Lions Club of Mechanicsburg, Pa
Photo date June 21, 2022
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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The Lions Club of Mechanicsburg has been chosen as the designated Non-Profit to receive $1.00 for every Beer Flight sold at Wolf's Brewing Company during the month of September!
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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!
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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Great work done by the Mechanicsburg Lions Kindergarden Academy Vision Screening volunteers!
82 students were screened. 19 students were referred for follow up care. Thank you Lions Vicki Alfieri, Bill Dixon, Erica Meloy, and Ron Yerkes for you effort on January 24th. Also want to that Bill Dixon, Shirley Dixon, Linda Glantz and Connie Kuntz for volunteering to be on standby for January 25th.
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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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The Mechanicsburg Lions had an outstanding experience at our 2nd service event in the same week! We had 14 volunteers who served.
Lions donate funds for Ramp at Historic site
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Mechanicsburg Lions donate masks
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Calling all men and women who enjoy golf, good food and fellowship. It’s never too early to be thinking about warm weather & golf. This is a save the date announcement to let you know that our 1st annual “We Serve” Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, July 17, 2020. The Mayapple Golf Club will be hosting our tournament. We will have an 8:00 AM 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 and more details will be made available on or about April 10, 2020. Thanks to our Tournament Committee: Lions Wayne DeFonzo, Chris Stank, Bill Dixon, Jennifer McGarrity, Jim Pearman & Leroy Weaver.
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The event featured free burgers, hot dogs and water, as well as children and special needs identification cards, firefighter interactions, fire department “smokehouse,” EMS blood pressure checks, bike rodeo and safety awareness, bike giveaways, and a human trafficking awareness booth. The Lions conducted glasses recycle, gave away free glasses cases and sponsored a “build a bear” raffle. Participating Lions were: Jim and Sue Miler, Ron Cashman, Chris and Cathy Stank, guest volunteer Piper Stank, and Team Leader Tawyna Kling.
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Nan Alleman: Sponsored by Lion Diane Hartzell
Jim Pearman Sponsored by Lion Cathy Stank
Ron Yerkes: Sponsored by Lion Jim Miller
Pat Yerkes: Sponsored by Lion Sue Miller
Linda Glantz, Connie Kuntz & John Kuntz: Sponsored by Lion Ted Cramer
The Mechanicsburg Lions Club completed two Vision Screening service events on Friday, May 3. The vision screening events were conducted at the “Parents and Toddlers Day” at the Simpson Library and the “Literacy Under the Lights” program held at the Mechanicsburg Middle school. In total, 80 screenings were performed and 16 were referred for further eye care. Lions participating in these 2 events were Jim and Sue Miller, Bill and Shirley Dixon, and Chris and Cathy Stank. A notable milestone was achieved at the “Literacy Under the Lights” event. The Mechanicsburg Lions Club completed the 1000th vision screening! Nora Garland, from Mechanicsburg, was at this event with her mother. She had a successful vision screening and was our club’s 1000th person to receive this important service from the Mechanicsburg Lions Club.
The clubs first screening was April 3, 2017. Total of 129 recipients of vision screening referred for follow up eye care.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CLUB MEMBERS FOR SUPPORTING THE KIDSIGHT PROGRAM!
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For the 3rd year in a row, the Mechanicsburg Lions Club provided free vision screenings for the children who were registering for kindergarten at the Mechanicsburg School District’s Kindergarten Academy. The screening covered 3 days of registration April 8 - April 10. This important community service event, focused on our VISION category, was led by Lion Jim Miller. Working the Eye screenings were the following: Lion Leroy, Lion CeCe, Lion Erica, Lion Becky, Lion Terry, Lion Dianne, Lion Jim, Lion Sue, Lion Bill, Lion Steve, Lion Cathy and Lion Chris. The Lions completed vision screenings on 264 children. 34 of those scanned were referred for follow up eye care. The Lions also completed vision screenings on 11 adults at this event. 4 of the adults were referred for follow up eye care.
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Raymond “Ray” Charles Rosnick, age 87, of Mechanicsburg, PA and a Proud Lion with 54 years of Service to the community, passed away suddenly March 11, 2019.
Ray’s service included multiple terms as Mechanicsburg Lions Club President and over 35 years as Club Secretary. Lion Ray was the recipient of many awards including the rarely awarded Progressive Melvin Jones Fellowship and he was one of only six people in Pennsylvania to receive the John R. Crone Fellowship. Lion Ray has also been recognized for his laudable 24 years of service as a board member of the Lions Hearing Research Foundation with 21 of those years spent serving as the board’s secretary. Lion Ray truly exemplified the mission of Lionism which is, “Lions serve…to improve their communities, and the world.” Our Lions Club, the community and the world are certainly better places because of Lion Ray.
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Members of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club participated in the JDRF “One Walk” on Sunday, November 4. The walk started on City Island, continued on Front street and returned to the island for the finish. Our Clubs Team, as well as a Lions District team, participated in the walk to help end Type 1 diabetes (T1D). The event was a fun and inspirational time!
Thanks to Lion Erica Meloy for taking the lead and organizing our clubs first participation in this important event. Club members who walked the “One Walk” were: Lions Erica Meloy, Cathy and Chris Stank, and Susan Holder. Several club members raised money to support the event. Those funds raised, added to the the Mechanicsburg Lions Clubs budgeted Diabetes support, equated to a donation of $600.
With Type 1 Diabetes, there are no days off and there is no cure. But there is hope! The Mechanicsburg Lions are proud to support the cause!
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Six Lions completed 64 screenings. 10 of those screened were under age six.
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Lion Leroy Weaver led this donation project and is pictured presenting the donation.
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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.
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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.
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Jubilee Day 2018
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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
Thanks to all who made our annual Open House a success last night. Past District Governor John Griffie, Lion Kevin Turnbaugh & King Lion Jim Miller thank Leader... Dog Harpo for attending & helping with the presentation. Seated at the table earlier in the evening, listening to Lion Kevin's presentation are Lions Chris Stank, Jim Miller, PDG John Griffie & Lion Lori Turnbaugh
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!
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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.
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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.
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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 recieved
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!
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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
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Lion Tawnya Kling
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"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.
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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
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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
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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" .
September 5th Meeting
Guest Speaker Tim Whelan – Executive Director of the Cumberland County Housing & Redevelopment Authority
Jim Miller Congratulating Guest Speaker Tim Whelan
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August Meeting 8-22-2017
Our August 22nd meeting will be held at Brother’s Family Restaurant located at 705 Gettysburg Pike, Mechanicsburg 17055. Everyone can order from the menu & we will haveour own private room. This is a BYOB Event!
8-19-2017
A few photos from Friday's District 14C night at the Harrisburg Senators game.
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Mechanicsburg Community Day
8-12-2017
Mechanicsburg Lions Helping at Community Day
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Lion President Jim Milller and Lion Ron Cashman
8-6-2017
Eary bird Lion Chris Stank watched ABC morning news and saw our Pledge of Allegiance from a recent meeting. A lot of shiny heads are in the video too. Please click here to review it.
8-1-2017
4 members of the Mechanicsburg Lions Club participated in the Silver Spring Twp Police Department's National Night Out on Tuesday, Aug 1. Our club had an information distribution table, we executed a raffle give away for the Silver Springs Police Department...giving away 25 "stuff your own" police dogs and fire fighter dogs., and we gave out FREE glasses cases. Thanks to Tawnya Kling for leading the club's participation. Also participating for our club were Lions Ted Cramer, CeCe Viti and Chris Stank. It was a great event with many families visiting the park.
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7-22-2017
TRI4KIDS
The Mechanicsburg Lions club had 7 members help at the annual TRI4KIDS event held at the Soldiers and Sailors field in Mechanicsburg. The event was for kids ages 5 to 12. They did swimming, bicycling and swimming. Our members were at guiding posts for various activities.
Participating from our club were: Lions Tim, CeCe, Bob Smith, Lion Steve and his wife Danielle, Cathy and Chris.
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.
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!
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5 year Monarch Awards for Lion Tom Kerstetter (Nov 2015) and past king Lion John Behel
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.
ATTENTION: Our club e-mail address is:
mechanicsburglionsclub@gmail.com
Lion Keith Hoffman created the Facebook site and Lion Ted added some information regarding the Club's mission, address, etc. Lion Ted will be the only one able to edit the page. This is being done to promote our club's activities and attract new members. This is a work in process - we will make additions to the site as time permits. To access the site, just click on the link below. Be sure to "Like" it, then send invitations to your friends to "Like" it too. Happy browsing!
Lion Ted
Facebook Link below - Enjoy and please share!
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
For more information or help with directions, please click here to e-mail Mechanicsburg Lions club.
Helpful Links:
District 14-C Website
http://www.lions14-c.org/
DG Newsletter Archives:
http://www.lions14-c.org/newsletters.php
Beacon Lodge:
http://www.beaconlodge.com/
Leader Dog:
http://www.leaderdog.org/
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.
