Single District 10 Lions
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it’s a beautiful thing – and an incredible feeling for everyone involved.
That’s Lions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
District 10 Lions All State Band Raffle
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March 1, 2025
Rock Lions Club Soup or Chili Challenge
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March 16, 2025
Rock Lions Club Breakfast Buffet & Can Drive
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GOVERNOR'S LETTER
January 2025
Fellow District Lions,
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
When we begin a new calendar year, we often take the opportunity to resolve to try something new, take on a new task or make changes in how we live our daily lives. As we begin the second half of the Lions year, perhaps we can take a look inside ourselves and our clubs and project a new idea forward. Winter is often the time of year when our clubs are working to prepare for our summer events, fundraisers or other service projects.
In the first half of the Lions year, we have worked as a district to set goals for membership, service and leadership. We have been successful in all these areas. We have growth in our membership, 100% of our clubs have reported service and we are training and developing new leaders for the future. Now we can use the second half of the Lions year to expand on this success and make our work even more impactful.
Let’s take this opportunity to ask ourselves how we can do something different, resolve to think outside the box and make a greater impact in our communities. Is there an idea for a new service project? Are there newer members in your clubs that have service or fundraising ideas which could be implemented? Is there a way that your club might become more involved in your community? This is the perfect time to set your goals for 2025 and accept the challenge of being a leader in your community.
You can start by building a VISION for your club. Decide how you want to grow in service. Build a TEAM that can make you successful in that goal. The talents are there in your clubs, we just need to tap into those resources. When your team is gathered, build a PLAN and work together to see your goals to fruition. When you do this, you will have the opportunity to celebrate your SUCCESS in making your community a better place. This is the mission of Lionism. I encourage each of you to take the opportunity to look in the mirror and ask yourself how you can enhance Lionism in 2025. Together, we will make a difference.
As your District Governor, I can truly say that I am proud of the success that WE have accomplished TOGETHER! I look forward to continuing to support our members and our clubs so that we can grow in service across our great Upper Peninsula. Let us continue our humanitarian work and build on our past success. We look forward to gathering at our district convention in May to celebrate our mission as Lions and tell our stories of success throughout this last year.
Scott Kwarciany
District Governor
NEWSLETTER
SD10 Newsletter for January 2025 is now available
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NEWS
USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum
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Your December LCIF News
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Orlando Convention: get excited, get registered
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Register now for LDUN 2025
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Your November District Digest
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Helping Students Thrive
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Stronger Together
Letter from our International President
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Venue Update for 2025 International Convention
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Empowering your Lions club
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Energize your club with Service
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Bay Cliff Health Camp
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New emergency phone number:
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Website:
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LIONS BULLETIN
Peace Poster Contest
Here are the Peace Poster finalists for the District Peace Poster Contest.
Peace Poster #1 was submitted by: Charlea Johnson – 8th Grade, Gwinn Middle School
Peace Poster 1
Peace Poster #2 was submitted by: Gracelyn Getschow – 7th Grade, Negaunee Middle School
Peace Poster 2
Peace Poster #1 was selected by the committee to be submitted to the Lions of Michigan for consideration as a finalist for the State of Michigan.
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Health Fairs Wellness Events In Your Community
The District 10 Childhood Cancer Team plans to market our assistance programs to local community health and wellness fairs in 2024. If you know or hear of an event in your community or would like to plan your own event, please contact Lion Chris Smith, D-10 Childhood Cancer Chair at: lionchris906pcc@outlook.com or call 313-682-8900.
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Important Notice to District 10 Lions,
Why Must We Report Club Service Hours?
Lions Clubs International is the largest humanitarian service organization in the world. We track every service hour served globally. To maintain this very important status, please report your club/ individual member service hours.
To make it easy, contact PDG Jim Svinicki, our District Service Chair and he will be happy to report your service hours on behalf of your club/ individual directly to Lions Clubs International. He will need:
Date of Service
Club or Individual Name:
Short Description of Service Project:
Number of Service Hours Reported:
Number of Club Lions/ Volunteers Preforming Service:
Contact Lion:
Every service hour makes a difference! Thank you!
James Svinicki jlsvinicki48@gmail.com
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D10 Technology Grant Program The District 10 Lions announce a new grant program for District 10 Lions Clubs. The D10 Technology Grant Program is an opportunity for Lions Clubs in D10 to receive up to $500 in “matching” funds from D10 for the purpose of purchasing technology infrastructure to assist in their mission to serve the communities of District 10.
Click here to download grant program form (updated October 2022)
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Membership Packets
As Global Membership Chair, I request packets from the International. When new members are posted on the International site, we print out certificates and letters from the Governor for both sponsor and new member. These are then mailed to the secretary or president of the club, and usually arrive within two days.
The packets also include information on Lions, a discount certificate from the Lions store, pins for both new member and sponsor, and a pen for the new member.
If you would like to receive the packets early, just email wnrowe@charter.net with the name of the new member, the name of the sponsor, and the date of the induction.
Global Membership Chair and PDG Bill Rowe
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Please click below to fill out a survey to identify local people who are interested in creating community gardens, building a local food system, and working with Farm to School education. This will be followed up with a club visit and hopefully bring in local food champions for an open meeting to see how we can work with them to strengthen our local food education and food systems.
FROM AROUND THE DISTRICT
PS Lions worked together with UP Power Wrestling on a $500 a day give away in December 2024. We split the profits and were able to give them a check for $4500 to support their club. District Governor Scott Kwarciany was able to attend our Christmas party and present the check.
Shoe Sensation 301 N Lincoln Rd Escanaba
From November 1 to December 24, each store will be collecting socks for active-duty military or local veterans in or around the community. Shoe Sensation will have military-approved socks in each store and customers will receive 20% off the purchase of the donated pairs.
Bay de Noc Lions Club member Jeff Ware is working as coordinator of this initiative with the Shoe Sensation in Escanaba and assists each year to distribute the socks collected to a veteran or military location with a tie to this community.
Last year’s collection was delivered to Nellis Air Force Base near Las Vegas by the Gladstone American Legion commander Sandy Valdazate. Nellis Air Force Base was Sandy’s base prior to coming to Gladstone.
District 10 Lions – Shoe Sensations collect Socks for Troops in every location across the country. If you are not near Escanaba, please look for a store location near you and support this worthwhile project!
Additional details can also be found at the link below from the Escanaba Daily Press article Nov 5, 2024:
Shoe Sensation hosts Socks For Troops fundraiser
District Governor Scott Kwarciany visited with the Bark River-Harris Leo Club at the Parent Teacher Conference Bake Sale.
From left: Paige Erickson, Skylar Brayak, Alayna Johnson, DG Scott Kwarciany, Teigan Martorelli, Arianna Loonsfoot, Boris DeGrave and DJ Kwarciany.
Wells Lions Club
Wells Lions Club provides food for UPtoberfest – Those that attended UPtoberfest may have noticed a difference in the food. This year, the Wells Lions Club was approached by the event coordinators and were thrilled to participate. Shown are, from left to right, back row: Lions Doug Krusic, Bill Jensen, Scott Kwarciany, Kevin Gartland, and Roger Chenier. In the front row are John Gartland, Tom Schorn, Tom Skradski, and Troy Sebeck. (Article by Daily Press)
Rock Lions Club
Adopt a Highway service event held on 9/25. We had eight total members participate for 1.5 hours removing litter along the highway in Rock. Proud of our members!
FROM AROUND THE DISTRICT
Drummond Island Lions Club
The officers of the Drummond Island Lions club welcomed over 40 Lions to their 50 th anniversary celebration. DG Scott gave a very informative presentation.
Stephenson Lions Club Golf Outing 2024
Stephenson Lions Golf outing saw a golfer make a hole in one to win $5000 cash. Shown are Lions Hunter Mans and Jim Svinicki with winner John Nystrom
Photo gallery from the Tour Duh Yoop 2024
Norway High School LEO Club Mascot
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From PID Jenny
Here’s a nice picture of da Yoopers with the all state band students from da UP!! It was taken at the end of the parade with Melbourne in tha background
Bark River Harris Leo Club
The Bark River Harris Leo Club made donations to the Heart of the North Lions Club Playground Project. Pictured are Matthew G. who is Vice President of the Leo Club and Jane L. from the Heart of the North Club.
They also made a donation to the Bay de Noc Community College food pantry. Members of the club presented the check to Jennifer Pickle who is the TRIO Program Coordinator.
Powers Spalding Lions Club:
Powers Spalding Lions donates $4750 to the NCA Guarantee Scholarship Fund
Northwoods Airlifeline
NWALL representative Lee Rowe presenting checks donated in IPDG Gretchen’s honor to NWALL Vice President Jesse Bell
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