Dear Lions,

Coleen Wiese, beloved wife if PDG Al Wiese (DG 1999 - 2000, 5M7) passed away this morning about 6:15 am after a long fight with cancer.

Arrangements are as follows:

Reviewal Sun 4-8 pm at Miller Bies at 7050 Lake Dr. in Lino Lakes

Funeral – Monday June 15 11:00 am at the funeral home.

Lunch following at St Joe’s in Lino Lakes .

Please keep Al and the family in your prayers.

Larry Kounkel

8452 County Road 39 NE

Monticello, MN 55362-2927

H - 763-295-3381

C - 612-839-4090

Dear Lions,
We are sorry to report the death of Lion Marvin Brooks, spouse of PDG Sharon Brooks 1999-2000 of 5M13 on May 29. Services will be held at St. Barbaras Chapel, Canadian Air Force Base, Shilo, Manitoba on June 5 @2:00 p.m. Lion Marvin was a very active and dedicated Lion and served as Youth Exchange chair in 5M13 for many years. Further information can be obtained by contacting : PDG's Lloyd and Lilliss Morrice @llmorrice@hotmail.com or PDG Harvey and Colleen Kingdon @kingdon@mts.net
Thank you,
PDG's Doris & Dave Fertig @ddfertig@frontiernet.net

Dear Lions

Anyone interested in taking a bus to Memphis for the US/Canada Forum in
September please contact:

VDGE Linda Albrecht-Norby
ljnorbs@eot.com
218-342-3243 for information

Capacity should be for 48 people, plus two drivers.

Thank you,

VDGE Linda Albrecht-Norby

Lions,
 
There will be a benefit for the family of PDG Tiny Brandt (5M2) to assist them with the medical expenses that were incurred during Tiny's illness. The benefit will be held on June 20, 2009, from 4:00 - 7:00 at the Moose Club in Albert Lea. There will be a Sloppy Joe Dinner ($6.00) and a silent auction. See further information below.
 
If you would like to make a donation to this effort, please make your check payable to: TINY BRANDT FAMILY BENEFIT.
Checks may be forwarded to:
Lion Mary Ferleman
2208 Eunice Drive
Albert Lea, MN 56007
 
If you have questions, you may contact me at 507-373-8702 or tomar73@charter.net.
 
Thanks,
Lion Mary

Tiny Brandt Family Benefit

Sloppy Joe Dinner - $6.00
Silent Auction

Saturday, June 20, 2009
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Moose Club
1623 W. Main Street
Albert Lea, MN

Supplemental Funds through
Thrivent Financial – Albert Lea Chapter

Dear Lions

PDG Grandpa Robert W. H. Vokes and Grandma Lion Linda would like to announce the birth of a new Grand Daughter! (at least I think they would)

I just got the news. Welcome Lucille Elizabeth born this morning at 9:22 AM at 6 lb, 5 oz. 20 inches long.

Mom, Dad, Grandpa and Grandma are all doing well.

Lion Bob

Dear Lions,

It is with deep sadness that I report the passing of a great Lion and a good friend. PDG "Tiny Brandt passed away this afternoon. There will be a time for gathering at 10:00 and the funeral service will be at 11:00 on Saturday, May 2 at Zion Lutheran Church. The address of the church is 924 Bridge Avenue, Albert Lea, MN. If I learn any other details, I will let you know.

Lac du Bonnet Lions are working toward our Canada Day Celebrations!
June 26,27,28 2009
Friday there will be a beer garden with a live band! 6pm-1am
Saturday the Beer Garden opens at 12 noon.
There will be a social Sat. night with a live band!
The best Fireworks in Manitoba will be Sat.night at the waterfront!
Sunday we will have a Vintage Car Show,Parade, Miss Minnewawa Contest, Beer Garden and Power Boat Poker Derby!
There is Wonder Show Carnival Rides and a Petting Zoo All Weekend!
The Pioneer Club hosts a Pancake Breakfast both Sat.and Sun.am.
This is our MAJOR fundraiser for the year!
Come on out and enjoy the festivities!
Lac du Bonnet has 4 local hotels The Lakeview,Casey's Inn,Glen Howard Inn, and Drifters. Book NOW for the weekend!
We also have camping facilities available.
Call 204-345-9291 or email willow15@mts.net for more information!
We are updating our Web site wwwlacdubonnetlions.ca

Silent Auction items needed

At the Multiple Convention May 1, 2 & 3 in Bloomington MN, there will be a silent auction with the proceeds going to the Diabetes Foundation.

All clubs and/or individuals are welcome to donate items for the auction. The more items that are received, the better and more fun the auction will be.

Please send smaller items directly to the Convention Chairperson:
Lion Mike Rardin
14331 Wellington Rd
Wayzata MN 55391

If you have a larger item to donate that you will bring with you, please send Lion Mike the information about the donation and about how much space might be needed to display it.

With all donations, please include who the donor is so that proper recognition for the donation can be made.

Lion Mike’s e-mail address is mrardin@stlouispark.org and his phone number is 952.930.0136

It will be most helpful to the planning committee to receive donations as soon as possible so they can plan for the space they need and prepare the list of donation items and donors.

Thank you for your support of the Diabetes Foundation

Council Chairperson Deborah Harms
February 22, 2009

PDG Eddie and Donna Deutsch lost their 48 year old son Donald last Friday, February 13. The funeral was today, February 17 in Luverne. He leaves behind a wife, Sharon, two sons, Brad and Brian and a sister, Joan. He was the fire chief in Luverne at the time of his death.
Sorry, this is post funeral. I'm not used to communicating here.
PDG Eddie is a resident of the Veteran's Home in Luverne but you can reach Donna at 1016 No. Cedar Ave., Luverne, MN 56156 or eddiedeu@iw.net.

                                WORKING VACATION
     Due to cancellations, Detroit Lakes Lions have four spots still available for our vision mission trip to Mazatlan. The dates are the 14th of March to the 21st. The cost is normally $980 per person, but due to the necessity to sell these seats, DL Lions have paid the deposit. The total cost for airfare, hotel and transfers is $880.00 per person. The hotel is in the gold zone on the beach. There are some meals that will be provided. We work three days with the rest for meetings the Lions in Mexico and relaxation. For more information call 218-234-6556 or e mail me at armand.radke@meritcare.com.
                                                 Thanks for your help, Armand Radke

Here is the information on services for PDG Bill:

Visitation will be on Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 pm at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 607 2nd Ave NW, Faribault, and at the church for one hour prior to the service on Saturday.
 
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Saturday at St. Patricks Church, 7525 Dodd Rd, Shieldsville (Southwest of Hwy 21 on CR 10).
 
The family has requested that memorials be directed to the Minnesota Lions Hearing Foundation or the St. Patrick Church Bell Tower Fund.

PDGs are requested to wear their blues, and other Lions are asked to wear vests.

Lion Debra

Thank you Lion Debra for sending the information about PDG Bill Harkins death. He will be misseed by many throughout 5M2 but especially the Lions of Faribault and Northfield.

PDG Ed Gass

Fellow Lions,

I am writing today with the news of the passing of PDG Bill Harkins.

PDG Bill had been battling congestive heart failure this fall, and had been in the hospital since Thanksgiving. He had been doing better, and just this week, was transferred to a care facility here in town. He was there only a few days before his condition significantly deteriorated. He returned to Rochester late in the week and passed away on Friday.

PDG Bill's daughter indicates services will likely be on Saturday January 3. Details aren't yet available. I will email you when information is known.

There is certainly a hole in the hearts of the Faribault Lions Club, the 5M2 PDGs, and our Multiple. PDG Bill truly SERVED. One Lion made a difference to many...non-Lions and Lions.

Lion Debra

From PID Ben Ward

Joyous Holiday Season to you!

We have moved to: #2 Mockingbird Dr. BRANDON, MB. R7C 1B2. Phone/Fax 204 726 8719.
The E-mail address is the same.

Merry Christmas to all in MD5M ! We are on our way to Arizona for a couple of months.
Ben and Jan Ward.

Dear Lions,

The following message was received by me today.

Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2008 4:39 PM
Subject: 5M5 PCC Bob Lieb

As I am unable to get through to the 5M Blog, I'm unsure if you are aware that PCC Bob Lieb had a stroke about a week ago, and after time in Methodist Hospital, is now in an assisted living facility.

According to PCC Vern Harjes, Bob's speech has been affected quite a bit, but nurses have said he has been one of the most cooperative patients in helping with his own rehab, not surprising knowing him! He is located at the Hillcrest Rehabilitation & Health Care Center, 15409 Wayzata Boulevard, Wayzata 55391. It's doubtful he can handle phone calls, but if you can, drop a note of encouragement to him, we know he'll appreciate it.

PDG Jack McKernan