07/17/2026
This week, Chicago Windy City Lions Club gathered at Standard Market, Tacos for a Windy Social and Taco Tuesday Celebration. Our past Club Officers, Service Project Chairpersons and Member of the Year were recognized, along with the Melvin Jones Fellowship award. Our Incoming 2026-2027 Club Officers were introduced, including our newest Club President, Lion Guy Schmale. We honored our outgoing president, Yari Vera, and enjoyed a wonderful evening of friends, good food and fellowship. Thanks to all that came, and we hope to see you at our upcoming gatherings and service events!
Officers Recognized Having Served during the club year: 2025-2026
President: Yari Vera
Secretary: Valerie Cosmao
Names of Officers
Carole Burke-Hallberg, Past Club LCIF Coordinator
Christopher Weibring, Past Club First Vice President
Craig Schuda, Past Club Treasurer
Debra Novicki, Past Club Co-Leader
Elizabeth Otto Haskins, Past Club Marketing
Guy Schmale, Past Club Membership
Maxwell Haskins, Past Club Administrator
Natalie Brain, Past Club Leader
Valerie Cosmao, Past Club Service Chairperson
Certification of Appreciation:
Secretary Valerie Cosmao
President Yari Vera
Names of Members:
Carole Burke-Hallberg
Brett T. Harrington
Julie Schmale
Kristopher Kempski
Natalie Brain
Member of the Year: Carole Burke-Hallberg