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Club Meetings
Due to COVID19 restrictions, Cuyuna Range Lions Club has suspended in-place club meetings. Kindly refer back to this page in the future for updated information regarding resumption of regular club meetings.
Peach Sales for 2020
Cuyuna Range Lions Club has been notified that there will be no Peaches available for sale in the year 2020. A late season frost destroyed about 90% of the anticipated Peach crop for the year. Hence, our supplier will not have Peaches available for the club to sell this year.
Coronavirus Update
Cuyuna Range Lions Club has suspended all club activities and meetings due to the Pandemic brought about by the Coronavirus
Please check back here periodically for information regarding the resumption of club activities and meetings.
Please check back here periodically for information regarding the resumption of club activities and meetings.
New Club Members
Cuyuna Range Lions club recently inducted nine (9) new club members. New club members are pictured below.
Please click on each picture to see the full picture and the name of the individual(s).
Please click on each picture to see the full picture and the name of the individual(s).
2019--2020 Club officers installed
Dick and Stell Waby Recognized for Years of Service
Dick and Stell Waby were recentely recognized for their years of service as a member of a Lions Club.
Dick Waby received a pin for 50 years of membership in a Lions club. Stell received a pin for 35 years of membership in a Lions Club.
Congratulations, Dick and Stell.
Thank you for your rears of service to Lions.
Dick Waby received a pin for 50 years of membership in a Lions club. Stell received a pin for 35 years of membership in a Lions Club.
Congratulations, Dick and Stell.
Thank you for your rears of service to Lions.
Club officers 2019--2020
President Mark Boike (2nd year)
1st Vice Ron Martin (2nd year)
2nd Vice Laura Martin (2nd year)
Secretary Robin Novotny (1st year)
Recording Secretary Diane Boike (1st year)
Past President Gary Guida (LCI Liaison 2nd year)
Membership Chair Ed Anderson
Director 1yr Birdie Walth
Director 2yr Mike Schermock
Director 3yr Marian Freese
Lion Tamer Jan Anderson
Tail Twister Terry Tichenor
Treasurer Steve Freese (1st year)
1st Vice Ron Martin (2nd year)
2nd Vice Laura Martin (2nd year)
Secretary Robin Novotny (1st year)
Recording Secretary Diane Boike (1st year)
Past President Gary Guida (LCI Liaison 2nd year)
Membership Chair Ed Anderson
Director 1yr Birdie Walth
Director 2yr Mike Schermock
Director 3yr Marian Freese
Lion Tamer Jan Anderson
Tail Twister Terry Tichenor
Treasurer Steve Freese (1st year)
Lions Salvation Army Red Kettle Bell Ringers
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Cuyuna Range Lions Club members volunteer for the Salvation Army Red Kettle project. Club members rang bells from 10:00 am until 8:00 p.m. on December 12 and December 13, at the East Brainerd Cub Foods Store.
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Tepp Bundy Receives Melvin Jones Award
Teppi Bundy, Collaborated Family Service Worker at Cuyuna Range Elementary School received the Melvin Jones Award at the March 16, 2017 Cuyuna Range Lions Club meeting. Bundy works tirelessly to ensure that impoverished students at CRES are not overlooked.
Bundy addressed the club membership at the March meeting. Her presentation informed club members that the most basic of needs of children are often not met. She finds ways to get food, clothing, and other necessities such as haircuts for impoverished children.
Lions Clubs world-wide recognize outstanding individuals by bestowing on them an award that is named for its founder, Melvin Jones. This award is the highest form of recognition and embodies humanitarian ideas consistent with the nature and purpose of Lionism.
Presenting the award to Bundy is Lion Jamie Skjeveland of the Cuyuna Range Lions Club.
Cuyuna Range Lions present Dream Catcher Award
Cuyuna Range Lions presented Doug Houge with a Dream Catcher Award at Business After Hours recently held at the Crosby Bar.
The Minnesota Lions Diabetes Foundation has adopted the Dream Catcher as a sign of hope that a cure for Diabetes will be found.
To qualify for this award a Lions Club or an individual must have accumulated at least $1,000 in donations to the Minnesota Lions Foundation, Inc. To date Doug Houge has raised over $35,000. for the foundation. Congratulations Doug Houge.
The Minnesota Lions Diabetes Foundation has adopted the Dream Catcher as a sign of hope that a cure for Diabetes will be found.
To qualify for this award a Lions Club or an individual must have accumulated at least $1,000 in donations to the Minnesota Lions Foundation, Inc. To date Doug Houge has raised over $35,000. for the foundation. Congratulations Doug Houge.
Cuyuna Range Lions Attend Mid-Winter Convention
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Lions Ed and Jan Anderson and Lions Jim and Birdie Walth attended Md5M9 Mid-Winter convention January 6-8, 2017, at Cragun's Resort. Convention highlights saw the election of Tom Plagman as District Governor, Rose Puckett First Vice District Governor, and Sandy Remington as Second Vice District Governor.
International Director Sam Lindsey Jr, from Hilltop Lakes, Texas was the keynote banquet speaker. Additionally, ID Lindsey conducted workshops and installed the newest Lions members in our district. |
Pictured above left are the Anderson's and the Walth's. Pictured on the right is ID Lindsey installing new Lions members.
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Cuyuna Range Lions Club Service Project
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Cuyuna Range Lions Club recently rang bells for the Brainerd Salvation Army Bell Ringing project. Lion Jan Anderson served as project director by scheduling club member to ring bells.
Wednesday, December 7, 2016, eleven club member the rang bells, generating $437.72. |
Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation
Lion Michael J. Berneck visited Cuyuna Range Lions Club November 17, 2016, to speak about the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation. Lion Michael is a member of the Park Rapids, Minnesota Lions Club and a member of the Board of Directors of Lions District 5M-9.
Thanks, Lion Michael, for a very informative presentation.
Information about Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation can be found by clicking HERE to be taken to the Foundation Home page
Thanks, Lion Michael, for a very informative presentation.
Information about Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation can be found by clicking HERE to be taken to the Foundation Home page
Condolences Offered
Cuyuna Range Lions Club members offer our most sincere condolences to the following families:
Ron and Laura Martin at the death of their daughter who lost her struggle with Cancer, and to International Director Bruce Beck and Erin Beck at the loss of their baby Grand-daughter.
Expressions of Condolences can be sent to the Martin family at: Ron and Laura Martin, 201 Cross Ave., Crosby, MN 56441.
Expressions of Condolences can be sent to the Beck family at: Bruce and Erin Beck, PO Box 75, Palisade, MN 56469
Ron and Laura Martin at the death of their daughter who lost her struggle with Cancer, and to International Director Bruce Beck and Erin Beck at the loss of their baby Grand-daughter.
Expressions of Condolences can be sent to the Martin family at: Ron and Laura Martin, 201 Cross Ave., Crosby, MN 56441.
Expressions of Condolences can be sent to the Beck family at: Bruce and Erin Beck, PO Box 75, Palisade, MN 56469
Annual Christmas Party
Cuyuna Range Lions Club Annual Christmas Party will be held at the CI Pub on Thursday, December 15, 2016.
The Christmas Party Planning Committee asks all club members to bring a White Elephant gift to share with other members during the activities portion of the party. Also, please bring an UNWRAPPED gift or gifts for residents of Mid-Minnesota Women's Center in Brainerd. Gift suggestions can be found by clicking HERE to be taken to a new page you can print and take with you when you go shopping.
Invitations will be mailed to all club members with more detailed information regarding time, meal choices, etc.
The Christmas Party Planning Committee asks all club members to bring a White Elephant gift to share with other members during the activities portion of the party. Also, please bring an UNWRAPPED gift or gifts for residents of Mid-Minnesota Women's Center in Brainerd. Gift suggestions can be found by clicking HERE to be taken to a new page you can print and take with you when you go shopping.
Invitations will be mailed to all club members with more detailed information regarding time, meal choices, etc.
Cuyuna Range Lions Host Zone 2 Meeting
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Cuyuna Range Lions club hosted the Zone 2 meeting held at C-I Pub in Ironton, Mn, on Thursday, October 27, 2016. Seventy three Lions from clubs in Zone 2 attended the meeting along with International Director Bruce Beck, First Vice District Governor Tom Plagman, Second District Vice Governor Rose Puckett, and other guests.
Kindly click on each picture to view the full picture and read the picture caption.
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Cuyuna Range Lions Club Adopt-A-Highway Program
Cuyuna Range Lions Club members participate in Adopt-a-Highway program on Saturday, September 17, 2016.
Club members Jan Anderson, LeAnn Tichenor, Birdie Walth, Ed Dallas, Cathy Aykins, Ed Anderson, Jean Shermock, Julie Dallas, Mike Shermock, and Jim Walth participated in the event.
Club members Jan Anderson, LeAnn Tichenor, Birdie Walth, Ed Dallas, Cathy Aykins, Ed Anderson, Jean Shermock, Julie Dallas, Mike Shermock, and Jim Walth participated in the event.
Cuyuna Range Lions involved in City of Crosby Heritage Days
Cuyuna Range Lions Club participated in City of Crosby Heritage Days on Saturday, August 22, 2016 with a Food Booth and by hosting an Antique Auto Show. Hamburgers, Italian Sausage and Brats were served along with Lemonade and Bottled Water. Thanks to Lions Gary and Becky Guida for serving as chairpersons for this event.
Thanks also to Lions Ron and Laura Martin for serving as chairpersons for the Antique Auto Show.
Thanks also to Lions Ron and Laura Martin for serving as chairpersons for the Antique Auto Show.
Cuyuna Range Lions Food Booth Photos
Cuyuna Range Lions Antique Auto Show
Cuyuna Range Lions Contribute to Hallett Library Project
Cuyuna Range Lions Club contributed $500.00 to the Hallett Library project headed up by Boy Scout Chris Boucher. Scout Boucher constructed a Pergola on the grounds of the Hallett Library in the city of Crosby as a project to earn a Community Service merit badge needed to become an Eagle Scout.
Total cost of the project was estimated to be approximately $3,500.00.
Total cost of the project was estimated to be approximately $3,500.00.
Deerwood Summerfest 2016
Cuyuna Range Lions Club once again participated in Deerwood Summerfest activities by selling Italian Sausage, Hamburgers, and Hot Dogs, along with pop and water.
Thanks to all the club members who worked the food booth. Special thanks go to Lions Sandy and Bruce Grivna for serving as chairpersons this event. This was their 10th year of heading up this important fundraising event for the club. Thanks also go to Lion Steve Freese for once again serving as chairperson for the Kiddie Tractor Pull.
Thanks to all the club members who worked the food booth. Special thanks go to Lions Sandy and Bruce Grivna for serving as chairpersons this event. This was their 10th year of heading up this important fundraising event for the club. Thanks also go to Lion Steve Freese for once again serving as chairperson for the Kiddie Tractor Pull.
Deerwood Summerfest photos
(Kindly click on each photo to get the full picture as well as photo caption.)
(Kindly click on each photo to get the full picture as well as photo caption.)
Cuyuna Range Lions Deerwood Summerfest Kiddie Tractor Pull
New Members Inducted and Club Officers Installed
Then Cuyuna Range Lions Club annual picnic was hosted by Lions Ed and Jan Anderson on Thursday, June 16, 2016. New members were inducted as well as club officers for the coming year were installed. PDG Ray Woods was on hand for the induction of new members and installation of officers.
Kindly click on each picture to read the caption or see to see the full picture.
Kindly click on each picture to read the caption or see to see the full picture.
Roadside Pick-up Project
Cuyuna Range Lions club completed the Adopt A Highway project on Saturday, April 30, 2016. Eight members of the club participated in the project on two (2) miles of State Highway 210.
Pictured is Lion Gary Guida, Project Coordinator.
Zone 2 meeting at McGregor
Lions from Zone 2 of District 5M9 meet at McGregor on Thursday, April 28, 2016. Lions Jim and Birdie Walth, and Steve and Marion Freese attended the meeting.
Cuyuna Range Lions Club received the traveling trophy awarded to the club in Zone 2 with the highest percentage of members in attendance for clubs with more than 40 members.
District Governor Jay Norby is pictured addressing the club.
Teppi Bundy Guest Speaker at April Club Meeting
Teppi Bundy, Collaborative Family Service Worker at Cuyuna Range Elementary School spoke at the Cuyuna Range Lions Club April club meeting about the Backpack Program that the Cuyuna Range Lions club supports at CRES.
Each month 120 CRES students receive a food pack to take home to be used as a supplemental food source. Ms. Bundy informed the club members that of approximately 600 CRES students, a disproportionate number of students suffer because of inadequate meals in the home. Hence, the Backpack Program funding provided by entities like the Cuyuna Range Lions Club meets a very real need in the community. Ms. Bundy thanked the club for their support and invites other community organizations to become involved in the program.
Each month 120 CRES students receive a food pack to take home to be used as a supplemental food source. Ms. Bundy informed the club members that of approximately 600 CRES students, a disproportionate number of students suffer because of inadequate meals in the home. Hence, the Backpack Program funding provided by entities like the Cuyuna Range Lions Club meets a very real need in the community. Ms. Bundy thanked the club for their support and invites other community organizations to become involved in the program.
New Club member inducted at April Club meeting.
Cuyuna Range Lions club welcomes new club member Robin Novotny at the April Club meeting held at CI Pub Thursday, April 21, 2016. Club President Jamie Skjeveland is shown here inducting Lion Robin.
Club member Bowling Party 2016
Cuyuna Range Lions Club members gathered for an afternoon of Bowling at Cuyuna Lanes in Crosby, MN on Sunday afternoon, April 17, 2016.
Jan Anderson is pictured here, intent on getting strike.
See more pictures in the Photo Gallery.
Zone Meeting
ZONE 2 SPRING MEETING
April 28th ,2016
5:30pm Social / 6:00 pm Dinner / 7 pm Meeting
Hosted by : McGregor Lions Club
Where: McGregor Community Center
Please RSVP no later than April 22nd
to Zone Chair Tom Brand 218-927-3256
or email- brandsmallengine@gmail.com
If you use Outlook for email you can click HERE to email Tom
April 28th ,2016
5:30pm Social / 6:00 pm Dinner / 7 pm Meeting
Hosted by : McGregor Lions Club
Where: McGregor Community Center
Please RSVP no later than April 22nd
to Zone Chair Tom Brand 218-927-3256
or email- brandsmallengine@gmail.com
If you use Outlook for email you can click HERE to email Tom
Urgent! Help Needed!
Former Cuyuna Range Lions Club member Rita Beard is undergoing dialysis in Brainerd and is need of drivers beginning Tuesday, April 12th. Drivers are needed on both Tuesdays and Thursdays and occasional Saturdays. Drivers are to pick up Rita at Heartwood in Crosby at 2:10 PM with delivery to Essentia in Brainerd by 2:50 PM. Pick up from dialysis is at Essentia at 6:30 PM returning directly to Heartwood. Drivers will be driving both both Rita and Bob (yes, they encourage spouses to go with) and vehicles must have room for both of them and their walkers! Drivers can choose to do one-way trips or a round trip. If interested in volunteering, please contact Colleen at Interfaith Caregivers @ (218) 820-7454. She is coordinating the schedule. Thank you for any help you can provide!
New members Indicted 3-17-16
Lion President Jamie Skjeveland inducting new member into the club last night. From the left: Lion Jamie, Rad Royer, Mike Shermock, sponsor for Rad, Don Imberi, Ruth Imberi, Jan Anderson, sponsor for Don and Ruth
Bowling for the Blind 2016
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The Cuyuna Range Lions Club held a Swimming and Pizza Party for the participants of the Bowling for the Blind fund raiser on Saturday, March 5 at the Hallett Community Center. Thank you to Super One for donating the pop. Trophies were given for 1st and 2nd place for most pins bowled and Prizes given for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place for most money raised in the 8-10 and 11-13 yr. olds. categories.
Pictured in the back row are Jensen DeLeon, Tanner Vipperman (2nd place both Trophy & prize for 11-13 yr. Olds.) Vannessa Kraklaw (2nd place prize 8-10 yr. olds), Angel Johnson, and Kristen Cordie. Front row, Calder De Leon (3rd place prize 8-10 yr. olds) Jacob Henderson (1st place prize & 2nd place trophy 8-10 yr. olds). & Parker Want. Not pictured is Grace Kline, Brad Hackey (1st place trophy & prize 11-13 yr. Olds), Sammie Hackey (1st Place Trophy 8-10 yr. Olds) and she is tied for 3rd place prize with Nate Hackey. |
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Guest speaker/presenter at the February Club meeting
Deerwood Lakes Lions Club Member Diane Bates visits the Cuyuna Range Lions Club to promote LCIF on Thursday, February 18, 2016.
5m9 District Governor visits Cuyuna Range Lions Club at the January club meeting
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DG Jay Norby visited Cuyuna Range Lions Club for the January club meeting. At that meeting DG Norby presented the following awards:
10 yr chevron Diane Boike,
DG Jay Norby has initiated a new program to recognize outstanding Lions in District 5M9. The program recognizes Lions who do a lot for their club, often behind the scenes. District Governor Appreciation awards were presented to Lions Diane Boike and Becky Guida. Lion Diane and Lion Becky were recognized as Unsung heroes of the Cuyuna Range Lions Club. |
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Mid-Winter Convention Report From Ed and Jan Anderson
Below are some of the highlights from the 5M9 mid-winter convention held Jan. 8-10:
· Regarding membership, our district is now even with last year thanks to the 25 added with the new club at Malmo and the induction of 2 members during the convention. We need to keep working on the growth goals.
· Lions Centennial International Convention will be held this summer in Chicago. Members are urged to attend with it so close.
· The 2017 5M9 convention will be hosted by the Baxter and Pillager clubs Jan. 6-8, 2017 at Cragun's.
· It was great to have 7 members of the recently formed Brainerd Leos club attend and participate throughout the convention. They have had a very active first year in existence.
· Due to unusual circumstances, there was no election for an International Director this past year. Lion Bruce Beck, from our zone, is still a candidate for election this year. He would be the first ever ID from our district.
· The spring college of leadership will be held on May 15 in Wadena. It is open to officers as well as to general club members. Consider attending.
· Small group sessions this year were set up to be open dialogues about club issues rather than formal presentations. It was an interesting and helpful format. At the session on web site development the comment was made, "If you need inspiration on site development, see the Cuyuna Range club's new web page." Great work, Jim!!
· The traveling trophy for attendance was awarded to the Verndale club with 42% of their membership attending. Should we try for it in the future?
· Our club received an award for our donation level ($300) to Project New Hope. It will be added to our banner at the January meeting.
· Jan accepted "Unsung Hero Award" certificates for 2 of our club members. The recipients will be announced at our January meeting.
All in all it was a good convention with lots of information and lots of fun. Here's an example of something fun we learned: What kind of computer sings the best? Answer: A Dell!!
Below are some of the highlights from the 5M9 mid-winter convention held Jan. 8-10:
· Regarding membership, our district is now even with last year thanks to the 25 added with the new club at Malmo and the induction of 2 members during the convention. We need to keep working on the growth goals.
· Lions Centennial International Convention will be held this summer in Chicago. Members are urged to attend with it so close.
· The 2017 5M9 convention will be hosted by the Baxter and Pillager clubs Jan. 6-8, 2017 at Cragun's.
· It was great to have 7 members of the recently formed Brainerd Leos club attend and participate throughout the convention. They have had a very active first year in existence.
· Due to unusual circumstances, there was no election for an International Director this past year. Lion Bruce Beck, from our zone, is still a candidate for election this year. He would be the first ever ID from our district.
· The spring college of leadership will be held on May 15 in Wadena. It is open to officers as well as to general club members. Consider attending.
· Small group sessions this year were set up to be open dialogues about club issues rather than formal presentations. It was an interesting and helpful format. At the session on web site development the comment was made, "If you need inspiration on site development, see the Cuyuna Range club's new web page." Great work, Jim!!
· The traveling trophy for attendance was awarded to the Verndale club with 42% of their membership attending. Should we try for it in the future?
· Our club received an award for our donation level ($300) to Project New Hope. It will be added to our banner at the January meeting.
· Jan accepted "Unsung Hero Award" certificates for 2 of our club members. The recipients will be announced at our January meeting.
All in all it was a good convention with lots of information and lots of fun. Here's an example of something fun we learned: What kind of computer sings the best? Answer: A Dell!!
Annual Christmas Party 2015
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The Cuyuna Range Lions Club recently delivered three large bags of gifts for women and children currently supported by the Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center in Brainerd.
At the Cuyuna Range Lions Club annual member Christmas Party, gifts for women and children were received from club members to support this appeal. Mid-Minnesota Women’s Center meets the needs of women and children who have fled their homes due to domestic abuse and violence. Cuyuna Range Lions Club has responded to the Women’s Center appeal for assistance to provide some degree of holiday spirit to those folks currently supported by the program. |
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In the spirit of Christmas as well as in keeping with the Lions pledge to return all monies earned through fundraising efforts to the community, Cuyuna Range Lions is pleased to announce a Christmas grant to the community. Three area families that may not have a Christmas this year have been selected as recipients of the grant.
$2,000.00 has been designated by Cuyuna Range Lions Club for the Christmas Family Project this year. Cuyuna Range Lions cooperates with social agencies that are aware of families that may not be able to experience a traditional Christmas of gift giving and gift receiving.
In addition to receiving gifts for family members, Gift Cards from Super One, Subway, and Dairy Queen are also given as well as a Gas Card.
Cuyuna Range Lions Club is not aware of the recipients of the grant, which makes the notion of gift giving even more meaningful. How wonderful it is to be able to give and not know the beneficiary of the gift. Just knowing that somewhere in our community a small child will be experiencing Christmas in all its fullest completes the joy of giving for the members of Cuyuna Range Lions Club.
$2,000.00 has been designated by Cuyuna Range Lions Club for the Christmas Family Project this year. Cuyuna Range Lions cooperates with social agencies that are aware of families that may not be able to experience a traditional Christmas of gift giving and gift receiving.
In addition to receiving gifts for family members, Gift Cards from Super One, Subway, and Dairy Queen are also given as well as a Gas Card.
Cuyuna Range Lions Club is not aware of the recipients of the grant, which makes the notion of gift giving even more meaningful. How wonderful it is to be able to give and not know the beneficiary of the gift. Just knowing that somewhere in our community a small child will be experiencing Christmas in all its fullest completes the joy of giving for the members of Cuyuna Range Lions Club.
Lions Eye Bank Week, celebrated the first full week in December, provides a special opportunity for you to emphasize the valuable services provided by your local eye bank. http://lion.ly/Oudyj
Zone meeting in Aitkin
Cuyuna Range Lions was awarded the Traveling Trophy for achieving the highest attendance at the Zone meeting for clubs in Zone 2 with 40+ members.
Thirteen members of Cuyuna Range Lions Club attended the meeting that was held in Aitkin on October 27, 2015.
Lion Gary Guida receiving the Centennial Service Badge from Past District Governor Gloria Anderson.
Cuyuna Range Lions Club was awarded the badge for meeting the requirements set forth by Lions Clubs International President Joe Preston.
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Lions Clubs International President Joe Preston announced a new global initiative to serve 100 million people by 2017 at the association's 97th annual International Convention held in Toronto. The Centennial Service Challenge is a humanitarian initiative that brings Lions clubs around the world together in service to celebrate the association's 100th anniversary in 2017.
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New Members installed
The Cuyuna Range Lions Club is pleased to welcome two new members to the club. Joyce Juracek and Carol Brezina were inducted into the Club at the October Membership meeting.
Lion Ed Anderson, Membership Chairperson of the club, had the honor of inducting the new members to the Cuyuna Range Lions Club.
Lion Jan Anderson, second from the Left, was the sponsor for Joyce Juracek. Lion Mike Shermock, far right, was the sponsor for Carol Brezina.
Lion Ed Anderson, Membership Chairperson of the club, had the honor of inducting the new members to the Cuyuna Range Lions Club.
Lion Jan Anderson, second from the Left, was the sponsor for Joyce Juracek. Lion Mike Shermock, far right, was the sponsor for Carol Brezina.