District Governor Kelly Lubbe |
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Upcoming Events (from roster)
Council of Governors Cabinet Meetings - Minutes Winter Camp for the Blind Michigan Forum Nomination Submissions Lions of Michigan Foundation
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Club Leadership Lists for 2023-24 Due 11-B1 Leadership Training White Cane Week Governor’s Awards 11-B1 District Convention Multiple-District 11 Convention Lions International Convention |
Upcoming Events (always updating!)
Contact information can be found in the district roster book. For privacy, it is not included here.
February 19 (Sunday) 8am-11:30am
Vandercook Lake invites everyone to breakfast, 3rd Sunday of every month.
Biscuits and gravy, eggs, sausage, pancakes, toast, and coffee/milk. $5 Donations are accepted.
February 16, 2023 (Thursday) 5pm-7pm
Bedford Area invites everyone to dinner on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Homemade soups, salads, and desserts. Contact Ron and Margaret Keagle for more information
February 3-5, 2023 (Friday-Sunday) - View flyer
Lions Winter Camp for the Blind at Battle Creek Outdoor Education Center
Contact Roger Bosse to get an application or sign up to volunteer.
Online volunteer registration also available at:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-JJxVX7eCubHEiROO01MFJF6ww3wJzAtR2CtOOx-h_ZAljw/viewform
February 4, 2023 (Saturday)
Blissfield Lions presents Reverse Raffle. Tickets $50 each for dinner and beverages. Plus, silent auction prizes, and chance to win big!
Contact Dick Saxton to get your tickets.
February 18, 2023 (Saturday)
Bear Lake Camp "Polar Plunge" fundraiser
Jump in the lake or just cheer for the jumpers and stay dry. Stay for dinner.
Contact DG Traci Tribley for more information
Buy your tickets or make a pledge at
https://www.bearlakecamp.org/index.php/events-details/polar-bear-pledge-event
February 24-25 (Friday-Saturday)
Lions of Michigan Forum, Double Tree Airport, Grand Rapids
Get the details at https://www.lionsofmi.com/index.php/calendar-and-forthcoming-events/michigan-lions-forum-february-2023
March 11, 2023 (Saturday) 10am
Zone 2 Region 3 and 4 Meeting - Everyone Welcome
Vandercook Lake Clubhouse
Speaker: GLT Roger Bosse on "Leadership
RSVP to ZC Bea Furman or ZC Jim Phelan
March 16, 2023 (Thursday)
Tour of Leader Dog 12pm
Organized by Battle Creek Cereal City Lions. All are invited to join.
Contact Dave Hill for more information
March 18, 2023 (Saturday) 9am
Lions Training Event
Vandercook Lake Clubhouse, 4628 Francis Street, Jackson, MI
IPCC Dave Hill leads "KidSight Training" 9am-10:30am
GST Nancy Hill "Develop a Lions Elevator Speech" 10:30am-12pm
RSVP to Nancy Hill
April 29 (Saturday) 9am
District 11-B1 Convention at Commonwealth Commerce Center, Jackson
RSVP by April 8, 2023
Flyer - Registration - Delegate - Memorial - Basket Raffle
May __ (Saturday) 9am-6pm
Lions Work Bee at Bear Lake Camp
RSVP to Cathy Koning
May 4 6pm-8pm (Thursday)
Spring Leadership Forum at Vandercook Lake High School
Contact Roger Bosse with questions.
May 18-20 (Friday-Sunday)
Lions of Michigan MD11 Convention 2023
Delta Hotels Muskegon Marriott Convention Center, 939 3rd St, Muskegon, MI 49440
Get the details at:
https://www.lionsofmi.com/index.php/calendar-and-forthcoming-events/md11-state-convention-may-2023
July 7-11, 2023
Lions Clubs International Convention, Boston, MA
Registration is open! https://www.mcisemi.com/lci2023/
* Submit your activities to Newsletter Editor Lion Cathy Koning
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