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DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE
LIONS DISTRICT 22-W NEWS SERVICE WITH 2020 VISION
DG Barb Brimigion Home Club: Freedom District
Email [email protected] Phone: 410-795-3167
I am learning that being a district governor during a pandemic is going to be a big challenge this Lions fiscal year. We face many obstacles as we attempt to serve safely and to communi cate with our fellow Lion members. We need to find alternative fundraisers which can still bring in some funds while we are unable to conduct large group fundraisers in our communities. We need to find the means to communicate with our members during this pandemic, learning to conduct virtual meetings both video conferences and teleconferences and also outdoor meetings. I am encouraging you to keep our members close at hand, happy, engaged and satisfied to retain them as members during this pandemic. Unfortunately, we are already down by 24 members since July 1. We added 9 new members, but we dropped 33, (5 are deceased) with a closing balance of 1775 Lions in District 22W.
We can change this if we all work together to keep our members happy and to reach out to
our friends, families, colleagues, and neighbors to join our clubs. Special thanks to the Clear
Spring Lions Club, Deep Creek Lions Club, Mt. Airy 4 County and the Williamsport Lions Club
for bringing in new members. The Carroll Manor-Urbana Lions Club has been disbanded by LCI due to inactivity. We now have a
total of 56 Lions Clubs and one Lioness Club.
I made five DG Official Visits in July: Thurmont, Grantsville, Boonsboro, Terra Rubra and Taylorville-Winfield and also installed
club officers for Thurmont, Grantsville, Hancock Lioness-Lions by Zoom and Williamsport Lions Clubs. Three of the visitations
were indoors while the remainder were outdoors. I inducted a new member for the Williamsport Lions Club. Thank you to each
club for their hospitality during the visits to me and Cabinet Secretary Susan and Cabinet Treasurer Forrest and for the clubs’ dedi-
cation to Lionism. As I travel around the district, I am recognizing Lions who are “Soaring to New Adventures” by becoming first-
time club officers and first-time cabinet officers and committee chairs. Their names will be printed each month in the district news-
letter.
GLT Lois Conrad has been very busy organizing our Club Officer Training sessions at Allegany Community College on August
29th and at Terra Rubra for September 12th and 19th. Refer to the Weekly News for more details. Please consider attending
these sessions, even if you had attended the training in the past. There is always something new to learn. A special thanks
go to the Terra Rubra Lions Club for their assistance in providing the use of their building for the training sessions in September. If
you cannot attend a training session, please go online to take the training classes on the LCI website.
Our roster books are in the process of being distributed to the clubs. Special thanks go to CS Susan for all the time that she spent
in updating the roster book and organizing their distribution throughout the district. Clubs should send a representative to the cabi-
net meeting to pick up their books.
For club and cabinet officers who are checking out “MyLCI” on the LCI website, please have some patience as there is a delay in
posting information. I was told by a staff member in Member Services that the staff has not returned to the LCI Headquarters and
are generally working remotely at home. The financial system has been updated and the staff is still learning how to operate it.
The 1st cabinet meeting is scheduled for August 1st at the Rocky Gap Park at 10 am. We will be meeting outside with masks and
social distancing. Toilets are available. Even though it is too late to order a meal, you can still come with your lawn chair and join
the meeting with your mask. We would love to have you.
FIRST VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE
“KINDNESS IN ACTION”
Welcome to August and another month of Lions service. We are still adapting to life and service under COVID,
seeking new ways to meet, provide member satisfaction, and even recruiting new members. The challenges are daunt-
ing but NOT insurmountable. We need to be creative in creating new ways to “resume” what we do as Lions. There are
numerous resources available to provide ideas on how to manage club activities. Check out the LCI website for possi-
bilities or check out the weekly update from CS/PDG Susan Bonura or the district newsletter sent out by Lion Phyllis
Thompson for examples of how district clubs are managing club and board meetings and conducting service activities
during the pandemic. If your club is finding it difficult to meet and conduct service activities call another club president
and/or secretary to find out what they are doing. We are all in this together and together we can accomplish remarkable
things!
Here are some examples of how Lions service and meetings are still happening. Zoom meetings have become
one of the best ways to meet and conduct business. My home club has been conducting regular club meetings via
Zoom and holding in person board meetings (outdoors with face masks and practicing social distancing). On the district
level, DG Barbara, SVDG Nadja, and I have been conducting monthly Zoom meetings to discuss district business. DG
Barb also conducted a District GAT meeting via Zoom so we are able to move forward with her plans and goals for the
District. I also participated in the LVRF Retreat and Quarterly meeting along with the LYF Retreat and meeting via
Zoom which saved time and travel. Of course, it was great to attend an in person meeting in attending the Grantsville
Lions installation of officers and DG Barb’s official visit to that club. On the service front, I participated in the LaVale
food collection and US flag giveaway on July 4. It felt great to be part of an activity that was helping others.
Recruiting and inducting members may seem to be virtually impossible these days but I would suggest that this may
be the best time to do so. Many folks are still sheltering at home perhaps with little to do. Why not engage them in
some simple, at home service projects such as creation of greeting cards for assisted living and/or nursing home resi-
dents or other similar simple projects. The folks who reside in those facilities are very lonely these days as many are not
able to interact with family and friends. They would appreciate a card or note to brighten their day. Think of some of the
projects conducted during Roar Like A Lion (dog toys, rock painting, etc.) and enlist potential members to assist with the
completion of those projects. Seeing how Lions serve, even on the simplest levels, can be a wonderful way of recruiting
new members. Finally, don’t let potential members slip through the cracks because we are unable to conduct “formal”
new member inductions. Invite them to your club Zoom meetings and conduct the induction virtually. You can present
them with their Lion’s pin later when you are able to gather later.
SVDG Nadja and I will be announcing the first of the Vice District Governors’ Service Challenge at the first Cabinet
meeting on August 1. We will be focusing on providing assistance to the homeless during the year. The first project
will be the collection and donation of new or slightly used single bed blankets and new pillows for the various
shelters in our district. We have contacted four agencies that provide service to the homeless and all are more than will-
ing to accept the blankets and pillows. There is a critical need for these items and here is a simple but effective way to
serve others. The club collecting the most blankets and pillows will receive $100.00. See the weekly update for
more information.
CHARLES CROFT, Jr.
Email: [email protected]; 80 Pine View Drive, Ridgeley, WV 26753
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SECOND VICE DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S MESSAGE
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
LEARN. LEAD. GROW
In the last District 22-W newsletter, I addressed servant leadership. Now that we all agree that Lions are great ex-
amples of servant leaders, how do we continue the process of development and why should we want to?
Learning is part of the human experience. It empowers us to improve our thinking, our feelings, our communication,
and our service.
No matter where you are in your leadership journey, this article will speak to the many training and development
opportunities that are available to keep you moving forward.
* ONLINE LEARNING:
The Lions Learning Center (LLC) offers all Lions and Leos the opportunity to learn and sharpen their
knowledge of Lions fundamental and leadership skills through online interactive courses.
* IN-PERSON LEARNING
Lions Clubs International institutes
* Advanced Lions Leadership Institute (ALLI)
* Emerging Lions Leadership Institute (ELLI)
* Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI)
Club Officer training
Mentoring fellow Lions
* Faculty Development Institute (FDI)
* Lions Certified Instructor Program (LCIP)
* LEADERSHIP GRANTS Leadership Development Grants encourage the ongoing training of Lion leaders through special financial support. Explore the programs below to learn how to access funds for your next institute or training event!
* Leadership Development Institute Grant Program
* Leadership Development Grant Program-Multiple District
* Leadership Development Grant Program-District
It is my sincere hope that all Club Presidents are introducing their members to the above -mentioned op-
portunities so they can keep moving forward. Remember, when Lions and Leos put learning into action, lead-
ership happens!
Nadja Muchow Email: [email protected]
Tel.: 410-299-4074
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DISTRICT NEWS
WELCOME, NEW LIONS, TO DISTRICT 22W
Lion Robert W. Scott – Clear Spring Lions Club
Lion Robin Scott – Clear Spring Lions Club
Lion Linda Herdering – Deep Creek Lake Lions Club
Lion Sandra Smith – Deep Creek Lake Lions Club
Lion Sherri Ord-White – Mt Airy 4 County Lions Club
Lion Maxine Troxell—Thurmont Lions Club
Lion Carolyn Anthony – Williamsport Lions Club
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING RECIPIENTS OF
AWARD RECOGNITION FROM OUR DISTRICT IN
JULY 2020:
Soar to New Adventures through Lionism Award – These Lions are first
time officers at the club level or district level.
Lion Lisa Riffle - Thurmont Lions Club (Club Officer)
Lion Susan Smith – Thurmont Lions Club (Club Officer)
Lion Joyce Anthony – Thurmont Lions Club (Cabinet Officer)
Lion Duane Stein II – Grantsville Lions Club (Club Officer)
CT Forrest Hudspeth - Taylorsville-Winfield (Cabinet Officer)
Lion Carroll Smith – Terra Rubra Lions Club (Club Officer)
Lion Jim Clutter – Terra Rubra Lions Club (Club Officer)
Lion Becky Wilson – Terra Rubra Lions Club (Club Officer)
Lion Jerry Wilson - Terra Rubra Lions Club (Club Officer)
Clubs are asked to notify Lion Phyllis of those Lions who have
received club awards. Let’s join together to recognize our dedicated
Lions who have exemplified the spirit of Lionism in our District.
LIST OF LIONS CLUBS THAT USE ZOOM:
Since it is hard to make a face-to-face club visitation indoors. some are using zoom to hold a virtual meeting. You
may contact the following clubs to see if they are holding a club meeting by Zoom. Some clubs have been holding
either a Zoom Meeting or an outdoor meeting at times. You will have to check with each individual club to see
which mode they will be using when you plan to make a visitation. Ask them if you may join their Zoom mtg. Have a
club secretary send you an email with the names of the club members to confirm that your club members partici-
pated in their Zoom meeting. This will count toward the Club Visitation Award. Some Clubs have reduced the num-
ber of meeting times to one per month. This list may be subject to change so please call them first to confirm which
type of meeting they will be holding
Chewsville Lions Club Deer Park Lions Club Frederick Fusian Hagerstown Lions Club
Libertytown-Unionville LaVale Lions Club Middletown Lions Club
Mt. Airy 4 County Myersville Lions Club New Windsor Lions Club Oakland Mt. Lake Park
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DISTRICT NEWS
GOALS FOR SERVICE:
District 22W will serve 175,000 people as reported in MyLion.
• Clubs will be encouraged to collaborate with other Lions clubs in the district on service pro-
jects such as RLAL to maximize the impact in their community.
• The district will use and promote online service resources from LCI to achieve the goal i.e
Club and Community Needs Assessment, Service Toolkit
District 22W will conduct 1,800 service projects as reported in MyLion.
• Clubs will be encouraged to participate in the FVDG Service Challenges.
• Clubs will be encouraged to expand their number of service projects by doing a service pro-
ject for all of the Global Causes.
• DG will encourage clubs to do at least one new service project during the year.
60% of clubs in the district will report their service projects via MyLion
• The GAT coordinators will conduct training on the MyLion website to increase district-wide
service reporting.
• The district will use and promote service resources from LCI to achieve our goal i.e Why Ser-
vice Reporting Matters.
60% of clubs will assign a Club Service Chair for their club.
• The 22W Officer Training in August 2020 will encourage clubs to assign a Club Service Chair.
• The 22W GST Chair will follow-up and contact the clubs to encourage them to assign a Club
Service Chair.
• The GAT Coordinators will emphasize the responsibility of the Club Service Chairs to report
their club services
UNTIL DECEMBER 31. 2020 ALL ENTRANCE FEES ARE
WAIVED - NO CHARTER ENTRANCE FEES, NO FEE TO JOIN
AN EXISTING CLUB, NO FEE TO TRANSFER CLUBS.
NOW IS THE TIME TO INVITE FRIENDS, FAMILIES AND
NEIGHBORS TO JOIN THE WORLD'S LARGEST
SERVICE ORGANIZATION
EXCITING NEWS FROM LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL.
DISTRICT 22-W VICE DISTRICT GOVERNORS’ SERVICE CHALLENGE
“KINDNESS IN ACTION”
BLANKETS AND PILLOWS FOR OUR HOMELESS
The agencies that provide services for the homeless in our five-county service district need blankets and pillows as they prepare to
open cold weather shelters for the upcoming winter season. For those shelters providing ongoing housing the need for either new or
used single bed blankets and new pillows is never ending. This is a great way to complete a simple act of kindness and insti ll a
sense of service for our Lions members.
Lions can donate new or gently used clean single bed blankets and new pillows to our homeless shelters, get a signed receipt (page
2) for the number of blankets and pillows donated and submit the receipts to either FVDG Charlie or SVDG Nadja at or before the
Second Cabinet Meeting on November 7. We have already contacted the various county agencies listed below and they are eager to
accept what we donate. You may also use other facilities that will accept blankets and pillows on behalf of the homeless. The club
donating the most items will be recognized with a $100.00 cash prize from the District.
Within our five counties there already exists a number of homeless and the number of persons seeking assistance is increasing each
month. Winter is especially hard for those unable to secure shelter. The need is there – here is our opportunity to respond and
serve.
You may use any facility in our district that will accept items for the homeless or any of the following agencies which will accept blan-
kets and pillows for the homeless:
Human Service Programs of Carroll County
10 Distillery Drive, Westminster, MD 21157
410-857-2999
Deliver items to Railroad Drive in Westminster – first floor
Frederick Rescue Mission in Frederick County
419 W. South Street, Frederick, MD
301-695-6633
Reach of Washington County
140 W. Franklin Street, Suite 300, Hagerstown, MD 21740
301-733-2371
Items accepted Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. until 4 p.m.
Union Rescue Mission of Western Maryland
(provides services for Allegany & Garrett Counties)
16 Queen City Pavement, Cumberland, MD 21502
301-724-1585
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Date of Delivery: ________________________________________
Name of Club: ___________________________________________
Place of Delivery: _________________________________________
Number of Pillows: __________________ Number of Blankets: __________________
Signature of Staff at the facility: _____________________________________________
CHARLES CROFT, Jr. Email: [email protected]; 80 Pine View Drive, Ridgeley, WV 26753
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DISTRICT
NEWS
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MEMORIALS
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RICHARD DAVID PICKETT, 80, of New Market passed at Kline Hospice House, Mt. Airy, on Sunday,
July 5, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born on January 31, 1940 in Minneapolis, Minnesota
to the late Joseph Alexander Pickett and Ruth Virginia “Ginny” Robinson. In addition to his parents,
he is preceded in death by sisters Terry Winn and Barb Ivey. Richard is survived by his wife, Diana, his
children, Mark Pickett of Manassas, VA and Jennifer Pushlar (Kris) of Fort Montgomery, NY, and Janett
Regnier (Jason) of Fairfax Station, VA, and his grandchildren., his brother Charles Picket (Carol) and
many nieces and nephews.
Richard served in the US Air Force From 1960-64. After the Air Force he worked for Control Data Corp. He
worked as National Tech Support for the large system computers and cyber 205. He was head of a number
of their sites around the country. Later he worked as a consultant for Syntegra. He was a member of the Kentucky Colonels and an
active member of Providence UMC.
Richard was in the New Market District Lions Club for over 20 years and loved being a member, serving on many committees and as
President for one year. He also loved to golf and often went on golf trips with family and friends. The Lions Club is where he met his
second wife, Diana. They met in 2002 and married in 2004. This August they would have been married for 16 years.
Summers were spent at Crosslake, MC. He loved tinkering with his boat, fishing, and being with his family and friends. Richard's first wife is Beverly Kouns. They were married for 40 years. Richard had many lifelong friends - he stayed close with many of the guys he worked with, friends he went to school with, and friends he golfed and played cards with. He will be remembered by all of his dearest
friends. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Kline Hospice House in Mt.Airy, MD or Providence United Methodist Church in Kemptown, MD.
GEORGE MARK FISHER SR., age 100, longtime resident, of Walkersville, MD, passed away July 11, 2020, at Montevue Assisted Living in Frederick MD. Born in Bedford, PA, on June 21, 1920, he was the son of John M. Fisher and Edith G. Fisher. He was a graduate of Bedford High School, Bedford PA. George joined the United States Army May 1, 1941 and served 21 years as a career enlisted soldier. He was a com-bat veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theater with Co. “B” 44th Tank Battalion and later in the aftermath of the Korean War. George received numerous awards, decorations and citations for his exempla-ry service including the Purple Heart. He was honored to have participated in the Philippine operation known as “The Flying Column” that resulted in the rescue of 3800 allied civilians held prisoner in the Japanese in-
ternment camp for three years at Santo Tomas, Manila. His tank “Georgia Peach” and its crew were among the first arrivals to rescue these civilians. After being honor-ably discharged from the Army, he worked 15 years in civil service at East Coast Re-lay Fort Detrick and Flair Armory 558 Signal Co. US Army Reserve Unit Frederick MD. George and his family moved to Walkersville MD. in 1967. A productive member of his community, he was a life member of the Walkersville Volunteer Fire and Rescue Co., an active member of Walkersville United Methodist Church, member Woodsboro American Legion Post 282, Honorary member Walkersville Lions Club, past president of the 44th Tank Battalion Association of WW II, and honored member of Bay Area Civil-ian Ex-Prisoners of War.
George is survived by two sons, Thomas F. Fisher and George M. Fisher Jr., granddaughters Kerri Soucy (Jon), and Melissa Fisher, great-granddaughters Addison Reese Soucy and Eliza Mae Soucy, and niece Darla Dunkle (James).He is preceded in death by; his wife of 65 years, Dorothy Shoemaker Fisher, who died Aug. 5, 2016. George will be remembered as a kind and gentle soul. The ultimate gentleman. Dedicated to service of his country, family, friends, church and community. Family and friends acknowledge and thank the amazing and caring staff at Montevue Assisted Living who loved and cared for “Mr. George” during his residency there. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Walkersville United Methodist Church, 22 Main St., Walkersville, MD 21793 and
Glade Valley Community Services Food Bank P.O. Box 655, Walkersville MD 21793.
MEMORIALS
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JO ANN KELLER: On Monday, June 29, 2020, our dear Lioness member, Jo Ann Keller passed away after a very long illness. She was inducted into the Lioness Club on May 5, 2000 and her sponsor was Lioness Donna Souders. JoAnn was a quiet soft-spoken lady and possessed many talents. She was the Lioness Secretary for 4 years, helped with our eye-screening project and many charity events. She was married to Roger Keller (author and historian who died 10/3/19) for 67 years and they had three children, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She worked as a librarian, at WJEJ radio station, Statton Furniture, Cumberland Valley Insurance and enjoyed her hob-
bies in the Potomac Garden Club, singing in the church choir, women’s barbershop chorus and quartet and the Lioness
Club. Her memorial service was held on Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Minnich Funeral Home. Burial was at the conven-
ience of the family .
REBECCA SNYDER: Our dear Chewsville Lions member, Lion Rebecca, ended her two plus years battle with Amyloid Disease and the complications she endured, on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Being a Christian woman was primary for her and she spread her spirituality, kindness and gentleness to her many friends and family. She was the wife of our IPP George Snyder, the mother of President Tonya Snyder Freeman and grand-mother to Lion Abby Snyder of the Chewsville Club. She also leaves behind a son, Timothy Snyder, a grandson Adam Freeman and son-in-law Greg. To know Rebecca was an enrichment to your life. A memorial service will be held on August 1, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Boonsboro Bible Church – 6741 Old National Pike in Boonsboro, MD. Refreshments will be provided following the ser-vice by the members of the Chewsville Lions Club. Rebecca will certainly be missed by all who had the pleasure to know her..
LIONESS ELOISE SHAFFER: On June 21, 2020, our long-serving member, passed away. Many of us did not know, but her given name was ‘Ella Louise’. She was inducted into the Lionesses on September 3, 1981 sponsored by her sister, Patsy Johns. She served in many capacities in the club such as eye screening (when she was able), President in
1987-88, and mentor to many of us. She was skilled as a stenographer working with the executives at
Fairchild Industries. She retired as Executive Administrative Assistant to the Fairchild CEO. Eloise worked at Fairchild
for 44 years.
She was married to Edward F. Shaffer who preceded her in death. They had no children. She was living at Twin Oaks
Retirement Village of Williamsport Retirement Village but died at Doey’s House. Her funeral service was held on Mon-day, June 29th at the Douglas Fiery Funeral Home and she was buried at St Paul’s Lutheran Church Cemetery.
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DISTRICT NEWS
August 1– 1st CABINET MEETING IN REGION 1 or virtual meeting followed by a short 22W Foundation Meeting with cabinet officers August 1: SUPER SANDWICH EVENT—THURMONT LIONS—SEE COMING EVENTS August 7: GLADE VALLEY will hold its 24th Annual Golf Tourna-ment at the Maple Run Golf Course in Thurmont, MD. There will be a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. with Captain’s Choice Scramble. The cost is $80 per person / $320 per foursome. After golf, join us for lunch immediately following the completion of your round at The Mountain Gate Restaurant in Thurmont. August 11: REGION IV ZONE II will hold its first Zone Meeting at Hampstead Lions Park at 6:59 p.m. Contact PDG Andy DeMario, Sr. SEE CURRENT EVENTS. August 12:Region IV Zone III Zone Meeting Notice August 12: SMITHSBURG = District Governor Elect Barbara Brimi-gion will conduct official visit .. . August 13: REGION III ALL ZONES MEETING-Thurmont Park 6:30pm. Face covering required...bring drink. August 15: SMITHSBURG LIONS WILL HOLD AN Egg Hunt at Smithsburg Park starting at 10:30am instead of 1pm. ..with eggs placed at 9am. The Smithsburg Community Activity Committee will provide refreshments. August 15: CRAB & CHICKEN FEAST—WESTMINSTER—SEE COMING EVENTS August 15: GREATER CARROLL LIONS CLUB DRIVE THRU
CRAB SALES – 1-3 p.m., Westminster V.F.W. on Poole Road. Contact Lion Jeremy to prepay at 410-596-2917. 1 Dozen of Crabs $40.00; 1/2 Bushel of Crabs $105.00; 1 Bushel of Crabs $200.00; 50/50 money raffle also available. August 17: SMITHSBURG LIONS host a blood drive at Smithsburg Fire Department from 1:30 to 6:00 p.m. August 26: REGION IV Zone I meeting 6:29. It will be an out-door meeting, mask required. Bring your own chairs and drinks if wanted; no meal will be provided. August 27: WESTMINSTER: STEAK, SAUSAGE & CORN
ON THE COB...SEE COMING EVENTS August 28: WESTMINSTER: THE ALL MONEY BINGO-Doors open 5:30 p.m., Reese Fire Hall, 1745 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster Early Bird game will start at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $18 in advance and $20 at the door. Tickets from the cancelled March 28 event are valid for the new date. To get tickets, Barb Hayes at 410-596-1483. August 28: GOLF TOURNAMENT IN HONOR OF PID Rich-
ard Liebno...REGION IV ZONE 3 ...SEE COMING EVENTS August 28: MULTIPLE DISTRICT 22 TURNOVER MEETING
VIA ZOOM
August 29: WESTMINSTER LIONS CLUB All Money BINGO
CANCELLED!
OFFICER TRAINING SCHEDULE
Due to the pandemic, trying to arrange places and dates
for the officers training has been a challenge. Previously
the training was to be held at Carroll Community Col-
lege but it has been changed to the Terra Rubra Lions
Facility. Please note the following schedule:
September 12th – Treasurer class, 9:30 am to 11:00
am
Secretary class, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Service Chairperson class, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
September 19th – President class, 9:30 am to
11:00 am
Region /Zone Chair class, 12:30 pm to 2:00
Membership class, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm
Secretaries and Service Chairpersons are asked to bring their laptops to class. If you don’t have one, there will be a few extras available or you can share. Snacks and drinks will be available throughout the day. A reservation
form and information about training options will be sent to all incoming officers. Please register early so there is an accurate count for the classes.
September 2: MIDDLETOWN-MYERSVILLE GOLF
TOURNAMENT...SEE COMING EVENTS
September 5: TANEYTOWN LIONS to hold 50/50 RAF-
FEL...SEE COMING EVENTS
September 12: SMITHSBURG LIONS will have a food
stand at the Train Show at the Washington Ag Center
September 23: SMITHSBURG CHARTER NIGHT At
South Mountain Rod and Gun Club.
September 26 27: SMITHSBURG will participate in the STEAM AND CRAFT SHOW: We will set
up a booth. .
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DISTRICT NEWS
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DISTRICT NEWS
TANEYTOWN HAS SUCCESSFUL YEAR
Submitted by Lion Barbara Heltebridle
The Club’s IPP Charlie spoke on his accomplishments
during his term. IPP Charlie thanked everyone of all the
work they did to help make his year, even though it was cut
short by COVID 19, successful. He stated he was proud to
be the president of our club and hopes the club will contin-
ue to be successful despite CPVOD-19. He listed the ac-
complishments during his term as follows:
2,474 volunteer hours
1,082 food items collected
34 units collected at the blood drive
282 meals served at fall pancake breakfast
$1,624 profit from fruit sale
$1,600 profit from 2 quarterly drawings
445 eyeglasses collected and processed
13 coats collected for winter coat drive
62 preschool children screened
with 4 referrals
$2,652 profit from nut sales
137 volunteer hours at Lorien
President Larry (see below) presented IPP Charlie with a
jacket as a gift from the club for his term in office. He was
also given a baseball hat (see below) with the words “Cool
Whip” embroidered on it. This gift was from Pres. Larry for
showing him the ropes on being president.
WHAT ARE CLUBS DOING DURING THE COVID-19
PANDEMIC?
Submitted by DG Barbara Brimgion
This will be a monthly article in the 22W District Newsletter. Clubs are asked to read and get some clever ideas from other clubs and to implement them during the pandemic. Clubs are asked to submit more ideas to the District Newsletter Editor Phyllis Thompson each month. Let’s help everyone to serve safely. Remember your mask and social distancing while you serve. Serving safely means taking care of others AND yourself.
1. Clubs are meeting outside in parks, outside at local fire
dept carnival grounds with masks and social distanc-ing. Meetings are short and meals are optional. Some members are bringing their lawn chairs to maintain social distancing.
2. Clubs are also holding both general business meetings
and board meetings on teleconferences with only the use of a phone. After signing up for the free service, you send out the special telephone number and access code to each member and start talking. This is the easi-est to do with club members who have no computer. Contact your region chair for help.
3. Clubs are also holding both general business meetings
and board meetings by video conferences using Zoom. There is a free plan with a limit of 40 minutes. Check it out online. Although it is easy to conduct a Zoom meet-ing, please remember that you can always contact the district for help. We are here to help you.
4. Clubs are collecting and donating canned goods for local
food banks. 5. Clubs are donating care packages to homeless shelters. 6. Clubs are collecting canned goods and having pop-up
food pantries outside at shopping centers with needy people staying in cars to collect the care packages.
7. Clubs are donating food to firemen, first responders, po-
licemen and “front line staff” at the hospitals. 8. Clubs are donating face shields and masks for local dis-
tribution, including medical facilities and nursing homes.
9. Clubs are reaching out to veterans and neighbors (in a
safe manner) to see if they are okay and if they need any help that the club may be able to offer.
10.Clubs are sending “Thinking of You” cards to veterans,
residents of nursing homes and at assisted living facilities.
11.Clubs are conducting yard sales.
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DISTRICT NEWS
CLUB VISITATION
Submitted by DG Barbara Brimigion
Take advantage of the nice weather while clubs are meeting outside and make a club visitation now instead of waiting later in the year in case the pandemic gets worse and we can't meet at all.
Give clubs a call to see if they are meeting outside. Some clubs are not having a meal. Some clubs are dropping to only one time a month during this pandemic so be sure to call them.
Some clubs are meeting by Zoom. You can stay in the comfort of your home and meet with the clubs. Give them a call and they will send you the link or telephone number and the access code to join in.
Ask their club secretary to send an email to your club with the names of the two guests. The district will accept this in place of a face-to-face meeting.
CLUB VIRTUAL MEETINGS
Submitted by DG Barbara Brimigion
There are clubs that will have difficulty getting a meeting location in the Fall. Some facilities may not be open to accommodate the size of our Lions Clubs.
Outdoor meetings will work for a while. As we move later in the year with cooler weather and less daylight, outdoor meetings may no longer be an option.
Please consider learning how to do a teleconference or video conference by Zoom. Please contact your zone chair or region chair so the district can help you. It is really an easy task. Let us all stay in touch with our members to keep them interested in remain-
ing as a Lion.
ROARING RUN LIONS MEETING
Submitted by Lion Shiloh Bartgis
Our scheduled meeting of July 15th-will be at the Park
where We can practice social distancing and current health
requirements. More details will be sent as to dinner arrange-
ments.
Our August 5thmeeting-is tentatively scheduled for the
Park.
Roaring Run Lions were the guests of Lions Vicki & Bob
Mahr at their home on July 1stfor a BBQ. Many thanks to all
who brought delicious food and drinks. The evening was en-
joyed by all and Lion Wayne's wife,
Sue, was a guest. Lion Vicki reported on the Pop Up food
pantry which served 40 families with food boxes including a
$20.00 gift card. The community support was outstanding
and about $3800 was spent on the event. Thanks to Lion Pat
who did the shopping.
Lion Vicki asked for help at the Park for an upcoming Base-ball Tournament as a limited menu of packaged food will be available during the two days. Lion Shivam answered a few questions on the Covid 19 progress. Lion Jessica and the scholarship committee have selected 5 students to receive awards.
The Roaring Run Cornhole Tournament will be held on Sep-tember 19th at Roaring Run Park. Entry Fee is $20.00. King Lion Tim encourages all to get a partner,play, and have fun.
Roaring Run's Surf and Turf raffle will be held on October 7that our club meeting. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. The winner will receive a Bushel of Crabs, Ten Pounds of Shrimp and a $100.00 Gift Certificate from Bullock's Meats. Get your tickets from King Lion Tim and sell them as our fund raising opportunities are limited.
DISTRICT NEWS
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LIONS:
Have you gotten robocalls, text messages, or
emails offering free face masks? Or maybe
you’ve seen social media posts about free
COVID-19 testing kits, “cures,” or protective
equipment?
HAGERSTOWN LIONS HAVE BUSY MONTH
Submitted by Lion Jack Byers
TALK ON LVRF: Thank you to our speaker, and our club’s newest member, PDG Susan Timmons, for dis-cussing with us Lions Vision Research Foundation (LVRF) and what Vision Days will look like for us this year amid COVID-19 new guidelines and restrictions. With over 30 years of supporting vision services, the pri-mary purpose of the LVRF is to support low vision re-search and rehabilitation to minimize the disabilities caused by low vision and blindness. Following the comple-tion of the $4 million endowment in 2007, the LVRF estab-lished the Lions Low Vision Fellowship, which provides $100,000 annually to fund a full year of clinical and re-search training for low vision specialists at Wilmer. Our annual club donation goes proudly toward this Fellow-ship program. Through LVRF fundraisers, such as Vision Days, it helps spread awareness of the LVRF mission and accomplishments. Possible Vision Days for our club are Oct. 2 and Oct. 3 located at Penn Avenue Meats. Further discussion on what necessary changes need to be made to meet CDC guidelines will be further discussed. And for all the golfers out there – a Virtual Golf Tourna-
ment will be held Aug. 10 and Aug. 24 as a LVRF fund-
raiser. For more information on Vision Days and the Vi-
sion Virtual Golf Tournament, contact Lion PDG Susan
Timmons. LVRF also has a fantastic website that you may
visit for more information: www.lionsvision.org
LION NAMED DISTINGUISHED VOLUNTEER:
Congratulations to Lion Chuck Eichelberger for being recognized for outstanding contributions to the United Way of Washington County by receiving the Jesse L. Kagle Jr. Distinguished Volunteer Service Award. This distinction is given to a United Way volunteer who demon-strates spirit for the community through time and energy
STEAM REPORT: Lion Brooks reported that in the last STEAM meeting with HCC on July 21, that it was decided that there will not be live activities this year, but instead virtual projects and participation. STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering,
Arts, Math) is student-based curriculum taught through hands on creative projects. Hagerstown Lions Club participated in this project last year and discussion to follow in the next board meeting as to how we will assist this year. The next STEAM meeting will take place in August via Zoom and Lion Brooks will then be able to provide more updates
DISTRICT NEWS
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Peace Poster Continued:
Contest is open to students who will be 11, 12 or 13 years of
age on November 15. Eligible birthdates can be found under
the Contest Rules & Conditions found in the Peace Poster kit.
*Artwork must be no smaller than 13 inches by 20 inches (33
centimeters by 50 centimeters) and no larger than 20 inches
by 24 inches (50 centimeters by 60 centimeters). Do not mat
or frame artwork. Only one entry per student per year, and
each entry must be the work of only one student. All artwork
must be the individual student’s original creation. Duplications
are not accepted. All media are accepted. Note: Chalk, char-
coal and pastel entries should be sealed with a fixative spray
to prevent smearing. Do not laminate entries.
*Three-dimensional entries will not be accepted. Nothing may
be glued, stapled, or attached to the artwork in any way.
*The use of lettering or numbering on the front of the poster,
in any language, is not allowed. All artist signatures or initials
should be written on the back of the poster.
*Artwork should be done on a flexible material, so it can be
rolled for shipping in a mailing tube. Do not fold poster.
*Participants accept all responsibility for late, lost, misdirected
or illegible entries. Entries sent with insufficient postage will
be disqualified. Lions Clubs International is not responsible
for entries damaged, destroyed or lost during the judging
process. Entries cannot be acknowledged or returned; they
become property of Lions Clubs International upon receipt.
Peace Poster Contest images cannot be used without
written permission from Lions Clubs International.
In consideration for the opportunity to enter the Peace Poster
Contest, participants agree to allow Lions Clubs International
to use their names and photographs for promotional and pub-
licity purposes. In addition, the international grand prize win-
ner, two family members (one being a parent or legal
guardian) and the sponsoring club president or a club mem-
ber (as designated by the sponsoring club president) are re-
quired to attend the award ceremony at Lions Day with the
United Nations. An international grand-prize winner is not
eligible to receive subsequent prizes in future Peace Poster
contests sponsored by Lions Clubs International. By entering,
participants agree to be bound by these rules and the deci-
sions of the judges and Lions Clubs International.
Lions Clubs International may cancel the contest without
notice at any time. The contest is void where prohibited,
taxed, or restricted by law.
LIONS INTERNATIONAL PEACE POSTER CONTEST
RULES
A kit must be purchased for each contest sponsored. Each kit in-
cludes a sticker to be placed on the back of the winning poster
prior to forwarding it to the next level of judging. Entries not featur-
ing an official sticker on the back or meeting the rules listed below
will be disqualified.
Only a Lions club can sponsor the contest in a local school(s) or
organized, sponsored youth group(s), such as YMCA programs,
Boys & Girls Clubs, Scouts, etc. A Lioness club can sponsor the
contest through its sponsoring Lions club. Note: The contest can-
not be held in youth groups that a Lions club sponsors, such as a
Leo club or Scout unit. However, individual members of those
groups (such as Leos or Scouts) may participate if the contest is
held at their school or other organized youth group.
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DISTRICT NEWS
POP UP PANTRY
Submitted by Lion Don Champ
Many families are struggling financially during this pandemic and a
little help with groceries is temporally needed by many. Thankfully,
several organizations throughout Carroll County have stepped up to
operate pop-up food pantries to provide groceries to families during
this difficult time.
The Freedom District Lions Club (FDLC) gladly committed to oper-
ating a pop-up pantry at Eldersburg Commons, in the parking lot
near Petco, for 10 weeks beginning on June 7th through August
9th – at which time they will reassess the community need to contin-
ue the free food distribution.
Carroll County ’s Community Organizations Active in Disasters
(COAD) had approached the FDLC about providing this service and
they gladly agreed. Groceries and milk are donated and the Lions
set-up and operate the free pantry from 11 am to 1 pm every Sun-
day during the time period mentioned earlier.
Pictured (left – right) are: Jim Moore, Chairman; George Barnhart;
Ellen Dix; Ed Rothstein; Bob Leatherwood and Chris Centofanti at
the June 21st pop-up pantry. FDLC Lion Ann Kramb took the pic-
ture.
FREEDOM DISTRICT NEWS Submitted by Lion Donald Champ
The Freedom District Lions Club (FDLC) held their first membership meeting of the new Lions year on July 8, 2020 outdoors in the pavilion at the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Department grounds in Sykesville. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, they could not meet at Messiah Lutheran Church in Berrett as they normally do. The members were honored to have Region Chair Jere-my Bair and Lion Adam Payne from the Greater Carroll Li-ons Club as well as Lion Bob Martin from the Myersville Lions Club in attendance. FDLC President Myron Horn briefed the members about the role of VOAD (Volunteer Organizations in Action during Dis-asters) and CCOAD (Carroll County Organizations in Action during Disasters). CCOAD is presently operating 4 free grocery pop up pan-tries – the FDLC operating the one on Sundays from 11 am to 1 pm at Eldersburg Commons. Other club business was conducted. Pictured: Lion President Myron Horn addresses the members during the Freedom District Lions Club July 8th meeting.
NOTICES:
The Hancock Lioness Lions Club has moved to the Hancock American Legion for their meeting place on the 2nd& 4th Monday.
The address is 240 E. Main Street, Hancock, MD 21750
Roster Books – The 2020-2021 roster books are printed and ready for delivery. Hopefully someone from your club was able
to pick them up at the Cabinet Meeting on August 1.
FREEDOM DISTRICT MAKING A DIFFERENCE
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DISTRICT NEWS
REGION IV ZONE III ZONE MEETING NOTICE:
Submitted by Gary Buchman
The Region IV Zone III meeting will be held at 6:59pm "outdoors" at the Sykesville Freedom District Fire Dept. carnival grounds pavilion. It is located behind the firehouse at 6680 Sykesville Road (corner of Route 32 and Freedom Ave). Each club president or other representative will be expected to share a brief oral report on their club's recent and upcoming ac-tivities. The dinner meal will include fried chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls & butter, dessert pie, and refreshments. The cost will be $13.00/person. Checks should be made payable to "FDLC". Please email me at [email protected] the members of your club to include in the meal count by Friday, August 7th.
Attendees should wear their club shirts or other casual attire as it is summertime. Masks are required (except when drinking or eating). Lions are welcome to bring a lawn chair if they prefer not to sit inside the pavilion. Zone meetings are a great way for Lions to make a visitation to the host club, but the Region Chair, Zone Chair, Club Presidents and Club Secretaries (or their designated substitutes) cannot be counted in the visitation team since they are required to be pre-sent at the Zone meeting.
FSK LIONS INSTALL 2020-2021
LEADERSHIP TEAM
Submitted by Lion Gary Bennett, FSK Lions Club
Frances Scott Key Lions Club’s 2020-2021 leadership
team was installed on July 14 by Past District Governor
Gary S. ‘Buck’ Fisher of the Middletown Lions Club. PDG
Fisher’s installation ceremony reviewed the duties of each
position and urged the new leaders to take personal re-
sponsibility for the success of the club.
The 2020-2021 FSK Lions leadership team is: President
Paul Gray; Vice-president and Sunshine Chair Mark More-
head; Secretary, KEYNOTES Editor, Montevue, and NFES
Liaison J. Lynn Stimmel; Treasurer Toni Gray; Immediate
Past President and Director Duane Voitel; Directors John
Aulls, Guy Everhart, and Suzanne Everhart; Membership
Chair Sandy Evans; LCIF Chair Gary Bennett; Lion Tamer
and Tail Twister Sharyn Dupont; and Webmasters Mike
and Judy Duears.
Pictured: 2020-2021 FSK Lions Club leadership team (left to right): Immediate Past President and Director Duane Voitel; Lion Tamer and Tail Twister Sharyn
Dupont; Vice-president Mark Morehead; President Paul Gray; Treasurer Toni Gray; Secretary J. Lynn Stimmel; and installing officer, Past District Governor Gary S.
‘Buck’ Fisher of the Middletown Lions Club.
ROSTER BOOK UPDATES
• Please delete Friendsville in the Zone 1 list on page 13 in your roster book.
• The Hancock Lioness Lions Club has moved to the Hancock American Legion for their meeting place on the 2nd& 4th Monday. The address is 240 E. Main Street, Hancock, MD 21750. Please make this correc-tion on page 40 in your roster book.
• The correct email address for Wayne Mowbray, Mem-bership Chair for the Oakland Mt. Lake Park Lions Club is [email protected]. Please make this correction on page 56 in your roster book.
• The medical equipment chair for the Silver Run Un-ion Mills Lions Club, Lion Chuck Dorsey, requests that calls be made to his home phone: 410-346-7078. Please make this change on page 60 in your roster book.
• Please add PDG Sam Foster’s information on page 88 in your roster book: PDG Sam Foster, 2019-2020 (Diane), 116 Clubside Drive, Taneytown, MD 21787, Res: 410-756-4994, Email: [email protected]. Home Club during DG year: Glenwood Lions Club 22A. Home Club: Terra Rubra Lions Club
• Please correct the email address for MD22 Leo Chair, Jesse Drewer, on page 100 in your roster book: [email protected].
DISTRICT NEWS
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THURMONT BENEFIT BREAKFAST FOR
LUKE BRADLEY
Submitted by Lion Doug Favorite
The Thurmont Lions Club will be having a first of its kind benefit
breakfast on Saturday, July 18th at Bell Hill from 7-11 am. All
items will be individually packaged in carry out containers. Picnic
tables will be available with social distancing measures in place,
similar to our pit sandwich sales. Discounts will be offered when
you buy multiple items, so the more you buy, the more you save.
This event is being held as a stop-gap
measure for the family of Luke Bradley.
Our original benefit breakfast back in
March had to be cancelled due to COVID-
19 emergency, and the hope is to have a
full benefit breakfast in the fall This is NOT
taking the place of that event; but, rather it
is intended to help hold the family over
until the next regular breakfast can be
held.
We need to draw a big crowd to raise mon-
ey for this very worthwhile cause; so
please tell your friends and family to come
out to support this important fundraiser. As the first time for this
kind of event, supplies will be a complete guess, so we will contin-
ue until we sell out.
THURMONT LIONS CLUB MEMBERS RECEIVE
AWARDS
Contributed by Lion Joyce Anthony
President Joyce presented Centennial Membership Awards
in recognition earned by recruiting and retaining new Lions
to Lions Bob & Cartha Johnson (Gold Retention Awards)
and Lion Gayle DiSalvo (Diamond Retention Award).
Lion Joann Miller was presented her ten year milestone
chevron award to commemorate and recognize years of
service. SEE PICTURES
THURMONT LION RECEIVES
HONOR ROLL AWARD
Submitted by Lion Joyce Anthony
Lion Susan Favorite was honored
with the District 22W Honor Roll
Award for 2019-2020. It is always
significant when Lions are willing to
step up in a leadership capacity and
one that impacts the club
and the community. Lion
Susan Joined the Thurmont Lions
club in July 1997. From the very beginning she became
active in many of the Club’s programs even chairing
many of them. She looks for innovative ways to serve
the community. She was instrumental in starting the
“Make a Difference Day” project which became the sig-
nature project for the cub.
Lion Susan has served the District as Cabinet Secretary
and Cabinet Treasurer while working full time. Even
though Lion Susan was holding positions at the District
level she also was very active in the Thurmont Lions
Club. She helps at the club’s numerous sandwich sales,
Community Show, Colorfest and any/all other fundrais-
er’s the club may have during the year. In addition, she
serves on numerous committees in the club. Lion Susan
enjoys visitations to other clubs, is a true mentor to all
and a pillar in the community.
Being an outstanding Lion, Lion Susan has received
numerous awards including the international President’s
medal, District Governor’s Medal of Commendation, Club
100% President’s Award and is a two diamond Progres-
sive Melvin Jones Fellow.
For lion Susan’s commitment to the Thurmont Lions
Club, District, Thurmont community and church, she has
worked with a number of non-profit organizations over
the years and was named a 2011 Community Founda-
tion of Frederick County Wertheimer Fellow for Excel-
lence in Volunteerism.
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DISTRICT NEWS
NEWS FROM WILLIAMSPORT
Submitted by
LION JOSEPHY K SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP WINNER:
Youth Education and Scholarship Chair Lion Stan Stouffer re-
cently announced this year’s Scholarship recipient, Lumisa Bista.
Lumisa was selected by the Williamsport High school Scholar-
ship Committee. She came from Nepal as a very young child,
and will attend Yale University. Her area of study will have to do
with space exploration perhaps astrophysics. She is pictured at
left.
The Club scholarship is named after Lion Joe Scott shown above
right with Past President Lois Conrad . Lion Joe was named
Honorary President at age 100, 60 years after he was our King in
1954.
CONTINUED:
CARING FOR HOMEWOOD RESIDENTS:
Lion George Barton is in charge of Lions activities for residents
of Homewood Health Care enter. Since the pandemic of coro-
na virus, no activities could be scheduled. Residents are quar-
antined to their rooms and cannot have visitors. However, the
director of activities at Homewood, Shannon Naylor, suggest-
ed that the Lions provide greeting cards to let the residents
know that we were thinking of
them and give them our support
during this difficult time.
Thanks to the generosity of the
Williamsport Lions, Georgia was
able to drop off 46 cards to
Shannon. She also received
monetary donations to purchase
snacks for the residents. Shan-
non was very appreciative of our
support and certain that the resi-
dents will be as well. Lion Geor-
gia says “Thank You, Wil-
liamsport Lions” for providing this
great service to our community.
MEALS FOR RESIDENTS:
Lion Jim Wollard reported that Lion Kim Nunberg and others
prepared some 80 meals each Saturday in May for needy re-
tirement home residents in Williamsport.
MORE WILLIAMSPORT LIONS SERVE
DURING SHUTDOWN:
* Lions Lou Stevens and Bernie Gettel made grocery con-
tributions to Lion Jerred Brown’s project earlier in May to
help the elderly or families in need.
*Lion Patsy Lindsay has been checking with her homebound
neighbors to see if they need anything from the stores. Al-
so, cards for Lion Georgia’s project for Homewood, and sent
cards to others who are homebound.
*Lion Brent Taylor and wife, Jackie, pack meals for some of
the kids who require assistance with nutritional needs.
*Lion Dick Nye, along with Lions Larry Miller and Jesse
Cline, continue to operate our Hospital Equipment Load
Program to those in need. Demand
is quite reduced since so many
remain sheltered in place with op-
tional surgeries and treatments put
on hold.
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DISTRICT NEWS
AWARDED TO 2020 SENIORS
Submitted by Lion Joyce Anthony
Scholarships were made available to students enrolled at Catoctin
High School. The club awarded four $1,000 college scholarships
and one vocational school scholarship for $1,000. The scholarship
winners were:
Vic Jagow Scholarship (2nd year) Palob Archila Arriaga Mount St. Mary’s Lynn Stuart Scholarship Owen Bubczyk University of Delaware TLC 1-year Scholarship Max Bingman West Virginia University TLC 1-year Scholarship Isaac Turner Bingham Young University TLC Vocational Scholarship Krista Royer Von Lee International School of Aesthetics Lion Bob Kells would like to thank the Scholarship Committee
(Lions Larry and Stephanie Steinly, Tim Stuart, Evelyn Zimmer-
man, Beth Watson) for their time and talents in reviewing and scor-
ing the scholarship applications. Congratulations to the scholarship
recipients, and we wish them well in their college adventures.
Pictured above L to R: Lion Bob Kells, Jr., Krista Royer, Ow-
en Bubczyk, President Joyce Anthony,.. Not picture Palob
Archils Amiga, Max Bingman, and Isaac Turner.
WESTMINSTER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Submitted by Lion Diana Frazer
FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY—The Westminster Lions Club is
continuing to support various local efforts to provide food
and supplies to residents who have been impacted by the
loss of their jobs and income due to the pandemic.
Lions Barb and Bob Hayes have been collecting and distrib-
uting items to Grace Lutheran Church and Carroll County
Food Sunday, the food pantry at the Safe Haven Shelter.
They have also collected pet food for the Humane Society.
We received a $1,000 grant from the Kahlert Foundation to
provide additional groceries for the food pantries and the
Humane Society.
In addition we have applied for additional grant moneys
available from Carroll County through the Federal Emergen-
cy Food and Shelter Program;.
FREE SHREDDING EVENT: Originally the event was sched-
uled for April 4 but the date was changed until Saturday, June
20th. This is the first time we have run such an event and it
was fantastic!
We managed to beat the rain and had a crowd of people
come to bring us their documents for shredding. In total we
served 108 cars and shredded 7,200 pounds of paper. Alt-
hough the event was free, participants donated approximately
$1,131 to the Lions Club. A huge “THANK YOU” to Lion
Richard Hosfeld for both organizing the event and donating
the fee to the shredding company.
But wait – there’s more! At the Shred event 487 items were
donated for veterans in need including canned goods, non-
perishable foods, and personal care and hygiene items.
We also took in more than three dozen eyeglasses for the
Vision cause.
Additionally, the couple who run the shredding company took
membership applications to join the club. Thank you to all the
Lions who helped.
We needed a chance to get out and this was an awesome
event!
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DISTRICT NEWS
NEWS FROM LAVALE LIONS Submitted by PDG Steve Finger
LaVale held their Installation of Officers- on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. The Installation was performed by- District Governor Barbara.Brimigion who joined us on Zoom to install our club officers and directors, and foun-dation directors, for Lions Year 2020-2021 The meeting went well; we had a moment of silence in remembrance of Lion Sam Reckley, raised a glass to the Lions Toast, and enjoyed the fellowship of a virtual meet-ing. Outgoing President Kenneth Ward gave a great report on how we have adapted to our situation and are keeping our motto, We Serve, relevant. Incoming Lion John Lewis is ready to take us through the next year. The pin ex-change and gavel presentation (see pic-ture to Right) were seen live on Zoom. DG Barbara read a proclamation naming Lion PDG Steve Finger to the Lions District 22-W Hall of Fame. It was an honor to receive this distinction, said Lion Steve. Lion Kenneth Ward received the Lion of the Year plague from
Lion John Lewis—BOY was he surprised! Lion Scott Yonce
read a letter of appreciation from Lion Ron Martin to Lion Presi-
dent Ward for Lion President Ward’s service as club president.
Lion Yonce presented Lion President Ward with a thumb drive
containing information about the club’s activities for the year.
LAVALE NEWS CONTINUED
Convalescent Committee – For this report, six Lions volun-
teered 53 hours assisting 45 people. One load of unusable
items has been sent to the land fill. There is a load of metal and
a load of aluminum to haul out and another load for the landfill.
Food Programs – The $2,000 challenge match donation to the
LaVale United Methodist Church, Food Pantry, from May 15th
to June 30, exceeded its goal by June 14th and the challenge
netted $5,570.00. Lions
President Ward is shown
below presenting a check
for $2000 to LUMC Food
Pantry Director PDG Ste-
ve Finger.
Pantry on the Go: There
were 11 LaVale Lions
volunteering 26 hours
partnering with 7 Food
Pantry team members
from LaVale UM Church
to distribute 3,600
pounds of fresh fruits
and vegetables in two
hours on June 3rd. A 24
pound box of produce
was distributed to 109 families (2,616 lbs.) with the remainder
(984 lbs.) distributed in Allegany County.
Face Cover Project: In 2 hours 365 free of charge face masks
were given to residents on May 16. Garrett Container systems
in Accident MD donated 200 masks and 65 yards of elastic
which was used to sew and additional 175 masks. The masks
were made by LaVale Lionettes Ina Warnick, Val Llwellyn, Deb-
by Finger, and Cathy Gilmore.
DISTRICT NEWS
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HARNEY LIONS NEWS
Submitted by Lion Virginia Fair
Harney’s first meeting of the 2020-2021 Lion’s year will be August 31 at 6:30 at the Harney VFW social hall. There will be a meal at this meeting. The program will include Charter night, Instillation of Officers, Instillation of new Members, and a kick-off of a new year of “Soar to New Adventures” through Lionism. There will be a 50/50 that night. There is not charge for the meal. All are invit-ed.
(You must wear a mask when not eating and seating will be spaced for social distancing, masks will be on site.)
Memorial Tree Planting- In honor of Herbert Pletcher who passed away on July 1st, the club is buying trees to be planted in a National Forest or National Park in his memory. So far seventy-five trees have been ordered in his memory. Aim for Sight Sporting Clay Shoot- this program raises funds for Lions Vision Research Foundation. Harney would like to sponsor two teams at a hundred dollars per team. There would be youth and adults on each team. This program will be our donation to LVRF. This program will help other community members learn about Lions.
The program is scheduled for September 26th.
MIDDLETOWN LIONS AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS
Each year, the Middletown Lions Club awards scholarships to graduating seniors at Middletown High School. 2020 recipients are Gisselle Arias, Sarah Schreiber and Skyler Slimmer. The Li-ons award $2,000 scholarships . Each student is judged on their scholastic grades, level of participation in school and community events, recommendations from their teachers and counselors, financial need and their accomplishments while at MHS. Gisselle Arias was a member of the sen-ior executive board. She was a member of the National Arts Honor Society and the Spanish Honor Society. As a member of the Key Club she participated in numer-ous service activities in the community. Gisselle played JV and Varsity Soccer for MHS and also played Club Soccer. She volunteered with Rebuilding Together working with a team to help fix up a house in Middletown. She participated in Relay for Life to raise money for cancer. As a member of the Key Club she helped set up the Homecoming Dance for the resi-dents at a Nursing Home and helped with the Empty Bowls Banquet. Gisselle plans to study business at Frederick Community College in the fall and the University of Maryland for the spring semester to study fashion, marketing or management. Sarah Schrieber was a member of the National Honor Society and the Math, Science, Music, and Dance Honor societies. She
was a member of the Middletown Marching Band Color Guard and was captain for her senior year. She participated in MHS spring musicals and was a member of the Frederick County All-County Chorus. She was a mem-ber of Educators Rising and the Best Bud-dies. Sarah was a member of the Dee Bu-chanan Dance Studio for 14 years, a member of the competition team and, since 2017, was a teacher at the dance studio. She participat-ed in many service projects through programs at the studio. She was a nursery worker at the Middletown United Methodist Church and helped with gift wrapping as a volunteer with
the Kiwanis Club of Frederick County. She plans to attend Hood College to study early childhood education with a minor in special education or elementary education.
SCHOLARSHIPS CONTINUED
Skyler Slimmer was a member of the National Honor Soci-ety and FFA (Future Farmers of America) for four years at MHS. She was a leader in FFA and a mentor for younger members. She played field hockey at MHS for four years. She also played lacrosse for three years at MHS. Skyler volunteered at the Middletown Food Bank and at the Myersville Fire Co. breakfasts. She was a 4-H member of nine years and president for four years. Through 4-H and FFA she volunteered for many service projects including the annual Christmas Cards for Veterans, Homemakers Christmas Project and the Middletown Hallow-een parade. Skyler will be attending Frostburg State Univer-sity with a major in biology. She will play field hockey for them. The members of the Middletown Lions Scholarship Commit-tee are Bobby Curtis, Wendy Drum, Paul Fox, Shirley Nyswander, Lynne Price and Peg Redmond
District 22-W Newsletter Page 23
COMING EVENTS
ONGOING FUNDRAISERS
* AMISH QUILT RAFFLE from the South Carroll Lion-ess Lions Club – The club is holding a quilt raffle for an Amish handmade quilt from the Log Cabin Quilt Shop and Fabrics, Bird-in Hand, PA. Tickets are $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. Contact PDG Susan Bonura at [email protected]
*RADA CUTLERY FUNDRAISER – The Brunswick Lions Club is sponsoring an ongoing-online fundraiser with Rada Cutlery. They receive 40% of the retail total with proceeds to benefit Leader Dog. Make sure to choose Brunswick Lions when ordering. See Upcoming District 22-W Events for this ongoing fundraiser
*CEDAR RIDGE SOAPS – The Francis Scott Key Lions Club is sponsoring an ongoing fundraiser with Cedar Ridge Soaps; they receive 40% of the retail total; pro-ceeds benefit Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). See Upcoming District 22-W Events for this ongo-ing fundraiser
*CANDY AND NUT FUNDRAISER – The South Carroll Lioness Lions Club and Terri Lynn Cares ongoing Candy and Nut Fundraiser in which the club receives 20% of all sales. The online store is always open at https://SCLLC.terrilynncares.com. See Upcoming District 22-W Events for this ongoing fundraiser
*HAMPSTEAD LIONS Seven-day Caribbean cruise for 2 aboard the Carnival Pride, leaving from Baltimore to Princess Cays, Nassau, and Freeport on 11/29. All taxes, fees, and port charges are included. $5 each or 5 for $20; drawing will be at the 2020 Hampstead Volunteer Fire Department Carnival. Proceeds benefit the Hampstead Lions Community Park Fund.
*THURMONT LIONS Pit meat sandwich sales at Bell
Hill Farm, 1.5 miles north of Thurmont on the
west side of Route 15. Events are held from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. or sell out. Dates: 8/1, and 9/5.
*Thurmont Golf Tournament – The Thurmont
Lions Club is hosting a tournament on October 5, 2020. See Upcoming District 22-W Events
*USA/CANADA LOUISVILLE – The 44th annual USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum being held in Louisville, Kentucky, September 17-19, 2020 offers three days of special events, including our annual Strides Walk, Ser-vice Project, Symposium on Childhood Cancer, four meals featuring professional speakers to motivate and inspire, and of course over 80 seminar break-out ses-sions. Another great tool to use for information is our Forum website, https://lionsforum.org/
CONTINUED: * MIDDLETOWN/MYERSVILLE GOLF TOURNAMENT – The Middletown/Myersville Golf Tournament is scheduled for September 2, 2020.
* TANEYTOWN 50/50 RAFFLE – The Taneytown Lions are holding a raffle on September 8, 2020. See Upcoming District 22-W Events
* ALL MONEY BINGO -FOR INFORMATION Call Barb Hayes at 410-596-1483. Next year’s All Money Bingo is scheduled for Saturday, April 10, 2021.
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24TH ANNUAL GVLC GOLF TOURNAMENT LIONS VISION RESEARCH
FOUNDATION “Virtual” Golf Tournament
Our annual golf tournament had to be cancelled due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic. In an attempt to mitigate the financial impact on our fundraising, we are having our first ever “Virtual” Golf Tournament. For a mere $10, each golfer can make a differ-ence in the lives of legally blind people. This will be a fun event that you can participate in close to your home at a time conven-ient to you and your playing partners. How it works: Form your own foursome and play at a course of your choosing.Each golfer will play their own ball. The team score on each hole for the foursome will be the lowest score among the four golfers. Teams posting lowest score in relation to par receive prizes.
Cost: $40 for a foursome ($10/player) To enter: Send check with completed registration form on the next page. Play your round between the dates of August 10-24 and send a copy of your scorecard to tournament director at [email protected] (Questions can also be emailed to this address). Rules: Course must have a minimum par of 70. Golfers should use the following tees: men – white, seniors (over 65) - yellow, women – red. A golfer may play for more than one foursome, but a separate entry fee is required for each foursome.
LIONS VISION RESEARCH FOUNDATION
“Virtual” Golf Tournament
Prizes: The number of prizes will be determined by the number of teams
entered, but we are hoping to have at least 5 and will be either gift cer-tificates or cash. The Lions Vision Research Foundation is a 501c3 charity so donations are tax deductible and the proceeds from this event will be directed towards funding an annual fellowship at the Wilmer Eye Institute
at Johns Hopkins Hospital. LIONS VISION RESEARCH FOUNDATION
“Virtual” Golf Tournament Registration Form
Golfers: 1. 2. 3. 4.
POC: POC email: POC Phone #: Course to be Played: ____________________________
Make Check payable to “Lions Vision Research Foundation” and mail with registration form* to: Larry Burton, 3175 Deths Ford Rd Darlington, MD
21034 Sponsorship Opportunities:
• LVRF Event Sponsor $1,000
• Gold sponsors $500
• Silver sponsors $200
• Bronze sponsors $100
• Friends of LVRF $ 50 Sponsors will be recognized on our Facebook page with publication of the tournament results: *If you don’t have your four players locked down at time of registration, put in TBD for player(s) and email names when determined to tournament director [email protected]
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DRAWING! HAMSTEAD LIONS
CLUB
WHAT: Seven Day Caribbean Cruise
for 2 aboard the Carnival Pride
WHERE: Baltimore to Princess Cays,
Nassau, and Freeport
WHEN: 11/29
HOW MUCH: $5 each or 5 for $20
DRAWING INFO: will be at the 2020 Hampstead Volunteer Fire Department
Carnival
TO BENEFIT: Hampstead Lions Community Park
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THE SOUTH CARROLL LIONESS LIONS CLUB
ANNOUNCES A NEW CANDY AND NUT
FUNDRAISER WITH
TERRI LYNN CARES
OUR ON-LINE STORE IS OPEN! https:LLC.terrilynncares.com
We are taking orders now! The Club receives 20% of all sales!
The South Carroll Lioness Lions Club Announces a New Candy and Nut Fundraiser with
Terri Lynn Cares
VISIT THE WEB SITE & PLACE YOUR
ORDER!
QUESTIONS? Contact IPDG Susan Bonura
[email protected] or call 443-745-1281
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District Website: http://www.e-district.org/sites/22W
Facebook: Lions Clubs District 22W
Newsletter Editor: Phyl Thompson
Email: [email protected]
Content must be submitted by the 22nd of each month to be included in next month’s edition.
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COMING EVENTS!
Crab & Chicken Feed Where: Westminster V.F.W.
When: August 15, 2020 1-4pm What: All you can eat Steamed Crabs,
Chicken, MD Crab Soup, Hot Dogs, Corn on the
Cob, Salads, Soda & Beer Price: $40.00 per person
SPONSOR; GREATER CARROLL LIONS
