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District 38N Cabinet Meeting

Mid-Winter Convention

March 16, 2024, Lincoln, NE

Lion District Governor Evelyn Springer called the meeting to order at 10:35 a.m.

Cabinet Secretary, Lion Marjorie Brubaker proceeded with Roll Cal, 9 clubs represented, 45 in attendance. Minutes from the November 4 meeting were presented and accepted.

The Treasurer’s report was given. Cabinet Treasurer, Lion Donna Darell reported that all bills have been paid up to this meeting. The Budget was discussed. Members were encouraged to take advantage of the Individual Assistance Fund available to clubs. 2ndVDG Ralph Parrish from Bethany Club moved the report be approved and it was seconded by Missy from Lincoln Star City. Motion passed. PCC Allen Darell from Millard Lions made a motion to accept the changes made in the Budget and it was seconded by PDG Ida Jane Martinez from Lincoln Star City. The amendment was approved.

DG Evelyn reminded us that our International President Dr. Patti Hill’s theme is “Changing the World” Two of these issues were presented today with our programs on the Environment and Hunger.

When DG Evelyn visited clubs, she talked about adding new members and starting some branch clubs.

Presentation of Nominated Officers and Nominated NLF Trustee:

·       District Governor              Jason Reineke

·       1st Vice District Governor Ralph Parrish

·       2nd Vice District Governor Roxanne Chandler

·       Nebraska Lions Trustee    Ellen Olson, 2024-2027

PCC David Wentworth moved the nominations cease, seconded by PCC Allen Darell, and motion carried. The ballots to vote were passed out to the delegates.

Past International Director Cindy B. Gregg from Bells Vernon, Pennsylvania stepped in to speak with District 38-N Lions.

Results of the election were announced that everyone was unanimously elected.  Lion Ed Schnabel from Lincoln Star City moved that the ballots be destroyed, and it was seconded by Lion Bernie Peters from Millard. Motion passed.

1st VDG Janson Reineke read a letter endorsing PCC David Wentworth for International Director. PCC Wentworth was previously presented at a candidate for endorsement at the Fall Rally.  PCC Wentworth briefly address the delegates and attendees.  Ballots were handed out to voting delegates, collected, and tabulated.  Elections Co-Chair, Lion Darla Bolln, of Lincoln Star City Lions Club, reported the results of ballot tabulations.  PCC David Wentworth was endorsed. Lion Ed Schnabel moved to destroy the ballots, seconded by Lion Bernie Peters, and the motion passed.

LCIF Chairman Lion Ellen Olson handed out Presidential pins of bronze, silver, and gold for members who had made donations to Lions Club International Foundation.

CLUB SHARING:

·       Bellevue Lions have a Chili Supper on March 23, 2024

·       PCC Allen Darell announced a District Governor Elect school on April 26-27-28 in Broken Bow

·       Papillion has the Hops for Harmony fund raiser June 26, 2024 from 5:30-8:30

·       Lincoln Star City has a fundraiser May 15, 2024, Chipotle restaurant on 70th and Pioneer.

·       PCC Mavis Hall announced she was available for new member or officer training.

·       Valerie Wentworth announced the A1 Zone meeting April 25 in Bellevue would be on Officer Training.

·       PDG Ida Jane Martinez encouraged clubs to nominate members for New Voices Awards.

·       Peace Poster Chairman Roxanne Chandler announced the poster contest was “Peace without Limits”.

·       PDG Dennis Hughes announced the All-Star Golf Tournament June 23-24 in Kearney. Donations are requested to help with this.

·       Lion Darla Bolin said Lincoln Star City and Crete Lions are hosting the Crete golf tournament on July 13th in Crete.

·       PCC David Wentworth as State Global Membership Approach Chairman announced that our district has a -2 in membership this year and multiple districts in Nebraska has -19 members.

·       The Nebraska Lions Foundation meeting will be held April 6, 2024, in Broken Bow, NE in the library. We are all members of the Nebraska Lions Foundation and are encouraged to participate.

Meeting adjourned at 11:35

Marjorie Brubaker

Cabinet Secretary

District Newsletter

Greetings again from your District Governor! 

Hi Lions, I have had a couple of serious emails from International President Dr Patti Hill. First, she was talking about 1.5. For many years we have bragged about global membership of 1.4 million members. Dr. Hill’s goal is to achieve membership of 1.5 million members by 2027, four years from now. This means we need to visit with neighbors, friends, new people and tell them your Lion story, what you do, what your club does and how they may fit in. Find out their interests which may result in a new club project which will benefit your community. Be honest when they ask questions, be realistic when you respond, highway cleanup may benefit the community, but it is not glamorous or clean work. We are able to learn new ways of doing things. 

In her most recent email Dr Hill was emphasizing the benefits of working with LCIF, seeking grants which will provide positive outcomes for your community. One example is found in Humboldt. An LCIF grant allowed improvements which now permit handicapped and elderly individuals to visit and enjoy a park. 

In visiting clubs, I learned many things. It has been said ”Lions are the best kept secret” as my visits have revealed to me time after time. When I visit clubs, I stay for the regular club meeting. I learn what projects and fundraising events have been held. Lion involvement is revealed. 

I see how much Lions are involved in each community. And how the community responds to Lions activities. Surprising and yet sad, we do not hear about these wonderful things happening and the service provided in these communities. Several examples:

Falls City: held a raffle to raise funds for scholarships 

Byron: provided funds to help repair a park used by youth

Hordville: Mowing grass in an old rural cemetery

Utica: Dinner and auction to raise funds to purchase an ambulance

What are we able to do in our larger cities, perhaps in a smaller neighborhood which needs a boost? We should learn from each other, and this will only happen when we share our stories.

The other District Governors may have had similar experiences.

Until next time, be informative Lions to the people in our communities and share our love of Lionism.

In Lionism,

DG Evelyn Springer