5M3 FEBRUARY 2008 NEWSLETTER
District Governor Virginia Spicer presenting
International Director Dr. Patti Hill
with a Peace Pipe from the Pipestone Quarry
Our 5M3 Lions Midwinter Convention is history, and this was one of our biggest conventions
in terms of attendance. That is wonderful. I hope we have enlightened a few more families
& friends & guests in our world of Lionism and what we can accomplish by working together
and having some fun while we do that!
I would like to thank everyone for attending, as that is what makes our convention a
success. Special thanks goes to our convention committee, PDG Dar Raddatz & Marie, PDG
Allen Struck, PDG Barney Olson, PDG Bob Thoma & his hard-working Granite Falls Club,
Wood Lake Club, Clarkfield Club & Lion Wayne Radloff for creating our memorial service
and, of course to my partner in service, Gene, our VDG, Dan Snobl & wife, Mary were
enormous help too. Let's not forget our musicians, Lion Al Lang and Holly Vandenberg on
the keyboard. They did a great job.
Now by naming names ~ no doubt someone is not listed, but not forgotten, as anyone that
had anything to do in any way, shape or form is very much appreciated and helped to make
a successful convention.
THANK YOU TO EACH & EVERYONE OF YOU!
Our guests for the weekend, Int'l Dir. Dr. Patti Hill and Leader Dog representative, Bunny
Tabbatt, were a delight. Lovely ladies and they each had a moving message to convey. Our
speaker for the Springpoint Project was very interesting, Henk Schuurman spoke about their
groundbreaking research and how they would like to further their work with the help of the
MD5M Lions. This is a very promising source of relief for diabetes with the islet cell
transplantation.
5M3 CONVENTION PHOTOS
A salute to 5M3 Lions
International Directors, District Governor
& Vice District Governor with partners in
service
Southwest Minnesota State University
Lions Club
Lion Rodney Gertner receiving
Certificate of Appreciation
PDG Allen Struck receiving the
Presidential Leadership Award
PDG Dar Raddatz receiving the 2006-2007
District Governor Award
5M3’S 2ND ANNUAL GOVERNOR’S “NIGHT OUT” BALL
5M3’s Induction Day
(A Celebration of the 11 Anniversary of Lions Worldwide Induction Day)
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Social Hour: 5:30 PM
Prime Rib Dinner: 6:00 PM
Induction Ceremony: 6:45 PM
SMSU Lions Entertainment and Dance
Cost: $17.00 per person
Southwest Minnesota State University Conference Center
Marshall, Minnesota
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5M3’s Induction Day is to welcome new Lions and recruit new members “to reinforce the
impact each new Lion contributes to their club.” This will be a special evening where we
welcome our newest members. We feel that it is appropriate to share the pride of what
being a member means and to underscore the importance of getting involved, helping our
neighbors in need and building closer communities in District 5M3 and the world.
Worldwide Induction Day is usually a district or multiple district-wide event, but club
participation is essential to this program. Worldwide Induction Day is not meant to replace
existing club induction activities, but rather adds an exciting new event to complement
those activities. Worldwide Induction Day is a symbolic statement to the Lions in our area
and to the general public that Lions Clubs International is committed to recruiting quality
members and meeting community needs.
We would like each Lions club to pay for the cost ($18.00 per person) for each
inductee/prospective member and their guest. Please make check(s) out to the SMSU
Lions Club and send to:
SMSU Lions Club
Bellows 124 Southwest Minnesota State University
1501 State Street
Marshall, MN 56258.
Information needed:
(By March 28, 2008
or ASAP)
Contact person:
Inductee/prospective member’s name and their guest.
Other club members and their guests who will be attending.
Address so a formal invitation can be sent to them.
Telephone number and e-mail address if available.
Please indicate if special meal is needed.
Lion Dan Snobl
Office e-mail: snobl@SouthwestMSU.edu
Home e-mail: dansnobl@llwb.coop
Work phone: (507) 537-6296
Home phone: (507) 629-4734
SMSU ANNUAL MUSTANG RODEO
To:
President of Lions Club
From: Professor and Lion Ellen Radel & Student Chairs
Southwest MN State University
Department of Wellness & Human Performance
1501 State Street
Marshall, MN 56258
The Southwest Minnesota State University Department of Wellness & Performance will be
hosting the 9th annual Mustang Rodeo on Friday, April 4, 2008 for public school students in
southwest Minnesota who qualify for any special need service through the school district. The
Rodeo is a day of exciting physical activities specifically designed for the students who attend.
This year we anticipate 225 students participating from 25 school districts. The event is free of
charge to the students.
Seven SMSU students are working closely to organize, plan, and run this event. Over 125
SMSU student volunteers will work during the day to provide this activity day for our guests.
The planning group is requesting your help. We were wondering if your Lions Club would
consider making a donation to the Rodeo for the purchase of adapted equipment suitable for the
public school students who attend. The only way we can purchase new equipment is through the
generosity of organizations like yours, since the budget we receive from the administration is
limited.
We thank you for any past contributions you have made. We hope you will seriously consider
donating again. If your club has not donated in the past, we hope you will sincerely think about
making a donation. Any financial help would be greatly appreciated and can be sent to me at the
above address. If there are any questions, we would be very happy to answer them at your
convenience. My office number is (507)-537-7987 and my email is eradel@southwestmsu.edu.
WE NEED YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT
5M3 LIONS CLUBS SPONSORING DISTRICT NEWSLETTER
The 5M3 District Newsletter needs your financial support. Your club’s name will be
listed for $40.00 and larger Business Card size ads are $80.00. Send checks to the
5M3 Cabinet Treasurer: Jay Mann 1004 N Carol Luverne, MN 56156-1131
Fairmont
President Gerald Vickerman
Lucan
President Vern Klante
Hadley
President Kenneth Brown
Jasper
President Terrence Skyberg
Jasper Quarry
President Edie Aas
St. James
President Don Krueger
Tracy
President Dan Snobl
Jackson
President Jeremy Michelson
Granite Falls
President Dave Nordaune
Marshall
President Wayne Radloff
2009 MD5M MID WINTER CONVENTIONS
5M1
5M2
5M3
5M4
5M5
5M6
5M7
5M8
5M9
5M10
5M11
5M13
Jan 30, 31, & Feb 1 – 2009 Holiday Inn, Austin, MN
Feb 13, 14, 15 – 2009 Holiday Inn Downtown, Mankato
Feb 20, 21, 22 – 2009 Prairie’s Edge Casino, Granite Falls
Jan 23, 24 25, – 2009 Holiday Inn, Willmar, MN
Jan 9, 10, 11 – 2009 Sheraton, Bloomington, MN
Jan 9, 10, 11 – 2009 Airport Marriott, Bloomington, MN
Jan 16, 17, 18 – 2009 Airport Marriott, Bloomington, MN
Feb 6, 7, 8 – 2009 Cragun’s, Brainerd, MN
Jan 9 ,10 ,11 – 2009 Mahnomen, MN
Feb 6, 7, 8 – 2009 Holiday Inn, International Falls, MN
Jan 30, 31, Feb 1 – 2009 Delta Winnipeg Hotel, Winnipeg, MB
Feb 20, 21, 22 – 2009, Super 8 Hotel – Eighth Avenue Hall
Dauphin, MB
GOVERNORS SCHEDULE
February 22,23,24
March 14,15
March 27
March 30
April 12
April 26
May 1 - 4
July 10 - 14
District 5M3 Convention ~ Prairies Edge Casino Granite Falls, MN.
Council of Governors Meeting, Rosemount, MN
District 5M3 Cabinet Meeting, T-Tommy’s Cabin, Dovray, MN
Clarkfield Pancake Breakfast / Dinner (11 AM – 1 PM)
MERLO TRAINING – Mahnomen, MN
Governor’s Night Out Ball/Cabinet Meeting-SMSU Conference Center
MD5M Convention & Council of Governors—Mahnomen, MN
Leos Leadership Forum - Southwest Minnesota State University
HEARING & SERVICE DOGS COMMITTEE PCC FRANK LOKEN,
MD5M CHAIR – February 23, 2008
During the calendar year 2006, Lions contributed $91,347 to Hearing & Service Dogs of
Minnesota (HSDM). This past calendar year, the contributions increased 10% with a total of
$100,164. I would like to thank the District Governors, the District Chairs and all the
participating Lions and Lions Clubs for all your efforts. And I hope we can continue to
increase our support this year.
HSDM graduated 23 teams in 2007, and they expect to graduate 26 teams this year.
Included in the 23 were two autism assist dogs. They plan to train four more autism teams
in 2008. There is a large waiting list for these dogs, many more than they can train without
additional resources.
The Heel and Wheel fundraising walk will be on Sunday, September 14.
double or triple the participation by Lions and Lions Clubs this year.
I hope we can
Hearing & Service Dogs of Minnesota is open for tours right after each Eye Bank and
Hearing Tour. Also, they have the “One Hour Tails To Tell Tours” on Saturday, March 29 at
10am; Saturday, May 17 at 10am; and Thursday, August 7 at 7pm. Please RSVP.
(See next page)
MERLO Training Shooting Star Casino at Mahnomen on April 12th, 2008
Dear District Governors, District Governor Elects, Vice District Governor Elects and
District MERLO Teams of MD5M:
1. Each District will have a limit of 10 Lion participants they can send to the MERLO Training.
This would include:
a. Present MERLO District Cabinet members
b. Present DG and DGE
c. Potential next year MERLO cabinet members
d. Other interested Lions
2. The format will be a one day seminar workshop presented in a classroom set-up.
3. The MERLO Training will begin 8:30 am on Saturday morning, with a one hour lunch break,
and sessions beginning at 12:30 pm ending at 4:30 pm.
4. The morning will have presentations by the 5M MERLO Chairpersons followed in the
afternoon of presentations from each District.
5. District Presentations will be the “meat” of this MERLO Training:
a. Many of us ask the question? How does each district recruit new members,
new clubs, retain members, orientate members? Well it is time to share those
ideas so_______________________________________________________ .
b. I am asking each district to have a presentation of the above ideas to share with
other districts that will strengthen our strategy to build our membership in 5M.
What a better way to see and hear why others are successful, and the tactics they
use to bring new volunteers to Lions.
c. The presentation should be no longer than 15 minutes with 5 minutes allotted
for questions. The presentation should be presented by one or more
Lions (preferably, not the DG or DGE). This would be good time for your
MERLO cabinet members to shine.
d. The presentation should be written down and printed on paper, stapled and
collated, to be passed out to others in attendance for ideas to use when they
return to their own district.
6. District Governors and DGEs, it will be your responsibility to get these presentations
organized so that this MERLO workshop will have strength.
7. This is definitely a new approach to the MERLO training procedure, but I strongly feel we
need to share and not just be lectured to by 5M MERLO Chairpersons or other speakers.
8. Agenda:
8:00 am - Coffee and rolls – Welcome - PCC
Keith Johnson
8:30 am – Orientation presentation – PDG Bob
Wharton
9:00 am – Extension presentation – PDG
Roger Palmer
9:30 am – BREAK – water and beverages
9:45 am – Membership/Retention presentation
– PCC Brian Sheehan
10:30 am – Leadership presentation – PDG
Robert Vokes
11:00 am – District Presentation – 5M1
11:30 – NOON LUNCH – on your own
12:30 pm – District presentation – 5M2
12:50 pm – District presentation – 5M3
1:10 pm – District presentation – 5M4
1:30 pm – District presentation – 5M5
1:50 pm – District presentation – 5M6
2:10 pm – BREAK – water and beverages
2:30 pm - District presentation – 5M7
2:50 pm – District presentation – 5M8
3:10 pm – District presentation – 5M9
3:30 pm – District presentation – 5M10
3:50 pm – District presentation – 5M11
4:10 pm – District presentation – 5M13
9. Each person attending from the District will receive $75.00 if they attend for the entire
sessions.
10. District budgets should take care of mileage and food. Many of you will plan to stay
overnight on Friday or Saturday and arrangements should be made with Ex. Sec. Bob Harms
and the room expense will be your responsibility. Ex. Sec. Bob has rooms blocked in
advance for this training.
11. VERY IMPORTANT!!! Please send a list of Lions attending the MERLO training from
your District to Ex Sec. Bob Harms by March 15th, 2008. That list should include the
name of the Lion, the office they hold in MERLO, DG, DGE, or other position in your
District. Another reason for the list will give you the # of copies to bring for sharing with
each person attending the MERLO training. This will be a big help in reducing waste of
copies printed, or the problem of not enough produced.
12. A power point computer and projector will be set up for CD’s and memory stick
presentations.
13. Contact PCC Keith Johnson, Leadership Chairperson MD5M by phone or e-mail if you need
assistance or clarification. Telephone: (320) 593-3731 e-mail: kmjohn@hutchtel.net
2008 – 2009 VICE DISTRICT GOVERNORS ELECT
5M1 BARB ERNSTER
(MARK)
280 Cedar Ln – Lewiston, MN
55952
R: 507.523.2394
e-mail:
mbernster@charter.net
5M2 DARWIN MATHWIG
(NANCY)
306 4th Ave NW
PO Box 944 – Arlington , MN
55307-2189
R: 507.964.5765
e-mail: dmathwig@hotmail.com
5M3 MIKE APPEL (CHERI)
PO Box 8
405 Prospect
Milroy, MN 56263
R: 507.336.2405
e-mail: leppa73@means.net
5M4 DUAINE ESSIG
(JANIS)
400 Eide Circle Drive
Glennwood, MN 56334
R: 320.634.4087
e-mail: doessig@msn.com
5M5 KEVIN WALSH
16596 Javelin Ave – Lakeville,
MN 55044
R: 952.892.7147
C: 612.810.6075
e-mail: wkevin214@aol.com
5M6 CHARLIE ANDERSON
( GAIL)
7162 Imperial Ave Cir
Cottage Grove, MN 55016
R: 651.459.3204
e-mail: ctagaa@earthlink.net
5M7 CLAY O’FLANAGAN
(DEB)
406 3rd Ave NW Buffalo, MN
55313
R: 763.682.2389
C: 612.718.1340
e-mail:lionclay@bwig.net
Please call prior to 9:00 PM
5M8 JIM DIEHL (CAROL)
24693 Cty Rd 75 – St. Augusta,
MN 56301
R: 320.255.1199
B: 320.293.7744
e-mail:jim@diehlconsulting.com
5M9 JIM ARVIDSON ( LINDA)
10858 625th Ave Parkers Prairie, MN
56361
R: 218.338.5051
C: 218.639.5323
FAX: 218.338.5055
e-mail: momdad@midwestinfo.com
5M10 IVAN POLLOCK
(SUSAN)
103 First St – Dryden, ON
P8N 2S6
R: 807.223.2294
C: 807.938.8342
e-mail: ispollock@drytel.net
5M11 JEANNINE WINDELS
(HARVEY)
214 Golf Terrace
Crookston, MN 56716
R: 218.281.2953
e-mail: jwindels@gra.midco.net
5M13 JOSIP LECNIK (LYNN)
PO Box 468
Teulon, MB R0C 3B0
R: 204.886.3891
Fax: 204.886.2899
e-mail: lecnik@mts.net
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5M3 MIDWINTER CONVENTION MELVIN JONES AWARD
Lion Vern Vosberg
Granite Falls Lions Club
Lion Robert Plaetz
Lucan Lions Club
Lion Ritesh Shahi being recognized by
International Director Dr. Patti Hill for
developing the 5M3 District Website
The Link to the District 5M3 website
is http://www.5M3lions.org
or you can Google ‘5M3 Lions’
5M3 FEBRUARY 2008 NEWSLETTER