CALUMET CITY

LIONS CLUB

**1939 - (Our 86th year of Community Service) - 2026**

We were chartered on November 1, 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

JANUARY

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year Lions!

Our 2026 Kickoff Meeting is just around the corner and we’d love to see you there! Join us Tuesday, January 13th for one of our biggest meetings of the year, featuring our District Governor and Lions from clubs across the area. What a sweet coincidence that our meeting takes place on our founder Melvin Jones’ birthday, a perfect reminder of the heart of Lionism. Please RSVP soon. Thank you to those who have responded!

Before then, don’t forget our first service project of 2026:

Community Meal

This Sunday, January 11th 2:00–3:00pm (Arrive around 1:30pm to help with setup)
St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church 768 Lincoln Ave, Calumet City (Gymnasium behind the church)

If you can help, please let Lion Ashley know; your time truly makes a difference.

Quick reminders as we kick off the year:

Member dues are due February 1st
The January meeting is the last chance to qualify for the $20,000 attendance prize

We hope you’ll join us and help make this a strong start to an amazing year of service!

Kindly,

Lion Brenda

Can you lend a hand?

Hi Lions,

Please mark your calendars for our community meal on Sunday, January 11th. We are in need of volunteers to help serve food. If you are interested in volunteering a couple hours of your time, please let me know! We look forward to coming together to serve our community and make a difference.

Community Meal

WHEN: Sunday, January 11th, 2026

2:00pm-3:00pm (Please arrive around 1:30 for set-up)

WHERE: St Andrew The Apostle Catholic Church

(Jesus Shepherd Of Souls Parish)

768 Lincoln Ave, Calumet City, IL 60409

Community Meal takes place in the gymnasium which is located behind the church building. Thank you for all that you do in service to others.

Warm regards,

Lion Ashley

'Tis the season . . . Let's Be Jolly!

And, we sure were . . . as a roomful of Lions and guests gathered at the VFW on December 9 to enjoy an evening of great food, great friends, great fun and games -- ending with a stirring, awe-inspiring, never-to-be-forgotten, rendition of the TWELVE DAYS!!!

A Warm Welcome to Lion Lila

What a wonderful evening we had at the Oct. 14 General Meeting as we officially welcomed our newest member, Lila Labahn, into the Calumet City Lions Club family! Every new Lion strengthens our mission to serve and helps us make a greater impact in our community. Expanding our club means expanding our kindness, compassion and service reach, and that’s something worth celebrating!

There has never been a better time to join the Calumet City Lions Club. If you’ve been thinking about serving your community, building friendships and making a difference, this is your moment! Message us today to learn how you can become part of our Lions family.

If you have any books for our Little Libraries, please bring them along so we can continue sharing the gift of reading with our community.

Your participation truly adds value to our meetings, and we look forward to an enjoyable evening together. As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions.

Kindly,

Lion Brenda

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

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!
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.
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

Grow Our Pride – Let’s welcome new members to join our mission and multiply our impact.
90% Attendance Commitment – Showing up is the first step to making a difference. Let’s aim for strong, consistent participation.
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!

Got books or magazines? Our Little Libraries could use some. Contact Lion Denny to donate.

Happy Birthday_________

January 5 - Pam Eggebrecht

January 7 - Bob Lake

January 19 - Ashley Houlihan

January 23 - JR Patton

January 27 - Brian Rucinski

Between the Lions

* * * Congratulations to our newest member, Lila Labahn, (sponsor Lion Leo Valencia). Please make her feel welcome at upcoming club functions.

* * * Best wishes to Lion Esther Rothstein as she speeds down the road to recovery following recent surgery.

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.