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

MARCH

Can You Lend a Hand?

Hi Lions,

Our next community meal will take place on Sunday, March 29th. Please let me know if you are able to volunteer to help that day!

Community Meal

WHEN: Sunday, March 29, 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.

Thanks!

Lion Ashley

Mystery Trip will soon be solved!

This weekends District 1-A convention was a homerun! Lion Leo Valencia hit a grandslam by being elected to the role of 2nd Vice District Governor for District 1-A!

If you're getting this email, then we look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Mystery Trip on Saturday, March 28.

Here are the details:

Wear your Lions Club pride, purple and gold.
Dinner is 6 pm sharp at 1872 183rd St., Lansing, IL (Lion Leo and Lion Maria's house)
- We are eating Italian!
Bus departs at 7 pm to mystery location.

Please reach out to me with any questions.

We Serve,

Lion Robert

How Sweet It Is!

What an awesome meeting on Fevruary 10th.

Great Food, great Friends, great Fun.

WINNER: Dues Drawing (Lion Leo Valencia has a chance to cash in $20,000 in our annual Raffle)

WINNER: Everyone present who enjoyed Hershey's Kisses, Lion Denny's Homemade Bailey's and/or a chance to collect big bucks via Lotto scratch-offs.

WINNER: Those in need who will receive a helping hand through Calumet City Resources, thanks to our annual donation and the hard-working folks at CCR guided by Marlene andTom Hill.

Don't miss out! If you haven't, please make sure to complete the 2026 Mystery Trip form ASAP!

For the night, let's show our club pride by wearing purple and gold. We will meet at Lion Leo and Maria's house for dinner then take a bus to the mystery location.

So far the following have signed up to attend:

Lion Bob, Lionel, Robert H, Dennis, Larry,

Tamara, Carlos, Brian, Katie, Colleen, Ashley

We Serve,

Lion Robert

And . . . The Beat Goes On!

The Nominating Committee conducted the first reading of officers and directors for 2026-27 at the February 10 meeting.

The proposed slate:

President - Robert Hubbird

1st Vice - Colleen Schutz

2nd Vice - Xochitl Munoz

Secretary - Jackie Labahn

Treasurer - Katie Keilman

Lion Tamer - JR Patton

Tail Twister - Brian Rucinski

Membership - Jennifer Pozdzal

Directors - Steve Drew, Denny Halloran, Andrew Labahn, Leo Valencia

Past President - Brenda Morrison

The second reading will be conducted at the March 10 General Meeting at which time nominations from the floor will be entertained and the election will be held.

Oh . . . What a Night!!!

We are incredibly grateful for a wonderful Lions General Meeting on Jan. 13 (see photos on our Facebook page) and truly honored by the distinguished Lions who joined us: District Governor Lion Richard Moy (Chicago Ridge), 1st Vice District Governor Lion Ben & Yoly Zoleta (Chicago Filipino American), 2nd Vice District Governor Lion Karl Schulz (Chicago Heights) and Zone Chair Lion Eric Himmel (Lansing).

We were also honored to share this meeting with our fellow Lions from the Chicago Hegewisch Lions Club, Chicago East Side Lions Club, and Lansing Lions Club. What a joy to see members ranging in age from 18 to 94, all united in service and truly representing the spirit of Lionism.

Making the evening even more special, we gathered on the birthday of our founder, Melvin Jones, whose vision continues to inspire us to serve with compassion, integrity, and purpose. As we step into the new year, this is an exciting time to be a Lion; full of opportunity, growth and meaningful service to our communities. Here’s to a year of service, fellowship and impact. Together, we will continue to make a difference!

Lion President Brenda

Interested in joining the Lions Club? Please message us; we’d love to connect!

Show Me The Money$$$

Hello Lions,

The raffle tickets are out there.
Get them back HERE!
Please reach out to me with any questions. If you exchange tickets with another Lion, please let me know which ticket numbers you exchanged and with whom.

Important dates:

1st Early Bird: 3/10/26 ($250) @ VFW

2nd Early Bird: 4/14/26 ($1,000) @ VFW

Grand Prize: 5/8/26 ($20,000) @ VFW

Thank you,

Lion Andrew
'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_________

March 25 - Dave Kacanowski

March 28 - Xochitl Munoz

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.