February 18, 2012 - District Governor's Visit

Sometime during the year our Lions Club has the 28T District Governor come visit our club.  District Governor Marty Sherman and his lovely wife Pat honored our club.  He spoke about having the Lion Tail magazine sent by email and saving about $500 in mailing costs.  We were encouraged to get at least one new member.  He presented President Lynn Seely with his governor’s pin.

Milt Taylor past president presented to Governor Marty Sherman and President Lynn Seely a lion’s pin from the Salt Lake City (oldest club in Utah) Lions Club.  They are in district 28U.  The lion’s pen represented 90 years of the Salt Lake City club’s existence. 

One of the fun things that lion members do is collect pins from other clubs and people.  This helps lions remember where they have been and who they had the chance to meet.  You might say this helps connect this global club and recognize the great service rendered.

Thinks goes out to Anne Fisher for arranging for a wonderful dinner catered by Smoking Apple.  Anne works hard to help the club run smoothly.

We as a club are always open to having new people become a part of our club and have a willingness to help our community become a better place to live. 

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http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/index.php 

January 2012 - Annual Eye Screening of pre-schoolers

Each year the Pleasant Grove Lions Club does eye screening of pre-school children.  Again they year we were at the Pleasant Grove Recreation Center.

We did 264 children this year.  Wal-Mart in Linden is where we have the pictures read.  Out of the 264 read there where 12 children that needed further referrals.  This program can really make a significant difference for children requiring further examination. 

Sometimes the scanning process is really challenging as a mass production with other children waiting or bouncing off the wall.  The teachers really had a dual duty trying to help the children sit still while waiting and then bringing them up to have their eyes tested.   The project ran smoothly considering the nature of the project. 

Darlene and Jo from the Lions Club and the teachers did a super job and performed a great service.  The project this year spanned a portion of three days.  A big roar for Darlene and Jo.

Annual Christmas Basket Project, December 17, 2011

Once again we have the opportunity to provide Christmas Baskets of food for those of neighbors that are having current challenges in their lives. The Lions Club along with the Pleasant Grove Kiwanis Club put together 71 boxes of food which included such items as a turkey, 5 lbs. of potatoes, vegetables and a pie.

Food was picked up from stores at 7 am and packed into boxes starting at 9 am. Food boxes were then delivered to those whom we felt could really benefit from such a gift. We are so grateful for all who took time out of there lives to assist in this most worthwhile project.

The more Lions Club members we have the greater difference we can make.  Being a part of your local Lions Club is a wonderful way to give back to your community.  The Pleasant Grove Lions Club currently represents northern Utah County.  Give us a call and consider becoming a Lion.  We are the largest service organization in the world.  You can check out Lions International on the web.



Ann (Project Coordinator)


Here are some pictures from our project. Pictures taken by Darlene Seely and Jo Taylor. 



Milt (Past President)



Lynn Seely - President

November 11, 2011 - Neph Lions host Veteran's Day Celebration

Lion President Lynn Seely, his wife Darline and retired Colonel Angela Longboat were invited to attend the Nephi Lions Club Veteran's Day celebration.

Retired Colonel Angela Longboat, member of the Pleasant Grove Lions Club spoke at the annual Nephi Veterans commemoration.

She spoke to three groups: 9:30, 12:30, 5 p.m. After each session attendees witnessed American flags being retired.

Colonel Longboat talked about honoring those all those who served in the military in any capacity. Every service man or woman made it possible for us to be in our country and say "The Pledge of Allegiance". Remember all of the wars and conflicts, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, The Gulf War, Iraq, and Afghanistan. There are some forgotten wars such as Granada and Kosovo. She noted our struggles can be considered blessings if we look at them with a positive attitude. Colonel Longboat lost her vision when blown up in Iraq. Her blindness allows her to see every individual as beautiful and handsome. She also mentioned how her service dog "Faith" has helped her. She shared with the children how Faith acted when working with her harness and how she acted like a normal dog without her harness.

We in the Pleasant Grove Club so much appreciate the example of retired Colonel Angela Longboat and the service she has rendered to our great country.

Oct. 22, 2011 - Girl & Boy State Scholarship winners

At our dinner tonight catered by Costa Vida we heard reports from our Girl and Boy State scholarship winners and our American Legion guests.  The Lions Club supports leadership programs that youth can participate in and develop in to our future leaders.  We are glad to support leadership programs as we can because we see the difference it makes in the participant's lives.  All scholarships came from Pleasant Grove High School.

Rebekah Willey

Jessie Black

Hunter Black

Michael Golling

Hyrum Arnesen

Cary & Richard Fisher - Pres. of Axillary and Pres. of American Legion in Utah