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57^th Annual MD23 Lions Mid-Winter Conference

Join us at the Mid-winter Conference
February 1-3, 2008
Conference Chairman David Burgess IPCC, PDG
bad1976@sbcglobal.net
(R) 860-774-4890
click here to download the Registration Form
(requires free Adobe PDF reader)

Conference Registration:
Lion Joan Eaton
83 Providence Street
Taftville, CT 06380
860-204-0194
Email: seaton04@snet.net

Program Highlights - click here
see the flyer - click here
- Seminars - Schedule -

Leo Information
- Registration Form -
- Leo Program -

Albert Brandel
1st Vice President

Albert F. Brandel of Melville, New York, USA, was elected to serve as first vice president of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association’s 90th International Convention, held in Chicago, Illinois, USA, July 2-6, 2007.

Vice President Brandel is a retired police detective.

A member of the West Hempstead Lions Club since 1975, and an associate member of the Melville Lions Club, Vice President Brandel has held many offices in the association, including club president and district governor. He has also served as a presenter and panelist at USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forums and worked with the Long Island Lions Eye Bank as a transporter. He has been the Lions Representative to UNICEF in New York for 10 years and he helped coordinate Lions in LCIF relief efforts at the World Trade Center following September 11, 2001.

In recognition of his contributions, Vice President Brandel has received numerous awards, including the 100% Club President Award, the 100% District Governor Award, the Supreme Extension Award, a 30 Member Key, 14 International President's Awards and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest award the association grants to its members. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

In addition to his Lions activities, Vice President Brandel has served as a Little League volunteer and is active in his church as a Eucharistic minister. He is a former member of the board of directors of the United Nations Association of the USA.

Vice President Brandel's wife, Dr. Maureen Murphy, an anesthesiologist and a Lion, is now practicing at a community hospital.

2008 LIONS MID-WINTER SEMINARS

First Session (8:30 a.m.– 10:00 a.m.):

Seminar: CREATING CLUB NEWSLETTERS BOSTON ROOM
Presenter – Lion Oscar Suarez

Now you can get some expert advice on developing a club newsletter from District 23B’s District Spirit Editor.

Seminar: FUNDRAISING AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS PROVIDENCE ROOM
Presenter – Lion Jan Miller

Examples of both topics and an open discussion to share thoughts and ideas with others from within the Multiple District.

Seminar: NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION SPRINGFIELD ROOM
Presenters – Lions Ed Haberli and Frank Phillips

“Everything you wanted to know about Lions but were afraid to ask.” The perfect seminar for anyone new to Lionism and for those of us who need a refresher course.

Seminar: CLERF PLAINVILLE ROOM
Presenters – Lion Ray Dennis and PDG Mike Del Re, Jr.

Find out the exciting things happening with the Connecticut Lions Eye Research from the Lions involved.

Seminar: "I'D RATHER BE IN THE GRAVE THAN HAVE TO DELIVER THE EULOGY" SOUTHINGTON ROOM
Presenters – PDG Alan Daninhirsch and VDG-Elect David Yadach
Moderator: Lion Sue Fisher
If you are absolutely petrified at the thought of speaking in public, this seminar may help. Warning! This is a very "hands-on" seminar, so bring your best speaking voice. If your knees knock together each time you approach a podium, knee pads will be provided.

Second Session (10:15 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.):

Seminar: WHAT CAN WE DO FOR RETURNING VETERANS? BOSTON ROOM
Presenter - Linda Schwartz, CT Veterans Commissioner
Moderator: Lion Frank Rowe

Dr. Schwartz will give us some suggestions so that we Lions can do what we do best. Come and find out how we can serve our returning Vets.

Seminar: INNOVATIONS IN EYE SURGERY 2008 PROVIDENCE ROOM
Presenter – Anish Shah OMD

Dr. Shah will be speaking about Innovations in Eye Surgery 2008 or what YOU should be asking your Ophthalmologist about!!

Seminar: NATURAL MEDICINE AND ACUPUNCTURE SPRINGFIELD ROOM
Presenters - Keith Zeitlin, Naturopathic physician
Patricia Buckley, Licensed Acupuncturist and diplomate in Chinese Herbology.

Come and listen to an informative lecture on Naturopathy, Acupunture, and Chinese Herboloy and hear recommendations for wellness tools. A medical question and answer session will follow.

Seminar: CAMPAIGN SIGHT FIRST II PLAINVILLE ROOM
Presenters – Lions International 1st Vice President Albert Brandel, PID Scott Storms, PDG Eric Jacobson

This distinguished panel will update us on the latest status and give us some information on how the money will be put to use.

Seminar: HISTORY, MISSION, AND FUTURE PLANS OF CONNECTICUT RADIO INFORMATION SYSTEM (CRIS RADIO) SOUTHINGTON ROOM

Presenters: Panel comprised of CRIS professional staff, members of the CRIS Board of Directors, volunteers, and listeners including Brad Davis, morning host on WDRC.

The panel will present a brief history of Connecticut's radio reading service for the blind and print handicapped, followed by a discussion of the CRIS mission, programming highlights, and plans for the future. You will learn about the variety of ways you can get help CRIS fulfill its mission.

Program Highlights

Bring Your Voice (even if you carry your tunes in a bucket) Join the Lions Chorus on Friday Evening

Join the Vice Governor Candidates on Friday Evening for the Party of the Year. Great Refreshments, Club Skits, Dancing to a D.J.

Saturday Seminars for Lions and Non-Lions

Saturday Luncheon—Your Opportunity to join the
“Parade of Checks.” Bring your club donations for Connecticut Lions Eye Research Foundation, the Lions Low Vision Center, LCIF, Fidelco, CRIS Radio and any of your other District Programs.

MD 23 Business Meeting and Nomination Speeches for incoming District and Vice District Governors

Cocktail Party and Banquet featuring International V.P. Albert Brandel

Conference Schedule

Friday, February 1, 2008

1:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Registration - Main Lobby
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM – Sergeant-at-Arms Meeting - Porter Room
8:00 PM – Midnight – Costume Party/Chorus/Dancing - Main Ballroom

Saturday, February 2, 2008

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM-Registration - Main Lobby
8:45AM –9:30AM – Leo Registration - East Wing
9:00AM – 3:00 PM – Displays - Hall of States
8:30AM – 10:00AM – First Seminar Session
10:15 AM – 11:45 AM –Second Seminar Session - See Schedule

12:00 Noon – 2:00 PM – Luncheon including opening   - Main Ballroom
                                        ceremony, Peace Poster awards,
                                        and check presentations.

2:15 PM – 4:15 PM – Business Meeting - Main Ballroom
                                    (including nominating speeches)
5:45 PM – 6:45 PM – Cocktail Party - Hall of States

6:45 PM – 9:30 PM – Banquet - Main Ballroom
                                    6:45-7:00 – Seating
                                    7:00-7:15 – Cabinet march-in
                                    7:15-7:30 – Opening ceremonies
                                    7:30-8:00 – Flag Ceremony
                                    8:00-9:00 – Dinner
                                    9:00-? – Address by 1^st Vice President
                                      special awards and response.

10:00 (+/-) PM – Midnight – Hospitality - East Wing

Sunday, February 3, 2008

8:00 AM – 9:15 AM – Breakfast - Ballroom A & B
9:15 AM – 10:00 AM – Q & A with 1^st VP & Dr. Murphy - Ballroom A & B
10:00 AM - Departure