m6 District convention
The M6 District Convention for 2021 is still proceeding with convention plans. It's been a hard year for allot of us and we are working on having a fun, learning more on Lions Club & giving a safe district convention for all Lions in our district to sounding Lion friends to join us.
The convention has been pushed to May 21 & 22, 2021 due to the COVID. All convention activities will be held at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center in Springfield, MO. Contact Convention Chairperson PDG Zana Botzow at woztob@gmail.com for more information.
M6 DISTRICT CONVENTION - INTERNATIONAL GUEST
ID JUSTIN K. FABER
Justin K. Faber, from Deckerville, Michigan, USA was elected to serve as international director of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 102nd International Convention, held in Milan, Italy, July 5 through July 9, 2019.
He became a Lion in 2001 after joining the Ubly Lions Club. Director Faber was instrumental in changing his club from an all-male club to a diverse club that is the pillar of the district today.
He has held a number of offices within the association including MD GST Chairperson, MD Governmental Liaison Committee Chairperson and Council Chairperson. As the council Chairperson he navigated the political scene in the state of Michigan to revise an age-old law that abruptly disallowed Lions from collecting monies in the streets. This small act allows Lions to raise over one million dollars annually in the state. Director Faber was a presenter at theUSA/Canada Leadership Forum as well as the Michigan Forum.
In recognition of his service, Director Faber has received several Presidential Certificates of Appreciation, an International President’s Leadership Award and an International President’s Award. He also was one of four district governors in CA1 to receive Dr. Yamada’s Dignity Award in both halves of the year. Director Faber is also a Melvin Jones Fellow.
For a complete bio of ID Justin go to the link below
Other convention information
Hospitilaty - Friday night
Hospitality night is always a fun relaxing time to meet the guest ID Justin Faber or catch up with other fellow Lions. There is appetizers available to snack on through the night but no full course meal. Come comfortable with your jeans/pants, a lions shirt or vest.
seminars/breakout
The convention seminar's are still in the works to give you the best & learning more of Lions Club information for you to take back to your Lions Clubs.
Parade of banners
All clubs are encouraged to participate in the Parade of Banners as the very first item on the Convention Agenda.
Here is how it works:
~ All the Banner carriers meet PROMPTLY at 8:00,
~ Bring you banner, with stand and base, if you have them, in the hallway just outside the meeting room for detailed instructions. (If your club does not have a staff and/or stand, I will have one for you. Be EARLY to ask for it.)
~ At promptly 8:30, District Governor Theresa Kee will tap the Gong. That is our cue to begin the Parade.
~ A Lion will announce each club in order, and the Banner carrier(s) will "Parade" their banner along the designated route, placing their banner in their club's stand. When all club banners have been set, the carriers will be asked to "Be Seated".
IMPORTANT NOTE: If your club's Banner and carrier are late, they will be placed at end of the parade, and may not be recognized/announced from the podium.
If you have any questions, please contact PDG James Rosbrugh rosylion_one@yahoo.com
Luncheon
We will be having a bruncheon! The DG's favorite items to eat for lunch is actually BREAKFAST including eggs, meat, waffles, and fruit just to name a few things. Our District peace poster winner will be presented with their award. AND this year's Missouri Lions All State Youth Battle of the Bands WINNER the Pleasant Hope Band will be performing and the DG will be presenting them with their award check from the State of Missouri.
voting
Club Secretaries remember that if you have members that are attending state or district Conventions, they MUST be registered with the district Cabinet Secretary or they will not be able to vote!
Each club in entitled to delegates based on number of members. You MUST also be current with dues with Lions International and your district!
banquet
Come Celebrate being Our Service and Lions with a Yummy Full course meal (leave what's there here) If you feel like getting all dressed up please do so however it is not a requirement to attend our DG just wants to see you there celebrating Lions!
Entertainment
The Mark Chapman Band Benefit Concert Saturday night after the banquet.
The Mark Chapman Band has been considered one of the premier bands in the Southwest Missouri region. The MCB has toured throughout Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, and has provided tour support for notable country stars Josh Turner, Cole Swindell, JoDee Messina, Joe Nichols, as well as The Eli Young Band, to name a few. Mark Chapman has performed both with his MCB and solo acoustically from Oklahoma to Nashville, TN.
So Come out and have FUN, FUN, FUN, FUN with district Lions and our communities!
For more on the Mark Chapman Band Concert go to the link below. You can also contact m6tickets@gmail.com for ticket and sponsorship information!
OASIS HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER
Driving from a far? We have set out several rooms for your to reserve BUT you must contact the hotel for book the room. We do not take care of this part, please contact the hotel & let them know your with the Lions Club Convention.