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“If you thought last year’s Gala was great, this year’s was tremendous,” one person commented. Another wrote to Chairman Phil Larabee, “Absolutely splendid!” These quotes from two of the about 140 people present are representative of many sentiments expressed following the second annual Gala held to celebrate and raise funds for the Iowa Lions Foundation. On a rare clear travel day/night in the middle of an exceptionally challenging winter, it was held Saturday night, Feb. 22 at the Hotel at Kirkwood Center, Kirkwood Community College, Cedar Rapids, from which also came the elegant meal that contributed its part toward the delightful evening. A highlight of the evening was a speech and question and answer time with special guest Jerry Kramer, who gave an intimate look at some of the behind-the-scenes of his stellar 12-year career as a Green Bay Packers team member and his personal relationship with his coach, Vince Lombardi, and how that relationship grew into a close bond. A key part of a Gala is fundraising and generous auction bidders made sure that part of the evening was a huge success. Expenses have not all been accounted for, but Chairman Phil Larabee reported at press time the net will be at least $8,000 and probably well over that amount. The silent auction of 39 items that preceded the dinner brought in $3,010, and the lively live auction of about 20 items at the conclusion of the evening brought in $10,025. Several honors presentations were part of the evening. On behalf of the Gala committee, Chairman Larabee presented certificates of appreciation to the following: State Administrator PID Gary Fry for his assistance in numerous ways; Foundation President Art Matje and his wife, Sue - (who together recruited a number of items for the auctions); volunteer auctioneer Matt Riggan and his assistants, Marty Lundvall and Dustin Osborn; Dick Hauser, Executive Director of the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin; and Lori French of

Lori French Travel Services, whose above-and-beyond efforts “saved the day” in getting speaker Jerry Kramer to the Gala. (See photo below.) Representing the U of I Hospitals and Clinics, Chief Oper-ating Officer Sarabdeep “Sabi” Singh spoke briefly. Representatives of the University of Iowa Foundation made a special presentation of a clock with an engraved plaque acknowledging the 45 years of special relationship of Iowa Lions and our Lions Foundation with the University of Iowa and its Foundation and the financial support Lions have given. (See photos and more details inside and on the back page.)

2014 Gala crowd has grand time while raising more than ‘8-Grand’ for the Iowa Lions Foundation

Gala guest speaker Jerry Kramer hugs his new friend, Lori French, owner of Lori French Travel Agency of Manchester. At is Gala emcee and chairman, Lion Phil Larabee, who had just presented French with an “Out-standing Support” certificate of appreciation. Lori charged nothing for her four hours of work to get Kramer’s flight changed from Boise, Idaho to Denver to Cedar Rapids after Denver had serious delays. Without her efforts Kramer would not have reached the Gala in time to speak. There was no doubt the audience was very glad he made it, judging by the long applause they gave after hearing him talk and interact with the audience.

INSIDE:Proud to be a Lion: Two tell why they are .......2Photo highlights of 2014 Foundation Gala .....3Proposed Bylaws changes to be voted on .....4“GLT: Egads – Another Acronym!” .................5Clubs urged to collect used hearing aids .......6Panel shares membership ideas that work ....22Klise & Whitten award nominations due .......23New Leo Club launched at Danville ..............24U of I Foundation thanks Lions for support ...24PLUS LOTS OF DISTRICT NEWS ............. 8 - 21

THE IOWA LION

Published by Lions of Iowa(U.S. Postal Service ISSN Number 0162-3834)

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VOLUME 49 - NO. 7MARCH 2014

Turn Your Stories into DreamsBy PDG Tim Wilson

Everyone has stories. Stories, good or bad, shape our lives. Most all of us have a story or two that explains why we are Lions. My story goes like this. I am the second oldest of six children. Only thirteen months separated my older brother, Rick, and me so growing up we were close and most everyone thought we were twins. Even though personality wise we were exact opposites, I loved my brother deeply. After a four-year battle with cancer my brother passed away in 1996 just short of his 30th birthday. He was a teacher and he loved his profession. It was his dream to get his Master’s Degree and become a school administrator. He accomplished part of that goal by getting his degree. Unfortunately he did not get the chance to fulfill his dream.

Shortly after Rick passed away someone approached me about joining Lions Club. I remembered how I had observed many people helping Rick and his family while he was sick so I thought that would be great for me to be able to help others. I became a Lion for myself. So I could feel good about helping people I didn’t even know. However in April of 2002, it all changed. I was District Governor and was holding my district convention. Late on Friday night I sat down with

my International speaker to talk about what he and his fellow Lions do in his area. He showed a real passion for their main project of helping little children. I could tell that it was his dream to help any and all children in his area and beyond. He was pursuing his dream. It was an amazing experience and then I knew that I was not only a Lion for my own dream but the dream of my brother. We all have career dreams, success dreams, and relationship dreams. But the most important dreams are Life Dreams…dreams of making a difference, of seeing a smile on a child’s face taking their first steps with a new walker that was made possible by the efforts of Lions…and dreams of hearing a mother of a vision impaired son that if it weren’t for Lions her son would not have his new glasses.

As we go forward as Lions and work to build our clubs and our membership we need to tell our stories and find people who have stories that need to be turned into dreams. Oh, that International Speaker I was so privileged to meet and learn from? None other than our current International President Barry Palmer, who showed me firsthand to …”Follow My Dream, Live My Dream and Achieve My Dream.” As well as continue the dream of my brother.

Why I Wanted to Join Lions ClubBy PDG Jerry Tweeten,

9NC District GMT Coordinator I have been a Lion member of the Forest City Evening Lions for 30 years. I joined when I was 27 years old. I had a college professor ask me if I would like to join the Forest City Evening Lions. He said I would be a good Lion because I was good with people. He was 50 years older than I was. He told me to come to the meeting and find out what they did and the meal was on him. PDG Gene Morris, who was District Governor two times for 9X2 in the early 1960’s, mentored me and got me involved in other community projects in Forest City besides helping with Lions projects. During the past 30 years I have gotten to know so many Lions across the state of Iowa and now they are my peers. I have built friendships that will last a lifetime. If I hadn’t joined, I would not have met all of you.

All the projects the Lions support are important, but the one that is closest to my heart is the Iowa KidSight program. When I was four years old I had surgery on my left eye for the same thing we are testing today. Three years ago I had surgery on my right eye. It is the greatest feeling to see the kids that benefit from this program getting new glasses and be able to see.

In Forest City the two clubs were able to provide a senior citizen who has a fixed income with a hearing aid and a man who lost part of his leg to diabetes with a railing. That is the reason we raise money – to help those who need assistance. I want to make a difference.

Proud to be LionsBy PDG Connie Inman, MD-9 GMT Coordinator

Most Lions are proud to be Lions! Telling our stories is a wonderful way to encourage membership. I invited members of our Global Membership Team to do just that in the stories that follow.

Iowa Lions Foundation 2nd annual

GalaCedar Rapids, Feb. 22, 2014

Gala emcee Phil Larabee and Iowa Eye Bank Director Dr. Cindy Reed with Dick Hauser, Executive Director of the Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin, at right. The eye tissue cooperative project between Iowa and Wisconsin is the only such project between states or countries in the world. Lion Larabee has a role in overseeing it.

Contributing their time and contributing a lot to the success of the Gala Auction were Auctioneer Matt Riggan, at right, and his spotters, Marty Lundvall, in center, and Dustin Osborn. They kept things fun and the bidding lively and generous.

Top selling live auction item was this framed print, “Flowered Grotto,” by artist Laura Larabee, donated by the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, which brought in $2,300 for the Iowa Lions Foundation.

The bidding was lively for the painting in background of a Kid-Sight screener and child. It was painted and donated by Council Chair Diana Benzing. The winning bid was for $2,000. A litho-graph monotype print donated by artist (and cornea transplant recipient) Lloyd Schermer was also a high bid-getter as were autographed books by Jerry Kramer, to name only a few.

Gala featured speaker Jerry Kramer proved popular with the audience as he spoke in both serious and amusing modes, giving a picture of the personal side of his life in pro football and his relationship with his coach, Vince Lombardi. A signature quote Kramer’s life has taught him: “Be the Difference.” At the airport preparing to leave Iowa, Kramer told host Phil Larabee, “I thank you for a wonderful weekend. I truly enjoyed my stay. The Iowa Lions are a wonderful organization - some good people doing some good things. Members of Iowa Lions should be very proud to be members of such a great organization.”

Proposed Articles of Incorporation and By-law amendments to be voted on at 2014 Multiple District 9 Convention

The following four proposed amendments to the Multiple District 9 By-laws and to the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of the Iowa Lions Foundation have been approved by the Council of Governors and Iowa Lions Foundation Trustees for presentation to the delegates at the Multiple District 9 Convention in Cedar Rapids in June 2014. They will be voted upon at the convention business meeting.

Amendment No. 1. For Multiple District 9 By-laws. Article VIII Section 2. (a) Change 2010 to 2014 and change $17.65 to $20.00 Article VIII Section 4. Change $0.15 to $0.17 Article VIII Section 5. Change $8.50 to $9.63 Article VIII Section 6. Change $3.00 to $3.40 Article VIII Section 7. Change $5.00 to $5.66 Article VIII Section 8. Change $0.50 to $0.57 Article VIII Section 9. Change $0.50 to $0.57

Amendment No. 2. For Multiple District 9 By-laws.

Article VIII Section 3. (c) Delete for four years or and delete whichever occurs first. Last sentence to read: “Said fee shall be placed in a separate Campaign Fund and will continue to be collected until the fund exceeds $50,000.”

Article VIII Section 3. (d) Second sentence add after office and unreimbursed expenditures approved by the Council of Governors during his/her term of office. Second sentence to read: “Campaign Fund monies shall be expended only for the purpose of paying the campaign expenses of any Iowa Lion seeking an international office and unreimbursed expenditures approved by the Council of Governors during his/her term of office.” Last sentence delete of election and whichever occurs first and add after by-laws to the date of the end of term of office if elected or the date endorsement ends. Last sentence to read: “Funds may be expended only from the date that the Lion has received the endorsement and certification of the Lions Clubs of Iowa as provided in these by-laws to the date of the end of term of office if elected or the date endorsement ends.”

Amendment No. 3. For Iowa Lions Foundation by-laws.

Article IX Section 2. Change Chair to Chairperson, delete Article XII of and add (Multiple District 9) after Lions Clubs of Iowa. Section to read: “Proposed amendments shall be presented to the Chairperson of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee for action as provided for in the Lions Clubs of Iowa (Multiple District 9) Constitution, except that an affirmative vote of a majority of delegates present and voting on the amendment(s) is required for approval.”

Amendment No. 4. For Iowa Lions Foundation Articles of Incorporation.

Article IV Section 1 (a) Add after Lions Clubs of Iowa and the elected President,. Sentence to read “Two Trustees to be elected from each of the Districts of Lions Clubs of Iowa and the elected President, to serve for such term of office as may be set in the By-laws.”

Article V Section 4. Change Trustees to Directors. Section to read: “The Directors shall serve without compensation and shall be reimbursed for their travel expenses in attending any meetings, in accordance with the standard rules of audit of The International Association of Lions Clubs.”

Article VII Section 2. Change Chair to Chairperson, delete Article XII of and add (Multiple District 9) after Lions Clubs of Iowa. Section to read: “Proposed amendments shall be presented to the Chairperson of the Constitution and Bylaws Committee for action as provided for in the Lions Clubs of Iowa (Multiple District 9) Constitution. They shall be effective when certified and filed as by the laws of Iowa provided.”

By PDG Dr. Don King, MD 9 GLT CoordinatorThis will not be easy reading so please do not get too comfortable.

GLT—The Global Leadership Team. Where did it come from, what is it and where is it headed? The GLT evolved from an earlier entity, the MERL (egads—another acronym and many more to follow) team, which encompassed Membership, Extension, Retention and Leadership. Over time Lions Clubs International (LCI) decided that the task of the MERL team was too large so it was split into two teams. MER responsibilities were given to the Global Membership Team (GMT), and a new platform, the Global Leadership Team, was charged with leadership. If you like word equations, MER = GMT and L = GLT or MERL – L = GMT.

The creation of a new platform dedicated solely to leadership development, the GLT, was first introduced in 2010-2011 with implementation in 2011-2012. Each of our seven districts in MD 9 has a district GLT Coordinator (DGLT), and our multiple district has a coordinator. Sitting above several multiple districts and part of Canada, our Area GLT Coordinator, is PID Brian Sheehan of Minnesota.

At the district level the DGLT Coordinator is often assisted by a group of two or three Lions who are themselves leaders and have an interest in leadership development. LCI has mandated that the 2nd VDG serves as the liaison between the DGLT and the District Governor Team (DG and 1st and 2nd VDG). Very recently our association’s board of directors voted to include Region Chairs and Zone Chairs as members of each DGLT.

All GLT coordinators were appointed to three year terms which began in 2011 and will end on June 30, 2014. At this time two of our DGLT Coordinators, PDG Nancy Slack of SE and PDG Lauren Claussen of EC have indicated they will apply for another three year term. DGLT Coordinators from the other five districts wish to be replaced. So the search for five new DGLT coordinators is in progress. GLT District Coordinators are appointed by the District Governor in consultation with the 1st and 2nd VDGs, the Multiple District GLT Coordinator and the GLT Area Leader. Any Lion who is interested in becoming a DGLT Coordinator should go to the LCI Website and, using the search box, locate and download a GLT Application Packet. Since these applications require several levels of review (which takes time), interested parties should initiate their applications as soon as possible. The completed, signed applications must be available for the MD 9 Council of Governors meeting being held April 25-26, 2014.

So what does the GLT do? Lions Clubs In ternat ional believes that an organization can only be as good as its leaders. LCI also believes that our assoc-iation is full of Lions with great leader-ship potential, and we should work to identify and develop those Lions into outstanding leaders. In a nutshell the GLT must provide effective and sustainable development of our association’s membership by identifying and developing future leaders. And these future leaders must be trained, educated, mentored and motivated to maximize their leadership effectiveness.

Where is the GLT headed? In MD 9 each district is tasked with maintaining and updating an annual District Leadership Succession Plan and identifying and educating Lions with strong leadership potential. DGLTs are encouraged to send the names of future potential leaders to their DG team and also to our State Office in Ames where a district-by-district database is in place. DGLTs are responsible for organizing and providing training for all club officers (president, secretary, treasurer) in their district and Zone Chairs. DGLTs are tasked with encouraging potential leaders to assume leadership roles and to promote the active involvement of Lions Leadership Institute graduates, e.g., Great Plains Lions Leadership Institute. DGLTs are also asked to organize training for Guiding Lions, implement Club Excellence Process workshops and encourage active coaching through the Lions Mentoring Program.

Two years ago your MD 9 GLT decided to actually measure the number of club officers and zone chairs who received training during each year. While this has proven to be somewhat difficult to measure, the names of club officers and zone chairs trained during the last two years have been recorded in a database at our State Office in Ames. These data have revealed that only 33% of the officers in our 345 clubs and zone chairs in our seven districts have received training. One final thought. Would you choose a physician, dentist, veterinarian, attorney, plumber or electrician who had not been trained? Then why are we satisfied to accept Lion leaders who guide our clubs and districts when the majority of them have not been properly trained?

GLT: Egads – Another Acronym

PDG Dr. Don King, MD9 Global Leadership Team Coordinator

Iowa Lions Foundation

By Lion Chris Waring, CoordinatorIowa Lions Hearing Aid Bank

Greetings Fellow Lions! Spring is around the corner and we are all looking forward to those warmer temperatures after our long, long winter! I am pleased to say that at Mid-Winter Conference I received 275 hearing aids from various clubs around the state; that is almost 100 more than last year at Mid-Winter! Way to go Lions! I was able to use a little over 16 percent of them in our stock and the rest were sent for salvage. As you can see by these figures it is so very important that each and every club make a concentrated effort to collect used aids. You can collect them in the same boxes you collect glasses or in separate collections. Drop off boxes can be located in pharmacies, grocery stores, libraries, your own place of business … and the list goes on.

To make your collection boxes noticeable I have two different signs your club can get from me, please check with me at your conventions. Make sure someone is assigned to make the rounds to the boxes so the items

do not sit there forever and the place of business discards them because they are taking up space. Once collected it is important to get them to me in a timely manner. I say this because in this day of technology the longer they sit in your office or home in a

box the more likely they will be out of date before I ever receive them. I LOVE to get hearing aids in my mailbox! If you choose this option you do not have to mail anything to me but the aids, the rest can all be discarded. You would be surprised to see how many empty cases that are in the collections I receive! If you choose not to mail them directly to me you can drop them off at the state office

or bring them to your district convention, Mid-Winter or State Convention and eventually they will get to me.

Remember I take all types of hearing aids, so don’t throw them away, they will all be put to use either by being dispensed to someone in need or used for salvage to help cover the costs of repairs.

There is another group of individuals we all need to say THANKS to and that is the audiologists that work with the Lions. Please make sure that you convey your gratitude to them when you are working with them. They are an important part of the program, they not only dispense aids to those we refer to them but they collect used aids for the Hearing Aid Bank.

Hearing aids distributed by district since July 1 through Dec 31, 2013: 175 total

9MC – 71 AIDS 9NC – 16 AIDS 9NE – 12 AIDS 9EC – 23 AIDS 9SE – 21 AIDS9SW – 20 AIDS 9NW – 12 AIDS

1,374 Aids have been collected.Salvaged aids have provided $9,994 to repair

aids and the cost of repairs is $9,830.

New for 2013-2014: First ever Iowa Lions Hearing Aid Bank Pin. The pin sells for $5 each with the profits going to the foundation. I will have them with me at all the conventions I attend!

In 2014 Chris will be attending the following meetings: (Mid-Winter Conference in January), 9NW District Convention in March, 9NE and NC District Conventions in April, and State Convention in June. Please do not hesitate to email me at ialionshearingaidbank@gmail.com or call 319-827-1395 with any questions or concerns. Mailing address: Chris Waring, Iowa Lions Hearing Aid Bank, 924 Dohrmann St., Jesup, IA 50648.

All clubs asked to make concerted effort to collect used aids for the Iowa Lions Hearing Aid Bank

Obtain banners for collection boxes from Coordinator Waring.

“Remember I take all types of aids; they

will all be put to use...”

View from the Chair

Council Chair Diana Benzing30594 290th St. - P.O. Box 364

Neola, Iowa 51559712-485-2243

drbenzing@gmail.com

Scrambling to Find 2nd VDGs? If So, Time to Rethink the Job Many long time Lions know the District Governor’s job to be time consuming and at times, not a lot of fun. And to be truthful, when my late husband PCC Nick told me in 2005 he was going to be a Vice District Governor, I was less than enthused. Listening to the Past DGs talk about the sacri ices they made, no time for family, constantly on the road, paperwork, etc. etc.-- how much fun could this be?

Add to it the fact that DGs said they’d spent most of their time learning the job, and I felt, well, a bit discouraged. Even so, the PDGs all said they’d had a wonderful year, still few of them would ever do it again. Back in ‘05 unfortunately I found that much of what they’d said was true.

Happily, times have changed. New thinking came down from Lions Clubs International. What if the DGs could be better prepared, could do the job, and not burn out? Would more step up? To meet this goal, another vice governor was added. This made a team of three that would share the work, and take much of the load off the shoulders of the DG. The team would get more done more ef iciently, and, best of all, when the vice governors became governors, they would truly be prepared for the job. No more on-the-job training.

Today, your modern District Governor team truly is getting more done more ef iciently, many of them are still in their working years and not retired. Annual visits to clubs are shared and in many cases passed out to those DG team members who live closest to the clubs to be visited. Paperwork is being shared. And all are getting reimbursed for mileage and meals for annual visits. While the DG still does the um, Lions share of the work, teamwork is freeing up the DG to attend to and manage the district business, something that could not have been done in the old days when the DG did absolutely everything alone.

Let’s help our districts ind new leadership. Look for bright spots in your club, a person who is a really excited and dedicated Lion. Maybe that person is you! Submit his or her name (or YOUR name) to the DG team. Quali ications are to have been a club president, served on a club’s board of directors for 2 years, been a zone chair or district cabinet secretary or treasurer, and have been endorsed by your club.

Time to step up and ind out how rewarding being on the DG team can be!

One inal note to the Past District Governors: I thank you for your service. You are part of what makes Iowa Lions great and are responsible for the many accomplishments of our Multiple District. And you served in a time when you did nearly everything all by yourself.

But a gentle reminder: please hold the comments about how hard your year was as DG.

Younger Lions have families, often with two wage earners, so the spouse has limited time to be a partner. Their children are involved in many activities. Yet, we have to show them that being a modern Lion leader in the 21st century is not only immensely rewarding, but also manageable. So PDGs, let’s get out there, help your DG team and recruit some new leaders!

Needlework for a Cause reportBy PDG Nancy Slack

Thanks to all the Lions ladies who crocheted and knitted afghans and squares to make afghans for the children at Ronald McDonald Houses. Fifteen was the number completed at our Mid-Winter Conference. These afghans will be delivered to the Ronald McDonald House in Iowa City. Keep up the good work.

Iowa’s Prison Puppies Programfeatured in International magazine; correction necessary for one portion

Iowa Lions were pleased to see an extensive feature story in the February 2014 edition of the Lions International magazine, The LION, praising the Puppies Program in Iowa prisons, which receives support from the Iowa Lions Foundation and from many Iowa Lions clubs and individuals. However, one portion of the article is in error regarding initiation of the program. The following correction is slated to be published in the April edition of The LION: “Past District Governor Ray Halterman, then employed at a

correctional facility in Iowa, initiated the Leader Dogs puppy raising program in prison and helped gain support for it among Lions by visiting clubs across the state. Past District Governor Randy Kirkbride, who now helps lead the program, has never worked for the prison. The LION regrets the errors.”

DISTRICT 9NEStephen Becker

District Governor1618 Lark Lane

Waterloo, Iowa 50701Ph. 319-234-2374

lionstephenb@mediacombb.net

Financial Sustainability is the ‘catch-phrase’ these days and Lions are the leaders on the Service Club ‘front’ in financial giving to support others’ needs and our very own Lions efforts. Let’s keep it that way. By now every 9NE Lions Club should have given at least 50% of their planned budget-line-item contributions to our Iowa Lions Foundation, Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and Leader Dog, as well as several other worthwhile programs. A Reminder – we will also be holding a ‘Parade of Checks’ at our April 5th Convention.

PRIDE Days --- we have been talking about this opportunity for the past few months. What are “PRIDE Days”? PRIDE Days may be one day or many days during the month of April when every Lions Club in 9NE will be sharing Lionism with its local community. Possible sharing activities may include service projects, fundraisers, displays, special events, news articles with photos and much more. “Follow Your Dream” and plan your PRIDE Days activity now, then send your activity details to our 9NE Secretary, Ed Ottesen at 1941 W. 6th St., Waterloo, Iowa 50702 by March 15. Our 9NE Team will then make every effort to do a 9NE district-wide marketing blast of our PRIDE Days opportunities in our 12-county area of northeast Iowa.

District 9NE Convention “To Do” list includes the following:

- Register NOW!!!- Bring your Club Banner for display on April 5th.- “Parade of Checks” happens on the 5th, but copies

of earlier submitted contributions are acceptable. - Be a Convention Sponsor at any desired level

of financial support to help off-set convention expenses. Make check payable to 9NE Lions and send to DG Becker by March 15th. Your name or Club will be listed as a Convention Sponsor in convention literature.

The location --- Pinicon Restaurant & Convention Center in New Hampton. The dates --- April 4-5 --- Golf & Social on the 4th / Learning & More on the 5th. The “Why” --- to share in Lions fellowship and learning.

“SUCCESSION PLANNING” is now an immediate task to address and complete as soon as possible. All Lions Clubs must complete their “PU 101” form as close to April 1st as possible. This form will list several key leadership positions in the club and club meeting details for the coming Lions year in 2014-2015. This info is critical for information and communications purposes at the district, state and international levels.

NOW!!! It is time to Celebrate the combined achievements of the LIONS of 9NE for 2013-2014 --- ATTEND your District Convention in New Hampton on April 4-5. 100% Club attendance from our 48 LIONS clubs & 3 LEO clubs in our 12-counties of 9NE is DESIRED, EXPECTED and should be everyone’s goal. We need to address our Membership drought at this time. As of February 1 only 11 clubs have a membership gain since July 1 and 16 clubs show a loss to date. We must have all 48 clubs show positive growth --- Can we do it by April 5? As we continue to JUST ASK! friends and others to join in the Service of LIONS, we show our caring commitment for our communities, fellow Iowans and the citizens of the world.

ATTENTION Qualified Lions --- we are still in search of nominations for each of our ‘elected’ positions for the coming year(s). Those positions include: *Iowa Lions Foundation Trustee for 2014-2016 and the 1st & 2nd Vice District Governor slots. Candidates for the VDG positions must have served as a Club President and Zone Chair and are required to attend all MD9 Council of Governors sessions, mandatory VDG’s training sessions (doing the required assignments) and the appropriate GLT and GMT meetings during their tenure as VDG’s prior to being nominated for the District Governor position. Nominations for these positions must come from the nominee’s Club President and sent to 9NE Nominating Chair, PDG Oliver Troupe or DG Stephen G. Becker as soon as possible.

9NE Convention ‘Sponsorships’ are being accepted until March 20th. Sponsorships may be made for $25 and Up - to assist with over-all convention recognitions, etc. Any Lions Club, individual or group may create a small ad to be placed in a convention hand-out to express thanks, make an announcement or promote a positive cause. Send all Sponsorships monies and ads to DG Becker. Make checks payable to LIONS 9NE Convention – 2014.

LIONS DISTRICT 9NE CONVENTIONFriday-Saturday, April 4-5, 2014Pinicon Restaurant - Southgate Inn,2205 S. Linn Ave., New Hampton, IA

– – REGISTRATION FORM – –Name: __________________________________

Name: __________________________________

Address: ________________________________Phone #: (_____) _________________________Email: ___________________________________Club: ___________________________________

Please note special dietary needs.

Friday Dinner/Program @ $22.00/person

No.____ X $22.00 = ________

Saturday Program/Lunch @ $17.00/personNo.____ X $17.00 = ________

Fri-Sat Meals/Program @ $35.00/personNo.____ X $35.00 = ________

TOTAL ENCLOSED: $___________

REGISTRATION DUE BY MARCH 28[$5 late fee to be added if registration

received after March 28, 2014]

Make Checks Payable to: LIONS 9NE DISTRICTMail to: Lion Jack Gorman 210 N. Linn Ave. New Hampton, IA 50659

Lion - Yes___ No___

Lion - Yes___ No___

Select: Pork___ or Cod___

–– WHERE TO STAY ––

Southgate Inn2199 S. Linn Ave., New Hampton

Room reservations: Call 641.394.4145 Double King = $61.20 + tax King = $56.7 0 + tax

Other area Motel:New Hampton Super 8

– THE CONVENTION PLAN –FRIDAY, APRIL 4: Noon - 3rd Annual Golf Outing ... Two-person

Best Ball - New Hampton Golf & Country Club Registrations due March 28– See details below

6:00-7:00 PM - Social at Pinicon Restaurant 7:00 PM - Fellowship Dinner with ID William McKinney, from Highland, Illinois 9:00 PM. - “After Hours - ROAR”

SATURDAY, APRIL 5: 8:00 AM-Noon - Check in 8:30 AM - 9NE Cabinet Meeting 10:00 AM - General Welcome 10:15 - 11:45 AM - Club Officer Training (Pres. /

Vice Pres. / Sec. / Treas. / Membership Chair 10:15 to Noon - Seminars: *Visit with ID Bill McKinney, *Diabetes Awareness,

*Youth Exchange, *ALERT, *Public Speaking & Tail Twisting, *Iowa Lions Foundation / LCIF – and possibly more.

12:30 PM - Recognition Luncheon 1:15 PM - International Program 2:45 PM - Memorial Service 3:15 PM - 9NE Business Meeting 4:45 PM - Closing Thoughts

2014 LIONS 9NE GOLF OUTINGand Convention Kick-off - Friday, April 4, 2014

New Hampton Golf and Country Club2074 Panora Ave., New Hampton

Registration form due by March 28, 2014 to: Doug Welton, 612 East Main St., New Hampton, IA 50659. Phone: 641-220-4131 This is an “informal” activity just for the FUN of the game and good-old Lions fellowship! We will play 18 holes and have the use of cars for a fee of $40 per person. Prizes will be available for a variety of obstacles! Check-in between Noon and 1 p.m. with tee-time at 1:05 p.m. Fees will be payable at check-in.The basic format will be Two-Person Best Ball. Please share with all Lions. (Of course this will be subject to the weather and if the course is open at this time. Other activities may be available.)

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DISTRICT 9NWStefan SandbergDistrict Governor

P.O. Box 256Akron, Iowa 51001Ph. 712-568-3652

E-mail: sandberg@hickorytech.net

The Remsen Lions Club is going strong again and recently completed Iowa KidSight Eye Screenings of all children in the community. DG Stefan awarded chevrons to Lions Joe Harpenau, Dan Gengler and Tim Bonstetter.

District Peace Poster winner Madeline Begnoche and runner up Nathan Boehmer, both sponsored by the Le Mars Lions Club, received diplomas and checks from DG Stefan.

District Governor’s Message March 2014 District Convention! Conventions can be boring, but our 9NW District Convention in Storm Lake on March 21-22, 2014 will be different and more family friendly than before. Kids eat for half price or free! Four (4) Waterpark Passes included with each hotel room at the well-known King’s Pointe Resort right on Storm Lake. International Director Esther LaMothe from Michigan (at right) will be our guest of honor and there is much more; read the article on next page! And more Training Seminars too!

Congratulations! Yes, congratulations to the Lions Clubs in Pocahontas, Rolfe, West Bend and Pomeroy who went together and collected the $9,850.00 required for a brand new iScreen Digital Eye Screening Camera to serve their area. Way to go! Earlier, the Lions Club in Sac City collected the same amount all on its own. Our District now has digital cameras stationed in Boone, Carroll, Fort Dodge, Sioux City (2), Sac City and Pocahontas. To find out if one is available, contact Kim Willer at kawiller@midamerican.com or Herman/Helen Kopitzke at hkopitz@opencominc.com .

Renew your membership efforts! Many thanks to Roger Curtis (pictured at right), Club President of the Badger Lions Club for coming to the Mid-Winter Conference and telling the story of how he and his friends saved the club from extinction, tripled the membership and injected new energy and hope in the club. A fascinating story! Several other clubs in our district are now contemplating “doing a Badger” to revitalize their clubs. Contact DG Stefan or VDG Glenn Markley at glenn.markley@gmail.com for more information.

Thanks for your hospitality! Again, the friendliness, good food and fellowship that my Partner-in-Service Kay and I have experienced so far have been outstanding. Perhaps when this year full of travel and hard work is over, what we will remember most are the Lions in our district clubs and the fellowship. This month our warmest thanks go to Sioux City, Akron, Pomeroy, Boone, Le Mars, Marcus, Schaller and Rolfe. Many more clubs are lined up in the spring as well, it’s lots of fun. Thirty-two clubs visited and 8 more are booked so hurry and get on our calendar! Another Day In Paradise – Being A Lion In Iowa! Stefan B. Sandberg, District Governor

A roaring welcome to new members in District 9NW!

New member Sponsor ClubDan M. Frening Gerald Anderson OgdenChris Dean Lonnie Hansen PetersonBradley Behrens Leo Behrens EverlyAllen E. Fitch Lloyd Holmes Battle CreekChester S. Lee Lloyd Holmes Battle CreekTherese Lux Dorothy Wegner HartleyEsther Hamilton Charter reinstate MerrillMargaret Ann Marienau Bev Fagan MerrillJack Stander Harold DeJager Orange CityRichard Bardole Dale Hanaman RippeyPaul Burrow Nancy Burrow RippeyAshley Johnston Myron Rinker RippeyJohn Mills Randy Vodenik RippeyDavid Wells Myron Rinker Rippey

9NW Convention Registration FormMarch 21-22, 2014

King’s Pointe Resort, Storm Lake, Iowa1520 E Lakeshore Drive, directly off Business Hwy 7

Hotel: King’s Pointe ResortRoom Rates: $79.00 cityside, $89.00 lakeside, Plus Tax

(Lions Block Rate until February 21, 2014 which includes 4 Waterpark Passes)

Reservations---Call: 1-866-552-5960Buena Vista Inn --- 1-866-332-3590 – Call for rates.

Super 8 ---- 1-712-732-1000 – Call for rates.

FRIDAY’S EVENT begins with Registration at 5 p.m.,Cabinet Meeting 6 p.m., Meal & Entertainment 7 p.m.

SATURDAY’S EVENT begins with Registration and Refreshments at 7:30 a.m.

Name_________________________________________Spouse/guest ___________________________________Lion/Lioness/Leo Club ___________________________District________________________________________Address _______________________________________Telephone number_______________________________e-mail address __________________________________

Convention Registration for both days including 2 meal package: $40.00

per person if registered by March 14, 2014

Children under 12 years of age 2 meal package: $15.00 (Under 3 years FREE)

Penalty for all registrations after March 14, 2014 is $5.00

Number at $40.00 per person______

Registration Only (can be paid at door) $15.00 per person

Number at $15.00 per person______

If you are attending free of charge (positivemembership, attended training) you must still register

in order for us to have meals available for you (caterer needs to know) so just send in the form and

write “exempt” instead of $ amount.

Total amount enclosed: $________________

Make the check payable to 9NW ConventionSend registration and payment to

Lion Bob Watson, RegistrarP.O. Box 102, Akron, IA 51001

Phone: 712-568-3181

Registrations are due no later than March 14, 2014

9NW ACTIVITY REPORTSWILL RETURN NEXT MONTHPDG Ray Halterman, at left, and DG Stefan presented chevrons

to Jefferson Lions Jim North and Richard Pauley.

Family friendly and women oriented 9NW District Convention this year

Lions in District 9NW can look forward to an interesting District Convention at the King’s Pointe Hotel in Storm Lake on March 21-22, 2014 with a greatly expanded program, strongly focused on women in Lionism. All new programming this year! Download the entire Convention brochure at www.iowalions9nw.org/1360787709.pdf or contact DG Stefan at sandberg@hickorytech.net and he’ll be happy to help you. On Friday, March 21, registration starts at 5:00 p.m. with Cabinet Meeting at 6:00 p.m. and dinner and entertainment at 7:00 p.m. with the “Blue Light Special” Theatre Improv Group from Iowa Central Community College. Very funny entertainment which comes highly recommended by those who have seen it! The hospitality suite will be hosted by the Akron Lions Club, home club of DG Stefan and Kay. A grand evening for only $25 bucks! Saturday, March 22 is our main event day with Programs and Training Sessions galore kicking off at 8:30 a.m. with none else than International Director Esther LaMothe in our “Meet the ID” session. Of course we will have the advertised Training Seminars for Club Secretaries, Club Treasurers, Club Presidents and the important Club Excellence Process. All these seminars are FREE and you don’t have to pay a dime to participate. However, we recommend that you stay for a few more hours, taking in some more programs and have lunch with all the other Lions. Cost? Only $15.00 for a nice lunch, we can’t do it for less. The program sessions in the Main Hall are all run by women this year. Carol Ann Kirkbride will bring some of her Leader Dog Puppies and speak about this all-important program, Connie Inman, Iowa’s leading membership lady, will illustrate how you recruit members and keep them satisfied so they don’t quit and, in the grand finale, none less than Ardie Klemish will lead a Women Symposium Planning Session. A must for all Lion women in our District! Our main speaker at lunch is ID Esther LaMothe and we will have a short Memorial Service, Awards, Elections, Parade of Checks and lots of Raffle Prizes. See you in Storm Lake! Don’t forget your club banner!

DISTRICT 9MCDon Maynes

District Governor3215 Mahaska Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50317-8841Ph. 515-262-5187

Email: donmaynes@msn.com

Many exciting things going on in 9MC! There are so many exciting things going on right now, it’s difficult to know where to start this month’s article.

First off, congratulations to Marvin Goodyk and the others who worked so diligently at putting together this year’s Mid-Winter Leadership Conference. In my way of thinking, this was one of the most exciting conferences I’ve attended, with lots and lots and lots of varied information, educational programming, and terrific entertainment. The only problem that I could see was the danger experienced by many in trying to make their travels to and from the Holiday Inn Airport in Des Moines. We had several people involved or nearly involved in minor accidents because the weather was so bad. Thank God nobody was injured.

During the month we visited nearly one fourth of the clubs in District 9MC. I have seen so many different fundraising concepts, so many community service projects, and so many Lions helping others at a time of distress. It is heartwarming to hear the stories, and follow the results that so many clubs have. Without the work being done by Lions Clubs in this District, a number of towns simply wouldn’t be able to have the impacts that they do.

One of the things that I’ve come to realize is that if a Lions Club is successful in a town, the town itself has an advantage when it comes to things like economic development. At a time when many towns have exper-ienced a downward trend in their economic well being, Lions Clubs can (and do) move in and help to change all of that. I think about all the clubs that have activities going on every week, and in some cases, every day, and wonder what their communities would do without them. It would constitute a hardship for sure.

We also work to help in projects for other organizations. As an example of that, our newest club in the District, Fort Des Moines Lions Club, recently volunteered to serve at the annual walk for the Lupus Foundation of America’s Iowa Chapter. If you visit their home page, you’ll see the son of the president and President Amy Ancell, parking cars: http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/fortdesmoines/index.php.

This is a club that specializes in horse and animal rescue, and is moving toward providing certified horse therapy, with a special focus on veterans. With the formation of yet another new club, Parks Community Lions Club who will be meeting in the AMVETS Post Number 2, yet another link is formed. That Post boasts 753 members, and several have already indicated their desire to be a part of Lions Club as well, because the two complement each other in many ways. Many of the members of the AMVETS Post can use the services of Fort Des Moines Lions Club, and many of the folks in Parks Community will be glad to help.

I have said it many times over the past few months, but I truly am having the time of my life. You have given me the honor to serve as your District Governor, and I have enjoyed every moment of it. Each person that I’ve met, in every club that I’ve visited, has been warm, generous and very supportive. As we look into the future, District Governor-Elect Bill Pollard, First Vice District Governor-Elect Garry Vokes, and Second Vice District Governor-Elect Bill Shutters will keep this District and State moving steadily forward. Thank you all for what you do!

Club ActivitiesAltoona: Transported tissue for the Iowa Lions Eye Bank. Attended the Governor’s Official Visit in Altoona. Attended the Mid-Winter Leadership Conference.

Ankeny: Completed Club Excellence Process. Attended Mid-Winter Leadership Conference, and assisted with Leader Dog Puppy Program presentation.

Beaman: Donated $235 to Iowa Lions Visual Impairment and Disabilities Camp. Donated $100.00 to Lions Clubs International Foundation.

Bondurant: Purchased a brick for the new Bondurant Farrar High School football stadium. Donated $200 to the Bondurant Farrar After Prom Party. Donated $200 to the Bondurant Farrar Booster Club. Attended the Governor’s Official Visit in Altoona. Attended the Mid-Winter Leadership Conference. Volunteered for the Braille Challenge.

Clive: Attended Mid-Winter Leadership Conference.Volunteered for the Braille Challenge.

Des Moines Host: Raised $1,324 through the Fall book sale. Making plans for Spring book sale. Provided volunteer

We Welcome New MembersMember Club SponsorDonna Ennis Ames Breakfast Sylva WilliamsJames Steiert State Center Allen DeeDennis Yeager State Center Monte BrownAlan Willis State Center Jeff Barry

services to residents of Bethel Mission. Screened an additional 43 kids for a total of 1,086 year to date. Attended Mid-Winter Leadership Conference.

Dike: Donated $250 to Lions Clubs International Foundation. Donated $1,000 to Iowa Lions Foundation. Donated $100 to Camp Courageous. Delivered Meals on Wheels.

Dysart: Made plans for two Spring fundraising events. The first is a Fish Fry to be held on April 11. Attended the Mid-Winter Leadership Conference, and spoke on developing and maintaining club memberships. Made plans for a visit from DGE Bill Pollard at Awards Night on February 6. Served 300 meals as a fundraiser for a cancer victim.

East Des Moines: Volunteered for the Braille Challenge. Attended the Mid-Winter Leadership Conference. Collected 200 eyeglasses from several locations.

Fort Des Moines: Set up new e-clubhouse website, showing some volunteer activities for the Lupus Foundation of America Walk, and some of the other activities that go on surrounding the main horse and animal rescue activities offered through the volunteer services of the club: http://e-clubhouse.org/sites/fortdesmoines/index.php

Grinnell: Donated $1,000 to the Tiger Boosters, $470 to Camp Courageous, $700 to the Grinnell United Way, and $300.00 to Galaxy Center. Volunteered service for a youth wrestling tournament held at Grinnell High School. Screened 110 kids year to date, and have several more screenings planned.

Grundy Center: Continues to experience growth of their medical equipment bank. They also continue collecting cans as a fundraiser. Most recently, they were instrumental in securing a Kidsight iScreen, which is now being used by Dike and soon will be used by the Beaman club as well.

Johnston: Donated $1,000 to Lions Clubs Inter-national Foundation and another $1,000 to Lions Clubs International Foundation for the specific benefit of Philippine disaster relief efforts, $1,000 to Iowa KidSight, $500 to Camp Courageous, $1,000 to Camp Hertko Hollow, $500 to the Johnston Fire Association, $500 to the Leader Dog Program. Also donated $500 to the Central Iowa Shelter specifically for the benefit of Homeless Veterans. The club also initiated the Club Excellence Process, with 32 surveys having been returned already.

Laurel: Met with DGE Bill Pollard to discuss future club rebuilding efforts.

Marshalltown Evening: Popped corn at local HyVee. Donated $100 to Animal Rescue League and Camp Courageous. Fulfilled one request for eyeglasses. Distributed scholarship application forms to Marshalltown High School, and initiated discussions about a Leo Club there. Delivered Meals On Wheels.

Pleasant Hill: Participated in the Reading Action Program at several Daycare facilities. Planned chili/

soup supper for March 22. Attended Mid-Winter Leadership Conference. Volunteered for the Braille Challenge. Organized the delivery of two hearing aids to local residents. Collected 400 eyeglasses, and several hearing aids.

Mitchellville: Attended Mid-Winter Leadership Conference. Prepared for upcoming soup supper in March.

South Des Moines: Screened 380 students for KidSight, and qualified two more members to be screeners. Prepared for pancake breakfast and bake sale for March 29, and again in the Fall on October 25. Ads for placemats are selling for $10.00 per business card size, with a limit of 16 per sheet.

State Center: Inducted three new members. Working toward providing a digital outdoor message board for the school and community.

Traer: Helped with ticket and concession sales at the Traer Theatre. Held annual Bean Soup Day. Donated $500 to Traer Cub Scouts and $50.00 to Camp Courageous. Held a Bean Soup fundraiser and a college football raffle, netting $1,800 in combined profits.

Urbandale: Screened 56 kids for KidSight, and have additional screenings planned. Held a cavatelli dinner to raise funds for a local student needing $3,500 for vision therapy. Worked toward securing additional funds from grants and other resources for the same purpose. Hosted a Zone Meeting of Zones 3 and 4. Attended Mid-Winter Leadership Conference.

Urbandale Breakfast: Worked with Urbandale to provide a baked cavatelli dinner.

Urbandale Lioness: Provided evening meal for Zone 3 and 4 meeting. Participated in the cavatelli dinner. Offering a Scholarship Brunch on March 2. Gave a memorial to Good Samaritan Fund in the name of Past President Ellen Polly.

Montezuma Lions donate $2,000 to help needy families, through local Ministerial Association

Montezuma Lions Club Sec.-Treas. Paul Keferl, standing at right, presents a donation of $2,000 to the Montezuma Ministerial Association. It was given to assist families in exceptional need, such as utility bills. The association represents five churches in Montezuma. Lion Keferl commented, “How blessed our community is by having its churches work together for the good of the community.” The ministers thanked the Lions club for its “generous and timely, needed donation.”

DISTRICT 9ECMike Fuller

District Governor2562 Pettibone AvenueMuscatine, Iowa 52761

Ph. 563-299-9997hawkeyefuller@machlink.com

Community This year I have spent a lot of time talking to you about community service and how important it is to serve the community we live in, and the good feeling we get from making sure that everyone in our community knows about the good work we do for others.

All of the money we raise comes from our friends and neighbors. So if each one of your neighbors know that your club is doing the KidSight screenings, building ramps for the disabled, improving the environment, serving food to the homeless, and all those other things we do to serve others, they will want to help.

It is important to start with our local communities, but do not forget that our extended communities also need our support.

Iowa Lions Foundation funds many of the programs that we offer to our local communities. KidSight, Iowa Lions Eye Bank, Iowa Lions Hearing Aid Bank, and Leader Dog / Puppy Program are a few examples of the programs that our donations fund when we support the Iowa Lions Foundation.

Many of our communities have been helped by grants received from Lions Clubs International Foundation for disaster relief. Programs such as preserving sight, supporting youth, and meeting humanitarian needs are Foundation programs that we also benefit from. These LCIF programs need our support too.

District Goals Please do not forget our goals for this year:

• Positive growth for each club• Positive female growth for each club• Each club make a donation to Iowa Lions

Foundation• Each club make a donation to Lions Clubs

International Foundation• Increase community activity and visibility

How are we coming along on our goals?Positive Growth:

July 1 – 1443 Jan 31 – 1458 Total: +15Positive Female Growth:

July 5 – 340 Feb 05 – 363 Total: +23

Keep up the good work, Lions.

Each club Make Donation to Iowa Lions Foundation: (dollar amounts listed are last year’s final counts. Please remember all the good work our donations generate throughout the state and continue to help the Iowa Lions Foundation with your generosity. Budgeted: $36,000 – Total: $25,310 – Percentage: 70.3% – 29 of 51 clubs donating

Each club Make Donation to Lions Club International Foundation: 21 of 51 clubs donating - Total: $16,315 (as of 12/31/2013)

Increase Community Activity and Visibility 839 activities (2012) - 414 activities reported to LCI (01/31/2014)

Club Activity:Alburnett – Andover – New memberAndrew – 2 incentive activities for RAP, Cookie Decorating Party & games to encourage extra 60” of reading Bettendorf – Governor visit Bennett – Blue Grass – $15 for baskets at Midwinter, needlework to MidwinterCalamus – Cedar Rapids Noon – Joined with 10 other health and child development agencies for screening and educationCenter Point – 2 new membersClinton – We screened the eyes for students in Head Start and Prince of Peace preschool.Coggon – Coggon club purchased a pie for $200 at post prom pie auction.Davenport Host – Purchased glasses for needy persons, hearing aid and ear molds and fitting. Had a Trivia Night Davenport Breakfast – Delmar – Dewitt Nite – Dewitt Noon – Transported cornea tissue to Wisconsin transplant center

Donahue – Working on membership and community projects. New member.Durant Lioness – Served lunch at Behrens funeral, donated $250 to Challenge Day at school & $100 for promEldridge – Three members traveled over 200 miles transporting eye tissueFairfax – Fruitland Branch – Held first meeting at the Fruitland Community Center, February 12, 7:00 p.m.Goose Lake – Hiawatha –Le Claire – 31 donors for blood drive, collected 108 pair of glassesLisbon Lincoln – Long Grove – Donation to after the prom partyLost Nation – Low Moor – The club is planning for our annual Omelette - Pancake & Sausage Breakfast on Feb. 9.Lowden – Received a Retention Campaign patch. The Lions Soup Luncheon made $750 profit. Maquoketa – Marion Noon – We added 3 new members in JanuaryMechanicsville – 57 units of blood collected. The 3rd Annual Hawaiian Dinner Meeting with 29 in attendance Miles – Donated two baskets for auction to local benefit to help defray medical expensesMonticello –Mount Vernon – Muscatine – Donated books to after school programs, KidSight screening, prep for pancake breakfast March 8.Olin – New memberOtter Creek Area – Palo – Park View – Donated $200 to North Scott Food Pantry and $50 to NS High School prom. Preston – Sponsor a Leader Dog puppy, hosting blood drive and preparing for two upcoming fundraising events. Springville – New member Stanwood – $150 sponsorships for the HOBY Leadership Conference and $600 for the World Affairs Seminar. Tipton –Walcott – Donated $1,024.00 toward the Davenport West High School Band Uniform Fund Walker – New memberWest Branch –West Liberty – Served concessions at 4 men’s basketball events at Carver Hawkeye ArenaWheatland – Wilton – Reorganizing clubWyoming -

District 9EC New Members

ANDOVER LIONS CLUB (1) GARY LEE SCHROEDER Joined: 01/09/2014 Sponsor: JOEL KASZINSKI

CENTER POINT LIONS CLUB (2) CINDY J. O’MEARA Joined: 01/22/2014 Sponsor: MELISSA HAMER MATTHEW R. O’MEARA Joined: 01/22/2014 Sponsor: DENNIS HAMER

CLINTON LIONS CLUB (1) AIMEE M. COLANDER Joined: 11/09/2013 Sponsor: RITA POWERS

DONAHUE LIONS CLUB (1) STEVE C. BOWMAN Joined: 01/15/2014 Sponsor: DIANA HART

MARION NOON LIONS CLUB (2) BARBARA COLEHOUR Joined: 01/09/2014 Sponsor: JAY KACENA WILLIAM KLING Joined: 01/23/2014 Sponsor: SUSAN KLING

MUSCATINE LIONS CLUB (7) JAY MACEACHERN Joined: 01/08/2014 Sponsor: MIKE FULLER TERESA MACEACHERN Joined: 01/08/2014 Sponsor: MIKE FULLER JUDY SHOULTZ Joined: 01/16/2014 Sponsor: MIKE FULLER WAYNE SHOULTZ Joined: 01/16/2014 Sponsor: MIKE FULLER TIM STEVENS Joined: 01/16/2014 Sponsor: MIKE FULLER CHAR THOMPSON Joined: 01/16/2014 Sponsor: MIKE FULLER KIM THOMPSON Joined: 01/16/2014 Sponsor: MIKE FULLER

OLIN LIONS CLUB (1) BETH A GALLOWAY Joined: 12/27/2013 Sponsor: JEAN MC PHERSON

SPRINGVILLE LIONS CLUB (1) JUDY C KEIZER Joined: 01/08/2014 Sponsor: JOHN KEIZER

WALKER LIONS CLUB (1) MICHAEL VOGT Joined: 01/15/2014 Sponsor: DANIEL ELSBERND

Total New Members - 17 Thank you and welcome new members. I would like to give a special thank you to all who sponsored a new member. Do not forget to give me sponsors’ names so I can mention them in The Iowa Lion. Sponsoring a new Lion is an honor and a responsibility that we need to recognize.

It’s March Madness: I predict a blizzard, the arrival of Spring, and invasion of Des Moines by teenagers – all within a few days!

MARCH DEADLINESElect New Club Officers and submit PU 101

NOMINATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 31 for:

G.E. “Bud” Klise Leadership Award send to PID Norm Dean; Ralph A. Whitten Service Award send to PID Gary Fry at state office

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU I would like to recognize district clubs celebrating anniversaries of service. Thanks for all you do.

CLUBS WITH ANNIVERSARIES: 90 years Guthrie Center 75 years Glenwood 75 years Red Oak 75 years Winterset 60 years Milo 60 years Missouri Valley 35 years Exira

DISTRICT 9SWMary Porter

District GovernorBox 1

Guthrie Center, Iowa 50115Ph. 641-332-2550

E-mail: suziq@netins.net

Did You Know This?We as Iowa Lions have formed a foundation to support seven entities. We as individual members and clubs give donations to the Iowa Lions Foundation. Annual amounts due per the seven entities are:

1. Iowa KidSight $177,5002. Iowa Lions Eye Bank $110,0003. Cochlear Implant Center $12,7004. Iowa Lions Hearing Aid Bank $7,7405. Prison Puppy Program (Not Leader Dog) $4,0006. Education for Blind Children $4,0007. Iowa School for the Deaf $2,040 $317,980.00

These payments are paid in 4 quarterly install-ments. Clubs or individuals can make quarterly donations or one annual donation – preferably by Dec. 31st. These entities are depending on this money. Club donations should be made directly to the Iowa Lions Foundation rather than the entities in order to credit our Foundation’s bill. 9 SW’s share is $30,000. As of Jan. 31st, 50% of our clubs have donated and our current balance is $13,573.84. If you haven’t sent your donation yet please consider doing so at your earliest convenience. If you have a question contact Trustees Dean Porter 641-332-2550 or Darwin Williams 712-826-5762.

Anniversary recognitions are great opportunities for present-ing awards, inducting new members and inviting prospective Lions to learn about Lions. CC Diana Benzing is shown inducting new members at Missouri Valley’s 60th anniversary following special speaker Lori Short’s presentation.

CLARINDA - Past president received Crystal Pin for positive growth during his term. Gave over 100 needed food items to food bank.EARLHAM - Helped students cut & tie blankets to send to troops in Afghanistan. EXIRA – Donated to New Hope, Camp Hertko Hollow, Camp Courageous, Salvation Army. FONTANELLE - Held annual pancake day, serving 260. Donated to Leader Dog. GUTHRIE CENTER – Delivered meals to shut-ins. Helped with annual girls 3 on 3 basketball tournament & keeping score/time & collecting donations.INDIANOLA LIONESS – Sold nuts. LINDEN - Lion Member Al Maben was instrumental in winterizing a senior citizen’s home after a severe cool snap made the home inhabitable. MASSENA - Donated basket for Mid-Winter, collected food for food bank. Provided boxes of Christmas food to needy families. Bingo. MISSOURI VALLEY - Served meals on wheels to elderly, training to use club’s new camera presented at 60th anniversary by Lori Short.

ADEL - Donated to support Camp Courageous, High School After Prom Party, LCIF, Leader Dogs for the Blind.AFTON - Had a Ham and Turkey give away – 80 given away, Santa visited with children giving candy and apples to all. ATLANTIC - sold approx. 400 Christmas Trees. AUDUBON - cooked & served pancakes & sausage to nursing home residents. Bayard - awarded Christmas Light prizes to three homes.

SAYING THANKSA Nice Way to say Thank you to an individual or a business that does a lot to support Lions of Iowa is by giving them a Warren Coleman Honorary Award. Individual members or club can earn one for every $1,000 donated to the Iowa Lions Foundation. Amounts can accrue over several years.

Current Warren Coleman Balances as of February 5, 2014Adair $675.00 Jamaica $2,540.28 Adel $2.00 Lamoni $300.00 Afton $150.00 Leon $205.00 Anita $2,000.00 Linden $750.00 Atlantic $1,000.00 Lorimor $175.00 Audubon $1,550.00 Malvern Area $100.00 Bayard $900.00 Martensdale $445.00 Bedford $250.00 Massena $700.00 Bedford Lioness $300.00 Milo $52.00 Carlisle $825.00 Missouri Valley $1,010.00 Carter Lake $255.00 Mount Ayr $250.00 Clarinda $1,220.00 Murray $440.00 Clearfield $2,600.00 Neola $1,500.00 Council Bluffs $1,816.45 New Virginia $1,580.00 Creston $2,000.00 Norwalk $800.00 Dexter $120.00 Oakland $850.00 Diagonal $200.00 Orient $105.00 Earlham $1,300.00 Osceola $2,100.00 Exira $750.00 Panora $1,317.16 Fontanelle $1,300.00 Perry $1,000.00 Glenwood $0.00 Red Oak $1,750.00 Grand River $700.00 Redfield $1,750.00 Greenfield $300.00 Shenandoah $1,400.00 Guthrie Center $1,900.00 St. Charles $100.00 Harlan $2,250.00 Stuart $700.00 Indianola Breakfast $300.00 Tingley $1,000.00 Indianola Evening $1,765.00 Truro $325.00 Indianola Leo $25.00 Villisca $1,720.00 Indianola Lioness $665.00 Winterset $4,000.00 Indianola Noon $1,000.00

Don’t ForgetMarch is wear your Lions pin every day “I’ve worn my Lions Pin every day since I became a member 8 years ago” --Lion Ron Martin who has signed up over 200 members personally.

NEOLA - Helped needy family with clothes & purchased clothes to leave with school nurse. NEW VIRGINIA - collected another 67 pair of used eyeglasses to recycle. NORWALK - Donated to needy family, 40th Preschool anniversary, playground project, Food Pantry, & Camp Courageous. OSCEOLA – Screened 51 children assisted by Leon & Grand River Lions at Early Childhood Learning Center, donated to Camp Courageous.REDFIELD - Had Christmas wreath sale. West Central Valley school class built a new can shed to keep our cans in. STUART - Hosted a blood drive. VILLISCA - Attended Zone meeting, Mid-Winter Conference.

Reaching our 1500 Goal Breakdown of membership type As of January 31, 2014 = 1471 (29 to goal)

Family Units 172Women Members 392 27% OF MEMBERSHIPMen Members 1083Student Members 0Lioness 37

New MembersCLUB NEW MEMBER ASKED BYAdel Carroll Jenkins Tom Waltz Jeffery Miller Kevin HoytAtlantic Vicki Nordskog James NordskogAudubon Roger Claxton Jacquanette Wahlert Connie Claxton Roger ClaxtonBedford Michael VolkmarClearfield Becky Wignall Reldon HuntingtonCouncil Bluffs Misty Maclean Dr. Barry JoseGuthrie Center Patrick Peters Jennifer PolickyHarlan Linda Hoffman Chris Hoffman Ilene Nelson Verne NelsonJamaica Phip Stukenholtz James HoggeLeon Lorren Helton Frank BinningWinterset Jackie Hinze Linda Duff

Save this date:9 SW SPRING LEADERSHIP RALLY

April 26, 2014 Atlantic, Iowa

DISTRICT 9SEFred Stark

District Governor816 S. Marion Avenue

Washington, Iowa 52353Ph. 319-653-4213

Email: f.stark@mchsi.com

Lots of good things happening in District 9SE I am very upbeat about what is going on in 9SE. This is some of the good news I have to report.

The state Peace Poster contest winner is from District 9SE. She is Tiffany Conrad, a seventh-grade student at Burlington’s Aldo Leopold School. Tiffany is not only our district Peace Poster contest winner, but is also the state Peace Poster winner. Also -- a thank-you to Kirk Danforth, 9SE Peace Poster chairperson, and the Burlington Lions Club.

Membership is on the rise, and the Brighton Lions Club is one example of this. Congratulations to the Brighton Lions Club. Eight new members have joined the Brighton Lions since their membership dinner in January, with an additional five people planning to become members. The dinner included testimonials from other Lion members and an explanation of what the Lions do for the community and for society as a whole. New members to the Brighton Lions Club are: Rick Zickefoose, John Entsminger, Paula Entsminger, Sarah Glaspie, Terri Essary, Wendy Lynn, David Lynn and Terry Spain.

Brighton also has installed two new Lions signs advertising their presence in the community. Abe Miller is president and Sheryl Lewis is secretary of this club.

Another club that brought in a large number of new members during the year is the Fairfield Lions Club, with six new members: Ms. Dorian Atwood, Ms. Kedi Circle, Carl Dieken, Denise Hall, Shawn McCarty, and Lori Vaughn. The president of the club is Scott Vaughan and the secretary is Dr. Stephen Van Tassell. Fairfield Lions’ plans are in the works for a flea market this spring. Education Night is March 4, where the Top 10 students at Fairfield High School are recognized. Congratulations to all the clubs that have increased membership.

The Morning Sun Lions Club celebrated its 60th anniversary on Wednesday, Feb. 12, with a valentine dinner and program. Those present included members from other Lions clubs, State Administrator PID Gary Fry and his wife, Joann, and District Governor Fred Stark and his wife, Nancy. The Morning Sun Lioness Club was also part of the activities. Jim Smith is president of the Lions Club, and Tina Smith is president of the Lioness Club.

Packwood Lions hosted for the second year in a row a Super Bowl Sunday pork loin dinner as a fundraiser. The dinner was just one of several carryover, fundraiser activities from the Batavia club which disbanded in 2012 and has merged with Packwood. Dinner Chairman Dean Adam and his crew fed

about 115 people, ending the day with just one baked potato left over. The freewill offering from the pork loin dinner will be used for the purchase of a Camp Hertko Hollow campership. In July, the Packwood Lions also had a hand in making the RAGBRAI noon stopover in Packwood a huge success. Lions helped man the grills, gave directions, hauled water, and took in a lot of very sweaty dollar bills in exchange for a great meal. The last noon stopover on the bike trip got rave reviews from both riders and event organizers.

Leo clubs are on the move. Congratulations to the WACO High School Leo Club. This club has more than 60 members, and its sponsoring clubs are the Crawfordsville, Olds and Wayland Lions clubs. During the first semester of school, the Leo Club logged in 705 volunteer hours. Responsible for the success of the WACO Leo Club are faculty members Carole Martins, leader, and Mark Janecek, assistant. The WACO School District is the only public school system in Iowa that operates on a four-day schedule. The fifth day is used for enrichment classes, etc., and that’s when the Leos meet. Leo clubs in District 9SE are the following schools: Burlington, Danville, Keosauqua, and WACO.

DISTRICT CONVENTION MARCH 28-29This is a reminder that our District Convention will be on Friday, March 28, and Saturday, March 29, in beautiful Washington, Iowa. Please read the registration form on this. Included will be a big prize. Our great speaker will be International Director John Harper of Wyoming.

WACO Leo Club Banner Dedication and Volunteer Service Certificates

On Thursday, Feb. 6 the WACO Leo Club formally had dedication of their new banner. The WACO Leo Club banner was awarded by the Wayland, Crawfordsville and Olds Lions Clubs that sponsor the WACO Leo Club. The objective of Leo Clubs is to provide the youth of the world with an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local, national and international community. Principal Jeff Nance recognized Iowa Lions guests, Lion District Governor Fred Stark, Lions District Leo Chair DeEtta Rasmussen, Wayland Lions President Marianne Pattyson, Wayland Lions Secretary Gail Simmering and Wayland Leo Club Representative Brian Pattyson. Mark Janecek was recognized and he spoke to the group about how he organized the WACO Leo Club in 2001, along with Doug Schermer, superintendent of the WACO Schools at that time. Wayland Lions’ Membership Chairman Brian Pattyson highlighted the sponsoring Lions clubs and communities’ pride in the WACO Leo Club members. Brian noted that there are over 6,100 Leo clubs with over 150,000 members in 138 countries. District Governor Fred Stark congratulated the WACO Leos for their volunteering efforts and being part of the International

District 9SE ConventionFriday/Saturday – March 28-29

in Washington, Iowa-- REGISTRATION FORM --

Name(s) ___________________________________________________________________

Lions Member Yes __ No__ Leo Member Yes__ No __ Lioness Member Yes__ No__

Address ___________________________________________________________________ Phone________________________________E-mail _______________________________Club _________________________________Do you need special food preparation because of dietary restrictions? If so, please specify:_____________________________________

Do you need a display table? Yes ___ No ___ If so, do you need access to electricity with it? Yes___ No ___

Friday only: $15 per person = $_________ Saturday only: $25 per person = $_________Students are half price = $_________

TOTAL $_________

Make checks payable to 9SE Lions. Mail to: Renee Quinn206 S. Walnut Street Winfield, IA 52659

Lions Club, which will be an important quality for their resumes for future college and employment consideration. The first Leo Club was started in 1957. In 2001 Wayland Lions Club member Mark Janecek was instrumental in starting the WACO Leo Club. A 10-Year Leo Club Patch will adorn the banner along with future awards earned by the Leos for their community activity service and contributions. At a historical best, the WACO Leo Club had 70 of its members receiving Volunteer Service Certificates presented by WACO Leo Club Advisor Carole Martins that totaled 705 hours of volunteer services. It should be noted that Carole Martins, WACO teacher & Leo adviser, has done an outstanding job to motivate her students to impact their communities. The WACO Leos are now the largest Leo Club in Iowa. The ceremony captivated those in attendance with the enthusiasm and pride of these young people who will be our future leaders! A few activities that the WACO Leo Club has performed recently: Wayland Lions’ Annual Fruit Sale, WACO Secondary School Clean Up, several soup suppers, Wayland City Wide Clean Up, Operation Christmas Child, Wayland Youth Center, United Presbyterian Home, Paws & More Animal Shelter. The WACO Leo banner represents the Leo members’ efforts for making a difference in their community, the state of Iowa, nationally and internationally. If your club, organization, charity or other activity needs the enthusiasm and assistance of these outstanding WACO Leo Club volunteers, please contact Carole Martins at WACO High School (319) 256-6200.

Many WACO Leos received volunteer service certificates at a special assembly in their honor Feb. 6. It included the presentation of a club banner from the sponsoring Lions clubs.

BELOW AT LEFT: Carole Martins, WACO Leo Club advisor, at left, and Paige Holmes, Leo Club president, with DG Fred Stark in front of a banner listing Leo Club activities. BELOW AT RIGHT: Presentation of the WACO Leo Club banner, and a ten-year banner patch. Speakers (not all pictured) included HS Principal Jeff Nance, Leo Advisor Carole Martins, DG Stark, IPDG/District Leo Chair DeEtta Rasmussen, Wayland Lions Club President Marianne Pattyson, Wayland Lions Leo Representative Brian Pattyson, Gail Simmering, Wayland Lions Club secretary; Paige Holmes, WACO Leo president; Kasey Sutton, WACO Leo vice-president; and Mark Janecek, founder of the WACO Leo Club. See story.

DISTRICT 9NCGary Schriver

District Governor106 South Indiana Avenue

Mason City, Iowa 50401Ph. 641-424-1705

Email: gmemschriver@gmail.com

Greetings Lions, Lionesses and Leos Yes, we all know that this is Iowa, it’s winter and it is supposed to be cold; but, good grief; give us a break. I’ve heard people in north Iowa say that they have already seen robins, Valentine’s Day has passed and the Winter Olympics have run its course; doesn’t that mean that spring is nearing? Well, if that is the case, I really believe that we need to start getting rid of some of this awful snow, the temperatures need to start to warm up and all Lions members of Lions district 9 NC need to start to finish up under- and unachieved goals for the current Lions year and begin the process of planning for the new 2014-2015 Lions year; this includes electing new club officers, updating IPPs and membership rosters, motivating and regenerating current and proposed new members, and establishing relevant, realistic and measurable goals for the coming year. Remember Lions is a team and community effort and there are many aspects that make a “team”; no one element any more important than the other. One big element of the team effort is each and every member of the district governor’s team (cabinet) and the realization that the cabinet is there to assist Lions in achieving goals and desires. We are all in this together and we all play a significant part in the success and future of our Lions clubs, district and state. Let’s all work together in making everything we do in the name of Lions truly successful and meaningful. Thanks!

March is Eye Donor Awareness Month Since our organization has been recognized around the world playing a significant part in sight preservation and blindness prevention, what a better way to celebrate Lions accomplishment than through LCI’s Eye Donor Awareness Month in March? And, what better way to celebrate the month of March than by letting all Lions and the general public know how each of us can help save another one’s sight through the donation of our eyes when we are no longer able to use them. Places like the Iowa Lions Eye Bank, associated with the University of Iowa hospitals in Iowa City, has its professional staff perform valuable functions that support sight-saving procedures by retrieving and storing healthy eye tissues for corneal transplants and research. During this month of March, let all Lions inform and solicit ourselves and others to consider being conscientious eye donors.

District 9 NC Convention April 11-12, 2014 – Come One Come All!

All Lions, Lioness and Leo members and their friends and family are invited to attend the Lions District 9 NC Convention April 11-12 at the St. James Lutheran Church, 1148-4th St. SE, Mason City, IA. It will be a rip-Roaring good time for everyone. We will have some really great seminars, awards, food, entertainment and friendship available for all. Our festiv-ities will begin promptly on Friday, April 11, 2014 at 6:30 PM with an informal reception and entertainment for our very special guest of honor, Lions Clubs International Director Dr. H. Hauser Weiler. The actual convention festivities will begin on Saturday, April 12th at St. James Lutheran Church with doors opening up for registration, coffee and breakfast snacks at 7:30 AM, cabinet meeting beginning promptly at 8:15 AM followed by seminars, memorial service, lunch, ID Weiler’s keynote speech, awards, election of district officers, motivational and inspirational talks, parade of checks, camaraderie, fun and frolic, etc. Dr. H. Hauser Weiler comes from Lancaster Virginia and was elected to serve a two-year term as a Director of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association’s 95th International Convention in Busan, Korea in 2012. He has a private practice as an ophthalmologist and lives in Lancaster County in the beautiful Northern Neck of Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay.

A Sad Farewell to Parting Lions It is with great sympathy and remorse that the Lions of District 9 NC bid a fond farewell in the passing of five of our dedicated Lions family. We offer our sincere gratitude and sympathy to the family and friends of these hard-working, beloved and dedicated Lions who will be long remembered. Member Club Horace Adams Humboldt Lions Ronald C. Fuller PopeJoy Lions Clifford M. Polland Rockwell Lions Clinton Widick Stratford Lions Brian G. Wilde Stratford Lions

Welcome to Our Newest Lions We would like to offer a roaring welcome to our newest members to our District 9 NC Lions family. We look forward with great enthusiasm and joy to the contributions and skills they offer in making our communities and world a better place to live. Please welcome:New Member: Club: Sponsor:Dale Bond Charles City Gerald MeyerJordan C. Simpson Charles City Brian SloterLuke Wharton Dows Shannon Muhlenbruch Sheree Wharton Dows Shannon MuhlenbruchDavid C. Peterson Lake Mills Scott DrexlerGreg Carlson Stratford Michael CarlsonDeborah Tilley Stratford

He also is the secretary/treasurer of the Virginia Lions Eyeglass Recycling Inc. Foundation and Executive Director of the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center of Eastern Virginia. He serves on the Service Activities Committee of the LCI Board of Directors. ID Dr. Weiler is a very knowledgeable Lions leader and plans on presenting a couple of very interesting and informative seminars during our District 9 NC Convention. Be sure to make plans to join us and let’s show ID Weiler how great a Lions District 9 NC we are. Also, please bring your club banner to display.

Lions Following DreamsAllison—Had DG official visit and held Annual Soup Supper fundraiser with special entertainment featuring the Sugar Daddy’s Big Band, with proceeds benefiting Wilder Park.

Clarksville—Lions hosted the DG’s official visit, discussed possible activities for RAGBRAI coming through town later this summer and finalized plans for March 1st Dad’s Belgian Waffle fundraiser at the AmVet building in Clarksville.

Clear Lake – The Clear Lake Lions Pride adopted two families during the holiday season from the Clear Lake Mirror Reporter’s Giving Tree. Volunteered to work coat check for the Buddy Holly Winter Dance Party festivities at the Surf Ballroom in February.

Clear Lake Evening—Lions will hold Annual Pancake and Omelet Brunch from 8:00 AM-1:00 PM on March 22nd at the United Methodist Church, 508-2nd Avenue N, Clear Lake, IA. Come One Come All.

Garner--Three Lions from the Garner club worked 8 hrs. screening 49 children at KidSight event, under the direction of KidSight District 9 NC Coordinator PDG Donald Kothenbeutel.

Hampton—Proceeds from the Hampton Lions Annual Pancake Supper to be used in the purchase of American flags for the Hampton Cemetery.

Humboldt—Made donation to LCIF in memory of Lion Horace Adams. Contributed financially to Humboldt Head Start, project Prom, little league, Humboldt Boy Scouts and Humboldt Girl Scouts. Presented financial awards to 2013-2014 scholarship winners for their completion of first quarter of college.

Iowa Falls—Lions delivered food baskets bingo at local nursing homes. Donated to Iowa Falls Leo Club to help in purchase of table in the school lunchroom. Also made several donations to local agencies with proceeds from Lions sponsored Annual Labor Day Car Show. Helped local community member in purchasing eyeglasses.

Kamrar—Kamrar Lions hosted a zone meeting and are preparing for Annual Pancake Supper to be held at the Kamrar Lions Community Building on March 10.

Mason City—Noon Lions conducted KidSight screenings in both January and February. Noon Lions and Evening Lions club met jointly to learn about the Lions ALERT program from District ALERT Chair Larry Olk.

Northwood—Lions delivered 300 meals to Northwood senior citizens in January.

Stanhope—Donated to the Leader Dog puppy project, LCIF, Iowa Lions Foundation, Seniors & Lawmen Together (SALT) project and Hamilton County 4-H Foundation. Had two members attend zone meeting in Kamrar.

Stratford—Lions provided pancake lunch for Stratford Community Development (SCDC) Annual Meeting with proceeds going to SCDC.

District 9 NC Spring Convention Registration Form

Lions and all others are cordially invited to attend the Lions District 9 NC Convention on April 11-12, 2014. Please fill out the registration form at your earliest possible convenience and make plans to join in the fun with pride.

#______Attending Friday, April 11th reception for our special honored guest - Lion ID Dr. H. Hauser Weiler. Informal soup and sandwich supper beginning at 6:30 PM. Cost $5.00 per person. Amount enclosed: $___________

#_____Attending District 9 NC Convention at St. James Lutheran Church, 1148-4th St. SW, Mason City on Saturday, April 12th. Convention includes: all activities and luncheon. Cost $15.00 per person. Registration and coffee begins at 7:30 AM. Cabinet meeting begins at 8:15 AM and general seminars begin at 9:30 AM. Amount enclosed: $_______________

Lion/Lioness Leo/other: _______________________________ Club: ____________________________________ District/position: __________________________ Address: _________________________________ Phone: __________________________________

Make checks payable to: Lions District 9 NCPlease fill out the registration form above and mail with a check to cover the events checked below and forward to: CST Lion Jim Arnold 1155 State Street, Garner, IA 50438-1849

No later than April 4, 2014, to assure accurate meal count.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you there!

Blocks of rooms are reserved at the Holiday Inn Express, (641) 424-1300, 3041 - 4th St. SW, Mason City - deadline to reserve rooms: March 10th; and Clarion Hotel, (641) 423-1640, 2101-4th St. SW, Mason City - deadline to reserve rooms: March 21st. When reserving rooms tell the hotel that you are with the “Lions District 9 NC Convention.”

Vice President Mike Wyatt, Indianola Evening Lions, presented a check for $500 from the District 9SW CARE AND SHARE FUND to Bonnie and Mike Alexander of Indianola. Mike has serious heart problems and has been in the hospital several times. They have many doctor and hospital bills. Bonnie’s father was a member of the Grand River Lions Club for many years.

Panel shares ideas that worked, at Membership Seminar at 2014

Mid-Winter Leadership ConferenceBy PDG Tim Wilson

The “What is Success with Membership?” seminar at the 2014 Mid-Winter Leadership Conference consisted of a four member panel of Iowa Lions sharing membership success stories. Participating on the panel were: District 9MC Governor Don Maynes, talking about extension. Lion Roger Curtis of the Badger Lions Club talking about Membership Growth. Lion Chris Mann of the Melcher-Dallas Lions Club talking about Guest Night. Lion Don Lyons from the Dysart Lions Club talking about Member Satisfaction. Lion Don Lyons is a 50-year member. He stressed that his club used membership cards, and members sing songs at each meeting. “ You’ve got to be a busy club. But have fun at the same time,” said Lion Don. Lion Chris Mann said that his club had a guest night where each member was asked to bring at least one potential member. They set up booths for everything that Lions Clubs do and escorted the potential members around to each one. The club gained a total of seven new members from the guest might. He added, “If a Lions member passes away the club will invite someone from the member’s family to join the club to honor that person.” Lion Roger Curtis said that he sent a bulk mailing to everyone in the town of Badger explaining the Lions Club and what they do for the community. Bulk mailing is an inexpensive way to get the word out to the community. The club has doubled in size from the letter. Lion Roger also went door to door one afternoon selling pancake day

tickets and talking to people about Lions. DG Don Maynes spoke on the two new clubs being started in District 9MC. These are not the usual way of starting clubs. “People were thinking outside the box on these clubs,” said DG Don. The Fort Des Moines Club was chartered on December 7, 2013 and the Parks Community Lions Club was being approved. Everyone on the panel agreed that the main thing is to Just Ask!

Youth Exchange Camp dates set, location may change, more host families requested Lion Bill Tjaden, Lions Programs for Youth Director, reported at the 2014 Mid-Winter Conference in January that the Youth Camp is doing quite well and thanked all the clubs and individuals for their past support. Past attendees have stated how much they appreciate and enjoy the Iowa Lions Youth Camp. The camp may be moving to Camp Hantesa near Boone for 2014. Camp is scheduled for July 13-19. Youth will be here in Iowa June 28-July 22. Not much change is anticipated in camp costs or activities. As always, the search is on for host families for the inbound youth. The number of hosts volunteering is a major deciding factor in how many youth can be approved to come to Iowa. That is a key reason it is helpful for hosts to let their interest be known as early as possible. If interested in hosting contact your District Youth Exchange Chair, or contact Director Tjaden, phone 319-278-4203 or email: billt@butler-bremer.com.

These MD9 vice district governors and district governors-elect recently participated in training at Willmar, Minnesota toward their becoming district governors for the 2014-2015 Lions year. The training concluded on Sunday, Feb. 3. PID Brian Sheehan and PID/SA Gary Fry were the leaders. Pictured are, from left, in front: Bill Pollard, 9MC; Jack Schlesselman, 9NE; Kristin Buehner, 9NC; in back, Patrick Parker, 9SW; Glenn Markley, 9NW; Debbie Doty, 9SE; and Terry Durham, 9EC. -- Photo courtesy of Bill Pollard

IN MEMORIAM PDG Kenneth Peterson passed away on February 27. He served District 9X4 as governor in 1991-1992. He was a member of Fort Madison Lions Club. He and his wife Patsy lived at 6 Village Court, Keokuk, IA 52632.

The deadline time is near to make nominations for the two most prestigious awards awarded by the Lions Clubs of Iowa. The G.E “Bud” Klise Leadership Award and the Ralph A. Whitten Service Award are presented annually at the Iowa Lions State Convention. This year the awards will be presented June 7 at the State Convention International Banquet. Any District, Club, or individual Lion may nominate deserving Lions. These awards were designed to give recognition to Lions who have gone above the ordinary in providing outstanding leadership or service. Any Iowa Lion is eligible for these awards unless they are a previous recipient.

Information about the award including previous winners can be found on the Iowa Lions web site www.iowalions.org under the misc. form section.

The Klise nominations need to be sent to PID Norm Dean, 20016 North Greenview Drive, Sun City West, AZ 85375. The Whitten nominations should be sent to PID Gary Fry, 2300 South Duff, Ames, IA 50010. All nominations must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2014. Any postmarked after that date will not be considered. The 2013 recipient of the Klise Leadership Award was PCC Ardie Klemish, and receiving the 2013 Whitten Service Award was PDG Dale Shenefelt.

We have almost 10,000 Lions in Iowa and there are many very qualified candidates for these awards. It’s like they say in the lottery commercials “If you don’t play you can’t win.” In our case if you don’t nominate, a deserving Lion won’t be considered. Please send your nomination(s) so the best of the best can be recognized.

Nominations due by March 31 for Klise and Whitten honors

DEVIOUS DEAN? Jekyll & “Hide” Porter? Editorial comment:While he does such an admirable job as our State Chaplain, with strictly the most appropriate reverence and complete decorum in that role, in other settings PDG Dean Porter sometimes displays a mischevious side! At the 2014 Mid-Winter Conference banquet he “mysteriously” was in possession of a gavel intended for use only by Council Chair Diana Benzing, (mostly hidden behind PDG Dean in the photo). But being wise to Chaplain Porter’s off-duty ways, CC Benzing had a well-guarded alternate gavel close at hand. Enjoying the moment in the background at right is Porter’s wife, 9SW DG Mary Porter (a “Hide” accomplise?).

The “1 Touch Project” of self-defense for the blind was demonstrated in one of the interesting seminars presented at the 2014 Mid-Winter Leadership Conference in January. The presenter was Miranda Brown, at left, here demonstrating with a volunteer, quick moves for self-defense techniques for dealing with assaults, aggressive behavior, and bullying. Brown reported that 1 Touch is the first comprehensive, descriptive self-defense program designed specifically for the blind. The demonstrations showed that technique was more important than strength. Children, seniors, multi-disabled and others can benefit from learning the 1 Touch techniques, according to Brown. More information is available at www.1touchproject.com.

CHECK OUT THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE ON THE LIONS CLUBS OF IOWA WEB SITE: www.IowaLions.org

THE IOWA LION

NEW LEO CLUB AT DANVILLE. Pictured are eleven youth who were recently inducted as members of the newly formed Danville Leo Club. Also pictured on far left is the club advisor, Allison King, and on far right is Lion member and Danville school superintendent, Gary DeLacy. The Danville Lions hosted the event with parents and guests. District Leo Chair DeEtta Rasmussen spoke and performed the induction ceremony.

Iowa Lions FoundationFirst Gift: November 13, 1968

In celebration of the 45th anniversary of the Iowa Lions Foundation’s first gift to the University of Iowa Foundation and

in recognition of the Iowa Lions Clubs who devote an incalculable amount of time as volunteers to support Iowa KidSight, the Iowa

Lions Eye Bank, and the UI Cochlear Implant Center.The University of Iowa is pleased to join the Iowa Lions

Foundation in their effort to make advancements in the areas of sight and hearing preservation. It is an honor to have the statewide

support of Lions Club members who truly live their motto: We Serve.

The University of Iowa Foundation

The special longtime relationship of the University of Iowa with the Lions of Iowa was commemorated at the ILF Gala Feb. 22 with a clock and engraved plaque. It is to be displayed at the Lions State Office and re-ceiving it on behalf of Lions is State Administrator Gary Fry, at right. Pictured from left are Lori Short, director of Iowa KidSight, (who spoke and represented other U of I Foundation personnel who could not be present); University President Sally Mason; Dr. Keith Carter, head of the U of I Dept. of Ophthalmology; and Dr. Cindy Reed, director of the Iowa Lions Eye Bank. The Iowa Lions organization is, and for many years has been, one of the top five contributing organizations to the U of I financially. At right is the wording on the plaque.