District 1-CS

Carbondale Lions Club

HISTORY OF THE CLUB

The Carbondale Lions Club was founded on July 15,1921 with 52 charter members. At this moment there are 68 members. Civic projects came early. In 1925 the club spearheaded the establishment of the first Mosquito Abatement District in the State. In the 1930's the club funded and installed street signs in the city and continued the project until the late 50's. Since the 1930's the club has provided eye glasses for needy children and has collected over 40,000 pair to date and traditionally has raised money for the Hadley School and for leader dogs for the blind. Throughout the years the club has funded and participated in too many service projects to mention here. Some of the major annual events: PANCAKE DAYS, held in the Fall and Spring, is the major fund raiser for the service activities of the Club sporting the world's largest pancake rotisere; FOURTH OF JULY FIREWORKS in Carbondale has been a spectacular event for all ages since 1968; CANDY DAY is held every year in support of The American Diabetes Association recognizing the relationship of Diabetes and sight related illnesses; OUTSTANDING STUDENT CITIZEN AWARDS are Presented Monthly at Middle School and High School levels followed by a scholarship award to an outstanding high school senior at the end of the school year; THE DAVID KENNEY SERVICE AWARD is given to a citizen of Southern Illinois each year in recognition of his/her work in the community and service to the nation. In the words of David Kenney, our past president, "The Carbondale Lions Club is not merely a meet and lunch bunch. They participate; they work and work. In all their projects they have made a small contribution to the community and the public good, and have a pardonable pride in what they have done".

CARBONDALE LIONS - Weekly Programs

• August 7:   Host:  Nancy Sorgen - Thomas Wilkowski, "Coal Gasification" 
• August 14: Host:  David Conrad - Mike Jones, "John Logan Museum"
• August 21: Host:  Larry Meyer - Bonnie wheeler "WSIU"
• August 28: Business Meeting  
  September 2009
   
• September 4:Host:   Cliff Phillips - Missy Tiber, "SIU Women's Basketball"
• September 11:  Host: Cliff Phillips - Dale Lemmon, "SIU Football"
• September 18:  Host:  Gary Metro - Les Winkler, " Columnist Southern Illinoisan"
• September 25:  Business Meeting    
   
  October  November & December 2009

October 2:  Host:  TBA

October 9:  Host:  Armen Asaturian - Maureen Berkowitz, "Chief County Assessment Officer"

October 16:  Host:  Emil Spees - Michell Suarez

October 23:  Host:   Cliff Phillips - Coach Lowery, " Saluki Basketball"

October 30:  President Cheryl Bryant, Business Meeting

November 6:  Host:  Cliff Phillips - Paul Renzaglia,   "Alto Vinyards"

November 13:  Host:  Cliff Phillips - Alan Brandenburg,  "Little Grassy Fish Hatchery"

November 19:  Board Meeting

November 20:  Host:  Cheryl Bryant -  Business Meeting

Novermber 27:  Thanksgiving Holiday

December 4:  Host:  Cliff Phillips - Dr. Ortiz, "Marion Eye Center"

December 11:  Host:  Dick Daesch - SFC Keith E. Rogers, Illinois Army National Guard

December 17:  Board Meeting

December 18:  Cheryl Bryant - Business Meeting

December 25:  Christmas Holiday

 January 2010

• January 1;  Happy New Year, No Meeting
• January 8:  Host:  Tom Hippensteel - Barbara bush, " Starting a Winery"
• January 15:  Host:  Larry Meyer -  " Picture Program"
• January 21:  Board Meeting
• January 22:  President Cheryl Bryant - Business Meeting
• January 29:  Host:  Armen Asaturian
  Februrary 2010 
•  February 5:  Host:  Armen Asaturian -  Dan Nelson, "SIU Tennis"
• February 12:  Host:  Dick Bradley - Tim Fink or Mark Zarnes, "SIU Theater"
• February 19:  Host: Tom Hippensteel, "Map Library"
• February 25:  Board Meeting
• February 26:  President Cheryl Bryant - Business Meeting       

CARBONDALE LIONS CLUB OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2008-2009

Board Meetings:  November 19, December 17, January 21, February 25, March 25, April 22, May 27, June 24, July 22.  Club Business Meetings are the day after Board Meetings at the Friday Luncheon Meeting.

• President: Cheryl Bryant
• 1st Vice President:   Marissa Madden
• 2nd Vice President:   
• 3rd Vice President:   
• Treasurer: Richard Rivers/Teresa Jenkins
• Secretary:   Marissa Madden 
• Recording Secretary:   Larry Meyer
• Past President:   Cheryl Bryant
• Past Past President:  Paul Sorgen
• Programs:  Armen Asaturian and Cliff Phillips
• Membership:
• Lion Tamer: Harold Halterman
  BOARD OF DIRECTORS
  One-Year Term
  • Dick Bradley, Janet Mandis, Ken Robinson, Emil Spees
  Two Year-Term
  • Warren Buescher, Larry Meyer, Barb Smith, Deb Robinson
  Committee Chairpersons & Others

• Tail Twister/Happy Bucks Sad Bucks: Harry Schauwecker
• July 4th Fireworks: Ellis Mitchell
• Newsletter/Web Site: Dick Daesch
• Publicity: Larry Meyer
• Student of the Month: Mort Levine
• Sight/Vision:Dick Bradley, Chair, Judy Decker, Bob Odaniell
• Service: Nanacy Sorgen, Harold Halterman, Ellis Mitchell, Emil Spees
• Greeter: Ken Ackerman & Warren Buescher
• Pancakes:Gordon White/Dick Daesch

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• THE LIONS OF CARBONDALE FOUNDATION

  The Carbondale Lions Club has established The Lions of Carbondale Foundation whose purpose is to gather funds that it can provide to the Club for the enhancement of its many service activities. Individuals or corporations desiring to aid the charitable projects of the Lions Club may now deduct the contribution on their income tax forms.

  Anyone can contribute by making a tax-deductible gift to the Foundation or by providing for a Posthumous gift via a trust, will or insurance policy.

  For a colorful brochure outlining club activities and additional foundation details, please contact the Carbondale Lions Club, P.O. Box 174, Carbondale, Illinois 62903 or Nancy Sorgen at 529-1696.

  OFFICERS AND BOARD
  • President:  Nancy Sorgen
  • Vice President:  Ellis Mitchell
  • Secretary:  Jerre Pfaff
  • Treasurer:  Shane Carsrud
  • Board:  Mort Levine, David Kenney, Tom Utz, Bob Odaniell, Ellis Mitchell, David Conrad