Pleasant Hills,
Pennsylvania
Lions Club
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Who are
the Pleasant Hills Lions? | Club Officers | What do Lions do?
How funds are raised | Who do the funds help?
We invite your feedback... mailto:phlions@yahoo.com
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The Lions Club of Pleasant Hills is an integral part of our community and Lions Clubs International. We were chartered February 17, 1941. We have enjoyed a continuous period of service to Lionism and the community since that time. The original club had 27 chartered members and membership has pretty much maintained that average over the years. Current membership averages around 33 members, representing the professional, business and retired segment of our community. Dinner meetings are held the first and third Mondays of each month from September through early June at the Brass Rail Restaurant which is located in the Bill Green Shopping Center, 10 Old Clairton Road. At the meetings, brief business announcements and/or reports are given and then a guest speaker or possibly some project work completes the program. A steak fry picnic in Mowry Park marks the beginning and ending meetings of the year. There are also member/spouse dinners at Christmas and at election of officers in May. <return to top>
FARMERS MARKET The Pleasant Hills Lions Club
has announced that the Farmers Market will begin operations on May 16,
2008. The location remains the same, Pleasant Hills Presbyterian
Church parking lot. Look for more vendors this year!
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President - Bill Steffen - (412) 653-5144
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Lions are men and women who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in their local and world communities. By conducting service projects and raising funds, Lions strive to help those in need wherever need exists. The Lions’ motto is "WE SERVE." In 1925 Helen Keller addressed the Lions at their annual International Convention challenging them to become "knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness." Since that time service to the blind and visually impaired has become one the association’s most significant activities. That crusade has resulted in the establishment of Sight First, a global blindness prevention program. In addition, Lions participate in service activities emphasizing diabetes awareness, education and research work with the physically and mentally impaired, environmental issues, community welfare, international understanding and youth. The association was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1917. Although it is the youngest major service club organization, Lions Club International has grown to be the world’s largest. It has 1.4 million members in over 180 countries and geographical locations. To the Lions, "We Serve" is not only a motto but a definition and philosophy. <return to top> Eye Glasses The Pleasant Hills Lions Club still collects old eye glasses. Before you toss them out, why not drop them off at the Pleasant Hills Library. A collection box is located inside the lobby to the right of the door. If you prefer, contact one of the Lions above or send an email to the "feedback" address listed above. A member will get touch with you. Thank you. |
HOW FUNDS ARE RAISED Funds are raised by selling brooms and household supplies in May, hosting the Great Giveaway Auction in April, a spaghetti dinner in March, sending Eye Seal Letters and soliciting for White Cane Day in October, conducting Blood Analysis Screening and hosting a Pizza Booth on Community Day in August. Mints, Trash can liner sales, and gum machines provide funds year around. <return to top>
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DO THE FUNDS HELP?
Charitable Programs: Beacon Lodge, Blind Bowlers, Eyeglasses for Individuals, Guild for the Blind, Lions Club International Foundation, Leader Dog School, Lions Diabetes Center at the McKeesport Hospital, Lions of Pennsylvania Foundation, PA Eye Research Foundation, PA Lions Hearing Research Foundation, Pittsburgh Blind Services, Pittsburgh Vision Foundation, Radio Information Services, Western PA School for Blind Children, and other charitable programs. Community Programs: Community Day Support, Community Food Bank, Halloween Parade, Ambulance Service, Pleasant Hills Fire Department, Pleasant Hills Library. School and Recreational Programs: Peace Poster Contest, TJ High School Band, TJ Honors Banquet <return to top>
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