The LI NS That ROAR Volume 11 Issue 1 District 26-M2 August 2018 District Governor Lion Joseph Foster 1st Vice District Govenor Lion George Winkeler Jr. 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Sandee Marshall Cabinet Secretary Lion Michelle Foster Cabinet Treasurer Lion Dennis Hemsath District 26-M2 Governor Joe s Message Greetings Fellow Lions, The 2018 2019 Lions year is off to an exciting start. Lion Michelle and I along with the DG Team have been attending Governor Visits and traveling all around the state to do FUN things with the LIONS The District Convention Team is working hard to get the convention set up and we hope to have most of it finalized by Oct cabinet meeting as the Convention has moved to February 16 th & 17 th, 2019. I am also working on a LEADER DOG trip in 2019, if you would like to go, please contact myself or Lion Michelle as the details come out soon. Look forward to seeing everyone at the Oct cabinet meeting at the TIMBERS in Eureka. Yours in Lionism, DG Lion Joe Foster District Governor 26-M2
Hello Lions of 26-M2, This Lions year is starting out Great!! DG Joe has things going full steam ahead and VDG Sandee and myself are all onboard and hanging on; it's going to be a fun ride and I know we are looking to him for more of his leadership and wisdom. Lion Jennifer and myself just got back from the VDG weekend at Leader Dog, what a fantastic day. Lion Jennifer was asked to go up the following weekend to help out with the second group and to also give Lion Phyllis from 26-M6, a hand getting Future Leader Dog "Joplyn" home to Missouri to start her learning process. She is a gorgeous 8 pound black lab that has a lot of spunk. I even got in to the training when they stopped by on their way to Springfield and I was trying to get this dog, the size of my foot, to climb the concrete steps in the front of our house. I wonder if Joplyn will ever know how as a Leader Dog, she will change someone's life? Speaking of changing lives, keep us informed when you are in need of help in fundraising activities. We want to help with your dreams and desires to change lives. See you soon, keep up the Great work and Thank You for being a Lion! Aspire to Inspire, 1 st VDG Lion George Winkeler Jr. 1 st Vice District Governor 26-M2 Fellow Lions, As I was deciding what to write for this edition of the Lions That Roar, I was enjoying one of my favorite ways to relax -- crossword puzzles. But I was really stumped by one clue that I thought should be easy: 43-down, five letters, Men s service club. Imagine how surprised, and disappointed, I was to learn that the answer was LIONS! Women have been admitted to Lions Clubs International since 1987 (31 years) and currently comprise 29% of our District membership. District 26-M2 has a history of recognizing the value of women as members and in leadership positions. But we can do better. In the coming months, look for more information from our first female International President Gudrun Yngvadottir from Iceland about her new initiative New Voices, Beyond the Horizon-- for bringing gender parity to Lions. Your District Governor team is working hard to be an effective team and I look forward to meeting and getting to know each of you better! Yours in Lionism, 2 nd VDG Lion Sandee Marshall 2 nd Vice District Governor 26-M2 Page 2 of 16
Calendar of Events August 2018 22 nd, Wednesday: Maplewood Lions Club will be distributing books to the community at the Mid County Chamber Summer Concert Series at Ryan Hummert Park. 24 th, Friday: Rock Community Lions Club 9 Pin No Tap Bowling Tournament @ Imperial Bowl, 6045 West Outer Road, Imperial, MO. Starts at 7PM. Teams of 4. $15 per bowler. Shoes included. Raffles, 50/50, PRIZE TO THE BEST BOWLERS. Bring a non-perishable food item and get a FREE soft drink. Space is limited please call or email to reserve your lane Rockcommunitylions@gmail.com or 636-525-1757. 25 th, Saturday: St. Louis Mid-Town Lions BBQ at the Missouri Council for the Blind Building, 5453 Chippewa. Meals are pork steak or two brats or two hamburgers. Two sides, drink and desert $8.00. Meals served at 5:00 pm Take-out orders are available. For further information contact Lion Pam Culliton at mousaba@sbcglobal.net. 25 th, Saturday: Maplewood Lions Club will sponsor a Game Day for the blind community at the MO Council for the Blind (5453 Chippewa. Snacks, drinks and prizes will be available. For more information please contact Lion Anna Schell aschell59@gmail.com September 2018 1 st, Saturday: Maplewood Lions Candy Days @ Dierberg s, 8450 Eager Road 63144. Time 9:00 am 3:00 pm. 7 th, Friday: Fenton Lions Club will have BBQ at the Memories Car Cruise at the Faith Church on Rahning Rd just off of Hwy 30 near I-270. The cars for the cruise will be behind the church as viewed from Hwy 30. Parking for spectators and vendors will be the regular parking lot in front of the church off of Rahning Rd. 8 th, Saturday: Beaufort Lions Club Annual Car & Truck Show @ Beaufort Lions Club, 2041 Lutheran Church Rd, Beaufort, MO. Registration 9am 11am. Judging begins at 11am. Silent Auction 9am 1pm. 50/50 raffle, attendance prizes, food and refreshments. For more information, contact Lion Roy Brunkhorst 573-459-2029 or beaufortmolions@gmail.com 9 th, Sunday: Richwoods Lions Train Rides at St. Joachim in Old Mines, Hwy 21. Contact Lion Mike 573-678-2029. 9 th, Sunday: House Springs Lions Club Car and Bike Show @ the House Springs Lions Hall, 6482 Highway MM, House Springs, MO 63051. Hours: 9am 4pm. $15 entry fee. Many trophy classes. Dash plaque for 100. No charge to spectators. Beer, BBQ, Raffles, Music. Rain date: Sept 23. For more information, contact Lion Debbie (636-274-5553) deb.blumenberg@gmail.com or Lion Gary (636-222-0949) garymeineke@aol.com 13 th, Thursday: DG Visit with Rock Community Lions Club. 14 th 15 th, Friday Saturday: Webster Groves Lions Club BBQ @ General Grant Center parking lot, 8400 Watson Rd, 63119. 10:00am till 7:00pm each day. You can take out, or eat-in under our large tent. We would enjoy your company and conversation. Page 3 of 16
15 th, Saturday: Richwoods Community Fall Festival held at Lions grounds, 10645 Hwy A, 63071. Contact Lion Doris 573-678-2405 or 573-450-7586 26 th, Wednesday: Maplewood Lions Club will be distributing books to the community at the Mid County Chamber Summer Concert Series at Ryan Hummert Park. October 2018 1 st, Monday: District Cabinet Meeting @ The Timbers of Eureka, 1 Coffey Park Lane, Eureka, MO 63025. 2nd Floor Meeting Room. Elevators directly inside front entrance. Meal starts @ 6:00p.m.- 7:00p.m. (Catered Meal cost is $13.00/person). Meeting will be called to order at 6:30 p.m. (as you will be able to eat during the meeting). Meeting will adjourn by 9:00 p.m. 2 nd, Tuesday: DG Visit with New Haven Lions Club. 3 rd, Wednesday: DG Visit with St. Louis Downtown Lions Club. 5 th, Friday: Fenton Lions Club will have BBQ at the Memories Car Cruise at the Faith Church on Rahning Rd just off of Hwy 30 near I-270. The cars for the cruise will be behind the church as viewed from Hwy 30. Parking for spectators and vendors will be the regular parking lot in front of the church off of Rahning Rd. 6 th, Saturday: Maplewood Lions Club will be preparing and serving BBQ to the participants of the annual St Louis Vision Walk at Creve Coeur Park. 12 th 13 th, Friday Saturday: Webster Groves Lions Club BBQ @ General Grant Center parking lot, 8400 Watson Rd, 63119. 10:00am till 7:00pm each day. You can take out, or eat-in under our large tent. We would enjoy your company and conversation. 13 th, Saturday: Richwoods Lions Train Rides at Caledonia Pumpkin Festival. Contact Lion Mike 573-678-2029 22 nd, Monday: DG Visit with Chesterfield Lions Club. 23 rd, Monday: DG Visit with Brentwood Lions Club. 27 th, Saturday: St. Louis Mid-Town Lions BBQ at the Missouri Council for the Blind Building, 5453 Chippewa. Meals are pork steak or two brats or two hamburgers. Two sides, drink and desert $8.00. Meals served at 5:00 pm Take-out orders are available. For further information contact Lion Pam Culliton at mousaba@sbcglobal.net. 31 st, Wednesday: Richwoods Lions Trunk N Treat at hall 10645 Hwy A, 63071. Contact Lion Doris 573-678-2405 or 573-450-7586 November 2018 24 th, Saturday: Richwoods Community Parade sponsored by Lions & Fire Dept. Cash Prizes given for winning floats Please join us for Santa, cookies & pictures after parade. Contact Lion Doris 573-678-2405 or 573-450-7586. Page 4 of 16
Welcome These New Members Have you done your part? Bring in a new member, help us grow! Thanks to all Lions who have brought in new members this past year. Continue to work towards increasing our membership. (March July, 2018) BEAUFORT LIONS CLUB JESSICA A. BRIDGMAN MARISA A. BROEKER BRENTWOOD LIONS CLUB JAKE DYER CUBA LIONS CLUB STEPHANIE D. LEDOUS DIANE S. NICKEL DE SOTO LIONS CLUB BUTCH ALLEN YVONNE ALLEN DIANA BRIDGES KIMBERLY DETTER SHERRY DETTER JAMIE DIMERCURIO DARRIN GREEN DENISE GREEN KEVIN HURLEY BARBARA MARCO ANDREW MILLER KIMBERLY MISSEY ADRAIN THRASHER CHELSEA WALLIS JESSE WALLIS MIKE WALTON SUSAN WIDEMAN-THRASHER EUREKA LIONS CLUB JOHN DRAKE JOHN GREER LUKE HOLLMAN BRENT MILNER DILLON PIERCE NATHAN TUTTLE GERALD LIONS CLUB CARL L NAPPIER HOUSE SPRINGS LIONS CLUB LOIS JEANNE CROMWELL COLE LINK KIRKWOOD LIONS CLUB MUHIDIN GROSONJA MAPLEWOOD LIONS CLUB GARY HAWKINS MEHLVILLE LIONS CLUB MATTHEW C. ROBERTSON CAROLINE M. SATTERFIELD CYNTHIA A. WILSON OVERLAND LIONS CLUB EARL S MANGRUM BETH A SPEED RICHWOODS LIONS CLUB ANTHONEY W THREAD BRENDA J THREAD ROCK COMMUNITY LIONS CLUB DONALD KOSITZKE SANDI KOSITZKE ST CLAIR LIONS CLUB PATRICK BIRD JOHN LOVELESS VALLEY LIONS CLUB VICKIE LAWSON VALLEY PARK LIONS CLUB DAWN RAULS CHRISTINE WHITAKER WASHINGTON LIONS CLUB LESLIE M. ALBRIGHT JOAN M. GRAVES STEVEN G. MEYER WEBSTER GROVES LIONS CLUB MATTHEW ROARK WILDWOOD AREA LIONS CLUB GREG STAMER Page 5 of 16
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F RESERVATIONS FORM 11TH ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT SPONSORED BY THE CONCORD VILLAGE LIONS CLUB $300.00 1 ST, $200.00 2 ND, $100.00 3 RD PLACE Saturday, October 27, 2018 St. Margaret Mary Alacoque Church Parish Center 4900 Ringer Road St. Louis, MO 63129 Between Forder Road and Mehl Avenue DOORS OPEN AT 6:00 P.M. TRIVIA STARTS AT 7:00 P.M. SEND THE LOWER PORTION OF THIS FORM TO HOLD A TABLE TO CONCORD VILLAGE LIONS CLUB 3308 Crystalline Dr ST. LOUIS, MO 63125 PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS IN ADVANCE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT LION LARRY BORNEMANN 314-892-5698 OR EMAIL larrybornemann@sbcglobal.net LION TOM HARPER 314-487-2993 OR EMAIL harpieharp@aol.com PLEASE RESERVE A TABLE FOR THE CONCORD VILLAGE LIONS 11TH ANNUAL TRIVIA NIGHT Saturday, October 27, 2018 $25.00 per Person Minimum of Six (6) and Maximum of Ten (10) Players per Table Admission includes OPEN BAR & TABLE SNACKS It will be permissible to bring your own treats but OUTSIDE ALCOHOL & POPCORN are not allowed WE WILL HAVE (INSERT NUMBER) PLAYERS Table Captain s Name-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ City------------------------------------------State----------------------Zip---------------------- Telephone Number------------------------------- Email---------------------------------------------
6482 Hwy. MM, House Springs, MO 63051 Cars Non-Stock/Non-OEM A 1931 thru 1959 B 1960 thru 1969 C 1970 thru 1979 D 1980 thru 1999 Cars Stock-OEM E 1931 thru 1959 F 1960 thru 1969 G 1970 thru 1979 H 1980 thru 1999 Trucks Non-Stock/Non-OEM I 1931 thru 1959 J 1960 thru 1969 K 1970 thru 1979 L 1980 thru 1999 Trucks Stock-OEM M 1931 thru 1959 N 1960 thru 1969 O 1970 thru 1979 P 1980 thru 1999 Trophy Classes Special Classes Q Corvette up to 1980 R Corvette from 1981 S Mustang up to 1980 T Mustang from 1981 U Special Interest V Street rod W up to 1930 (any) X 2000 - pres stock (cars/trucks) Y 2000 - pres non-stock (cars/trucks) Motorcycle Classes 1 Open Class 2 Harley Davidson up to 1998 3 Harley Davidson 1999 to present Additional Trophies for Ladies Choice (Car or Motorcycle) Best of Show (Car) Best Engine (Car) Best Interior (Car) Best Chrome (Motorcycle) Best Paint (Motorcycle) Best of Show (Motorcycle) SUNDAY 9/9/2018 9:00-4:00 Rain Date 9/23/2018 A special award will be given to the Club with the most entries. BBQ Beer Raffles Music For information contact Debbie 636-274-5553 or email at deb.blumenberg@gmail.com OR Gary 636-222-0949 or email at garymeineke@aol.com
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Webster Groves Donates to the Affton Fire Department Capt. Jim Cove, Eng. Steve Westbrook, Pvt. Scott Manning & Pvt. Ian Shay of the Affton Fire Protection District accepted the following from the Webster Groves Lions Sandy Halama and Fred Yoder: Eight (8) upgrade kits for their CPR mannequins which will allow the monitoring of 8 individual CPR students at one time via a smartphone, and will conform their mannequins to the updated certification requirements. (500) File of Life refrigerator magnetic pouches to be distributed by first responders in Affton. This magnet is a pouch which contains medical, health, contact and other information to help first responders quickly. The File of Life magnet is placed on the refrigerator door with the form completed by the recipient. A door or window decal alerts the first responders to the availability of this magnet. For those of you who may have volunteered at our carnival this year, or at our monthly BBQs, thank you. These events make donations such this possible. Page 14 of 16
Fenton Lions Present Local Business Owner with a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award Denny Dennis, Jr., the owner of Denny Dennis Sporting Goods in Fenton, Mo., has assisted the Fenton Lions Club with a fundraising event each year for many years. Not only has he allowed the Fenton Lions Club to purchase a hunting rifle at a discounted rate to raffle off as a fundraiser, he has also allowed Fenton Lions members to sell raffle tickets at his store. Thanks to Denny Dennis, the Fenton Lions Club have netted at least $2,000 each year for 10+ years. Mr. Dennis owns a store for the outdoor enthusiast, whereby great fishing and hunting products can be purchased. He is very knowledgeable about guns, rifles and archery equipment, to assist customers with their wants and needs. However, beyond his business, he obviously has a desire to help people in the community. As a token of our gratitude, the Fenton Lions Club presented Mr. Dennis with a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award. Denny Dennis Sporting Goods is located at 1 Gravois Road, Fenton. Consider patronizing Denny Dennis for all of your outdoor needs. Lion Keith Speckhals of the Fenton Lions Club, along with ten other Fenton Lions members, presents the Melvin Jones Fellowship Award to Denny Dennis, Jr. Page 15 of 16
Please Remember These Lions (March July, 2018) BRENTWOOD LIONS CLUB WILLIAM E. CRABTREE EUREKA LIONS CLUB RAYMOND WALLACH DALE G. WORTHING FENTON LIONS CLUB KENNETH A. LAKAMP FURGUSON LIONS CLUB DONALD E. GREGG ROBERT J. HICKOK NEW HAVEN LIONS CLUB THOMAS J. LAGEMANN WEBSTER GROVES LIONS CLUB DENNIS WILLIAMS Please Continue to Keep These Lions and All Who Have Passed Before In Your Prayers Deadline for the next issue of The Lions That Roar is October 12, 2018. Now is the time to for you to get an article in spotlighting your club or a special event. Pictures will be used whenever possible. Do you want to share why you became a Lion? Maybe you can inspire others. Send to Lion Dave Kinkade, editor at editor@lions26m2.org Page 16 of 16