Butler PA Lions Club

A NEW FACEBOOK FOLLOWER... We are very pleased to have Betty Lou Ivell from northern Butler County, Pennsylvania as a new Facebook Friend. Welcome Betty and come visit us anytime!

THREE AMIGOS... Louie from Apollo Area Lions Club(left)... Asa from Slippery Rock Lions Club... and Ludwig from Butler Lions Club.

Butler Lion TRAVIS ,"The Traveling Lion" sharing old pictures of his LIONS friends from the eastern side of the state!

Apollo Area Lions remind us about who we are and what we do!

WHEN IN DOUBT... ZOOM!... Such was the response of four Butler Lions who attended the on-line ZOOM District 14-N Cabinet Meeting on February 13. Attending the virtual meeting from Butler Lions Club were Club President Connie Ivill, Club and District Secretary Mike Winkler, and members PDGs Linda and Don Gibala. It is always good management for Lions leaders to be able to communicate actions and interact to exchange and discuss common issues and concerns. 'Twas a valuable meeting indeed!

BUTLER LIONS ATTEND REGIONAL LIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE ... Butler Lions Maryann Fleeger, Adam Fleeger and his Leader Dog, Isaac are presently attending leadership training classes at the annual Multiple District 14 Regional Lions Leadership Institute in Harrisburg. RLLI is State and District funded training designed specifically for those who wish to learn more about the LIONS structure and function and wish to advance into higher order leadership positions at the district/state levels.

THE ARC OF BUTLER COUNTY FRUIT AND CANDLE SALE FUNDRAISER... 300 holiday fruit baskets and scented candles were prepared this year by ARC of Butler County, and Butler Lions stepped up once again this year to assure deliveries on time for Christmas. On December 17 and 18 we loaded the vans and cars and made the necessary road trips and deliveries to numerous homes and businesses. Thanks to Lions Coordinator Mike Winkler, Lion Carolyn Winkler and PDG Don Gibala for handling the deliveries.

CHRISTMAS DINNERS FOR SHUT-INS... Butler Lions Betty and Jim Basalyga along with Connie and Rick Minor, and President Connie Ivill helped with providing Christmas dinners to many Butler folks through the First United Methodist Church program for shut-in families and friends. Thank you Lions for making the days a little brighter for our neighbors!

SIX BUTLER LIONS CHEW ON SOME JANUARY 2021 BIRTHDAYS!... Lions who find themselves in January birthday mode include: Jeremy Criley, Art Black, Joyce Saunders, Bill Criley, Bill Olszewski, and Dean Jones. May the new year brighten your special day , Folks!

KATIE'S KITCHEN: BUTLER LIONS CONTINUE TO BE THERE IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER... AND JANUARY... The carry-out meals continue to be served through Katie's Kitchen at St Marks Church in Butler, and Butler Lions are there to assist. Thanks to Lions Janet Flecken, Carolyn and Mike Winkler and Debbie Hayes for serving 125 meals to those in need this past November. Lion Janet was also able to distribute another 50 COVID protective face masks to meal recipients. On December 17, Butler Lions Janet and Barry Flecken along with Carolyn and Mike Winkler distributed another 100 meals. Thank you LIONS for your kindness and service!... Our next Katie's Kitchen meal is scheduled for January 21.. Contact IPP Janet Flecken if you are available to help.

RADA-RADA-RADA... Purchase Christmas presents for family and friends, and let your purchase help our community! These are the high quality kitchen-ware gifts that can last forever!Visit the RADA website ( https://radafundraising.com/?rfsn=4583975.67e9e2 ), and click "Yes"on the Butler Lions prompt. Then shop away for your favorite gifts. Butler Lions Club will automatically receive a small percentage of the list purchase price from the RADA folks, which we in turn give 100% back to our community through Butler Lions Charities. During this season of giving, please consider giving to family, friends AND COMMUNITY in a rather unique RADA way... All Butler Lions Club proceeds go to Butler Lions Charities!... WE SERVE!