The Barrington Lions Club registration committee prepares to welcome over 140 golfers to the Lions Club 29th Annual Charity Golf Outing.  The outing was held May 10, 2010 at the Chalet Hills Golf Club, Cary, Illinois.  The weather cooperated and all the participants enjoyed a day at the links.  Proceeds from the golf outing help fund many of the Barrington Lions Club community projects.  A thank you is extended to all who played.

 Pictured left to right are Lions Jim Wilson, Don Thompson, Gene Francis, Lil Rudnick and Glen Engelhart.

Tom Laws (left), representing the Canine Companions for Independence organization, presents Barrington Lion President, Curt Pulkrabek, with a plaque commemorating the Barrington Lions Club annual commitment to Canine Companions.  Canine Companions for Independence is a non-profit organization that enhances the lives of people with disabilities by providing highly trained Assistance Dogs and ongoing support to ensure quality partnerships.  CCI breeds,trains and places highly skilled dogs with people with disabilities, other than blindness. These dogs can open and close doors and drawers, retrieve dropped items, pull wheelchairs, retrieve a ringing portable phone plus much more.  For more information about Canine Companions, see their web site at:

http://www.caninecompanions.org

Steve Alton (center) and his wife, Julie, accept a Scholarship award from the Barrington Lions Club, on behalf of their daugther Jayne, who is away at DePaul University.   Sharing the moment is Lion Jim Wilson.  Steve was unfortunately blinded during an operation to remove a brain tumor.  He also suffered a stroke at the same time.  The Barrington Lions Club provided Steve with a special computer for his work at home.

Marissa Polvere (Center) accepts a $1,000.00 scholarship award from the Barrington Lions Club.  Looking on, is Marissa's mother, Michelle Polvere and Barrington Lion, Jim Wilson.  Marissa is presently enrolled at RCI College, located in New York and has attended the Lions of Illinois Foundation Camp Lions on four separate occasions.   Camp Lions is dedicated to providing a safe camping experience to hearing impaired children.   The Barrington Lions Club would like to thank Mrs. Michelle Polvere for bringing awareness of Camp Lions work through out the Barrington area.

The Barrington Lions Club welcomes all golfers, duffers and sponsers to participate in our 29th Annual Charity Golf Outing.  The wide open fairways and challaging pars 3's at Chalet Hills Golf Club located in Cary, Illinois, are waiting to feel the "crunch" of your 250 yard drives and your suttle wedge shots.  This years outing will be held Monday, May 10, 2010 with lunch provided before a 1:30pm shotgun start and prizes awarded after the round.   Proceeds from the outing help support the Lions mission of fighting blindness and other eye diseases, vision and hearing assistance, local schlorships, scouting and other charitiable causes.  The Barrington Lions Club has been serving the community since 1925.   85 years and still going strong. 

For further information, please Lion John Loomis, 847 381-6887 or Lion Tim Howard, 847 514 9106

Barrington Lions Club President, Curt Pulkrabek, welcomes Ms. Janet Meyer, President and CEO of the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce, to the Lions Club March 15, 2010 bi-monthly meeting.  During the meeting, Ms. Meyers outlined the mission of the BACC and covered the services the organization provides to it's 740 members.   Some of the member benefits include a voice for business, networking and promotional opportunities, business educational seminars, to name a few.   The Barrington Lions Club would like to thank Ms. Meyer for informative presentation.

The DARE Program is alive and well at the Barrington St. Anne's Catholic Elementary School.  Forty eight students participated in the yearly 9 week program.  St. Anne's is the only local school that conducts this extremely valuable program of drug, alcohol awareness, emphasizing the effects it can have on an individuals body and actions.   The Barrington Lions Club supports the DARE program by donating DARE tee shirts to the 48 program participants.  Pictured are Barrington Police Chief Jerry Libit and Barrington Lion, Tim Howard.  Also in attendance were Barrington Village President, Karen Darch and Barrington Police Officer, Rita Kelly.

The Barrington Lions Club hosted their "Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament",  February 27, 2010 at the 111 Grille Restaurant in downtown Barrington.  Proceeds from the event go to sponsor the Barrington Lions Club community charitable projects and events.  Extending his congratulations to the tournament winners, is Lion Walt Vonau (center).   On the left side of the picture is 1st place winner, Jack Lambert.  On the right side of the picture, is 2nd place winner, Giedrius Jovaisas.  

Barrington Lions, Lil Rudnick and Gene Francis, welcome players to the Barrington Lions Club Texas Hold'em Tournament, held Saturday February 27, 2010.   The event was at the 111 Grille, Barrington, Illinois.  Proceeds from the tournament help fund the Barrington Lions Club community projects and events.  A special thanks goes to all those who participated in the fund raiser.

Barrington Lions Club president, Curt Pulkrabek (left) and fellow Lion member, Steve Belknap (right), present  David Chidley, president of the Roy Wilmering Scout Cabin, with a $1,000 check to help offset the cabin maintenance expenses.  As a community building, the Scout Cabin has provided Barrington youth groups with a safe, secure meeting place for the past 75 years.   The ten member volunteer cabin governing board will  continue to provide hundreds of Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts and other local youth groups with a permanent place to meet.

Barrington Area Council On Aging (BACOA) representative, Diane Vos Hansen (left), joined Mrs Georiga Norlin to say thank you for the gift of hearing.  Through the efforts of the Barrington Lions Club Sight and Sound Chairman, Lion Glen Engelhardt (right), Mrs Norlin wish for two hearing aids was granted through the Barrington Lions Club.  Mrs. Norlin expressed her thanks during our December 7, 2009 meeting.  Over the years, the Barrington Lions Club has worked closely with the BACOA to provide needed services to area senior citizens.

Barrington Lion John Loomis (left) receives congratulations from Lion President Curt Pulkrabek.   Lion John was recognized for his membership recuiting efforts.  The club rewarded him with the "Membership Advancement Key", an award for bringing 5 new members into the Barrington Lions Club.

The Barrington Lions Club welcomes two new members into the organization.  Pictured are Lion President Curt Pulkrabek (left), new Lion Joel Clark, Lion Membership Chairman Jim Wilson, new Lion Suzanne Hyde and her club sponsor Lion Tim Howard.  The Barrington Lions Club looks forward to their club participation.

Pictured are members of the Barrington Lions Club, with a check from the Barrington Village 4th of July Brat Tent Celebration.  The purpose of the Bart Tent is to provide revenue for the Barrington 4th of July fireworks.  Four major Barrington service organizations volunteer to work the Brat Tent.  Revenue left over, after paying for the fireworks and all expenses  are paid, is distributed amongst the four clubs. The Barrington Lions Club share will be used to support Lions projects such as, Barrington High School Scholarships, Boy Scout Troop 21 Eagle Scout Scholarships, Camp Lions for the Hearing  Impaired, The Cancer Wellness Center, Barrington Giving Day and other worthwhile community projects.

Pictured left to right are Lions Brian Cecola (also co-chairman for the 4th of July Committee, with his wife Stephanie), Ken Kudla (who along with his wife and four children generated 48% of the total hours worked for the Lions Club), John Loomis (Barrington Lions Club 1st Vice President) and Trey Morris (also co-chairman for the 4th of July Brat Tent Committee).  

Barrington Boy Scout Troop 21 Eagle Scout, Michael Chan, accepts a $1,000.00 scholarship check from Barrington Lion, Steve Belknap.   Looking on, is Barrington Lions Club President, Curt Pulkrabek.  Since it's charter 75 years ago, Troop 21 has produced over 100 Eagle Scouts in it's ranks.  The Barrington Lions Club has supported Troop 21 with donations for the purchase camping and hiking equipment.  The long mutual association has producted a synergy and a win, win for both parties.  

Barrington Lion, Ed Wichman, receives a Proclamation from The Village of Barrington President, Karen Darch.  The Proclamation Plaque recognizes the many charitable programs supported by the Barrington Lions Club.  Special recognition was mentioned for the Barrington Lions Club work on the Thursday night classic car "Cruise Nights".  The Barrington Lions Club was chartered in 1925.

Kara Williams, representing The Wellness Place (Cancer Education and Support group), accepts a $1,000.00 donation check from Barrington Lions President, Curt Pulkrabek.  The Wellness Place is devoted to offering individual caregivers no charge counseling, interactive groups and the latest information on developments in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer related illness.  For further information on this wonderful group, see their web site at "WellnessPlace.org"

The Barrington Lions Club sponsored a free eye screening for Diabetic Retinopathy and Macular Degeneration Friday September 4, 2009 at Barrington Area Library. The screening was focused on people who are diabetic, have a family history of diabetes or they are 55 years of age or older. Nearly 40 individuals took advantage of the eye screening. A photograph is taken of the interior of the eye and evaluated by a retina specialist. The participants of the screening will receive the results by mail. Working behind the scenes were Barrington Lions Glenn Engelhardt, Jim Wilson and Dan Evasink

Pictured left to right is Bill Wainwright (Eye Screening Technician from the Lions of Illinois Foundation), Lion Marianne Bailey (representing Lions District 1F), screening participants Peggy McInerney and her son Jamie McInerney.

The Barrington Lions Club Assist Local “Cruise night”

Barrington Lions, Jim Wilson (left) and Ed Wichman III, assist the Barrington Village “Cruise Nights”. They help with the coordination and parking of over 100 muscle, custom. classic, exotic, antique, hotrod cars and trucks. Every Thursday night, during the summer, owners bring the vehicles to Barrington to share their love of the automobile. The Barrington Lions Club, working with other volunteers, help make Cruise Night a worthwhile event for the entire community.

Barrington Lions Club President, Tim Howard, presents Barrington High School senior, Katherine Clarke, with a $2,000.00 Barrington Lions Club College Scholarship check.  Katherine will be attending Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, Illinois majoring in chemistry, with a career goal in criminal sciences.  The Barrington Lions Club College Scholarship Fund provides $2,000.00 a year for each of Kathrine's 4 year curriculum.  Sharing the moment with Kathrine, is her mother and father, Leone and Matthew Clarke of Barrington, Illinois.

 Lion Curt Pulkrabek (left) accepts the "Golden Lion Award" from Lion President, Tim Howard.  Lion Curt received the award for his work coordinating the Barrington Lions Club "Texas Hold'em Poker Tournaments" and Lions Candy Day.  Lion Curt will be the new Barrington Lions Club President for fiscal year 2009/2010.    Photo courtesy of Lion Lil Rudnick

Lion Bob Christensen (left), accepts the Lions "Melvin Jones Award" from Barrington Lion President, Tim Howard.  Sharing the moment with Lion Bob is his wife, Arlane (center).  Lion Bob received the award for his work and dedication supporting the many Barrington Lions Club activities, such as the Annual Golf Outing, Highway Beautification project, Lions Candy Day, Lions wear apparel and other Lion assignments.  The "Melvin Jones Award" is the highest level award a Lions Club can bestow on a fellow member.  Congratulations Lion Bob for a job well done.     Photo courtesy of Lion Lil Rudnick

Barrington Lion, Dan Evasink (left) accepts the "Lion of the Year" Award from Lion President, Tim Howard.  Lion Dan received the award for his work in promoting the Barrington Lions Club and it's activities in the print media.  Special thanks goes to the Daily Herald, the Barrington Courier, Quintessential Barrington Magazine and the Lions of Illinois Magazine for their support of our Lions Club.   Photo courtesy of Lion Lil Rudnick

Barrington Lion, John Koenen (left), accepts the Lion of the Month Award from Lion President, Tim Howard,  Lion John received the award for his untiring work as Chairman for the Barrington Lions Club Annual Golf Outing, to be held May 11, 2009 at Chalet Hills Golf Course.  The outing is the largest fund raiser for the Barrington Lions Club.  The challenges are many, but the rewards are great.   Lion John can apply over 25 years of Lion Club experience to his assignment as he has been a Lion since 1983.   Proceeds from this charitable event help fund High School scholarships, Camp Lions for hearing impaired children and many other worthy Barrington area projects.

Barrington Lion and Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament "Pit Boss", Walt Vanau (center), congratulates the first and second place Tournament winners.   Larry Kolber (left) is our first place winner, with a $700.00 prize and Jim Carpenter is our second place winner with $350.00 prize.  Player Larry Kolber is no stranger to the Poker Tournament, as this is the second time he has come up a Hold'em winner.  Proceeds from the Tournament help fund the Barrington Lions Club high school and Eagle Scout Scholarship funds.  Thank you to all who participated in the Tournament and hope to see you at our next event, September 19, 2009. 

Barrington Lion, Steven Floyd (left), and Lion Glenn Engelhardt, get ready to distribute posters to announce the arrival date for the Barrington Lions Club Hearing Test Van.   Free hearing tests will be made available Saturday May 9, 2009, between the hours of 9:00 and 11:00 am.  The van will be parked at the Barrington Jewel Store on west Main Street.   To make a free hearing test appointment, please contact Lion Glenn Engelhardt at 847 381-2070.

Barrington Lion, Glenn Engelhardt (left), accepts the "Lion of the Month" award from Lion President, Tim Howard.  Lion Glenn was presented the award for his coordination of the Barrington Lions Club School District 220 Sight and Sound Program.   Free eye examinations and eye glasses are made available to the neediest school students.  Lion Glenn is also Chairman of the used eye glass collection program.  More the 3,000 pairs of eye glasses are collected each year in the Barrington area and redistributed to countries outside the USA.  Lion Glenn has been a Barrington Lion since 1981. 

Barrington Lions Club President, Tim Howard (right), presents Barrington Lion, Mark Bittle, with the April 09 "Lion of the Month Award".  Lion Mark received the award for his creative work on the Barrington Lions Club Web Site.  Through his efforts, the Web site was brought up to date, made more interactive and easier to use. Lion Mark's work can be found at:  barringtonlionsclub.org

On March 2nd, 2009, Boy Scout Troop 21 gave a presentation of their scouting activities, to the Barrington Lions Club.  Barrington Lions Club President, Tim Howard, presented Boy Scout Troop 21 Leader, Matt Lasusa, with a check for $1500 to support their scouting programs. In the background are Scouts Tim Scapin, Jake Herb, Karl Eiring and Bobby Todd.

Barrington Lion, Curt Pulkrabek (center) congratulates the Barington Lions Club Texas Hold'em Tournament first place winner, Andy Fick.   Andy knew when to "hold'em" and walked away with the $1,000.00 first prize.  Looking on is second place winner, John Howard, who won $450.00 for his efforts.  Proceeds from the tournament help fund Barrington Lions Club programs, such as School District 220 eyeglass disbursement to the neediest of  students and the Barrington High School student college scholarship fund.  Thank you to all who participated in the January 24, 2009 tournament.  Our next tournament will be held April 25, 2009, at "Docks" in Wauconda, IL.

Lion Dan Evasink, left, accepts the Barrington Lions Club "Lion of the Month Award" from Lion President, Tim Howard.  Lion Dan receive this prodigious award for his outstanding work as the club PIO (Public Information Officer).  It is through Lion Dan's untiring efforts, the Barrington Lions Club has enjoyed the recent recognition it so justly deserves.  "We Serve" could not be a more fitting Lions Club motto.

Barrington Lions Club President, Tim Howard (right), presents the "Lion of the Month Award" to Lion Brian Cecola.  Lion Brian is instrumental in organizing and managing the Barrington 4th of July Brat Tent.  Through Lion Brian's direction, the Brat Tent brings the 4th of July fireworks to the Barrington community.  He also organizes the Brat Tent site preparation, food to be servred, music to be played and all the other responsibilities that go with the title, "4th of July Chairman".

The Barrington Lions Club welcomes Dave Bingham, left, into the club. Looking on to help him get started serving the community, are fellow Lions Gene Francis (Membership Committee), Club President, Tim Howard and Lion Dave's sponsor, Nick Howard.  

Barrington Lions Club President, Tim Howard (center), congratulates Lion Bill Lee (left) and Lion John Koenen for  their 25 years of community service. Lion Bill and Lion John joined the Club on the same day, November 1, 1983.  Both are past presidents of the Barrington Lions Club and continue to serve.  Lion Bill is on the Club's Board of Directors and Lion John is the Barrington Lions Club Annual Golf Outing Chairman.