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Lion Breezes Thurmont Lions Club

Volume 106 – No. 4 – October 2020 District Governor – Barbara Brimigion http://www.thurmontlionsclub.com Soar to New Adventures Through Lionism

President’s message Think Pink “Teddy”

TLC Massoct 2020-2021 Fellow Lions

All, I want to start the message this week with a thank you to each and every one of

you; thank you for all you do to help the Thurmont Lions Club be successful in

the endeavors that it undertakes.

Thank you to those who made the Labor Day weekend pit sandwich sale our best -

EVER.

Thank you to Lion George, Lion Carie and Lion Marci for making the 9/11

Memorial a reality, and thank you to all Lions who came out that evening to support

the program.

Thank you to all those who helped to make our 9/19 pit sandwich sale the second

best sale - EVER.

Thank you to Lion George for arranging for the Camp Merrick program, I think we

all learned a lot and enjoyed the company of PDG Gerry and First Lady Lion Sue

along with their daughter who delivered the program.

Thank you to Lion Wes who secured the Lt. Governor as a speaker for our

September 23rd

meeting. I think all who joined us thought it was an excellent

program.

Thank you to all those who work behind the scenes on the little details that need to

be done to keep our club active, vibrant and alive.

Thank you to Lion Nancy for spear-heading the Vice District Governor’s challenge

service project.

Thank you to Lion Don for pulling the MD Patriot Guard and Homeless Veteran’s

service project together for the October 10th pit sandwich sale.

Thank you to Lion Hank for organizing the golf tournament.

Thank you Lion Joyce for coordinating the Veteran’s banners for the Town of

Thurmont. This has been a huge job and will be a wonderful service project for the

club. It is also a labor of love for Lion Joyce. If you are a veteran and have not

ordered a banner for display or if you have a family member from the Thurmont

area who is a veteran, please consider honoring them with a banner. Contact Lion

Joyce today.

President Susan Favorite 301-271-4020 skfavorite@comcast.net 1

st VP Dianne McLean

410-206-1804 Ladylion08@comcast.net Secretary Joyce Anthony 240-288-8748 jananny@comcast.net Treasurer Doug Favorite 301-271-0558 Doug.favorite@gmail.com Membership Chair Nadja Muchow 410-299-4074 nmmuchow@comcast.net **********************

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Meetings are held: St John’s Lutheran Church/ Mountain Gate Restaurant 2

nd & 4

th Wednesday

monthly Meet at 6:30 pm Newsletter Editor: Lion Joyce Anthony jananny@comcast.net

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As you can see, I have a lot of people to be thankful for - and this is not an exhaustive list (I apologize to those I did

not name specifically), but I appreciate all your hard work and all that you do.

Please join me as we turn our calendars from summer to fall, as we gear up for the second quarter of this new Lions

year, as we face new challenges and turn them into wonderful opportunities to make our community the best

community in the State of Maryland.

Upcoming in October (I can’t believe it is actually October this week)

Golf Tournament on October 5th

Pit Sandwich Sale on October 10th - last of the year

H&F Railway Program on October 14th (program was a suggestion from a member)

Community Day Food Sales on October 17th

Charter Night on October 28th

AND, we will be presenting our check to the town for our community’s Gateway to the Cure Challenge.

AND, Lion Joann is taking orders for our annual Christmas ornament - yes, I said the “C” word - it is coming and fast.

We will start planning the Veteran’s Grave marking; the nursing home service project; Friendship Night; the Melvin

Jones Meeting for January 3rd

, and oh, did I mention we are doing a brand new fundraiser: selling fudge at Christmas

time.

Unfortunately, the news isn’t all rosy. Due to the pandemic, Lions Doug and Don have cancelled their Christmas

Extravaganzas this year. We will all look forward to all the amazing new trees they come up with for next year.

President Susan +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Thurmont Lions Club Monthly Logo Contest

September Logo Contest – “A little fun, A little free stuff” (Contributed by President Susan)

July logo winner was Marci Veronie

August logo winner was Sandy Duley

September logo winner was Don Ely

October’s contest guess was due in on September 30 - your guess on the total dollars raised by the Thurmont

community for “Gateway to the Cure”

November’s contest (with guesses due to President Susan by midnight on October 31): “Percentage of

Americans who voted in the Presidential Election”

Don’t miss your chance to win a Thurmont Lions Club polo shirt. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

September Pit Sandwich Sales Break Records (Contributed by Lion Don K.)

The Labor Day weekend pit sandwich sale was expected to be very busy since it was a

holiday weekend and the weather was perfect. IT DID NOT DISAPPOINT US! We

had extra meat and rolls on hand, but we still had to go get more rolls. We didn't sell

out of any meat, but we had very little left. We sold a total of 735 sandwiches and 710

pounds of meat. The club made $5,135 profit. All of these statistics are records by far.

Our September 19th

pit sandwich sale was a bit of an unknown since we have not done

a second sale in September. However, we had some good advertising a few days in

advance and folks showed up to support us. It was another excellent sale, as we sold

more than 650 sandwiches and sold out of everything except a small amount of pork

BBQ. The club made a profit of $4,763 which was the second best sale ever, behind (Lion Bob Kells' dog “Lickin good”!)

the Labor Day sale. A huge thank you to everyone who helped to make the day a big success for our club!

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The final sale of the year will be on October 10th which would have been Colorfest weekend. It

is also a bit of an unknown, but we expect a good crowd since it will be the last sale of the year.

Many folks will likely be out leaf peeping. Also, we will be collecting items for Wares for

Warriors and the homeless veterans, in addition to donating a portion of the proceeds from that

day's pit sandwich sales. A flyer is attached to the newsletter regarding this event.

← Can you name the object?

If you have not signed up to help and are able to help that day, please sign up at the link below:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040a45aca828aaf85-october ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

I am very pleased to say that we had an extremely successful orientation on September 15th. In attendance, to gather more understanding of the Lions Clubs International organization, were Lion Maxine Troxell, Lion Julie Eiseman, Lion Jerry Skeim and 2nd VP Marci Veronie. Presenters included Zone Chair Bob Johnson, PCC Bob Muchow, IPP Joyce Anthony, Secretary and I. In addition, President Susan Favorite made some very welcoming, educational and inspiring comments. There are not enough words to express my gratitude and appreciation to everyone that attended the orientation. They displayed characteristics of true Lions. I will explain! St. John’s Lutheran Church became unavailable at literally the last minute. We called Mountain Gate Restaurant, and they were able to provide us some space in the back left corner. It was not a great environment for a presentation, but it worked. However, everyone was committed to making the necessary changes to complete the orientation. They were patient, understanding and above all interactive. The Membership Committee’s first goal is to have new members attend orientation within the first month of induction. The second goal is to assign a mentor for their first year of being a Lion. Anyone wishing to be a mentor, please contact me. SVDG Nadja Muchow Membership Chair

2020-2021

Peace Through Service We are moving in the right direction! Three schools would like to participate. However, it has been very difficult to arrange meetings/conversations with them because their schools are in different phases of student’s returning to school. Nevertheless, we have made some progress. I met in person with Karolyn Myers, Mother Seton School, on September 27th, Laura Ritchie, Home Instruction Monitor, conference call on September 29th, and Stephanie Strenko, Thurmont Middle School, conference call September 25th. Peace Poster Chair, Lion Nancy Keller-Bonde, has rescheduled due dates as follows:

* October 31: District judging. Place and time to be

announced.

* November 7: Presentation of the winning poster at the

2nd Cabinet meeting

As a result of changing the District judging date, I have asked President Susan and Secretary IPP Joyce to please allow club Peace Poster judging to be done at Charter Night on October 28th. Lion Carie and I will then deliver Thurmont Lions Club winner to Chair Lion Nancy Keller-Bonde. SVDG Nadja Muchow, Peace Poster Chair 1

SVDG Nadja Muchow Thurmont Lions Club Peace Poster Chair

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Charter Night (Contributed by President Susan)

On October 28th, the Thurmont Lions Club will celebrate its 91st birthday. While we had a

wonderful celebration last year at our 90th, we will be much more low-key this year. But once you

hit 90 every birthday is important, so we hope that you will join us this year at 6:30 pm at St

John’s Lutheran Church, upstairs in the church proper.

We have a wonderful evening planned and, at the end of the evening, some birthday cake will be served downstairs in

the room where we normally meet. At this time, we will be judging the peace posters.

We are celebrating our long-term members, those with key anniversaries in membership and even a surprise or

two. FVDG Charlie Croft will be joining us with the District Greetings and PID Dick Liebno will be there as a special

guest.

You don’t need to RSVP this year, and no, there will not be a wonderful Shamrock dinner, BUT, we do have one

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Programs (Contributed by Lion George)

At our September 9th meeting, we enjoyed learning about Lions Camp Merrick from Diabetic Camp Nurse Jennifer

Knauff. Jennifer and her parents, PDG Gerry Beachy and Lion Sue, drove all the way from Cumberland to join us.

Jennifer’s informative slide show revealed the beautiful setting of Lions Camp Merrick on the

eastern bank of the Potomac River south of Washington, and her description of the history and

day-to-day operations of the camp was most interesting. Jennifer left us with an important

message: If you know someone who has a child who suffers with diabetes, please encourage them

to take advantage of the opportunity to send that child to Lions Camp Merrick next summer.

Thanks to Lion Wes, our September 23rd

meeting featured Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford

visiting us virtually via Zoom. The Lieutenant Governor described Governor Hogan’s strong and

solid leadership in managing Maryland’s response to the COVID-19

pandemic. He spoke of Governor Hogan’s willingness to listen to his medical

experts in formulating and implementing the phased steps to enable return to

normal operations as safely as possible. Mayor John Kinnaird joined us for this

meeting, and, as usual, provided nice photographic coverage on his Facebook

page.

As you know, we are still observing all of the rules and restrictions related to the COVID-19 virus. Our meetings are

held at 6:30 pm at Saint John Lutheran Church and can be attended virtually if you don’t feel comfortable attending in

person. The link to attend virtually is forwarded with the agenda for each meeting.

Coming up on October 14th, our speaker will be Ruben Moss, Curator and Vice President of the Hagerstown and

Frederick Railway Historical Society. Ruben will be presenting a slide show about the trolley system that connected

Frederick and Hagerstown, including Thurmont, and how it evolved over the years. This program should prove to be

an interesting supplement to what we as a Club have learned about the trolley trail and the actions we have taken and

funded in preserving it.

Then, on October 21st, we host the House of Representatives District 8 Candidates’ Forum at the Thurmont Town

Office. Incumbent Democrat Jamie Raskin and Republican challenger Gregory Coll will tell us why we should vote for

them and respond to questions concerning some of the several serious issues now facing our nation, as well as our

district. Beginning at 6:45 pm, the Forum will be live-streamed on both Thurmont Channel 99 and the Thurmont Lions

Facebook page. Regrettably, COVID-19 social-distancing restrictions limits in-person attendance.

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Our second October meeting is on the 28th, when we celebrate our 91

st anniversary as a club! This meeting is in the

sanctuary (upstairs) of Saint John Lutheran Church, beginning at 6:30 pm.

In November, our first meeting is on the 11th, which is Veterans Day. Our speaker that evening will be Elizabeth Fuss,

author of “A Faithful Soldier Writes Home”. Elizabeth will share with us some of her father’s experiences during

WWII in Europe, gleaned from letters he wrote to her mother. This is a program you will be glad you attended!

President Susan has cancelled the second meeting in November, Thanksgiving Eve.

Enjoy this beautiful fall weather, and please stay safe! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Wares for Warriors (Contributed by Lion Don K.)

We are teaming up with the Maryland Patriot Guard to collect items for the Washington D.C.Veterans Community

Referral Center (CRRC) to help homeless or formerly homeless veterans and their families along with wounded

soldiers at Walter Reed Medical Center.

We will be collecting items at our October 10th pit sandwich sale at Bell Hill Farm, Rt. 15 just north of Thurmont,

10:00 am – 3:00 pm. A portion of the proceeds from the pit sandwich sale that day will also be donated. A listing of

needed items is attached to this newsletter. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````````` Congratulations! Avery Layne Grubb

September 3, 2020 6 lbs., 8 oz. - 19 inches long Congratulations to the proud grandmother (Bucca) Lion Lisa Riffle ******************************

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Congratulations!

Bill and Cheryl Long September 12, 2020 Seneca Creek State Park

THANK YOU FOR YOUR KINDNESS I want to thank the Thurmont Lions Club for your expressions of love and kindness following the passing of my mom, Alice Kells. She lived a long and rewarding life that was full of many joys, and I will remember her with fondness and love all the rest of my days. The card you sent was a beautiful reminder of how we are connected to one another through the Club. Knowing you held us in your prayers helped sustain us through our grief, giving us hope for better days ahead. I was also thrilled to learn of the Club’s donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Alice. Like too many other people, my mom struggled for years with dementia and, later, Alzheimer's. This terrible disease robs those we love of perhaps their greatest treasure in old age—their memories of their lives and the family and friends they love. Your donation in her memory will make a difference in the ongoing fight against Alzheimer's. I pray, along with those whose family members struggle with this disease, for the day when future generations will not have to bear the pains of watching a loved one suffer with this disease. Once again, I thank you for your donation. Through service projects and fundraisers, the Thurmont Lions Club generously gives to the people of this area code and beyond. I am grateful for the work we do and the camaraderie we enjoy together as we serve to improve the quality of life for our community. Thank you for being Lions. Thank you for being friends. Thank you for your expressions of support in our time of need. Yours in Lionism, Bob Kells

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9/11 Community Tribute (Contributed by Lion George, Chair, 9/11 Community Tribute)

We had a great turn out, about 200 people, for the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony honoring the memory of the nearly 3,000

Americans who lost their lives in the viscous attacks on the USA nearly two decades ago. The ceremony was held in

the early evening of Friday, September 11th, at Memorial Park in Thurmont. Participants included Scout Troop 270,

American Legion Post 168, Sons of the American Revolution, Daughters of the American Revolution, Father Collin

Poston and the Gateway Brass Ensemble. President Susan Favorite delivered a touching and thoughtful address, and

Lion Carie Stafford did an excellent job as the “Drill Sergeant” for the combined color guard. The sequence of events

for the program is shown below. We plan to sponsor this ceremony every year. Thanks to Lions Marci Veronie and

Joyce Anthony for their excellent support. This event was an example of how a community can come together to honor

the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. It was an awesome event, and we are

grateful for the support from all of you who were able to attend. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

CATOCTIN HIGH SCHOOL LEOS: UNDAUNTED (Contributed by Lion Bob K.)

Working together under the current COVID-19 pandemic restrictions is a challenge, but the CHS LEOs are up to the

task. The club has dwindled a bit in numbers since last year because we were not able to recruit in September as we

have done in the past. Nevertheless, what we lack in numbers, we hope to make up for in serving this year.

Over the summer, we had three LEO’s help out with the TLC pit sandwich sales. Each LEO worked a two-hour shift

ensuring orders were filled and food given to the right customer. Thanks to Kyle Dutrow, Quinn Law-Knotts, and Nick

Veronie for assisting with the sales during the busiest hours.

Plans are underway right now for our first virtual meeting of the year. Our intrepid CHS faculty advisor, Ms. Trish

Steele, is with us for another year, and we look forward to her guidance and assistance.

Clubs at CHS will meet on Friday once a month. The agenda for our first meeting will be full, beginning with the

election of Club officers for the year. We will also ask for volunteers to help with the last pit sandwich sale on

October 10th

, and for some assistance tidying up our garden spot on the Thurmont Trolley Trail. The Thurmont Green

Team has asked if we can help with tree planning at Eyler Park on November 7.

It’s hard to say what the future holds for the Club beyond this, but if the past is any guide—and I’m sure it is—we will

find some wonderful ways to contribute to our community this year as we have in years past.

I’m looking forward to another year of CHS LEO service, experience and growth, and I hope you are too! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Weller UMC Taking Part in the Blanket & Pillow Drive (Contributed by Lion Bob K.)

The Lions Club’s blanket and pillow drive for the homeless has another partner in town. Weller United Methodist

Church will be collecting pillows, blankets and sneakers to donate to the homeless through the Thurmont Lions Club.

Full disclosure here: I am the pastor of Weller UMC. I know a worthy cause when I see one, and so do the members of

our church. Helping the homeless is a wonderful way to help alleviate the suffering of our most vulnerable neighbors,

so we are glad to lend a hand with this project.

During the month of October, Weller UMC will receive donations of new pillows, new or used blanket and new or

used sneakers. We will turn these over to the club at the end of the month. Donations of these items are being received

during the church’s worship services on Sunday mornings, and during regular office hours (Tuesdays and Thursdays,

8:30 AM – 3 PM. We also have a couple who will pick up donations at home and bring them to the church.

A few years ago, Weller had a boot and blanket drive for the homeless. My challenge to the congregation was to

donate enough blankets to build a stack as tall as me. Now, if we think of our tallest Lions (Wes and Paul come

to mind), can we challenge the club to build a stack as tall as them? Ladies and Gentlemen, the challenge is on!

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Lion Bob’s beginning photo and completion photo -

the frowny face was when we hadn’t reached our

goal, the smiley face was at the end of the project.

I remember this project as though it were yesterday. The

number of blankets collected was amazing. I had my truck

full of blankets that were collected by the Thurmont Lions

Club and Weller UMC. Thank you Lion Bob for your

dedication to such a worthy cause. (Lion Joyce)

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Eyeglass Recycling August 2020 (Contributed by Lion Dianne)

Just a reminder that we have used eyeglass collection boxes at the following locations: outside of Goodwill, outside

Med One Pharmacy, at the Thurmont Regional Library, Mountain Gate Restaurant’s lobby and Bell Hill. Everyone

has been very generous with recycling used eyeglasses and hearing aids, and I would like to thank all who have

brought eyeglasses to our club meetings.

Also, as a reminder should you be asked about eyeglass collection, please advise donors that only intact glasses are

accepted; no broken frames, missing lenses or lenses wthout frames. All eyeglasses must have prescription lenses,

including sunglasses. Empty eyeglass cases are welcomed if in a good condition.

Thank you to all Lions who generously collect and donate eyeglasses for our club. We are continuing to support the

Lions mission of helping the visually impaired worldwide.

A total of 63 eyeglasses were collected for August 2020. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Golf Tournament Thurmont Lions (Contributed by IPP Joyce)

The Thurmont Lions Club will hold their golf tournament on October 5, 2020

at Maple Run Golf Course to benefit the Thurmont community. Lunch will

be served and prizes awarded at the pavalion in the Community Park. All

golfers, please come out and support the club and the community. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Thurmont Lions Club Christmas Ornament for 2020 (Contributed by Lion Joann Miller)

The Thurmont Lions Club Christmas Ornament for 2020 has been produced and numbered. This ornament is the

TWELFTH in a series of Christmas ornaments that have

been sold by the Thurmont Lions Club. This ornament

depicts the Creager Furniture store located on 21 East

Main Street in Thurmont.

Once again, this image features the artwork of the very

talented local artist and Lion Member Rebecca Pearl.

This beautiful artwork is titled “Creager’s Furniture

Store”. As in the past, the ornament is a limited-edition

treasure of 350 ornaments produced at a cost of $10.60

(includes tax). Along with the 2020 ornament, a written

history of the building will be included with each ornament.

A sign-up sheet will be available at the TLC Membership meetings or you can call or email Lion Joann Miller at 301-

271-3913 or pjmiller45@comcast.net to reserve your ornament(s).

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Honoring a Thurmont Lions Club member (Contributed by IPP Joyce)

During each monthly meeting President Susan will be honoring a member of the Thurmont

Lions Club. The member’s name is randomly picked. For the September 23rd

meeting,

Lion Jan Ely was honored.

Lion Jan worked for the Frederick County government in the department that had

charge of the recycling bins.

Lion Jan’s worst frustration this past week was her computer crashed

Lion Jan’s best vacation was her trip to Hawaii and her many cruises

Lion Jan’s dream vacation is a trip to Alaska (but she could take five carribean

cruises for one trip to Alaska)

Congratulations Lion Jan for being the honored member. We are blessed to have Lion Jan

as a member of our Lions family. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Wildlife Needs Help Calling all crafters: Our wildlife needs our help! (Contributed by Lion Carie)

From the fires of Australia a non-profit group, ARC, Animal Rescue Craft Guild, was established that quickly became

a life line for wildlife careers/rescuers. Items other than food and supplies were needed. Specialized items specifically

for wildlife, and where to find those, you need to make them. Crafters around the world came together to help

Australia's wildlife in its time of need.

Seeing how successful ARC was, volunteers got together and started a crafters guild for the United States, CARA:

Crafters & Artisans for Rescued Animals. This group is made up of volunteers that want to do something to help our

wildlife. There are specific patterns needed for different rescues and the nice thing is, you can make whatever items on

the list you want and a rescue will need them.

The fires in CA, WA & OR have not only affected people, our wildlife is also in trouble. Rescues are in need of items,

and YOU can help. How? Join CARA and the CARA Disaster Team and start crafting. All the instructions on what

to do and where to send the items is provided on the website/Facebook page. The website to start your adventure is

www.craftersforrescuedanimals.com.

Facebook is CARA: Crafters & Artisans for Rescued Animals.

We can do joint shipping to save on costs. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Mini Barter (Contributed by Lion Gayle)

There will be several items for auction at the October 14th meeting. We will be enjoying different items at each

meeting to be auctioned off. A sign up sheet will be available to place your name to help make this event a success.

We are hoping members will sign up so there will be three items at each meeting. Look around and see if there is

anything you would like to donate, especially holiday décor at this time of the year. Homemade baked goods are

always welcomed. These funds will help to supplement our Administrative Account. Thank you in advance for

supporting the club. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Honoring Our Veterans (Contributed by IPP Joyce) Veterans Day is fast approaching. The Thurmont Lions Club is honoring our Veterans, living and deceased, and those

who gave their all in the line of duty. We have started a program to display a banner on the light posts throughout

Thurmont for the 21788 zip code. These banners would include a picture of the Veteran, their name, rank, branch of

service, date of service and war era.

Mercersburg Printing located in Mercersburg, PA is printing the banners. I have delivered 30 applications to date and

have approximately six or so applications ready to be delivered. I know of four more that are in the mail. There are

several club members who are Veterans that I have not received an application. The date has been extended through

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November 15th. This is just a small way to honor our veterans and show our appreciation for each

of you. Veteran Lion members, wouldn’t you be honored to see your picture on a banner hanging

in Thurmont to reflect your honor and duty to our country? We anticipate honoring 60 Veterans

during November and May.

Please bring your application to our next meeting and give to IPP Joyce. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Vice District Governor’s Service Challenge “Kindness in Action” (Contributed by Lion Nancy)

Lion Nancy Echard has volunteered to chair DG Barbara’s service challenge “Kindness in Action”. The number of

homeless individuals seeking assistance is increasing, and it is hard for those unable to secure shelter. This is a great

opportunity to complete a single act of kindness. You can donate new or gently used clean bed blankets and new bed

pillows. Donating these items will also give you a ‘warm’ feeling, as well as those who have no shelter this winter.

Also, Lion Nancy is doing a “Sneaker Drive” to supplement the sneaker drive fundraiser

being sponsored by the Middletown Lions Club. Clean out your closets of all unwanted

paired sneakers (adult sizes 5 and up). Please, only donate athletic footwear (no boots,

heels, sandals, dress shoes).

Lion Nancy has collected a few items, but definitely many more are needed. The days

are getting cooler and the nights colder. We want to be sure most of our needy families

have the warmth they need to survive the winter. There is a large box on Lion Nancy’s

front porch at 4 Tocati Street, Thurmont, MD (JerMae Estates on the golf course) for all the items. There is also a box

located at Hobbs Hardware store on Main Street as a drop off point. You may drop off the items any time. Also, you

may bring the items to a meeting for Lion Nancy to collect.

Since COVID-19 has affected our lives, many of our members have been unable to attend meetings. Please give Lion

Nancy a call at 240-818-7601 or email her at nancyechard@comcast.net and she will pick up the items.

Thank you in advance for supporting these two important projects. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Annual Christmas Party (Contributed by IPP Joyce)

We hope everyone will be able to join us for the annual Christmas party which will be held on December 5th at the

Carriage House in Emmitsburg, MD from 12:30 – 3:00 pm. Social time will begin at

12:30 with a cash bar. A plated lunch will be served at 1:00 pm, and the program will

begin approximately 1:30 pm. The program this year is new and exciting. It is one that

you do not want to miss! This is truly an opportunity to focus on relaxation, fun and

fellowship with our Lions family and spouses. The event will be adhering to the

wearing of masks and social distancing. A sign up sheet will be passed around at the

next several meeting. MARK YOUR CALENDAR! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Visitations 2020-2021 (Contributed by IPP Joyce)

There are still many clubs available that Lion members have not signed up to visit this year.

For the new members, as well as the senior members, the club is required to visit all the clubs within Region III, three

clubs outside of the region and one club outside of the District. The clubs listed on the Visitation schedule are

suggestions for outside Region III visits. You may choose your own club to visit. Each visitation requires two

members, but you may have three or four members.

Presently, most of the clubs are meeting virtual or zoom. If you schedule your visit early, you may be able to do your

visit without leaving your home. You can ask the president or secretary of the club you are visiting to send you an

email to indicate you made your visitation via virtual or zoom. A visitation sign up sheet will be circulated at the

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meetings. At this time, the District has not provided any relief as to whether all the clubs will need to complete 100

percent of their visitations.

IPP Joyce will have visitation slips available at the meetings or she can email you a visitation slip. Please give your

visitation slip or email it to IPP Joyce. All visitations must be completed by May 15, 2021.

Thank you in advance for signing up to perform one or two visits to other clubs. *********************************************************************************************************************************

We Serve and We Care (Contributed by Lion IPP Joyce)

If you learn about an illness or tragic happening affecting one of our LION Club members or families,

please contact a member of the TLC Sunshine Committee with the information -

Committee Chair Lion Bev Nunemaker – 240-446-2219 at bnevermore11@gmail.com; Lion Joann

Cannada – 301-271-2924 or IPP Joyce Anthony – 240-288-8748 at jananny@comcast.net. Caring and

concern for our fellow members is a very important part of our life together as Lions.

Prayer for our TLC Members, friends and family who are in need of prayer and support during their

illness and recovery: Heavenly Father, we lift up all those who are facing various illnesses. Give them the hope and courage they need today and every day. Comfort their pain, calm their fears and surround them with your peace. Amen

Those with Acute Needs for our prayers:

Russ Rykaczewski (Marci’s brother-in-law) lives in Pittsburgh and is unable to move his lower

extremities. (Please keep Marci’s sister, Marlene Rykaczewski, in your prayer also)

Those with Long Term Needs for our continued prayers and support:

Lions Joann Cannada, Jan Ely, Ross Smith, Glenn Rickard

PCC Bob Muchow had a shoulder replacement. He is doing well.

Sympathy thoughts and prayers: You hold time within your hands, and see it all, from beginning to end. Please keep and carry these precious people in their sadness and loss. Cover them with your great wings of love; give their weary hearts rest and their minds sound sleep. Lord, lift their eyes so that they may catch a glimpse of eternity, and be comforted by the promise of heaven. We ask this in the precious name of Jesus. Amen

Prayer for TLC Family and their members who are serving our country: Almighty God, Lord of Hosts, we call out to you as the One who is sovereign over all. Watch over and protect our nation’s military members and their families. Sustain them with your everlasting arms as they serve around the world. We ask that you guard their families and loved ones back home. Amen

We pray for:

James Harman – Grandson of PDG Paul & JoAnn Cannada

Don DiSalvo – Son of Lion Gayle DiSalvo

Justin and Jordon Volvicak – Grandsons of Lion Gayle DiSalvo

Josh and Adam Long - Grandsons of Lion Bill Long

If there are other family members serving in the armed forces, please let Lion Bev know so that they

too can be added to our prayer list.

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!!!

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Prayer for TLC Members Celebrating Birthdays and Wedding Anniversaries this month: Watch over your children, O Lord, as their days increase; bless and guide them wherever they may be; strengthen them when they stand; comfort them when discouraged or sorrowful; raise them up if they fall; passes all understanding abide all the days of their lives; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen

Celebrating Our Lion Members The Thurmont Lions Club has proudly served our community and surrounding areas since 1929. The Thurmont Lions Club is a group of community-minded men and women who have come together to enjoy each other’s company, hear

interesting programs and raise funds for important local or vision and community related causes. We are succeeding because we have embraced all those committed to building a brighter future for our community and ourselves. We celebrate the following Lions on their anniversary and years of service in our club and service to the Thurmont community –

OCTOBER - Lion Bob Meunier, 54 years; Lion Bill Willhide, 47 years; Lion Bill Reckley, 23 years; Lion

Wes Hamrick, 14 years; Lion Melanie Keating, 4 years

Congratulations Lions! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Important Notes and Reminders Lions Club Social Media:

Website – Lion Doug Favorite at doug.favorite@gmail.com

Facebook – Lion Evelyn Zimmerman at evelynzim2@gmail.com

MyLion – Lion Marci Veronie at mveronie@avemco.com

SnapChat; Instagram; Twitter – Lion Marci Veronie at mveronie@avemco.com

SMS – Lion Don Keeney, Jr. at donkeeneyjr@gmail.com

PR Information – Lion Marci Veronie at mveronie@avemco.com

If you have unwanted eyeglasses or hearing aids, please bring them to any meeting for Lion Dianne OR place

them in the collection boxes located at Goodwill Industries, outside Dr. John Hagemann’s office, Thurmont Regional Library or Mountain Gate Restaurant

If you need an updated copy of the Committees for 2020-2021, please contact IPP/Secretary Joyce If you need a Visitation Schedule, please contact IPP/Secretary Joyce

Birthdays Wedding Anniversaries October 5 Lois Reynold October 5 Wes & Kim Hamrick

October 6 Lloyd Berry October 9 Nick & Melanie Keating

October 18 Evelyn Zimmerman October 16 Bill & Marsha Reckley

October 22 Debbie Schray October 27 Rob & Marci Veronie

October 23 Kraig Sheetz October 29 Cindy McKane-Wagester

October 30 Bob Johnson

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If you are interested in purchasing Lions apparel, please contact Lion Marci

Please submit all articles for the monthly newsletter no later than the last meeting of the month or by

the 25th of the month, whichever comes first, to Lion Joyce Anthony at jananny@comcast.net ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Lion Member Receives Award Congratulations Lion Marci!

Important “October” Dates (Holidays,Special and Wacky Days)

1 – International Coffee Day 15 – White Cane Safety Day 2 – World Smile Day 16 – Bosses Day 4 – National Golf Day 24 – Make a Difference Day 4 - Octoberfest 24 – United Nations Day 5 – World Teachers Day 25 – Mother-in-Law Day 8 – Yom Kippur 31 – Carve a Pumpkin Day 9 – Fire Prevention Day 31 - Halloween 12 - Columbus Day 14 – National Take Your Parents to Lunch Day Week: Week 1 – Customer Service; Week 2 – Fire Prevention; Week 3 – Pastoral Care; Oct.14-20 Earth Sciences Week Month: Breast Cancer Awareness; Clergy Appreciation; Domestic Violence Awareness; National Diabetes; American pharmacist +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

“Our new season of autumn is moving in with shorter days, colder evenings and a mass of beautiful color. A fallen leaf is nothing more than a summer’s wave goodbye” “I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do Interfere with what I can do” – Edward Everett Hale Lion Joyce “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Avemco Insurance Company’s SVP Nominated for

Women in Insurance Award

FREDERICK, MD - August 28, 2020 – In May this year, Marci Veronie, Avemco

Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, was nominated for the first annual

Women in Insurance Award given by the Geneva Association, a global insurance

industry think tank. This award recognizes female leaders within the insurance industry for

their pioneering efforts and achievements related to climate risk, health, innovation and

inclusive insurance.

Ms. Veronie has been recognized at each level of her career in Avemco. Her specialist

knowledge, combined with her infectious passion makes her someone who is building a path for

future generations in the industry. Marci also took a role in Tokio Marine HCC’s Elevating

Women in Leadership Program and received the 2019 Good Company Award.

Marci is a tireless advocate of inclusivity within the insurance industry. She is immediate past

chair and a current board member of Women in Aviation International. This leading aviation

organization provides education, networking and scholarship opportunities for those with

careers in the aviation and aerospace industries. She also serves as 2nd

vice president of the

Thurmont Lions Club in Maryland.

Tokio Maine HCC is a leading specialty insurance group with offices in the United States,

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October is Vision Awareness Month World Sight Day – October 8

Blind Americans Equality Day – October 15

Meet the Blind Month Sight Month

World Blindness Awareness Month ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Even today, October 2, 2020, we still don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but we can be thankful we are safe, healthy and can continue to serve our community. After all, we are LIONS, “WE SERVE” IPP Joyce Anthony, Editor Thurmont Lions Club Newsletter

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Lions Club Calendar of Events 2020-2021

Please provide corrections/additions promptly to Lion Joyce – Updated October 1, 2020

July 2020 July 3 – Pit Sandwich Sale, Bell Hill July 4 – Pit Sandwich Sale, Bell Hill – Raffle drawing July 8 – Regular Meeting – Program: DG Official Visit, Installation of Officers, Close out year 2019-2020 July 13 – Board Meeting, 6:30 pm July 18 – Benefit Breakfast for Luke Bradley July 22 – Regular Meeting – Program: “Goldfish Capital of the World” July 22-28 – USA/Canada Leo Leadership Forum July 25 – Change of Banner, Myersville Fire Dept. (Cancelled) August 2020 August 1 – Pit Sandwich Sale, Bell Hill August 1 – 1st Cabinet Meeting, Region I August 4 – National Night Out (Police Dept.) (Cancelled) August 12 – Regular Meeting – Program: Shawn Deweers – Frederick Magazine August 17 – Board Meeting, President Susan’s house, 6:30 pm August 26 – Club Picnic, Community Park 6:30 pm August 29 – District Officers Training – Allegany Community College September 2020 September 5 – Pit Sandwich Sale, Bell Hill September 9 – Regular Meeting, Program: Camp Merrick, PDG Gerry Beachey September 11 – 9/11 Memorial Event, Memorial Park September 12-13 – Community Show (Cancelled) September 12 – Club Officer’s Training, Part I at Terra Rubra September 19 – Club Officer’s Training, Part II at Terra Rubra September 19 – Pit Sandwich Sale, Bell Hill September 21 – Board Meeting, President Susan’s house, 6:30 pm September 17-19 – USA/Canada Forum, Louisville, Kentucky (Cancelled) September 23 – Regular Meeting, Program: Lt. Governor Boyd Rutherford via zoom October 2020 October 14 – Regular Meeting, Program: Curator Ruben Moss – H&F Railway Historical Society (Pending) October 10 – Pit Sandwich Sale, Bell Hill (Wares for Warriors)

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October 11-12 – Colorfest (Cancelled) October 17 – Community Day Food Sale – Community Park October 19 – Board Meeting, 6:30 pm October 19 - LVRF Dinner, Terra Rubra October 21 – Congressional Candidate Forum (Tentative) Live streamed on Channel 99 October 24 – Make a Difference Day Gateway to the Cure Challenge – Bike Tour (Cancelled) October 28 – Regular Meeting, Program: Charter Night (FVDG Charlie Croft) October 31 – Melvin Jones Fellow Brunch, Terra Rubra (Cancelled)

November 2020 November 1 – Daylight Savings Time ends November 2 – LVRF Rally November 7 – 2nd Cabinet Meeting, Region II – American Legion Hall, Hancock, MD November 11 – Regular Meeting, Program: Author Elizabeth Fuss, “A Faithful Soldier Writes Home” November 11 – Veterans Day Community Program November 16 – Board Meeting, 6:30 pm November 21 – LVRF Rally at John Hopkins Hospital (Morning) (Virtual) November 25 – No meeting November 26 - Thanksgiving December 2020 December 3 – Friendship Night (Home of Lion Susan) December 5 – Christmas Extravaganza (Non-Lions Related) (Cancelled) December 5 – Regular Meeting – Program: Christmas Party – Carriage House December 21 - Board Meeting, 6:30 pm December 23 – No Meeting December 25 – Christmas Day December 31 – New Year’s Eve ? Nursing Home Christmas ? Veterans Wreath Laying ? Community Tree

January 2021 January 1 - New Year’s Day January 2 – Christmas Extravaganza (Lions Related) (Cancelled) January 9 – 3rd Cabinet Meeting in Region III January 9 – National Law Enforcement Day January 12 – Announce Police Officer of the Year at Town Meeting January 13 – Regular Meeting, Program: Melvin Jones Celebration January 18 – Board Meeting, 6:30 pm January 27 – Regular Meeting, Program: Mayor John Kinnaird, State of the Town ? Orientation (If needed) February 2021 February 10 – Regular Meeting, Program: Scout Night February 15 – Board Meeting, 6:30 pm February 24 – Regular Meeting, Program: Youth Night March 2021 March 10 – Regular Meeting, Program: H&R Railway Presentation (Trolley Trail)

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March 13 - Bingo March 15 – Board Meeting, 6:30 pm March 20 – LVRF Meeting March 24 – Regular Meeting, Program: Barter Night ? Literacy Event - (Author) Children April 2021 April 4 – Easter April 4 – Easter Egg Hunt, Community Park April 10 – 4th Cabinet Meeting in Region IV April 14 – Regular Meeting, Program: Camp Merrick – Mission/History April 15 – 18 – MD-22 Convention at Gettysburg, PA April 20 – National Volunteer Day April 19 – Board Meeting, 6:30 pm April 24 – Pit Sandwich Sale, Bell Hill April 26 – Leader Dog – Region I April 27 – Leader Dog – Region II April 27 – Town Meeting – Announce Volunteer of the Year April 28 – Leader Dog – Region III (Membership Meeting Cancelled) April 29 – Leader Dog – Region IV April 30 – Wag and Wine Fundraiser

? Thurmont Business Showcase ? CPR ? Main Street Cleanup ? Orientation (If needed)

May 2021 May 5 – Teachers Appreciation Day (Donuts) May 12 – Regular Meeting, Program: Education Night May 14 – District 22-W Social May 17 – Board Meeting, 6:30 pm May 26 – Regular Meeting Program: Jan Gardner – State of the County May 29 – Pit Sandwich Sale, Bell Hill June 2021 June 1 – Helen Keller Day June 9 – Regular Meeting, Program: Community Night June 12 – Pit Sandwich Sale, Bell Hill June 21 – Board Meeting, 6:30 pm June 23 – Regular Meeting, Program: Installation of Officers July 2021-2022 Upcoming Events July 3 – Pit Sandwich Sale, Bell Hill July 24 - Change of Banner, Myersville Fire Dept. August 7 – Pit Sandwich Sale, Bell Hill September 4 – Pit Sandwich Sale, Bell +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

Thurmont Lions Club

“WE SERVE” Chartered: October 23, 1929