see what the present Board members can bring We would ask for a letter to be sent to the Board Conflict of Interest policies prior to starting our Busi- to the Board table and also give an idea what the Board Chair, Lion Joanne Ogden, Joanne.ogden@lionsfounda- ness.Journey Quorum for present Sight created another “banner year”.table could Raffle benefit tickets from inraised a new $24,500.00,member as they Thank are tion.orgyou to ifthe a Lion Bowsman wishes toLions attend Club. our meeting. At time Public of 2. Financials: Financial Report approved being approached to let their name stand for election to participation on the agenda is approximately 2:30 PM submitting3. LIONS MD5M this HEARING newsletter, FOUNDATION, we do not the knowBoard at the their amountrespective raised conventions. from this year’s ride.9. Parade However, of Green Journeytotals for the for Lions Sight Eye has Bank raised and CANADIAN$2,101,497.36 DIVISION since – HEARING1986. What COMMITTEE an accomplishment!! Board Members The fromLions each Eye district Bank 2019-2020 is very grateful forLions their Foundation dedication. are as follows; – Summary will be sent by the Chair 5M10- Lion Al Koroniak, Lion Joanne Ogden 5M10 - $14,025.00 With4. Office our combined continues to support be very we busy made and someone’s -many re lifeLion a little Betty Ollerheadeasier! 5M11 - $5,575.00 quests are being submitted for assistance funding. Our 5M11- Lion Ray Downey, Lion Evelyn Myskiw, TBA 5M13 - $18,075.00 clubsThis must past start Lions to realize year that our are programsrequests for spentmatching over 5M13- $100,000.00 Lion Cheryl assisting McKitrick, with Lion Lions Alex Eye Halaschak, Bank, Lions 10.Foundation The Lions Foundation (MAP) andof MB Lions & NOW Hearing and the funds are increasing, however our donations are remain- Lion Myrna Miles Lions Eye Bank of MB & NOW have completed a beau- ingCanada. much the sameWith each a commitment year. We depend of mainly an additional on the $48,000.00 designated to Misericordia Healthtiful Centre Lions Float at the that canBuhler be utilized Eye Careby any Centre club. There supportMedical of our Lab. Lions clubs. We are asking that you think Our new Executive for 2019-2020 is as follows; is a schedule in the Lions Office as to it’s availability. about adding the Lions Foundation of MB & NWO to Chair; Lion Joanne Ogden This float is fully lighted so it can be used in a night your next years budget. Vice Chair; Lion Myrna Miles parade. No charge except for travel for the club to pick it PleaseApplication view Funding our Web Process Site was at eyebankmanitoba.comreviewed by the Secretary; for informationLion Cheryl McKitrick that up in Wpg and return to Wpg; where it has storage. The Board.you may find useful. Treasurer, Lion Ray Downey trailor can be pulled easily by a ½ ton truck. It is booked New Website has been launched and is much more The Board of a Strategic Planning meeting on Au- for several happenings in Districts 11 & 13.. userWe friendly ask and that easy Brandon to navigate. and Applications surrounding for as - areas,gust please17, 2019 donate your used The float will also be at the Red River Exhibition sistance need to be referred from a Lions Club. If people from June 15- June 23rd. There will be Children’s Eye in needeyeglasses do not know for a Lions recycling club and for they CLERC see the appli to - Doug 7. Smallwood Assistance provided with Brandonto individuals in need; Screening done, a 50/50 draw as a Lions Foundation cationWheat process City on Lionsthe website, Club. they need to first contact Foundation Asst.; 9 clients (Equipment, Travel) fund raiser, Lions promotion, and we are asking for Li- the Lions Office, 1-800-552-6820 and speak with Karen Hearing Aid Assistance, 12 Clients ons club members to assist at one of the times on one Beaudoin, Admin Assistant, and she will be able to in- Recycled Hearing Aids collected, 166 of the days.. Please contact ED Tammy Bach, or Karen volveLet a usLions look Club forward to submit to the another application. exciting and beneficial Rural Housing- year. 25 guests totaling 391 nights Beaudoin at the Lions Office1-800-552-6820 if you can 5. Governance Committee is working on the revi- assist with manning this booth. THIS IS GREAT EX- sions to the Constitution & By-Laws. 8. Any Lion is welcome to sit in our open meetings. POSURE FOR LIONS; WE NEED YOUR HELP…… 6. The Board Members going forward will be each If we move to go into camera which is an option on all Our next meeting is June 1, 2019. completing a Board Matrix, so that members with cer- agendas, only board members and Executive Director Submitted by: Lion Cheryl McKitrick, Board Secretary tain experience, training, professional background, stay for the meeting. If need be we can ask to have the working experience will be documented. This will make ED leave the meeting if required. 15 19 JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 5M13 Lions Club Directory For additional information about 5M13 check out our web site at www.5m13lions.org

AUSTIN & AREA LIONS CLUB OAKVILLE & AREA LIONS CLUB P: Marie McKean S: Chad Bodnarchuk [email protected] 761-5240 P: Stuart Boyd, S: Colin Hunkin [email protected] 204-267-2889 BINSCARTH LIONS CLUB PINE RIVER LIONS CLUB P: Linda Charron, S: Jean Thompson [email protected] 532-2163 P: G. Urbanowski, S: Darlene Nakonechny [email protected] 648-6024 BIRTLE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB PIPESTONE LIONS CLUB P: Fred Barteaux, S: Sherrie Juba, [email protected] 204-847-2262 P: Garth Elliott 854-2987, S: Brenda Bohne [email protected] 854-3300 BOISSEVAIN LIONS CLUB PLUMAS LIONS CLUB P: Murray Fingus, S: Melanie Beard [email protected] 204-534-6368 P: Sharni Schettler, S: Ted Mauthe [email protected] 204-386-2314 BOWSMAN & DISTRICT LION CLUB PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE LIONS CLUB P: Jerry Boychuk, S: Karen Cleaver [email protected] 204-281-1148 P: Al Lightfoot, S: Catherine Humphrey [email protected] 872-2360 BRANDON LIONS CLUB LA PRAIRIE LIONESS CLUB Portage La Prairie P: Keith Privat, S. Carl Wlock [email protected] 204-726-0498 P: Anne Peters, S: Sharon Williams [email protected] 857-8548 BRANDON WHEAT CITY LIONS RAPID CITY & AREA LIONS P: Dennis Hunt, S: Jeff Sim [email protected] 204-571-1058 P: Ken Black, S: Ken Hyndman [email protected] 204-826-2558 CRYSTAL CITY LIONS CLUB RIVERS & AREA LIONS CLUB P: Cheryl McKitrick, S: Kristal McKitrick-Bazin [email protected] 873-2225 P: David Treloar, S: Debbie Webster [email protected] 204-740-6575 DAUPHIN LIONS CLUB ROSSBURN LIONS CLUB P: Russell Yakubchak, S: Fred Taylor [email protected] 204-447-7097 P: Nancy Drul, S: Diane Maxwell [email protected] 204-859-2322 ELPHINSTONE LIONS CLUB RUSSELL & AREA LIONS CLUB P: Dennis Rogasky, S: Lee-Ann Syganiec [email protected] 625-2846 P: Kevan McCarthy, S: Haley Kuhl, [email protected] 583-6893 ERICKSON LIONS CLUB SANDY LAKE LIONS CLUB P: Reg Nylen, S: Arthur Platt [email protected] 204-636-7838 P: Paul Richcoon, S: Garth Andrews, [email protected] 761-0002 ETHELBERT LIONS CLUB SHOAL LAKE LIONS CLUB P: Art Ainsworth, S: Rhonda Fillion [email protected] 204-742-3321 P: Ray Pettinger, S: Isobel Basso [email protected] 204-759-2531 FLIN FLON LIONS CLUB SINCLAIR & AREA LIONS CLUB P: Joe Bradford, S: Debbie Kuzub [email protected] 204-687-4298 P: Mark Irwin, S: Logan Jackson [email protected] 204-264-0250 GILBERT PLAINS LIONS CLUB SOMERSET LIONS CLUB P: Brian Romaniuk [email protected] 204-548-4919 P: Jeff Desrochers, S: Jugen Schmidt [email protected] 744-2740 HAMIOTA LIONS CLUB STONEWALL LIONS CLUB P: Ryan Hamilton, S: Elgin Rogers [email protected] 204-764-2336 P: Mel Harrison, S: Ashley Huewan [email protected] 467-2199 HOLLAND & AREA LIONS CLUB STRATHCLAIR LIONESS CLUB P: Bradley Verniest, S: Terry Verniest [email protected] 204-526-2720 P: Diane Arnfinson [email protected] 204-365-2434 HOLLAND & AREA LIONESS CLUB STRATHCLAIR LIONS CLUB P: Laurel Walker, S: Margaret Fraser [email protected] 204-526-2378 P: Jim Wilson, S: Wayne Pearen [email protected] 204-365-2726 KELWOOD LIONS CLUB SWAN LAKE LIONS CLUB P: Duane Stewart, S: Neil Fraser [email protected] 204-967-2146 P: G. Campbell, S: Corinna Delaquis [email protected] 204-836-2027 KENTON & AREA LIONS CLUB SWAN RIVER LIONS CLUB P: Ivan Butler, S: Marvin Wiens [email protected] 204-838-2261 P: Alvin Karton, S: Cliff Gussie [email protected] Fax: 542-3814 MACGREGOR LIONS CLUB TEULON & AREA LIONS CLUB P: Chris Miles, S: Myrna Miles [email protected] 204-595-8637 P: David Leduchowski, S: Rene Bouvier [email protected] 204-886-2961 MELITA & AREA LIONS CLUB THOMPSON LIONS CLUB P: Douglas Downey, S: Eleanor Renwick [email protected] 204-522-8686 P: Keith MacDonald, S: Daniel Hunt [email protected] 939-0987 MINITONAS & DISTRICT LIONS VIRDEN LIONS CLUB P: Brent Church, S: S. Adamchuk [email protected] 281-5340 P: Murray Hagyard, S: P. Brazil [email protected] 204-908-0877 MINNEDOSA LIONS CLUB WARREN & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB P: Donna Illerbrun, S: Lorna Hislop [email protected] 204-210-2111 P: Stu Bangle, S: Doug Hogg [email protected] 204-322-5679 MORDEN & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB WARREN HERIZON LIONS CLUB P: Shannon Dueck, S: Cheryl Peters [email protected] 822-3748 P: Irene Tully, S: Sharon Neely [email protected] 204-322-5725 NEEPAWA LIONS CLUB WASKADA LIONS CLUB P: Thomas Borsa, S: D. Chubey [email protected] 204-212-0395 P: Dawn Minne, S: Audrey Dickinson [email protected] Fax:673-2465 OAK LAKE & AREA LIONS WAWANESA LIONS CLUB P: Omer Champigny, S: Travis Wallace [email protected] 204-855-2125 P: John Peters, S: Beth Smale [email protected] 204-824-2722 OAKBURN LIONS CLUB P: Kevin Stebeleski, S: D. Mackie [email protected] 234-5590 JUNE 2019 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 20