DISTRICT 5M-13 ManitobaLion VOLUME 27 Number 03 NOVEMBER 2012 THE ONLY ALL CANADIAN DISTRICT IN 5M
Individual status of LCIF instalments Club status of The following Lions have made donations towards LCIF, with funds designated towards Melvin Jones Fellowships (MJF). Most of these have remained unchanged for a few years, leaving them “on hold” with LCIF, and not being used for LCIF funding. From those LCIF instalments who have made the donations, 14 Lions have donations of less than $102, ollowing is a list of club funds, as of October 3, 2012, on file as instalment 7 with donations from $102 to $300, one Lion with $750. Fpayments to LCIF towards a Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF). The number of If you are not planning to increase the donations to qualify for MJF per club and “P” for Progressive MJF are also shown. a MJF in the near future, it is recommended that you give permission to have your funds transferred to your club or to District 5M-13 to be used for MJF. Club Payment MJF Club Payment MJF This can be done yb completing the the below form and Austin $ 825.33 0 Roblin 55.78 4 forwarding it, either with or without additional information, from the Binscarth $ 5.62 12 Rossburn 803.96 3 contact: Lion Harvey Kingdon (204) 532-2443 or [email protected] Birtle 5.74 8 Russell 95.24 5 Boissevain 612.24 1 Sandy Lake 805.17 2 Lions with donations: Kathryn Giesbrecht, Bowsman 4.29 5 Shoal Lake 50.51 0 Harvey Kingdon, Binscarth Brandon Crocus Brandon 479.18 11 1P Sinclair 144.88 0 Gene Pielechaty, Birtle Terry Gunnnlaugson, Brandon Crocus 337.68 4 Somerset 358.80 0 Arthur Collier, Brandon Wheat City Brandon Keystone 200.36 5 Souris 185.22 0 Ben Ward, Brandon Bill McKitrick, Crystal City Brandon Wheat City 1,020.41 26 1P Sprucewood 221.96 2 Bill Bayne, Brandon Roger Poirier, Flin Flon Carberry 345.61 0 Stonewall 101.01 2 Bruce Taylor, Brandon Rob Lawrence, Morden Crystal City 48.30 4 1P Strathclair 148.51 1 Cliff Carbno, Brandon Peter Mellings, Rivers Dauphin 294.46 4 Swan Lake 43.10 2 Don Rose, Brandon Jerry Barnesky, Rossburn Elgin 510.25 0 Swan River 524.09 4 Fredrick Nowitski, Brandon Garnet Goodridge, Virden Elphinstone 103.36 12 Teulon 529.83 2 Kenneth Robbins, Brandon Beth Smail, Wawanesa Erickson 505.05 1 Thompson 253.45 18 Lloyd Morrice, Brandon Ray Downey, Winkler Ethelbert 137.23 1 Virden 127.08 20 Ken Al-Molky, BR. Keystone Flin Flon 26.39 18 1P Warren 971.56 1 Gilbert Plains 101.01 0 Warren Herizon 2,345.90 0 Following is the information required, if you wish Hamiota .41 5 Waskada 101.01 2 to transfer your LCIF instalment funds. Holland 136.72 1 1P Wawanesa 517.16 1 Kenton 99.01 2 Winkler 408.16 0 I ______MacGregor 808.91 1 Crystal City Lioness 85.47 0 of the ______Lions Club, Melita 624.98 1 Strathclair Lioness 100.01 0 Miami 195.43 0 Rivers Leos 102.04 0 Minitonas 1,917.51 2 District 5M-13 328.91 Would like to have my LCIF instalment funds: Minnedosa 253.58 2 Morden 264.51 3 District 5M-13 clubs a) Transferred to the ______Oak Lake 169.43 2 1P and individuals have Lions Club LCIF Instalment Funds; Oakburn 794.22 1 submitted through Oakville 202.04 1 instalment payments $26,819.81 OR Pierson 250.68 0 Pine River 101.01 0 These funds are on deposit and not used for b) Transferred to the District 5M-13 LCIF Instalment Funds; Pipestone 99.01 1 LCIF purposes until named for a Melvin Jones OR Plumas 227.04 1 Fellowship or freed for Foundation use. Portage La Prairie 641.39 2 A donation towards LCIF is one of the c) Free my instalment funds for LCIF use. Rapid City 1,241.74 2 requirements for the annual Club Excellence ______Rivers 756.99 2 Award. x
The Lions Eye Bank is dedicated to helping the visually impaired through its corneal transplant and 5M13 2013 Curling Bonspiel funding assistance programs. One of the biggest JANUARY 11 and 12, 2013 fundraising event for the Lions Eye Bank is The Starting Friday at 4pm and all day Saturday Journey for Sight. Bowsman, Manitoba 3 Limited to 18 rinks 201 Info contact Fun spiel with Bowsman rules. Lion Blair McIntyre Tickets for the Expect to have alot of fun at our non-traditional bonspiel. 204-625-2173. 2013 Arctic Cat F570 Legs from the snowmobile raffle Early Bird Registration $180 per rink North, South, East and West. JANUARY 15-19, 2013 are in the process After November 30th - $200 per rink. of being printed (A $15 Saturday night banquet fee Join us to help raise money for this very worthwhile cause and will be for non registered curlers) and enjoy a fun filled few days by becoming a rider or support crew member. distributed shortly. To register contact [email protected] 2 NOVEMBER 2012 5M13 MANITOBA LION Wawanesa Lions Club celebrates 55 years of service
District Governor Lion Willie Brown, Zone 8 Lions, Lions from the Brandon Clubs, former Lions, community members and guests gathered at the New Horizons Centre on October 11, 2012 to celebrate with the members of the Wawanesa Lions Club on the occasion of the 55th Anniversary of the club’s chartering, February 14, 1957. Everyone enjoyed the scrapbooks and memorabilia on display. A delicious meal was served by the Wawanesa Lioness Club and Brett Cline from Members of the Wawanesa Lions Club. Wawanesa School choral class Brandon Prairie Pride President Lion Brent Allum provided entertainment. Zone retrieves his club’s missing gavel from Lion Jaye Chair Lion Mike Fisher added Smale. to the fun with his Tail Twisting antics. Lion Don Martin, a 55 year member, gave a brief history of the club. The special guest, District Governor Willie Brown from the Russell Lions Club, spoke about the importance of Service Projects. President Jaye Smale, Secretary Don Martin and Treasurer Keith Murray received DG Willie’s personal pin. President Lion Jaye was presented with a DG Lion Willie receives a cheque from Wawanesa certificate in recognition of the Lions President Jaye Smale for the Lions Foundation club’s 55 years of service. Lion of Canada Dog Guides. Margaret Martin received her 15 Scrapbooks recording the Club’s history were on display to be enjoyed by (L to R) District year Chevron from Lion Willie. Governor Willie Brown, Nancy Preston, Lion Alan Hubka & Lorna Hubka . A highlight of the evening was the induction of Mark Rogers as a member of the presented the missing gavel to Wawanesa Lions Club and the Lion Brent Allum, President re-instatement of Lion Alan of the Brandon Prairie Pride Hubka by DG Willie. A cheque Lions Club. Lion Don Martin was presented to DG Willie for was awarded a B.J. “Ben” Ward the Lions Foundation of Canada Fellowship for his involvement Dog Guides by President Lion with the Hearing Foundation. Jaye. The presentation was made by The Lions Club is sorry Lloyd McCabe, 1st Vice District Tail Twister and Zone Chair Lion Mike Fisher was in to say good-bye to two excellent Governor & Chair of the Lions fine form collecting a fine from Brandon Prairie Pride Lion Mark Rogers, shown with his sponsor, Lion Don Lions, Noel Fisher who has Hearing Foundation Canadian Lion Dianne Bauman. Martin, was inducted as a member of the Wawanesa moved to Souris, and Elgin Division. Rogers who has transferred his Attendance draws Lions Club by District Governor Willie Brown. membership to Hamiota Lions were made with the winners Bauman & Kathryn Giesbrecht (Brandon).It was a Club. Both were recipients of being: Lorna McKibbon, great evening of fun and stories and the Wawanesa parting gifts. Audrey Wilton, Alan Hubka Lions Club thank everyone who helped make it President Lion Jaye Smale (Wawanesa) and Dianne such a success. Thanks for the memories!
Lion Don Martin received a B.J. Ben Ward Fellowship Award from Lion Lloyd McCabe, 1st Vice-District Lion Elgin Rogers transferred to the Hamiota Lions Club President Lion Jaye Smale presents Lion Noel Fisher with Governor & Chair of the Lions Hearing Foundation & received a parting gift from President Jaye Smale a farewell gift as he has moved to Souris. Canadian D 5M13 MANITOBA LION NOVEMBER 2012 THE 3 MANITOBA CLUB ACTIVITY REPORT LION in the community District 5M-13 Lions Virden Columbus with Corn & Apple Festival www.e-district.org/sites/5m13 www.lionnet.com/canada_mb.html Provided refreshments for blood Bingo. www.lionsclubs.org donor clinic. Raised $2100.00 Fundraising: 4 Bingos, operated Collected 410 pair of eyeglasses. campground, Rental of Lions Hall, DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lion Willie Brown collected used batteries, maintenance Oak Lake & Area Box 430 on Lions Hall. Raised $7500. Spearheading fundraiser for renova- Russell, MB R0J 1W0 Donations to Border Regional library, tions at community hall. R: (204) 773-3514 Fundraising: Ran the food booth C: (204) 773-6360 Western Blind Curling Assoc., four [email protected] families who suffered a fire loss. Total at the Oak Lake High School Rodeo, donations: $2150.00 raised approx. $1,000.00 SECRETARY Lion Omer Champigny Hamiota Shoal Lake Box 44 Work projects: Tree planting and Li- New member added in August activ- Oak Lake, Manitoba R0M 0P0 Res. 204-855-3205 ons Roar information mail-out sheet. ity report. Cell 204-851-0394 Donations: Hamiota Golf Club, Ha- On October 15, 2012, Lion Keith Johnston of the Oak Lake Lions Club was [email protected] Stonewall & District miota swimming pool and Hamiota Added three members. awarded the “Ben Ward Fellowship” award for outstanding achievement TREASURER high school French travel club. Fundraising: collecting used vehicle in community volunteerism in the spirit of Lionism. President Lion Leigh Lion John Fehr 3-6 Whiteshell Way Morden & District batteries, planning a pancake break- Smith (left) presented the award to Lion Keith. Brandon, Manitoba R7B 4G3 Fundraising: Assisted Knights of fast to be held in October. Res. 204-728-9677 [email protected]
VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Morden Lions Support International Lions Clubs, One Shot, One Life, Measles Project Lloyd McCabe 46 Kensington Cres. Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6M1 The Morden Lions Club wanted Res. 204-726-5367 [email protected] to support Lions Clubs International Measles Project, ONE SHOT, ONE LIFE. 2nd-VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lion Omer Champigny As, HOCKEY, is a very important Box 44 Oak Lake, Manitoba R0M 0P0 part of the community, the Lions, Res. 204-855-3205 called the project, Morden Lions Shoot Cell 204-851-0394 [email protected] Out Measles Challenge. A partnership with Agassiz Medical Centre, as event EDITOR & ADVERTISING Supporter, amd Little Caesars, as event Lion Bill McKitrick Box 340 Sponsor, was drafted. The Shoot Out, Crystal City, MB R0K 0N0 was held over three days, October Res. 204-873-2091 Fax. 204-873-2633 23, at Ecole Morden Middle School, Cell 204-325-2455 October 24 at Access Events Centre, [email protected] October 25 at Agassiz Medical Centre. ASSOCIATE EDITOR & PRODUCTION MANAGER Lion Lorraine Houston The Event produced 16 Sharp P.O. Box 220, Shooters, by 15 different participants. Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0 Res. 204-776-2116 A Sharp Shooter was a participant who Bus. 204-534-6479 was able to shoot the street hockey ball Cell 204-534-8064 Fax 204-534-2977 through the hole in the board, covering [email protected] the net opening. Lion Mo Lachance and Lion Rob Lawrence, beside the Street Hockey Net Board. Photo courtesy of: Allison Friesen/The Winkler Morden Voice The Morden Lions had a Great time with this event. It was very gratifying to have had the opportunity to Subscription rates: $12.00/year promote an International project. The Published ten times per year, Morden Lions were able to contribute September to June. Measles initiative met Submission deadline to, and help reach the $10 million L C 17th day of the month. I GOAL ! Forward submissions to Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation match every $2 raised with $1 [email protected] Submitted by: Lion Rob Lawrence Box 220, Boissevain, Manitoba Morden Lions Club (Pres) R0K 0E0 Lions have successfully raised by Lions with US$1, if we is a clear demonstration of our met the gates Challenge! In the reached our US$10 million goal. deep commitment to protecting past year, all across the globe, So, meeting the Gates Challenge the health and well being of our Send in your photos Lions came together in support means that Lions will be able most vulnerable children. and news of “One Shot, One Life: The to contribute a total of US$15 We have shown the world Lions Measles Initiative” by million this year to help protect that we are not only the Knights of your club contributing US$10 million to the world’s children from brain of the Blind but protectors to help end the death and disease damage, hearing loss, blindness of children, as well. LCIF is [email protected] caused by measles. The Bill and death caused by measles. currently working with the Copy deadline is the & Melinda Gates Foundation Lions’ dedication to Gates Foundation to chart our 17th of each month promised to match every $2 combating this deadly disease future course. 4 NOVEMBER 2012 5M13 MANITOBA LION
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D.G. Digest District Governor ...we are Roaring Along Willie Brown
I want to congratulate and take to opportunity for International Director, or Past 3rd throughout the District and the Lions Club of Wawanesa training club members and to International Director. April 18- every club can help. Lions for 55 Years of Service have their members become the 21 Shooting Star Convention The other opportunity and Sprucewoods Lions Club leaders of the future Center in Mahnomen, MN. is to assist Manitoba Special for 25 years of service ... plus we Clubs have regular meetings, and its FUN.... Olympics (M.S.O.) with the inducted three new Lions and they submit reports, service, International Presidents sales of their fund raising I want to thank Lion John one re-instated Lion coming to activity, and send their PU 101’s Madden’s theme is “ in a calendars. I have been in direct Fehr, as he offered to be the the pride. on time world of service”, and with contact with the communities Special Olympics liaison for the If you peek around this We are looking for Lions that in mind I am asking that that M.S.O. wish to have Brandon Clubs. edition of the Manitoba Lion from your district to attend the our 5M13 Clubs take the assistance in, however any club Thank ouy Lions you will see your DG’s visitation 2013 MD5M Regional Lions opportunity to work with from our district may contact and meeting calendar ... I am Leadership Institute! Lions that a couple of our community Ken Stevens at M.S.O. and offer DG Willie Brown asking that you let me know as are selected as participants in partners. to help. His email address is “acta non verba” soon as possible so I can make as the Institute must be in good The first is the Canadian [email protected] many of your visitation requests, standing in a Lions Club and Diabetes Association who we however we are a team and your may not be a 1st Vice District can assist by participating in the Vice District Governors will be Governor, District Governor, Tag Day for Diabetes which is filling in when necessary. Past District Governor, being held on November the More exciting news. We have a a replacement Zone Chair for Zone 3 ... Lion Club Request Roy Graham has stepped up to Along The Path with DG Willie the plate and I want to welcome for Governor’s Visit him to that position on cabinet, November 3 Cabinet Meeting Portage la Prairie and with his experience will be a 7 Holland Visitation great asset to your district team. 8 Russell Lions Club Club Name______By the time you read 14 Stonewall Teulon Warren Visitation Contact name ______this I will have attended the 15 Waskada Visitation Phone number ______Council of Governors meeting 17 Xmas Party in Mahnomen and will have 22 Sandy Lake Visitation email ______been at our GMT / GLT 26-29 Meetings Winnipeg Meeting Location:______meeting in Brandon on October 22nd. Thank you to VDG Lloyd Requested date of visitation in order of preference. and Lion Bev for hosting the December 1 Xmas Party 1st ______meeting. 2 Crystal City Visitation This leads me into 3-5 Not Available 2nd ______7 Not Available Membership / Leadership Meeting Time: ______Dinner meeting?______that should concern you 8 Lions Foundation Meeting Winnipeg as numbers are low, in our 12 Melita Visitation Will there by any other clubs visiting? ______. If so name them: district and as we roll along 16 Roblin Visitation ______we need to look at what makes Will Governor be expected to speak? Yes _____ No ______a Lions Club vibrant and January11-13 District Curling Bonspiel Bowsman successful ...there are certain 19 Journey for Sight Celebration Brandon Will Governor be expected to install officers? Yes _____ No ______common denominators that 26 Minitonas, Swan River, Bowsman Visitation If yes, please have information ready for the Governor, printed clearly. successful clubs have. Lions Clubs International with the February 8-10 5M11 Mid-Winter Will Governor be expected to induct new members? Club Excellence Program have 14 Boissevain Visitation Yes _____ No ______If yes, please have the LCI NEW MEMBER identified these traits, and the 22 – 24 5M13 Convention, KITS WITH PINS AND SIGNED CERTIFICATES READY. whole process can be done by Lakeview Resort & Conf. Centre, Gimli, MB each club with the guidance of Will Governor be expected to give out Awards? Yes _____ No ______their GLT/GMT team. I believe TENTATIVE MEETING DATES AND LOCATIONS our members know in their Name the Award (s) ______March 16 Council of Governors Meeting,Brooklyn Center, hearts what these traits are, but May 3 Council of Governors Meeting,Rochester, MN ______here is a reminder of them: If yes, please have the information prepared for the Governor prior May 3 Multiple Convention, Hinckley, MN Clubs in good standing with to his arrival. July 5 INTERNATIONAL, Hamburg, Germany LCI . . . . Clubs conducts “service Please return this request form ASAP, so I can schedule my club visits. projects” to their community Please book a day for the District Governor to visit your I will correspond to your club as to which date works well for me. Clubs Contribute to LCIF . club if you haven’t already done so. Many Thanks! Remember the earlier I receive your request, the easier it is for me to They know they receive more fulfill your first choice. back than they give Clubs ask for new members to Please forward this form to Lion Willie Brown join the club. They know with ROBLIN MOTOR INN We Ain’t Jus’ Country “Where the Lions meet” Box 430, Russell, MB R0J 1W0 growth it will sustain their club 236 Main Street - Roblin, Man. Ph. 204-937-2676 Fax 204-937-4592 R: (204) 773-3514 C: (204) 773-6360 Clubs communicate to their Canada Select Accommodations or EMAILL [email protected] community just what they are Sidekick Cafe Yours in Lionism, doing, and listen to community Kicker’s Beverage Room District Governor, Willie Brown needs Diana Janssen - Manager Clubs look at district leadership 6 NOVEMBER 2012 5M13 MANITOBA LION
Serving Our Communities ... Lions Club Directory Our District ... The World A & Area Lions Club Wheat City Lions Club Supper meeting Noon Meetings Hamiota Lions Club & District Lions Club U 1st Tuesday of month at 6:30 p.m. Morden 3rd Tuesday 2nd & 4th Mondays each Month -12 noon 3rd Tuesday at 12:00 noon Meet at Morden Rec. Centre, Lions Room S Horseshoe Cafe Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave, Brandon Community Hall 1st and 3rd Mondays at 7:00 pm T Sec. Bev Makinson Sec. Dave Hughes 204-637-2533 Pres: Edith Caldwell President Lion Rob Lawrence I 204-726-5070 [email protected] Phone 822-6021 [email protected] [email protected] Sec: Ken Healy We Serve N Austin, Manitoba Please come pay us a visitation. [email protected] Secretary Lion Donald Holenski
Holland and NEEPAWA LIONS CLUB Binscarth Lions Club Carberry & Area Serving Neepawa & Area for 70 years Meet every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the Lions Club Area Lions Club Meetings first and third month at Binscarth Drop In Centre @ 7pm meetings: 7:00 pm 8:00 meeting 2nd Wednesday President: Alvin Kingdon nd th Holland Elementary School Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. [email protected] 2 & 4 Wednesdays Secretary: Hugh Fraser President Greig Scott 204-526-2107 President Wayne Hollier 204-476-2944, [email protected] www.mts.net/birch/lionpage/htm 204-841-0144, [email protected] [email protected]
Crystal City OAKVILLE & AREA Birtle & District Lions Club Holland&Area Meets 3rd Tuesday of each month Lions Club Lioness Club LIONS CLUB at 6:45 pm Meetings 3rd Thursday Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month Birtle Drop-In Centre Meet First Wednesday of Month @ 7pm Lions Den Community Hall Sec. Leonard Jensen, 204-842-5207 President: David Mutch Tiger Hills Arts Assoc., 111 Broadway, Holland Pres. Stuart Boyd [email protected] 204-873-2220, [email protected] Sec: Margaret Fraser, 204-526-2378, [email protected] 204-267-2505, [email protected]
Who Dauphin Lions Club President st rd Andy Aucoin Oakburn Lions Meet 1 and 3 Tuesday @ 6:30 pm Secretary is this Supper Meeting held at Meetings held every Neil Fraser third Wednesday of the month Thunder’s Country Restaurant Kelwood 7:30 p.m. Eager Pioneer club Lion? Bruce Stokotelny, President Meet 3rd President: John Derhak Search 204-638-8354 • [email protected] Lions Club Thursday 204-234-5464, [email protected] through this issue to find the mystery Elphinstone Lions Club Kenton & Area Oak lake and Area Lion Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 pm in the Lions Den Lions Club Lions Club Pres. Dennis Rogasky 625-5223 Meets at Kenton Hall Meet at Oak Lake Golf Club SPONSORED BY Bowsman & 2nd Tuesday 7:30pm First and Third Monday at 7:00 p.m. Sec. Anita Hart [email protected] District Lions Club Gateway to Buffalo Park 4th Tuesday 7pm Supper Mtg Pres. Leigh Smith President Calvin Pierrepont, 204-238-4304 ELPHINSTONE, MB Pres. Phil Graham, 204-838-2354, [email protected] 204-855-3128, [email protected]
BOISSEVAIN LIONS CLUB e Th lub MacGregor Lions Club Meets 2nd Thursday at 6:30 pm (supper) ycling 4th Thursday at 7:00 p.m Re c C Regular meeting @ 7:30 on 2nd Tuesday Red Coat Inn - Boissevain lub Big Heart Supper meeting @ 6:30 on 4th Tuesday The Pas ll C @ TBA Northern Lites Lions PRES.: Ed Anderson ELGIN &Sma AREA LIONS Supper meeting 1st Tuesday of the month 204-534-6096, [email protected] Meet 7:00 p.m. President - Luc Gamache President: Sandra Andersen 3rd Wednesday of month at member’s homes [email protected] ph 204.685.2574 Home of Tommy Turtle Cecile McMurray, Sec., 204-769-2152, [email protected] 204-623-3759 [email protected]
BRANDON Erickson Lions Club Melita & Area Lions Club LIONS CLUB Meet 2nd and 4th Wednesday Meet 2nd & 4th Thursday 7:30 p.m. at the Melita Legion Hall PIERSON Supper Meeting at 6:30 p.m. - 2nd and 4th Thursday Except supper meetings Oct. - March LIONS CLUB at the Lions Manor - in the Lions Den Meet at Pierson Community Hall Chartered in 1938 SEC.: Eleanor Renwick 1st and 3rd Wednesday @ 8pm President: Arthur Platt 204-522-8686, [email protected] Sec.: Ben Ward 204.726.8719 [email protected] Sec. Angus Lee, 204-634-2243, [email protected]
BRANDON CROCUS Ethelbert Miami & Area Lions Clubz Pipestone Lions Club LIONS CLUB Lions Club Meet 1st and 3rd Monday President - Lion Aurel Vodon 7:30 pm at R.M. of Thompson Office [email protected] Over 20 Years of Service Meet every 2nd and 4th Mondays Phone 204.748.6004 Meeting - 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month Pres: Art Ainsworth President: Duncan Callum 6:30 pm at Lions Manor in the Lions Den 204-742-8841 of the month at 7:30 p.m 204-435-2069 [email protected] Sec.: Wilma Pawluk • 204-571-0522 • [email protected] at Emergency Services Center Building Meet every 3rd Wednesday Portage la Prairie Lions Club Keystone Lions Club Flin Flon Lions Club MINNEDOSA LIONS CLUB President Roger Poirier Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday 1st Tuesday - Supper Meeting Meets every 2nd & 4th 204-687-6717 [email protected] Supper 6:30 pm at Lions Den 3rd Tuesday - Business Meeting Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Lions Manor - 7:00 p.m. dial - 001 Executive mtgs first Wednesday of the month Minnedosa Community Hall Pres. Dennis Dupont Pres. Ken Al-Molky Dinner meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month 204-857-9444 204-726-1991 Green Room of the Flin Flon Community Centre PRES. Gareth Boys [email protected] Serving since 1938 BRANDON Gilbert Plains Minitonas & District LA PRAIRIE Lions Club LIONESS CLUB Prairie Pride & District Lions Club Portage La Prairie LIONS CLUB Box 490, Minitonas, MB R0L 1G0 st rd Meet 1st and 3rd Mondays at 6:30 p.m. 1 & 3 Fridays Meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday Meet 2nd Thursday at 6:30 pm Pres. Brent Allum at the EMS Building • Gilbert Plains, Manitoba R0L 0X0 Betty King Pres. Lion Randy Colbert at Lion’s Den - Supper meeting Mum’s Restaurant 204-761-0409 PRESIDENT President Lawrence Robak Sec. Lion Brett Church 204-857-8259 Lions Manor 4th Thursday 7:30 pm (Wheat City Golf Course) [email protected] 204-548-4101 [email protected] [email protected] 5M13 MANITOBA LION NOVEMBER 2012 7
Serving Our Communities ... Warren & District Lions Club Lions Club Directory Our District ... The World Virden Lions Club Business Meeting 2nd Tuesday Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday Dinner Meeting 4th Tuesday at 7 pm at Firehall Pres. Brad Henderson Bingo every Thursday $1,000 guaranteed payout ph: 204-877-3187 Secretary: Ron De La Hey Pres. Ray W. Walker PINE RIVER LIONS [email protected] 204-748-3370, [email protected] 204-461-1896 Sinclair [email protected] Meet at Pine River Community Center & Area Supper meeting 1st Thursday 8pm 4th Wednesday 7pm Meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesdays Borderline Cafe The Lions Club of Wawanesa 7:00 pm Warren Fire Hall Pres. Garry Urbanowski 204-263-2101 Lions Club Meets Second & Fourth Thursdays Warren, Manitoba at the Lions Club Room, Pres. Rosemary Dzus 7:30 pm., 132-5th Street Rapid City and Area 204-322-5625 Enjoy camping, swimming, Lions Club SOURIS LIONS CLUB [email protected] fishing at the Lions Park Box 53, Rapid City, MB R0K 1W0 Meet 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. President Jaye Smale HERIZON DISTRICT LIONS CLUB 204-824-2722, [email protected] Meetings - 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month Supper Meetings WARREN President Amber Brown Held at Chicken Chef Secretary Pat Dixon PRES.: Lorie Howe 204-826-2488 [email protected] 204-483-2939 [email protected] Waskada Lions Club 1st Thursday 7:30 pm Winkler Lions Club Waskada Genisis Inn Secretary Ronald bertholet Meet at Smitty’s Restaurant 204-673-2541 4th Tuesday at 6:30 pm Rivers & Area Sprucewoods & Area Lions Club [email protected] Secretary: Lion Ray Downey Come visit anytime. Meet at 7 p.m. every 204-254-0107 • [email protected] Lions Club HOME OF THE ANNUAL RABBIT FEED Meet 1st and 3rd Wednesday 2nd & 4th Wednesday President: Tanya Cameron at the Sprucewood Community Hall Secretary: Lawrence McFarlane Woods Ave, Sprucewoods Pres: Gerry Rubeniuk, 204-761-0027, [email protected]
ROBLIN & DISTRICT LIONS CLUB Stonewall & District Lions Club Meet 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. Meets 2nd & 4th Wednesday NOMINATION Roblin Motor Inn - 236 Main St. NW, Roblin at Stonewall Lions Manor Supper at 6:00 pm Dinner 6:30 pm • Meeting 7:30 pm Lion visitors are welcome. Pres: Richard Slatcher 204-467-8951 FOR STEW PEEVER [email protected]
ROSSBURN LIONS CLUB Strathclair MEMORIAL AWARD Lioness Club Meets 1st Thursday and It’s that time of year again! The Lions Midwinter Conventions are approaching 2nd Wednesday every month 3rd Thursday of Month - Town Hall and we at the Lions Eye Bank of Manitoba and Northwest Ontario Inc., are President: Shirley Kalyniuk Secretary: Mary McDonald 204-365-2659 preparing to award a Lion or non-Lions member with a plaque that signifies his or 204-859-2429 • [email protected] [email protected] her outstanding support to the Lions Eye Bank and its programs - this includes the annual fundraising event the Journey for Sight.
Russell & Area Lions Club Strathclair Lions Club Annually, the Lions Eye Bank Board of Directors presents the Stew Peever 3rd Wednesday @ 7:30 p.m. Memorial Award to a Lion/Lioness or community member who has demonstrated VISITORS WELCOME Strathclair Municipal Hall 2nd and 4th Thursdays unselfish dedication and support to sight- 6:30 Chicken Chef President: Lion Jim Wilson related activities to the Lions Eye Bank Send nominations to: Pres. Louise Dwankiw 204-773-2727, [email protected] 204-365-2453 [email protected] and/or the Journey for Sight. One award for each district will be presented at the Lion Bill McKitrick Midwinter Conventions. Box 340 Swan Lake Lions Club Crystal City, MB R0K 0N0 Sandy Lake Lions Club SUBMITTING A NOMINATION: [email protected] Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday Working hard for a healthy neighbourhood 1. Include the name and phone Supper on 3rd Tuesday Visit our Lion’s Campground Meet 1st and 3rd Tuesday number of the individual or club each month at Fire Hall (5th St.) representative submitting the Deadline: Dec. 15, 2012 President Douglas Davies 204-585-2649 Pres: Geraldine Campbell Sec Kathy Slashinsky kslashinsky@hotmailcom nomination. 204-836-2358 [email protected] 2. Type or print clearly on the nomination form. (available from the Lions Eye Shoal Lake Lions Club Swan River Lions Club Bank office) Meet 2nd Wednesday of every month. General Mtg every 2nd Monday @7:00pm at Handi-Cats Cafe Supper Mtgs every 4th Monday @ 7:30pm 3. Attach supporting documentation describing the volunteer efforts. Any Supper meeting at 6:30 pm at Swan Valley Plaza, 217 6th Ave. South additional information such as newsletters, press clippings, photos, letters, etc., to President: Trevor Hagyard President Rick Frazer, 204-734-4573, [email protected] support this nomination would be useful and welcome. Materials submitted will be 204-759-3094, [email protected] www.swanriverlions.org returned on request.
4. If your club had previously forwarded an application in a previous year, and Snow Lake Lions Club Teulon & Area would like to re-submit, please fill out the attached form. Meetings held second Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. Lions Club DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: Basement of USWA building The deadline for the applications is December 15, 2012. President David Roberts Meet at Pres. Lory M. Wowk 204-358-3864 • [email protected] CE Building, 80 - 3rd Ave. SE 204-886-3882 2nd Wednedsay at 7 pm [email protected] THE AWARD PRESENTATION: A plaque will be presented to the selected recipient at the Lions Mid-Winter SOMERSET The Lions Club of Thompson Conventions in all three districts. Welcome Fellow Lions and visitors to our City If anyone has any questions contact your local Lions Eye Bank Director or call the LIONS CLUB During your stay, please join us at the Lions Centre Meet 1st and 3rd Monday at 8:30 pm and share our bi-weekly supper meeting the Lions Eye Bank office 1-800-552-6820 or 204-772-1899 or e-mail [email protected]. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month from Sept-June at 6:30 pm Thank you for your support. Secretary Wes Friesen Club House: 509 Station Rd. 204-744-2109 [email protected] Pres.: Larry Galick, 204-677-3379, [email protected] 8 NOVEMBER 2012 5M13 MANITOBA LION
We continueDISTRICT to ‘Welcome 5M-13 to New Iceland’ all 5M13 Lions for the Midwinter Convention in Gimli, February 22-24, 2013. For the Friday night mixer all would be Vikings can wear their horns. However since it is a cold winter season you are coming we have a warm welcome for you all.
“Adam T. Elvis and the Good Rockin’ Tonight Band”to perform at Friday evening Mixer
Born to play tribute to filled with the music and Esposito (Elvis’ friend and road The show case evening the King of Rock and Roll, memories of Elvis Presley. manager), Marion Cocke (Elvis’ will feature the legendary Sun award winning Tribute Artist Adam has been singing personal Nurse), Donna Presley Studio recordings, through Adam T. Elvis, backed up by the for eighteen years and has won (Elvis’ cousin) and Eddy Hand to the Movies, a Blue Hawaii Good Rockin’Tonight Band will many singing competitions. (Elvis’ cousin). tribute, 68’ comeback special perform at the Friday evening Adam has placed 3rd and Adam has also performed and the explosive Vegas years. mixer at the 5M13 Convention 4th in the North American at Priscilla’s restaurant in We urge you to get in Gimli. Elvis Competition finals in Memphis. Jerry Presley (Elvis’ into the spirit by dressing Mastering the sound, Collingwood, Ontario in cousin) commented, “Adam T. Hawaiian. look and mannerism of 1995 and 1997 in the amateur Elvis is Great. Elvis would be Elvis Presley with amazing category and 4th in 2000 in the proud”. accuracy, Adam delivers a professional category. fascinating high-energy and He has also become interactive performance. Adam’s friends with Elvis’ close friends mesmerizing interpretation, and family. He has performed exciting stage presence, with the Jordanaires (Elvis’ 50’s The passing of a Lion: Mike Kamfoly authentic costumes and backup singers), DJ Fontana exhilarating charisma ushers in (Elvis’ drummer of the 50’s) In 1980 the Ethelbert and the job of ordering our sometime teased Lion Mike that an outstanding performance and has become friends with Joe Lions club received its charter community calendars was also the weigh of his vest was getting with twenty-nine members his responsibility. too heavy to carry around. signing on as lions. Over the years Lion One of the things M ike Kamfoly was Mike was the recipient of many Lion Mike was proud of, and LION’S 5M-13 one. Over the years Lion Mike awards, among which was the rightly so, was that he was the held various positions such as Hope Medal for community last remaining active charter president, treasurer and tail service as well as Governor pins, member in the Ethelbert Lions. MIDWINTER twister. Especially as tail twister club pins and keys awarded Sadly, Lion Mike passed away he had great fun catching by Lions International in September 15 at the age of CONVENTION members and feeding the lion recognition for sponsoring new eight one. with humorous fines. members. It was Lion Mike His passing leaves a large REGISTRATION FORM Lion Mike was always who introduced Lion Art and role in the lions and he will be willing to lend a hand. At myself into the club. The club greatly missed. February 22-23-24, 2013 pancake breakfasts, he could be Gimli, Manitoba found with his big bowl mixing the batter. at the Lakeview Resort and Conference Centre 10th Street, Gimli, Manitoba One of his favorite NEW LION Hosted by TEULON AND AREA LIONS CLUB projects was to make up hockey or football pools as a fundraiser MEMBERS We Serve PLEASE PRINT NAMES CLEARLY TO AVOID SPELLING ERRORS or to call bingo at Sunnyside Club NEW Member Sponsor (1) Name: ______Lodge for the seniors over the [ ] Lion [ ] Lioness [ ] Leo [ ] Guest:______Christmas holidays. The club Shoal Lake Lions lion Bob Brudy lion Ray Pettinger Club: ______could always count on Lion Address: ______Stonewall & District lion Kerry Slatcher No sponsor listed Phone: ______email: ______Mike to present the Lions Lion Sholn Godin Special / Dietary Needs ______bursary to the student with Lion Darlene Dallman [ ] Check if this is your first mi-winter convention the heist marks at graduation Registrant #1 Before February 1, 2012 After February 1, 2013 Full Convention [ ] $110.00 Cdn [ ] $120.00 Cd Banquet Only [ ] $50.00 Cdn [ ] $60.00 Cd 1-408 Main Street, Stonewall, Man. (2) Name: ______R0C 2Z0 [ ] Lion [ ] Lioness [ ] Leo [ ] Guest:______Club: ______N o e T 204.467.4500 Address: ______INSURANCE F 204.467.4501 Phone: ______email: ______STONEWALL [ ] Check if this is your first mi-winter convention Registrant #1 Before February 1, 2012 After February 1, 2013 www.oneinsurancegroup.ca Full Convention [ ] $110.00 Cdn [ ] $120.00 Cd Banquet Only [ ] $50.00 Cdn [ ] $60.00 Cd
Forward registration forms with cheque/money order in Canadian Funds, payable to: Teulon Lions – District Convention, c/o Lion Steven Shinnie Box 149, Teulon, MB, R0C 3B0 Phone: (204) 886-4657 Marriage Commissioner Refunds will be subject to a $20.00 administration fee.. No refunds will be given after February 1, 2013 for the Province of Manitoba
Hotel Reservations • Design your own Wedding Vows. Please make your own reservations by calling the • Free music! Free Sermon Library! Lakeview Resort and Conference Centre, toll free at 1-877-355-3500. Convention Rate is $89.00 per night for a Double Room, $109.00 per night for a Suite, LION MINTS or $119.00 per night for a Deluxe Suite. Contact Lion Cecile McMurray Ask for the Lions Midwinter Convention Rate. Rooms are blocked until January 25, 2013. Call 1-800-465-9548 1-204-769-2152 [email protected] The Lakeview Resort and Conference Centre is a smoke free facility.