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The 2016 Wisconsin Lions State Convention

19 Thursday May 2016

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We-Are-Lions

How does that old saying go? “We’ll see likely see “lions, tigers and bears… oh my!” Technically, we’re only going to be seeing Lions, Lionesses and Leos this weekend, but we know that it’s going to be filled with fun at the upcoming Wisconsin Lions State Convention in Appleton.

Unlike many of our conventions, the activities actually start today at the State Golf Tournament to be held at Royal St. Patrick’s Golf Links from 10 am to 4 pm. Convention goers are invited to get out and enjoy the beautiful weathers while watching the pros perfect their golf game; followed by the opportunity to learn more about the Appleton area with tours of the History Museum at the Castle and the Fox Valley Tech Public Safety Training Center.

The fun officially begins the next morning at 8 am with the Strides Walk in the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel lobby, immediately followed by informative breakout sessions, which will take place on both Friday and Saturday. The theme at this year’s convention appears to focus on the magic involved in Lions. (We don’t think it’s a coincidence that we’re also hearing a lot about Harry Houdini who identified Appleton as his hometown!) We’re going to hear from experts about the future of Lions, the state of art technology involved in different programs such as vision screening and organ/tissue donations as well as the importance of staying up-to-date with changing technology to continuously recruit new members.

Of course, we’ll also have the opportunity to take part in more light-hearted presentations such as the Houdini Magical Experience and Beer 101 – Micro Breweries and Home Brewing.

We are most looking forward to the story of Bradley Wagner. He will be sharing his experiences with us about his time as a camper at the Wisconsin Lions Camp and enrolling in Lakeshore Technical College as a high school senior. Bradley is also a four-year varsity letter winner in cross country and has been diagnosed with a severe Autism, but he’s not done yet! We’re excited to hear about his plans for the future. See the descriptions of this weekend’s seminars.

In between, we’ll get to participate in district meetings, hear from keynote speakers and so much more. We can’t wait to spend another weekend filled with learning and friendship. We may be a little biased, but there’s no other group of people that we’d rather than spend our time with than with a group full of Lions.

Be sure and stop by the vendor and display booths, say hello to the folks from Lions Pride and pick up informational brochures.

Are you headed to the Wisconsin Lions State Convention this weekend? If so, which activity are you most excited for?

From all of us here, we hope you have a fun and educational weekend. See you in Appleton!

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E1 Convention and What Your Favorite Hat Says About You

31 Thursday Mar 2016

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It may be hard to believe, but our 2015-2016 Convention Season is coming to a close. We’reLions Pride Cowboy Hat wrapping up our tour of Wisconsin Lions districts in Chippewa Falls for the E1 District Convention. That will leave only the C2 and State Convention.

The 32nd Annual Convention starts on Friday night at the Avalon Hotel and Conference Center. We are so excited to participate in the Friday Evening Social where attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite hat.

The fun and education starts bright and early on Saturday morning as we hear from the mayor of Chippewa Falls, International Director Don Shove and various members of the Chippewa Falls Lions Club.

During our breakout seasons, we’ll all have the opportunity to hear from multiple organizations and learn about important topics such as identity theft, the Lions Club Centennial and Wisconsin missions. We’re also looking forward to hearing from guest speaker, Jason Church, during the luncheon. It’s sure to be another fun weekend full of laughs and learning. If you are attending please plan to attend the WLF/Pride breakout session on Saturday afternoon. See the full convention schedule here.

Any weekend away requires a little preparation. You probably already know what essentials need to be packed, but may be struggling which hat to show off at the Friday Evening Social. We thought we could be of assistance by reviewing what your favorite hat may say about you:

Baseball Hat – you love to stay active and appreciate the functionality in products.

Beret – you are a confident and artistic person with a nurturing personality.

Cowboy Hat – you live for adventure and enjoy walking on the wild side.

Feather Hat – you have a fun sense of style and like being the center of attention.

Fedora – you have a strong personality and don’t like to take ‘no’ for an answer.

Sombrero – you’re the life of every party and are always up for a good time.

Straw Hat – you have a carefree attitude and love the outdoors.

We hope these descriptions made your decision process a little easier. Do any of these narratives sound like you?

From all of us at Lions Pride, we hope you have a great weekend. See you at the E1 Convention!

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