Keeping District 14-L Lions Clubs Informed

Number 43

May, 2018

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“Lion’s Mane to the Tails”

District Governors Message

May is upon us and the sun has finally showed itself. Time to get outside and enjoy the day. But it also

means that it time for me to go through all the pieces of paper, letters, emails, notes and reports that

have accumulated and throw away the unneeded paper work.

With the District convention over, I have to thank the convention committee and everyone that

helped make it such a huge success. We had a very large crowd that really enjoyed the seminars and had

a chance to meet other members from the various clubs in District 14-L. No matter how hard you try to

keep the day moving along, it always turns out to be a long day. The highlights of the day were the semi-

nars and the keynote speaker, PID Joe Giffigan. Everyone seemed to enjoy the evening meal. It was a

very good convention and took a lot of work by a lot of people, Again, thank you.

This month, on Saturday, May 5, we will be holding the 2nd annual Melvin Jones Fellows dinner

and recognize all Melvin Jones Fellows recipients. The speaker for the evening will be our Pennsylvania

Lions State Administrator, Lion Bob McComas. The dinner will be held at Stone Creek Valley Lions Club.

On Sunday, May 6, we will be holding our fourth District 14-L Cabinet meeting. It will be held at

the Stone Creek Valley Lions Club. The meeting will begin at 2:00pm followed by a meal. The cost is

$10.00 for non-cabinet members. If you can make it, I would encourage you to attend

We are also making plans for the State Council Convention to take place in State College on May

17 to May 20. Please look for the state convention information elsewhere in this newsletter. I am looking

forward to seeing all of you at State conventions.

As always, thank you for your thoughts and prayers not just for myself and my family but for all of

our leaders. Please let me know if you have any questions or if there is anything I can help you with.

Yours in Lionism,

Jim Foreso

James T. Foreso, DG

Message from 1st Vice District Governor

Leanna Calhoun

This month has past by so fast and I still have much to do to get ready for my term as Governor. As Governor Elect I want to thank all of you that have helped me over the past several months to get my pins and bank made. With help of many, the directory is coming along. I am sorry that I wasn't able to be at all of the District Convention. The Lions that were there told me the seminars were wonderful. The Changing of the Banner will be held at the Cove Club on July 22,2018 at 3:30. Each club will be given a special invitation to come. So please mark your calendars. This is going to be a fun evening. I am looking forward to be at the State Convention on the 17th of May. This will be a great learn-ing experience and to get to know the other Governor Elects in Pennsylvania. I hope all of the clubs are working hard to get more members in their clubs. Remember the more hands we have the more we can do to help others. This is a quote from Albert Schweitzer: The only people who will be really happy are those who have sought and found a way to serve others. Success can be measured not only in achievements, but in lessons learned, lives touched and mo-ments shared along the way. As Lions, Lioness and Leos, keep serving. Yours in Lionism, Governor Elect, Leanna Calhou

Region 1 Zones A & B Spring Social, June 15th, 2018 Roaring Spring Lions Building

Don’t Miss this Legendary Entertainer

Michael J Facciani

In 1980, what seemed to be an unbelievable story began to unfold. After enjoying the voice of a singer in his church, Michael said a simple prayer. “Lord, if you give me a voice, I will sing for you.” Over the course of sev-eral short months, something happened. A rich baritone voice began to develop with no previous vocal train-ing. The last time he had sung was in the second grade “glee club.” After learning what a vibrato was, he again said a simple prayer. “Lord, I think I need one of those.” The very next morning, a professional vibrato was evident. Michael subsequently took six vocal lessons from an opera teacher to better understand his voice. At only 5 feet 6 inches tall and 170 pounds, the most common remark has been, “How does a voice like that come out of a little body like yours?” Over the years, his voice has been compared many times, for those who remember, to the late Robert Goulet. Michael has been encouraged to keep sharing the miracle of receiving his voice through a simple prayer. He has completed 7 music projects and recently began a mainstream musical production called; Turn Back The Hands Of Time, which he performs in theaters and performing arts venues across the country. Infor-mation on this production can be found at TurnBackTheHands.com

The Region 1 Lions Clubs will be holding their annual Social on Friday, June 15th, 2018. You are invited to attend. This will truly be a night of fun and socialization. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet your Lions friends, have a great dinner and enjoy premier entertainment. Please complete the form below and return with your check. Also, please be sure to share this with your club. Thank You, 2nd VDG & Zone Chairperson John Harker & Zone Chairperson Susan Edwards

Date: Friday June 15th, 2018 Time: Social 5:45 PM Dinner: 6:30 PM Roaring Spring Lions Building, Shawnee Park, Roaring Spring PA Dinner: Roast Pork, Mashed Potatoes, Stuffing Vegetable, Salad, Desert & Drinks Entertainment: Michael Facciani Dress: Casual Cost: $16 per person due June 6th, 2018 Payable To: Susan Edwards, 1639 Timberline Drive, Altoona PA 16602 Club: ______________________________________ $ Amount Enclosed: # __________@ $16: Members Attending (Names)__________________________________________________________

DISTRICT 14-L

EXCHANGE OF BANNER

Sunday, July 22, 2018

3:30 PM

Cove Lions Building, Loysburg, PA

The Williamsburg Lions Club will be presenting the

District 14-L Banner to the Cove Lions Club

Roast Beef dinner will be served at a cost of $16.00 per person.

Entertainment by Route 869

(a local group performing songs by the Beach Boys, gospel, etc.)

Reservations and money due by July 14th.

Please mail to: Lion Carole Jeanne Smith

284 Yellow Creek Drive

Club/Name:______________________________________

Number Attending: __________

Amount Enclosed @ $16.00 ea. _________

Hopewell, PA 16650

2018 MD-14 PA Council of Governors State Convention

Time has a way of passing us by. Now is the time to remember and register for the MD-14 PA State Con-

vention. The deadlines are fast approaching: April 13 is the deadline for the $129 rate (plus tax) for the

Penn Stater Hotel, April 27 is the deadline for meals, and April 27 is the tour deadline. Please consider

joining us in Happy Valley for this year’s State Convention. We have the Penn State Women’s Volleyball

Coach Russ Rose and Penn State Blue Band Director Gregory Drane as speakers. The convention breakfast

will include the Quilts of Valor program; the luncheon guest speaker will be Penn State Assistant Professor

Salvatore Stella speaking on the latest vision research; and International President Dr. Naresh Aggarwal is

our honored guest and speaker at the International Banquet. There are many state committee meetings

on Friday, and interesting and educational seminars on Saturday. The PA State Lions Band will be having

two concerts on Saturday. Enjoy the background music and conversation with fellow Lions at the Friday

Night Hospitality. Plan on meeting old friends, making new friends and having a great time at the conven-

tion.

PDG Bud Harris Convention Chairperson

2018 MULTIPLE DISTRICT 14 STATE CONVENTION CERTIFICATION FORM

Club Identification Number _________ District 14-____ Club Name

________________________________________

Please circle one: DELEGATE ALTERNATE Lion’s Name (please print) __________________________________

Lion’s Signature ________________________________________

The undersigned club officer hereby authorizes that the above named individual is an active member and a duly select-

ed Delegate/Alternate Delegate of said Multiple District 14 Lions Club to the 2018 State Convention in State College

Signature of Club Officer _____________________________________________________

Tile___________________________________

(This portion of the form will be kept by the State Convention Certification Committee

2018 MULTIPLE DISTRICT 14 STATE CONVENTION CERTIFICATION FORM PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR / MEMBER OF

STATE COUNCIL

Club Identification Number _________ District 14-____ Club Name

________________________________________

Please circle one: PAST DISTRICT GOVERNOR DISTRICT GOVERNOR

Lion’s Name (please print) ________________________________________ Lion’s Signature _________________

The above Lion hereby certifies he/she is a member in good standing with a Multiple District 14 Lions Club in good

standing with its district, the Multiple District and Lions Clubs International and, thereby, shall be granted full rights

to vote in the election at the 2018 Multiple District 14 Convention

(This portion of the form will be kept by the State Convention Certification Committee)

CALLING ALL DISTRICT LIONS

DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S CALL FOR THE 4th CABINET MEETING OF THE 2016-2017 YEAR.

May 6th, 2018, 2 PM Stone Creek Valley Lions Building

This meeting is for all Club Presidents, Club Secretaries and District Cabinet Officers, PDG’s, Zone Chair-

persons and Committee Members. Don’t miss this very important Cabinet Meeting. I strongly encourage

all to attend. Bring a Club friend along.

The fourth Cabinet Meeting for District 14-L has been scheduled. There will be a full agenda.

The Stone Creek Valley Lions will prepare a meal for all following the meeting.

Where: Stone Creek Valley Lions Building

When: Sunday May 7th, 2017 2:00 PM.

Meal: $10.00 per person for non-cabinet members (I encourage all clubs to provide the meal cost

for your officers attending)

Dress: The dress for this meeting will be summer greens.

At this District meeting many important items will be covered.

Reservations for the meal will be needed by May 1st, 2017.

Names attending:

__________________________________________________________________________________

Club: _______________________________ # Attending: _____________ # of Meals: ____________

Meal Reservation: # _______ @ $10. Total $ ___________

Send this form and check made payable to District 14-L; mail to DG Jim Foreso, 510 W. 3rd St., Williamsburg,

PA 16693 E-mail reservations to jtforeso@comcast.net

If you plan to attend and not eat, please register in order to get an approximate count attending.

Thank-You, DG Jim Foreso

Around District 14-L

Lakeomint Lions Spelling “Bee”

District 14-L Convention

What’s Happening in

May, 2018 & Beyond

May 5 Captain Jack Spring Raffle

May 5 Melvin Jones Dinner at Stne Creek Valley Lions Building 6:00 pm

May 5 Greenwood Lions Spring Chicken Barbecue at Greenwood Lions Park 11:00 am

May 6 District 14-L Cabinet Meeting at Stone Creek Valley Lions Building 2:00 pm

May 13 Filled Chicken Breast Dinner at Captain Jack Building

May 17 Blairs Mills Blood Drive.

May 17v –20 Pennsylvania Lions State Convention at State College

May 23 Popeye Fleck planning meeting at Beacon Lodge 6:00 pm

June 2 Region 4 Social at Burnham Lions Building 4:30 pm

June 18 Region 1 Social at Roaring Spring Lions Building 5:45 pm

July 8 Popeye Fleck Fishing Derby at Beacon Lodge

Allenport - Hosted a “FREE” Spaghetti Dinner as a thank you to the community for their support. Blairs Mills - Donated $300.00 to Leader Dogs for the Blind. Donated $50.00 to Shade Gap Baseball team for field improvement. Donated $100.00 to Beacon Lodge. Next Blood Drive to be held on May 17th. Burnham - Donated $350.00 to Leader Dog. Donated $100.00 to 4-H Club. Donated $200.00 to Babe Ruth Teams. Donated $100.00 to Boy Scouts Good Scout Dinner. Donated $100.00 to Popeye Fleck Fishing Derby Captain Jack - Proud to announce an Honorary Member to our club, BethAnn Telford Brain Cancer Survivor and accelerate Brain Cancer Cure Ambassador. Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner planned for Mill Creek resident Doretta French who is having severe medical issues. Sunday April 22nd at the club, price $8.00. Filled chicken breast dinner on Sunday May 13th at the club, price $10.00. Had 100 children and adults attend Easter Egg Hunt on April 8th. Lots of prizes given out, followed by Ham Pot Pie Dinner for the community. Seven members attended the 14-L District Convention at Juniata Valley High School in Alexandria. Changed regular monthly meeting 2nd Thursday time to 6:30 pm and added a 2nd monthly meeting for the 4th Friday at 6:30 pm. Regular Tuesday night bingo for community at 6:30 pm. Held election for club membership.

“Around District 14-L”

NEW MEMBERS

Lakemont Lions; Christina M. Harpster - sponsor Nelda Hazlett

Saxton Lions; Clair Hinkle - sponsor Trisha Radmann

McConnellsburg Lions; Ellis F. McQuade - sponsor Stephen Steele

Chief Logan Lions, Gar Mayes - Sponsor Judith Caldwell

Cove Lions, Wanda L. Ott - Leanna Calhoun

Cove Lions, Barbara E. Reep - Genevive Zebroski

Cove Lions, Stephen A. Rodgers - Nelda Hazlett

Chief Logan - Operated French Fry truck for nine days. Delivered meals on wheels every Thursday. Cove - Made a Monetary donation to Relay for Life. Financial Donation to Northern Bedford County High School Cross Country Sports Club. Juniata Valley - Completed the Easter Egg Hunt at our Juniata Valley School grounds. Completed our Marianna Hoagie sale. Approved the “500” club pledge to Beacon Lodge. Donated $100.00 to PRIDE of Huntingdon County. Preparing for the annual Spelling Bee for sixth grade students. Lakemont - The Lakemont Lions joined with the Blair County United Way and Blair Association for the Blind in a Vision Screening event at the PSU Altoona Campus. The Lakemont Lions held their annual Spelling Bee. Seven schools attended with 14 students participating. Over 100 individuals attended. The winning school received the trophy that will rotate each year. The winning school class received an Ice Cream Sundae treat for everyone. McVeytown - Helped the American Red Cross by serving drinks and snacks to those who donated blood and helped people to sign in. Picked up trash along the highway as our annual project in the Spring. Each Spring our club invites the elderly of the McVeytown area who live alone to a free meal with musical entertainment and give away door prizes, over 70 people attended. Milroy - Spaghetti dinner held for a young girl with Leukemia. Annual Easter egg hunt held at the Milroy Fire Company. Donated $1,500.00 to the lady with the double lung transplant. Planning improve-ments to our Memorial Field project. Roaring Spring - .Held our annual Spaghetti Dinner with quests from two other clubs joining us. Cur-rently in the middle of our Spring Ox Roast. Working to secure more members. Held a clean up day as the township had a collection for unwanted items. Working on our 65th Charter Night. Shellsburg - Vision screening on sixty children and a few of those were adults. Stone Creek Valley - Held our monthly Hootenanny to benefit a woman battling heart problems. Made 700 hoagies. Stated our weekly horseshoe league. Had 16 members attend the District Conven-tion. Williamsburg - Donated $50.00 to Boys Scouts of America.