Grand Marais Lions - 5M10

Grand Marais, Minnesota 

"Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation's Safety" (LIONS).

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Officers 2008-2009

President....................Max Bichel
1st VP.......................Carl Foster
2nd VP......................Andy Brostrom
3rd VP......................Doug Anderson
Lion Tamer.................Myron Bursheim
Tail Twister................Susanna Wissman
Secretary...................Beth Foster
Treasurer...................Bob Spry
2nd yr Board................Andrew Smith
2nd yr Board................Glen Seigle
1st yr Board................Chuck Futterer
1st yr Board................Jon Hilde
Membership.................Stuart Jackson
Past President..............Ken Wielinski

Bulletin Editor..............Ken Wielinski

Web Manager...............Andrew Smith

e-mail........................gmlions@boreal.org


The International Association of Lions Clubs began as the dream of Chicago insurance man Melvin Jones, who wondered why local business clubs -- he was an active member of one -- could not expand their horizons from purely business concerns to the betterment of their communities and the world at large.

Jones' idea struck a chord within his own group, the Business Circle of Chicago, and they authorized him to explore his concept with similar organizations from around the United States. His efforts resulted in an organizational meeting at a local hotel on June 7, 1917.



Community leaders soon began to organize clubs throughout the United States, and the association became "international" with the formation of the Windsor, Ontario, Canada Lions Club in 1920. Clubs were later organized in China, Mexico, and Cuba. By 1927, membership stood at 60,000 in 1,183 clubs.

In 1935, Panama became home to the first Central American club, with the first South American club being organized in Columbia the following year. Lionism reached Europe in 1948, as clubs were chartered in Sweden, Switzerland, and France. In 1952, the first club was chartered in Japan. Since then, the association has become truly global, with clubs in more than 170 countries and geographical areas worldwide.

Regular Meetings

When: 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00 pm

NEXT MEETING:

August 26..Steak Fry
    Location:    Gunflint Hills Golf Course
    Time:    6:00 p.m. Social
                   7:00 p.m. Dinner
    Cost:    To Be Determined
        Golf is available on a self-arranged basis.
        BYOB, also plate and table ware. Beer and soda are available at the club house. Questions can be directed to Max Bichel at 387-1840 or Ken Wielinski at 387-2511.

Future Meetings:

September 9...
    Location:    Birch Terrace
    Time:    6:00 p.m. Board Meeting
        7:00 p.m. Dinner
    Program:    Bev Green & Arvis Thompson Regarding "First and Second Thrift Store".  How the Lions Club can help them and how they can help the Lion's Club.


September 23...
    Location:    Howlin’ Wolf
    Time:    6:00 p.m. Fish Pic Meeting
        7:00 p.m. Dinner
    Program:    Fisherman’s Picnic debriefing


Who Are We ?

The Grand Marais Lions Club was founded in 1952 and currently has a membership of 60.

Our major fund raising event for the year is Fisherman's Picnic. We also hold pancake breakfasts periodically to help fund specific donations.



Welcome to new members inducted in the past several months:


Jon Hilde
Lyanne Holte
Andrew Smith
Susanna Wissman



Fisherman's Picnic Button Design Contest

Button must include the phrase:

 "I'll Be Back" - "Fisherman's Picnic 2008" and have

a recycling theme.

Must be readable on a 2-1/4 inch button.

Send entries to:

GM Lions

PO Box 745

Grand Marais MN 55604

Deadline is May 31, 2008

$100 cash prize for winning entry


Fisherman’s Picnic 2008

Our Special THANKS goes out to these proud supporters for their generous support:

Sven & Ole's Pizza

Dockside Fishmarket

Grand Portage Lodge & Casino

City of Grand Marais

North Shore Federal Credit Union

Lake Superior Trading Post

George Maruska Accounting

PTA

Blue Water Cafe


“We’ll Be Back” July 31 - August 3, 2008