THE LIONS ROAR The Official Newsletter of the Manitowish Waters Lions Club Manitowish Waters, WI 54545 http//www.mwlionsclub.com June 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: John Hanson 543-2438 1st V.P.: vacant Secretary: Bob Bridges 686-2489 Treasurer: D. Schumacher 686-2074 Membership: P.Puccinelli 904-0951 Tail Twister: Dan Meier 904-0053 Lion Tamer: Dave Hanson 904-0517 Past Pres.: Bob Becker 543-2219 Directors: Class of 2016 Carl Carrillo 543-8979 Mike Hahn 543-2627 Earl Watkins 543-8756 Class of 2017 Tom Polacek 543-8712 Paul Puccinelli 904-0951 Gale Wolf 543-2439 APPOINTED COMMITTEE HEADS Bingo - Don Fields 904-9079 Cash Raffle-Co: Dick Henske 543-2942 Cash Raffle-Co: Gordie Biggar 543-2746 Concessions: vacant Deer Hide Collection: D. Henske 543-2942 Dinner Programs: Dennis Hill 543-2681 Dinner Reservations: B. Bridges 686-2489 Dinner Schedule: Henry Bauers 904-2888 Donations: Bob Becker 543-2219 Education: Gale Wolf 543-2439 Hwy Clean-Up: Carl Carrillo 543-8979 Lions’ Apparel: Jim Higgins 543-8282 Market: Tim Casey 920-327-0473 Newsletter Editor: Mike Hahn 543-2627 Pork Chop Dinners: J. Hanson 543-2438 Publicity: Dennis Hill 543-2681 Refresh. Service: Don Barnabo 543-2596 Sunshine: Vacant Golf Tournament: John Hanson 543-2438 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE Congratulations to this year’s recipients of our awards. Tom Polacek is the Lion of the Year. Although Tom's career as a Lion is relatively short, he has certainly become an important part of our club. He is always available to help when ther is a task to be done. Karen Dixon is our Citizen of the Year. Karen was president of the Manitowish Waters Lakes Association for many years. With her leadership the Lakes Association has developed into a major force in protecting our great water resources. Then without taking a break she took on the leadership role as president of the North Lakeland Discovery Center board. This is the kind of dedication to service that makes our town such a great place to live. Who better deserves the Bud Hyland Award then Dan Meier. The job he has done as Tail Twister for our club has set the standard high. His input as a board member has always been valued. I'm sure there is no one in any Lions Club that has seasoned more pork chops than Dan. I have created a new position, Club Seasoner, and Dan, you have a lifetime appointment to that position. Thank you for your service. At this month’s dinner meeting we will install officers for the coming year. We have two key vacancies; Vice-President, and Tail Twister. Now is the time for one of you to step forward. Neither of these positions or any club leadership position take a lot of time, but they are important if we are to keep a viable and active club. The Pancake Breakfast was once again a successful fund raiser. We served 215 people and took in over $2000. This was the opener for our busy fund raising season. With the Flea Market, Bingo, Pork Chop Dinners, Cash Raffle and Golf Outing; volunteers are always needed. Join the fun and support your Club.
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THE LIONS ROAR The Official Newsletter of the Manitowish Waters Lions Club Manitowish Waters, WI 54545 http//www.mwlionsclub.com June 2017
BOARD OF DIRECTORS President: John Hanson 543-2438 1st V.P.: vacant Secretary: Bob Bridges 686-2489 Treasurer: D. Schumacher 686-2074 Membership: P.Puccinelli 904-0951 Tail Twister: Dan Meier 904-0053 Lion Tamer: Dave Hanson 904-0517 Past Pres.: Bob Becker 543-2219 Directors: Class of 2016 Carl Carrillo 543-8979 Mike Hahn 543-2627 Earl Watkins 543-8756 Class of 2017 Tom Polacek 543-8712 Paul Puccinelli 904-0951 Gale Wolf 543-2439 APPOINTED COMMITTEE HEADS Bingo - Don Fields 904-9079 Cash Raffle-Co: Dick Henske 543-2942 Cash Raffle-Co: Gordie Biggar 543-2746 Concessions: vacant Deer Hide Collection: D. Henske 543-2942 Dinner Programs: Dennis Hill 543-2681 Dinner Reservations: B. Bridges 686-2489 Dinner Schedule: Henry Bauers 904-2888 Donations: Bob Becker 543-2219 Education: Gale Wolf 543-2439 Hwy Clean-Up: Carl Carrillo 543-8979 Lions’ Apparel: Jim Higgins 543-8282 Market: Tim Casey 920-327-0473 Newsletter Editor: Mike Hahn 543-2627 Pork Chop Dinners: J. Hanson 543-2438 Publicity: Dennis Hill 543-2681 Refresh. Service: Don Barnabo 543-2596 Sunshine: Vacant Golf Tournament: John Hanson 543-2438
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Congratulations to this year’s
recipients of our awards. Tom
Polacek is the Lion of the Year.
Although Tom's career as a
Lion is relatively short, he has
certainly become an important
part of our club. He is always
available to help when ther is a
task to be done.
Karen Dixon is our Citizen of
the Year. Karen was president
of the Manitowish Waters
Lakes Association for many
years. With her leadership the
Lakes Association has
developed into a major force in
protecting our great water
resources. Then without taking
a break she took on the
leadership role as president of
the North Lakeland Discovery
Center board. This is the kind of
dedication to service that makes
our town such a great place to
live.
Who better deserves the Bud
Hyland Award then Dan Meier.
The job he has done as Tail
Twister for our club has set the
standard high. His input as a
board member has always been
valued. I'm sure there is no one
in any Lions Club that has
seasoned more pork chops than
Dan. I have created a new
position, Club Seasoner, and
Dan, you have a lifetime
appointment to that position.
Thank you for your service.
At this month’s dinner meeting
we will install officers for the
coming year. We have two key
vacancies; Vice-President, and
Tail Twister. Now is the time
for one of you to step forward.
Neither of these positions or
any club leadership position
take a lot of time, but they are
important if we are to keep a
viable and active club.
The Pancake Breakfast was
once again a successful fund
raiser. We served 215 people
and took in over $2000. This
was the opener for our busy
fund raising season. With the
Flea Market, Bingo, Pork Chop
Dinners, Cash Raffle and Golf
Outing; volunteers are always
needed. Join the fun and support
your Club.
AWARDS NIGHT 2017
Meet this year’s Lion Award Winners
We Salute You!
Thomas Polacek – Lion of the Year
Tom has been given this 2017 award for his service for work
Karen Dixon – Citizen of the Year
Our Citizen of the Year Award is for service to our town
Dan Meier – Bud Hyland Award
Dan is presented the Bud Hyland Award By Toby Hyland. This honor is for continued
efforts on behalf of our Club.
Lions Forrie Johnson (92), Irv Feit (93) and Charlie Rayala (83) pose for photo at Awards Night.
These three have totaled almost 100 years in the Lions.
OFFICERS’ INDUCTION
DINNER
All Lions be aware of our
night of fellowship on June 15th
at Aberdeen Lodge. Our new
slate of officers will be sworn in
and other awards will be
presented as well.
As usual, our Social Hour will
be from5:30–6:30 with
appetizers. The dinner and
program will follow.
Dinner choices are as follows:
Chicken Alfredo, Beef
Bourguignon, or Blackened
Salmon Cobb Salad.
Please call in your
reservations to Bob Bridges at
715-686-2489 by June 9th
.
Note: all dinners are $22,
including tax and tip.
We hope for a big Lion
turnout on the 15th
of June.
DUES
All Lion Members: Remember, our yearly dues are now being collected by Treasurer DuWayne Schumacher. He would hope that all dues are tuned in by June 30th. Make your check for $65 to MW Lions and send to P.O. Box 301, Manitowish Waters 54545 or hand in at our June 15th Dinner Meeting.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Carl Carrillo
Ralph Hanson
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
CALENDAR OF JUNE EVENTS
Our Lion fund raising season is now in full swing! Every Lion Brother needs to pitch-in and assist our efforts. The Activity Chairs are listed on the front page of this newsletter. Our Motto “We Serve” is never more important than during our summer work season. Find an activity that suits you and call that Chairman today. June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 (9AM – 2PM) Lions Flea, Craft and Farmers’ Market June 12, 19, 26 Bingo at the Community Center – doors open at 6PM, first call at 7PM June 22 – 1st Pork Chop Dinner - 5PM-7PM at the Lions Pavilion
The Improbable Muse
Hey, another Awards Night is in
the record books. It’s time for review and a quick evaluation.
Location: Good, except for additional patrons traipsing
through our proceedings as
they sought seating on the porch.
Food: Excellent, especially the
Dillinger Salad. (Johnny Depp
would have been pleased)
Acoustics: Lousy. Amplification
please, at least to the 60 decibel level. (70% of the population over fifty suffers from some degree of hearing loss and our President’s voice is not geared for oratory.)
District Rep: Boulder Junction came through with a fellow who offered his help no less than five times during his speech. (Tim Casey approached him afterward and signed him up for
several 11:00-2:00 stints during the summer’s Flea Market.)
Program: Recognitions are always
impressive - and emotional - especially when Toby presents
her husband’s Bud Hyland Award. (Congratulations Dan!)
But the one that stood out for me
was the ”Lion of the Year”. While
other honorees were more on the
perimeter of the crowd and the acoustics were daunting, this one blithely rose to his feet and thanked the Lions for giving him the opportunity to get involved and provide service to his community.
But he didn’t stop with that. He continued by confessing that “It has helped to make me a better person.” Humble, with candor and honesty
Would that we were all that open
about the benefits of our special lives, in this special place, in this
special country. If we were, this world would be a much better place in which to live.
So Let’s stand up and put’em
together for all our award recipients, markedly for our “Special Guy of the Year” as well as for the sad Swan Song
