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