The History of the Millersville Lions Club
The Millersville Lions Club received its charter from Lions Club International on May 25, 1932, during the Great Depression, when considerable needs were evident in the community. The Club helped with medical expenses, fuel for heat, and created a college scholarship fund. In the 1950's, the Club loaned wheelchairs and hospital beds the start of our medical den.
In the 1960's the Millersville Lions Club Swimming Pool $100,000 project was assisted by the sale of $100 bonds and a bank loan. The pool was dedicated in 1961 during the Millersville bicentennial celebration. After nine years all debts had been repaid. The pool continues as a place for recreation and and swimming instruction in the community, and is a source of income for the Club's charities.
Historically the Millersville Lions Club has sold light bulbs, brooms and calendars, held circuses, supported the Blind & Visually Impaired through donations to Eye Research, Beacon Lodge, the Association for the Blind, and helped provide surgery and glasses for the needy. Other Club projects include Splash Parties to raise money for the following: Autism Awareness, Four Diamonds, Junior Diabetes, Stockings for Soliders, Adopt-A-Highway, Ringing the Bell for Salvation Army, a Car Show to raise money for the Blue Rock Fire Department, Back to School, Salvation Army Toy distribution, The Mike Schaeffer Doggie Dip, Pajama Drive for Children and Youth (foster care), Food Drive for hurricane victims, Jared Boxes and recognition for outstanding students.
Since 1954, the Millersville Lions Club has conducted an Easter Egg Hunt. As of 1965, the members have annually decorated and scattered over 100 dozen eggs!
The Millersville Lions Club has fostered community memories, traditions and spirit, helped persons in need, and served humanity for over 92 years.
Charter Members 1932
Ferdinand J. Bender Sanders P. McComsey
D. Luke Biemesderfer John M. Mustard
J. Earl Bonham Aaron H. Palmer
J. Elvin Brenner John D. Phillips
Christian H. Eshbach John Pucillo
Fred S. Eshleman A. Norman Ranck
Reeder L. Eshleman Albert D. Rees
Wayne E. Gockley Lester C. Rees
Fred Hashinger Daniel C. Rettew
Paul J. Henry Harry S. Ryan
Milton B. Hess Isaac F. Seiverling
Francis M. Johnson Paul Sheirich
John Miller Kready John B. Sherts
Roy M. Lehman William G. Spohn
Samuel B. Stayer
Long-Time Members (> 25 years)
James Jolly October 1968
Harold "Skip" Rhodes April 1971
Henry Herr February 1972
James Leonard October 1977
David S. Kraft May 1982
Joseph Herman November 1983
Carl Bruce November 1984
Ronald Trout March 1985
Thomas Kruse October 1986
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.
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