Ephrata Lions Club’s Newsletter
Lion Bonnie L. Eberly, Newsletter Editor
906 Clearview Avenue
Ephrata, PA 17522-1335
June, 2015
Motto
We Serve
Slogan
Liberty
Intelligence
Our
Nation’s
Safety
LIONS INTERNATIONAL PURPOSES
To Organize, charter and supervise service clubs to be known as Lions clubs.
To Coordinate the activities and standardize the administration of Lions clubs.
To Create and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.
To Promote the principles of good government and good citizenship.
To Take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the
community.
To Unite the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual
understanding.
To Provide a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest; provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by
club
members.
To Encourage service-minded people to serve their community without personal
financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in
VISION STATEMENT
To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.
MISSION STATEMENT
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs,
encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Ephrata Lion Bill Peters
Business: W.E. Peters & Son, Inc.
439 Lincoln Ave.
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone:
717-733-3157
Sales or Services: Electrical
Ephrata Lion Gary J. Snavely
Business: Prudential Insurance
1248 W. Main St.
Suite 21
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone:
717-733-7646
Fax:
717-733-3802
Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.prudential.com/us/g.snavely
Sales or Services: Life Insurance, Disability
Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, &
Investments such as Mutual Funds and
Annuities
Ephrata Lion Charles W. Sheidy
Business: Attorney at Law
60L W. Church St.
Denver, PA 17517
Phone:
717-336-3015
Fax:
717-336-5330
Email:
[email protected]
Sale or Services: Legal Services
Anthony Kilkuskie, Attorney at Law
Keystone State Baseball & Softball Academy
Blue Ridge Communications
Bomberger’s Store
Bright’s Restaurant
Charles W. Sheidy, Attorney at Law
Dairy Queen (Ephrata)
Denver Meats
Edward Jones—Financial Advisor: Gil Sager
Eitnier Memorials
Engle’s Frame & Body Shop
Ensinger Printing
Ephrata Agway, Inc.
Ephrata National Bank
Evergreen Diner
Four Seasons Produce
Fulton Bank
Funniest Toy Store
Gehman Jewelers
Good’s Potato Chips
Hampton Inn & Suites
Huyett & Associates, LTD
Ephrata Lion Kenelm L. Shirk, III, Esq
Business: Shirk & Mejia, LLP
115 S. State St.
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone:
717-733-7997
Email:
[email protected]
Sales or Services: Legal Services: Real Estate
Settlement
Ephrata Lion John A. Leonhard
Business: Gravenor Home for Funerals, Inc
100 W. Main St.
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone:
717-733-6181
Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.gravenorhomeforfurnerls.com
Sales or Services: Funeral Merchandise & Services, and Cremation Merchandise & Services
Ephrata Lion Mike Cisney
Business: Eitner Memorials Design Studio
531 N. State St.
P.O. Box 653
Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone:
717-733-0808
Fax:
717-721-3421
Email:
[email protected]
Website: www.eitnermemorials.com
Sales or Services: Granite Memorials, Bronze
Plaques, & Cemetery Plots
Iwanowski Landscape Gardeners
LaserLab
Little Nicki’s Pizza
McDonald’s
Modern Cleaners Inc.
Musselman Lumber Inc.
Nicholas Ermolovich, Attorney at Law
Olde Lincoln House
Pancake Farm
Paul L. Gravenor Home for Funerals
Pepperidge Farms
Prudential Life Ins. & Annuities, Gary Snavely
Ray H. Good H&R Block
Richard Young, Attorney at Law
Stradling Funeral Homes, Inc.
Summers Trucking
The Ephrata Review
The Shopping News
Tire Consultants, Inc.
Twin Pine Auto Sales Inc.
Zimmerman’s Used Cars
Ephrata Lions Club Newsletter
Our 90th Year
June, 2015 - Number 12
www.ephratalions.org
Up Coming Events
June
4
18
21
26-30
Regular Meeting - Amvets
Regular Meeting - Installation Night - Amvets
26st Ride for Sight
98th International Convention - Honolulu, Hawaii
President’s Message
Fellow Lions,
Since June is the final month of this Lion's year, I think that we should reflect on
the many "firsts" that our club accomplished this year. Some of these are: our 90th
anniversary celebration, our bus trip to Washington, DC, and placing a wreath on "The
Tomb of the Unknown Soldier", completing the CEP project, cleaning the Tom Grater
Park, endorsing the "Power Pack" project, sponsoring an Ephrata Boro planter,
contributing to the newly formed midget football program, purchasing a brick for the
Winters Memorial, etc. etc.
We also had a record setting Sports Card Show, which enabled us to make
larger donations than previous years.
The success that our club has accomplished this year, is due to the hard work
and cooperation of "YOU", the membership. I am extremely proud of our club. I Thank
and congratulate all of you for a Great Year.
Lion President Nevin
June Birthdays
First Meeting–May
1st; Wil Potteiger, 2nd; Ron
Lindberg, 4th; John Bigony, 18th;
Shawn Lindberg, and 22nd; Kelly
Good
At this meeting, we learned about the Power
Packs Project that low income families receive
food and a recipe each week during the school
year for weekend meals. We presented a check
for $1,000 to help with the program.
Our Student of the Month
Katie Fox was our
Student of the
Month.
She
received
a
certificate and a
check for $50 for
outstanding
community service
during the month
of April. She is a
Leo serving as
president last year and secretary this year. She
helped with Marathon Bingo, Easter egg hunt,
Card Shows, and food drives. She plays in the
Jazz Band and Concert Band and sings in the
school’s chorus and select choir. She also
volunteers at the Ephrata Public Library. She
plans to attend Millersville to major in business
and minor in music. The Ephrata Area High
School Guidance Department helps our
committee to select the best candidate.
Welcome Our New Members
At the May 21st
meeting,
we
welcomed two new
members,
Shawn
and Kyle Lindberg
giving
us
three
generations
as
members.
Their
address /phone is
115 Old Mill Road,
Ephrata, 733-9612.
From State Convention
At the dinner on Saturday night, it
was announced that Lion Charles
Anderson will be receiving an
International
President’s
Certificate of Appreciation.
First Meeting–June
At the June 4th meeting, we will be giving out
our contributions to local organizations.
Second Meeting—June
Our Installation of Officers by PDG Bruce
Carpenter will take place at the June 18th
meeting. PDG Bob will present a video of the
year in review.
President-elect Bob is
requesting that you wear something Hawaiian to
send Bonnie and him off to the International
Convention in Hawaii. He is looking to a big
night with a large attendance.
Senior Community Service Award
President
Nevin
presented
the
Senior
Community Service Award of a certificate and a
check for $500 to Katie Hammaker at the Senior
Awards Assemble.
Lions Appreciation Day at Beacon
Lodge
Sunday, July 19th is Lions Appreciation Day at
Beacon Lodge. This is a day to tour the camp,
have a chicken BBQ lunch for $10, and see the
campers put on a talent show. If you are
interested in attending, reservations must be
made for the chicken BBQ. Let Secretary Bob
know by July 1st if you wish to attend.
PA Lions Beacon Lodge 500 Club
Lion Bonnie Eberly is collecting your $5.00 for
Beacon Lodge 500 Club until the June 4th
meeting.
This money helps in the routine
maintenance of the camp. This year, more than
ever, Beacon Lodge is in need of this money.
In the past, Beacon Lodge has received financial
assistance from the PA state government. With
the state cutbacks, Beacon Lodge, along with
other similar facilities, have lost this assistance.
Timbers
Lions Bob and Bonnie Eberly are planning on
going to Timbers on July 16th. Please let Lion
Bob or Bonnie know if you are interested in
attending. We do not have the cost at this time.
Menu and Programs for the Ephrata Lions at the Amvets for 2014 -2015
The cost of the meals this year will still be $13.50.
Date & Program
Entree
Type of Dinner
June 4, 2015
Donation Night
Stuffed chicken breast, cranberry sauce, California
blend vegetables, small salad
Buffet
Stuffed pork chops, green beans, apple sauce, chocolate cake with peanut butter icing
Buffet
June 18, 2015
Installation Night
Eye Glass Count
Lion Bill Peters has been very busy this year collecting glasses from the mailbox at
Martins and several eye doctors offices. The total for this Lions year is 2,279
glasses, 396 sunglasses, and 1,562 lens. He also turned $455 for broom sales.
Shirts
Secretary Bob has the following shirts available, 90 Anniversary shirts: (2) 2XL, and
(1) L.
Dues
Each year we have had Lions resign from
the club after the beginning of the new
Lions year starting July 1st. The club is
required to pay half of International and
State annual dues for each member of
record on July 1st and January 1st.
Unfortunately Lions that resign after July
1st are paid for by the club, while the
resigning member does not want to pay if
they are resigning. If a Lion does not pay
their dues, they end up being dropped for
nonpayment rather than in good standing.
Time to Pay Your 2015-2016 Dues
Regular dues are $110. Dues paid before June 30th receives a $25 discount ( $85).
Dues paid after June 30th, pay $110 and dues paid late after September 17th and
before October 26th pay $160. Family members: The Primary members pays full
regular members dues and any other member in the house pay half the dues. Dues
should be given to or sent to Asst. Treasurer Brad Lauderman, 1015 Dawn Avenue,
Ephrata, PA 17522. Checks will be cashed after July 1st. Note that the board voted
not to have affiliate member status and no longer have an attendance requirement for
regular and member at large members.
On or before June
30th
July 1st - September
17th
After Sept. 18th and
before Oct. 26th
Regular Member
$85.00
$110.00
$160.00
Family - Primary
$85.00
$110.00
$160.00
Family - Secondary
$42.50
$55.00
$80.00
Member at Large
$85.00
$110.00
$160.00
East Cocalico Lions 22nd Annual Shotgun Golf Tournament
East Cocalico Shotgun Golf Tournament will be Saturday, June 13th at the Chapel
Hill Golf Course with registration at 7:30 AM, start at 8:00 AM. The cost is $70.00
which includes golf, cart, steak dinner, beverages and prizes. Contact Lion Tim
Hegeman, 717-475-3530, for information and registration.
August Picnic
The Lions Club Picnic has been scheduled for Thursday, August 20th, at 6 PM at the
Ephrata Township Park (where it has been held the last few years). Please mark the
date on your calendar. Further details will follow.
Please Remember
Please call Secretary Bob by Sunday night if you are a regular eater if you will not be
eating or if you normally do not eat and will be eating. He calls in the numbers at
noon on Monday.
Leo Installation
Leo Advisors Bob and Bonnie attended the May 21st Leo meeting and installed the
officers for the 2015-2016 year.
Official Minutes of the Ephrata Lions Board of Directors Meeting
EPHRATA LIONS CLUB, of Ephrata, PA held its board meeting on May 21, 2015, at
the Ephrata Amvets after our regular meeting. Meeting was called to order at 7:38 PM by
President Nevin Rutt as chairperson with the following board members in attendance:
Michael Crowther, Lorraine Crowther, Jeffrey Donahue, Bonnie L. Eberly, G. Robert
Eberly, John Forney, Vince McHenry, Steve Montpetit, and William Peters
MEMBERS ABSENT: Ron Lindberg, Paul Martin, Carl Woerner and Gisele Woerner
VISITORS: Betty Anderson, Charles Anderson, and Charles Yeager
SECRETARY'S REPORT: Minutes from April 16, 2015 approved as written by
motion – Bill Peters / Mike Crowther - PASSED
CORRESPONDENCE: Three member’s resignations were read.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Filed for audit
ATTENDANCE REPORT: 52 Members: 1 Privileged, 2 Members at Large,
1 Affiliated, 48 Active Members
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: President Nevin attended the State Convention. He found
International President Joe Preston very interesting. He heard the State Band and
attended the Banquet. Lion Charles Anderson was honored with an International
President’s Certificate of Appreciation.
VICE PRESIDENTS’ REPORT: No Reports
OLD BUSINESS:
 Lion Charles Anderson reported on an Ephrata Lion that received an eye exam and
glasses. The cost of eyeglasses have increased. Suggestion made to increase
ceiling for exams and eyeglasses.
MOTION: To increase the cost to be paid for exam and eyeglasses to be no more
than $275. Jeff Donahue / Bonnie Eberly – PASSED
NEW BUSINESS:
 Lion Bob Eberly reported that Bonnie and he would be at International Lions
Convention at the schedule June board meeting date. The board agreed to move the
board meeting to Monday, July 6th at their home at 7pm with old and new board
present.
th
 At the June 4 meeting, ZC Craig Merkey and PDG Bosh Lesher will be attending.
Also our annual check presentations to community organizations will be made.
MOTION: To accept the resignation of Christine Billings in good standing. Steve
Monpetit / Bonnie Eberly – PASSED
MOTION: To accept the resignation of Richard Billings in good standing. Bill
Peters / John Forney – PASSED
MOTION: To accept the resignation of Nancy Richards in good standing. Bill
Peters / Jeff Donahue – PASSED
Next board meeting will be on July 6, 2015 at the home of Bob and Bonnie Eberly at
7pm with old and new board members present.
Meeting Adjourned at 8:17pm with a motion from Jeff Donahue / Bill Peters
Secretary: Bob Eberly