Manheim Twp. Lions Club Newsletter

October 2007  Volume 6, Issue 2

Welcome Lititz Lions

And

        Matthew W. Kofroth           

CLUB HAPPENINGS:

Adopt A Road

The club's fall Adopt A Road was held Saturday, Sept. 29th. Our Captain, Don Shaub reported that a very good turnout of 9 members assisted in cleaning up the four miles of the Fruitville Pike and the township's Hess Boulevard collecting some 25 bags of trash. Lion Don thanks all those who participated in this year's fall cleanup.

SABVI Fall Retreat at PA Lions Camp Beacon Lodge

This year's fall retreat was a huge success the weather was absolutely perfect.  A total of 25 Blind and vision impaired clients and their chaperones left Lancaster at noontime Friday, October 5th arriving at Beacon Lodge at 2:30 PM.

  Saturday morning 7:30 sharp we traveled to Raystown Lake for a breakfast cruise on the Proud Mary. Saturday afternoon back at Beacon Lodge, everyone enjoyed the outdoors, including bowling, fishing and hiking. Saturday evening the clients enjoyed bingo, dancing and playing trivia pursuit. The cooks at Beacon Lodge outdid themselves this year providing wonderful meals each day. Sunday morning after a hearty breakfast we loaded the vans for the trip back to Lancaster. Everyone hated for the weekend to end. We reluctantly gathered the clients and headed for Lancaster around 9:30 AM arriving in Lancaster at 1:30.  A special thanks to Lion Richard Dotter and family for the very generous donation, which provided sponsorship for four Blind clients who otherwise would not have had the opportunity to attend this year's fall retreat.

With every member’s help we can top last years total of $3660.61.

The White Cane Donations support all our clubs sight projects.

Lloyd Harsh 10/2

Jim Propst 10/3

Don Shaub 10/25

Our club's program speaker for the May 14, 2007 meeting was Lt. Col. David Blackman, the husband of Lion Lynn Marie an Iraqi war veteran. Our club decided that we would prepare a list so that our members would be able to bring donated items to our next three meetings. The items listed below and donated by our members will be boxed and shipped in early November.

Nonperishable foods:

Dried fruit, trail mix, beef jerky, tuna (packets), crackers, energy/cereal bars, ramen noodles, candy (no chocolate), gum, individual size bags of pretzles, popcorn, chips and etc. .

Personal Hygiene items:

(no aerosols), unscented deodorant& after shave/bar soap, travel size Kleenex/toilet paper, saline solution/contact lens cleaner, chap stick, eye wash, band-aids etc., sunscreen, disposal razors, white socks.

Other items:

Playing cards, stationary & stamps, magazines, cold water wash (woolite) wet wipes.

Entertainment books:

Lion Jim Coleman has the new 2008 Entertainment Books. The cost is the same as last year $25. This is an easy fundraiser. Be sure to ask your friends and neighbors. They make great gifts. The campaign is just starting and many other organizations will be selling the books also. Don't delay asking everyone you sold a book to last year, as well as others, who might benefit from the discounts offered at literally thousands of locations in our area.

Welcome our newest member:

Lion Alvin Brubaker

50 Fairview Dr. Apt. 309

Lititz, PA  17543

Ph. 581-1189

A Message from your District Governor

Hello Lions, Lionesses, and Leos,

For those Lions, Lionesses, and Leos who were not present at the September cabinet meeting, First lady Joanna had open heart surgery on Monday the 17th. She came home on Friday the 21st. She is doing well but has quite a few follow-up appointments. So I will be the chauffeur for awhile. Thank you for all the cards, calls, and prayers of support.

               Thank you to IPDG Bruce for attending the Lioness Advisory meeting for me and to Lion Jamie for covering for first lady Joanna at the cabinet meeting. Your help is greatly appreciated.

               Thank you to the Mount Joy Lions for the lovely bouquet of flowers and the support of club members.

October is membership month. Banner patches will be awarded by Lions International to the top three clubs in each district who show a positive net growth in membership during the month of October. A net member ship growth of three is the minimal requirement to attain this award. These awards are solely based on the October M & A report which should be completed before the end of the month. Remember, the district will only receive three awards. How many clubs can get a plus three gain in membership for October? You can do it! See President Mahendra Amarasuriya's letter elsewhere in this newsletter for more information on these awards.

Thank you to the Myerstown Lions Club for presenting me with a check for the Governor's contribution schedule plus a sponsorship for the boys and girls seminar. They are the first club to become a 100% club. Pins will be presented when they arrive.

Diabetes Walk. There are seven registered walkers so far. We can do better than that. Get some exercise and join the group on Sunday, October 14, at the Columbia-Wrightsville bridge. First lady Joanna needs a replace ment walker. Who will help her out? See flyer elsewhere in the District Newsletter.

Rally Month. October is rally month. Each Lion region and the Lionesses have a scheduled rally during this month, except Region 5 which has their rally in November. Let's support your region and zone chair per sons and come out to the rallies. Let's make them the best yet! We will have good food, lots of fun, awards, and of course some singing. My theme for the year is "Sing a New Song" so we can't have a rally without singing!

The Pennsylvania State Lions Council Meeting will be held in our district on November 2 and 3 at the Park Plaza hotel. This is an excellent opportunity to attend some seminars on Saturday morning, a State Council meeting in the afternoon, and a banquet on Saturday evening featuring past International President, Lion Frank Moore. As host governor, I am asking all Lions to come out to some of the Saturday events. Complete the form in this newsletter for the Saturday evening banquet. Let's have a strong representation from district 14-D. Roar, Lions, Roar

Lion Leonard and partner in service, Joanna

District Activities:

Upcoming Activities in the District

October 13, 2007- Baron Stiegel Lions Club Basket Bingo. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and Bingo starts at

7:00 p.m. Cost is $20.00. Call 717-626-8817 for tickets.

October 13, 2007-New Century Branch of Bareville/Leola/Leacock Lions will hold "Fall Fest 5 Mile Charity Run at Roland Park, Akron, PA at 9 a.m. Registration is 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. the day of race. Registration is $20.00 and includes a T-shirt. For more information contact Lion Bill Wentling 717 626-1278.

October 20, 2007- Mountville Lions Fall Chicken Pot-Pie Supper at St. Paul's United Methodist Church, 100 West Main Street, Mountville. Takeouts start at 1 PM and Sit down dinner at 3 PM un til ??? Adults $7.00 Children under 12 $3.00, Takeouts $7.00. (Take out containers will be provided).

October 21, 2007 Reinholds Lions Club Buffet Breakfast from 7 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Reinholds Fire Co. Grounds. Cost is $6.00 for adults and $3.00 for children, under age 3 free.

October 27, 2007- Tucquan Lions Club Ham Supper from 4-7:30 p.m. at the Hoffman Community Building, Quarryville, P A. Adults $8.50 Children under 12 $4.00. Take outs available.

November 9, 2007- West Earl Lions Club Annual Benefit Dinner at the Ephrata American Legion. The cost is $100.00 and Guest cost is $35.00. For tickets call 717-661-7760 or 717-661-7016.

November 12, 2007- Mountville Lions Club Blood Drive at American Home Bank in Mountville from 1 to 6:30 p.m..

January 14,2008- Mountville Lions Club Blood Drive at American Home Bank in Mountville from 1 to 6:30 p.m.

May 3, 2008- District 14-D Golf Tournament will be held at Fairview Golf Club. For more information contact Chairperson Lion Clayton Zimmerman at 717-733-1919.

May 12, 2008- Mountville Lions Club Blood Drive at American Home Bank in Mountville from 1 to 6:30 p.m.

The Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Vision Impaired (SABVI) has several volunteer op portunities available throughout Lancaster and Lebanon County. Volunteer drivers are needed to trans port clients to and from the agency. You are asked to drive agency vehicles; but if you use your own, you are paid for mileage. Must be 18, have proof of a driver's license and a clean driving record.

Contact Lindsay Fauth

Volunteer Coordinator

291-5951 Ext. 111

BOARD ACTION:

1 On the recommendation of the Craft Show study committee, it was approved to discontinue our annual Craft Show.

DATES TO REMEMBER & UPCOMING EVENTS:

Oct 11 Region II Rally at Leola Family Restaurant

Oct 12-13  White Cane Fund Raiser

Oct 22  Regular Meeting & Board Meeting

Nov 12 Regular Meeting

Nov 26 Regular Meeting/ DG Official Visit/ Board Meeting

 PLEASE NOTE:

To Cancel dinner reservations if you are A-K on our club roster call Lion Don Bragg at 581-1677 and M-Z call Barry Caldwell at 569-9959 Friday prior to the meeting