The Fort Atkinson Lions Club noted recently that eight members of the organization attended the District 27-A1 Lions Club convention which was held earlier this month in Pewaukee.
According to information released by the club, the Fort Atkinson Club members stayed on Jan. 6 and 7 at the Ingleside Hotel and attended several presentation, including several covering such topics as “Wisconsin Lions Foundation,” “Leader Dog,” “ Kathy’s House,” “Restoring Hope Transplant House,” “Lions Eye Bank” and “Wisconsin Gaming Commission,” which focused on rules governing raffles and fundraising.
As part of the convention, a service project was performed, including the preparation of 100 gift bags which will be distributed to children undergoing cancer treatments at a nearby hospital. Contents included journals, markers, books, cards and other items to occupy a child’s attention as they deal with treatments, the release stated.
Among those helping with the project were Fort Atkinson Club members Nancy Onufer, Michelle Ebbert, and Betty Strese, who helped to pack the bags. Items in the bags were donated by local clubs.
During the convention, Fort Atkinson Lions Club member John Anderson spoke about the club’s desire to host a district golf outing. A vote was taken after which the Fort Atkinson Lion were named as the hosts for the 2024 District Golf Outing.
As stated in the release, members also contributed to other projects during the convention.
Onufer prepared a basket for a raffle fundraiser, and club member Donna Petersen headed up Fort Atkinson’s canned food donation for the event.
“Lion Patti Hurtgen served as the district convention photographer, capturing a weekend of activities,” the release noted.
In addition, during the convention, the Fort Atkinson Lions Club was one of five clubs to receive special recognition from the Wisconsin Lions Foundation for its annual contribution to the Lions Camp, according to the release.
About Lions Clubs International
According to the release, Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired, championed youth initiatives and strengthened communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects. The organization’s motto is “We Serve.”
To learn more about the Fort Atkinson Lions Club visit its website: www.eclubhouse.org/sites/fortatkinson or call the club’s membership chair Kevin Becker: 920-650-8005; To learn more about Lions Clubs International, visit: www.lionsclubs.org.
Members of the Fort Atkinson Lions Club delegation to the organization’s district convention assemble. The group includes Betty Strese, from left, Roger Draeger, Michelle Ebbert, Nancy Onufer, Donna Petersen, Patti Hurtgen and Mason Becker. John Anderson, who also served as a delegate, is not pictured.
Nancy Onufer, at left, and Betty Strese, both members of the Fort Atkinson Lions Club, pack gift bags for children undergoing cancer treatments. The activity was featured as a service project performed during the organization’s district convention held earlier this month.
Fort Atkinson Lions Club member John Anderson talks about hosting the district’s golf outing in Fort Atkinson. The Fort Atkinson chapter was selected to host the 2024 District Golf Outing during the organization’s convention held in Pewaukee earlier this month.
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