February 2014 the Only All Canadian District in 5M

DISTRICT 5M-13 ManitobaLion VOLUME 28 Number 06 FEBRUARY 2014 THE ONLY ALL CANADIAN DISTRICT IN 5M

Riders on the Southwest leg stopped in Boissevain Friday morning, January 15th for a A Journey for Sight photo opportunity with Tommy Turtle who is celebrating his 40th birthday this year. The Lions Journey for Sight completed their 51st annual ride, raising funds for The Lions Eye Bank of Manitoba and NW Ontario. Riders coming from Flin Flon, Thompson, and southern and western points of Manitoba gathered on Saturday afternoon, January 19 at the Brandon Airport. The Brandon Lions Clubs provided a meal and refreshments for the riders. An estimated $50,000 in pledges was collected, plus another $10,000 from the Morden day ride, with more still coming in.

PDG Wayne Preston, Lion Ian Mullin, Journey long time participant for Sight Chairperson of the Journey for with helper Colleen Sight. Smoke of Thompson

The Lion’s Journey For Sight left Flin Flon on Wednesday, January 15. Lion Andy Wasylciw (on right) and his daughter Lion Melissa (on left) with outrider Valerie (center) led 14 sleds to Cranberry Portage. This was Lion Andy’s 10th year to be involved in the Journey, and over the years he has raised about $40,000 .

The East Leg of the Journey for sight support crew and riders gather for a Lion Keith Johnston presents cheque to Journey for Sight riders at Oak Lake stop. The riders are: reception at Morden. The Morden crew included Lion Stan Brunn, Larry Freund, Darwin Wray , Neil Halls, Lloyd Hayward, Brad Henderson and Driver Allan Jackson Pete Wall and Lion Rob Lawrence. Still time to register for 5M13 Convention We are just a couple of weeks away from Also at the registration desk will be the is an evening of entertainment lined up for guest speaker on Sunday is the Executive the Mid Winter convention. If you have not voting delegate cards so please identify Friday, including the Beetles playing from 9 to Director of Quest Canada Joanne McQuiggan. registered yet .... it is not too late to do so. yourselves as a voting delegate when you come close with a late lunch provided. She will bring us up to speed on the new Just fi ll in the form and pop it in the mail or in. Th e Saturday business meeting will be found successes of Quest Canada. better yet, give us a call. You can contact us If you are coming to Brandon in the early brought to order at 8:30 am, Speak off at And a promise, we will have you on your by email or phone today to let us know of afternoon you will fi nd our registration desk 10:30, lunch, then 4 guest presenter sessions way before noon on Sunday. your intentions. Th e email and phone contact in the hotel front lobby of the Vic Inn, if you running till 4 pm. Th e District Governors A reminder that Friday night is a information is on the registration form. come in after 5 pm you will fi nd us at the Banquet starts at 6pm. celebration of our ethnic heritage, so please Clubs please remember to bring some items Grand Salon A/B down the hall. Sunday activities start sharp at 9:00 right have a bit of fun with it. from your community that would be suitable Here is a quick run down of the agenda: after a non denominational worship service. Looking forward to seeing you all in for a rainbow auction. You can drop them off For Friday the Cabinet meeting starts at 2 Wrap up of the business meeting along with Brandon, February 21, 22 and 23, 2014. at the Lions registration desk. pm, the Ice breaker and cash bar at 7 pm, there Parade of Green and Journey for Sight. Our 2 FEBRUARY 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION Follow your dream and make it happen

DISTRICT GOVERNOR Talk about electrifying energy, the afternoon of January 18 in the mess hall at the Brandon Airport where many Journey for Sight riders and their support contingents gathered. What an awesome afternoon to hear about their trips from various parts LLOYD MCCABE of our great District of 5M13 all in support of the Lions Eye Bank of Manitoba and N.W. Ontario.

Riders who began their trip the beginning of the week as far north as Th ompson and Snow Lake with many stops along the way being hosted by various Lions Clubs. One group travelled the west side of the park with another group travelling down the east side. Riders also ended up in Brandon from the southern parts of 5M13 and I understand that Morden Lions hosted a contingent. Did they have fun, absolutely and all Lions thank them for their generous donations and commitment.

It is important that many of these riders are not Lions but willingly commit their time to the support of this very worthy project. All fi nished the afternoon off with a hot lunch hosted by the Brandon Wheat City Lions assisted by the Brandon Keystone Lions.

Talk about electrifying energy, I can assure that his motivation will hear Joanne McQuiggan come and share some at our will be worth hearing. from Quest and a representative District Governor Calendar Mid-Winter Convention in speaking on the STARS February 1 Hearing Foundation meeting - St Cloud MN Brandon at the Victoria Inn Saturday will provide a program. Pretty busy weekend 3 Morden/Miami/Somerset visitation February 21 - 23. Lion Bev speak-off competition with so come and have some fun and 13 Boissevain visitation and I are getting very excited young adults from various fellowship. 17 Oak Lake visitation about the weekend as a lot of parts of our 5M13 district. 21-23 5M13 Mid-Winter Convention in Brandon energy is being spent by the Saturday afternoon will consist To get things going in the March 3 Gilbert Plains visitation Wheat City Lions members of speakers including Dr. New Year we attended the 8 Eye Bank/MAP - Winnipeg and the other Lions Clubs here Ritterman on hearing, Dr. Riche Provincial Lions Curling 15 Council of Governors - Minneapolis in our fair city in preparation. on diabetes along with Ed Epp Bonspiel in Rivers. What a 20 Hamiota, Kenton, Rapid City & Rivers visitation We both feel indebted to all who had islets of Langerhans great event and thanks goes to 21 Binscarth visitation the Lion volunteers who are transplant, Rena Pittao on her President Lion Tanya Cameron April 5 Mac Gregor community supper (Dr Ritterman) spending many countless hours life story of double corneal and her Rivers Lions for great 11 Hearing Foundation, Canadian Division, Wpg in preparation. Come and enjoy transplant and Lion Alex hosts that they were. A very 22 Virden visitation the Friday evening dressed in Haluschak on the establishment special event in our district and 25 COG meeting - Morton, MN your ethnic dress and dance to of an Ophthalmology program unique to our multiple. Well 25-27 MD5M Convention - Morton, MN the Beatles band. PID Brian in Swan River capped off done, just think all the meetings June 7-8 Cabinet meeting Sheehan and his wife Lori will with the main banquet in the were just on the ice surface. 14 Eye Bank/MAP - Winnipeg be with us for the weekend and evening. Sunday morning we July 4-8 Lions Intern. Convention - Toronto Canada 5M13 MANITOBA LION FEBRUARY 2014 3 THE MANITOBA LION District 5M-13

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DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lloyd McCabe 46 Kensington Cres. Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6M1 President Pipestone Lions Mike Decock and PDG Craig Bohne receiving Lion Tom Harbottle of Pipestone Lions Res. 204-726-5367 President Sinclair Lions Allan Jackson. Jackson Governor’s award medal Club receiving his 20 year chevron [email protected] received his 10 year chevron SECRETARY Lion Phil Weiss 113 Waterloo Crescent Brandon, Manitoba R7B 3X7 Lion Bev and I then attended Cell 204-724-0459 three meetings in quick [email protected] succession. January 15 saw us in TREASURER Pipestone where they were also Lion John Fehr joined by the Sinclair Lions. I 3-6 Whiteshell Way presented Lion Tom Harbottle, Brandon, Manitoba R7B 4G3 Res. 204-728-9677 Pipestone Lions with his 20 [email protected] year chevron and Lion President VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR Alan Jackson, Sinclair Lions Omer Champigny with his 10 year chevron. Box 44 Oak Lake, MB R0M 1P0 Th e next evening saw us in R: (204) 855-3205 C: (204) 851-0394 Portage La Prairie hosted by Oakville Lions President Portage La Prairie Lions President Portage La Prairie Lioness President [email protected] Lion President Ray George. Stuart Boyd Ray George Marilyne Bonnet 2nd-VICE We were also joined by Portage DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lioness President Marilyne Lion Louise Kernested Bonnet and her club. Th e Stonewall, Manitoba Oakville Lions under Lion 3rd-VICE President Stuart Boyd also were DISTRICT GOVERNOR part of the evening. Lion Gord Kingdon Minnedosa, MB [email protected] On Jan 17 we visited Pine EDITOR & ADVERTISING River Lions hosted by Lion Lion Bill McKitrick President Garry Urbanowski. Box 340 Here I had the privilege of Crystal City, MB R0K 0N0 Res. 204-873-2091 inducting new member Russell Fax. 204-873-2633 Boychuk and presenting Lion Cell 204-325-2455 Tom Nakonechny with his 20 [email protected] Pine River Lions Secretary Darlene Pine River Lion Tom Pine River Lion Tony Krawchuk year chevron. ASSOCIATE EDITOR & Nakonechny, President Garry Urbanowski Nakonechny receiving his PRODUCTION MANAGER DG Lloyd & new Lion Russell Boychuk 20 year chevron Lion Lorraine Houston P.O. Box 220, Boissevain, MB R0K 0E0 1-408 Main Street, Res. 204-776-2116 Bus. 204-534-6479 Stonewall, Man. SOUTHSIDE SERVICE Cell 204-534-8064 R0C 2Z0 Fax 204-534-2977 For all your automotive repairs & maintenance N [email protected] IN BUSINESS AT THIS LOCATION SINCE 1974 o e T 204.467.4500 INSURANCE 462 Main Street • Stonewall, MB R0C 2Z0 F 204.467.4501 STONEWALL Ph. 204467-2378 Fax 204-467-2265 www.oneinsurancegroup.ca Monday to Friday 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Subscription rates: PROTECTION FOR $12.00/year • Home Published ten times per year, • Farm September to June. Box 220, • Business Submission deadline Boissevain, Manitoba R0K 0E0 17th day of the month. Lion Lorraine Houston Editor/Publisher • Life Forward submissions to Lion Les Houston Associate Editor [email protected] Box 220, Boissevain, Manitoba Printer of THE MANITOBA LION EARNING YOUR TRUST SINCE 1896 SEE YOUR LOCAL BROKER R0K 0E0 Custom design and print: ﬂ yers, programs, posters, letterhead, business cards, invoices, statements, lazer cheques. WEB DESIGN Chad Willis managing partner www.therecorder.ca 204.467.3186204.467.3173 [email protected] LION MINTS Ph. 204-534-6479 Call 1-800-465-9548 Fax 204-534-2977 4 FEBRUARY 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION Looking for Lions Club who would like a van equiped with a wheel chair lift

Approximately 10 years ago, our club was in need of this van, and we were helped monetarily by several other Lions clubs to purchase it. Unfortunately, the young man and his family who were using it no longer have need of it for he has passed away recently. Th erefore our club would like to make it available for some one else in need. We are not trying to sell it, however, we want it to go to any Lions club who may have a need for it. For more info on the van please contact Oakburn Lions president John Derhak@[email protected]

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Rivers Lions member Ross Lind- berg, delivering the rock is newest Rivers Rivers Lions member Susan Childerhose. Special thanks to host Lions Woodworth Dodge Kenton for the donation of a shuttle van, and West Avenue Steakhouse Bonspiel Rivers who catered an exceptional meal at Saturday’s banquet. We he Rivers & Area Lions club 3rd Place winners Binscarth Lions Club would like to thank all the other hosted the 2014 Lions Bon- T From left: lead Harvey Kingdon, 2nd Megan Kowalchuk, volunteers who helped in making spiel January 10 - 11, 2014. A total 1st place winners - Swan Lake and Area Lions Club 3rd Elmer Boucher, skip Bill Thompson with presenter Lloyd the 2014 Lions Bonspiel a huge of 14 teams enjoyed the weekend of From left: lead Geraldine Campbell, 2nd Ken Atkinson, McCabe District Governor success. fellowship and sportsmanship. Teams 3rd Ubald Desrochers, skip Garry VanDeKerckhove with presenter Lloyd McCabe District Governor We look forward to the ranged from Swan Lake, Melita, Pipe- Hamiota Lions Club hosting the stone, Brandon, Austin, Minnedosa, 2015 Lions Bonspiel Hamiota, Binscarth, and Rivers. Lion Tanya Cameron, President Opening ceremonies started with Rivers & Area Lions Club Piper Dan Jardine of Brookdale lead- ing all teams onto the ice, followed by words from Town of Rivers Mayor Todd Gill, RM of Daly Reeve Evan Smith, Zone Lions Chair Jim Boles and District Governor Lloyd Mc- Best Effort - Wheat City Lions Club Cabe. Delivering the ceremonial, rock 2nd place winners – Rivers Lions Club From left: skip Lloyd McCabe, 3rd Phil Weiss, 2nd Doug holding the broom is longest serving Rivers Lions Club from left: lead Donna Treloar, 2nd Peter Smallwood, lead Joann Didur with presenter Rivers Lions Mellings, 3rd Gord Hammond, skip Dave Treloar with President Tanya Cameron presenter DG Lloyd McCabe Lions calendar celebrates special birthday 0 TOMMY TURTLE4 yyearsears 1974 -2014

This year, the Boissevain something important in the are from. When you say looking at different ways to When people think of Boissevain, images of Tommy Turtle oft en come to mind. Th e turtle was erected on July 18, 1974, a symbolic icon for the community and the historic summer Lions Club calendar will community.” Boissevain, they say ‘that use the money from the 2014 Canadian Turtle Derby. Visitors from around the world have seized on the opportunity to be photographed with the be celebrating a milestone Tommy’s actual birthdate is is where they have Tommy edition. Turtle statue. In this photo, the international singing and dancing group ‘Up with People’ pose for a photo with Tommy. Sponsored by the Boissevain Lions Club, the high-energy birthday for one of the difﬁ cult to pin down, but he Turtle.’ I myself have gone to The club is also not done entertainment show appeared in Boissevain in 1970, 1976 and 1978 and at the International Peace Garden in 1997, bringing with them a community’s largest and best- was ofﬁ cially adopted by the many different places and they with Tommy when the message of hope and goodwill. Forty years later Tommy still stands proud watching over Boissevain, welcoming family and visitors, adding special memories to our known citizens. community on July 18, 1974, say ‘that is where the turtle is.’ calendar is released. Dougall admired community.

Th e Boissevain Lions Club is proud to honor Tommy Turtle, recognizing how he has Tommy Turtle is the focus when he made his ﬁ rst ofﬁ cial He is still prominent outside said they are planning a become an important part of our culture and history. Join us on July 18, 2014 as we salute of the annual fund-raiser appearance standing on his of the community. He is still birthday bash. Lion Lorraine Tommy on his 40th birthday. this year, and for Lion Bill hind legs, welcoming visitors recognized wherever you go.” Houston, who co-chaired the BoundaryCo-op BOISSEVAIN • DELORAINE • HARTNEY • WASKADA Dougall, there is no question to Boissevain with a smile Dougall said there is even a 2006 Homegrown Reunion, boundarycoop.ca Boissevain Admin & Food Store 204.534.2960 Gas Bar 204.534.7243 Home & Agro Centre 204.534.2411 he deserves the honour. on his face. He had actually Lions connection, as members will be taking the reigns for

“It is his 40th birthday,” arrived in town a couple of of the club, Wayne Pringle, Tommy’s big day. Details th Happy 40 TBOISSEVAINomm LIONSy CLUB WWee SServeerve Community Birthday Calendar January2014 Dougall exclaimed, “and this days earlier accompanied by a Harry George and Jack are not yet settled, but there SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NEW MOON Morton Council mtg 234 is a great way to recognize convoy of cars and a ﬁ re truck. Houston, along with George are plans for the return of NEW YEAR’S DAY 1 that.” This was when the famous Dyck and Robert Warnez co- the old Lions burger buggy Ryan Campion Blair Tripp Sally Hoppe Joshua Fluker Joshua Taylor

Lions supper mtg Fes val of the 5 6 7 Ken Barwick 8 6:30 pm 9 Arts Entry Deadline10 11 In the past, different Lions Canadian Turtle Derby was signed a loan to guarantee. In from the Turtle Derby days, Bridget Bessant Jayden Barwick Legion Auxiliary Carter Maurice Jerrit Barwick Ritchie Barwick Mike McCallum Danika McCausland Stan Good John Dueck Valerie McCallum Kali Wilkinson Doug Hicks Margaret Kroeker projects have adorned the beginning to gather steam, fact, Dougall said, legend has and the golf club is planning Tricia Palmer Pete Penner Tracy Turner Chloe Li lejohn Karen Neil Nora Crowe Lee Stewart Zachary Turner Megan Willerton Dave Hicks Nolan Maxwell Stan Peck calendar. There has been an eventually becoming one it Tommy still holds the old a tournament for the next 12 13 Town Council Mtg 14 FULL MOON 15 Morton Council mtg16 17 18 Walter Dyck Yvonne Fisher Jennie Forsyth Barrie Hole Jack Busby Leisa Halloran Diane Stead Trica Kirwan artwork by Karen Nell. There of the biggest draws on the banknote personally. day. According to Houston, Chad & Patricia Reimer♥ Sco Peters Sydney Kleebaum Lloyd & Ivy Turner♥ Elmer Leifso Morley Dooley has been a salute to Boissevain continent, all under Tommy’s The calendar has been Tommy’s birthday is a key 19 20 21 22 Lions mtg 7pm 23 24 25 Tara Albrecht Pa Bell Doug Hevenor Marilyn Dyck Peter Derksen Bre Laing Caitlyn Kroeker Jordan Dyck George Scheirlinck Carson McCallum Miles Phillips Dus n Mansﬁ eld Jodi Finlay beautiﬁ cation. Although watchful eye. The derby went, a good fund-raiser for the for the community and is Ivy Turner Derek & Larissa Kempthorne♥ Kevin Walton Brenda Palmer Stan & Sharon Peck♥

Doric Lodge mtg NEW MOON 26 Tenley Dyck 27 Town Council Mtg28 29 30 31 there were other good ideas, but Tommy remained. Dougall Lions Club. Dougall said something we should all look Phyllis Halle Dean Bartley Jennifer Hammond Riley Anderson Murray Fingas Chris Arthur Bryan Jackson Kim Fingas Nevin Mains Bryson Leganchuk Merrilee Kempthorne Brent Li lejohn Corey Fluker Ruth Mealy Lynden McCallum Brianna Turner Ken Pa erson Ma hew Groves Corrie Ransom choosing Boissevain’s said there may be some in he is not sure exactly how forward to. Joshua Reimer Mar n & Kara Paradis ♥ Steve Penner Jordan Hammond Jana Sco Kyle Wright Boissevain Pringles CHOY’S ROY JOHNSTON & CO towering terrapin for the Boissevain who take our many have been sold, but “There will be plenty of hair MEN’S WEAR RESTAURANT LAW OFFICE BARBER Kelly Dickson TEASERS Chinese Food 534-2909 for Wayne For all your Clothing, Sporting Alyson Pierce TAKE-OUT 10% OFF BOISSEVAIN MINTO Tannis . Susan . Rebecca . Donna Goods, Footwear & Trophies In Boissevain Thurs 9-4 349 Broadway Boissevain • Deloraine • Killarney TANNING BED 204.534.6466 204-534-6280 204-534-6257 PH: 534-2431 FAX 534-2444 534-2421 776-2330 honour was not a difﬁ cult. mascot for granted, but do not feels the renewal rate is about opportunity for family and 1-877-534-7155 “There were a couple of every think he is shirking his 100%. All of the advertising friends to gather for good good ideas we narrowed it duty as ambassador. has also been sold. Money times and reminiscing,” she down to, but this was very “I think it comes up raised from it is used for stated. acceptable to the Lions Club. everywhere you go,” he different community projects, They felt this really depicted said. “People ask where you and Dougall said the club is 6 FEBRUARY 2014 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] Flin Flon Lions Club Melita & Area Lions Club Pres. Gary Urbanowski 204‐263‐2101 HOME OF “FLINTY’S BOARDWALK” COME JOIN US @ THE LEGION HALL Keystone Lions Club Meetings 2nd & 4th Wednesday at Victoria Inn Meet 2nd & 4th Wed. 7:30pm/Supper mtg Oct‐March Rapid City & Area Lions JOIN US AT THE LIONS MANOR 7:00PM DIAL 001 Pres. Roger Poirier 204‐687‐6717 [email protected] Sec. Eleanor Renwick 204‐522‐8686 [email protected] COME JOIN US Supper meeting 1st Tues/Business meeting 3rd Tues Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month Pres.Keith Privat [email protected] 204‐761‐0409 Gilbert Plains Lions Club Miami & Area Lions Club P‐Amber Brown 826‐2488 [email protected] “HEART OF THE PARKLAND” COME JOIN US AT R.M OF THOMPSON OFFICE Brandon Prairie Pride Lions Meet 1st & 3rd Mondays at 6:30pm EMS Building 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month Rivers & Area Lions Club JOIN US @ BRANDONS WHEAT CITY GOLF COURSE President: Lawrence Manchur 204‐548‐2754 Pres. Duncan Callum 204‐435‐2069 [email protected] HOME OF THE GRANT TRUCK RAILWAY STATION 1st & 3rd Fridays in Mum’s Restaurant Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month Pres. Brent Allum 204‐761‐0409 [email protected] Hamiota Lions Club Minnedosa Lions Club Pres. Tanya Cameron Sec. Lawrence McFarlane HOME OF POPE NATIONAL WILDLIFE RESERVE ANNUAL ROCKIN’ THE FIELDS OF MINNEDOSA Brandon Wheat City Lions Meet 1st & 3rd Tues @ 7:00pm Community Hall Meets 2nd & 4th Wed. 7pm @ the Community Hall Roblin & District Lions Club PLEASE COME PAY US A VISITATION Pres. Edith Caldwell [email protected] President: Gareth Boys VISITORS ARE WELCOME Noon meetings 2nd & 4th Mon. Victoria Inn Brandon Meets 1st & 3rd Wed. at 8pm Roblin Motor Inn Sec Chris Hiede 761‐6879 [email protected] Holland & Area Lions Club Minitonas & District Lions Supper at 6:00pm Crystal City Lions Club HOME OF THE “HOLLANDERS” COME JOIN US COME JOIN US Meet 2nd Wed. 8:00pm @ Holland Elementary School Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month Rossburn Lions Club Meetings 3rd Thursday of every month Sec. Hugh Fraser 204‐526‐2378 [email protected] Sec. Lion Brett Church [email protected] COME JOIN US Pres.Harold Trefiak 204‐873‐2169 [email protected] Meets 3rd Thursday of the Month @ Town Hall Holland & Area Lioness Club Morden & District Lions Club Pres.Shirley Kalyniuk 859‐2429 [email protected] Dauphin Lions Club HOME OF THE FIDDLE CONTEST HOME OF ANNUAL CORN AND APPLE FESTIVAL JOIN US AT THUNDER’S COUNTRY RESTAURANT Meet 1st Wednesday @ 7pm at Holland Motor Hotel Meets 1st & 3rd Mon. 7pm @ Morden Rec Centre Russell & Area Lions Club Supper meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesday @ 6:30pm Sec. Margaret Fraser 204‐526‐2378 [email protected] Pres. Paul Link 204‐822‐4954 [email protected] COME JOIN US AT CHICKEN CHEF Pres.Bruce Stokotelny 638‐8354 [email protected] Meet 2nd & 4th Thurs. 6:30pm Pres.Don Betke Kelwood Lions Club Neepawa Lions Club 204‐773‐3247 [email protected] Elphinstone Lions Club COME JOIN US HOME OF THE ANNUAL LILY FESTIVAL GATEWAY TO BUFFALO PARK Meeting 1st Thursday of the month Meets 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30pm Sandy Lake Lions Club Meet 1st & 3rd Tues. @ 7:00pm in the Lions Den President Andy Aucoin Secretary Neil Fraser Pres. Ernie Sydor 204‐476‐5036 [email protected] HOME OF THE ANNUAL CRAZY GOLF TOURNAMENT Sec. Anita Hart [email protected] Pres. Dennis Roganksy Meet 1st & 3rd Tues/Supper on 3rd Kenton & Area Lions Club Oakville & Area Lions Club Sec. Kathy Slashinsky kslashinksy @hotmail.com Elgin & Area Lions Club COME JOIN US “ A FRIENDLY FARMING COMMUNITY” THE RECYCLING CLUB ‐ SMALL CLUB BIG HEART Meets at Kenton Hall 2nd Tues 7:30pm 4th Tues 7pm Meets 2nd & 4th Wed. Lions Den Community Hall Shoal Lake Lions Club Meet 7:30pm 3rd Wed. at member’s homes Pres. Phil Graham 204‐838‐2354 [email protected] Pres. Stuart Boyd 204‐267‐2505 [email protected] HOME OF THE ANNUAL MUD BOG Sec. Cecile McMurray 204‐769‐2152 [email protected] Meet 2nd Wed. 7pm @ Shoal Lake Motor Inn MacGregor Lions Club Oakburn Lions Club Pres. Helmut Neufeld 204‐759‐2671 [email protected] Erickson Lions Club THE HEART OF THE KEYSTONE PROVINCE COME JOINS US Snow Lake Lions Club “ THE LAND OF THE VIKINGS” Meet 2nd Tues 7:30pm/ 4th Tues supper mtg 6:30pm Meets 3rd Wed. 7:30pm @ the Eager Pioneer Club COME JOIN US Meet 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month Pres. Glen Lloyd 204‐685‐3125 [email protected] Pres.John Derhak 204‐234‐5464 [email protected] Meet 2nd Tuesdays @7pm Basement of USWA Building President: George Cadigan [email protected] Pres. David Roberts 204‐358‐3864 [email protected] Ethelbert Lions Club COME JOIN US EVERY 2ND & 4TH MONDAY 7:30 pm at the Emergency Services Center Building President: Art Ainsworth 204‐742‐8841 We’re pleased that you’re interested in Lions. Contact any club listed here and express your interest about becoming a member. 5M13 MANITOBA LION FEBRUARY 2014 7

Somerset Lions Club COME JOIN US Meets 1st & 3rd Mondays at 8:30pm NOTICE: THERE ARE 8 CLUBS WHO HAVE NOT PAID Sec. Wes Friesen 204‐744‐2109 [email protected] Sinclair & Area Lions Club FOR THE CLUB DIRECTORY ADVERTISEMENT COME JOIN US @ COMMUNITY HALL Supper meeting 4th Wed. 7pm Pres. Allan Jackson 204‐662‐4429 [email protected] ADVERTISING RATES FOR BUSINESS To make payments Souris Lions Club AND INDIVIDUAL CLUBS ON PAGES 8 & 9: HOME OF THE SWINGING BRIDGE please forward to Supper meeting 1st & 3rd Thurs. 7pm Chicken Chef Clubs receiving electronic paper only ...... $50 Pres. Lorie Howe 204‐483‐2939 [email protected] Lion Bill McKitrick Electronic version plus 4 printed copies ...... $100 EDITOR & ADVERTISING Sprucewoods & Area Lions Club 5 or more printed copies ...... $150 COME JOINS US Box 340 Meet 2nd & 4th Wed. 7pm Sprucewoods Comm. Hall Business and Club Ads ...... $100 Pres. Gerry Rubeniuk 204‐761‐0027 [email protected] Crystal City, MB R0K 0N0 Double size ...... $200 Stonewall Lions Club HOME OF THE ANNUAL STONEWALL QUARRY DAYS Dinner meeting 2nd & 4th Wed. 6:30pm Lions Manor Pres.William Ridgeway 467‐2695 [email protected] Strathclair Lioness Club Funding Request Guidelines COME JOIN US Meet 2nd Wednesday every month Sec. Mary McDonald 204‐365‐2659 [email protected] Cost Share with Lions Eye Bank & Lions Foundation

Strathclair Lions Club By ELLY PRENDERGAST, Executive Director be totally spent, it is the club’s choice to re- able to match funds donated by the initiat- COME JOIN US Lions Eye Bank Meet 3rd Wed. 7:30pm @ Strathclair Municipal Hall quest the funds be held in trust for the next ing club (reasonably we could not aff ord to Pres. Jim Wilson 204‐365‐2453 [email protected] With the increased demand for applicant and or left in general revenue. As match all funding). funding assistance throughout all commu- always, we act on the request of the club. We have the ability to issue tax Swan Lake Lions Club nities, we believe it is important to share Th ere is always extenuating circumstance receipts, however, those donations must be WORKING HARD FOR A HEALTHY COMMUNITY pertinent guidelines to assist all clubs with and it is in those cases that the request for sent to either the Lions Eye Bank or Lions Meet 1st & 3rd Tuesday Pres.Geraldine Campbell their decision making. a refund will be directed to the Executive Foundation. Our additional obligation is 204‐836‐2358 [email protected] As a registered charitable organiza- Committee for clarifi cation. to administer those funds, issue tax receipts Swan River Lions Club tion we are required to establish and follow Should the request for assistance re- and all necessary correspondence. policies and procedures to maintain our quire substantial funds, very often the club Always feel free to contact us at any- WWW.SWANRIVERLIONS.ORG Meeting 2nd Mon. 7pm/Supper meeting 4th Mon.7:30pm legal charitable status with the Government will solicit community help. We are only time. We look forward to working together. P‐Wayne Markle 204‐734‐42780 [email protected] and Revenue Canada. Th e Lions Eye Bank and Lions Teulon & Area Lions Club Foundation act upon the direction of the COME JOIN US AT FRYDAY’S RESTAURANT Club. We believe the Club has done due 2013-2014 CLUB EXCELLENCE AWARD APPLICATION Meet 2nd Tuesday at 7:00pm diligence regarding the status of an ap- P‐Judy Dedrick Williams 886‐2536 [email protected] plicant and its worthiness. In the event the To qualify the club must be chartered for 6 or more months prior to the end of the fiscal year, further the objectives of the association, adhere to the association’s constitution and by-laws and policies, and meet each requirements noted below during the fiscal year. Thompson Lions Club Club declines the request, we are unable to honor the request on our own. WELCOME FELLOW LIONS AND VISITORS Club Number Club Name Date We strive to ease the burden experienced Supper mtg 1st & 3rd Tues. Sept‐June @ Clubhouse Pres. Larry Galick 204‐677‐3379 [email protected] by clubs assisting families in need and we 2013-2014 Club Presidents’ Name Member Number

Virden Lions Club accomplish that by cost sharing. CLUB IN GOOD STANDING – International per capita taxes and new member entrance fees are paid in full and there is no THURS NIGHT BINGO $1000 GUARANTEED PAYOUT Th e procedure for working with the outstanding balance of US$50 or more that is ninety (90) days or more past due.

Meet 2nd Tues. Dinner meeting 4th Tues. Lions Eye Bank and Lions Foundation is SERVICE – The club has conducted at least three service projects. Please briefly describe the service activities that were Sec. Alex Grieve 748‐6595 [email protected] conducted: to submit the completed application along with the club’s contribution. Our guidelines Date: Activity: Warren Herizon Lions Club indicate a Revenue Canada Statement of Date: Activity: COME JOIN US AT THE WARREN FIRE HALL Date: Activity: Meet 1st & 3rd Wed., 7pm Pres. Sharon Neely Assessment is necessary. Th is is certainly CONTRIBUTION — The club has made a contribution to LCIF. 204‐322‐5725 [email protected] true in larger centres, however, we understand that in smaller communities, that MEMBERSHIP – The club achieved a net growth in membership or sponsored a new club or branch. The new members attended an orientation and were properly inducted into the Lions club. Waskada Lions Club requirement is not necessarily applicable. Net Growth in Members: Name of sponsored club or branch: HOME OF THE ANNUAL RABBIT FEED Th at is why we depend on the club for their Meet 1st & 3rd Thurs. 7:30am @ Waskada Genisis Inn input and assessment of the situation. In COMMUNICATION – The club has publicized the club’s service activities to the public through local media and effectively Sec. Ron Bertholet 204‐673‐2541 [email protected] communicated activities to club members. turn, we create a fi le and then administer the paying of expenses based on submit- Please explain briefly how the club service activities were publicized. Warren & District Lions Club ted receipts. Th e individual and the club COME JOIN US AT THE FIREHALL Meet 1st & 3rd Wed. 7:00pm Pres. Murray Scott receive a record of each transaction for their LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT – All officer positions were filled in accordance with the constitution and by-laws by qualified 204‐322‐5201 [email protected] records. Lions, a majority of the club officers participated in a leadership training program at the zone, district, multiple district or international level and the club was represented at zone meetings. It is not a wise choice to advance the CLUB DEVELOPMENT – The club has hosted regular and meaningful club meetings and submitted the Monthly Membership Wawanesa Lions Club Art Mart family funds and then request assistance Report, the Service Activity Report, and the Club Officer Report (PU-101) in a timely manner. LOCAL ART DISPLAYED AND SOLD. GREAT GIFTS. from the Lions Eye Bank and Lions Foun- Open weekly on Sunday 1‐5pm or by apt. dation because that does not allow for the 204‐824‐2722 or 204‐8242457. Date 2013-2014 District Governor’s Signature* District clear paper trail that is so necessary. We need to follow this format because we * In undistricted areas the Coordinating Lion or Provisional Zone or Region Chairpersons should sign the completed form.

are audited and as a charity we must be The completed form must be mailed to the English Language Department at International Headquarters, or faxed to (630) 706-9130, to arrive by September 30, 2014. Request for review of award eligibility from a disqualified club shall be considered only if received able to prove how those funds have been at International Headquarters within 12 months after completion of the fiscal year, provided that the original application form was utilized. already filed at International Headquarters. The award will be mailed to the 2014-2015 district governor for presentation. In undistricted areas the award will be mailed to the Coordinating Lions or directly to the 2014-2015 club president. Should the contributing funds not 8 FEBRUARY 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION

Remember! The deadline for getting Gleanings FROM CLUB REPORTS “Gleanings” in to the MB Lion is the 17th of the month. If I receive reports after that, items Club Secretaries - Complete your monthly club report online will appear in the next month’s issue. Twenty- bookmark this link ... www.e-district.org/sites/5m13 three clubs are receiving publicity this month select: Links to Lions Sites & Reporting by reporting newsworthy activities. Now we need pictures to further publicize those events. Please send them in to the MB Lion. Lion Margaret Martin, District PR Chair

Journey For Sight Tickets $45; Parade Portage la Prairie Lions Club of Green; Journey for Sight $150; Lions Manor Christmas Tea with Lions Quest $100; Lions Foundation Lioness; Lions fl oat in the Christmas of Canada $50; MAP $250. Parade of Lights; Attended the Salvation Army Kettle at Walmart on Minnedosa Lions Club Dec. 14th; 200 Club Cash Draw, two Sponsored & served a New Years Eve draws $1000 & $600. meal for seniors. Donation of $250 to purchase Donations totaling $1000 for funding eyeglasses for a needy child with a medical transportation and for the learning problem; Donated $250 for a purchase of a defi brillator. “Pamper Me” basket for a raffl e prize. Oak Lake Lions Club Rapid City Lions Club The Teulon and Area Lions Club now has three woman Lions, with the induction of Lion Dorothy Olson, at their Two members added in September; Seniors Supper (55 Plus) served 90; meeting, Tuesday, January 14th. Shown in the photo (l-r) are Past District Governor Lion Josip Lecnik, who 150 Draw tickets; Seniors Supper with Santa Sleigh, 10 stops, 26 kids; 3 conducted the ceremony, new Lion Dorothy Olson, Teulon Lions President Judith Dedrick-Williams. and Vice 120 attending. Donations of $1050; Friday Night Meat Draws $150 each; 4 President Barbara Prescott. Lions Barbara and Judith are the first women to hold vice-president and president Donation of $500 to a community Monday Night Poker $50 each; 3 200 member taking treatments in positions within the Teulon Lions Club. Club Draws $2700; Grey Cup Tickets Winnipeg. with Hamiota Lions $555. Austin Lions Club Foundation of Canada Dog Guides, Hamiota Lions Club Oakville Lions Club LCIF; Purchased fi ve Arena Draw Donations to: LCIF Philippines Delivered Christmas hampers for Fish Sales, Grey Cup Pool & Fish Fry Hall Maintenance & Bartending $225; Calendars for $100. Typhoon Relief $1000; Rapid City RM of North Norfolk; Float in Austin raised a total of $4322. Lions Booth at Oakville Craft Sale; Christmas Festival. School Breakfast Program $500; Erickson Lions Club Donations totaling $1472 to: Ag Sold tickets for Journey For Sight; Rapid City School Playground (Capital Donation to Austin Community Centre Served breakfast at community Society; Rapid City Lions; Hamiota Planning Poker Derby for February Project) $5000. to help Austin Elementary School rink; Delivered Meals on Wheels; Collegiate Yearbook. 2014. students & staff to be able to use the Went caroling at Seniors Care Home; Holland Lions Club Donation to Oakville Curling Club Centre for skating and curling $800. Gathered used batteries $8000. Helped Lioness with Mini-Mall; $125. Binscarth Lions Club Donations totaling $1390 to: Erickson Battery Collection $330; Used oil Santa Day, 35 children visited Santa & Fire Department; Collegiate Christmas collection $83.17. EYEGLASSES/HEARING AIDS COLLECTED watched a movie; Santa’s Anonymous Party; Christmas Cheer Board. Donation to Journey for Sight $100. Potluck Supper, collected 8 bags Holland Lions Club - 12 glasses Ethelbert Lions Club of toys for needy children; Family Holland Lioness Club Wawanesa Lions Club - 4 Seniors Supper. Christmas Bingo $97; Regular season Donations to: Tiger Hills Festival $25; Crystal City Lions Club - 5 + 4 hearing aids Medical donation $150. Hockey Draft; Selling Journey for Sight tickets. Donations to: Senior Supper Expenses $452; Peace Poster prizes $65. Boissevain Lions Club Meat Draws; Chase the Ace; Ride for Journey For Sight; Super Bowl tickets. Donations to: Journey For Sight $600 in addition to member pledges & ticket purchases; Boissevain Festival of the Arts $60; Westman Region Kidsport $200. Brandon Crocus Lions Club Tulip Sales at the Brandon Clinic for Canadian Lung Association. Donation of $500 to Judy Seib, Program Coordinator for Food For Thought Breakfast Program used in 16 Brandon schools. Crystal City Lions Club Delivered January Meals on Wheels; Charlene Rutley wins Ford F150 truck on Christmas Day Sold & delivered Community Calendars $245; Parade of Green On Christmas day the Fin Flon Lion’s Club made the draw for a 2013 Ford F150 truck. The winner was Charlene Rutley from Flin Flon. In the photo (l-r) $100 each to: Canadian Diabetes, are Colby McConnell (Northland Ford), Lion Joe McCormick, Lion Ken Mansell, Charlene Rutley, Vern Rutley, Lion Andy Wasylciw, Lion Monica Lone, MAP, Hearing Foundation, Lions and Cathy McCormick (Draw Bookkeeper). 5M13 MANITOBA LION FEBRUARY 2014 9 Are your activities being publicized in your local paper? Th ank you, Lions, for the very community know that the local Lions comprehensive reports your secretaries Club is active. have completed and submitted. Please send newspaper articles, etc. If you read the “Gleanings” you will to me so I can include them in the District see what a wide variety of noteworthy scrapbook. activities are taking place in Lions District Also, the deadline for the next issue 5M13. Congratulations to all the clubs! of the “MD5M Lions Roar” is February BUT, I’m wondering if these 15th. If your club has something notable activities are being publicized in your local that you would like to share with our communities? Multiple District, give me a call (204-824- WCI Principal, E. Harvey receives a cheque from Warren & District Lions President Murray Scott Be sure to invite the media to your 2457) or send an email [email protected] club events, submit articles to your local and I will try to have your news included. Warren & District Lions support Warren newspaper in a timely manner and most Lion Margaret Martin of all, sieze every opportunity to let your District 5M13 Public Relations Chair Collegiate Hosting Provincial ‘AA” Basketball Tournament in 2014 he Warren and District received a great deal of volunteer Swan River Lions Club TLions Club provided fi nan- support from the students over Sponsored Peewee Hockey cial support to their local High the past number of years and are Tournament; Hosted Journey for Sight NEW LION School which will be hosting the pleased to show recognition by riders & donated $500; Planning a Provincial Male & Female AA supporting this large undertak- Bonspiel with Minitonas & Bowsman MEMBERS We Serve basketball tournament in March ing by the school. for Lions & families on January 26. 2014. Th e Warren Club has Waskada Lions Club CLUB MEMBER SPONSOR Annual Senior Citizen’s Supper; Lions Wawanesa Lions Club Merisa Thorn Lion Beth Smale members Christmas Party with Portage Lions Club John Sokalski Lion Lynne Switzer donations for Food Bank. Holland Lioness Club Tracy Slonowski Lioness Margaret Fraser Holland Lioness Club Karen Letts Lioness Margaret Fraser Stonewall Lions Club Waskada Lions Club Sheila Smithson Lion Mary Dobroski Sold baking at a community business Waskada Lions Club Heather Voth Lion Ken Voth showcase $321.50; Local artist made Minnedosa Lions Club Alan Tarn Lion Denis DeLauriers & donated a caricature of Lions Minnedosa Lions Club Debbie Gaiser Lion Wanda Kingdon mascot “Simba” to be used to make Minnedosa Lions Club Lorna Hislop Lion Wanda Kingdon colouring pages for children at Lions Minnedosa Lions Club Cordula Spodzieja Lion Donna Illerbrun events; Stonewall Parade of Lights Minnedosa Lions Club Oliver Spodzieja Lion Donna Illerbrun (won 2nd prize in non-commercial Brandon Crocus Lions Shirley Pawlowski Lion Lilliss Morrice Crystal City Lions Club Judy Ratcliff Reinstated category); Hosted annual free Family Swan River Lions Club Steven Jesmer Lion Bert Jenner Movie with donations to Christmas Swan River Lions Club Tanner Kooistra Lion Bert Jones Cheer Board; Participated in annual Swan River Lions Club Blair Delaurier Lion Bert Jones Christmas Wreath Display (proceeds to Stonewall & Area Christmas Cheer Board); Hosted a Pancake Breakfast & Silent Auction (proceeds Warren & District President Murray Scott presents a cheque to Warren to Christmas Cheer Board); Annual High School Phys. Ed. Dept. Head Dan Gregovski for the purchase of Tenant Christmas Party (Lions served cross-country ski equipment & cleaned up). Donations to: Balmoral Daycare Warren & District Lions act on the fi rst Centre $1000; Stonewall & District Lion Harold Trefiak Health Centre Ladies Auxilliary $100; (on left), President of several items identifi ed in its CEP Stonewall & District Food Bank $200; of the Crystal City Stonewall & Area Christmas Cheer Lions presenting Needs Assessment Survey Board $600. Lion Dave Mutch he Warren & District cross country skiis. with two awards. Wawanesa Lions Club TLions Club has recently Th e Club will be Sponsored a Blood Donor Clinic; completed a Community Needs meeting in January with all Grand Opening of the Lions Literacy 1. “ World of Service Crystal Award’ from Immediate Past Assessment through its Club the participants of the needs Loft in the Grade One classroom at International President, Wayne Madden from Lions Clubs International Excellence Process, and from the assessment survey to review Wawanesa School; Continuing the for his leadership of the Crystal City Lions Club as they were successful in many suggestions received, the responses from the various Reading Action Program; Christmas achieving a positive net growth for the year ending June 30th 2013, and Club has identifi ed three areas groups, to receive input Meat Draw $331; Christmas Cheer met all the requirements of an Excellent Club. Congratulations Lion Dave of immediate concern. One of on suggestions not fully Draw $894; Rink Concession shifts the areas identifi ed was youth understood, and to advise for people unable to work $495; from your Lions friends. 2. Presentation of a Hope Medal from his Lions piers, for his fi tness and a cheque for $500.00 the community of the initial Wawanesa Lions Art Mart. was presented to the Warren and future actions planned by outstanding leadership and guidance for our club, community and Collegiate Phys.Ed. Dept. Head the Club to help meet those Donation to Wawanesa School for the world.. Lion Dave is a true hard working dedicated Lion and follows the Lions Literacy Loft $3000. for the purchase of 10 pairs of identifi ed needs. Lions Motto, “ We Serve”. 10 FEBRUARY 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION Our World, Our Future Peace Poster Winners by Lion Brenda Bohne, several judging levels: local, Pipestone Lions Club district, multiple district and international. At the eing a Lion member of international level, judges Bnot only my club but from the art, peace, youth, as a member in “Lions Clubs education and media International”, our motto is communities select one “WE SERVE”. Since 1917, grand prize winner and 23 Lions Clubs have “served” by merit award winners. One aiding the blind and visu- international grand prize ally impaired and making a winner will receive a trip to strong commitment to com- a special award ceremony munity service and serving with the sponsoring club youth throughout the world. president and two fam- Lions Clubs International ily members at Lions Day is the world’s largest service 1st prize winner and a $50 cheque of this year’s “OUR WORLD, Pipestone Lions Club Peace Poster contest 2nd prize with the United Nations. club organization with more OUR FUTURE” Pipestone Lions Club Peace Poster contest winner was awarded to Adrianna Gray receiving $25.00 During the ceremony, than 1.35 million members winner is Serena Campbell. Serena’s poster went on to the and a certificate. Adrianna was unable to attend the the winning artist will in approximately 46,000 District Level for judging. Presenting the award was Club presentation. receive an engraved plaque clubs in 205 countries and President Lion Michael Decock and Lion Brenda Bohne. and a cash prize of US geographical areas around $5,000.00. Each of the 23 the world. than eight million children from 13 on November 15, are eligible. and culture. merit award winners will Every year, Lions Clubs nearly 100 countries have par- Each year’s contest Twenty-four international receive a cash award of US from around the world proudly ticipated in the contest. consists of an original theme fi nalists are selected each year, $500.00 and a certifi cate of sponsor the “Lions International Th e Pipestone Lions incorporating “peace”. Par- representing the work of more achievement. Peace Poster Contest” in local Club is proud to sponsor the ticipants may use a variety of than 400,000 young participants Th e awards were school and youth groups. Th is peace poster contest this year mediums, including charcoal, worldwide. Posters are shared given out on Friday, No- art contest for kids encourages in Reston. Th e theme of the crayon, pencil and paint, to globally via the Internet, the vember 1, 2013 at Reston young people worldwide to 2013-2014 Peace Poster Contest express the theme. Th e works media and exhibits around the School. express their visions of peace. is “OUR WORLD, OUR FU- created are unique and express world. During the last 25 years, more TURE.” Students ages 11, 12 or the young artists’ life experiences Posters advance through

Virden Junior High Peace Poster Winners (l-r) Lion Len Collier, Mr. Thiessen- principal, Emily Morissette, Emily Cockrane, Beth Whiteman, Taylor LeStrat, MacKenzie Chapman, Jaydon Prystenski, Ms. Pitz-teacher

Krista Hofer, Nature Valley Colony School, winner of the Lions Kandace Waldner and Doria Waldner, Green Acres International Peace Poster Contest Colony School, 2nd & 3rd place winners in the sponsored by the Wawanesa Lions Wawanesa Lions Peace Poster Contest. Club.

Oakville Lions Club recognized the local school’s poster participants at the November school assembly. Each of the forty students received a personalized certificate of appreciation, and the three top winners were presented with cash awards of fifty, thirty and twenty dollars respectively. Lion Colin Hunkin conducted the presentations on behalf of the club. Word has been received that the winning poster by Jane Unruh was judged the best at the district level, and has been forwarded to the multi-district committee for the nest stage of judging. A poster from the Oakville School has achieved this distinction for the second time within the past few years. We wish Jane well in this next step. The picture shows Lion Colin along with the three winners, Jane Unruh, Shyla Houle and Chase Yanke. 5M13 MANITOBA LION FEBRUARY 2014 11 5M13 Peace Poster Winners 12 FEBRUARY 2014 5M13 MANITOBA LION st PARADE OF GREEN 2013-2014 Come welcome 1 VDG Lion Omer Champigny Mid-Winter Convention • Brandon • MB • Feb 21-22-23, 2014 Please use this form to submit your at 5M13 Midwinter Convention donations for the ``PARADE OF GREEN``

Make cheques payable to the organization you are donating to; mer joined the Oak Lake current club in 2012. O& Area Lions Club in LIONS CLUB AMOUNT 2005 after retiring that same year Lion Omer has been married after 35 years with the Royal to Dale for 38 years, they have Lions Eye Bank ______Canadian Mounted Police. As a two children, a boy and a girl Medical Assistance Program ______mountie, Omer moved around who both reside in the Regina, Canadian Diabetes Assoc. the country quite a bit, having Sask. area. Th ey have one 3 Cavalcade for Diabetes ______been a member in 5 diff erent year old grand-daughter. Lions clubs. Diabetes Research ______Omer joined the Lions in Flin Being a dedicated Lion, Lion Harry Newman Award ______Flon, MB in 1977. Since joining Omer at one point, was the Lions Hearing Foundation Canadian Division ______the Lions, he has been the presi- club secretary, a Zone Chair, dent in two previous clubs and Cabinet Secretary and 3rd Vice Lions Youth Exchange ______has served on the 5M13 Cabinet District Governor, all in the Lions Quest ______as a Zone Chair and Cabinet same year. Having relin- Lions Foundation Of Canada (Dog Guide) ______Secretary and vice-district Gov- quished most of those roles, he Lions Clubs International Foundation ______ernor. is now concentrating on becoming the District Governor (Eligible for Melvin Jones Fellowship) He has served in most for 5M13 for the 2014/2015 club positions, served as the term. If unable to attend the convention --please remit to secretary and at one point or Lion John Fehr, Cabinet treasurer, another, served on the Welfare, Outside of Lions, Omer Apt 3 - 6 Whiteshell Way, Brandon, MB Convention, Constitution and Protocol commit- belongs to the Oak Lake Agricultural Society, R7B 4G3 tees. In 92/93, he was awarded the Melvin Jones serving as the Parade Marshal for the yearly Fair Please mark ``parade of green`` on outside of envelope Fellowship by the Orleans Lions Club in Ontario. parade and is also a member of the Royal Cana- He is a member of the Helen Keller Fellowship dian Legion, where his wife Dale is the current Thank you for your donation and a double life member of the Lions Founda- Legion President and also a Zone Commander. tion of Canada. In 04/05 he was awarded the When time permits, he occupies his time tak- Judge Brian Stevenson Fel- ing care of his 10 acre acreage and dabbles with lowship. He was awarded woodworking in his insulated and heated shop.. Lions 5M-13 Midwinter Convention the Hope medal by his 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 Full convention ____$110.00 Cdn Full convention _____ $110.00 Cdn PDG Josip Lecnik proposing Lion Louise Kernested’s name as First timers only ____$ 82.00 First timers only _____ $ 82.00 2nd VDG and we are offering our congratulations. She has also Banquet only ____ $ 50.00 Banquet Only _____ $ 50.00 accepted to fill the position of Zone 3 Chair. After Jan 21 2014 After Jan 21 2014 Full Convention ____ $130.00 Cdn Full convention _____ $130.00 Cdn First timers ____ $ 97.00 First timers _____ $ 97.00 Banquet only ____ $ 60.00 Banquet only _____ $ 60.00

Please make Cheques payable to the Wheat City Lions Club and forward registration forms to: Note to Club Secretaries Wheat City Lions club - Lion Phil Weiss [email protected] 204 724 0459 Mailing address Phil Weiss 113 Waterloo Cres. Brandon Mb. R7B 3X7 You will be receiving your second half district dues in the

Hotel Reservations Block 222090 has been held until Jan 21 2014 for your convenience next few days and some of your invoices will be headed as a Please make your Hotel reservations by calling the Victoria Inn at 204 725 1532 or credit. Please treat them as an “invoice” as I had a small glitch Toll free at 1-800-852-2710 Ask for the Lions Midwinter Convention - Block # 222090. on my computer that I did not catch until some had been mailed Room rate is $99.99 single & 109.99 double occupancy plus taxes per night - full breakfast included. out. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. The Victoria Inn and Convention Centre is a smoke free facility. Thank you. See you all in Brandon - February 21 to 23 2014 District 5M13 Cabinet Treasurer Convention program & registration forms available at web site www.e-district.org/sites/5m13/ Or the WCL Club web site at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/brandonwc/ Lion John Fehr