PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Welcome to the Davenport Host Lions Club web site! We are very proud to continue serving the Davenport community and appreciate all of the local support we have gotten over the years. It is through this support that we are able to provide vision screenings/exams and hearing aids to the under priviledged, send local children to diabetic camp, and offer scholarships to local high school students. These are just a few of the many things we do for our community.
We also serve our fellow man outside our local areas by such things as donating money to areas affected by natural disaster, training of leader dogs by prison inmates, and activities through Lions Clubs International.
Our club meets twice a month where we share in fellowship, as well as keep current with changes in our community, by bringing in local speakers. Most importantly, we constantly find better ways to serve our fellow man and more specifically the Davenport community. We welcome all new members interested in supporting our mission to serve.
Dr. Stacie Setchell
President
WHO WE ARE
The DAVENPORT HOST LIONS CLUB is one of more than forty-six thousand Lions Clubs in two hundred and six countries and geographic locations world wide. Members enjoy fellowship , develop leadership abilities and dedicate part of their free time to helping those in need in their communities, making them a better place to live.
The Davenport Host Lions Club was organized on November 24, 1924. There were 51 Charter Members anxious to serve the community. The Lions Club has a motto "We Serve" that has been exemplified by the club since it was chartered.
Membership:
Members of the club are men and women who believe in working together to accomplish things that we may not be able to do as individuals. We are serious about making our communities a better place to live, and helping those who are less fortunate than we are.
Our club meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays at the Clarion Inn at 53rd and Brady Street in Davenport at 12 noon. The meeting adjourns at 1 PM. Members and guests are always welcome to attend.
If you are interested in becoming a Lion or would like information, please contact any member of the club, or call Norm Dean at 563-650-8362.
CLUB PRESIDENT DR. STACIE SETCHELL
Stacie attended Augustana College in Rock Island for four years. During her student years, she met her husband Brad, who was a student at Palmer College of Chiropractic. After completing her studies at Augustana, she transferred to the Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago. After receiving her degree, Dr. Stacie and Brad realized how much they missed the Quad City area and decided to locate in the Quad Cities.
In 2009, she joined the Virdi Eye Clinic to head up the new office in Davenport. It was then that she joined the Davenport Host Lions Club. She has been involved on the Board of Directors and as Vice President and now as President for the term of 2011-12. As a member, she was Chair person of the Scohlarship Committee. She is involved with providing eye exams and glasses to under priviledged individuals in the Davenport community. Stacie and Brad reside in LeClaire with their four month old son Andrew and their dog Lady.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF DAVENPORT HOST LIONS CLUB 2011-12
PRESIDENT DR. STACIE SETCHELL
VICE-PRESIDENT DAVID SPRINGER
VICE-PRESIDENT BOB DAVIS
SECRETARY ANDY PLOEHN PDG
TREASURER VERN STILLE
PAST PRESIDENT LARRY AXTELL
DIRECTOR LANCE HEURER
DIRECTOR BILL LAFRENZ
DIRECTOR ROSE NORTON
LION TAMER TOM KIRSCH
LION TAMER SHIRLEY DEAN
TAIL TWISTER LISA PLOEHN
MEMBERSHIP CHAIR NORM DEAN PID
NEWS EDITOR ANDY PLOEHN PDG
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE NORM DEAN PID CHAIR
FOUNDATION TRUSTEE VERN STILLE
WEB MASTER NORM DEAN PID
WHAT WE DO
Helen Keller, who was both deaf and blind appeared in 1925 at a convention of the International Association of Lions Clubs. Helen Keller challenged the Lions to become "KNIGHTS OF THE BLIND." The Lions accepted the challenge and have established many projects world wide, to aid the blind and to prevent blindness with sight conservation programs.
While aid to the blind and sight conservation are major projects of Lion Clubs, there are many other projects done on local level with youth projects, assistance to the elderly and other special needs as they develop. The aid and service provided in our communities vary and change as the needs change. We adjust as necessary. See examples below:
EXAMPLES OF COMMUNITY SERVICES AND PROJECTS IN RECENT YEARS
Provide eye exams and glasses for those in need
Provide hearing aids and exams for the elderly through the Iowa Lions Hearing Aid Bank
Screen youth eyesight for defects with the Iowa Lions KidSight program
Collect used eye glasses and hearing aids for recycling
Camp Courageous youth scholarships
Camp Herko Hollow diabetic youth camp scholarships
Food baskets for Thanksgiving
Food Baskets and gifts for Christmas
Support "Lions Care and Share" proogram
Sponsor Youth Peace Poster contest
Contribute to diabetes research
Provide college scholarships to high school seniors
Sponsor youth baseball teams
DAVENPORT HOST LIONS CLUB CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
DAVENPORT HOST LIONS CLUB CHARITABLE Foundation was started back in 1988 as a Charitable Trust. In 2001, it was incorporated as a Foundation as a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt corporation. This Foundation is used to provide funds "above and beyond" what we would normally do as a Lions Club. During the past ten years this Foundation has provided over $107,000 in funds and services in addition to our regular club projects. Donations are tax deductible and are always welcome from members and the public. Contact Norm Dean PID at 563-650-8362 for more information.
Some recent grants from the Foundation are shown below:
NEW MEMBERS
The Davenport Host Lions Club welcomes the following new members:
Linda Rymars - Sponsored by Bill and Mary Jean Lafrenz
Rita Vargas - Sponsored by Norm Dean
Merlin Oberbroeckling - Sponsored by Norm Dean
Charlotte Oberbroeckling - Sponsored by Norm Dean
Welcome to the club!!!
GRANT FOR CCTV
The members of the Davenport Host Lions Club were able to see a CCTV demonstrated at a recent meeting of our Lions club. Dr. Abby Thomas of Virdi Eye Clinic accompanied Mr. Cargill, the recipient, to show their appreciation for the low vision devise our club Foundation had purchased. The device itself is a video magnifier called a CCTV (closed circuit television) which basically magnifies all printed material onto a computer screen. This is a great device for individuals suffering from macular degeneration or other ocular disease. Mr. Cargill is now able to do such things as sign checks by swiping the check under the camera, address his mail, and read the bible. He is also able to adjust the brightness, magnification, color, and contrast to his liking. Mr. Cargill feels this device has greatly improved activities of daily life and helped him maintain his independence.
GRANT FOR NU STEP EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
CASI is the acronym for Center for Active Seniors Incorporated. CASI provides many services for the seniors in our area. One of the favorite axctivities is the Fitness Center. Many of the seniors "work out" here on a regular basis, especially in the morning. The Nu Step exercise maqchines receive heavy usaeage. Many times, there would be waiting periods for one of the two machines to become available. A new machine was purchased by our Foundation at a cost of $3848. The new "NU STEP" is shown in the foreground of the picture above.
GRANTS FOR LEADER DOG PUPPIES
The Davenport Host Lions Club contributes significantly to the Leader Dog Puppy Raising Program. Grants from our Foundation this year enabled us to adopt two Puppies for The Rockwell City Correctional Center and one puppy for the FT. Dodge Center. The puppies are under the direct care of a prison inmate who provides training and oversight 24 hours per day. The handler bonds with the puppy and they are all very happy and express pride when the puppy is accepted into the Leader Dog Program.
Not only does the training of the puppy serve a good purpose, the inmate is also a better person after having the opportunity to accept the responsibility of the puppy.
IOWA LIONS FOUNDATION
This Foundation started back in 1951 and through the years, it has provided a way for Lions Clubs across Iowa to join together in providing services to the citizens of our community that would involve more than we could do individually as Lions Clubs. The Lions of Iowa provide the funds so the Foundation can provide the servicves. All of the services provided by the Foundation are available to the members of all communities in Iowa.
There are seven entities or programs involved with the Foundation. They are:
Iowa KidSight is dedicated to enhancing the early detection and treatment of vision impairments in our young children (target age 6 through 48 months).
Lions Eye Bank was established in 1955 and has been recognized as one of the best in the United States. It's main purpose is to provide the eye tissue for corneal transplants or for eye research to better understand eye diseases and related eye disorders.
Iowa Lions Hearing Aid Bank recycles hearing aids which are made available to those in need. Our club collects them and also arranges exams for those needing assistance.
Leader Dog Puppy program receives assistance from the Foundation for food and care of the puppies. (See articles elswhere on this web site.)
Education for the Blind is a program to provide equipment to high school students to assist them with their studies.
Iowa School for the Deaf is a program to assist parents of young hearing impaired children at the Iowa School for the Deaf.
Cochlear Implant Center was established with Lions and Lionesses funding to build a clinical and research group to serve the needs of people with profound deafness. Implants are made to restore hearing.
The Davenport Host Lions Club is very supportive of the Iowa Lions Foundation. For many years, our club has been the leading financial contributor from the Lions Clubs of Iowa.
WARREN COLEMAN HONORARY AWARDS
The award is named for longtime Executive Secretary-Treasurer Warren Coleman, who has given freely of his time and dedication to the Iowa Lions Foundation and the programs for which it supports. This award is conferred on persons who demonstrate community service, and can only be made possible by an individual or club contribution of $1,000.00 to the Iowa Lions Foundation
The Davenport Host Lions Club is a 100% Warren Coleman Award Club. All members of the club have received the Warren Coleman Award, with many members being Progressive Warren Coleman Award recvepients. The Davenport Host Lions Club is the only 100% Warren Coleman Award Club in Iowa.
EYE GLASSES AND HEARING AID DROP OFF LOCATIONS IN DAVENPORT
Thank you for your interest in our eyeglass and hearing aid recycling program. Eye glasses are collected, catalogued and provuided for many people who would not be able to read and do thiungs that many of us take for granted.
Used hearing aids arer collected, cleaned and serviced and made available free of charge to persons young and old here in Iowa.
Davenport Host Liobns Club has many convenient locations for drop off of glasses and hearing aids. They are shown below:
Main at Locust Pharmacy and Medical Supplies
Eye Surgeons Associates
Sams Club Pharmacy
Eye Care Pavillion
Hy-Vee all four Davenport Stores
Virdi Eye Clinic
Davenport Public Library
CASI
Luther Manor Towers
Luther Manor Knoll
Luther Manor Crest
American Leguion (Bingo Night)
The Davenport Host Lions Club thank you for your assistance in providing the glasses and hearing aids those that need assistance with their sight and hearing problems.
If you have any questions, please contact Lion Lisa Ploehn at 563-940-0922
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