Welcome to the 5M7 website!
District Governor Paul Hansen and Shirley Klein
International President Wayne and Lion Linda Madden
The Lions of District 5M7 number some 1,890 strong, organized into 52 Clubs in 6 counties in Minnesota. We proudly serve our communities and the world in a multitude of ways.
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2013 Annual Award Party
Join the 5M7 Leadership to celebrate 2013!
June 26, 2013 at Riverwood Center in Otsego, MN
(Click on icon to see flyer)
ATTENTION ALL NEWLY ELECTED CLUB LEADERS
5M7 Leadership Institute
Newly elected officers and all interested Lions are invited to attend the 5M7 Leadership Instittue to learn more about the duties and responsibilities of our officers. Technology is changing how we do our jobs - so be there to learn the newest updates. Sessions include: President (and VPs), Secretary, Treasurer, Membership Chair, and Zone Chair.
FREE COOKIES --- FREE COOKIES --- FREE COOKIES --- FREE COOKIES --- FREE COOKIES --- FREE COOKIES ---
There are two sessions - May 29 (Buffalo High School) and May 30 (Centennial -East- High School. Both start at 6:30 and will be completed by 8:30. Newly elected presidents and zone chairs should bring the President and Zone Chair Handbooks.
Be there or be square!
Congratuations to the following 5M7 Lions who were elected to serve in 2013-14 for MD5M-7:
DGE Norm Kelzenberg, Spring Lake Park Lions
1VDGE Terry Wold, Blaine Central Lions
2VDGE Tom Fiecke, Buffalo Lions
Congratulations to the following 2013 Award Winners:
Hall of Fame:
• Lion PDG Marvin E. Benson
International President's
• IPDG Dave Schroeder
• 5M7 Gram Editor Lion Becky Anderson
• Zone Chair Lion Jim Kugler
• Cabinet Secretary/Treasurer
International Leadership Awards:
• Lion Dan Kaiser
• Lion Virginia Hestekind
International Presidential Awards:
• Lion Greg Kieselhorst
• Lion PDG Pat Kennedy
First Timer’s Contest:
• 1st Lion Deanna (Dee) Dahar
Hospitality Rooms:
• 1st Columbus Lions Club
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Information about 5M7 cabinet members can be obtained by accessing the "CONTACT US" section of the website on the left panel.
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2012-2013 MD5M Directory: The new Multiple District 5M directory is available online. You can lookup 2012-13 Officers, and see everyone's address, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses. Single e-mails can be sent directly from the online directory. In addition, the 2012-13 PDFs are available for download and printing. The 2012-13 PC Version is also available for download. The Mac version is still in testing, but should be available soon. A secure username and password are required, and can be requested on the website (www.lionsmd5m.org). Click on "Online Directory" from the MD5M Home Page, then click on the link to request a username and password.
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The Lions of District 5M7 number some 1,900 strong, organized into 52 Clubs in 6 counties in Minnesota. We proudly serve our communities and the world in a multitude of ways.
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To add or update any item on this site, please e-mail 5M7web@gmail.com.
To request club events to be added to the calendar, please click Add Calendar Event or e-mail the details to: 5M7web@gmail.com.
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5M7 Lioness
In 1975, Lions Clubs International Board of Directors voted to recognize groups of women who had been serving in Lions clubs auxiliaries all over the world. Some of the auxiliaries had been in existence and service in Lionism for nearly 50 years. For the first time, these woman's groups were united under one name, one banner, one emblem and one constitution.
Lioness Clubs support their sponsoring Lions Club in a variety of service activities in addition to planning and implementing projects of their own in their community. Lioness members are women who take an active interest in the cultural and social welfare of the community in which they live. They believe citizens joined together can initiate and carry out programs which will make their community and the world a better place in which to live.
The staying power of Lioness Clubs in District 5M7 indicates it meets the needs of women who wish to unite with other women in community and humanitarian service. District 5M7 has the Lioness Clubs divided into two groups guided by two Lioness Associates.
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Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world every day because they share a core belief – to serve their community.
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization. We have 1.35 million members in more than 45,000 clubs in more than 206 countries and geographic areas.
Lions have a dynamic history. Founded in 1917, we are best known for fighting blindness, but we also volunteer for many different kinds of community projects – including caring for the environment, feeding the hungry and aiding seniors and the disabled.
Lions give sight. By conducting vision screenings, equipping hospitals and clinics, distributing medicine and raising awareness of eye disease, Lions work toward their mission of providing vision for all. We have extended our commitment to sight conservation through countless local efforts and through our international SightFirst Program, which works to eradicate blindness.
Lions serve youth. Our community projects often support local children and schools through scholarships, recreation and mentoring. Internationally, we offer many programs, including the Peace Poster Contest, Youth Camps and Exchange and Lions Quest.
Our Leo Program provides the youth of the world with an opportunity for personal development through volunteering. There are approximately 144,000 Leos and 5,700 Leo clubs in more than 140 countries worldwide.
Lions award grants. Since 1968, the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has awarded more than US$700 million in grants to support Lions humanitarian projects around the world. LCIF was also ranked the number one nongovernmental organization in a 2007 study by The Financial Times.
Lions help during disasters. Together, our Foundation and Lions are helping communities following natural disasters by providing for immediate needs such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies – and aiding in long-term reconstruction.
Lions are active. Our motto is "We Serve." Lions are part of a global service network, doing whatever is necessary to help our local communities.
For more about Lions Clubs, go to www.lionsclubs.org
Lions are an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 205 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world.
