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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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