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District 1CN Convention Information
Sep-17-2025 |
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Please mark your calendar to attend the upcoming District Convention to be held on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in Mt. Vernon, IL. We are planning a one-day event on Saturday, beginning with a service project to put together some packets for the Midwest Distribution Agency. We have a Lions International Director lined up to speak to us. There will also be additional Lions-flavored sessions and a Celebration of Life Service to honor the valued service of recently deceased members of our District. If your Club has a member who has passed away and needs to be honored, please reach out to me, Lydia Ellis, or Mo Ritzel with the information. We will also be holding our District officer elections for 2026.
Your attendance and that of your fellow Club members are important and appreciated. Lunch is included in your registration of $65.00. Spouse lunch cost of $25.00
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD TO YOUR CLUB MEMBERS!We hope to see you at the convention - Doubletree by Hilton Hotels, 222 Potomac Blvd, Mt. Vernon, IL on Saturday, October 18, 2025. This will be a one-day convention. We start at 8:00 in the morning with a short service project on-site, and we’re done by 6:00 in the evening. Please feel free to invite your spouse to come along as there are opportunities for shopping and exploring the Cedarhurst Art Museum in Mt. Vernon. Click here to register for the event. Credit/debit cards, Apple/Google pay, and EChecks
Contact the hotel for rooms, 618-244-7100. $129 for a standard room.
There will be a small hospitality suite for out-of-town guests,
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District 1M Newsletter
Sep-16-2025 |
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District 1M September Newsletter
District 1M St. Jude Walk
District 1M Directory
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Lions Quest & Service Carnival Opportunity
Sep-08-2025 |
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Lions Quest and Service Carnival Opportunity.
You can attend via Zoom on Monday, September 8, 2025, at 7:00 pm
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Revised September 2025 State Magazine
Sep-04-2025 |
A revised edition of the September 2025 State Magazine is now available.
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District 1BK Newsletter September 2025
Sep-03-2025 |
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From the Desk of District 1BK Governor Denise Lowe
District 1BK Newsletter
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MD1 State Magazine for September 2025
Sep-02-2025 |
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Lions of Illinois
Enjoy the latest issue of the Lions State Magazine and Events and Fundraisers for MD1.
PDG Joni McMillan
MD1 Magazine Editor
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2024-2025 Peace Poster Finalists
Aug-21-2025 |
A huge congratulations to more of the 2024-25 #PeacePoster finalists!  
We can't wait to see the posters for this year's contest!
Make sure to order your 2025-26 digital kits by October 1st. Click below to grab yours 
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2nd COG Meeting of the 2025-2026 Council of Governors
Aug-19-2025 |
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Good Morning Lions:
Mark your calendars! The 2nd meeting of the 2025-2026 MD1 Council of Governors will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
International President A.P. Singh and 1st Vice International President Mark S. Lyons are scheduled to join the meeting via Zoom. With their remarks, the Agenda for our meeting likely won't begin until approximately 11:00 a.m.
LOCATION:
Bloomington Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 201 Broadway Avenue, Normal, IL 61761
Phone: 309-862-9000
DISTRICT GOVERNORS:
If you are a District Governor, there is no need to reserve your room as that has been done for you. You will need to provide a credit card upon arrival. You will need to register for the COG meeting to provide any dietary restrictions as well as your Partner in Service/Spouse. See link below.
FIRST VICE DISTRICT GOVERNORS:
We have a block of rooms reserved for the First Vice District Governor beginning Thursday, September 25, 2025. Each of you have a room reserved in your name for Thursday, September 25, 2025, as you are scheduled to attend GETS Training. You will need to provide a credit card upon arrival.
Please note that GLT Chair Darren Van Duyn will be sending out information to you separately regarding the GETS Training.
You will need to register for the COG meeting to provide any dietary restrictions as well as your Partner in Service/Spouse. See link below.
SECOND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNORS:
You are very important to us! Unfortunately, I do not have specific instructions for you other than to register to attend the COG meeting to provide any dietary restrictions as well as your Partner in Service/Spouse and reserve your room. See the link below.
STATE COMMITTEE CHAIRS:
We would love to see all of you at the 2nd COG meeting!
Please plan on submitting your written reports to SST Cecilia at sst@illinoislionsmd1.org by MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2025! Your report will be included with the Agenda and distributed to the entire Council one week prior to our meeting.
Please remember that in order to be reimbursed per the Rules of Audit, you must have an invitation to speak from the Council Chair or the Council of Governors.
When booking your room, check the date and the number of nights you are staying.
If you have any questions or difficulties registering, please do not hesitate to contact SST Cecilia at the State Office. Have a great day!
Lions of Illinois, Inc.
828 S. 2nd Street, Suite 101
Springfield, IL 62704
Phone: 217-299-9113
State Office Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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MD1 State Magazine for August 2025
Aug-12-2025 |
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1-J 2025 July newsletter
Jul-14-2025 |
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1st COG Meeting Agenda for 2025-2026
Jul-09-2025 |
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The First Council of Governors meeting for the MD1 Lions of Illinois will take place on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at the International Convention in Orlando, Florida.
The Agenda, 5th COG Draft Minutes of 2024-2025 and the Proposed Rules of Audit for 2025-2026 are found below.
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MD1 Lions of IL July 2025 Events & Fundraisers Info & Flyers
Jul-03-2025 |
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MD1 Lions of IL July 2025 eMagazine
Jul-03-2025 |
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2025-2026 Lions Int'l Peace Poster Contest Info
Jun-22-2025 |
https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/start-our-approach/youth/peace-poster#contest
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You're Invited: Midwest Breakfast at the International Convention – Orlando 2025! Please share!!
Jun-22-2025 |
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Lions:
You're cordially invited to join fellow Lions from across the Midwest for a special Midwest Breakfast during the Lions International Convention in Orlando, Florida!
? MIDWEST BREAKFAST – Orlando
Hosted by MD-5 Lions
? Tuesday, July 15, 2025
? 6:30 A.M. Eastern Time
? Rosen Plaza Hotel 9700 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819
Enjoy a delicious Cypress Buffet, including fresh juices, baked mini muffins, Danish pastries, croissants, sliced seasonal fruit and berries, bagels with Philadelphia cream cheese, preserves, Nutella, whole grain cereals with a variety of milk options, and individual yogurts.
Cost: $45 per person – includes breakfast, tax, and gratuity.
RSVP before: June 1, 2025
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Online registration for Midwest Breakfast - Orlando starts on May 15th 2025. Online registration ends June 3rd 2025.
lionsofillinois.regfox.com
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If you have any questions, please contact our International Convention Chair PDG Tom Elsey @ thomas.elsey@gmail.com
Let’s share great food, fellowship, and Lion spirit before the day’s events begin.
We look forward to seeing you all in Orlando!
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YOUR FEEDBACK IS REQUESTED on This Educational Forum Survey (closes July 15)
Jun-22-2025 |
o: ALL LIONS CLUBS and LIONS of ILLINOIS
The District Governors Elect have created a survey to collect feedback on the state education Forum for next Lion year. They want to hear from all of us. You can complete the survey online at the link below or print the survey and US Mail it back to state office. You can also get the Word doc version of the survey from state website at www.illinoisliondmd1.org and email it back to sst@illinoislionsmd1.org.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GH8ST7L
Thank you for taking the time to send in your feedback so we can provide the best educational event possible for all of us.
#WeServe
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LCI RECORDED WEBINAR: PREPARING YOUR CLUB FOR NEW LION YEAR
Jun-19-2025 |
LIONS CLUBS -- HERE IS THE RECORDED WEBINAR FROM LCI ON PREPARING YOUR CLUB FOR THE COMING YEAR:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/16gsydLyw2/
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