DISTRICT 14P NEWSLETTER
DECEMBER-JANUARY
LIONS OF PA FOUNDATION
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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,
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
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Updated application for Grant (2025)
Updated application for Fellowship (2023)
Three prestigious global institutions win the 2025 António Champalimaud Vision Award
The Champalimaud Foundation today announced the laureates of the 2025 edition of the António Champalimaud Vision Award, recognizing three international organizations for their remarkable, long-standing, and impactful commitment to the prevention and treatment of blindness worldwide: Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and its SightFirst programmed; the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB); and The Fred Hollows Foundation
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
Through its SightFirst programmed, launched in 1990, LCIF has enabled more than 544 million people worldwide to access eye care. With the direct involvement of Lions members, health professionals, and community partners, the programmed has also trained over 2.6 million eye health professionals and supported the construction and equipping of more than 1,700 eye care centers, representing a unique global mobilization effort to restore sight. SightFirst operates in 118 countries and has facilitated more than nine million cataract surgeries, prevented severe vision loss in 30 million people, and improved eye care services for hundreds of millions around the world. In 2024 alone, the programmed supported more than 10,500 cataract surgeries and eye examinations for nearly 54,000 people
MELVIN JONES
Before there were over 1.4 million Lions around the world, there was one man with a vision. Melvin Jones believed that service could unite people everywhere and he spent his life proving it. He helped shape a global movement that continues to grow more than 100 years later.
JANUARY 3-11 FOCUS ON HUNGER
Hunger
Lions strive to improve food security and access to nutritious food to help alleviate hunger. A staggering number of 815 million people were affected by hunger in 2016, that accounts for 11% of the global population. Also 155 million children under age five are stunted due to chronic malnutrition, 33% of women of reproductive age suffer from anemias and 1/3 of annual food production is lost or wasted throughout the supply chain. In the Lions Club, we see how the global hunger and nutrition crisis bears upon our local communities and our strategic objective is to ensure all community members have access to nutritious food.
Plan Your Hunger Week of Service
Lions know that change doesn’t just happen — we make it happen. The Hunger Week of Service, which takes place January 3-11, is an opportunity for Lions around the world to showcase how we take action in our communities.
There are countless ways you can support the fight against hunger, so use our resources below to get started:
Plus, be sure to visit the Weeks of Service webpage for even more tools, ideas and inspiration — and join the movement to create global change!
LIONSUSA
LionsUSA is committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and impactful community of Lions across Constitutional Area 1. Our work is made possible through the ongoing collaboration with Lions International, whose resources and expertise play a pivotal role in supporting our mission. Through strategic initiatives and dedicated efforts, we aim to empower members, inspire leaders, and make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. With the support of our members, donors, and partners, we look forward to building a brighter future for all.
ROSE PARADE FLOAT
Theme The Magic in Teamwork.
Look for the Lions Float in the Rose Parade.
Getting the aminated lions ready for the flowers.
EAST COVENTRY LION CUBS
Throughout the week, Cubs have been bringing in donations of candy canes to create our annual Holiday Cheer Cards! The Cubs had so much fun listening to holiday music and working together to create a candy cane message treat for members of our community. Each Cub took 12 treats with them to distribute throughout the community. Keep on the lookout if you are out in the community because the EC Cubs are out spreading holiday cheer in the community! In our December meeting, the Cubs created a "Kindness Candy Cane Calendar" too. Students wrote down various random acts of kindness that they could carry out throughout the month of December.
The EC Lions club would like to wish everyone a wonderful and healthy new year!
SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER
CEREAL DRIVE
Collected cereal to donate to food drive.
CHRISTMAS CARDS
The Lion Cubs at the Avon Grove Charter Early Learning Center
enjoy making cards for people in nursing homes and the elderly.
The Lion Cubs made Christmas Cards for the residents of Twin Pines.
Coloring gingerbread men that pop out inside of card.
Gingerbread men pop out when you open the card
The Cubs wrote messages on the cards.
CHRISTMAS TREE SALE
Special thanks to the Oxford Helping Hands Leos and Avon Grove High School Leos who helped Lion Ed with tree sales on Sunday.
Thank you, Leos!
AGHS Leos helping Lion Ed with a customer's tree.
Lions and Leos working together.
WEST CHESTER SPCA
Helping get adoption papers ready.
Preparing the packets for the people adopting pets.
Doing clicker training with the dogs.
CHRISTMAS TREE AT THE RONALD McDONALD HOUSE
Getting decorations ready for Christmas Tree.
Hanging the decorations the Leo Club members made on the tree.
We need one more here.
Getting there.
All the decorations are on the tree.
Great job Leos.
BERKS HEIM
Despite the cold weather the SVHS Leo’s joined our Lions at Berks Heim providing food, fun, laughter and new experiences. Presents were provided and new relationships were built. We would like to thank Wawa for donating drinks and snacks.
Interacting with the residents.
Providing snacks.
Great time had by all.
I wonder who came up with the idea? Looks like fun.
HELPING FAMILES IN NEED
High School Leos
Holiday shopping for families in need
Look at all we bought.
BINGO AT LUTHER HOUSE
The AGCS High School Leo Club spent the afternoon at Luther House in Jennersville, sponsoring Bingo and sharing treats with residents.
Our students loved bringing smiles, laughter, and a little friendly competition to the community. Proud of our Wolves for leading with kindness
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Would you like a snack?
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The Leos also provided snacks for the residents.
Bingo Prizes.
EARLY LEARNING CENTER HOLIDAY SHOP
24 Middle School Leos went to the ELC to help the younger students shop at the holiday shop. Students bring in money and a list of who they need to buy gifts, our Leo's helped with picking out gifts, ensuring kids had enough money, and restocking shelves.
CPR/AED TRAINING
Did you know? More than 350,000 cardiac arrests occur outside of hospitals each year in the United States, and immediate CPR can double or even triple a person’s chance of survival.
21 Middle School Leos got a hands-free CPR/AED training class hosted by The Chester County Hospital. Two nurses came in and provided students with knowledge of signs of heart trouble, and the process in which to support a patient. Students got to practice CPR on a dummy and practice on how to use an AED.
SANTA'S WORKSHOP AT PENN TOWNSHIP
Helped with children
waiting to see Santa.
Handing out snacks.
Entertainment.
Filling out forms.
Letters to Santa.
WESTCHESTER SPCA
Leos helped out at the WSPCA
Sorting the dog coats.
Cleaning windows.
Hanging up
merchandise for sale.
Looks good.
Now we get to have fun with the puppies!
We had a wonderful time.
CENTRO CULURAL LATINOS UNIDOS
Seven OJRMS Leos went to the Zion Church, in Pottstown, to assist Pottstown School District elementary students during their after-school program offered through Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos (CCLU). These students are in kindergarten through grade four. Leos assisted with the after-school brain break activities, homework help in math and reading, and additional reading activities. It was a very fun afternoon for all.
FRIENDS INC.
Service project, distributing Christmas gifts and meals to clients.
Teamwork in action.
COUNTRY CHRISTMAS
Leos helped to set up and clean up for the Craft Fair at Country Christmas.
LEO OF THE YEAR
Our Leo of the year is Grace Chen
CENTERNARIANS
Dorothy Trate was born at home outside Morgantown, PA on July 9, 1922. As a first-grade student, she walked more than a mile to class in a one-room schoolhouse. She was a good student, and graduated from Caernarvon High School, where she played basketball. She married Harry Trate in 1940, a local lad who worked on her family’s farm part-time. He was a machinist at Birdsboro Corporation who had gotten deferred from the war because he was the only man who knew how to operate a particular machine which made valuable parts for the war machines.
Dorothy supported the war effort by operating a punch press, cleaning small parts.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Trinity Bible Fellowship Church for cooking a delicious meal.
CHRISTMAS TREE SALE
Guess who came out to help with tree sales?
KEYSTONE VILLA AT FLEETWOOD
Today’s Happy Hour was extra special thanks to our wonderful friends at the Blandon Lions Club. Laura and Tony Spero surprised our residents with homemade chocolate chip and sugar cookies and warm hot chocolate, made with so much heart.
There’s something magical about a simple treat shared among friends. Watching our residents laugh, mingle, and enjoy these sweet surprises reminded us how powerful community connections can be.
Thank you, Laura and Tony, for bringing warmth, smiles, and delicious treats to our Happy Hour today! We appreciate you more than you know.
POINSETTA FUNDRAISER
Another successful fundraiser held by the Paoli Berwyn Lions Club. We sold and delivered over 300 Poinsettias, funds raised will continue our support towards local services relating to vision.
That's a lot of poinsettias.
SENIOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH PROGRAM
The Lions held their Senior Student of the Month Program, where they honor a student from the Avon Grove HS and the Avon Grove Charter School.
Sam Goodwin Sr, Sam Goodwin 1st Vice President Ed Tolmie, Asst Principal Mark Miller, Becky Bewley and his brother Lucas.
Ashley Boyle, Christopher Nelson, Wyatt Nelson 1st Vice President Ed Tolmie, and Marielle Veilleux, Science Teacher.
CHRISTMAS AT THE FAIR GROUNDS
On the 5th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, 5 Dutch Fries, 4 sausage sandwiches 3 cheeseburgers, 2 hotdogs, and hot apple cider too.
It was great to see so many friends and supporters. Thank you to everyone. We have an incredible community. We couldn’t do this without you. Special thanks to Kutztown Fair for this event!
Can’t wait to see what next year brings
We had a fantastic time fundraising at Christmas at the Fairgrounds this weekend.
Are the Dutch fries ready?
I found the gloves!
Making sure everything is clean.
More fries coming.
Fry crew.
Are the hot dogs done yet?
Another successful fundraiser in the books.
We will be set up in the cafeteria building, stop by and get some delicious chicken pot pie, hot to eat at you stroll around or cold in quarts to take home for dinner. We also have yummy shoofly pies, we have slices and whole pies for sale... stop out, say Hi and get some delicious homemade Pa Dutch food.
Look Delicious!
Ready to take home.
We have delicious pies also.
CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY
The crowd grew despite the cold tonight at the Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Thanks to all who attended and everyone who made it happen! Drive by to see the tree if you didn't make it out.
EVENT AT THE GERMAN CULTURAL CENTER
Christmas on the Farm
What can I get you?
Hot Soup on a cold day, just the thing to warm you up.
BERKS HEIM
Lions & Leos at Berks Heim providing food, fun, laughter and new experiences. Presents were provided and new relationships were built. We would like to thank Wawa for donating drinks and snacks
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Avon Grove Lions with District Governor Mike.
50/50 winner
CHRISTMAS PARTY
We had such a great time at our club’s Christmas meeting at Yoder’s that we completely forgot to take pictures! Here’s the lone photo we managed to get of Joey Cutolo Jr. and Duval Dollar.
A big thank-you to Yoder’s for the delicious dinner, it really set the tone for a fun and productive meeting. My favorite part of the night was hearing everyone share their wonderful Christmas traditions
BOOKS DONATED TO FREE LIBRARY
I’m so excited and grateful to Mike and the Avon Grove Lion’s Club’s Book Barn in West Grove for donating an entire collection of classic children’s books! Thanks to their generosity, I was able to stock the Little Library at Thompson Brown Park on Third Street in Avondale today. Be sure to stop by with your kids and pick out some wonderful books to enjoy this summer!
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Santa is here and we’re serving pancakes, eggs, bacon, scrapple, gravy, potatoes, toast, etc.
Ho,Ho,Ho,
Cooking the bacon nice and crispy.
How much do I put in?
My arm is getting tired.
When do we get to eat?
And what would you like for Christmas?
The Children love Santa.
Picking the winner of a children's bike.
A very happy bike winner.
The Lions gave away 2 girls and 2 boys bikes.
We are officially done for the year.
Thanks to everyone who helped make this year's tree sale a success.
Special thanks to the Leos from the Avon Grove High School and the Oxford Helping Hands Leo Club.
We couldn't have done it without you.
The new location worked out great.
Thank you, Penn Brew Station, for letting us use this area.
Tree Crew.
The couple of trees left, will be donated.
We always donate a few trees to
non-profit organizations.
It's cold we are going home.
Unloading the tree bailer to put in our
storage building until next year.
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Coatesville Lions Christmas Party for Blind Association in Coatesville
HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT
Loaned bedside table.
EYEGLASSES COLLECTION
Lion Larry Heilner is a member of the district 14P District Charities Projects. Lion Larry volunteers 3 hours/month collecting and sorting eyeglasses for the Eagle-Glenmoore LC.
The eyeglasses will be donated to the NJ Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center (NJLERC) at the Katzenbach School in West Trenton, NJ.
BRANDYWINE VALLEY ACTIVE AGING CENTER
Eagle-Glenmoore Lion Carol Heilner presented donation and wee Christmas Stockings filled with goodies, Donation $1,000 – 30 wee Christmas Stockings
COATESVILLE VETERANS MEDICAL CENTER
Veterans Christmas Gifts, 3 Duffle Bags filled with clothing and other holiday items.
COVENTRY FOOD PANTRY CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Eagle-Glenmoore Lions delivered to the Coventry Food Pantry Christmas Gifts for the “Giving Tree Wish List for Children” 39 Christmas Presents Delivered
CHRISTMAS PARTY
Boyertown Lions Annual Christmas Party.
The kids had a great time.
We have the best Santa.
The Lions presented a $1000 check to the Salvation Army.
HOLIDAY PARTY
Holiday Party with the Fleetwood Lions Club. So much fun
We created gift baskets for the residents at Willowbrook. Great to see how our clubs came together to help spread holiday cheer.
Thank you foodleigh.com for the spectacular dinner.
We created gift baskets for the residents at Willowbrook.
So much fun making gift items.
WILLOWBROOK
We delivered our gift bags of food, blankets, socks, stuffed animals, and holiday cards to Willowbrook this afternoon
We also played bingo with some of the residents. Thank you to everyone for helping! My apologies for not catching everyone in the photo - we were having too much fun!
FRUIT BAG DISTRIBUTION
Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the Bally Lions Club to you and your family. Today we did our annual fruit bag distribution to Bally seniors. We remain thankful for your ongoing support of our club. You make it all possible
Cans of fruit that we can't get fresh.
Fresh fruit when available.
Bags ready to be filled.
Santa's helper delivering the fruit bags.
The bags look fantastic.
SANTA PARADE
Participated in the Welcome Santa Parade.
HOHOHO
RAFFLE WINNERS
All winners have been notified. Thank you for supporting the Lions.
EXETER TWP. FELTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Beautiful trees!
Lions Club gave out cookies at the festival
back row. Lion Melissa Rudy, Lion Troy Rudy, Lion Bradford Kissam, Lion JJ Valerio, Seated: Lion Cheryl Kleinsmith and Lion Linda Long.
TOYS AT THE EXETER TOWNSHIP FOOD PANTRY
The Exeter Township Lions Club assisted local churches and businesses
to distribute toys to children of clients of the Exeter Township Food Pantry.
That's a lot of stuffed animals.
Lots and Lots of toys.
2025 Holiday Lights Contest!
First place, 811 8th Ave!
Second Place winner 110 E 2nd Ave.
The whole family wanted to be involved.
Third place winner 505 Washington Ave.
Parkesburg Pick.
32 votes
Beautiful decorations.
SHILLINGTON AND MOHNTOM CUMRU LIONS CLUBS ARE
WORKING TOGETHER AS THE GOVERNOR MIFFLIN AREA LIONS.
Lion Terry challenged us on some Christmas Trivia.
Donated 42 hats, 77 pairs of socks, 39 sets of gloves, 1 blanket, 7 jackets, 6 pair of underwear, 4 scarves, 4 sets of hats/glove sets, 100 fanny packs filled with first aid items and one box of candy canes.
Both clubs donated items to give to Opportunity House. We more than filled our tree for the event.
EYEGLASSES FOR A STUDENT
Shillington Lion purchased a pair of glasses for a
12-year-old student at a charter school
who had issues with the strength of her eyes.
ROYER GREAVES SCHOOL
With Gratitude This Holiday Season
Dear Friends & Supporters of the Royer-Greaves School for Blind & Services,
As the holiday season invites reflection and gratitude, all of us at Royer-Greaves extend our sincere thanks to you - our donors, staff, families, legislators, and community partners - whose steadfast support made 2025 a year of progress, perseverance, and purpose.
Highlights from 2025
Because of your commitment, Royer-Greaves continued to advance our mission of educating and supporting children and adults with visual impairments and complex needs. This year, we:
- Expanded individualized educational and therapeutic programming, ensuring students received instruction tailored to their unique learning and sensory needs.
- Strengthened creative arts, vocational, and community-based learning opportunities that promote independence, communication, and confidence.
- Invested in adaptive technology and specialized equipment that broadened access to learning and daily living skills.
- Deepened partnerships with healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations to enhance continuity of care and services.
Challenges We Faced Together
Like many human service organizations, 2025 also brought real challenges. Rising operational costs, workforce shortages in specialized fields, and increasing demand for services required us to be both resilient and innovative. Thanks to the dedication of our staff and the generosity of our supporters, Royer-Greaves remained strong, responsive, and financially responsible while never losing sight of the individuals and families who depend on us.
Looking Ahead to 2026
As we look toward 2026, we do so with optimism and determination. Our priorities include strengthening staff recruitment and retention, expanding program capacity, modernizing facilities and technology, and continuing to advocate with legislators for sustainable funding and policies that protect and advance services for people with disabilities. None of this is possible without you!
This holiday season, please know how deeply grateful we are for your belief in Royer-Greaves and for your partnership in creating opportunity, dignity, and inclusion for those we serve. Your support - whether through philanthropy, advocacy, volunteerism, or collaboration - truly changes lives.
From all of us at the Royer-Greaves School for Blind & Services, we wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a healthy, hopeful New Year.
With warmest thanks and best wishes,
William Tucker
Director of Development & Community Outreach
Royer-Greaves School for Blind & Services
TINGO
BLOOD DRIVE
GIFT CARD BINGO
SPAGHETTI DINNER
AWARDS
Congratulations to Larry Ross our Bing Miller recipient.
Congratulations to Rebecca Lance the Melvin Jones recipient.
Lion of the Year Erica Osting.
Citizen of the year winner Cecelia Bealer.
PRESIDENTIAL EXCELLENCE AWARD
Presidential excellence award presented by D.G. Mike Hepner to Lion President Geoff Littlefield
NEW MEMBER INDUCTION
DG Mike Hepner inducting new member Leonard Shaner.
Wear this pin with pride.
It is a symbol that you are part of the largest service organization in the world.
NEW MEMBER INDUCTION
Lorett Treese, DG Mike Hepner and Avon Grove Vice President Ed Tolmie.
Thank you for joining our Pride
DG Mike with new member Lorett.
Sponsor Lion Mike Alft, DG Mike Hepner and New Lion Lorett Treese.
Presentation of Pin and Certificate of Membership.
NEW MEMBER INDUCTION
Installation of new member Leonard Shaner
District governor Mike Hepner conducted the induction.
BOYERTOWN LIONS CLUB--LEONARD SHANER
AVON GROVE LIONS CLUB--LORETT TREESE
COVENTRY LIONS CLUB--CHRISTOPHER DIEHL
MUHLENBERG LIONS CLUB--JASON BOWEN
MUHLENBERG LIONS CLUB--JACKLYN RUSNOCK
BOYERTOWN LIONS CLUB--LEONARD SHANER
KUTZTOWB LIONS CLUB-- LEAH ROSS
LION DON GREENLEAF
Donald J. Greenleaf, 92, of Exton, passed away on Thursday,
November 20, 2025, at Saint Martha’s Manor in Downingtown. He
was the husband of Geraldine “Gerrie” (Stafford) Greenleaf,
sharing 30 years of marriage.
Born in Valley Township, PA on December 14, 1932, he was the
son of the late Harry Raymond and Margaret (Ford) Greenleaf.
Don graduated from Episcopal Academy in 1951, and received his
bachelor's degree from the University of Delaware in 1962.
Notably, he worked hard for and finally received his master’s
degree in 2024. Don worked for a total of 38 years with the
Downingtown Borough. For 24 of those 38 years he was a
borough manager and he retired in 1994. Don was a faithful
member of St. James Episcopal Church in Downingtown, and he
was currently the longest living member, joining at just four years
old in 1936. He was always involved in the Downingtown
community, volunteered his time with the Historical Society, and
was awarded Citizen of the Year in 1983. He was past president
of the Lionville Lions Club and the founder and chairman of their
golf outing. Don was also a member of Masonic Lodge #309 for
70 years.
