27-D1 District Cabinet Meeting - March 8, 2024 - District Convention - HYBRID
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CABINET MEETING MINUTES Draft
Welcome - District Governor Jeff Winkler
Pledge of Allegiance - 1st Vice District Governor Ron Wright
Secretary Report - Lion Andy Grosvold - Minutes were emailed out on March 2, 2024. Motion. Second. Carried.
Treasurer Report - Lion Bill Severson - District in sound financial shape. Financials were sent out on March 1st Motion. Second. Carried.
District Convention Overview - DG Jeff Winkler - Art of recruitment session needs volunteer(s). Also re: State Convention, volunteers also needed.
Cabinet Openings: 1VDG Ron Wright- Zone Chair needed R2 Z2; Lions Missions; New position Global Extension Team (GET). Contact VDG Wright if interested. LCIF Grant-DG Winkler-Fast response to grant application for victims of the Edgertons/Evansville tornadoes. Process was explained and Edgerton and Evansville clubs are handling the logistics. 30/40 families in need. Peace Poster-DG Winkler-The D1 winner is from McFarland, also went on the win the state competition.
Officer Training - Lion Tim Meier- June 3, 5, 6, 8, at various sites. Zone Chair training also being planned at this time.
District Bowling - DG Winkler- PDG Eric Holthaus. Will be held at Leisure Lanes in Monroe.
Youth Exchange - DG Winker- Updward of 8 students already registered.
Leo Club - Lion Brenda Steele- Getting the word out. Members of Marshall and Iowa Grant will be attending the convention. Attended the IG 20th charter anniversary and swore in 30 new members.
Childhood Cancer - Lion Julie Bagalama- Update on club donations to statewide fund. $40K raised so far. Each support network will get ~20% each. Diabetes scavenger hunt details.
Lions Eye Bank of Wisconsin - Current Status- Board President Lion Erica Singley-Madison Capitols hockey team fundraiser is on March 23rd. Volunteers needed for eye glass fitting at State Convention. Eye Bank tours happening Saturday (May 16) of State Convention from 2-6 p.m. Volunteers also needed to drive shuttle van to LEBW on the 16th.
Newsletter - PDG Bill Clausius- April 1st is the deadline for next publication; photos needed.
WLF - PDG John Evelkrog/Lion Jim Fletcher- Camp finances are good 2.5 million dollar a year operating budget. Raffle tickets upcoming, Birch Sturm Golf Outing in Iola. Deer hide revenue and sale of gloves on sale now. WLF needs more donations.
Vision Committee - PDG Bob Faliveno/Lion Milo Parker- Vision Screening training happened earlier today. D1 back up to near pre-pandemic levels. Goal to purchase 30 Plus Optix cameras. Latino health fair discussion. 5/6 more Lions needed. 2 cameras available for donation (Humphrey Device).
Meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. Motion. Second. Carried.
Submitted: Lion Andy Grosvold, 27-D1 Cabinet Secretary.
NEXT CABINET MEETING
July 2024
Upcoming Events:
Thursday, March 14th - Madison West Charter Night
Saturday, March 23rd - Cuba City Fun Night
Saturday, May 11th - Lions CARe Cruise, Cottage Grove, WI (Deerfield, Sun Prairie, Marshall, Cottage Grove Lions Clubs benefits Miracle Leage of Dane County)
Saturday, September 14th - Stoughton Lions 100th Anniversary
WISCONSIN LIONS STATE CONVENTION-Thur/Fri/Sat May 16-18, Marriott Middleton
LIONS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION - June 21-25, Melbourne, Australia
USA/CANADA LEADERSHIP FORUM -September 5-7, Louisville, KY
Reports:
January Cabinet Meeting Minutes
Treasurers Report - Activities (Excel)
Treasurers Report - Administration (Excel)
Children's Vision Screening 2023-2024 Summary
Wisconsin Lions Foundation Report
Note: some reports are PDF format. You may download the most recent free Adobe PDF reader at Adobe.