Who Wants To Be A Lion

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Who Wants To Be A Lion?

• -An Orientation Program-
• Created By Marv Goodyk, PDG, MD-9
• Adapted for MD-27 By
• Dan Geske, PDG
• (Use your right arrow key to advance wait for
  items to fly in)

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Help Options / Life Lines

• 1. Ask a friend
• 2. Poll the audience
• 3. 50/50
• If you miss the question, someone else may be
  selected to finish the game for you. The object
  is to complete the game.

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Begin Game 1
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Place In Order

• Place these geographical areas in order from the
  earliest to the most recent, indicating when the
  first Lions club was formed.
• Australia
• Canada
• Europe
• Japan
• Panama
• USA

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Answer

• USA 1917
• Canada 1920 (Windsor, Ont.)
• Panama 1935 (First in Central America)
• Australia 1947
• Europe 1948
• Japan - 1952

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For 100 Points
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Lions Clubs International began in what city?

• A. Evansville, Indiana
• B. Chicago, Illinois

• C. Dallas, Texas
• D. Windsor, Ontario, Canada

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Answer

• Lions Clubs began in (B.) Chicago, Illinois.

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For 200 Points
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The first organizational meeting was held on June
7 of what year?

• A. 1913
• B. 1920

• C. 1917
• D. 1925

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Answer

• The first organizational meeting was held in
  Chicago, Illinois on June 7, (C.) 1917.

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Lions Clubs International began as the dream of

• A. Dr. W.P. Woods
• B. Frank Birch

• C. Helen Keller
• D. Melvin Jones

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Answer

• Lions Clubs International began as a dream of
  (D.)Melvin Jones, a Chicago insurance man who
  believed that local business clubs should expand
  their horizons from purely professional concerns
  to the betterment of their communities and the
  world at large.

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For 500 Points
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The first national convention was held in what
city?

• A. Evansville, Indiana
• B. Chicago, Illinois

• C. Dallas, Texas
• D. Windsor, Ontario, Canada

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Answer

• The first National Convention of Lions Clubs was
  held in (C.)Dallas, Texas in October of 1917 with
  36 delegates representing 22 clubs from 9 states.

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For 1000 Points
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The organizations first President elected in
Dallas was

• A. Dr. W.P. Woods
• B. Frank V. Birch

• C. Helen Keller
• D. Melvin Jones

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Answer

• (A.) Dr. W.P. Woods of Evansville, Indiana was
  elected as the first president. Melvin Jones was
  named the acting secretary.

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For 2000 points
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The Lions Clubs International motto is

• A. Knights of the Blind
• B. We Serve

• C. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nations Safety
• D. We Serve Too

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Answer

• The Lions motto is (B.)We Serve. It was
  adopted at the 1954 International Convention
  after being selected from over 6000 suggestions
  submitted by members from around the world.

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For 4000 points
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In 1925, Helen Keller addressed the Lions
International convention and challenged the Lions
to become

• A. Crusaders for the blind
• B. Knights for the deaf

• C. Knights of the blind
• D. Crusaders against deafness

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Answer

• Helen Keller addressed the Lions at the
  International Convention in 1925 challenging the
  Lions to become (C.)knights of the blind in the
  crusade against darkness.

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For 8,000 points
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The 1925 convention, when Helen Keller challenged
the Lions was held in what city?

• A. Chicago, Illinois
• B. Windsor, Ontario, Canada

• C. Dallas, Texas
• D. Cedar Point, Ohio

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Answer

• Helen Keller addressed the Lions at the
  International Convention in 1925 held in
  (D.)Cedar Point, Ohio, challenging the Lions to
  become knights of the blind in the crusade
  against darkness.

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For 16,000 points
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Lions Clubs international officially admitted
Women as members in

• A. 1985
• B. 1986

• C. 1987
• D. 1988

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Answer

• Even though women were not officially excluded at
  the very beginning, Lions Clubs International
  became the first service club to admit women as
  members in (C.)1987.

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The first International club was formed in what
country?

• A. Cuba
• B. Canada

• C. China
• D. Mexico

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Answer

• Lions clubs became International in 1920 when the
  first club was established in Windsor, Ontario,
  (B.)Canada. Clubs were later organized in
  Mexico, China and Cuba.

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The official Lions Club International Web Site is

• A. www.lionsintl.org
• B. www.lionsnet.net

• C. www.lionsclubs.org
• D. www.lionsclubs.com

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Answer

• The official web site of Lions Clubs
  International is(C.)www.lionsclubs.org.

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The official colors of Lions Clubs International
are

• A. Purple and Gold
• B. Blue and Gold

• C. Green and White
• D. Red, White Blue

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Answer

• The official colors of Lions Clubs International
  are (A.)Purple and Gold. Purple represents
  loyalty to country, friends, to ones self and to
  the integrity of mind and heart. It is the color
  of strength, courage and dedication to a cause.
  Gold symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality
  in judgment, purity in life and generosity in
  mind, heart and commitment to mankind. Dark blue
  is often used in the place of purple.

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For 250,000 points
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The Lions clubs International Headquarters is
located in what city?

• C. Chicago, Illinois
• D. Oak Brook, Illinois

• A. Dallas, Texas
• B. Ames, Iowa

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Answer

• The Lions Club International Headquarters is
  located at 300 W. 22nd Street in (D.)Oak Brook,
  Illinois.

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For 500,000 points
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The International Board of Directors consists of
how many directors?

• A. 16
• B. 32

• C. 33
• D. 35

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Answer

• Since the 1997 International Convention, the
  officers of the International Association of
  Lions Clubs include the President, Immediate
  Past- President, First Vice-President, Second
  Vice-President and (C.)33 Directors representing
  various areas of the world. Each director serves
  a 2 year term with approximately ½ elected each
  year.

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The official publication of Lions Clubs
International which is mailed to all members is

• A. Whos Who
• B. The Lion

• C. Wisconsin Lion
• D. The Lions Quest

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Answer

• The official magazine of Lions Clubs
  International is (B.)The Lion. It was
  established in November 1918. It is currently
  published in 20 different languages. (English,
  Chinese, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Flemish-French,
  French, German, Greek, Hindi, Icelandic, Italian,
  Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish,
  Swedish, Thai and Turkish)

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You are a winner!!!! You are a
Lion!!!!Congratulations
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Begin Game 2
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Place in order from the most recent to the
earliest, the last 5 International Directors from
MD27 or Wisconsin.
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Answer

• Peter Cerniglia
• Ron Duffe
• Phillip Ingwell
• Harry Merriman
• Helmer Lecy

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For 100 Points
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The Lions Clubs International slogan is

• A. Liberty, Industry, Our Nations Safety
• B. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nations Safety

• C. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nations Security
• D. Liberty, Intelligence, Our Neighbors Safety

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Answer

• (B.)Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nations Safety is
  the slogan that was adopted at the 1919 National
  Convention.

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For 200 Points
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Most clubs are part of a district which is
usually comprised of at least

• A. 30 clubs
• B. 35 clubs

• C. 40 clubs
• D. 45 clubs

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Answer

• Most Lions clubs are part of a district which is
  usually comprised of at least (B.)35 clubs.

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The chief administrative officer for the district
is

• A. The District Leader
• B. The District Chairman

• C. The District Governor
• D. The District President

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Answer

• The (C.)District Governor serves as the chief
  administrative officer for the district. He or
  she is elected to a one year term at the district
  convention and takes office at the close of the
  International Convention.

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A district must consist of at least

• A. 1200 members
• B. 1250 members

• C. 1300 members
• D. 1350 members

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Answer

• A district must consist of at least (B.)1250
  members. If its membership falls below that
  level, the district is considered to be a
  transitional district. A transitional district
  will have an appointed District Governor rather
  than elected and the travel expenses to the
  International Convention do not include the
  spouse.

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For 1000 Points
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An optional position on the District Cabinet,
whose duties would include supervising two or
more zones is

• A. Region Chairman
• B. Vice District Governor

• C. Cabinet Secretary
• D. Zone Chairman

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Answer

• The (A.)Region Chair is an optional position.
  They are usually appointed by the District
  Governor, however in some districts they are
  elected. The duties of the Region Chair include
  supervising the Zone Chairs in the region,
  supervising district committees as assigned,
  organizing new clubs and strengthening weak clubs.

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Which of the following does not need to have its
own By-laws and Constitution?

• A. Multiple District
• B. Zone

• C. District
• D. Club

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Answer

• The (B.)Zone does not have a Constitution and
  By-laws. However, every club, district and
  multiple district should have a constitution and
  by-laws to govern their respective activities.
  These constitutions and by-laws may not conflict
  with the International constitution and by-laws.

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For 4000 points
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The custodian of club property and the
sergeant-at-arms of club meetings is the

• A. Tail Twister
• B. Immediate Past President

• C. Club Secretary
• D. Lion Tamer

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Answer

• The (D.)Lion Tamer serves as the custodian of
  club property. Duties include being responsible
  for club property such as (flags, banners, gavel,
  etc.) serving as a sergeant-at-arms during club
  meetings and distributing materials at the
  meetings.

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The Charitable Arm of Lions Clubs International
is

• A. LEO
• B. LCIF

• C. WLF
• D. LCI

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Answer

• Lions Clubs International Foundation (B.) LCIF is
  the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International.
  It was chartered in 1968 to support the efforts
  of Lions clubs around the world in serving their
  local communities and the world community through
  humanitarian service, major disaster relief and
  vocational assistance programs.

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The aggressive global initiative that mobilized
Lions resources at all levels, responding to
world-wide needs for prevention of blindness is

• A. Lions Quest
• B. Leo

• C. Youth Outreach
• D. Sight First

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Answer

• (D.)Sight First was the aggressive global
  initiative that mobilized Lions resources at all
  levels, responding to world-wide needs for
  prevention of blindness. Sight First grants
  supported projects in both developing and
  developed countries. It has provided over 1
  million cataract surgeries, started eye health
  programs, built hospitals and trained personnel.

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For 32,000 points
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An activity that is sponsored by a Lions club to
provide young men and women with an opportunity
to service is

• A. Lions Quest
• B. Leo Club

• C. Sight First
• D. LCIF

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Answer

• A (B.)Leo Club is an activity that is sponsored
  by a Lions club to provide young men and women
  with an opportunity to service. Leo clubs can be
  either school affiliated or community based.

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A youth outreach program that emphasizes drug
awareness prevention through education is

• A. Lions Quest
• B. Leo

• C. LCIF
• D. International Youth Exchange

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Answer

• The (A.)Lions Quest Skills for Growing (K-5),
  Skills for Adolescence (6-8) and Skills for
  Action (high school) teach youth how to make
  healthy decisions and say no to drug abuse and
  other negative behaviors. All three also include
  community service and violence prevention/conflict
  resolution components.

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How many International Vice- Presidents are there?

• A. 1
• B. 2

• C. 3
• D. 4

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Answer

• There are (B.)two (2) International Vice
  Presidents. The Second Vice President is elected
  at the International Convention and then advances
  to First Vice President the following year. The
  year after, they are elected as International
  President.

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Which of the following is not a LCIF grant?

• A. Core 4
• B. Melvin Jones Fellowship

• C. Emergency Grant
• D. Major International Service Program

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Answer

• The(B.)Melvin Jones Fellowship is not a LCIF
  grant.

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For 500,000 points
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The highest form of recognition for LCIF donors
is

• A. Birch-Sturm Fellowship
• B. Helmer Lecy Sight First Award

• C. International Presidents Award
• D. Melvin Jones Fellowship

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Answer

• The highest form of recognition for LCIF donors
  is the (D.)Melvin Jones Fellowship. The
  Birch-Sturm Fellowship is recognition given with
  much the same criteria, but with the Wisconsin
  Lions Foundation. The Helmer Lecy Sight First
  Award is an MD-27 award given to an individual
  who has exemplified actions in working with
  sight. The International Presidents Award is
  presented by the International President.

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For 1,000,000 points and the game
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The newest LCIF grant program is the Core 4 which
provides up to ___?___ US dollars for high impact
Lions service projects.

• A. 100,000
• B. 200,000

• C. 250,000
• D. 1,000,000

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Answer

• The newest LCIF grant program is the Core 4 which
  provides up to (B.)200,000 US dollars for high
  impact Lions Service projects. The Core 4 grant
  addresses the larger humanitarian needs in
  communities where Lions serve. They are limited
  to preserving eye sight, combating disabilities,
  promoting health, and serving youth.

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You are a winner!!!!You are a Lion!!!!Congratula
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Begin Game 3
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Name the six State Projects that are supported
through the Wisconsin Lions Foundation.
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Answer

• Wisconsin Lions Camp
• Eye Glass Recycling Screening
• Hearing Program
• Childrens Vision Screening
• Community Diabetes Education
• Youth Programs

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For 100 Points
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The Lions of Wisconsin make up what is known as
__________

• A. MD-27A
• B. WI-27

• C. MD27
• D. LCI-27

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Answer

• The Lions of Wisconsin make up what is known as
  (C.)MD27 which represents the 27th Multiple
  District of Lions Clubs International.

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The first Lions Club in Wisconsin was located in
___________.

• A. Stevens Point
• B. Milwaukee

• C. Madison
• D. Burlington

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Answer

• The first Lions Club in Wisconsin was organized
  in (B.)Milwaukee on June 10, 1921. It evolved
  into Milwaukee Central Lions Club.
  Unfortunately, this club dropped its Charter in
  2003. The second oldest club was organized in
  Racine. Both clubs received their Charters on
  November 9, 1921.

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When did Wisconsin become a full independent
District?

• A. 1921
• B. 1922

• C. 1923
• D. 1924

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Answer

• Wisconsin Lions became their own District in
  (B.)1922 at the International Convention in Hot
  Springs, Arkansas. However, it took a full year
  to reclaim the western border strip from District
  5, Minnesota.

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Who were the two International Presidents from
Wisconsin?

• A. Melvin Jones Dr. W.P. Woods
• B. Frank V. Birch Clarence L. Sturm

• C. Frank V. Sturm Clarence L. Birch
• D. Kay K. Fukishima Dr. Tae-Sup Lee

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Answer

• (B.)Frank V. Birch Clarence L. Sturm. Frank
  Birch was from Milwaukee and served as the 21st
  International President. His term was in
  1937-38. And Clarence Sturm from Manawa served
  as the 43rd International President. His term
  was in 1959-60.

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The Wisconsin Lions State Office building is
located in

• A. Madison
• B. Milwaukee

• C. Wausau
• D. Stevens Point

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Answer

• The Wisconsin Lions State Office is located at
  2817-B Post Road in (D.)Stevens Point, Wisconsin.

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Where is the Wisconsin Lions Camp located near?

• A. Stevens Point
• B. Rothschild

• C. Dundee
• D. Rosholt

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Answer

• The Wisconsin Lions camp is located just east of
  (D.)Rosholt, Wisconsin.

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For 4000 points
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The first State Convention Wisconsin held as an
independent District was on May 15-16, 1923. In
what city was this convention held?

• A. Milwaukee
• B. Madison

• C. Janesville
• D. Racine

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Answer

• The first Lion State Convention in Wisconsin was
  held in (B.)Madison, Wisconsin. There were 15
  clubs with 712 members.

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The Charitable Arm of the Wisconsin Lions Clubs
is

• A. LEO
• B. LCIF

• C. WLF
• D. LCI

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Answer

• The (C.) WLF Wisconsin Lions Foundation is the
  charitable arm of Lions Clubs of Wisconsin.

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The Wisconsin Lions International Youth Exchange
Camp is located near

• A. Rosholt
• B. Dundee

• C. Hayward
• D. Durand

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Answer

• The Wisconsin Lions lease a camp near (B.)
  Dundee, Wisconsin for their International Youth
  Exchange camp.

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The first Wisconsin State Lions Magazine was
called

• A. Wisconsin Lions Magazine
• B. Wisconsin State Lions Magazine

• C. The Badger Lion
• D. Wisconsin Lion

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Answer

• The first Wisconsin Lions Newsletter was made up
  by Deputy District Governor Frank V. Birch in
  September of 1928. He called it (C.)The Badger
  Lion.

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During the 1936-37 year, plans were made to
subdivide Wisconsin District 27 into smaller
districts, each with its own District Governor.
How many Sub Districts were created at this time?

• A. 2
• B. 5

• C. 3
• D. 10

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Answer

• There were (C.)3 sub Districts created during the
  1936-37 year. They were A, B, and C.

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Today we have 10 Districts in Wisconsin. The
last District to divide was

• A. A
• B. C

• C. D
• D. E

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Answer

• In 1980-81, District (C.)D was divided, and
  formed Districts D1 and D2.

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The Wisconsin Lions Camp opened in

• A. 1954
• B. 1956

• C. 1958
• D. 1955

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Answer

• The Wisconsin Lions Camp opened in (B.) 1956.

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The highest form of recognition for Wisconsin
Lions Foundation donors is

• A. Frank Birch Award
• B. Clarence Sturm Award

• C. Birch-Sturm Fellowship
• D. Melvin Jones Fellowship

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Answer

• The (C.) Birch-Sturm Fellowship is associated
  with donations to the Wisconsin Lions Foundation.
  

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The 2005-2006 International President, Ashok
Mehta is from

• A. Philippines
• B. Thailand

• C. India
• D. China

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Answer

• (C.) India is the home of International President
  Ashok Mehta .

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You are a winner!!!!You are a Lion!!!!Congratula
tions