DISTRICT 5M-13 ManitobaLion www.5m13lions.org www.lionsclubs.org MAY 2018 Over 50 Lions of 5M13

complete Club Officer Accept this invitation to the 34th Annual Training Workshops 5M13 District Convention Nine Lions spent parts of liked to see more Lions attending three weekends at four differ- and clubs represented, we hope at Elkhorn Resort ent locations throughout 5M13 for an even better turnout next making presentations to 53 Lions year. Those that attended gave The 34th Annual 5M13 District Lions Con- from 17 different clubs. I would good reviews as well as some vention is set for November 16 – 18, 2018 at the like to thank these leaders of the good suggestions on how to im- beautiful Elkhorn Resort, Spa and Conference district for their time. prove the workshops. Center nestled on the edge of Riding Mountain Not only did all those 53 There are a couple of good National Park. There is no better place to enjoy club leaders learn different aspect opportunities coming up in our the Wonders of Winter in the Park! of club leadership, but they had next Lions year with the North- fun doing it, along with meeting ern Pride Lions Leadership and A time to rejuvenate; reconnect; reflect on new friends and rehashing mem- the Regional Lions Leadership what it means to be a LION! Where we can make ories with others. Club president, Institute. Come and widen your new friends and keep the old; those are silver and secretary, treasurer, membership Lions experience, meet new the latter gold! and tail twister duties and re- friends and find out why others Something for all – new members – lifetime sponsibilities were presented by that have attended one of these members – spouse/partners! some of our own trainers. There opportunities very often can’t be- Please encourage each other to attend! Book was some great questions and lieve why they have not attended rooms early! Get your friends together and up- good discussions on some of before! Give it a try! grade to one of the beautiful Chalets! This will be the “why do we have to do” and Thank you to all the Lions a weekend to remember! Registration form inside. a couple of “ah hah” moments as that attended the 5M13 training well. workshops. Minnedosa Lions Club Although we would have PDG Gord Kingdon Lion Lorna Hislop, Convention Chair Join the Pet Value Walk for Dog Guides

To some, these Dog Guides are their eyes, to others, their means to live independently. Help more Canadians receive a Dog Guide at no cost by participating in the Pet Value Walk for Dog Guides near you on Sunday, May 27, 2018. Sign up and register to walk today. Register or donate online at www.walkfordogguides.com Fundraising rewards. Help give Canadians a new Leash on Life. In 5M13 there are 12 clubs participating to date.

Lions Host Club Location Sign In Walk Start Start Location Contact Phone email ON SUNDAY MAY 27 Binscarth Lions Binscarth 1:00 pm 2:00 pm Binscarth Curling Club Jean Thompson 204-532-2163 [email protected] Birtle Lions Birtle 12:00 pm 1:00 pm Birtle Riverside Park Ruth Thomas 204-683-2574 [email protected] Crystal City Lions Club Crystal City 12:30 pm 1:00 pm Crystal City Park Cheryl McKitrick 204-873-2091 [email protected] Hamiota Lions Club Hamiota TBA Ryan Hamilton 204-764-2419 [email protected] Russell Lions Club Russell 12:30 pm 1:00 pm Russell Dog Park Willie Brown 204-773-6360 [email protected] Shoal Lake Lions Club Shoal Lake 1:00 pm 2:00 pm Drop In Centre Rosana Neufeld 204-759-2671 [email protected] Wawanesa Lions Club Wawanesa 4:00 pm 5:00 pm Lions Clubhouse Jaye Smale 204-824-2722 [email protected] Portage, Oakville & MacGregor Portage 9:30 am 10:00 am Lion’s Den, Island Park Anita Hart 204-333-7622 [email protected] TO BE HELD IN THE FALL Minnedosa Lions Club Minnedosa 10:30 am 11:00 am Minnedosa Conf. Centre Donna Illebrun 204-867-0893 [email protected] Swan River Lions Club Swan River Swan River Legion Park TBA The Power of We: 100 years in the making Our term is drawing to we could and would throw shifts at the Lions booth at an end, and boy do we need ourselves a party. Something the Brandon Winter Fair, the a rest! This has been a long to aim for in Gareth’s term. Multiple District Convention but very rewarding year. It is Since my last report in Winnipeg, did training ses- always very disappointing to Rosana and I have been very sions in Oak Lake and Austin hear about clubs being in trou- busy. We have attended club and did a Winter Fair Windup ble but then it is also reward- meetings in Kelwood, Bran- meeting in Minnedosa. ing to hear about clubs that are don Prarie Pride, Oak Lake, Just to give you an idea doing well. At every Council Rivers, Rapid City, Bowsman of what our schedule is like, of Governors meeting, they Tri Club meeting, Binscarth, we attended the Winter Fair hand out awards for various Gilbert Plains, Kenton, Windup meeting in Minne- membership achievements Wawanesa, Plumas Pipestone dosa on Sunday morning, and I am happy to announce Sinclair, Virden, Minnedosa, then made our way up to DG Helmut Neufeld that at all four meetings it was Dauphin, Teulon, Thomp- Thompson and attended their recorded that 5M13 has the son and Russell. During this Club meeting on Tuesday. best membership retention. time we have also attended a From there, we made our way Now if we could only receive Council of Governors meet- home and attended the Russell an award for the highest num- ing in Minneapolis, a cabinet meeting on Thursday evening. been a better weekend. The ber of members added then meeting in Brandon, did two Saturday we have to be in Aus- Plumas meeting is notewor- tin, where Rosana has a board thy for two reasons. Number meeting at the Ag. Museum, one was because I was able to (she also has a life!!) In the present a 60 year Chevron to afternoon after her meeting, the only charter member left we will travel to Minnedosa in the club. And also because to attend their Club’s 40th that is the only Club visit that Anniversary. After that we will my partner in service has not travel to Dauphin and spend attended. At the Brandon Tri the night. In the morning we Club meeting I presented will travel to Pine River for Lion Lloyd McCabe with the their Mothers Day Pancake Presidents Leadership award. I Breakfast. That will be our last believe this is the third highest Club visit. award available in Lionism. The Club visits have been Well done Lion Lloyd. Very the highlight of our year. Some well deserved. of the events that stand out I also gave out a Presi- over the past two months are dents Service award to none as follows. After the Rapid other then my wife as I could City meeting, the members not have made this year with- wished us well on the way out her. She is without a doubt home, but that did not work the best Social Planner you out!! We smacked a deer just can find! out of town, with over ten At that same meeting I was thousand dollars damage to also honoured to be able our car. MPI chose to fix it. to present on behalf of the So after a month of driving Brandon Club a Melvin Jones the little courtesy car from the award to their faithful Club garage, we have our car back! Secretary Carl Wlock. The The Convention in Winni- Teulon meeting was notewor- DG Helmut and Lion Rosana’s little Max has won the hearts of many Lions peg was an absolute blast. The thy for the hospitality offered he has met. Lion Lori Sheehan sent him a Lion mane so he became our event was well planned and to us by PDG Josip Lecnik and both key note speakers where his dear wife at their lovely official mascot!! Here is Lion Lori getting her cuddles with Max!! top notch. Could not have country home. I must say they 2 MAY 2018 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION Past ... Present ... Future

Vice District Governor getting arm wrestled into Governor by DG Elvis??? during the Initiation night at the March COG of the incoming DG’s for 2018-19. The theme was “Viva Las Vegas ”. DG visit to Minnedosa Lions Club: PDG Gord Kingdon, PD Helmut Neufeld Incoming DG Gareth Boys

are the greatest host and host- ignated $2,000 for the Dog I have left out something im- ess. They made us and little Guides, $2,000 for Diabetes, portant please forgive me. We Max feel right at home. The and $1,000 toward Lion Cher- also want to take this opportu- prime rib supper at the meet- yl’s Stars fundraiser to help get nity to wish Lion Gareth well ing in the evening was amaz- her off the Island in September. in his upcoming term as your ing. We were further surprised The greatest highlight has been District Governor. to have our daughter, Lion the privilege of being able to Remember, where there is Shannon and granddaughter induct 34 new members into a Need there is a Lion. Annabel attend this meeting. Lions Service. Your District Governor The Thompson meeting Lions Rosana and I want Lion Helmut and was another highlight. After to thank you all for your warm my Partner in Service a delicious supper of Lion hospitality and friendship. If Lion Rosana. DG Helmut presented Lion Gwen Nick’s special Lasagna, we were Argue with President ‘s Certificate presented with a total of $5,000 at the Zone meeting at Kenton dollars of donations from the recently. Thompson Club. They des-

Induction of one new member and a transfer of member at the Gilbert DG visit to Bowsman, Swan River and Minitonas Clubs. Great social Plains visit. evening and induction of 2 new members. MAY 2018 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 3 LION’S 5M-13 34th Midwinter Convention REGISTRATION FORM November 16-18, 2018 Onanole, Manitoba At Elkhorn Resort Spa & Conference Centre 3 Mooswa Drive East, Onanole Hosted By Minnedosa Lion’s Club Please Print Names CLEARLY to Avoid Spelling Errors Name: Name: Lion Lioness Leo Guest: Lion Lioness Leo Guest: Club: Club: Address: Address: Email: Email: Contact No: Contact No: Food Allergies/Dietary Needs: Food Allergies/Dietary Needs:

Check if this is your first mid winter Check if this is your first mid winter Are you interested in a New Members Orientation? Are you interested in a New Members Orientation? Yes No Yes No

Registrant #1 Registrant #2 Full Convention $140 CDN Full Convention $140 CDN Banquet Only $60 CDN Banquet Only $60 CDN

Completed Registration Forms received before September 1, 2018 will be entered into a draw for a FREE REGISTRATION!

Forward registration forms with cheque/money order in Canadian Funds, payable to: Minnedosa Lions-District Convention, c/o Lion Harvey Wedgewood Box 1753, Minnedosa, MB R0J IE0 Phone: 204.867.2264 Refunds will be subject to a $20.00 administration fee. No refunds will be given after October 15, 2018

Hotel Room Reservations Please make your own reservations by calling: Elkhorn Resort Spa & Convention Centre at 1.204.848.2802 or 1.866.355.4676 Convention Rate is $120.00 per night for a Standard Double Room. Ask for the Group Room Block Code “Lions”. Rooms are blocked until October 7, 2018 The Elkhorn Resort is a smoke free facility.

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MAY 2018 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 5 My fellow MD5M Council of Governors and very report, April 2018 The Council of Gover- given to them from Lions. future. We are in need of patient Lions, nors meeting was held at the Council of Governor finding Ophthalmologists Victoria Inn in Winnipeg meeting was called to order who are interest in traveling You may recall that at our on Friday, April 13, 2018. by Council Chair Dennis for this project. LCIF grant District Convention in Winkler in Political Liaison opened the Heinen at 8:15 am. Global will be needed to obtain November of 2017, some consti- session at 8:00 am. Membership Chair PCC equipment for this project. tutional changes were applied per PID Mike Molenda gave Todd Neumann announced Mexico City has been the requirement by cabinet and the a Brian Sheehan Campaign that in 3rd quarter Districts awarded the 2025 Lions PDGA to do so. financial report. PCC Bert 1, 2, 4 7, & 9 ended in a plus Clubs International Conven- Those changes have now been Nelson stated that 500 were membership. District 5M1 tion and will be voted on at applied to a brand new Word doc- registered to attend the 101st had the highest in member- the convention in Las Vegas. ument that will be much easier to Lions Clubs International ship; 5M5 had a new club; For future conventions sites edit and update in the future! Convention from MD5M. 5M8 had the highest in new please refer to the MD5M The resulting 5M13 Constitu- Everyone is to ask one friend membership; 5M9 had the website. tion as it currently stands as of this to join us so we can have most new women mem- date is now available for your pe- 1000 Lions at the convention bers and 5M13 had the best Committe reports: rusal and reference on our web site. to support Brian. Lion Brian membership retention. Go to www.5m13lions.org Sheehan reminded everyone The Lions License plates Can Do Canines requests and select under the sub menu, of the International Con- request to the State of MN the Lions to sponsor their “Links to Lions Sites and Report- vention meeting on Sunday will need to be reintroduced Woofaroo in September. The ing, and then “Constitution for morning at 7:45 am so you to the State Legislature for cost of the annual event is District 5M13” can pick up your hats/visors, a second time in 2019 year $12,000. Also the Zone list on the web- towels, etc. International so is on hold for now. The site has been corrected, with zone Parade attire is the Sheehan MD5M Eyeglass Missions Diabetes Foundation has chairs and clubs they cover. shirt, black pants & black are slowly being organized. given $235,000 in grants. A Best wishes and Yours in shoes. We need to recruit 10-12 to Builders Award was received Lionism It was announced that go to El Salvador or Nicara- from the U of M for dona- the Lions of Saskatchewan gua in 2020. If MD5M can tions of over $1 Million. Lion Chris Miles are taking donations for the get their own missionary They participated in Wal- IT Chair - 5M13 Humboldt Hockey Team. A group together we will have Marts Wellness Days and large donation will then be Guatemala to service in the CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 www.5m13lions.org DISTRICT 5M13 EXECUTIVE 2017-2018 DISTRICT ADVISORY Lions Can. Diabets: Sharon Brooks ZONE 1: Helmut Neufeld Lions Fdn of Canada Guide Dogs: Bill McKitrick ZONE 2: Brett Church Lions Hearing, Can. Div: GENERAL INQUIRES 1ST VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR ZONE 3: Dwayne Moncur Shannon Dueck, Lloyd McCabe Lion Gareth Boys ZONE 4: Helmut Neufeld Youth Exchange: Gordon Kingdon [email protected] RR #1, Rapid City, MB R0K 1W0 ZONE 5: Gareth Boys Lions Quest: Vacant R: 204-724-7422 C: 204-868-0158 ZONE 6: Gwen Argue Peace Poster: Aletha Riegel DISTRICT GOVERNOR [email protected] ZONE 7: ---- Project Pride: Willie Brown Helmut Neufeld ZONE 8: Barb Hurd Speak Off: Willie Brown Box 304, Shoal Lake, MB R0J 1Z0 2nd VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR ZONE 9: Anita Hart MB Lions Memorial: Craig Hughson R: 204-759-2671 C: 204-365-6195 Lion Dwayne Moncur ZONE 10: Cheryl McKitrick Journey for Sight: Bradley Henderson [email protected] Box 24, Birtle, MB, MB R0M 0C0 Raffle: Dwayne Moncur R: 204-773-6543 Global Membership: Anita Hart Curling Bonspiel: Austin Lions Club SECRETARY Lion Dwayne Moncur [email protected] Awards: Gordon Kingdon District Golf: Birtle Lions club Box 24, Birtle, MB, MB R0M 0C0 & Helmut Neufled Technology: Chris Miles R: 204-773-6543 IMMEDIATE PAST DG Int’l Advisor: Vacant [email protected] Lion Gord Kingdon District Admin: Cheryl McKitrick NEWSLETTER

Box 1158, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 Convention: Shannon Dueck Lion Bill McKitrick TREASURER Lion Bill McKitrick R: 204-867-5804 C: 204-868-5155 LCIF: Tanya Cameron R: 204-873-2091 C: 204-325-2455 Box 340, Crystal City, MB R0K 0N0 [email protected] Lions Centennial: LLoyd McCabe Fax. 204-873-2633 [email protected] R: 204-873-2091 C: 204-325-2455 Leo Clubs: Cpl John Peters ASSOC. EDITOR & PRODUCTION [email protected] GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Lions Eye Bank/Lions Fdn of Lion Lorraine Houston TEAM COORDINATOR MB & NW ON: Cheryl McKitrick, Box 220, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0 Lion Gord Kingdon Alex Haluschak and Myrna Miles B: 204-534-6479 Fax 204-534-2977 [email protected]

6 MAY 2018 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION Send nominations to: MD5M Council of Governors Lions Eye Bank report, April 2018 320 Sherbrook St. Winnipeg, MB. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 Casino Resort on April 26-28, R3B 2W6 also at Cub Foods. They are 2019. Registration is $95.00. holding a Diabetes Raffle. Fax 204-943-6823 MD5M Centennial Celebra- Email [email protected] GLT- The Northern Pride tion- will be held on Sunday Leadership Forum will be June 10 at the Anoka County Deadline: December 12, 2016 held November 2-3, 2018 at Fairgrounds. This event is for NOMINATIONSNNNOOOMMMIIINNNAAATTTIIIOOONNN Mahnomen Shooting Star ALL Lions in MD5M. Pancake for Stew Peever Memorial Award Casino Resort. Cost is $75.00 Breakfast is at 8 a.m., followed FOR STEW PEEVER MEMORIAL AWARD 2017 per person with the opportuni- by a Little Red Wagon parade, 2018/19 ty to participate in 6 out of 36 music, booths, games, displays, food, inflatables, food packing, The Lions Eye Bank of Manitoba and Northwest Ontario Inc. are seminars. Keynote speaker will accepting applications for the Stew Peever Memorial Award to go to be PID Brian Sheehan. Hotel KidSight screenings, and much a Lion or non-LionNAME member that OF signifies NOMINEE: his or her outstanding ______sup- room costs are $65.00. Be sure more. Watch your newsletters port to the Lions Eye Bank and its programs - this includes the annual for details. fundraising Journey for Sight event. to “like” the Northern Pride on ADDRESS OF NOMINEE: ______Facebook. SUBMITTING A NOMINATION: 2018 MD5M Multiple Con- vention. 521 full registrations Include the name and phone number of the individual or club repre- Regional Lions Leadership sentative submittingNOMINATING the nomination. LIONS CLUB:______Institute will be held in March with 22 from outside of the Type or print clearly on the nomination form. 2018 at Mahnomen. This event Multiple visiting. 5M11 had Attach supporting documentation describing the volunteer efforts. allows 6 Lions from every Dis- 144 Lions registered. Any additional information such as newsletters, press clippings, pho- tos, letters, etc., toADDRESS support this nomination OF wouldLIONS be useful CLUB:______and wel- trict to participate. If you have USA/Canada Forum will come. Materials submitted will be returned on request. not attended this event, now is If your club had previously forwarded an application in a previous be held in Columbus Ohio the time to mark your calen- year, and would likePHONE to re-submit, # please AND fill out CONTACT the attached form. NAME:______September 20-22, 2018. Friday Send nominations to: dars and watch your district Lions Eye Bank night party is a Tailgate Party DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 320 Sherbrook St. newsletters for detail or check Winnipeg, MB. so bring your sports jersey The deadline for the applications is November 1, 2018.R3B 2W6 out the MD5M website. It was THIS APPLICATIONFax 204HAS-943-6823 BEEN APPROVED BY MY LIONS CLUB: YES______with. Send nominatons to: Email [email protected] decided to allow the 6 Lions Lions Eye Bank, 320 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg, R3BDeadline: 2W6 December 12, 2016 Youth Exchange. We have 35 NNOOMMIINNAATTII OONN from ND & SD (4 Districts) FaxFOR 204-943-6823STEW PEEVER MEMORIAL [email protected] AWARD 2017 students visiting Minnesota in Please describe the contribution of the nominee: to participate in our RLLI as their Multiple RLLI is 21 hours July with 7 Minnesota students THENAME AWARD OF NOMINEE: PRESENTATION: ______A plaque will be presented to the selected recipient at the Lions of travel for them and ours is traveling to other areas. If ADDRESS OF NOMINEE: ______you are interested in hosting Mid-Winter Conventions in all three districts. closer. NOMINATING LIONS CLUB:______a student, please contact the IfADDRESS anyone OF hasLIONS any CLUB:______questions contact your local LionsSend Eyenominations Bank to: Direc - Exchange Chairs. Lions Eye Bank MN Lions Hearing torPHONE or call # AND the CONTACT Lions EyeNAME:______Bank office @ 1-800-552-6820320 Sherbor 772-1899rook St. or Winnipeg, MB. Foundation. The annual De- e-mailTHIS APPLICATION [email protected]. HAS BEEN APPROVEDThank you BY MYfor LIONS your CLUB: support. YES______R3B 2W6 Correctionfrom the March Fax 204-943-6823 feat Hearing Walk will be held Please describe the contribution of the nominee: Email [email protected] Council of Governors re- Deadline: December 12, 2016 on Saturday, June 2 at the U of NN OOMMIINNAATTIIOONN M Arboretum. They are hoping port: The report of MN Lions FOR STEW PEEVER MEMORIAL AWARD 2017 Eyeglass Recycling Center in for 700 walkers and to raise Sauk Rapids reports that the NAME OF NOMINEE: ______$130,000. September 30 will be Directors of the MN Lion ADDRESS OF NOMINEE: ______the Cochlear Implant Picnic. Vision Foundation do help in NOMINATING LIONS CLUB:______

collecting/supporting the Lions ADDRESS OF LIONS CLUB:______Project New Hope has pur- Eyeglass Recycling program, PHONE # AND CONTACT NAME:______chased a trailer for their sup-

but the MN Lions Eyeglass THIS APPLICATION HAS BEEN APPROVED BY MY LIONS CLUB: YES______plies and games for storage for Recycling is their own Foun- Please describe the contribution of the nominee: their camps. dation and not part of the MN

2019 MD5M Multiple Con- Lion Vision Foundation. vention will be hosted by the Respectfully Submitted by Vergas Lions at Mahnomen Lion Cheri Appel, MD5M PR Chair

______President’s Signature Secretary’s Signature “You must be the change

you wish to see in the world.” ~Mahatma Gandhi

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______President’s Signature Secretary’s Signature

______President’s Signature Secretary’s Signature Minnedosa Lions Club celebrates 40th

Submitted by Donna Illerbrun, Minnedosa Lions Club Minnedosa Lions Club celebrat- ed their 40th Anniversary on May 12, 2018 at the Minnedo- sa United Church. There were 100 people in attendance; greet- ings were delivered from Ray Orr, Mayor of Minnedosa; Lion Helmut Neufeld, District Gover- nor; and Lion Ben Ward, PID, on behalf of the Lion International. Among the guests were Charter Members, Lion members, friends and family. It was an evening of Minnedosa Lions Club Charter members: Dale McFadden, Ernie Sydor, John Mendrikis, Cal Frost, Jim Burgess fellowship and laughter.

Minnedosa Lions Club Front row: Donna Illerbrun, Ken Gill, Gareth Boys. Middle row: Gary McDowell, Catherine Gijsberg, Alf Iverson, Wanda Kingdon, Kayla Graham, Jim Cooper, Lisa Buchanan, Richard Lemoing. Back row: Michael Kingdon, Barry Brooking, Gord Kingdon, Laci Mailman, Lorna Hislop, Harvey Wedgewood, Warren Pearson, Jack Douglas

PDG Gord Kingdon, Vice DG Gareth Boys, DG Helmut Neufeld, PID Ben Ward, 2nd Vice DG Dwayne Moncur, 3rd Vice DG Anita hart

8 MAY 2018 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION Lion Donna Illerbrun with new Minnedosa Lions member Janette Comeau Grey and DG Helmut Neufeld

Minnedosa Lions member Catherine Gijsbers received a Hope Medal and the Presidential Appreciation pin from DG Helmut Neufeld for all her hard work on the LCI grant on behalf of the new medical building in Minnedosa.

Lions Micheal Kingdon Lisa Pearson Gord Kingdon and Warren Pearson, members of the Minnedosa Lions brave the cold to flip pancakes for Tanners Crossing School annual pancake breakfast

9 MAY 2018 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION District Governor presents several awards during visit to Wawanesa Lions Club

The Wawanesa Lions Club was pleased to host the District Governor for a visit on April 12. The weather co-operated for the club to have a steak BBQ and potluck at the clubhouse. The wee room was very crowded and it was a great occasion. The Lions were pleased to welcome Sea Cadet Camron Boll- man to tell about his Spring Break trip to Esquimalt. He used this opportunity to thank the Lions Club for their support. A presentation of a Hope Medal was made to Mrs. Angela Kaaastra for her support of the Lions in the school and the com- munity. Mrs. K. has embraced the Lions International Reading Action Program and welcomed Lions readers into the school for the past 6 years. Lion Don Martin was presented with a Decibel Award for his work with the Hearing Foundation and the Roar for Hearing. Lion Margaret Martin received a 20 year badge. The club Presentation of Lions Hope Medal to Angela Kaastra by District Governor received their third Centennial Service Badge. Helmut Neufeld Wawanesa Lions Club wins Centennial Public Relations Contest

The MD5M Multiple is the only Multi- ple in Lions Clubs International to host this contest. Each of the 12 Districts in MD5M had the opportunity to participate in this contest for the last 2 years (2017 and 2018). Each District held their own Contest for their Lions Presentation of Decibel Award to Lion Presentation of Centennial Service Badge Clubs using the application form published in Don Martin to Lion President Mike Fisher their District Newsletters and on their District Websites. A winner was chosen and submitted to the Multiple Public Relations Chair for compet- ing for $500.00 for their administrative funds. Every District received a plaque at the Multiple Conventions (Bemidji and Winnipeg). The winning submission In the 5M13 Dis- trict was The Wawanesa Lions Club for their “Publicity”- Christmas Greeting in the Local Newspaper. The Christmas greeting wincluded with all club members faces (so the community could recognize our Lions) and the centennial logo. This newsletter is published on a monthly basis and is delivered to 670 households/over 1000 people. Lion Margaret Martin receives a Lion John Peters, Membership Chair, 20 year Chevron. receives a pin from DG Helmut Neufeld

10 MAY 2018 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION Lions Quest training - teaching self confidence, respect for others and leadership skills

The rebirth of Lions Quest has been incredible to watch. Every day someone new embraces Lions Quest. This year we have seen an in- crease in the number of work- shops – for both schools and community groups – reaching a total of over 500 adults in 24 training sessions. This work means that we will have touched the lives of an additional 50,000 Canadian children and youth this year alone. We also continue to support many of the 60,000+ adults who have participated in our workshops over the Attendees at our successful Lions Quest Teacher Training Day held April 21, 2018 in Brandon Lions Manor. past 30 years. The Board and staff work hard to continue to Attendees form Pinaymootang First ter and how to deal with them, example of market and grow the program Nations School, their teachers from the Quest program is age appropriate for across the country, while Grades K-8, Hamiota School Grade 4 Grades K-12, lessons on bullying, what is supporting the existing cham- teachers and Rapid City School Grade bullying, drugs, alcohol, smoking, learning pions, on an annual budget of 4 teachers, sports coach, Youth Centre, self respect, respect for others, self confi- under $300,000. About 1/3 of Nursery school, Lion Gwen Argue and Lion dence, leadership skills, to name a few. this budget comes from your Cheryl McKitrick, plus organizer taking the The program can be offered form Sep- donations. picture. tember until June, having 10-15 minutes We held our first in many years Quest before a regular class 2-3 times a week. With the growth of Lions Training day and was extremely success- Not a big disruption to the regular school Quest, like in any start up ful. Evaluations were all excellent. We curriculum for the benefit earned. business, cash flow is an issue, are hoping that the word gets out to oth- Trainer Lion Glen Conduit from Toronto especially over the summer er schools about the learning day and the area has been a trainer since 1987. Very months when schools and benefit to all school grades and our youth. knowledgeable and made the day very in- clubs are not active. We have We cannot do enough to help our youth of teresting. not yet met our goal for do- today cope with stresses they will encoun- Submitted by Lion Cheryl McKitrick nations this year but you can help! Consider presenting a We thank the 12 clubs in Dis- Lions Quest Canada yet – please take this to your Lions Quest Fellowship ($500) trict 5M13 that have donated a total of next meeting before the Lion year wraps up. to a worthy Lion or commu- $2,150. We were pleased to host a school- nity member at your year-end based workshop in Brandon in April and Yours in Lionism, wrap up. Become a Cham- look forward to more activity in the com- PID Jack Isaman, Chair of the Board pion Club ($250) to receive a ing year. If your club hasn’t invested in Lions Quest Canada banner patch. We know that our clubs are being asked to do more and more – and we welcome any donation. It’s Remember Where there is a need - there is a Lion important to think about our own projects first – and Lions and Quest is one of the two nation- al Lions charities in Canada. Where there are children and youth - there is Lions Quest!

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13 MAY 2018 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION Lions take the stage in las vegas LIONS 101st ANNUAL JUNE 29 - JULY 3 Las Vegas, Nevada, USA INTERNATIONAL 2018 MGM Grand* CONVENTION

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I’ve accepted my mission … now, will you rescue?

Dear Friends & Family, I ask for you to please help me raise my goal. We cannot allow others to beat In support of STARS, I have taken on me at this challenge. But, more impor- a bold challenge. On September 6, 2018, I tantly, STARS is a great cause and very will be dropped off at a remote island lo- dear to my heart, and has saved the lives cation somewhere in Manitoba with the of so many and relies on public support goal of raising significant funds for STARS to fund half of its operations. in order to be rescued. I am writing to you today for your help getting me off the wild Lions were one of the first donors in prairie. the beginning 33 years ago to get STARS started, there is a large prominent Li- LION CHERYL McKITRICK As you may know, STARS is a charitable ons Logo on each helicopter, so being a organization that cares for and transports Registered Nurse and a dedicated Lions critically ill and injured patients. They flew member, my heart is truly in the fundrais- 720 emergency responses across Manitoba ing project. If forwarding cheques please make in the last fiscal year 2017-18, and they av- payable to STARS and mail to: erage eight missions per day across Western I wish to thank you for your support for Lori Derksen Canada. To keep their helicopters flying, this very important cause, it may be you or STARS Development Officer they have resorted to “Drastic measures.” your family that needs STARS, one never 155 West Hanger Road knows! Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Z1, A group of brave souls from Manitoba, including myself, are being flown by heli- You can pledge me in advance by visiting OR mail directly to me, copter out to a remote island in the prov- my personal page at: and I will forward to STARS: ince, only to be rescued when we each raise www.rescueontheisland.ca Cheryl McKitrick a significant dollar amount for STARS. OR send a cheque. PO Box 340 Only after I have accomplished this will I Crystal City, MB R0K 0N0 be returned to civilization? Cheryl McKitrick

15 MAY 2018 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION Steak Night raises funds for Holland Fire Department

Lion President Brad Presenting Holland Fire Department Chief Brent Baete with a cheque for $2,800.00 for the proceeds of this years Steak Night Fundraiser. Thank you everyone for the support. With this money raised the Fire Department will be able to buy new equipment to assist them with responding to calls for service.

President Lion Cheryl McKitrick presenting a Lions Foundation of MB and NW On Inc, “Hope Medal” to Lioness Pam King. Lioness Pam received this medal in recognition for all she has done and continues to do in our Crystal City Lions Club.

We Serve

The Manitoba Lion 5M13 Newsletter has gone digital. DISTRICT 5M-13 Lion Visit 5m13lions.org to download the bi-monthly newsletter Manitoba or sign up to receive email updates. We still invite all Lions Clubs to submit news and photos to [email protected]

Next printed newsletter will be September 1, 2018 [Copy deadline August 15, 2018] but watch for monthly updates in your email.

MAY 2018 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 16 Randy’s Cut for Cancer

WHEAT CITY LIONS CLUB FUNDRAISER WHEAT CITY LIONS CLUB FUNDRAISER RANDY’S Cut for Cancer

RANDYSupport Your’S Cut for Cancer

Local LIONS In support of the Western Manitoba Cancer CentreHair Length at the Brandon Regional Health Centre Club & Western 10”______

Donations will be received until12” ______June 30, 2018 Manitoba 14” ______

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5M13 Lions Club Directory For additional information about 5M13 check out our web site at www.5m13lions.org

AUSTIN & AREA LIONS CLUB OAKBURN LIONS CLUB P: Marie McKean S: Chad Bodnarchuk [email protected] 761-5240 P: Kevin Stebeleski, S: Janet Zemianski [email protected] 234-5349 BINSCARTH LIONS CLUB OAKVILLE & AREA LIONS CLUB P: Alvin Kingdon, S: Jean Thompson [email protected] 532-2163 P: Stuart Boyd, S: Colin Hunkin [email protected] 204-267-2889 BIRTLE & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB PINE RIVER LIONS CLUB P: Fred Barteaux, S: Sherrie Juba, [email protected] 204-847-2262 P: G. Urbanowski, S: Darlene Nakonechny [email protected] 648-6024 BOISSEVAIN LIONS CLUB PIPESTONE LIONS CLUB P: Larry Rainnie 204-534-6238 [email protected] S: Cecile McMurray P: Stacey Duncan, S: Brenda Bohne [email protected] 204-854-3300 BOWSMAN & DISTRICT LION CLUB PLUMAS LIONS CLUB P: Jerry Boychuk, S: Keith Behrmann [email protected] 236-4985 P: Sharni Schettler, S: Ted Mauthe [email protected] 204-386-2314 BRANDON LIONS CLUB PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE LIONS CLUB P: Keith Privat, S. Carl Wlock [email protected] 204-726-0498 P: Anita Hart, S: Catherine Humphrey, [email protected] 204-872-2360 BRANDON PRAIRIE PRIDE LIONS LA PRAIRIE LIONESS CLUB Portage La Prairie P: Tanya Cameron, S: Louise Hersak [email protected] 761-9333 P: Anne Peters, S: Sharon Williams [email protected] 857-8548 BRANDON UNIVERSITY LIONS RAPID CITY & AREA LIONS Michelle Kaskiw [email protected] 204-571-0826 P: Patrick Dixon, S: Ken Hyndman [email protected] 204 826-2558 BRANDON WHEAT CITY LIONS RIVERS & AREA LIONS CLUB P: Chris Heide, S: Jeff Sim [email protected] 571-1058 P: David Treloar, S: Debbie Webster [email protected] 204-740-6575 CRYSTAL CITY LIONS CLUB ROSSBURN LIONS CLUB P: Cheryl McKitrick, S: Kristal McKitrick-Bazin [email protected] 873-2225 P: Mark Wood, S: Diane Maxwell [email protected] 204-859-2322 DAUPHIN LIONS CLUB RUSSELL & AREA LIONS CLUB P: Morris Amyotte, S: Fred Taylor [email protected] 204-447-7097 P: Kevan McCarthy, S: Haley Kuhl, [email protected] 583-6893 ELPHINSTONE LIONS CLUB SANDY LAKE LIONS CLUB P: Dennis Rogasky, S: Lee-Ann Syganiec [email protected] 625-2846 P: Paul Richcoon, S: K Slashinsky [email protected] 585-2673 ERICKSON LIONS CLUB SHOAL LAKE LIONS CLUB P: William Clarke, S: Dave Walker [email protected] 636-7803 P: Kris Ostash, S: Rosana Neufeld [email protected] 204-759-2671 ETHELBERT LIONS CLUB SINCLAIR & AREA LIONS CLUB P: Art Ainsworth, S: Rhonda Fillion [email protected] 204-712-3321 P: Alan Jackson, S: Lloyd Hayward [email protected] 851-2342 FLIN FLON LIONS CLUB SOMERSET LIONS CLUB P: John Kuzub, S: Debbie Kuzub [email protected] 204-687-4298 P: Jeff Desrochers, S: Jugen Schmidt [email protected] 744-2740 GILBERT PLAINS LIONS CLUB SPRUCEWOODS & AREA LIONS CLUB P: Brian Romaniuk [email protected] 204-548-4919 P: Gerald Rubenuik, S: Judy Foster [email protected] 721-4132 HAMIOTA LIONS CLUB STONEWALL LIONS CLUB P: Ryan Hamilton, S: Elgin Rogers, [email protected] 204-764-2336 P: Ralph Sinclair, 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: Calvin Martin [email protected] 204-365-2653 KELWOOD LIONS CLUB SWAN LAKE LIONS CLUB P: Duane Stewart, S: Neil Fraser [email protected] 204-967-2146 P: Sean Reid, S: Myrna Clifford [email protected] 836-2634 KENTON & AREA LIONS CLUB SWAN RIVER LIONS CLUB P: Ivan Butler, S: Marvin Wiens [email protected] 204-838-2261 P: Douglas Watson, S: Tanner Koistra [email protected] 204-281-2505 MACGREGOR LIONS CLUB TEULON & AREA LIONS CLUB P: Kevin Henry, S: Myrna Miles [email protected] 204-595-8637 P: Ron Findlay, S: Rene Bouvier [email protected] 204-886-2961 MELITA & AREA LIONS CLUB THOMPSON LIONS CLUB P: Robert Brown, S: Eleanor Renwick [email protected] 204-522-8686 P: Keith MacDonald, S: Daniel Hunt [email protected] 939-0987 MIAMI & AREA LIONS CLUB VIRDEN LIONS CLUB P: Clint Lawson, S: Duncan Callum [email protected] 204-435-2069 P:Bryan Hayward, S: Paula Brazil [email protected] 204-680-0877 MINITONAS & DISTRICT LIONS WARREN & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB P: Brent Church, S: Keith Robb [email protected] 204-525-4582 P: Murray Scott, S: Doug Hogg [email protected] 204-322-5679 MINNEDOSA LIONS CLUB WARREN HERIZON LIONS CLUB P: Donna Illerbrun, S: Lorna Hislop [email protected] 204-210-2111 P: Meechelle Best, S: Sharon Neely [email protected] 204-322-5725 MORDEN & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB WASKADA LIONS CLUB P: Shannon Dueck, S: [email protected] 822-6021 P: Dawn Minne, S: Audrey Dickinson [email protected] 673-2465 NEEPAWA LIONS CLUB WAWANESA LIONS CLUB P: Charlie Taylor, S: Donald Chubey [email protected], 204-212-0395 P: Michael Fisher, S: Beth Smale [email protected] 204-824-2722 OAK LAKE & AREA LIONS P: Garnet Gompf, S: Travis Wallace [email protected] 204-855-2125

18 MAY 2018 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION Reminder With the Mid-Winter Convention on November 17, 2018 please talk with your local schools and youth clubs to have your youth registered and qualify to participate in the Lions 5M13 District Speak Off. The Speak Off is a highlight of the convention. If any questions please contact me,

Lion Willie Brown Speak Off / Project Pride Chair. [email protected] or 204 773 6360 2018 Lions District 5M13 Speak-off competition rules

Co-educational contest available at pose questions to the contestant, in a clear & fluent manner. three levels: based on the speaker’s topic Grades 6-8, – order of speaking by assigned A speaker’s resume is required for Grades 9&10 numbers drawn prior to contest introductory purposes. Please include: Grades 11&12 – speeches will be evaluated in four name, age, grade, school, name of – participants must be attending a categories: parent(s), address, phone numbers & Manitoba Department of Education 1. Delivery email, sponsoring Lions Club, hobbies, sanctioned school 2. Material career aspirations and other relevant – speeches of 4-6 minutes; 3. Response to questions information. – 5 point deduction for each half minute 4. Language & grammar. Prizes for each age category will be: or portion thereof to be assessed 1st $150 contestants may use notes (excessive Each of the following will be scored 2nd $100 reading to be penalized) out of a possible 10 points: 3rd $50 – speakers are expected to use the voice/modulation; enunciation; with Grades 11 & 12 winner microphone supplied pace; poise/confidence; organization; having the option of a $1000 – speeches must be original, on a topic clarity of message; speaker’s passion for of speaker’s choice topic; grammar/language; response to prize towards the Lions Youth – at end of speech, two questioners will questions adequate & logical and made Exchange Program

Contest will be held at the 5M13 Mid-Winter Convention at Elkhorn Resort & Spa on November 17, 2018. Depending on the number of entries in each category, elimination competitions may need to be held to determine entries for the final Speak-Off.

Entries to be submitted to Lion Willie Brown at [email protected] 204-773.6360.

MAY 2018 . 5M13 MANITOBA LION 19