THE NORTHEAST LION

Issue No. 4 October, 2017 Table of Contents: Governor’s Letter Page 2-3 1st VDG’s Letter Page 4 2nd VDG’s Letter --------- District 14H & State Calendar Page 5 What’s in the Zone Page 6-8 Membership Page 9 Information from District Chair(s) Page 10 For The Good of The District Page 11-15

I would like to thank all of the Lions Clubs and Lion members who have made a donation to LCIF to go towards the disaster relief funds. Many places as you know are still in disrepair and are in great need of these funds. Areas in Texas are still underwater, as well as Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and the devastation in Mexico only heightens the need for donations. If you or your club has not made a donation as of yet, please consider doing so. You can send it directly to LCIF or to our district treasurer PCC Mark Kusma. If you send it directly to LCIF, if you will, please notify him or myself of the amount sent so that it can be added to the tally sheet. In addition to monetary needs, the state council of governors is still working on gathering items to be shipped directly to Lions in the central-eastern area of Texas. Each governor was asked to secure a collection site until the shipping arrangements can be made. The collection site for our district is at my church’s gymnasium located at 1201 Church Street, Moscow. You can even ask your local library, police or fire department to have a collection box for your club. There is a donation box currently at the North Pocono Library. Again, I thank each of you with a grateful heart for all that you are doing to help in this endeavor. Besides working towards the collections for our relief efforts, I have provided vision eye screenings for 3 different events. I have also been quite busy with 14 visitations where I hope that club members were as blessed as I have been. To date, I have presented 16 Heart of a Lion awards. There are only 7 clubs that have not provided me with a recipient and it is my hope that I do receive one for their governor’s visit: Dunmore, Jermyn, Montrose, Moosic, Ransom, Stone Bridge/Susquehanna and Taylor. I would be very grateful if these clubs could please participate, thank you! Should any club or member need help with a project; please contact me and/or your zone chairperson, they are very willing to lend a helping hand. Keep your eyes open for future information as the zone chairs are in the process of arranging zone socials. I hope that you enjoy this copy of the newsletter, make sure you take a look at “For the good of the district”! If you or your club would like to submit an article, pictures, etc. please forward it via email to me. Thank you! Yours In Service and Friendship, DG Cathy c.metschulat@outlook.com Cell: 570-504-6261 (texting is acceptable)

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”

OPEN DISTRICT POSITION

It is with great sadness that I am coming to you with a need for the district position of Treasurer. PCC Mark Kusma has submitted his resignation as of December 15, 2017 as the District Treasurer. His resignation is due to additional obligations in his life and only so many hours in a day. I wish PCC Mark, all of the best in his endeavors and to respectfully thank him for taking on the position during a very difficult time in our district and his willingness to serve our district.

Duties of Cabinet Treasurer Please note that duties specific to the secretary are indicated with an (S) behind the text, and duties specific to the treasurer are indicated with a (T) after the text. If you are serving as both secretary and treasurer in one combined position, both apply to you. If no S or T appears, the information is pertinent and useful to both officers. Official actions of the cabinet secretary and treasurer are under the supervision of the district governor. The specific duties are to: • Collect the stipulated membership dues from the clubs in the district. (Note – the Cabinet Secretary-Treasurer may run an MMR report in MyLCI, which may be saved electronically and forwarded in the same manner.) (T). • Deposit funds in such bank or banks as are designated by the cabinet (T). • Disburse those funds only upon the authorization of the cabinet (T). • Obtain bond for the faithful discharge of the duties in an amount set by the Cabinet (T). • Submit a semi-annual financial report and such other special reports to the cabinet (T). • Submit all the books and accounts for audit whenever required by the cabinet (T). • Place in the hands of the successor all monies and records, financial and otherwise, that pertain to the office of cabinet secretary and treasurer, immediately following the end of the fiscal year (T). Please contact me if you are interested in this position; and please note that PCC Mark has offered to train you in the position. Thank you, DG Cathy

Change of the season greetings Lions and Leos.

One thing will never change though. Where there is a need there is a Lion, or Leo. I realize this was a

phrase coined by Lions a few years back, but it could not be more evident and current than it is today.

We don’t have to look far to see people here locally, across the country and around the world that are

truly in dire need of some Lions help. As one Lion we can only have a certain amount of impact. But

fellow Lion we are 1.4 MILLION strong. Because of that number, Lions have been a part of the United

Nations since its inception. With Lions input some State and Federal laws have been written or

changed. Lions have cured River Blindness and along with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

have purchased millions of measles inoculations for children in third world countries. We are a major

supporter of Leader Dogs for the Blind and have developed camps all over America for blind or

disabled children and adults like our own Beacon Lodge. In fact three Lions Clubs in Pennsylvania

are in the top 25 in the world in donations to Leader Dogs for the Blind. I am very proud of our own

Eynon-Archbald Lions Club which is now number 4 in the world. Lions have been a part of recovery

and rebuilding where ever there have been disasters around the planet. LCIF has given grants of

100,000.00 to both the Texas and Florida recovery efforts recently and I’m sure Puerto Rico will also

be the beneficiary of a grant, if they have not yet at the time of this letter. Some of you may question

my need to write all this when it is already common knowledge. Well my friend, some Lions may not

be aware of all that is charitably and freely accomplished by our Lions. Especially our new members

may underestimate the power of a single Lion to be a part of righting a terrible situation half of the

way around the globe. How many people have been affected by the knowledge accrued by a

recipient of a Pennsylvania Lions Hearing Research grant? How many children have had their future

improved by our Kidsight Vision screening? We will never be conscious of all the people whose lives

have been improved or put back together because of the dedication of Lions and Leos, and the

service and care that we so easily give. I realize that many clubs are deeply imbedded in their own

community, and I thank you for that service, but we as a whole are so much more than that. Yes, we

are local, but we are also a district, a state and a worldwide organization. Isn’t it wonderful to be a

part of a world changing as well as a neighborhood group of individuals? I believe with all that is

within me, that if more people saw the entire picture of who we are they would want to join us as we

serve.

Enjoy the change in the weather and the natural beauty that we are blessed to witness as the fall

season comes into all of its full colorful glory. Happily in service, and I hope to see you at our next

cabinet meeting. VDG Bill

14H AND STATE CALENDAR

Sight First & Hearing October 12, 2017 Eynon/Archbald Lions Club – Wild Cat Saloon November 9, 2017 Tunkhannock Lions Club – Lake Winola Fire Dept. December 14, 2017 Moosic Lions Club – Grande Pizza & Family Restaurant March 8, 2018 TBA Eye Screenings / Kidsight If there is any club who would like to use the eye screener during an event/fundraiser, please contact DG Cathy or VDG Bill to schedule the use of it. State Council: October 26-29, 2017 in Grantville, Pa February 2-3, 2018 in Breinigsville, PA State Convention: May 18-20, 2018 at Penn Stater Conference Center, State College District Events 2nd Cabinet Meeting - Sunday, November 5, 2017 @ Noon $14pp

The Jefferson Twp. Lions Club Banquet Hall, Lions Road We will have three guests: Director Karen from ProCare and an office associate with her daughter who attended youth camp at Leader Dog.

3rd Cabinet Meeting - Sunday, February 11, 2018 @ Noon $TBA Happy Valley Sports Bar, 516 Storrs Street, Dickson City District Convention- Lackawanna Railroad Station, Radisson Hotel, Scranton Friday April 20th, Hospitality & Saturday April 21st Convention 4th Cabinet Meeting - Sunday, June 3, 2018 @ Noon $TBA Bartioli Winery, 2377 State Route 92, Harding Club Visits: Honesdale 10/2 Tunkhannock 10/3 Forest City 10/9 Scranton Central 10/10

Falls 10/10 Stonebridge 10/16 Montrose 10/17 40th Lions Day at United Nations Registration will open at the end of October. LDUN will take place March 24, 2018 in New York.

October 1: Deadline to purchase Peace Poster Contest kits from Club Supplies Sales October 9-15: Worldwide Week of Service in Sight October 10: Application deadline for Standard, Core 4 (including Lions Quest) and IAG grants to

be reviewed at the January 2018 board meeting October 12: World Sight Day October 16: Application deadline for SightFirst grants to be reviewed at the January 2018

SightFirst Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting October 15: International White Cane Safety Day

WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

ZONE 1: Lion Gordi Potratz Forest City: Trash Pick Up, Friday October 6th. White Cane, October 14th and 15th Pancake Breakfast, October 29th, contact a member for tickets.

Forest City Lions Club Awards Given On Monday September 11th, 2017 Forest City Lions Member James Marsicano Sr. was presented the “Heart of a

Lion Award” for unselfishly serving the needs of the community and the people who live within it. The Heart of a

Lion Award goes to an individual or business that works to help the organization achieve their motto of “We

Serve.” The award was presented by First Vice District Governor William Metschulat of the Minisink Lions Club.

Also, on Monday September 11th, 2017, The Lions of Pennsylvania Foundation presented Forest City Lion Suzanne

Brainard “A Lions of Pennsylvania Fellow Award” in recognition of Meritorious Services. This award is given to an

individual who has performed above and beyond the cause of Lionism. The award was presented by Past District

Governor Dave Barrett of the Minooka Lions Club.

The Forest City Lion’s club is open to any woman or man who would like to help the Lion’s serve the community. If

you are interested in joining the organization, you may contact Lion President, Steven Tourje at 570-785-2216.

Hawley/Lake Wallenpaupak: Service project – local food bank, helping with distributions https://www.schwans-cares.com/r/1871 To help support the H/LW Lions Club raise funds for their local food bank or to start a campaign of your own, visit www.schwans-cares.com to start shopping. For every purchase that is made, a portion goes directly to the club. Honesdale: Service project: Ongoing public swimming pool project Montrose Susquehanna/Stone Bridge Waymart ZONE 2: Lion Fran Stepkovich Blakely/Peckville Eynon/Archbald Jermyn: The club is in the process of reorganizing. Let’s wish them well. Jessup Mayfield: The raising and lowering of 40+ flags in Mayfield every day Scott Twp.: Will be having a Chicken BBQ on Saturday October 28th from 12 to 4 p.m.at Boyarsky’s Tavern. Cost is $10 per person.

ZONE 3: Lion Ivar Iverson Abington: Held their Penn Dot Safety Break coffee stop on September 1st and 2nd with OUTRAGIOUS success. We had 19 club members work the project. September 20th Governors Visit and spouse Appreciation Night. Sunday September 16th 5 members of our club went to the Clarks Summit assisted Living Center and made Funnel cakes for the residents. October 6th Adopt-A-Highway. November 4th Elimination Dinner, $100 per couple, limited amount of tickets available

December 12-13-14 Santa Project Benton Dalton Falls So. Abington: October 28th Pumpkin in the Park starts at 6:00 p.m. at the South Abington Park November 18th Turkey Bingo starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Chinchilla Firehouse December 16th Kids Christmas Party Starting at 3:00 p.m. At the Chinchilla Firehouse Tunkhannock: September 3, 2017 8:00 am to 1:00pm Antique Automobile Club of America’s Truck Show, Harford Fair Grounds, Harford, Pa ZONE 4: Lion Jack Horvath Dunmore: September/October weekend (TBD) Collection at Dunmore Churches White Cane November 10,2017 Magic Show for Dunmore Elementary School December 19,2017 DLC's Christmas Dinner members and guests Jefferson Twp: An Old Fashioned Bingo will be held on Sunday, October 22nd. We will be using our original hard cards. Prizes will be cash and maybe some surprises. More details will be in the next newsletter. The PA Game Commission is holding its Hunter Safety Course on September 10th at 9:00 a.m. You must register on their website. Lunch will be available from the Lions' kitchen. There will also be another session on October 15th Lake Ariel: Food Baskets to be distributed the Saturday before Thanksgiving. As well as our annual Christmas tree lighting 4pm across from Lake Ariel firehouse. There will be food! Olyphant: Lion Matt Beckage, Lion Lynn Muto, PDG Rose Ellen Skodacek and Lion Terry Weber of

the Olyphant Lions Club participated in the Olyphant’s Patriots Day parade and program on

September 11, 2017. The banners, hung from street utility poles around the borough, honor service

men and women from the area, living and dead, who served their country. Displayed on the banners

are faces of veterans from Olyphant.

The Olyphant Lions club will be collecting for White Cane on Friday October 13th at the Mid Valley vs Dunmore football game and local churches on October 14-15. Mid Valley Olyphant Leo’s: Will sponsor an American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Mid Valley High School on Oct. 26th. This will be faculty, staff and students only. Minisink: White Cane on Oct. 7th & 8th at the Bill’s Shopping Center in the vestibule of Bill’s Shoprite.

Ultimate Grilling Experience raffle $5 each ZONE 5: Lion Brian Wilson Minooka: The $300 club tickets are available for a $10 donation On Monday, September 18, 2017 during the governor’s visit, District Secretary, Lion Joy Lewis was presented by IPDG Dave Barrett the Lions of Pa Fellow award from The Lions of Pa Foundation for her ongoing service to not only her club but to her district.

Moosic Old Forge Ransom Scranton Central Taylor

This is a reminder that, effective August 31, 2017, we are consolidating new club charter fees and new member fees into a single $35 entrance fee. This fee consolidation and increase will allow us to increase member benefits, improve the member experience, and simplify the new member and club enrollment processes. District 14-H by the numbers: Abington 45 Benton 13 Blakely / Peckville 21 (-1) Dalton 10 Dunmore 18 Eynon / Archbald 96 Falls 32 Forest City 23 Hawley / 14 Lake Wallenpaupack Honesdale 69 (+1/-1) Jefferson Township 32 Jermyn 13 Jessup 14 Lake Ariel 19 Mayfield 17 Minisink 36 (-1) Minooka 64 Montrose 43 Moosic 26 Old Forge 33 Olyphant 32 Ransom 16 Scott Township 34 Scranton Central 24 South Abington 13 Stonebridge / Susquehanna 19 Taylor 28 Tunkhannock 22 Waymart 23 Total Members 845 Total June, 2017 854 Net Loss 13 Net Gain 4 Total Clubs 29 Total LEO Clubs 4 Lions Worldwide: 1,426,187

Deceased Members

Lion Jim Smailes of the North Pocono

Minisink Lions Club

Lion Ed Ghelandi of the

Blakely/Peckville Lions Club

They will be missed in our family and

in their community.

NEW LION MEMBERS

Host an open house at a firehouse, pizza shop or coffee shop.

Carry Membership Applications with you.

Wear your “Hero’s” Lions Pin each day.

Talk about your club and what you do.

Keep your ears open for people talking about someone with a need.

Contact your Zone Chair for assistance.

Utilize your LEO clubs so that they want to become a Lion.

The canvas is blank….use your imagination!

http://members.lionsclubs.org/EN/lions/invite-members/index.php

INFORMATION FROM DISTRICT CHAIRS

MAKING HALLOWEEN EASIER FOR DIABETIC CHILDREN

If you have a diabetic child, you know how challenging holidays can be, especially Halloween!

There is a wonderful website (AsweetLife.org) written by parents that has a realistic "bunch" of

information that is child tested.

Some thoughts are to substitute - toys, sugar free candy, coins- for some of the highest sugar items

and allow your child to have some of the rest. It can be parceled out, used for sugar lows, or left in a

big bowl on the counter for the "Halloween Fairy". During the night the Fairy takes the excess candy

and leaves a special toy you had picked out earlier. Or you can "buy back “some of the really bad

candy at 10 cents an item and let the child choose what to sell and what to buy with his new money.

Donate the candy to the senior center, food pantry, or hospital.

Having the party at your house also allows you to control the menu and make it more about the

costumes, games, and friends. But we all know how much work that is!!!

So just relax and enjoy the great fun of the holiday. And don't forget the "tricks"! I hope you can use

some of these ideas. Please let me know if you have any ideas to share for the November newsletter

at judypotratz@gmail.com. Thanks, Judy

For the good of the district 14h

In July District Governor Cathy Metschulat and husband VDG Bill, along with many of her class of District Governors and Lions from around the state were in attendance in Harrisburg for a very special assembly of the state lawmakers. The Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the State Senate met in their chambers and with state Lions present, each body passed a resolution to honor our 100 years of service, proclaiming October 2017 “Pennsylvania Lions Month”. Be proud Lions, and tell everyone. This is a great honor!

PRINTER'S NO. 1302

THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

No. 224 Session of 2017

INTRODUCED BY KORTZ, REESE, DiGIROLAMO, ROZZI, BAKER, CORBIN, HENNESSEY,

DUSH, SONNEY, RYAN, PICKETT, MACKENZIE, SCHLOSSBERG, KAUFFMAN, LONGIETTI, McNEILL, MURT, SAYLOR, WATSON, BENNINGHOFF, MARSHALL, GODSHALL, TOEPEL, O'NEILL, MILLARD, MENTZER, KNOWLES, R. BROWN, D. COSTA, NEILSON, BIZZARRO, BOBACK, READSHAW, GERGELY, A. HARRIS, CALTAGIRONE, WARD, SANKEY, GROVE, DEASY, MARSICO, DeLUCA, GABLER, FREEMAN AND GILLEN, APRIL 10, 2017

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, APRIL 10, 2017

A RESOLUTION

Recognizing the 100th anniversary of Lions Clubs International.

WHEREAS, Melvin Jones is credited with being the founder of Lions Clubs

International; and

WHEREAS, 100 years ago, Mr. Jones' vision became a reality, and a

movement began to improve the lives of vulnerable people around the world;

and

WHEREAS, At a meeting in Chicago in June 1917, Mr. Jones and fellow

business leaders started the "Association of Lions Clubs"; and

WHEREAS, In 1920, a Lions Club charter opened in Windsor, Canada, and

the organization became officially known as Lions Clubs International; and

WHEREAS, There are currently more than 46,000 local Lions Clubs in

approximately 210 countries; and

WHEREAS, Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service

organization, whose official motto is "We Serve"; and

WHEREAS, Over the years, Lions Clubs International has worked to

provide vision screening service, guide dog sponsorships and support for

pediatric eye care centers; and

WHEREAS, In 1930, Lion George Bonham painted a cane white with a red

band to aid the visually impaired; and

WHEREAS, Helen Keller, who was blind and deaf and who became an

advocate for people with disabilities, attended a Lions Clubs

International convention in 1925 and challenged the organization to become

"knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness"; and

WHEREAS, Lions Clubs International accepted Ms. Keller's challenge, and

since then has been widely known for its service to the blind and visually

impaired; and

WHEREAS, The organization later declared June 1 as "Helen Keller Day,"

which is recognized annually to promote sight-related programs and

services; and

WHEREAS, Lions Clubs International has a connection to this

Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, In 1939, Lion Carl Edwin Stotz of Williamsport, Pennsylvania,

appealed to local Lions Clubs and other community organizations for

funding to start a baseball program for children; and

WHEREAS, In June 1939, the first Little League game was played in

Williamsport, and is known as the Little League capital of the world; and

WHEREAS, In 1957, Lions Clubs International began implementing Leo

Clubs that encourage youth to serve their communities; and

WHEREAS, The Lions Clubs International Foundation has given more than

$826 million in grants to support humanitarian efforts; and

WHEREAS, Lions Clubs International continues to be guided by the motto

of Melvin Jones, "You can't get very far until you start doing something

for somebody else"; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives acknowledge the services

and achievements of Lions Clubs International; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize the 100th

anniversary of Lions Clubs International.

The above two pictures are taken with members of the house that are Lions!

REGIONAL LIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA NOVEMBER 10-12, 2017

CANDIDATE’S INFORMATION FORM Cost $150.00 per Candidate (includes Institute, lodging and meals) Checks should accompany this form and be made out to PA State Council of Lions Clubs Mail to PA State Council of Lions Clubs 949 East Park Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111-2810 Questions to PDG Deb Burkholder at kburkholder@dejazzd.com or 717-484-4892 Application Submission Deadline Date: October 20, 2017 Please type or print District Number: 65659 Member Number _________________________________ First Name _____________________________ Last Name________________________________ Current Lion’s Title________________________ Highest Lions Office Held ___________________ Email** ________________________________________Preferred Telephone __________________________ **Will be used for ALL Communication regarding the institute – Please Type or Print Address ________________________________________________ State _____ Zip ___________ Lions Club Name__________________________________ Month and Year Joined ____________ Offices Held Within Lions Club_________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Committee Positions Held Within Lions Club _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Why is this institute of interest to you? ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Candidate’s Signature _____________________________________ Date ___________________ Turn to other side to complete

District Governor Must Complete and Sign this Form In what ways will this candidate benefit from attending the Regional Lions Leadership Institute? ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ District Governor Member Number_________________________ ___________________________________ __________________________________________ Name of District Governor Signature of District Governor _____________________________________________ ________________________ Email (please print) Date