From Lion Bruce Billington with Project New Hope:

This needs to go out to all that will listen..........PNH and ties to Ft. Hood.
 
Michelle and Marlon Reynolds have become the face of Project New Hope within the Lions Club. They have been featured in two videos produced by Lion Clubs International and spoke on behalf of PNH at the International Convention.
 
The unit that was hit is the unit that Marlon is deploying with. Marlon had just left the building not minutes before everything happened. Marlon is very shook up!!!! Michelle does not know what that means for Marlon......if the unit will still deploy or not. Michelle did say that she will need a strong dose of PNH at the December retreat.
 
Please be thinking of the families that have lost loved ones and Michelle and Marlon. THANK GOODNESS THAT MARLON JUST LEFT THE BUILDING !!!!!!!!
 
Take care
 
Bruce

Marge Knight-wife of PDG John Knight 5M 9, 1981-82, passed away yesterday afternoon, October 12. Her funeral will be Sat.-11 a.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Perham. The visitation for Marge will be at the Schoeneberger Funeral Home in Perham on Friday evening from 4 to 7, with a service at 7.

Dear Lions,

The following is a partial copy of a note received recently from DG Jeannine Windels (5M11)

Our beautiful, talented, fun loving daughter-in-law "Pastor Nancy" has recently been diagnosed with advanced stage lung cancer. (Non-small cell lung cancer, the most likely type to strike non-smoking younger women, already at Stage 3B-Stage 4 level of progression.) Nancy will be 48 later this month; she is married to our oldest son Bob, and they have three daughters, 17, 19 and 20. She is an associate pastor at Normandale Lutheran Church in Edina; Bob is youth director at Gethsemane Lutheran in Hopkins; and they live in Eden Prairie.
 
Nancy started chemo Tuesday in a clinical trial at the Mayo Clinic -- the survival rate for lung cancer this advanced is low but the hope is that the chemo will give her some more quality time. As a pastor, she has ministered to many people in similar situations. Nancy has a very strong faith and is fully prepared for what lies ahead. She has the love and support of not only her family and friends, but the congregations of both churches and so many others whose lives she has touched.

We ask that you keep Nancy and our whole family in your thoughts and prayers in the months ahead. And in Nancy's own words: "Please hold your loved ones and cherish every moment, for we are so poignantly aware of how precious this present is."

Vermilion Bay Ontario Lions Club is celebrating their 50th anniversary on Octobe 3, 2009

Matt Kapsch Memorial Service Time Correction

Sorry for the confusion. The time of the memorial service is 11:00 am at Woodland Presbyterian Church - 20 Acacia Rd, Babbitt, MN

Lion Bob

Dear Lions,

It is with great sadness that I report the sudden death of PDG Matt Kapsch 2003 - 2004 5M10. There will be a memorial service at Woodland Presbyterian Churchý - 20 Acacia Rd, Babbitt, MNý - (218) 827-3582ý on Saturday, July 25th at 1:00 PM. Please keep Marilyn and their family in your prayers. If If you require more details, please contact PDG Cordell Bennett at 218-326-5865.

Dear Lions
It is with great sadness, I report the death of PDG Herold Marquardt this morning. He was 93 years old and had been in a nursing home for the past few years. He had been a proud member of the Northfield Lions Club.
Visitation will be on Thursday, July 9th from 4-7pm at the Benson Funeral Home in Northfield. The funeral service will be on Friday, the 10th at 11:00am at Trinity Lutheran Church in Northfield. He will be remembered
by many in 5M as "Dr. Quack",but for his fellow governors of 90-91, he will be our " Blue Crew Hero."

PDG Jerry Arvidson

Dear Lions

PDG Al Roberge 5M-7 governor in 2001-2002 passed away Wednesday June 10, 2009 at the VA Home in St Cloud where he had been for some time.

Arrangements are as follows:

Reviewal – Monday evening from 5-8 at Miller Funeral Home at 6210 NE Hwy 65 in Fridley

Funeral – Tuesday at 11:00 am at Fridley United Methodist Church, 680 NE Mississippi Dr in Fridley. Viewing one hour prior to services.

Larry Kounkel
8452 County Road 39 NE
Monticello, MN 55362-2927
H - 763-295-3381
C - 612-839-4090

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