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





OUR CHINESE-AMERICAN
BRANCH LIONS CLUB ACTIVITIES




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 OF THE WORLD


Recently, due to the Earthquakes in Indonesia, Typhoons in Samoa and the Philippines, we are again making an appeal for assistance. Our Club 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 2009-2010 LIONS CALENDAR OF EVENTS


JULY 2009


OUR MEMBERS ARE ON A WELL DESERVED VACATION, BUT IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY, THEY WILL RALLY TO THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, AND WILL ASSIST ACCORDINGLY.


AWARDS


We have again achieved the distinction of being a 100% Perfect Attendance Branch, and have each received the Lions International President's 100% Perfect Attendance Pin from Lions International President Al Brandel.


"CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS FOR A JOB WELL DONE"


AUGUST 2009


We are please to announce, that we have a new Member. Lion Fang Yi He, the brother of one of our Members, Henry Ye. Welcome aboard Fang Yi.


We are Honored that, Immediate Past District Governor (IPDG) Steve Hilbmann will formally induct Lion Fang Yi He, at a Special Induction Meeting being held, at the Diamond Deli, 901 Diamond Street, in Philadelphia, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, on September 03, 2009. Please make every effort to attend this Special Induction Meeting. Thank-you.


SEPTEMBER 2009


Fourteen (14) Members attended the Special Induction Meeting on Septemeber 03, 2009. IPDG Steve & PDS Sally Hilbmann were our Guests. IPDG Steve Officially Inducted Lion Fang He, and presented him with the Lions Membership Pin, along with his personal District Governor's Pin. Branch Coordinator Fang (Lisa) Dong presented him with the Club's Membership Packet, and formally welcomed Lion Fang He to the Club.


Our Club participated in "Operation Stand Down" at the Veterans Hospital in Philadelphia. This two (02) day event, which is held every year, at many locations throughout the United States, provides Medical and other Services to Homeless Veterans. We had an excellent turnout with over 300 Veterans served. Our Members are already looking forward to next year's event.



OCTOBER 2009


Members of our Club, MCPFFLC, Korean-American Lions Club, and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO), of SALUS University Lions Club, participated in a Health Fair, at the Zion Baptist Church, in Ambler, PA. Over 200 residents of the area received Health Screenings, including Vision Screenings by PCO, and Flu Shots, given by Members of the MCPFFLC.


Members of our Club, MCPFFLC, Korean-American Lions Club, and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) of SALUS University Lions Club, participated in a Health Fair at Greater Philadelphia Asian Social Services (GPASS), in Phladelphia, PA. Over 300 residents of the area received Health Screenings, including Vision Screenings by PCO, and Flu Shots, given by Members of the MCPFFLC.


Our Club has made a monatary donation to the Humanitarian Mission, which is being lead, by PDG Steve Hilbmann to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Samoa. He will be shipping New School Supplies to these affected area, in which he will coordinate the distribution, along with Local Lions of 301 (Philippines) and 307 (Indonesia), when he arrives there in January 2010. There is a deadline of Novemebr 15, 2009 for him to ship these items, so we urge you to make your contributions prior to that date. Thank-you...


Our Branch Coordinator and Vice-Coordinator, Lion Lisa and Jay Dong, will be leaving on vacation for China, on October 27, 2009. In there absence, Lion Titan Ren will be the Designated Officer of the Branch, and will coordinate any activities through the Branch Liaison PDG Steve Hilbmann.


Our Club, along with the Korean-American Lions Club assisted the MCPFF Lions Club at their Halooween Safe Kids Fair in Upper Darby, PA. This is their 4th. Annual event to provide children with a Safe Enviroment for "Trick-or-Treat". They had Games, Prizes, Food, Entertainment, and Candy for more than 400 Children and Parents that attended. We were very excited about this event, and have voted to participate with this Event again next year.



NOVEMBER 2009







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.


AWARDS

Our Club has achieved the distinction of being a 100% Perfect Attendance Club, and has been Awarded, the Lions Clubs International President's 100% Perfect Attendance Award Pin, for the Lions Year of 2007-2008.

"CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR MEMBERS FOR A JOB WELL DONE"


AUGUST 2008

Two (02) of our Members, attended the State Council of Lions Meeting in King of Prussia, PA.

Six (06) of our Members, attended this year's Combined Banner Exchange and Cabinet Meeting in Narberth, PA.


SEPTEMBER 2008

DG Steve & Lion Sally Hilbmann, along with ten ( 10 ) Members of our Club, attended Lions Henry and Yan Yan He's Wedding in New York City.

From the stage, being Proud Lions as they are, introduced their Fellow Lions to their Wedding Guests.

It was an exciting evening, and we wish Lions Henry and Yan Yan, the Best, that Life can offer.

CONGRATULATIONS TO LIONS HENRY AND YAN YAN HE


OCTOBER 2008

Four (04) Members attended the MONTCO Korean-American Charter Night. We would like to congratulate them, for their excellent Community Service Activities, which they have done over these four ( 04 ) years. Good Luck MONTCO Korean-American Lions....

Our Club had the pleasure of Hosting a Luncheon, for the Honorable PDG Anthony W. Paradiso, from New York, and DG Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann. PDG Anthony will be the Guest Speaker at our District 14-R Rally. We were able to provide them with an overview of our Programs and Activities. We appreciate their time and consideration in visiting our Club. Thank-you DG Steve for this Prestigious Honor....


NOVEMBER 2008


DECEMBER 2008



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...