From my window. Your Governor, Lion Pat Gaffney

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1 From my window I can t believe my year as Governor is close to coming to an end. It has been a wonderful year especially the State Convention which was May 19,20,and 21 st. It was a wonderful weekend. I want to thank Lion Sharon Peska and SST Lion Michelle Faris and the Committee for the wonderful job. Another year of fun for the Convention. Friday night we had the Follies with wonderful entertainment and delightful hospitality rooms to follow. Saturday we had our 1 st Plenary session followed by some seminar and training for the International Convention, which by the way is right around the corner. There is still time to make your reservations. It is right in our own backyards. There won t be on closer than the 100 th Anniversary of the Lions Clubs International Convention. Our 2 nd International Vice President Lion Gudrun Bjort Yngvadottir and her spouse PID Dr. Jon Thorsteinsson were our guests for the weekend and what a wonderful woman and spouse. She will be our first Woman International President in She spoke at the first Plenary session and then we had out voting for the resolutions. There were 2 resolutions for the Lions of Illinois Foundation and 3 resolutions for the Lions of Illinois Constitution. All of them passed. Then on to the Banquet and Awards dinner. Our International Guest Gudrun spoke about her country and their customs. She explained why her husbands name is different than hers. How her Lions in Iceland do things a little different than the United States. A lot of changes will be taking place this coming year so watch for all of the announcements. Then for our awards. I want to Congratulate PDG Lion John (OB) O Brien on receiving the President s Award and 2 nd VDGE Joe Vinyard on receiving the Leadership Award. They are both very deserving for these awards. After this wonderful dinner we retired to the hospitality rooms again. I want to thank 1 st VDGE Lori Linn and Lion Irene Leopold and their spouses Doug and Brian for doing a wonderful job with the hospitality room. Plus they were Sergeant of Arms. What a tiring weekend they had. I truly appreciate all of their hard work. And of course our special bartender PDG Lion Clyde Gaffney who gladly helped them and believe me they were busy. This year we did something different and had our 2nd Plenary session after the Lions of Illinois Foundation Breakfast. The final reports were given and the announcement of the Council State Committee Chairperson. It was a wonderful convention and very nice. The Lions of Illinois Foundation Breakfast was very nice. It was well attended and we had some local Lions win on the Sight and Sound Sweepstakes. They were PDG George Durbin, Lion Steve Tuftie both from Earlville and Mick Kozy from Bolingbrook. I want to thank all of our District Lions that helped on Committees at the convention. You all did a wonderful job and I truly appreciate you taking on the responsibility for these jobs. Thank you all for supporting me this year and I look forward to DGE John Joseph stepping up to the plate. I will say more on that in my final Governor article next month. Since the merger we have had a great team of Governors that have served for the first three years. Thank you all for a job well done. Your Governor, Lion Pat Gaffney Fritz1@mediacombb.net 1

2 MUSINGS FROM THE DGE Lion John Joseph Honiotes My Fellow 1-BK Lions, A thief in Paris planned to steal some Paintings from the Louvre. After careful planning, he got past security, stole the paintings, and made it safely to his van. However, he was captured only two blocks away when his van ran out of gas. When asked how he could mastermind such a crime and then make such an obvious error, he replied, Monsieur that is the reason I stole the paintings! I had no Monet to buy Degas to make the Van Gogh. See if you have De Gaulle to tell this to someone else... I used it because I figured I had nothing Toulouse. In the May Newsletter to the District I asked that your club hold the election of your club officers for as soon as possible if you hadn t already. The next step was to have your Secretary submit those names to International. To date (May 27) only 48 clubs have done this. Once your slate of officers has been decided, it is very important that have your club Secretary submit those names to International through My-LCI. International would have liked to have had that information by mid-may. And when submitting those names, please name a Membership Chair and a LCIF Coordinator when electing your officers. The delay in submitting those officers also means a delay in getting our District directory put together. We need the names of the Presidents and Secretaries for our new Club directory. Be sure to submit any changes in street address, phone numbers, address, etc. Please be sure to list addresses for all officers. Once your club officers for the new year are in place, please encourage them to attend the OFFICER TRAINING taking place on June 17 th (see flyer and agenda in this issue). The training is being offered at three locations: Morris Eagles Hall Bradley Quality Inn Hudson Fire Station 120 Liberty St. 800 N Kinzie Ave 502 N Broadway St Morris, IL Bradley, IL Hudson, IL While the current officers in your club are a great teaching tool for your new officers, attending the training gives an additional perspective on their duties from the District level which helps in our overall communication with each other and thus makes us all stronger to help all District communities. And for those Lions repeating their office in your club, they are a great source of knowledge to be shared with all who will attend. We hope that you mark your calendars to send the officers to training on June 17th and that your club will have representatives to participate in this specialized training and networking for Presidents, Secretaries, Treasurers and Membership Chairs. Vice Presidents and all interested Lions are also welcome. With the 100th anniversary of Lions, there is a need for all officers to get training and/or refresher training at this event. Lion John Joseph DGE-1-BK johnjoseph1bk@gmail.com 2

3 LCI Forward Submitted by: Lion Jama Wahl, 1BK GLT Coordinator Has your club heard about the goal of Lions Clubs International to serve 200 million people by the ? It will happen! And, your club can be a part of this audacious effort! At the International Convention in Chicago, Lions from around the world will be celebrating our first 100 years of service, but what happens after that? Well, LCI has a five-year plan. This plan is outlined in a video LCI Forward that is available for viewing online. Just go to View it individually or make it a program for an upcoming club meeting. Once your club members see the video, the next step is to have conversations about how your club can connect to the LCI vision of being the global leader in community and humanitarian service. The number one goal will continue to be serving those within our communities. Another way to engage your club is to report your service activities on the Centennial Challenge and MyLCI. Now, we know that Lions do not do what we do for accolades, but we do want to serve. So, why not report your service? By reporting, you are giving LCI a tool to reach out to other global service organizations to partner in activities as well as funding. Clubs can tap into these resources, making their local efforts stronger. Your secretary can get this done as part of monthly reporting. With a few clicks, your club can be a part of a huge global effort. A third way to make a connection is to be sure that every club member is listed on MyLCI with current contact information. Name a club member to be club chair for each of the chair positions listed on MyLCI. Once named, when LCI sends out a public relations blast focused on a certain subject such as Peace Poster or Alert, a lion from your club has the most current information. Information leads to knowledge and knowledge leads to power, power that can provide service! Give your club and members a chance to be powerful. Check out LCI Forward and get those conversations going! 3

4 A BRIEF NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDATION SIGHT & SOUNDS SWEEPSTAKES DISTRICT 1-BK CHAIR Lion John Joseph Honiotes Fellow Lions: Thank you again for participating! Thanks to all the District Clubs that participated in our Foundation s fundraiser. We should have a total dollar amount raised by the July issue of this newsletter. Here is the list of winners that were pulled at the recent State Convention for this year s Sweeps : $5,000 George Durbin Seller-Same as winner- Earlville Lion 1-BK $1000 winners - Mick Kozy Seller- Same as winner- Bolingbrook Lion 1-BK, Charlie Rodriquez Seller- Elgin Lions Club 1-J, Rodney Avey Seller- Same as winner- Mount Morris Lion 1-D, Roger Nelson Seller-Same as winner- North Henderson Lion 1-H, Steve Tuftie- Earlville Lion 1-BK - No seller listed $ Winners - Jan Entwistle Seller- No seller listed, Roberta Hutting Seller- Same as winner- Pecatonica Lion 1-D, Isabel Jackson Seller- Same as winner- Waterloo Lion 1-CN, Kevin Zilm No seller listed, Eric Edlund Darien Lion No seller listed, Chicago Beverly Ridge Lions Club 1-A Seller- Same as winner, Addison Lions Club 1-J Seller- Same as winner, Pam Nelson - Seller- Terri Pasternik- Roselle Lion 1-J, Don Miller - 1-CN Seller- Same as winner, Shari Dysart Seller- Same as winner- Dixon Evening Lion 1-D. $ Winners - Helen Galan No seller listed, James Ritenour No seller listed, Madison Mitchell No seller listed, Polo Lions Club 1-D Seller- Same as winner, Ben Zoleta Seller- Chicago Filipino American Lions Club 1-A, Gerry Knapowski Seller- Same as winner- North Chicago Lion 1-F, Crystal Miller Seller- Same as winner- Arthur Lion 1-M, Ernie Hicks Seller- Same as winner- Minooka Lion 1-BK, Mendon Lions Club 1-G Same as winner, Lions of Long Grove 1-F No seller listed. As best as I can figure, the Foundation received $350 in prize money due to the fact that the winning tickets had no seller listed. While that is good for the Foundation, let it be a reminder for next year to place your name on the back of the ticket as seller. It has been my pleasure to be the District coordinator for this fundraiser for the last 6 years (going back to the 1-B days). Have not heard from our Trustees who will be taking my place, but it will be listed in the July newsletter. Again, thank you for participating. Lion John Joseph Honiotes District 1-BK Sweepstakes Chair 4

5 Paul Oswald - Frankfort Harold Graff -Malden We honor and say Thank You to those Lion members who have gone before us. Dear Fellow Lions, Entrance Fee Waiver In celebration of our 100th Birthday on June 7, 2017, we are waiving entrance fees for all new members added between June 1st and June 10th. Not only will new members help your club make an even bigger impact, they will belong to a distinguished group of Centennial Lions, in recognition of this unique moment in our history. As we celebrate 100 years, what better way to increase the service impact of your club than by inviting family and friends to join us? June 7th is the perfect day to host your induction ceremony and plan a special Centennial celebration for your club. So join us in making history. Join us in inviting new members. And join us as we increase the service impact of Lions around the world. There s never been a better time to be a Lion. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to our Accounts Receivable Department via accountsreceivable@lionsclub.org or via phone: Very truly yours, Chancellor Bob Corlew Your International President 5

6 What s Been Happening Around District 1-BK? Joliet Noon The Joliet Noon Lions Club sponsored a Community Health Fair in conjunction with Our Lady of Angels Nursing Home. Lions members performed the sight screening using our autorefractor and also checked for color blindness. We screened 37 people and referred 11. Illinois Lions Foundation (LIF) using their Hearing Van screened 38 people for hearing and referred 11. OLA Staff performed blood pressure checks and also conducted diabetic screening. Joliet Area Community Hospice also visited with visitors and discussed services available through Hospice. Lion Mark Turk managing the Joliet Noon Lions Booth at Bluesteam Earth Festival at the University of St. Francis in Joliet. We collected keys and printer cartridges with the theme of the festival - empowering individuals and families to live more sustainable, socially responsible lifestyles. 6

7 Joliet Noon Lions members participated in a mobile food pantry provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank at Edna Keith School in Joliet. Members worked the distribution line and helped families get the food to their vehicles. Morris Morris Lions Donate $15,000 to the Morris Hospital Diabetes Program as Part of Our Centennial Legacy Project Benjamin Swiggett (Co-Chair Morris Lions Club Centennial Committee) For our Centennial Legacy Project, we donated $15,000 to the Diabetes program at the Morris Hospital. The donations were spread out over 3 donations of $5,000 each, one in January, April, and May. The donations are being used to provide free A1C tests and test strips. Along with the donation, we also set up a display rack in the lobby of the Morris Library, with information on Diabetes. The rack has information on the Hospital's Diabetes program, as well as general information on Diabetes from Lions International. The library was very generous in allowing us to use one of their empty rotating display racks. Be sure to check out our website for pictures of the presentations. Our Facebook page is the best place to see the latest events as they happen. Morris Lions Stephanie Coleman and Ben Swiggett present 3 rd check for $5000 to Mark Stedman, CEO of Morris Hospital, for their Diabetes Program. 7

8 Morris Lion Judy Miller presents a check for Morris Lions spread 8,000 candy- $1,000 to Grundy County Volunteer Hospice. filled eggs at the local park. Morris Lions Judy Miller and Brett Geiger helped bundle and deliver over 400 dozen roses to the residents of Morris and surrounding communities. New Lenox The New Lenox Lions Club participated in the Loyalty Day Parade in New Lenox 8

9 Rockdale The Rockdale Lions Club gathered books from people making simple donations. As well as smaller groups putting together programs to collect them and then donate large groups of books to our club for a book sale that we held at Rockdale grade school. The idea was to put a book in every kids hand who wanted one regardless of price so we may books available for only $.25 for every three books that somebody donated they got to pick one book for free. The book sale was held the last Saturday in April at the school in the gym see the attached pictures. While there was not much money raised of which all of it was donated back to the school for the library and reading incentive program, kids were leaving with dozens of books to read and enjoy. It was an excellent turnout, more importantly, it was great to see kids being able to get their hands on reading material of all genre. Towanda Towanda Lions Club coordinated with Normal Community High School and Towanda Fire Department to place a wrecked car near the entrance to NCHS the week before prom. The message on the banner is "Don't text and drive, Don't drink and drive." We received several positive comments from adults, and we believe that prom night was accident free! The banner was made by industrial technology students at NCHS under the direction of Mrs. Paige Christie. Principal David Bollmann was fully supportive and is hopeful we can do the same next year. Towanda Lions involved in organizing this project and providing labor were Bob Hancock, Rick Myers, and Steve Shipley. 9

10 District I-BK Awards Night Saturday June 3rd, 2017 Marseilles Lions Hall (511 Commercial St, Marseilles, IL) Cocktails at 6pm, Dinner at 7pm (registration form below) 1BK Officer Symposium (see attached flyers below) June 17, 2017 Morris Eagles Hall, Bradley Quality Inn or The Hudson Fire Station 9:00am-2:30pm RSVP to your Zone Chair by June 9th DGE Fundraiser Roast June 17, 2017 Morris Eagles Hall (120 N Liberty, Morris, IL) 5pm-9pm 16th Annual Bolingbrook Lions Beep Baseball Bash Saturday June 10th and Sunday June 11th, 2017 Games: 8am, 11am and 2:30pm and 8am Bolingbrook Recreation and Aquatic Center (BRAC) 200 Lindsey Ln, Bolingbrook, IL Morris Lions Club Night with the Joliet Slammers Thursday July 20, 2017 Silver Cross Field (one Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet, IL) Joliet Noon Lions Club Night with the Slammers Friday August 11, 2017 Silver Cross Field (One Mayor Art Schultz Dr., Joliet, IL) Lemont Lions Club 18th Annual Golf Classic August 18, 2017 Ruffle Feathers C.C (1 Pete Dye Dr. Lemont, IL) 7:00am Check-in, 8:00am scramble format Frankfort Lions Wurst Fest Thursday August 31, :00-10:30pm For more info: * More information on all these events can be found at: 10

11 District 1-BK Scholarship Program Dear Fellow I-BK Lions, Meet our three new Scholarship recipients: Alyson Carroll Oswego, Katie Kukulka New Lenox, and Taylor Brophy Joliet. They join the other 5 students in your District program. Alyson Carroll is a graduate of Oswego High School. In her essay she wrote, I would love to teach special education at a secondary level. Children with disabilities are often not seen as real people because they are different than us. My ultimate goal is to change that. These students deserve to feel that they belong in this world along with you and me, and I believe that by being a special education teacher, I can be the person to fix it. I would teach them in a way that they would know how to react in real life. I want them to understand and keep with them what I teach them. Alyson will be attending Upper Iowa University. Katie Kukulka is a graduate of Lincoln-Way West in New Lenox. Katie wrote in her essay, Ever since I came home from school from my first day in first grade, I loved playing school. I would use my sisters and neighbors as students, and play in my basement all the time. I knew I wanted to be a teacher but never knew what I wanted to teach, until this year. I have been friends since the fourth grade with a fellow senior with autism. This year he waits outside of the main hallway and always has a story about his day to tell me. I pass him in the morning before school starts. It makes my day being able to talk with him and hear his stories about what he enjoys. He has made such an impact on my life because some students have bullied him in the past, and he has stayed so strong and remained a sweet person, despite what other students have said to him. My interaction with him has made me want to be a special education teacher and spend my life interacting with students like him. Katie will be attending Western Michigan University. Taylor Brophy is a graduate of Joliet West High School. In her essay she wrote, Since I was 12 years old I knew I wanted to be a special education teacher. When I was 7 I met a girl, Gillian that had Autism. We each enjoyed being with each other for different reasons. For her, I was one of the only people of the same age that she spent any time with at all. I obviously didn t realize that these simple playdates would provide me the dream to work with children like Gillian for the rest of my life. Since Gillian s mom has opened a school that I have been able to spend a lot of time at, Gillian and I are able to see each other often and communicate in a new way through her speech therapy. I have been able to observe and work with many other Autistic kids and even become a pen pal with one who is the same age as Gillian and myself. My passion for this major and excitement for what is to come has only grown. Taylor will be attending Illinois State University. It has been a pleasure to meet and learn from all the students that have entered our scholarship program. Lion Melissa Honiotes, a District Scholarship Student from our former 1-B days herself, will be taking over soon. I believe she will make a great Scholarship Chair person. Students entering the field of special education, audiology and optometry share the values of Lionism; reaching out to those in need. Lion John Joseph Honiotes BK Scholarship Chair johnjoseph1bk@gmail.com

12 Dear Lion, Lions have changed lives at home and around the world for a century. We matter because every act of kindness makes a difference in someone's life. And Lions matter now more than ever because the needs of the world are growing. We are introducing a new global service framework to help Lions meet the emerging needs of our second century of service. The service framework will help us achieve our LCI Forward goal of serving 200 million people per year by 2021 tripling our impact so we can help more people than ever before. It's an honor to introduce our new global service framework to you and your club: The new service framework includes vision, hunger, the environment, pediatric cancer and diabetes. Lions will continue to support young people by engaging youth as volunteers and service leaders in the five areas of service. We will announce diabetes as a new global service focusat our 2017 Centennial convention in Chicago, and we'll be asking Lions and Leos to rally around this global health emergency that results in 5 million deaths a year. Lions and Leos will continue to serve local community needs just as they always have. Lions Clubs International Foundation will support the service framework by aligning the work of our charitable arm with the efforts of Lions to create largescale, lasting change where it's needed most. The global service framework gives Lions new ways to serve and unite other caring people in service. We will continue to share updates about the service framework and diabetes with you and your club. Together, we can meet the challenges of our next century of service. And just like the first 100 years, the world is depending on us. Very truly yours, Chancellor Bob Corlew Your International President

13 A BRIEF HISTORY OF LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL In 1917, Melvin Jones, a 38-year-old Chicago business leader, told members of his local business club they should reach beyond business issues and address the betterment of their communities and the world. Jones' group, the Business Circle of Chicago, agreed. After contacting similar groups around the United States, an organizational meeting was held on June 7, 1917, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. The new group took the name of one of the invited groups, the "Association of Lions Clubs," and a national convention was held in Dallas, Texas, USA in October of that year. A constitution, by-laws, objectives and a code of ethics were approved. And the rest is history. As we approach our 100th anniversary in 2017, it's moment to look back on our long and proud tradition of service and the numerous achievements of our association and Lions around the world. LCI Historical Highlights 1917: Melvin Jones and fellow Chicago businessmen found Lions Clubs to improve the community. The first convention takes place at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, TX. 1920: Lions Clubs become international by chartering a club in Windsor, Canada. 1925: During the international convention in Cedar Point, Ohio, Helen Keller charges Lions with becoming "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness." 1926: Polar explorer and member of the Washington D.C. Lions Club, Admiral Richard E. Byrd, Jr. flies over the North Pole and carries the Lions flag with him. He flies over the South Pole later that same year.

14 1930: Lion George Bonham paints a cane white with a wide red band to aid the visually impaired after he witnesses a blind man having trouble crossing the street. 1931: Lions head south and establish a club in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. The first international convention outside of the U.S. is held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. 1933: Visitors to the Chicago World's Fair learn about Lions clubs at the fair's Social Science Division. 1935: Amelia Earhart, honorary member of the New York City Lions Club, completes a record-breaking nonstop flight from Los Angeles to Mexico during the Lions Clubs International Convention in Mexico City. Local Lions donate a Talking Book machine to the Milwaukee Public Library, allowing the blind to hear books. 1939: Members of the Detroit Uptown Lions Club turn an old Michigan farmhouse into a school to train dog guides for the visually impaired, helping to popularize dog guides worldwide. To provide an organized baseball program for children, Lion Carl Edwin Stotz of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, appeals for support from Lions clubs, YMCAs and other community partners. On June 6, 1939, the very first Little League baseball game is played at Park Point in Williamsport. 1944: The world's first eye bank is created in New York City. Today, most eye banks are Lions-sponsored. 1945: Lions assist in drafting the United Nations Charter, starting a lasting bond with the U.N. 1946: The Lions Blind Camp on Casper Mountain in Wyoming hosts its first group of blind children. 1947: In October, Lions celebrate the 30th anniversary of the association at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. It had become the world's largest service club organization at the time with 324,690 members in 19 nations. Lions are given consultant status with the U.N. Economic and Social Council. 1948: Only three years after World War II, Europe sees its first Lions club in Stockholm, Sweden. Geneva, Switzerland, follows suit just days later. A Lions club is formed in Kalaupapa on the island of Molokai, Hawaii. Kalaupapa is a leper colony and the charter members all have Hansen's disease (leprosy). 1952: Filipino Lions reach out to Japan and encourage the chartering of the first Japanese Lions club. 1954: After an international contest among Lions, an official motto is chosen: "We Serve." The motto was submitted by Lion D. A. Stevenson of Font Hill, Ontario, Canada. 1956: The Detroit Lions Club gives 6-year-old Stevie Wonder a Christmas gift a drum set. The Amundsen-Scott South Pole Station is built. Soon after, 16 scientists and military personnel charter the 59ers Lions Club there. 1957: Lions launch youth programs, including the very successful Leo Clubs. 1965: Lions build the Melvin Jones Lions International Memorial in Fort Thomas, Arizona. 1968: The Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is established. Since its founding, LCIF has given more than US$826 million in grants to support the humanitarian work of Lions. 1971: LCI moves to its fourth and final location in Oak Brook, IL, after decades in downtown Chicago. 1972: LCIF sends out its first grant US$5,000 to assist victims of flooding in South Dakota. 1973: In February, the association welcomes its one millionth member. 1977: Lion Jimmy Carter, a peanut farmer from Georgia, becomes president of the United States of America. 1985: LCIF awards its first Major Catastrophe Grant of US$50,000 for earthquake relief in Mexico. 1986: Mother Teresa accepts the Lions Humanitarian Award. 1987: The association amends its bylaws and invites women to become members. Women are now the fastest growing segment of new members. 1990: SightFirst is launched, eventually raising more than $415 million dollars to help eradicate major causes of blindness. French Lion Michael Baury helps build an electric traction car and races it at a Grand Prix event.

15 1995: LCIF partners with The Carter Center, led by former US president and Lion Jimmy Carter, to combat river blindness in Africa and Latin America. 1999: Nilofer Bakhtiar of Pakistan is elected as the first female international director of the association. 2001: LCIF and Special Olympics partner on Opening Eyes, an initiative to screen the vision of Special Olympics athletes. 2002: Lions charter two clubs in China, the nation's first voluntary membership group since the 1950s. 2003: Through SightFirst, Lions and The Carter Center record their 50 millionth river blindness treatment. 2004: Lions mobilize more than US$15 million for South Asia tsunami relief following the disaster. 2007: The Financial Times ranks LCIF as best non-governmental organization worldwide to partner with. 2010: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation contributes US$5 million to the One Shot: One Life campaign, and Lions raise more than US$10 million to support measles efforts over the next two years. 2011: LCIF awards its 10,000th grant bringing the total amount awarded to US$708 million. Lions help administer 148 millionth dose of Mectizan to treat river blindness. Following the Japan earthquake and tsunami, Lions mobilize over US$21 million for relief efforts. 2013: LCIF partners with the GAVI Alliance to protect millions of children from measles and rubella. LCIF commits US$30 million for immunizations, matched by US$30 million from UK Government and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, bringing the total to US$60 million. Colombia eliminates river blindness with the support of Lions and The Carter Center partnership. 2014: Lions launch the Centennial Service Challenge, a global initiative to serve 100 million people around the world. 2017: Lions celebrate their 100th anniversary and first century of service!

16 Whether you are a new officer or a seasoned leader, there will be something for every club officer at the 1BK Club Officer Symposium June 17, :00am-2:30pm FREE Lunch Provided FREE Choose the site you want to attend. Morris Eagles Hall OR Bradley Quality Inn OR the Hudson Fire Station LCI Forward: Where Does LCI Intend to Go in the Next 100 Years? Small Group Discussion Presidents Secretaries Treasurers Membership Chairs DGE John Joseph Honiotes will be three places at once!!!!!!!!!! We are looking for 100% club participation. RSVP to your Zone Chair by June 9, Text or call! NE Zone 1 Joe Vinyard: NE Zone 2 Joe Vinyard for ZC Pat O Brien NE Zone 3...Sue Wolf: NW Zone 1 Lewis Bodamer: NW Zone 2 Paul Marshall: Central Zone 1 Irene Leopold: Central Zone 2 Shelia Perkins: SE Zone 1 Ken Novak: SE Zone 2 Gene Ochs: SW Zone 1 John Whalen: SW Zone 2 Ruth Harshbarger: All Zones Zone Chair Pro Temp Bird Combs:

17 Agenda for the Officer Symposium June 17, BK Officer Symposium June 17, 2018 Same Agenda at Three Sites 9:00-9:30 30 min Coffee and Rolls All 9:30-9:45 15 min Welcome, Pledge, Introductions, Overview, Club Officer Manual, District E Book All 9:45-10:45 60 min LCI Forward All 10:45-10:55 10 min Break/Transition to Small Grps 10:55-11:55 60 min President Training Presidents Secretary Training Secretaries Treasurer Training Treasurers Membership Membership Chair Training Chairs 11:55-12:00 5 min Transition to Lunch 12:00-12:45 45 min Lunch All 12:45-1:45 45 min 1BK Goals All 1:45-2:30 45min Top Ten Ways to a Successful Year and Collect Evals Choose the site you want to attend. Morris Eagles Hall Bradley Quality Inn Hudson Fire Station 120 Liberty St. 800 N Kinzie Ave 502 N Broadway St Morris, IL Bradley, IL Hudson, IL Please RSVP see flyer in newsletter for your Zone Chair to contact All