Joint District Project
Working with the Stop Hunger Now Organization members of the Jackson, Middletown, Manchester, Wall, Howell and Toms River Lions clubs. As well as Young people from the Middletown Reformed Church has packaged over 10,200 meals in two hours that will be shipped throughout the United States and the World to help relieve hunger.
On 6/11/2011 Members of the Jackson Lions Club
spent the day working on a
Habitat for Humanity home
Lions Clubs International Century of Service Commemorative Coin
Lions Clubs International (LCI) is leading efforts to mint 350,000 silver dollars in recognition of our 100th Anniversary in 2017
Lions are excited to celebrate our 100 years of service to men and women throughout the world. And, this is the first step to commemorate our centennial – while raising millions to support our global mission areas for the visually impaired, disabled, youth and those affected by disaster. Lions from all over the globe are exploring similar commemorative campaigns locally.
We need Lions from across the United States to contact their federal lawmakers and ask them to co-sponsor the
"Lions Clubs International Century of Service Commemorative Coin Act."
Wall Twp & Jackson Twp Joint Project
In a joint effort that included members from the Wall Twp. and Jackson Twp. Lions Clubs along with some friends and family .
In what has become a long standing tradition.
Cooked and dyed 3600 Easter eggs
Yes you read that right that is 300 dozen.
At Hinck Turkey Farm in Wall Twp. for use at the annual Wall Twp. Easter egg hunt |
MD16 Redistricting
"Alone we can do so little; Together we can do so much." -Helen Keller
On behalf of the New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, thank you for being a part of our dedicated family of donors. We are proud to celebrate 100 years of service with you by our side!
To keep you informed of our latest happenings and the impact your donations make, we are proud to present this downloadable issue of Donor InSights, the official donor newsletter of NJBCA
(sent quarterly).
Thank you for being a champion of our cause!
Marisa
Marisa M. Medina, Director of Development
New Jersey Blind Citizens Association, Inc.
Office 732.291.0878 | Mobile 732.865.5167
www.njbca.org
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Lions, LCIF Providing Relief in New Zealand
Dear Lions,
Like me, I’m sure that you have been following the news reports of the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. Much of the city is still without water and sewerage systems and aftershocks continue. Thousands have been left homeless as a result of the destruction.
Right now Margit and I are on our way to New Zealand to meet with Lions and view their current relief efforts. We will also meet with the mayor and Red Cross to discuss future plans.
I continue to be impressed by their commitment to helping their neighbors, despite many being affected themselves. At an emergency meeting of the Earthquake Committee last night, there was one Lion who had damage to his house, his place of work was closed, he had no power, water or sewerage connections, yet was still attending a Lions meeting to see how he could assist the citizens of Christchurch. This exemplifies Lions’ “We Serve” motto.
Lions have been providing assistance since the devastating earthquake February 22, and LCIF is providing US$110,000 to help Lions in providing relief to their communities.
In the past week Lions services include:
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Delivering 500 portable toilets to Doctors Surgery’s, Nurse Maud Assn. and households in eastern suburbs
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Going door to door in the suburbs with the Red Cross to find those who need assistance
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Providing grocery and fuel vouchers to families in need as well as food, bedding and water
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Volunteering at welfare centres in Christchurch and Timaru
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Raising $34,000 during a weekend fundraiser
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Distributing meals through a food caravan in Christchur
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Lions from neighboring areas traveling to Christchurch to assist in relief projects, such as door-to-door outreach, delivering food and helping with clean-up
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Lions in neighboring towns are organizing dinners for displaced families and housing for Lions in need
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Staffing two daily shifts to assist at the national Red Cross coordination office in Wellington
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Delivering a 40,000 litre tanker of fresh water to the suburbs of Christchurch
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Providing weekend breaks to families to escape from the city for two days
You know well that Lions Clubs greatest asset is our volunteers—you and 1.35 million Lions around the world. Wherever there is a need, there is a Lions club nearby, ready to respond with their hearts and hands. In the case of disasters, we are the first to offer help, and the last to leave.
Lions, I ask for your help in making the hope for a brighter tomorrow a reality for the people of New Zealand.The most effective and immediate way to help is through a designated donation to LCIF for New Zealand relief.
From New Zealand to Haiti to Pakistan, Lions and our foundation are rebuilding homes and lives. Lions are building bridges of compassion with our hearts and hands, in New Zealand and all around the world.
With my cordial regards,
Eberhard J. Wirfs
Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation
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Lion Dr. Lillian Rankel, of the Hopewell Valley Lions Club, received the 2nd Quarter Community Service Projects' "Best Cultural Award"
for her work with blind students in the Thika, Kenya School for the Blind, in Africa. The award was presented during a club meeting at the
Runway Restaurant at Mercer County Airport on February 17, 2011.
Past President of The Eatontown Lions receives recognition
Eatontown – On Thursday January 27, 2011, Toby Stark past president of the Eatontown Lions Club received his pin for serving as president of the club from July 1st 2009 to June 30th 2010. This just may seem like any ordinary past president but actually has some historical significance. There have only been two father son presidents in the clubs history since 1948. The 1st was Leon Smock 1970-1971 and son Tom Smock 1985-1986. Followed by Joel Stark 1993-1994, then Toby Stark 2009-2010. There is another father son duo in the club with soon to be President Joe Aretino 2011-2012, and his son Chad Aretino who is also a member of the club.
“We are based on a lot of tradition here in the club. I am proud that my father served and I followed in his footsteps.” Explained past president Toby Stark. The Eatontown Lions meet at the Sheraton Hotel on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month from 7:30 – 9:00. Guests welcomed.
L to R President Ralph Anderson, Lion Joel Stark, Past President Toby Stark
‘Knights of Sight’ visit school
Members of the the Middletown Township Lions Club Eye Screening Team — the “Knights of Sight,” including Craig Finnegan (from left) Rich LaBarbera, Beverly Bova Scarano, School Nurse Eileen Gavin, Tom Mahon and Al Siano — recently screened the eyes of 100 pre-school and kindergarten students at New Monmouth Elementary School, Middletown. The specially-trained volunteer team travels to district schools with cameras designed to detect common eye ailments. Results are sent to medical doctors for interpretation. Preventing blindness is a major initiative of Lions International. Photo by Lori Anne Oliwa
New Jersey Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center
accepts 47,000 pair of donated eyeglasses for distribution to Haiti and other countries
2010-2011 MD-16 Peace Poster Contest
16-A First Place |
16-D Tied for Second |
16-C Tied for Second |
16-B Third Place |
16-E Fourth Place
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Peace Poster Contest Theme Announced
For more than 20 years, the Lions International Peace Poster Contest has given young people a chance to express their visions of peace. And now, we're excited to announce the theme for our 2011-2012 Contest:
"Children Know Peace."
If your club would like to sponsor a contest in a local school or youth group, Peace Poster Contest Kits will go on sale on January 15, 2011 from Club Supplies.
Learn more about the 2011-2012 Peace Poster Contest, including how to order a kit. |
Allentown High School Leo Club
The Allentown Lions here club joined with 1st Vice District Governor Michael Marrazzo and District 16B Leo Chair Michelle Ball in welcoming the new Allentown High School Leo Club and its Officers at a dinner meeting on Thursday November 18 at the Millstone Elks Club in Clarksburg.
from l-r: Allentown Leo Club Advisor Denise Mahrer; District 16B Leo Chair Michelle Ball; 1st Vice District Governor Mike Marrazzo,
AHS Leo Club President Josephine Geranio; Leo Vice President Cassandra Chee; Leo Secretary Alexandra Semplice,
Point Pleasant Lion's Club President Jack Bielick,
Allentown Lions Club President Al Mottola, and Allentown High School Principal Dr. Christopher Nagy
District 16-B Peace Poster Winner
The poster was done by Karolina Sieczkowska who attends Goetz Middle School and is a member of the Nat'l Jr.Art Honor Society.
The poster was submitted to District 16-B by The Jackson Lions Club
Annual Gene Polgar Brunch
Seventy Four Lions and guests attended this fifth Annual Gene Polgar Brunch co-chaired by PCC Mel Bray and PDG Jim Minnich. PID Gene Polgar was the keynote speaker.
Photo of Gene Polgar Progressive Recipients attending the Annual Gene Polgar Breakfast on Nov 21st at Lucien's Manor, Berlin, NJ.
Front row: PCC George Vinci, PDG Richard Zimmermann, PCT Ann Riever, PDG Leon Binder
Second Row: CC James A Hynes, PDG Barry Hinkle, PDG George Bonadio, PCC Mel Bray, PDG Ted Riever
Third Row: PDG Jim Minnich
Mel Bray addressing the Lions at Gene Polgar Breakfast explaining the need for the endowment fund and asing for continued support of the Lions of New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania.
Eatontown Lions Club
At the meeting of the Eatontown Lions Club on November 4th Lion Vito Paolantonio and Lion Edwin Palenzuela became the newest members of the club. The Induction Ceremony was conducted by Membership Chairman Lion Carl Lillvik assisted by the two sponsors Lion Joe Aretino (Lion Paolatonio) and Lion Art Chasey (Lion Palenzuela).
L to R Lion Joe Aretino, Lion Vito Paolantonio, Lion Edwin Palenzuela, Lion Art Chasey and Lion Carl Lillvik
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MIDDLETOWN, NJ - Newly-inducted members of the Middletown Township Lions Club - Kevin Settimbrino, aka Lion Architect (second from left); Patrick Sheridan, aka Lion Life; George Lucas, aka Lion Star Wars; and Francesca Graziano, aka Lion Remains - celebrated with Lion President 'Colonel' Jimmy Guerreiri (far right) and Past Second Vice-District Governor Al Siano (far left), who performed the induction ceremony. The Middletown Township Lions Club was chartered in 1946 and supports charitable initiatives as well as individuals in need within the community. To join these fine men and women in service, visit www.mlions.org
Middletown Lions Celebrate the Spirit of the Season
MIDDLETOWN, NJ - On November 18, the Middletown Township Lions Club commemorated two years of service to St. Marks Kitchen & Food Pantry, Keansburg, by preparing a Thanksgiving luncheon feast for over 75 people in need.
Super Foodtown of Port Monmouth, owned by the Azzolina and Scaduto families, helped to make the luncheon a success by donating turkeys with all the trimmings. Super Foodtown has been a staunch supporter of both the Middletown Lions Club and St. Marks Kitchen.
The Middletown Lions also presented a $1,000 check to St. Marks to celebrate the spirit of the season.
Super Foodtown of Port Monmouth donated turkeys and trimmings for the 'Lion Tamer Third Thursday' Thanksgiving Luncheon. Pictured from left to right are Jay Sleifer, the store manager; Joseph Carhart, assistant fresh foods manager; Robert Collins, catering coordinator; and Lion Craig Finnegan, who thanked the Super Foodtown team in person
A tradition of service - Lions presenting a $1,000 check to Doreen Minutella (holding check) of St. Marks Food Pantry are, left to right, Carol O'Hare, Tony Giordano, Lori Anne Oliwa (holding the check), John Giordano, Kathy Davies, and Craig Finnegan.
A Thanksgiving Tradition Thrives in Middletown - Members of the Middletown Lions Club partnered with charitable organization Middletown Helps Its Own and assisted by delivering turkeys with all the trimmings to needy families in Middletown. The event was staged at Middletown VFW Post #2179 on November 20. Lions, left to right, are Craig Finnegan, Lori Anne Oliwa, Al Siano, Larry Caminiti, Mike Vitkansas, and Bill Golda, all Middletown.
STAFFORD LIONS CLUB
These members are all donors
Stafford Lions Club made a visit to Lions Eye Bank of NJ in Clark NJ. This eye bank is dedicated to the restoration of sight and is a non profit organization that serves all of NJ. This is accomplished through corneal transplantation, public and professional education and eye and vision research. Specialize in the recovery, evaluation and distribution of donor eye tissue.
New Jersey Eye Bank established in 1970 by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs to aid to those in need. In 1988 the Lions of New Jersey assumed sole responsibility for the eye bank and it became the Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey.
The first successful cornea transplant was performed in Austria in 1905.The first eye bank was established in New York in 1944. Each year over 42,000 cornea transplant surgeries are performed in the United States. Over 90% of all corneal transplant operations successfully restore the corneal recipient’s vision.
The Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey became a Lions state project in 1993 and since 2005 gave more than $132,000 in financial contributions.
Over 2 million names are on the New Jersey organ donor registry. During 2009 the Lions Eye Bank of New Jersey recovered corneas from 557 donors.
This was a great trip to the facility seeing how they acquire the cornea and the process they go through.
Howell Township Lions Club "OKTOBERFEST" JOINT MEETING
On October 13, 2010, the Howell Township Lions held an "OKTOBERFEST" JOINT MEETING at Woody's Restaurant in Farmingdale, New Jersey. There were 4 clubs represented from District 16-B. Camaraderie and good fellowship were the focus of the night. Attendees enjoyed an authentic German Menu of Beef Barley Soup, Tossed Salad, Sauerbraten, Pork Chops, Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, Apple Sauce, Red Cabbage, Potato Pancakes, German Potato Salad, Chocolate Cake and Hot Beverages. Beer and Pretzels were available throughout the meal. A German Oompa Band entertained the party-goers with German folk songs, resulting in a rousing sing-along and clinking of glasses. All participated in several party games to vie for harvest basket prizes. A Gift Auction ended the evening with gratified cheers from the winners. A pledge was made to continue the tradition.
Howell Township Lions Club Scholarship winner
The Howell Township Lions Club honored their Howell Township High School Scholarship Winner, Kaitlin Bell on August 11, 2010 at Woody's Restaurant in Farmingdale, NJ. Kaitlin and her parents were invited guests for dinner. Afterward, President Audrey Henderson presented Kaitlin with a Certificate of Service Award, a District Governors Pin, and a mini-Lions lapel pin. Kaitlin had received a $1000 scholarship which was forwarded to the college of her choice.
This is why we do, what we do....
Highlands ‘Clam Fest’
‘Cakes for a Cause’ – Clam Fest is the largest fundraiser of the year for members of the Highlands Lions Club, who sell hundreds of funnel cakes and use proceeds to fund scholarships and charitable programs.
From left to right are Lions Mike Ellis, Long Branch; Brian Ellis, Long Branch; Robert Ellis, Hazlet; Don Ciola, Atlantic Highlands; Stephen Ellis, Long Branch (holding the funnel cake); andAl Siano, Middletown Twp. Lions Club member and former Lions District 16-B 2nd Vice District Governor
Zone Chair Meeting on August 17, 2010
Membership & Extension Chair Lion Don Bray, held a Zone Chair Training Seminar at the Golden Bell Diner in Freehold, NJ on August 17, 2010. The seminar covered the duties and responsibilities of every Zone Chair. They will have a greater impact on our district’s efforts in reaching the organizational goals set by the new International President, Sid L. Scruggs III. The District 16-B Zone Chairs are:
(Zone 1-Shore Area) Beverly Bova-Scaranno
(Zone 2-Eastern Monmouth/Ocean Area) Tom Struble
(Zone 3-Western Monmouth Area) Ricky Feldman
(Zone 4-Mercer Area) Kenneth Cartier
(Zone 5-Western Ocean Area) Corinne Lacey
(Zone 6-BurlingtonArea) John Burkhardt
Eatontown Lions Club
8/14/2010: Saturday a "hearty" group of volunteers from the Eatontown Lions Club journeyed to the Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center at Ewing, NJ to help processing recycled eyeglasses for donation to developing nations. It is a rewarding event which we try to accomplish several times a year.
Middletown Lions Club
8/10/2010: Two new members were inducted into the Middletown Lions Club. Dean Graziano and Marisa Medina were sworn in by past president Bill Bechtoldt.
We welcome them to the club and wish them well.
Dean was sponsored by Lion President Jimmy and Marisa was sponsored by Lion Doug Scott
LIONS PREPARE ‘THIRD THURSDAY’ MEAL
Members of the Middletown Lions Club, including Craig Finnegan (from left) Lori Anne Oliwa, Al Siano, Tom Mahon, John Giordano, Pauline Pagano and Paul Guido, recently gathered at The Kitchen at Saint Marks, a food pantry in Keansburg, to prepare an Italian meal for close to 60 people in need. The salad was prepared with fresh vegetables grown by members of the club, who tend to a plot at the Westminster Presbyterian Church “Plant-A-Row” Community Garden in Middletown. Members of the Lions Club will continue raising and donating fresh vegetables as part of the “Third Thursday” initiative at Saint Marks and will prepare meals on the third Thursday of each month for clients of the food pantry.
Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley - Gene Polgar Fellowship Award
PDG Richard W. Zimmermann receiving his 4th
Gene Polgar Progressive Fellowship Award.
LEBDV Chairman & CEO Paul
Sheridan pinned PDG Rich and thanked him for his support.
Note: PDG
Zimmermann is the Editor of the New Jersey Lion newspaper and a trustee of the Eye Bank.
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP LIONS
Founders Day June 12, 2010
Lions Chris Kaub, Ruth Skrable, Olev Allikmaa,Susan Mueller
John Parker, Walter Nuss, Bob Skrable with a member from the Guide dogs
