Clubs Donate Curriculum Materials to the Manheim Township School District

2015 marks the twelfth year that the Manheim Township Lions Club in partnership with the Manheim Township Leo Club and Lions District 14-D has donated Lion’s Quest curriculum materials to the Manheim Township School District. The Manheim Township Leo Club Seniors would have been in the first grade when this program was first introduced. Lions Quest is a life skills and drug prevention program of Lions Clubs International Foundation, which has been implemented in more than 50 countries around the world.

The most widely used of the three Lions Quest programs, Skills for Adolescence, is taught as part of the sixth grade curriculum. This program helps youth, parents and teachers cope with the physical, emotional and social challenges of the early adolescent years. It is a comprehensive life skills and drug prevention curriculum that emphasizes character development, communication, decision making, and service-learning guiding young people toward healthy choices and a drug, alcohol and violence-free lifestyle.

Click on the following link to read an article by Quest teacher, Lori Shenk about the Quest Program.

Click on the following link to read an article by Leo president Ross about his experience with the Quest Program.

Use this link to view an informational video about Lions Quest.

Click on the following link to view a slideshow of the labeling of the Quest Materials by members of the Clibs.

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Clubs Donate Curriculum Materials to the Manheim Township School District

2015 marks the twelfth year that the Manheim Township Lions Club in partnership with the Manheim Township Leo Club and Lions District 14-D has donated Lion’s Quest curriculum materials to the Manheim Township School District. The Manheim Township Leo Club Seniors would have been in the first grade when this program was first introduced. Lions Quest is a life skills and drug prevention program of Lions Clubs International Foundation, which has been implemented in more than 50 countries around the world.

The most widely used of the three Lions Quest programs, Skills for Adolescence, is taught as part of the sixth grade curriculum. This program helps youth, parents and teachers cope with the physical, emotional and social challenges of the early adolescent years. It is a comprehensive life skills and drug prevention curriculum that emphasizes character development, communication, decision making, and service-learning guiding young people toward healthy choices and a drug, alcohol and violence-free lifestyle.

Click on the following link to read an article by Quest teacher, Lori Shenk about the Quest Program.

Click on the following link to read an article by Leo president Ross about his experience with the Quest Program.

Use this link to view an informational video about Lions Quest.

Click on the following link to view a slideshow of the labeling of the Quest Materials by members of the Clibs.

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Annual Chicken Bar-B-Que - June 13, 2015

Thanks for your support of our June 13th Chicken Bar-B-Que. Profits will be used for sight-related and community projects.

Look for us next June.

Click on the following link to view a slideshow of our Chicken Bar-B-Que.

Annual Chicken Bar-B-Que - June 13, 2015

Thanks for your support of our June 13th Chicken Bar-B-Que. Profits will be used for sight-related and community projects.

Look for us next June.

Click on the following link to view a slideshow of our Chicken Bar-B-Que.

Joint Meeting With The Manheim Township Leo Club - May 11, 2015

On May 11, we had a joint meeting with the Manheim Township Leo Club. Eighteen Leos and their faculty advisor, Mr. Wayne Kantz joined us for a meal and meeting. The 2014-15 Leo officers presented a PowerPoint program about the club’s activities for the year. These young people were very active and busy as can be seen from the following list of their activities:

Labeling of Quest Books
Help the Lions at the Neffsville Car Show
Help with White Cane Days
Boscov Fund Raiser
Turkey Basket Project
Christmas Food and Clothing Distribution
Lititz Fire and Ice – Chili Cook-off
Isaac’s Cystic Fibrous Foundation (CFF) Fund Raiser
Used Eye Glass Collection
Pancake Mix Collection for the MTHS Mini-Thon Breakfast
Tropical Smoothie Café CFF Fund Raiser
Help at the Lion’s Egg Hunt
Help at the Harlem Ambassadors District Fund Raiser
Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrous Foundation
Presented the Lions Club with $300 Toward Purchase of Quest Books

The Lions congratulate the graduating Senior Leos and wish them all the best in their future endeavors. We also look forward to working with and continuing our relationship with the Leo Club.

Click on the following link to view an slideshow of this event.

Joint Meeting With The Manheim Township Leo Club - May 11, 2015

On May 11, we had a joint meeting with the Manheim Township Leo Club. Eighteen Leos and their faculty advisor, Mr. Wayne Kantz joined us for a meal and meeting. The 2014-15 Leo officers presented a PowerPoint program about the club’s activities for the year. These young people were very active and busy as can be seen from the following list of their activities:

Labeling of Quest Books
Help the Lions at the Neffsville Car Show
Help with White Cane Days
Boscov Fund Raiser
Turkey Basket Project
Christmas Food and Clothing Distribution
Lititz Fire and Ice – Chili Cook-off
Isaac’s Cystic Fibrous Foundation (CFF) Fund Raiser
Used Eye Glass Collection
Pancake Mix Collection for the MTHS Mini-Thon Breakfast
Tropical Smoothie Café CFF Fund Raiser
Help at the Lion’s Egg Hunt
Help at the Harlem Ambassadors District Fund Raiser
Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrous Foundation
Presented the Lions Club with $300 Toward Purchase of Quest Books

The Lions congratulate the graduating Senior Leos and wish them all the best in their future endeavors. We also look forward to working with and continuing our relationship with the Leo Club.

Click on the following link to view an slideshow of this event.

Manheim Township Leo Club Awards & Recognition Meeting - April 24, 2015

On April 24, 2015 representatives of the Manheim Township Lions Club attended the Manheim Township Leo Club meeting to present awards to the 2014-15 Leos.

Thirty three Leos were presented with Certificates of Appreciation with letters for performing service projects ranging in number from one to eight. Leo President Neil, Vice President Monica and Treasurer Ross completed the most projects – eight! The Certificate wording was “In recognition of and appreciation for contributing personal time and effort to be involved with and assist the members of the Manheim Township Lions Club with (number of) service projects.”

Twelve senior class Leos were presented with Lions Clubs International Leo Completion of Service Certificates in recognition of their years of service in the Leo Club.

Three Leos, President Neil, Vice President Monika and Treasurer Ross were presented with Community Service Recognition Certificates as members who provided the highest levels of community service. Donations were made to the Manheim Township Public Library in the names of these Leos.

In recognition of him being a distinguished Leo Senior who is not only a well-rounded student, but one that excels within and beyond the classroom in areas of leadership, personal integrity and community service President Neil was presented with a letter advising him that he will be receiving the annual Manheim Township Lions Cub’s Leo Distinguished Leadership and Community Service Award at the upcoming High School Senior Awards Ceremony.

Mr. Wayne Kantz, the Manheim Township High School Faculty Leo Club Advisor, was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for his concern, time, effort and advice given to the officers and members of the Manheim Township Leo Club. The Certificate also expressed the appreciation of the Manheim Township Lions Club for his cooperative interaction with and support of the Manheim Township Lions Club in fulfilling its responsibilities as the Leo Club's sponsoring Lions Club.

Click on the following link to view a slideshow of this event.

Manheim Township Leo Club Awards & Recognition Meeting - April 24, 2015

On April 24, 2015 representatives of the Manheim Township Lions Club attended the Manheim Township Leo Club meeting to present awards to the 2014-15 Leos.

Thirty three Leos were presented with Certificates of Appreciation with letters for performing service projects ranging in number from one to eight. Leo President Neil, Vice President Monica and Treasurer Ross completed the most projects – eight! The Certificate wording was “In recognition of and appreciation for contributing personal time and effort to be involved with and assist the members of the Manheim Township Lions Club with (number of) service projects.”

Twelve senior class Leos were presented with Lions Clubs International Leo Completion of Service Certificates in recognition of their years of service in the Leo Club.

Three Leos, President Neil, Vice President Monika and Treasurer Ross were presented with Community Service Recognition Certificates as members who provided the highest levels of community service. Donations were made to the Manheim Township Public Library in the names of these Leos.

In recognition of him being a distinguished Leo Senior who is not only a well-rounded student, but one that excels within and beyond the classroom in areas of leadership, personal integrity and community service President Neil was presented with a letter advising him that he will be receiving the annual Manheim Township Lions Cub’s Leo Distinguished Leadership and Community Service Award at the upcoming High School Senior Awards Ceremony.

Mr. Wayne Kantz, the Manheim Township High School Faculty Leo Club Advisor, was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for his concern, time, effort and advice given to the officers and members of the Manheim Township Leo Club. The Certificate also expressed the appreciation of the Manheim Township Lions Club for his cooperative interaction with and support of the Manheim Township Lions Club in fulfilling its responsibilities as the Leo Club's sponsoring Lions Club.

Click on the following link to view a slideshow of this event.

Annual Egg Hunt - April 4, 2015

The Annual Egg Hunt sponsored by the Manheim Township Lions Club was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the Manheim Township Community Park located on Petersburg Road in Neffsville.  Members of the Manheim Township Leo Club helped to hide eggs and wear the Bunny costume.  There were prize eggs for lucky hunters.  It was a beautiful but cool and windy day. with 28 mph winds with gusts of 38 mph.  There were 200 to 300 hunters who gathered 6,000 eggs in just less two minutes.  Thanks to all who donated used eyeglasses and a special thanks to Lion Jerry for organizing this event

Click on the following link to view a slideshow of our Egg Hunt.

Annual Egg Hunt - April 4, 2015

The Annual Egg Hunt sponsored by the Manheim Township Lions Club was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at the Manheim Township Community Park located on Petersburg Road in Neffsville.  Members of the Manheim Township Leo Club helped to hide eggs and wear the Bunny costume.  There were prize eggs for lucky hunters.  It was a beautiful but cool and windy day. with 28 mph winds with gusts of 38 mph.  There were 200 to 300 hunters who gathered 6,000 eggs in just less two minutes.  Thanks to all who donated used eyeglasses and a special thanks to Lion Jerry for organizing this event

Click on the following link to view a slideshow of our Egg Hunt.

300 Hours Of Community Service

During the month of March, Manheim Township Lions Club members and their partners in service performed 300 hours of service to the Neffsville Community Fire Company in support of their Spring Soup and Sub Sale. This is in addition to the 1,005 hours expended last summer in preparation for the Fall Soup Sale.

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