Lion Jim Fisher Receives A Melvin Jones Fellowship

Lion Susan Fisher, Lion Jim's Daughter, Lion Jim Fisher and PDG Larry Miller

The highest honor given by Lions Clubs International Foundation LCIF), the Melvin Jones Fellowship, was presented to a pleasantly surprised Lion Jim Fisher at our Christmas Party held December 8, 2014. Lion Jim is the Chairman of the Club’s eyeglass collection program.

It is estimated that Lions Clubs collect more than 20 million glasses each year. Since the inception of its program through December 31, 2013, the Manheim Township Lions Club has collected 74,896 pairs of eyeglasses with an estimated value in excess of $1.5 million for recycling.

These figures do not include frames without lenses that are also recycled. Before glasses are sent to be recycled they are first sorted. Scratched lenses, broken or discolored frames are not sent. The glasses that do get sent are of high quality. The volume of glasses collected is much higher than the number sent to be recycled.

The Fellowship, named after the Founder of Lions International, represents qualities such as generosity, compassion and concern for the less fortunate. We are proud to have within our membership individuals that have received Melvin Jones Fellowships. They are as follows: Lions Don Bragg, Leroy Boyer, Alvin Brubaker, Charles Brubaker, Barry Caldwell, Jim Coleman, LeRoy Duke (Deceased), Donald Dull (Deceased), Judy Frantz, George Groff, Richard Groff (Deceased), Thomas Kenyon, John Kettering, Linda McIntyre, Sylvia Miller, Jim Propst, Paul Rager, Fred Wagner (Deceased) and Past District Governors John McIntyre (Deceased), Larry Miller and Ralph Miller, Jr.

Click on the following link to view a slideshow of our Christmas Party and Melvin Jones Award Presentation.

Lion Jim Fisher Receives A Melvin Jones Fellowship

Lion Susan Fisher, Lion Jim's Daughter, Lion Jim Fisher and PDG Larry Miller

The highest honor given by Lions Clubs International Foundation LCIF), the Melvin Jones Fellowship, was presented to a pleasantly surprised Lion Jim Fisher at our Christmas Party held December 8, 2014. Lion Jim is the Chairman of the Club’s eyeglass collection program.

It is estimated that Lions Clubs collect more than 20 million glasses each year. Since the inception of its program through December 31, 2013, the Manheim Township Lions Club has collected 74,896 pairs of eyeglasses with an estimated value in excess of $1.5 million for recycling.

These figures do not include frames without lenses that are also recycled. Before glasses are sent to be recycled they are first sorted. Scratched lenses, broken or discolored frames are not sent. The glasses that do get sent are of high quality. The volume of glasses collected is much higher than the number sent to be recycled.

The Fellowship, named after the Founder of Lions International, represents qualities such as generosity, compassion and concern for the less fortunate. We are proud to have within our membership individuals that have received Melvin Jones Fellowships. They are as follows: Lions Don Bragg, Leroy Boyer, Alvin Brubaker, Charles Brubaker, Barry Caldwell, Jim Coleman, LeRoy Duke (Deceased), Donald Dull (Deceased), Judy Frantz, George Groff, Richard Groff (Deceased), Thomas Kenyon, John Kettering, Linda McIntyre, Sylvia Miller, Jim Propst, Paul Rager, Fred Wagner (Deceased) and Past District Governors John McIntyre (Deceased), Larry Miller and Ralph Miller, Jr.

Click on the following link to view a slideshow of our Christmas Party and Melvin Jones Award Presentation.

Lion Sylvia Miller Presented with the Dan Walter Memorial Award

District Governor Deb Burkholder presented Lion Sylvia Miller with the Dan Walter Memorial Award at our November 24 meeting. This award is presented for outstanding service and contribution in the area of sight conservation.  Lion Sylvia was recognized for her many hours of service while helping at social events for the visually impaired held at VisionCorps, Lebanon County Sight, and Beacon Lodge. Congratulations Lion Sylvia and thanks for all of your great work in this regard.

Lion Sylvia Miller Presented with the Dan Walter Memorial Award

District Governor Deb Burkholder presented Lion Sylvia Miller with the Dan Walter Memorial Award at our November 24 meeting. This award is presented for outstanding service and contribution in the area of sight conservation.  Lion Sylvia was recognized for her many hours of service while helping at social events for the visually impaired held at VisionCorps, Lebanon County Sight, and Beacon Lodge. Congratulations Lion Sylvia and thanks for all of your great work in this regard.

Manheim Township Leo Club Turkey Basket Project - 2014

On the afternoon of the last day prior to Thanksgiving break, members of the Manheim Township Leo Club delivered to the Water Street Rescue Ministries enough food to fill nine turkey baskets. This matched the total that was collected last year. The Leos thanked the Manheim Township Lions Club for their food contributions to this project.

This year, the Leos will once again be volunteering early on Christmas Eve morning at the Clipper Magazine Stadium food distribution event. The Leos are collecting winter hats, gloves, mittens and scarves before the holiday. These items will be given out by the Lancaster Project for the Needy during the Clipper Magazine Stadium event. Anyone wishing to donate items should contact members of the Leo Club or members of the Manheim Township Lions Club.

Manheim Township Leo Club Turkey Basket Project - 2014

On the afternoon of the last day prior to Thanksgiving break, members of the Manheim Township Leo Club delivered to the Water Street Rescue Ministries enough food to fill nine turkey baskets. This matched the total that was collected last year. The Leos thanked the Manheim Township Lions Club for their food contributions to this project.

This year, the Leos will once again be volunteering early on Christmas Eve morning at the Clipper Magazine Stadium food distribution event. The Leos are collecting winter hats, gloves, mittens and scarves before the holiday. These items will be given out by the Lancaster Project for the Needy during the Clipper Magazine Stadium event. Anyone wishing to donate items should contact members of the Leo Club or members of the Manheim Township Lions Club.

1,005 Hours of Community Service

During the months of July and August, Manheim Township Lions Club members and their partners in service performed 751 hours of service to the Neffsville Community Fire Company in support of their October 2013 Soup and Food Sale. During this period 259 bushels of corn was husked, cooked and cut yielding 2,730 pounds of frozen corn. 500 pounds of chicken were processed.

During October we prepared an additional 350 pounds of chicken and 100 pounds of beef. 400 gallons of chicken corn soup and 80 gallons of beef vegetable soup were made. 137 pies were baked, 128 pounds of chicken salad was made and 95 dozen eggs were processed. 254 additional hours of service were expended during October in preparation for the sale.

Click on the Following link to view a slideshow of the soup sale preparation by members of the Club.

Thanks to Oregon Dairy, Brook Lawn Farm Market, Sauder’s Eggs and Kreider Foods for their support.

1,005 Hours of Community Service

During the months of July and August, Manheim Township Lions Club members and their partners in service performed 751 hours of service to the Neffsville Community Fire Company in support of their October 2013 Soup and Food Sale. During this period 259 bushels of corn was husked, cooked and cut yielding 2,730 pounds of frozen corn. 500 pounds of chicken were processed.

During October we prepared an additional 350 pounds of chicken and 100 pounds of beef. 400 gallons of chicken corn soup and 80 gallons of beef vegetable soup were made. 137 pies were baked, 128 pounds of chicken salad was made and 95 dozen eggs were processed. 254 additional hours of service were expended during October in preparation for the sale.

Click on the Following link to view a slideshow of the soup sale preparation by members of the Club.

Thanks to Oregon Dairy, Brook Lawn Farm Market, Sauder’s Eggs and Kreider Foods for their support.

Thanks for Your Support - White Cane Days - October 2014

The familiar white cane with a red band at the bottom is used by blind and visually impaired persons in many countries. As a result of a 1964 congressional resolution, the President of the United States annually issues a proclamation designating Oct. 15th as "National White Cane Safety Day." Lions Clubs help to increase awareness of the use of the white cane and laws governing its use.

To further that effort, on October 17 and 18 the Manheim Township Lions solicited contributions to be used exclusively for the support of sight-related projects including the Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Eye Bank, Leader Dog, Pennsylvania Lions Beacon Lodge Camp and Vision Corp, formerly the Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Thanks to the community for their generous support, in excess of $2,400 was collected. Thanks to the following site sponsors for their support – A.C. Moore, Savemart, and Stauffers of Kissel Hill, Oregon Pike. Also thanks go out to Lion Kathy Weierbach for her mail solicitation campaign.

Thanks for Your Support - White Cane Days - October 2014

The familiar white cane with a red band at the bottom is used by blind and visually impaired persons in many countries. As a result of a 1964 congressional resolution, the President of the United States annually issues a proclamation designating Oct. 15th as "National White Cane Safety Day." Lions Clubs help to increase awareness of the use of the white cane and laws governing its use.

To further that effort, on October 17 and 18 the Manheim Township Lions solicited contributions to be used exclusively for the support of sight-related projects including the Northeast Pennsylvania Lions Eye Bank, Leader Dog, Pennsylvania Lions Beacon Lodge Camp and Vision Corp, formerly the Susquehanna Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Thanks to the community for their generous support, in excess of $2,400 was collected. Thanks to the following site sponsors for their support – A.C. Moore, Savemart, and Stauffers of Kissel Hill, Oregon Pike. Also thanks go out to Lion Kathy Weierbach for her mail solicitation campaign.

Thank You For Your Support - Northeast Rotary Car Show - 2014!

Thank you for your support at our food stand at The Northeast Rotary Car Show on September 20, 2014. 100% of the profits from our fund raising efforts are used to support Lions District 14-D projects and our community projects.

Click on the following link to view a slide show of the activities at the Car Show. by members of the Club.