Mechanicsburg Lions Club

Pennsylvania - United States

 

 

 

 

Lions Club of Mechanicsburg, Pa

 

Photo date June 20, 2023 Installation Night

Home Club of Past District Governor

Fred Lamason 

Welcomes  You!

  "Not above you, not beneath you, but with you!"

 

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Support your Mechanicsburg Lions Club by purchasing deluxe candy and nuts via the clubs "TerriLynn" WEB store!  The site is available 24 hours a day, every day.

GREAT products for holidays and parties!

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Mechanicsburg Lions provide service to "Pink Hands of Hope"

Members of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club recently provided much appreciated service hours to "Pink Hands of Hope".  In addition to the days work in various aspects of refreshing the building, the Lions also donated two "Comfort Blankets" (made by Lion Cathy Stank) to the organization. Please click on the link below to view Pink Hands of Hope's thank you post on Facebook.  
Thanks to Ginger Gines for leading this project!

 

https://www.facebook.com/100063768751285/posts/pfbid02m8zgj4VSQpKim5hm1B2cYUjCVoUYEU8DGwk9UQUxPr1phAyDFhc91dhyp8U5qMwNl/

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District Governor Marty Zimmerman visits the Mechanicsburg Lions Club

 

King Lion Bill Dixon presents our Club's donation to 14-C District Governor Marty Zimmerman to help with his designated charity projects for the 2023-24 Lions year.

14-C District Governor Marty Zimmerman presents his special "Making a Difference" award to Lion Ted Cramer for his contributions to the Mechanicsburg Lions Club as secretary & membership chair. 

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The Lions Club of Mechanicsburg received recognition in the National Lions publication!

 

 

The Mechanicsburg Lions Club received recognition in the Lions National Summer magazine for VISION SCREENING service to the community (Over 10,000 vision screenings provided to date) as well as service provided to the Pink Hands of Hope organization.  The club received major recognition for membership growth.  Mechanicsburg Lions Ted Cramer and Chris Stank were interviewed for this feature.  To read the article, please click on the following link:

https://lionmagazine.org/articles/walking-man/

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Mechanicsburg Lions volunteer at Mission Central

Members of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club provide service hours to assist Mission Central.  Pictured below are club members who did the work!  Special recognition to Lion Connie Kuntz for her continued leadership on the Mission Central service projects!

Participating Lions: Rick and Ginger Gines, Bill and Shirley Dixon, Dwayne and CoCo Houghtaling, Barb Perry, Karl Heimbach, Deb Zezeski, and Nancy Shaffer.

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Congratulations to our own Lion Mike Fenicle (seated)for earning the Certified Guiding Lion Certificate. He was presented with this along with 5 Lions from other clubs at the District Cabinet meeting yesterday. He now has the credentials to guide a new club should the need arise any time in the next 3 years!

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Community Day at the Park

Seventeen Lions Club members assisted at the annual "Community Day at the Park" event in Mechanicsburg.  Lions assisted at several locations including assisting kids to safely enjoy the day.

 

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Mechanicsburg Lions support "National Night Out"

National Night Out occurs annually on the first Tuesday in August.

National Night Out enhances the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.  The Mechanicsburg Lions provided free vision screenings and a free raffle for children while sharing information on how the Lions serve the community.

 

 

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Mechanicsburg Lions volunteer at the York Fair

Members of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club volunteered service recently at the York Fair.  This is an annual Summertime service event for the club.

 

 

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Mechanicsburg Lions Club 3rd annual "WE SERVE" Charity golf tournament 

Thanks to ALL of the Lions Club volunteers, sponsors, contributors, the Mayapple Golf Club and our event chairperson Wayne DeFonzo for helping to make this years event a success!

 

THANK YOU to all of our Corporate Sponsors!

 

THANK YOU! 
To all of the local businesses and individuals who sponsored this years Lions Club Charity golf tournament!

 

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LION OF THE YEAR AWARD!

The Fifth Annual Lion Ray Rosnick Lion of the Year Award 2022-23 was presented to Lion Bob Dippel by last year’s winner Lion Wayne DeFonzo & secretary Lion Ted Cramer. Lion Bob became our treasurer 2 years ago at the last minute when our treasurer & assistant treasurer both quit the club. He created entirely new financial reporting & budget systems that have helped us with our financial management. He ranked 6^th in overall Service Hours for last year serving as Treasurer and participating in other service events. He made sure that all of the Gambling permits were purchased for Jubilee Day & the Golf Tournament and attended 20 meetings. He also volunteered as an auditor for District 14C. He provides monthly reports for both Charity & Administrative accounts. Many members spoke on his behalf after the award was presented.

 

 

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In Memoriam 

Ron Yerkes

1942 - 2023

Members of the Lions Club of Mechanicsburg were saddened to learn of the passing of Club member, Lion Ron Yerkes.  Lion Ron was an active member of our club who participated in many community service projects.  Our condolences and thoughts go out to Ron's family and friends.   Our club offers our deepest sympathies.  Lion Ron will be missed by his Lions Club friends.

 

 

 

Please click this link to Ron's Obituary 

https://www.stephensfuneral.com/obituary/Ronald-Wayne-yerkes/

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INSTALLATION NIGHT 2023

Members of The Lions Club of Mechanicsburg celebrated a very successful fiscal year 2022-2023 at the final meeting of the year held at Buhrig's Gathering Place.  Numerous awards were presented, including Monarch achievements for 5 year(Lions Bill and Shirley Dixon, Lions Karl and Becky Heimbach) 10 year (Lion Chris Stank, Lion CeCe Vito and Lion Linda Fenicle) , 15 year (Lion Mike Fenicle)and 20 years (Lion Charlie Riley).  A very special 45 year Monarch award was presented to PCC Terry Hartzell and a 50 year Monarch Golden Lion award was presented to PDG Fred Lamason.

 

SEVENTEEN New members were sworn in by Past District Governor Fred Lamason!  Welcome to our new members!

Mary Beritsky, Mike and Patti Clark, Gretchen Snyder, Fred and Linda Luciani, Lee Snyder, Stacy Kyle, Lisa Chase, Lois Young, Rachel Milbrand, Brenda Robinson, Mark and Linda O'Keefe, Jim and Christine Rineer, and Mary Kuna.

 

100% attendance awards were achieved by 35 members!

 

MELVIN JONES AWARD

A Melvin Jones Fellowship Patch and award was presented to Lion Jim Miller.  Lion Jim was recognized, in part, for his outstanding leadership in the club's Kidsight program.  The club has provided over 10,000 free vision screenings to the community.

 

*To view more photos from the Installation/Induction night celebration, please see the "INSTALLATION NIGHT' file to the left of the home page.

 

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Give From The HEART 2023

The Lions Club of Mechanicsburg partnered with St. Joseph's school in Mechanicsburg for the 8th annual "Give From The HEART" program.  The club funded a financial donation to recipients chosen by 5th grade students at the school.  The students work collaboratively, researching and preparing presentations to classmates and then vote on recipients.  This year's recipients were "Ronald McDonald House" and "Project Share".  
Club President Bill Dixon and 1st Vice President Karl Heimbach attended the award presentation.
 

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JUBILEE DAY!

Once again, the Mechanicsburg Lions Club participated in a fun annual community event, the Mechanicsburg downtown Jubilee Day.  The Lions event included charity fundraising with Bingo and a 50/50 drawing.  The weather was good and the event was successful!

Many Lions participated in the planning and execution of this event.  Huge thanks to Lion Bob Buhrig for helping to make this event possible through his many program supporting donations!

 

 

 

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Mechanicsburg Lions support the Red Cross with a Blood Drive

Members of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club assisted the Red Cross recently on a Blood Drive.  This important community service was held at Traditions of America Silver Spring.

 

 

 

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OPEN HOUSE 2023 !

The Mechanicsburg Lions Club recently hosted a very successful "Open House" meeting.  In addition to 42 current club members, 19 guests (potential new members) attended.  Club members worked various service project display tables, explaining the details to guests.  20 Lions assisted Lion Ted Cramer (Membership Chair and "Open House" organizer) to review a presentation on club service projects and fund raising activities.  At the closing of the meeting, new member applications were distributed to all guests.

 

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Mechanicsburg Lions volunteer service hours at PINK HANDS OF HOPE who help women in the fight against breast cancer

Recently, Members of the Mechanicsburg Lions club helped to beautify the Pink Hands of Hope Thrift Store.   The club supplied flowers and trees and worked all morning on various projects.  Members, who were led by Lion Ginger Gines, included:  Rick Gines, Cathy and Chris Stank, Vicki Alfieri, Nancy Sheaffer, Paula Zizzi (and granddaughter), Coco and Dwane Houghtaling, and Karen McKendry.

The volunteers accomplished a lot and had fun doing it!

The Lions Club also donated funding for Pink Hands of Hope to purchase a much needed storage shed!

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Operation Wildcat

 

 

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Lion's Disaster Relief 

Disaster Relief Chairman Lion Ray Highlands recently reviewed Lions International's role in disaster relief throughout the world.  Lions donate millions of dollars every year to help recovery from earthquakes, tornadoes, hurricanes, floods and many other disasters.  Lion Ray shared ways that local clubs, such as the Mechanicsburg Lions can assist local communities in disaster relief preparations.  King Lion Bill acknowledged Lion Ray for his presentation and his role in the District 14C Disaster Relief focus.

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Mechanicsburg Lions continue to provide volunteer service at Mission Central.

 

Pictured are Lions: CoCo Houghtaling, Duke Brenneman, Connie Kuntz, Nancy Shaffer, Ted Cramer and Karl Heimbach.  Great work Lions!

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Mechanicsburg Lions Recognized 

At a recent District Lions meeting, the Mechanicsburg Lions Club received the Club Excellence Award for achievements in the 2021-2022 year.  During the presentation, the club received a standing ovation for achievement of 10,000 vision screenings.

 

Pictured are Lion Linda Fenicle, PDD Terry Hartzell. And District Governor Shoff.
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10,000 !!
The Mechanicsburg Lions Club completed it's TEN THOUSANDTH community vision screening during its recent screening of students at St. Joseph's school.

The Mechanicsburg Lions Club has been providing free Vision Screenings to the community since 2017.  The screening projects have included all of the district schools as well as at community events.   
The vision screening teams have screened 2842 children under 6 years of age with 330 of them referred for follow up care.  7370 screenings were completed for residents age 7 and older with 777 requiring follow up care.

 

 

 

 

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Mechanicsburg Lions Club Members volunteering service with Mechanicsburg Operation Wildcat 

 

 

 

 

 

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Lions Club of Mechanicsburg PA 2023 "We Serve" Golf Tournament 

Calling all men and women who enjoy golf, good food, and fellowship. It's never too early to be thinking warm weather and golf.  This is a save the date announcement to let you know that our 3rd annual "We Serve" Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023.   Mayapple Golf Club will be hosting our tournament.  We will have an 8am shot gun start with lunch to follow at Fiddler's Bar & Grill at the golf course.  So mark your calendars now and plan to join us for a fun filled day of golf and dining withyour friends.  Registration forms and more details will be available in early April..
 

 

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A busy recent meeting and our club continues to grow!

At a recent meeting, the Mechanicsburg Lions welcomed a new member, Ken Berkebile, who was sponsored by Lion Terry Hartzell and sworn in by Past District Governor Lion Fred Lamason.  At the same meeting, a special speaker, Holly Laufer, Executive Director of the Mechanicsburg Wildcat Foundation, made a special presentation about the organization.

 

New member Dan Berkebile welcomed

Lion President Bill Dixon thanks Executive Director Holly Laufer from the Wildcat Foundation 

 

 

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Mechanicsburg Lions support JDRF

Mechanicsburg Lions Club supported JDRF with a club donation and members joined a JDRF focused walk held in Enola, Pa.  The lions who walked were joined with "Pippin" a service dog in training.

 

 

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Another Halloween --Parade and "Streets of Treats / White Cane Day!

Members of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club were in the recent Halloween parade, handing out treats and greeting the public.  "Foss" the Lion enjoyed a comfortable seat while entertaining the kids!  Members also participated in Mechanicsburg's downtown program "Streets of Treats" while supporting Lion's "White Cane Day"

 

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In Memoriam 

Lion Mark Basehore

March 31, 1931 - October 5, 2022

Our club is saddened by the passing of one of our members, Lion Mark Basehore.  Lion Mark, a past club President, was an active member for over 55 years.   Our condolences and thoughts go out to Mark's family and friends.   Mark's daughter "Debi" is also an active member of the Mechanicsburg Lions club and the club offers her our deepest sympathy.  Mark will be missed by all.

link to Mark's obituary:

https://www.buhrig.com/obituary/Mark-Basehore

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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District Governor Keith Shoff visits the Mechanicsburg Lions Club

District 14-C District Governor Keith Shoff recently visited the Mechanicsburg Lions Club and provided updates on Lions focus items.  The District Governor praised our club on activity level and outstanding growth.

Pictured below is our King Lion Bill Dixon presenting a club donation for District projects.  Prior to the District Governor's presentation, PDG Lion Fred Lamason inducted the club's newest member, John Anthony, who was sponsored by Lion Jayne Drake.  

 

 

 

 

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Mechanicsburg Lions Serve!

6 Lions helped out at the Trails & Trees Recreation Center's outdoor concert. Their main responsibility was to collect donations for the Mechanicsburg Recreation Fund. It's always good to show our community that the Lions are here, active & willing to help!  
Thanks to Lion Erica Meloy for finding this new service event and to Lion Barb Perry for chairing!
Our members who volunteered: Doris Moss, Dwane & Coco Houghtatling, Sue & Jim Miller and Barb Perry.

 

 

 

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'National Night Out

Mechanicsburg Lions participated in National Night Out.  A lucky child won the club's giveaway.

 

 

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Mechanicsburg Lions work the York Fair to raise much needed Administration funding for the club.  Remember, 100% of ALL funds raised  at Charity events go back to the community!

 

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Welcome! To 4 new Mechanicsburg Lions Club members who were recently inducted by Past District Governor Fred Lamason
 

 

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The Mechanicsburg Lions Club's 2nd annual "WE SERVE" Charity golf tournament 

Held on Friday, July 15, 2022, the 2nd annual Mechanicsburg Lions Club's Charity golf tournament was a great success!  Once again, Lion Wayne DeFonzo chaired this event.  And, once again, the team of Lion volunteers worked together to make this event fun for the participants as well as a successful fund raiser for the CHARITY account!

 

Thank you to all of the corporate sponsors who supported this year's "WE SERVE" Charity golf tournament!

 

Golf sponsors 2022.pdf

Click the link above for a list of all Gold Tournament sponsors.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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INSTALLATION NIGHT 2022!
 

On June 21, 2022, the Lions Club of Mechanicsburg held our annual "installation Night" meeting.  We celebrated a successful year, welcomed new members, and swore in a new cabinet for our next year's service to the community.

Club President Tawnya Kling passes the gavel to our new King Lion Bill Dixon

For more pictures of our Installation Night, open the "Installation Night" TAB on the left listing.

 

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Jubilee Day 2022!

The Mechanicsburg Lions Club participated in the annual Jubilee Day celebration in downtown Mechanicsburg with their traditional BINGO fundraiser.  Positioned next to the Buhrig funeral home, it was once again a fun event for the community while raising much needed funding for the Charity account!

 

 

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Lions Club/Red Cross Blood Drive

Thanks to Lion Karl Heimbach for organizing our 3rd Red Cross Blood Drive at the TOA Clubhouse. This event required hours of organization, promotions, hosting, monitoring and handling events from 10-6 pm the day of the drive. Over 41pints of blood were raised in this event and 95% of time slots were filled. We had 61 people signed up, but only 51 were able to donate blood. Ten people were unable to donate due to medical reasons. Thanks to the other Lions who helped on the day of the event: Rita Seidelman, Rick & Ginger Gines, Deb & Mick Rovito, Bob Dippel, Doris Moss, Karen & Dennis McKendry and Jim Miller.

 

 

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WE SERVE!

Members of the Lions Club of Mechanicsburg donate time, talents and resources to help "Pink Hands of Hope" to refresh the facility that helps so many local women.

Thanks to Lion Ginger Gines for being the "Chair" for this project!  Thanks to all the Lions who volunteered: Deb Rovito, Rick Gines, Chris and Cathy Stank, Karen McKendry, Deb Weist, Nancy Shaffer and Vicki

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ENVIRONMENT!!

Mechanicsburg Lions support "EARTH DAY DOWNTOWN "

Kids draw Environmental EARTH DAY Messages on paper grocery bags that go back to the stores for customers to use!

 

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Mechanicsburg Lion's Club

OPEN HOUSE !!

 

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GOLF TOURNAMENT!

Mechanicsburg Lions Club "We Serve"

Golf Tournament Team Registration

Click on Link below

 

2022GolfTournamentRegistration.pdf

 

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Mechanicsburg Lions at Mission Central!

Thanks to the Lions & 1 guest pictured below for donating their time today to help out at Mission Central!  This dedicated service will help many in need throughout the world!  Thanks to Lion Connie Kuntz for organizing this service event again this month. Our Lions have done more service this year at Mission Central than ever before!

 

 

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Engaging Youth!

At a recent Vision Screening event at St.Joseph's school, a young student was noticed wearing his little league baseball team shirt.  His team was sponsored by THE LIONS CLUB OF MECHANICSBURG!

 

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Lions Club of Mechanicsburg PA 2022 "We Serve" Golf Tournament
The Mechanicsburg Lions Club will be hosting our 2nd annual “We Serve” Golf Tournament on Friday, July 15, 2022. Mayapple Golf Club in Carlisle will be hosting our tournament. We will have an 8am shot gun start with lunch to follow at Fiddler’s Bar & Grill at the golf course. So, mark your calendars now and plan to join us for a fun filled day of golf and dining with your friends. Registration forms will be available in early April. Limited to the first 108 golfers that sign up and pay.

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Helping Hands at Mission Central!

11 members of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club assisted on several projects at Mission Central.  One project was sorting 275 pairs of shoes to be donated to needy members of the community.

 

 

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Service Dog Demonstration

Guest speakers from Susquehanna Service Dogs presented Service Dog Elwood and puppy in training Pippin at a recent Mechanicsburg Lions meeting.   Participating were Lion Randy Hess (Convoy Lions Club) and Lion Vicki Alfieri (Mechanicsburg Lions Club).  
Incredibly important work done by this organization to help the community!

 

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Rest In Peace Lion Jim Pearman

A celebration of Life for one of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club's Members, Jim Pearman, was recently held at St. Luke's Episcopal Church.  Jim will be missed by his fellow club members.  In our thoughts are Jim's wife, Karen and his family and friends 

 

 

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Pictured is the new Vision Screening Banner that was donated to the Club
 

Mechanicsburg Lions Conduct Vision Screenings at all Mechanicsburg Schools!

 

 

 

The members of the vision screening team, led by Team Chair Jim Miller, have been very busy this year. The team successfully conducted vision screenings at all of the schools in the Mechanicsburg Area School District (K-12th) and at the West Shore Christian Academy (K-5). The chart below indicates the number of team members and hours donated at each school. A special thank you to Lions Vicki Alfieri, Bob Dippel, Shirley Dixon, Bill Dixon, Linda Glantz, Diane Hartzell, Terry Hartzell, Connie Kuntz, Karen McKendry, Erica Meloy, Jim Miller, Sue Miller, Doris Moss, Cathy Stank, Chris Stank, Cece Viti and Ron Yerkes for the time they devoted to conduct the vision screenings at the schools.

Schools included:
Broad Steet Elementary, Elmwood Academy Mechanicsburg Area HS, Mechanicsburg Kindergarten, Mechanicsburg Middle School, Northside Elementary, Shepherdstown Elementary, Upper Allen Elementary, West Shore Christian 

Lions tested a total of 3,975 students.  454 students were referred for follow up eye care.

 

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Mechanicsburg Lions volunteer at Mission Central

Lions prepared/verified 650 Care Kits for disaster victims at Mission Central. Pictured left to right: Bill Dixon, Ron Yerkes, Karen McKendry, Shirley Dixon, Sue Miller, Connie Kuntz, Jim Miller and John Kuntz. These kits are stored in their warehouse & sent to areas of our country that suffer from some tragic event such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, etc. Good work Lions!

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The Mechanicsburg Lions Club participation in Boscov’s “Friends Helping Friends” fundraising program was successful!  Funds raised will sponsor a child to vacation for one week this Summer at the Lions

Beacon Lodge camp for special needs.  Great support by the entire club on this worthwhile project!
 

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Members of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club have some fun at "Streets of Treats" while supporting "White Cane Day"

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Lions Club of Mechanicsburg participate in the Halloween Parade!

Led by Club President Tawnya Kling, members of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club handed out treats to kids as they walked next to the club's float along the parade route.   Club members decorated Lion Leroy Weaver's truck that pulled the float in the parade.  The club's Lion statue made its return appearance thanks to PDG Lion Fred's refurbishing talent.
 

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Boscovs "Friends Helping Friends" 

Mechanicsburg Lions Club Members are selling Boscov's discount shopping passes to raise funds to send a special needs camper to Beacon Lodge Camp for a week next summer.

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Mechanicsburg Lions complete 2 vision screenings this week!

45 students were referred for follow up vision care thanks to the Mechanicsburg Lions conducting Vision Screenings at Upper Allen Elementary School ( 3 Days) and Broad Street Elementary School this week.  A total of 461 students were screened at these schools.  Eleven members of the Mechanicsburg Lions Vision Screening Team Participated in this service event.

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Vision Screening at Elmwood Academy

The Mechanicsburg Lions Club conducted 2 days of Vision Screening at Elmwood Academy and screened 618 4th and 5th grade students.  91 of the students were referred for follow up eye care.  The screening event was managed by Lion Jim Miller.  Participating in the screening were the following Mechanicsburg Lions Club members: Bill Dixon, Vicki Alfieri, Connie Kunitz, Shirley Dixon, Chris Stank, Linda Glantz, Doris Moss and Karen McKendry.

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District Governor Visits our club

The Mechanicsburg Lions Club was honored to welcome District 14C Governor Dan Brant to a recent meeting.  Thank you Governor for sharing good news about the Lions and recognizing the Mechanicsburg Club's service to the community.  In the photos below, Club President Tawnya Kling thanks the Governor for attending.  Zone Chair Mike Fenicle, Past District Governor Fred Lamason and our club Secretary Ted Cramer welcome the Governor.

 

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Mechanicsburg Lions Club members support the community with volunteers at the Silver Springs Police Department's "National Night Out" and the Mechanicsburg "Community Day" event!  WE SERVE !

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Charity Golf Tournament 
The Mechanicsburg Lions Club successfully executed its first Charity golf tournament on Friday, July 16th at the Mayapple Golf Club.  The Lions Club hit a "hole in one" with this event, raising more money for local charities than any previous fundraising event.  All this was possible because of generous corporate sponsorships and participation of the 27 foursomes!

Thanks to Lion Deb Zezeski for the Tournament photos!

Thanks to the Golf Tournament Sponsors!

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Return to "in person" meetings 
On Tuesday, June 22, the Mechanicsburg Lions Club returned to "In Person" meetings with an end of fiscal year celebration held at Buhrig's Gathering Place in downtown Mechanicsburg.  The new club officers and new club members were sworn in by Past District Governor Fred Lamason.  The club begins a new year of service with 56 members!

 

King Lion Steve hands the club gavel to the new Lions Club President Tawnya Kling.  Lion King Steve accepts the Mechanicsburg Lions Club's Ray Rosnik "Lion of the Year" award

 

 

Lion Bob Buhrig received the Melvin Jones Fellow award.  Lion Duke is recognized for 60 years of service.

See the "installation Night" TAB to the left for more photos!

 

 

 

 

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Lions volunteers returned to Vision Screening for the first time in over a year!  Our members are happy to assure the youth of Mechanicsburg good vision to help with their education & life forever!  This screening, completed at the registration for the Kindergarten Academy, scanned 248 kids and found 30 who needed to be referred for professional eye care.

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Members of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club helped at the Trails & Trees Environmental Center today by painting picnic tables. We teamed up with the local Boy Scout Troop to make this a success! Good work Lions & Scouts!

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Mechanicsburg Lions Club Members assisted the American Red Cross with our 2nd Blood Drive on March 16 from 1:30 - 7:00.  The location was the Buhrig Gathering  Place in Mechanicsburg.  Thanks to all the Donors who gave the "gift of life"

 

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The Mechanicsburg Lions Club welcomes our two newest members – Lions Jayne Drake & Lucas Everly. On Friday morning, they were both presented with their new member kits, name badge, Lions hat and official membership certificate, signed by our International President, Club President Lion Steve Harriman & Sponsor Lion Ted Cramer. Normally, we would present them with their certificates at their induction ceremony while attending one of our dinner meetings.  They were inducted at our last Zoom meeting by Past District Governor Fred Lamason, with 39 of their fellow Lions tuned in! Thanks to Lion Deb Zezeski for taking the photos and to Lion Cathy Stank for her calligraphy skills!

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Members of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club celebrated our 70th Anniversary in 2019, serving our community in many ways. As part of giving back to our community we decided to donate a much-needed ramp to the historic Frankenberger Tavern – the oldest structure in Mechanicsburg, built in 1801. With a significant financial donation from the Lions Foundation of Pennsylvania and coordinated by the Lions in cooperation with the Mechanicsburg Museum Association, the project is finally complete. We dedicated our gift this morning with the representatives listed below pictured left to right:

Lions Leroy Weaver & Ted Cramer, Museum Association Director Steve Zimmerman, Museum Board members Frankie Hensel & Pat Berkheimer and on the far right, Lion Chris Stank.

 

 

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In Memoriam 

Lion Tim McCaulley

Dozens of family, friends and fellow Lions attended a "virtual"  funeral for Lion Tim McCaulley on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.  Tim was an active member of the Mechanicsburg Lions for over 45 years.

Tim became a Lion on February 1, 1975.  He was sponsored by his father-in-law, the late Lion Foss Cramer.  Five years after joining, Lion Tim became the club President.  He would hold that position again, THREE times (1980-1981, 2003-2004, 2008-2009.

Lion Tim led a successful campaign for fellow Lion Fred Lamason, who became the 14-c District Governor in 1982-1983.

Lion Tim was an active member of the Lions Pin Trader organization where he was honored with the prestigious Melvin Jones fellowship award.  Lion Tim amassed an impressive pin collection, traveling to many parts of the USA as well as abroad to attend trading meetings.

Lion Tim participated in many local service activities.  He chaired the annual Jubilee Day Bingo event.  His varied service was widely recognized and he received  many awards and certificates from Lions International.  Tim served for 30 years on the Board of the Lions Beacon Lodge, a special needs camp for children and adults.

 

Lion Tim's wife, Lana, remains an active member of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club.  The Mechanicsburg Lions Club voted to place a Memorial Brick at his beloved Beacon Lodge.

Thank You Lion Tim for your dedication and service to those in need.  
Rest In Peace.

 

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Christmas Care Packages delivered Dec 21, 2020

 

 

16 of our Lions delivered Holiday meals to 50 families yesterday which included- 29 USDA food boxes, 30 frozen lasagnas from Healthy You Café, 50 bags of groceries from GIANT foods, and 50 fresh meals from Mama Spriggs restaurant. This food fed approximately 170 individuals. The meal collection was organized by the Social Workers of the Cumberland Valley School District. They also identified the families who were in need of help. Our Lions arrived in 10 of their personal vehicles, lining up at the CV Administration building. The staff loaded up the food and our Lions took about 2 hours each to deliver the meals directly to the identified homes - covering the entire area of this very large school district. All recipients were very grateful and happy to see our Lions at their doorstep.  Good work Cumberland Valley School District & Mechanicsburg  Lions!

 

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Mechanicsburg Lions deliver Thanksgiving meals

 

 

Thirteen members of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club delivered Thanksgiving meals to 50 families in need who live in our area. Thanks to the staff of the Cumberland Valley School District for gathering everything together and to "Kick In for Kids" who donated the funds to purchase the food. Mama Spriggs Restaurant also donated prepared meals.
 

 

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Two Mechanicsburg Lion’s volunteers assisted “Pink Hands of Hope” on Saturday, Sept 15.  

The work helped this charity to prepare for clothing sales to raise money to support women who are fighting cancer.  Lions Chris and Cathy were the volunteers.

Seven Mechanicsburg Lions volunteered time to assist in the Mechanicsburg Community Days event on Saturday, Aug 11.  

Participating were Lions Jim and Sue Miller, CeCe Viti, Karl Heimbech, John and Carol Gessey, and Chris Stank.  The club received mention and note of appreciation in the opening ceremony.

 

Jubilee Day 2018

 

Congratulations to Lion Linda Fenicle for being elected & installed as our new Club President. Immediate Past President Jim Miller passes the gavel to signify the transfer of office.  We are all looking forward to another great Lions Year!

Congrats to Lion Leroy Weaver for receiving the coveted Melvin Jones Fellowship last night! He has served as our King Lion, received perfect attendance awards for many years & is unselfishly donated his time at all of our functions. He certainly earned it!

Congratulations to our newest Lions who were Inducted tonight: Lions Carol & John Geesey and Lions Shirley & Bill Dixon.  Thanks to all who were able to attend. Our next meeting will be on July 17th. Watch for the July newsletter for more details!

 

Today, Lions Chris Stank (Treasurer) and Ted Cramer (Secretary) delivered monetary donations from the Mechanicsburg Lions Club to the following community service organizations:
New Hope Ministries, Meals on Wheels, and the Joseph T. Simpson Public Library. 
All of the funding for these donations came from Club fund raising activity.  WE SERVE!​

 

Nine Mechanicsburg Lions Club members participated in the Mechanicsburg School District's Literacy Under the Stars event.  The Lions offered FREE vision screenings to children attending the program.  "Foss" the Lion had some fun assisting The Lions Club members at this fun community SERVICE event!  Lions who worked the Vision Screening  were:  Jim and Sue Miller, Cathy and Chris Stank, Terry and Dianne Hartzell, Bill and Shirley Dixon, and Leroy Weaver.

 

Past District Governor Fred Lamason performs the installation ceremony for our newest Lion, Dona Bernardi. Lion Cathy Stank looks on as Lion Dona's sponsor. Congrats!

 

A BRIGHT START IN LITERACY EDUCATION FOR PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN, BIRTH THROUGH AGE 5.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2018! http://bit.ly/lit-night

 

 

 

Eight members of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club joined other community volunteers at the Ironstone Ridge Nature Center to assist in preparing 7000 seedlings to be distributed to elementary school students in honor of Earth day and Arbor Day.   A little rain did not dampen the spirits of the volunteers!​

The Mechanicsburg Lions Club Vision Screening Team recently participated in the Mechanicsburg Kindergarten Academy's 3 day registration program.  The Lions screened a total of 208 children who were registering for next year's kindergarten class.  20 children were referred to eye doctors for follow up care.   In addition, the Lions screened 40 brothers and sisters.  8 of those scanned needed medical follow up.  Thanks to the following Lions for working this valuable community service:  Lions Jim Miller, Sue Miller, Susan Holder, CeCe Viti, Leroy Weaver, Cathy Stank and Chris Stank.

 

The Mechanicsburg Lions Club's "Give from the Heart" program was run at Upper Allen Elementary School for the 3rd year.   The 6 fifth grade classes were each given $100 to donate to a charity of their choice.  They teamed up and put together presentations that were then voted on by the class.  This year's recipients were: The Humane Society, the Cancer Research Institute, Dicks sporting Good Foundation, Pa. Wounded Warriors, World Wildlife Fund, and the American Cancer Society.  The student groups got the opportunity to hand the check to a representative of the group they chose at a special "Town Hall" meeting at the school on Feb 28.  Members of the club who participated in the town hall were:  Lions Lana, Wayne, Cathy, Susan,John, and Chris.

 

 

Chang Wang, a student at Mechanicsburg Middle School, is recorgnized for her winning entry in Lions International's Peace Poster Contest.

Her entry was chosen #1, competing against entries from a 3 county area! She recieve​d

her award from District Peace Poster Chair Lion Patti Hullmann and a special award from State Council Chair Larry Edwards for receiving an "Honorable Mention" at the state level.

Our membership was proud to sponsor Chang!

King Lion Jim Miller, Art teacher Sharon Pastucka, Chang Wang, Scott Meldrum & Chang's mother, Lion Charlie Rixey, Peace Poster Chairman.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanicsburg police officer Shutt and his partner "Marc" visited the Clubs meeting. 

Officer Shutt gave a demonstration on Marc's talent to detect drugs and gave an informative presentation on the canine program.​

 

 

Mechanicsburg Lions Holiday Party 2017

Lion Tawnya Kling

"The 12 Pains of Christmas"!

The Mechanicsburg Lions got to play Santa on Tuesday Dec. 12th! The faculty & staff of the Cumberland Valley School District collected gifts for their Angel Tree project & the Lions delivered over 200 gifts to 5 schools. Thanks to the CV folks for donating the gifts & thanks to the following Lions for making the deliveries: Lions Wayne DeFonzo, Ron Cashman, Chris Stank, Cathy Stank, Jim Miller, Ron Cashman, Lana McCaulley, Tim McCaulley, Terry Hartzell & Ted Cramer.

Mechanicsburg Community Day at Mech. Middle School on November 4th​

Lion John Behel, Lion Chris Stank & Lion Sue Miller

King Lion Jim Miller, Lion Diane Hartzell, Lion Sue Miller, Lion Chris Stank, Lion Leroy Weaver. Seated is Lion Terry Hartzell

District Governor Dennis Cope on Oct. 17th​

Our Mechanicsburg Club during Installation Night 
June 20, 2017

Installation of New Members:

  From left , Lion Secretary Ted who sponsored new Lions:  Ron Cashman, Tawnya Kling, Bob Dipple, and PDG Fred Lamason presenting.
**Bob Buhrig,  not present,  Sponsored by Lion Lana McCaulley**

Passing of the gavel 2017-2018

PDG Fred Lamason on left, center incoming President Jim Miller with gavel and on the right outgoing President Chris Stank 

For more photos of our 2017-2018 Installation night and awards, click here:  go to "Installation Nights" .

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7-22-2017

We had 8 club members attend the first "Zone Picnic".   Held at Pinchot park, the Mechanicsburg Lions joined members of other Lions Club from our zone.   This was the first such event and we plan to continue in future years.
  A very nice social event that was open to Lions and their families.

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7-18-2017

Summer Steak Meeting at the McCaulley's

PDG Fred Lamason installs new member Bob Buhrig (center) with Sponsor Lion Lana McCaulley on right. 

King Lion Jim presenting PDG Fred Lamason a certificate for his many years of service to our club.  PDG Fred is relocating to Florida soon. 

 

Lion Treasurer Chis Stank hard at work taking King Lion Jim's dinner money!

Lion Tim  instructing cook Lion Bob Smith on the finer points of grilling steaks.

           Lady Lions kabutzing around the table!

Lion Sue Miller, Lion Lana McCaulley (in back) Lion Cathy Stank and  Lion Susan Holder. 

 

 

Lions Mike Fenicle, Charley Rixey and John Behel getting things together!

 5 year Monarch Awards for Lion Tom Kerstetter (Nov 2015) and past king Lion John Behel

 

 

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Lions Bingo, Jubilee Day June  15,2017

A Big thank you to all of our faithful patrons, and to all the Lions who were able to help with the set-up, running, and tearing down at the end and especially to Myers-Buhrig Funeral Home for use of their facilities once again this year! 

 

Mechanicsburg Lions Club Mascot, 

Lion Foss greeting bingo players with

Lion Mike and Lion Tim !

Lion Ray and wife Ginny selling water 

 

Our Mascot, Lion Foss greeting bingo players!

Lion Mike and Lion Tim and with Lion Foss ( our mascot ) bringing people in to play bingo.

 

 

Lion Ted

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Mechanicsburg Lions Club was Chartered in 1949 and since then we have been giving continuous service to our local community and to Lions International.

Our Slogan
     "One club, one family, one goal.....service!"
     "We Serve." Lions are part of a global service network, doing whatever is necessary to help our local communities.

Our Toast:

        "Not above you, not beneath you, but with you!"

Our Mission:

        "To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation."

How to find out more and about becoming  a Member:

Are you civic minded? Are you interested in helping your community?  Are you interested in more information?  Membership in a Lions club is by invitation. May we invite you to contact us?   mechanicsburglionsclub@gmail.com

 

Please contact our membership chairperson our Secretary,  Lion Ted Cramer at  mechanicsburglionsclub@gmail.com for more information.  Or, attend a scheduled meeting. We will be happy to have you.

To our members:

If you are still receiving our newsletter by snail mail and you have an e-mail address, please send Lion Ted youremail address and save the club the money for postage. 

mechanicsburglionsclub@gmail.com

 

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