District 1-K Lions;

First of all, on behalf of the Lions of 1K we would like to thank the Minooka Lions for making a contribution to the District Treasury. Their club was called in Governors Poker and neither the Club President or Secretary was present to claim the prize. The pot rolls over.

Some Lions have asked me about ordering T-shirts. At first I was going to bring the form to the Cabinet Meeting. However, because of the great interest, I am going to eliminate the middle man. In this newsletter you will find the order form for getting your t-shirt. If you desire, complete the form along with a check and send it to Governor Terry. Either he or I will get your shirt to you when it comes in.

Handshakes to VDG Wendi Burkett and Lion Melisa Foster for agreeing to be the district’s co-chair for Lions Quest. This is a chance for our District to “ move to grow” in the area of youth. If you have watched International President Ebberhart’s video, he specifically mentions Quest as one of his areas of focus. We have a chance to make a very positive impact on the lives of the youth of central Illinois. Let’s give these Lions all the support they may need in this endeavor.

I know it is early in the Lion year, but it isn’t too early to start making plans to attend the 1-K District Convention. It will be held at the Hawthorne Suites in Bloomington. I know most of you have never attended the Iditarod, so this year we are bringing it to you. Yes, we will have dog races. Lion Tom Senger, one of our finest mushers, is at this moment up in Alaska getting the best of breed to come to Bloomington and race for us. For those of you who feel lucky, I am sure we can find someone to calculate the odds, so bring your cash.

More to come regarding the convention in upcoming newsletters.

Finally, I am interested in hearing from clubs who have new projects or services they are bringing to their communities. Please send in articles about your successes to the newsletter so we can share with other Districts the innovative spirit of 1K. Let’s practice “ Lionism Through Team Work.” Governor Wayne