District 14-E Lions
Westmoreland County, PA
14-E NEWS
Delmont Lions Crayon Drive
The Delmont Lions Club is collecting crayons. Any size, shape, new or used will be accepted. The crayons will be donated to Clelian Heights as part of the club's project. So when you are cleaning out closets or visiting with your children or grandchildren, or if you have friends that are teachers, mention this project and collect those crayons! Any questions, call Lion Alice Heasley at 724-836-1490.
NEW: New Kensington Lions Winter Coat Drive
New Kensington Lions Club is sponsoring a winter coat drive. New and gently used coats, hats, gloves, scarves, and other cold-weather related items are being accepted. Financial donations can also be made to benefit this project. Checks can be made out to New Kensington Lions Club. Accepting donations now through December 3, 2021.
Drop off location: Urban Image, 955 4th Avenue, New Kensington, PA 15068. Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.
14B PDG seeks kidney transplant donor
District 14-B PDG Alice Jones is in desperate need of a kidney transplant and we are reaching out to the Lions in MD-14 for help in finding a donor.
Please share this information with Lions in your district and friends and ask them to contact 14-B PDG Harold Fletcher at pdgharold@zoominternet.net or 412-877-5273 if they can be of assistance to PDG Jones.
COMMUNITY SERVICE Volunteer Form
No experience needed - please consider giving some of your time to help those in need.
Lions have had a long history of serving their community in times of need. District 14-E is proud to continue that long standing tradition by putting together a team of Lions willing to share their skills to help our neighbors during difficult times. Whether it is helping to clean up and rebuild after a natural disaster (flooding, tornados, etc.) or just helping a person in need,
we want to be ready to lend a hand. Please fill out this form if you would be willing to help with a project or two. You do not have to have a specialized skill, to be part of this program but if you do please let us know.
Zoom meetings are available through 14-E
If you would like to set up a virtual (online) Zoom meeting for your club, board, or committee, please contact Zone Chair Jeff Jordan at JeffreyBob14E@gmail.com.
NEW: Christmas Around the World with LDBAW
The Lions Diabetes Board of Allegheny and Westmoreland Counties (LDBAW) will hold "Christmas Around the World" on Friday, December 17, 2021 at the White Oak American Legion. The event runs from 6 - 11 pm and features a Wine & Cheese Hour, Holiday Buffet, Homemade Desserts, Around the World Basket Auction, 50/50 Drawing, and dancing to Boogie Down Entertainment featuring DJ Darryl Black. The event is sponsored by the Mon Yough Chamber foundation. Proceeds benefit LDBAW.
Tickets are $30, or $50/couple, checks payable to Lions Diabetest Board of Allegheny/Westmoreland (LDBAW).
NEW: 14E Mass Induction, Wed. 11/3/21
New Westmoreland County (District 14E) Lions who have joined in the past year are invited to celebrate! Lions is much larger than your individual club - we are a community, and YOU are right in the middle.
Come join in and be recognized as we celebrate YOU!
Details:
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Ferrante's Lakeview, Route 30, Greensburg, PA
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Wednesday, November 3, 2021
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6:00 PM cash bar, 7:00 PM dinner
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Attire: Semi-formal. District Cabinet: formal.
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Choice of Chicken Romano or Lakeview Cod toped with seasoned bread crumbs (or special request for a gluten free version). Includes tossed salad, whipped potatoes/gravy, whole long green beans, roll/butter, fresh apple pie, coffee/tea/iced tea.
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$29.00 per person. RSVP by October 20, 2021.
RSVP to Lion Mark Tintori at tintori185@comcast.net, or 724-836-5067. Click here for the original flier.
PID Cindy Gregg KIDSIGHT FELLOWSHIP
The PID Cindy Gregg Kidsight Fellowship is available to honor a Lion who serves above and beyond. The purpose is to support the 14-E Care-A-Van Project in purchasing and maintaining equipment and training volunteers. A donation of $250 is required to award the fellowship (cannot be used as a District project donation). Click here for the Fellowship Application!
What clubs collect used medical supplies?
District 14-E will assemble a directory of clubs county-wide where used durable medical equipment ranging from hospital beds to wheelchairs, shower chairs to mobility assistance devices. Does your club collect and distribute these items? Please let Zone Chair Jeff Jordan know by email at JeffreyBob14E@gmail.com.
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
27th of the Month
All information must be submitted to Lion Lisa Gismondi by the 27th. This date coincides with your club submission for the Membership and Service reports. If received after that date, it will be included in the next month’s report.