Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation

08/21/2026

Meet Your 5M11 MLVF Directors! 👁️💙

Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation's last pair of Directors that we are introducing are the Directors serving District 5M11

🦁 Lion Patty Purath of the Red Lake Falls Lions Club

🦁 Lion Twyla Race of the Goodridge Lion Tamers Lions Club

Lion Patty is serving her final year on the MLVF Board and has a wealth of knowledge about the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation. She is also one of our go-to Directors for questions about Helen Keller Awards.

Patty and Twyla are here to serve you and your club with all your Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation needs. Whether you have questions about our vision projects, used eyeglass collections, Helen Keller Awards, or would like a Director to speak at your club meeting, they are ready to help!

Thank you, Lions Patty and Twyla, for your dedicated service to the Lions of District 5M11! 👁️💙🦁

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08/20/2026

Meet Your 5M10 Directors! 👁️🦁

Today we're introducing your Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation Directors for District 5M10!

🦁 Lion Steve Caron of the Bemidji Lions

🦁Lion Chris Correia of the Duluth Lions

Do you have questions about Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation projects, how your donations help make a difference, the Helen Keller Awards, or where to donate the eyeglasses your club collects? Maybe your club is looking for a speaker to share more about the MLVF and its mission. Lions Steve and Chris are two very dedicated Lions here to serve you and your club! We are grateful to have them serving on the board💙

👁️ Have questions? Need information? Looking for a speaker? Reach out to your 5M10 Directors!

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08/19/2026

Meet Our 5M9 Director! 👁️🦁

Introducing PDG Jim Arvidson of the Parker’s Prairie Lions Club, your Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation Director for District 5M9!

This is Jim’s 5th year serving on the MLVF Board, and he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with the Lions of 5M9. If your club would like to learn more about the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation and the many ways Lions are helping restore and preserve sight, invite PDG Jim to your next meeting! He would love to visit your club and answer your questions.

And anyone who knows PDG Jim knows his famous slogan: “It’s a Great Day!” ☀️

We think just spending some time with Jim will make your day great, too! 😄

👁️ Have questions about the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation? Contact PDG Jim!

08/18/2026

Isn’t It Great to Be in District 5M8! 🦁👁️

We’re proud to have three representatives from District 5M8 serving with the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation!

Meet your District 5M8 representatives:
🦁 Director Lion Sherri Schmitz – Cold Spring Home Pride Lions

🦁 Director IPDG Lion Zach Wosmek – Paynesville Lions

🦁 District Governor Liaison DG Diann Bellmont – Cold Spring Home Pride Lions

We’re here to serve you and your club! If you have questions about our Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation projects, need information or assistance, or would like a speaker at one of your club meetings, please reach out to us. We’re happy to help!

Thank you Lions Sherri, IPDG Zach and DG Diann for your service to the Lions of District 5M8. Together, we can continue to make a difference in the lives of those we serve through Lions vision projects! 👁️💙

08/17/2026

Please join us in congratulating and thanking Lion Dave Moen for 16 years as fundraising consultant for Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation. During his tenure Lion Dave secured $413,000 from LCIF, Burnsville Lions club, club presidents, and other financial donations. We have deep gratitude for his dedication to MLVF and Lionism. Thanks should also go to Lion Terrie Moen as his partner in service! 🦁 (Lion Dave received a Progressive Helen Keller at the August 1st Board meeting, given to him by past board chair, Lion Dr. Wendy Goldsmith.)

08/16/2026

👋🏻Meet Your 5M7 MLVF Directors! 👁️

Today we’re introducing the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation Directors serving District 5M7:

🦁 Lion Ron Tiernan of the Albertville Lions
🦁 Lion Jim Boroughs of the C**n Rapids Lions!

They are here to serve you and your club with all your Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation needs. Whether you have questions about our vision projects, used eyeglass collections, or would like a Director to speak at your club, Ron and Jim are ready to help!

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08/16/2026

08/15/2026

👋 Time to Meet the District 5M6 Directors!👁️

Today, we’re introducing the District 5M6 representatives serving on the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation (MLVF) Board of Directors!
🦁 Lion Joann Vaughan of the Hastings Rivertown Lions
🦁 Lion Bob Nyre of the White Bear Lake Lions
We are grateful for their dedication to Lions and their commitment to helping advance the mission of the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation. They are here to be a resource for the Lions Clubs in District 5M6 and to help connect clubs with the vision programs and services of MLVF. They are also available to come out to your club to give a presentation about what we do and where your donations go.
Please reach out to your District 5M6 Directors with questions about eyeglass collection, MLVF programs, or how your club can support Lions helping people see a brighter future! 👓💙

08/14/2026

Meet Our District 5M5 MLVF Directors! 👋🦁

Today we’re introducing the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation Directors representing District 5M5:

👁️ Lion David Danielson – Orono Lions
👁️ Lion Kathy Barclay – Excelsior Lions

David and Kathy are here to help you with any questions about the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation and our projects. They can also come to your club and give a presentation about MLVF and the many ways Lions are making a difference through vision services.

If you have questions or would like to schedule a presentation for your club, please reach out to David or Kathy!

Thank you, Lions David and Kathy, for helping spread the word about the important work of the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation! 💙👁️🦁

08/13/2026

👋 Meet Your MLVF Directors from District 5M4!

We’re continuing our introductions of the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation (MLVF) Board of Directors. Today, we’re pleased to introduce two dedicated Lions from District 5M4 — including PCC Lion Rob Wiener, the current Chair of the MLVF Board!

🦁 PCC Lion Rob Wiener — Sauk Centre Lions Club
🦁 Lion Craig Schellberg — Spicer Sunrise Lions Club

Rob and Craig are your go-to Lions for the Minnesota Lions Vision Foundation in District 5M4!

If your club has questions about eyeglass collections, Lions Gift of Sight or other MLVF projects, reach out to your District 5M4 Directors.

Thank you, Rob and Craig, for your leadership and service, and for helping carry the mission of MLVF throughout District 5M4! 👓💙