District 14-Details. A Message from Our District Governor. Pennsylvania District 14-D Lions

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1 Pennsylvania District 14-D Lions District 14-Details Lions, Lioness & Leos, June 1, 2011 A Message from Our District Governor District Governor 14 D Jim Bolin 34 Spring Hill Lane, Mountville, PA jimbolions@embarqmail.com Lion Gloria and I attended the State Convention in Cranberry Woods, Pa, May and at the International Banquet our Keynote Speaker for the evening was Lions International President, Sid Scruggs, III. The ladies were addressed at different meetings throughout the weekend by Judy Scruggs. Three Lions from District 14D were awarded metals by International President Sid at this banquet. Presidential awards were presented to Council Chair, PDG Steve Benedict and PDG Leonard Smith and a Leadership metal to PDG Larry Miller. It made me proud as your Governor to stand beside these Lions when they received their awards for all that they have done for Lionism and our District. Inside this issue: Tree Chairperson Wanted 2 PR Pointers 4 WMMR Website Update 5 New LCIF Website 7 State Convention Highlights Ride For Sight Information 10 9 District 14D Ride for Sight, June 19 th, Lebanon. Mark the date now and plan to attend. A full day of breakfast, lunch and Country music entertainment. Many clubs will be holding Installation of Officers in the upcoming weeks for Lions will be preparing to go to Seattle WA for the International Convention, June 29 through July 8 and the Installation of your incoming Governor and First Lady. It is hard to believe that June is here already and that my term as your District Governor is almost over. As we approach the end of the year together, Lion Gloria and I would like to express to each of you our sincere appreciation for your friendship and faithfulness in serving those in need. It has been my honor to serve beside you as your District Governor. Truly, you have answered the call to be a Beacon of Sight. SABVI at the Barnstormers 12 District Governor, Lion Jim First Lady, Lion Gloria

2 PAGE 2 DISTRICT 14-DETAILS JUNE 2011 Words from District Governor Elect Bob Lion Bob Eberly lionbob@ptd.net 906 Clearview Ave., Ephrata, PA What a weekend was had by all at the state convention in Cranberry Township north of Pittsburgh. The theme for the convention was Bringing Back the Fun. 14N did this by having clowns running around all during the weekend. Our district had 23 registered including Council Chair Steve, DG Jim, PDGs, District Chairs, VDGs, and Lions. Three events were the most memorable for me. First was Saturday afternoon, Dr. Nau spoke about her research on the brain port device that allows blind individuals see black and whites images through the nerves of their tongue. It was truly amazing. Just think, we helped to provide the funds for this important device through the Eye Research Foundation. The second event was at the International Banquet on Saturday night. As we all know PID Dr. Harold Ott has been at rehab. Well, to the surprise of the 400+, Lion Harold walked into the banquet on his own two feet. Everyone stood and applauded. I don t think anyone had dry eyes. I spoke with Lion Harold about Lions business earlier that day, that is, Nittany Lion business concerning the players on the Penn State football team this year. He is sharp as a tack. We all wish him well as he progresses. The final event was more personal. On Sunday evening at the Honors Banquet the outgoing district governor pins the incoming governor. It became all too real that my time is just about here. If you have not been to a state convention lately, think about next year at Gettysburg, May 17 th 20 th, 2012 and mark your calendar now to go. Lion Bob Eberly

3 JUNE 2011 DISTRICT 14-DETAILS PAGE 3 The Newsletter Editor Changes in July. Effective July 1, 2011, the newsletter editor will be changing. If you have not already made note of the change I have listed the contact information below for your convenience. Many thanks to all the Lions, Lioness, and Leos for there help and support over the past 6 years in providing information and newsworthy articles for our District newsletter. I could not have done it without you! Please show our new editor, Lion Joanna Smith, the same support you have given me as she takes over the newsletter publication. Joanna s is jorings@yahoo.com and her telephone number is If sending information by mail please send to her at 440 North Angle Street, Mount Joy, PA Yours in Service, Lion Deb Burkholder District Governor Jim Bolin Schedule Day Date Activity/Event Location Sunday June 5, 2011 State Convention Meeting Udder Choice Restaurant Tuesday June 14, 2011 Installation of Officers Christiana Lions Club Wednesday June 15, 2011 Installation of Officers Manor Ridge Lions Club Saturday June 18, 2011 Charter Night Greater Lebanon Valley Sunday June 19, 2011 District Ride for Sight Lebanon July 3 7, 2011 LCI Convention Seattle, Washington There Is Still Time! Just a reminder to everyone that if your Club has not yet sent in their contribution to the District Governor s Goals there is still time to get them in for this year. The contribution worksheet is located in the District Directory and also on the District Website. If you have any questions please contact District Treasurer, Lion Deb Burkholder at or kburkholder@dejazzd.com. Make all checks payable to District 14-D and send to Lion Deb at 151 West Swartzville Road, Reinholds, PA All monies your Club sends go to very worthwhile charities and help others in need. We hope to hear from you. Roar Lions Roar!!

4 PAGE 4 DISTRICT 14-DETAILS JUNE 2011 Musings of the 2nd Vice District Governor Lions, Lioness, Leos, We reached the end of May and hopefully a slowdown in the rain. The State Convention is over and if you have not been to any you should try to attend one. It was a great weekend where we learned a few things and had a great time as well. I saw two clubs got new members. Way to go! So see it is possible to get new members in the last months of the Lions year. Hope your holiday weekend was great. I hope to see all of you at the Ride for Sight on Father Day. Have a great summer, Lion Joan PR Pointers Club presidents, as you plan for the next Lions year, I urge you to designate a member to handle public relations. It is vital for the health of our local clubs, our District, our Multiple District, and Lions International that we employ good public relations to increase both our visibility in our communities and our membership. PR idea for June: Performers are urged to have a good beginning and a good ending to their act, because that is what their audience remembers. As we wind down the current Lions year and prepare for the next, keep that axiom in mind. Be sure that the work your club did during the current year gets recognition in your local papers; all it takes is a brief summary of the year s service projects, along with a mention of whatever your next project is. And start planning now to publicize your summer activities, perhaps beginning with your club s participation in the annual Ride for Sight. Thank you, Mountville Lions Club, for inviting me to visit and speak to you. To hear what they heard, contact me at jorings@yahoo.com or or schedule through VDG Joan Rohrbach. Lion Joanna Smith District PR Chairperson Check Out the New Lions Corner Courtesy of SABVI In appreciation of your support, the Susquehanna Foundation for the Blind (fundraising arm of SABVI) is adding a Lions Corner to their Insights newsletter, published bi-monthly. If you have any upcoming events you would like to be included, please them to megan@sfblind.org for inclusion. Deadlines (all newsletters mailed first week of said month): June edition: May 9 August edition: July 5 October edition: September 5 December edition: November 7 Megan Sofilka will you confirmation that your event has been received and will be printed. Due to space limitations, all events may not be able to be printed. We will print the date, title, time and location of your event. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact Megan by calling

5 PAGE 5 DISTRICT 14-DETAILS JUNE 2011 Attention Attention Attention As part of the Changes that were made to LCI WMMR Web Site, the address to the site has been changed so if you created a Short Cut or an Icon on your Desktop where you click on to go directly to the site, you must change the address or URL Instructions to Change the Shortcut/Icon are as follows: 1. Right Click on Shortcut/Icon 2. In Drop Down Window Left Click on Properties 3. Copy/Paste Following Address in URL Box Click OK If you have any questions please contact PDG Bruce at pa14dwiz@ptd.net. Attention!!! All Club Officers LCI has made and incorporated some new features and made some new enhancements to its web monthly membership reporting site (WMMR), which will assist you in your position as a club officer. The WMMR web site provides the ability to keep track of club officers, members and activities and submit monthly membership reports, generate service activity reports, club rosters and other reports. Club presidents and secretaries are able to modify club member information, view club statements and generate reports. Treasurers are now able to view member data, print reports, view club statements and make payments. If you use WMMR to submit your monthly reports, you do not need to send a paper copy to headquarters. They have recently redesigned the password and log on process for WMMR. To access WMMR you will need your member number and password. If you are new to WMMR you can create your own user name and password by clicking New User? Click here to Register Now on the log on page and follow the onscreen prompts to select a user name and password; note, you will be asked questions to confirm your identity and you will be required to provide a unique address. If you used WMMR in you will be able to use the password you already have. Also, you can now create your own password by clicking on I want to change my password after logging on. Again, you will be asked questions to confirm your identity before creating a new password. To learn more about the new password process and other new features of WMMR go to

6 PAGE 6 DISTRICT 14-DETAILS JUNE 2011 District 14-D Membership Census NEW MEMBERS Club Member Sponsor East Cocalico Lions Club Robin Shepard Harry Eshelman Fredericksburg Lions Club Charles B. Dresch Larry E. Kreiser Millersville Lions Club Heather L. Burkholder Lori B. Austin Millersville Lions Club Greg H. Lavelle William Grau, Jr. Reinholds Lions Club Christopher Laudenslager James H. Kidwell Reinholds Lions Club Malinda Laudenslager James H. Kidwell Wakefield Lions Club Cynthia E. Fisher Ray M. Young Wakefield Lions Club Natalie H. Osborne Douglas L. Dalrymple Wakefield Lions Club Steven D. Roten Karl O. Mueller West Earl Lions Club Wanda Frease Marybeth Angelini West Earl Lions Club Peter Hartman Abram R. Shrom West Earl Lions Club Connie S. Leininger June W. Shrom West Earl Lions Club Philip C. Leininger June W. Shrom In Memorial Ruth Weatherby..Blue Ball Lioness Club Nancy McCall..Manor Ridge Lions Club Herbert E. Frederickson...Myerstown Lions Club Joan L. Loeper.North Lebanon Twp. Lions Club Please contact 1st VDG Lion Bob Eberly if any Lion, Lioness, or Leo was missed in the memorial listing. BY THE NUMBERS Reported to LCI as of April 30, 2011 District Membership as of July 1, District Membership as of April 30,

7 PAGE 7 DISTRICT 14-DETAILS JUNE 2011 New LCIF Web Site LCI and LCIF continue to work hard to improve their international platform of communication. LCIF needed a better way to share with our Lions and the world why our global Foundation is truly like no other. To do this, LCIF has created and launched their own brand new Web site, They are no longer part of the LCI Site (There is still is a Link on the LCI Site to get to the LCIF Site). This new site gives you more tools and resources to promote the good work we Lions are doing. On the LCIF homepage, the Recent Grants area highlights some of recently awarded funds for grant projects. The Changing Lives area links to stories of individuals, partners and donors who have all been impacted by the work of Lions, made possible by LCIF. These stories inspire us to do even more. And you can even share how LCIF has helped in your life or community by Sharing a Story. Our News section includes the latest information from the Foundation, including my monthly messages. In About Us, you can learn more about our history, partners and leaders. An entire section of our new site is devoted to you, our Lions members. Our Lions Center provides information on grants, ways to donate and how to get involved in our many programs. The materials section includes ready-to-use publications, forms, videos and power points that you can share with your club, district or community. Please visit the LCIF new site at These improvements will help all of us to better communicate the impact and work of the Foundation.

8 JUNE 2011 DISTRICT 14-DETAILS PAGE Pennsylvania Lions State Convention Highlights Cranberry Woods, Pennsylvania PDG Jerry Reuter clowning around. Lion Jamie and PDG Bruce Carpenter with a Convention Clown. ID Jim Cavallaro and CC Steve Benedict maintain protocol. PDG Larry Miller, CC Steve Benedict, and PDG Leonard Smith pose with their Presidential Medals they received at the Saturday evening International Banquet. DG Jim Bolin and Lion Deb Burkholder conferring with a Convention clown.

9 PAGE 9 DISTRICT 14-DETAILS JUNE Pennsylvania Lions State Convention Highlights Cranberry Woods, Pennsylvania IP Sid Scruggs congratulates PID Harold Ott during the Saturday evening International Banquet. First Lady Gloria and DG Jim Bolin waiting to go in to the Saturday evening International Banquet.

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12 PENNSYLVANIA DISTRICT 14-D LIONS June 2011 Newsletter Lion Deb Burkholder, Newsletter Editor 151 West Swartzville Road, Reinholds, PA Jim Bolin, District Governor 34 Spring Hill Lane Mountville, PA We re on the Web Join SABVI at the Barnstormers! Spend a night at the ballpark and support Susquehanna Foundation for the Blind, the fundraising arm of SABVI! Join SABVI staff and friends as we root, root, root for the home team, the Lancaster Barnstormers, as they take on Long Island on Thursday, June 16 at 7:00 pm at Clipper Stadium! Money from the sale of every ticket sold ONLINE will be donated to the Foundation. It's simple, just visit click on the FUND- RAISING link and then the Foundation's logo to buy tickets! Enjoy a night with friends while helping a cause you all believe in - we thank you for your support! Attention all Club Secretaries April is the month you should be completing your Club Officer report to International. If not sent in yet, please send a copy to me after you have sent it to International. You may it to me at lionsmith2002@yahoo.com or print a copy when you complete the form and send me a hard copy to Lion Leonard Smith, 440 North Angle Street, Mount Joy, PA Thank you for your help with this request.