Lion s Mane to the Tails

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1 Lion s Mane to the Tails Keeping District 14-L Lions Clubs Informed Number 46 August, 2018 Website: Facebook District Governors Message It is nice to be back from Las Vegas. Before the convention I put in long days of training to become a Governor. On Saturday Leo and I walked in the International Parade. There were ten thousand people walking in the parade. It was very hot and a lot of water was needed. I was very proud to walk behind the Pennsylvania All State Band. The band placed third in the competition. On Saturday evening we went to the International Show, Featuring Cirque Dreams. This show was very exciting and enjoyable. The opening Plenary Session consist on Dr. Sanjay Gupta. He was an award-winning chief medical correspondent for CNN and practicing neurosurgeon. He stressed to become fit and live more active lives. The second Plenary Session was with our former U.S. President George W. Bush. Also at this session Wynonna Judd sang. Another enjoyable session. The closing Plenary Session was with Wayne Newton, Mr. Las Vegas. At all of the session the music was fabulous! The greatest was to hear our International President, Gudrun Yngvadottir. Gudrun is a true down to earth leader from Iceland. And we as Lions need to Reach Beyond the Horizon, We Serve! As Lions, how are we going to serve? Are we just going to go to our meetings and eat or are we going to show our community what Lionism is all about. We need more members to have more hands in serving others. I know with a lot of our clubs, our members are getting older and do not have the strength and get up and go that they used to have. So what are we going to do about getting members. Clubs, we have people who can strengthen our club and give you ideas to help. We do not want to loose any clubs this year. I challenge all of the clubs to get one new member this year or have a plus 1 in your membership. If you loose a member you will need to get another member to replace that member who was dropped or passed. I know you can do it, just ask. Please, the clubs who have under 20 members in their clubs, let the global membership leader help you to gain more members. We can fine creative solutions. We achieve more when we listen to new technologies and invite caring men and women, young and old to join us in service.

2 I am looking forward to visiting all of the clubs. These are the club visits in August. Warfordsburg August 8th Hyndman-Londonderry August 16t Forbes Road August 21st Just a reminder that our first Cabinet meeting will be held on September 9th at the Roaring Spring Lions Club at 2 o'clock. If you didn't get your Directory at the Banner Exchange you can get the Directory at the Cabinet Meeting or if you want it sooner, let me know. I hope you are having a wonderful summer and staying cool. If there are any questions about anything, please let me know. If I don't have an answer, we will get one for you. There is no better exercise for the heart than reaching down and lifting people up. WE SERVE! Yours in Lionism, DG Leanna

3 Fellow Lions, I want to thank the Lion Clubs in 14 L, for their support in helping me to become the First District Governor in the coming year. I attended the Bedford Lioness Club with the District Governor Jim Foreso and Trisha Radmann. I attended the Stone Creek Valley Lions Club Picnic. Along with attending the Sight Conservation Picnic on July 18th at the Hollidaysburg Lions Club. I enjoyed the great meal that the Past Council Chair Larry Edwards cooked for the Sight Conservation Picnic. I want to thank Past District Governor Jim Foreso and his wife Julie for their tremendous support this last year. Unfortunately I was unable to attend the Banner Exchange on July 22nd, due to a prior commitment with my grandchildren. I would like to wish LeAnna and Leo Calhoun to have a very successful upcoming year as District Governor. I will be working with District Governor LeAnna and supporting her in her interest in Lionism. To end my newsletter I will be attending the First Council meeting in Harrisburg on August 3rd and 4th. I hope my fellow Lions are having a safe and enjoyable summer. Sincerely,

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8 AROUND DISTRICT 14-L Lion Clem Snyder, President of Williamsburg Lions club presenting the Home Club Banner to Linda Snyder, President of the Cove Lions Club Burnham Lions President Rosie Metzger (left) and Financial Secretary Fred McKinley (right) present Burnham Community Pool Manager Robert Soccio with a check for $500 to be used toward pool expenses. District 14-L, three Past State Council Chairmen Left to Right Larry Edwards, Larry Fischer & LeGrand Perce III

9 What s Happening in August, 2018 & Beyond August 3 & 4 September 8 September 9 September October October 1 October 7-13 October 12 October 15 November November 2-4 November 11 November 11 November November 14 December 3 9 December 5 January 6-12 January 7-13 January 13 February February 1-3 February 10 March March April 6 May 5 May July 6-9 MD-14 State Council Meeting, Harrisburg International Literacy Day District 14-L Cabinet Meeting at Roaring Spring USA/Canada Forum, Columbus, Ohio Lions Membership Growth Month Deadline to Purchase Peace Poster Kits Worldwide Week of Service In Sight Lions World Sight Day International White Cane Safety Day Lions Diabetes Awareness Month MD-14 State Council Meeting in Indiana, Pennsylvania Stride Walk at Northern Bedford High School District 14-L Cabinet Meeting at Cove Lions Building, Loysburg Worldwide Week of Service To Halt Diabetes Diabetes Day Lions Eye Bank Week International Leo Day LCIF Week Worldwide Week of Service to Fight Hunger Melvin Jones Birthday Membership Focus: Women MD-14 State Council Meeting in Altoona, Pennsylvania District 14-L Cabinet Meeting at Stone Creek Valley Eye Donor Awareness Month Lions Day with United Nations, New York City Distrcit 14-L Convention at Northern Bedford High School District 14-L Cabinet Meeting at Burnham Lions Club Building MD 14 Convention, Kahahari Resort, Pocono Mills Lions Clubs International Convention, Milan, Italy

10 NO NEW MEMBERS Around District 14-L Allenport - An activity at Beacon Lodge Camp promoting the oppertunity for impaired campers to fish, club members from the district assisted the campers with their catch. A picnic lunch is provided along with prizes for several categories of the fish caught. Blairs Mills - Donated $ to Heritage Days. Collected 23 united at Blood Drive July 12th. Donated $ to Beacon Lodge 500 Club. Lion Rick Garber is now the secretary of the Popeye Fleck Fishing Derby committee. Two of our lions helped stock fish and two other lions helped with the derby. One member helped with the chicken BBQ on July 15th at Beacon Lodge Appreciation Day. Had float in the Shade Gap picnic. Gun tickets for October raffle are now on sale.. Burnham - Donated $ to Beacon Lodge Camp for the Blind for a brick for one of our deceased members. Donated $ to the Burnham Community Pool. Held annual family picnic. Members helped at Beacon Lodge Appreciation Day. Donated $5.00 for each members of the club to Beacon Lodge 500 Club. Held a blood mobile for the Red Cross. Held our installation of officers. Planted trees along the bank outside of our building.

11 Captain Jack - Held regular Tuesday night bingo for the community. On July 24th Special Tuesday Night Bingo Christmas in July. We will have turkey dinners for sale in kitchen and will be giving special Christmas gifts to lucky bingo players. Selling annual gun raffle tickets. Chief Logan - Delivered Meals on Wheels every Tuesday. Operated French Fry truck at Yeagertown Yard Sale. Cove - Food wagon at Martinsburg Memorial Park 4th July festival week. Hosted the Exchange of Banner for District Governor Leanna Calhoun. Held 71st annual Charter Night. Donated $ to the South Central Blind Association. Donated $ each to two families dealing with cancer treatments. Forbes Road - Thirteen members and one lifetime member joined the Beacon Lodge Camp 500 Club. Sponsored a hole in Camp Cadet golf tournament at $ Cleared $3, at June chicken BBQ. Donated $ to Center/Clear Ridge Food Bank. Received a bid of $19, to blacktop lions park driveway. Will fill potholes with cold patch by lion volunteers. Next chicken BBQ will be on August 11th. Juniata Valley Set date for Marianna Hoagie Pizza Sale for September 28th. Held our summer picnic at the Junivata Valley Senior Center in Petersburg. Lakemont - Collected Hazardous waste. Milroy - Preparing for golf tournament September 1, 2018 at Lewistown Country Club Newry - Held Spring BBQ, sold 500 meals. Donated $ to Beacon Lodge. Collecting eyeglasses at Holland s Market located on old route 220 between Newry & Duncansville. Club will have an information booth about Lioism during St. Patrick s Festival in Newry August 10 thru 12, Orbisonia -.Building a walking trail and bridge on our Lions Land for the community. Holding annual Homecoming Event for the community. Roaring Spring - We are gearing up for our sponsored parade and weekend celebration. One Lion helped Cove Lions with their event at Martinsburg. Two Lions went on a church mission trip to Texas. Our club pin took second place in the club pin contest held at the State Convention. Two lions helped weekends at a local church with the summer lunch program that is geared to those who might not get a noon meal during the summer. Our club has been busy this summer keeping the grounds of our park in tip top shape. Cutting and weeding, also two lions painted the porch and the ramp of the log cabin.,. Stone Creek Valley -.Held monthly Hootenanny to benefit a five year old child battling cancer. Continuing our weekly horseshoe league. Held our first horseshoe tournament on June 30 & July 1 along with a craft show/yard sale. Donated $ to Beacon Lodge from this event. Operated our Doggie wagon at Orbisonis Homecoming proceeds will be used for Lions donations. Had twenty-four members and quests attend and help with Lions Appreciation Day at Beacon Lodge. Had twelve members help and attend the Popeye Fleck Derby. Purchased an 8X8 block for the brick walkway at Beacon Lodge. Woodcock Valley - Held chicken BBQ to raise funds for club activities. Operate booth at Huntingdon County Fair. Will be holding a chicken BBQ August 18th. Ticket Tournament will be held on August 25th. Holding bingo every Tuesday night.