Lions District 16C News http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl Stay tuned to what happens on lionsdistrict16c.org Cherry Hill Pennsauken Korean Lions Club Installs New Members D16-C Cherry Hill Pennsauken Korean Lions Club welcomed two new members on April... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=153 Mantua Lions Club Member Claude Kennard Passed Away Claude ("Goose") Kennard, a longtime resident of Mantua passed on Friday, April 20th; he was 99 years old. Claude was the youngest of... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=152 Cherry Hill-Pennsauken Korean Lions Club Membership Chairperson Receives Melvin Jones Fellow Award On Monday, March 19, 2012 Membership Chairperson Kyung Hyun, Loh received the Melvin Jones Fellow award at the New... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=151 Absecon Visionary Lions Club Member Delores Debman Passed Away DELORES DEBMAN, the daughter of the late John Bostic and Katherine Wood, was born on March 10, 1941, in Atlantic City, New... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=150 Peace Poster Finalist Awarded The District 16-C winner finalist of the Peace Poster Contest is Jaymin Kang from the Korean Youth program, a member of the http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=149 Two Receive The Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley Polgar Award District 16C Governor Dayl Baile congratulates President of the Hammonton Lions Club Carol Orsi and Chairperson of the... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=148 Cherry Hill Pennsauken Lions Celebrate Korean New Year For the Korean New Year celebration, the Cherry Hill Pennsauken Korean Lions Club of District 16-C, provided... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=147 Collingswood Branch Club Inducts Four New Members District Governor Dayl Bale inducted four new members into the Collingswood Branch Club on... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=146 Region 1 & 2 Chairperson Kim Spaith Visits Cherry Hill - Pennsauken Korean Lions Club Region 1, Zone 2 Chairperson Kim Spaith recently attended theregular monthly meeting of the Cherry Hill - Pennsauken... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=145 Lion Donna Hanes of the West Deptford Lions Club passed away Lion Donna Hanes of the West Deptford Lions Club passed away Sunday evening, Nov 6th after her three year... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=144 Long Time Lion Jack Sutcliffe Passed Away SUTCLIFFE, JACK 79 - of Absecon, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 18, 2011. Jack was self employed for 69 years as the best wallpaper hanger in... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=143 PCC Charles G. Thorne Passed Away Charles G. Thorne died on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Hunterdon Care Center in Raritan Township, surrounded by family... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=142 District Governor Visits Cherry Hill - Pennsauken Korean Lions Club Lions District Governor Dayl Baile (DG), & Vice District Governor (VDG) Nancy Nelson visited the Korean Lions club... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=141 Governor's Message Thank you for giving me and my cabinet the opportunity to serve you and the district in 2011 and 2012. Our new International President, Wing-Kun Tam's theme... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=140 Long Time Lion Nick DiMartino Passed Away Lion Nick DiMartino, PDG (Hon. I.V. DiMartino) died on Monday 08/22/2011. He was a long time member of the Pennsauken Lions Club... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=139 Williamstown Lions Donate Backpacks Williamstown Lion Club donated new backpacks filled with school supplies to children in need.... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=138 Williamstown Lions Club Inducts Newest Member At our last meeting, the oldest member of the Williamstown Lions Club, Past District Governor, Robert Keller, a Lion for... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=137 The Cherry Hill-Pennsauken Korean Lions Club Held A White Cane Fundraiser The Cherry Hill-Pennsauken Korean Lions Club held a White Canefundraiser at the H-Mart Korean Grocery store on Jun... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=136 Winslow Township Lions Installations & New Member The Winslow Township Lions were honored to have PDG Fred Frisch perform officer installations at their dinner... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=135 Brigantine Lions Club Special Installment Dinner The Brigantine Lions Club had a Special Installment Dinner Monday Night at St. Georges Restaurant... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=134 Zone Chairperson Karen Ressler Visits Cherry Hill - Pennsauken Korean Lions Club Region 1, Zone 2 Chairperson Karen Ressler (VDG select) explained to us about the Monthly reports and she praised our club for turning in... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=133 George Washington Edwards Jr. (Bumper "T" Clown) Passed Away George Washington Edwards Jr. (Bumper "T" Clown), 84, of Barrington, beloved husband of Betty Ruth Edwards, passed away on... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=132 Ruben Pabon Jr, PDG, Scholarship Awarded District 16-C, Cherry Hill- Pennsauken Korean Lions Club was the sponsor of Pemberton High School... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=131 Berlin Lions Club Classic Craft Faire Preceded by months of planning, the Berlin Lions Club, with a total membership of 33 at the time of the event, organized their first... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=130 Cherry Hill-Pennsauken Lions Give Free Eye Exams Free Eye Screening were given on Saturday April 23, 2011 from... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=129 Cherry Hill-Pennsauken Korean Lions Club Honors Member Member Loh Kyung Hyun received Charter Monarch Chevron Awards forover... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=128 Melvin Jones Fellows Honored At Sight Meeting On Tuesday, March 29, 2011 Absecon Lions President Jack Sutcliffe and Lion Bob Battista received the Melvin Jones Fellow award at the New... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=127 Winslow Township Lions Host Annual Spaghetti Dinner Members of the Winslow Township Lions Club prepared a wonderful spaghetti dinner which was enjoyed by more than... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=126 Absecon Lions Host Spaghetti Dinner On Sunday, March 20th, members of the Absecon Lions Club held the 10th Annual Vic Vergata, Sr. Memorial Spaghetti Dinner. Club... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=125 Winslow Twp Lions Enjoy Two Guest Speakers at Dinner Meeting Members of the Winslow Township Lions held their regular dinner meeting at Francesco's Restaurant on http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=124 Absecon Lions Conduct Vision Screenings At Local School Members of the Absecon Lions Club recently visited Absecon Nursery School to conduct vision screenings at http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=123 George Olasin of the Westmont Lions Club Passed Away Born in Passaic, NJ, George was a longtime resident of Haddon Township before moving to Atco, NJ where he has... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=122 Jim Vanderwerken of the West Deptford Lions Club Passed Away James D. VanDerwerken, 71 of West Deptford Twp passed away peacefully on Feb 21, 2011 in his home surrounded... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=121 South Jersey Eye Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary South Jersey Eye Center proudly celebrates its 50th Anniversary in 2011 as the only free standing non-profit... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=120 George Vinci Of The Camden and Pennsauken Lions Club Passed Away On February 17, 2011, age, 90 of Pennsauken, NJ. Beloved husband of the late C. Mildred (nee)Villari. Dear Father of Joseph A. Vinci Sr ( Patricia ) of Deptford, daughter... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=119 District 16-C Juvenile Diabetes Drive Our district is now holding a Juvenile Diabetes Fund drive to assist in developing awareness and research for the http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=118 Two Lions Honored With Gene Polgar Fellowship Awards Hammonton Lions Club President Joe Giralo and Kathryn Velardi hold their Gene Polgar Fellowship Awards, presented... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=117 MD-16 Peace Poster Contest Winner Heidi Chung won 2nd place for Multi-16 in the state Competition for the Peace Post Contestsponsored Cherry Hill-Pennsauken Korean Lions club Youth... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=116 MD-16 Redistricting Proposal 2014-2015 At the Council of Governor's meeting on September 14, 2010 the council discussed the declining membership in MD 16. They felt that... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=115 Anna Marie Ragone Has Passed Away Anna Marie Ragone (nee DeMarco), age 85, of Cherry Hill. Beloved wife of Dr. Lawrence A., Devoted mother of... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=114 Michael Scarpato of the Gloucester Twp Lions Club Passed Away Lion Michael J. Scarpato, Sr. 47, of Hammonton passed away on Monday in AtlanticCare Regional Medical Center, Mainland Division. Born in Philadelphia he lived in Hammonton for the past 20 years. He formerly was... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=113 Laurel Springs Lions and 2nd Grade help Toys for Tots Laurel Springs Public School 2nd Grade has been participating in the Toys for Tots Program for many... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=112 Winslow Township Lions Prepare Holiday Dinner For Seniors Volunteer Members of the Winslow Township Lions Club prepared a wonderful dinner for community senior citizens this past weekend. More than one hundred... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=111 District 16-C Peace Poster Contest Winner Congratulations to District 16-C Peace Poster Contest Winner... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=110 Brigantine Lions Club Installs New Member The Brigantine Lions Club Installed a New Member Tuesday Night. Steve Satz led the... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=109 Williamstown Lions Club Installs New Member New member Jennifer Wallace was recently inducted into the Williamstown Lions Club by District... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=108 Ron Jaworksi Golf Tournament Benefits South Jersey Eye Center NFL great Ron "Jaws" Jaworski hosted his annual, Fall Golf Classic on October 6 at the Valleybrook Country... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=107 The Brigantine Lions Help Clean Up Beach Kathleen Byrnes, Toni Bibikos, Patty Wicker, and Joe Bartucci, members of the Brigantine Lions Club were... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=106 The Brigantine Lions Installs New Members The Brigantine Lions Installed two new members at Monday Nights Dinner... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=105 Cherry Hill-Pennsauken Lions Give Free Eye Exams The Cherry Hill-Pennsauken Korean Lions Club teamed with the Camden Eye Center Mobile Unit to... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=104 District 16-C Governor Visits Cherry Hill - Pennsauken Korean Lions District Governor Jim Heisler & Vice District Governor Dayl Baile visited Cherry Hill - Pennsauken Korean Lions Club on Sep 9, 2010. District Governor Jim Heisler installed... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=103 Earl Nass, Long Time Member of the Westville Lions Passed Away Earl Nass of Westville NJ passed away on Tuesday September 28, 2010 in the Thomas Jefferson Hospital Phila. Pa at the... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=102 Williamstown Lions Participate in Clean Communities Project Williamstown Lions recently participated in the Clean Communities project in town. Part of the trash retrieved was... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=101 Brigantine Lions Members Volunteer at AC Air Show Members of the Brigantine Lions Club, District 16C, volunteered for the Atlantic City Air Show this... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=100 Williamstown Lions Club Supports Operation Backpack The Williamstown Lions Club recently purchased backpacks and filled them with school supplies to donate to Operation Backpack to support http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=99 West Deptford Lions Continue Three Year Tradition Assisting Blind Arists County Social Worker and Lion Lois Chapman organizes the whole project, recruits and participates as a volunteer. Here Lois is working... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=98 Long Time Lion PDG Richard "Dick" Indiveri Passed Away On July 29, 2010, Age 72, of Westmont, NJ, formerly of Haddon Heights, NJ. Beloved husband of Janet M. Indiveri (Nee Guedon). Dear brother of Vincent Indiveri (Mary) of Haddon Heights, NJ. Brother-in-law of http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=97 Brigantines Lion Club Installs New Member The Lions District Governor Al Olizi, visited the Brigantines Lion Club, District 16C, to Intall a New Member, John Murray... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=96 Long Time Member of the Haddonfield Lions Passed Away Lion Floyd Ford, Jr of the Haddonfield Lions Club died on Saturday. He was a Past Zone Chairman, Became a Melvin Jones Fellow on http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=95 Two Lions Honored at Dinner Brigantine Lions President Joe Bartucci, District Vice Governor James Heisler, and Zone Chairperson Janice Heisler honored... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=94 Jim Trout, Long Time Member of the Bridgeton Lions Passed Away James J. "Pappy" Trout, age 95, a longtime resident of Bridgeton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at South Jersey http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=93 High School Freshman Use Graphic Arts To Highlight Eye Health This is a part of a Freshman level program in Hammonton High School using graphic arts to highlight eye health. The contest was sponsored by the Hammonton Lions Club. http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=92 Long time member of Greater Clementon Lions Club passed away On April 2nd we lost a good Lion, Lucille McDonald. Member of The Greater Clementon Lions for 23 years. Served as Secretary for 15 years, until health... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=91 Vice District Governor Inducts New Members The Brigantine Lions Club was joined by the Vice District Governor, Jim Heisler, and Chairperson, Janice Heisler to... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=90 Long time member of Deptford Twp Lions Club passed away Ruth Mertha, president of Deptford Twp Lions announces the death of long-time friend and Sec. Lion Ed Tarpy... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=89 Haddonfield Lions Club - Peace Poster Contest Winners The Haddonfield Lions Club is pleased to announce that six posters created by students at Christ the King Regional School were selected... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=88 Camp Marcella-back and better than ever! Yes-there will be a program for visually impaired children at Camp Marcella this summer! The Board of Trustees... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=87 Laurel Springs Public School Leo Club Collects for Haiti Relief Maddie Aubry, President of the Laurel Springs Public School Leo Club presents Camy Trinidad of the Camden... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=86 State Council of Governors Dinner The Lions of New Jersey Held their Council of Governors dinner on January 16, 2010 in E. Brunswick... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=85 Gloucester City Lions Support Ronald McDonald House On January 15th. the Gloucester City Lions club served dinner to everyone at the Ronald McDonald House in Camden, New Jersey. It was a great effort by the Leo Club... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=84 LCIF Responds to Haiti Earthquake Maureen and I have just returned from Haiti where we led a team of Lions and Leos to distribute relief supplies. It brought... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=83 Avalon Lions Donate $5,000 To Hope For Haiti The Avalon Lions Club, Avalon, NJ has joined with Lions from all over the world to donate generously to the Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) to help in the Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund Effort. The $5,000 donation was presented to 16-C District... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=82 Williamstown Lions Aid Local Food Bank Williamstown Lions Club comes to the aid of local food bank. Pictured is Lion Jay Richman presenting Shoprite Gift Cards to... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=81 Special Message from President Wirfs on Lions Haiti Relief Efforts It is with great sadness that the world's attention is focused on the devastating earthquakes in Haiti that left 1.5 million homeless, up to 200,000 dead, and countless injured and traumatized. It will take years for the country to fully recover... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=80 Lions Hope for Haiti Since I last wrote you, we have all learned more about the extent of the devastation in Haiti. At Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), we have also learned more... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=79 LCIF Responds to Haiti Earthquake A powerful 7.0 earthquake ravished the island nation of Haiti on the evening of Tuesday, January 12. Much of the capital city of Port-au-Prince... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=78 Williamstown Lions Club Hosts Bowl-A-Thon The Williamstown Lions Club recently hosted a Bowl-A-Thon to raise money for the community food bank and other... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=77 Turnersville-Washington Township Lions Club sponsored Region 2 Zone Meeting Turnersville-Washington Township Lions Club sponsored the Region 2 Zones 1 & 2, Annual Joint Zone Meeting at Maggiano's in Cherry Hill on... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=76 Cherry Hill & Pennsauken Lions Club Take Visually Impaired Children Holiday Shopping On Sunday, December 6th at the Cherry Hill Target Store on Route 38 East, the Cherry Hill and Pennsauken Lions Club took 37 children, who are referred from the NJ Department of the Blind, holiday shopping. The event was sponsored by... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=75 District 16-C Governor Presents Flag Banner Governor Al Olizi presented the Flag banner to Club president, Kwang Lee. Secretary, Dong Kim,received the State Pin and Min Elders, Youth Camp Exchange Opportunities Committee PRC2, received State... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=74 Winslow Township Lions Cook For Seniors Volunteer Members of the Winslow Township Lions Club prepared a wonderful dinner for community senior citizens this past weekend. More than one hundred... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=73 The Avalon Lions Club Present $28,500 Check The Avalon Lions present a check for $28,500 to the Helen L. Diller Vacation Home for Blind Children... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=72 Lions International Honors Avalon Lion Paul Gossin Avalon Lion Paul Gossin is presented an achievement recognition by Lions International for his tireless work and dedication to the Blind Center of the Jersey Cape... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=71 Pennsauken Lions Club Annual Holiday Parade The Pennsauken Lions Club Annual Holiday Parade was held on Saturday, November 28, 2009 along Westfield Avenue, Pennsauken, New Jersey... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=70 Members of Hammonton Lions Club Honored District 16-C Lions Sal Velardi, PCC and Arthur Orsi, PCC (center) of the Hammonton Lions Club are congratulated by their wives... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=69 New Jersey Lions District 16-C Charity Ball Photos District 16-C Charity Ball dinner Dancing Party was held Venice Plaza in Berlin on November 13, 2009... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=68 Lions 16C District Governor Al Olizi Presnts Friendship Flag Lions 16C District Governor Al Olizi presnts friendship flag to Williamstown Lions Club President... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=67 The Avalon Lions Club present Community Service Award The Avalon Lions Club present a "Community Service Award" to Charter Member Lion Dave Haberle... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=66 Peace Poster Contest Deadline - November 6th Each year, Lions Club International sponsors a Peace Poster Contest and young people from all over the world are invited to create a poster that... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=65 Allen Schindler of the Berlin Lions Club Passed Away Lion Allen Schindler passed last night after a long illness. Allen was a Berlin Lion for twelve deciated years and will be sadly missed... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=64 Runnermede, Bellmawr Lions Clubs join forces for chicken barbecue The Runnemede and Bellmawr Lions Clubs recently joined forces for a Chicken Barbecue, marking the seventh year for this event. The pooled resources of these two clubs enabled http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=63 Turnersville-Washington Township Lions Club holds Annual Chicken Barbecue Picnic Turnersville-Washington Township Lions Club held its 54th Annual Chicken Barbecue Picnic recently at Camp Sun and Fun on Route 555 in Williamstown. A local business http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=62 Laurel Springs Lions Club Partnered with the Food Bank of South Jersey During the summer months, the Laurel Springs Lions Club held the 33rd Annual Concerts on the Green at the Historic Whitman Stafford... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=61 Summer at Camp Marcella Camp Marcella has come to the end of an eventful summer. Through the hard work of the NJ Lions, Easter Seals, a dedicated staff, many volunteers and parents our session was a success. We invite you to visit our... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=60 The Mainland Lions Club and the Ventnor- Margate Lions Club had a Joint Dinner Meeting The Mainland Lions Club and the Ventnor- Margate Lions Club had a joint dinner meeting at the Oyster Creek Inn restaurant... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=59 Governor Corzine Proclaims August as Children's Vision Month In preparation of children heading back into the classroom in September, NJ Governor Jon Corzine has proclaimed August to be Children's Vision Month... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=58 Williamstown Lions Club donates backpacks filled with school supplies to Operation Backpack Williamstown Lions Club was pleased to donate a dozen backpacks filled with school supplies to Operation Backpack. http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=57 The Berlin Lions Club Annual Hot Dog Sale And Raffle The Berlin Lions Club held its 40th annual 4th of July hot dog sale after the parade at the park. We sell hot dogs soda and... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=56 The Berlin Lions club was honored as "Local Honoree" The Berlin Lions club was honored as Local Honoree at the July 4, 2009 Independence Day Celebration... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=55 Long time charter member of Absecon Lions Club passed away Lion Arthur C. Gibson Sr. Member 53 years charter member of Absecon Lions Club passed away... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=54 Camden Eye Center Changes Name As of June 1, 2009, the Camden Eye Center, Inc. will be known as South Jersey Eye Center, Inc... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=53 Lions Eye Bank of Delaware looks ahead after their 52nd Annual Meeting The Board if Trustees seated Lion Robert Eisner as Chairman/CEO for the 2009-2010 Fiscal Year. Chairman Bob is... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=52 Winslow Township Lions Club Wins First Place Winslow Township Lions Club was awarded first place at the Lions Clubs International Convention for best club website... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=51 A Busload of Lions Can Make Some Noise A busload of Lions can make some noise. Add in a group of middle school students and the sound is pure summer fun... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=50 Williamstown Lions Installs New Officers The Williamstown Lions Club which meets at DeVone's Family Restuarant held their Installation of New Officers for the 2009-2010 year... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=49 Avalon Lions Club Honored International Lions honors the Avalon Lions Club with their annual "Community Service Award"... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=48 PDG Bill Sauser installed 2009-10 Presidents Michael Mercer of Laural Springs Lions Club and Carmella Baccari of Greater Clementon Lions Club... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=47 Haddonfield Lions Support Beep Baseball The sports fields at Crows Woods in Haddonfield will be buzzing and beeping when the National Beep Ball Association comes to town... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=46 The Cherry Hill Lions Club and The McIntyre Group Award Scholarships The Cherry Hill Lions Club and The McIntyre Group (Cherry Hill) recently awarded $1,000 scholarships to four graduating high school seniors. http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=45 Governor Visits Winslow Township Lions District Governor Fred Niji made an unscheduled visit to the Winslow Township Lions during a club meeting. In addition to being honored by his visit, the Governor... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=44 Laurel Springs Lions Club Honors Leos The Laurel Springs Lions Club honored two Outstanding Leo Club Members at a club meeting. The Leos are from the Laurel Springs and Yellin... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=43 John Risso From The Brigantine Lions Club Passed Away These are the arrangements that have been made for the services for John Risso. http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=42 Lions Club of Canada and MedicAlert come together for the No Child Without Program The Lions Club of Canada and the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation have come together in a national partnership through MedicAlert's charitable program... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=41 Pattie Harris of the Atlantic City Bangladesh American Lions Club, was Honored by the Rotary Club of Atlantic City As part of Rotary's Four Avenues of Service, Pattie received a 2009 Beacon Award for Vocational Service. Rotary's Beacon awards recognize individuals... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=40 West Deptford Lions Present Melvin Jones West Deptford Lions presented four of their members with Melvin Jones Fellowship Awards at the club's 50th Anniversary Celebration recently... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=39 District 16-C Walk For The Cure A check for $2,350 from the Lions District 16-C walk for Juvenile Diabetes, held on April 25th was presented by Governor Fred Niji and Chair Jean Poper to Stephen Blocher of the... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=38 Lindenwold Lions Honors Local Girl Eleven year old Reshma Patel, a student at Lindenwold Middle School, was recognized as a local winner of the 2008-09 International Peace Poster Contest. At a regular dinner meeting of the Lindenwold... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=37 Hammonton Lions Making a Difference Judy Grasso, school nurse at Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School thanked the Hammonton Lions for providing funds to calibrate http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=36 Motivational Zone Meeting Lightning and thunder pounded outside of The Pufferbelly Restaurant while Lions from area Lions Clubs gathered for a Zone Meeting Dinner... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=35 Winslow Lions and Waterford Boy Scouts Pull Together The Winslow Township Lions Club along with The Waterford Boy Scout Troop 159 combined their respective resources and talents... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=34 Winslow Lions White Cane in the Wind It was a sunny weekend in April at the Wawa in Sicklerville when Lions from Winslow Township showed up for a White Cane coin drop. http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=33 Lions Charter New Club In Barrington A new Lions club comes to Barrington on May 21, 2009 when twenty-four men and women celebrate the charter night of the Barrington Lions Club at Tavistock Country Club at 6:00 PM. http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=32 Berlin Lions Club Clowing Around for Children The Berlin Lions Club current King Lion, Beth Talotta, AKA "Bashful" the clown, interacts with many visitors at a http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=31 The Berlin Lions Club induct Linda Kogan The Berlin Lions Club inducted their newest member, Linda Kogan at their March 19th dinner meeting. She is shown http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=30 Stone Harbor Lions Club Donate to ARC Stone Harbor Lions Club President, Phil Fiore upper left, presents a check for $500 to ARC director Marianne D'Alea to be used http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=29 Berlin Lions Club Adopt-A-Road The Berlin Club has for the past several years participated in the Camden County Adopt-A-Road program. Shown in this photo is the most recent collection of 35 bags of trash collected by ten... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=28 Risso Elected Brigantine Lions Club President John D. Risso, and his Cabinet were elected by the membership at their semi monthly dinner meeting held at Andre's in Brigantine. The Brigantine Lions are very active in their community, and District and contribute to projects around the Globe... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=27 George Vinci of The Camden Lions Club Receives a Polgar Progressive Award Mary Devon O'Brien, CEO of the Lions Eye Bank of Delaware Valley and Secretary Treasurer Mel Bray presents George Vinci... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=26 Stone Harbor Lions Club Donate to Stone Harbor Eye Clinic Stone Harbor Lions Club made a donation of $10,000 to the Stone Harbor Eye Clinic at Volunteers in Medicine... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=25 Greater Clementon Lions and Winslow Twp Lions have Combined Meeting Greater Clementon Lions Club and the Winslow Township Lions Club held a combined dinner meeting at Pufferbelly's Restaurant. It was a fun night sharing in the... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=24 John F. Birtles was installed as a Roaring Lion John F. Birtles was installed as a Roaring Lion on Monday, February 16th, at Brigantine Lions semi monthly dinner meeting... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=23 New Jersey Lions MD-16 Parade Uniform The Immediate Past District Governors of MD16 feel strongly that an identifying color scheme will not only help to identify the Lions of the State of New Jersey to others, as well as to each of us in MD16, but will help to unify all Lions throughout the Multiple District... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=22 Students from Pope John Paul II School Service Club Collects Winter Coats Each year, the students from Pope John Paul II School Service Clubcollects Winter Coats and donates them to Laurel Springs Lions Club... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=21 Greater Clementon Lions Club Adopts Family For Holidays The Greater Clementon Lions Club Adopted the Aster Family for Thanksgiving and for Christmas... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=20 Haddonfield Lions Club Features Local Celebrity The December 4th meeting of the Haddonfield Lions Club featured a local celebrity speaker, a quintet of guests from the high school, and the two winners of the Lions Club... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=19 Camp Happiness Initiates Holiday Fund Drive The NJ Blind Citizens Association / Camp Happiness has initiated its 2008 Annual Holiday Season Fund Drive, and needs the help of caring citizens, and the kind members of the Press, to publicize this initiative. We need your help to continue our mission to improve... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=18 Toys for Cape May County Children On December 14th, A check for $3,200 Was presented to Sue Conrad from Caring for Kids. The funds were used to buy toys for needy Cape May County children. The presentation was made at the Golden Inn. http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=17 It's Christmas in December The Brigantine Lions had their annual Christmas party at the Links in Brigantine. Members of the Organization brought their unwrapped toys to be distributed under the Toys for Tots Program... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=16 Lions Roar for Seniors and Troops Winslow Township - December 14, 2008 -- Senior Citizens of Winslow Township were treated to a wonderful holiday turkey dinner donated and prepared by members of the Winslow Township Lions Club and they were cheerfully served their meals by Lions Club Members and their affiliated Winslow Township Leos Club... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=15 Avalon Lions Club held Annual Charter Night On Thursday, November 20 the Avalon Lions Club held its annual Charter Night meeting at the Windrift in Avalon... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=14 Immediate Past International President Visits Camden Eye Center On Saturday, November 8, 2008, Immediate Past International President and current Lions Club International Foundation Chairman Mahendra Amasuriya visited the main office and Mobile Vision Clinic of the Camden Eye Center... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=13 Longtime member of the Galloway Twp Lions Club Passed Away Francis Edward DiStafano Sr., a longtime member of the Galloway Twp Lions Club, passed away on November 14, 2008. He served as President, past Vice-District Governor 16-C and administrator of the John D Young Lions Blind Center... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=12 Pennsylvania National Guard Deployment January 2009 In January of 2009, 4,000 of our neighbors, friends and colleagues will be deployed into harm's way to protect our freedom in the War against Terrorism. Each one of these brave men and women will leave behind a job, friends and family... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=11 Long Time Member of the Absecon Lions Passed Away Bob Tyner, a long time member of the Absecon Lions Club has passed. He was 81, He was President for two years. http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=10 Long Time Member of the Oaklyn-Collingswood Lions Passed Away Bill Dickey, a long time member of the Oaklyn-Collingswood Lions passed away at the age of 88 at his Haddonfield home on Monday November 3... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=9 Winlsow Township Lions are Proud to Serve Winslow Township Lions are greatful for another successful year of activities and fundraisers. Our annual spaghetti dinner in March was a great success and we raised more than $1,900.00, and our annual Golf Outing in May at Pitman Golf Course was... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=8 Lindewold Lions Club Aids Local Teen Seventeen year old Ryan Compton has Keratoconus which is a progressive disease of the cornea causing swelling and scarring of the cornea and eventually loss of vision. Ryan's disease has reached the stage that in order to see he is required to wear rigid gas permeable contact lenses at a cost of almost $1,500.00 a pair. Due to the progression... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=7 Scholarships for Children of Deployed New Jersey Military G. Robert Baumann, President and COO of Liberty USO was presented with checks to fund 3 camp scholarships for children of deployed New Jersey Military by Laurel Springs Lions Club President Michael Mercer. The funds for the camp scholarships were raised during... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=6 Help For Breast Cancer Victims Brenda Fishman, from the Shirley Mae Breast Cancer Foundation, was the guest speaker at the monthly meeting of Helping Out Together, held at the Point Diner in Somers Point New Jersey. The Foundation helps the needy in South Eastern... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=5 The Governor's Message Thank you for the opportunity and the privilege to serve District 16 C as your Governor for 2008 - 2009. It is my hope to serve you... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=4 Mainland Lions Club Visit Brigantine Lions On Monday, September 3rd, ten members of the Mainland Lions Club made a visitation to the Brigantine Lions Club, at their dinner meeting held at Steak 38... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=3 Blind students discover, create beauty in art classes Helen Abbott heard another art student say she couldn't do it during a project in class. Abbott didn't want to hear it... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=2 Welcome To Our New Web Site Welcome. Isn't this a great Web Site. A newly created Web site for the Lions of District 16 C. My many thanks to web-master, Hal Wasserman of the Winslow Township... http://www.lionsdistrict16c.org/cgi-bin/newsscript.pl?record=1