State Standing Committees

The following 7 committees are currently active with regular meeting dates. Please review the list of committees below and feel free to read their upcoming meeting agenda, their previous minutes and contact information if you feel you have something to contribute!

Bud Klise Selection	Chair: NORM DEAN Coordinator: GARY FRY
This committee under the leadership of PID Norm Dean, annually selects an outstanding leadership candidate to recognize with the G.E. "Bud" Klise Leadership Award. One award is made each year and nominations are sought from all Lions, Lioness and LEOs in Iowa. A committee consisting of PID Dean, and two current District Governors. Nominations must be sent to PID Dean by March 31, 2009. Information on submitting a nomination can be found under the links section of this website.

Chaplain	Chair: ROBERT W. STUART Coordinator: GARY FRY
The State Chaplain serves as the spiritual leader for the Council of Governors. The Chaplain is called upon to handle prayers at Mid-Winter and State Convention as well as conduct a non-denominational worship service at each. Currently the State Chaplain is PDG Robert Stuart and he is assisted by PDG Bob Price.

Constitution & ByLaws	Chair: Rachel Nicola Coordinator: GARY FRY
This committee is charged with the responsibility to draft changes to the Constitution and By Laws of the Lions Clubs of Iowa and also the changes to the Acts of Incorporation of the Iowa Lions Foundation. The committee meets at Mid-Winter and at State Convention. Chairperson of the committee is PDG Rachel Nicola.

Council Of Governors	Chair: ROGER BUBLITZ Coordinator: GARY FRY
The 2008-2009 Council of Governors have announced their meeting dates as July 19,2008; October 4, 2008; January 9, 2009; April 18, 2009 and June 5, 2009. People wishing to address the Council should contact CC Roger Bublitz at bublitz1@rconnect.com or the State Office at iowalions@aol.com at least three weeks prior to the date of the meeting.
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Credentials	Chair: RAYMOND D. HALTERMAN Coordinator: GARY FRY
This committee is made up of the Cabinet Secretaries from each of the seven districts. They are responsible for certifying delegates when voting takes place at a State Meeting. The committee meets at Mid-Winter and State Convention. Chairperson of the committee is PDG Ray Halterman

Diabetes Awareness	Chair: JUDITH TERRY Coordinator: GARY FRY
Diabetes Chairperson PDG Judy Terry spearheads an ongoing drive to raise money for diabetes across the State of Iowa. Money sent to the Distric Diabetes Chairpersons or sent to the State Office can be designated for research or for Camp Hertko Hollow. Whn donations are not designated for either cause the money is split evenly among the two entities. The UN General Assembly recently passed a landmark resolution recognizing the diabetes epidemic as a global threat. It is estimated that more than 230 million people have diabetes. This number is expected to rise to a staggering 350 million by 2025. People with diabetes are at risk of losing sight due to diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy affects the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that transmits visual messages via the optic nerve to the brain. When this delicate tissue is damaged by diabetic retinopathy, the result may be visual impairment or blindness. Diabetes awareness was adopted as a long-term commitment of the association in March 1984. The primary objective of the Lions program is to reduce the number of new cases of blindness caused by diabetic retinopathy through diabetes education, early detection and treatment, and support of research. Lions are especially encouraged to conduct awareness activities in their communities throughout the year. Lions Diabetes Education month is celebrated in November.

Elections	Chair: LOREN CLAUSSEN Coordinator: GARY FRY
This committee conducts the voting as necessary on the State Level. In most years the only voting takes place at the State Convention.The exeption is if Iowa is putting forth a candidate for International Office. The Chairperson if the committee is PDG Loren Claussen,

Executive Advisory	Chair: BENJAMIN NEIDEIGH Coordinator: GARY FRY
The Executive Advisory Committee serves as the Long Range Planning Committee for the Lions Clubs of Iowa and the Iowa Lions Foundation. Meetings are held preceeding the Council and Foundation meetings three times per year. Anyone wishing to contribute to the agenda for future meetings, should contact PCC Ben Neideigh at UNI69mailman@yahoo.com or the State Office at iowalions@aol.com.

Extension	Chair: BENJAMIN NEIDEIGH Coordinator: GARY FRY
Extension is the responsibility of all Lions. This committee consists of the Extension Chairperson from each of the seven districts and is chaired by he MD 9 Extension Chairperson PCC Ben Neideigh. Anyone with a suggestion of where a new club might be formed should contact PCC Neideigh at UNI69mailamn@yahoo.com or SST/FR Gary Fry at iowalions@aol.com.

Finance	Chair: MARVIN GOODYK Coordinator: GARY FRY
DUTIES OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (a) With the out-going and in-coming Council Chair and the State Secretary-Treasure prepare the formal budet for the coming year. This budget shall be ratified or modified and ratified by the incoming District Governors at their first council meeting. b) Make recommendations for revision of state dues and funding to the Council. c) In conjunction with the Personnel and Equipment Committee shall review and make recommendations regarding the Administrative Assistant's, State Secretary-Treasurer's and Field Representative's salaries. (d) Meet a minimum of twice a year before the first Council meeting and at Mid-Winter Leadership Conference and any other time deemed necessary by the Council. (e) Undertake duties assigned by the Council.

International Convention	Chair: ROGER BUBLITZ Coordinator: GARY FRY
This committee coordinates plans for events associated with the International Convention each year. The 2009 Interntional Convention will be in Minneapolis. Preliminary plans call for an Iowa-nebraska Breakfast and also a charter bus for attendees. Questions or comments should be directed to CC Roger Bublitz at bublitz1@rconnect.com.
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Iowa Lions Foundation	Chair: RONALD DONALD Coordinator: GARY FRY
The Iowa Lions Foundation is made up of fourteen Trustees, two elected from each of the seven districts in Iowa. The Board will meet five times during 2008-2009. The dates as announced will be July 20, 2008; October 5, 2008; January 11, 2009; April 19, 2009 and June 5, 2009. Any one wishing to address the Foundation should contact President Ron Donald at rdonald@netins.net or the State Office at iowalions@aol.com three weeks prior to each meeting.
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Iowa Lions Web Site Advisory Committee	Chair: Ed Shaeffer Coordinator: GARY FRY
This committee consists of representatives from the 7 districts and other interested parties, and oversees the operation of the Iowa Lions State Web Site. Chairperson of the committee is Lion Ed Shaeffer. If you have suggestions for the website please contact him at .
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LCIF	Chair: DONALD R. KING Coordinator: GARY FRY
The MD 9 LCIF Chairperson along with the District LCIF Chairpersons contact the Clubs seeking donations to help with LCIF projects around the world. So far over $130,000 has been received form LCIF for Tornado and Flood damage in Iowa this past Spring. MD 9 Chairperson of LCIF is PDG Dr. Don King.

Leadership, MERL+ Team Leader	Chair: MARVIN GOODYK Coordinator: GARY FRY
This committee is responsible for training District officers in each of the Districts. Members from the committee do the training in the Districts not at the State level. The members of this committee are available for assistance to MERL+ teams in each District and also toclubs on a limited basis. The committee meets every two months. Questions or comments shoud be addresses to Chairperson PDG Marv Goodyk at mgoodyk@netins.net.

Parliamentarian	Chair: Fred Stark Coordinator: GARY FRY
The State Parliamentarian is appointed by the Council of Governors for a three year term. The Parliamentarian is responsible for providing rules of procedure advise to the presiding officers at both Mid-Winter and the State Convention. The current Parliamentarian is Lion Fred Stark.

Personnel & Equipment	Chair: ROGER BUBLITZ Coordinator: GARY FRY
This committee meets twice each year to evaluate employees and make employmnet suggestions to the Council of Governors. They also have the responsibility to oversee the upkeep on the State Office and suggest new or replacemetn items. The current Council Chairperson facilitates this committee.

Ralph Whitten Selection	Chair: ROGER BUBLITZ Coordinator: GARY FRY
This committee annually selects a recipient for the Ralph Whitten Service Award. nominations are solicited from all Lions. Lioness and LEOs across the State. A committee chaired by CC Roger Bublitz along wiht PID Gary Fry and two current District Governors make the final selection. Nominations are to be submitted to the Lions Clubs of Iowa State Office in Ames by no later than March 31, 2009. Information on submitting a nomination can be found under the links section of the website.

Retention	Chair: ROGER BUSCH Coordinator: GARY FRY
The committee is made up of the Retention Chairperson from each District and MD 9 Retention Chairperson PCC Roger Busch. The committee has the responsibility of developing ideas to help retaining current members. Anyone with ideas on retention should contact Chairperson PCC Roger Busch at buschrr@hotmail.com

Rules	Chair: JIM SPERR Coordinator: GARY FRY
This committee has the responsibility of drafting and presenting the "Rules" for both Mid-Winter and the State Convention. Meetings are held at both state meetings. chairperson is PDG James Sperr.
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State Business	Chair: Coordinator: GARY FRY
This section of the web page contains the information from our two State meetings each year. The current information is for the State Convention 2006 in Des Moines. The 2007 Mid-winter will be held in Cedar Rapids in early January. Minutes from that meeting will appear here shortly thereafter.
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State Meetings	Chair: HAROLD J. FREEMAN Coordinator: GARY FRY
(a) Select the location and time of the state Convention and Mid-Winter Leadership Conference. (b) Make all arrangements and plan the agenda’s for both of these meetings with the approval of the Council. (c) Prepare budgets for both the State Convention and Mid-Winter Leadership Conference. (d) Prepare and submit reports as required by the Council.
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