DISTRICT 14 L LIONS NEWS Message from District Governor Gerald Chapman… January 2014 Lion Amy Higgins, Editor [email protected]Fellow Lions, Lioness, and Leos News Years. Welcome 2014. Ready or not, here it is. We don't know what changes will have to be made in our lives at the beginning of the year. We do know as Lions we have pledged to serve others at our induction ceremony. The Lions are better able to serve as a group. There are people who would like to serve with a group. Keep asking, some may need asked more than one time. It is great to see an interest from District 14 - L in the Regional Lions Leadership Institute. It provides a support base for the DG and VDG's as well as a group to continue the leadership the district will need in the future. The club visitations restart after the December intermission. It is good to meet Lions from the past and the new ones adding to the service. There were Leos at the Fall Rally and District Christmas Party. Hopefully some of them will be able to participate in the Leo Rally at Beacon Lodge in April. There are opportunities to serve through the winter months: Food Banks, Red Cross Blood Mobiles, checking in on home bound neighbors for meds and groceries, perhaps even a hot meal. There are meetings above club level coming up: PA Lions Council Meeting Jan 31 - Feb1, District 14 - L Cabinet Feb. 9, and keep April 26 on your calendar for the District 14 - L Convention. Let's make 2014 a great Lions year. Yours in Lionism Happy New Year from DG Gerald and Lion Sue Special Thank You Joyce Miller wishes to express her deepest gratitude for everyone’s prayers, notes, flowers, & sympathy extended since the passing of her beloved husband, Gene.
Fellow Lions, Lioness, and Leos News Years. Welcome 2014. Ready or not, here it is. We don't know what changes will have to be made in our lives at the beginning of the year. We do know as Lions we have pledged to serve others at our induction ceremony. The Lions are better able to serve as a group. There are people who would like to serve with a group. Keep asking, some may need asked more than one time. It is great to see an interest from District 14 - L in the Regional Lions Leadership Institute. It provides a support base for the DG and VDG's as well as a group to continue the leadership the district will need in the future. The club visitations restart after the December intermission. It is good to meet Lions from the past and the new ones adding to the service. There were Leos at the Fall Rally and District Christmas Party. Hopefully some of them will be able to participate in the Leo Rally at Beacon Lodge in April. There are opportunities to serve through the winter months: Food Banks, Red Cross Blood Mobiles, checking in on home bound neighbors for meds and groceries, perhaps even a hot meal. There are meetings above club level coming up: PA Lions Council Meeting Jan 31 - Feb1, District 14 - L Cabinet Feb. 9, and keep April 26 on your calendar for the District 14 - L Convention. Let's make 2014 a great Lions year. Yours in Lionism Happy New Year from DG Gerald and Lion Sue
Special Thank You Joyce Miller wishes to express her deepest gratitude for everyone’s prayers, notes, flowers, & sympathy extended since the passing of her beloved husband, Gene.
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Message from 2nd VDG Michael…
Message from 1st VDG Anna…
Here we are about to start a new year. I hope everyone has a healthy and prosperous year. Did you make your new year’s resolutions? Let’s all make one to start off this year by helping to make your clubs a better and stronger club. Keep asking for members; don’t give up after just one time. Start working on planning your summer activities & your community projects, the time will be here before we know it. Remember to mark your calendars for the district convention, the state convention, and the international convention. This is going to be a busy time for me. I will be working on getting my cabinets positions filled, so if you are interested in holding a position, or have any suggestions or ideas, please let me know. Yours in Lionism, Happy New Year! Anna Clark and Dennis Clark
I am hoping that everyone had a joyful Christmas with family and friends. I know around my house things get a little crazy around the Christmas holiday, but we are now getting back to our normal routine. Are your clubs getting back to the normal routine? Is that a good thing or does your club need some change? I think from time to time we all need some change to happen. If your club needs some change make sure it’s a positive change. And if you’re not sure what change to make you need look no farther than the clubs around you to see what they are doing. Another place to talk to Lions from other clubs is at our cabinet meetings and socials. So plan on attending. I want to wish everyone a Happy New Year. Let’s make this a year to remember in Lions. Make sure to get your events and activities list in our district’s newsletter, but better yet let’s get them in the local papers and news stations. Let us all tell the world what Lions are doing “to serve” the needs of everyone. Yours in Lionism, Michael Brown
WORLD LUNCH RELAY International President Barry Palmer has named April as Family and Friends Month to assist in these efforts and to bring attention to Lionism and all that we do to serve others. This special event will begin with a Lions World Lunch Relay to unite families and friends from local communities with families and friends from around the world. Clubs can plan to have a luncheon, tea, fashion show, etc. to celebrate each club’s accomplishments and to recognize the importance of service and the rewards of being a Lion. This affair will begin at noon in New Zealand and travel throughout each of the time zones around the globe on April 4, becoming the World’s Lunch Relay.
After planning your club’s event, register the time and location with Lions Clubs International (LCI) by going to the LCI website. Remember to take pictures and share them on your club’s website, with the local newspaper, as well as LCI. Banner patches will be awarded to clubs who meet the following criteria: • Most non-Lion family and friends • Biggest food drive • Best lunch theme
DISTRICT 14 - L DISASTER FUND The District 14-L Disaster Fund provides matching funds up to $100.00 to clubs that pay 100 % of their outreach goals. See your DG for details. If a club donates $100.00 or more above their Outreach Goals to the District 14-L Disaster Fund, they receive a ribbon to display on their banner.
Fire, medical, additional help means a lot to those dealing with a crisis. Help keep the District 14-L Disaster Fund financially healthy. Make checks payable to: “District 14-L Disaster Fund” Send to:
PDG Fred McKinley 690 Dry Valley Road Lewistown, Pa. 17044
717-248-9903
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PROUD LIONS
Bedford *Rang Bell for Salvation Army Blairs Mills *Assembled & distributed 50 Cheer Baskets to shut-ins & people with special needs Burnham *Donated $1,500 to Pink Zone from Breakfast Fundraiser, $250 to Miss Central PA Scholarship Pageant, $200 to World Hunger Canning Project, $200 to a local military family, & $30 gift cards to 3 local elderly ladies in need Captain Jack *Bingo every Tuesday night Chestnut Ridge *Made & distributed Christmas Baskets Everett *Built a ramp for a Clearville resident Forbes Road *Cleared approximately $3,000 from Beef/Hog/Lamb Raffle *Awarded $270 in Peace Poster Prizes (Forbes contest winner won 1st place in District Competition!) *Donated $50 to local food bank, & delivered Christmas to 4 residents in Fulton County Medical Center Extended Care Huntingdon *Donated $685 to District Governor Outreach Goals, plus gave monetary donations to Toys for Tots & Junior Achievement *Rang bell for Salvation Army & made donation of $250 *Provided & delivered to 98 Meals on Wheels clients with help from J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital’s Food & Nutritional Services Hyndman *Preparing for March Hee Haw Show. Call 814-842-9823 for tickets ($10) Juniata Valley *Contributed 6 children’s coats (approximate value of $260) to “In The Spirit” community Christmas project *Rang bell for Salvation Army
Be a PROUD LION… send your club’s news & pictures to [email protected] so every one in the district knows our good deeds!
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MORE PROUD LIONS Lakemont *Held a party for 15 children & adults, plus an adult Christmas party for 65 persons *Provided complete Christmas dinners for 10 families (50 individuals were served) *Delivered 42 poinsettias to shut-ins Milroy *12 members rang the bell for the Salvation Army *Planning a spaghetti dinner for January Roaring Spring *Donated $150 each to 3 area food banks, $100 gift card to caretakers, & gifts ($30 each) to 10 area children in need Saltillo *Gave treats & professional photos to 80 kids who came to visit Santa Stone Creek Valley *3 new members! *Monthly hootenanny benefited a 14 year old diagnosed with Neuroblastoma *Recycled over 400 pair of eyeglasses & 60 cell phones *Rang the Salvation Army Bell
ATTNTENTION REGION 1 CLUBS There will be the second combined Zone Meeting for the year held February 20th, 2014 at 6:30 PM. We will again be meeting at the Altoona Gourmet Buffet. This is a great opportunity to get your Club Officers out to interact with other Lions in your Region, see what is working for them and learn more about Lions programs. There will be a program for all and we will be taking some time to discuss our Zone Social and how each club can help. Please let your Zone Chairman know that your club is attending and approximately how many to expect. Call: Zone A Lion Susan Edwards 943-6310 Zone B Lion Linda Schaefer 695-5753
Here is the challenge: Let’s top the 33 number that attend the 1st meeting. See you there.
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Hey Club Officers!
Have you talked up the District Convention with your club yet? If not, why?
There is no time like the present.
The District Convention for 2014 is around the corner. Please start talking it up with your clubs. This is a great day filled with Lions events. There will be:
• Educational Seminars • Lions oriented displays • A great basket raffle • Good food • A great speaker • Best of all, fellowship
With fellow Lions Please plan on attending. You and your club will be better because of it
WHEN: Saturday April 26, 2014 WHERE: Juniata Valley High School, Alexandria TIME: Registration Starts at 9 AM More information will be coming soon in this newsletter and mailed to your club officers.
District Pin _________________________________________________ District Governor Personnel Pin_______________________________ Lions Club Pin ______________________________________________ Lioness Club Pin ____________________________________________ Leo Club Pin _______________________________________________
Submitted By:��� Name ______________________________________________________ Club _______________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________ City/Zip _____________________Phone Number __________________
All entries must meet contest rules and must be submitted before Noon, Saturday at the Pennsylvania State Convention
Saturday, March 8, 2014 Social 6:00 pm ~ Swiss Steak Dinner 6:30 pm
[Prepared By Woodcock Valley Lions & Lioness] Woodcock Valley Lions ~ James Creek, PA
Casual Dress ~ $15.00 per person Leos are welcome @ no charge
Send registration to: Vern Bollinger 17123 Hares Valley Road Mapleton Depot, PA 17052
814-542-9275
Please RSVP by February 22, 2014 - Each club is asked to donate a door prize
Region 3 Zone Social
Lions/Club___________________________________________ Number attending@ $15.00:_____________________________ Leos attending @ no charge:_____________________________
THIRD CABINET MEETING ORBISONIA LIONS BUILDING
FEBRUARY 9, 2014 2:00 PM Cabinet Officers, Club Officers, Interested Lions, Lioness and Leos
This is where the business items and activities of the District are presented.
No reservation is needed if you are only attending the meeting. Please make reservations if you are staying for a great meal. Meal provided to registered cabinet members, all others $11.00.
Make Reservations with: PDG Fred McKinley 690 Dry Valley Road Lewistown PA 17044 717-248-9903
Meal Reservations by February 1 Dress Code Casual - Lions if you have them.
# Cabinet Members Attending_____ Name(s)______________________________________________ Meal Reservation for Others: Club or Name(s)_____________________________________________ # Attending @ $11.00 __________Total____________
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THE HUNTINGDON LIONS CLUB
IS CELEBRATING ITS 75TH CHARTER NIGHT
DATE: Saturday, March 29, 2014 LOCATION: Westminster Woods, 360 Westminster Drive, Huntingdon, Pa 16652 TIME: Social time and Appetizers @ 6:00pm (spanakopita, meatballs, cheese tray and punch)
Dinner @ 6:30pm GUEST SPEAKER: Retired Huntingdon County Judge Stewart Kurtz TOASTMASTER: Lion Graham Corby ENTERTAINMENT: Spencer Korman COST: $20.00 PER PERSON Choice of meat: Stuffed Pork Chop or Stuffed Chicken Breast – salad, twice baked potato, vegetable medley, rolls, tea and coffee. Fruit trifle for dessert
We plan to attend the Huntingdon Lions 75th Charter Night celebration. Cost is $20.00 per person. Member name and name of club ______________________________Phone# _____________
_____________________________ Your choice of meat: _____________________________ Quantity _________ _________________________ Quantity _________
Make checks payable to: The Huntingdon Lions Club. Mail to: 1718 Mifflin Street, Huntingdon, Pa 16652 Call Lion Greg Brunton @ 814-643-2768 with questions and reservations. NOTE: Reservations must be received/made by March 17, 2014
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Lions of PA 14L Amy Higgins, Newsletter Editor 228 S. Bedford Street Bedford, 15522
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Special THANKS to Creative Pultrusions for joining with members of the Everett Lions
to brave the cold winds on 11/17 & build this ramp for a Clearville resident!
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