CALUMET
CITY
LIONS
CLUB
1939 - (Our 84th year of Community Service) - 2024
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.
JULY/AUGUST
New club leaders installed
CONGRATULATIONS to the new club officers and directors, who were formally installed by PID Bob Block at the annual dinner on June 28 at Balagio's in Homewood IL.
The new leaders are:
President - Tamara Young
1st VP - Brenda Morrison
2nd VP - Jackie Labahn
3rd VP - John Boehm
Secretary - Colleen Schutz
Treasurer - Katie Keilman
Lion Tamer - Maria Valencia
Membership/Retention - Robert Hubbird
Tail Twister - Jen Pozdzal
Directors - Dennis Halloran, Andrew Labahn, Larry Morrison, Bob Schneider
Past President - Ashley Houlihan
Kudos and many thanks to outgoing presidents Ashley Houlihan and Katie Keilman for the great job they did guiding us through our 84th year of Community Service. We appreciate all you did . . . and continue to do!
And. . .the winners are?
Our annual $20,000 Raffle drawing was held at the VFW on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 8 p.m. All 500 tickets were sold -- enabling us to fully fund our donations and financial obligations for the coming year. Thanks to many Lion ticket sellers and a host of loyal ticket buyers, we will be able to continue our mission of helping those in need during our 85th year of Community Service.
A giant "ATTA BOY" to all who helped!!!
(1) $20,000 - #074 (Sold by Lion Steve Drew)
(2) $2,000 - #119 (Sold by Lion Steve Drew)
(3) $1,000 - #120 (Sold by Lion Mike Woolsey)
(4) $500 - #360 (Sold by Lion Denny Halloran)
(5) $250 - #426 (Sold by Lion Steve Drew)
(6) $250 - #013 (Sold by Lion Brian Rucinski)
(7) $200 - #403 (Sold by Lion Andrew Labahn)
(8) $200 - #392 (Sold by Lion Steve Drew)
(9) $200 - #009 (Sold by Lion Andrew Labahn)
(10) $200 - #131 (Sold by Paul Krueger)
Congratulations to the honorees and all who helped make our annual Awards Night on May 14 such a great event. The special evening began with a delicious meal catered by JJ Kelley's followed by the program recognizing outstanding educators, public servants, community volunteers and scholarship recipients who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and commitment in their respective roles. Those recognized are:
Police: Jeff McBrayer. Fire: "GOLD" Shift
Dist. 154.5: Brittany Barajas
Dist. 155: Terri Fielding (Wilson). Kristine Cochrane (Wentworth)
Dist 156: Paul Puchalski
Dist: 157: Latoya Haynes
Dist. 215: Jennifer Gillespie (TF North) Jorge Navarette (Tech Center)
Scholarship winners:
Michael Hernandez; Alexis Thomas; Miguel Gonzalez; Damiola Olagoke; Aracely Nicasio
Sister Alban Award: Delia Diaz Martha Vargas-Gutierrez
Happy Birthday_________
August 6 - Tom Stefaniak
August 10 - Tom Backofen
August 11 - Denny Halloran
August 18 - Esther Rothstein
August 22- Mike Woolsey
Happy Anniversary_________
* * * Get well wishes to Lion Leo Valencia as he recovers from surgery at South Suburban Hospital. He will return to the hospital on July 30 for a follow-up procedure. Please keep Lion Leo in your thoughts and prayers.
* * * Get well wishes to Lion Jerry Hlinsky as he speeds down the road ro recovery following recent procedures at University of Chicago/Ingalls Hospital, 1 Ingalls Dr., Harvey IL 60426. Cards should be sent to Room #255 in the Rehab Section; cell: 708/309-1944; e:mail: choochoo2244@aol.com
FUN . . . GAMES . . . PRIZES . . .
Are you kidding?
We had it all at Pride Night on May 28. A fitting tribute to a great year of Lionism led by our Dynamic Duo of Ashley Houlihan and Katie Keilman.
Well done, ladies!!!
* * * Congratulations and many thanks to Chairman Robert Hubbird for an outstanding job organizing the Mystery Trip on April 27. Great food, great friends, great fun. Everyone had a rockin' good time! And . . . the beat goes on!!!
Atta boy, Lion Robert.
* * * Congrats! Kudos! Best Wishes! And a very warm . . . "WELCOME ABOARD" to our newest members sponsored by Lion Bob Schneider.
LION DWAYNE EVANS LION BRIAN RUCINSKI
They were inducted by Past Interntional Director Bob Block durimg the general membership meeting at the VFW on March 12. Be sure to meet and greet them at the next club event.
* * * Best wishes to Lion Dave Zahn as he deals with some serious health issues down in Florida. On a positive note, two of his grandsons are state champions in football -- Class 2-A in Florida and Class 8-A with Loyola Academy in Illinois). Please keep Lion Dave in your thoughts and prayers.
Just Wondering:
-- How do you get off a non-stop flight?
-- How come noses run and feet smell?
-- Why is it called a TV set when there's only one?
-- Why do we put cups in the dishwasher and dishes in the cupboard?
Hi, Fellow Lions -- Welcome to YOUR very own club website where you can keep up-to-date on the latest club functions, view photos of recent events, make comments, share stories, etc. The link is --
http://www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/calumet_city/index.php
Just ciick on the menu in the upper left-hand corner to accesss information. The site will be updated after every club function. It's where you need to go to find out what's happening and how you can help. It's your link to our club, our District and Lions Clubs International. Add it to you Bookmarks. Make it a part of your daily routine. And, above all, ENJOY!!!
Lion Denny
Questions? Comments? Compliments? Complaints? News to share?
Lion Denny Halloran (708/862-4874 or e:mail - denhalloran@gmail.com).
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.
