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THE
CONVENTION
2016
HIGHLIGHTS
2015-2016 Issue #4
In this issue:
Introduction2
IP Jitsuhiro Yamada's Letter
3
Environmental Photo Contest Winner
3
PID Cindy Gregg's Letter
4
CC Terri Kodgis' Letter
5
Convention, 2017; Leader Dogs Update
6
Lions' Inspiration, Beacon Lodge
7
Beacon Lodge Lions' Appreciation Day
8
Beeping Eggs Easter Egg Hunt 9
USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum Letter
10
How PA Lions Serve
11
PA State Convention Pictures 12
How PA Lions Serve (con't) 14
Pride Boosters 2015-2016
21
PA Council of Governors 2015-2016
23
Pride Booster Form
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PDG Lois Jean Mundorff, 14-C, April 23, 2016
Margaret "Marge" Nagode, wife of PID Donald Nagode,
14-M, May 6, 2016
PDG Carl D. Gundrum, Sr., 14-P, May 11, 2016
PDG Anthony "Chike" Muccio, 14-J, May 13, 2016
Dear Lion,
I am asking club leaders to continue working to achieve our Centennial goals by serving in the Centennial Service Challenge, planning
Legacy Projects in their community and inviting their friends and families to serve as Lions. I'm also encouraging club leaders to plan a
service project this August to engage youth in their community for the Worldwide Week of Service for Youth.
I'd like to thank each of you for making my year as international president so successful. Without the hard work and dedication of
leaders like you, none of our accomplishments over the past year would have been possible. Thank you for the opportunity to serve as
your international president!
Last July, I asked you to help bring dignity to all humanity. A year later, I am overwhelmed by the tremendous response of Lions
around the world. This year has been a huge success for Lions who seek to promote harmony and bring dignity to underserved
populations everywhere.
I asked you to continue changing the lives of 100+ million people by hosting a service project impacting youth, vision, hunger or the
environment in your community and you responded as only Lions can. Just halfway through the Centennial Service Challenge, we've
impacted the lives of more than 85 million people, strengthening communities at home and around the world.
I asked you to raise the visibility of your clubs and commemorate our Centennial by planning a Legacy Project in your community. In
less than six months, nearly 3,000 clubs have reported Legacy Projects in their communities with more clubs joining them in every day.
I asked you to help expand our service impact by inviting your family, friends and neighbors to join us in service.
Once again, you went beyond the call and in just a few months, nearly 10,000 Lions have qualified for the Centennial
Membership Awards with thousands more on the way.
We've accomplished much this year, but there's so much left to do. I hope you'll continue to work with Lions in your
community and around the world to achieve our Centennial service goals.
Environmental Photo
Contest Winner
2015-2016
PDG Thomas Gregg
Rostraver Township
Lions Club
14-E
Congratulations!
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From Immediate Past International Director Cindy Gregg
Hello, Fellow Lions,
During this past year of “Dignity, Harmony, Humanity,” we can be proud of the
numerous eye screenings that were completed, the many hungry people who were
fed, the countless children who received books, blankets, and clothes and all of the
communities that were improved because of the highway clean ups, community
beautification and park bench constructions. Of course, we can’t forget all of the
fire and police departments, ambulance services, homeless veterans and those
individuals affected by disaster who were helped. Your clubs made a difference in
the lives of numerous individuals. That’s why we serve.
In Josh Groban’s song, “You Raise Me Up,” he says:
You raise me up so I can stand on mountains.
You raise me up to walk on stormy seas.
I am strong when I am on your shoulders.
You raise me up to more than I can be.
Lions, that should be our theme song because you raise people up nearly every day. “People who make a
difference are not the ones with the most credentials, the most money or the most awards. They are the
ones who care."
As you find “New Mountains to Climb,” during this centennial year, you will encounter hills and valleys. Yet,
you will also meet heroes who have scaled the highest mountains to overcome physical challenges, pain,
loss of jobs, close friends and family members, and you will be inspired to climb to the top of your next
mountain.
Remember to always “Be COMMITTED to your club and your community; stay FOCUSED on your goals and
achieve RESULTS” by “Asking” a veteran, friend, co-worker or a family member to help us serve those who
need our help. I wish all of you much success as you search for the next peak and find “New Mountains to
Climb” while continuing to serve with “Dignity, Harmony, Humanity.”
Yours in Friendship and Service,
Cindy
Past International Director
Area 1-B GMT Leader
USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum Seminar Committee
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From Council Chair Terri Kodgis
At the beginning of the 2015-2016 Lions year IP Dr. Yamada unveiled the theme for
his year in office “Dignity, Harmony and Humanity.” He challenged Lions to bring hope
and dignity through service; to strengthen our clubs to better serve the community; to
create harmony through effective leadership; and to build bridges for humanity.
Throughout this year, it has been my pleasure to visit the PA MD-14 districts and
observe the commitment to this theme.
In the first issue of The PRIDE, I issued a challenge to the Lions of PA to serve one million people
through the Centennial Service Challenge.
Congratulations PA Lions, you have served 1,736,609 people!! This figure encompasses a nine-month
period, July 1, 2015 to May 1, 2016. With your continued enthusiasm, I believe that helping two million
people is achievable by June 30th.
Every person reported to MyLCI adds to the International total of serving 100 million people worldwide
by Engaging our Youth, Protecting the Environment, Relieving Hunger and Sharing Vision.
We have also experienced many positive changes on the state level. I am proud to report the website
has received a facelift, there is a new look to The PRIDE, a partnership with Special Olympics of PA has
been formed, the funding for vice district governor training is in place and costs have been contained
by utilizing teleconferencing and meeting via email. In an organization of this size, improvements and
compliance with Constitution and By Laws/Policy do not occur without teamwork. I want to express
my appreciation to the Lions of PA and the staff of the State Office for their assistance in navigating the
challenges of this year.
I am confident the same consideration will be given to DG/VCC Karen Brady to continue the forward
momentum into the Centennial Year and beyond.
As my year as Council Chair winds down, I look forward to walking beside you
into the future, serving those most vulnerable among us: those in the dawn
of life, the shadows of life and the twilight of life with Dignity, Harmony and
Humanity.
Always Yours in Lions Service and Friendship,
CC Terri
The Lions Commemorative Coin
PCC Jay Wells, Bethel Park Lions Club (14-B)
sent a "sneak preview" of the Lions Commemorative
$1 coin. A friend of his, Tom Uram of Washington
County, is a member of the Citizen Coinage Advisory
Board which selects the design of U.S. coins. The
final selection of the Lions coin was recently made
and the design is shown on the left. It will be
available in 2017 to celebrate LCI's 100th anniversary.
More information can be found on the website at
http://www.lionsclubs.org/resources/all/pdfs/pressreleases/2012-10-22-lci-lion-commemorative-coinbill-signed.pdf.
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94th Annual MD-14 State Lions Convention
Celebrating the Centennial through Service
2017 PA Lions Convention Service Project
Hunger kills more people each year than AIDS, malaria and tuberculosis combined.
Source: FAO, The State of Food Insecurity in the World 2015
Poor nutrition causes nearly half (45%) of deaths in children under five – 3.1 million children
each year. Source: The Lancet, Series on Maternal and Child Nutrition, 2013
Some 795 Million people in the world do not have enough food to lead a healthy active life.
That’s about 1 in 9 people on earth!
As we Celebrate 100 years of Lionism, people throughout the world are starving. One of
the Lions International Centennial Projects is “To Feed the Hungry.”
In conjunction with the group Stop Hunger Now (www.stophungernow.org), we plan to package
30,000 meals as a service project at the 2017 State Convention. How can you help? Sign up
to volunteer an hour of your convention time. By doing so, you will help to feed a hungry
person somewhere in this world who would otherwise go to bed hungry.
Please remember our motto
“WE SERVE”
We did it...together!
Through a combination of your
generous donations, multi-year
pledges and grants, we have
reached our Canine Development
Center campaign goal of $14.5
million. This state-of-the-art facility
not only increases the health and
happiness of future Leader Dogs,
it encourages their development
so they can become our highestquality guide dogs ever. On behalf
of our current and future clients,
Leader Dogs, puppies, volunteers,
staff and supporters, we have one
thing to say to you:
THANK YOU!
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MY LIONS MOMENT AT PA LIONS BEACON LODGE CAMP
When I joined the Little Beaver Lions Club in February of 1990, I had my spaghetti dinner
while wearing a blindfold and a Lions’ bib. After my induction ceremony, all of the Lions in
attendance signed the bib (I still have it displayed in my home office). My sponsor was the
last to sign; then he whispered in my ear, “You will not be a true Lion until you visit Beacon
Lodge!”
I didn’t think much about the comment but my sponsor continued to press the issue by
urging me to attend a District 14-N work weekend at the camp. For years, I came up with
lame excuses as to why I couldn’t attend. The fact was I wasn’t a good Lion. I was selfish
and only worried about myself, my family and my profession. That all changed when we
learned my sponsor was diagnosed with incurable prostate cancer. A group of Lions went to visit Lion Bob Lackner. We
cooked him breakfast and laughed telling all of the Lions’ stories we experienced over the years. We each got to spend
some private time with Lion Bob. I was the last one in. The first words out of his mouth were his asking me to promise
him that I would go to this year’s work weekend at the camp. I told him I would attend that spring. Lion Bob passed
away shortly thereafter. He was a great Lion.
Little did I know that I was about to experience my LIONS MOMENT at that spring work weekend. Even though we
were staying at the main lodge, we were eating our meals in the Children’s Village cafeteria because the kitchen in the
main lodge was being remodeled. At the same time, there was a small camping session being held for children with
multiple challenges.
I finished breakfast early one morning and strolled to the window and gazed across the quad. I found myself staring
at a young, tall, African-American girl struggling to walk to the playground. She had aluminum braces from her shoes
to her waist; aluminum crutches from the ground to her elbows; she had a counselor on each side of her as spotters,
on both ears she had the largest hearing aids I had ever seen, she wore dark sun glasses because of her visual
impairment and I could see EVERY MUSCLE in her body bulge as she took each small step! At the time, I wished I
had the power to lay my hands on her and cure her of all her ailments. My problem was that I was concentrating on
all of her problems – at first, I didn’t focus on the most important part of her body – HER FACE. You see; fellow Lions,
Lionesses and Leos, that young lady had a smile on her face from ear to ear. She was so happy to be at Beacon Lodge;
an opportunity to get away from a life of being confined by four walls and living in constant, dark loneliness. She was
enjoying her freedom, her opportunity to make lasting friendships and participate in so many recreational activities that
she had only previously dreamed of. She was just a Happy Camper!
I realized at that moment why I became a Lion! I realized why my sponsor told me I wasn’t a true Lion until I went to
Beacon Lodge. I had just experienced my first and most powerful Lions Moment. I was and still am PROUD of the
work we do. It’s a moment that I reflect on often as a Lion. When things aren’t going well with my health or when my
club doesn’t perform the way I think it should or the district is struggling with problems, I just think about my Lions
Moment and the smile on my face is identical to that young lady’s smile! It invigorates me – helps me refocus on the
importance of Lions and our activities.
So, fellow Lions, have you had your Lions Moment? If not, why? Maybe we need to be more active with community
service projects? Maybe we need to make time and attend a work weekend or Lions Appreciation Day at PA Lions
Beacon Lodge Camp. Maybe we need to attend the annual eye research seminars held throughout the state. We need
to experience, first hand, the projects we support and the appreciation expressed by those on the receiving end. The
more Lions who experience a Lions Moment, the more apt they are to stay a Lion and ask others to join in their efforts.
On behalf of the clients, staff and directors of your PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp, I want to thank all of the Lions,
Lionesses and Leos of MD-14 for their support over the years. This support comes from sponsoring campers, donating
to the wish list, participating in the fund raisers at Lions Appreciation Day, 500 Club Memberships, donations to our
general fund and more. I look forward to seeing you on July 17, 2016 at Lions Appreciation Day at PA Lions Beacon
Lodge Camp.
PCC Brian McCarl, Little Beaver Lions, 14-N
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114 SR 103 SOUTH, MOUNT UNION PA 17066 (P) 814-542-2511 (F) 814-542-7437
Web: www.beaconlodge.com
Email: [email protected]
PENNSYLVANIA LIONS APPRECIATION DAY
CELEBRATING 68 CONTINUOUS YEARS OF CAMPING
SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2016
Sunday, July 17, 2016 has been designated as “Pennsylvania Lions Appreciation Day." This is the day to
recognize Immediate Past District Governors, District Liaisons and all Lions, Lionesses and Leos for their
outstanding support of the Beacon Lodge Program.
You, as a Lion, Lioness or Leo, are cordially invited to bring your families to Beacon Lodge to join the
festivities. The day begins with a chicken barbecue served from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, $10.00 per person and
includes one-half chicken, salad, baked beans, roll, coffee, iced tea and dessert.
Pin Traders are invited to participate – contact Tim McCaulley at 12 Fieldstone Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA
17055, if you wish to display pins.
Clubs planning to arrange for bus transportation are urged to give the camp ample notice so that adequate
parking arrangements can be made. Bring lawn chairs and/or blankets for seating during the campers' talent
show.
We hope you will be able to visit the camp on “Pennsylvania Lions Appreciation Day” to observe what your
contributions have made possible. Every Lion in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania should be very proud of
the part they play in making the Beacon Lodge Camp possible.
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Beeping eggs allow visually impaired, sighted kids to play together
Posted: Sunday, March 27, 2016 9:14 pm
ROUZERVILLE, Pa. ----- Parents of visually impaired
children said the Rouzerville Lions Club’s use of beeping
eggs Sunday at an Easter egg hunt leveled the playing
field.
“It’s harder to do a traditional egg hunt because, by the
time she gets two eggs, it’s done,” said Mae Floyd,
mother of a 10-year-old with visual impairments.
Kaytlyn Floyd collected 10 plastic eggs filled with
batteries and wiring that allow them to beep. She
traded her haul for chocolate and a stuffed animal.
“You listen for the beep, and you can use your cane to
find where the egg is,” she said, explaining the
technique.
Egg hunt
Kayla Zarger, 9, hunts for beeping eggs
Sunday at Red Run Park in Rouzerville, Pa.
The Rouzerville Lions Club hosted an egg
hunt for the visually impaired.
Glenn and Melissa Russ are Rouzerville Lions Club
members who suggested the club’s annual Easter egg hunt incorporate beeping eggs to accommodate the
visually impaired.
The club held its traditional hunt at 2 p.m. at Red Run Park, then distributed the wired eggs for a 2:30 p.m.
hunt for the visually impaired and people willing to don blindfolds.
Three of Cacey Velazquez’s children participated, including Chris, who is visually impaired, and Jose, who is
sighted and wore a blindfold.
Chris, 9, found more eggs than his older brother.
“It’s easy,” he said.
Velazquez enjoyed watching Chris fully participate in an egg hunt, as he used to get upset when he was too
slow at traditional hunts. Her husband directed the boy during the last egg hunt.
Kayla Zarger, 9, has visual impairments, and she jumped with excitement when she found one of her first
eggs.
“We have done some (egg hunts) in home, but not out,” said her mother, Dawn Zarger.
The parents said they hope the club hosts a hunt with beeping eggs again, and Melissa Russ said it plans to
do so.
“It was chaotic and fun and great and wonderful,” she said.
Courtesy of heraldmailmedia.com/Jennifer Fitch
Rouzerville Lions Club (14-T)
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40th USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum – September 15-17, 2016 – Omaha, Nebraska
This year, the 40th USA/Canada
Lions Leadership Forum will
be held on September 15-17,
2016 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Downtown Omaha provides
a friendly atmosphere with
many interesting restaurants,
cafes, pubs, breweries and
shops that are highlighted by
the Old Market area which is in walking distance from
any of the eleven Forum hotels. For a more detailed
description of everything Omaha has to offer, go to www.
visitomaha.com. This years' General Chairman, PID
Dr. Gary Anderson, the Planning Committee (of which
our own PID Cindy Gregg is a member) and the Lions
of Nebraska are working diligently to provide those
attending an unforgettable experience. This year’s
theme is “Leadership for Service.” The Century Link
Center will provide an excellent venue for all general
sessions, seminars and service projects. Numerous
seminars have been added, dedicated to training Lions
in how to organize and produce service projects for their
communities at both the club and district levels.
To bolster our Centennial Service Challenge, we will be
dedicating Saturday afternoon to three large service
projects. Every attendee will have the opportunity to
participate in KidSight screening, making 100,000 meals
to feed the hungry and recycling eyeglasses and other
forms of metal. There will also be programs dedicated
to Young Lions, a Leo Day, as well as, a Strides Walk
on Thursday, September 16 at noon. Opening night,
Thursday, brings master illusionist and motivational
entertainer, Billy Riggs. At Friday’s luncheon, NHRA
owner and crew chief, Lion Jay Blake brings his
motivational and amazing story of overcoming a blinding
accident to follow his racing dream. During lunch on
Saturday, we look forward to the inspiring words of our
then International President, Chancellor Bob Corlew as he
details his 2016-2017 Presidential theme and program.
We finish the evening with Retired General Dick Abel,
who after a long career of military, private sector and
public leadership will be talking about the leader within
each of us.
I am encouraging everyone to attend this year’s Forum
in Omaha. With the new service oriented format, there
will be numerous opportunities for you to truly make
a difference by participating in one or more of the
Centennial Service Challenge initiatives. The Forum
provides opportunities to rekindle old friendships, forge
new ones and learn a variety of skills and techniques
to move your club, district, multiple district and Lionism
forward in a positive direction. Whether you decide to
take advantage of the many flights available into Omaha
or wish to drive and enjoy the sights and scenery along
the way, the time is now to register for the Forum at
www.lionsforum.org. With approximately 800 attendees
already registered, you too can take advantage of the
early bird registration rate of $275.00 per person which
is available until June 1, 2016. Don’t miss out on this
wonderful opportunity to experience all the Forum and
Omaha have to offer. I look forward to seeing all of you
there! If you have any questions or need additional
information, please feel free to contact me at 412-7200903 or via email at [email protected].
Respectfully submitted,
PDG Dave Stitely (14-F),
MD-14 USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum State
Coordinator
More Convention Pictures on Pages 4, 14 and 15
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How Pennsylvania’s Lions Serve
Lions of the Lancaster Lions Club (14-D) recently presented a $10,000 check to VisionCorp in Lancaster, PA to
purchase eye screening equipment.
Pictured are Lion Kay Macsi, VP of Rehabilitation, Lion Dennis Steiner, CEO of VisionCorp, Lion President James Adams and
Lion John Graeter, chair of the Gift Committee.
The Lions of Pennsylvania Foundation presented a grant of $10,000 to the Center for the Blind and Visually
Impaired (CBVI) at a recent Springfield Lions Club (14-A) meeting. CBVI, located in Chester, PA, is dedicated to
helping individuals in the greater Delaware Valley area prevent, prepare for and adapt to vision loss in order to achieve
independence. They will use the grant to acquire Apple Technology Products (Operation Apple Access) which will allow
them to better serve the needs of CBVI's Computer Aided Technology (CAT) program clients in school and college
environments. The Springfield Lions Club has 50 Lions who are PA Foundation Fellows.
Shown from the left: Lions of PA Foundation representative, Springfield Lion Dick Wilson, Mary Sue Boyle, CBVI Director, Kim
Graham, CBVI Computer Aided Technology Director and Springfield Lion Joe Saunders, CBVI Board Chairman.
Submitted by Lion Walter Young, Publicity Chairman, Springfield Lions Club
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May
1922,
2016
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King Lion Bruce Altemus (left) and Lion Dr. Kamal Gella
(right) inducted Lion Ed Cernic, Sr. (center) into the Johnstown
West End Lions club's (14-J) Hall of Fame. Lion Ed is a 45-year
charter member, a local businessman and a community leader.
Submitted by CC Terri Kodgis, 14-J
District Governor Charlie Poust, Ferguson Township Lions Club (14-G) (left) and Lion Bruce Berkey (right)
are shown receiving the prestigious PIP Joseph L. Wroblewski award at the District Convention.
Submitted by Lion Bev Corl, Ferguson Township Lions Club, 14-G
The Avon Grove Lions Club (14-P)
presented two Melvin Jones Fellowship awards
at their recent charter night.
Lion Brian Coe (left) being presented the
award by President Dave Priebe.
Lion Jane Frank (right) received the award
for her husband, Lion Al Frank, who had
suffered a stroke and was unable to attend
the event.
Pictures submitted by Lion Barry Marteny
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The James E. "Bing" Miller Foundation and the Muhlenberg
Lions Club (14-P) combined to grant Quinn Wagner, the nineyear-old granddaughter of a deceased Muhlenberg Lion, $2,000
toward the purchase of an eSight device. She has cone-rod
dystrophy and has only peripheral vision. Quinn began her own
fundraiser and the money is now available for the purchase.
"The eyeware is an innovative, wearable, electronic assistive
technology designed specifically for people with low vision. It
enhances whatever the user is looking at to maximize the
effectiveness of their eyesight. It improves remaining sight and has
the potential to have a life-changing impact for many people with
low vision." (CNIB website)
Lion Zeiler states the device fits over Quinn's prescription glasses
and uses a small computer on her hip to complete her field of
vision, although there is no color vision.
Lion Jerry Zeiler, Muhlenberg Lions Club, contributed the
information and noted that the device costs about $15,000.
Bryce Anderson, sixth-grader from West Greene
Middle School poses with his drug poster which placed
first in a contest sponsored by the West Greene Lions
Club (14-M). He was awarded $30. Bryce's poster
also won first place in the District 14-M contest and he
was awarded $200.
The Brandywine Lions Club (14-A) recently sponsored
the Garnet Valley Leo Club.
Pictured with PDG George Spatoulas and Club President,
Gerri Towson is Leo Club President, Lauren Husain
Submitted by Lion Patty Jones, West Greene Lions Club
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You know you're in Walnut Bottom when you see the bright and shiny historical marker that tells you so! Walnut
Bottom, once know as Jacksonville, will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2019. The need to refurbish the village's
historical marker was brought to the attention of the Jacksonville Lions Club (14-C) by Lion Glorianne Hilsinger.
The project was adopted as a community service project by the club's members. With the help of the owner of the
property on which the sign is located, Luke Martin, the newly sandblasted and repainted sign was installed by Lions
Dave Evenhoch, Larry Flood, Scott Glenn, Nathan Grippin, Al Grove, George Hilsinger and neighbor, Luke
Martin.
Submitted by Lion John Luthy, Secretary
The Pin Traders Club of Pennsylvania chose the Beacon Lodge
Camp to receive goods donated by Lions at the annual Pin Swap in
York. Lions International Trading Pin Club requests that the host of
a pin swap select an organization to receive goods brought to the
swap.
Lions from Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia,
West Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Ohio, Indiana,
Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Iowa, California, Canada
and the British Isles were in attendance at the pin swap.
Submitted by PDG Amos Shatzer, Burnham Lions Club (14-L)
Pictured are Tim and Lana McCaulley and Lion Kay and PDG Amos
Shatzer
The Springfield Lions Club (14-A) donated
food baskets to 68 needy Springfield Township
families this past Easter. Each basket contained
a ham, potatoes, canned vegetables, bread and
eggs. Many items were donated by local stores
and Lions members.
Pictured are Lions Frank Wallace, VDG Jim
Beermann, Jerry McCabe, Dave Krauter,
Ron Murr, Lisa Tiffany, Frank Udicious, Kurt
Schaefer, Robert Loughead and Bill Guttschall.
Submitted by Lion Walter Young
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On June 4 the Lions of three multiple districts, 14-E, 14-J and 14-M, gathered in service to honor the 40
heroes of Flight 93 by removing the deer guards from 880 trees in the groves. The event was organized by District
Governors Dick Hautz (14-J) and Lance Remic (14-E).
40 Memorial Groves is a planting of 40 trees as a memorial to the 40 heroes of Flight 93. Each grove will contain 40
trees (sugar maple, white oak and elm), for a total of 1,600 trees radiating toward the center of the Field of Honor.
Submitted by CC Terri Kodgis, Johnstown West End Lions Club, 14-J
Beth Slade of Leader Dogs for the
Blind, Rochester, MI (left) speaking
at the Leader Dogs for the Blind
seminar at the State Convention,
Reading, May 20, 2016.
The Shippensburg Lions Club (14C) (right) presented a donation of
$5,000 for the Leader Dogs for the
Blind program.
Pictured are President Carmen
Zimbicki, Lion Gail Buck, Dutch,
the Leader Dog and VDG Kerry
McKnight.
Submitted by Lion Jim Beres
CEO Robert Garrett of North Central Sight
Services, Williamsport, accepted a $2,000
check from the Picture Rocks Lions Club
(14-G), fulfilling the club's pledge to the
association.
Pictured is CEO Garrett and Lion Bill Foresman
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Each Memorial Day the York Springs Lions Club (14-C) honors veterans by sponsoring services at the Sunnyside
Cemetery, York Springs. The children of the community lay bouquets of flowers at each of the 179 white crosses which
are placed by the Lions. Each two-foot cross is scribed with the name and dates of service of each veteran buried
in the local cemeteries. The Scouts, who are sponsored by the Lions Club, participate in the service by escorting the
American Legion Honor Guard as the Nation's colors are posted. The Scouts also escorted Lions' President Gregory
Harbold as he placed a wreath in honor of the veterans and their families.
Each year a different time period in history becomes the theme for the service. This year the Revolutionary War was
the theme. A skit was presented by Lions members; the cast is shown above. Past President Lion Emory Golden,
co-chair of the event, portrayed General George Washington.
Submitted by Lion Yolanda Howe, York Springs Lions Club
Leo of the Year from
the Mon River Fleet
Leo Club (14-B) is
Breann Barbera who
also placed second for
the Pennsylvania Leo
of the Year award.
Leo Breann excelled
and demonstrated her
leadership ability as
secretary of her club.
She is a senior at
McKeesport Area High
School in the Allied
Health Program and
is a member of MAHS
Future Nurses Club
and Skills USA. She
volunteers for both the
Mon River Fleet and
White Oak Lions'
pancake breakfasts.
Submitted by PDG
Harold Fletcher, White
Oak Lions Club
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Boy Scout Sean Callan, Troop 105, collected 215
pairs of eyeglasses for the Lionville Lions Club
(14-P).
Submitted by Lion George Brautigam, Secretary
Lionville Lions Club
Leo Jesse Bolling was
named Leo of the Year by
DG Robert Mitchell (14-F)
at the District Convention at
Cross Creek, Titusville. Jesse
is a Leo who shows leadership
skills, a commitment to
community service, a high
ethical standard and personal
integrity. Leo Club Advisor
Angela Tarr said, "I have
never met a more serviceminded young man than
Jesse Bolling. His work ethic
and desire to serve others are
second to none in his class.
He has been a huge part of
our club, first as a member
and this year as president."
Submitted by Leo Club Advisor,
Angela Tarr, Summit Lions
Club, 14-F.
Pictured are Leo Jesse Bolling, President, Fort LeBoeuf Leo Club; Lion Mary Lou
Dubowski, President, Summit Lions Club and District Governor Robert Mitchell (14-F)
The Upper Adams Lions Club (14-C) supported the Upper Adams School District's Environmental Education
Camp program. During the three-day experience, the Lions helped to prepare and serve lunch and dinner to 180
fifth grade students and their teachers and counselors, thus defraying the rising cost of the program.
Pictured (back) Lion President Jane Little, Lion Bob McQuaid, Lion Liz Fair, Jan McQuaid, Lion Helen Rex, Lion Carol
Rex and fifth grade students from the Environmental Education Camp program.
Submitted by Lion Liz Fair
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Math 24
Several of the Lions Clubs of Beaver County
(Ambridge, Baden Economy, Beaver
Falls, Chippewa Area, Riverside Area),
District 14-N, encouraged the children
in Beaver County to participate in a math
competition called “Math 24.” Some 200
students, grades four through eight, met at
the Midland High School gymnasium for the
event. The twenty finalists were later feted
by the Lions at a banquet at the Lighthouse
for the Blind in New Brighton. They were also
given backpacks with “Beaver County Math 24
Finalist 2016” on the back.
The object of the game is to make the number
24 from the four numbers printed on the game
card. The student may add, subtract, multiply
or divide to reach 24. Each number must be
used, but only once. There may be more than
one solution for each card. The students were
divided into groups of four according to grade
level and the first student to reach 24 was
awarded points according to the difficulty of
the card. The points were then added for each student. The winner from each group continued to play until a “sweet sixteen” was
reached for each class, then those 80 students were presented a certificate and continued to play until a “final four” was reached.
The final four received trophies provided by the Lions clubs.
Contributed by Lion Erwin "Chip" Campbell, Riverside Area Lions Club, 14-N
The West Greene Area Lions Club (14-M) (below) has
sponsored the Weekend Food Program at the West Greene School
District for several years. This project sends food home on the
weekends to children who lack food then. The program is not
federally funded and exists through private donations.
Pictured are Kimberly Grimes, Thelma Szarell (West Greene
School District Superintendent), Betty Stammerjohn
(Director, Community Foundation of Greene County) and
Lion Patty Jones of the West Greene Lions Club.
Submitted by Lion Patty Jones
McKeesport Lions Club (14-B) worked with the postal workers
to print and distribute bags to local homes for residents to fill with
non-perishable foods to be collected during the Postal Workers'
National Food Drive. Club members then assisted in collecting
and sorting the bags for distribution to local area food banks and
pantries. An estimated 20,000 pounds of food were collected. Lion
Chuck Jarrell, a retired postal worker, coordinated the effort for the
McKeesport area.
Submitted by Lion Annette James
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Eshleman IV, Lion Richard S. and
Lion Lori A.
Thank you to these 2015 - 2016 Pride Boosters. Your
support is greatly appreciated as we aid in the
publication and promotion of community activities,
service projects and other charitable contributions
by the Lions Clubs of Pennsylvania.
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Acalotto, PDG Dominic G. and Anita
Adams, Lion Harry E. and Jean S. Fronk
Alexander, Lion Eric M.
Anonymous
Ardrey, PDG James W. and Trudy
Austin, Lion David E. and
Lion Sally J.
~B~
Baiera, Lion Nancy
Baker, Lion Cathy G.
Balieu, PDG Art P.
Bare, PDG Larry and Lion Louanna K.
Beacon Lodge Camp for the Blind
Belles, Lion George R. and Lion Mary Ann
Benedict, PCC Steve N. and Lion Sue
Bielecki, PDG James J. and Barbara
Bittig, PDG John W. "Jack"
Brezna, Lion Stephen G. and Lion Deb
Brown, Lion Bill
Brubaker, PDG James E. and Phyllis
Bucolo, Lion Christ J.
Buonadonna, Lion Maria J.
Burk, Lion Gene L.
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Canan, PDG Neil M. and Lion Phyllis
Chapman, PDG Gerald L. and Lion Sue
Chunko, PDG Joseph J. and
Lion Helen L.
Coalport Lions Club
Crawley, VDG James E. and Rose
Croom, Lion John R.
Crose, Lion Anita L.
Cunningham, PDG Linda
~D~
Davis, PDG Jim and Lion Pat
Day, PCC James A. and Connie
Deloy, Lion Diana
DelViscio, Lion Eileen and
Lion Michael
Drake, PDG Kerry and Lion Joanne C.
~E~
Earley, Lion Donald R. and Annabelle
Edwards, PDG Larry L. and Lion Susan L.
Elsner, PDG Robert L. and Harriett
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Finney, PDG Charles A. and Joanne Kay
Folkomer, Lion Timothy H. and Beth
Foresman, Lion William J.
Fouse, In memory of Lion Bill
Fouse, VDG Kathy
Fowler, Lion William H. and Kathy
Fridenvalds, PCC Gus V. and
Lion Gail
Fusco, Lion Rita
In memory of PID "Teddy" Fusco
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Gadaleta, Lion Joseph and Lion Phyllis
Gauthier, PDG Nancy E. and Lion Dave
Gibala, VDG Linda K. and
PDG Don
Good, PDG Lester R. and Lion Dorie
Greenlee, Lion Barrett G. and Lion/Lioness Sara P.
Gregg, PID Cindy and PDG Tom
Griffin, PDG Frances O.
Grossman, Lion George F.
Gundrum, Jr., PDG Carl D. and Lion Cindy
Gundrum, Sr., PDG Carl D. and Lion Shirley M.
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Halbfoerster, PDG William J.
Hammond, Lion Richard G.
Harper, Lion Charles E.
Harris, PDG Sherrill "Bud" and Lion Joan
Haubrich, PDG Thomas L. and Lioness Beatrice
Heck, Lion Denise
Higinbotham, PDG James and Lioness Olive
Hite, PDG Wilbert L. and PDG Delores I.
Holland, PDG John C.
Holzer, VDG Bernadette K. and Lion Robert
Hoover, Lion Leroy D.
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Isabella, PDG Frederick L. and Lion Mary Lou
Ivell, Lion James E. and Lion Betty Lou
Jenkins, Lioness Nettie
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Keener, PCC Charles J. and Lion Deborah Lutz
Kennell, Robert and Mary
Kilgore, Lion Eugene M. and Doris
Kilvitis, DG Richard and
Lion Mary
Kodgis, CC Terri and
VDG Ron
Kratzer, PDG John C. and Lion Peggy
Krawlzik, Lion Joseph and Lion “Dee Dee”
Kristiniak, DG Estella and
Lion Theodore
Kucsan, PDG Robert S. and
PDG April Rose
Kuntz, Lion Donald A.
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Ladner, PDG Scott E. and
Lion Joyce
Laughman, Lion Mark L.
Leister, Lion Raymond and Lion Margaret R.
LeLack, PCC Michael A.
Lepa, Lion Mary Ann
Lloyd, PDG Kenneth H. and Mary C.
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Marchand, Lion Kirby R. and Barb
Masco, Lion/Lioness Irene
McCarl, PCC Brian B. and Lion Kristin
McComas, Lion Robert A., State Administrator
McElwee, PDG Jimmie A. and PDG Elizabeth
McElwee, PDG Lizanne
McGaughey, PDG Jack B. and Carol L.
McKinley, PDG Fred B.
McLaughlin, PDG William E.
Miller, Lion Emily
Miller, Lion Joyce M.
Miller, PDG Barry L.
Miller, PDG Larry D.
Milligan, PDG Robert and PDG Joan
Milligan, Lion Theresa R.
Mizenko, Lion Diane and
VDG Mark
Mollencott, Lion Lily J.
Morton, PDG Charles J. and Lion Anita K.
Moyer, PDG Paul A. and
Lion Ardith F.
Mundorff, PDG Cecil M. and Lion Lois J.
Murphy, Jr., Lion John W.
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Nace, Jr., Lion Ervin W.
Nicholson, Lion Mildred L.
Nier, Lion Ronald C. and Connie
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Oberlin, Lion Richard B. and Nancy
Oesterling, Sr., PCC Samuel H. and Constance
Ott, Lion Barbara D.
~P~
Paluch, PDG Francis
Paul, PDG Dalton E. and Julie
Potteiger, PDG Larry D. (Pride Founder, 1978)
Poust, DG Charlie R.
Preston, PDG Scott J. and Lion Lila J.
Punchard, PDG Evan C.
~R~
Rager, PDG Harold E. and Roberta
Rebovich, Lion Barbara A.
Reichert, Lion Gerald C. and
Lion Kathryn
Ridder, PDG Thomas A. and DG Kathy
Rohrbach, Lion Wallace and
Lion/Lioness June
Royer, Lion C. Wendell
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Saloom, PDG Gloria and Lion Dr. Albert
Sampson, VDG David and Lion Linda M.
Sandy, Lion Paul R.
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Scaff, Lion/Lioness Marilyn
Schriner, PDG Paul S. and
PDG Shirley J.
Seeger, Lion Janet M.
Shepherd, Lion Roger B.
Shook, Lion Richard G.
Sinclair, PDG Gordon and Lion Rosie
Slaczka, Lion Henry C.
Smith, Lion Barbara A.
Smith, Lion Frances I.
Sojak, PDG Cassy and Lion Al
Sopko, Lion Thomas J.
Sprole, PDG Dr Donald Q. and Shirley
Stevens, Lion Wayne D. and
Lioness Diane L.
Stevenson, DG Kim H. and Diane
Sverchek, Lion Mark A. and
Lion Anne
Swank, VDG Robin E.
Sweeney, Sr., PCC Christopher J. and Rita
Sweger, PDG Rodney W. and Lion Joyce
Swincinski, PCC Dan and Lion Ann
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Tinsmith, PDG Richard and Laurel
Tosh, PDG Marylin J. and
Lion Mary A. Stefanski
Towson, PDG Gerri
Trump, PDG P. Frederick and Charlotte
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Van Zandt, PDG Pete R. and
Lion Nancy
Vores, Lion Charles R. and Lion Darlene Suders
Wenger, Lion Charles L.
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Zakos, Jr., Lion Robert S.
Zeger, PDG James C. and Lioness Linda
Zimmerman, Lion Donald W.
2015—2016 Pennsylvania State Council of Governors
Name
Lions Club
District
Email Address
CC Terri Kodgis (VDG Ron)
Estella Kristiniak (Ted)
Johnstown West End
Northampton
14-J
14-A
[email protected]
[email protected]
PDG Joseph Donkin
John Griffie, Jr. (Lisa)
Kathy Ridder (PDG Tom)
Lance Remic (Amanda)
H. Robert Mitchell (VDG Janet)
Charles Poust (Nancy)
Gene Scagliotti (Donna)
Richard Hautz (Carol)
VCC Karen M. Brady (Tim)
PDG Bill Higgins, Jr. (Amy)
Gloria Schmalz
Kim Stevenson (Diane)
Central Elizabeth
New Oxford
West Earl
Slickville
Summit
Ferguson Township
Scott Township
Adams Township
Bethlehem Township
Bedford
Greater Canonsburg
Volant
14-B
14-C
14-D
14-E
14-F
14-G
14-H
14-J
14-K
14-L
14-M
14-N
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Kenneth R. Snyder (Linda Mellinger)
Salli A. Miller (Eric Stentzel)
Ken Mims
Central Berks
Lower Paxton Township
Milford
14-P
14-T
14-U
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
Richard Kilvitis (Mary)
Avoca
14-W
[email protected]
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