DISTRICT 14P NEWSLETTER

Greetings fellow Lions,

International President AP Singh has challenged the United States with the goal of One New Member Every Two Days, the 40/20 Membership Challenge. The goal is simple and powerful: Each district is challenged to add 20 new members in the next 40 days. It is his hope that this provides an opportunity to create energy, build momentum, and grow every club. With the March Madness-Membership Challenge he challenges clubs to host a membership event in March. It is International President AP Singh's hope to turn those events into new members. If every club achieves this, our districts will not only meet the challenge, but we will also exceed it.

Clubs, if you are not already doing so, please post your service activities and hours in the portal or send the information to Lion Barry Marteny.

It ensures that all service activities are recorded and recognized, promoting transparency within the club.

It allows clubs to engage with their communities and tell stories effectively, which can lead to increased participation and support.

Reporting service activities can help clubs become eligible for service awards, enhancing their profile and credibility.

It provides tangible evidence of global engagement and impact, strengthening the organization and yielding benefits at the local level.

It helps transfer knowledge and best practices to future leaders within the club.

The time spent reporting service activities is considered volunteer hours, contributing to the overall volunteer hours of Lions and Leos.

It helps clubs understand the needs of communities and how their Lions and Leos are serving those needs, fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.

By reporting service activities, Lions Clubs International can identify best practices that can be shared globally, encouraging Lions and Leos to think creatively about their projects and apply for grants themselves.

Again, any thoughts and suggestions are encouraged and welcome. Please feel free to contact me anytime.
Yours in service,
DG Mike

Hello Fellow Lions

This past month has been an active and productive one as we continue moving forward in service and leadership. In January, I attended the State Council Meeting in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, where Lions from across the state came together to share updates, collaborate, and strengthen our collective impact. Throughout the month, I have also been participating in virtual District Governor training sessions. These trainings have focused on developing effective action plans, gaining a deeper understanding of the many resources and support available through Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), and learning strategies to successfully manage change within our clubs and district. In addition, I have taken part in valuable coaching sessions designed to support leadership growth and readiness for the year ahead.

Planning is well underway for our District Convention, which will be held at Trinity Bible

Fellowship in Blandon, Pennsylvania. The planning team continues to work diligently to ensure

a meaningful and successful convention for all attendees.

Finally, we held a District Cabinet Meeting in Chester County, providing an opportunity for

district leaders to gather, share updates, and align our efforts as we continue serving our

communities.

Thank you to all our Lions leaders and members for your ongoing dedication, teamwork, and

commitment to service. Together, we are preparing for a strong and impactful year ahead.

We Serve

1 st VDG Paula Hilbert

LIONS 14-P SPRING TREE PLANTING EFFORT

Hello Lions

As “Environment” is one of the service goals emphasized by LCI this year, I would like to recommend that our District clubs conduct tree planting this spring, 2026.

In looking at various options locally and elsewhere, I think that the simplest way to order and receive trees is through the Arbor Day Foundation. Trees can be readily ordered online and shipped directly to you. You can order bare root trees, potted trees and even other varieties like hydrangea. The available variety is quite extensive. Much information is available on the site about how to plant for success.

As we get into February, consider beneficial locations and get permission to plant in your community. If you’ve decided to move forward, assign someone to handle the ordering process, considering the will of the club in terms of location, tree type, quantity needed and manpower to accomplish. Decide on a schedule. Order your trees within the shipping window and relative to your schedule to conduct the planting activity. Plan for the equipment and planting materials you will need.

Bare root tree suggestion: Bare root trees arrive in packs of 50 for $79. If you are participating in a community event this spring, why not consider just freely handing them out? At that price, it’s almost as cheap as giving out pens and it is unique! (Staple a Lions Club card to each?)

Ordering through the Arbor Day Foundation:

· Go to www.ArborDayFoundation.org

· Shop

· Nursery (We are in hardiness zone 7)

· Top bar, see “Tree Nursery” Option (Then I liked the clicking on “all trees” option to see everything)

· For bare root option, then click on the “bulk seedlings” option from column on left

· For the shipping schedule, click on the “shipping schedule” option from the column on the left – Spring Shipping Schedule (Again, hardiness zone 7)

From there, you’re on your own…

Notes:

· Of course, if you find it works better for you, you could use your local retail greenhouse and just purchase the trees you want. There are, of course, many other online companies to choose.

· Consider whether you want any wire/plastic cages to protect the young trees (local purchase)

· For planting, many commercial potting soils contain fertilizers which is not recommended for planting – organic material such as compost is OK

· To distribute individual bare root trees, gently separate the trees and wrap the roots in damp (not dripping) paper, shredded newspaper or burlap, then place in baggie secured loosely with twist tie. Keep roots cool, moist and protected from the sun until planting

Questions? I’ll try to help.

Doug Yingling, 14-P GST Coordinator

610-952-6455

Good morning, LEO advisors and Liaisons!

I wanted to reach out to remind you of a few important LEO items:

1. There is a consent box on the back on the LEO application giving you permission to enter the LEO info in the portal. PLEASE be sure all LEOS are entered into the portal. Please enter officers and service projects. LEO data is lacking in PA.

2. This is the time to start planning for your graduating senior LEO to transfer to a LION'S club.

   
   

Note- THERE ARE 148 LEOS in PA aging out, and that isn't even all of them because so many have not been entered into the portal.

If your LEO club has 10 or more aging out (see list below) you can charter a LEO-LIONS club so they can all stick together. Even if they are going out of state for college. Contact me for assistance. This is a great way to keep their service going ....

District H has 10 from Blue Ridge LEO Club

District M has 12 from Windber LEO Club

District N has 17 from Armstrong River Hawks LEO Club

District P has 14 from Great Valley LEO Club

District T has 14 from West Perry LEO club

Let's Keep these LEOs together in LEO-Lions Clubs (see attached flyer)

Let's help transition the 146+ graduating LEOS over to their sponsoring Lions Club.

We are missing the boat on young membership, and this is a great opportunity. Linda

Dr. Linda Zaneski

papageantmom@hotmail.com

570-709-9519

Charter a New LEO-Lions Club:

 New club requires a minimum of 20 members, 10 of which must be a

former LEO who has served for at least 1 year and 1 day.

 Former LEOs will need to be transferred to the LEO-Lion club in the

portal so their record is merged.

 LEO-LION club members can meet virtually to accommodate those in

college and participate in service projects.

 Encourage the LEO-Lions to recruit their peers to join and every year,

welcome other LEOs who are aging out.

 Young adult membership is an exclusive membership type for those

under the age of 30. They receive a 50% discount on international

dues and a charter or entrance fee waiver when they join the LEO-Lion

club.

 Chartering this LEO-Lion club follows the same procedure for

chartering a Lions Club.

Recommendation-

Review your list of LEOS aging out in your district. If there is a club with 10

or more, you already have the foundation to start a LEO-Lion club.

LEO to Lion Benefits:

 Continued service with even more service opportunities

 50% discount on international dues

 Years of Leo service credited to your Lion record

 Continued interaction with your LEO club friends (LEO-Lion club)

 Opportunity to join the LinkedIn Leo-Lion professional networking

group

 Participation virtually if away at college

 Participation in service projects while at college and when home on

school breaks.

 Resume building community service

 Leadership and life skills

 Opportunities for leadership positions

 Contribution to a cause greater than oneself

CONVENTION REGISTRATION

LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL

DISTRICT 14 P CONVENTION

April 11,2026

Trinity Bible Fellowship Church Blandon, PA

All attendees must register- Please print clearly: Attendees:

Main Contact: ____________________________ __________________________________

Club Name: ______________________________ ___________________________________

Address: _________________________________ __________________________________

City, State, Zip: ____________________________ __________________________________

Email Address: ____________________________ __________________________________

Phone #: _________________________________ __________________________________

Lunch: Ham, Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Corn Green Beans, Salad, Roll with butter, Dessert

Lunch ____________ X $25.00= $____________

TOTAL DUE $_______________

(Please note attendees not having lunch)

MAIL CHECKS PAYABLE TO: LCI District 14 P

DT Evelyn Pecht 1392 Reservoir Road Honey Brook, PA 19344

Phone: 610-405-3590

Email: epecht3425@msn.com

(If you submit by email, no lunch reservations will be made until the check arrives)

DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS- MARCH 31

Notice: District 14-P Convention Food Drive

Hello All Lions

Please be advised that a collection of food donations for local food banks will take place at the District 14-P Convention. I am encouraging our Lions Clubs to participate in collecting food and getting it to the District Convention on April 11 th. This is in keeping with one of this year’s LCI service goals of addressing hunger. Donated food will be divided and distributed to the clearinghouses for food donations in both Chester County (Chester County Food Bank) and Berks County (Helping Harvest). Both organizations have good information about collecting food on their websites if you need more detail. Please address this project at your club meetings, plan for a designated date for your collection (in advance of the convention) and identify those attending the convention to transport your donations. You may want to begin setting some boxes aside. Notes about food donation guidelines:

 NO GLASS PRODUCTS/ITEMS

 Items cannot be expired or in rusted, dented or leaking containers

 Food items must contain product ingredients (no unidentifiable bags or cans can be used – no

homemade items)

 Nonperishable food in plastic, cardboard or cans works best

 Consider including non-food items that are needed such as personal hygiene, feminine hygiene,

diapers, toilet paper, paper plates and cups

I will need a few volunteers with a truck or van to help transport the donations from the convention on the

day of. Trucks should have a covered bed in case of rain (as the food will not be able to be delivered until

Monday-Friday of the following week). We will need delivery to Helping Harvest in Reading and Chester

County Food Bank in Exton. Potential volunteers can let me know.

Of course, financial support is also welcomed by these organizations if your club would rather do that.

As always, be sure to document your club efforts by entering project into LCI database.

Lion Doug Yingling, District 14-P Global Service Coordinator

douglasy@ptd.net

610-952-6455

I will usually receive a request from several Clubs to purchase and prepare a basket for their Club. Provided the Club sends me the $50.00 for purchasing the items to go into the Basket for their Club, I will be happy to create a Basket for that Club and take it to the Convention to be used in the raffle.

Remember, the better the Baskets, the more money we can raise to help offset some of the cost of the Convention.

CLUB DELEGATE REGISTRATION

The International Association of Lions Clubs

Lion Susan Prutzman January 22, 2026

600 E Philadelphia Avenue, 1st Floor, rear

Boyertown, PA 19512

Dear Club Secretary:

Please forward your list of Delegates and Alternates for the upcoming District 14-P convention to be held on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The convention location will be at Trinity Bible Fellowship Church, 220 Main Street, Blandon, PA 19510

As per the Constitution, each chartered Lions club in good standing with the District shall be entitled to one (1) Delegate and one (1) Alternate for every ten (10) member or major fraction thereof (major fraction is 5 or more). Should your club have a PDG as a member, they will receive their PDG Delegate Card directly from the Certification Committee. Please note all delegates and alternates must be a member of Lions for one year and a day in order to quality.

Example: Your club has 20 members; you are entitled to two (2) Delegates/Alternates. Your club has 44 members; you are entitled to four (4) Delegates/Alternates. Your club has 37 members and a PDG; you are entitled to four (4) Club Delegates/Alternates and one (1) PDG Delegate.

The list of delegates and alternates along with their membership number needs to be emailed (or typed copy via USPS) no later than March 27, 2026, so the committee can process the credential in time for the convention. Credential will be available for pick up the day of the convention at certification table. Thank you for assistance and cooperation.

Please call me with any questions you may have at 484-597-0893 cell (please leave a message) or email me at tazsuecocoa@aol.com (subject line District Convention). See you at the convention.

Yours in Lionism

Lion Susan Prutzman

Certification Chairman

14P District Convention

Please note: Certification of delegates is different from registering to attend the convention; A separate registration form needs to be forwarded to the District Treasurer.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR REGISTRATION

The International Association of Lions Clubs

Lion Susan Prutzman January 22, 2026

600 E Philadelphia Avenue, 1st Floor, rear

Boyertown, PA 19512

Dear Past District Governor:

As a past international officer in good standing, you are granted full delegate status for the upcoming District 14-P convention to be held at Trinity Bible Fellowship Church, 220 Main Street, Blandon, PA 19510 on April 11, 2026.

Please email me at tazsuecocoa@aol.com (subject line Convention Delegate) or call me at 484-597-0893 cell (please leave a message) no later than March 27, 2026, with your plans to attend. Your credential will be available for pick up the day of the convention at the certification table. See you at the convention.

Yours in Lionism,

Lion Susan Prutzman

Certification Chairman

14-P District Convention

Please note: Certification of delegates is different from registering to attend the convention.

A separate registration form needs to be forwarded to the District Treasurer.

LION JAMES E. "BING" MILLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

Past International Director James E. "Bing" Miller (1974-1976)

Pennsylvania State Council Chairperson (1968-1969)

District Governor (1967-1968)

Member of the Paoli-Berwyn-Malvern Lions Club

click on application below to view

Updated application for Grant (2025)

Updated application for Fellowship (2023)

Updated application for Knight Fellow (2023)

Click on Logo for link to information about the State Convention

REGISTRATION and Hotels

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE STATE CONVENTION.

CLICK ON LOGO FOR MORE INFORMATION

ABOUT BEACON LODGE

Attached is a flyer promoting the rental possibilities at PA Lions Beacon Lodge
Camp. Our goal is to have Beason Lodge become a year-round facility. There is an
exerted effort made to generate interest in leasing the camp during the off season
from September to April. During those months, the primary source of income
is from rentals.
We ask that you include the attached rental flyer in your District Newsletters.
To make rental arrangements and to include specific services, please contact Lion Kelly McMullen, Programs Director at 814-542-2511or Kellym@beaconlodge.org.
The camp can be leased for Lions and business retreats, family gatherings, business conferences, weddings, etc. and our chef is on site if meals are desired in the rental package.
Thank you, best regards,

Thank you,

LINK FOR INFORMATION ABOUT LOPF AWARDS AND GRANTS

PEACE POSTER CONTEST

It's not too early to start thinking which schools you can contact about the PEACE POSTER CONTEST.

September to Deadline in October is a very short time for the students to work on their posters.

For last year's contest the District only received 2 posters. The Poster doesn't have to come from a Leo; any student can enter. Please think about reaching out to schools in your area and encourage them to do a poster.

The Butterflies of Hope Art Contest

invites children and teens in our community to tell their own stories of hope and transformation through art.

Inspired by the butterfly's symbolism of hope and transformation, this contest invites youth under 18 to create original butterfly-themed artwork representing hope, transformation, and joy.

The winning artwork will become our limited-edition AltruVision Butterfly Design, featured on AltruVision merchandise, this coming spring.

Thank you for helping us honor the gift of sight in a new and beautiful way!

The Lion Cubs painted rocks with words of kindness on them.

The rocks will be placed at a local park when the Cubs do a cleanup in April for Eart Day.

SPRING FOOD DRIVE

15 cubs and 2 advisors met to begin working on our Spring Food Drive Project. The cubs created posters for the Food Drive. Our food drive will be March 2nd-March 27th. Here are some photos. Our next meeting is 3/19. Jen Marshall - story and pics

LAST YEAR IN REVIEW

President: Olivia Lisa

Vice President: Sophia Luigard

Secretary: Brandon Rowe

Events

Haunted Hayride Weekend- Students volunteered at Jim Dietrich Park to

help set up haunted hayride, dress up to scare people or to help run

events.

Cleanup of the Temple Halloween Parade- Walked the route of the

parade to help clean up candy and trash

Safe Trick or Treat Night at MEC- Leo Club runs this event. We have 10

classrooms that are decorated for elementary students to receive candy

from. The gym is set up with games that families could participate in to win

small prizes. We handed out around 400 snack bags in the cafeteria.

Donations are accepted at the door that goes towards volunteering.

Field Trips to Helping Harvest Community Kitchen (once a month)- Third

On Wednesday every month students help pack Senior Boxes.

CE Cole Fall Fest-Leo Club students partnered with Art Club and Aevidum

Club to help run their events on the turf field during their Fall Fest

Celebration.

CHECK PRESENTATION

BLOOD DRIVE

On January 29th we hosted our 1st of two Red Cross Blood Drives. In order to educate our High School students, we held an assembly with one of our Red Cross Blood Drive representatives on the Thursday prior. We were able to recruit 90 students, and the Red Cross collected 56 units of blood. There were 16 Leo Club members that worked on the drive on the 29th (6 hours each) and all of them spent the 3 weeks prior recruiting student donors. We exceeded our goal set for us by the Red Cross.

VALENTINES TO LUTHER HOUSE

Happy Valentines Day Cards

Around 25 Leos collected 120 Valentine cards to give to residents of Luther House.

VALENTINE CARDS FOR SOLIDERS

We did 40 cards for the organization Soldiers Angels. Each card had $1 inside in order to help with the shipment costs to the soldiers overseas

RONALD MacDonald HOUSE

Cooked breakfast for the residents.

SUPRIZES FOR SAILORS

5 care packages arrived for the sailors on the USS George Bush aircraft carrier. Yesterday, my son sent me this photo. All 5 boxes are addressed from the Twin Valley HS LEO club by Sandra Crook. They were air-dropped onto the ship in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with the mail drop yesterday.

LAST YEAR IN REVIEW

FUND-RAISING

1. SPAGHETTI COMMUNITY DINNER

2. WHITE CANE DAY (2 TIMES/YEAR)

3. COMMUNITY ANNUAL MAILING (9000+ HOUSES)

4. KAUFFMAN’S BARBECUE CHICKEN DINNER

5. CASH FOR CAUSES (GIANT & REDNER’S)

6. LION MINTS

7. BING MILLER CALENDARS

8. BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS

9. THRIVENT FINANCIAL ACTION TEAM CARDS (SUPPLIES) FOR FUND-RAISERS

SERVICE & DONATIONS

1. MEDICAL EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES PROGRAM

2. PARKS & RECREATION COMMUNITY EVENTS

3. MEMORIAL DAY PARADE

4. EXETER FOOD PANTRY (monthly participation & donations)

5. EXETER SENIOR CITIZEN THANKSGIVING DINNER

6. LEO CLUB (monthly student awards & participation)

7. SCHOLARSHIPS (EXETER TOWNSHIP & ANTIETAM SCHOOL DISTRICTS)

8. LCIF support

9. BEACON LODGE service & support

10. BING MILLER FOUNDATION service & support

11. LIONS OF PA. FOUNDATION

12. DISTRICT 14-P service & support (projects)

13. ALTRUVISION service & support

14. COLLECTION OF GLASSES, TABS, HATS, AND STAMPS

15. EMS, POLICE AND FIRE COMPANY support

16. ANNUAL MAILING- membership recruitment, donations, and services.

17. EXETER TWP. COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TOY GIVE (part of food pantry

PROGRAM ABOUT THE EMS BAGS

CONNECTING VOULENTEERW WITH SERVICES

Article in Southern Berks News of the January 15th. Our Lions Club participated in the annual event at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Douglassville with a table and discussed membership in the club with event participants.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR VISIT

BLANKETS OF HOPE CHILI SALE

COMMUNITY AID

VALENTINE'S DAY CARDS

CRIME VICTIMS CENTER DONATION

Lions President James Jennings and Lion Tom Walsh presented Christine Zaccarelli, from The Crime Victim’s Center of Chester County, with a check for $250. Their services reach many in our local community.

DONATIONS FOR A PERSON IN NEED

Lion President James Jennings and Lion Toby Gelman

coordinating donations for a local resident in need

GIRL SCOUTS

Supporting local organizations, such as the

Girl Scouts of America, is always part of our mission

DISTRICT GOVERNORS VISIT

TASTE TESTING DUTCH FRIES

FISH FRY FUNDRAISER

Lenten Fish Fry

February 20, 27 & March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 3

4 PM – 6:30 PM

Location: Honey Brook Lions Club Community Center

14 Mt Pleasant RD Honey Brook Pa.

EGG HUNT

DISTRICT GOVERNOR MIKE PRESENTED SERVICE CHEVRONS

NEW MEMBER

COATESVILLE AREA LIONS CLUB--Rebecca Woodward

CONRAD WEISER--RYAN ELLENBERGER

CONRAD WEISER--STEPHANIE L WEIK

Lion Barry Marteny

Email: lioneyes14p@gmail.com

Phone: 484-667-7640