Montgomery County Chinese-American Branch Lions Club
Lions Clubs International Branch Lions Club Number 97964
Events





OUR 2007-2008 LIONS CALENDAR YEAR OF EVENTS




OUR MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT DRIVE


We are a very active Lions Club, with many diversified programs and Community service activities. We are seeking dedicated individuals, that are interested and willing to participate in these programs and activities, to join our Lions Club. The more Members we have, the more Community service activities and projects, we can accomplish together. Thank-you...



WE NEED YOU & WANT YOU ! ! !




AN URGENT APPEAL OF MONITARY ASSISTANCE, FOR THE CHILDREN IN CHINA


Another Emergency has arisen in China, with a massive earthquake. The devastation was so terrible, with thousands killed or injured, and over a million left homeless. Many schools were damaged and or destroyed, with over 4,000 students being hurt or killed, while attending these schools. Our District is making an appeal for monitary contributions to purchase the United Nations UNICEF "School-In-A-Box" kits. Please visit the Sales and Promotions Link on the Hompage, for additional information. Please be Generous with your Contributions. Thank-you.




VIEW OUR 2008-2009 LIONS CALENDAR OF EVENTS



JULY 2008


Our members are on a well deserved vacation, but if called upon, due to an emergency, we will make every effort to respond accordingly.



VIEW OUR 2007-2008 LIONS CALENDAR OF EVENTS



JULY 2007


Our Members are on a well deserved vacation, but if called upon, due to an emergency, we will make every effort to respond accordingly.



AUGUST 2007


We had Five (05) Members of our Branch, assist the MONTCO Police and Fire Fighters Lions Club, in their Registration Program, for the English as a Second Language Course.

We have Seventy Five ( 75 ) New Students this year, with Two ( 02 ) being Homebound. We will have Five ( 05 ) of our Members assisting, during this year's Program.

We also have Three ( 03 ) Members assisting them, with their Bi-weekly Senior Program.



AWARDS


Fourteen ( 14 ) of our Members, have received their 100% Attendance Award Pin.



SEPTEMBER 2007


We held a very successful Senior Awareness Program, in the Chinese Community, and provided them with County Services Directories, and free Blood Pressure Screenings. Twelve (12) Members assisted in this Activity.


OCTOBER 2007


Six (06) of our Members, assisted the MONTCO Police and Fire Fighters Lions Club, with their Bi-Weekly Senior Citizen Assistance, and Weekly English as a Second Language Programs.

We also assisted in their Halloween Safe Kids Night, a Safe Alternative for "Trick-orTreat". We provided $400.00 in Candies and Supplies, to this year's event. Eight (08) Members assisted in this Activity.


NOVEMBER 2007


Six ( 06) Members, assisted the MONTCO Police & Fire Fighters Lions Club, with their Bi-Weekly Senior Citizen Assistance, and Weekly English as a Second Language Programs.

A Joint Holiday Activity with our Parent Club "The MONTCO Police & Fire Fighters Lions Club". We delivered Seventy Five ( 75 ) Holiday Food Baskets, to needy families in the Community. These Baskets also included Pet Foods and Toys, for their Little Furry Haired Family Members.


DECEMBER 2007


Seven ( 07) Members, assisted the MONTCO Police and Fire Fighters Lions Club, with their Bi-Weekly Senior Citizen Assistance, and Weekly English as a Second Language Programs.

We held another Joint Holiday Activity with our Parent Club "The MONTCO Police and Fire Fighters Lions Club. This time we delivered One Hundred Twenty Five ( 125 ) Holiday Food Baskets, to needy families in the Community. These Baskets also included Pet Foods and Toys, for their Little Furry Haired Family Members.


JANUARY 2008


Six ( 06 ) Members, assisted the MONTCO Police and Fire Fighters Lions Club, with their Bi-Weekly Senior Citizen Assistance, and weekly English as a Second Language Programs.

We are now in the preparation phase, of becoming an Official Lions Club. On behalf of our Officers and Members, we wish to extend our Appreciation to VDG Steve & Lion Sally Hilbmann. It was through their Commitment, Support and Dedication to our Club, that we hope to be able to submit our Charter Application to LCI in late May.

Thank-You VDG Steve and Lion Sally Hilbmann


FEBRUARY 2008


Six ( 06 ) Members participated in our Parent Club's Weekly " English as a Second Language " Classes, and Bi-Weekly "Senior Awareness" Programs.


MARCH 2008


Seven ( 07 ) Members participated in our Parent Club's Weekly " English as a Second Language " Classes, and Bi-Weekly " Senior Awareness " Programs.

Five ( 05 ) Members participated in the District's International Health Awareness Festival at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.


APRIL 2008


Our Branch Coordinator attended the District Convention.

Six ( 06 ) Members participated in our Parent Club's Weekly " English as a Second Language " Classes, and Bi-Weekly " Senior Awareness" Programs.


MAY 2008


Our Club donated $1,000 to the China Relief Fund. Please join us in this venture, and be generous.

Six (06) Members participated in our parent Club's Weekly "English as a Second Language" Classes, and Bi-Weekly "Senior Awareness" Programs.


VIEW OUR 2006-2007 LIONS CALENDAR YEAR OF EVENTS



To date, we have collected $400.00 (U.S.) for the Leader Dog Program, and also collected 300 pair
of used Rx Glasses. We have placed Donation Containers, in many Business locations, and are
willing to pick up large amount of used Donated Rx Glasses. We are also seeking Donations, of used
Ink Cartridges and Cell Phones. Please contact us, if there are any questions. Thank-you.



MARCH 2007

Our Branch Lions Club provided the transportaion, for the Attendees of the Lions Day with the United
Nations. It was a Privilege, in our Support of Lionism, and to our Fellow Lions, to be able to assist in
this Activity.




AWARDS

Lion Titan Ren, Club Activities Chairperson, has received an Appreciation Award, from our Parent
Club, the Montgomery County Police and Fire Fighters Lions Club, for his partcipation and
arrangements, of the transportation. We would also like to express our gratitude to him, for "A JOB
WELL DONE".




APRIL 2007

Our Branch Lions Club participated, in the "Opening Eyes Program" (Special Olympics) in
Philadelphia, directed by PA MD-14-H Zone Chairperson Dr. Amy M. Neil, and the Students from the
Eye Institute. We also provided the snacks and refreshments, for the Volunteers.

Our Leader Dog Collection Jars, for April, totaled $100.00, collected 150 Rx Eye Glasses, and Five
(05) Cell Phones. We are requesting anyone wishing to Donate Glasses or Used Cell Phones, we
would be very happy to pick them up. Thank-you.


MAY 2007

Members of our Club, due to other commitments, were not able to attend the Korean-American Lions
Club's Charity Fundraiser, for the "Preservation of Ivy Green Lions Memorial Garden" (Helen Keller's
Birthplace), on May 05th., but we did send them a Donation, and wish them the Best of Luck, in
having a very succesful event.

Saturday Morning, May 12th., several of our Members joined the Police and Fire Fighters Lions Club,
at a Mini-Health Fair and Senior Awareness Day, at a Chinese Catholic Church. Lions Information
Brochures were handed out, along with Membership Applications in Chinese. Several individuals,
appeared to be interested in joining, and requested additional information, which we provided. We will
follow-up with these Prospective Members, in the hope, that they will join us soon.

Saturday Evening, May 12th., our Members, in Support and Appreciation, of the Police & Fire
Fighters Lions Club's, "English as a Second Language" Course, held an Informal Graduation Party,
for the Graduating Students, their Spouse or Guest, and the Staff. Many of our own Members
Graduated from this Course, and have continued further, with their Educational Studies. Several of
our Alumni Members, are presently attending Temple and Holy Family Universities. We wish them all
success, in their future endeavors. GOOD LUCK GRADUATES....

Our Branch Liaison, Lion Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann, has Recruited and Sponsored Three (03) New
Members, for our Branch Club. We now need only Three (03) more to become Chartered, as an
Official Lions Club.


AWARDS

Our Parent Club, the Police and Fire Fighters Lions Club, have received the LCI Branch Club
Sponsoring Banner Patch, for Sponsoring our Branch Club, and our Branch Liaison, Lion Stewart
(Steve) H. Hilbmann, has received the LCI Branch Club Sponsoring Pin, for his Dedication and
Support, to our Branch Club.


JUNE 2007


Our Members are on a well deserved vacation, but if called upon, due to an emergency, we will make
every effort to respond accordingly.

The Emergency Supplies, our Three(03) Lions Clubs, sent to the Philippines and Indonesia in May,
have arrived safely. Please visit the MCPFFLC Activities Link, on the Home Page, for all the details.
Thank-you...