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This is a new feature for the Lions of district 5M7! Here is where you can post your latest news for all of us to read.

Thanks Lion Jim Kelly
This will be a great help for the Lions, Lioness, Leo in our district to get information.
Hope we all use it in the best way.

Thanks
Lion Ken

Welcome to the new Message Board. This is for all members of 5M7. A great way to pass on current and up to the date news, such as the Spring Schools of Instruction for your new club officers. It looks like the school in Andover will not have a session for Tail Twisters. We were not able to find anybody that could do it. I'm sure there are people that could do it, but we just didn't know about them. Sorry.
DGE Jim

The revised bylaws are now available! Thanks to PDG Ken Sties for sending them to me!

Do to the weather on Saturday the Livonia Twp. Lions canceled the Motorcycle "Ride for Better Vision" and rescheduled it for June 7th starting at 11am sign up, leaving KJ's Refuge Bar and Grill in Orrock at noon sharp. It will be a 114 mile run and all Bikers are welcome. If you need more information please contact me or e-mail cliffwelte@yahoo.com We are working with Sand Dunes A.B.A.T.E. Chapter from Orrock. There will be a silent auction and T-Shirts for sale.

I spoke with DG Mary Ellen tonight and found out that PDG Clay Storley may come home tomorrow.
Great news. Keep up the positive thoughts and prayers.

I received a message from PDG Ken Steies today saying that PDG Larry Kounkel has been taken to the hospital with possible stroke symptoms. More information to follow when available

It appears that PDG Larry is going to be OK. After some testing and feeling better, he is home again.

It appears the tornado in Hugo and Coon Rapids didn't get any Lions, but there was a lot of damage and one small life was lost in Hugo. This is a good time for clubs in 5M7 to take a look at the LCI ALERT program for Lions to get involved to help their communities with all the other First Responders. Go to the LCI website at "Lionsclubs.org" and type in ALERT under search.

The Blaine Lions are sad to announce the passing of Lion Glenn Muirhead. Lion Glenn was a long time member of our club and his presence will be sorely missed. Funeral arrangements are not yet firmed up, but I will post the details here for any Lions that want to pay their last respects to Lion Glenn

Lion Glenn Muirhead's reviewal will be held Monday, June 2nd between 6:00 and 8:00 PM at Methven Taylor Funeral Home, 10235 University Ave NE, Blaine, Minnesota 55434. Any Lions that care to pay their last respects are invited to come.

The North Branch Lions are in need of a new "corn stand." If anyone is aware of a concession stand for sale ($5,000 max), please give me a call 612-327-5872. Thank You P.S. watch the 5M7 Gram for pics of the bonfire!

I'm back and ready for a terrific year for 5M7. Wow, what a trip. Lots of work. Great fun. Interesting. Educational. What more could one ask of an International Convention. Next year will be even better, and all of you can attend.
Now is the time to keep 5M7 "Movin' forward".
DG Jim

The Columbus Lions will be having their annual Fall Fest September 20th at the Columbus City Hall. Come join us for our fabulous Roast Beef sandwichs, garage sale and many other activies. If anyone has items they wish to donate to the garage sale-feel free to contact Lion Secretary Gene Hauer at freedom.gene@netzero.com Subject line: Garage Sale Items.

3 Opticians are having a 10,000 frame sale, and a recycling yourNov old glasses to the lions clubs of 5 M 7 at the X CEL center on November 22nd and 23rd. 10 an to 5pm saturday,and sunday. Donate you glasses and receive a tax deductable voucher. This will be a anual event. I hope you will join are Eyewear sale and lions club recycle effort.

3 Opticians contact number is 612 636 3434 David Ulrich spectacle shoppe

Edited by author 09-16-2008 02:13 PM
When are the zone meetings scheduled? Is the next meeting on the 18th or 19th of Sept?

THE GRANDY LIONS WILL HOLD A PANCAKE BREAKFAST FEATURING THEIR FAMOUS PORK SAUSAGE ON OCTOBER 26TH 2008. THE EVENT WILL BE HELD AT THE GRANDY COMMUNITY CENTER LOCATED A HALF MILE WEST OF HWY. 65 ON ISANTI COUNTY RD. 6 JUST NORTH OF GRANDY. 8AM TILL NOON.

The Circle Pines Lexington Lions had there Sandburr Golf on Sept 5th 2008 and had 100% participation in the club membership. This is something the club can be proud of. It is not easy to do a project when the whole club can help out

Lion Don Flynn of the Coon Rapids Cardinal Lions has passed away. His funeral service will be held Monday 11:00 AM, with visitation one hour prior at Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home, W. Main St. & Branch Ave., Anoka. His Interment will be at Calvary Cemetery, Anoka. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. For further information, please contact the Thurston-Lindberg Funeral Home in Anoka 763-421-0220.

COON RAPIDS LIONS CLUB ALL YOU CAN EAT BREAKFAST

The Coon Rapids Lions Club is having an All You Can Eat Breakfast on Sunday, October 26, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Coon Rapids VFW, 1919 Coon Rapids Boulevard, Coon Rapids, Minnesota. The breakfast will include: pancakes, French toast, eggs, sausage, coffee, milk and orange juice. Ticket prices are $5.50 for adults and $4.00 for seniors 62 or better and for children ages 5 to 12. Children under 5 are free.

The Coon Rapids Lioness will conduct a Craft and Bake sale in conjunction with this event.

Used eyeglasses will be collected at this event to be recycled to people in need all over the world.

Edited by author 11-05-2008 02:47 PM
NOWTHEN LIONS CHARTER NIGHT BANQUET

Please join us on Friday, December 5th for the Nowthen Lions Charter Night. Festivities begin with a social hour at 6:30 at the Backroads Event Center in Nowthen, MN. Then dinner/program will start 7:30 and will cost $20 per person. Tentatively scheduled is the Land Of Lakes Choirboys performing during the social hour, silent auction, and etc.

If you are interested in joining us for an evening of fellowship and great entertainment, please contact Lion Judy at jlhbells@earthlink.net or 763.753.6962.

If you are interested in providing a donation for our silent auction, please contact Lion Sharon at bschmidtbauer@q.com or 763.753.6596.

Hope to see you Friday, December 5th!

Lion Lynne Widner, President
763.242.6987

THE GRANDY LIONS WILL MEET ON NOV. 17TH AT 7 PM AT THE GRANDY COMMUNITY CENTER. LOCATED ON COUNTY ROAD 6 JUST WEST OF HIGHWAY 65 IN GRANDY.

The Howard Lake Lions are sponsoring a Breakfast Buffet on Dec. 7th, 2008 from 8:00 am until 12:30 pm at our Lions Hall. Proceeds benefit the Secret Santa program. Santa and Mrs. Claus plan on being there to greet you!