DISTRICT 14 L LIONS NEWS

Message from District Governor Bill Higgins

June 2013

Lion Amy Higgins, Editor amysunfire@earthlink.net

District Governor Bill Higgins & family visited the Three Spring Lions Carnival, where Sara, Caroline, & Billy each “won” a stuffed lion at the Stone Creek Valley Lions Fish Bowl Game truck.

It is hard to believe, but my year as District Governor is quickly coming to a close. I am extremely proud of the Lions of 14L who have made this year an overwhelming success. As you know, my primary goal this year has been to increase our membership. We have far exceeded expectations. We have welcomed 105 new Lions into our District, and although we have lost 73 members, our membership stands at +32 for the year and we will be ending the year with a net gain in membership for the first time in over 15 years. Thank you all for making that happen! Amy and I had a fantastic time at the Multiple District 14 State Convention in Valley Forge. We were honored to be in attendance as International President Wayne Madden recognized PDG Larry Edwards with the Presidential Award – the second highest recognition in Lionism. Larry has been an invaluable resource to me during my term as District Governor, and has been incredibly supportive of my agenda. He is someone I can call on anytime for advice and guidance, and I am proud to call him a friend. And although both unable to attend the State Convention, Gene Miller and Denny Hall were recognized by President Madden with Leadership Awards. Serving as your District Governor has been an incredible honor, and one that Amy and I will cherish forever. Thank you for giving me that opportunity to serve, and for working with me to serve our communities. I will be working closely with District Governor Gerald Chapman, as we

continue to grow our membership. I look forward to reporting back to you next month on our adventures in Hamburg, Germany. In the meantime, remember our Motto: WE SERVE!

- District Governor Bill Higgins

District Governor Bill Higgins & family with International President Wayne Madden at the

PA Lions State Convention

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Message from 2nd VDG Anna…

10 Simple Service Ideas

ENVIRONMENT Message from 1st VDG Gerald…

• Recycle items such as phones, computers, and printer cartridges • Clean up a local body of water • Host an environmental seminar in your community • Clean up a vacant lot or parking lot in your community • Host a beach clean-up • Create compost in your own backyard by mixing food scraps and leaves with the soil and letting them decompose • Recycle plastic shopping bags • Raise awareness about harmful substances in homes and the community • Organize a project to protect endangered animals or plants • Organize a nature walk

Dear Lions, Lioness, and Leo: I want to thank you the Lions of 14-L for your support in electing me as your 1st Vice District Governor. I would like to thank DG Bill for his work in bringing our membership up. We need to continue to see growth in order to have a strong district. As we get ready for a new year under the leadership of District Governor Elect Gerald we need to work with him to continue that strength in our district. Looking ahead to the USA/Canadian Forum in Kansas, I think of the Wizard of Oz. The Scare Crow wanted a brain, the Tin Man wanted a heart, The Lion needed courage, and the same courage we need in a lion to come forward to be the next 2nd Vice District Governor. We have knowledgeable people who have the heart, but you need the courage to take that step. As we assume our new duties and responsibilities let us give our clubs and district our full support for the coming year. Our objective is to BUILD A BETTER WORLD through our motto WE SERVE. Yours in Lionism, Anna Clark

Fellow Lions, Lioness, and Leos, PU 101’s are crucial to getting information out to the clubs from LCI, PA Lions, and the District. Email addresses are appreciated. If you have trouble with a PU 101, send the officer information to me in any form available to you: letter, email, or handwritten listing. Lions motivation is something I hope to promote this year. Familiarization with the Lions related research and projects will help. Helping or attending the District 14L Popeye Fleck Fishing Derby on July 13, and the PA Lions Appreciation Day on July 21at PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp is very motivational - be there as spectator or participant. As with any District Governor, your support and participation are appreciated. If you have ideas for improving our district, please share them. Some things have to be developed and may not be feasible in one year, but working together over time we can accomplish much per Helen Keller. Lion Sue and I will be off to Hamburg Germany for the Lions International Convention on June 30. We had a choice to fill a leadership need or take an easier path. The Lions, Lioness, and Leos of District 14L have a choice: (1) step forward to fill positions and service needs, or (2) be a Lion in name only. May the Roar be with you! Enthusiasm is contagious, spread the condition. We are doing something different with the pre-cabinet and banner exchange. This will combine two events and get you back home early. See the notice in the newsletter and join in the planning and festivities. Yours in Lionism DGE Gerald Chapman

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IMPORTANT DATES 6/1: Williamsburg Lions Charter Night 6/1: Roaring Spring Lions Charter Night 6/6: DG Visit – Newton Wayne 6/9: Cabinet Appreciation Picnic 6/10: Altoona Lions Installation of

Officers Banquet 7/5-7/9: International Convention – Hamburg, Germany 7/7: Bash at the Beacon Motorcycle Ride 7/13: Popeye Fleck Fishing Derby 7/14: Banner Exchange Dinner 7/21: Lions Appreciation Day – Beacon Lodge

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District Convention Pins

The above District Convention pin is available for purchase for $5.00 Contact DG Bill Higgins at Bill@BillHigginsJr.net or 814-285-0394

Club officers installed at the Williamsburg Lions 74th Charter Night

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District Convention Photographs Photos taken during our District Convention dinner banquet by photographer Bob Webb can be viewed &/or purchased online. Our password is “lions14l”.

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PROUD LIONS

Bedford *1 new member! Blairs Mills * Awarded three $500 scholarships & donated $100 to Popeye Fleck Fishing Derby Burnham *Served over 500 Mother’s Day turkey dinners Chestnut Ridge * Awarded two $750 scholarships & donated $50 to an Eagle Scout Chief Logan *Raised about $1500 from 5 uses of French fry trailer *Donated craft supplies & 42” TV to Beacon Lodge, $500 to Mifflin County Library, & $100 to Key Club for serving meals at Lions meetings *Sponsored 2 Beacon Lodge campers Forbes Road *Donated $30 toward eyeglass assistance, $200 to Women in Need program, & $550 in scholarships to 6 graduating seniors *Raised $2,253 in chain saw/hog raffle Greenwood * Donated $100 to Blair/Clearfield Association for the Blind, $100 to District 14L Disaster Fund, $100 to Popeye Fleck Fishing Derby, & $200 to Lion Sight of Blair County Huntingdon * Donated $1,425 to sponsor Beacon Lodge campers, $1,000 to Beacon Lodge General Fund, $500 to Huntingdon Community Center, $150 to Popeye Fleck Fishing Derby, $100 to Leader Dog, $100 to Huntingdon fireworks, & $100 to county library Hollidaysburg *Raised $1300 at Annual Spring Chicken BBQ Juniata Valley *8 club members & 4 Leos formed a team called “Roar for a Cure” & participated in the Huntingdon Relay For Life, raising $320 for The American Cancer Society *Held Annual Spelling Bee for 6th graders on 5/23 with trophies & certificates *Presented $250 Social Studies Award to graduating senior on 6/6 Lakemont * Donated $$1,000 to LCIF to name Melvin Jones Fellow, $500 to Miracle League, $200 to Blair Association for the Blind, $200 to Officer Phil Safety Program, $100 to Altoona Armed Forces Day Committee, & $100 to Stone Creek Valley Lions’ Motorcycle Ride Mapleton Depot Jack’s Mountain *Sponsored Beacon Lodge camper McVeytown *1 new member! Milroy *Donated $528 from Chicken BBQ to White Memorial Church for use of their fellowship hall for dinners & $1,100 to Beacon Lodge for 2 camp sponsorships

Be a PROUD LION… send your club’s news & pictures to amysunfire@earthlink.net so every one in the district knows our good deeds!

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District Governor Bill Higgins Will be presenting Milestone Chevrons to members celebrating anniversaries during his club visits.

Lions who have been recognized since May Newsletter: Mapleton Depot Jacks Mt Lion Judy Burdge -10 years Mapleton Depot Jacks Mt Lion Michael Miller -10 years Hyndman Londonderry Lion Anthony Scarcia -40 years Hyndman Londonderry Lion Dale Willison -15 years Hyndman Londonderry Lion Robert Willison -45 years Hyndman Londonderry Lion Robert Lehman -45 years Hyndman Londonderry Lion Ronald Scritchfield -45 years Thank you for your years of service!

Lions Clubs International recognizes the anniversaries of our members with Chevron Awards. Acknowledging our members with these awards gives LCI the chance to thank Lions for their years of service and encourage them to continue making a difference in their local communities and worldwide.

Orbisonia *Donated $300 to local family with children who lost a loved one Roaring Spring *Welcomed International Director Candidate Cindy Gregg to their 60th Charter Night on 6/1 Schellsburg * Prepared & served Mother-Daughter Banquet Stone Creek Valley * 2 new members! *Raised $625 from Motorcycle Ride to benefit Beacon Lodge - will have another motorcycle ride at Beacon Lodge on 7/7 *Monthly hootenanny benefited local woman battling multiple health ailments - total donations since October 2003 have passed $70,000!!! Warfordsburg *Had another “Coffee Break” at Crystal Spring Rest Area on I70 over Memorial Day weekend, & planning one for the 4th of July holiday Woodcock Valley *Raised $2000 at Spring Public Swiss Steak Dinners

MORE PROUD LIONS

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POPEYE FLECK FISHING DERBY July 13, 2013

PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp DONATIONS NEEDED AND PAYABLE TO: Popeye Fishing Derby Fund C/O PDG Kathy Neary 113 Jennifer Drive Huntingdon, PA 16652 SHARE THE FIRST TIME FISHING EXPERIENCE OF A BEACON LODGE CAMPER This is a great experience for the campers, and those helping them. Plan to help the campers – DONATE to buy fish, supplies, and a camper picnic after the derby. Join in and get to socialize directly with those you are helping. Lion Vern Bolinger 814-542-9275 for additional information **************************************************************************

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The International Association of Lions Clubs

Cindy Gregg Past Council Chairperson, MD-14 District 14-E LCIF Coordinator 1130 Willowbrook Road Belle Vernon, Pennsylvania 15012 orffteacher1@verizon.net Dear Fellow Lions, It is an honor and a privilege to be endorsed by you, the Lions of Pennsylvania, for the high office of International Director. I want to thank all of you for your support and encouragement during the past several months. You, the members, are the most important part of our great organization. Without your service, Lions Clubs International would not be the largest and best service organization in the world. Thank you, again, for allowing Tom and me to serve you with pride and dignity at the International level. Yours in Service and Friendship,

������Cindy Gregg, PCC

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Newswire The 96th International Convention in Hamburg Is Almost Here On July 5-9, 2013, more than 20,000 Lions worldwide are

coming to enjoy all that Hamburg has to offer! The

dynamic International Show features Up With People’s

latest production, “Voices.” The Plenary Sessions include

Keynote Speaker Laura Bush, an address by Princess

Laurentien of the Netherlands, and Humanitarian Award

Winner Andrea Bocelli. Discover Hamburg on a local Lions

tour, or drive through Germany on your own schedule

with Europcar. For a preview of the daily convention

schedule, as well as photos, videos and updates from

Hamburg during convention week, visit the Online

Convention. Share your Hamburg experience on

Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with the hash tag

#LCIHamburg.

New Tools for Inviting Members and Keeping Them Satisfied Growing your Lions club is important because of the

difference each new member can make in your community.

Along with welcoming new members, it is also important to

make sure new and current members are engaged and

satisfied. To help your club, check out the new Just Ask! New

Member Recruiting Guide and Membership Satisfaction

Guide from Lions Clubs International. The Just Ask! Guide

will walk your club through the process of inviting members,

and the Membership Satisfaction Guide will help ensure your

club members are getting the experience they expect from

The Reading Action Program Makes a Lasting Impact For the past year, Lions have addressed the global illiteracy

issue by promoting early reading and improved access to

education in their communities. With over 2 million volunteer

hours and 6 million people served as part of the Reading

Action Program in 2012-13, the Lions Clubs International

Board of Directors is extending the campaign for a minimum

of 10 years. That means Lions can continue focusing

projects on literacy and education, as well as collaborating

with partners to expand resources and volunteer

opportunities that help children and adults everywhere build

brighter futures. Read the Lions Blog to see how Lions have

participated in the Reading Action Program.

Servant Leader Course Launch We serve! But Lions must also constantly strive to be good

leaders and problem solvers. The Lions Learning

Center provides online courses that allow Lions to develop

skills in categories including Leadership, Managing Others,

Achieving Results and Communication. The newest course,

Servant Leadership, takes you on a journey along the Servant

Leadership highway, through real-life scenarios and activities

that help you develop new skills while discovering and

reflecting on your own leadership strengths. Do you think you

are a servant leader? Lions online courses typically take 60

minutes to complete. For more information, read the Lions

Learning Center FAQs.

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Dear Lion Leader,

As General Chairperson of the 2013 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum, I want to personally invite you to this great learning event. Overland Park, Kansas will be the site for this fall's top North American Lions educational experience. September 19-21, Lions from all across the United States and Canada will converge on the "Land of Oz" to sharpen their leadership skills, renew old friendships and make new friends. As a leader in your area, this would be a great opportunity to learn more from accomplished presenters and visit with our International leaders.

Our 2013 Forum Theme "Follow the Leadership Road to Your Dreams" will be the backdrop for 63 seminars and workshops held over the three day event. In addition, four featured main speakers will grab your attention with their dynamic and motivational topics during each of the four meals. I promise you will not only learn something new, but you will also be moved, entertained, motivated, and will experience a renewed sense of pride in being a Lion!

You are encouraged to visit our website at www.usacanadalionsforum.org and check out the January Newsletter which is loaded with information on the speakers, seminars and hotels, along with articles on the Kansas area. Also on the home page is a printable registration form and you can also register online with the online registration form. More newsletters will be forthcoming so keep checking back.

Please accept my invitation to join me in Overland Park, September 19-21 this year for the most memorable Forum ever, our 37th Annual USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum. I look forward to welcoming you!

Sincerely,

Doug Lozier

PID Doug Lozier, General Chairperson

2013 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum

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Something New in 14 - L The Pre-cabinet meeting with distribution of material and information to incoming officers - all Lions Lioness and Leos welcome: Sunday, July 14; 3:00 - 4:30 PM Shade Gap Firemen's Auxiliary Building.

Followed by the Banner Exchange Welcome to the Pre-Cabinet without staying for the Banner Exchange

Welcome at the Banner Exchange without meal participation - participation encouraged.

Bedford Lions Club Blairs Mills Lions Club

The Blairs Mills Lions Club is celebrating the Exchange of the District Governors Banner with the Bedford Lions Club

for the 2013-2014 year Date: Sunday July 14, 2013

Place: Shade Gap Firemen's Auxiliary Building Main Street (Beside Post Office) Shade Gap PA 17255

Time: Social 4:30 PM Dinner 5:00 PM Menu: Home Made Spaghetti w/Meat Balls, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert and

Beverage Cost $10.00 Each

Club or Lions Name________________________________________ Number Attending ____ at $10.00 Total $_____________

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: DISTRICT 14-L

MAIL TO: PDG FRED MCKINLEY 690 DRY VALLEY ROAD LEWISTOWN, PA. 17044

Payment is due with reservations by JULY 6, 2013

Club Public Display Project

District Governor Bill Higgins, Jr. Lions of PA 14L 228 S. Bedford Street Bedford, 15522

The Lions of 14L are now on Facebook and Twitter!!!

Check us out -- “like” us at PA Lions 14L and “follow” us

at PALions14L! We now have

176 Facebook “Likes”!

District Governor Bill Higgins is asking each club to create,

update or improve their Lions public display. Over the years,

many of our public displays have deteriorated due to weather,

vandalism or neglect. Each club should take some time to look at

your public display and consider sprucing it up! Send photos to

District Governor Bill and we will put them in the newsletter!

Club Public Display Project