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Lion, Lionesses, and Leos of District 14B,

Over the last several months I have tried to emphasize the International President’s theme and

the Lions’ motto We Serve. I have also touched on the other two components of the Global

Action Team concept which are Membership and Leadership. This month, however, I would

like to change things up a bit and talk about another aspect of Lionism which I feel is important-

Fellowship.

As you know, there are numerous venues where you can serve your fellow man through

volunteerism such as food pantries, hospitals, church organizations, Meals on Wheels and so

forth. The list is endless and you don’t need to be a Lion to participate. Although, you no doubt

have a good feeling when you volunteer in one of these setting, you probably don’t get the same

feeling of comradery that you get from being a Lion. I hope that you enjoy being associated with

members of your club and consider most of them if not all of them as friends at least at some

level. You come to realize that you have much in common. However, as you know the Lions

organization goes well beyond the borders of your own club. You are part of a worldwide

organization with over 1.4 million members. Although, I have personally only met a small percentage of Lions, I can honestly

say that I have never met a nicer group of people.

In the springtime, many clubs in the district hold various fund raising activities such Nights at the Races, Pancake breakfasts, and

Spaghetti dinners. Many of them are advertised in the Cauldron. Why not try to attend an event sponsored by another Lions Club

in the District? It is a great way to meet fellow Lions as well as picking up a tip or two for when your own club holds a similar

event. Also, you know that the money you spend will be supporting a worthy Lions related cause.

Speaking about fellowship in Lions, I would like to remind all of you about the District 14-B Spring Party which will be held on

April 29th in the afternoon at the Georgetown Centre in Pleasant Hills. The purpose of this get together is for fun and fellowship.

It gives me, the outgoing District Governor, a chance to thank everyone for their support during the year and to also give me the

opportunity to recognize some Lions in the District who have gone beyond the call of duty. Our keynote speaker will be Chris

Roach from Operation Safety Net which has been a District-wide project for the last two years. We will be presenting Chris with

a substantial check which represents money donated by the clubs in District 14-B as well as from a matching grant from Lions of

Pennsylvania Foundation. I hope that many of you will attend

Friends are the family you choose – Jess C. Scott

Yours in Lionism,

DG Geoff

655.3321 H

412.

The

DISTRICT GOVERNOR

PDG Geoff Temple

156 Dutch Lane

Pittsburgh, PA 15236

412.655.3321 Home

412.956.5723 Cell

liongeoff@gmail.com

1st VICE

DISTRICT GOVERNOR

Kirby Marchand

3402 Fieldcrest Drive

N. Versailles, PA 15137

412-824-4354 Home

412-370-0555 Cell

kirby.marchand@rocketmail.com

CABINET

SECRETARY

Lion Eliana Latterman

1500 Fifth Avenue

McKeesport, PA 105132

412-664-2590

eliana.latterman@

gmail.com

DISTRICT

ADMINISTRATIVE

ASSISTANT

PDG Harold Fletcher

176 Hidden Meadows Circle

Renfrew, PA 16053

412-877-5273

pdgharold@zoominternet.net

Visit us on Facebook District 14B Lions

DISTRICT WEBSITE

http://e-district.org/sites/14b “A District in Transition!”

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Fellow Lions, Lionesses, Leos and friends of District 14-B,

As we go into April, it may not seem like it, but I truly believe that Winter is over,

and Spring has sprung. Spring is a time of rejuvenation. Trees will soon begin to

sprout fresh, green leaves. Crocuses and Daffodils will push their heads through the

ground (and sometimes through the snow) and animals will begin to have their young.

The entire world seems to be new and refreshed and undergoing a rejuvenation!

What better time to rejuvenate your Lions Club. People are tired of winter and searching for new things to do.

Encourage someone to visit your club. This is the time of the year when many clubs host Giveaway Nights to

distribute the funds they have worked so hard to earn to the charities that they support. Giveaway Nights are great

functions to invite prospective members to. The meals are good, there will be no arguments because everyone is

on their best behavior and it is a happy time. The prospective members get a chance to see Lions at their best,

doing what they do best, serving the community.

Plan a membership meeting. Invite your neighbor, mail carrier, son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law,

grandson or granddaughter, mechanic, grocery store manager, cashier, or somebody that you talk to when you are

shopping. Or here is a novel idea, invite your wife or husband! Have a special dinner and have a good speaker;

ask somebody from one of your charities to talk or ask an enthusiastic Lion. You can invite someone from the

District, another club, or ask one of your own Lions to speak.

Rejuvenation; something to look forward to. All Lions Clubs should make it a regular practice to rejuvenate their

clubs every so often. Otherwise they become stagnant and are no longer relevant, or fun. If your club is losing

more members than it is gaining, it is time for rejuvenation.

I’d like to take a moment to thank Lion Marni Latterman, President of the Pleasant Hills Lions Club for pledging

to be our 1st Vice District Governor. Lion Marni has temporarily taken the position as the Region 2 Zone A Chair

to gain the necessary experience and credentials to be Vice District Governor. Lion Marni has been visible around

the district the past year as she has supported Lion Geoff, another Pleasant Hills Lion. Lion Marni is also the

mother of Lion Eliana (Elli)Latterman, our District Secretary.

I also want to thank Lion Ralph Imbrogno for stepping out of the Region 2 Zone A Chair position (hopefully

temporarily) to allow Lion Marni to move into it to gain the necessary experience to move up.

And last, but not least, please make certain that your club elects their new officers and submits their names to

Lions Clubs International by May 15. The easiest way is by logging on to the MyLCI website. If you need help

with filing electronically, please contact PDG Harold Fletcher. Or, if you want to file using the paper form, please

see pages 27 and 28.

WE SERVE

1st Vice District Governor

Lion Kirby Marchand

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Lion John Hamilton

South Park Lions Club

March 5, 2018

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Time has a way of passing us by. Now is the time to remember and register for the MD-14 PA State Convention. The

deadlines are fast approaching: April 13 is the deadline for the $129 rate (plus tax) for the Penn Stater Hotel, April

27 is the deadline for meals, and April 27 is the tour deadline.

Please consider joining us in Happy Valley for this year’s State Convention. We have the Penn State Women’s

Volleyball Coach Russ Rose and Penn State Blue Band Director Gregory Drane as speakers. The convention

breakfast will include the Quilts of Valor program; the luncheon guest speaker will be Penn State Assistant Professor

Salvatore Stella speaking on the latest vision research; and International President Dr. Naresh Aggarwal is our

honored guest and speaker at the International Banquet.

There are many state committee meetings on Friday, and interesting and educational seminars on Saturday. The PA

State Lions Band will be having two concerts on Saturday.

Enjoy the background music and conversation with fellow Lions at the Friday Night Hospitality. Plan on meeting

old friends, making new friends and having a great time at the convention.

PDG Bud Harris

Convention Chairp

May he rest in Peace…

2018 MD-14 PA Council of Governors State Convention

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Anyone recognize these

two Lions?

Lions Maryann Dayton and Jim Engel

formerly from the Brentwood Lions

Club, who decided to move south to be

closer to family. If you would like to keep

in touch or just send a short note, Lion

Maryann’s email address is

marydayton@gmail.com or you may

follow her on Facebook.

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To all District 14B Lions, Lionesses and Leos,

I like the motto for our 100 year Centennial Celebration “Where there’s a need, there’s Lion”. Like many

communities across the country, western Pennsylvania has a problem with hunger… 1 in 7 of our neighbors

are food insecure means they are at risk of hunger. Not knowing where their next meal is coming from. 1

in 5 are children with seniors facing choices between paying rent medicine or utilities. Leaving little for

food.

For the past several years, I have worked to secure special bags for the food drive. Why spend the money

on bags you might ask? Food drive collections went from 420, 000 lbs. to last year’s total of 1,273,000 lbs.

collected. You helped fill pantries in food banks across Western PA. I'm asking your help to do the same

this year and show the spirit of “Where there's a need, there’s a Lion”. The Lions logo is on every one of the

625,000 bags showing Lions support. Because of timing I had to place the order to insure we would have

the bags in time for the drive.

I feel so strongly about this project that I put $2,000 in to pay for the bags up front. If you or your club

would like to help. please send your check payable to: McKeesport Lions Club and mail to McKee's Cafe,

100 Fifth Avenue, McKeesport Pa. 15132.

And moving all that food becomes one large task. If your club would like to help on the day of the food

drive May 12th. Call me and I'll try to get you set into a PO close to you. We collect food from 830,000

homes in western Pennsylvania.

For additional information, please contact me at 412 818 1473 or e- mail me at caj1952@ymail.com.

Lion Chuck Jarrell

McKeesport Lions Club

Saturday, May 12

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DISTRICT 14-B SPRING PARTY SUNDAY APRIL 29, 2018

THE GEORGETOWN CENTRE 526 EAST BRUCETON RD. PITTSBURGH, PA 15236-4577

Guest Speaker

Chris Roach of

Operation Safety Net Social 1:00 PM (cash bar) – Lunch 1:30 PM

COST $25 .00 Choice of Lunch

Roast Vermont Turkey w/Dressing or

Baked Boston Scrod Menu:

Tossed Salad, Green Beans Almandine,

Rolls and Butter and Dessert

Coffee, Tea, Decaf, Soft Drinks

Reservation due by April 23, 2018 (No Reservation Confirmed without Payment)

Mail to: Coordinator of District Activities, Lion Richard Keller, IPDG

1811 Educational Dr. White Oak, PA 15131

Name______________________________________________________________________________________

Club _______________________________________________________________________________________

Lunch Choice @ $25.00

Turkey _______ Scrod _______ Gluten Free _______ Total $ _______________

(Checks payable to District 14-B)

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Please refer to the next two pages:

• Page 10 is the Certification form for Delegates and Alternates to be completed and signed by the Club President or Secretary and turned in at the State Convention. The number of delegates your club is entitled to is one (1) delegate for every ten (10) members in your Club and all State Per Capita dues have been paid and are current.

• Page 11 is the Certification form to be used for the District Governor or all Past District Governors.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM STATE OFFICE: In the interest of decreasing printing and postage costs, the MD-14 State Office will be implementing changes to State Convention and state per capita dues procedures.

• There will be no Elections operation held as part of the 2018 State Convention (May 17-20 in State College). This change comes as a result of no statewide ballot issue being presented this year and the fact all District Governor leadership teams will be elected at their respective sub-district convention or caucus.

• Delegate forms for the 2018 State Convention will still be required to certify Lions to take action during the Business Sessions on Saturday, May 19, and Sunday, May 20.

• Delegate forms for the 2018 MD-14 State Convention will NOT be mailed to club secretaries and Past District Governors. Delegate forms will be printed in the January-February-March 2018 issue of MD-14 quarterly magazine, The PRIDE of Pennsylvania, and in district newsletters. The forms will also be available on the MD-14 Lions website (www.palions.org) and via district websites.

• Effective July 1, 2018, MD-14 semi-annual per capita dues invoices will no longer be distributed via the U.S. Postal Service. Per capita dues invoices will be emailed to club treasurers or other designated club officers on or about July 10. Yours in service and friendship,

Lion Bob

Bob McComas, State Administrator

PA State Council of Lions Clubs

949 East Park Drive

Harrisburg, PA 17111

Office: 717.564.2586

Fax: 717.564.2880

Cell: 724.421.5658

E-mail: bob.mccomas@palions.org

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM STATE OFFICE::

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The Mon River Fleet Lions Club has had an active, two-fold eyeglass policy for collecting and for donating

eyeglasses to those who qualify for assistance since 2011when the Mon River Fleet Lions Club was formed. To

date, 0ver 800 eyeglasses have been collected, cleaned, and donated to the University of Pittsburgh Lions Club.

In addition, a number of residents throughout the Mon River Fleet communities have received assistance over the

past few years. Plans are to provide several Mon River Fleet Leo Club members with eyeglass assistance this

year. Lions PDG Alice Jones and Rosa Davis serve as chairperson and co-chairperson, respectively. Submitted by

Lion Michele Matuch

PR Chair

Mon River Fleet Lions Club

WANTED: Eyeglasses

When you purchase new eyeglasses, think about donating your old eyeglasses to the Mon River Fleet Lions Club Eyeglass Recycling Program.

The Mon River Fleet Lions launched a new component to their Lions Eyeglass Assistance Program. Currently, they are collecting eyeglasses in good condition to be used by the Pitt campus club for medical missions to the poor in under-developed nations.

Your support of our local and national eyeglass recycling program is appreci-ated. Your support will help a child to read and learn or help an adult earn a living because your donation made a difference.

Donate your used eyeglasses at one of our following drop- off locations:

UPMC McKeesport Outreach Office

Edgewood Towne Center, Suites 395 and 510

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The Mon River Fleet Lions had a cold, but beautiful White Cane day for collecting funds at Sam’s Club in West Mifflin on

March 24. Each year-end, funds collected from White Cane solicitations are distributed to Lion Programs in District 14-B.

Shown above with President Kathy Yurik are Lions Billie Vranka and Michele Shepler with the Gallant Hearts dog Cracker.

President-Elect Ellie Latterman is shown with White Cane Day Chairperson Tom Maglicco.

Lion members taking turns at collecting for White Cane Day shown above are Secretary Laura Thompson and Treasurer

Monica Hancharik; President Kathy Yurik with Billie Vranka and Michele Shepler; Laura Jenkins and Bruce Roberts; Dee

Connor and a trainer from Gallant Hearts; PDG Alice Jones and Yvonne Parhetta with Tom Maglicco; and President-Elect

Ellie Latterman. Submitted by

Lion Michele Matuch

PR Chair

Mon River Fleet Lions Club

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Larry Shock Pleasant Hills Lions Club Sponsored by Lion Bernie Zelik

Harold Cook Northern Allegheny Lions Club Transfer from Mt. Pleasant, MI

Rula Skezas Mon River Fleet Lions Club Sponsored by Lion Helen Stratigos

Sharon Blacka Mon River Fleet Lions Club Sponsored by Lion Helen Stratigos

Gina Rosso Mon River Fleet Lions Clun Sponsored by Lion Dee Connor

Kirk Evanov Pittsburgh Hilltop Lions Club Sponsored by Lion Joe Setticase

Chuck York Pittsburgh Hilltop Lions Club Sponsored by Lion Dave McGee

Freda Aughenbaugh Oakmont Lions Club Sponsored by Lion Bill Taylor

Peter Disanza Oakmont Lions Club Sponsored by Lion Nick Kokales

Joe McAndrew Oakmont Lions Club Sponsored by Lion Ray Rogers

Terry Siefers Oakmont Lions Club Sponsored by Ken Crawford

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We look forward to seeing you at the 22nd Annual Steelers Alumni Golf Classic on Monday,

July 23, 2018 at Diamond Run Golf Club. The outing promises to be an exceptional day for

all with each foursome being captained by a Pittsburgh Sports Celebrity.

We hope you will save the date. Details for the golf outing will be arriving in your mailbox

in early spring, but you don't need to wait to register, you can secure your spot today by

registering online clicking on this link.

Please contact Cindy Smith at 412.368.4400 x2208 or csmith@pghvis.org for additional

information.

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On Saturday March 10th, the Oakmont Lions

volunteered at Military Connections where they

packed up Easter gift boxes for the troops

overseas. Pictured; Jim & LuAnne Welsh, Ralph

Hayes, Summer Tissue, and President Dom Lio.

Submitted by,

Lion Gary Rogers, Secretary

Oakmont Lions Club

OAKMONT LIONS HELP WITH EASTER GIFTS FOR

OVERSEAS TROOPS

For more information on how you can help with gift boxes for our troops, please read the following

page Adopt a Care Package and log on to their website

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Adopt a Care Package

Military Connections is a non-profit organization that sends care packages to Service Members stationed overseas. Over 2000 troops are on our mailing list and we need your support! You can adopt a package to be sent to one of our men or women for a donation of $10.00. Simply fill out the bottom of the form and return it along with your donation to Military Connections. Your donation enables our organization to fill a care package with food, snacks, and healthcare supplies. A note will be included in your package to let your Soldier, Marine, Sailor, or Airman know that you adopted their package. Care Packages are a great morale booster for the troops! Thank you for your support!

Check out more ways to support our troops at: www.militaryconnections.org

___________________________________________________________________________________________

Adopt a Package Donor Form Your Name:_________________________________________ Your Address:____________________________________________________________________________ Message the Troops:_________________________________________________________________________ Return This Form and Donation to: Military Connections 312 Auburn Street PGH, PA 15235 USA

Until the Last One Comes Home

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Saturday, April 21, 2018

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Saw this on

Facebook and

had to share it

with you, even

if you’ve

already seen it!

Pdg Harold

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ACTIVE SHOOTER AWARENESS

What would you do?

Far too often we are reminded that violence can happen in any place at any

time. One of the best ways to protect yourself and those around is to have a

plan.

The Whitehall Community Lions Club would like to invite our fellow

Region 3 – Zone B members to join us for an informative session on

Active Shooter Awareness led by the Whitehall Police Department and

South Hills Area Council of Governments Critical Incident Response

Team (SHACOG CIRT). This session will focus on the importance of being aware of your

surroundings and provide suggestions on what to do if you encounter a

violent situation.

WHEN:

April 25, 2018

7:00 pm-9:30 pm

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WHERE:

Whitehall Borough

Community Room

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ADDRESS:

100 Borough Park Dr.

Pittsburgh, PA 15236

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Presenter:

Sgt. Frank Starko

Team Leader

SHACOG CIRT

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Please RSVP to Zone Chairperson George Belles by

April 18, 2018:

412-833-3450 or email gbelles@verizon.net

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Request for Lions Financial Support

To Bring the Replica of Our National Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The Wall That Heals to the Mon-Valley

McKeesport Renzie Park Area Aug. 9-12, 2018

Through the sponsorship of Zone 2A Chair, Ralph Imbrogno, McKeesport Lion Club’s Walt Yager made a educational

presentation at the Feb. 10th, District 14-B Cabinet Meeting and was granted permission to contact the District clubs for

fundraising purposes.

Lion Yager’s goal is to raise 10% or $5,831.80 from Lions activities or $1 for each of the 58,318 names currently etched on

our National Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. As a challenge grant, Walt has already personally donated

$583.18 to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund to generate his fundraising efforts.

All funds raised in excess of the costs to bring The Wall to the Mon-Valley will be donated to area Veterans, youth

development and related charities.

Those called from our area were a microcosm of the middle class economic and racial mix unable to avoid being drafted

because of college or marital status. Those that died were on average 19 years old. These losses are spread over at least 10

surrounding school districts with parallel Lions Club Associations.

The Wall That Heals is the only traveling replica sanctioned by America’s National Park Services. It is dedicated to honoring

those that made the ultimate sacrifice while affording visitors solace and healing.

Over 150 lives within the 10 to 12 mile radius of McKeesport’s Mon Valley were lost in Vietnam. McKeesport alone lost 23

with 11 solely from its local Boys Club. Boys Club Founder Sam LaRosa laid the ground work on Nov. 11, 1966 for what

is one of America’s 1st Memorials dedicated to the Vietnam War Dead. This legacy was further documented through Club

Member Sean Yager’s 10 page Thesis and 70 photo slide show as his 2004 Norwin High School Senior Community Service

Project. This documentation has now been categorized as How McKeesport Got to Vietnam - Operation Sammy & Sean

Project 66.

With Lions area membership of over 800 Walt’s targeted goal of $5,831.80 would approximate $7.50. per member.

Kindly consider this your opportunity to honor those of the Vietnam Era who answered the call and made the

ultimate sacrifice by helping “Bring The Wall That Heals to the Mon Valley”.

Under separate arrangement Lion Yager will be contacting area Clubs that choose to participate.

Submitted by Lion Walt Yager

McKeesport Lions Club

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Congratulations to the 2017-18 Lions #PeacePosterContest grand prize winner, ZhuoQi Wang,

age 13! Sponsored by Dalian Heping Huihua Lions Club, China.

(Editor’s comment: Such amazing detail and color selection! - PDG Harold)

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL PEACE

POSTER CONTEST WINNER!

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The winner of the District 14B Peace Poster

Contest was honored at the Cabinet Meeting

on Saturday, February 10th. Vayda Caruso won the

District competition and also came in 3rd place in

the State competition. Congratulations to Vayda

and the Bloomfield-Lawrenceville Lions Club.

Vayda is 12 years old and in the 7th grade at St.

Maria Goretti Catholic School in

Bloomfield. Vayda’s quote is “The Future of

Peace. I have two sides of my poster, dark black

and white and a brightly colored side. On the

black & white side I have Martin Luther King,

Gandhi and Rosa Parks who fought for

peace. On the bright side I have 5 countries that

represent how far we have gotten for peace so that

peace will reign over the world as our Future of

Peace one day.”

In the picture – Vayda Caruso, Peace Poster

District Chairperson Mary Ann Belles, and District

Governor Geoff Temple.

Vayda’s winning poster is shown below.

Submitted by

Lion Mary Ann Belles

DISTRICT 14B PEACE POSTER CONTEST

WINNER!

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