LION EYES DISTRICT 14P NEWSLETTER

Greetings fellow Lions,

Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers this past month. They cannot seem to figure out how to control my constant bleeding. The steroid that they have me on isn't working. They placed me on a new medicine. However, it can take a number of months to take effect, if at all. I have been in the hospital a number of times and had several transfusions. I have missed several club visits which I am extremely disappointed about and will reschedule. I have attended the Mohnton Cumru Halloween Parade with IPDG Art, and it was awesome. I have visited a few clubs and have really enjoyed meeting everyone and learning more about the clubs. I also attended a Peace Week event in Delaware.

In a message from International President AP Singh, he asks us to "Serve Louder. Lions are humble people. We like to let our actions speak louder than our words. However, we must not be afraid to talk about our service. Only by serving louder can we bring in more Lions to serve even more people in our communities."

Hello Everyone,

I hope everyone had a great summer. Fall is now upon us. I have as usual been busy with meetings and learning on the Lions Portal. Some of the options are club development, and they also have a section on recruiting new members. On October 31,2025 We will be attending the second state meeting in Harrisburg. I have not been out to visit any clubs, with my dad in the hospital and then he went to rehab. My sister and myself have been the taxi service for my mom since she does not drive. He just came home today and I am thankful to have him home. While he was in the hospital and rehab, we made sure to thank the staff for all the service that they complete every day, It made me realize more than usual that we all complete service to our family, friends and community that we do not think about every day.

So, I would like to thank everyone for all of the service they have performed daily.

Thank you to the clubs how have sent me their newsletters. My email address is paulahilbert2@comcast.net. I had it wrong in the last letter. Sorry to many email addresses that I have and combined them together.

We Serve

1st VDG Paula Hilbert

Looking at the report from Lions International for the current year, I want to congratulate the 20 Clubs that have reported service in the Portal. Amity Township, Avon Grove, Bally, Blandon, Boyertown, Coatesville, Eagle Glenmoore, Exeter Township, Fleetwood, Honey Brook, Kempton, Kennett Square, Kutztown, Lionville, Oxford, Parkesburg, Shillington, Shartlesville, Spring Township, and Strausstown.

Let's let International know what you are doing. Last year we were one of only four Districts in the United States to achieve 100% reporting. We can achieve it again this year with your support.

I am here to assist in any way I can to help the clubs report.

Contact me at aglionbarry@gmail.com

BE CAREFUL with my criticisms and liberal

with my praise, to build up and not destroy.

District Governor

DG Michael Hepner

Parkesburg Lions Club

Lion Mike became a member of Lionville Cyber Club, along with his brother in June 2021 and was the Club’s President until January 1, 2023, when he transferred to the Parkesburg Lions Club. Presently, Lion Mike is a member of the Thorndale Downingtown Exton Branch Club which he helped form in 2024. His Parent Club is the Parkesburg Lions Club.

He served as Zone Chair for Region 4-B and served as First Vice District Governor in 2023. Lion Mike served briefly as District Governor before resigning in 2023-24. He graduated from Regional Lions Leadership Institute in 2022 and is a graduate of the Advanced Lions Leadership Institute in 2023. Michael has a BS degree in Computer Science Business Emphasis from DeSales University (formerly Allentown College) and an AA in Biology Pre-Pharmacy from Reading Area Community College. He has taken three graduate level courses in Special Education.

Mike and his brother Jim purchase items wholesale and then resell them. Lion Mike is a lifelong learner and enjoys learning new skills. He enjoys watching the Philadelphia sports teams, traveling both here and abroad, and collecting signed memorabilia from sports, entertainment, and political

First Vice District Governor FVDG Paula Hilbert (Gary)

Boyertown Lions Club

Lion Paula became a member of the Boyertown Lions Club in November 2009. Served a two-year term as Club President from 2018-2020. I have been serving as Club Treasurer since 2020.

Her involvement in the district started in 2021 as a Zone chair for Zone 3A for a two-year term. In 2022

was asked to serve as District Treasurer. I graduated from Regional Lions Leadership in 2022.

Lions Paula is a Bing Miller Fellow, Gene Polgar Fellow, Melvin Jones Fellow.

Lion Paula resides in Boyertown with her husband and partner in service Gary. She is a proud parent of 2.

children and 3 grandchildren. She is employed by Santander Bank in Boyertown.

In addition to community service, Paula enjoys her time in the kitchen cooking and baking. She also enjoys camping with family and friends,

Immediate Past District Governor

IPDG Art Pecht (Evelyn)

Honey Brook Lions Club

DG Art graduated from Thomas College in 1970 and went to work for W.T. Grants in New Jersey. He was eventually transferred to West Chester PA. Needing help at his store he called another Grants, and they sent a young lady named Evelyn. They eventually started dating and were married in October of 1976.

Together they have five children. Four daughters, Beth, Megan, Kelly, Michelle and one son David. At the present time they have four grandchildren, Jack and Allison, who live in California. Ben and Henry live in West Bradford PA.

DG Art has been a member of the Honey Brook Lions since Dec 2002. He has served the club in many capacities including president, tail twister, and is presently in charge of the calendar program and the Lenten fish fry which is held every Friday during lent.

On the district level he has served two terms as his own chair and District Governor Art as a Melvin Jones fellow, Bing Miller fellow and Jean Polgar fellow. He has a certificate of appreciation from past international president Jimmy Ross and is a trustee at AltruVision a Lions eye bank. At AltruVision he serves on the budget and finance committee and the fundraising and golf committees. He was also our district governor during that 2020-2021 year.

District Governor Art retired from Target and after 20 years prior to that he and his wife Lion Evelyn were owners and operators of a deli in York PA he now volunteers with the Honey Brook fire police.

District Governor Art has served as a volunteer coach with the Twin Valley little leagues for girls’ softball and boys’ baseball he went on to umpire on the high school level and the American Legion level.

District Secretary

DS Linda McCue

Amity Lions Club

Been a Lion/Lioness for 34 years. Held various offices through the years and am presently the President of the Amity Township Club. Served on the District Cabinet for 18 years as the 14-P Lioness Representative. I represented 14-P on the State Council for 3 years and State Lioness Chairperson for 1 year. I have been a charter member of the Bing Miller Charitable Foundation for 20 years and serve as their Secretary. I have been the Police Secretary for the Amity Township Police Department for 24 years. I have two wonderful sons and one awesome granddaughter. Also am an avid bowler for 48 years and am President of the Women’s 600 Club of Reading. One of the best experiences in my life was when a friend asked me to join their Lions Club.

District Treasurer

Honey Brook Lions Club

Lion Evelyn became a member of the Honey Brook Lions in 2002 with her husband DG Art. She served as treasurer of the Honey Brook Club from 2003-2011.

This is her first year being involved in the district. She is currently the district Treasurer.

Lion Evelyn is Bing Miller Fellow, Gene Polgar Fellow, Melvin Jones Fellow, and a Lions of PA Foundation Fellow.

Lion Evelyn currently works part time. She and DG Art have 5 children and 5 grandchildren.

District GLT Coordinator

Gary Hilbert (Paula)

Boyertown Lions Club

Lion Gary joined the Boyertown Lions Club in November 2009. He served as club president in 2014-2015. Lion Gary extended his service to the district level in 2015 as Zone Chair. He served many roles at district level and culminating as 14P District Governor in 2021-2022. After his term, it was time to take a MD14 position. PDG Gary is proud to serve as a BOD for PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp.

Lion Gary is a graduate of RLLI and ALLI. (Regional and Advanced Lions leaders Institute) He is recognized as a Melvin Jones Fellow, Gene Polgar Fellow, James “Bing” Miller Fellow, LOPF Fellow and a Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley Life Member.

PDG Gary resides in Boyertown, Pa with his wife and partner in service Lion Paula. Proud parents of 2 adult children and blessed with 4 grands.

District GMT Coordinator

Matthew C. Hensinger (Brenda)

Longswamp Lions Club

Lion Matthew ‘Matt” Hensinger became a member of the Longswamp Lions Club in August 2008. He has held several offices within the Club including Club President, Club Vice President, and LCIF Chairperson. He is highly active in the numerous Club activities and fundraisers in the local community and has invited and sponsored several new members to join Longswamp Lions Club in recent years.

Lion Matt is currently serving as Longswamp Lions Club Secretary and was invited to join the District Global Action Team as the 2021-2022 Global Membership Chair.

Lion Matt is also an active member of several local professional and community organizations. He is a member of the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Non-Commissioned Officer Association, the National Rifle Association, the Boy Scouts of America, and the Order of the Arrow and currently serves as the Shooting Sports Director at Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation and recently retired as a Command Sergeant Major after 41 years of service in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

Lion Matt’s special interests have been in membership extension, the strengthening of clubs and community service. He has received the Membership Key and the 10-Year Monarch Chevron and is a graduate of the 2021 Regional Lions Learning Institute.

Lion Matt and his wife, Brenda, reside in Macungie PA and have five sons, one granddaughter and two grandsons.

District GST Coordinator

Douglas A Yingling

Kempton Lions Club

A member of the Kempton Lions Club since 2012, Doug Yingling has been a member since 2012 and served two one-year terms as Club President. He attended the 2018 Lions USA/Canada Leadership Forum in Columbus Ohio. He currently serves as Zone Chair 2-A since 2020 and now adds GST to his assigned tasks. Doug was extremely honored to receive the Melvin Jones Fellow award presented by the Kempton Club on September 6, 2023.

Now retired, Doug served for 30 years as Executive Director at two agencies serving those who are blind and visually impaired in Montgomery and Lehigh counties and worked extensively with area Lions Clubs who generously supported these agencies during those years.

Doug resides in Kempton with his wife Andrea, 2 cats and Dancer, his (their) BFF Golden Retriever.

Lion Eyes Editor

Barry Marteny

lioneyes14p@gmail.com

Avon Grove Lions Club

I was born and raised in York Pa. Graduated from Penn State University. I worked in the grocery business all my life. I started with Acme Mkts. While I was in High School and became a Store Manager. When they closed the Acme’s in the York Area, I took a job as an Assistant Mgr. with an independent in Harrisburg (Fox’s Markets). Foxes sold out to Redner’s, and I worked as an Assistant Mgr. for them for 20 years till I retired. I joined the Avon Grove Lions in 2014. I was involved with starting a Leo Club at The Avon Grove Charter School and was their Liaison for several years. Served as the Avon Grove Lions Secretary for 2 years. I am not the Avon Grove Lions Administrator. Served as the District Leo Representative under PDG Marlyn Wagner and I have continued in that role till this day.

District Web Site Chair

Duval Dollar

Honey Brook Lions Club

Lion Duval became a member of the Honey Brook Lions Club on November 12, 2020. He participates in all aspects of the Club and is recognized as a Bing Miller Fellow, Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, and PID Gene Polgar Fellow for his services. He has now extended his service to our District and serves as our webmaster.

He works for Brandywine Realty Trust in Philadelphia, PA as their Director of IT Service Management and has been with the Company for 18 years. To use his own words on why he became a Lion “I simply enjoy helping others.”

Website Address: www.e-district.org/sites/14P

We also continue to grow our presence on Facebook – please take a look and ‘like us’

There are a number of vacancies on the District Governor's Advisory Team

If you would be willing to take one of these positions, contact District Governor Mike.

835-216-0143

mhepner@yahoo.com

Diabetes Chair: Vacant, USA Canada Forum: Vacant,

Vision Resource Center: Vacant, Berks Co. Assoc. Blind: Vacant

White Cane – Chester Co Vacant, White Cane – Berks Co Vacant

District Governor's upcoming visits and events

Oct 31 to Nov 1st - State Council Meeting #2

Nov 3rd - Mohnton Cumru / Shillington

Nov 5th - Kempton

Nov 6th - Coatesville

Nov 7th - Hamburg

Nov 8th - District Cabinet Meeting #2 Parkesburg

Nov 12th - Kimberton

Nov 13th - Shoemakersville

Nov 18th - Avon Grove

Nov 24th - Blandon

Dec 4th - Boyertown

PROTOCOL FOR

DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S VISITATION

When a District Governor visit is scheduled to your Club, he or she will be the Program for that meeting.

A – Head Table Seating: (Facing Group)

• President – Center or left of podium.

• District Governor – to President’s right (if spouse present, beside Governor)

• If 1st and 2nd Vice Districts Governor also attend, they will be seated to the District Governor’s right.

• Zone Chair – to 2nd VDG’s right

• Other Dignitaries and Club Officers – to Presidents left.

B – Introduction of Guests:

• President will set protocol and introduce the Zone Chair

• Zone Chair will introduce the District Governor’ in attendance beginning with the 2nd VDG.

C – Program:

Mental Health Resources – Pennsylvania

Crisis & Emergency Support

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988

• Crisis Text Line: Text PA to 741741

• Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988, then press 1

• Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990

• The Trevor Project (LGBTQ Youth): 1-866-488-7386 or text 'Start' to 678-678

• Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860

• SAMHSA National Helpline 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

• www.Findtreatment.gov

• www.findsupport.gov

Statewide Services

• PA DHS – OMHSAS: Mental health and substance use services

• Visit: pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/mental-health-substance-use-disorder/mental-health

• Medicaid Mental Health Coverage: Therapy, medication, crisis care

• Learn more at nami.org

Digital Tools

• Calm Health App: Screenings, therapy referrals, self-care content

🌟 General Mental Health & Well-Being Projects

1. Mental Health Awareness Events
Host seminars, workshops, or community lunches featuring mental health professionals. Focus on topics like stress management, coping strategies, and local resources.

2. World Mental Health Day (October 10)
Organize a community event or campaign to raise awareness. Include activities like mindfulness sessions, art therapy, or youth-led discussions.

3. Social Media Campaigns
Share mental health tips, local support services, and positive messages throughout Mental Health Month (October).

4. Community Wellness Fairs
Partner with local health providers to offer free screenings, mindfulness activities, and educational booths.

👧🏽 Youth-Focused Initiatives

1. Lions Quest Program
Implement this evidence-based social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum in schools to support youth mental health and resilience.

2. Peer Support & Mentoring
Create youth-led peer support groups or mentorship programs that promote emotional wellness and leadership.

3. School-Based Mindfulness Projects
Introduce breathing exercises, gratitude journals, or quiet zones in schools.

4. Art & Expression Workshops
Host creative sessions (painting, poetry, music) to help youth express emotions and build self-esteem.

🧘🏽‍♀️ Mindfulness & Emotional Wellness Activities

1. Mindfulness Walks or Nature Trails
Organize guided walks with reflection stops or nature journaling.

2. Community Gratitude Wall
Set up a public space where people can post notes of gratitude or encouragement.

3. Stress Relief Kits
Assemble and distribute kits with items like stress balls, herbal teas, journals, and resource pamphlets.

🎨 Creative & Community-Based Fundraisers

1. Art for Awareness Auction
Host an art show featuring local artists or students. Auction the pieces to raise funds while promoting emotional expression.

2. Mindfulness Merchandise
Sell custom items like journals, tote bags, mugs, or T-shirts with positive affirmations or Lions Club branding.

3. Gratitude Garden
Create a public display where donors sponsor flowers or stones engraved with messages of hope or remembrance.

🏃‍♀️ Active & Wellness-Oriented Events

1. Walk for Wellness
Organize a community walk or run with registration fees supporting mental health initiatives.

2. Yoga in the Park
Partner with local instructors for donation-based outdoor yoga sessions.

3. Zumba or Dance-a-thon
Host a fun, high-energy event where participants raise pledges for every hour danced.

🍽️ Food & Social Gatherings

1. Community Breakfast or Dinner
Host a themed meal (e.g., “Breakfast for the Brain”) with ticket sales going toward your project.

2. Bake Sale with a Twist
Include mental health facts or positive quotes with each treat.

3. Cooking for a Cause
Invite local chefs or students to prepare meals for a ticketed tasting event.

🧠 Educational & Awareness-Based Fundraisers

1. Speaker Series or Panel Discussion
Charge a small fee for entry to hear mental health professionals, educators, or advocates.

2. Mental Health Trivia Night
Host a fun, informative event with prizes and entry fees.

3. Mindfulness Workshop
Offer guided sessions on meditation, journaling, or stress relief for a donation

The Lions International Pin Trading Club is proud to announce a Youth Scholarship of US$4,000 for a graduating senior who is the child or grandchild of a Lions or a member of a Leo Club. The most important aspect of the Youth Scholarship Program is to help a young person pursue his/her education and follow their dreams. The LITPC takes great pride in fulfilling the motto of Lions Clubs International, “WE SERVE”. During the SightFirst II Campaign, the pin traders contributed US$144,000 to LCIF. Our Scholarship Program is another example of the pin traders’ slogan, “Lions First”. Selection of the scholarship recipient will be based on academic achievement, an essay stating the student’s goals, a statement of reason(s) for applying and an overview of work, community and school service, and letters of recommendation. Applications and supporting documentation are to be completed and submitted to the pin trading club scholarship chairman named below by March 1, 2026. We encourage all graduating seniors who are children or grandchildren of a Lions member as well as those who are active participants in a Leo Clubs, to apply for this exciting opportunity in the Lions International Trading Pin Club (LITPC) Scholarship Program.

Click on Logo for more information on the Youth Scholarship Program

BEACON LODGE

Join us for a day of fall fun at the beautiful Beacon Lodge Camp! Whether you're a long-time supporter or a first-time visitor, there’s something for everyone at our Beacon Fall Fest!

CLICK ON ABOVE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE LION'S CUB PROGRAM

EAST COVENTRY LION CUBS

EC Lion Cubs Have First Meeting f the School Year

NORTH COVENTRY LION CUBS

The NC Lion Cubs kicked off our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, 10/7. We discussed what it means to be a Lion Cub and brainstormed ways in which we can help our school and community. Our first task as a group was to create boxes for Owen J. Robert's Make a Difference Day food donations for the Coventry Food Pantry. The students worked together to design some outstanding boxes that are sitting in the North Coventry lobby waiting to be filled!

EAST VINCENT LIONS CUBS

On Thursday 10/16, 17 Cubs and 2 Advisors met. Our activity this month was creating posters for our cleaning supply collection. The Veterans at the Whitehall Apartments are in need of cleaning supplies. Our collection will run from 11/3-11/21. The cubs will have collection boxes around the school and will help organize the items collected. Here are a few pictures of the cubs hard at work.

AVON GROVE CHARTER ELC LION CUBS

First meeting for the Charter ELC Lion Cubs meeting. The Cubs learned about what Lions do to help in the world. The made get well cards for Lion Danielle their Advisor. They also are collecting stuffed animals for the Charter School Leo Club to donate to Orphan Grain Train.

EXETER TOWNSHIP LEO CLUB

Exeter Township

Leo Club Pickleball Tournament

AVON GROVE CHARTER SCHOOL LEOS

Leos from the Avon Grove Charter School helped with the eye screenings at the Avon Grove Charter School Early Learning Center.

AVON GROVE HIGH SCHOOL LEO CLUB

The Leos helped the Lions and Penn Township

at the Fall Festival and Lions Craft Fair.

OXFORD HELPING HANDS LEO CLUB

The Leos helped to direct the parents to the proper rooms.

OWEN J ROBERTS HIGH SCHOOL LEO CLUB

Rise for Hunger at Cedarville UMC

WILSON HIGH SCHOOL LEO CLUB

Spring Township Lions Club's 49th annual Halloween parade held October 15, 2025.

OWEN J ROBERTS HIGH SCHOOL LEO CLUB

Leos helped out at the Pickup Pennsylvania event

Part of the Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Campaign

HAMBURG AREA HIGH SCHOOL LEO CLUB

Hamburg Area High School LEO members: Bethany Stufflet (secretary), Tia Adam (president), Lydia Fultz (treasurer), Samantha Gartner (vice president), Alyssa Umberger, Maya Fultz Fall Fest, getting ready to sell cotton candy.

OWEN J ROBERTS MIDDLE SCHOOL LEO CLUB

On Thursday, September 18, we had our first official meeting. We were joined by Lion Terry, and we had a total of 40 members present. At that meeting, Leos learned about Lionism and were presented with the information regarding club sponsorship from the Coventry Lions, official club induction, and the requirements of membership. Additionally, those present were able to be virtually introduced to the Lions International President and his theme for 2025-2026. We watched a few informational, inspirational videos about what it means to fulfill the motto of "We Serve". Finally, students were able to join the 25-26 Leo Google Classroom page and familiarize themselves with club operations. They were also introduced to this year's officers.

OWEN J ROBERTS MIDDLE SCHOOL LEO CLUB

At the second meeting the Leos spent the last 10 minutes of the meeting doing some international community service through the website, https://freerice.com/home, where students answer questions and for every correct answer, 10 grains of rice are donated to those in need through the World Food Programme (WFP).

Click on picture for link.

OWEN J ROBERTS MIDDLE SCHOOL LEO CLUB

Leo Club members, namely officers, have been stationed in the MS Lobby each morning of this month in order to collect canned goods/nonperishable items and personal care products as part of our annual OJR School District Make a Difference Day drive. The collection benefits the Coventry Food Pantry and runs through October 24. Thus far, Leos have collected and organized 219 total items. They are also coordinating a teacher/staff Pie in the Face Challenge where donated items are worth a "vote" for one of the volunteer teacher/staff members to be pie-d on Friday, 10/24. This yearly contest is a fun twist to getting more donations and the student body loves it.

TWIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL LEO CLUB

On October 20 the Honey Brook Lions put on the annual Halloween parade. Lion Jim Mimm was the head of the committee. In the pictures are Leo's from Twin Valley high school and advisor Sandra Crook. some of the participants

TWIN VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL LEO CLUB

The Twin Valley High School Leo Club volunteered at the Honey Brook Food Pantry this past week, assisting with the pantry's largest distribution of the year and serving 219 families. The students also collected and delivered soup can donations to support the cause. Thank you, Leos, for your continued commitment to service and community!

HONEY BROOK FOOD PANTRY

EXETER TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL LEO CLUB

The Leos participated in the High School Safe Halloween event.

OWEN J ROBERTS MIDDLE SCHOOL LEO CLUB

OJRMS Leos spent time supporting Green Allies at Althouse Arboretum on Friday, October 24 and Saturday, October 25. We had 28 total Leos volunteering over the course of two evenings. They ran game stations for the children that attended the Halloween themed event.

OWEN J ROBERTS MIDDLE SCHOOL LEOS

As a culmination to the Make A Difference Day Food Drive to benefit the Coventry Food Pantry, the Leo Club pie-d four volunteer teachers/staff members. Students that donated items were able to vote for the staff members they wanted to see take a pie to the face. It has become an annual tradition, and the student body got to watch the live stream of the event on Thursday, October 30, during the Flex period. The Middle School collected over 400 total donations for the Pantry.

OWEN J ROBERTS MIDDLE SCHOOL

On Thursday, October 30, from 4:30-8:30 PM, a group of 40 OJRMS Leos attended the REA Safe Trick-or-Treat Night at the Owen J. Roberts High School. We were stationed in the cafeteria where the Leos ran 6 Halloween-themed game stations for the night's participants. Additionally, we had a candy treat station in one of the main hallways of the HS. It was a fun night for all.

PARKESBURG LIONS CLUB

Parkesburg Gift Card BINGO. Supporting Scholarships for Graduating Octorara Seniors.

BLANDON LIONS CLUB

Saturday, October 4th was a warm Fall Day in Temple, PA for their annual Halloween Parade.

OXFORD LIONS CLUB

The Oxford Borough thanks the Oxford Lions for the donated bench at Memorial Park.

AVON GROVE LIONS CLUB

SENIOR STUDENT OF THE MONTH PROGRAM FOR OCTOBER

BALLEY LIONS CLUB

The club collected 77 pair of eyeglasses.

AVON GROVE LIONS CLUB

The Avon Grove Lions conducted their annual Kids Sight eye screening at the Avon Grove Charter School Early Learning Center. They screened 185 students.

AVON GROVE LIONS CLUB

The Lions conducted eye screenings at the Penn Township Fall Festival and Lions Craft Fair.

They screened 66 children with 4 referrals.

OXFORD LIONS CLUB

The Lions provide their food truck at First Fridays in Oxford.

PBM LIONS CLUB

Paoli Berwyn Malvern lions October meeting. We Prepared gift bags to present to our guest speaker Lion Tracey Melia from the Chester County Association for the blind for distribution to the people they serve.

KUTZTOWN LIONS CLUB

The Lions were in the Topton Halloween Parade

KUTZTOWN LIONS CLUB

Trick or Treat on Mainstreet.

LONGSWAMP LIONS CLUB

Halloween Parade Float

KUTZTOWN LIONS CLUB

Collected 42 boxes of Cereal and $25 for Friends Inc Food Collection.

AMITY TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB

Our 2025 Golf Tournament was a huge success. We had an amazing crowd of golfers and some very generous sponsors this year and couldn't have done it without you. We raised a lot of money for the local community and saw a lot of familiar faces as well as a bunch of new faces. We are going to be talking more about our sponsors over the next couple of months, but I wanted to send a big post tournament thank you out to all the companies that supported us. Particularly, a huge thank you to @C.S. Garber & Sons, Inc who was not only our big sponsor this year, but they showed up and handed out ice cold bottled water and stuck around for dinner.

What a day! Our 1st Annual Roar into Fall is in the books—and it was a ROARing success!

To our golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and Shepherd Hills staff: thank you for your time, and generosity. The impact will be felt across Berks County and beyond.

Looking forward to next year!!

PBM LIONS CLUB

BUY A PASS, SUPPORT A CHARITY - BOSCOVS FRIENDS HELPING FRIENDS DAY, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22. Store hours from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Get a jump on your holiday shopping. Your five-dollar donation for a 25% off shopping pass purchased from the Lions Club supports their efforts in vision challenges in Pennsylvania.

SPRING TOWNSHIP LIONS

Screwball had a great time at the parade.

AVON GROVE LIONS CL

Members of the Avon Grove Lions Club attended the West Grove Bridging Community Meeting.

The Idea of the meeting was to build bridges between

different people and organizations in the community.

The Lions conducted a Kids Sight eye screening at the Assumption BVM in West Grove. They screened over 170 students in an hour and half using two cameras.

MOHNTON CUMRU LIONS CLUB

Conducted eye screenings.

BOYERTOWN LIONS CLUB

Beautiful day for Boyertown lions club chicken BBQ. 500 dinners. We sold out.

SHILLINGTON LIONS CLUB

We had a great night last night at the Mifflin Park PTO Family Night providing free vision screeners. Thank you for including us in the festivities, and we’re grateful to have provided valuable resources and information to so many families over the course of the night!

KUTZTOWN LIONS CLUB

Another successful highway cleanup.

Mohnton Cumru Lions Club

We Celebrated out 66th version of the Great Pumpkin Parade on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025.

SHOEMAKERSVILLE LIONS CLUB

Flashlight Pumkin Hunt

COVENTRY LIONS CLUB

Members helped at the Pickup Pennsylvania.

Blandon Lions club

The Lions participated in the safe Halloween event at the Blandon Fire House.

PBM LIONS CLUB

COATESVILLE AREA LIONS CLUB

Thank you again to the Coatesville Area Lions who will again be hosting our CCABVI Christmas Party on 12/10/25 starting at noon and Santa will be here from 2:00 to 2:30 for pictures. We also thank you for the gift of a paper shredder so that our blind and visually impaired employees maybe gainfully employed

OXFORD LIONS

October 11 the Oxford Lions collected money for the annual White Cane Day event throughout OXFORD. They collected $1300

PBM LIONS CLUB

The Lions conducted a White Cane Collection.

LONGSWAMP LIONS CLUB

COATESVILLE AREA LIONS CLUB

Coatesville Area Lions at East Fallowfield trunk or treat night!

COATESVILLE AREA LIONS CLUB

Friends Helping Friends Fundraiser a Boscov's.

AMITY TOWNSHIP LIONS

It was a beautiful autumn day for the Amity Township Harvest Festival, October 18 at the Daniel Boone Middle School.

Amity Community Harvest Fest • We were participants at the event and sold soft pretzels • A profit of $240 was realized, and more importantly, we made our presence known to those who attended

BLANDON LIONS CLUB

Sunday, October 27th - what a beautiful chilly day in Blandon, PA. Our Lion volunteers showed up early at Maier's Grove to set up and decorate for what turned out to be a great event for over 75 children, their parents and grandparents. The day started with plenty of food to eat prepared on the flattop and then following was a very enthused group lining up to participate in the Scavenger Hunt and hoping to win prizes. If that wasn't enough, there were pumpkins on each table for the children to decorate, connect to dots to color in, along with plenty of candy! We had duck races in the creek; the crowd was very excited to see if their duck was a winner! Next up we had our annual costume contest - the children paraded around in front of the judges so they could award children with trophies - best costume, scariest, etc. That ended our amazing day here in Maier's Grove and we look forward to planning next year's event!

AMITY TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB

At their meeting they had a presentation by a representative from The United Way.

AVON GROVE LIONS CLUB

The Lions heard a presentation about the 4Diamons Foundation by Lion Lorna Veglia from District 14W. There were also Lions visiting from the Rising Sun Lions Club.

WEST GOSHEN LIONS CLUB

The West Goshen Lions Club Honored Lion Ed Weiss by planting an October Glory Maple Tree at Marsh Creek, his favorite place to fish. He was our Treasurer for over 30 years and will be missed by all. Sam Brown’s Wholesale Nursery kindly allowed our club to purchase the tree at wholesale cost. We were joined by 11 West Goshen Lions, friends and of course, Lion Ed’s Family. Special thanks for Dan, Laura, Danny and Diana D’Antonio for delivering the tree.

EXETER TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB

The Lions were doing eye screenings at the Trunk or Treat Event.

Blandon lions club

Wednesday, October 29th was a beautiful day for a trunk 'n treat at Trinity Bible Fellowship Church in Blandon. The Blandon Lions Club was the first table the children approached when they arrived. They not only received candy but some delicious Weaver's apple cider. The children played games with the local vendors who participated in the event, and they had a lovely time! It was an honor to be invited to participate in this event.

MOHNTON-CUMRU LIONS CLUB

The Mohnton-Cumru Lions Club Lottery Calendars are now available to purchase for 2026! These make great holiday gifts! Just complete the bottom portion of the calendar and return it to a Mohnton-Cumru Lions Club memeber. Nothing more to do on your part. If your number is called on the "Pick 3" PA Lottery on any of the holiday's listed, you will receive a check in the mail!

LONGSWAMP LIONS CLUB

🥪 Longswamp Lions Club Hoagie Sale! 🦁

📅 Pick-Up: Friday, November 22nd at 10:00 AM

📍 Longswamp Park – Lower Pavilion

📝 Orders Due: November 15th

Get your delicious Italian Hoagie — available with or without onions.

🌶️ Hot pepper packets also available for a little extra kick!

Support your community and enjoy a great meal while you’re at it!

See any Longswamp Lions Club member or order online using the link below 👇

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/WU8WMJHCJZVZU

LEOS

🦁 Save the Date!

Join us on December 5th for the International Leo Day Celebration! 🎉

We’re marking 68 years of Leo service with messages from Lions International, the Advisory Panel Committees, and our International President. 💛✨

📅 Dec 5, 2025

⏰ 8:00 am CDT

🔗 Register now using the QR code or link below!

https://lionsclubs-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2FNSbPFJRUqz7h8xgAzBbA#/registration

Let’s celebrate leadership, community, and service together. 🌍💫

#LeoClub #loudandproudLEO #InternationalLeoDay #WeServe #Leadership #Service

WEST GOSHEN LIONS CLUB

Fruit sale

LONGSWAMP LIONS CLUB

We recognized Lion Doug Butz with a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award for his outstanding contributions to our club and the community since becoming a Lion.

KUTZTOWN LIONS CLUB

Family & Friends of Kutztown Lions Club Spotlight

Today, we shine a special light on Suzie Watrous. Suzie is a constant presence at the Festival and Fair, always ready to lend a hand—often with just one quick text. Her reliability is matched

by her infectious sense of humor. Thank you, Suzie!

SHILLINGTON LIONS CLUB

Congratulations Dr. Dipak Patel! We are so grateful to have Dipak a part of the Lions Club and for all he does to serve our community.

Last Thursday, October 25th, our pharmacist, Dr. Dipak Patel, received the Community Impact Award from the Governor Mifflin Education Foundation-GMEF at their Night Out at Ledge Rock celebration, and we couldn’t be prouder!

For more than a decade, Dr. Patel has been a trusted and compassionate healthcare partner in the Shillington community. His dedication extends far beyond the pharmacy counter:

- Providing unwavering service to families in our community

- Offering lifesaving support during the COVID-19 pandemic

- Hosting vaccine clinics at local schools, businesses, senior centers, and nursing homes

- Supporting students, seniors, and local organizations

- Creating a welcoming, family-centered pharmacy here in Shillington

WEST GOSHEN LIONS CLUB

Lion Barry Smith swearing in as the Vice President of the West Goshen Lions Club

WEST GOSHEN LIONS CLUB

Lions Bob Stratton and Tom Walsh presented Lion John Ciccarone with a service certificate for being a Lion for over 50 years. He was also voted as

an honorary lifetime member of the West Goshen Lions club.

COATESVILLE AREA LIONS CLUB -REBECCA WOODWARD

EXETER TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB-THERESA M HENRY

BLANDON LIONS CLUB

1950-2025 Debbie Mills was a member of the Blandon Lions Club and Gideons International Auxiliary. She was an active member at Trinity Bible Fellowship Church, Blandon, where in addition to being financial secretary, was a member of the hospitality and membership committees.