CALUMET CITY
LIONS CLUB
1939 - (Our 85th year of Community Service) - 2025
We were chartered in November of 1939 and have provided help and served those in need in the community ever since. Our club is part of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization, with more than 1.4 million members in hundreds of countries and geographical areas. The proceeds from our fund-raisers are used to provide aid for the blind, visually-handicapped, deaf and hearing-impaired as well as many other worthwhile causes. Current members of the Calumet City Lions Club represent more than 1,000 years of community service through Lionism. (Click on PHOTO GALLERY on the upper left to view a picture of our current members.)
More info: Calumet City Lions, PO Box 67, Calumet City Il 60409 or denhalloran@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER
Many thanks to Lions Bob and Brenda Block for hosting our club picnic on August 31. It was an afternoon. of great food, great friends, great fun in the sun. What a great way to kick off the new year!
The Prez Sez -
Dear Fellow Lions,
It is with great joy and gratitude that I step into the role of President for the 2025–2026 Lions year! Since joining Lions in 2021, I’ve been continually inspired by the heart, humor and dedication of our members. But my passion for serving began much earlier, during my teen years, I went on more than 10 mission trips with my church, where I first discovered the deep joy that comes from giving back. That spirit of service has stayed with me ever since, and I’m proud to now be entering my 25th year of serving as an educator at Lincoln, right here in Calumet City.
A little about me: I’m married to Ryan, a kind and wonderful soul who keeps me grounded and laughing. We have two beautiful pups who run the house, and I’m a proud aunt to 16 nieces and nephews and a great aunt to two more! I enjoy reading, crafting, watching every Real Housewives franchise (don’t judge!), and I’ve been known to flutter around the room like the social butterfly I am.
As your president, I’m excited to focus on three main goals this year:
President Goals
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Bring Joy to Every Gathering – Meetings and service should lift our spirits. When we laugh and connect, we serve better. Let’s make joy part of everything we do!
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Increase Member Commitment to Service – Our work is most impactful when we all show up, ready to roll up our sleeves and give our best.
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Lead with Gratitude and Recognition – I’ll make it a priority to acknowledge your efforts and celebrate one another. When we feel seen, we shine.
Club Goals
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Grow Our Pride – Let’s welcome new members to join our mission and multiply our impact.
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90% Attendance Commitment – Showing up is the first step to making a difference. Let’s aim for strong, consistent participation.
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Share the Lions Story Loud and Proud – Our community should know who we are and what we do. Let’s be proud ambassadors of Lions Clubs International!
I’m honored to serve as your President, and I’m genuinely excited for what we can accomplish together. Most of all, I’d love to hear from you—your ideas, your energy, your vision for growing our club. Here’s to a joyful, impactful, and unforgettable year!
I hope you’ve had a wonderful summer and are ready to begin another meaningful and memorable year together! I'm excited to invite all Lions members to our first general meeting of the 2025–2026 year, happening on Tuesday, September 9th at 6:30 PM at the VFW.
This first gathering will be all about reconnecting, sharing upcoming events, and setting the tone for a fulfilling year ahead. While we won’t have a guest speaker this time, rest assured we have some great speakers lined up for future meetings. For now, come for the laughter, the updates, and the joy of being together again.
As always, we’ll be enjoying a communal meal, one of our favorite traditions that helps strengthen the bonds of service and fellowship we share. In order to be good stewards of both our resources and your membership dues (which help cover the cost of meals), I kindly ask that you RSVP via email, call, or text me by Sept. 2nd. This will help us plan appropriately and minimize waste.
If you have any questions, ideas, or feedback, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I'd love to hear from you and am always open to suggestions on how we can make this year even more impactful.
School event needs your help
It’s that time of year -- backpacks, school bells and a perfect chance to show our Lions Pride to the community! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help represent our club at an upcoming Back-to-School event. All we’re asking for is 1–2 hours of your time, a smile and your Lions gear!
Here’s where you can jump in and make a difference:
Wentworth – Wednesday, September 10 | (5:00 PM-7:00 PM)
If you can volunteer, your presence helps promote the amazing work we do and connects us with future partners, families and members.
And don’t forget to wear your Lions attire- let’s show the community who we are and what we stand for!
If you have any questions, feel free to email or call me anytime. Thank you for your continued commitment and for helping us roar into the school year with service and pride!
Got books or magazines? Our Little Libraries could use some. Contact Lion Denny to donate.
Happy Birthday_________
Sept. 8 - Charles Antonietti
Sept. 10 - Brenda Morrison
Sept. 16 - Chuck Eggebrecht
Sept. 24 - Tom Blamkley
Sept. 26 - Steve Smith
Sept. 30 - Marilyn Barnes
Happy Anniversary_
Sept. 7 - Denny/Kathy Halloran
Sept. 16 - Bob/Karen Lake
Sept. 19 - Chuck/Pam Eggebrecht
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.
