ManitobaLion VOLUME 28 Number 04 DECEMBER 2013 THE ONLY ALL CANADIAN DISTRICT IN 5M
Journey for Sight Jan. 14-18
By Lion David Mullin Th e 2014 Journey for Sight takes place January 14 to 18. Th e North leg will once again start in Th ompson and end in Brandon. Th ere are several legs starting out of the south and there will also be a couple of day rides taking place around the Morden and Steinbach areas. If yourself or anyone you know is interested in riding (Lion or non Lion’s member) please contact Lion Ian Mullin, Journey for Sight chairperson this year – [email protected] home phone 204-236-4478 cell 204-734-0107. Th e sled raffl e is being spearheaded by the Bowsman Lions. All clubs should have received tickets by now and if you need any more, you can contact Lion Don Mullin at dwmullin@ mymts.net or phone 204-238-4948. If you are interested in buying some, you better hurry as they are going fast! 2013 Lions Curling Bonspiel
Come to Rivers January 10 & 11, 2014 at Rivers Curling Club for the 2013 Lions Curling Bonspiel. Hosted by Rivers and Area Lions Club & Rivers Curling Club. Maximum 24 rinks. Register by December 15 - $200 per rink. Extra Banquet tickets available at $20.00. Group rate rooms available Motel6 in Brandon, Manitoba. Group rooms under Rivers Lions Club or #B00581. Call 204- 726-4000 or email [email protected] To enter or for further information contact Tanya Cameron 204-724-7778 [email protected] Photos and ideas wanted for new 5M13 Lions brochure
Plans are underway to design and publish a new Lions brochure for District 5M13 early in 2014. I would be pleased MMerryerry CChristmashristmas ttoo aallll to receive appropriate pictures, ideas and suggestions for the brochure. Contact District PR Chair, Lion Margaret Martin at [email protected] May you enjoy family and friends over the holidays DG. Lloyd McCabe and Lion Bev McCabe Join us at the 5M13 Mid Winter convention in Brandon, Feb. 21-23 ell here we are in December already with thoughts bit of your own personal fl air. Dig up a little information your area or something of a more corporate in nature. Wtowards Christmas and family. But l want to take on your family history and show case it for your peers to Promo items such as golf and curling items are always a minute of your time to bring you some information cheer. popular. on the 5M13 Mid Winter convention in Brandon from Be sure to register in time to get the early bird SATURDAY morning we have lined up our February 21-23, 2014. discount and remember to claim your discount if you are youthful talent, show cased through the Peace Poster a fi rst timer to a Lions Mid Winter Convention. FRIDAY night for your pleasure we have some and Speak off . In the afternoon, 4 breakout sessions special entertainment of an international fl avour lined with information on living with blindness, diabetes and Registration forms can be downloaded at the following: up. A plethora of talent will be sure to please and to cap transplant procedures. Th ese sessions are special as they www.e-district.org/sites/5m13 or at off the evening an internationally favourite band will be are presented by private individuals that will share their www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/brandonwc on hand for your listening and dancing pleasure. personal experience with these illnesses. or we can email you one directly if you contact: To go along with the international fl avour of the evening SUNDAY RAINBOW AUCTION: We are asking Lion Phil Weiss at [email protected] we ask and encourage you to join in and celebrate your each of the clubs that are joining us in Brandon to bring or Lion Jeff Sim at jeff [email protected] own ethnic background by dressing the part. Be it a a few things that can be entered into a rainbow auction. or on page 12 of this issue. traditional attire of your ancestry or something with a Bring along any items from a local cottage industry in Follow your Dreams and we’ll see you in Brandon 2 DECEBMER 2013 5M13 MANITOBA LION Follow your dream and make it happen
DISTRICT GOVERNOR LLOYD MCCABE n October 24 we made our way to Th ompson and were greeted Oby Lion Nick Divirgilio and crew. We were toured around that great city to see their Lions park and the many wolf statutes placed Greetings to all in strategic locations. Th ese wolf statues represent the Spirit of the North and are painted by local aboriginal artists. A new Lions Manor erry Christmas to all and may you enjoy family and friends over the holidays. As our kids used to is on the horizon and their club is very excited to get started on that. Msay not many more sleeps now. Lion Bev and I have been a little busier this past month.
Flin Flon Thompson Lions park featuring painted sculptures, commissioned by the Lions Club. Oct. 23
DG Lloyd McCabe and Lion Bev visiting the Flin Flon Lions Club
Thompson Oct. 24
n October 26 we met with the Bowsman, Swan River and OMinitonas club members in Bowsman. We were entertained by three young musicians from the community - budding Lions I PDG Andy Stewart of the Flin Flon Lions Club DG Lloyd McCabe presenting Intl Pres. Barry Palmer’s am sure. We heard about their individual club activities and con- Banner to Flin Flon Lions Club President Roger Poirier gratulate them on their service to their communities. Th e new Op- tomology program in Swan River is certainly a feather in their hats. e travelled to Flin Flon on October 23 and were able to share in their 60th anniversary as a Lions Once again Lions are on the horizon for the Journey for Sight as club. I presented Lion Roger with International President Barry Palmer’s banner in recognition W preparations are being coordinated by Lions Don and Ian Mullin. of their achievement. An amazing milestone and to hear all the things that have been completed in the community over that length of time. We joined PDG President Roger Poirier and PDG Andy Stewart in handing out years of service pins to all those worthy Lions who were in attendance. Th ey also had poten- tial new members in attendance. The Pas Northern Lites Club with October 25 saw us in Th e Pas where Lion Secretary Alice Soshycki and we met with Th e Pas Northern Lites Lion Gloria Bockus. Club. Although small in numbers they remain very active in their service to the community and are looking at ways to attract new members.
Bowsman Lions Club evening entertainment.
Swan Valley The Pas Oct. 26 Oct. 25 The three clubs of Swan Valley joint meeting - Bowsman Lions, Minitonas Lions, and the Swan River Lions 5M13 MANITOBA LION NOVEMBER 2013 3 NEW Lions Brandon University Campus Club
ion Paul Baker from LCI was in Brandon for three days at the end Lof the month assisting in establishing a Campus Club at Brandon University. Lions Chad Bodnarchuck, Cheryl McKitrick, Rick Plaisier, Bill McKitrick, Omer Champigny, Jim Forsyth, Randy Kaskiw and yours truly participated in the training. Lion Chad reports the new Club has been established with an executive and are working on planning their fi rst project. Th anks to Lion Chad for taking the leading role in this endeav- our. Please watch for their Charter night and come to wish them well. Minnedosa Nov. 6
Minnedosa Lions Club
Our visitation to Minnedosa saw the induction of two new members, Lions Debbie Gaiser and Allan Tarn. I understand that they have two others waiting in the wings.
Minnedosa Lions President Gareth Boys making a donation to the DGs favorite charity. Brandon Nov. 12
n November 12 I attended the Brandon Crocus Club and offi cially Oinstalled their new executive for the new year. Th ey had potential new members attending and will be inducted at a later date.
ovember 13 saw Lion NBev and I in Holland where we met with the Lions and Lioness clubs. PDG Lion Cheryl also Waskada attended and advises that Nov. 7 the Lioness club are going to convert to a Lioness/Li- Waskada Lions Club visitation ons club. Hats off to them. Th ey will retain their years ur trip to Waskada on November 7 was a great experience too as we were treated to a tradi- of service and will be cov- Otional feed of rabbit. For all of you who are interested please book your tickets early for next ered by the Lions Liability year. Lions Don McGregor and Bob Radcliff e were presented with Hope medals recognizing their Holland Nov. 13 Insurance as well as other long years of service. I am also very pleased to report that three new members signed up and will benefi ts. be inducted at a later date. Holland Lioness President Laurel Walker and Lioness Margaret Fraser
Waskada Lion Don McGregor (photo left) and Waskada Lion Bob Radcliffe receiving Hope Medals Austin Nov. 19 s you probably have Elgin Aread our Interna- hile in Austin on November 19 new Lions Marie McKean and tional President Barry WErnest Sawatzky were inducted with sponsor Chad Bodnarchuk. Nov. 20 Palmer has been encour- aging clubs to enroll in s we all know by now Typhoon Haiyan created the Club Excellence Process (CEP). I know Aa swath of destruction in the Philippines. In our from reports those clubs that have taken travels donations are being made to LCIF to assist training have been very encouraged with the in their recovery. LCIF have made a commitment to results. Lions Cheryl McKitrick and Chad donate $500,000, so please consider helping these Bodnarchuk have presented a workshop in poor people out. Anyone wishing a receipt can send the Warren region and I know that they have it to “Lions of Canada Fund for LCIF, Barrhaven others in the planning stage. For those clubs R.O., PO Box 89059, Nepean, ON, K2J 0R2.” November 20 in Elgin, Lion Don Howe was presented with Lion of under 25 members please consider enrolling the Year and he also received the Green Environmental award. Lion and also those over 25 can benefi t from the Service is more than a dream...... President John Sparrow received his 25 year chevron. outcomes. it’s our identity and our reality! DG Lloyd 4 DECEMBER 2013 5M13 MANITOBA LION
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PROTECTION FOR • Home • Farm Box 220, • Business Boissevain, Manitoba R0K 0E0 Lion Lorraine Houston Editor/Publisher • Life Lion Les Houston Associate Editor STONEWALL Printer of THE MANITOBA LION EARNING YOUR TRUST SINCE 1896 SEE YOUR LOCAL BROKER SENIOR’S Custom design and print: fl yers, programs, posters, letterhead, DAY every tuesday business cards, invoices, statements, lazer cheques. % WEB DESIGN Chad Willis 20 OFF (65 Plus) managing partner VALID FOR www.therecorder.ca BREAKFAST, LUNCH & SUPPER 204.467.3186204.467.3173 [email protected] LION MINTS Ph. 204-534-6479 open 8am till 9 pm Call 1-800-465-9548 Fax 204-534-2977 314 Main St. 204-467-9042 5M13 MANITOBA LION DECEMBER 2013 5 THE Club status of LCIF Installments MANITOBA LION ollowing is a list of club funds, as of ment payments to LCIF towards a Melvin MJF per club and “P” for Progressive MJF FSeptember 30, 2013, on fi le as install- Jones Fellowship (MJF). Th e number of are also shown. District 5M-13
CLUB PAYMENT MJF MacGregor ...... 1,294.35 1 Shoal Lake ...... 555.56 0 www.e-district.org/sites/5m13 Austin ...... $1,330.38 0 Melita ...... 624.98 1 Sinclair ...... 144.88 0 www.lionnet.com/canada_mb.html www.lionsclubs.org Binscarth ...... $1,083.10 13 1P2 Miami ...... 195.43 0 Snow Lake ...... 0 4 Birtle ...... 5.74 8 Minitonas ...... 917.51 3 Somerset ...... 407.82 0 Boissevain ...... 612.24 1 Minnedosa ...... 544.84 2 Souris ...... 185.22 0 DISTRICT GOVERNOR Bowsman...... 489.73 5 Morden ...... 498.26 3 Sprucewood ...... 221.96 2 Lloyd McCabe Brandon ...... 50.51 13 1P Neepawa ...... 0 4 Stonewall ...... 101.01 2 46 Kensington Cres. Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6M1 Brandon Crocus ...... 337.68 4 Oak Lake ...... 169.43 2 1P Strathclair ...... 148.51 1 Res. 204-726-5367 Brandon Keystone ...... 200.36 5 Oakburn ...... 794.22 1 Swan Lake ...... 43.10 2 [email protected] Brandon Wheat City...... 1,991.28 25 1P Oakville ...... 299.13 1 Swan River ...... 524.09 4 Crystal City ...... 145.39 5 1P Pierson...... 250.68 0 Teulon ...... 4.83 3 SECRETARY Lion Phil Weiss Dauphin ...... 294.46 4 Pine River ...... 101.91 0 Thompson ...... 1,224.32 18 113 Waterloo Crescent Elgin ...... 607.34 0 Pipestone ...... 99.01 1 Virden ...... 127.08 20 Brandon, Manitoba R7B 3X7 Elphinstone ...... 200.45 12 Plumas ...... 227.04 1 Warren ...... 1,457.00 1 Cell 204-724-0459 Erickson ...... 505.05 1 Portage La Prairie ...... 641.39 2 Warren Herizon ...... 2,835.25 0 [email protected] Ethelbert ...... 137.23 1 Rapid City ...... 1,241.74 2 Waskada ...... 101.01 2 TREASURER Flin Flon ...... 26.39 18 1P Rivers ...... 197.83 2 Wawanesa...... 762.35 1 Lion John Fehr Gilbert Plains ...... 101.01 0 Roblin ...... 1,065.88 4 Crystal City Lioness ...... 85.47 0 3-6 Whiteshell Way Hamiota ...... 740.45 5 Rossburn ...... 1,784.35 3 Strathclair Lioness ...... 100.01 0 Brandon, Manitoba R7B 4G3 Res. 204-728-9677 Holland ...... 136.72 1 1P Russell ...... 95.24 5 Rivers Leos ...... 102.04 0 [email protected] Kenton ...... 99.01 2 Sandy Lake ...... 805.17 2 District 5M-13 ...... 798.29 VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR District 5M-13 clubs and individuals have a Melvin Jones Fellowship at US $1,000 For more info please contact Lion Harvey Omer Champigny submitted $32,699.14 through instalment each. A donation towards LCIF is one of the Kingdon 204-532-2443 or kingdon@ Box 44 payments. Th ese funds have been spent for requirements for the annual Club Excellence mymts.net. Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0 R: (204) 855-3205 LCIF purposes and may be used towards Award. C: (204) 851-0394 [email protected]
2nd-VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR LCIF funds required for Disaster Relief Lion Helmut Neufeld [email protected] Box 304 By Harvey Kingdon and general destruction. LCIF $US 370,000. Th e Canadian (DART) to the area to assist with Shoal Lake Manitoba R0J 1Z0 Th e disastrous Super has provided $US 130,000 Government has provided twenty basic medical care, safe drinking from our Disaster Relief Fund million, will match donations, water, repair basic infrastructure 3rd-VICE Typhoon Haijan in the DISTRICT GOVERNOR Philippines has resulted in and OSEAL (Orient South and has sent the Forces “Disaster and improve communications. Lion Gord Kingdon thousands of deaths, lost homes East Asia Lions) have donated Assistance Response Team” Lions are encouraged Minnedosa, MB to donate to LCIF in order [email protected] to provide funding for such EDITOR & ADVERTISING disasters and other forms of Lion Bill McKitrick assistance. Disaster donations Box 340 Lions particpate in “Club Excellence” Crystal City, MB R0K 0N0 are eligible for Melvin Jones Res. 204-873-2091 Fellowships. LCIF donations are Fax. 204-873-2633 Cell 204-325-2455 required to qualify for the Club [email protected] Excellence Award. Another disastrous storm ASSOCIATE EDITOR & PRODUCTION MANAGER brought ruin to parts of Illinois, Lion Lorraine Houston Indiana, Michigan, Ohio and P.O. Box 220, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0 into Ontario. Th ese areas will Res. 204-776-2116 require additional fi nancial Bus. 204-534-6479 support. Your help would be Cell 204-534-8064 Fax 204-534-2977 appreciated and remember [email protected] LCIF when allocating funds for our Mid-Winter Convention’s “Parade of Green”. Subscription rates: THE LIONS FOUNDATION $12.00/year Published ten times per year, Back:,(l-r) Lions Chad Bodnarchuk-Facilitator, Bill Kotelko, Bob Boyd,Fran Lindell, Pam Palcat, Murray Scott, OF MANITOBA AND September to June. Bill Ridgeway, Craig Hughson, Ray Walker. Front Irene Tully, Lorraine Boyd, Sharon Neely, Mary-Jane Slatcher. NORTHWESTERN Submission deadline ONTARIO INC. 17th day of the month. hese Lions from the Warren Th e Club Excellence achieve your goals. A Caring Thoughtful Forward submissions to & District, Warren Herizon Process is a workshop program I want to thank these way to remember is with an [email protected] T “IN MEMORIAM” gift. Box 220, Boissevain, Manitoba and Stonewall Lions Clubs are dedicated to enhancing clubs for taking the initiative R0K 0E0 The Lions Foundation in the process of completing the member experience and to request this process in their provides special medical “ Club Excellence Process”. better serving the community. area. Hopefully, other clubs will assistance for Children and Th is is a Lions Th e process recognizes what take the initiative to request Adults, Equipment for the International program which Lions have accomplished, and this process for their club. If Disabled and Transplant is a 2 night, 4 hour process discusses what your club could interested, or wanting more Assistance Programs. of meeting together with accomplish in the future and information on the process, We thank you for your support. Lions Foundation of MB. & NW Ontario the guidance of Facilitators, identifi es unmet needs in your please contact Lion Cheryl 320 SHERBROOK ST to examine your club and community. Th e course will McKitrick, 204-873-2091, or WINNIPEG, MB R3B 2W6 (204) 772-1899 OR community, and indirectly make teach you how to set goals, and [email protected] TOLL FREE 1-800-552-6820 your clubs stronger. how to create action plans to Lion Cheryl www.lionsfoundation.ca [email protected] 6 NOVEMBER 2013 5M13 MANITOBA LION 5M13 Lions Club Directory
Austin & Area Lions Club Oak Lake & Area Lions Club HOME OF THE AUSTIN THRESERMAN’S REUNION 100 HOME OF ISAAC “THE OX” Supper meeting 3rd Tuesday at Horseshoe Cafe Meet 1st & 3rd Mon. 7pm @ the Oak Lake Golf Club Sec. Bev Makinson 204‐637‐2533 [email protected] 95 Pres. Rick Plaisier 204‐855‐2207 [email protected] 90 Binscarth Lions Club 85 The Pas Northern Lites Lions VISIT BINSCART LIONS ON FACEBOOK HOME OF THE ANNUAL TRAPPERS FESTIVAL Meet every 2nd & 4th Wed., Drop In Centre @ 7pm 80 Meet 1st Wed. 7pm at the Super 8 Hotel Pres. Roy Graham [email protected] 75 5M13 Membership P‐Jean Helstrom 204‐623‐7545 [email protected] Birtle & District Lions Club 70 Net Gain Target Pierson Lions Club 65 MEETS 3RD TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH COME JOIN US Birtle Drop In Centre @ 6:45pm 60 District 5M13 is under the gun. Meet 1st & 3rd Wed. 8pm @ Pierson Community Hall Sec. Debbie Jensen 204‐842‐5207 [email protected] Sec. Angus Lee 204‐634‐2243 [email protected] 55 As of July 1, 2013 our membership was 1203. Bowsman & District Lion Club 50 We are in the third year below the minimum Pipestone Lions Club MEETS 1ST & 3RD THURS OF EACH MONTH 45 number of 1250 members which constitutes a COME JOIN US. Meet 3rd Wednesday of the month. Bowsman Curling Rink @ 7pm (excluding summer) 40 District. Pres. Michale Decock President Calvin Pierrepont, 204‐238‐4304 204‐858‐2397 [email protected] 35 This puts us in transition and we will lose our Boissevain Lions Club 30 Portage la Prairie Lions Club privileges as a district if we do not reach the INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN BLOOM WINNER 25 SERVING SINCE 1938 Meets 2nd Thurs. at 6:30pm (supper) 4th Thurs. @7pm minimum of 1250 by June 30, 2014. Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs. Supper 6:30pm @ the Lions Den Pres. Hugh McRuer 204‐534‐6364 20 Pres. Ray George 204‐239‐0297 [email protected] 15 We all must play our part and I know we will Brandon Lions Club 10 accomplish our “DREAM”. If each of our 61 Clubs La Prairie Lioness Club CHARTERED IN 1938 had a minimum net gain of 1 we would easily PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE‐COME JOIN US Supper meeting at 6:30pm 2nd & 4th Thurs.Lions Manor 5 Meet 2nd Thurs.6:30pm/Supper meet 4th Thurs.7:30pm Sec. Lloyd Morrice 204‐724‐4422 [email protected] reach the lofty target. P‐Marilyne Bonnet 857‐4275 [email protected] Brandon Crocus Lions Club Pine River Lions Club OVER 20 YEARS OF SERVICE Meeting 2nd & 4th COME JOIN US Tues. 6:30pm Lions Manor. Sec.Wilma Pawluk Meet 1st Thurs. 8:00pm @Pine River Community Centre 204‐571‐0522 [email protected] Pres. Gary Urbanowski 204‐263‐2101 Keystone Lions Club Flin Flon Lions Club Melita & Area Lions Club Rapid City & Area Lions JOIN US AT THE LIONS MANOR 7:00PM DIAL 001 HOME OF “FLINTY’S BOARDWALK” COME JOIN US @ THE LEGION HALL COME JOIN US Supper meeting 1st Tues/Business meeting 3rd Tues Meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesday at Victoria Inn Meet 2nd & 4th Wed. 7:30pm/Supper mtg Oct‐March Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month Pres.Keith Privat [email protected] 204‐761‐0409 Pres. Roger Poirier 204‐687‐6717 [email protected] Sec. Eleanor Renwick 204‐522‐8686 [email protected] P‐Amber Brown 826‐2488 [email protected] Brandon Prairie Pride Lions Gilbert Plains Lions Club Miami & Area Lions Club Rivers & Area Lions Club JOIN US @ BRANDONS WHEAT CITY GOLF COURSE “HEART OF THE PARKLAND” COME JOIN US AT R.M OF THOMPSON OFFICE HOME OF THE GRANT TRUCK RAILWAY STATION 1st & 3rd Fridays in Mum’s Restaurant Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays at 6:30pm EMS Building 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month Pres. Brent Allum 204‐761‐0409 [email protected] President: Lawrence Manchur 204‐548‐2754 Pres. Duncan Callum 204‐435‐2069 [email protected] Pres. Tanya Cameron Sec. Lawrence McFarlane Brandon Wheat City Lions Hamiota Lions Club Minnedosa Lions Club Roblin & District Lions Club PLEASE COME PAY US A VISITATION HOME OF POPE NATIONAL WILDLIFE RESERVE ANNUAL ROCKIN’ THE FIELDS OF MINNEDOSA VISITORS ARE WELCOME Noon meetings 2nd & 4th Mon. Victoria Inn Brandon Meet 1st & 3rd Tues @ 7:00pm Community Hall Meets 2nd & 4th Wed. 7pm @ the Community Hall Meets 1st & 3rd Wed. at 8pm Roblin Motor Inn Sec. Greg Merritt 204‐717‐0307 [email protected] Pres. Edith Caldwell [email protected] President: Gareth Boys Supper at 6:00pm Crystal City Lions Club Holland & Area Lions Club Minitonas & District Lions Rossburn Lions Club COME JOIN US HOME OF THE “HOLLANDERS” COME JOIN US COME JOIN US Meetings 3rd Thursday of every month Meet 2nd Wed. 8:00pm @ Holland Elementary School Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month Meets 3rd Thursday of the Month @ Town Hall Pres.Harold Trefiak 204‐873‐2169 [email protected] Sec. Hugh Fraser 204‐526‐2378 [email protected] Sec. Lion Brett Church [email protected] Pres.Shirley Kalyniuk 859‐2429 [email protected] Dauphin Lions Club Holland & Area Lioness Club Morden & District Lions Club Russell & Area Lions Club JOIN US AT THUNDER’S COUNTRY RESTAURANT HOME OF THE FIDDLE CONTEST HOME OF ANNUAL CORN AND APPLE FESTIVAL COME JOIN US AT CHICKEN CHEF Supper meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 6:30pm Meet 1st Wednesday @ 7pm at Holland Motor Hotel Meets 1st & 3rd Mon. 7pm @ Morden Rec Centre Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs. 6:30pm Pres.Don Betke Pres.Bruce Stokotelny 638‐8354 [email protected] Sec. Margaret Fraser 204‐526‐2378 [email protected] Pres. Paul Link 204‐822‐4954 [email protected] 204‐773‐3247 [email protected] Elphinstone Lions Club Kelwood Lions Club Neepawa Lions Club Sandy Lake Lions Club GATEWAY TO BUFFALO PARK COME JOIN US HOME OF THE ANNUAL LILY FESTIVAL HOME OF THE ANNUAL CRAZY GOLF TOURNAMENT Meet 1st & 3rd Tues. @ 7:00pm in the Lions Den Meeting 1st Thursday of the month Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30pm Meet 1st & 3rd Tues/Supper on 3rd Sec. Anita Hart [email protected] Pres. Dennis Roganksy President Andy Aucoin Secretary Neil Fraser Pres. Ernie Sydor 204‐476‐5036 [email protected] Sec. Kathy Slashinsky kslashinksy @hotmail.com Elgin & Area Lions Club Kenton & Area Lions Club Oakville & Area Lions Club Shoal Lake Lions Club THE RECYCLING CLUB ‐ SMALL CLUB BIG HEART COME JOIN US “ A FRIENDLY FARMING COMMUNITY” HOME OF THE ANNUAL MUD BOG Meet 7:30pm 3rd Wed. at member’s homes Meets at Kenton Hall 2nd Tues 7:30pm 4th Tues 7pm Meets 2nd & 4th Wed. Lions Den Community Hall Meet 2nd Wed. 7pm @ Shoal Lake Motor Inn Sec. Cecile McMurray 204‐769‐2152 [email protected] Pres. Phil Graham 204‐838‐2354 [email protected] Pres. Stuart Boyd 204‐267‐2505 [email protected] Pres. Helmut Neufeld 204‐759‐2671 [email protected] MacGregor Lions Club Oakburn Lions Club Snow Lake Lions Club Erickson Lions Club COME JOIN US “ THE LAND OF THE VIKINGS” THE HEART OF THE KEYSTONE PROVINCE COME JOINS US Meet 2nd Tuesdays @7pm Basement of USWA Building Meet 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month Meet 2nd Tues 7:30pm/ 4th Tues supper mtg 6:30pm Meets 3rd Wed. 7:30pm @ the Eager Pioneer Club Pres. David Roberts 204‐358‐3864 [email protected] President: George Cadigan [email protected] Pres. Glen Lloyd 204‐685‐3125 [email protected] Pres.John Derhak 204‐234‐5464 [email protected] Ethelbert Lions Club COME JOIN US EVERY 2ND & 4TH MONDAY 7:30 pm at the Emergency Services Center Building We’re pleased that you’re interested in Lions. President: Art Ainsworth 204‐742‐8841 Contact any club listed here and express your interest about becoming a member. 5M13 MANITOBA LION NOVEMBER 2013 7
Somerset Lions Club Swan River Lions Club COME JOIN US WWW.SWANRIVERLIONS.ORG Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays at 8:30pm Meeting 2nd Mon. 7pm/Supper meeting 4th Mon.7:30pm Publicity ideas Sec. Wes Friesen 204‐744‐2109 [email protected] P‐Wayne Markle 204‐734‐42780 [email protected] Sinclair & Area Lions Club Teulon & Area Lions Club COME JOIN US @ BORDERLINE CAFE COME JOIN US AT FRYDAY’S RESTAURANT for your Lions Club Supper meeting 4th Wed. 7pm Pres. Allan Jackson Meet 2nd Tuesday at 7:00pm 204‐662‐4429 [email protected] P‐Judy Dedrick Williams 886‐2536 [email protected] Souris Lions Club Thompson Lions Club There are many ways HOME OF THE SWINGING BRIDGE WELCOME FELLOW LIONS AND VISITORS to tell your community Supper meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs. 7pm Chicken Chef Supper mtg 1st & 3rd Tues. Sept‐June @ Clubhouse Pres. Lorie Howe 204‐483‐2939 [email protected] Pres. Larry Galick 204‐677‐3379 [email protected] about your Lions club and activities. Virden Lions Club Sprucewoods & Area Lions Club THURS NIGHT BINGO $1000 GUARANTEED PAYOUT COME JOINS US Meet 2nd Tues. Dinner meeting 4th Tues. Meet 2nd & 4th Wed. 7pm Sprucewoods Comm. Hall Sec. Alex Grieve 748‐6595 [email protected] If your club is sponsoring a community event: Pres. Gerry Rubeniuk 204‐761‐0027 [email protected] Warren Herizon Lions Club – Ask to have information posted on your community Web site or Stonewall Lions Club COME JOIN US AT THE WARREN FIRE HALL message board. HOME OF THE ANNUAL STONEWALL QUARRY DAYS Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 7pm Pres. Sharon Neely Dinner meeting 2nd & 4th Wed. 6:30pm Lions Manor 204‐322‐5725 [email protected] Pres.William Ridgeway 467‐2695 [email protected] – Pass out fl yers or brochures about your club and its activities. Waskada Lions Club If the event is a fundraiser, hand out information telling how the Strathclair Lioness Club HOME OF THE ANNUAL RABBIT FEED money will be used. COME JOIN US Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs. 7:30am @ Waskada Genisis Inn Meet 2nd Wednesday every month Sec. Ron Bertholet 204‐673‐2541 [email protected] Sec. Mary McDonald 204‐365‐2659 [email protected] – Display the Lions logo and club name Warren & District Lions Club prominently on all materials and at all Strathclair Lions Club COME JOIN US AT THE FIREHALL activities and events. COME JOIN US Meet 1st & 3rd Wed. 7:00pm Pres. Murray Scott Meet 3rd Wed. 7:30pm @ Strathclair Municipal Hall 204‐322‐5201 [email protected] Pres. Jim Wilson 204‐365‐2453 [email protected] Lion Margaret Martin District PR Chair Wawanesa Lions Club Art Mart Swan Lake Lions Club LOCAL ART DISPLAYED AND SOLD. GREAT GIFTS. WORKING HARD FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY Open weekly on Sunday 1‐5pm or by apt. Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday Pres.Geraldine Campbell 204‐824‐2722 or 204‐8242457. 204‐836‐2358 [email protected] District Governor Calendar
December 1 Crystal City visitation 2 Mid Winter Convention Meeting 5 Lions Literacy Loft grand opening - Wawanesa 8 Roblin visitation 10 Birtle visitation 11 Melita visitation 13 Hearing Foundation - Winnipeg 14 EyeBank/MAP - Winnipeg January 4/5 5M9 Mid-Winter 9 Zone 11 meeting - Kamarno 10/11 Provincial Lions Bonspiel at Rivers 14 Zone Chairs Conference call 15 Pipestone / Sinclair visitation 16 Portage/Oakville/Lioness visitation 17 Pine River visitation 18 Journey for Sight Brandon Reception 24/25/26 5M11/5M4 Mid-Winter 28 Cabinet Executive meeting February 1 Hearing Foundation meeting - St. Cloud, MN 3 Morden/Miami/Somerset visitation 14 Boissevain visitation 17 Oak Lake visitation 21/22/23 5M13 Mid-Winter Convention in Brandon District Pins and US Club Pins March 7 Hearing Foundation Can. Division - Winnipeg 8 Eye Bank/MAP - Winnipeg FOR SALE 15 Council of Governors - Minneapolis, MN Pins dating back to 1982. April 25/26/27 MD5M Convention - Morton, MN $1.00 each or 3 for $2.00 plus shipping. Please book a day for the District Governor to visit your club if you haven’t already done so. Many Th anks! Contact Lion Don Martin at Wawanesa 204-824-2457 [email protected] 8 DECEMBER 2013 5M13 MANITOBA LION Zone 12 Update
Submitted by at the Lions Christmas Party. Th ese Lion Cheryl McKitrick, Zone 12 chair young people are very active with the Holland Lions seniors of the community. Holland Lions held a Th e report of the happenings successful Fiddling Contest which in Zone 12 is very exciting, as all Somerset Lions has been an annual for years, clubs are active and some new Somerset Lions have just providing great entertainment for members have been added to some got going for the new Lions year as the people of the areas. Holland of the clubs. many are farmers. No project plans Lions were successful in completing as yet. the Club Excellence process seminars Crystal City Lions held last May. Th e club along with Crystal City Lions is carrying Miami Lions the Lioness club held a very pleasant out their annual Community Miami Lions is a small club DG Visitation night. Calendar sales. Th is is a great but enthusiastic. Th eir membership fundraiser for their club. Th ey are has grown by 2 new members this Holland Lioness planning their 53th annual Seniors year. Th ey are in the process of Holland Lioness is busy Christmas Dinner, which is a working on a community project. planning their annual Mini Mall defi nite highlight in the community. which is a fantastic Craft Sale. Th is Th ey will be hosting their DG Morden Lions has been a successful project for this visit with DG Lloyd and Lion Bev Morden Lions have been busy, club for many years. Th ey have had McCabe. Membership: Transferred selling Bird Seed. Th is is a former a presentation on the pros and Cons Safety Patrol Support 1 member, dropped 1 member and project which they have brought of becoming a “Lions Branch Club” Lion President Stu Boyd is pictured shown presenting have added 5 new members to their back, as it was very successful in the in the future. Th ey will confi rm their Oakville School Principal Graham Shindle with a cheque membership. past. Th ey have had an interview decision in the new year. Th ere are of annual support for the Oakville School Safety Patrol. with the Morden Times newspaper 2 new members going to join their Volunteer students regularly patrol the intersections Swan Lake Lions and Leos to promote Lionism in the club very soon. at the school, on Highway 331, to ensure pupils cross Swan Lake Lions are also community of Morden and Winkler to and from school safely. Funds for this donation are active, planning their District I have been fortunate to have areas. Th is club is very active in the raised regularly by the club in community fund-raising Governor Visit and Christmas Party. Journey for Sight Snowmobile ride visited all clubs in the area except ventures.” Th eir membership will be growing and are actively making plans for Holland Lions club, which is on my by 3 new members. a ride in January in the area. Th e December agenda. I am pleased to Swan Lake LEO’s are an active proceeds from the ride go to the report that all clubs in Zone 12 are group under the leadership of Lion Lions Eye Bank, which helps anyone very active. Geraldine Campbell. Th is group in the province and North Western will be inducting 2 new members Ontario who have eye concerns.
Canadian Diabetes Association presents Outstanding National Partnership Award to Lions Club International Canada
TORONTO, ONTARIO Lions have been a service club Diabetes Association. “Lions Club (October 31, 2012) - Th e Canadian upon which the Association International Canada has demonstrated Diabetes Association has presented Lions can rely to raise funds, support a true dedication to making a diff erence Club International Canada with the diabetes camps and the children in the lives of more than nine million 2012 Outstanding National Partnership who attend them, and raise Canadians who are living with diabetes Award. Th is prestigious national award awareness of diabetes. In or prediabetes. On behalf of the recognizes partners in any sector that Saskatchewan alone, the Lions Association, I’d like to congratulate the have worked with the Association have raised over $1 million on Lions for their tremendous contributions on a national level to contribute to behalf of the Association. and express our sincere appreciation for the organization’s mission, creating a “Lions Club International all those who were nominated.” signifi cant outcome. Canada is a very worthy recipient Lions Club International Canada Th e mission of Lions Club of this year’s Outstanding was recognized at the Association’s International is to conquer and support National Partnership Award. National Awards Presentation recently blindness, the leading cause of which is It seems that in any part of the held in Vancouver. Th e event is held in diabetes. Th e Lions have made a formal country, whenever the Canadian conjunction with the Canadian Diabetes commitment to conduct and support Diabetes Association is in need of Association’s Professional Conference local and large-scale eff orts leading to the support, we can rely on the Lions,” and National Annual General Meeting. control and treatment of diabetes and its said Fred DeFina, Director, Th e 15th Annual Canadian Diabetes complications. Community Giving for the Association and Canadian Society Lions Club International Canada Canadian Diabetes Association. “Th e Canadian Diabetes of Endocrinology and Metabolism was named recipient of the 2012 “Lions clubs all across the country work Association is thrilled to formally Professional Conference brings together Outstanding National Partnership tirelessly to raise funds and awareness for acknowledge the outstanding work of more than 2,300 leading diabetes Award in recognition of their loyalty the Canadian Diabetes Association. Th eir our volunteers and supporters through clinicians, researchers and educators and tremendous contributions to support is signifi cant and is an important our national awards program. Th ey are from across Canada and around the the Canadian Diabetes Association, part of the Association’s ability to help critical to the success of our mission world to share their knowledge, ideas and particularly in the areas of fundraising make a diff erence in the lives of people delivery,” said Michael Cloutier, experiences on diabetes. and volunteerism. For many years, the with diabetes.” President & CEO of the Canadian 5M13 MANITOBA LION DECEMBER 2013 9 Lions revive fundraising venture
orden benefi ts in many one bag of ‘Lions Blend’ seed Th e second youth Service. Th e Morden Lions students at Maple Leaf and Mways form the work of to a supporter purchasing seed program for the Morden Lions are committed to providing Minnewasta schools. Th e fl ags the local Lions Club. between November 1 and April. is the ID Kit project that this service to our future and certifi cates are purchased And even its fi ne Each purchase will provide one usually takes place at the end Kindergarten students. from Lions Foundation Canada. feathered friends can be thankful entry.” of November. Th e Morden And the next community As well, the Lions provide for the service organization. All you have to do is call Lions with the assistance of youth project for the Lion is two scholarships to graduating Th e Morden Lions 204-822-6021 or 204-822- the Morden Police Service and Project Pride which takes place students. Club has been able to resume 5325 when you want to order Western School Division enter on or near Flag Day February Th e Lions Motto is its bird seed sales and delivery your seed, and delivery will be each Kindergarten student’s 15. simply “We Serve”! If you fi nd fundraising project. arranged for free. fi nger prints into a booklet that Project Pride is the presentation that is one of your interests, Club spokesperson Rob is sent home for the parents to of a personal Canadian fl ag contact the Morden Lions Club Lawrence said they were glad to OTHER PROJECTS complete and have in case their and certifi cate to all Grade 1 to fi nd out more. be able to start up the project Meanwhile, the local club child goes missing. again as it had been a popular also continues with a number of Th e Morden Lions service for many residents. other community projects. purchase these booklets And the community Th e fi rst youth project from victims of violence and benefi ts from it as it will of this fall is the peace poster missing children organization help provide the funding competition that takes place in and provides them to all that is required to off er other October. Th is is an international Kindergarten students at community and youth programs project, and the local club Minnewasta and Maples Leaf in the Morden area. off ers a cash prize to the top schools free. Th is year, 145 kits “And to show three entries from Morden will be presented. appreciation for the support students with the fi rst place If anyone would like a for this community project, the entry forwarded to the district kit for their children at home, Morden Lions Club will award competition. contact the Morden Police
Join us to help raise money for Th e Lions your area between Eye Bank and enjoy a January 14 - 18, 2014 fun fi lled few days by a 2014 SkiDoo becoming First Diabetic Alert Dog a rider or support crew Guide Class Graduates member. on World Diabetes Day! Info contact Lion Ian Mullin, Bowsman n November 14, 2013, the and alert them. 204-236-4478. Oinaugural Diabetic Alert Individuals who have type [email protected] Dog Guides class at Lions Foun- 1 diabetes with hypoglycemic dation of Canada Dog Guides unawareness cannot detect when Legs from the North, graduated. Th e four clients spent their blood sugar drops and South, East and West. two weeks at the Oakville train- this puts them at risk of losing Note: ing school learning how to work consciousness, falling into a Morden with their new Dog Guides. Th e coma and even dying. To learn (SE Corner) leg will have a ride o fi rst three Diabetic Alert Dog more about the Diabetic Alert but will not be Guides; Nettle, Nara and Wil- Dog Guide program, please travelling to Brandon. fred, are trained to detect drops visit: in their handlers blood sugar http://dogguides.com/diabetic. Remember to html purchase tickets for the Congratulations to our 2014 SkiDoo fi rst Diabetic Alert snowmobile raffl e Dog Guide graduates!
If need tickets contact the Bowsman Lions Club 10 DECEMBER 2013 5M13 MANITOBA LION
Donations to the following: Rock Lake Western Blind Curlers Association Ambulance; Eye Bank & MAP (tickets $25; Individual support for Jamie FROM CLUB REPORTS for fundraiser); Quest Raffl e tickets McDonald fundraiser $50; Nor-Mac Gleanings Arena & Community Centre $1000 Erickson Lions Club Club Secretaries - Complete your monthly club report online Delivered Meals on Wheels Melita Lions Club bookmark this link ... www.e-district.org/sites/5m13 Battery collection select: Links to Lions Sites & Reporting Hamiota Lions Club Installed climbing wall at Lions Raised a total of $2000 from: Playground; Highway 21 clean up Baseball Hat Pool; Hockey scoreboard; CORRECTION: Apologies to the Austin Bowsman Lions Club Brandon Crocus Lions Club assisted by Hamiota School students Community Fund raiser– Donations Lions Club for reporting its activities of $3250 to: Community members Pancake Breakfast for local OSB Mill Waiting for information on “Food Donations totaling $1650 to: MAP for incorrectly in the November issue of receiving medical assistance; Lions staff ; Bullarama; Halloween Party; For Thought” breakfast program in Sylvain Michaudville in purchasing the MB Lion Quest; Melita Christmas Cheer; Melita DG visit to Bowsman, Swan River & Brandon schools an optical enhancement viewer; Minitonas; Diabetes Soup & Bun; Set & Area Food Pantry; Dog Guides Austin Lions Club Crystal City Lions Club Decker Country Riders for materials up tent a total of 10 times Donation of Medical Assistance for a Three new members; Lion David for a storage building; MAP for Allan Neepawa Lions Club lady who had a stroke $300 Donations to: Lions Quest $250; Mutch on new Community Hall Knight re a kidney transplant Bingo every Tuesday $4431; Lions Peace Poster $50; Local Minor Hockey Building Committee; Lion Harold Life Line Boissevain Lions Club MacGregor Lions Club Tournament $250; Bowsman School Trefi ak on committee to decide Clean-up of a portion of Highway10: Closing of campground for winter; $2000 Scholarship awarded at NACI for “We Day” $250; Western Blind on a project for a large family Lions Meat Draws and “Chase the Ace” CNIB Annual Community canvass Curling $50; Sponsorship of fi ve local donation; Worked a wedding social Oakville Lions Club every Friday $2000 kids to Music Camp $300; Christmas bar; Organizing for the sale of the Donation to Western Blind Curlers $50 Donation to Western Blind Curling Cheer Board $50 Community Calendar Donations to: Winnipeg Children’s Pipestone Lions Club Association $50 Hospital Foundation $200; CNIB Weekly Community Bingo; Security $2000; Canada Post Foundation $50; for a wedding Donations to: Family that lost their home to a tornado; Pipestone Cemetery for damage caused by a tornado Rapid City Lions Club 200 Club Raffl e $12,000; Meat Draw $500 Donations made to: Western Blind Curlers $50 Roblin Lions Club Meals on Wheels. Donations to: Western Blind Curling $250; Goose Holland Lion Secretary Hugh Fraser receiving Lake High School Yearbook $100; Austin Lions Club Secretary Bev Makinson 20 year Chevron from DG Lloyd McCabe Project Christmas Dinner $300 Elgin Lion Don Howe receiving Lion of Year receiving 10 year Chevron award, plus the Green Environmental Award Rossburn Lions Club Share Vision Month; Peace Poster judging; Welcome to Rossburn with Lions involvement; Laying of a wreath at Remembrance Day service Sale of batteries; Craft table; Lions Day at Elementary School, serving lunch; Candy Cane Lane Donations to: Stars Ambulance $500 x 5 years commitment; Rossburn Fitness $1000 x 2 more years; $1000 to a local family with fi re losses Shoal Lake Lions Club Holland Lion Pres. August Verniest receiving 10 year Lion Don Makinson of the Austin Lions Club Putting up town Christmas lights; Chevron. August also received a Hope Metal receiving 10 year Chevron Toonie Draw $80 Elgin Lion President John Sparrow receiving 25 Teulon Lions Club year Chevron Preparation for Remembrance Day Service; Peace Poster Contest Donations to: Canada Post Community Foundation $50; MAP on behalf of the District Governor $100 Virden Lions Club Highway clean up; Wood supply at campground; Helped a young man secure community service hours; Campground; Bingo Donations to: Western Blind Curling; Oak Lake Kid’s Playground; Westman Youth Choir; Virden Junior High Holland Lion Terry Verniest receiving Hope Medal Waskada Lions welcome new members (l-r) Kandise Bertolet, Heather Voth and Sheila Smithson Halloween treats; Cancer patient 5M13 MANITOBA LION DECEMBER 2013 11
DG Lloyd McCabe and Lion Bev visiting the Thompson Lions Club
Flin Flon Lions Club celebrated their 60th anniversary on October 23.
Minnedosa Lions Club inducted two new members Lions Allan Tarn and Debbie Gaiser. Standing in for Denis Deslauriers as sponsor for Lion Allan was Lion Gord Kingdon. Lion Wanda Kingdon was sponsor for Lion Debbie.
Waskada Lions Club World Series Hat Pool $500; Harvest Lions Crop Project $58,200 DG Lloyd McCabe travelled north to be part of the special occassion. Donations totaling $850 to: Western While their FlinFlon Lions President Roger Poirier made a donation to Canadian Blind Curling Association; DGs charity. WestMan Youth Choir; CNIB; High School Hockey Program; District Governor project; Waskada United Church; Waskada Wee Ones; $25,000 to New Arena Project Wawanesa Lions Club Supplied wood for RV Park $1410; Sponsoring Peace Poster Contest; Completed Lions Literacy Loft in Grade One classroom; Battery collection; Grey Cup Hat Pool; Christmas Cheer Draw; Lions Art Mart Lion Pres Mike Rusk presenting charity donation to Lion Bev McNabb at Donations to: Westman Youth Choir the Governor’s visit at Bowsman. $50; Lions sign at Recreation Centre $150 Virden Leo helpers
Thanks for the cake! by Judy Mytopher Operations Christmas Child. The cake, “with the correct colors”, was presented to Lion Gord At Valentine’s Day we Kingdon by new Lion Donna Illebrun, after he razed her for the colors EYEGLASSES/ Leo Helpers are a group held a cookie sale with the of students and adults that do proceeds going to the Heart (yellow and purple) for the Lions emblem on a cake she had arranged HEARING AIDS volunteer work at the Virden and Strokes Foundation. Our for a Lions appreciation night. “I just pointed out that the Lions colors COLLECTED Junior High. We had a very last fundraiser was a walk for were gold and purple” stated Lion Gord after the cake was presented busy year in 2012/2013. We the Junior Diabetes Research to him, with some fanfare at a Minnedosa Lions Club meeting - most Austin Lions Club – 110 started out by hosting the annual Foundation. Everyone in the embarrassing but all in good fun. Community Halloween Party Brandon Crocus Lions Club - 13 school was asked to bring any with the help of the local Lions loose changed to school and Crystal City Lions Club - 100 Club. then we walked for 45 minutes Hamiota Lions Club - 4 Th ere are some wonderful in support of the Foundation. NEW LION MacGregor Lions Club - 47 artists in this school that painted For our wind-up we had a movie Melita Lions Club - 16 our windows at Halloween and and hot dog lunch thanks to our MEMBERS We Serve Neepawa Lions Club - 150 Christmas. What a treat it was local Lions Club. Oakville Lions Club - 26 to see everything looking spooky We appreciated the New Members CLUB MEMBER SPONSOR Rossburn Lions Club - 45 and then cheerful for Christmas. support. We had a great group of Crystal City Lions Club Kristal McKitrick – Bazin Lion Bill McKitrick Wawanesa Lions Club - 36 Also at Christmas our student and adults that worked Crystal City Lions Club Carmella Sabo Lion Cheryl McKitrick group, along with the rest of the well together. Best wishes to the Crystal City Lions Club Ron Saltise Lion Cheryl McKitrick school, fi lled 27 shoeboxes for Leo Helpers in 2013/2014. 12 DECEMBER 2013 5M13 MANITOBA LION
Lions Quest Canada is alive and well Lion Gordon Boulton receives Life Lion Ben Ward - ADOLESCENCE for students with this key component in Membership Award Lions Quest Coordinator, 5M-13 in Grades 6 to 8, and SKILLS mind. Lions Quest teachers and FOR ACTION for teens and parents meet during the school ccording to the Board of Di- young adults. year and several homework as- Arectors, once the donations For teachers workshop signments are aided by parents. for the Mercedes Classic car are training is a must. Lions Quest Canadian Lions Clubs have competed Lions Quest Canada believes that the most eff ec- contributed to the in-service will have paid off all debts. tive way to implement positive training of over 50,000 educa- Th is means that all donations youth development programs is tors in Lions Quest programs. In from June 2014 can be used to to equip educators with current 5M-13 it is now time to begin pay staff and start programs in research, materials, and strate- again the training of new teach- schools and communities. gies for addressing critical issues ers in schools where the training Th is will be great news for facing youth. Our one and two has been discontinued and the Manitoba Lions as it has been a day workshops are conducted program dropped. couple of years since workshops by LIONS QUEST TRAIN- I plea to Lions Clubs, for teachers have been organized ERS who represent the highest Lions Cabinet members, School in 5M-13. standards of professionalism. Boards, teachers, and com- In fact I believe that the Educators certifi ed at munity leaders, to help get this Quest programs have been for- Lions Quest workshops receive excellent program off the ground gotten in the schools in Mani- grade-specifi c resource kits. Th is again. In my mind if we save toba. material is “teacher friendly” one youth from death because So, if you are among written for teachers by teachers of drugs or suicide because of Lion Roy Graham along with other members of the Birtle Lions Club those who have forgotten, let and is approved by Education bullying, then support for the recently stopped by the Russell Hospital to present a life Membership to me refresh your memory. Th e Departments in every Canadian LIONS Quest program in your Lion Gordon Boulton. He was the one of the Birtle Lions that started the three Lions Quest programs Province. community should not be an are - SKILLS FOR GROWING Journey for Sight. He was in good spirit and realy appreciated the award. Parents are treated as option. He had some stories about their first trip to The Pas. for students in Kindergarten partners in education and Lions through Grade 5, SKILLS FOR Quest resources are designed
Lions 5M-13 Midwinter Convention February 21-23, 2014 Victoria Inn and Convention Centre 3550 Victoria Ave W, Brandon, MB
Hosted by Brandon Wheat City Lions Club With assistance from the Brandon, Crocus, Keystone & Prairie Pride Lions Clubs
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Registrant #1 Before Jan 21 2014 Registrant #2 Before Jan 21 2014 Rivers, Manitoba Full convention ____$110.00 Cdn Full convention _____ $110.00 Cdn First timers only ____$ 82.00 First timers only _____ $ 82.00 Banquet only ____ $ 50.00 Banquet Only _____ $ 50.00 HOSTED BY RIVERS AND AREA LIONS CLUB After Jan 21 2014 After Jan 21 2014 & RIVERS CURLING CLUB Full Convention ____ $130.00 Cdn Full convention _____ $130.00 Cdn LIMITED TO 24 RINKS First timers ____ $ 97.00 First timers _____ $ 97.00 Banquet only ____ $ 60.00 Banquet only _____ $ 60.00
Early bird registration $175 Please make Cheques payable to the Wheat City Lions Club and forward registration forms to:
Deadline Nov 30, 2013 Wheat City Lions club - Lion Phil Weiss [email protected] 204 724 0459 After Nov 30, 20 13 $200 Mailing address Phil Weiss 113 Waterloo Cres. Brandon Mb. R7B 3X7
All team registrations by Dec 15/13 Hotel Reservations Block 222090 has been held until Jan 21 2014 for your convenience Please make your Hotel reservations by calling the Victoria Inn and Convention Centre directly Group rate rooms (quote Rivers Lions Bonspiel) Toll free at 1-877-842-4667. Ask for the Lions Midwinter Convention - Block # 222090.
available Motel6, Brandon MB Rate is $99.99 single & 109.99 double occupancy plus taxes per night - full breakfast included with room. 204-726-4000 or email [email protected] The Victoria Inn and Convention Centre is a smoke free facility.
See you all in Brandon - February 21 to 23 2014 To enter or for further information contact Tanya Cameron Convention program & registration forms available at web site www.e-district.org/sites/5m13/ 204-724-7778 or email [email protected] Or the WCL Club web site at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/brandonwc/