"What's that ringing noise?"

Our speaker is Melissa Alexander, an audiologist student from RUSH working as an intern for Dr. Terri Lightbody's Hearing Specialists of DuPage. Melissa talked about that ringing you get in your ear, known as tinnitus.

Tinnitus is an abnormal perception of a sound reported by a patient but is unrelated to an external source of stimulation. Tinnitus is a very common disorder affecting over 50 million people in the United States.

It may be intermittent, constant or fluctuant, mild or severe, and may vary from a low roaring sensation to a high pitched type of sound. It may or may not be associated with a hearing loss. It is also classified further into subjective tinnitus (a noise perceived by the patient alone) or objective (a noise perceived by the patient as well as by another listener).

Subjective tinnitus is common; however, objective tinnitus is relatively uncommon. The location of tinnitus may be in the ear(s) and/or in the head.

For more information about tinnitus, click on http://www.thehearingspecialists.com/

March 16, 2010

Speaker Melissa Alexander, center, is Lion Dr. Terri Lightbody's intern at her Hearing Specialists of DuPage. Our President, Lion Tony Ladd looks on.

Court Appointed Special Advocates for
Dependent Children

Lion Mike Bernard introduced Lisa Drake, Executive Director of CASA ( Court Appointed Special Advocates.)

Every child has a right to a safe, permanent, nurturing home. CASA recruits trains and supports volunteer citizen advocates to effectively speak to the best interests of abused, neglected and dependent children in DuPage County's juvenile and family court system.

CASA is an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates. Court Appointed Special Advocates are volunteers that are trained and supported by paid CASA staff to monitor the court cases of children from birth to eighteen years of age, who have been adjudicated as abused, neglected and/or dependent. Once trained, volunteer advocates are assigned to observe a child's case through its duration resulting from a formal court order (normally 18 months to 3 years). Advocates voluntarily follow the cases and report their findings to juvenile court judges through objective, fact-based written reports; providing information about the child’s life, foster placement, stress in the family, a child’s medical ailment, educational needs or a need for glasses or acne treatment. This knowledge serves to better inform judges who are then able to make educated dispositions about each child's placement and treatment needs and permanency in a more timely manner.

CASA of DuPage County, Inc., was founded in April of 1993 when it entered into a formal agreement with the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County, Illinois. During its first year of operation, CASA of DuPage County, Inc. supported 15 volunteer advocates who were the voices for 33 abused and neglected children. A total of 340 children benefited from a CASA Advocate during FY2009, with 120 volunteers serving as advocates.

FY2009 Accomplishments:
· Trained 51 community volunteers as Advocates from the communities of Aurora, Bartlett, Bolingbrook, Burr Ridge, Carol Stream, Chicago, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Glendale Heights, Lisle, Lombard, Naperville, North Aurora, Roselle, Schaumburg, West Chicago, Westmont, Wheaton, Winfield and Woodridge.
· CASA was appointed to 100% of abuse and neglect cases originating within the DuPage County juvenile court system, serving 340 children.
· 90 Children had their cases closed by the court:
     · 46 were returned to biological family;
     · 4 were emancipated;
     · 8 were adopted;
     · 12 were awarded subsidized guardianship;
     · 15 had their cases dismissed;
     · 5 were transferred out of DuPage County.

CASA cultivated ongoing cooperative relationships with those involved in the court system - judges, DCFS case workers, attorneys, educators, and community agencies, bringing an in-depth awareness and a fresh perspective to the assigned cases.

CASA of DuPage County, Inc. 505 North County Farm Road Third Floor, Suite C Wheaton, Illinois 60187 Phone: 630-221-0889 Fax: 630-221-0904 Email: info@dupagecasa.org http://dupagecasa.org/

March 09 , 2010

Lion Mike Benard
Speaker Lisa Drake, Ex. Dir. CASA, center, with our President Lion Tony Ladd on right and speaker sponsor Lion Mike Bernard.

Adoption of Children in Illinois

Lion Brad Pihl sponsored David Lundberg of Evangelical Child & Family Agency of Wheaton. This year marked ECF's 60th year in assisting with adoption services. ECF provides a wide variety of services for children and families. One of which, is being part of a network of agencies who assist in finding adoptive homes for babies who are abandoned. ECF placed six babies in the past five years who were left at various locations such as: police stations, hospitals and fire departments.

Adoptions have changed over time. In the 70's ninety percent of single women would give up their babies for adoption and ten percent would keep them. Currently, with societies acceptance of single parents, more mothers are keep their babies, and less are offered up for adoption. This leads to an increased need for international adoptions. At this time, 25 different countries work with ECF such as: Ethiopia, Russia, Rwanda, Nepal, Haiti, and China. ECF assists adoptive parents with the legal processes and work to bring the two parties together to learn about and embrace each others cultures

March 02 , 2010

David Lundberg of Evangelical Child & Family Agency of Wheaton, left, VP Lion Dr. Terry Lightbody and speaker sponsor Lion Brad Pihl.

Wellness and Health in the Work Environment

Today's speaker was Kelly Goetz. Her father, Lion Bob Harris was her sponsor. She talked about Wellness and Health in the Work Environment. Kelly and her husband Karl work with companies to help improve productivity by encouraging their employees to take vacation time. Mandated vacation time will lessen "worker burnout" thereby reducing absenteeism. She discussed the difference between The United States and our stressful work lives, compared to other countries who mandate vacation time. Companies who motivate and encourage a fun, "playful" atmosphere, have better results in maintaining talent.

February 23, 2010

Left to right, Lion Bob Harris, son in law Karl Goetz, Kelly Goetz and President Lion Tony Ladd

Planning Until 2040

Ty Warner from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) spoke on the year 2040 and how we get there. The population of the seven Chicago area counties, 184 municipalities, is expected to increase by 2.8 million. CMAP is involved with the counties and municipalities in planning for the problems of transportation, housing, infrastructure and etc including water and other resources necessary to support the increase in population.

For more information, consult:
http://www.cmap.illinois.gov/default.aspx

February 16, 2010

Lion Marty Findling, left, introduced Ty Warner of CMAP. That's our President, Lion Tony Ladd on the right.

February 02 Election Race Results

Today our sponsor was Lion Bill Guild. The speaker was Rick Carney. He spoke about recent election races. Rick is the brother of our Lion Cleve Carney.

A familiar face around DuPage County, J. P. "Rick" Carney, was appointed a Commissioner to the DuPage County Election Commission on November 15, 2005, and became Chairman on January 12, 2006.
Rick Carney served five terms as the DuPage County Recorder until he retired in 2004. As Recorder, Rick kept the DuPage County Recorder's office "one of the most innovative in the nation" utilizing new technology. Over the years Rick was on various committees, including the Illinois Attorney General's Commission on Electronic Commerce and Crime, leading to the development of the Electronic Commerce Security Act. The Illinois Act has been recognized, nationally and internationally, as one of the best models available for addressing the legal issues surrounding electronic commerce. During his second term in office, he implemented a state-of-the-art optical imaging system for all documents, bringing the records management to the leading edge of technology for a government office.
Rick was a Committeeman for Milton Township for 30 years. He graduated in 1969 from the University of Dubuque with a B.A. degree in History and Political Science. Rick then served in the Army from 1969-1975. Prior to his work with the County, Rick owned and operated Carney Custom Decorating. Rick and his wife, Patty, reside in Wheaton.
Rick has four children: Alicia, Kathryn, Kevin and Brian. Rick is interested in all sports, the Arts, and has authored several newspaper articles on the history of Illinois and DuPage County. Because of his interest in the Arts, Rick has been appointed three terms by three governors to the Illinois Arts Council.

February 09, 2010

Lion Bill Guild, center. Introduced speaker Rick Carney. That's our President, Lion Tony Ladd, on left.

Therapy Dogs

Lion Georgianna Cobb was the sponsor of our meeting. The speakers were Cheri Nicholas and her Newfoundland therapy dog "Groovy," and Betty Smith with her therapy Golden Retriever "Maddie."

February 02, 2010

Lion Georgianna Cobb, second from left,was the sponsor of speakers Cheri Nicholas and her Newfoundland therapy dog "Groovy," and Betty Smith with her therapy Golden Retriever "Maddie." That's our President Lion Tony Ladd on right.

Bringing Birds to Lifelike Art

Lion Julie DeGrace introduced Bud Knoedler, who told us about the art of drawing birds and then creating wood carvings from his drawings. Bud started this hobby after retiring from the financial world about 15 years ago. He had never done any thing like this before. Bud spends between 30 to 100 hours per project.

Progression from bird design side and top views, transferred onto wood block, initial shaping using the band saw, continued shaping by whittling and then fine carving using rotary tolls and 4x magnifier glasses.

After carving the bird, Bud likes to create a mount that compliments the bird's habitat.

Some of Bud Knoedler's production. The eagle took some 100 hours and is an assembly of 5 carvings; the 2 wings, the body and the two legs.

January 26, 2010

Lion Julie DeGrace introduced Bud Knoedler, Bird carver. That's our President Lion Tony Ladd on right.

Interested in carving or wood working? Check out http://www.dupagewoodworkers.org/index.html

What is Donka?

Lion Scott Shorney introduced Leanne Stavenger-Vos, Donka Executive Director and Kathy Kramer, Donka instructor, who gave us a very interesting demonstration of how their software aids those with sight and physical impairments in reading and writing documents. Also Bill Krenichi, a Donka graduate, described how the Donka system and education has enabled him to overcome impairments caused by a stoke a few years ago.

Donka is a unique computer training program that teaches individuals with physical or visual challenges in the Chicago area. Through computers and assistive technology, their clients become more self-sufficient and independent members of the community. All training is at no-cost to the students.

Donka, located in Wheaton, strives to remain state of the art in computer technology and teaching techniques. Twenty computer stations, combined with an inventory of cutting edge assistive technology and certified teaching, ensures success.

If you are interested in donating equipment, please contact Peoples Resource Center, 201 S. Naperville Rd., Wheaton, IL 60187 www.peoplesrc.org

Donka, Inc. is located at 400 N. County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187 Phone (630) 665-8169 FAX (630) 665-1669. http://www.donkainc.org/ Email: info@donkainc.org

January 19, 2010

Lion Scott Shorney introduced Bill Krenichi, Donka graduate; Briget Elliot, PR; Leanne Stavenger-Vos, Donka Executive Director; Kathy Kramer, Donka instructor and our President Lion Tony Ladd.

Music and Art for Children through High School Age
An outreach program of the Wheaton College

Lion Jim Borsch introduced Jody Grandlienard, Director CSA and Alison Kroeze, Assistant Director who outlined their outreach program of teaching music to pre-K to High school students. They also showed us the new CODA program offered to at-risk developing artists. Jim's wife Doris Borsch is a retired teacher in the music program.

Community School of Arts (CSA) at Wheaton College provides professional instruction in the fine and performing arts to students of all ages and ability levels.

CSA's primary goal is to help students develop their aesthetic potential through quality teaching and learning experiences that stimulate growth and understanding through listening, performing, analyzing and creating.

CSA upholds the standard of excellence in education for which Wheaton College is known. In providing classes from birth to adulthood, we endeavor to expose students to quality experiences in the creative arts in order to stimulate an enhanced ability to learn, a heightened sense of self-esteem, and an enriched appreciation for the arts.

While CSA subscribes to, and implements, the educational philosophies and methods of various noted pedagogues, we do so through a Christian world view, holding that the knowledge of God, through Jesus Christ, is the singular key to personal peace and transformation in the world.

January 12, 2010

Doris Borsch, Jody Grandlienard, Director CSA, Lion Jim Borsch, speaker sponsor, Alison Kroeze, Assistant Director CSA and our President, Lion Tony Ladd.

Contact CSA at http://csa.wheaton.edu/index.shtml

Tracking Down Terrorists

Lion Aylward introduced Paul Bock, Senior Resident Supervisory Agent from the Lisle FBI. Agent Bock talked about tracking down terrorists, especially how we almost figured out what going to happen on September 11, 2001. One agent had a thought the day before but no one acted as no one had ever deliberately crashed an airliner into a building.

Lion Jack Aylward, right, discussing FBI Agent Paul Bock's presentation

January 05 , 2010

Lions Barry and Georgie Cobb, FBI Agent Paul Bock, Bock's sponsor, Lion Jack Aylward presenting Lions cup, Lion Gary Dewel and our President, Lion Tony Ladd.

Annual Christmas Auction Fund Raiser
Held at the Arrowhead Golf Club
Thanks to Lion Mike Benard, Wheaton Park District Commissioner

Our President Lion Tony Ladd conferring the Melvin Jones Fellow Humanitarian Award to Lion Cleve Carney. Lion Keith Carlson, past President, read the message he composed, during the presentation:

"The Melvin Jones award is named after the founder of Lions International. It is the highest honor awarded by the Lions. The award recognizes a commitment to humanitarian service and excellence in Lionism. Cleve Carney has been a member of the Wheaton Lions club since 1970. Cleve is well known for his golf prowess. Cleve has been on more boards of directors of charities and president of more organizations than anyone I have ever known. Cleve was owner of Olson Roofing company and is now retired. He is currently a professional philanthropist. I am proud to present the Melvin Jones award to our 40 year member, Cleve Carney"

December 15, 2009

Lion Neil Pollock, our resident Auctioneer, leading the Auction to another revenue success.

Experiences with a guide dog

Lion Dorothy Troyer introduced speaker Leah Gerlach and her guide dog, Jan. Leah is an associate of Spectrios Institute for Low Vision, the operation we Wheaton Lions support.

Leah told about life and experiences with a guide dog.

December 08, 2009

Lion Dorothy Troyer sponsored Leah Gerlach and her guide dog, Jan. That's our President, Tony Ladd.

Something special

Lion Doug Holzrichter introduced speaker Allan Goldstein.
Topic: Something special

December 01, 2009

Lion Doug Holzrichter, left, introduced speaker Allan Goldstein. That's our President, Lion Tony Ladd, right.

Thanksgiving Luncheon At Wheaton College

Our President Lion Tony Ladd arranged for all Wheaton Lions to enjoy a luncheon at the Wheaton College Beamer Hall's food service. Those students are really fortunate to have such a wonderful food service.

Lion John Orr was able to join us. We found missing Finny Rajchel

After the luncheon, Lion Tony Ladd, left, introduced some of us to two star members of the Wheaton College football team. Looking on are Lions Jim Borch, Pat McEvoy, Bill Davis and Byron Powell.

November 17 , 2009

Basketball Coach Mike Schauer, Lion Dr. Tony Ladd, Wheaton College Athletic Director and Dr. R. Mark Dillon who has oversight over fundraising, public relations, alumni relations and publications activities.

U.S. Representative Peter Roskam addresses the
Wheaton Lions

Lion Ken Knicker introduced our U.S. Representative, Peter Roskam, at our regular Tuesday, November 10, 2009 meeting. Rep. Roskam offered insights into the political situation going on in Washington since Madame Speaker has obtain complete power over every one, perhaps even President Obama, it appears.

Regarding health care and Cap & Trade, the Democrats evidently would not listen to any Republican plans offered. Not what we read in the papers and hear on the air. Sounds like perhaps it is the Dems who are the party of NO.

Rep. Roskam offered 2 important web sites to investigate:
http://realclearpolitics.com/ , news reporting site and http://americasnationaldebt.com/ which deals with our national debt. Rep. Roskam said that our national debt created from 1776 up to 2008 was $5 Trillion. The new regime has already increased the national debt to $10 trillion in 9 months!

To contact Rep. Roskam, check out http://roskam.house.gov/

November 10 , 2009

Rep. Peter Roskam, center, with Lion Ken Knicker, his sponsor, and our President Lion Tony Ladd.

DuPage Commissioner Deb Olson Addressed Wheaton Lions Club

Wheaton Mayor, Lion Mike Gresk, introduced Commissioner Deb Olson to the Wheaton Lions. Commissioner Olson reviewed her 12 years of service and how DuPage County has been able to reduce their tax money requirements through smart management.

Commissioner Olson also said "We're off and running! After four years as a Trustee on the DuPage Regional Board of Schools and now in my third term as a County Board Member, I have decided to run for County Board Chairman!"

See http://www.debfordupage.com/ for more information about her campaign.

October 27 , 2009

Wheaton Mayor, Lion Mike Gresk, introduced Commissioner Deb Olson. That's our President, Lion Tony Ladd.

Milton Township Highway Commissioner's report

Lion Steve Maney introduced Gary Muehfelt, Milton Township Highway Commissioner, who told us about how his department maintains the roads in the unincorporated areas of the township. Gary gave us background on salt procurement and the use of the new environmentally safe "beat juice" used before the snow hits.

The Milton Township Highway Department is responsible for maintaining all of the accepted roads and road right of ways in the unincorporated areas of Milton Township.

Located in the center of DuPage County, Illinois, Milton Township Highway Department includes parts of Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, Carol Stream, Lombard, Glendale Heights and Winfield in the unincorporated areas of DuPage County.

Currently Milton Township Highway Department maintains approximately 90 linearmiles of accepted roads and road right of ways. The goal of the Highway Department is to maintain all of the accepted streets in the unincorporated areas of the Township in a manner fair and equal to all.

If you have any questions regarding your street, please feel free to contact our office at 630-682-4270. The office hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and on Fridays from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Calls of an Emergency nature, after regular business hours, can be directed to the DuPage County Sheriff Department.

Contact: Milton Township Highway Department 23W040 Poss Street Glen Ellyn, Illinois 60137 Phone: 630-682-4270 Fax: 630-682-4629. Email: MTHD@ameritech.net

http://www.miltontownship.net/

October 20 , 2009

Lion Steve Maney, left, introduced Gary Muehfelt, Milton Township Highway Commissioner. That's our President, Lion Tony Ladd on right.

Metropolitan Family Services DuPage's In-Home Senior Respite Program

Lion Alan Mossman introduced Jody Kanikula, MSW, LSW, from the Metropolitan Family Services DuPage who talked about their In-Home Senior Respite Program. Jody is in charge of obtaining and motivating volunteers who visit in-home senior patients for 3 hours a week to give the primary caregivers a break.

Other services are provided to all age groups such as Adoption Preservation, MetroMentors, School-Based Services, Supportive Housing Initiative for Families in Transition (S.H.I.F.T), Youth Intervention, Parents as Teachers (PAT) and other programs.

Their center in suburban DuPage was founded to provide support to those who had nowhere else to turn. Since 1930, Metropolitan Family Services DuPage has helped families restore balance in their lives; achieve economic stability; provided youth mentoring; counseled parents, children and seniors; and provided respite to family caregivers.

You may contact Jody at 222 East Willow Avenue, Wheaton, Illinois 60187; Phone: 630/784-4800; Fax: 630/682-5276

http://metrofamily.org/community-centers/dupage/default.aspx

October 13 , 2009

Lion Alan Mossman, left, introduced Jody Kanikula from the Metropolitan Family Services DuPage who talked about their In-Home Senior Respite Program. That's Lion Tony Ladd, our President on right.

Men's soccer at Wheaton College

Our President, Lion Tony Ladd, introduced Dr. Mike Giuliano, Men's soccer coach at Wheaton College. Michael Giuliano enters his third year as head coach of the Thunder men's soccer program in the 2009 season. In 2008, Giuliano's squad went 15-4-3 overall and won the CCIW regular season and conference titles to qualify for the NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament.

Giuliano came to Wheaton from San Diego State University, where he spent three years as the head women’s soccer coach. Prior to his tenure at the helm of the Aztecs, Giuliano spent 11 years as the head women’s soccer coach at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California.

Wheaton Athletic Director Tony Ladd noted, “Mike has built successful programs at the institutions he has previously coached. His wealth of experience and success speaks for itself.” Ladd adds, “Mike is a great recruiter and a terrific communicator. We believe he is a perfect fit to build on the foundation of this program that has been established by Bob Baptista and Joe Bean.”

Michael Giuliano and his wife Barbara have three children: Joshua, age 18; 14-year-old Justin; and 12-year-old Linnae.

September 29 , 2009

Dr. Mike Giuliano, Head Men's soccer coach at Wheaton College, center, with Lions George Newett, left and our President, Lion Tony Ladd

SightFirst II Update

Lion Joel Riley introduced Phillip Albano, Manager, Sight Programs Department and Katharine Keller. Both are with LCIF. LCIF is ranked best NGO in the world They discussed how LCIF partners with other foundations to fund improvements throughout world. Discussed success of Sight First II and praised our group for being a leader in this area for member contribution participation.

Campaign SightFirst II successfully raised over US$200 million for LCIF's SightFirst program. These funds will continue current SightFirst programs as well as expand and launch new SightFirst initiatives. To date, US$164 million of those funds have been received by LCIF. Please help us bridge the gap by fulfilling your pledge.

Lions launched Campaign SightFirst II in 2005. Experts predicted that the world's blind population could double from 37 million to 74 million by 2020 if nothing was done, thus the urgent need to redouble SightFirst efforts. There are also a number of emerging eye diseases that are creating new threats to vision.

With a minimum goal of $150 million, Lions surpassed the goal, raising more than $200 million. These results were announced at the 2008 International Convention.

September 22 , 2009

Lion Joel Riley with SightFirst II representatives Phillip Albano and Katharine Keller. That is our President, Lion Tony Ladd, right.

September 15 , 2009

Lion Bill Davis introduced Dan Proft who is running for Illinois Governor. That is Lion President Tony Ladd, right.

Awards given by Lions to Firemen and Police

Lion Skip Pearson from District 1A and his wife Maureen introduce our club to the concept of making awards to outstanding Firemen and Police in their town, as a way to give back to the community. They have been doing this for 25 years.

The awards take place at a banquet held each year. They have been doing this for over 31 years

September 01 , 2009

Lion Tom Meloni, left, sponsored Skip and Maureen Pearson for their presentation about honoring Police and Fire Achievers. That's our President, Lion Tony Ladd.

Turn Wheaton Green: Greening Our Community

Lion Dan Williams introduced Kay McKean, Director of Turn Wheaton Green, a special effort pioneered by our mayor, Lion Mike Gresk.

The City of Wheaton has launched a community campaign encouraging all residents to help “Turn Wheaton Green” by making environmentally friendly choices in their everyday lives. From recycling to conserving water to driving less, there are countless ways residents can help turn Wheaton green.

How Are You Being Green? Share what you are doing to Turn Wheaton Green, and you could see yourself on the City’s website or City of Wheaton Channel 10. Send an email with a description of how you are being green and (if possible) a photo of yourself to communications@wheaton.il.us, or mail it to Turn Wheaton Green, Communications Department, 303 W. Wesley St., Wheaton, IL 60187. Please include your contact information. Submissions from residents, businesses, schools and community groups will be featured in the "How Are You Being Green?" section.

Join the Green Team In addition, a new group called the Green Team seeks volunteers for many environmental activities throughout the year. Community leaders, organizations and individuals are all invited to get involved. To join the Green Team, call Kay at 630-653-8877 or Cathy at 630-690-1237. See their website: http://www.wheaton.il.us/green/default.aspx?id=3278

July 28, 2009

Lion Dan Williams, left, introduced Kay McKean, Director of Turn Wheaton Green, and Lion President Tony Ladd. Notice the variety of light bulbs from conventional, fluorescent and diode. Kay demonstrated how much electricity is saved with the newer bulbs. Kay also demonstrated rain barrels and cordless lawn mowers.

Windsor Park offers both the residential style and services

Lion Marty Findling introduced Erin Miller, Marketing Director for Windsor Park, a Covenant Retirement Community in Carol Stream, Illinois. Erin gave us ideas of what goes into selecting a retirement community and when it is time to do so. Then within the community, look for the ability to grow into various levels of living and care. Erin listed first level with mainly housing only for those who are at the age to care for them selves in entertainment, volunteering, etc. Then to the assisted living level, followed by the 24/7 care and finally the "celestial outbound" level.

An innovator of senior adult communities and continuing care retirement, Covenant Retirement Communities has been dedicated to its Christian mission since 1886.

As one of the nation's largest not-for-profit retirement housing providers, our communities offer vibrant and fulfilling lifestyles at communities from coast to coast. Explore the opportunities we offer. Discover the possibilities of your retirement.

A haven for nature lovers, Windsor Park provides the tranquility and charm of a Tudor country home. Five fish-stocked lakes on our 60-acre campus offer intriguing possibilities, while the diverse resources of Chicago are just 20 miles away.

As a continuing care retirement community, our focus is on individualized services;where and when you need it.  Choose from residential independent living, catered living, supportive assisted living, memory support or skilled nursing to optimize your lifestyle.

July 21, 2009

Erin Miller, Marketing Director for Windsor Park, center, with speaker sponsor Lion Marty Findling, right and our President, Lion Tony Ladd.

Windsor Park
124 Windsor Park Drive
Carol Stream, IL 60188

630-510-2924
800-682-4388 toll-free

http://covenantretirement.org/

Contact Erin Miller at etmiller@covenantretirement.org

Plans for Martin Plaza for the Wheaton Sesquicentennial

Lion Rod Irey introduced Jane Hodgkinson, Director WDSRA, reviewed the plans for Martin Plaza for the Wheaton Sesquicentennial, along with architect Ron LaPage.

Jane Hodgkinson may be contacted at: Western DuPage Special Recreation Association 116 N. Schmale Road Carol Stream, IL 60188 (630) 681-0962 (630) 681-1262 (fax) info@wdsra.com

Donate engraved commemorative bricks to become a part of Wheaton’s history Wheaton’s Sesquicentennial Commission is offering a unique opportunity for residents, businesses and families to become a part of Wheaton’s history. The commission kicked off a renovation campaign of the Robert J. Martin Memorial Plaza that will serve as the commemorative showpiece of Wheaton’s 150th anniversary. To fund the campaign, residents, businesses and organizations can have their names engraved on brick pavers for the new plaza honoring the city’s history. The plaza, located at the southwest corner of Front Street and Main Street, will be renamed The Martin Sesquicentennial Plaza in honor of Wheaton’s progressive mayor Robert J. Martin (1983-1990).

Features of the new eco-friendly design include a permeable surface for rain water, increased seating and seasonal plantings. A walkway will symbolize the railroad’s impact on Wheaton, and water fountains represent Mayor Martin’s efforts to secure Lake Michigan water for Wheaton. Historical events and Mayor Martin’s contributions will be recounted on historical plaques mounted throughout the plaza. An estimated 8,900 bricks are earmarked for the project. To reserve a brick or make a donation for the project, visit the "Purchase a Martin Plaza Paver" section on the website or see “How to Donate.”

For more information, contact Jane Hodgkinson, Sesquicentennial Commission, 630-690-8843 or janeh@wdsra.com. An informational brochure (pdf) with images of the design also is available at http://wheaton.il.us/news/announcements/detail.aspx?id=4546.

June 30 , 2009

Jane Hodgkinson, Director WDSRA, Ronald LaPage, Architect, Lion Rod Irey, speaker sponsor and our President, Lion Jim Atten

Front Street, Wheaton

Camp Lion

Lion Tracy Williams introduced LION Mario Gumino, who brought his power point presentation on Camp Lion. Since only a couple of us have ever visited Camp Lion and a healthy portion of our funds goes to support this camp, it will be good for us to know something about what goes on there.

June 23 , 2009

1J officer Lion Mario Gumino.

LIONS QUEST Children's Program

Lion Lightbody introduced Lion Sandy O'Lear, Marketing Coordinator for Lions Quest Program, sponsored by Lions International, who spoke about Lions Quest, a program for children.

Lions Quest programs are school-based, comprehensive, positive youth development and prevention programs that unite the home, school and community, to cultivate capable and healthy young people of strong character, through life skills, character education, SEL, civic values, drug prevention, and service-learning education.

Lions' programs enhance the academic mission of K-12 schools through exceptional professional development, which is an essential component of implementation. Sponsored by Lions Clubs International Foundation, Lions Quest programs have been recognized as "Select" programs by CASEL, the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning, and as "Model" programs by CSAP, Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, of the US Department of Health and Human Services.

We discovered this program is a good replacement for DARE which was un-funded this year.

For more information, contact website www.lions-quest.org

June 16 , 2009

Lion Sandy O'Lear, Lions Quest, Lion Dr. Terri Lightbody, speaker sponsor and our Lion President Tony Ladd.

DuPage Art League

Lion Bruce Schurman introduced Tanya Berley and Carol Kincaid, who spoke to us about the DuPage Art League. Carol's husband, Jeff Kincaid, is a Wheaton Lion member.

In addition to art school activities, the league presents works of local artists and even offers unique jewelry and greeting cards for sale to the public.

The DuPage Art League is a not-for-profit art school and gallery. Their aim is to promote and encourage the visual arts through classes, workshops, gallery exhibits, free public fine arts programs, exhibits by their artists in numerous commercial and public buildings, and financial endowments to public institutions of arts education and scholarships to students. All donations and gifts to the League are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible.

DuPage Art League is located at 218 W. Front Street, Wheaton, IL 60187. 630-653-7090 http://www.dupageartleague.org/

June 09 , 2009

Tanya Berley and Carol Kincaid of the DuPage Art League with Lion Dr. Terri Lightbody who was acting President for the day.

Using Technology for Visually Impaired
District 200 students.

Daniel Cochrane, MA Sp.Ed, ATCP, CUSD 200 District-wide Assitive Technology Specialist, enlighten Lions about his department gives students with visual impairments and print disabilities access to learning. This main process is learning through listening. We knew this as "Recording for the Blind", a process initiated by Anne T. Mcdonald in 1948. It is now "Recording for the blind and dyslexic".

June 02, 2009

Dan Cochane, CUSD 200, speaker sponsor Lion Linda Knicker and our Lion President, Jim Atten.

Family Court Judge tells Wheaton Lions about the progress of the court

Judge Stanley Austin is in his third section of serving the Family court. He guides families who have problems in school, social dealings, etc. of children to 15 years. Soon, the County is extending the age to 17, which will add to his workload.

May 12, 2009

Judge C. Stanley Austin, Circuit Judge, 18th Circuit Court, DuPage County, Lion Brad Pihl, sponsor, and our next president, Lion Tony Ladd, filling in for Lion President Jim Atten.

Diving for ship Wrecks in the Great Lakes

Chris Kohl and Joan Fosberg of Seawolf Communications, showed an exciting film of underwater scenes of various ships and airplanes that have gone down in the Great Lakes.

Joan Fosberg and Chris Kohl with some of their books and films available.

May 05, 2009

Lion Dr. Joe Morrissey sponsored Joan Fosberg and Chris Kohl of Seawolf Communications, and our next president, Lion Tony Ladd, filling in for Jim Atten.

Lion's wife presents International Partners In Mission.

International Partners in Mission (IPM)... works across borders of faith and culture on behalf of children, women, and youth to create partnerships that build justice, peace, and hope.

IPM Core Principles:
• Shared Partnership where mission is a two-way street where we learn and receive more than we can teach or give.
• Global Awareness that we are all part of an interconnected world community through Immersion Experience Programs and outreach activities.
• Personalization where Project Partners work directly with donors and friends
• Facilitation of partnerships that promote technical assistance and training, project replication, sustainability, and much more.

April 28, 2009

Lion Marty Findling sponsored his wife Carol Findling of IPM, and our next president, Lion Tony Ladd, filling in for Jim Atten.

Concerning Horses

Dr. David Frederick is a life long friend and horse veterinarian of Lions Barry and Georgie Cobb, recent new members of our club. Dr. Dave recited many interesting, if not graphic, dealing he has had dealing with all kinds of horses in this area.

April 21, 2009

Sponsor Lion Barry Cobb, Dr. David Frederick, Vet., Lion Georgie Cobb, and our President Lion Jim Atten

CourseAvenue Provides Unique Section 508 Compliant eLearning Solutions for the Blind

Our own Lion Joe Gorup of CourseAvenue, a teaching software developer company, has been developing a way for the blind to be able to "read" text by having it converted to sound.

CourseAvenue's Accessibility Player is a new technology that builds Section 508 compliance into the core of eLearning content. By embedding Section 508 requirements directly into their course player, CourseAvenue provides a shorter and easier path for organizations to provide Section 508 compliant accessible training content to learners with disabilities.

Contact Lion Joe at http://courseavenue.com

April 14, 2009

Lion Joe Gorup presenting his very new software for the blind.

Former major league baseball pitcher

Bob Miller, former major league baseball pitcher, shared many of his experiences while playing in the majors.

March 24, 2009

Lion George Newitt, our song leader and set striker, Lion Gary Crocus, sponsor of speaker Bob Miller, former major league baseball pitcher. Our past President, Dr. Terri Lightbody filled in for President Jim Atten.

School Sight Program Status

Sue Theisen, who heads Health Services at Wheaton North H.S. gave us some insight on how our contributions to needy students for eye care works. Lion Karen Lellios manages the program for us.

March 17, 2009

Lion Dr. Conrad Stoll, Lion Karen Lellios who sponsored speaker Sue Theisen, Health Services, Wheaton North H.S. right and our President Lion Jim Atten celebrating St. Parick's Day.

March 10, 2009

Lion Russ Adkins who sponsored speaker David Grange and our Presiddent, Lion Jim Atten.

The Recreation & Adult Education of the Wheaton Park District explains activities Available.

Linda Dolan and Kati Vaughn witih the Recreation & Adult Education of the Wheaton Park District, explained Clocktower Commons featuring the Rail Skate Park and Prairie Path Minigolf Course.

March 03, 2009

Lion Steve Bailey sponsored speakers Linda Dolan and Kati Vaughn witih the Recreation & Adult Education of the Wheaton Park District. That's Lion Tony Ladd filling in for our President Jim Atten.

Solheim Cup

The Solheim Cup is a biennial golf tournament for professional women golfers contested by teams representing Europe and the United States. It is named for the Norwegian-American golf club manufacturer Karsten Solheim, who was a driving force behind its creation.

The inaugural Cup was held in 1990, and the event was staged in even number years until 2002. As part of the general reshuffling of team golf events consequent to the postponement of the 2001 Ryder Cup due to 9/11, the Solheim Cup switched to odd numbered years from 2003, which means that it does not clash with the Ryder Cup, which is the equivalent men's event between the USA and Europe.

The US team is selected by a points system, with American players on the LPGA Tour receiving points for each good finish on tour. For the European team, up to 2005, only seven players were selected on a points system based on results on the Ladies European Tour (LET). This allows top European players who compete mainly on the LPGA Tour to be selected to ensure that the European team is competitive. From 2007, only the top five players from the LET will qualify and another four will be selected on the basis of the Women's World Golf Rankings. This reflects the increasing dominance of the LPGA Tour, where almost all top European players spend most of their time.[1] In addition, each team has a number of "captain's picks", players chosen at the discretion of the team captains, regardless of their point standings, though in practice the captain's picks are often the next ranking players. The 2005 Solheim Cup trophy, designed by Waterford Crystal.

Team captains are typically recently-retired professional golfers with Solheim Cup playing experience, chosen for their experience playing on previous Cup teams and for their ability to lead a team.

The cup is played over three days. Since 2002, there have been 28 matches—eight foursomes, eight four-balls and 12 singles on the final day. This is the same format of the Ryder Cup. Before 1996, and also in 2000, the Solheim Cup used a similar, but abbreviated format. For more information, www.solheimcup.com

February 24, 2009

Speaker Marcus Fischer, Lion Mike Nass, sponsor and our President, Jim Atten.

February 17, 2009

February 03, 2009

Lion Glenn Auble, sponsor for Lion Nancy Rex from the Illinois Lions Foundation, and our President Lion Jim Atten.

August 12 , 2008

Joan and Lion Harold Gaede,???,our president Lion Jim Atten and ???

July 27 , 2008

Lion Jim Huck tells us about his trip to India

Lion Jim Huck with the assistance of Sue Herrmann reviewed the trip they made with Lion Jim and Jan Ellingson

July 22 , 2008

Lion Jim Huck with our president Lion Dr. Terry Lightbody.

July 01 , 2008

May 27 , 2008

April 29 , 2008

April 08, 2008

Expanding Court Reporter Procedures to Providing Captioned TV for the Deaf

(C)communication (A)ccess (R)ealtime (T)ranslation in one-on-one, small and large group settings- While CART is near verbatim, the reporter’s responsibility is to convey the speaker’s intent, sometimes paraphrasing, leaving out repetitive or misspoken verbiage, and occasionally, for more efficient translation, substituting words of a similar meaning for those that are not in the steno dictionary. This technology can be provided as an accommodation in keeping with the spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The accommodation provided to persons with hearing impairments is a vital link to their continued integration with the hearing community.

Realtime reporting through CaseView® - Realtime translation is effected by connecting the Stentura® via cable to a computer which matches the steno outline with an English translation and then sends the signal out for viewing in a variety of ways. The signal may go to one computer for one-on-one access for an individual who is deaf; to two or more computer monitors for attorneys at a deposition conference table or trial to follow testimony; to a PC projector for group audiences; through a caption encoder for text to appear below the projected image of a speaker in an auditorium setting; or still yet is sent back via modem to a television studio for live broadcast.

Internet Reporting/Captioning/CART/Webcasting - Reporting via the Internet affords the provision of court reporting, captioning or CART services to a client in a secondary location through remote Internet access. The combination of Speche Communication’s advanced technology Internet platform and a highly skilled court reporter allows seamless communication between participants in distinct separate locations, whether the reporter is on site at the event or is connected remotely and receiving audio feed. This service may be provided across a spectrum of solely text, text and audio, or an audiovideo-text package; and permits an unlimited number of participants to “attend” a prescheduled event such as a deposition, meeting, conference, training session, class or Web broadcast without incurring the expenditure of travel time or costs.

For more information, contact Catherine Rajcan at 114 N. Hale Street, Suite B Wheaton, IL 60187 Phone:(630)682-8887 or http://www.efficiencyreporting.com/

Disney helps UL Teach Kids Safety

Lion Ed Lambke presented his daughter, Barb Guthrie, who is an executive with Underwriters Laboratories. Barb gave us a very intertaining program showing how UL has partnered with Disney in teaching children to be safe with electrical devices.

Wheaton College Expanding

Lion Tony Ladd, Athletic Director for Wheaton College, arranged to have us get a pre-view of a new building on the college campus to start this year. Dr. R. Mark Dillon Vice President - Advancement and Alumni Relations has oversight of fundraising, public relations, alumni relations and publications activities. Mark Dillion, and xxx used colorfull illustrations to show us the features of the new quad going under constuction soon.

Historical Wheaton Nursery Explained

We all learned Lion Steve Lederman is not only an expert in horticulture but he is a historian on the subject as well. Wheaton Nursery has been serving Wheatonites since 1895 when Steve's great-grandfather opened the first nursery site. It is now situated on E. Roosevelt Road in Wheaton. A source of a full range of shade and ornamental tress, shrubs, ornamental items of stone and wood, and other products, Steve and his staff are able to offer plans and suggest solutions for your landscaping needs.

As part of his presentation, Lion Steve fielded numerous landscaping questions from Lions and offered creative solutions. Steve dealt with questions from how to provide privacy to how to treat and guard against tree disease.

For further information: Wheaton Nursery 626 E Roosevelt Rd Wheaton, IL 60187 • Phone:(630) 668-0947

ESSE Adult Day Services Provides Ecumenical Services to the Elderly

Nancie Barry, Program Director for ESSE Adult Day Services, explained how they provide Ecumenical services to the elderly. Social activities such as bingo, singing, etc. are conducted for the elderly who can have a day out while their caregivers enjoy a day off.

The Ecumenical Support Services for the Elderly (ESSE) organization was founded as a Not-For-Profit Corporation of Illinois on April 22, 1982, by nine Glen Ellyn church congregations to provide Adult Day Care services for the elderly. It has since expanded into two other locations in Wheaton.

Our Mission To provide adult care options that promote the physical, emotional, and spiritual well being of older adults and their families.

ESSE is a not-for-profit facility, as are most adult day cares in the area. ESSE is supported or subsidized by a combination of local churches, community donations, client fees, memorials, service clubs, special grants and a state contract.

ESSE's support and leadership comes from several local community churches, yet serves clients from all surrounding communities. The day care centers in our area refer clients to each other and provide networking for families to access other support services as needed. We provide day care services for the socially isolated, moderately handicapped or frail older adult. This service offers opportunities for socialization and recreation for the senior plus respite for their caregivers.

Attendance can vary from as much as five full days a week to as little as one half day per week, as determined by client need. Our hot lunches are provided by the DuPage Senior Citizens Council. Two other snacks are provided as well.

For more information, contact ESSE Adult Day Services, 515 S. Wheaton Ave., Wheaton, IL 60187
630-260-3773
www.esseadultdaycare.org
You can email Nancie Barry at nabme3@comcast.net

Progress Report on the
120 Liberty Place Building

Wheaton is on the move. All this construction of condos and retail space will now be joined by a five-story building to house some 400 employees of First Trust Portfolios. L.P. First Trust is moving from its longtime Lisle headquarters. This should significantly enhance daytime activity in downtown Wheaton.

The exterior of the building somewhat mirrors the original Chicago Mercantile Exchange building in downtown Chicago.

First Trust Portfolios L.P. Senior Vice-president for Public Finance, Chad Thorson, outlined how the endeavor began as a dream for the Wheaton owners to be able to walk to work while assisting in the revitalization of Wheaton's downtown.

The site will also contain a public parking garage for approximately 400 cars, one or more restaurants on the first floor and office lease space available on the second floor. One of the restaurants may feature outdoor dining under a colonnade.

First Trust Portfolios L.P. First Trust Portfolios L.P. has become a recognized leader in providing the most innovative financial services in the marketplace and continues to develop diverse investment products that deliver competitive financial returns.

For further information, contact Chad Thorson direct: 630-241-8676 or cthorson@ftportfolios.com

http://www.ftportfolios.com/

Internet Crimes Against Children Prevention Explained

The Internet is so useful in our daily lives. But, recently, Internet chat rooms are presenting a dangerous crime opportunity against our children. Incidents of predatory adults preying on our children have become so prevalent our Police Department has established a special department to focus of catches these guys. Detective Andrew Uhlir has been assigned to the task. Division Commander Joseph Eversole oversees the project.

Detective Uhlir has been trained to pose as under aged children in chat rooms to lure the bad guys. The program has produced many catches thus far.

Lion Tom Meloni is Deputy Chief of the Wheaton Police Department.

Judge Dorothy French Explains The Derivation of Judicial Terms

Circuit Court Judge Dorothy French let us Lions in on the derivation of the various words used to describe judicial terms such as the Bench, the Bar, Chambers, etc. The clew is the fact that our judicial system emanates from English law. And English law began with the adjudicated people in public establishments, called Pubs.

For example, when a law decision was need, a bench from the Pub would be taken out to the town square. To guard the judge from aggressive persons, a Bar was brought out and placed in front of the judge. Secret meetings between the lawyers and judge were held in one of the sleeping Chambers located in the upper floors of the Pub.

Judge French is running for Circuit Court Judge. If you want to help in her campaign, her contact information: Friends for French Committee P.O. Box 588 Glen Ellyn, IL 60138 phone: (630) 303-1150 email: info@judgedorothyfrench.com. Her website: http://www.judgedorothyfrench.com/

Campaign SightFirst II Update

LION Joel Riley, our past president and chair of the Wheaton Lions SightFirst II campaign brought LION Nate Miles to give us an update of the national campaign. Our club has the distinction pledging the most of any other Lion club.

Campaign SightFirstII is a coordinated, global fund-raising effort involving all 1.35 million Lions in more than 45,000 clubs to raise $150 million for the SightFirst program. It is conducted by Lions Cubs, International Foundation, the grant-making arm of the International Association of Lions Clubs.

January 15, 2008

LION Nate Miles,from the Lions of Illinois Foundation, left, LION Joel Riley and our president LION Dr. Terri Lightbody, center.

Out of Egypt

Sue Herrmann, wife of LION Jim Herrmann, presented a power point travelogue of their recent trip to Egypt, along with LION Jim Ellingson and his wife Jan. The program included not only stills but some video complete with sound.

The camel ride scenes with sound were hilarious.

January 08, 2008

Sue Herrmann, left, Lion Jim Herrmann's wife. Our president Lion Dr. Terri Lightbody, center.

Wheaton College Flute Players for Christmas Program

Lion Ray Shepardson, consultant to the Wheaton Grand Theatre project, arrange for a special program given by Wheaton College's flute ensemble. In fact the players were featured in the annual Wheaton College Christmas Program event.

December 11 , 2007

Wheaton College Flute Ensemble players, left to right, Elizabeth Hance, Dallas; Katie Christenson, Kokomo, Indiana; Bethany Attwell, Cottage Grove, MN; Amy Osterman, Cambridge, MN

Wheaton-Warrenville High School Carolers

Services Provided by Catholic Charities

Lion Bob Paszcak

November 27, 2007

The Islamic World

Lion Keith Carlson presented Mr. Ahmed Qadeer, Vice Chairman of DuPage United, Secretary of Naperville Interfaith Leaders Assn. and a member of the Board of Directors of the Islamic Center of Naperville. We learned more about the Islamic world.

For the story, follow www.islamiccenterof naperville.org

e-mail: aaqadeer@yahoo.com

Phone: 630-854-7969

2844 W. Ogden Ave., Naperville, IL 60540

November 06 , 2007

Ahmed Qadeer, Chairman, Interfaith & Community Relations Committee, center. Our President, Lion Dr. Terri Lightbody right and recent past-president and sponsor, Lion Keith Carlson

School for the Deaf - Child's Voice

Lion Bill Davis presented John Amato wh toldl us about a school for the deaf - Child's Voice. John brought one of the students, Max, from the school and his mom. This is an extraordinary school. It teaches deaf children from age two to five.

Child's Voice is a private, oral deaf school where children who are hard of hearing and profoundly deaf learn to listen and talk, without the use of sign language. Child's Voice, the only state-accredited oral deaf education school in Northern Illinois, was founded by a group of dedicated and determined parents who believed that deaf children should have the opportunity to learn to talk.

Child’s Voice School's programs include an Early Intervention program, School program, Mainstream Outreach program, Clinical programs and Parent Education and Advocacy Training. Their focus is to teach children how to listen and talk, as well as all the primary academic subjects that children learn in pre-school and early elementary school. Their goal is for their students to mainstream into their local elementary school with their hearing peers as soon as they have acquired the academic and social skills to flourish. Their students typically mainstream by six or seven years of age.

For more information , please see their web site: http://www.childsvoiceschool.com

October 30 , 2007

L-R, John Amoto, Director of Child's Voice School, Mom, Max, sponsor Lion Bill Davis, our President, Lion Dr. Terri Lightbody.

Mom showing the cochlear implant hearing aid that attaches to a magnet imbeaded under Max's head skin.

October 23 , 2007

Our President, Lion Dr. Terri Lightbody presents a commendation to Wheaton Mayor and Lion Mike Gresk.

Recycling in DuPage County

Mike Reese presented Kay McKeen, founder of SCARCE (School & Community Assistance for Recycling & Composting in DuPage County). She spoke about Recycling in DuPage County. Here are some of the items to recycle:

Dispose of Computer and other Electronic Equipment

Electronics Recycling Electronic items contain chemicals such as cadmium, lead and mercury. If not properly recycled, these chemicals can make their way from landfills into our soil, water and air. KEEP E-waste OUT of the LANDFILLS. To dispose of unwanted items first consider re-use, especially if the item still works. You can donate to your local good will or thrift shop. Click the link to the right for a list of places to donate working equipment. If it doesn't work, then it should be recycled properly.

Sims/United Recycling provides this service. A new computer from Dell comes with the option to send one back for recycling (free - but needs to set up with order).

At SCARCE in Glen Ellyn We accept cell phones and ink jet cartridges (remember to remove the cartridge before you recycle your broken printer). Feel free to call or email us & we'll help you find places to recycle your other electronics.

Sims/United Recycling in West Chicago Homeowners or businesses can recycle electronics for $0.25/lb at Sims/United Recycling in West Chicago. They evaluate computer equipment for reuse, and de-manufacture the rest. This is a good place to take equipment that no longer works. Not acceptable are white goods (Refrigerators, washers/dryers, air conditioners). Sims/United Recycling, located at 1600 Harvester in West Chicago.

For more information, see web site: http://www.bookrescue.org

October 16 , 2007

Kay McKeen, founder of SCARCE, her sponsor, Lion Mike Reese and our President, Lion Dr. Terri Lightbody.

“Collecting for the Sight & Hearing Impaired”

As a major source of funding for our hearing and visually impaired programs, the 2007 Candy Day fund-raiser will be on October 12th and 13th.  We have found by saying “Collecting for the Sight & Hearing Impaired” doubles the take per hour over saying “Collecting for the Lions”.

Most people do not know what we Lions do but they do know about the Sight & Hearing impaired.

October 02 , 2007

Our Candy Man, Lion John Sheahin

The Hubble Issue

Former Wheaton North High School Principal, Ralph Heatherington, gave us an update on the plans for the exisiting Hubble Middle School campus after the school is moved to the new Warrenville site. Many exciting options are available.

District 200 Superindendant Dr. Richard Drury, Ed.D. used this opportunity to make his first visit to the Wheaton Lions den, since being appointed.

September 25, 2007

Ralph Heatherington, second on left, Community Unit School District 200, gave us an update on Hubble. He was sponsored by Lion Jim Mathieson. District 200 Superindendant Dr. Richard Drury, Ed.D. , right. That's our President, Lion Dr. Terri Lightbody, on left.

September 18 , 2007

Lion Mario Gumino, Accounts Manager for Illinois Lions Foundation, with our President Lion Dr. Terri Lightbody. Lion Bruce Schurman, right, was Lion Mario's sponsor.

Teaching the Family Sign Language

David Stecca, CEO Deaf Video Communications of America, Inc. showed us how his organization teaches the hearing members of a deaf child's family how to communicate with their child. They use scripted videos and other entertaining media.

Deaf Video Communications of America, Inc. (DVC) is an independent, nonprofit, contribution-supported organization. DVC is a member of the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), and Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).

DVC also supports the statement of faith as set forth by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
• DVC is dedicated to: Evangelizing the Deaf with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
• Providing resources for spiritual growth for the Deaf.
• Equipping pastors and missionaries who are already ministering to the Deaf.

The Apostle Paul asked, "How shall they believe if they have not heard?" Our prayer is that the Deaf will hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their own language -- sign language.

September 11 , 2007

David Stecca, CEO of DVC Productions, center, was sponsored by Lion Ruth Carlson, left. That's our president, Lion Dr. Terri Lightbody on right.

All About Scotch

Spirits Specialist, Larry Prochaska, of Sam's Wines & Spirits of Downers Grove, told us all about Scotch whisky. To be called Scotch, the beverage must be made in Scotland. Even though a Japanese distiller made a very high quality "Scotch", they could not call it Scotch. Larry covered the types, regions and flavors of the scotch whisky.

There are Single Malt, Pure Malt, Blended and Single Grain types. The six regions are Cambeltown, Lowland, Highland, Islay, Speyside and Island. Flavors incude Smoke, Peat, Salt and Iodine.

For more information, contacct Larry Prochaska at 630-705-9463 x 461. Email: larryprochaska@samswire.com. Web site: www.samswine.com

August 28, 2007

Larry Prochaska of SAM's Wire & Sirits, center, educated us on the merits of Scotch whisky. Lion Pat McEvoy, left, was his sponsor. Lion Dr Terri Lightbody, our President, looks on.

How to Get Better Jobs

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has a mission that provides help to those in need of finding employment. Sally Morrison, LDS Employment Resource Services' employment specialist guides people of all religions in finding a job. Their service is worldwide with their Chicago area office located in Naperville.

Guidance they provide:

Find Jobs and Other Opportunities
Find job leads, employers, education programs, business development programs, financial aid for education, and community support resources.

Tips to Get You Hired!
Discover how to network, make power and “Me in 30 Second” statements. Find out about the Career Workshop and all the other services that Employment Resource Services has to offer.

Post Jobs or Other Opportunities
Register to post jobs, education programs, business development programs, or other opportunities.

Employment Specialists and ERS Staff
Find information, tools and resources to help you in your calling.

To register or sign in to the Employment Resource Services database, click here (www.ldsjobs.org). Contact 630-369-0785 or Toll Free 1-800-759-2871

August 21, 2007

Sally Morrison, LDS Employment Resource Services, blue jacket, was sponsored by Lion Ed Green. Ed's wife, Norma is on left. That's our club president, Lion Dr. Terri Lightbody, second from left.

July 31, 2007

Debra L. Olson, DuPage County Board member for District 4, left, was sponsored by Lion Conrad Stoll, right. That's our club president, Lion Dr. Terri Lightbody, center.

Do You Know How to Give Money to Charity?

Dave McGowan, Director of The DuPage Community Foundation, outlined how one can maximize charitable donations to DuPage's "Master" charitable fund. Lion Cleve Carney is a recent past Trustee and a large donor. Also, we discovered Lion Dr. Joe Morrissey is another Donor-Advised Fund contributor to the Foundation. Lions Keith Carlson, Jim Herrmann, Jim Huck, Neil Pollock and Byron Powell are Operating Fund contributors.

The DuPage Community Foundation was created in 1986 to benefit the residents of DuPage County, Illinois. The Foundation receives contributions and bequests into a permanent endowment that continues to grow and help meet the needs of its community.

Foundation grants are made to tax-exempt, not-for-profit organizations serving the residents of DuPage County, Illinois. Funds are also allocated to support special programs designed to enhance the quality of life in DuPage County. Foundation grants support a broad range of agencies and organizations and have traditionally been made in five primary categories. These include: Arts and Culture, Education, Environmental Affairs, Health, Human Services.

Through the generous financial support of many donors, the Foundation is able to make grants to DuPage County not-for-profit organizations helping to improve life for all of us.

To learn more, click on http://www.dcfdn.org/

July 24, 2007

Sponsor, Lion Cleve Carney, left, Dave McGowan, Dir. of The DuPage Community Foundation, center, and Lion President Dr. Terri Lightbody.

Finding Middle-Income Housing
in Wheaton and DuPage County

Susannah Levine, Business & Professional People for the Public Interest, Chicago, visited us along with Jan Kay, Social Policy Issue Specialist for the League of Women Voters of Illinois to explain the lack of housing for middle-income families in Wheaton and DuPage County. The median housing in Wheaton is $340,000. Working with the premise that a family should spend only 30% of their income on housing, a police officer/home care aid making $75,000 would have to have a $85,000 subsidy, etc.

Susannah showed us what various housing looks like. Examples of compatible looking but multifamily houses where illustrated.

Business and Professional People for the Public Interest (BPI) is a public interest law and policy center that seeks out and addresses compelling issues of social justice and quality of life in the Chicago region. BPI's staff of lawyers and policy analysts uses legal and policy research, advocacy, organizing, litigation and collaboration with nonprofit, business, community and governmental organizations to accomplish its mission.

Currently BPI works to transform segregated public housing, revitalize economically disadvantaged communities, improve Chicago's public schools, and increase the supply of affordable housing throughout the region.

For more information, contact Ms. Levine 312-759-8260, www.bpichicago.org. Email: slevine@bpichicago.org

July 17, 2007

From left, Jan Kay of The League of Women Voters of Illinois; Lion Carl Lofgren, speaker sponsor;Susannah Levine, Business & Professional People for the Public Interest; and our president Dr. Terri Lightbody.

DuPage County Illinois Historical Museum

Executive Director Jody A. Crago, presented a very interesting presentation about the history of the DuPage Historical Museum that resides in Wheaton just one-half block from our meeting place.

The Museum building dates to 1891, when it opened as the Adams Memorial Library. Privately built by John Quincy Adams (a distant relative of the Adams presidents), he established the library in memory of his wife, Marilla Phipps Adams, who died in 1874.

In 1876 Adams moved from Chicago to Wheaton with his two children. He continued to work in Chicago, primarily in the grain business and in real estate investment, and was one of the earliest members of the Chicago Board of Trade, joining in 1852.

Adams wanted to use the property directly across from his home for his memorial to his wife, but a church already stood on the site. Adams persuaded the congregation by offering to move their church to a location one block west.

When the Adams Memorial Library opened in 1891, it was the first public library available to residents in Wheaton. Adams’ daughter Katharine had assisted her father in planning the library and went on to serve as its first librarian. The main floor housed a reference room, two reading rooms, and library stacks accessed by the librarian. Additionally, a lecture hall allowed for smaller gatherings such as meetings, lectures, and dances. Upstairs, “Library Hall” functioned as a cultural center, offering seating for hundreds on the main floor and in the balcony. Being fully equipped with a stage and dressing rooms, it quickly became a favorite site for lectures, musicals and popular entertainment, plays, commencement exercises, and other large formal gatherings.

Hours Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Address: 102 E. Wesley Street Wheaton, IL 60187 Corner of Main St. and Wesley Ave.

Check out their web site at: http://www.dupageco.org/museum/index.cfm

July 10, 2007

Jody A. Crago, Executive Director of the DuPage County Historical Museum, left, with Lion Bud Roeser, speaker sponsor. At the end of his presentation about the history of the Museum, Director Crago related how, when 5 years old, a toy automobile discovered while his father was digging in the garden led to his interest in history. He has an extensive personal collection of Civil War photos.

Welcome to the Marion E. Wade Center
at Wheaton College

The Marion E. Wade Center of Wheaton College, Illinois is a major research collection of materials by and about seven British authors: Owen Barfield, G.K. Chesterton, C.S. Lewis, George MacDonald, Dorothy L. Sayers, J.R.R. Tolkien, and Charles Williams.

The director, Dr. Christopher W. Mitchell, detailed one of the authors they curate, C. S. Lewis. C.S. Lewis, (November 29, 1898 – November 22, 1963), a scholar and author, Clive Staples Lewis left his mark on the realms of literary criticism, Christian apologetics, and fantasy stories. While children know him best for the seven Chronicles of Narnia, his religious writings such as Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters remain popular today, and his work on Milton, A Preface to Paradise Lost, is considered a standard critical work.

The Wade Center is open to the general public as well as the Wheaton College community. There is no admission fee to visit our museum or to use the resources of the Kilby Reading Room. Located on the northwest corner of Washington St. and Lincoln Ave., we are open Monday-Friday, 9-4, and Saturday, 9-12.

Their web site: http://www.wheaton.edu/wadecenter/

June 26, 2007

Dr. Christopher W. Mitchell, Director, The Marion E. Wade Center at Wheaton College, left; sponsor Lion George Newitt, center; and our President, Lion Keith Carlson.

SightFirst II Campaign up date.

Our past president, Lion Joel Riley, is in charge of our Wheaton Lions Den's campaign to support the national program. Our entier club has pledged to we have advised the Lions Clubs International Foundation of our firm dollar commitment from our club to the SightFirst II Campaign.

Your Board has voted on how much the Wheaton Lions will pledge to this campaign for the next 5 years. The individual pledge forms you submitted provided guidance to the Board as to the appropriate Club pledge. Each member has pledged a minimum of $80.00 per year for a total of $400.00 payable over five years.

Campaign SightFirstII is a coordinated, global fund-raising effort involving all 1.35 million Lions in more than 45,000 clubs to raise $150 million for the SightFirst program. It is conducted by Lions Cubs, International Foundation, the grant-making arm of the International Association of Lions Clubs.

June 19, 2007

Lion Joel Riley, our past president, updated us on the SightFirstII caampaign

Lion Gary Dewel sponsored the meeting.

June 12, 2007

Nancy Brown of the Wheaton Meier Clinic was sponsored by Lion Dorothy Troyer.

All About DuPage County Trail System

Chief Planner & County Trail System Coordinator for DuPage County, Deborah Jan Fagan, AICP, explained how the vast area of trails left from old railroad right-a-ways and created through public property. The trails are used for our bicycling, horse back riding, walking and jogging. The trails under County supervision comprise of The Illinois Prairie Path, The Great Western Trail and portions of the Southern DuPage County Regional Trail.

The Illinois Prairie Path that goes through the Wheaton area is a 51-mile multi-use limestone trail 25 miles west of Chicago. Volunteers from The Illinois Prairie Path not-for-profit corporation do many restoration and improvement projects along the trails and help keep the trails clean year-round. See their web site by clicking here.

Trail maps and more information on all bikeways in DuPage County are available at www.dupage.org/bikeways

June 05 , 2007

Debra Fagan, center, Chief Planner County Trail System, sponsored by Lion Tom Yule, left. Caught in the photo are Lions Jim Atten, Jim Gumm and our President Keith Carlson, right.

The president of the Aurora Noon Lions Club visited us at the request of our LION Ern Kovacs, to share how they serve the hearing impaired. Lion Dick Schindel brought Kathryn Reuter, Supervisor of Hearing Services for the Northern Illinois Association.

The Northwestern Illinois Association (N.I.A.) is a Regional Special Education Cooperative serving children with special needs ages birth-21 years. These students reside in our member school districts located in the 10 northwestern counties of Illinois (Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Kane, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Whiteside, and Winnebago). The personnel of the NIA and of member districts and participating special education cooperatives work together to develop comprehensive services for children with special needs.

Typically school districts provide the teacher, classroom, and basic educational materials and equipment for these children. The NIA provides specialized related and supported services for these programs and organizations.

For more information, visit www.thenia.org. You may call Kathryn Reuter at 630-513-5012, email kreuter@thenia.org

Lion Dick Schindel may be contacted at 630-898-1307, email: sschindel@aol.com

Lion Dick Schindel, President of Aurora Noon Lions Club, Kathryn Reuter, Supervisor of Hearing Services, Northern Illinois Association

Douglas G. Eyles, Managing Director and CIO of Trust Company of Illinois, presented an update for 2007. Will it be more "Goldilocks" or "the Three Bears". he also presented a program "Building a 7-Year Estimate" of annual returns from stocks, bonds and commodities.

Trust Company of Illinois' mission is to improve the financial and personal lives of their clients by developing trusting relationships that result in significantly better results than clients could achieve on their own.You may contact Doug Eyles at 630-545-3658 or email: dge@trustcoil.com or visit their website at http://www.trustcoil.com/

Doug Eyles, Managing Director and CIO, Trust Company of Illinois, center; LION Christopher Barton, left; and Lion President Keith Carlson

LIONS Club Public Relations Goes On the Air

Lion Walt Holden from the Skokie LIONS Club and Public Relations & Publicity Chairperson for District MD1 of the Lions of Illinois, told us about how he produces 29 minute, 30 second films about various LIONS doings. Lion Walt is going to initiate a program with our local Comcast Access Station to show what we Wheaton Lions are doing for the hearing and visually impaired.

May 01 , 2007

Lion Walt Holden, left, from the Skokie LIONS Club and Public Relations & Publicity Chairperson for our area, with Lion Terri Lightbody who sponsored Walt's program and our club's President, Lion Keith Carlson

United States Amateur Public Links Championship Coming to
Cantigny Golf & Tennis Club

On July 9 to 14 the United States Amateur Public Links Championship will be held at Cantigny? Lion Mike Nass brought Patrick Lynch to tell us all about it.

Patrick said he is honored and excited that Cantigny has been chosen by the United States Golf Association as the site for the 82nd Annual U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship. In order to make this event flawless, Cantigny is looking for time and commitment from quality, responsible volunteers. Many volunteers are needed in all areas to make this the best national championship ever. If you would like to volunteer your time during this exciting week, please complete the form that you can download below.

In general, volunteers should be able to work at least three shifts during the week Of July 9th July 14th. Additional volunteers will be needed prior to the event starting Friday. July 6th. Please indicate which area interests you. They will do their best to put you in your area of interest.

For more information, contact Patrick Lynch 630-260-8272, Fax: 630-668-8682 or plynch@cantigny.com

U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship Volunteer form

April 24, 2007

Patrick Lynch, center, is Club Pro at Cantigny Golf. Lion Mike Nass, left, is General Manager of Cantigny. Our President, Keith Carlson is on right.

Central DuPage Hospital Growing Fast

Central DuPage Hospital (CDH) has grown from a small clinic in the 1970's to a world class hospital today. Liz Rosenberg, Vice President for Strategic Planning, updated us on the recent progress with a insight of what CDH is planning for the future.

On the docket is a plan to build a children's unit in cooperation with Children's Hospital of Chicago. Also in the planning stage is a surgery tower. Adding the latest in diagnostic equipment are a daily event.

It's nice to have such a hospital so near to us. CDH is nationally recognized for. . .
Top 5% in the nation for Patient Safety
Top 5% in the nation for Stoke Care
Top 10% in the nation for Critical Care
Nationally rated for Joint Replacement

For more information, check out www.cdh.org

April 17, 2007

Lion Frank Steck, right, sponsored guest speaker Liz Rosenberg, Vice President for Strategic Planning of CDH, center, and our President Lion Keith Carlson on left.

LION Mike Gresk Running for Mayor of Wheaton

Mike Gresk was our guest speaker with the topic "Ask Me Anything". Before handling questions from the floor, Mike gave a little history of his service to Wheaton. Mike was, among other organizations, a president of our Lions Den in the late 80's.

Mike also outlined some topics facing Wheaton. He covered the Humble Middle School situation, raising money without increasing the sales tax rate and others.

Mike explained he is a conciliator who brings all sides of a topic together, leading them to a satisfactory solution and agreement. That is leadership.

April 10, 2007

Lion Joe Magill, left, sponsored our own Lion Mike Gresk, who is running for Wheaton Mayor. Our president, Keith Carlson is on right. Mike's son, Matt, was a proud guest.

Criminal Investigation & DNA
in DuPage County

The Director of the Du Page County Crime Laboratory, John M. Collins, told us Lions how his group provides crime investigations, not unlike CSI, but with a local priority interest. The DuPage County Crime Laboratory serves the DuPage County criminal justice system through forensic analysis of physical evidence and the presentation of the results of that analysis in courts of law. The crime laboratory employs forensic scientists in the following disciplines: drug analysis, identification, firearms and tool marks, trace analysis, and forensic biology.

We in DuPage County have the luxury of having our own crime lab since 1968. Most counties rely on State and other outside labs where the priority of investigations are not always in the best local interests.

For more information, please visit web site http://www.dupageco.org/sheriff/crime%20lab.htm. John's email address is jcollins@dupageco.org.

April 03 , 2007

John M. Collins is Director of the Du Page County Crime Laboratory, left. LION Jim Herrmann, center, was his sponsor. Our President, Lion Keith Carlson is on right.

Mobilizing God's Work Worldwide With Bicycles

New member Marty Findling brought Alice Teisan from HIS WHEELS INTERNATIONAL to talk about how this organization collects, refurbishes and provides bicycles internationally for children, for the disabled and for traveling evangelists. The organization is truly world wide in its service. They are a bicycle service organization, assisting Christian mission organizations in providing bicycles and bicycle expertise to nationals both in the United States and throughout the world.

The organization commenced their service in 2005, at the urging of Alice and two mission friends, John and Carolyn Lutembeka from a vision cast in 2003. They started by buying bicycles in Tanzania and distributing them to the needy in Tanzania, Africa. In 2004 they had distributed over 2000 bicycles all over Africa. Since their inception in 2005 they have distributed 418 bicycles of which 44 are serving African's. The other bicycles are serving immigrants, refugees, missionaries home in the States, international students, and others in the USA.

In addition to traditional bikes, "Missionary bikes" (three-wheeled hand-pedaled tricycles) are providing dignified mobility to polio survivors worldwide.

Polio survivors ready to mount their new trikes

Alice Teisan, founder of His Wheels International,
brought this display with her to the meeting.

For further information, Please contact
His Wheels International
2005 P.O. Box 423,
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 510-1005
info@hiswheelsintl.org
www.hiswheelsintl.org

Thoughts On Gettysburg

Kurt Carlson, an attorney here in Wheaton, is a Civil War buff, belonging to many war roundtables. His presentation was how management was probably the key reason the North won. Kurt mentioned that in three days of the Gettysburg, over 56,000 soldiers were killed!

Kurt A. Carlson
Stock, Carlson, Flynn & McGrath L.L.C.
124C S. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-665-2500
carlson@scflaw.com
http://www.scflaw.com/

March 13 , 2007

Kurt Carlson, center, presented a very interesting view on the civil war. Lion John Stock, left, was his sponsor. That's our president, Keith Carlson (no relationship) right.

Center For History—Golf Annex

Alberta Adamson is President & CEO of The Center for History (formerly Wheaton History Center) is a leading nonprofit organization providing unique and captivating educational programs and exhibits to the public. The Center actively involves its participants by allowing them to experience history through hands-on activities, role-playing and participatory methods.

The new Fairways, Greens & Clubs Exhibit is a separate museum illustrating the diverse evolution of golf and its relationship to society that comes alive through the unique exhibit. Staged in a replica of the interior of a traditional golf clubhouse, the mystique of vintage golf comes alive through displays showing the progression of golf equipment, infiltration of golf clubs, course design and maintenance, along with intriguing stories of men and women closely related to the sport.

Center for History at Front Street 315 W. Front Street, Second Floor Wheaton, Illinois 60187
Phone: (630) 871-6601 Fax: (630) 682-9913
Email: info@wheatonhistory.com
http://www.wheaton.lib.il.us/whc/

   LION Cleve Carney, a past President of the Chicago Golf Club, added some more history facts about golf.                                             

March 06 , 2007

Alberta Adamson, center, presented a vivid illustrated presentation about the golf exhibit. Lion Dennis Dyce, left, was her sponsor. That's our president Lion Keith Carlson.

What LIONS Should Know about CATS

Dr. Daniel Watson of the College Station Cat clinic explored the similarities and differences of Lions and domesticated cats.

1010 E. College Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone 630-690-4949
http://collegestationcat.com

Murders R US

Wow! Now that was entertainment! Lion Bill Johnson brought Paul Warshauer to tell us how he writes, directs and is the Master of Ceremonies of custom murder mysteries for corporate events, team building, holiday and retirement parties, fund raising, client appreciation and theater productions. When appropriate, some of the audience is cast in the play.

To contact Paul Warshhauer:

Murders R US
211 N. President St. 1E
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-480-3345

paul@murdersrus.com
www.murdersrus.com

February 20, 2007

Writer, Director and Master of Ceremonies Paul W. Warshauer, left, wetted our appetite for murder mysteries he produces. Lion Bill Johnson, center, brought Paul. Our president Lion Keith looks on.

A Poet

Donald Westlake presented his poems about life in and around Elburn and Wheaton. Donald began writing poetry just recently. His very first poem about Herick Lake won first prize in a Danada contest. He now has published a book.

Wheaton's Fire Department

Wheaton Fire Chief Greg Berk gave us an inside look into the Wheaton Fire Department. The department serves Wheaton and some of the surrounding areas from three fire houses. All firefighters are trained Emergency Medical Technicians and each station has an ambulance.

February 06, 2007

Wheaton Fire Chief Greg Berk, center, with Lion Jim Ellingson, left, and our president Lion Keith Carlson.

Humanitarian Service Project

Mike Cohen, a volunteer for the Humanitarian Service organization, explained how they serve 115 needy Seniors with a monthly grocery delivery, 1,100 low-income children with new toys and books, 93 needy families with 4-weeks of groceries at Christmas and 170 Feed the Kids project.

The Humanitarian Service Project is located at:
465 Randy Road, Carol Stream, IL 60188 • Tel: 630-221-8340.

You can visit their web site at www.humanitarianservice.org

January 30, 2007

Mike Cohen, a volunteer for the Humanitarian Service organization, center, with Lion Dr. Terri Lightbody, sponsor and our president, Lion Keith Carlson

GIVING LIFE BACK TO LOW VISION PATIENTS

Dr. John Coalter, Clinical Director - Low Vision Rehabilitation Doctor at the Deicke Center for Visual Rehabilitation, presented some very thoughtful images of how he and his staff can enhance the daily life experiences of patients with low vision, i.e. vision less than 20-400.

One of the stories Dr. Coalter related was the simple activity of putting tooth paste on your tooth brush. Some start with putting a finger near the tube spout, or squeezing the past on the finger and inserting into the mouth before brushing.

Dr. Coalter brought with him some samples of binoculars that can be used for driving and other important activities. Driving at night restrictions now can be overcome using these appliances.

For more information about low vision, please contact the
Deicke Center for Visual Rehabilitation
219 East Cole Avenue,
Wheaton, Illinois 60187
PHONE: 630-690-7115
FAX: 630-690-5984 or 630-690-9037
Web site: http://www.deicke.org/

January 23, 2007

Dr. John Coalter, OD, Clinical Director - Low Vision Rehabilitation Doctor at Deicke Center, center, with LION President Keith Carlson, left and Lion Mike Williams, member of Deicke's board of directors.

COMPETITIVE FLY FISHING

Lion Jim Gumm, Master Fly Fisherman, filled in for his twin brother John Gumm, in telling us about the nuances of competitive fly fishing. Today, the prize money in these contests can be considerable. That is why there is so much security now attached to the sport.

As a side light, Lion Jim talked about Lake Michigan and how it is getting cleaner and thus fostering fish growth. Remember the alewife fish littering our beaches only up to a few years ago. These little fish came into Lake Michigan through the St. Lawrence Seaway. The Coho salmon, seeded in the Lake, starting eating their weight daily in alewives. Now we don't see any more alewives.

Jim went on about the Zebra mussels. All boaters were afraid these creatures would get into their water inlets and outlets and cause mechanical damage. Instead, the Zebra mussels staring cleaning up our harbors. Making the waters clearer and thus promoting growth of vegetation which then attracted more fish to come into the harbors to be fished.

January 16, 2007

Lion Jim Gumm, Master Fly Fisherman, left, with LION President Keith Carlson

LIONS Sight First II Campaign

LION Nate Miles, Sight First II campaign Field Staff for USA/Canada, visited us to outline the pledge campaign to fund the eradication of River blindness.

For more information, here is a link to The Carter Center that provides some background information on river blindness. http://www.cartercenter.org/health/river_blindness/index.html

January 09 , 2007

LION Nate Miles, left, from Lions International with our Lion President, Joel Reilly.

Philip J. Rock Center
and School

Tina Lechnick, Chief Administrator for many years, told us about how the center ministers to blind and deaf children. Up to 30 students stay on the campus. Tina taught us how to "sing" Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in sign language.

For more information:
818 DuPage Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-790-2474 (Voice)
800-771-1158 (Center/TTY)
or click on project-reach-illinois.org.

December 12, 2006

Tina Lechnick, chief administrator of the Philip J. Rock Center, with Lion President Keith Carlson, left, and Lions Glenn Auble and Dr. Terri Lightbody.

School District 200 Choir/Musicians Serenade Wheaton Lions

Lion Dr. Gary Catalani, Superintendent of District 200, brought to our regular meeting the choirs from Wheaton/Warrenville South and Wheaton North High Schools. The program was most creative and you could see the students really enjoyed what they were doing.

Head Varsity Coach – Ron Muhitch of Wheaton Warrenville South High School telling us how they prevailed in the tough schedule. Lion Dr. Catalani left and Lion President Keith Carlson look on.

Head Varsity Coach – Ron Muhitch, of the winning football team from Wheaton/Warrenville South, brought with him the stars of the team.

 The New
Freedom Museum

Lion Mike Nass brought Dave Anderson, Exec. Director of  the new Freedom Museum. Located in the Tribune Tower, this 10 month old effort is sponsored by the McCormick Tribune Foundation organization. The museum is dedication to making Bill of Rights understandable. Over 25,000 have visited the museum so far. Schools are being actively pursued to come down to learn. Web site: www.FreedomMuseum.us

November 28, 2006

Dave Anderson, Exec. Director of the new Freedom Museum, 3rd from left, quizzed us to see if we knew the First Amendment Rights of Freedom of religion, speech, and the press; and the rights of assembly and petition. L-R Our Lion President, Keith Carlson, Lion Mike Nass, Dave and Lion Joe Morrissey.

Wheaton College Soccer

Soccer head coach, Joe Bean, entertained us with his witty update of his career as the winning soccer coach. Coach is retiring this year.

November 07 , 2006

Coach Joe Bean, center, with Tony Ladd, speaker sponsor and our Lion President Keith Carlson.

Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital's AbilityLinks

Ken Skord, AbilityLinks.org Project Manager explained how their organization links patients with disabilities with jobs.

Cosley Zoo

Sue Wahlgren, long time Director of the Cosley Zoo, brought us up to date on the progress of the zoo. Lion Mike Williams, speaker sponsor, is also the Board President of the zoo.

Cosley Zoo is located at
1356 N. Gary Avenue.
Wheaton, IL 60187
Phone: 630-665-5534
Fax: 630-260-6408
www.cosleyzoo.org

October 24, 2006

Sue Wahlgren, Director of Cosley Zoo with Sponsor Mike Williams, left, and our Lion President Keith Carlson

Seven Steps to a Creative You

Laura Thoma, creativity coach, workshop leader, and motivational speaker gave us the seven steps to creativity. This is defined as:
The Seven Stages of Creativity™: The Seven Keys to Unlocking Your Creative Potential During The

Seven Stages of Creativity™ workshop participants learn the the Seven Stages of Creativity™. Knowing and understanding these stages helps people avoid the subtleties of self-sabotage that lurk in each stage of creativity. Participants leave the workshop with an Owner's Manual for their creative process

See http://www.laurathoma.com/ for more information.

Lion John Orr Entertains
Talk about entertainment! Lion Orr, a long time Lion and past president, demonstrated his 3-strikes you're out journey while attempting to obtain a speaker to sponsor. His first choice was an FBI agent who, a week before the date, was called to Iraq. John then found a restaurant food expert, whose firm was sold from under her the next day. Third was a representative from the resale shop who became ill that morning. John proceeded to tell his Texas lore and answered questions about his fascinating past cotton farming, politics, food service equipment publishing and other interesting diversions.

June 20,2006

LION Harold Gaede sponsored Bruce Stoller of Arrowhead Golf. Lion President Joel Riley looks on.

June 13,2006

Lion Ron Austin sponsored Vickie Austin, no relation,. President Joel Riley looks on.

June 06,2006

Caroline DeAre, Assistant Librarian for the Wheaton Library showcased the new library which is still under construction. Lion Joe Morrissey, center, was speaker sponsor. Lion President Keith Carlson looks on.

Don Davia's Travelogue of Italy from a Blindman's Perspective

Don Davia gave us a fantastic travelogue of Italy from a blindman's perspective. According to Don, blindness was an asset on the tour conducted for some 30 people. Besides Don, there was an eighty-one year old recently blinded women who also enjoy the trip.

Don's interest in history together with his questions sparked the tour giver into adding many extra information to all. To get a sense of how far over the Tower of Pisa leans, Don was able to touch the structure.

July 11 ,2006

LION Tracy Williams, 2nd from right, sponsored Don Davia who gave us a fantastic travelog of Italy from a blindman's perspective. Lion Glenn Auble, left, is a fellow barber shop singer. Lion President Keith Carlson looks on.

Tim Economides, UCI Engineering Student, described how his relief work in Afghanistan is improving life there.
Tim Economides is an engineering student at the University of Illinois, Circle Campus who has traveled to Afghanistan two times. Tim's first visit was before September 11, and the resulting war there. He was working with the blind and deaf through Cure International. Being a technical person, Tim worked on such machines as Braille printers and related equipment.

Tim's recent visit illustrated how things have changed for the better. During his first trip, Tim thought there were no women in Afghanistan. During this trip he saw many females working and enjoying life. There is a depressing side Tim experienced this time. Because the fields are heavily mined from the Russian occupation, many children are seen missing limbs and/or are blind due to shrapnel or are deaf from the explosions. Tim's technical capabilities enable him to serve the people in a special way.

Tim may be contacted at:
E-mail: bikeman395@yahoo.com
Blog: www.kabulproject.blogspot.com

July 26, 2005

Tim Economides, left, an engineering student at UIC, spoke at our July 26th, 2005 noon meeting. LION Russ Adkins, center, was his sponsor. Our president, LION Joel Riley, right looks on.

July 19, 2005

Les Janka, center, President of the Council on American-Saudi Dialogue, spoke at our July 19th, 2005 noon meeting. LION Joe Benesh, left, was his sponsor. Our president, LION Joel Riley, right looks on.

Lion President Joel Riley, Les Janka, Lion Dorothy Troyer, Director of Speaker Program

Les Janka, President of the Council on American-Saudi Dialogue, explained why we should be Saudi tolerant

Les Janka is President of the Council on American-Saudi Dialogue, an organization established to assist Americans in understanding the Saudi Arabia people better.
The Saudis held a Counter-Terrorism Conference last February 5-8, 2005. HRH Crown Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Prime Minister and Commander of the National Guard said the following at the conference: "This conference represents the will of the international community to combat this crime in every aspect by fighting evil with justice, confronting deviant thought with wisdom and noble ideas, and challenging extremism with moderation and tolerance."

Les Janka may be contacted at:
Morrissey Public Affairs
c/o Libby Prakel
Phone: 773-343-9010
E-mail: libby.prakel@morrisseypa.com

David Bruce, right, Director of Education for the Theosophical Society in America spoke at our June 28th, 2005 noon meeting. Sponsor was, LION Keith Carlson, left. Lion George Newitt, center, was caught "striking the set", as he does every week.