Programs

At our 12/14/05 meeting, Wesley Firkin gave us a recap of the wreath-selling fundraiser. One hundred (100) wreaths were sold for a net income of $1,924. With the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation award of $500, the wreath sale provided $2,424 for our charities.

Wesley gave medals to the following top sellers: Wayne Wisdom, Theresa Aquado, Irv Raskob and Roger Rapp. Thanks to all of the sellers, buyers and to Wesley for your great leadership on this project.

Following is the information about the wreath sale. Our plan is to do this again next year:

Send your friends, family, or special someone a perfect Holiday Gift this year for only $36-$40!!!!

The Kimberton Lions Club has three great choices!

1. Classic Wreath - $36
2. The Living Tree - $37
3. Victorian Wreath - $40

The wreaths are 25" and are very high quality and beautiful. These are real; not reproductions. They are delivered directly to your family or friends' door step in an attractive protective box with a gift card inside! They will be delivered the first week of December. Also perfect for client gifts!!!

Proceeds will be used for the various charities of the Kimberton Lions.

Click here for more information, pictures and ordering information.

Thank you very much.

On September 28, 2005 District Governor Dave Smith and his wife Barbara honored us with their presence at our general meeting. Accompanying DG Dave and Barbara were Region Chairman Dave Deihm, Zone Chairman Len Crowther and Honeybrook Lions Club member Art Pecht.

DG Dave gave a very enjoyable and impressive speech where he announced that his theme for this term is: 'Proud to be a Lion'. He stated that keys to this theme are 'involvement and accomplishment'. Satisfaction of these keys would assure that we are 'Proud to be Lions'. His set goals and objectives for each District 14-P Club including increasing net membership by one (1); adding one (1) new community service and adding one (1) new fund raiser. He described a new 'success stories' program where clubs can share ideas via the 14-P web site. DG Dave also spoke of programs to assure membership retention. Namely, Proud Lion Award, Mentoring Program and Leadership Seminars.

The above picture shows DG Dave Smith presenting a memorabilia to Kimberton Lions President Mike Minckler. Following are some more pictures. Click on a picture to make it larger and use your browser's 'back' button to return.

On May 25, 2005 two members of the Honey Brook Lions came to recover their bell which, uncomfortable with the security provided by Honey Brook, fled to the Kimberton Lions for protection and safe keeping. (Click here for historical details.)

Pictured on the left, Kimberton Patrolwoman Suzette Wilson, who found the little 'tinkler' hitch-hiking on Kimberton Road, returns the bell to Kimberton Lions President Mike Minckler.
The center picture shows Honey Brook representatives Zone Chairman Dave Deihm (left) and Past District Governor Walter Labs (right). In the center is the charming sight for sore eyes Kim Berton (aka) Wally Heidelmark). Kim is nationally renown for her breeding ability...yuck!
The right picture shows Kim returning the bell to ZC Dave.

On Thursday, April 28, 2005 ten members of the Kimberton Lions Club took advantage of a gracious invite by the Honeybrook Lions Club to join them in their regular dinner meeting. This meeting was in lieu of our regularly scheduled Wednesday, April 27 meeting.

After arriving at the Honeybrook Lions meeting site we were taken for a tour of the facility. Honeybrook owns this old building that was once a Grange building. The upstairs is an auditorium and the downstairs hall is the Lions meeting place complete with a kitchen. We all enjoyed a wonderful meal of ham and bean soup, rolls, salad, chicken pot pie and peas. This was followed by coffee, tea and a variety of delicious pies. The meeting was then called to order by Honeybrook Lions President Alfreda Labs.

The Honeybrook meeting began traditionally with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation. This was followed by a chorus of America (My Country Tis of Thee), which this writer found to be quite appropriate and exhilarating. After the business portion of the meeting came the program portion. This was an interesting film and presentation about Berks County's Joanna Furnace. After the program and prior to adjournment and another chorus of America, I (Bob Toff, Kimberton Lions Secretary) presented one of our small banners to Honeybrook President Alfreda. A good time was had by all.

At this point you would think that the evening was over and we uneventfully made our way home. But wait!

Lion ZC Dave:

Thank you very much for providing us with a very enjoyable time this past Thursday evening. The food was delicious and the program was enjoyable and informative. But, most importantly, the members of the Honeybrook Lions Club were extremely friendly and made us feel most welcomed. It was a great night!

Oh, I forgot to mention that after we had driven out of your parking lot on our way home in the Bader Mobile, we heard a faint sound from under one of the van’s bench seats. It sounded almost like a faint, whimpering ‘ping, ping’. After an exhausting 2.5 seconds of searching, guess what we found? You’re correct…. the Honeybrook Lions Club President’s Bell! There it was, all lonely, scared and cold. So, being good, thoughtful and loving Lions, we wrapped it in an old dirty rag, since that’s all we had to keep it warm. We cuddled it and read it a nighttime story about its mom and dad. I think it was called ‘For Whom The Bells Toll’. Anyway, when we explained that we needed to take it home, it ‘rang out’ a resounding ‘No’ and told us that it didn’t want to go back to those people who left it alone and unguarded. We were shocked! Having no choice, we gave in to this poor little ‘ding-a-ling’ and decided to become its foster parents.

We truly expected a roadblock at the intersection of routes 10 and 322, or at least a car chase down route 23 by the State Police to search for the little ‘ding-dong’. But, no, none of that! Not a letter; not an email; not a phone call! Perhaps the little ‘ring-a-ding-dong’ was right all the time. Its parents just didn’t care about it!

Well, here we are being forced into caring for this little clangor. Compared to the Honeybrook Lions Club we are a poor group who don’t own our own building and own only one large banner. Woe is us! There’s no way we can afford to care for yet another bell. We only have one gavel; and, ringing two bells would be too complicated for our president and very confusing for our fellow ‘cousins’. Besides, it’s ‘tinkling’ all over the place.

We are therefore making this proclamation: Come get your darn bell at our next meeting on May 11 before it takes its ‘toll’ on our member foster parents. Unless you do, we’ll be forced to return it to you after its visit to Joanna Furnace for a heated slimming-down procedure. You’ll then be able to keep it in Lion President Alfreda’s handbag for safe keeping. But please remember, slag rings with a resounding THUD!

You’re not done yet! There’s a ransom to be paid. Please be prepared to purchase at least four (4) tickets for the Phoenixville Kiwanis Club’s 10^th Annual ‘Great Duck Race’. The tickets are $5.00 each and we Kimberton Lions get a cut of each ticket sold. You could win as much as $1,000 and if you do, remember where you got the tickets!

Let me know how many will be in your rescue party so we can assure that we have enough vittles to satisfy your hunger. Lord knows you don’t serve enough at your meetings to feed ALL the troops in Iraq. You’d be short by about two meals. We were wondering when the rest of Honeybrook would show up for the second serving.

We look forward to your response. Thanks again for your hospitality.

Yours in serious fun,

On April 13, 2005 the Kimberton Lions Club held our annual New Members' Meeting. This year some half-dozen prospective new members joined a host of current members at 'The Grange' in Kimberton. The drink and food, in the form of hot and cold appetizers, kept flowing throughout the evening. Not one, not two but three events highlighted the evening's festivities. Gus Meyer gave both an informative and interesting presentation of the history and mission of the Lions. There are more than 46,000 local clubs which are part of the world's largest service organization, with 1.4 million members serving in more than 190 countries and areas.
Ernie Basile gave an extremely clever and entertaining slide presentation that introduced our current members to the attending prospective members. This 'tongue in cheek' show was received with roars of laughter. One thing about our Kimberton Lions members.... we have no problem laughing at ourselves.
Another highlight, and one that gave us all a sense of great pride, was a presentation by Vice District Governor Dave Smith. As pictured above (click to make larger), VDG Dave presented a banner to our President Mike Minckler for our 2004 donation of more than $1,000 to the Delaware Valley Eye Bank.

Thanks to the New Members' Committee (Chris Nagle, Wayne Wisdom, Gary Horowitz, Bob Toff and Mike Minckler), and all the attending members and prospective members, a good time was had by all.

On Saturday, April 9, 2005 from 9:00 A.M. 'til 2:00 P.M. the Kimberton Lions will accept donations and distribute our famous white canes. The event will be held in the Staples/Redners' shopping center. We need your help. Please send us an e-mail telling us what 'from and to' times you can help.

Thank you for contributing to White Cane Days. Your contributions allow Lions Clubs to provide millions of dollars to support an extensive program to eliminate preventable blindness and to sponsor drug awareness and educational programs for the youth of the world.

The Kimberton Area Lions Club makes regular support to the Eyebank of Delaware Valley, Chester County Association for the blind, Leader dogs for the blind and Beacon Lodge for the blind.

On Wednesday, January 26, 2005 the Kimberton Lions had the pleasure of hosting District Governor Fran Griffin and Zone Chairman Dave Diehm. DG Fran gave an enjoyable and inspiring speech. She also presented us with two awards in appreciation for our services during 2004. These were from the Pennsylvania Lions Hearing Research Foundation and the Pennsylvania Lions Sight and Eye Research Foundation.
Pictured are (L-R) Zone Chairman Dave Diehn, District Governor Fran Griffin and Kimberton Lions President Mike Minckler. Click the picture to make larger.

I bring you greetings from your International President, Clement Kusiak, the entire International Board of Directors of LCI, your Oak Brook staff and from your PA Council of Governors.

As Lions, we have always answered the call to serve others. Throughout our history, Lions projects and other efforts have helped millions and serve as a model for community action........ click for entire text.

During our January 26, 2005 meeting, we were pleased to welcome Wesley Firkin and Theresa Aquado as new members of the Kimberton Lions. District Governor Fran Griffin did the honors of performing the invocation. Pictured (L-R) are DG Fran Griffin, Lion Wesley Firkin, Lion Theresa Aquado, Kimberton Lions President Mike Minckler and Kimberton Lion Secretary Bob Toff. Click the picture to make larger.
At a prior meeting, Lion Mike Vallino was welcomed as a new member by Mike Minckler.

On Monday, December 20, the Kimberton Lions hosted their annual Christmas Party for the residents of Heritage Acres. Led by Lion Gary Horowitz, each resident was given a gift certificate to KMART and 20 towels and wash cloths. Rocco's once again provided the pizzas. The residents and Heritage Acres administrators were most appreciative.

At the October 20, 2004 Phoenixville Area InterService Club's annual banquet, our own Judge Ted Michaels presented the coveted Ambassador Award for 2004 to our own Wayne Wisdom. As a member of the Kimberton Lions, Wayne is family and we couldn't be more proud. No one is more deserving of this prestigious award.

For more information about Wayne and the Phoenixville Area Interservice Club, please click here.

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At the October 13, 2004 meeting, the following people were presenter with 2003 100% Attendance Pins. Much to no one's surprise, all were present to accept their awards.

Dick Bader, Gary Horowitz, Mike Frey, Don Szabo, Wayne Wisdom, Ernie Basile and Bob Toff.

At the First meeting of the 2004 season (September 8), new President Mike Minckler presented outgoing President Ernie Basile with a plaque: 'In appreciation for your outstanding, dedicated service and leadership as President, Lions Club of Kimberton, PA; 2002-2004'.

Each calendar has a 3-digit number that becomes the owner's daily lottery number for the entire year. Each day can be a pay-day from $30 to $500. This is a great gift and terrific fund raiser for our club.
Calendar cost is a mere $30. For more information and to purchase calendars, please contact: Noble Woodall at: 610-933-9739

I bring you greetings from your International President, Clement Kusiak, the entire International Board of Directors of LCI, your Oak Brook staff and from your PA Council of Governors.

As Lions, we have always answered the call to serve others. Throughout our history, Lions projects and other efforts have helped millions and serve as a model for community action.

· Overall Lions donate more than 70 million hours of volunteer service to their communities each year. This year we are expanding that number with all the man hours being provided by Lions in southeast Asia following the Tsunami disaster.

· Lions donate an estimated $506 million to humanitarian projects each year. This year we have given hundreds of thousands of dollars for emergency grants and expect to provide a multimillion dollar reconstruction project in southeast Asia.

· Last year, over 3.5 million people who could not afford eye glasses received a recycled pair through Lions Clubs throughout the world.

· The SightFirst program has made tremendous strides in the battle against blindness: more than 36 million treatments for river blindness, more than 3 million cataract surgeries and nearly 13,000 eye doctors and nurses were trained.

· In our own district, we provided emergency grants for those flood victims in PA; Districts P, A(Philadelphia and Bucks counties) and R (Montgomery county) have applied for a grant from the Philadelphia College of Optometry so we can provide free vision screening programs in these areas. We will be asking local Lions clubs to assist with this project when the time comes. We already provide eye care costs for those referred to our district – just this week, I notified your secretary about three individuals in this area requiring assistance.

We owe these successes to our excellent service programs, but more importantly to you, the Lions who bring them to life.

Your International President, Clem Kusiak, in keeping with his presidential theme of “Share Success through Service” is asking us to examine our Lions activities and actions searching for ways to share our success with both Lions and our community. If you stopped a random person in Kimberton, would that person be able to name one of the wonderful contributions that your club has made to this community? Unfortunately, the person probably would not… We recently had the state Membership Chairman speak at our cabinet meeting. He said that he likes to stop for a cup of coffee in the area he is going to speak in and ask that same question. Lions Clubs International is one of the world’s best kept secrets, most of our wonderful contributions go unnoticed in the community. Sharing our success will not only reinforce our pride in our membership, but also will promote the involvement of other service-minded people who will want to be a part of the good that we do.

I know that your club is in the process of creating a club brochure – that is a great way to publicize your activities;Rehrersburg Lions Club created placemats with their information because they hold monthly pancake breakfasts; my own club, Eagle/Glenmoore started by using business cards with information printed on the back, now we have a brochure. Newspaper articles, another way of spreading your news –

As we achieve our goals, we will derive personal benefit from our efforts. But, more importantly, we will increase our pool of potential new leaders for the future, provide more hands to better serve our communities, and we will be able to conduct many more service projects and fundraising activities to support our many humanitarian efforts.

As your district governor this year, I am available to help you in any way that I can so you can reach your goals. In order to stimulate membership, I have added a second pin with a red background to be given to every member of clubs attaining a 5% increase in membership this year – so far there are nine clubs up there – I may have to go back to work full time to pay for the red pins! It will be worth it… I also will have a blue background pin for members of clubs who sponsor a new club. The white background pin is my personal pin, but the red and blue have to be earned.

I challenge each of you individually and as a club to look for more ways to help create a new spirit of “Service” to better serve out community, for this will truly ensure the success of our Association. I further challenge you to be the #1 club in our district. I look forward to your support in making our district the best district within our multiple district and LCI. Thank you for your continued support and hospitality.

From: jmacpherson@look.ca
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 1:31 AM
To: toffey@netzero.com
Subject: Email from South Africa.

The RingMaster of Lions WebRing Ring has sent you the following message:

"Dear Lion John and fellow Lions of the United States of America

On behalf of the President and Membership of the Lions Club of Port Shepstone, South Africa, I would like to express our deepest sympathy to all the people of the United States who have suffered as a result of this terrible tragedy that has taken place. It saddens us to hear of such terror especially considering the fact that this type of behaviour totally contradicts the Lions International motto on promoting peace throughout the world. We are all extremely concerned for you all and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

I have already forwarded a message of condolence to International President Moore and I sincerely hope that this message is able to reach the members of the many Lions Clubs that exists in the United States. Now, more than ever, we must stand together and promote peace. We have already attended a special memorial service and held vigil for our friends in the United States.

May God be with you all during this terrible ordeal.

Yours in Lionism

Lion Denis Meyer
(Immediate Past President)

Lion Denis Thank you for your letter of sympathy. I too am saddened by such a terrible act of cowardice. I will enclose your letter to all the Lion WebRing members.
Thank you,
Yours in Lionism,
John MacPherson / Ringmaster

The Pennsylvania Counselors of Lions Clubs International have established an award for presentation to deserving Lions throughout Pennsylvania. This is the Pennsylvania Counselors Distinguished Service Award. The award is limited to one per club per year and only one award per district.

This year, the Kimberton Lions is pleased to nominate Dick Bader for consideration for this coveted award.
Nominees must meet the following criteria:

- Have served at least ten years as a Lion.
- Have earned at least five years of perfect attendance.
- Shall have served as either President or Secretary of his club or have displayed other exemplary service.
- Must be a Lion in good standing in a Lions Club in good standing within his district within Multiple District 14.

On Friday, May 14, 2004 the Kimberton Lions and East Pikeland Township Police Department held a press conference to present the winners of the recent Traffic Sign Contest. Children from the two East Pikeland elementary schools, St. Basils and East Pikeland, were each presented with a certificate of achievement, and each school was presented with a monetary award.
The signs are available for sale ($10.00) at the East Pikeland Police Station in Kimberton. The proceeds will be used to offset the cost of next year's contest.

On March 24, 2004, the District Governor visited the meeting of the Kimberton Lions. District Governor Bill Huebner stressed the importance of being involved in community activities and indicated his pride in the way the Kimberton Lions has met these objectives and needs. Accompanying Lion Bill were his wife Peg and Zone Chairman Carl Gundrum.

In the picture, District Governor Bill Huebner makes a point.
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On March 23, 2004, the Kimberton Lions happily presented a check for $500 to the St. Mary's Franciscan Shelter.

Pictured from left to right are Wayne Wisdom, Sister Chris, Gary Horowitz and Bob Toff.
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The Kimberton Lions hosted another cookout for the residents and staff of Heritage Acres on Saturday October 11, 2003 starting 11:30 A.M.. The weather was beautiful and the food, donated by East Pikeland Township, was delicious and plentiful. A great time was had by all!!

Heritage Acres is a small facility for the elderly and disabled. Located in Charlestown Township, it houses residents who are financially disadvantaged. Many of these people have lost contact with family and friends. Learning of their needs, the Kimberton Lions Club brought them a much needed TV last year. Club members also found that they lacked basic personal items such as tooth paste and soap. So, the Club set out to make their lives a little bit better. On the Saturday before Christmas (12/21/02), Club members visited them with gifts of holiday cheer. Personal care items, gift certificates to KMART and candy were distributed. And to make it even more festive, a pizza party was held. Rocco's, on Rt. 113, once again donated the pizzas.

On June 25, 2003 some 35 Lions and spouses enjoyed a great night of culinary delights at Water World. The weather was beautiful, the gals were beautiful and the guys were...there. Special thanks to Dick Bader the Steak Man, Mike Minckler the Corn Man and to all of the people who contributed to and attended this very special event. A very special thank you to Gus Meyer, our host at Water World.
For pictures, please click here.

Don Bireley of the Pennsylvania Lions Hearing Research Foundation, Inc. presented the Kimberton Lions with a plaque of appreciation for our contributions during the 2002 season. Don, it was our pleasure!
Pictured are Ernie Basile and Don Bireley. Don's the good lookin' one, sans beard.

Visit By Rocco's and
Heritage Acres' Execs - May 28, 2003
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At our May 28, 2003 meeting, we were pleased to be visited by George Monroe, owner of Rocco's; Kim Warren, Director of Heritage Acres and Fred Wheeler, owner of Wheeler Care Centers, of which Heritage Acres is a part. Mr. Wheeler spent some time telling us about Wheeler Care Centers, Heritage Acres and care for the elderly and needy in Pennsylvania. Ernie Basile gave a testimonial to George Monroe for his kind food donations to Heritage Acres. This was seconded by both Mr. Wheeler and Ms. Warren. Following was a rousing round of applause by the appreciative attendees.
Pictured l-r are: Ernie Basile, Fred Wheeler, Kim Warren, George Monroe, Gary Horowitz and Wayne Wisdom.

On Wednesday, March 19, 2003, the Kimberton Lions were pleased to present a check for $1000 to the Phoenixville Senior Adult Activity Center. This donation is the kick-off for the Center's upcoming fund drive. Pictured are: SAAC member Jim Dunyak, Lion Joe Sullivan, SAAC President Peg Macdonald-Kelly, SAAC members Mary Fields and Alice Civatello, SAAC Director Elaine Smith, Lion Secretary Wayne Wisdom.

This year the Kimberton Lions Club hosted our second annual Appraisal Day for Antiques and Things of Value on March 30 at the Kimberton Fire House. We collected about $1,000 for the various projects of the Kimberton Lions. For details, please click here.

We want to again extend a big THANK YOU to all that made this possible; the Kimberton Lions' members who helped with the day's tasks, the skilled appraisers who gave of their valuable time to help the worthy causes of the Lions and, most importantly, the participants themselves.

In conjunction with the Kimberton Fire Company, the Kimberton Lions will hold our second annual Night At The Races.
The event will be held in the main building of the Kimberton Fire Company sometime in the fall of 2003. Stay loose!!!

Last year, some $3,000 was raised for the Fire Company purchase of an infrared camera and for various Lions' charities.

We wish to thank all the members, families and friends of the Kimberton Fire Company and the Kimberton Lions Club who gave so much of their time and resources to help make this a great night.
And to the sponsors, horse owners and attendees……….. a great big THANK YOU for your support and dedication in making this a most successful fund raising event for our organizations.

For a list of last year' sponsors, please click here.
For pictures of the evening's event, please click here.

On November 19, 2002 the Kimberton Fire Company presented us with a Certificate of Appreciation for helping with the procurement of their new Bullard® Thermal Imaging Camera. According to Bullard®, a thermal imager translates energy waves, which are emitted from hot objects, into viewable images to display a black and white "picture" of a fire scene. On the screen of a thermal imager, the hottest objects show as white, while the coolest objects show as black, and features of other objects show as varying shades of gray. The picture enables firefighters to see through smoke, find fires, and identify victims.

Pictured from left to right: Bucky White, Kimberton Lions; Ernie Basile, Kimberton Lions President; Karen Griffin, Kimberton Fire Company President; Chuck Fields, Fire Chief.

On a chilly, rainy Saturday, October 4, 2003 over 150 racers braved the elements to participate in the Fifth Annual Kimberton Run. This is a 5K Run/Walk and 1/2 mile Kid's Run held in conjunction with Super Saturday.

Over $3,000 was raised for the Senior Adult Activity Center of Phoenixville Area 2003 Fund Drive. In the picture, Bob Toff (the good lookin' guy on the right) presents a check for $3594.00 to SAAC. Left to right: Pat Rodenbaugh, SAAC Member; Gus Meyer, SAAC Director, Elaine Smith, SAAC Administrator, Nancy Scott, SAAC Member and Bob Toff, Lions VP. Both Pat and Nancy were Walkers representing SAAC. Click on picture to make larger. Use your browser's 'back' button to return.

Phoenixville Senior Adult Activity Center
Mission Statement: PSAAC exists to serve, support and enhance the lives of all older adults, 55 and older, by providing opportunities in the way of programs and activities designed to promote active, independent, healthy lifestyles. This year’s Annual Fund Drive fell short of goal by 50%. This along with other revenue sources has had a negative effect on the overall program. As a result, preliminary budget projections for FY 2003-04 include reductions in staff and increased program fees.

Over the past four years almost $18,000 has been raised to benefit Lions' projects. A big THANK YOU to all of the race participants, to all of the helpers and to all of our sponsors and prize contributors. We can't do it without you!!!!

For a list of this year's sponsors and door prize donators, please click here.

On Saturday, October 5, 2002 over 200 racers participated in the Fourth Annual Kimberton Run. This is a 5K Run/Walk and 1/2 mile Kid's Run held in conjunction with Super Saturday. The funds raised of $2,700 will be used to benefit the Lions Fight Lyme Disease program and other Lions' projects.

Over the past four years almost $15,000 has been raised to benefit the Lions Fight Lyme Disease program and other Lions' projects. A big THANK YOU to all of the race participants, to all of the helpers and to all of our sponsors and prize contributors. We can't do it without you!!!!

Please visit our Sponsors. They help make this possible. Click here for list.

For race results, please click here! For pictures, please click here!

For this year's Kimberton Run entrance information and registration, please click here!

For more information about Lyme Disease, please click here,
or send us an e-mail .....

Local Man
When the Club learned that a local man who was paralyzed from the chest down due to a work-related accident was trying to raise funds for a special wheelchair, members rose to the occasion by donating $1,000 to help. The Club was also instrumental in obtaining a donation of $250 from Phoenixville Federal Savings.

Local Girl
The following information was provided by John Lapic of the Coventry Lions Club:

"Jessica is a local 7 year old Boyertown resident with Albinism and severe Nystagmus. She is currently being treated by the Feinblum Eye Institute. She requires a video magnifier to read. Through our club, the Boyertown School District is lending Jessica a used magnifier for the school, for this year only. They should be able to provide a new one with camera capabilities next year. Her mother has asked us if we (the Lions Club) can provide one for home use. As we (Coventry Lions) are a small club and lack adequate funds, and Jessica lives outside our area, our club's board has requested that I put her in touch with your club."

At the Kimberton Lions Club regular meeting of April 11, 2001 the members unanimously voted to contribute funds toward the purchase of the video magnifier for Jessica. Other area Lions Clubs have also pledged funds for the magnifier, the total cost of which is almost $2,900. The Kimberton Lions Club has pledged $500 with the provision to contribute more if required. This is another example of how the various Lions Clubs work together for the common good.

March 6, 2001 - House Fire
LOCATION: - 115 Charlestown Hunt Drive
TIMES: Disp: 1309 Fire under Control: 1340 Avail: 1530
INFO:
CO'S: 61,65, 67A,FM 100
Std Bys: 62, R-72
At Risk $675,000 Loss: $95,000

Fireplace ashes were placed in a plastic bag in the garage. Fire climbed the wall and got into the wall and vented into a 2nd floor bedroom closet.

The home owner was assisted in protecting their property with the use of the brand new "Courtesy Box" This box is a 768 Cu. Ft metal box (12' x 8' x 8') that was purchased by the fire company with the assistance of the following companies: Chesmont Disposal, Frees Insurance Inc., Inrecon, Lewis Environmental Group, Kimberton Lions, Ron Black Agency, Spring Hollow Golf Course, VFIS. This container is brought to the home owner using our Hock list stellar system. The home owner can store their valuables inside and using their own lock and key protect their property from further damage until other arrangements can be made.

This year the Kimberton Lions Club hosted what we hope to be the first annual Antique Road Show on March 25 at the Kimberton Fire House. It was a great success! We collected over $1,000 for the various projects of the Kimberton Lions.
We want to extend a big THANK YOU to all that made this possible; the Kimberton Lions' members who helped with the day's tasks, the skilled appraisers who gave of their valuable time to help the worthy causes of the Lions and, most importantly, the participants themselves.

The following people were presented with awards for 100% attendance at meetings during the 2001-2002 season:

Dave Christopher; Mike Frey; Gary Horowitz; Irv Raskob; Bob Toff;
Steve Van Nest; Wayne Wisdom.

The following June 20, 2002 article has been reprinted with permission by Phoenix Staff Writer, Dennis J. Wright:

WOW! Not One, But Two Lions Of The Year!!

At the June 12, 2002 meeting, Gary Horowitz and yours truly (Bob Toff) were presented Lion of the Year awards for 2001-2002 by Steve Van Nest, Kimberton Lions President. The plaques state that the awards were given 'for outstanding service to our club and the community'.
I know that I speak for Gary when I say that we are humbled by this award. It has been an honor and great source of pride to be a Kimberton Lion.