Humanitarian Dinner 04/21/2012

We held our annual dinner where we honor an outstanding individual as Humanitarian of the year.  RoseAnn Gunther of American Fork, Utah was our honoree.  She has spent life helping our brothers and sisters in third world countries and such places as Iraq, South Korea and Afghanistan.  She has provided all kind of life enhancing kits, glasses and food.  For about 45 minutes she shared with us her story.  She is a pretty special lady.  Below is photos Mrs. Gunther:

RoseAnn Gunther - presenting her humanatarian program (22 years



Milt Taylor presenting Humanatarion award to RoseAnn Gunther



RoseAnn Gunther with Humanarian Award





RoseAnn Gunther



Glasses Cleaning Project - March 10, 2012

Two or three times yearly we as a club clean glasses, bag them and take them to be read. The glasses are then sent on humanitarian efforts in third world countries. It is our privilege to provide glasses to our brothers and sisters in third world countries who could not get glasses otherwise. It is nice when we get reports back of the joy of those that the glasses made such a difference and opened up a whole new world.


The picture below shows Darlene and Jo in the process of cleaning glasses.

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. 

To learn more about lion clubs click on the following link:

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