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Fellow Lions, Lionesses and Leos,
It is that time of year for your club’s nominating committee to get together to come up
with a slate of officers for 2016-17. It is important to start planning now as to whom
might be leading your club in 2016-2017. It’s important that when the new officers are
voted on that they be reported to Lions Clubs International (LCI) either electronically or
by way of the paper form PU-101 which will be included in future issues of the
Cauldron. LCI needs this information for correspondences to the future officers –
pertinent articles to the Presidents and Secretaries and billings to the club Treasurer.
Additionally, the incoming District Governor needs this information to prepare an updated and accurate District
Directory.
As of December's report from LCI, the District is down by six members since July 1, 2015 and down 15
members from December, 2014. I believe that when I get the January report we will be at a plus.
Branch clubs are a great way to increase our membership. It only takes 5-10 members to start one. They are a
subsidiary of the parent club and conduct service activities in their communities. Another possibility is a Special
Interest Lions Club. Some of the special interest clubs are: cyber clubs, Campus Clubs, Champions Club
(Special Olympics ), Lions Quest, Children First Clubs, and Ethnic Clubs. You can get more information about
any of these types of clubs at LCI’s website http://www.lionsclubs.org. Please take the time to read our 1st Vice
District Governor’s message on the next page and see what his plans are to utilize these types of clubs. And,
make sure you read about our only Campus club (University of Pittsburgh) on page 4. It’s amazing what they
are able to accomplish even with a full academic course load.
Let’s continue to follow our International President’s theme to serve with Dignity, Harmony and Humanity and
believe that we can build the Pride by Asking One.
DG Joe Donkin
District 14-B
The Cauldron,
February, 2016
The International Association of Lions Clubs
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Joseph A. Donkin
615 Elizabeth Avenue
Elizabeth, PA 15037
412-304-6117 [C]
CABINET SECRETARY
Lion Eliana Latterman
1500 Fifth Avenue
McKeesport, PA 105132
412-664-2590
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CABINET TREASURER
Lion John Brown
128 Oliver Drive
White Oak, PA 105131
412-672-0751
1st V.D.G
Brandon Smith
121 Aspen Drive
Beaver, PA 15108
412-974-6214 [email protected]
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FROM THE DESK OF 1ST
VICE DISTRICT
GOVERNOR BRANDON...
Fellow Lions, Lionesses and Leos,
Hello again. It is that time of the month that I get to share my experiences with
everybody, as well as my thoughts and ideas for the district next year. This month I thought I
would put down on paper my ideas for what I would like to do in 14-B next year.
14-B as a district has 34 total clubs encompassing just Allegheny County. If I were say to
you I want to expand the district, I’m sure some of you would think that was absolutely insane.
Some of you would think we are over saturated with Lions Clubs in this area. I have however,
discovered a massive opportunity for the future of Lionism in Allegheny County.
Every club I talk to has a need to find and develop young Lions; young being defined as anybody in their first
quarter century of life. Looking at the Pittsburgh region, and in 14-B alone there are 12 college campuses that do not have
an active Lions Club located on campus. This is our biggest opportunity to increase membership by the addition of active,
new members. We need to establish a relationship with these schools and gear these young adults into service and thus
join the Lions. The obvious question is, how will this benefit us?
Working with the Global Membership Team at a training in West Virginia helped me to realize where we need to
look, and how campus clubs can help. These kids work on campus philanthropically helping other groups, and spread the
Lions name. If you are lacking bodies to help with projects you can ask your nearest campus club to lend a hand to
complete your projects. Some of the clubs across the state have hundreds, yes HUNDREDS, of members. We NEED to
capitalize on this opportunity and we need to do it now!
On another note, I need some help. I need somebody with in grant writing. I have big plans in store for the
district and it involves grants from International. So if you know somebody, or can help me out with it please email me at
Yours in Lionism
Lion Dr. Brandon J. Smith
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WE MAY BE JUST THE FIRST TO SEE THIS. . .
I received the following email from our
Past State Council Chairman and Past
District Governor Dr. Jay Wells and I
want to thank him for allowing us to be
one of the first to see the new Lions
commemorative coin.
“As part of the one-hundred-year
recognition of Lions Clubs International
in 2017, the U S Mint will issue a
commemorative Silver Dollar. A friend of
mine, Tom Uram of Washington County,
is on the Citizen Coinage Advisory Board
which selects the design of the U S coins.
The final selection of the Lions coin was
recently made and Tom gave me copies of
the design which are attached. Last night,
January 5th, the design was shown to the
Bethel Park Lions Club; probably the first
Lions Club in the country to see the
selection. You may want to include these
in the next issue of the Cauldron. District
14-B Lions would then most likely be the
first Lions District to view the drawings.
Take care, Jay”
Front Side
Reverse Side
McKEESPORT LIONS CLUB
AND WORLD HUNGER
AWARENESS WEEK...
In recognition of World Hunger Awareness Week,
members of the McKeesport Lions Club held a food
drive and collected items to deliver to a local food
bank. Pictured fromleft to right are Lions Tony Ura,
Hank Gostkowski, Annette James, Milan
Washowich, Bobbie Billsborrow, and Chuck Jarrell.
MAKE CERTAIN YOUR WINDOWS ARE CLEAN!
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3rd
District Cabinet Meeting Saturday, February 20, 2016
8:59 AM
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children
201 North Bellefield Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1499
There will be a light continental breakfast available
Let’s remember again that when the District Governor asked you to serve on the District Cabinet, you said you would, and by doing
so, made a commitment for the fiscal year July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016. Have you fulfilled you obligation thus far? Have you
contacted any of the clubs to see if they would like to have a program that you chair? If you haven’t, it’s not too late to do so,
especially if you will be hoping to get donations for your particular institution that you represent. So circle the date, February 20th
and
we’ll see you at the School for the Blind. Please RSVP to PDG Rich Keller by February 17th
if you will or will not be attending so we
know how many to plan for. His email address is [email protected]. Thanks for all you’ve done so far this year!
12/5/15 Brentwood Lions
Club Breakfast with Santa
Pitt Lions took part in helping out
the Brentwood Lions Club with
their annual Breakfast with Santa.
The event was a success, with a
pleasant visit by the one and only
Santa Claus. We look forward to
continuing our collaboration with the Brentwood Lions Club.
12/10/15 Eyeglasses
Cleaning/Sortings &
Readings
This fall semester we have
continued with our effort to collect
donated eyeglasses, clean and read
them, and issue them to Global
Medical Brigades to prescribe to
people in need of glasses in
Honduras. The past two years, Pitt
Lions worked in conjunction with
Global Medical Brigades to sort
over 4000 pairs of glasses for their
vision station portion of mobile
medical clinics in rural Honduran
communities. Because of this
initiative, many other universities
across the U.S. and Canada are also
able to provide vision screenings
and eyeglasses on their medical
brigades.
11/21/15 Pitt Lions Annual
Thanksgiving Potluck
Dinner Before students left for home for a
well-deserved Thanksgiving break,
Pitt Lions hosted a Potluck
Thanksgiving dinner for the
members of the club. Everyone
brought a share of the meal, and
enjoyed a nice Thanksgiving feast
with each other. This has been a
tradition of the Pitt Lions, and we
wish to continue this tradition in the
years to come.
11/13/15 World Kindness
Day Did you know that the daily
operations cost of St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital is $2 million? Did
you know that 75% of the budgeted
costs are covered by public
contributions? How about that St.
Jude treats roughly 260 pediatric
cancer patients daily? That many
children spend a greater portion of
their lives living in a
hospital? To help show our support,
Pitt Lions teamed up with Epsilon
Sigma Alpha on what was called
World Kindess Day. We
made handmade blankets and cards
for the children at St. Jude Children's
Research Hospital, along with other
kinds of support.
12/5/15 Brentwood Lions Club
Breakfast with Santa Pitt Lions took part in helping out
the Brentwood Lions Club with
their annual Breakfast with Santa.
The event was a success, with a
pleasant visit by the one and only
Santa Claus. We look forward to
continuing our collaboration with
the Brentwood Lions Club.
10/30/15 October Food Drive for Pitt Pantry This October, Pitt Lions participated in a campus wide effort among various clubs to collect
canned goods and other nonperishable food items to donate to the Pitt Pantry. Pitt Pantry is
a newly available resource for Pitt students who are struggling to find the money to
purchase their daily food needs. This is a great service for students who are struggling to
make ends meet in terms of getting food, which is why Pitt Lions decided to take part in the
effort to support the Pitt Pantry on staying well stocked.
TAKE A LOOK AT OUR
PITT CAMPUS CLUB!
WHAT HAS YOUR CLUB DONE LATELY? See more at www.pittlions.org
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Save the dates!
Leadership ? Service ? It’s what Lions do !
“Leadership for Service”, the theme for the 2016 Forum, reflects our goal of equiping our Lions to meet the Centennial
Service challenge in performing 100 million acts of service.
Saturday afternoon will have three large service projects that every attendee will be able to participate in. Corresponding
seminars have been added, teaching the skills and organization needed to better prepare service projects at the Club and
District level.
Opening night, Thursday brings master illusionist and motivational entertainer, Billy Riggs. On Friday, Lion Jay Blake
brings his drag race car “Follow a Dream” to the Forum, along with his amazing story of overcoming a blinding accident
to follow his racing dream.
Saturday we look forward to the inspiring words of our then International President, Cahncellor Bob Corlew. We finish
the evening with Retired General Dick Abel, who after a long career of military, private sector and public leadership will
be talking about the leader within each of us.
Register now via our website: http://members.lionsforum.org/event-2025602
DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S
VISITATION SCHEDULE 2016
ATTENTION CLUB PRESIDENTS and SECRETARIES.
Please take a moment to put the date on your Club’s calendar
as to when the District Governor will be visiting your Club. If
there are any conflicts, please let him know as soon as
possible.
2016
February 2 Bethel Park
5-7 State Council Meeting,
Valley Forge, PA
10 Northern Allegheny
20 Cabinet Meeting – Western PA
School for Blind Children
March 1 Bloomfield-Lawrenceville
2 Sto-Ken-Rox
? Shadyside-Squirrel Hill
June 15 Bethel Park Lioness
2016 USA-Canada Lions Leadership Forum
Omaha, Nebraska
Sept. 15-17, 2016
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WHAT IS YOUR CLUB DOING TO INCREASE ITS VISIBILITY? One of our Past District Governors once used this phrase whenever he made his visits to the Clubs and it’s something to think about
and take action. The phrase is “If we don’t blow our own horns, nobody else will!”
The article on the right-hand side of this page is an article that was sent to me from Zone Chairperson Lion Barb Rebovich that she
found in a recent edition of the Bloomfield-Lawrenceville “The Bulletin.” It was submitted by Lion Linda Davis. It is an ideal way of
letting the people in your community know who you are and what you do. Lions International has a wide variety of suggestions for
publicizing you club. Just go to the website and type in Public Relations Guide to see just what is available!
Public Relations Guide Public relations involves all forms of
communication – written, verbal and non-verbal.
It includes writing news releases and distributing
promotional flyers. Equally important are actions
often taken for granted, such as wearing a Lions
lapel pin and marching in a parade.
Good public relations – informing the
community that your club built the park,
conducted the vision screening or collected the
eyeglasses – will help foster community support.
Public relations can even support your club's
membership efforts. People want to belong to a
successful and reliable organization. By actively
promoting your club and its worthwhile
activities, you'll be projecting a positive image in
the community – and showing that your club is
worth joining.
Public Relations Tools and
Information Find answers to the following key questions, and
spread the word about your club – and tell people
about the good work you're doing in your
community.
What are the PR Chairperson's
responsibilities?
How do I determine what is newsworthy?
How do I contact the local media to
promote my club's activity?
What are some publicity ideas to help
share Lions messages?
What PR resources are available from
LCI Headquarters?
For More Information For a comprehensive public relations overview,
download our Club Public Relations
Chairperson's Guide (PR710). Or contact us
today.
JANUARY 2016 I The Bulletin I 11
Lions club lends a hand to locals in need By Linda Davis Bloomfield-Lawrenceville Lions Club
In 1917, a young Chicago business leader and humanitarian advocate
named Melvin Jones challenged his fellow businessmen to reach
beyond their own interests and try better serving their communities.
Other groups soon joined Jones’ mission which became known as
“The Association of Lions Club.”
Back in 1925, the renowned Hellen Keller challenged Jones and the
Lions Club International to become “knights in the crusade against
darkness.” Ever since, the Lions have devoted their efforts to helping
the visually impaired.
Various clubs – including the Bloomfield-Lawrenceville Lions –
have played an active role in raising money for libraries that serve
the blind, collecting and recycling old eye glasses, and providing
guide dogs for those in need.
The Bloomfield-Lawrenceville Lions also have a long history of
distributing food vouchers and sponsoring a peace poster contest at
local schools. Over the years, students from Arsenal Middle School,
Woolslair, Sunnyside, Saint Raphael, and Saint Maria Goretti
participated in the peace poster contest.
Community and business members in the Bloomfield and
Lawrenceville areas are invited to apply for membership in the
organization. The Lions meet at Pleasure Bar (4729 Liberty Ave.) on
the first Tuesday of each month; those seeking more information
should contact Linda Davis at 412-681-9686.
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In an ongoing effort to recognize our Lions Club members who have served in the United States Armed Forces, we are
asking every Lions Club to submit the names of all veterans along with the branch in which each served, their rank, and
years served, along with any deployments. This will be an ongoing page in every issue of the Cauldron. It’s our way of
saying “Thank you for your service!” (Please submit the information to PDG Harold Fletcher at [email protected].)
PID Carl L. Battistone, Bethel Park Lions Club, Korean War and Viet Nam. F-4 Phantom Fighter
pilot, Retired Colonel, USMC 1946 through 1980.
PDG Ken Lloyd, Cheswick-Springdale Lions Club, Phu Bai, south of Hue, Viet Nam, 1965 to
1966 also played football at Parris Island 1963 and for Quantico Marines, Sgt., USMC
1963-67
PDG Charles B. Halt, Central Elizabeth Lions Club, served state-side at Camp LeJuene, NC
as a driver for a Col., then as a driver for a Rear Admiral at the US Naval Shipyard in New
York, Cpl. USMC 1954-57
PDG Richard D. Keller, White Oak Lions Club, served in the US Navy from 1972 to 1976. I was E-6 Aviation Electrician with VA-
65 that flew A6-E aircraft. We were stationed out of Oceana VA Naval air station and assigned to the USS Independence
doing 3 Mediterranean cruises.
PDG Harold Fletcher, Central Elizabeth Lions Club, Cam Rahn Bay, Viet Nam (’68-’69), Aircraft Electrician, F-4 Phantom Jets,
12th
Tactical Fighter Sq., Sgt. (E-4), USAF 1967-71, plus 2 year Inactive Reserves
PCC Dr. Jay Wells, Bethel Park Lions Club, served state-side, Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX, Captain, USAF 1965-67
PDG William F. Gazica, Whitehall Community Lions Club, Cpl., US Army 1954-1956
PDG Geoff Temple, Pleasant Hills Lions Club. Combat infantry soldier in the central highlands of Viet Nam and an MP at Fort
Knox, Spec 4, US Army 1969-71.
Albert C. Hagen, member of the former Hampton Richland Lions Club, Financial Specialist, Randolph AFB, Crew
TAF, Middleton 3502 Recruiting Group Hq., Korean War, S/Sgt., USAF 1952-56
Herbert Howell, Central Elizabeth Lions Club, Pvt., National Guard, served state-side 1947-48
Robert Bennett, Central Elizabeth Lions Club, E5, US Army, Pleiku, Viet Nam 1968-70
Jack Naughton - Forest Hills Lions Club, Lance Corporal, served with 3rd Marine Division /21st Regiment.
Served in China and Pacific Theater. Fought at Iwo Jima.
Dan Mangine, Robinson Lions Club, served in the Navy aboard the USS John W Weeks (DD701) saw
some action during the Cuban Crises
Thomas Maglico, Mon River Fleet Lions Club, Deployed once to Operation Iraq Freedom, Stationed in Kuwait. E5, US Army
Reserves ,10 years
Paul Stinner, Robinson Lions Club, member since 3/1/82, is a veteran of WW2, served in the 550th separate Airborne Battalion from
1940 until 1945. Paul joined at age 15 and his division was the first formed for jumpers and glider troops. Training was in
Panama. Paul parachuted into Southern France and was involved in the Battle of the Bulge where he was wounded. He
was doing recon from a church bell tower and was shot in the arm. Paul also received a broken back and frost bite.
Bob Bartram, Northern Allegheny Lions Club, US Navy, 5 yrs.
Ed Hoppe, Northern Allegheny Lions Club, US Navy, 1 yr.
Jerry Hnat , Northern Allegheny Lions Club, US Army, 2 yrs.
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Roger Thomson, Northern Allegheny Lions Club, US Army, 2 yrs.
Troy Baer, Northern Allegheny Lions Club. US Army, 5 yrs.
Gary Roberson, Northern Allegheny Lions Club, US Army, 21 yrs.
Ernie Oatneal, McKeesport Lions Club, Viet Nam, E5, US Army 2 yrs.
Annie Washowich, McKeesport Lions Club, Hospital Corpsman, 3rd
Class Petty Officer, US Navy & Naval Reserve, Served 6 years
Colin Clarke, McKeesport Lions Club, Japan and Germany, Sgt., U.S. Air Force (USAFSS), 4 yrs.
Duane E. Turnbull, McKeesport Lions Club, Served overseas 4 years 3 months in the Azores 1969-1973, Germany 1968, Canal
Zone 1964, Korea 1974- 1975, total military service 20 years, SSGT. thru Major (retired), USAF 1962-1982
R.L. Billsborrow (Bobbie), McKeesport Lions Club, Chief Petty Officer (Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist)
July 1977 to January 1998,VR-24 Sigonella Italy, USS Sierra (Ad-18) Indian Ocean deployment , Personnel Support
Detachment, Brawdy Wales, USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) deployed with Sixth Fleet Mediterranean
deployment, Retired off of the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN-71) January 1998.
Larry Carra, Clairton Lions Club, Fort Knox Kentucky, Private, 3 years service in the Army Reserves.
Ralph Imbrogno, Clairton Lions Club, 6 months training in Fort Benning Ga. and Fort Belvar Va. Served oversees in Germany for 2
1/2 years, classified as a Vietnam Veteran. Specialist 5, US Army.
Richard Ford, Clairton Lions Club, served 2 1/2 years at Guntner Air Field Montgomery, Alabama, A3C, US Air Force
William McCormely, Clairton Lions Club, Served 4 years in Thule Air Base Greenland. A1C, US Air Force
Dennis Nagy, Clairton Lions Club, Fort Knox, Fort Bliss, Nike Site, served 4 years in several military locations
National Guard next to old Pittsburgh Airport. Staff Sergeant, US Army
Richard Stock, Clairton Lions Club, served 2 years in Korea, Staff Sgt., US Army
Eugene Tognarine, Clairton Lions Club, Home Base 171st Air Wing Base in U.S.A. his entire Military Tour, 22 years service, Master
Sgt., USAF.
Peter Schepis, Clairton Lions Club, served 2 1/2 years in World War II, fought in 3 Battles, the Battle of the Bulge, Rhineland,
and Central Europe, PFC, US Army.
Chuck Flink, White Oak Lions Club, Overseas Deployment-Pacific Rim, A1C, USAF, 4 yrs.
Rich Peters, White Oak Lions Club, the last seven months were in Vietnam- II Field Force near Long Binh - worked in a drug
rehab program and later as a counselor at Long Binh Jail, Vietnam, SP5, US Army, 21 months -1969-71
Thaddeus (Ted) Kuharski, PFC, White Oak Lions Club, served at the 8th R.R. Field Station in Phu Bai as an MP in Vietnam, PFC,
US Army, 1965-67 and 4 yrs. (Inactive reserves)
Herm Cohen, PFC, Pleasant Hills Lions Club, US Army, 1956-58
Mike Christner, Pleasant Hills Lions Club, 1st Lt., US Army, 1967-69
Wayne Severson, Pleasant Hills Lions Club, Spec4US Army, 1956-58
Chuck Snyder, Pleasant Hills Lions Club, T4, US Army, 1945-46
Bill Henze, Pleasant Hills Lions Club, US Army, 1959-62
PDG Mike Vudragovich, Pittsburgh Host Lions Club, SP4, US Army, 1971-74.
Tom Hurrell, Glassport Lions Club, 3rd
Class, Damage Control, served in the US Navy for 4 years.
Robert Coates, Oakmont Lions Club, Okinawa, SSgt., US Army 1949-52
William Coates, Oakmont Lions Club, Cpl., US Army 1948-51
Paul Gigler, Oakmont Lions Club, Sgt., USMC 1951-56
Jeffrey Kline, Oakmont Lions Club, Sp5, US Army1967-69
Frederick Favo, Oakmont Lions Club, Capt., US Air Force 1956-59
Glenn Ride, Oakmont Lions Club, served in Japan, Full Lt., US Navy 1943-47
Fred Shields, Oakmont Lions Club, Cpl., USMC 1970-76
William Taylor, Oakmont Lions Club, served in Korea, Cpl., US Army 1952-53
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Dominic Lio, Oakmont Lions Club, served in Viet Nam, Sgt., US Army 1965-71
Matthew Wimer, Oakmont Lions Club, Cpl., USMC 1971-73
Ed Vogeding, Monroeville Lions Club, served two months in Japan, Captain, USAF 1951-53
Melissa Kondrich. Monroeville Lions Club; She was stationed at RAF Chicksands, UK (not for combat), served as an airman in the
USAF for 2 years.
Ed Weingart, Pleasant Hills Lions Club, passed away on 8/14/2015 at the age of 92. He was a WW II
veteran who served in the Army as engineer in Panama.
Richard Fialkovich, West Mifflin Lions Club, PFC, US Army 2 yrs.
Clarence Fred Dean, West Mifflin Lions Club, E5, US Army 1958-60
Roger Hruby, West Mifflin Lions Club, E7, served in Viet Nam, USMC, USAF and US Army, 25 years service
Enzo Colantoni, West Mifflin Lions Club, Cpl., US Army 2 yrs.
Edward A. Manfredi, West Mifflin Lions Club, PFC, US Army 2 yrs.
Joseph Falce, West Mifflin Lions Club, SFC, Asiatic Pacific – WWII, US Navy, 2 yrs.
James W. Leerberg, West Mifflin Lions Club, Captain, US Army Corps of Engineers, 1895th
Engineering Battalion in Guam during
WWII.
Elmer Kruzek, Glassport Lions Club, Spec4, US Army 1957-59
John Palmiero, Glassport Lions Club, Electrician 1st Class (EMP1), US Navy, two tours of duty - WWII 1942-46 and Korean War
1950-52
Thomas Urbanski, Glassport Lions Club, 82nd
Airborne Division, Korean Conflict, US Army 1951-53
Robert Stefanic, Glassport Lions Club, Sgt. (E5), was aboard JFK Aircraft Carrier in the Mediterranean, USMC 1981-89
Chuck Flink, White Oak Lions Club, A1C, 6921st Security Service Intel gathering and elec. counter meas. Around the Pacific
rim. Russian Lang. and intercept analysis Specialist, USAF 1963-67
Mark Zywar, Wilmerding Lions Club, Seaman 1st Class, served on the USS Detroit in the Mediterranean Sea and outside of Norway
in the Atlantic Ocean, US Navy 1971-75
Lawrence Alexander, Wilmerding Lions Club, drafted into the US Army in 1952 and transferred to the Army reserve in 1954. Served
in Alaska during the Korean Conflict and received the National Defense Service medal. Discharged in 1960 US Army
Gene Bruce, Wilmerding Lions Club, drafted into the US Army in June, 1945, served in German occupation forces; received the
Army of Occupation and World War II medals; discharged in November, 1946
Michael C. Castagnero, Pitcairn Lions Club, US Naval Academy, US Navy 1975 – 1980, Captain, USMC 1980 - 95
Dennis Lang, Pitcairn Lions Club Seaman, Viet Nam, US Navy
PDG Robert Cortese, Pitcairn Lions Club Spec4, US Army Reserve, 1961-67
Harold “Hal” Berkoben, Whitehall Lions Club, Aviation Ordinance 2nd Class Petty Officer; Attached to Fighter Squadron 23, which
took part in the invasion of Inchon, Korea on the carrier Boxer. Due to the Boxer's damage suffered during Typhoon Jane,
our Carrier Air group was transferred to the Carrier Princeton. We served in the War Zone for approximately 14 months.
US Navy 1948-52
John Varoscak, Forest Hills Lions Club, Cpl., Stationed at (IBM) Machine Coalition, 7th Army H.Q. - Stuttgart, Germany; Also
played for the U.S Forces Basketball Team - Won 2 International Championships Captain of the 1960 team
US Army - 1958-1960
Frank Sabino, Forest Hills Lions Club, 1st Army Division East - Fort Meade, Maryland, US Army Reserves 1961- 62
Alex Kondrich III, Monroeville Lions Club, Sgt. served 8.5 years in the USAir Force at Kadina AFB, Edwards AFB and Little Rock
AFB
John Aiken, Monroeville Lions Club, served 4.5 months in the US Army Reserve Ft. McClellan, AL
Ben Sandberg, Monroeville Lions Club, served in the US Navy
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Angelo DiPiazza, Monroeville Lions Club, 1st Lt., served 2 years in Verdun, France, US Army
Harvey Bain, Monroeville Lions Club, Sgt., served 5 ½ years, US Army Reserve
Gary Elder, Monroeville Lions Club, 1st Lt., served 2 ½ years in Redstone Arsenal and in South Korea, US Army
Thomas Hartley, South Park Lions Club, 1st Lt., US Army Signal Corps – Maintenance; served one year stateside and one year in
Vietnam 1967-69
Dan McBride, South Park Lions Club, Captain, B-52 pilot, Vietnam era – 2 TDY six month deployments; flew a total of 128 combat
missions over South East Asia, US Air Force 1966- 1971
Joseph Pelan, South Park Lions Club, SSgt., US Army/PA National Guard – 110th
Infantry, Armorer/Supply Sgt. 1971-77
Walter Piemme, South Park Lions Club, Spec.4, Microwave radio repairman and TDY as a Military Policeman; deployed to Ankara,
Turkey for 1 ½ years, US Army 1963-66
James Stone, West Mifflin Lions Club, Machinist, 2nd class (MM2), Aboard the USS Saufley, DD465, US Navy 1956-58
Richard W. Goodall, Sr., Hilltop Lions Club (Charter member), 3rd Class Electrician Mate, served aboard the USS Hancock, US
Navy 1956-59.
Keith Winter, Hilltop Lions Club (Charter member), E6, served aboard the USS Forrestal, US Navy 1969-79.
Kevin Gaughan, Hilltop Lions Club, Corporal, Defense Mapping School, USMC/Army Reserve, 1977-83.
Anthony Mosesso, Hilltop Lions Club, SSgt. served stateside in the Air National Guard, 1966-72.
Robert J. Vavra, Clairton Lions Club, E3, served in Okinawa, USMC, 1960-64.
Robert G. Moses, West Mifflin Lions Club, Cpl., 70th Combat Engineers, Korean War US Army 1953-55
James Cepec, Sgt. E5, Pitcairn Lions Club, US Army
Samuel D. Shearer, Spec E5, Pitcairn Lions Club, US Army 1957-1959
Rollo Vecchio, Pitcairn Lions Club, SSgt. E6, US Air Force 1960-1966
Rick Kemerer, Pitcairn Lions Club, Sgt. E-4, Homestead, FL and Thailand, US Air Force 1971-1975
Jim Drew, Bethel Park Lions Club, USMC
Jim Manion, Bethel Park Lions Club, US Navy
Keith Davis, Tarentum Lions Club, E5, 1st Cav and 82nd Airborne, Vietnam War, awarded Silver Star and Two Purple Hearts, US
Army 1965-1968
John R. Adams, Tarentum Lions Club, 1st Armor Division, Korean War, US Army 1954-1962
Daniel Cinpinski, Tarentum Lions Club, Chief Warrant Officer 4, Warrant Officer Terrain Analyst 308th Engineer Group,
Pittsburgh and also served as Property Book Technician 336th M.P. Battalion, Pittsburgh, Pa., US Army Reserve 1969-2000
Richard Ring, Tarentum Lions Club, Yeoman, E-3, served aboard USS Shang-La CVS -38 out of Mayport, Florida, Mediterranean 2
tours, US Naval Reserve 1967 to 1973
To date, we have 105 Veterans representing 22 of our 34 Lions Clubs in District 14B, who are being recognized and to be commended
for their dedication and service to our country. (That’s 12.4% of our total District membership of 850!)
WE SALUTE YOU!
The following clubs have not reported having any Veterans: Bloomfield-Lawrenceville, Brentwood, DeafBlind, Coraopolis, Grandview, Elfinwild, North Side, Homestead, Shadyside-Squirrel
Hill, Mt. Lebanon, Sto-Ken-Rox, University of Pitt
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World War II
Memorial
Vietnam Veterans
Memorial
The Korean War
Veterans Memorial
Vietnam Women’s
Memorial
Marine Corps War
Memorial
DISTRICT 14B VETERANS HONOR ROLL
Proudly continues...
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As long as we live, they too will live; for they are now are a
part of us; as we remember them. Our sympathy to the
family and friends of our departed Lions...
Jim Drew on Tuesday, December 8, Bethel Park Lions Club
Jim Manion on Sunday, January 3, Bethel Park Lions Club
NEED A SPEAKER FOR YOUR MEETING? Look no further than our District’s Committee Chairpersons. Each of these dedicated Lions have accepted their respective
positions knowing full well that they will be available to attend club meetings when called upon, as long as there are no
conflicts with scheduling.
Most Clubs recruit new members, but how many Clubs actually make an effort to “educate” those new found Lions about
the different foundations, institutions and projects that we have continually supported over the years? Here are a few of
those Chairpersons who you might want to invite to one of your upcoming meetings:
Beacon Lodge Chairman............................. Lion Chris Tognarine...... 412-901-7057
Convention Chairman................................. Lion Kirby Marchand...... 412-824-4354
Global Leadership Team............................. Lion Dan Hupp................ 412-833-8442
Leader Dog Chairmen................................. Lion William Lowman.... 412-655-1309
Leo Club/Youth Exchange Chair................ PDG Mary Jane Keller.... 412-672-7696
LCIF Chairperson........................................ PDG Alice Jones............. 412-609-7799
Lions of Pennsylvania Foundation.............. PDG Mary Jane Keller.... 412-672-7696
PA Lions Hearing Research Foundation..... PDG Alice Jones............. 412-609-7799
PA Lions Sight Conservation Chairman..... PDG James Brubaker...... 412-653-1696
Peace Poster/ Essay Contest Chairperson... Lion Mary Ann Belles..... 412-833-5522
Veterans Affairs Chairman......................... Lion Ralph Imbrogno....... 412-751-2039
Western PA Lions Hearing Foundation...... PDG Geoff Temple.......... 412-655-3321
Western PA School for Blind Children....... Lion Barry Fell................ 412-257-3385
IT’S GREAT TO BE A LION!
50 YEARS AND
STILL COUNTING
Lion John Milas of the Central Elizabeth Lions
Club just happened to be in town for the club’s
January 4th meeting. Lion John lives in the
eastern part of the state and just happened to be
in town for the holidays visiting his daughter
and other family members so he was able to
squeeze in a meeting with his club. He is
shown here accepting his 50 year chevron from
District Governor Joe Donkin. Congratulations
Lion John on a half century of being a Lion!
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Happy New Year “This is my wish for you”
“The heart of a Lion on difficult days,
smiles to comfort when sadness intrudes,
rainbows to follow the rain,
laughter to hide your tears,
sunsets to warm your heart,
music to touch your soul,
hugs when spirits sag,
beauty for your eyes to see,
friendships to brighten your being,
faith so that you can believe,
confidence for when you doubt,
courage to know yourself,
patience to accept the truth,
freedom to roar, and
Love to complete your life.” (Adapted from quotes by Theodore Roethke )
Submitted by
PDG Alice Jones LCIF District Chairperson
Not only am I the Cauldron Editor, I am also the district Historian!
THEN and NOW
HONEST it’s the same person!
George Belles
(High School)
You just never know whose picture might appear in future issues!
Lion George Belles
2015-16 Zone Chairman
Region 3, Zone B
"Should you find yourself in a chronically leaking boat, energy devoted to changing vessels is likely to be more
productive than energy devoted to patching leaks."
~~Warren Buffett
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Commemorating a partnership of 70 years, Lions Day with the United Nations (LDUN) gives Lions the opportunity to discover how
the UN and Lions together can continue to help those in need on a global scale. At LDUN, held at UN Headquarters in New York
City, approximately 500 Lions, UN diplomats and other key representatives discuss targeted humanitarian challenges in engaging
panel discussions; celebrate the winners of the International Peace Poster and Essay contests and more. Mark your calendar to
attend the 2016 Lions Day with the United Nations on Saturday, March 12, 2016.
Registration
The cost to attend LDUN is $75.00 USD per person.
Please register online. Note that space is limited. Register early before LDUN sells out.
New for Leos
Special Leo Program and Lunch Combined Registration Fee$30- Alpha Leos (youth under 18 years old)
$50- Omega Leos (18-30 years old)
$50 – Leo Advisor chaperoning 4 or more Leos
A special Leo-UN luncheon inside the UN’s South Dining Room will be offered to all Leos who register to attend LDUN. Enjoy the
fellowship and special guest speakers to make the most of your LDUN experience.
Additional LDUN Events and Activities:
Lunch at the Delegates Dining Room – Saturday, March 12 LDUN attendees have the option to attend the Lions-UN luncheon inside the UN’s signature Delegates Dining Room. Enjoy the
fellowship and panoramic New York City views. The luncheon is offered at a special Lions rate of only $55.00 USD per
person. Seating is limited and offered on a first come, first served basis. When registering, please indicate if you would like to
purchase the luncheon.
Guided UN Tours – Friday, March 11 Guided tours of the UN Headquarters are available between 9:15 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. the day before LDUN. Tour tickets must be
purchased directly from the UN in advance. Tickets will be available for sale online in January 2016. Refunds are not permitted.
The tours are one hour in duration. Please arrive at the UN 30 minutes prior to your tour to pass through security screening. For
security reasons, children under 5 years of age are not permitted on tours. Please dress appropriately for the international diplomatic
environment of the United Nations. Note that the use of photography (cameras, camera phones) is permitted but video/audio
recordings are not.
International Welcome Reception and Early Registration Material Pick-Up on Friday, March 11th at the Grand Hyatt New
York
For your convenience, we will offer early registration material pick-up from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. on Friday, March 11 at theGrand
Hyatt New York. Go to the Imperial/Booth conference space located on the Mezzanine Level. Here, you will receive your event
badges, program and more. Enjoy the comfort of the indoors and avoid the lines outside the UN on the day of the event!
In addition, meet and mingle with Executive Officers, fellow attendees and staff at the cash bar located in the Gallery Room on the
Lobby Level from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.
LDUN Hotel: Grand Hyatt New York
The Grand Hyatt New York is the official LDUN host hotel. Any offers from other hotels and/or travel agencies are not endorsed by
LCI.
For any questions, please contact the LDUN team.
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MEMBERSHIP AWARDS 2015/2016
CATEGORY 1
The District Governor, 1st and 2
nd Vice District Governors, District GMT coordinator, and two guiding Lions
who help to start a new club for the year running from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 will be recognized at
the banquet held as part of the second State council meeting of the 2016-2017 Lions year.
CATEGORY 2
The PDG, PID, DG, and VDG who brings in the most new members during the one-year period running from
April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016 will receive a membership waiver of state per capita dues for the year
2016/2017. The second-place finisher will receive a MD 14 membership ribbon and medallion. Awards will be
presented at the Friday luncheon held as part of the 2016 state convention in Reading.
CATEGORY 3
The Lion who brings in the most new members during the one-year period running from April 1, 2015 through
March 31, 2016 will receive a waiver on their state per capita dues for the 2016-2017 Lions year. The second-
place finisher will receive a MD 14 membership ribbon and medallion. Awards will be presented at the Friday
luncheon held as part of the 2016 state convention in Reading.
CATEGORY 4
The Lion who brought the most new members in during the two-year period running from April 1, 2014
through March 31, 2016 will receive a waiver of their state per capita dues for the 2016-2017 Lions year.
CATEGORY 5
The Lions Club that has the highest percentage of new members for the year 2015/2016 will receive a waiver of
three (3) State per capita dues for the 2016-2017 Lions year. Please note: charter members of newly-formed
clubs are NOT eligible for this award.
Each club secretary shall be responsible for submitting information on behalf of the members of their club
no later than April 15, 2016 to be eligible for the awards.
MD-14 Membership Contest
Please direct any questions you may have to our
Multiple District GMT Chairman, PDG Richard
Tinsmith at [email protected].
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Centennial Community Legacy Projects Connect with your community and build your Lion legacy by planning a Centennial Community Legacy Project during our Centennial
Celebration. Legacy Projects are visible gifts to your community that commemorate our Centennial and create a lasting legacy of
your service contributions.
Your Legacy Project will serve as a reminder of just how important your club is to the community during the Centennial and beyond.
All Lions clubs around the world are encouraged to complete a Legacy Project by June 30, 2018, so start planning yours today!
Plan Your Legacy Project
With three levels of participation, there’s an opportunity for every club to get involved. Choose a project from the list below or
develop your own to address specific needs in your community. In support of the Legacy Projects program, Centennial highway signs, decals and bronze plaques will be available from Club
Supplies at a significant discount.
Promote Your Legacy Project
Your Legacy Project is an opportunity to showcase your project, your service and your club to the community. Here are some tips that
can help you maximize this great public relations opportunity:
Dedication Ceremony – Host a dedication or ribbon-cutting ceremony and invite your community and local media to attend.
Social Media – Share project photos on social media or ask your community to share photos at the site of your Legacy Project.
Use the hashtag #Lions100 so we can share your project on the LCI Facebook page.
Local Media – Send out a press release or ask a local reporter to help tell your story.
Report Your Legacy Project
Be sure to report your Legacy Project using the MyLCI Service Activity Report, under the Community and Culture activity type.
Clubs can earn a special banner patch, and select projects will be featured on the LCI website, social media and LION Magazine.
Centennial Community Legacy Project Resources
Centennial Community Legacy Projects Brochure
Centennial Community Legacy Projects FAQ
Legacy Project Press Release
Centennial Club Planning Guide
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YOU MIGHT HAVE SEEN THIS BEFORE BUT IT IS GREAT TO
READ AGAIN.
Browsing through some digital history, I came across an article by George
Carlin. Funny, funny man with a deep soul.
George Carlin's wife died early in 2008 and George followed her, dying in July
2008. It is ironic George Carlin - comedian of the 70's and 80's - could write
something so very eloquent and so very appropriate. An observation by George
Carlin:
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter
tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have
bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more
knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late,
get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to
the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner
space. We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn
less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more
information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships.
These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips,
disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to
quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom; a time when
technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete.
Remember to spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and
leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it
doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, 'I love you' to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will
mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
And always remember, life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by those moments that take our breath
away.
George Carlin
Blessings!
Make a difference today
Love Clint Hurdle
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ELIZABETH FORWARD HIGH SCHOOL LEO CLUB LENDS A HELPING HAND...
Six members of the EFHS Leo Club volunteered to help place wreaths on the graves at the Cemetery of the Alleghenies on
December 13, 2015. They were accompanied by their advisor, Mrs. Tara Wemyss, who teaches English 12, AP English 12
and Honors English 12 at the high school. She stated that “It was a most touching and memorable experience”. Those
members who helped were Kayla McCall, Carly McCall, Chris Tokar, Pat McCall, Allyson Youkers and Nick DeRoss. This is
the fourth year that members of the Leo Club have participated in the Wreaths Across America.
Pictures submitted by
Mrs. Tara Wemyss
I recently completed a comprehensive history of our District which covers ninety-five years of
Lionism. It covers every Lions Club, Lioness Club and Leo Club that was part of 14B from the
Pittsburh Host Lions Club which was chartered February 25, 1920 up through the present day.
There are 128 pages which gives the history of 112 Clubs, including the nine Lioness Clubs and
the ten Leo Clubs, all of which made the District one of the most recognized in Pennsylvania.
Also included are the full District Cabinets with members names along with black and white
pictures of the Past District Governors going back to International Counsellor H. Turner
Frost’s year 1955-1956. (These are the directories I had available from 1955 through 2015).
A complete listing of all Past District Governors going back to 1920 showing the membership
and areas covered going from just one District (all of Pennsylvania) to the eighteen Sub-
Districts as of 2015. All annual State Conventions are listed going back to 1923, when they
were held and where they were held – showing how many Clubs we had and membership
totals for each year.
This is a true historical recollection of how we got started and how we got to where we are
today. PDG’s W. Pryce Jenkins and Malcolm Lovejoy are to be recognized for the efforts they put
forth in accumulating the information for the first 70 years. It’s been a labor of love for me tho have been able to bring it up to date
through 2015. Copies will be available at a cost of $25 by reserving your copy by simply emailing me at [email protected].
Harold Fletcher, PDG District Historian
DISTRICT 14B LIONS HISTORY