W.I.S.H. Lions Club

	Md 5M District 5M-8 W.I.S.H. Lions Club Wahkon Minnesota United States
Club Address:PO Box 331,Wahkon,MN 56386 This Page address: http://wishlionsmn.lionwap.org Mail To

Meetings:

When:

Board Meeting 6:00, Social 6:40, Meeting 7:10. PLEASE RSVP
Where:

Officers:

	Name	Office Tel	Home Tel
President	Gary Groen
1st Vice President	Jackie Peltier
Secretary	Mike Wehking
Treasurer	Wendy Kafka
Membership Chairman

Announcements :

WISH

OUR MISSION :

"The W.I.S.H. Lions are committed to sponsoring projects that enhance the quality of life In the area with a particular focus on children. "

The W.I.S.H. Lions of Wahkon, Izatys and South Harbor are a 501-C organization (Tax-Exempt). We are incorporated as a nonprofit in the state of Minnesota, and are dedicated to helping the people, and especially the children, of our area. The W.I.S.H. Lions are located in central Minnesota on the South shore of Mille Lacs Lake. Because we are an all-volunteer organization, our fund-raising costs are at or near zero. If you would like to make a donation to help the children and adults in our area, please make your check out to the W.I.S.H. Lions. The address is: W.I.S.H. Lions. PO Box 331. Wahkon, MN 56386. Thank You!

Shopping For The Kids

Click Here To View Messenger Article

Golf Fund-Raiser 2009

International President Mahendra Amarasuriya Quote:

"Imagine if you could give sight to the blind"

Click below for Fiddlestix website:

http://www.golffiddlestix.com

Click link below for Make It Mille Lacs Website

http://www.makeitmillelacs.com

OUR 5TH YEAR OF SERVICE

Helen Keller Quote:

"It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision"

MEETING DATES

Board Meeting 6:00, Social 6:40, Meeting 7:10. See above for specific dates and locations. PLEASE RSVP

WELCOME OUR NEWEST MEMBERS

Please welcome our newest member, Lions John and Judi Deziel. Let's make them feel at home as a member of the Wish Lions Club

WE HAVE OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERSHIP

Would you like to be a W.I.S.H. Lion? Do you know of any man or woman that would make a good W.I.S.H. Lion? Now is the time to ASK!

2008-2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS/OFFICERS:

(Installed at the 7/9/09 General Membership Meeting)

President: Lion Gary Groen
1st Vice: Lion Jackie Peltier
2nd Vice: Lion
Secretary: Lion Mike Wehking
Treasurer: Lion Wendy Kafka
Board Director: (2 year term) Lions Joe Hadacek and Al Gustner
Board Director: (1 year remaining) Lions Barb Erickson and Sharon Crenshaw
Lion Tamer: Lion Wendy Kafka
Tail Twister: Lion Bill Erickson

2009-2010 COMMITTEES/ CHAIRS

Contact Lion President Gary if you are interested in Chairing any of these committees. We all have opportunities to serve.

Newsletter Editor: Lion

Fund Raising: Lions Barb, Wendy, Rita

Membership: Lion Tom Malmgren
New Member Orientation: Lion xxx
Silent Auction: Lions Bill & Barb Erickson
Peace Poster: Lion Mike Wehking
Website: Lion Tom Malmgren
Shopping With The Kids Lion TBA

RECYCLED EYEGLASSES "DROP-SITES"

Below is a partial list of locations where old eyeglasses can be dropped off for recycling.

Wahkon Post Office, Wahkon

Any Lion Member

WHY BE A LION?

It's not for money, it's not for fame, It's not for any personal gain
It's just for love of fellow man. It's just to lend a helping hand
It's not for medals worn with pride. It's for the feeling deep inside
It's that reward down in your heart. It's the feeling that you've been a part
Of helping others, is a sign, That makes you an effective Lion

W.I.S.H. LIONS HISTORICAL FACTS

CHARTER NAME: W.I.S.H. Lions Club

CHARTER PRESIDENT: Jackie Peltier

DATE RECORDED: March 18, 2004

DATE OF CHARTER BANQUET: March 18, 2004

SPONSORING CLUB: Isle Lions Club

CHARTER MEMBERS: Members

Jackie Peltier, 1st President
Judith Malmgren, 1st Secretary
Mary Garbe, 1st Treasurer
PAST PRESIDENTS (PP)

2006-2007: Lion Sherry Nygaard

2005-2006: Lion Jackie Peltier

2004-2005: Lion Jackie Peltier

MELVIN JONES AWARDS (MJ)

None Awarded ()

Lion ()

HELEN KELLER AWARDS (HK)

None Awarded (7/22/04)

LIONS MEMBERSHIP FACTS

W.I.S.H. Lions: Members

Active =
At Large =
Privileged =

District 5M-8

Number of Clubs = 74
Total Membership = 3,216
Average Members per Club = 43.45

Multiple District 5M

Sub-Districts = 12
Clubs = 705
Total Membership = 24,522
Average Members per Club = 34.78

North America

Countries = 2
Districts = 343
Total Clubs = 15,496
Total Membership = 463,902
Average Members per Club = 29.94

International

Countries = 193
Districts = 745
Total Clubs = 45,923
Total Membership = 1.34 Million

Average Members per Club = 29.18

DISTRICT 5M-8 WEBSITE:

Check out the District's website for an up-to-date "Calendar of Events" @ http://www.lions5m8.org/

WE SERVE

Nearly 1.4 million Lions members in 193 countries and geographic areas answer the needs that challenge the communities of the world. Lions tackle tough problems like blindness, drug abuse prevention and diabetes awareness. Lions members?men and women?provide immediate and sustained relief in time of disaster and offer long-term assistance to those in need. Lions collect over 5.5 million pairs of recycled eyeglasses for distribution in developing countries and treat millions of people to prevent river blindness.

COMMUNITY LEADERS

Lions improve the quality of life in their local communities by building parks, supporting hospitals and establishing water treatment programs. For 85 years, whenever there is a need at home or around the world, Lions members are there to help?WE SERVE

MEMBERSHIP NOTE:

Membership Chairman reminds everyone to wear their name badges to ALL Lions functions. You may feel that you know all the members, and that all of the members know you, but NEW members and guests don't. THEY would really appreciate seeing your name a few times.

ZONE CHAIRS: Region 1 Zone 1 Chair: Lion Will Barnette xxx-xxx-xxxx

(9 Clubs: Askov, Finlayson-Giese, Hinckley, Pine City Pine Area, Pine City, Rock Creek, Sandstone, Sandstone Quarry, Sturgeon Lake)

Region 1 Zone 2 Chair: Lion PDG Pete Kleingartner xxx-xxx-xxxx

(7 Clubs: Duelm, Foley, Grasston, Milaca, Mora, Ogilvie, Princeton)

Region 2 Zone 1 Chair: Lion Deb Bialke xxx-xxx-xxxx

(10 Clubs: Ramey Morrill, W.I.S.H.(Wahkon,Izatys,South Harbor),Isle, Little Falls, Little Falls Dandee, Little Falls Lindbergh, Onamia, Pierz, Richardson Lakes Area, Royalton)

Region 2 Zone 2 Chair: Lion Mark Brauch xxx-xxx-xxxx

(9 Clubs: Granite City, Rice, Sartell, Sauk Rapids , Sauk Rapids Riverside, St. Cloud, St. Joe, St. Joe Y2K, Waite Park '97)

Region 3 Zone 1 Chair: Lion Chad Bense 320-732-6227

(10 Clubs: Browerville, Clarissa, Eagle Bend, Lincoln-Scandia Valley, Long Prairie, Motley, Randall-Cushing, Randall Little Elk, Staples Host, Staples '93)

Region 3 Zone 2 Chair: Lion Duane Johnson 320-547-2408 Lion

(9 Clubs: Albany, Avon, Grey Eagle-Burtrum, Holdingford, St. Stephen, Sobieski, Swanville, Upsala, Holdingford Lioness/)

Region 4 Zone 1 Chair: Lion James Diehl 320-255-1199

(7 Clubs: Fairhaven, Kimball, Luxemburg, Rockville, St. Augusta, Watkins, Watkins Lioness)

Region 4 Zone 2 Chair: Lion Dave Mutschelknaus xxx-xxx-xxxx

(7 Clubs: Belgrade, Cold Spring, Cold Spring Home Pride, Eden Valley, Lake Henry, Paynesville, Richmond)

Region 4 Zone 3 Chair: Lion Dave Humbert 320-836-2436

(6 Clubs: Freeport, Greenwald, Melrose, New Munich, St. Martin, St. Rosa)

"WHY SHOULD I ATTEND THE MID-WINTER CONVENTION?"

Re-energize Your Volunteer Spirit
First Timer Contest
Outstanding Lion Seminars
Meet a member of Lions clubs International Board of Directors
Friday night Necrology Service
Great food, speakers and programs
Excellent rooms and hotel facilites
Many innovative and enjoyable hospitality suites
The opportunity to get to know, visit, and share ideas with the wonderful Lions, Lioness, and Leos of District 5M-8.