The progress on the new building for Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota is humming right along... We anticipate a move in date of late January. However, we find we're are needing MANY volunteers to help with an upcoming project. If we can find the volunteers, we'll definitely save costs for the building. On Saturday, Dec 5 and Sunday Dec 6 we will have professional painters in to prime all the walls. We need volunteers (hopefully some Lions!) to help assist them with cutting in around doorways and windows, helping with dropcloths, painting the smaller offices w/rollers and brushes. When they do the final paint job on the next weekend - Saturday Dec 12 and Sunday Dec 13, we'll need volunteers to help then also. If any of the clubs can help we would certainly appreciate it! The building is in New Hope. please contact our volunteer coordinator Laurie Carlson at lcarlson@hsdm.org or 612-729-5986 x113 for more information. Thank you!

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

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

Please do not respond to the post from skydaymopay. we have upgraded the QuickTopic to not allow their posts

To all,
 
It is with great sadness that I tell you of the death of PDG Art Dubke (5M1, 96-97). He passed away quietly on Thursday evening.
 
The funeral will be at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday November 18th at Burial will be before that with just family and immediate friends. Those coming to the funeral may come up to one hour earlier for viewing of pictures, etc. Lunch to follow (RSVP). They would like you to call 507 433-5000 and leave a message as to how many are coming from each club to get a head count if you plan on the lunch.
 
ALL LIONS ARE ASKED TO WEAR THEIR LIONS VEST. Memorials are to go the the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank or Hearing Foundation.
 
The funeral service will be at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 405 4th Street NW in Austin, MN.

Dudley Parsons

Dear Lions,

PDG Clair Mrotek has a new email address. Please update your address books. His new address is: mrotekc@charter.net.

Dear Lions,

I was tired of seeing the spam on this message board. I have upgraded the service to allow me to ban these spam messages from a location. They all seem to be coming from a particular location so that should take care of the ones we have been getting. I know that Lion Steve Wasserman is looking at and has another method to share communications for the multiple. Make sure you check it out, and look forward to additional information on the Multiple Website.

Forever in Lionism
Lion Brian

Dear Lions

Terry Sandry, beloved spouse of PDG Russ Sandry (5M4, 1993-1994) passed away on Monday. A funeral service will be held on Friday at 9:00 AM at the Ceballos Diaz Funeral home at 322 E. Kuhn in Edinburg, Texas 78541. The phone number of the funeral home is 956-383-4931.

PDG Russ is planning to have a Memorial Service at the Zion Lutheran Church in Litchfield, MN late next week, but the arrangements have not yet been finalized.

You may contact PDG Russ at:

Russ Sandry
Santa Anna MWR
Route #2 Box 202A
Alamo, Texas 78516

Email russ1@650dialup.com

Phone 405-812-5731

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Why would anyone in their right mind refuse a $20,000 donation from a Lions Club.


PDG Lion Lynn Farley
District 5M-6 Lions

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Dear Lions,

The following message is posted at the request of PID Ben Ward.

It is with a heavy heart that I send this message. I placed a motion in front of the executive that would have given the Saskatoon Forum a potential $20,000 donation. It was defeated unanimously by the executive. Considering this as a vote of non confidence, I had no choice but to resign as Chair.
 
When one works or plays hard (which is the only way I know ) then one loses hard !
 
 I wish to thank all those MD5M people that offered me support and advice. I will always appreciate your help. God Bless !
 
PID Ben

July 11 & 12 in the Twin Cities. �D;
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PDG Lion Bob Thoma,

The next Minnesota Lions Eye Bank Board of Directors meeting is Saturday, July 12, at the Airport Marriott in Bloomington. The next after that is Saturday, October 4, at Michael's Restaurant in Saint Cloud.

Let me know if you need any additional info.

Lion Jennifer
______________
Jennifer J. Marshall
Public Relations Manager
Minnesota Lions Eye Bank
Suite 260
1000 Westgate Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55114
612-626-6081
mader005@umn.edu


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> From: "Robert Harms" <md5mlion@meltel.net>
> Date: June 19, 2008 3:29:13 PM CDT
> To: glass038@umn.edu, mader005@umn.edu
> Subject: Fw: Multiple District 5M Discussion Board
> Reply-To: "Robert Harms" <md5mlion@meltel.net>
>
> Grecia or Jennifer,
>
> If you have not already handled this, can one of you respond to PDG
> Bob Thoma?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Deb for Bob who is in Bangkok
> -----Original message-----
>
> From: QT - Lion Keith and Marian qtopic-13-TFJTqswnLDd@quicktopic.com
> Date: Thu, 19 Jun 2008 13:30:54 -0500
> To: QT topic subscribers qtopic-subs@quicktopic.com
> Subject: Multiple District 5M Discussion Board
>
> --QT-------------------------------------------------------------
> Reply by email or visit
> http://www.quicktopic.com/13/H/TFJTqswnLDd/m407
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>
> Will some one let me know when the Lions Eye Bank Board will/has
> had their meeting???????
> thanks....PDG Bob Thoma---5M3
> _________________________________________________________________

Will some one let me know when the Lions Eye Bank Board will/has had their meeting???????
thanks....PDG Bob Thoma---5M3

The Mother of Karen Holst passed away last night. The funeral is set for 10:30 AM, Saturday, June 7, 2008, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hector MN. Lion Karen is the spouse of PDG and Past Executive Secretary Ed Holst

Thanks for doing the work Steve! My hunch is that no matter what's done, somebody, someday will get into it. It's the nature of the beast!

Since I joined the group and gave them my goggle password that I use on my laptop, the opening page has changed when I click on Internet Explorer. Can I have that back? It has my favorites listed on the side. Just
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Sounds good Steve. PDG Ed
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Hello QT subscribers,

You have probably noticed that we have been getting some unwelcome solicitations on this message board. Enforcing security on a QT board such as this is probably impossible. For that reason, I have created a "google group" to replace this message board. The google group allows me to control who is allowed to post messages, so we should be able to avoid the spam we have been getting on this list.

You should have gotten (or will be getting shortly) an invitation from me to join the MD5M Google Group. I'm hoping that you will do that, and that we can phase out this QT Discussion Board.

There are several advantages to the Google Group over the QT Board besides being able to control who can post messages. On the Google Group, you will be able to create "topics" for discussion, so all the messages about a given topic will be grouped together on the online board, and have the same "subject" when they come to your email. The google group also gives you the option (from the website only) to "reply to author" so you can send a private message to whoever posted the original message rather than having everything go out to everyone subscribed to the list as is the case now.

I am hoping that the new group will generate some good sharing among the Lions of MD5M.

Happy posting!
Lion Steve

lion bob,
we got an add on again.
dg annette



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All Lions are invited and welcome to attend the Browns Valley Lions Club Charter Nite!!
Come see Browns Valley, after surviving the 2007 Flood.
Date: June 7th
Location: Browns Valley Legion (West end on Main St.)
Social hour: 6:00 pm
Serving dinner starting at 6:30
Program to follow, after the dinner.
Open bar will be available.

Please RSVP by May 24th, By email or to the following address.

To: Fred Fiala; P.O. Box 204;
Browns Valley, MN 58032
or Email at: “fritzf@drtel.net”
$7.50 at the door, covers meal and several door prizes.

Thanks PCC Lion Brian.


PDG Lion Lynn Farley
District 5M-6 Lions

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I have contacted Quick Topic to see if there is something they can do to stop the solicitations on our message board. It is a shame this needs to happen on something that as worked out so well for us to communicate to our members. I have deleted the last solicitation. Have a wonderful day!

Thanks Brian. I was a bit concerned about the ad being on our board.
PDG Jack Krage

This MD5M Lions message board is not to be used for company solicitations. It is intended to pass information to Lions members of MD5M and other lions on the dealings of Lions information only. I will delete the previous solicitation. If you are a solicitor please do not post on this website. Thank you. Forever in Lionism.

Dear Lions
Word has just arrived that PDG Edgar Breemersch, 1990-91 5M13
passed away suddenly this morning in Melita, Manitoba. Funeral will be held on Wednesday.

Wow, talk about a fast response! Thank you to everyone that sent me the image I needed! Now I have a good link to the MD5M site on the 5M7 site.
http://www.5m7.org/links.htm

I need help! Does anyone have a good image of the MD5M Logo in color? I need it for my links page on the 5M7 Website. If you can help, please email it to me as an attachment at the following email address:

jkelley1945@comcast.net

Thanks to all,
Lion Jim Kelley
Technology Chair
District 5M7

Dear Lions,

The following was received this morning from DG Mary Ellen Storley, 5M7

Hi everyone,
Sorry it has taken me so long to get this out. Clay had surgery on Wednesday, they removed the kidney and the surgery went great. They feel that all the area surrounding the kidney looks perfectly healthy. He spent Wednesday and Thursday and part of today in intensive care because on Wednesday night he had a severe reaction to the morphine they gave him.
But today they moved him from intensive care and he has been up walking and is actually feeling pretty good. Because of the set back on Wednesday night I don't expect he will be coming home till probably Monday. Thanks again for all your prayers, I know they made this whole thing work. He is in Room 3027 at Unity Hospital in Fridley.
See you soon.
Mary Ellen

SPACE STILL OPEN ON BUS TO MAHNOMEN, ONLY $50.00 per person.
PICK UP SPOTS ROCHESTER, OWATONNA, FARIBAULT, Lakeville,MAPLE GROVE, AND CLEARWATER.
This is the best way to travel and you can leave the driving to the bus.
Contact VDGE Lion Darwin Mathwig
dmathwig@hotmail.com
612 741 1058 Cell
507 964 5765 Home

DG Lion Mary Ellen,

Thanks for the e-mail on PDG Al. Lion Carol and I wish PDG Lion Al a speedy recovery and will keep both he and Virginia in our prayers.


PDG Lion Lynn Farley
District 5M-6 Lions

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PDG Al Zimmerman 5M-7, 2006-2007 underwent triple by-pass surgery on Thursday April 17. He is in Abbott Northwestern Hospital. Please keep PDG Al and Virginia in your thoughts and prayers.

On Wednesday April 17, Lori Cook wife of PDG Bob Cook 1986 passed away.
Funeral services will be Monday April 21 at St. Williams Church in Fridley. Visitation at 10:00AM, Funeral at 11:00 AM. Please keep PDG Bob in your prayers.

Dear Lions,

DG(5M6)Dave Moen's Mother passed away yesterday afternoon in Superior Wisc. Arrangements are being made by the Thompson Hegstrom funeral home at 1528 Ogden Avenue - Superior Wisconsin, 54880

The funeral service will be at St. Williams Catholic Church, Pattison Park, Superior, Wisc at 11:00 on Thursday.

If I learn of any more details, I will let you know.

Lion Bob

It sure would be nice if these organizations we support and give money to would give the Lions a little credit once in awhile.
 
PDG Burdell



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Dear Friends,
We are happy to share some exciting news! Our new Autism Assist Dog program
will be highlighted on FOX 9, tomorrow morning between 7-9am. The story
features the Schuler family and ³Reno², our first certified Autism Assist
Dog team!

We thank you all for making our Autism Assist Dog program possible and for
helping families, like the Schuler¹s. There is a need for Autism Assist Dogs
and other types of assistance dogs in our community and we couldn¹t provide
them without you. Your generosity allows us to continue providing Assistance
Dogs to everyone who needs or wants one. Thank you for your contributions
and support of our work.


Michelle Newman
Marketing and Media Relations
work: 612.729.5986 x115
Hearing and Service Dogs of Minnesota
www.hsdm.org

Dear Lions

The family of PDG Dr. C.F. "Ket" Ketterling (5M4 DG 1983-1984) invites you to a 90th Birthday open house celebration Saturday April 19, 2008 2 PM to 4 PM at the Federated Church - 200 S. Columbia Ave. Morris, MN.

No Gifts Please!

Lion Carol and I wish PDG Clay as speedy and sucessful recovery. Our thoughts and prayers go out to PDG Clay and DG Mary Ellen.


PDG Lion Lynn and Lion Carol Farley
District 5M-6 Lions

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Dear Lions,

Good news relative to PDG Clay Storley, Spouse of DG Mary Ellen Storley, 5M7. The attached was received from Lion Debbie Roberge just a bit ago.

Please keep the "Gentle Giant" & Lion Sweetie in your prayers.
 
Good News!
 
Yes at some point in the future Clay will have to have the kidney/mass removed. The doctor will not try to remove just the mass as the kidney is one of the organs that bleeds alot and would cause more problems than it is worth. Apparently Clay had a CT scan back in 2003 and the mass showed up then only smaller, but the doctors never said anything to Clay. It has doubled in size in five years but not to the point the doctors are worried about it. In fact they said one of the options was to leave it and just watch it. Clay and Mary Ellen have said that is not an option and will have it removed in the future.
 
The concern is Clay's platelet level. The doctors told them your levels should be between 100,000 to 120,000. Anytime the level gets below 20,000 the concern is the patient could just start bleeding. When Clay was brought in his level was 19,000! As of yesterday morning his level was up to 42,000 and as of this morning it is up to 90,000. So far none of the tests have shown anything to explain what is going on. The ultrasounds of his legs and lungs show there are no blood clots and his lungs are clear. The echo cardiogram shows his heart is in good shape. They have not gotten the results of the bone marrow biopsy yet. So far the only explanation the doctors have come up with, is it is possible an infection or disease has gotten into the blood and now his body is fighting it and winning so his platelet level is going back up. If it is a disease there are meds he can take to deal with it. They are continuing to run tests to get to the bottom of it. Hopefully they won't need too much more blood. The first twelve hours that Clay was in the hospital they took 27 vials of blood.
 
Keep the thoughts and prayers coming because it sure is working!
 
Thanks,
 
Lion Debbie Roberge

Carol,

Just an FYI on Jerry McCauley.

Jennifer

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Our prayers and thoughts are with Lion Clay and Lion Mary Ellen. Thanks for the information and we will await updates. May God give you both the strength and support you in the days ahead.�D;
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My thoughts and prayers are with PDG Clay and Mary Ellen for a speedy recovery. This brings back haunting memories to me. God be with you and bless you.
PDG Wally

Thanks for the updates on Clay, we are concerned about his condition and pray the doctors find the
problem. Love, Hugs and Best wishes to both Clay & Mary Ellen.
DG Virginia & Gene Spicer
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Dear Lions,

This is the latest that I have heard about PDG Clay Storley.

The Docs don't seem overly concerned about the tumor on his left
kidney. It seems that it is a very slow growing variety. The big
concern is the low level of his platelets and his lack of energy. He
did start eating again yesterday and was feeling a little better.
They don't want to give him a transfusion until they find out what is
happening with his blood. One concern is that something is attacking
the platelets. Once everything is figured out they will remove the
left kidney.

Later,
DGE Jim

Dear Lions,

The following note was sent to me by Lion Larry Kounkel.

I received a phone last nite to tell us Jerry McCauley had a heart attack yesterday morning. He was on his way home from Arizona, to being stopping at his daughters home for Easter. He had surgery, where they found 2 veins 100 % blocked. His daughter said he was resting comfortable and will be in the hospital a few days in Lincoln NE.

So a few prayers for Lion Jerry and his family. His daughter said his driving days are to a halted so we will see how this will go.

 

From Lion Ginny Hestekind

Dear Lions,

The following note was sent to me this morning from Lions Debbie Roberge.

Lion Bob ,
 
I need your help in getting the word out for DG Mary Ellen and PDG Clay.
 
DG Mary Ellen took PDG Clay to the emergency room at Unity Hospital yesterday afternoon. He was showing signs of extreme exhaustion and pain on his left side. The EKG results were fine so they took him down for a cat scan. The preliminary results are there is a mass on the left kidney. The oncologist will read the test this morning and give the official results but the family was told last night in all likelihood it is cancer. The doctors feel the prognosis is good as they believe the mass is just sitting against the kidney and has not grown into it. They will probably want to remove the mass first and worst scenario would be to remove the kidney. Mary Ellen has told the doctors that she will ask for a second opinion no matter what they come back with.
 
The main concern now for the doctors is to determine why Clay's platelet level is so low. There is no outward bleeding so they are running tests to find out where the blood is going. For this reason they are not giving him any transfusions yet. He has already had numerous tubes of blood drawn and will be have an echo cardiogram today to double check the condition of his heart. The oncologist, urologist, hematologist and a whole host of other doctors will be in to see Clay today and run additional test.
 
That is all I know for now, I will update you as I hear. Please keep both Clay and Mary Ellen in your prayers and be ready to help to cover things for Mary Ellen as her priority is Clay.
 
The address of the hospital is:
 
    Unity Hospital
    550 Osborne Road
    Fridley, MN 55432
 
Clay is in room 2044.
 
Thanks for your help!

To everyone that has given me and our family support and prayers during this time of mourning Emma's passing "Thank you so very much, you'll never know how much you have help us. Please know that even though Emma was not a Lion on paper, but she was a Lion at heart. Emma valued every moment spent with all of you and she loved every one. It is very hard to put things together right now because my heart was buried at Ft. Snelling with her. I know things will get better with time and I will find my heart again because Emma ask me to continue serving as we did before with the greatest people in the world,"LIONS.
I'm sorry that I wasn't at the last CoG meeting in Roseville, but I promice that I will be at Mahmomen for the Multiple Convention.
Again thank you and God Bless!!
PDG Wally

Congrats DG/CCE DEB. I know you will do a great job at Council Chair. I look forward to working with you 2008-2009.

To All DGE in MD5M,
Congratulations on having the opportunity to work with CCE Deb in the coming year! She is great to work with, has a good sense of humor and is willing to lend assistance when needed.

Have a wonderful year starting with a great trip to Bangkok. I will be thinking about all of you.
DG Annette Contos
5M9
As I typed this I thought, do you suppose I am really a PDGE?

PDG Russ and Terry - S orry to hear of Terry's medical situation. I pray for her complete recovery and my prayers for both of you to get through this tough time go forward. Lion PDG Al Lalim- 5M4 1999-2000
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Congradulatios DG/CCE Lion Debra.


PDG Lion Lynn Farley
District 5M-6 Lions

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Congratulations CCE Deb. We look forward to working with you this coming year.

Congratulations CCE Debra. We know you'll do a great job!

DGE Craig & Brenda

Dear Lions,

PCC Jim Morcomb has asked me to post the following message concerning Terry Sandry, spouse of PDG Russ Sandry (5M4 1993-1994)

Good Morning Everyone,

Last Saturday (March 15th) I talked to PDG Russ Sandry. He said that Terry had been taken to emergency and then admitted immediately for surgery. The surgery included cleaning of a blocked artery in one side of her neck and heart surgery. The artery in her neck was 80 to 90% blocked and she went through 5 heart bypasses. This all happened early last week. She may have suffered a minor stroke but she does not appear to have any visible affects. She is still in intensive care but Russ expects her to be moved out of intensive care today (Monday). She will require surgery to clean the other artery in her neck at some later date. Russ says she is in good spirits and doing well but will require a lot of therapy and rehabilitation.

Their address is:

PDG Russ and Terry Sandry
Santa Anna National Wildlife Refuge
Route 2, Box 202A
Alamo, TX 78516

Russ and Terry will be working this summer, starting June 1, at a dinner theater in New Mexico. They normally come back to Minnesota in the summer but not this year.

PCC Jim Morcomb

Congratulation CCE Debra Harms and DGEs,
You will have a lot of fun this coming year and I wish you all the best.
PCC Bert Nelson

CONGRATULATIONS LION DEBra,
We know that you will do a super great job next year too.
DGE Peter adn Lion Margaret

Congratulations, Lion Debra,
We know you will do a great job for MD5M. Already gave you hugs, hope your year goes well. Virginia & Gene

Dear MD5M Lions, Lioness and LEOS,

Yesterday following the Council of Governors Meeting, the District Governors-Elect met to choose a Council Chair. After interviewing each of five candidates, and after very long deliberation, District Governor Deb Harms of 5M-4 was elected to serve as Council Chairperson 2008-2009.

Please join me in congratulating and extending our best wishes to Council Chair-Elect Deb as she prepares to lead MD5M.

Lion Bob Jechorek
Council Chairperson
MD5M 2007-2008

Thanks a lot Lion Tim
DG Clair


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Fellow Lions:

5M1 District Governor Clair Mrotek asked me to pass on the following message.

Lion Ryan Buck of the Goodhue Lions {he is the tailtwister} had a serious
snowmobile accident a couple weeks ago. At this time he is paralyzed from
his waist down but doing remarkably well considering his injuries and has
started therapy.

If fellow Lions would send a card or visit his care pages that would be
awesome. The care pages are at www.carepages.com and he is registered
under RDBuck.

The address to send cards is

Ryan D Buck
St.Marys Hospital
1216 2nd St S W
Mary Brigh 3C Rm 666
Rochester, Mn.55902.

Thank you
DG Clair

Dan Snobl's mothers funeral arrangements are at the Anderson Mattson
Funeral Home in Mahnomen. Services are still pending. I googled the funeral home and found out that much info. Sincerely, DG Virginia S.

Dear Wally,
 WE want to extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this very difficult time. WE will keep all of you in our prayers. God be with you.Margaret and Peter

Dear Lions,

I just received the following information from PDG Wally.

Funeral services for Emma Sapp, Spouse of PDG Wally Sapp (5M6, 2006-2007) will be held on Monday March 10, 2008 at 11:00 AM at Faith United Methodist Church, 1530 Oakdale Ave. West St Paul, MN. Interment will be at Fort Snelling National Cemetery following Church service. Visitation Sunday from 4-8 PM at Kok Funeral Home 7676 80th St., Cottage Grove, MN (651-459-2875) and one hour prior to services at the church.

Lion Bob

Our hearts and prayers go out to IPDG Wally Sapp and his family at this sad time. We will miss Emma's sparkling smile, twinkling eyes and generosity. We had too short a time knowing Emma, but our memories will always be filled with the many good times that we shared in the 5M9 2006-07 Governor family.
5M9 PDGs Adolph & Carroll Kukowski
   

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Here is additional information on the death of PDG Len Carlson. 5M6

Visitation is from 2-7 PM on Sunday, from the Holcomb Henry Boom Funeral Home in Shoreview, and the funeral will be held at 11:00am Monday, from Zion Lutheran Church, 1697 Lafond Ave., St. Paul, Minn.

Wally
Our paryers and thoughts are with you at this time of grief.

DG Lion John and Lion Marlene
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Dear Lions

Emma Sapp, Beloved Spouse of PDG Wally Sapp, His Partner in Service and best friend, passed away last night March 5, 2008 at 11:15 PM. PDG Wally wishes to thank everyone for all the support you have given to Emma and himself. Quote from PDG Wallyand Emma: "We love you all".

Wally & Emma
PAST District Governor
Multiple District 5M6

As further information is provided, I will pass it on.

Lion Bob

It is with great sadness to report the loss of a great Lion, PDG Len Carlson (1984-85)

Early this morning, Lion Len left this world for a better place.
His funeral will be on Monday, March 10th with the visitation being held
on Sunday, March 9th at the Holcomb Henry Boom Funeral Home.
515 Hwy 96 t Mackubin, Shoreview.

Further information will follow.

The best place to start is with one of your local club's officers. They are:
President - Lance Peterson 634-7671 lcpeters@kmtel.com 1st Vice President - Don Hower 365-8844 hower@kmtel.com
Secretary - Ron Albright 634-7950 albright@kmtel.com Treasurer - Wayne Hendrickson 634-7047 waynehen@kmtel.com

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Hello
I am the Kasson-Mantorville School nurse and I have been directed to you for help in this matter. I have several students who are in need of eye exams and financial help with prescription lenses. Who do I contact for my district?

We are hoping and praying for a speedy recovery for our home town friend from Roseau. We miss seeing him around at the conventions. We are in Orlando now and will spend another week or two before heading home.
Best regards,
Jim and Jan Strandlie

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Dear Lions,

I have been asked to post the following information on the status of PDG Dick Norlin(5M9 1985-1986. The telephone number of the room he is staying in is 850-434-4290.
Dick was admitted to Baptist Hospital, room 290, 1000 West Moreno Street, Pensacola, FL 32501, on Thursday. He has been seeing doctors (orthopedic surgery, internal medicine, infection control, oncology), having blood drawn, x-rays, IVs, all the good stuff. So far he's scheduled for surgery Wednesday. They started IV antibiotics last night that will continue for quite awhile. There is some discussion between the doctors about the diagnosis--the surgeon is convinced it is an infection around his knee, the infection control doctor is thinking possibly a return of the lymphoma. We won't know probably until Wednesday and they will do a biopsy at the same time they clean out the knee.
 
Things started falling into place yesterday afternoon, after we started making noise. We don't want a repeat of three years ago, we still feel that some of his ongoing problems are the result of neglect in the Foley Hospital. After things started getting to the pharmacy, into the records (they are still using paper charting), and the nurse could wrestle the chart from the doctor, his care improved.
 
I will try to keep you updated periodically. Don't know how often it will happen.
 
Thanks to those of you who have offered assistance. I will remember and call you if and as needed.
 
George is flying in Tuesday evening for a week to give me some support. His visit will be welcome.
 
Bev

With sadness we announce the passing of PDG Bill Parks, 5M 9 (1997-98).
Services will be Monday, February 11, at 11:00 a.m. They will be held at the Calvary Lutheran Chruch, Perham. The viewing will be on Sunday, February 10 from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:30 also at the church.

"Those who have given of themselves to others will live forever in every single heart they have touched."

MD5M Lions, Lioness and LEOS,

In the current issue of the Lion magazine, there is a wonderful article highlighting PDG Jack Hines and PDG Allan "Bucky" Hartkopf of District 5M5 and great job they do in the area of extension. The two page article details their approach, and ends with ten points for successful recruitment of the members for a new club. The article also includes a photo of PDGs Jack and Bucky and a photo of the Rogers LEOS.

PDG Jack and PDG Bucky, congratulations on the article!! And thank you for your dedication and efforts in creating new Lions clubs. You serve as an example to all Lions, Lioness and LEOS in MD5M.

Lion Bob Jechorek
Council Chair
MD5M 2007-2008

Gene,
Great news. I've thought of you two often but never took action. Keep up the good progress!
Coralee and I are head for the great Southwest this morning for a few weeks so we won't see you at the convention. Hope the convention goes great. Jim


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Hi Gene,
So glad to hear you are doing so well. Keep it up.
DGE Peter and Lion Margaret
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Virginia & I would like to thank our Lions family for all the get well wishes, cards, & phone calls since returning home to recuperate. Special thanks to DG Clair & Carol for visiting with us in the hospital and for the beautiful plant from all the DG's. Your concern & prayers were a big help in my quick recovery, I'm sure. We were home 3 days after surgery & I am doing quite well. Thanks again to everyone. Those "Lions hearts" are truly huge!! God bless you all. Gene & Virginia

Dear Lions,
Gene Spicer, spouse of DG Virginia Spicer (5M3), underwent surgery for a brain aneurism on Tuesday January 16 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN.

The surgery was a success and he is recovering quickly. For more up to date information, you can go to www.carepages.com and type in GeneSpicer.

Word has been received that PID Lion Howard Erickson has passed away.
Date of death was Thur. Dec. 27th. Lion Howard served as ID from 1988-1990. Memorial service will be on Wed. Jan. 2nd at 11:00AM at the First Evangelical Free Church at 2696 Hazelwood St., Maplewood, Mn. with visitation one hour prior to the service. PID Howard exemplified the true meaning of Lionism.

To: Lions of MD5M

WCCO - Channel 4 will highlight Hearing & Service Dogs of Minn (HSDM's) first Autism Assist Dog Team on Friday, Dec. 28, during the 10PM News.

Thanks to all of you who support the important work of HSDM.

Dear MD5M Lions,

It was requested that the following message be posted on this discussion board.

PDG Steve Swantz (Shirley) Shirley's mother (Dorothy Wittrock) made her journey to heaven today (Shirleys Birthday) at about 6:20 p.m. The visitation will be on Saturday; the funeral service will be at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Pipestone, Minnesota at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 23rd.
 
Details will be available soon at www.hartquistfuneral.com

Please remember PDG Steve, his dear wife Shirley and their family in your prayers.

Lion Bob

Lion Will,
Wonderful, Fantastic, Great News!
DG Annette Contos
5M9

Allen,
thanks for sharing the good news!
DG Annette
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Lions; Here is a message from Lion Will Barnett of Iraq. ( member of Hinckley Lions and former Zone Chair in 5M8) Please send it to other Lions.

Lion PCC Frank Loken



Hi All
Im writing to give you good news! 1st-We have been allowed to start the First Lions club here in Norethern Iraq and it will be the second in all of Iraq!!!! Of course im not stopping there. Im going for the record of charter members in a club.Can some one teel me who has the record! I believe its in China. Oh yea the second good news - Im going to be singing tha National Anthem for the Vikings Game on Sunday the 18th Nov. I was chosen along with a girl from Mississippi and a guy from Hawaii. Carol and the kids will be at the game. Were singing with a satelite live feed from jere in Iraq. At half time our Commander is also giving the Vikings a flag we sent out on a mission here. I hope the Vikes Win!!!! Please send this info on to other Lions. Always Lion Will

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PCC Kieth,

You are my choice, but I understand the correctness of your decision.ay God Bless you and your family, especially at this difficult time. As a person of faith, I know you understand that despite our human fraility, He gives us the grace to bear our burdens. You are one of His chosen people in the New Testament, and I pray that HIs Grace will ease your earthly burden.
PDG Jack St. Martin

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Lion Keith, Emma and me understand difficult decisions and know they are not easy to make. You have said many times Family comes first. We hope your daughter progresses well in her challenges. You and your family will be in our prayers. Good luck and God Bless.
PDG Wally & Emma
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Dear Lions,

We now have 127 subscribers to the Message Board, most of the subscribers are PID's, PCC's, PDG's, DG's and VDG's It is truly a valuable tool for communicating important events in the Multiple. It can, and should also be used to discuss important issues facing our Multiple. Please continue to promote the use of this message board to all Lions to communicate not only deaths, but important events and issues in your Districts and in the Multiple.

There is one thing that you need to be aware of concerning this Message Board. When you receive a message and you reply by clicking on the message Reply by email or visit http://www.quicktopic.com/13/H/TFJTqswnLDd/m303

YOUR REPLY WILL GO TO ALL 127 SUBSCRIBERS!

There are times when a personal response would be more appropriate. In these cases, please send an email or a letter directly to the person that you wish to receive your comments.

I would encourage everyone using this Message Board to include your personal e-mail address at the end of the message so that a personal response could be sent to you if desired. If someone fails to do that, and you wish to send a personal response, please contact me and I will give you the email address of the person that you would like to communicate with as long as it is in the MD5M Directory or in my data base.

Thanks,
Lion Bob
md5mlion@meltel.net

    Tough decision,we understand it is something you and Marian need to do!
Sally and I wish your daughter- in- law the best!!
We will included her in our prayers.

Lion Bob and Sally.

Lion Jake and Sue - Thanks for the email. Coming from a great Lion like yourself, I cherished the thoughts you conveyed. Keep up your good work in Lions and Bob Harms said you did a fine job at the concert. Thanks for filling in for me, I just was too tired to complete the mission. Lion Keith
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Keith, I am sure this is a most difficult decision. I wish you and yours well. You are, and will always be, a super Lion Leader.
PDG Jack Krage

Thanks Bob - Your are a great friend. Lion Keith
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Dear Lions,

PCC Keith Johnson asked me to post the following letter.

To: Lions of MD5M, Minnesota, Northwest Ontario, and Manitoba
From: PCC Keith Johnson District 5M-4
Concerning: The office of International Director for LCI

Dear Lions;

 It is with much prayer and thought that I have come to the conclusion that I will not be running for International Director from Multiple District 5M.
 I realize that with my family situation, (our oldest son’s wife with cancer with radiation and chemo coming next week for a month), my involvement with the USA/Canada Forum as Choir Director, my role as 5M Leadership chair, Regional Institute Faculty, and the many commitments I have in our community with Lions, civic activities and church, the role of International Director will not work for me.
 I have discussed this at length with my partner in service Marian, and feel this is the route we need to take for the above stated reasons.
 I will continue to fulfill my obligations to the multiple providing Leadership for the VDG’s, DGE’s, MERLO, speaking engagements, and whatever other situations may arise in providing quality leadership.
 I want to say thanks to the many Lions who have encouraged me to run for the International Director position for MD5M, and I hope you will understand my position for not running in this campaign.
 I wish the best for PDG Robert Vokes and PDG Debra Wasserman as they seek this wonderful position in Lions Clubs International. They both are qualified and will represent our multiple with dignity.
 MD5M is a wonderful collage of Lions, Lioness, and Leos, and you will always know that I am proud to be a Lion, and am so thankful all the wonderful people I have met through the years and have made a profound difference in my life. God bless all of you as you go forward and serve mankind through Lions.

     Sincerely,
     PCC Keith Johnson

Dear Lions,
I recieved word from DG Virginia Spicer that Harold(Fats)Kielblock, Youth Exchange Chair for 5M3, passed away this past weekend.

Reviewal will be 4 - 8 PM Tuesday, October 23 and the funeral is Wednesday the 24th at the Methodist Church in Jackson, MN.

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PDG Dave Bawden, 5M7 1990-1991, passed away last night. A Memorial service will be held this Thursday at the Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 14501 Nowthen Blvd NW, Ramsey, Mn. 55303. A gathering will be held at 1:00pm with the Memorial service at 2:00pm, followed by a lunch at 3:00pm.
He will be missed

 PDG Dave Bawden 1990-91 5M7 has been admitted back to Mercy Hospital, Coon Rapids, Mn in very serious condition. Please add Lion Dave to your prayers.

   2003-04 5M 9 PDG Jim Neuerburg's Dad, Leo Neuerburg, passed away early this am.
 The funeral will be a 11 am at St. Ann's in Wadena MN(514 1st St S.E.) on Friday August 31,2007. The visitation will be on Thursday night from 4-8 pm at the Johnson Memorial Home in Wadena (205 4th St.S.W.)

From BJ Ben Ward
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Funeral Services for PDG Kjell Hvidsten will be held Tuesday, July 10th at 2:00 pm at the First Lutheran Church, 20 - 2nd Ave. Flin Flon, MB, Canada.

PDG Kjell Hvidsten - 1994-95 - 5M-13 passed away on July 5, 2007.
I will follow-up with funeral information as soon as I hear.

Hi all, Sally came back to Granite Falls, yesterday, and I admitted her to swing bed at the Hospital here in Granite. She rode in the car with me rather then Medi-van. With pain meds. she tolerated it quite well.
She is in the hosp.to get strong enough to come home. We figure she will be there until Wed. or Thur. of this coming week. Then on to caradiac rehab about three times a week.
Sally appreciates the calls and letters from all of you, and says to say, THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!to the best people she and I have ever known!! I, too, say THANK YOU, You are the best!!!!!!!!!
BOB & SALLY T.

Dear Lions,
 
It appears that there may have been some sort of distribution problem at Lions Clubs International, and as a result, the following letter may not have gotten to all of your Club Secretaries. Please check with your Secretary to make certain that your club has this information.
 
Some or all of the clubs may also be missing the Membership Cards. If so, they should call or email the English Language Department on the phone or email address in the memo.

April 2007

Dear Club Secretary,

Your international headquarters is constantly looking for new and more effective ways to serve the Lions members, clubs, districts and multiple districts. As more and more clubs are using our Web site and filing their Monthly Membership Reports online, we have revised the home page on Web site www.lionsclubs.org to allow users to quickly find the right page for association programs, activities and resources. Streamlined navigation on the left-side of each page includes reorganized resource sections.

There is a new section called “Club Resource Center”. Here you can locate items frequently accessed for club use. Information is broken out under three main headings: Club Officer Information, Club Growth, and Club Activities and Service. The Club Officer Information section is broken down into groupings for General Information, President, Secretary, Treasurer, Club Activities Committees, Reporting and Application Forms, Order Forms, Legal and Awards.

All of the information in this Club Resource Center is more information than was previously provided in the printed Club President Kit and Club Secretary Kit. We also found that not every club uses all of the materials provided in these printed kits. Therefore, to provide access to more relevant and timely club resources, we are starting to transition the printed versions of these kits to the web for the 2007-2008 year. The only printed items we will be providing this year to all Lions clubs are the C-3 Membership Cards. Preprinted Monthly Membership Reports with LCI address labels will be sent only to those clubs who are not filing their forms online. Enclosed are the specific materials pertaining to your club.

Lions clubs who wish to receive the printed kits may do so upon request. The previous Club President Kit and Club Secretary Kit are being combined and will be known as the Club Officers Kit. The Club Officers Kit will contain the following:

 1. LA-15 Club Officers Manual
 2. DA-1 Club President Excellence Award Application Form
 3. LA-414 Ethical Standards and Conduct Policy
 4. LG-21 Privacy Policy
 5. LCIF-42 MJF Application Form and REC (Recognition)
 6. COK-1 Cover Letter

Inquiries and request for the Club Officers Kit should be directed to the English Language Department at international headquarters – e-mail english_language@lionsclubs.org, fax 630-571-1693 or phone 630-571-5466 X651.

PCC Biill,

Thanks for the notice, but I will not be able to take part. HOw do I request an itemized statement of inflows and outflows for tje candidate for 2nd VP. How I wish that had been you. We had some problems, my fault as I did not completely understand your role as the CC of the previousl year. I am sorry for that, but did favor you when you ran for ID. Would that the politics had not swayed the delegates. Dawn and you would have made a real addtion and one of which we in MD5M would have been proud.
JSTM




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PDG George Dugan - 1978-79 - 5M-1 passed away today, June 18, 2007. There will be a visitation on Thursday evening at Mayer's Funeral Home, 600 - 2nd St. NW, Austin, Mn. 507-433-1817. Funeral service will be Friday, June 22, 2007, 1:30 pm. at St. Olaf Lutheran Church, 301 - 1st St. NW, Austin, Mn.

Thanks for the information Lion Lynda


IPDG Lion Lynn Farley
District 5M-6 Lions

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Sally Thoma, wife of PDG Bob Thoma, had bypass (5 bypasses) surgery today, Wednesday, June 13, at Methodist Hospital in St. Louis Park. Word from PDG Bob is that Sally is still in surgery as of 12:00 pm but all is proceeding fine. Sally is expected to be at Methodist until this coming Sunday, June 17.

If you wish to send get well wishes to Sally, here's the address for Methodist Hospital:

                      6500 Excelsior Blvd
                      Minneapolis, MN 55426-4702

Please keep Sally and Bob in your thoughts and prayers.

Help - I'm looking for 3 perfect attendance pins 2005-2006. Might you have 1 or 2? miltonaskipp@yahoo.com

Did you notice my faux pas: Are instead of Our? Coralee won't let me sleep until I correct it. So, Our thought and prayers are with you!

Lion Jan and PID Ben,

Sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Even if they have lived a long and full life, it is still hard to accept. Our thoughts are with you.

Jim & Marge Demaree

PID Ben and Jan, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sorry to hear about Jan's mother passing away.
DG Wally & Emma
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   Sally and I would like to extend our sympathy to Jan and Ben on the the death of Jan's mother!
Please know that you are in our prayers and thoughts.

PDG Bob and Sally T

Lion Jan and PID Ben,

Our sympathy to you at the passing of your mother. She lived a very long life. May the rich, warm memories, and the stories you will share about her, bring you comfort in the days ahead.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Lion Cheryl and CCE Bob

Our prayers go out to the Ward's on their loss.
DG Jack and Lion Sue Krage

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PID Ben And Jan,
Lion Carol and I extend our sympathy to you and Jan on the loss of her mother. Lion Carol and I will keep you in our thoghts and prayers.

IPDG Lion Lynn Farley
District 5M-6 Lions

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Dear Jan and Ben, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. It is hard to lose someone dear even though they are not well. It is the void that one will miss. Truly thinking of you.

Dear Jan and Ben,
Are thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jim & Coralee

Dear Jan and Ben,
Our prayers and love are with you. PDG Orville PDG Elvera

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Dear Lions,

I received the following message from PID Ben Ward this afternoon. Please keep Lion Janice, PID Ben, and their family in your prayers.

"Lion Jan's mother passed away Sunday evening.
She was 96 years old, in the Valleyview Care Centre, on oxygen 24 hours a day and completely bedridden. Her strength just ran out !
No funeral arrangements will be made until later this summer when family members will be home."

PID Ben.

I'm sorry I messed up on the Web page. It should be www.caringbridge.org/visit/marilynlieb

Edited by author 05-21-2007 01:58 PM
I'am sad to report that Marilyn Lieb, wife of P.D.G. Bob Lieb (5M-5) passed away on Friday, May 18, 2007. There will be a Memorial Service on Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at St. Andrew Lutheran Church at 10:30 am. The church is located on Technology Drive, Eden Prairie, just 1/4 mile south of Hwy 5 and east of Mitchell Road. Visitation will be held on Tuesday evening from 5-8 pm at Huber Funeral Home, Eden Prairie Chapel, 16394 Glory Lane, Eden Prairie (1/2 mile south of Hwy 5 on Eden Prairie Road.) If you are unable to attend, you can visit www.caringbridge.org/visit/marilynlieb

I plan on having both Blues and Whites


IPDG Lion Lynn Farley
District 5M-6 Lions

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Thanks Brian
I'll see you there, wearing something.
Jim

The previous agenda I posted for the convention didn't look to good in the email I received, but if you go to the message board it looks pretty....promise

In answer to Jim Kruegers question. Dress code for Hall of Fame is casual and all of the above that you said. Where what is comfortable for you.
 
Below is a scaled down agenda for the Convention
Friday
7:00 am Council Of Governors Meeting/Roosevelt
10:00 am Registration-Credentials Open/Atrium till 4
12:00 pm Conv Committee Meetings/Roosevelt
12:30 pm VDG Elect Meeting/Roosevelt Room
3:00 pm Business Meeting Session 1/Gallery 7
5:30 pm Dinner on your own
5:30 pm PDG Dinner/Gallery 1-4
7:00 pm First Timers Orientation Welcom/Board Room
8:00 pm Memorial Service/Gallery 7
9:00 pm Social “Little Big Band” Entertainment Gallery 1-4
9:00 pm Items for Silent Auction available for bidding

Saturday
6:30 am Registration-Credentials Open/Atrium till noon
7:00 am Buffet Breakfast SightFirst II Rally & Auction till 8:45 1/6
9:00 am Seminars (See back for more details) Gallery 7
12:15 pm Noon Luncheon-Hall of Fame-Peace Poster Gallery 1-6
2:30 pm Business Meeting Session 2/Gallery 7
2:30 pm Spouse Event - Quilting / Gallery 1
4:00 pm Pin Traders Meeting / Gallery 1
6:00 pm Cash Bar Prior to Banquet / Atrium Area
7:00 pm Multiple District 5M Banquet / Gallery 1-6
Immediately after Banquet - Entertainment

Sunday
7:30 am PDG Meeting/ Gallery 1
8:30 am Registration Open/Atrium Area
8:30 am Int’l Convention Information Meeting/Gallery 2
9:00 am Sunday Brunch/ Gallery 3-7

Hope this helps everyone

I'm not sure if this works.
What is the standard dress for Hall of Fame inductees at the Saturday noon luncheon, blues, street suit, sport shirt and khakis?
Thanks
Jim


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Dear MD5M Lions;

I received the following message today in regard to Lion Marilyn Lieb and her health issues. I know she would love to hear from any and all of you.

Lion Ross

Hello Lion friends,
    I'm writing today to ask for your prayers. As most of you know, Mom has been battling Kidney Cancer this spring. She's got a particularily aggressive disease and we have reached the point of moving from pursuing a medical cure to ensuring emotional, spiritual, and physical care and comfort.
    We will be bringing Mom home and will begin hospice care later this week. If you would like more information about how quickly this has occured, I invite you to visit mom's caring bridge website at www.caringbridge.org and click on VISIT a site, then type in marilynlieb without capitals or spaces. You'll be directed to Mom's page where you can read the journal postings by family, look at some photos, and you can read or sign the guestbook which mom reads daily.
    She misses you all and loves to talk about the fun times and good works she's been a part of through her membership in Lion's Clubs International.
    God Bless,
Tracy Lieb Goodwin

See you Friday
Jack

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Sounds like a great weekend coming up. Do you have a copy of the convention schedule? We wear our whites on Saturday evening? See you soon. IPDG Jim Strandlie �D;
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To the Bird Island Lions and Brian and Lori I say congratulations on your upcoming convention. You are all awesome.
Let me know if I can ever be assistance to you or to any MD 5M Lion.

Dennis Tichenor
Past International Director

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Dear Lions,

Please don't forget to bring your used eye glasses and hearing aids to the Multiple Convention. The Multiple Trailer will be there for collections. Let's fill er up!

Lion Bob

Thanks,

Jack Hines

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  Services for Dessie Parks, beloved wife of PDG Bill Parks, 5M 9, 1997-98, will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Calvary Lutheran Church, Perham. Arrangements with Schoeneberger Funeral Home.
  We lost Dessie May 11.

The Bird Island Lions have been working their feathers off preparing for the 88th Annual MD5M Convention. There is still time to register and get a room yet. We are going to have a great "Celebration of life" memorial service Friday, then go right into a CSFII Rally Saturday Morning with many items for live Auction and also silent auction along with raffle items with proceeds all going to CSFII. Our speakers will be execptional including Aaron Cross a motivational speaker from Minnesota who will be extreamly entertaining as well as educational. Spring Point Project speakers will be here to talk about their project and how it will help with our diabetes cause. Also 5M lions friend, PDG Larry Colbert will be here as a motivational speaker talking about Lions Goals and how to achive them. There are many other speakers and events to make this a great and memorable convention so if you haven't registered yet, get off your wings and do so!! If there are any questions please don't hestate to contact PCC Brian Sheehan or the Bird Island Lions Club. (Happy Mothers Day to those that it applies to otherwise I hope fishing opener or the weekend were GREAT!!
                                        Respectfully the Bird Island Lions.

Thanks IPDG AL.


IPDG Lion Lynn Farley
District 5M-6 Lions

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Who U?

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My email address has changed from fravertar@earthlink.net
to fravertar@embarqmail.com. Please update your records.

Lions,

The Minnesota Lions Eye Bank has a new web site. (Check it out). It is www.mnlionseyebank.org
I think it is very good.

Lion Ken

Thanks for the information PDG Bill.

IPDG Lion Lynn Farley
District 5M-6 Lions
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The viewing for PDG Tom Stanek will be at Muelier Lake Morturay at 4738 Bald Eagle Avenue, White Bear Lake from 2-6 PM on Sunday April 1.
Funeral mill be at St. Jude of the Lake at 700 Mahtomedi Avenue (Highway 244) Mahtomedi Minnesota on Monday, April 2 at 11:00 AM with viewing one hour before.

I just received a message from PDG Ken Girard that PDG Tom Stanke died this morning. I do not have any more information at this time but will forward it when I get some.
Bill Huot

PDG Cordell, what I was referring to was that some of us would like to attend the burial and the Celebration of life this week end for PID Ross mother but will not be able to attend because of the Council of Governors meetings going on. Any time is a bad time for this to happen!!!!!!!!! Anytime you want an explanation ask me.
DG Wally
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Lions
 
Can anyone explain what DG Wally is referring to when he states: "too bad it had to happen this weekend"???????
 
PDG Cordell
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Thank You Lion Deb for the information. To bad it had to happen this week end.
DG Wally
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Dear Lions,

This evening I received the following information from PID Ross.
 
The arrangements for Jane Thorfinnson, mother of PID Ross Thorfinnson, Jr. will be:
 
Gathering of Family and Friends, 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Friday, March 16, 2007, David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 East Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN., 952-473-5577.
 
Celebration of Jane's Life, 11:00 Am, Saturday, March 17, 2007, David Lee Funeral Home, 1220 East Wayzata Blvd., Wayzata, MN.
 
Jane was a member of the Independence Lions club, the Champlin Lions Club and corneal transplant recipient. Memorials preferred to the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank in Jane's memory.
 
Lion Ross
 Lions,

Dear Lions,

I received the following note from PID Ross Thorfinnson this morning. I will update you with more information as I receive it.

Lion Bob

Exec. Sec. Bob:
 
It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of my mother, Jane Thorfinnson. She passed away yesterday afternoon in the emergency room at Abbot Northwestern Hospital. We will be making arrangements today and I will send you that information as soon as it is available.
 
Lion Ross

Dear MD5M Lions,

I have received the following notices from PDG Jack McKernan:
  
We have learned of PDG Bob Winter(1978-1979, 5M5) passing yesterday, February 26, in Iowa. Initial plans call for a service on Saturday in the Minneapolis Metro area, further details to follow. PDG Jack McKernan

PDG Bob Winter's funeral will be held this Saturday, March 3 at 12 Noon at Lakewood Cemetery, 3600 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis. Lunch will follow at Edina Morningside Community Congregational Church, 4201 Morningside Road, Edina.
 
The family requests that memorials be made to Lions Clubs International for Campaign Sightfirst II.
 
PDG Jack Mckernan

Shirley Faehnrich, wife of PDG Morrie Faehnrich, underwent colostomy surgery yesterday at Douglas County Hospital here in Alexandria. Although surgery went well, she will be hospitalized for at least a week. The address of the hospital is 111 17th Avenue East, Alexandria MN 56308. Their home mailing address is PO Box 173, Alexandria MN 56308.

Dear Lions,

I just got off the phone with PDG Dave Holman and will add to what Ex. Sec. Bob just posted. The address of the funeral home is 101 Atlantic Ave. South, Morris which is the main street through town. The address of the church is 108 W. 8th Street, Morris. The family is using Morris Floral in case that you want to send flowers, etc.

Sincerely, DG Jim Demaree

Dear Lions,

I received the following notice from PDG Tom Shinnick.

Darlene Holman, wife of PDG David Holman,(97-98)5M4, of Morris, MN passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2007 after a battle with a malignant brain tumor. The visitation will be Tuesday evening from 4 to 8 PM at the Peterson Funeral Home in Morris and the funeral will be at 11 AM on Wednesday, February 7th at the Faith Lutheran Church in Morris, Minnesota.

Dear Lions, I received the following note from VDG Virginia Spicer.

The father of Shirley Swantz passed away Friday here in Pipestone. The fneral is Wed Feb 7th at 2PM at St. Paul Lutheran. Hartquist Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Shirley is the spouse of PDG Steve Swantz 2003-2004, 5M3.

Sincerely, VDG Virginia Spicer

PDG Richard Jones, 5M-11 (1994 -95)passed away on January 19th of cancer. Visitation was set for Jan. 22 from 5-7pm at Wright Funeral Home, Moorhead and the funeral on Jan. 23rd at lpm at the Congregational United Church in Glyndon, MN. For anyone wishing to send a card I am posting the address:
PDG Phyllis Jones
P.0. Box 5
Glyndon, MN 56547

Dear Lions,

I received the below note from PDG's Harley and Jackie Morlock late last night.

If you would like to send a card or a note, their contact information is 510 Cape Cod Court, Smithville, MO 64089 Phone 816-866-4291
e-mail hmorl@hotmail.com

Dear Bob, you one mentioned to let you know if we had anything to report on our daughter. Tonite at 7:45 our daughter Janelle Tebbs, passed away. She had melanoma 21 years ago and it came back on her brain, shoulder, liver, lung and calf in March. She had surgery to remove some tumors from her brain in April and had chemo. We moved to Smithville, MO to be with her and her family in July.

PDG's Harley and Jackie Morlock (formerly 5M5)

Nancy, that is great news. I was excited when my Dr. told me that the treatment had achieve the results we wanted. Hang in there and continue to improve.
Wally & Emma
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Nancy,
It is great to hear you are good to go.
Jack and Sue Krage

This message is a somewhat belated thank you to all of you who sent well wishes, prayers and cards before and after my surgery. The surgery went well and my surgeon was very pleased at how well I did during the recovery time. He did tell me it would take up to 6 months before I feel "as good as new" but I'm well on the way. Again, thanks to all and hope to see many of you in the coming months.

Thank you for your update. Sue and I will not be able to attend the funeral because of Lion commitments but the family will be in our prayers. I have forwarded theis message to all Lions in my district.
DG Jack and Lion Sue Krage

Dear Lions
There will be a visitation for PID Ross Thorfinnson's father, Ross Thorfinnson Sr., at the Independence Town Hall on Saturday, December 9th from 10:00 - 11:30 AM and a Celebration of Life service at 11:30 with a lunch following the service.

The address is:
Independence Town Hall
1920 County Rd. 90
Independence, MN 55359

Lion Bob,
    Thanks for the information about PID Ross' fathers death. His mother hasn't been very healthy either so this is quite a shock.
We will be waiting for more information.
                    Doris and Dave
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Thanks for the information Lion Bob.
5M6 IPDG Lion Lynn Farley
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Dear Lions,

I received word this afternoon that PID Ross's father Ross Thorfinnson Sr. passed away last night. I will pass on more information as soon as details are available.
Lion Bob

5M-3 PDG E.J.(Ed)Honetschlager (1993-94) passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2006
Funeral is at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, November 29, 2006, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, Lucan, Minnesota.

Edited by author 11-23-2006 10:26 PM
Update on Funeral arrangements for Delores Steies, wife of PDG Ken Steies - 5M-7. Visitation - Friday, November 24, 2006, 5-8 PM, Prayer service 7 PM. Memorial Service will be on Saturday, November 25, 2006, 10 AM, with visitation 1 hour before. Visitation and Memorial Service will be at the Washburn-McReavy - Coon Rapids Funeral Chapel, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd, Coon Rapids, MN. 763-767-1000 Memorials to MN Lions Eye Bank.

Would you put me on the discussion board?
Email address is HYPERLINK
"mailto:jckrueg@windomnet.com"jckrueg@windomnet.com
Thanks
PDG Jim Krueger, 5M-3

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Delores Steies, wife of 5M-7 PDG Ken Steies, passed away on Sunday evening, November 19, 2006. Reviewal will be at the Washburn - McGready (?) Funeral Chapel in Coon Rapids on Friday. Service pending for Saturday. Will update when more information is received.

Carol Zimmerman, wife of PDG Dennis Zimmerman, 5M-4 - passed away. Reviewal will be Tuesday, November 21, 2006, 3:30 to 8:00 pm, at the Patton Shadd Funeral Home in Sauk Centre. Funeral on Wednesday, November 22, 2006, 11:00 am at Zion Lutheran Church in Sauk Centre. Reviewal 1 Hour before service.

Lion Ken, I sent it by mistake, ignore. Lion Cheryl �D;
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It is with great sadness that I report to you this morning the passing of PDG John O. H. Nyquist. John entered the hospital on Monday with an infamed/infected gall bladder. Due to advanced heart disease, they were reluctant to operate but yesterday decided they had no choice. He did not survive the surgery, passing away at 3:00pm, Wednesday, Nov. 8.

Funeral services are tentativly set for 10;30am, Saturday, November 11, at the Methodist Church in Danube, MN. Dirk's-Blem Funeral Home in Olivia is handling the arrangements. There may be something Friday night but I have no info on that. The phone number at the funeral home is 320-365-4813 if you want to call for more info.

Our prayers and wishes go out to Lion Nancy as you regain your strength and health after your major surgury. To have a lung removed is a major operation and it will take a while for you to feel yourself again. It is so fortunate that the tumor was beneign. Lion Darwin, now is your chance to perform your household duties to your fullest! Take care both of you. we have you in our daily thoughts.

Dear Lions,

I received the following mail this morning from PDG and Past Chair of the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank, Ken Steies. Please remember him, his wonderful wife Delores, and their daughter in law Julie with your cards and prayers. They are all going through some really tough times right now.

Delores does need all the support she can get. The cancer is of the aggressive type and is in many areas of the body. Please remember her in your prayers. Over the next months she will be taking treatments.
  
Also our daughter in law (Lioness Julie Steies) is in critical condition in Regions Hospital in St. Paul. It is a very rare disease "Stevens Johnson Syndrome" a one in a million disease. She is on a respirator, being tube fed and has skin grafting on over 80% of her body.More information about this disease is available on the internet. We are also asking for prayers for her as well, as we know prayers do work miracles.
 
 
Thanks,
The Steies Family

Bill,
I just opened my email and read about Morey passing on the 29th.. Bill, Nancy also passed away at 5 PM on October 29TH...She had the aneurysm on August 29TH and never was awake during those 2 months... She died peacefully and showed no signs of pain..There will be a anouncement in tomorrows Star and Tribune... Details are a Memorial sevice will be on Thursday, 11/02/06 at 2 PM with visitation one hour prior at the Cremation Society of Minnesota. Brooklyn Park Chapel, 7835 Brooklyn Blvd... 763-560-3100 Bob Bayard
 
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Edited by author 10-30-2006 05:56 PM
P.D.G. Morse (Morey) Weisgurt passed away on October 29, 2006. He was District Governor in 5M-5, 1979-1980. Funeral Services were held on Monday, October 30, 2006. Memorials preferred to L.C.I.F.

Lion Bob,
Thanks for the good news. Lion Carol and I wish Lion Nancy a speedy recovery.

IPDG Lion Lynn Farley
District 5M-6 Lions
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Good News!

Lion Nancy Mathwig is back home and recouperating.

Lion Bob

Dear Lions,

The following is an update on Lion Nancy Mathwig that I just received this morning from Lion Darwin.

Lion Bob:
     Every thing is looking good and she is doing quite well. It looks like she might get released on Saturday if she can get the meds for pain under control. She appreicates all the prayers, concerns and cards.

Darwin

Thanks for the update on Lion Nancy. Our prayers are with Nancy & Darwin. May God bless her recovery.

VDG Lion John & Lion Marlene Fehr
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Thanks for the information. Lion Lynn is off hunting in Colorado, I will see that he gets the information.

Lion Carol Farley


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Dear Lions,
I just received the following update on Nancy Mathwig from Lion Darwin. Please note the address below if you wish to send a card or flowers.

Lion Bob:
     Just returned from the hospital. Nancy's surgery went very well, the
Doctors were very pleased with the surgery and do not expect and furture
problems. Surgery was shorten by about 2 hours as they did have to remove
the entire lung. I will keep you updated as she recovers.

University of Minnesota
500 Harvard Street
Minneapolis, MN. 55455
C/O Nancy Mathwig 6C

Edited by author 10-13-2006 09:40 PM
The Minnesota Lions Eye Bank Board of Directors, and the Staff at the Eye Bank,want to thank the Eye Transport people for the many hours of work and the cost of the travel to transport the Tissue to and from the University of Minnesota.

A big thanks to these Lions, The Highway Patrol and many others who help make life a bit better for people in need.

Lion Ken Steies
Eye Transport Coordinator

----- Original Message -----
From: Richard & Beverly Norlin
To: Boske, Gwen ; Vogel, Laura ; Sadler, Cicely ; Bayard, Bob ; Huot, Bill ; hknight@willmar.com Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 5:19 PM


We just had a call from Carol Ludtke's daughter telling us that Carol had broken her hip about ten days ago and is in a hospital in St. Paul. She had some problems with extremely low blood pressure so surgery was delayed, however, it appears to be stable now. I talked to Carol but she was kind of confused, said she is on a lot of medication for pain.
Apparently she tripped and fell up the steps in her home, but managed to crawl to the phone and call for assistance. She had just had cataract surgery the week before and was scheduled for the second one the day she had her hip surgery. Under ordinary circumstances she would have been released to a rehab center today, but they think it probably won't be until Tuesday. I think she is in a cardiac/respiratory area of the hospital. Is there a Unity or United Hospital in St. Paul? I think I remember her saying that was where she is.
At this point they aren't sure where she'll be going, so I can't pass that information on to you.
Cards can be sent to Carol at:

c/o Spencer Ludtke
1451 Juliet
St. Paul, MN 55105

I'll keep you posted if I hear anything more, but we're leaving on the 17th for Maryland, North Carolina and Alabama. I'd appreciate hearing if you get any news also. Also, if you have contact with someone else from the 85-86 year, please pass the word.
Bev

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Dear Lions,
The following information was sent to me by Darwin Mathwig:

"Nancy has a tumor on her left lung. It is not cancerous.
The tumor is what they call a carcinoid and it is very rare for it to
be in the lung. She will undergo surgery at 7:45 am October 23rd at the University of Minnesota hospital. It is expected that they will remove the entire left lung because of the size and location of the tumor. She will be in the hospital 6-10 days and then it is expected that recovery at home will be 4-6 weeks. I will let you know the room number and address when we have it."

Let's be certain to keep Nancy and Darwin in our prayers. Cards can be sent to their home prior to Oct 23. I will pass on hospital address and information and news of Nancy's recovery as I receive it.
Lion Bob

Bob John F. is a life member of the St. Francis Lions Club in District 5M7. He was 1 of our 2 Charter members that were left. Just for your imformation. Take care Deb & Bob. PDG Kevin Schuldt
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Dear Lions,

The following information was received from PDG Vern Harjes this morning.

PDG John Fitzgerald, DG 5M1 1975 - 1976, last residence in MD5M was in 5M6 passed away this last Saturday in Ft. Meyers Florida. Services honoring his life will be in Florida.

Condolences to his family, his wife Barbara, and memorials should be sent to:
Barbara Fitzgerald
4157 Via Aragon
North Ft. Meyers, Fl 33903

If I receive any further information, I will be certain to pass it along.

Yours in Service
Executive Secretary
Lion Bob Harms

Thank you, Lion Dennis:

 

Your message means a great deal to me.

 

Best wishes to you and the Lions of Oregon as you continue to serve.
 

Robt

Robert W.H. Vokes

Co-Chair & Secretary

Lion Ross Volunteer Campaign

2110 Columbus Ave

Duluth, MN 55803

218/724-2903 (H)

218/727-7761 (W

218/727-7769 (F)

218/394-5111 (C)

vokes@charter.net

 

 

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Dennis--
I am sorry your campaign fell short. You would have been a sensational 2nd VP. And eventual IP. We were and are behind you.
Take care and keep serving because the underlying tenet of Lionism has not changed.
DG Jack Krage District 5M1

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Lions of MD 5M

I want to personally thank you all for you wonderful support during the recent campaign in Boston. We made a great run, but could not outvote the larger delegations from abroad. We all sent a huge message heard around the World and you helped in that effort.

Over 150 of you joined us in the parade. As a result many of our Lions handed out Ross pamphletts after the final session.
We in Oregon, are totally behind Ross. You have one great Lion to support.
I will never forget your outpouring of support and love.

You are great Lions and are doing things for the right reasons.

Your friend always,

Dennis Tichenor, PID
Recent Candidate for 2nd Vice President

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PDG Marv Benson gov 5M7 1988-1989 passed away on sunday about noon. Details for visitation and funeral from the Star & Tribune are as follows:
Funeral Service Thursday at 11:00 AM at Mt Olive Lutheran Church, 700 Western St., Anoka. Visitation 5-8 pm Wed. at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St & Branch Ave. Anoka. In lieu of flowers, family memorials preferred.

PDG Duane Sprouls - 5M-4 -1994-95 passed away on 9/22/06 after a valiant battle with cancer. There will be a reviewal service on Sunday Sept. 24 from 4 - 8 pm at the Community Center in Kensington. There will be a rosary at 7:00 and a prayer service at 7:30. The funeral will be Monday, Sept. 25th at 11:00 am at the Catholic Church in Kensington

PDG Marv Benson - Gov 5M7 in 1988-1989 passed away around noon today Sunday September 24, 2006.
More details as they become available will be posted.

Val Helmin, special friend of PCC Vern Harjes passed away on Saturday.
There will be a viewing on Tuesday June 27 at 4 - 8 p.m. at the Washburn-McGreevy Funeral Home, 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd. Coon Rapids MN 55433.
Services will be at the St. Anthony's Catholic Church, 6120 5th. St. NE, Fridley MN 55421. A final viewing at 10p.m. and mass at 11 p.m. on Wednesday, June 28

I found the following at wcco.com It is good to see that PDG Clay and VDGE Mary Ellen Storley were not injured.

Jun 16, 2006 7:04 am US/Central

Truck Crashes Into Fridley House
(WCCO) Fridley, Minn. A truck crashed into a Fridley, Minn. house early Friday morning, narrowly missing the sleeping couple inside.

The truck crashed into a house in the 400 block of Rice Creek Terrace around 2 a.m.

The cab of the truck went into the bedroom of the house.

A passenger in the truck sustained minor injuries. The driver of the truck fled after the accident and police are still searching for that person.

The couple inside the house was not injured, but is staying at a local hotel until their house can be repaired.

VDGE Mary Ellen and PDG Clay,
 
I just saw the news story about the truck going into your house. I hope you are both alright and if you need anything please let us know.
 
 
VDGE Allen & Terri Bailey 5M8

We are looking to seeing you again in Boston, as well as, supporting you in any way we can.
DGE Jack and Sue Krage 5M1

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To the Lions of MD 5M

I want you all to know how much I appreciate your support. It has been huge in the campaign. We are on to Boston to win. Your courage and spirit gives me strength and courage to meet the final challenge.

Think of it - A CHOICE IN BOSTON ON THE 4TH OF JULY!!!!

Your Candidate, Ross T., has been instrumental in bringing in many others from outside of Oregon and MD 5M to the table. He has worked tirelessly for the campaign and for Campaign SightFirst II. I know you are so proud of Ross and Lynda. Special thanks too for the Council of Governors, both this year and last and to the incoming DG's.

I want to also thank Lion Brian Sheehan for serving on the elections committee for the campaign. He will be inside the voting area to help monitor the troops and voters. He will do a great job. Thanks Brian.

My very best wishes for all Lions, Lioness and Leos of MD 5.

Your friend always,

Lion Dennis Tichenor, PID
Candidate for 2nd Vice President in Boston

Edited by author 06-12-2006 09:29 PM
PDG Kett called me tonight with information on Irma's funeral. Services will be Friday, June 16 at 11:00 AM at the Federated Church, 200 S. Columbia Ave in Morris. Reveiwal will be Thrusday evening, June 15.

 Lion JOHN MOONEN, president of Northwesttonka Lions now has a computer !! My website is Moonenexcelsior@aol.com or the old fasion way 952 470 8158. I am looking forward to hearing from my fellow lions. I represent the USA/CANDA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUM for our district. Thursday September 14,2006-Saturday September 16,2006. Questions ? Call or E-MAIL ME.

I received this today and wanted to make sure it got passed along.

Dear Lions,

Lion Irma Ketterling, wife of PDG Dr. "Kett" Ketterling (5M4) has passed away. Arrangements are pending.

For a deceased Lion, The Morris Lions Club policy is to buy a Leader Dog for the Blind brick for a $100.00 donation. We will be doing that. A card will be given to the family with this acknowledgement. All other cards and condolences are on your own.
 
District Governor Beissel or Cabinet Secretary Zimmerman, please let everyone know that needs to know regarding her death. Thank you.

I will send along arrangements as I get them.

CC Brian

Below you will find a document titled "Why Dennis" provided by PID ED Gear. This is in response to those who wanted additional information.

           
    THE CLEAR CHOICE
   IN BOSTON
COMMITTEE TO ELECT
Dennis R. Tichenor, PID
2nd Vice President
Lions Clubs International
2944 McKendrick St., Eugene, OR 97405 ▪ (541) 484-1434 ▪ oldarmy6@comcast.net
 
Why Dennis Tichenor?
 
Lions that will be voting in Boston for their next 2nd Vice President of Lions Clubs International need to know why we consider Dennis as the preeminent candidate. This letter is to share not just the jobs he has had, but the outstanding results produced by the teams he led.
This is why!
Since serving on the International Board, Dennis has been in constant demand by many of the International Presidents. As the Chairperson and Coordinator for the Worldwide Impact Program under Presidents Kay Fukushima and TS Lee his team influenced Membership Growth unmatched for many years. The first year focused on Extension and Lions started 1958 clubs. The previous norm was 1100 clubs in a year. Charter members grew from a norm of 24,000 to 48,000 in one year. The next year the focus was on increasing the number of female Lions. In an average year 6500 women joined Lions Clubs. President Lee set a goal of 16,500 new female Lions. The Team, led by Dennis, experienced a gain of more than 60,000. During those two years worldwide membership went from a net loss of 19,000 to a net gain of 10,000.
This is why!
As Chairperson of three International District Governor Elect’s schools and Vice Chairperson for three other DGE Schools, Dennis rewrote the curriculum to be more relevant. Many DGE’s attending the courses commented about the positive improvements of the school over what they had expected from hearing comments made by their predecessors. His selection as the only Lion to Chair three schools attests to the recognition of his positive influence on our Association through outstanding DGE Schools.
This is why!
There are many other examples of his successful International leadership. He chaired the first North American Membership Summit and the International Board adopted 14 of the 16 recommendations made by that group. He was a member of the first Lions Leadership Institute and helped develop the program and curriculum. He has taught in many since then. He was designated a Top Ten Youth Exchange Chairperson, and developed the first ever exchange between New Zealand and the USA. He helped put in 12 new clubs in 11 months. While serving as Eye Bank Chairperson he helped write a new law that doubled the available eye tissue in one year. He has also run a very successful corporation since 1988.
This is why!
Dennis’ leadership was recognized when he received 100% yes votes, during his endorsement process for International 2nd Vice President, in each District and the Multiple District. On each occasion the delegates had the opportunity to vote no.
Need we say more?
Make your vote – your vote – count!
Vote for Dennis Tichenor in Boston

Ed Gear
Ed Gear, PID

This information is povided in response to those that asked about PID Dennis Tichenor. This link will take you to the MD-38 website and the response from the two candidates to the questions asked by the MD-38 Nebraska Lions.

Link:

 http://www.papillion.ne.us/~nebraskalions/...didatesrespond.html


You can copy and paste this address into your web browser and it will take you right to their web site and the correct page.

Ref: PDG Jack McKernan, Edina Lions Club, 5M5, please cancel: jbmckernan@aol.com and
use the new address: jackngwen@msn.com - thanks. PDG Jack

Lion George Adams belonged to the MPLS AMBASSADORS LIONS CLUB
At the University of Minnesota.

PDG Tom Shinnick
Brooklyn Center Lions, Sponsoring Club



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To all,

Do we know what Lions club Dr. George Adams belonged to? Can someone e-mail a picture so I can get him in the Memorial Service?

Dudley Parsons

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This is the one we have: rthorf@aol.com

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I am trying to email PID Ross Thorfinnson but can't find his email. Please advise!

It is with great sadnss that I inform you of the passing of Lion Dr. George L. Adams, Professor and Head of the Department of Otolaryngology(The Lions 5M Hearing Foundation) at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Adams passed away on Saturday April 8, 2006 after a brief illness with lung cancer. He will be missed by all who new him.A celebration of his life will take place on Monday April 17, 2006 at 3:00 PM at Christ Presbyterian Church, 6901 Normandale Road, Edina,MN 55435. Christ Presbyterian Church is located at the NE intersection of Highway 100 and West 70th Street in Edina, Minneota.

HI From 5M7 It still works


Your Partner in Lionism

DG Pat
H 651 257-1900
C 651 428-1341
Day Phone 612-623-6529
e-mail pckennedy@frontiernet.net
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Just checking to see if this message board is still active? Greetings from the Mechanicsville IA Lions club!

Hello to all Lions in the Multiple: Nancy and I would like to to a quick moment of your time to remind you that the applications for the Lions International Youth Exchange Program will soon start arriving. We will have over 30 students from 15 countries looking for a home for a short period of time this summer. The exchange period will last 3-5 weeks with one of those weeks attending a Youth Camp. Please contact the YE Chairman in your district for more information or send an email to Nancy and me. dmathwig@hotmail.com

Edited by author 01-25-2006 11:25 PM
I'm sad to inform you that Pooz Anderson, wife of P.D.G. Doug Anderson (5M-8) passed away unexpectedly this morning.
The funeral service will be on Saturday, January 28, 2006, 10:30 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Church in Staples, Minnesota.

The memorial service for Lion Fred Christopherson will be on Monday, Jan.2 at Peace Lutheran in Finlayson. Visitation starts at 9:30 with service at 11. Lunch after.
Finlayson is on Hwy 18 and the church is on the north side of the highway.

Fellow Lions Of MD5M
 
I am saddened by the passing of Fred Christopherson, one of our finest Lions and a wonderful person as well. I have known Fred for several years and always enjoyed his quick wit and great sense of humor. I wish to express my sympathy to his wife Rose Mary, his family, his numerous friends, and the members of the Finlayson-Giese Lions Club.
 
PDG Ken Detviler 5M6

Edited by author 12-28-2005 08:31 PM
I am posting this email I received from DG Allen Stanlake today.



Good afternoon Fellow Lions of District 5M-8 and MD5M,

This not a Good-news e-mail. I regret to announce Lion Fred Christopherson, District 5M-8’s Diabetes Co-Chair passed away this afternoon at 3:00 pm CST. (Wednesday, December 28, 2005) Lion Fred was a member of Finlayson-Giese Lions Club. Funeral arrangements are being planned for the first week in January. Additional details will follow.

Lion Fred will be missed as a member of my District Governor’s Cabinet. God Bless him!

Please pass this announcement onto neighboring club who are not on my e-mail newsletter list. I know this message will not arrive at numerous club presidents, secretaries, or cabinet members. I ask you to please pass the word along. Thanks for your spirit in Lionism.

God Bless,

5M8 District Governor Allen Stanlake

 


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(Allen Bailey writes) In the short time I knew Lion Fred Christopherson, he always had a smile for me, always was interested in me personally and always asked how my family was. He wasn't afraid to speak his mind and I admired that about him. God Bless you Fred, your family and all the people you touched through your years in Lions. You will be missed.

Allen Bailey
MD5M Public Relations Chair
5M8 Publicity Co-Chair
2005-2006

HI Jack, I haven't sent you anything and when I do I believe I send to your new address. Jackie M

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I have advised you several times to please cease e-mails to jbmckernan@aol.com and substitute jackngwen@msn.com. I am cancelling out all AOL lines - thanks. PDG Jack McKernan, 6209 Virginia Ave. So., Edina, MN 55424-1760

Litchfield Lions club Pin Trader (very active...int'l conventions, etc) is Mike Connor 320- 593 - 2609..not sure of email address



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looking for name or names of pin collectors in your district or if you have a pin traders club cheers to all lion don chestermere lions alberta

The SnowMan was orginated by PDG Bob Lieb in 1985-86 as a member the MD Activies Comm. The Throw blanket shows a pin in 1987 for the Taiwan convention, not sure if there was a generic one in 1986.

I believe that the first one with the snowman was 1986. That one was the 5M Governors Award. The following year 1987 was also a 5M Governors Award. 1988 was the first Convention pin and that was for Denver. The snowman has been on every convention pin since then.
PID Bill Huot

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Please contact Ed Holst, former Secretary of 5M, possibly he would know all the details
email md5mlion@tds.net



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I have been asked by a Lion in 5M-1 about the beginning of the Snowman pins. If someone would provide a list of the pins and locations since the beginning, I would greatly appreciate this information as soon as possible. Please provide the year and location.

Thanks

I am looking for a computer picture of our Snowman pin.
If you have one please e-mail to me at jjkrage@hbci.com

I'm sorry to report the P.D.G. Wallace Lymburn passed away on October 17, 2005. He served as District Governor - 1966-67 in 5M-1. The Memorial Services will be private but Lions and friends can call from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2005, at the Dingmann Funeral Home in Sauk Rapids. There will be a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Just to let you know...PDG Larry Schul is back in the 21st century with the rest of us. He (or should I say Lynn) has their computer back. I hooked it back up for them earlier this afternoon. So, what are you waiting for? Let the forwarding begin...again!


Allen Bailey
MD5M Public Relations Chair
2005-2006

I am discontinuing AOL, so please show my correct address as: jackngwen@msn.com, thanks. PDG Jack McKernan, 5M5

Edited by author 10-03-2005 04:42 PM
Just a quick note to those who have been trying to contact PDG Larry Schul. Lynn and Larry's computer has bit the dust. Looks like a new one is in store for them, hopefully soon. Everythings fine with them and they're not ignoring you!(OK, maybe some of you, maybe none of you I'm not sure...it's on a need to know basis and I obviously don't need to know...ha ha)


Allen Bailey
MD5M Public Relations Chair
2005-2006

Hi Lion Ed:

Yes I am the coordinator from East Parks Lions Salvation Army Bell Ringing this. It is such an honor to be doing this in memory of my Dear Husband and our Dear Friend DG Wes! As Lion Bob Reistad said recently: "Wes lived Lionism".

Also, thank you for you comments about Wes. Am looking forward to helping out and in the memory of Wes as well!

Lion Carol Ann
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Edited by author 09-30-2005 05:26 PM
Shakopee Valley Lions BBQ Dinner
featuring Ed & R's Signature Sauces
Friday, October 28, 2005 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Shakopee V.F. W.

Ribs – Full Rack $17.00
Ribs – Half Rack $ 9.00
(includes cole slaw, fries and Texas toast)

2 Pork Chops $9.50
(includes mashed potatoes, veggie & bun)

½ Chicken $7.50
Hope to see you there!!!!

Lion Carol,
   While I am at it, PDG Joe Fox said that you are your Club's Chair for the Salvation Army Bell Ringing. I am the District's Coordinator for this Program this year again. I will be contacting all the Clubs Chairs at the end of next month, for a list of their members that are going to be participating. I, in turn, will be coordinating trhis with the Salvation Army. I can't think of a better way to promote the "Spirit of Lionism" than to be helping another Service organization like this, and don't forget, this is in rememberance of our Dear Friend and Husband, DG Wes!! Yours In Lionism, PDG Ed
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Hi Lion PDG Ed:

Thank you! He is a darling.

Lion Carol Ann
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Thanks
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Lion Deb,

I have made a copy of the Proceedings book CD and will put it in tomorrows mail. If anyone else has some "good stuff", I am sure that they will send it to you. Sorry that you missed a great Forum. Congratulations to PCC Keith Johnson on conducting the BEST EVER Forum chorus.

Lion Bob

Lion Carol,
   Congradulations GRANDMA!!
PDG Ed

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COngratulations!! Donnie & I are so disappointed we had to cancel out especially since we were all registered, but my niece (my Godchild) chose to get married last Sat. but I am planning on next year!!! Anyone who is willing to share information from their seminars to help me in my leadership roles I would greatly appreciate it

Deb Bialke 5M8
Ramey Morrill Lions
Zone Chair Region 2 Zone 1

We're #1! MD5M had the most attendees at this year's USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum held in Peoria, Illinois September 22 - 24, 2005. Our Multiple District brought 170 attendees to this year's forum Yea!!!!! Look for pictures of the award and other forum pictures on the MD5M October newsletter coming soon!


Allen Bailey
MD5M Public Relations Chair
2005-2006

Happy to hear that Ole is doing well.

Have a new grandson Jeffrey and this is the first in a long while that I have looked at my email. This is our daughter Diane's little son. Very exciting.

Carol Ann
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Hello Fellow Lions,
Please be advised that effective October 6th, 2005 my phone & fax numbers have changed. We are moving within the next 2-3 weeks. Not far, only 5 miles from where we live now. My mailing address remains the same, as well as my email address. New Phone # will be 204-383-5032 and new Fax # will be 204-383-5037. I'm hoping that my computer will only be down for 3-4 days. Take care and will let you know when I am "running at full capacity" again. PS: Anyone wishing to come up and help us pack is more than welcome!

I just talked briefly with Lion Karen Nelson. PDG Ole is doing very well after his quadruple by-pass surgery. He's already in a regular room, is eating and has even been up and around a little bit. Conversation was short due to the fact that they have no power (and a bunch of trees down) at their home, so the cell phone was getting weak. Both Ole & Karen seem to be in good spirits.

Dear Lions,

I received the following note from PDG Jerry Arvidson this morning.
 
With deep sadness I want to report the passing of PDG Redge Angove 90-91 from 5M10.
 
His death occured on Monday, Sept. 19, 2005. He would have been 77 years old on 10-4-05.
   
His funeral will be on Friday, Sept. 23, 2005 at the Sergeant Funeral Home in Thunder Bay, Canada. I have no further details on the time of service or the address of the funeral home.

Please change my e-mail address
 
from _jbmckernan@aol.com_ (mailto:jbmckernan@aol.com) to _jackngwen@msn.com_ (mailto:jackngwen@msn.com) -
 
thanks PDG Jack McKernan

PDG Bob Rossow has passed away. PDG Bob Rossow's reviewal will be held from 5-8 PM Wednesday night at the Morris Nilsen Chapel, 6527 Portland Ave., Richfield and the funeral will be held Thursday at 1PM at Oakland United Methodist Church in Minneapolis

Lion Cliff,
Under this years program from International President Ashok Mehta any Club President that has a positive increase at years end of 2 new members will receive a distinctive pin with one diamond, a two diamond pin for 4 members, 3 diamond pin for 6 members, 4 diamond for 8 members and 5 diamond for 10 new members. You can go to the Int. Web site at www.lionsclubs.org and in the search box type out passion to grow and the open up the first or second item and it will give you a complete rundown on the program.

Lion Lynn Farley
District Governor
Multiple District 5M6
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Lion Cliff,
   For one new Member you would get a Bronze Certificate, for Two new Members you would get a Silver Certificate, for Three new Members you would get a Pin, and for Four or more new Members you would get a Gold Certificate Plus the Pin. I hope that this clears your situation up some. Yours In Lionism, 5M6 PDG Ed Nelson QT - Lion Cliff Welte <qtopic+13-TFJTqswnLDd@quicktopic.com> wrote:
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Could someone please help me clear up my confusion on distinctive pin for club presidents? Does this Club Diamond Award mean that when I bring in 2 new members my club president receives a pin to wear with a diamond in it? What do I get to wear for bringing in 2 new members? My Governor told me that I get a certificate to place on my wall. What is my incentive to bring in new members, when someone else gets the award? I for one will not try very hard to bring in new members if the president is wearing my award? Thank you Lion Cliff Welte

Hey everybody! Sauk Centre was featured in the new edition of The Lion magazine. Congratulations, Kent!

Brian,
Have you found out what way you are going?

DG Al

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The USA/Canada Lions Forum is in Peoria this year and there is a bus going down there. We will be leaving on the 22nd of September and Returning the 25th. If you haven’t been to the forum it is an absolute great time. They have excellent seminars, great speakers and superb fellowship. The bus ride will be between $75 and $100/person dependant on how many sign up. So far we have 30 people signed up and have room for 25 more. Please contact me if you don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity.

Brian E. Sheehan
Council Chairman - MD5M Lions - 2005-2006
Minnesota, USA - NW Ontario and Manitoba, Canada

E-mail: lionbsheehan@lionsmd5m.org

Here is a copy of a letter I received, and I assume was emailed to many others, from LCIF Chairman Kusiak:

Dear Lion Ross,

 

The devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida is deeply troubling. Our hearts go out to those who are suffering and face an uncertain future. We are acutely aware of the struggle for clean water, food and shelter, to say nothing of the need to be able to return to work and school.

 

LCIF will do all it can to help victims recover their lives. LCIF has awarded a US$200,000 Major Catastrophe Grant to help victims. I also have approved emergency grants for districts affected by the hurricane. Three US$10,000 emergency grants have been awarded for Districts 8-O, 8-S 8-I in Louisiana. I expect many emergency grants to be approved very soon when district governors are able to contact us.

 

LCIF has set up a designated fund for Lions and others who wish to help the hurricane victims. Checks can be mailed to LCIF at 300 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, IL 60523, USA. Make the check payable to LCIF and indicate on the memo line that the donation is for Hurricane Katrina.

 

All donations for Hurricane Katrina count toward a club’s and district’s giving totals. (Donations from U.S. residents also are tax deductible.) However, these donations are not eligible for Melvin Jones Fellowship recognition.

 

As with other large-scale disasters, I am sure Lions are eager to assist victims in various ways besides donating funds. To help facilitate the expected volunteer efforts of Lions, with the approval of the executive officers, I have appointed a steering committee of four leading Lions from the four states most affected by the tragedy to serve as liaisons between LCIF, Lions in the disaster areas and Lions who want to help.

 

These four Lions are:

 

International Director Robert Eichhorn, 4301 St. Francis Street, Metairie, Louisiana, 70001, 337-237-7169 (temporary phone number), 504-525-7235 (business), 504-455-6951 (home), 504-525-7238, (fax), execdirector@llef.gs.net
International Director Howard Jenkins, 850 Mt. Vernon Road, Columbus, Mississippi, 39702, 662-328-2756 (home number and fax).
Past International Director Lowell Bonds, 1808 Hummingbird Lane, Hoover, Alabama, 35226, 205-322-6575 (business), 205-823-4941 (home), 205-328-3612 (fax), ljbonds@aol.com
Past International Director E. Robert Lastinger, 29743 Morwen Place, Wesley Chapel, Florida, 33543, 813-994-9604 (residence), 813-994-0844 (fax), edbobl@earthlink.net.
 

I have asked Past International Director Bonds to oversee the steering committee for the purpose of coordinating short-term and long-term assistance for the hurricane victims.

 

Please keep in mind that they may difficult to reach, at least initially, because of disruption in services in the disaster areas as well as their heavy workload. Please keep trying to reach them.

We are aware that in past disasters of this magnitude goods often are collected and shipped to a disaster area that are not needed and ultimately are not used. So please refrain from collecting items until more about immediate needs is known.

You should also know that International President Ashok Mehta has issued a statement on the hurricane on the Lions’ Web site. Please take a minute to read his words of consolation and encouragement.

Our thoughts and prayers are with those in the affected areas. Thank you in advance for any assistance you can provide.

Yours in Service,

Clement F. Kusiak, 2005-2006 LCIF Chairperson

I received a personal copy of the letter. Thanks. �D;
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I have received several inquiries in regard to the Hurricane Katrina Disaster in Louisiana, MIssissippi and Alabama. The is a message from LCIF Chairman Kusiak on the LCI(LCIF) Web site today. LCIF Chairman Kusiak has established a sterring committee made up of four International and Past International Directors from the affected states. The Chairman is asking that donations be sent to LCIF, made payable to LCIF and marked for Hurricane Katrina Disaster. The funds will then be distributed under the guidance of the steering committee and as always will go to Lions CLubs in the affected area and be managed by those Lions. Donations will not be eleigible for a MElvin Jones Fellowship, however all donations count toward your club and district giving totals.

Please see the LCI web asite for additional information and to read the letter from LCIF Chairman Kusiak you may go there by clicking on the link below or by cutting and pasting the link into your web browser:

http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/lions_lcif_katrina.shtml

Again, be assured the LCIF has already responded to the disaster, and will do more as your club and individual donations pour in to the special Katrina Hurricane DIsaster Fund.

PID Ross Thorfinnson, Jr.

Hello Lions:

This is Lisa Roden (Floyd and Bev's daughter). My other two sisters wrote this e-mial today and I thought you may want a copy of it...

As most of you have already heard, Bev was diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure last Thursday.&#A0; On Monday at an appt with a Cardiologist she found out things were worse than expected and was then admitted to Abbott Northwestern's Heart Hospital.
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After two days of waiting many tests including EKG, ECG, Cardiac MRI, Blood work etc. we have found out that the original assumption that she had a heart attack was not true.&#A0; She did not ever have a heart attack.&#A0; The MRI proved no heart attack and that her heart muscles are very weak.&#A0; She has 22% of her heart functioning today.
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Dr. Pritzker diagnosed her with Idiopathic Cardiomyopathy.&#A0; Idiopathic meaning unknown cause for her heart failure.&#A0; It is when your heart becomes weak and loses its basic ability to pump forcefully.&#A0; It may have been a virus, but the doctor said that can not be proven.&#A0; So we are left with that she has an extremely failing heart with no reason.
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She is going to have an angiogram tomorrow to make sure that there is no blockages.&#A0; If so they will either do angioplasti or other surgery as needed while they are in there.&#A0; The doctor said there is a 2 out of 10 chance that there will be a block.&#A0; Again making it unlikely that a blockage caused her heart failure.
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We do not know what time this will be done, it will be tomorrow is all we know.&#A0; If they do find a block then do a procedure to open it she will also get a Biventricular Pacemaker (Medtronic).&#A0; If no procedure needs to be done then she will have to wait 9 months and then will get it due to some laws of our lovely state.&#A0;
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After tomorrow she will properly medicate and go to a cardiac rehab program.&#A0; She has met a dietician and will get to learn all kinds of things about her new way of life as the next few days pass.
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Please pass this information on to all those who would like to know, as it is very hard for our family to be here and phone everyone.&#A0; As you can imagine this is a shock to all of us and has been emotionally draining to all of us.&#A0; &#A0;
Please keep Mom in your prayers as she is always praying for all of us! &#A0;
We love her and hope she will be home soon and able to live a productive life!
&#A0;
Lori and Keri

Please be advised my e-mail address effetive immediately has been changed from _jbmckernan@aol.com_ (mailto:jbmckernan@aol.com) to _jackngwen@msn.com_ (mailto:jackngwen@msn.com) . Thanks for changing your records.
 
PDG Jack McKernan, 5M5 1998-99

We will start a prayer chain for Bev. Pray for a quick recover. God Speed

Dear Lions,

The following message was sent to me by PDG Bob Thoma (5M3) and I thought that you would want to have the latest info on Bev, (Spouse of PDG Floyd Roden, 5M7) I am sure that she would appreciate you keeping her in your prayers for a speedy recovery.

Lion Bob

Hello all PDG's:
This is Lisa Roden (Bev and Floyd's daughter). I am here at the hospital with them, and just checked their mail and saw the one which was sent. Thank you for getting the news out there. She is in room 5210 in Abbott's Heart Center. She has some tests tomorrow morning, at the moment we don't know much, but hopefully tomorrow we will find out more.
Thanks again,
Lisa Roden

CC Brian,
Thanks for this information. Lets hope and pray that she has a speedy recovery.

Lion Lynn Farley
District Governor
Multiple District 5M6

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I have just been informed by DG Pat Kennedy that 5M7 Bev Roden (spouse of PDG Floyd) has been admitted into Abbot Northwest hospital for congenital hear falure. It appears that this was from a situation that happend in July. Bev went to the doctor last week not feeling good and they admitted her into Abbott. Once we find a room number or more information we will pass it along.

CC Brian Sheehan

Thanks CC Brian

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Thanks for your offer, PDG Jack.

The Policy Manual of the Council of Governors is what I was referring to. I'm just not certain who has the most recent copy on his/her computer (perhaps Exec Sec Bob Harms or PDG Wayne Swanson)?

Sounds like your reference manual is very useful!

Robt

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From: Jbmckernan@aol.com [SMTP:Jbmckernan@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 9:51 PM
To: qtopic+13-TFJTqswnLDd@quicktopic.com
Cc: bsheehan@rccbi.com; vokes@charter.net
Subject: Re: Multiple District 5M Discussion Board - Policy Manual
CC Brian & Robert: I see that you're looking at a possible Policy Manual (for the Multiple?).

During my year as DG ('98-'99), I put together an extensive Policy Manual, later renamed "Reference Manual". These 50 pages included as much as I could think of to assist clubs with their programs. One was given to every Club President and Secretary in 5M5 and position descriptions to every
Cabinet member so they would know what was expected of them - since that time it
 has been pretty well forgotten. I'm including the Table of Contents and Cabinet Position Description reference page below so you may see what it
includes. There's no use reinventing the wheel and if any of this 50-page manual would be helpful, don't hesitate to let me know as I have it on a 3-1/2
inch floppy, as well as paper copy. It needs updating, and I'm sure it can be
improved.. Good luck with your efforts. PDG Jack McKernan e-mail: _jbmckernan@aol.com_ (mailto:jbmckernan@aol.com)


 LIONS DISTRICT 5M5
                             REFERENCE MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Section I - DISTRICT CABINET AND ITS FUNCTIONS 1 1998 - 1999 District Cabinet 1-A

 Section II - CABINET POSITION DESCRIPTIONS
 (Alphabetical)
2 - 26
 Section III - APPENDIX - ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE
                                  PROJECTS
27 A - CAMP COURAGE HALLOWEEN PARTY 28 B - WHITE CANE DAY
29 C - WORLD SERVICE DAY
                                          30
      D - ENVIRONMENTAL 30-D Section IV - Appendix - YOUTH OUTREACH Committee 31 A - YOUTH OUTREACH 32 B - LIONS-QUEST
                                              33 C - DRUG AWARENESS/LEO CLUBS
                                                  34 D - PEACE POSTER CONTEST 35 E - YOUTH EXCHANGE
36 Section V - OTHER LIONS INFORMATION
           37 LIONS PROTOCOL
              38 LIONS CODE OF ETHICS and
        39 LIONS INTERNATIONAL OBJECTS LIONS OFFICIAL NEW MEMBER INITIATION 40 LIONS OFFICIAL CLUB OFFICER INSTALLATION
     41 PARLIAMENTARY MOTIONS
          42 REQUIREMENTS FOR DISTRICT/INTERNATIONAL OFFICES 43 WHERE TO SEND DONATIONS 44 CONVENTION DATES/LOCATIONS 45 100 IDEAS FOR FUND RAISING 46 100 IDEAS FOR SERVICE PROJECTS 47 INTERNATIONAL TWINNING PROGRAMS 48 LIONS INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS DIRECTORY
49 PHRASES THAT KILL CREATIVITY/ 50 10 COMMANDMENTS FOR CLUBS 8/30/98

          SECTION II DISTRICT 5M5 CABINET POSITION DESCRIPTIONS Last Page Revised
DISTRICT GOVERNOR

3 2/25/1998 VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR 4 2/25/1998 " " "
4 - A 2/25/1998 SECRETARY
               5 3/26/1998 " 100% Club President Award 5
- A 4/9/1998 " 100% Club Secretary Application 5 - B 4/9/1998 TREASURER
  6 2/17/1998 REGION CHAIRMAN 7 2/25/1998 ZONE CHAIRMAN 8 2/25/1998
             COMMITTEE
CHAIRMEN: Last OPERATING: Page Revised CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS 10 7/9/1998 CONVENTION
                         11 2/17/1998 " Club Contests 11 - A 2/17/1998 GAMBLING
                         15 3/19/1998 " Club Mgr/Asst Mgr. Duties 15 - A 2/25/1998 INFORMER EDITOR 24 - E
3/17/1998 LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 20 3/19/1998 " (incl.
New Officers' Training) 20 -
A 3/19/1998 LIONESS
                21 2/25/1998 LONG RANGE PLANNING
              22 4/9/1998 MEMBERSHIP/RETENTION 23 2/25/1998 " Categories 23 - A 1/2/1998 "
              Types
of Programs 23 - B 1/2/1998 " Keys to RETENTION 23 - C 1/2/1998 " Sample Volunteer Form 23 - D 1/2/1998 " Lions International Figures 23 - E 2/17/1998 NEW CLUBS (Extension) 13 2/25/1998 PUBLIC RELATIONS 24 4/25/1998 "
                "
News Writing Tips 24 - A 4/25/1998 " " Increasing Community Awareness 24 - B 1/15/1998 " " Marketing Plan/Ideas 24 - C 1/15/1998 " " Community Needs Analysis
24 - D 1/15/1998 SPEAKERS BUREAU 25 2/25/1998 SERVICE: ACTIVITIES
                     9 2/25/1998 DIABETES & LEHP
                  12 2/25/1998 " Diabetes and Lionism 12 - A 1/15/1998 " Lions Eye Health
Program(LEHP) 12 - B 7/15/1998 EYE BANK and LEHP
                                         14 3/19/1998 " " Lions Eye Health Program(LEHP) 14 - A 3/19/1998 HEARING DOG 16 2/25/1998 HEARING FOUNDATION 17 3/26/1998 LCIF
                                                  18 3/19/1998 LEADER DOG 19 2/25/1998
" " Leader Dog/Puppy Dog Data 19 - A 6/10/1998 YOUTH OUTREACH 26 2/25/1998
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       7/15/98
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Thank you very much, Brian.

Great addition to the MD5M web site.

Now for the Policy Manual . . .

Robt

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The Constitution and by-laws area of the web has been updated with the most current version. I will be adding additional forms and items and as I do I will post a message. All documents will be on the web in .pdf format and you will need a copy of adobe reader to view them. I will also post how you can get a copy of this on the web.
           Thanks Tech Advisor Brian E. Sheehan

They just built a new church, so I don't know what the address is, but if you are coming north on Hwy #10 get off at the Golden Spike road. (Perkins) Turn right and go to the first county road that you can turn left. You should be able to see the church. It's about 1/4 of a mile up that road.�D; BB�D;
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Bill, can you tell us the address of the Church? I just happened to call yesterday to see how Tom was and his son in law answered and gave me the bad news. We have our reunion today at Dorothy Puckreiters, so will let anyone there know if they don't already. We plan on coming up for the funeral on Friday. Thanks. Vaughn




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> Sorry to announce the passing of another Past District Governor.
> P.D.G. Tom Braun from 5M-8, who served as Governor in 1978-79,
> passed away on July 5, 2005.
> The visitation will be on Thursday, July 28, 2005, at the
> Dingman Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids, from 4:00 p.m. until 9;00
> p.m. The funeral will be on Friday, 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred
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Sorry to announce the passing of another Past District Governor.
P.D.G. Tom Braun from 5M-8, who served as Governor in 1978-79, passed away on July 5, 2005.
The visitation will be on Thursday, July 28, 2005, at the Dingman Funeral Home, Sauk Rapids, from 4:00 p.m. until 9;00 p.m. The funeral will be on Friday, 10:00 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Sauk Rapids.

Updated information on P.D.G. Don Mennie.
The date for the funeral is Monday, July 25, 2005.
The service will be at the Ice Arena in Hamiota.

P.D.G. Don Mennie from 5M-13. (Served 1986 -87) Passed away on July 20, 2005.
The funeral will be on Monday, July 23, 2005, at 2:00 p.m.in Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada.

Dear Lions,
 
At the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank Board meeting and Training I learned that VDG Doris Fertig was diagnosed with breast cancer and had surgery on the 8th of June. I spoke with her this morning, she sounds great and she is doing quite well. She has already had one chemo treatment and said that she came through that just fine. She has given me permission to let you all know. I am sure that you will want to write her, or call with your best wishes for a continued speedy recovery.
 
Doris Fertig
PO Box 341
Hallock, MN 56728
 
Phone: 218.843.3347
ddfertig@frontiernet.net

Lion Bob

The funeral for PCC. Ove Larsen has been set for 2PM. Sunday. June 19 at the Legion Hall, The Pas, MB. Canada.
Memorial Cheques can be made out to Lee Larsen and designated to the Lions or to the The Pas Legion. You have a choice.

AtLions Day
with the Twins 2005
Minnesota Twins vs. Seattle Mariners
Sunday, August 21st @ 1:10 p.m.
The Minnesota Twins and the Lions of MD5M are
teaming up to bring you Lions Day with the Twins!
Tickets for the August 21st game can be purchased at
a reduced rate, and two dollars from every ticket sale
will go to the Minnesota Lions Eye Bank!
* 40th Anniversary of 1965 AL Champs.
* Discount is available to all Lion and Lioness club members, their families, and
friends. Offer is not valid day of game, and tickets are limited.
* All Lions clubs ordering tickets will receive a welcome on the Twins scoreboard.
* Free bobbleheads to the first 10,000 Fans in the stadium.
Lions Day
with the Twins
Sunday, August 21st @ 1:10 p.m.
Name: _______________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
City: ____________________________ State: ______ Zip: _________
Lions Club: _____________________________________________
Daytime Phone: _________________________________________
# of Upper Club Tickets: ______ x $15.00 = $ ________
# of Concession Coupons*: ______ x $ 3.50 = $ ________
Handling = $ 5.00
Total Charge = $ ________
Payment Options:
Check (payable to the Minnesota Twins)
Credit Card # ____________________________ Exp ________
Signature _____________________________________________
* Good for hot dog and soft drink.
Save 30% from concession stands.
To order tickets, contact:
Jason Stern
Minnesota Twins
34 Kirby Puckett Place
Minneapolis, MN 55415
Phone: (612)375-7502
Fax: (612)375-7522
E-mail: jasonstern@
twinsbaseball.comtached is ticket information

CC Brian:
Where do we buy our tickets???
Bill Huot
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Lions: I have just been informed of Lions day at a Twins game. It will be Twins vs Mariners, Sunday August 21st. Game time, 1:10 pm. Ticket price, $15.00. Seating 2nd level first baseline. This is also Bobblehead day. The Twins are giving $2.00 dollars for every tickets sold too Lions Eye Bank. Lets make this an opportunity to bring the family. Look into getting a bus with a couple of clubs together and bring the children and grandchildren.

CCE Brian Sheehan

Lion Bob,
   Thanks much for the message. Please keep me updated.
                                                  Yours In Lionism, PDG Ed Nelson
 

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Dear Lions,

I have been asked by PID Ben Ward to notify you that PCC Ove Larsen (90-91)of The Pas, MB passed away this last weekend. PID Ben has not learned of any funeral arrangements. If I receive any further information I will post it.
Lion Bob

Edited by author 06-06-2005 11:18 PM
Golf, Golf, Golf, Golf, Golf!!!!! Would you be interested in a fun afternoon of golf, good fun, the chance to win one of dozens of GREAT and VALUABLE PRIZES, while also helping the Lions to donate to our local community? The Chaska (Minnesota) Lions Club invites you and your friends to play a round of golf at the award-winning Chaska Town Course on July 18, when we will be hosting our Eighth Annual Chaska Lions Golf Classic! Your entry fee will cover: one round of golf at the Chaska Town Course, ½ of a cart, a Steak Dinner at the end of play, free beer at various holes while playing, Skins Game, Blind Calcutta, one free Mulligan, and a Chipping Contest. Prizes include: Longest Drive Prizes, Closest to Pin Prizes, Longest Putt Prizes, Various Drawings for Prizes, etc. A hole-in-one could win you one of the following valuable prizes: 36 dozen Nike Golf Balls, a brand new 2005 Buick Lacrosse, a GMC Smartcare package, a Nike Ignite Driver, or a Westin Rio Mar Beach and Golf Club 4 day/3 night Golf Vacation in Puerto Rico! The Chaska Lions Club will be giving our proceeds from this year's event to the Chaska Fire Department. Be sure to visit our web page at http://www.chaskalions.com for more details.

We'll see you there!

Lion CCE Brian,
Thanks for the info about Peoria bus. Lion Carol and I are going to drive it.
Lion Lynn

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DG Brian,
   How is everything going with you & your Bride? Everything on this end is going real well. We sure did enjoy the Multiple in Brandon! Did you ever get the CD of the Multiple that I sent you? Sue & I are planning on flying to Peoria. If we cant get out on a pass, we will drive down. We plan on arriving on Thurs. If we dont see you beforehand, we will see you then. Yours In Lionism, PDG Ed
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I am working on a bus scheduled to go to the USA/Canada Forum in Peoria, IL leaving from Hutchinson, MN Thursday September 22nd around 6:00AM and picking people up in Mankato and Albert Lee are possibilities. We would like to get there before Thursday Nights Cerimonies. We will be coming home Sunday Morning leaving Peoria around 9:00AM. This will be less than $100/person. I will post again as I get more details. First 47 people with a deposit will be on the list and if we get more people we will go for a second bus.

CCE Brian Sheehan

What a wonderful convention in Brandon!! Thanks again to all who had a part in making it so successful. Bob and I had a wonderful time and I did my best to help out the Canadian economy while we were there :)