Message from DG Jason Long
District 14-M Lions,
Summer is behind us and the first quarter of the Lions year is already passed. Things are very busy right now in District 14-M, and that is a good thing. Many of our clubs have resumed meeting and are moving forward with serving their communities. Clubs that are not yet meeting in person should consider meeting virtually on Zoom or a similar application. The website for Zoom has a lot of information as well as tutorials for how to host and conduct an online meeting. I also have experience hosting and attending Zoom meetings, and I am available for advice on how to set up a meeting. Best of all, a club can have a 40-minute meeting on Zoom at no cost!
Your District GAT has a number of events ongoing and planned for the benefit of all members in the district. We currently have a project running to collect items to be shipped to Louisiana to help victims of hurricane Laura. Please see the flier in this newsletter for more information. While collection of the requested items is preferred, monetary donations my be directed to LCIF through LCIF District Coordinator PDG Joseph Palli or to the Lions of Pennsylvania Foundation through our District Representative PDG Ed Gursky. Please be sure to note on the check that the funds are for Louisiana Disaster Relief. We have also planned a District 14-M GAT Symposium to be held October 24 at the Fayette County Blind Association in Uniontown and an identical program on October 31 at the Somerset Lions Club Building. The Multiple District 14 GAT Fall Symposium is taking place on October 18 in Greensburg. Fliers for both events are also included in this newsletter. These events are open to all Lions, Lioness, and Leos. I have also scheduled in coordination with our District GMT Coordinator PDG Rich Tinsmith and the Multiple District 14 GMT Coordinator PDG Cheryl Wilbur from district 14-G a New Member Orientation Program. This program will be held on November 15 from 2-4 P.M. at the Fayette County Blind Association in Uniontown. The event is open for all new members who have joined in the past year and their sponsors. A flier for this program is also in this newsletter.
Club visits by the DG Team are ongoing. During these visits, I am learning how our clubs have been creative and “thinking outside the box” in finding new ways to meet, raise funds, and most importantly serve their communities during these difficult times. I congratulate you for your creativity and for continuing to move forward in carrying out our motto We Serve. I am also encouraged to see clubs continue to recruit new members. Remember that LCI has waived the $35 initiation fee for all new members as well as the $20 transfer fee for all transfer members through December 31, 2020. I look forward to continuing to visit clubs and meet with the great Lions of District 14-M. In the meantime, stay healthy, stay safe, and keep moving forward!
Yours in Service,
DG Jason Long
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DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISITATION SCHEDULE 2020-2021
October 2020
5 – Windber Area Centennial Lions
7 – Greater Canonsburg Lions
13 – Mount Morris Area Lions
14 – West Greene Lions
20 – Laurel Hill Lions
22 – Bentleyville Lions
26 – Hooversville Lions
28 – Perryopolis Lions
November 2020
2 – Monongahela Donora Area Lions
5 – Charleroi Lions
6-8 – State Council #2 Doubletree Washington
9 – Midway Lions
11 – Grindstone Lions
12 – Hickory Lions
17 – Roscoe Lions
18 – Shade Lions
22 – Cabinet #2
January 2021
18 – Connellsville Lions
23 – Cabin Fever Party
26 – Pleasant Valley Lions
February 2021
5-7 – State Council #3
16 – Eighty Four Lions
18 – Dawson Vanderbilt Lions
21 – Cabinet #3
23-McMurray Lions
March 2021
1 – Bullskin Township Lions
2 – Carmichaels Lions
4 – Indian Creek Valley Lions
9- Old trails Lions
11 – Fayette City Washington Township Lions
16 – BCR Lions
24 – McDonald Lions
April 2021
6 – Uniontown Lions
7 – Berlin Lions
13 – Scenery Hill Lions
15 – Somerset Lions
May 2021
1 – District Convention
13-16 – State Convention
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Message from 1st VDG Karl Jackson
Hello all Lions
Thankful, while society is still somewhat inactive, the Pennsylvania Lion Clubs are still being active in serving their fellowmen. The clubs we have visited with the DG, Jason Long, have been very enjoyable. Thank you to all the clubs that sent me their reports. We are sending out prayers to all the suffering families during this trying time. Continue to stay safe. I was surprised! Thank you for the Lions of PA Foundation Fellow Award. Very appreciative.
Yours in service
1st VDG Karl Jackson
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Message from 2nd VDG Bernie Fox
Hello to all.
We are still wearing our masks and trying to stay distant in trying to protect us against the corona virus. We hope this will be over soon, but until it is, we will just continue our practice.
It appears that more clubs are making attempts at meeting, whether it is in person or by zoom, etc. It’s really good that we have these options.
As you will notice in reading these reports, more clubs are beginning to attempt fundraising. So kudos to you all.
This is all I have this month. Stay safe and be kind to others.
2nd VDG Bernie Fox
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NEW MEMBERS September 2020
FAYETTE CITY WASHINGTON TWP LIONS CLUB
ROBERT S. COOK
Sponsor: WILLIAM VESCHIO
SALISBURY LIONS CLUB
MICHELLE L GRAHAM
Sponsor: RICHARD SHUNK
BOSWELL LIONS CLUB
JOHN S. AUGUSTINE
Sponsor: MIKE MAURER
WAYNESBURG LIONS CLUB
BRADLEY EDGAR
Sponsor: Eleanor Chapman
MARY EDGAR
Sponsor: Eleanor Chapman
BRETT MOORE
Sponsor: Shelly Younken
T. R. MAHLEY
Sponsor: Shelly Younken
CANDY MAHLEY
Sponsor: Shelly Younken
LARRY MALEY
Sponsor: Shelly Younken
NOTE: To qualify for the Proud Lion or Proud Sponsor Award, complete the requirements within the first 6 months of membership and return your signed and completed card to the DG. For more information or assistance, please contact your Zone Chairperson.
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OLD TRAILS LIONS CLUB
GREGG WILSON
PLEASANT VALLEY BULLSKIN LIONS CLUB
JAMES A SILBAUGH
Sadly missed by all
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Information for Submitting Monthly Club Reports
Please submit your monthly club reports to VDG Karl at karljacksononly@yahoo.com
He will compile the information and submit it for the newsletter.
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September Club Reports
Berlin Lions Club – Sept Club Report
The Berlin Lions Club held their monthly meeting on 4 Sept. During the month, the Berlin Lions supported the Red Cross blood drive, where 31 units of blood were collected. The club prepared to send out our annual Lions donation support request. With the support of the Berlin girl’s junior high volleyball team, we prepared 3,000 donation request letters for the mailing. We also presented to the Berlin District School our Lions contribution of $2500. Next month we will hold our annual “Butchered Hog” raffle, however, this year there is no Butchered Hog. The raffle will be 500 tickets (with two numbers), with a winning number holder receiving $500. Also, on Oct 12th, we will be honoring the Somerset County EMS crews with a steak dinner. Our way of saying “Thank You” for their dedication and public service.
Bill Landis
Berlin Lions Club President
Boswell Lions
ACTIVITIES – REPORT -- FUND RAISING--- UPCOMING EVENTS--- DONATIONS
Held meeting at the Lions Park. With 14 Lions there
Held the Club golf outing with 96 golfs on 9/26
Lions Club held its Turkey Shoot on 9/27 with 240 shooters it was a good turn out.
Will install our new member on 10/13 meting Lion John Augustine.
Confluence Lions M & A Report
The Club hosted DG Jason Long, 1st VDG Karl Jackson and RC Larry Berkebile at out meeting on September 28.
Fayette City Washington Township Lions Club
Fellow Lions,
Attached is the membership Report for the for the Month of September 2020.
The following are the activities for the same.
1. Donated $250 to the Four Diamonds Project.
2. Secretary Joe Palli attended the Cabinet meeting on August 29th.
3. Club inducted a new member Robert Cook Sponsor William Veschio
4. Donated $500 to Samantha's Purse for their Shoe Box presents for Xmas
5. Club presented 12 Melvin Jones Fellowships to Deserving Members
6. Club presented two Melvin Jones Fellowships to Sam Cover and Tom Hewitt (Non Lions) for their outstanding service to the Community
7. Club presented 14 100% attendance awards to Club Members
8. Two Club members were awarded Key Awards for sponsoring 16 members to our Club
9. 8 Club members worked the food Bank 120 hours
Respectfully Submitted,
Joe Palli, Secretary Fayette City Washington Township Lions Club
Greater Canonsburg Lions
September 2020 activity report
Had 1 meeting in September as a Zoom meeting.
Sec Schmalz helped pack bags for virtual Bunny Run Walk and pass them out.
DG Long will visit next month. Selling District calendars. Will start selling nuts next month
Paid International dues. Stay safe and healthy my friends.
Old Trails Lions Club
The Club is finishing up the September Car Cruise Show where they sold a variety of brooms. Also, eyeglasses were collected.
The club members are now taking catalog orders for Rada cutlery until November 10th.
The club is saddened by the passing of Past President, Gregg D. Wilson on September 14, 2020.
Shade Lions Club
Had a discussion on closing the club and what is the correct way to do this. We had 4 members and 1 guest Lion Marlowe.
Uniontown Lions Club
I am sorry, I had your information, but some how lost it. Please except my apology
Waynesburg Lions Club
Activity report - has been busy selling bags and brooms, collecting used eyeglasses, collecting and recycling plastic as well as maintaining the Lions Club Park. Along with the Greene County Department of Parks and Recreation, we continue to host a Farmers Market on Tuesday evenings with live music. On Friday, September 25 and Saturday, September 26, twenty-five members worked collecting money for White Cane Days in front of the Waynesburg Giant Eagle. DG Jason Long visited on Thursday, September 3 and inducted 6 of the 8 new members we recently signed up. Plans are being made for a Halloween Parade on October 31 along with Waynesburg Borough and Greene County Parks and Recreation Fall Festival at the Greene County Fairgrounds. 53 members.
Respectfully submitted,
Eleanor Chapman, Waynesburg Lions Club Secretary
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Hogfather’s BBQ will be setup on Route 40 in Richeyville October 13-17 at the Daily Dose Coffee Shop as a fundraiser for the BCR Lions Club.
The BCR Lions Club is selling $5-2 number tickets with a $1500 payout. Hit date October 12.
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Fayette Washington City Lions Club Happenings
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Top Photo: The photo is from the left President of the Fayette City Washington Township Lions Club Dan Moody, center is a new member Robert Cook, right is his Sponsor William Veschio.
Bottom Left: The Fayette City Washington Township Lions Club presented 12 Melvin Jones Fellowships to worthy members. They are Rick Swaney, Larry Rusnak, Joe Walko, Mark Ramsier,Dan Moody, Joe Palli, William Veschio, Art Bucchianeri, Fran Roberts. Missing from the picture are George Molesky, Keith Kubitza, Ted Rodgers, III, John Zadrozny
Bottom Right: Pictured are two non-Lions that the Fayette City Washington Township Lion Club honored with Melvin Jones Fellowships for there dedicated service to the Club. They were instrumental in getting the Veterans banner program up and running. From the left are Sam Cover, Retired Head of the Industrial Relations Department Westinghouse, and Tom Hewitt, Superintendent of the Belle Vernon Cemetery.
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Dear Fellow Lions, Lioness and Leos,
On Sunday, September 27, 2020, there was a major fire in Canonsburg at an apartment building. 23 units of the 3 buildings were destroyed and up to 40 people were displaced.
The Greater Canonsburg Lions Club has set up a Relief Fund for these people and will be accepting donations. If any of you would like to make a donation, please make check payable to Greater Canonsburg Lions Club. Send to Sec. Gloria Schmalz at 407 West Grant St, Houston, PA 15342. Please put in the memo: Summit Ave Fire Victims.
We appreciate any help you can give us.
PDG Gloria Schmalz, Secretary
Greater Canonsburg Lions Club
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NAMI
NORTH AMERICA MEMBERSHIP INITIATIVE (NAMI)
This program is designed to reverse the decline in Lions membership.
The program is authorized by LCI. Our DG has asked me to be the District NAMI champion or team leader. I will be working with the Governor’s team.
You will hear more about NAMI as time goes on. I would like to come to the Region/ Zone meetings if we can have them. Also, I will be sending out information to 14M clubs on membership.
There is a Lioness bridge program that is being used this year. I will be sending out information to the Lioness clubs and the sponsoring clubs regarding this.
Looking forward to working with everyone this year on maintaining current members and obtaining new ones.
Rich Tinsmith
PDG/GMT coordinator
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Special note from PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp 2020
Beacon Lodge needs support from all Lions. Big or small, your contribution is appreciated and needed this year. Even though there were no camps held this year, operational expenses continue. As a PA Lion or a Lion Club please support Beacon Lodge with your monetary gift. Thank you!
PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp
114 State Route 103 S
Mount Union, PA 17066
Lion Linda Myers Board of Director 14-M 814-267-5484
Lion Dan Moore 14-M Liaison 724-852-2942
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2020 District Calendar Project
THE 2021 CALENDARS ARE IN AND IF YOUR CLUB HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY YET, PLEASE CONTACT ME TO GET THEM. YOU CAN CALL ME AT 814-267-5484. PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE IF WE MISS YOUR CALL.
SOME CLUBS PICKED UP CALENDARS AT THE CABINET MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 29, 2020. I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT IF YOUR CLUB HAS NOT RECEIVED ANY, TO PLEASE LET ME KNOW.
PLEASE SEND THE CALENDAR STUBS AND MONEY DIRECTLY TO ME. PLEASE DO NOT HOLD PERSONAL CHECKS FOR TOO LONG. YOU DO NOT HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL YOU SELL ALL OF YOUR CALENDARS BEFORE SENDING ME ANY MONEY.
MY MAILING ADDRESS IS: 1837 WAMBAUGH HOLLOW ROAD
BERLIN, PA 15530
Calendar Chairperson – Ervin Myers
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2020 DEADLINES and DATES TO REMEMBER
MONTHLY DEADLINES
- Deadline to submit Monthly MMR Reports to LCI via Traditional (Paper)Form is the 20th of EVERY month.
- Deadline to submit Monthly MMR Reports to LCI via Website online is the LAST day of EACH month.
- Articles for District Newsletter are due the LAST day of EACH month.
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DISTRICT 14-M NEWSLETTER REMINDERS:
Send your news to:
Barbara Cassel, Newsletter Editor
bcassel@zoominternet.net
Please forward this newsletter to other Lions in your club to keep them informed about our District events.
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