Welcome To DISTRICT 11 C 1 & 11 E 1 2011 CONVENTION District 11 C 1 Governor Fran Osborne District 11 E1 Governor Laura Johnson International Director James Cavallaro April 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2011 Mt. Pleasant
International Director James Cavallaro James Cavallaro, from Springfield, Pennsylvania, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association s 93rd International Convention, held in Sydney, Australia, June 28 to July 2, 2010. Director Cavallaro is a retired healthcare senior administrator. A member of the Springfield Lions Club since 1979, he has held many offices within the association, including club president, zone chair, leadership chair, finance chair, vice district governor and district governor. He also served as State Protocol Chair, a Mission 30 leader and a district chair for Campaign SightFirst II. In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards including the 100% Club President Award, 100% District Governor Award, Pennsylvania Fellows Award, Membership Award, International President s Certificates of Appreciation, an International President s Leadership Award and an International President s Medal. He is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. In addition to his Lions activities, Director Cavallaro is active in numerous professional and community organizations. He has served as a board member for the Township Environmental Committee, the Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, the CareLink mental health program and the Indian Guide Program. He is also the recipient of a Springfield Township Honorary Volunteer Award. Director Cavallaro resides with his wife Michelle, a charter member of her Lions club. He has three children; he and Michelle share seven grandchildren. Registration Pre Conference Area Delegate Certification Pre Conference Area Friday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am - 9:00 am
Friday Schedule 4:00 pm 11 C 1 Cabinet Meeting Room E 4:30 pm 11 E 1 Cabinet Meeting Room F 5:00 pm Silent Auction Begins Room A 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm Lions Mix & Meet Room A,B,C,D Luck of the Irish 6:30 pm Hors d oeuvres / Social - Cash Bar 7:15 pm Introductions 7:30 pm Hubbardston Dance Troup Hubbardston was one of the first Irish settlements in mid Michigan. The Hubbardston Irish Dance Troupe is a group of young people from the Hubbardston area who do Irish dance. Some of their dances are ones that have been made up by the troupe and their leaders, such as the Hubbardston Reel, so you will not have seen them performed by other dance troupes. The young people range in age from three years through 18 and may be either boys or girls. Sometimes the "Sprites" (wee ones) do not accompany the older group. It depends on the distance from home. The group has represented the area very well and have performed all over the state. They have performed at Disney in Florida three times. Hospitality Rooms After the Show 11 C 1 Room 154 &156 11 E 1 Room 173 &175
Saturday Schedule 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Displays and Pin Trading Pre Conference Area 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Computer Training Room E 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Computer Training Room E 7:30 am - 9:00 am Breakfast Room A,B,C,D Speakers: Leos 9:10 am - 11:30 am Forums 9:10 am Cub Program Room F We Want You for District Cabinet Room G 10:00 am Project Kid Sight Room F What it Takes to be Governor Room G 10:50 am Club Excellence Program Room F GMT / GLT Room G 11:45 am - 1:30 pm Lunch Room A,B,C,D 12:00 pm Parade of Club Banners 12:15 pm New Member Induction 12:30 pm Lunch 1:00 pm Introductions & Comments by James Cavallaro For those not wishing to participate in the afternoon business meetings please see page 6 for additional fun and informational activities scheduled!
Saturday Schedule (cont.) 1:45 pm Business Meetings 11 C 1 Room F 11 E 1 Room G 11 E 1 Voting Room C 3:30 pm 11E1 Honorary Committee Stadium Room 5:00 pm Silent Auction Ends Room A 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm ID Receiving Line Pre Conference Area 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm ID Reception Room A,B,C,D 6:45 pm Parade of Governors Room A,B,C,D 7:00 pm Dinner Room A,B,C,D Hospitality Rooms after Banquet Sunday Schedule 9:00 am Memorial Breakfast Room A,B,C,D 9:00 am - 9:45 am Memorial Service 10:00 am Breakfast If you have any Needs or Concerns Please Contact Us Brian Werschem 11 C 1 Convention Chair Room 118 Debbie Kreitner 11 E 1 Convention Chair Room 117
Alternative Activities These activities are scheduled by our convention but are occurring off sight in the nearby area. Please see the registration table to sign up and to get more information 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Ziibiwing Cultural Center Museum Tour Cost: $5.75 Seniors $2.75 Soaring Eagle Casino 2395 South Leaton Rd., Mt. Pleasant, MI 48858 We have made arrangements with the Isabella County Transportation Commission (ICTC) for their bus to pick up guests at 1:45 at the hotel and transport those that want to go to the Ziibiwing, then anyone else can then ride on to the Casino. The bus holds 25 people and will return our guests back to the hotel at around 4:15. The cost is $2.00 per person each way.
11 C 1 Granville & Betty Cutler Award Recipients 2002-2003 Granville Cutler, PDG Tom Hoffman, PDG Jim Maynard, PDG Charlie Williams, PDG 2003-2004 Al Johnson, PDG Edward Weessies 2004-2005 Dr. Dennis Cobler, PID Warren Sibilla, PDG 2005-2006 Wendell Beuschel, PDG Rodney E. Prys, PDG 2006-2007 Gary Anderson, PDG Percy Crothers 2007-2008 Fran Osbourne Roger Evans 2008-2009 Kyle Austin, PDG Oscar Anderson, PDG 2009-2010 Ken Frary Mike Johnson, PDG
11 E 1 Louis Braille Award Recipients 2009-2010 Jim Chipman, PDG Kerry McGinley The Louis Braille is a new award created in 2010 to honor a Lion who have through their efforts made outstanding contributions to our district with their hard work and dedication of service. This award nominee will be picked by the last three recipients and the governor of the current year. Integrity: This Lion must meet the personal and profession integrity and must make every possible effort to safe guard the district assets and policies. Accountability: This Lion is expected to honor commitments as made on behalf of the district and take individual actions and outcomes. Teamwork: This Lion seeks to maintain a service environment that encourages innovation, creativity and positive results through teamwork and must participate in Leadership to train, inspire full participation and individual development for all Lions. Excellence: This Lion is dedicated to fair treatment, mutual respect and trust, and must challenge other Lions to improve their services of themselves. This person must strive to serve our membership and communities and help the district achieve its goals.
The Legend of the There is an honored legend from Ireland s ancient lore Of how St. Patrick drove the snakes from Erin s lovely shore. The wee folk were in danger from the serpents all around That hid beneath the rocks and always moved without a sound. But then when good St. Patrick came to preach and labor there, He brought the shamrock with him which he planted everywhere. And as the shamrocks flourished, all the snakes began to flee Until they reached the shore, where they were swallowed by the sea. Sure an the wee folk marveled, and they asked St. Patrick why. The shamrock represents The Trinity, was his reply Just as three shamrock leaves are joined onto a single stem, The Trinity is three in one, and God is all of them. The Serpents learned its sacred power in Eden long ago And cannot bear to stay here now because they fear it so. And ever since St. Patrick drove the serpents all away, They ve ne er come back to Ireland s shores, not to this very day.
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We Hope you Enjoyed Convention 2011 Safe Journey Home We ll see you in 2012 in Grand Rapids