Spotlight
We are looking for baseline information on the involvement of older adults. Those age 50 and older will share their views and opinions about community involvement as a way of staying active and independent.
Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and share the link with colleagues, friends, neighbors and relatives in Illinois.
The survey is sponsored by Generations Serving Generations, a project with the National Governors Association and the Department on Aging that promotes the involvement of older generations in service, learning and work. The survey is being conducted by the Serve Illinois Commission and Continuance Magazine, SIU School of Law.
Serve Illinois is proud to announce that the 2012 National Conference on Volunteering and Service is coming to Chicago! This three day intensive event will bring together 5,000 non-profit leaders, volunteer managers, and volunteers.
Here are just a few of the wonderful speakers that will be attending:
- Barbara Bush, Former First Lady
- J.R. Martinez, Veteran, Actor, and winner of Dancing with the Stars
- General George W. Casey, Former Chief of Staff, US Army
- Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education
- Israel Idonije, Defensive End, Chicago Bears
The National Conference is the world's largest training and networking opportunity for anyone who works with volunteers. We hope that you will join us in Chicago for what will be a very exciting and informative time.
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Elmer Ragland
As a current Lion, Elmer has maintained 22 years of membership with perfect attendance. During this time, Elmer has had the honor of being a Club President, Vice-President, Tailtwister, Board Director, and Chairman of numerous committees. He is now serving as the Zone 3 Chairman for the Northwest Region, a member of the Open Area Committee, Chairman of Sight & Sound Sweepstakes Sales and was recently named as a Lion of Illinois Trustee.
Elmer’s childhood bout with Scarlet Fever that left him hearing impaired has undoubtedly given him the drive for so many of his volunteer activities with the Lions Club. Elmer has served the underprivileged in need of eyeglasses and hearing aids by working tirelessly in countless fund-raising events and projects. As a very involved and truly devoted Lions Club member, Mr. Ragland is a shining example of a gentleman committed to helping the less fortunate and making sure those opportunities are available for future generations.
For his service to the Lion’s Club, Elmer Ragland received the Senior Service Governor’s Volunteer Service Award on April 19th, 2012.