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1A Governor’s

Newsletter

May 2025

District 1A DG Brenda Stevens:

Building Membership Two Years in a Row! Lions & Leos of District 1A: I am so proud to say that District 1A is playing a role in increasing World Lions Membership to make Mission Possible and reach its goal – 1.5 million members by 2027. During the recently held MD1 State Convention, our district received club growth awards for the years 2023-24 and 2024-25 in State of District 1A Governor’s Newsletter

Illinois, as lions we call MD1. Also, we received membership growth awards for the last lionistic year and current year. We really made it with winning colors! So far this year, we have 2 new clubs, and our total membership is plus 60, i.e., 7.23% growth.

sincere thanks to all the clubs who played a major role in bringing 1

new members to their clubs. Let us

All clubs must prioritize retention

keep growing.

More hands will

in their

help us to make our club service

bleeding.

activities more successful.

Chicago Healthcare Alliance, Chicago Fil USA, Chicago Englewood, Chicago Nurses for Diabetes, Chicago Jose Rizal, Chicago Global, Chicago Filipino American, Forest Kala-Sampath, Franklin Park Manila, Chicago Asian American, Chicago Philippine, Chicago Diverse Intergenerational, Bellwood, Riverside Township, Chicago Windy City, LaGrange Highlands, Berwyn Centennial, Oak Lawn, Argo Summit, Palos, Bridgeview, Chicago Ridge, Glenwood. I congratulate all the above clubs for their support in increasing numbers of members.

I would like to thank PID Dan O’Reilly for our Membership Chair for

his

efforts

promoting

membership in our district. Thank you, PID Dan. At the State Convention, I was happy to give the President’s Medal (the second highest award for lions) to PCC Gail Anton for all the good work she does for our district. Thank you, PCC Gail. We have less than 2 months left for current lionistic year. I request all clubs in District 1A to maintain their membership as the end of the year is approaching very quickly.

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-District 1A Governor.

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GMT Coordinator: PID Dan O’Reilly May 1, 2025

MEMBERSHIP GROWTH 2024-2025

Worldwide 2.70%

US -0.07%

IL 1.47%

1-A 7.32%

We are top growth in MD-1 and 4th in CA-1. Our growth comes from thirty-six clubs who strengthen their clubs by adding members and two new chartered clubs. The easiest way to gain members is to have your club visible and provide service to those in need. Visibility will help your prospective member make an easy choice in accepting your invitation to join your club. Governor Brenda is asking that each club do their best in adding members to your club this year. She would be honored to be sending in your applications for the club excellence award at the end of your successful year. One of the items needed is a plus two in membership. We have twenty-three clubs that have that item checked off. They just need to keep their members satisfied. A happy Lion never leaves a club… The following clubs meet the membership requirement to receive the club excellence award: Chicago Fil USA, Chicago Englewood, Chicago Nurses for Diabetes, Chicago Jose Rizal, Chicago Global, Chicago Filipino American, Forest Kala-Sampath, Franklin Park Manila, Chicago Health Care Alliance, Chicago Asian American, Chicago Philippine, Chicago Diverse Intergenerational, Bellwood, Riverside Township, Chicago Windy City, LaGrange Highlands, Berwyn Centennial, Oak Lawn, Argo Summit, Palos, Bridgeview, Chicago Ridge, Glenwood. Congratulations to All! What’s next, make sure you maintain your membership through the end of the year, check that you donated at least $10 for every member your club must LCIF, i.e.: 20 members you should donate at least $200 for the Lion year. Held at least 3 service projects and reported them on the portal, your club is in good standing, You report your club officers, key officers who attended the training and lastly you reported your service on any type of media. Make the effort to ensure you receive what your club has earned. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your District Leadership for help finishing your requirements. Your club has worked hard to achieve this award, then do the little you have to complete the tasks you need; you have three months.

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This is the time of the year to make sure you have contact with your membership about the upcoming dues for the following year. If they are not satisfied with the service fulfillment that they joined your club for, then you’ll be losing members.

New Club Development & Club Rebuilding As always, please contact our team if you have a group or area that you believe would continue to move the District forward in positive membership growth and more service to the areas underserved.

Join me and except the challenge of Mission 1.5

PID Dan O’Reilly, LCIF District Coordinator MAY 1, 2025 Governor Brenda received a goal from LCIF of $54,045.00. This is based on membership at the beginning of the year. We are sitting at just over $38,840, which is 71.00% of our goal. Let’s give a little bit more to LCIF to help our Governor reach her assigned goal. If each club donates $217 before the end of the year, we will make it. LCIF helps our clubs do greater service. Support your Foundation and your Foundation will be there when you need to help with a project. You might need an Emergency Disaster Grant, a Standard Grant, or a grant related to our Global Causes. Now is the time to plan your end-of-the-year donations to LCIF. Remember recognition is running for about four to six weeks to have your Melvin Jones received to present at club installation and awards.

Join me and except the challenge of Mission 1.5

PID Dan May 1, 2025

O’Reilly,

LCIF

District

Coordinator

Governor Brenda received a goal from LCIF of $54,045.00. This is based on membership at the beginning of the year. We are sitting at just over $33,508, which is 62.00% of our goal. Let’s give a little bit more to LCIF to District 1A Governor’s Newsletter

help our Governor reach her assigned goal. If each club donates $300 before the end of the year, we will make it. LCIF helps our clubs do greater service. Support your Foundation and your Foundation will be there when you need help with a project. You might need an Emergency Disaster Grant, a Standard Grant, or a grant related to our Global Causes. Now is the time to plan your end-of-the-year donations to LCIF. Remember recognition is running for about four to six weeks to have your Melvin Jones received to present at club installation and awards.

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SOME MD1 STATE CONVENTION PICTURES:

Future and current ID’s with Melvin Jones. --------------------------------------

Deaf Ninja Kyle Schulze became the newest Lion during Sunday’s breakfast in Springfield. --------------------------------------

Endorsed MD1 ID Candidate Dr. Austin Dsouza from District 1A spoke at the State Convention Luncheon.

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PID Bob Block and PIP Gudrun Yngvndottir from Iceland with MJ. --------------------------------------

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Raising toast at the State Convention in Springfield. -------------------------------------Some District 1A Lions with Deaf Ninja Lion Kyle Schultze. --------------------------------------

Dr. Austin Dsouza received his 81st Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow District 1A Governor’s Newsletter

MD1 Council of Governors’ 4th Council Meeting in Springfield. -------------------------------------10

District 1A Helen Keller 5K Walk & Run participants. 2 State beauty pageants also took part in the race. --------------------------------------

Chicago Healthcare Alliance Lions Club’s 15 volunteers packed food at Feed My Starving Children facility in Schaumberg. --------------------------------------

Dr. Austin roaring with PIP Brian Sheehan at the District 1D Convention in Rockford. --------------------------------------

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Oak Lawn Lion Mayor started the race. --------------------------------------

Governor Elect Richard Moy proudly smiles with the 2 beauties from down state., who took part in the race. -------------------------------------District 1A Governor’s Newsletter

The Orland Park Lions are at it again serving lunch and then playing Bingo with the residents of the Manteno Veterans home. a good time was had by all. --------------------------------------

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PCC Gail Anton received President’s Medal, second highest honor for a lion from District 1A Governor Brenda Stevens at the MD1 State Convention.

She is pictured with Past International President Gudrun and Council Chairman Tom. -------------------------------------The Orland Park Lions hard at work. Presentation of gift cards to the Orland Township to help those in need in our community. → District 1A Governor’s Newsletter

the Palos Lions Club in District 1- A for their continued support of the Districts Charitable Arm. --------------------------------------

-------------------------------------PCC Gail and I along with the

Orland Park Lions Club Scholarship Winner Ms. Eva Zimmermann from Sandburg High School. --------------------------------------

PCC Gail Anton presenting a VOICES Patron Award tonight to District 1A Governor’s Newsletter

Stickney Forest View Lion Run for Hope. 14

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Tree Planting by Chicago Indo-US lions club. -------→ District 1A Governor’s Newsletter

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15 New Members were inducted to Chicago Healthcare Alliance Lions. 15

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Hurricane Helene is currently impacting the southeastern coastline of the United States, particularly affecting Florida. Many homes have been damaged and numerous families are displaced. In the face of this humanitarian crisis, we, as Lions, are prepared to step in and help. Your generous donation to LCIF enables us to continue our vital work in these challenging times. Please consider donating to our Disaster Relief Fund: bit.ly/3XFfxrP #LCIFLions

When the Desplaines River flooded our community, the Village of Forest View back in 2013. LCIF was there for us,

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