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NORMAL LIONS CLUB CHARITY GOLF CLASSIC
Jul-18-2024
Where: Ironwood Golf Course / 1901 N. Towanda Ave. / Normal, IL 61761
Time: 1:00pm Shot Gun Start
Price: $125.00 per golfer
What: Best Position / 4 Person Team
Registration form and sponsor form attached
See registration form for full details


JOLIET NOON LIONS SLAMMERS BASEBALL FUNDRAISER
Jul-05-2024
The Joliet Noon Lions will be holding a Joliet Slammers Baseball Fundraiser on July 5, 2024 at the home of the Slammers, Duly Health & Care Field, Joliet. The Slammers will be playing against the Ottawa Titans.  The game is at 6:35pm with the gates opening at 5:35pm.  Tickets are $10.00. 

For every ticket your club purchases, the Joliet Noon will send your club a check for $5.00 per ticket to your Charity Account. 

Contact PDG John Joseph Honiotes for tickets, 815-508-9746 or johnjoseph1bk@gmail.com    Great baseball, 50/50 raffle, and Fireworks at the end of the game.

Final Reminder: District 1-BK Club Officer Training this Saturday
Jun-15-2024
Please help keep our District strong and knowledgeable by attending this training for incoming officers and those interested in learning more! 

You're invited to attend the District 1-BK 2024/25 Club Officer Training

RSVP to Irene Leopold at ileopold59@gmail.com   or text/call 815-483-3715.

When: Saturday, Jun 15, 9am-12:30pm; 8:30 for pastries and coffee
Where: 506 S. Old Rt 66, Dwight, IL
Who: All new and returning club officers


The Buzzzzz: June 2024 1-BK newsletter
Jun-05-2024


Celebration of Service Memorial from the 2024 State Convention
May-23-2024
Here is the Celebration of Service Memorial from the 2024 State Convention.  We truly appreciate the cooperation of the District Governors and The Cabinet Secretaries, in spite of the new portal, for providing the names of our members who have been called home since the 2023 State Convention through those reported by June 15, 2024. Unfortunately, there may be some Lion members' names that are missing from this PowerPoint.  The members’ names were acquired from the reports submitted to LCI. In some cases, Club Secretaries may not have yet reported the Lions’ member as deceased.  Lion members not listed on this PowerPoint will be added to next year’s ceremony.  

Submitted by
PDG John Joseph Honiotes, Chaplain 1-BK
johnjoseph1bk@gmail.com


Lion Women - Ladies in Leadership Discussion
May-23-2024

Lion Women
Join us for a virtual event for women.
May 31, 7-8pm central
Zoom registration



2024/25 District 1-BK Officer Training
May-20-2024
2024/25 District 1-BK Officer Training
When: Saturday, June 15 9:00 am - 12:30 pm; 8:30 for pastries and coffee
Where: Dwight VFW/American Legion, 506 S. Old Rt. 66 Dwight, IL
Who: All 2024/25 new and returning club officers
RSVP by June 10 to PDG Irene Leopold at 815-483-3715 ileopold59@gmail.com.


District 1-BK 2024/25 Club Officer Training
May-17-2024
You're invited to attend the District 1-BK 2024/25 Club Officer Training
When: Saturday, Jun 15, 9am-12:30pm; 8:30 for pastries and coffee
Where: 506 S. Old Rt 66, Dwight, IL
Who: All new and returning club officers
RSVP by June 10 to PDG Irene Leopold at 815-483-3715 or ileopold59@gmail.com


Visitation and funeral arrangements for Darlene Whalen, mother of DG John Wahlen
May-09-2024
Lions,
DG John Whalen's mother, Darlene, has passed away. Please keep DG john and his family in your thoughts and prayers as they deal with this tragic loss.
The arrangements for visitation and funeral can be found using this link:
If you wish to send condolences to DG John his home address is:
District Governor John Whalen
1507 Adams Drive
Normal, Illinois 61761


The Buzzzzz: May 2024 1-BK newsletter
May-03-2024

Our 1BK May 2024 newsletter is now available.

Every month, we release this newsletter to inform, support, and inspire our community. We encourage you to share your activities with us, enabling others to learn from your club's successes and allowing us to acknowledge the fantastic work you're doing in your neighborhoods.

What's inside this issue:

  • See how we're doing to meet our membership goal.
  • Open your eyes to Special Olympics opportunities.
  • DGE Drez is looking for a few good Lions.
  • 1VGE Denise Lowe is busy. Winner, Winner, 550 Bonfield Chicken Dinners!
  • Lion Portal Upgrades - Input your new officers.
  • Who donated to the 1BK Scholorship?
  • What are the keys to happy and successful Lions?
  • What's happening around the district?
  • Check out the many available activities at Camp Lions.
  • Camp Lions dates are posted.
  • Don't miss the many communications flyers.
A special thank you to Lion John Joseph Honiotes, our monthly newsletter editor, for consistently delivering engaging content to our readership.

MD1 May Newsletter
May-02-2024
https://issuu.com/austinprabhu/docs/may_2024_md1_newsletter_full
Check out the MD1 newsletter using the link above. Each edition contains a wealth of 1-BK club information along with activities from other districts across the state. This is a great resource to discover insights and learn from others' achievements.


State Convention Delegates Form Needed
Apr-26-2024
If any of you are planning on attending the State convention and voting please have your club secretary send me the delegate form ASAP. (attached)
A reminder that PDGs/PIDs receive an automatic vote and don't count against the number of delegates allowed for the club. Same goes for DG John.
FYI, the new Portal is making the process a little more difficult this year so the sooner I get the information the better.
Thanks for all you do.
Charlie Siefert, PDG
Cabinet Secretary District 1-BK


Mobile Screening Unit Equipment Training Session
Apr-12-2024
This Training Session is for all Clubs who intend to host The Mobile Screening Unit.
Saturday, July 13, 2024
The Chateau Hotel and Conference Center, 1621 Jumer Dr, Bloomington, IL 61704
Check-in for this event will begin at 11:00am
Lunch will be served at 12:00pm, Registration is a MUST!
Training begins at 12:30pm.


New Lenox Lions Fashion Show
Apr-07-2024
Yes sir!  It's back again!  The New lenox Lions' annual Fashion Show will be held on Sunday, April 7 at 1:30 PM.  The cost is $25 per person for soup, salad and the show. 
So, see any Lions Club member for tickets!
See you then!


The Buzzzz: 1-BK Monthly newsletter - April 2024
Apr-01-2024

Our 1BK April 2024 newsletter is now available.

Each month we publish this newsletter to inform, support and inspire. Please share your activities with us so others can learn what has worked for your club. And so we can recognize the great work you are doing in your neighborhoods.

  • NEW IMPROVED LIONS’ PORTAL IS COMING SOON!!!
  • Do you know of an underserved area?
  • Turn $10 into $500+ - Lion Denise Lowe's article will tell you how.
  • Join the silent auction - more treasures = more to win.
  • In Memoriam.
  • Apply for the Club Excellence Award.
  • Check out the Peace Poster contest winners.
  • Camp Lions Dates and Locations-Adopt a Camper!
  • Endowment Fund is offering up $$ matches.
  • What's happening around the district?
  • 2024 Chip in For Charity info.
  • CLUB EVENTS