27-D1 District Cabinet Meeting - July 31, 2022 - Hi Point Steak House
Sharing the Service
Minutes
The meeting was called to order at 11:35am by our new DG Alan Johnson. Lion Al led us in song, we heard words of inspiration from 1st VDG Jeff Winkler and we bowed our heads in prayer with 2nd VDG Ron Wright.
It was great to meet new people, reacquaint with friends and get caught up with all of the great things that are going on in our District over a wonderful lunch.
Lion Peter Cerniglia, PID, had the honor of installing the Cabinet, starting with the District Chairs then Zone Chairs, GLT, GMT, GAT, GMA and the District Administrator.
Lion Alan Johnson shared his goals with us for his year as District Governor:
- 1. Sharing the Service is his theme and includes LEOS, as well. His goal is to see 85% of the clubs reporting their service. He also is passionate about LCIF and would like to have 100% of the clubs in our District making a donation to them.
- 2. Leadership: Lion Al is a huge fan of in-person meetings. He'd also like to see more people using e-mail in order to stay in the loop of communication. Participate in trainings to learn all you can, such as Zone trainings. We need to develop new leaders.
- 3. Membership Goal: It would be AWESOME to see positive growth in our District!! The GMA (Global Membership Approach) encourages all clubs to put a team together, develop a plan and implement those plans to encourage new people to join Lions.
- 4. Kindness Matters: This service award is given to clubs that meet the criteria for a special service project that they participate in. The deadline to apply is August 15, 2022.
- 5. Several Committee Chairs are needed: Environmental Chair, District Convention Chair, Constitution By-Laws and a Marketing Person to promote Lions in our District.
- 6. Club Excellence Award: It's time for clubs to fill out the application for Lion Year 2021/22. Deadline to apply is August 31, 2022.
Secretary's Report from the last cabinet meeting on March 11, 2022, contributed by Lion Ron Wright, can be found on the District's website.
Lion Bill Severson, Cabinet Treasurer, presented the budget and answered questions. Lion Adam Crowson moved to amend the budget to allow for $1000 to be spent on a new events tent. Lion Tammy Rockenbach seconded the motion. Amendment carries. Lion Tony Sobczak moved to approve the budget as amended, Lion Jodi Burmester seconded the motion. Motion carries with 1 member, Lion Adam Crowson, abstaining. Lion Bill reminded us all that if you donate to something that is not District approved you should send a check directly to that organization. He also presented a new list of guidelines that need to be followed by the Lions who possess credit cards, such as purchase limits and ATM withdrawals. Lion Tony Sobczak moved to approve the guidelines, Lion Tammy Rockenbach seconded. Motion carried.
Lion John Jenson addressed Constitution and By-Laws and expressed the desire to have an additional member on his committee.
Lion Tony Sobczak reported on behalf of the GAT. Spring officer training was held via ZOOM and went very well. Earlier today before the Cabinet Meeting we held Zone Chair training and that, also, went well. Zone meetings will begin in August.
Lion Jodi Burmester gave her GMA report which emphasized “Growing Happy Lions” which will help to build your club's team. Surveys from Lions International will be going out to all Lion members in the attempt to get input from all Lions. Be sure to update your members’ demographics on MyLCI so that they all receive the survey.
Erica Singley gave her report for LEBW. She has been elected as 1st Vice Chair on the Board of Directors. They can accommodate 10 people for a group visit. To date they have 282 transporters from 74 different clubs. As a reminder, brown boxes contain blood and recovery kits contain tools necessary for harvest, so both are URGENT deliveries.
Lion Bill Lund advocated for all clubs to participate in the Peace Poster contest. Contact art teachers. Middle schoolers are the targeted age group. Contact any boys and girls clubs. November 15th is the deadline for entering a poster.
Lion Tammy Rockenbach reported on the USA/Canada Forum, which is being held September 15-17 and is one of the best trainings to attend, with 80 seminars to pick from. You will need a passport but not a COVID test. Several intriguing blind guests will be there along with Brian Sheehan our International President.
Youth Exchange Report---Lion Ben August---not present and will have a full report in October.
Lion Milo Parker said that screenings are going well, even with COVID. Please report screenings on MyLion and if you need money to help pull off a screening, please let Milo know. Milo also requested funds for a new plusoptiX machine which costs $6287.80. Lion Peter Cerniglia made a motion to purchase the machine; Lion Adam Crowson second. Motion carried.
Lion Tammy Rockenbach reported on Restoring Hope Transplant House. Lions Adam and Al just replaced a screen door and there are several other little projects to be done. The house is continually full. A grant for $7000 had to be returned as the proposed building project had to be postponed. They are in need of a $10,000 grant and that will be applied for in the future. The house is also in need of a lift chair.
Lion Jill Kietzke reported that her committee is down members and she is looking for more volunteers to help her out. She has lots of materials for anyone to borrow who may want to conduct informational classes. She is willing to come to membership meetings. She's starting a prevention class, which will be about 1 year in length and contains updated, fresh material and a larger amount than before. She's exploring opportunities with insurance companies to possibly help finance her classes.
Lion Dan Marshall reported on LCIF. Worldwide LCIF gained $325,144, 409. In our District, 41 clubs participated, with an average of $80/person donated. Two donor clubs, Token Creek and Madison Central contributed $15,403.
Childhood Cancer---no report
Lion Randy Harrison reported that a new club is starting in Clinton, WI and they are actively looking for members.
Retention---no report
Lion Bruce Voight reported on Stuff the Bus which is in its 10th year!! He has contacted all clubs in the District and thus far, there are 24 clubs participating.
Lions John Elvekrog and Jim Fletcher addressed WLF. Both are willing to come to your club and talk about WLF. Their committee reports are on-line. Waunakee and Madison Central are 2 big supporters of WLF. Eyeglasses are going up to Rosholt soon. Deer hides generated $80,000 which will be donated to camp. Don't forget that Lions also collect hearing aids.
Lion Conrad Dryer had no report for Birch-Sturm but did share that he is the Vice President for Birch-Sturm this year and that he serves as State Leader, too.
Lion Patty Zaller reported on Leader Dog. She shared some interesting statistics: 160 dogs have been placed, 90 have had mobility training, 27 youth are served, there have been puppy training classes, retired dogs are re-homed and there is a prison program, too. She'd love for every club to donate $5.00.
Correspondence: none to report
Lion Mike Vraniak gave information about District Convention, which will be held on March 10 and 11, 2023. A survey will be going out to members to get their input as to what YOU want your Convention to look like. Should the Cabinet meeting be Friday night or Sunday morning? Feel free to contact Lion Mike at: lionmcv@gmail.com
DATES TO KNOW:
September 9th • 4th Annual Fish Fry • Cross Plains
September 17th • Golf Outing • Cuba City
September 17th • Clutches Raffle • Sun Prairie
September 24th • Chili Fest • Deerfield
AWARDS
Erica Singley presented Lion Bill Clausius with a Knight of Sight award.
Lion Ron Wright moved to adjourn.
Lion Tony Sobczak seconded.
Meeting adjourned at 2:19pm
Respectfully submitted,
Lion Vicki Sobczak
Cabinet Secretary
Reports:
March Cabinet Meeting Minutes
Treasurers Report - Administration (Excel)
Treasurers Report - Activities (Excel)
Children's Vision Committee Report (pdf)
Children's Vision Committee Report Addendum
Children's Vision Screening Camera Invoice (pdf)
Children's Vision Screening Reporting Form (Excel)
Children's Vision Screening Summary
Global Leadership Team Report
Global Membership Approach Report (pdf)
Global Membership Team Report
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin Report (pdf)
Restoring Hope Transplant House Report (pdf)
Wisconsin Lions Foundation Report
Note: some reports are PDF format. You may download the most recent free Adobe PDF reader at Adobe.