Susan Eisenhardt has replaced Lisa Tann as Director of Project Kidsight. The Governors received a summary of the Kidsight activity from 2003 thru 2005 this month and I’d like to share the information with all of you.
 
 

    As you can tell from the numbers, you can be pretty proud of 11E1. We have screened 21% of the total children screened to date, putting us in 2nd place in the State! Special thanks to the following Lion Clubs.

If your club is not on either list we are asking you to either schedule a photo shoot or make a donation before this year is completed June 30, 2006.

PDG Richard Maguire presenting a donation for the use of Project Kidsight for the District to PDG Dan Gibbons, District Chairperson of Project Kidsight, Governor Janalee McClure, PDG Jim Chipman taking notes and IPDG Chester Kudla overseeing the presentation Jan. 15, 2006 at the Cabinet Meeting in White Cloud

In addition to the cash donation for the project, the Darrell F. Clark Family also donated a Kidsight Polaroid Camera to District 11E1. Special thanks to PDG Dick Maguire for putting this all together for us. With the 2nd camera clubs should have a much easier time scheduling shoots. Our numbers should go up significantly. Maybe next year we’ll be #1 District in the State!
 

Brethren School: 
 Steven Amsden, Brethren
 Nicole Babb, Manistee
Cadillac School: 
 Gabriel Filkins, Cadillac
 Kristin Smith, Cadillac
Chippewa Lake School:
 Alyshia Norris, Remus
Lakeview School:
 Kaitlynn Gilbert, Lakeview
 Brandi Thompson, Mecosta
Midland School:
 Charlotte Hicks, Midland

 As you can see, we have eight (8) students in the band this year from District 11E1. All of the students could use support from the clubs in our District. All the clubs need to do is send a check to the State Office with the students name in the memo part of the check. The money will be applied to that student’s outstanding amount due and you have a part of our band that will perform in Boston at the International Convention. The students must fund their own trip to the tune of $1,875.00 each. That covers their rehearsal meals, the 4 day pre-tour camp and the 10 day tour to Boston, Philadelphia & Hershey.

  Our band won #2 place honors in the parade at the International Convention in Hong Kong. The band also participated in the International Parade of Banners at the opening ceremony. Our Lions of Michigan All State Band is an outstanding youth activity. If you have any questions call our District Chairperson Mike Filkins, Cadillac Club or Laurene Homsher, Fremont Club.
 In addition, the administration of the All State Band needs donations from Clubs in our District. The administration fund covers the dress uniforms, instruments, music, equipment and staff costs. The students only cover their own personal cost, we cover the rest. Every club in the state has been asked to consider donating $80.00 to the administration of our Lions band. Please do as much as you can for this wonderful cause.

Monday, February 20th 6:00 p.m. meeting
Samuel’s Restaurant, Fremont
Region 3, Zone 3, hosted by the Fremont Lions Club Reservations needed by Feb. 16th
Call 231-924-0126 Cost $7.50
Program: Camp Tuhsmeheta
All Lions Welcome
Tuesday, February 28th, 6:15 p.m. meeting
Doherty Hotel – Clare
Region 2, Zone 1, hosted by Lion Diane Fleming,   We must have 18-20 lions attending to have the $60.00 room charge waived. 
All Lions invited from our zone. 
Please contact Lion Diane soon:
Work: 989-774-7429 Home: 989-772-5556
Email: flemi1dl@cmich.edu 
Sunday, March 12th, 11E1 District Cabinet 
Meeting at the Senior Center in White Cloud, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m Cost: $5.00 for 9:00 a.m. morning coffee, snacks & lunch, all provided by the White Cloud Lions Club.
Everyone Welcome, Lions, Lioness,         Leos & Guests.
March 22nd , Region 2, Zone 3 Meeting
 Evart Township Hall, 6:30 p.m.
 Call for Reservations by March 18th 
Lion Larry Morlock 231-734-5200
 Costs only $8.00 for a great meal
 Guest Speakers:
   Lions Kerry McGinley, Region 2 Chair
   PDG Dan Gibbons, Project Kidsight
   Lion Charlene Burnison, District Editor
March 22nd  Region 1, Zone 3 Meeting
 Onekama Lions Club House
 Cost $6.00 for a great meal
 Topic: Information Technology
 

DISTRICT 11E1 SICK CALL Dorothy Preshaw is recovering very very well from her January stroke. Thinking of you cards are in order for her:   3337 S. Sheridan, Rd., Sheridan, MI 48884 Webmaster Tom Silverthorn, Manistee Lions, will be having Cornea Transplant and Lens Replacement surgery in Grand Rapids Feb. 16th. Cards can be sent to Lion Tom at 18293 Hoxeyville Rd., Wellston, MI 49689.

 International sends out the membership reports to all the Governors in Michigan every month. The reports show 11E1 has been in first place for two months, November and December 
2005! 
Summary of numbers:
 
 

International rules state that each District must have a minimum of 35 clubs with a minimum membership of 1,250. As you can see by the numbers our District 11E1 is well within the International rules but already we have four districts under the minimum numbers of membership. That problem could be corrected with redistricting but that is a very long and difficult process. The Lions International Board must approve and changes to any district in the world. 
 Gaining new Lion Members is the real answer. Congratulations to all Clubs in 11E1 for the work you’re doing with your membership gains. If every club in 

Keep up the great work you are doing with membership!
It’s wonderful to be Number One!!!!