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Lion, Lionesses, and Leos of District 14B,
I hope that everyone managed to stay warm and healthy during the harsh January weather.
We are now into February, a month known for Groundhog Day, President’s Day, and
Valentine’s Day. When one thinks about Valentine’s Day the first symbol that comes to
mind is the heart. The heart is the universal symbol for love and kindness. To quote one
of the most famous friends of the Lions, Helen Keller, “The best and most beautiful things
in the world cannot be seen or even touched-they must be felt with the heart.”
As I enter the home stretch of District Governor club visitations, it is with heartfelt
appreciation that I say thank you to all the clubs that have let me be a part of their meetings.
Although each club’s memberships makeup is a little different from each other and no two
meeting are run exactly the same, all clubs and it members have one thing in common, they
all have heart. When there is a need in their communities they open their hearts to help
eliminate the need. When Mother Nature forces her will on other parts of the country and
the world, our members open their hearts by donating goods and money. Therefore, as we
go forward let’s continue to make an effort to wholeheartedly be the best Lions we can be.
I will end this part of my message with a quote by the nineteenth century writer, Ralph Waldo Emerson:
“Write on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.”
Although, spring seems a long way off, it is time to start thinking about club officers for the next Lions year. It is important
that we have leaders that can guide their clubs and continue the fine tradition of service that set Lions apart from other
organizations. There have been many fine men and women who have been initiated into the Lions clubs of District 14B this
past year, let’s make them the Lion leaders of tomorrow by putting them on the boards of your local Lions club. Who knows
if one of more of them may become future District Governors!! Speaking of District Governors, we are still looking for
First and Second Vice District Governor candidates for next year. If you meet the criteria for these positions, please consider
this opportunity to serve.
It is with heartfelt sincerity that I thank you all for being Lions.
Yours in Lionism,
DG Geoff
655.3321 H
412.
The
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
PDG Geoff Temple
156 Dutch Lane
Pittsburgh, PA 15236
412.655.3321 Home
412.956.5723 Cell
liongeoff@gmail.com
1st VICE
DISTRICT GOVERNOR
Kirby Marchand
3402 Fieldcrest Drive
N. Versailles, PA 15137
412-824-4354 Home
412-370-0555 Cell
kirby.marchand@rocketmail.com
CABINET
SECRETARY
Lion Eliana Latterman
1500 Fifth Avenue
McKeesport, PA 105132
412-664-2590
eliana.latterman@
gmail.com
DISTRICT
ADMINISTRATIVE
ASSISTANT
PDG Harold Fletcher
176 Hidden Meadows Circle
Renfrew, PA 16053
412-877-5273
pdgharold@zoominternet.net
Visit us on Facebook District 14B Lions
DISTRICT WEBSITE
http://e-district.org/sites/14b “A District in Transition!”
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Fellow Lions, Lionesses, Leos and friends of District 14-B,
I hope all of you are surviving the winter. It’s been more “wintry” this year than last year.
February brings us Valentine’s day and President’s Day. I hope all plan to do something
nice with your significant other for Valentine’s Day and give some thought to George
Washington and Abraham Lincoln and what great Presidents and leaders they were.
I recently attended a weekend long 1st Vice District Governor’s (FVDG) Constitutional Area
1B Training Seminar, which included about 30 FVDG’s from Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia
and Pennsylvania. Our facilitators were PIDs Stephen Glass from West Virginia, Steve Sherer from Ohio and Cindy Gregg
from Pennsylvania. This is one of the training sessions that all FVDGs must attend. The main gist of the training is goal
setting. The facilitators were very helpful to us in learning how to set goals for our upcoming year as District Governors.
The goals that Lions Clubs International (LCI) requires District Governors to set fall into four areas; Leadership,
Membership, Service and LCIF. The first three areas you will recognize from the Global Action Team (GAT), which is
comprised of the Global Leadership Team (GLT), Global Membership Team (GMT) and the new in 2017 Global Service
Team (GST). These teams originate at LCI, but there are teams at the Constitutional Area, Multiple District and District
Areas. LCI also wants us to have a GLT Chairman, GMT Chairman and GST chairman at each Lions Club. The GLT
Chairman is supposed to be the 1st Vice President of each club, with the President filling the role as the GAT Chairman just
as the District Governor is the GAT Chairman of the District.
As I said before, some of the goals that DGs set will be Leadership, Membership, and Service and these will be developed
by the FVDG with the help (and approval) of the Multiple District 14-B GAT Chairman (PID Cindy Gregg) and
Constitutional Area 1B Chairman (PID Stephen Glass). At the 2018 International Convention, LCI is rolling out a new
LCIF program which will be like Campaign Sightfirst and Campaign Sightfirst II, except it will not just target Vision, it
will be a very aggressive campaign to raise funds for the New Service Framework comprising Diabetes, Environment,
Hunger, Vision and Pediatric Cancer. Leos will be included in our service projects under the Framework’s Focus on Youth.
DGs will not be setting LCIF goals. LCIF will tell us what the goals are.
We were taught that our goals must be SMART goals, which are developed with the help of a SMART Goal and Action
Plan Template. SMART means Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Realistic and Time Bound. In other words, a goal must
be well defined; you must be able to measure your goal; you must be able to accomplish your goal; it must be a reasonable
goal and you must be able to accomplish it in a set time period.
While we, as upcoming District Governors will be planning and setting our goals, the goals themselves are really district
goals and we must rely upon the Lions in the Districts to accomplish them.
I’m hoping that I will be able to count on all of you, the Lions of District 14-B, to help me to accomplish our goals and have
an Excellent Lions Year during 2018-2019.
WE SERVE
1st Vice District Governor
Lion Kirby Marchand
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District Governor Geoff Temple has issued a call for the third District 14-B Cabinet meeting to take place on Saturday, February 10th at the Blind and Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh at 9 AM. The address is 1816 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The meeting will include a light continental breakfast and parking can be found in the lot next to the building. Please RSVP to Coordinator of District Activities IPDG Rich Keller at rkeller5@verizon.net by Thursday, February 8th. I cannot stress the importance of this enough. Please let us know if you will be attending so that we can make proper accommodations for everyone.
Cabinet
Meeting !
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“Life is short and unpredictable. Eat dessert first”
-- Helen Keller
(from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette-Portfolio section)
What a gift!
As a member of the West Mifflin Lions Club, I was collecting donations
for the blind on our annual White Cane Days at the Giant Eagle next to
Kennywood Park back in August. A young lady placed what looked like a
$20 bill into my White Cane can. Later I discovered it was some 20’s along
with two $100 bills. We thank her for her most generous donation. Her
contribution plus the contributions of many who participated will benefit
blind organizations in the Pittsburgh area. BILL SCHARRITTER
West Mifflin Lions Club
February
5 - White Oak Lions Club
6 - Robinson Twp Lions Club
19 - Pleasant Hills Lions Club
20 - Clairton Lions Club
22 - Coraopolis Lions Club
March
6 - Bethel Park Lioness Club
DISTRICT GOVERNOR’S VISITATION SCHEDULE
2018
-- PLEASE REVIEW THIS SCHEDULE AND REPORT ANY DISCREPANCIES OR CONFLICTS
TO DISTRICT GOVERNOR GEOFF AT 412-655-3321 OR VIA EMAIL AT
LIONGEOFF@GMAIL.COM.
WEST MIFFLIN LIONS CLUB
This article appeared in the January issue of the Cauldron with an incorrect name. Here is the article again
with the corrected name of Lion Bill Scharritter . Our apology to Lion Bill.
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Dear Friends,
We hope you will save the date for this premier ski and sporting clays event benefiting Blind
& Vision Rehabilitation Services. As the only combined outing in the area, this promises to
be an exceptional experience for skiers, snowboards and shooters of all abilities. Unlike other
events, we provide you the unique opportunity to choose which sport you or your team wish
to participate. The day promises exciting adventure for all.
The schedule of events is below for your reference. Please note course and time changes.
• Ski Race registration opens at 9 am, race starts at 10:30 am on the NASTAR course
• Sporting Clays registration begins at 9 am, event starts at 11 am
• Breakfast is included for all participants
• The cocktail reception is at 2:30 pm in the Grand Ballroom
• Dinner to follow in the Grand Ballroom
Registration is now open. Please secure your spot today. Space is limited.
If you need further information or have additional questions, please contact Cindy Smith,
Special Events Coordinator, at 412.368.4400 x2208 or csmith@pghvis.org.
We look forward to seeing you at Seven Springs Mountain Resort for the 34th Annual
Corporate Cup on Friday, February 23, 2018.
If you have any questions, please contact Cindy Smith at 412.368.4400 x2208
or csmith@pghvis.org.
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BETHEL PARK LIONS CLUB
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District Governor Geoff Temple &
Lion Mary Ann Belles attended the
Operation Safety Net Memorial
Service at the wall located at Grant
Street & Fort Pitt Boulevard in
downtown Pittsburgh. Six homeless
individuals were remembered that
died in 2017. The vigil is held
annually on December 21, the winter
solstice and longest night of the year
as part of National Homeless Persons'
Memorial Day. To learn more about
our programs serving individuals
who are experiencing homelessness,
visit www.pittsburghmercy.org.
Lion Mary Ann Belles
District Chairperson
OPERATION SAFETY NET
The Mon River Fleet Lions Club
welcomed District Governor to its
January 17 monthly meeting at
King’s Family Restaurant. Shown
in the photo with District Governor
Geoff Temple from left to right are:
PDG Alice Jones, permanent board
member; Kathy Yurik, President of
the Mon River Fleet Lions; District
Governor Geoff ; Michele Matuch,
immediate past president and
permanent board member; and
Eliana Latterman, 1st Vice
President of the Mon River Fleet
Lions and 14-B District Cabinet
Secretary. Submitted by
Lion Michele Matuch
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The club held it 75th anniversary / Christmas party on 12/12/2017 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Bethel Park. There were 48
members and guests in attendance. Lion Dave Lovejoy did a power point presentation highlighting the 75-year history of
the club, and a choral group from St Valentine's provided musical entertainment including a Christmas Carol sing along.
There was also a grab bag gift exchange.
If you click on the link in Danielle's email you find several
photo's You’ll remember from history class that Grover
Cleveland served two nonconsecutive terms as U.S.
president.
With the Bethel Park Lions Club, Jim Willison did him
one better
“Mostly what prompted me was I really liked the
individuals who were involved in the club,” he said
about his three times at the helm, “and the idea of
serving the community and working with people
locally.”
Willison was among the past presidents – his wife, Judy, included
– to be honored as the club celebrated 75 years of community
service during its annual holiday party Dec. 12 at Crowne Plaza
South.
Past club presidents, from left: Carl Battistone, Dave Lovejoy, Bob McKnight, Jay
Wells, Judy Willison, Jim Willison, Jack Boyle and Bob Pflueger
Bethel Park Lions Club celebrates
75 years
Danielle Gosnell, 2017-18 Bethel Park Lions Club
president, greets three-time past president Jim Willison
during the celebration of the club’s 75th anniversary
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Danielle Gosnell, the 2017-18 president, also acknowledged club members who are Melvin Jones Fellows, the award named
after the Lions founder that represents the highest form of recognition and embodies humanitarian ideas consistent with the
nature and purpose of the international organization. She presented honorees with gifts and letters of appreciation, saying
in part: “You have done remarkable work. While having such a busy schedule, it is really commendable that you managed
to complete so much for the club. I also feel proud to be linked with you in the process. I am very happy to be a part of this
organization and feel a great sense of achievement. Your accomplishments are an inspiration for everyone. Keep up with
your hard work and community leadership. It will never go unnoticed!”
Jim Willison, a retired Bethel Park teacher and administrator, served as president from 1982-83, 2004-05 and 2015-16. He
has been with the club since 1977, surpassed in longevity by Dr. Jay Wells, a former state representative with 45 years of
membership.
“When I joined,” Willison said, “I was in my early 30s, and all the members seemed
so much older. But it was a wonderful opportunity to get to know them and become
involved. Most of them were local community leaders or businessmen, so it seemed
like a special privilege to be involved with them. And later on, I was so glad I had
gotten to know so many of them.”.
He also is a Melvin Jones Fellow, along with Wells and current members Carl
Battistone, Ruth Battistone, Dominick Battistone, Jack Boyle, Bob Pflueger and Bill
Raymer.
Carl Battistone was
club president in
1985-86 and went
on to serve as a
director of the
International
Association of
Lions Clubs from
1998-2000.
Pflueger went the Grover Cleveland route and was
president for two terms, 2006-07 and 2013-14.
Other past presidents honored were Wells, 1991-92; Bob
McKnight, 2005-06; Jack Boyle, 2009-10; Judy Willison,
2012-13; and Dave Lovejoy, 2016-17. Lovejoy’s father,
Malcolm, served as governor of Lions District 14-B from
1958-59 as the first of five Bethel Park members to advance to the
top position of regional leadership.
“I’ve been around this my entire life,” Dave Lovejoy said.
Dr. Jay Wells, the club’s longest-
serving member, wears his festive
jacket to each year’s holiday
celebration.
The current governor, Geoffrey Temple of
Pleasant Hills, attended the celebration and
acknowledged Bethel Park as the largest
community-based club in the district, which
encompasses Allegheny County.
Melvin Jones Fellows
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Has anyone ever seen these postcards? They’ve been around forever! They act as
an incentive to get new members and their sponsors to get off on the right foot by
becoming active and accomplishing certain events to become a little more
acclimated as to what the Lions are, what we do and how we do it! These cards are
available from the state office and may be ordered by contacting the State
Administrator, Lion Bob McComas at bobccomas@palins.org. There is a $0.10
charge for the card, $0.25 for the certificate. $1.75 for Proud Sponsor award and
$5.25 Proud Lion award.
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The Lions Club of Pittsburgh partnered
with Blind & Vision Rehabilitation
Services and the United Way of
Allegheny County to sponsor the holiday
fruit basket event. The Lions Club
generously purchased 100 fruit baskets
that were delivered throughout Allegheny
County on December 22nd by members of
the Pittsburgh Lions Club, staff of Blind
& Vision Rehabilitation Services and
volunteers of Meals on Wheels to
seniors. This generous donation brought
many smiles and much needed nutrition to
an underserved population during the
holiday season.
This is a great way to connect with our
community members who desperately
need our support especially during the
holidays while also supporting a great
cause, Blind & Vision Rehabilitation
Services. If you or members of your club
are interested in participating next year,
please don’t hesitate to contact Leslie
Montgomery at Blind & Vision
Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh at
412.368.4072.
Submitted by
Leslie K. Montgomery-Reidenbaugh Vice President of External Affairs
Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh
PITTSBURGH HOST LIONS CLUB
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed
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Lion Geraldine Wilson
White Oak Lions Club
November 28, 2017
Past District Governor
Kenneth Lloyd
Cheswick-Springdale
Lions Club
December 24, 2017
Lion Alan Young
Pittsburgh Grandview
Lions Club
January 8, 2018
May they rest in Peace…
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The kids from Millvale having a great time with
Santa.
Vice Pres. Nic Clare, Andy Kortyna (getting
installed) President Michael Quinn , swearing in is
next to me Eric Scholl, and in the front is Ron
Kims, (getting sworn in)
Lion Tom Rodgers getting his Melvin
Jones award, the first person is his
daughter Kimberly Stokes, then Tom
Rodgers, his wife Kitty Rodgers, and
their son Chris Rodgers.
Congratulations Lion Tom!
Submitted by Lion Mike Quinn,
ELFINWILD LIONS CLUB’S CHRISTMAS
PARTY
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The 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues:
Enter the Together We Can Contest: Measles Edition
This month, Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) celebrates its 50th anniversary and the
completion of its commitment to Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. Through the generosity of Lions, LCIF
has donated US$30 million to fight the spread of measles around the world. Matching funds from
the Bill & Melinda Gates foundation and the UK Department for International Development
doubled the impact of that investment. Millions of children around the world will benefit, and that’s
truly something to celebrate.
The Together We Can Contest: Measles Edition gives you exciting ways to enter and learn about
LCIF’s fight to eradicate this deadly disease.
ENTER THIS MONTH’S CONTEST NOW »
This month, more lucky winners from around the globe will win an exclusive LCIF 50th
Anniversary medal, plus an invitation to LCIF recognition events at the Lions Clubs International
Convention in Las Vegas (travel and convention registration not included). See who won last
month’s contest.
We’ll be running a new contest every month through April 2018, so enter now. Keep coming back
for more chances to win, and to learn how LCIF supports your service.
Thank you.
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The Bridgeville Greater Area Lions completed
“Year One” with a holiday party on January 6th.
Celebrating our first year as a Lions Club was a
huge success. New club development should be a
team effort in order to ensure the success of
recruiting efforts and the new club. (and that
happened) Team members should be hardworking,
committed to the development of the new club and
passionate about being a Lion. (and we are)
Some of the year’s highlights were: a charter night
event attended by more than 100 people including
Lions Club leaders, township commissioners,
police and fire personal, 4 speakers and other Lions
Club members and quests.
We had our first annual well attended spaghetti
dinner, started a speaker series during our monthly
meetings, and made monetary donations to many
local and national organizations.
The club participated in local community days and
celebrations, volunteered with food rescue
organizations, and donated important safety
equipment to the police department.
HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY
GREATER BRIDGEVILLE AREA LIONS CLUB
Charter President Lion Jeanine Adams
SUCCESS
Submitted by
Lion Frank DeLuca
Membership Chair
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DISTRICT 14-B SPRING PARTY SUNDAY APRIL 29, 2018
THE GEORGETOWN CENTRE 526 EAST BRUCETON RD. PITTSBURGH, PA 15236-4577
Guest Speaker
Dr. James Withers of
Operation Safety Net Social 1:00 PM (cash bar) – Lunch 1:30 PM
COST $25 .00 Choice of Lunch
Roast Vermont Turkey w/Dressing or
Baked Boston Scrod Menu:
Tossed Salad, Green Beans Almandine,
Rolls and Butter and Dessert
Coffee, Tea, Decaf, Soft Drinks
Reservation due by April 23, 2018 (No Reservation Confirmed without Payment)
Mail to: Coordinator of District Activities, Lion Richard Keller, IPDG
1811 Educational Dr. White Oak, PA 15131
Name______________________________________________________________________________________
Club _______________________________________________________________________________________
Lunch Choice @ $25.00
Turkey _______ Scrod _______ Gluten Free _______ Total $ _______________
(Checks payable to District 14-B)
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Zone Chairs Ralph Imbrogno and Michele Matuch from 2A and 2B
hosted a dinner on January 25 at UPMC McKeesport for 64 Lions in
attendance from Central Elizabeth, Clairton, McKeesport, Mon River
Fleet, Monroeville, Pitcairn, Pleasant Hills, West Mifflin and White
Oak. In recognition of District 14-B’s Diabetes Treatment and
Education Legacy Project that was highlighted in this month’s Pride
state magazine, Dr. Sann Yu Mon of UPMC McKeesport made a
special presentation on “Diabetes” to kick off this year’s 25th
celebration in September 2018. There are 422 million people with
diabetes internationally which is a major focus of Lions Clubs
International.
Clubs reported on the outstanding work they continue to do in their
communities that was recognized by District Governor Geoff Temple
in his closing remarks.
In recognition of the District’s Legacy Project, a number of events
and activities will be highlighted this year by the Lions Diabetes
Advisory Board comprised of Lions from Districts 14B and 14E. The
Board is selling a $1,500 raffle ticket with two numbers at $5 each to
kick off the beginning of the Diabetes celebration. Clubs can contact the District’s Cabinet Secretary and
Advisory Board Treasurer, Elli Latterman, at 412-664-2590 in the McKeesport Hospital Foundation for tickets.
Lions Ralph and Michele commended the Clubs, UPMC McKeesport and Lion Tracy Petras for their assistance
in coordinating such an informative, educational program. Submitted by
Lion Michele Matuch
Region 2, Zone B Chair
REGION 2 JOINT ZONE MEETING
A HUGE SUCCESS!
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Before we study, before we practice, before we do just about anything - we have a choice:
To do what's easy or to do what's better...
It’s easier to eat out. It’s better to cook at home.
It’s easier to play someone that you know you can beat. It’s better to play the person who might
beat you.
It’s easier to read the SparkNotes. It’s better to read the book.
It’s easier to do it how it’s always been done. It’s better to challenge, stretch, and experiment.
It’s easier to talk about goals. It’s better to lace up and go to work on them – off stage.
It’s easier to enhance your strengths. It’s better to go to work on a weakness.
We’re presented this choice literally all of the time. The problem is: easy is fast, easy is fun,
easy is comfortable – and we’re wired to lean in that direction.
But we grow by choosing better.
We’ll never be perfect with this, but being aware of the choice can help us win the battle a few
more times.
Before you start, ask yourself: “Am I choosing easy, or am I choosing better?
Have a great day!
Make a difference today,
Love Clint
EASY or BETTER January 19
by Trevor Ragan
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2019 MD 14
PA Lions State Convention
January 6, 2018
Lions, Lioness and Leos,
The Lions of District 14-W will host the PA Lions State Convention in May 2019. In an
effort to make this convention appeal to as many people as possible, and encourage your
attendance, we have put together a survey. We ask that you take a few minutes to answer
the questions and send your response to 2019paconvention@gmail.com. Your opinion
matters, and we want to make this the type of event that all Lions, Leos and Lioness want
to attend.
Your participation is voluntary, and all responses will be kept confidential. Once completed
the survey can be sent by e-mail to: 2019paconvention@gmail.com, or mail to PDG Andy
Piskel, 668 Liberty Court, Hazleton, PA 18201. Please send all responses by March 31,
2018.
Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. We look forward to your response
on how we can make the 2019 convention a fun filled informative event for everyone.
Should you have any questions or comments, please contact PDG Andy at 570-956-1245,
PDG Mimi Tosh at 570-814-4847 or mjtosh51@yahoo.com, or PDG Joan Milligan at 570-
262-6388 or robjmill@aol.com.
Sincerely,
PDG Joan Milligan
2019 Convention Committee
WE NEED YOUR INPUT FOR
THE 2019 STATE CONVENTION
Survey is on the next page.
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1. How many PA Lions State conventions have you attended?
2. What events most attracted you to attend the conventions?
3. What events or seminars would encourage you to attend the 2019 convention?
4. If you have never been to a state convention, what events would you consider attending as
a first-time attendee?
5. What programs, seminars, or type of speakers would you like to see offered at the 2019
Convention?
6. Would you like to participate in a service project?
7. What is the highest office you have held in your club, district, or state?
Thank You for taking the time to complete the survey questions. Please e-mail your response to:
2019paconvention@gmail.com. Or mail to: PDG Andy Piskel, 668 Liberty Court, Hazleton, PA
18201 Should you have any questions or comments, please contact PDG Andy at 570-956-1245,
PDG Mimi Tosh at 570-814-4847 or mjtosh51@yahoo.com, or PDG
Joan Milligan at 570-262-6388or robjmill@aol.com.
2019 CONVENTION SURVEY
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