MONTGOMERY COUNTY
POLICE & FIRE FIGHTERS LIONS CLUB

Activities




OUR 2010-2011 LIONS CALENDAR YEAR OF EVENTS


OUR MEMBERSHIP RECRUITMENT DRIVE

Our Lions Club, is seeking Active or Retired Law Enforcement Officers, Fire Fighters, EMTs, Doctors, Dentists, and Registered Nurses, that are willing to make an additional commitment to the Community.

We have Five (05) Health Fairs a Year, in which Two (02) are for Children. We Volunteer at two (02) of the Opening Eyes Programs (Special Olympics), and the Overbrook School for the Blind's Pancake Breakfast.

We have another Program, English as a Second Language, in which we hold weekly classes, during the School Year, for Non-English Speaking Individuals, and have a Bi-Monthly Program, Senior Citizen Assistance, in which we provide Seniors, with Free Notary Services, and assistance in completing Government Programs Applications.

We are very active with Children, and every Halloween, we have a Halloween Safe Kids Fair, a Safe Alternative for Trick-or-Treat. We provide them a Safe Enviroment, with Games, Prizes, Food, and of course Candies. For the last Three (03) Years, we have had over 400 Children attend each year, and many with their parents.

Our Lion Members Elves, assisted Mr.& Mrs. Santa Claus, in giving Toys, Bears, and Candies, at Two ( 02 ) Schools, with Low Income Headstart Programs. Mr. & Mrs. Santa also go to Two (02) Nursing Homes, and give Bears, Toiletries, and Candies, to the Residents.

We are a very a Active Lions Club, with many Diversified Activities and Programs. Many of our Members are Multi-Lingual, and we have our Meetings by Video Conferencing Uplink. If you are interested in our Programs, and would like to join our Lions Club, or just have any questions, please contact our Membership Chairperson listed on the Homepage. Thank-you.


AN URGENT APPEAL OF MONITARY ASSISTANCE FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD

We are making an Urgent Appeal for Monitary Assistance, due to all the recent disasters around the World, to purchase the United Nations UNICEF "School-In-A-Box" Kits. For $198.00, each box has school supplies for two (02) teachers and eighty (80) students. The children of the World are our future, so please donate generously. Thank-you. Please visit the Sales and Promotion Link on the Homepage, for additional information. Please be Generous with your Contributions. Thank-you.


OUR REGULAR WEEKLY & BI-WEEKLY ACTIVITIES


ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Our Lions Club provides Non-English Speaking Members of the Community, with a Free English as a Second Language Course, which are held every Saturday, during the regular School year.

We have Three (03) State Licensed Teachers, Five (05) Lion Members, that are Court Certified Interpreters and also Assistant Instructors, and Three (03) Support Staff Volunteers.

Our initial Goal in 2003, was to assist Non-English Speaking individuals, to become more proficient, in their English communicating skills, in cases of an Emergency, i.e. Contacting Police and Fire Departments. The Program was so popular and successful, that we decided to expand it to a Full English Language Program in 2004, including a High School GED Preporation Course. We applied to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, for the additional resources, and assistance, and now our Program is Certified.

Along with this Free Program, the Students are also provided, with the required classroom materials at no charge. On our Website Learning Center, homebound individuals, with disabilities, also have access to the Program. We will be having our open enrollment, for the 2008-2009 Program, beginning on August 01, 2008, and ending on August 15, 2008.

There are State Mandated Class Size Limit of Seventy Five (75), due to the number of Teachers and Staff we have. Please contact us on our Website, to arrange an appointment. No applications will be accepted, after August 15, 2008, so please register early. Thank-you.


SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES

We assist Senior Citizens, with a very diversified list of services, including completing Government related forms, i.e. LIHEAP, Social Security, etc. We also provide free Notary services, and assist with transportation, for voting, shopping, and Medical appointments. We meet at the Senior Citizen Center Bi-Weekly, but are available, on a volunteer basis, for the other services listed.



VIEW OUR 2010-2011 LIONS CALENDAR OF EVENTS


JULY 2010


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 ASSIST ACCORINGLY.


AUGUST 2010




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 ASSIST ACCORDINGLY.


Past District Governor Steve and Club President Sally, have just returned from the Lions Clubs International Convention in Minneapolis, MN, representing our Club.


AWARDS


President Sally has received the 2008-2009 Certificate of Excellence from International President Al Bradel, for her Service to our Club as Club Secretary.

We have again received the distinction of being a 100% Perfect Attendance Club, and all Members have received their Lions Clubs International President's 100% Perfect Attendance Award Pin, for the Lions Year 2008-2009.


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


AUGUST 2009


The Registration Drive, in our English as a Second Language Course, for the 2009-2010 year was a complete success. We have reached our Goal of Seventy Five (75) Registered, with Two (02) Students being Homebound, and will be taking the Course On-Line at our Club Website.


AWARDS


Our Club has been Awarded the 2008-2009 Pin Traders Association's First Prize for a Club Pin. We again thank PDG Steve for his outstanding design of our Club Pin. Great Job PDG Steve.


SEPTEMBER 2009


A large continuant of our Members, along with other District 14-R Members participated in Operation Stand Down, at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Philadelphia. This Annual Two (02) day Program provides Medical Care and other services to Homeless Veterans in the area. There were over 300 Veterans attending this year's function. Our Club Members were involved with the Vision Screenings and Administration of Flu Inoculations. Our Members are very excited in participating in next year's event.


PDG Steve and Sally have just returned from the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Memphis, Tenn. PDG Steve was a "Moderator" at this year's Forum.


Members attended the Pennsylvania College of Optometry (PCO) Ninty (90) Year's Anniversity Fair, and set up an Information-Recruiting Booth.


AWARDS


PDG Steve has received the USA/Canada Lions Leadership "Certificate of Appreciation" for his Service to the Forum as a "Moderator".


"CONGRATULATIONS PDG STEVE, FOR A JOB WELL DONE"


OCTOBER 2009


PDG Steve has received correspondence from the USA-Canada Lions Leadership Forum, that he has scored High Marks on the evaluations of his performace, as a "Moderator". at the Forum this year. The Club, would like to recognize PDG Steve for a "Job Well Done"....


Members of our Club, along with the Chinese-American Branch, Korean-American Lions Club,and PCO 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 were given Flu Shots, by Members of our Club.


Members of our Club, along with the Chinese-American Branch Club, Korean-American Lions Club,and PCO Lions Club, participated in a Health Fair, at GPASS, in Philadelphia, PA. Over 300 residents of the area received Health Screenings, including Vision Screenings by PCO, and were given Flu Shots, by Members of our Club.


We held our 4th. Halloween Safe Kids Fair, at the Crossroads Community Church in Upper Darby, PA. As aleays, it was a complete success, providing over 400 Children with a Safe Enviroment, as an alternative for "Trick-or-Treat". There were Games, Prizes, Food, Entertainment, and of course Candy for them to enjoy. We would like to ezxpress our gratitude to the Crossroards Church for their Support to the Community and to Lionism. Members of the Chinese-American Branch Lions Club and the Korean-American Lions also participated, and we wish to express our gratitude for all their Support and Assistance.


PDG Steve Hilbmann is seeking contributions for his Humanitarian Mission, which he is Heading, to the Philippines, Indonesia, and Samoa. He will be distributing School Supplies, to these areas devastated by Typhoons and Earthquakes. He will be coordinating this Mission, along with the Support of Local Lions of MD 301 (Philippines) and MD 307 (Indonesia). Please contact him, if you would like offer your assistance, or make a contribution. He has a deadline of November 15, 2009 to have these items shipped, so they will be there upon his arrival on January 03, 2010. Thank-you.


NOVEMBER 2009








VIEW OUR 2008-2009 LIONS CALENDAR OF EVENTS



JULY 2008


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


Our Charter President Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann is now Officially, our 2008-2009 14-R District Governor. DG Steve & First Lady Sally have just returned from the Lions Clubs International Convention in Thailand, with a two (02) week post-convention tour to Vietnam.

We hope they have a very exciting year, and as always, we pledge our support in all their endeavors.

"GOOD LUCK DG STEVE & FIRST LADY SALLY"


AWARDS


We have achieved the distinction of being a 100% Perfect Attendance Club, and every Member has received their 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


Four (04) Members attended the State Council Meeting in King of Prussia, PA.
Six (06) Members attended this year's Combined Banner Exchange and Cabinet Meeting, in Narberth, PA.



AWARDS


District Governor Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann, has just received the Highest Honor Awarded by the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The Honorable Steven L. Beshear, Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, has Commissioned the Title of "Kentucky Colonel", on DG Steve, for his Humanitarian Service and Accomplishments on Behalf of Others, during their recent disaster......

"CONGRATULATIONS TO DG STEVE FOR A JOB WELL DONE"


SEPTEMBER 2008


Two ( 02 ) Members attended the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Saskatoon, Canada.

Ten ( 10 ) Members attended our Youth Health Outreach Program, with Seventy ( 70 ) students receiving vision and hearing screenings.

Twelve ( 12 ) Members provided Blood Pressure and Diabetes Screenings for our Senior Awareness Day at the YMCA.


OCTOBER 2008

Our Club Donated another $600.00 to the United Nations UNICEF "School-In-A-Box" Program

Ten ( 10 ) Members attended the MONTCO Korean-American Lions Club Charter Night

Ten ( 10 ) Members attended the Jackson Twp. Lions Club ( 14-W ) 50th. Charter Night

Ten ( 10 ) Members attended the Lindley-Olney ( 14-A ) Charter Night

Six ( 06 ) Members attended the Bucks County ( 14-A ) Rally

Ten ( 10 ) Members attended the District Rally

We had another successful "Halloween Safe Kids Fair, with 420 Children registered

AWARDS

Our Club has received the 2007-2008 Lions Clubs International President's Retention Campaign Banner Patch.

NOVEMBER 2008

DG Steve & Lion Sally were on the 9th. Annual LCIF MJF 12 night Cruise to the Southern Caribbean, which was hosted by LCIF Chairperson PIP Mahendra Amarasuriya and his wife. They met with Lions from svereal of the Southern Caribbean Islands. They have received another Progressive MJF Level.

DECEMBER 2008




JANUARY 2009


FEBRARY 2009



MARCH 2009


District LCI Health Fair Chair Sally, along with her Committee, has held another Outstanding Event. We are very Proud of your Lion Sally. Great Job!!!


District Cultural Affairs Chair Sally, has coordinated another outstanding visit to the United Nations. This will be the last visit to the United Nations due to renovations. Again, Great Job Lion Sally!!!




AWARDS


MAY 2009


JUNE 2009


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

AWARDS


DG Steve was presented A Pennsylvania Foundation Fellowship, as an Honor from the District, for his Service to the District as DG. Great Job DG Steve!!!



VIEW OUR 2007-2008 LIONS CALENDAR OF EVENTS



JULY 2007


Lion Charter President Stewart ( Steve ) H. Hilbmann, MJF-P, has been appointed our District's Region 1, Zone A Chairperson. On behalf of our Officers and Members, we wish him the Best of Luck this year.

Two of our Members, Lions Charter President Stewart ( Steve ) H. & Membership Chairperson Salome ( Sally ) V. Hilbmann, attended the LCI Convention in Chicago. Prior to their departure for the Convention, LCI Representatives requested them, to participate in a Video Interview, concerning the New LCI Family Programs. They were also interviewed, by the Assistant Editor of "The Lions Magazine", on Lions whom have recruited their children as Members.

Lion Charter President Stewart ( Steve ) H. Hilbmann attended, the National Conference on Volunteering and Service Forum, in Philadelphia. It is very similar to the USA/Canada Forum, except this week long Forum, was attended by International Corporations, Non-Proft Organizations, and Civic Associations, to share their ideas and plans, on Volunteering and Services in their respective Communities.


AUGUST 2007

We have had several Members, whom have had undergone Surgery, ( Lion David Opperman and Past Presidents Lions Pamela and Bernard Widger ) We wish them all a very Speedy Recovery.

Two ( 02 ) of our Members, Lions Stewart ( Steve ) & Salome ( Sally) Hilbmann, attended this year's LCIF Melvin Jones Cruise, and received another progressive level to their Melvin Jones Fellowship.

We have held our final Registration, for the English as a Second Language Course, and are pleased to announce, that we have met our Seventy Five ( 75 ) Students Goal again this year. Two ( 02 ) of these students are hombound, and qualify for our Website Based Course. We wish them all the luck, this coming school year, and look forward to a very successful year.


AWARDS


Thirty Four ( 34 ) Members, have received their LCI 2006-2007 100% Attendance Award Pin

Two ( 02 ) Members have received another Progressive Level to their Melvin Jones Fellowship

LCI President's Membership Excellence-Year-Round Growth Award Pin

LCI President's Diamond Award Pin, with Four ( 04 ) Diamonds


Our Club, has received the following 2006-2007 LCI Banner Patch Awards:


LCI President's Retention Campaign Award Banner Patch

LCI President's Membership Excellence-Year-Round Growth Award Banner Patch



SEPTEMBER 2007


Two ( 02 ) Members attended, the USA/Canada Leadership Forum, in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Our Weekly "English as a Second Language" Classes, are now in session. We wish all the Students a Great Year, and we look forward to working with them. On September 16, 2007, at our District's First Cabinet Meeting, our Charter President Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann, MJF-P, was elected and sworn in, as our 2007-2008 Vice-District Governor. We Congratulate him, and wish him all the success this year, and we look forward to next year, when he will be our District Governor.


AWARDS


VDG Steve and Lion Sally Hilbmann, have received their Fifth (05th.) LCIF Helping Hands Award, for their Participation and Support of LCIF Programs Worldwide.


OCTOBER 2007

Four (04) Members attended the Joint Zone Meeting.

Three (03) Members attended the 14-A Bucks County Rally.

Our Club had a very succesful Halloween Safe Kids Night. More than Four Hundred ( 400 ) attendees, were provided with a safe enviroment and alternative to "Trick-or-Treat". There were games, food, prizes, puppet show, and of course candy. We already looking forward to next year's event.

This year, our Members decided to have a duel Halloween event. One for the children, which as you see above, and another for an Assisted Living Facility. The Facility allowed our Members to come in costumes, and have a little "Trick-or Treat" party for the Residents. We all had a very great time, and will be bringing Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus, along with their Lion Elves, to visit them at Christmas.


NOVEMBER 2007

Two Members attended the Pennsylvania Lions State Council Meeting in Lancaster, PA.

Six ( 06 ) Members, and Two ( 02 ) of our Student Volunteers, atended the District 14-R Rally.

A Joint Holiday Activity, with our Branch Club "The MONTCO Chinese-American Lions Branch 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.


AWARDS

Our Club Secretary Yvet L. Opperman, received the LCI President's 100% Secretary's Award, for her Excellent Performance, during the 2006-2007 year.


DECEMBER 2007

Two ( 02 ) Members attending the District's Holiday Party for the Visually Impaired

Two ( 02 ) Members atendded the Kulpsville Lions Club's Holiday Party, to Benefit the Montgomery County Children's Aid Society.

Our Club hosted a "Visit from Santa", with Santa's Wife, and all their Lions Clubs Elves at a Headstart Program.

Another Joint Holiday Activity, with our Club Branch "The MONTCO Chinese-American Branch Lions Club". 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.

Our Club hosted "Breakfast with Santa", at Two ( 02 ) Community YMCA Day Care Centers, serving Breakfast to over Three Hundred ( 300 ) Children. Santa ( Past President Bernard Widger ), Santa's Wife ( Past President Pamela Widger), and all their Lions Club Elves, help deliver the Christmas Spirit, to the Community YMCA Program.

NOTE: These Two ( 02 ) Community YMCA's are one of our main Supporters, in our Club's Activities, such as our Children and Adult Health Fairs, and our Senior Awareness Program. We wish to express our Gratiude, to the Management and Staff, of each of these Centers, for all their Support during these past years.



AWARDS

Our Club has received the following 2006-2007 LCI Banner Patch Awards:

LCI President's Membership Pioneering Banner Patch, for Embracing the Family Membership Initative Program.


JANUARY 2008

VDG Steve & Lion Sally Hilbmann, have been selected by District Governor Joanne George, to Chair the District's "Lions International Health Awareness Festival" at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry, on March 15th., 2008. The District's Goal in this Community Outreach Program, is to "Recognize the Critical Importance of Diversity in Service through Lionism", and of our Commitment to the Communities WE SERVE.....


AWARDS


VDG Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann, has received the 2006-2007" Founder's Membership Growth Award", from Immediate Past President Jimmy Ross, for his efforts in achieving significant Membership Growth in 2006-2007.

FEBRUARY 2008

Two ( 02 ) Members attended the State Council Meeting, Two ( 02 ) District Convention Meetings, the District Cabinet Meeting.

Two ( 02 ) Members made visitations to the Horsham and Hatboro Lions Clubs.


AWARDS


Our Club presented the " LIONS-SCOUTING " Banner Patch, along with Twenty Five ( 25 ) " LIONS-SCOUTING " Merit Badges to our Boy Scout Troop 133.


MARCH 2008

Two ( 02 ) Members participated in our District Membership Canvasing Project, which gained a new Club for our District.

Two ( 02 ) Members attended the District Convention Meeting.

Two ( 02 ) Members attended the Lions Day with the United Nations, in New York.

Two ( 02 ) Members attended the Bala-Cynwyd-Narberth's " Night at the Races ".

Nine ( 09 ) Members participated in the District's "International Health Awareness Festival ", at the Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Eleven ( 11 ) Clubs were represented, which was a great success. We intend to have this International Festival next year. We would also like to acknowledge 14-A PDG Sam Costantini, for donating our outdoor Festival Banner. Thank-you PDG Sam.

Our VDG Steve Hilbmann was present at a visitation, of the Hatboro Lions Club, to congratulate them, for becoming the First " Model Club " for their 100% contribution to Campaign SightFirst II. 14-A PDG James A. Cavallaro gave the Campaign SightFirst II Presentation.



APRIL 2008

Ten ( 10 ) Members attended our District Convention, and the Hospitality Room, hosted by our Club, and Chaired by Lion Sally Hilbmann, VDG Steve's Spouse, was a great success. The food was great, and everyone enjoyed them selves.

This year, as we have for the last Six ( 06 ) years, Hosted the Kids Health Awareness Fair at the YMCA in Lansdowne, PA. We had Five Hundred Eighty Two ( 582 ) Children registered, at this year's Fair.
We would like to acknowledge the partcipation of the PCO Campus Club, Hatboro Lions Club, 14-A Clifton Heights, and the Bala-Cynwyd-Narberth Lions Club, and appreciate their assistance. We were also Honored by the presence of our District Governor Joanne George, her her Spouse PDG/District Secretary Ed, and their Granddaughter. This year, we were fortunate to have the Temple Dental School Students participate. Thank-you Temple Dental.

Two ( 02 ) Members attended the Harleysville and Kulpesville Pancake Breakfast.

Two ( 02 ) Members attended the District Govenor's Homecoming Celebration.

Two ( 02 ) Members attended the 14-P District Convention, and DGE Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann, gave a presentation on Internet Clubs.


AWARDS


Our 2007-2008 Vice-District Governor Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann, was elected District Governor for the 2008-2009 Lions Year. Congratulations District Governor (Elect) Steve !!


MAY 2008

Two (02) Members attended the State Convention in Washington, PA.


AWARDS


DGE Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann was awarded the 2006-2007 100% President Excellence Award for his year as Club President.


JUNE 2008



VIEW OUR 2006-2007 LIONS CALENDAR YEAR OF EVENTS



SEPTEMBER 2006

We were very active this month, along with our Chinese-American Branch, and the MONTCO Korean-American Lions Club. We held a First in Lion's History, by having Joint Three (03) Clubs, Chartered together. There were many Lion Dignitaries in attendance, including Past International Director Samuel A. Milligin.

We presented our District Govenor Richard (Dick) Stein with the Chinese-American Branch Application.

Our three (03) Clubs sent Emergency Supplies to China, whom were suffering from several recent and devastating Typhoons with accompyiag mud slides. We received the confirmation of delivery, the day before our Joint Charter Night. It was very exciting for everyone in attendance to hear about this Joint Venture.

We had two (02) Members attend the 30th. Annual USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum, in Columbus, Ohio. This is their Second USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum attended, and received their Second Attendance Hanger for their Forum Badge.


AWARDS

Twenty (20) 100% Attendance Awards

Two (02) LCI Extension Awards-One (01) Second Award and One (01) Third (03rd.) Award

Two (02) LCI President's Extension Awards (Ross' Ranger Badges)
One LCI President's Diamond Challenge Award with five (05) Diamonds

One LCI President's Year-Round Growth Award and Banner Patch


OCTOBER 2006

During Halloween, we held a very successful Halloween Safe Kids Fair. We provided a safe enviroment and alternative for Trick or Treat. Over 400 Children, and their parents, took part in the festivities. We provided, games, food, prizes, and the candy, in which we are increasing each year. This is our third (03rd.) year, for this Program, and every year, we have over 400 attendees.


NOVEMBER 2006

Two (02) of our Members attended the 7th. LCIF Melvin Jones Fellowship Cruise, a 14 day Cruise to the Mediterranean. 2006-2007 LCIF Chairperson Dr. Ashok Mehta, along with his wife Kokila Hosted the Cruise. Both these Members received another Progressive Level to their Melvin Jones Fellowship.


AWARDS

One (01) twenty five (25) Member Key Award-Senior Master Key Award

Two (02) LCIF Melvin Jones Progressive Levels


DECEMBER 2006

During the Holidays, our three (03) Clubs gave away over 150 Turkey Food Baskets.

We sent Packages to the Troops overseas, which included food, reading materials, pre-paid phone cards, candies, bears, cards and letters, written by the children in the Community.

We also escorted Mr. & Mrs. Santa Claus to two (02) Headstart Schools, and Santa and his wife, gave away toys and candies.

Santa and his wife also went to two (02) Nursing Home Facilities, and gave away toiletries and candies.

Our Lions Club also held a successful Recruitment Program, and now we have Ten (10) additional New Lions.


JANUARY 2007

We had a Member attend the Region 1 & 2 Zone Meeting, along with the President and Secretary of the MONTCO Korean-American Lions Club.


FEBRUARY 2007

Two (02) Members attended the Pennsylvania State Counicl of Lions Meeting, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania.


AWARDS

Two(02) 2006-2007 LCIF Helping Hands Awards (The Third (03rd.) Award, for each of these Members.

Our Charter President, received the LCIF Knight of Support Recognition Pin, for his generous contribution to Campaign Sight First II.


MARCH 2007

Two (02) of our Members (Lions Stewart (Steve) H. & Salome (Sally) V. Hilbmann), attended the Lions Day with the United Nations. The Chinese-American Branch Club, provided their transportaion to and from the United Nations, and also for Two( 02 ) other Lions, ( Charter President Kwang (James) Soon Lee, of the Montgomery County Korean-American Lions Club, and PDG James A. Cavallaro, from the 14-A Springfield Lions Club ).

On behalf of our Club, we wish to extend our Sincere Appreciation to Lion Titan Ren, of the Chinese-American Branch, for an Outstanding Job, in making all the transportation arrangements.
It was quite an exciting affair, and everyone enjoyed the Program. Lions Steve & Sally Hilbmann, have attended the last Fifteen ( 15 ) Lions Day with the United Nations, and will attend next year's Program.

Six ( 06 ) of our Club Members, and Twelve ( 12 ) of our Boy Scouts, Cub Scout Pack 113 affiliates, attended the Overbrook School for the Blind's Pancake Breakfast, and Volunteered as Servers and Support Staff, for the event.
Our Club has Volunteered every year, for the past Five (05) years, and will continue to Support this very important Community Project, again next year.


APRIL 2007

On Saturday, April 14th., 2007, Ten (10) of our Members, and Nine ( 09 ) of our affiliate Boy Scouts Troop 113 Volunteered, at our Annual Healthy Kids Fair, at the YMCA.
Six (06) Lions from the 14-R Pennsylvania College of Optometry Campus Lions Club, provided the Free Eye Screening aspect of the Program.

We wish to thank Charter President Dr. Felix Barker, 2006-2007 Club President Intern Mashael Namaeh, and the other four (04) Interns, for their participation, to make this a very successful event.

Two of our Club Officers attended our District's Convention. Charter President Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann, MJF-P, received a Certificate of Appreciation, from District Governor Richard (Dick) Stein.

On Saturday April 21st., 2007, Members of our Club Volunteered, at our Annual Open Eyes Program (Special Olympics), located at the Penn Charter Academy, in Philadelphia.
The Program was Organized, by PA Lions MD 14-H Zone Chairperson, Dr. Amy M. Neal, and Students of the Eye Institute.

Our Chinese-American Branch, also participated, and provided the snacks and refreshments, for the Volunteers.
It is quite exciting, working with these children and young adults, so if you are interested in Volunteering, please join us next year.


AWARDS

One (01) District Govenor's Certificate of Appreciation.


MAY 2007

On May 01st., the Chinese-American Branch, the Korean-American Lions Club, and the Police & Fire Fighters Lions Club, sent Four (04) Shipping Containers of Emergency Supplies, to the Philippines and Indonesia, after their Devastating Typhoons, in which over 100,000 families were left homeless.
There were many thousands injured, and an equal amount of deaths, due to the severe floods and landslides.

The Shipping Containers are due to arrive in June, we have Authorized Representatives in each Country, ready to receive and distribute the supplies.
We wish to express our Gratitude, to everyone that made Contributions, to make this Emergency Mission Possible. Thank-you.

The Korean-American Lions Club held their Preservation of Ivy Green Lions Memorial Garden Charity Fundraiser, on Saturday May 05th..

It was a complete success, and everyone enjoyed themselves. Four Members from our Club, attended the event, and our Club, made an additional Monitary Contribution, to the Korean-American Lions Club.

Our Charter President, Lion Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann, MJF-P, has Recruited and Sponsored Three (03) New Members, whom will be joining our Chinese-American Branch.
They now require only Three (03) more Members, to become Chartered, as a Regular Lions Club.

On Friday, May 11th., our Club, sent a Monitary Contribution, to the Kansas Lions District 17 K-3, Greensburg Fund.
Saturday Morning, May 12th., our Club and Branch held a Mini-Health Fair, and Senior Awareness Day, at a Chinese Catholic Church.

We also handed out Lions Information Brochures, and Membership Applications in Chinese, and had several individuals, requesting additional information, and stated, that they might be interested in joining. We will continue to follow-up with these Prospective Members.

Saturday Evening, May 12th., our Club held our final English as a Second Language Class, for this School year. Out of Seventy Five ( 75 ) Students, Seven ( 07 ) of which, are Home Bound, and use our Website On-Line Learning Center Link.

Fifty Seven ( 57 ) have successfully Passed the Course, Thirty Five ( 35 ) have taken and Passed their G.E.D., and Ten (10) have either applied to a Trade School or a College.

We held a Informal Graduation Party, for the Graduating Students, their Spouse or Guest, and the Staff, which was Sponsored entirely, by the Chinese-American Branch Club, whom many, are also Alumni of this Course.

On behalf of all our Members, Instructors, and Support Staff, we wish them the very Best of Luck, in their future endeavors.

GOOD LUCK GRADUATES ! ! !

On Sunday, May 13th., Twelve (12) of our Club Members, Volunteered to provide Traffic Control and Security, for the Susan B. Komen's RACE for Cure Program, in Philadelphia.

We provide this Service every year, to Honor Women, in this World-Wide Challenge, to Seek a Cure for Breast Cancer, through Research and Education.

What a better time to Honor Women, than on Mothers Day..." Happy Mothers Day to All "

May 17th. through the 20th., several Members of our Club, attended the Pennsylvania State Council of Lions Convention.


AWARDS

Our Club, has received the LCI Branch Club Sponsoring Banner Patch, for Sponsoring a Branch Club.

Our Charter President, Lion Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann, has received the Branch Liaison's Sponsoring Award Pin, for his Dedication and Support Award to the Chinese-American Branch.

Our Webmaster, Lion Stephen Wong, has received the LCI Distinguished Editor's Award Plaque, for his Dedication and Diligence, as our Club's Editor and Webmaster.

He has also received the Club's Distinguished Service Award Desk Plaque, in Grateful Recognition, for his Service to our Lions 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.

Our Respresentatives in Lagasbi City, Bicol Province, Philippines, and Jakarta, Indonesia, have confirmed the arrival of the Emergency Supplies, and with their respective Governmental approval and assistance, they are now in the process of being distributed.

On Behalf of the Korean-American Lions Club, the Chinese-American Branch Lions Club, and our Police Fire Fighters Lions Club, we wish to express our gratitutde to our many Sponsors and Supporters, along with everyone involved with this
Emergency Mission.

Thank-you.

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