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MONTGOMERY COUNTY
POLICE & FIRE FIGHTERS LIONS CLUB

Activities

OUR 2011-2012 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 on the average, 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 at the Overbrook School for the Blind's Pancake Breakfast.

We also have other Programs such as, our English as a Second Language, in which we hold weekly classes during the regular School Year, for Non-English Speaking Individuals. Every Wednesday, we have weekly Senior Citizen Assistance and Advisory Program, 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, which is a Safe Alternative for Trick-or-Treat. We provide them a Safe Environment, along with Games, Prizes, Food, and of course Candies. For the last Five (05) Years, we have had over 500 Children attend each year, and many with their parents.

During the Christmas Holiday Season, our Lion Members Elves assist Mr.& Mrs. Santa Claus, in giving Toys, Bears, and Candies, at Two ( 02 ) Schools with Low Income Head start 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 MONETARY ASSISTANCE FOR THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD

We are making an Urgent Appeal for Monetary 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 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 (ESL), which are held every Saturday, during the regular School year.

We have Six(06) State Licensed Teachers and Twelve (12) Lion Members, that are Court Certified Interpreters and also Assistant Instructors, along with Ten (10) 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 as a Second Language Program in 2004, including a High School GED Preparation Course. We had applied to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the additional resources and assistance, and now our Program is Certified.

Along with this Free ESL Program, the Students are also provided with the required classroom materials at no charge. On our Website Learning Center, home bound individuals with disabilities, are able to participate in the ESL Program. We will be having our open enrollment, for the 2011-2012 Program, beginning on August 01, 2011, and ending on August 15, 2011.

There are State Mandated Class Size Limits of Seventy Five (75), which is 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, 2011, so please register early. Thank-you.

SENIOR CITIZEN SERVICES

We assist Senior Citizens with a very diversified list of services every Wednesday, 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 weekly, but are available on a volunteer basis, for the other services listed.

VIEW OUR 2011-2012 LIONS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JULY 2011

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.

AUGUST 2011

We have held our Annual "English as a Second Language Course" Registration Drive, with the Cooperation and Participation of our Chinese-American Branch Lions Club.

We have again achieved our goal of the State Mandated Maximum of 75 Registered Students, from over 30 countries, with 06 home bound Students, in which due to their disabilities, they will attending the Course "On-Line" on our Club Website.

This year we entertained over 375 applicants, which is the largest number to date.

As we prepare for our 2011-2012 School year, we wish all the Students the "Best of Luck".

PDG Steve Hilbmann represented our Club, by attending the District Banner Exchange.

We are now holding our Senior Assistance and Advisory Program on a weekly basis.

To meet the demand of services in our Community, we are proud to say, that our Members and Support Staff have met the new challenge, and are doing a Fantastic Job.

We are preparing for our upcoming Health Awareness Screenings and Flu Shot Programs for September and October. Our CLub Oficers have met with several 14-A Clubs to discuss a joint venture, in the Philadelphia area.

AWARDS

We are please to announce, that all our Members have achieved another year of 100% Perfect Attendance, and again been Awarded the LCI 100% Perfect Attendance Award Pin.

"Congratulations and Great Job Fellow Lion Members"

SEPTEMBER 2011

Our ESL Classes are doing well, in this first month of Classes, and we look forward to additional improvements in the coming months.

We have increased the number of attendees at our Senior Program, now that we have change it to a weekly program. We have some of our ESL students volunteering at these Senior Programs, and they appear to be enjoying themselves.

We have finalized our Health Fair for October 22, 2011. This year we will are pleased to announce, that Members of Districts 14-A & 14-R will do this event as a Joint Venture. Please see the details on our Zone 1-A Activity Link.

This year we will have several Organizations in the Philadelphia Chinatown area supporting this event, and we are very pleased to have them, and look forward to their continuing support in other area events we plan in the future.

OCTOBER 2011

Our weekly Senior Program is going on schedule, with more and more activities being added each week. LIHEAP applications have been submitted on behalf of 60 Seniors, and many have received their word of acceptance.

We have added Computer Classes, with the help of local Students from the High Schools in the area.

Our Cooking Classes has been given a boost, by having a local Culinary School come in and providing Cooking Tips for the Holidays.

Our weekly ESL Classes are going strong, and attendance has been outstanding. This year so far, we have not had any Student miss a single session. This is a first for the Program, and we are so pleased.

Members attended the 2013 State Convention Fundraising Event.

We held our Annual Joint District 14-A and 14-R Health Awareness Screening at the Grandview Condominums in the Philadelphia Chinatown. We were so happy with the number of Volunteers providing Vision, Hearing, and Diabetes Screenings. The Registered Nurses giving the Influenza Injections, were from area Hospitals. All together we had over 70 Volunteers at this years event, and the turnout was unbelievable, for our first time at this location.

We held a Mini Flu Shot Clinic at the Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic Church and School, in which Registered Nurses from area Hospitals Volunteered to give the Influenza Injections.

We held our Annual Halloween Safe Kids Fair, at the Crossroads Community Church in Upper Darby. We had a total of over 400 children and parents attend this years event, playing games and receiving toys, food, candy, and prizes. As in past years, our Club has been very active in providing support and participating in this event, and we will continue to support and participate in this wonderful event again next year.

NOVEMBER 2011

Club Officers attended this year's 14-R Rally in East Greenville, PA.

We held another Joint District 14-A and 14-R Health Awareness Screening at the Greater Philadelphia Overseas Chinese Association Center. We provided Vision, Hearing, and Diabetes screenings, with Registered Nurses from area Hospitals Volunteering to give the Influenza Injections. This event was attended by more than 100 Volunteers, and the turnout was outstanding as always in this location.

The Chinese-American Branch and our Club gave away 150 Holiday Food Baskets to needy residents in the Norristown area. The baskets included a 15 lb. Turkey or 10 lb. Can Ham, with all the fixings. We were very pleased that 20 Members participated in this event, and we are looking forward to our next Holiday Basket give-a-way in December.

DECEMBER 2011

This year Santa and his wife, along with their Lions Helper Elves, visited several Schools and Head Start Programs, Nursing Homes, and Assisted Living Facilities, providing a Free Breakfast, Toys, Games, Candies, Bears, and Toiletries for the Residents and Seniors.

The Chinese-American Branch and our Club gave away 175 Holiday Food Baskets to needy residents in the Norristown area. The baskets included a 20 lb. Turkey or a 10 lb, Can Ham, with all the fixings. We are very pleased, that 32 Members participated in this event, and as always, we are looking forward to next years event.

JANUARY 2012

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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 ACCORDINGLY.

AUGUST 2010

We have held our Annual "English as a Second Language Course" Recruitment Drive, with the cooperation of Members of our Chinese-American Branch.

We have achieved our Goal of the State Mandated Maximum of 75 Registered Students, from over 23 different Countries, with 4 home bound Students, due to their disabilities. This year we entertained over 250 applications, which is our largest number to date.

As we prepare for our 2010-2011 School year, we want to wish all the Students, the "Best of Luck" this year.

Along with our regularly scheduled monthly events and activities, Members of our Club also attended the District's Cabinet Meeting, Banner Exchange, and Special Elections.

AWARDS

We are Proud to announce, that our Members have achieved another year of 100% Perfect Attendance, and have again received the LCI President"s 100% Attendance Award Pin.

"Congratulations and Great Job Fellow Lions Members"

SEPTEMBER 2010

Along with our regularly scheduled monthly events and activities,Members of our Club also attended the 6th. Annual Korean-American Lions Club's Charter Night.

LCI Director Jim Cavallaro was their Special Guest Speaker, with District Governor John C. Holland, 1st. Vice-District Governor Paul Barndt, Sr., and Members from the Chinese-American Branch, Hatboro Lions Club, and SALUS Campus Lions Club in attendance.

OCTOBER 2010

Along with our regularly scheduled montly events and activities, our Members participated in three (03) Philadelphia area Community Health Fairs, providing Vision, Hearing, Diabetic Screenings, and free Flu shots to over 600 Communiy Residents.

We held our Annual Halloween Safe Kids Fair, providing a safe enviroment, with food, games, candy, and prizes for over 425 children in the Upper Darby area, at the Crossroads Community Church.

NOVEMBER 2010

Along with our regularly scheduled monthly events and activities, our Members attended the District Cabinet Meeting and Rally.

Many of our Members participated in two (02) Community Health Fairs in the Asian Communities, with over 400 flu shots given.

Along with our Chinese-American Branch, we provided over 125 Holiday Food Baskets to needy residents in the area.

Several of our Members attended he SALUS University-Eye Institute's Children Fund Raising event.

DECEMBER 2010

Along with our regularly scheduled monthly events and activities, along with the Chinese-American Branch, we provided over 150 Holiday Food Baskets to needy residents in the area, sent over 100 Holiday Baskets to our Troops overseas in the war zones, and sent School Supplies to Indonesia, Philippines, and China.

Several Members attended the MONTCO of Norristown Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Fund Raiser.

Along with our Chinese-American Branch, we held our Annual Breakfast with Santa, providing a free breakfast, toys, candy, and bears, to over 300 Head Start Program Students, at several Public Schools and two (02) YMCAs.

Our Members along with our Chinese-American Branch, assisted Santa at two (02) Assisted Living Facilities, providing them with toiletries, games, candy, and books.

JANUARY 2011

Along with our regularly scheduled events and activities, we are preparing for our Spring Health Fair Events.

We will begin our events in the Hispanic Community throughout the Norristown area, along with our Branch Members and the Eye Institute in March.

We are looking for additional Sponsors and Health Care Patnerships, to provide as much services to the Communities as possible.

If interested in becoming a Sponsor, or want to participate, please feel free to contact us. All are welcome to join us.

FEBRUARY 2011

*** HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEARS ***

THE LUNAR YEAR 4709

FEBRUARY 03, 2011

"THE YEAR OF THE HARE"

Our Club made a $1,000.00 Contribution, for the New Zealand Relief efforts, through the MD 202 New Zealand Lions Clubs.

Our Club along with the Chinese-American Branch Members are very active in our weekly ESL Classes and our Senior Services Acivities.

We are pleased to announce, that our ESL classes are doing well, and the students have excelled in their studies. We have five (05), whom have taken and passed their GED, and are planning to go onto a trade school.

We are preparing to start our Summer activities, with a Health Fair at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Norristown, in Saturday June 25th. Further details will follow, when available. Thank-you

MARCH 2011

Along with our regular weekly and bi-weekly activities, our Members have been very active in seeking contributions for the LCIF relief efforts.

Our CLub has collected $3,150.00, and along with our Branch Members, we will purchase 100 Military Surplus Tents and 600 Cots, and send them to Japan. We want to thank everyone that made a donation so we were able to help those in need.

We have an agreement with the China Shipping Compnay to send these items to Japan, at no cost to our Clubs. Thank-you China Shipping Company.

APRIL 2011

Along with our regular weekly and bi-weekly activities, we have shipped the 100 Tents and 600 Cots to Japan. Again, Thank-you China Shipping Company for your assistance in shipping these supplies for free.

We are seeking additional donations for the victims of the recent Tornados in the Southern area of the United States. We intend to send cleaning supplies and bottled water to Lions Clubs in these affected areas for distribution.

Please go to our Sales and Promotion Link for details.

MAY 2011

Along with our regular weekly and bi-weekly activities, our Club is still very active in the LCIF World Relief Activities Abroad and here in the United States.

We held our Graduation Ceromony and Ball for our ESL Class. Each year we are fortunate to assist the Comunity by providing this free service. We are already looking forward to the Fall Session.

JUNE 2011

Along with our regular weekly and bi-eekly activities, our Club is still very active in the LCIF World Relief Activities Abroad and here in the United States.

Please support this activity and be as generous as you can. Thank-you.

We want to Thank all our Supporters. We look forward to working with you again in our 2011-2012 Lions Year.

AWARDS

We are pleased to announce, that all of our Members are eligible, and will recieve their LCI President's 100% Perfect Attendance Award Pin, at our August Meeting. "Well Done Members"

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 Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann and Club President PDS Salome (Sally) V. Hilbmann, have just returned from the Lions Clubs International Convention in Minneapolis, MN, representing our Club.

AWARDS

President PDS Salome (Sally) V. Hilbmann has received the 2008-2009 Certificate of Excellence from International President Al Brandel, 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 Home bound, 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 Stewart (Steve) for his outstanding design of our Club Pin.

"GREAT JOB PDG STEWART (STEVE) H. HILBMANN"

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 Stewart (Steve)H. Hilbmann and PDS Salome (Sally) V. Hilbmann have just returned from the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Memphis, Tenn. PDG Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann was a "Moderator" at this year's Forum.

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

AWARDS

PDG Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann has received the USA/Canada Lions Leadership "Lions Clubs International President Certificate of Appreciation" for his Service to the Forum as a "Moderator".

"CONGRATULATIONS PDG STEWART (STEVE) H. HILBMANN, FOR A JOB WELL DONE"

OCTOBER 2009

PDG Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann has received correspondence from the USA-Canada Lions Leadership Forum, that he has scored High Marks on the evaluations of his performance, as a "Moderator". at the Forum this year. The Club, would like to recognize PDG Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann 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 Environment, 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 express our gratitude to the Cross Roards 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 Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann is seeking contributions for his Humanitarian Mission, which he is Heading, to the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, 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

Besides our regularly scheduled activities, our Members along with our Chinese-American Branch gave 125 Holiday Food Baskets for Thanksgiving, to needy residents of the Community.

DECEMBER 2009

Besides our regularly scheduled activites, our Members along with our Chinese-American Branch, held our Annual Breakfast with Santa, at three (03) Headstart Schools and two (02) Nursing Homes. Santa gave toys, bears, and candy to the children, and candy and toiletries to the seniors.

Our Club and Branch Members provided 150 Holiday Food Baskets to needy of the Community.

JANUARY 2010

Our Members participated in our regular scheduled events.

FEBRUARY 2010

Our Members participated in our regular scheduled events, and preparing for our Spring Activities.

MARCH 2010

Our annual Health Fair at SALUS University was another success. We like to express our gratitude to PDG Tony Quattrone and PDS Salome (Sally) V. HIlbmann for their generous contribution of prepared foods for the event.

Our Members participated another Mini-Health Fair at a Senior Center, providing vision-hearing screenings.

APRIL 2010

We held our Annual Kids Health Fair at the Lansdown YMCA. Over 500 children were registered, with over 2 Vision Screenings performed.We would like to express our gratitude to all the Lions Clubs in the District, that participated in this event.

MAY 2010

Besides our regular scheduled events, our Members participated in two (02) Mini-Health Fairs, in the Norristwon area.

JUNE 2010

We held our Annual Gratuation Party for our ESL Students.It was a great night for these students and their guests. Twenty (20) passed their GED and are Preparing to attend a Trade School or College. We would like to express our gratitude to PDS Salome (Sally) Hilbmann for her generous contribution for the Hats and Gowns.

VIEW OUR 2008-2009 LIONS CALENDAR OF EVENTS

JULY 2008

OUR MEMBERS ARE ON A VERY DESERVED VACATION, 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. District Governor Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann & PDS Salome (Sally) V. Hilbmann have just returned from the Lions Clubs International Convention in Thailand, with a two (02) week post-convention Humanitarian Mission to Vietnam, where they provided School Supplies, ie. notebooks, crayons, pens, and pencils, to Elementary Schools in the North (Hanoi-Ha Long Bay), Central (Hua), and in the South (Ho Chi Mein City-Formerly known as Saigon).

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

"GOOD LUCK DG Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann

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 STEWART (STEVE) H. HILBMANN FOR A JOB WELL DONE"

SEPTEMBER 2008

Two ( 02 ) Members (DG Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann, and PDS Salome (Sally) V. Hilbmann) 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 Stewart (Steve)H. Hilbmann & PDS Salome (Sally) V. Hilbmann attended 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 several of the Southern Caribbean Islands. They have received another Progressive MJF Level.

Besides our regular scheduled events, our Members and the Chinese-American Branch provided 100 Holiday Food Baskets to the needy of the Community.

DECEMBER 2008

Besides our regular scheduled events, our Members and the Chinese-American Branch Members escorted Santa and his helpers to three (03) Headstart Schools and two(02) Nursing Homes, providing candy, toys, and bears for over 200 children, with candy and toiletries for over 120 Nursing Home residents.

JANUARY 2009

Our Members participated in our regular scheduled events

FEBRARY 2009

Our Members participated in our regular scheduled events.

MARCH 2009

District LCI Health Fair Chair PDS Salome (Sally) V. Hilbmann, along with her Committee, has held another Outstanding Event. We are very grateful to PDS Salome (Sally) V. Hilbmann, for her personal contribution of $575.00 and time to prepare and serve the food for this event.

"GREAT JOB PDS SALOME (SALLY) V. HILBMANN!!!"

District Cultural Affairs Chair PDS Salome (Sally) V. Hilbmann, has coordinated another outstanding visit to the United Nations, coordinating transportation for 45 Lions that attended this years event from our District. This will be the last visit to the United Nations due to renovations. Again, Great Job PDS Salome (Sally) V. HIlbmann!!!

MAY 2009

Besides our regular scheduled events, our Members participated in two (02)Mini Health Fairs, with over 200 Community residents being screened for Vision-Hearing and Diabetes.

JUNE 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.

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

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, Charter President Stewart ( Steve ) H. Hilbmann & Membership Chairperson PDS 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-Profit 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, CP Stewart ( Steve ) Hilbmann & PDS 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 home bound, 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 (VDG Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann and PDS Salome (Sally) V. Hilbmann) 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 Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann and PDS Salome (Sally) V. 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 successful Halloween Safe Kids Night. More than Four Hundred ( 400 ) attendees, were provided with a safe environment 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 (VDG Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann and PDS Salome (Sally) V. Hilbman) attended the Pennsylvania Lions State Council Meeting in Lancaster, PA.

Six ( 06 ) Members, and Two ( 02 ) of our Student Volunteers, attended 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 Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann and PDS Salome (Sally) V. 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.

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

MAY 2008

Two (02) Members (DGE Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann and PDS Salome (Sally) V. Hilbmann) 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

Our Club and the Chinese-American Branch provided our English as a Second Language Class a graduation party for them and a guest. Great turn out and the Club's appreciation to all involved to make this night great.

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 (Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann and PDS Salome (Sally) V. Hilbmann) 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 (CP Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann and PDS Salome (Sally) V. HIlbmann) 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 (Lion Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann and PDS Salome (Sally) V. Hilbmann) 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. Hilbmann & PDS 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. Charter President Stewart (Steve)H. Hilbmann & PDS Salome (Sally) V. 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 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 (Charter President Stewart (Steve) H. Hilbmann and PDS Salome (Sally) V. Hilbmann) 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 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 Manila, 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.