In the News
Wheaton Lions Club receives award from Spectrios Institute
On Saturday, April 28th the Wheaton Lions Club was presented with the 2012 Partner with Vision Award by the Spectrios Institute for Low Vision. Spectrios opened its doors in 1986 and empowers children and adults with vision loss, regardless of income, to optimize their visual capabilities and independence through the use of prescriptive tools, technology, rehabilitative training and inspiration. Since it opened for business Spectrios has had at least one Wheaton Lion member on its board of Directors. The Wheaton Lions Club was founded in 1923 and serves people with sight and hearing impairments.
The award plaque was given during the Spectrios Partners with Vision Gala evening and was presented by Spectrios Executive Director Tracy Williams, O.D. It was accepted by Wheaton Lion President John Vires. After accepting the award John Vires presented Dr. Williams and Spectrios Institute with a 2012 donation check from the Wheaton Lions for $15,000.
Wheaton Lions President John Vires (center) accepting the 2012 Partner with Vision Award from Spectros Executive Director R. Tracy Williams, O.D. (left) and Peter Whinfrey, Spectrios Board Chairman at the Partners with Vision Gala.
Lion President John Vires (right) pesenting a "check" for $15,000 to Spectrios which was accepted by Spectrios Executive Director R. Tracy Williams, O.D.
"Partner with Vision" award presented to the Wheaton Lions Club.
Annual Recycling Day
On April 21st, Wheaton held its annual recycling day. The Wheaton Lions Club was represented with a table that accepted eyeglasses, metal keys and hearing aids. Pictured are Lions Jeff Kincaid and Dr. Conrad Stoll who worked the morning shift along with Dr. Stoll's grandson Jackson Stoll. The afternoon shift was manned by Pat McEvoy.
We collected 292 sets of prescription glasses, 55 pairs of sunglasses, 100 eyeglass cases and many pounds of metal keys which will be melted down. The eyeglasses will be marked as to their strength and will be sent to spots around the world where glasses are in great need by people with vision problems.
Proud Family Announcement from Lion Dale Davis
Wheaton Lion Dale Davis announced at lunch today that his son-in-law, Erik Johnson just signed a 5 year contract to become Head Woman’s Basketball Coach at Boston College. Erik has been the Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Denver University the last 4 years. They were ranked #10 nationally this year and #1 in the Sun Belt Conference. The Johnson’s and their 2 daughters will move to the Boston area.
Wheaton Lions Donate Glasses, Hearing Aids & Phone
In March 2012, Wheaton Lion Club member Edward Lambke made a delivery to the Lions of Illinois Foundation for distribution to people in need.
His package included 556 Metal Frames & Lens, 267 Plastic Frames & Lens, 25 pairs of Lens, 2 used hearing aids and 1 cell phone.
CONGRATULATIONS!
Wheaton Lion Club Member Ron Austin Appointed to CASA Board
Ron Austin, CPA, a partner in Mathieson, Moyski, Celer & Co., LLP, was recently appointed to the board of directors of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of DuPage County. Austin will serve a two-year term on the board of directors for CASA, an organization which advocates for children who are abused or neglected and part of judicial proceedings.
Austin has been a partner at Mathieson, Moyski, Celer & Co. since 1996 when he joined the firm, merging his own practice which he established in Glen Ellyn in 1992. Prior to having his own firm, Austin worked for Trans Union and Arthur Andersen & Co. He has a bachelor's degree from Augustana College and a master's degree in taxation from Northern Illinois University. He is a member of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) as well as the Illinois CPA Society (ICPAS). Austin is a member, former board member and past treasurer of the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce, a past chair of the Chamber's Ambassador's Club, and a member and Past President of the Wheaton Lion's Club.
Wheaton Lions turn in Used Eyeglasses, Hearing Aids & Keys
The Wheaton Lions Club recently gathered up 6 months worth of items that were collected in various locations and turned them in to the Lions of Illinois Foundation. Lion Tamer Edward R. Lambke, who heads up our collection efforts, delivered:
•••• 492 Plastic Frames with Lens
•••• 1,067 Metal Frames with Lens
•••• 8 Cell Phones
•••• Miscellaneous Hearing Aid devices
•••• 38 pounds of metal keys
The Foundation accepted them with great thanks. They will be put to good use.
The Wheaton Lions Club annual banquet & installation of officers will be held on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at Cantigny Golf Club.
Social hour and cash bar starts at 5:30. Invocation/dinner at 6:30.
The movie Going Blind will be screened in Congress and distributed to public television stations nationwide.
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