2020-2021 Issue #3#4 Profile of a Leader: 14-W 1st Vice Governor Dr. Linda Zaneski In this issue: We are Lions, Choi, Alexander 2 ID Edwards' Message 3 Feature Article 4-7 Lionesses of the Year 8 Council Meeting #4 Action Item Recap 9 2021-2022 Council of Governors 10 2021-2022 Committee Appointments 11 CC Wagner's Message 12 GAT PID Gregg's Message 13 GM Coordinator Wilbur's Message 14 Pride Boosters, Funds' Distribution, Correction 15 Keeping it in the Family 16 As you read through this publication, note Save the Date 17 Leader Dogs Coordinator Remic's Article 18 the innovative ways Lions served during 2020-2021 Melvin Jones Fellows 19 the COVID-19 pandemic. Note, too, how LCIF Coordinators' Article 20 Important Message, Broom Sale Ad 21 the Leos are doing great things! We are Northeast PA Lions Service Foundation 22-23 Lions, WE SERVE! Enjoy the relaxation of How PA's Lions and Leos Serve 24-37 Memorials 38 restrictions, be yet innovative and let's Remembering Deceased Lions 39-43 get moving. Where there's a need, there's Certificate of Sales Tax Exemption 44 Beacon Lodge Form, Sir Speedy Ad 45 a LION! Send articles and photos to the Editor at the address shown below. The PRIDE accepts no responsibility for unsolicited material, or for the opinions expressed or coincidental names used by authors of articles. The PRIDE is published quarterly (Jan., Feb., Mar.), (Apr., May, June), (July, Aug., Sept.), (Oct., Nov., Dec.) DEADLINES for ARTICLES: Feb. 15, May 15, Aug. 15 and Nov. 15 We reserve the right to reject any material that is deemed inappropriate to the goals and objectives of Lionism. Material is printed on “space available” basis. The PRIDE of Pennsylvania 2020-2021, Issue #4 The PRIDE of Pennsylvania is the official publication of the Pennsylvania State Council of Lions Clubs and is published electronically, quarterly for $1.50 per year, deducted from PA Lions Club members' annual state dues by the Pennsylvania State Council of Lions Clubs, 949 E. Park Dr., Harrisburg, PA 17111. Lionesses may subscribe for $1.50 per year. 2020-2021 Editor Betty Lou Ivell Volant Lions Club, 14-N [email protected] 2142 Clintonville Rd., Harrisville, PA 16038 Thank you Best wishes 814-786-7215 IP Jung-Yul Choi Douglas X. Alexander Cover: Bob McComas Feature Articles: Bob McComas State Administrator Bob McComas Buy State Lions merchandise online: [email protected] 717-564-2586 https://palions.tbsonlinestore.com 2 - The PRIDE of Pennsylvania International Director Larry Edwards And We Continue ….. To Serve Greeting Lions, Leos and Lioness, Wow, what a difference three months makes. Temperatures are up, grass is growing and needs cut, short sleeve shirts are out, and Lions are beginning to meet in person. What a good feeling that is. Seeing many whom we have not seen for many long months. Our State Council of Governors met two weeks ago in Harrisburg with their DGEs and 2nd VDGs along with several other Lions. The Council meeting went well in person as well as the Friday evening Counselors’ dinner and recognition of the Governors finishing their year as they become Immediate Past District Governors. What a great weekend. That was followed by our Multiple District Convention held virtually. For the first time (and hopefully, last), it went well. It is available on YouTube for those that did not get to see it live. Also, the list of those honored in the Necrology Service is on the PA Lions website. Next up is the International Convention that will also be held virtually. I have seen some previews of it, and it will be as if you were there in person. Please consider registering if you haven’t yet. The Parade, Flag Presentation, Plenary sessions, Entertainment and the DGE ribbon pulling will be online. If you have registered be sure to become a delegate for your club for voting. Now that we are beginning to meet in person, dust off those service projects that have gone stale and get them moving again. The needs are still big, and the team is ready to go. Let’s roll. There are so many opportunities that need filled. Why not work on a plan for the last month of this year but carry one forth for the 2021-2022 year. Report this service through MyLion and be sure you share with your local newspapers and social media pages. Give your club credit for those good works. With a new year around the corner, this is a great time for clubs to begin planning for the new year. Put that club calendar together with your budget so your members know what is happening and expected. Remember, plan the work, and work the plan. Stay positive and get excited about the new year coming. I am looking forward to hearing about super results from our Multiple District clubs. Please have a safe and productive spring. I am looking forward to seeing many more of our Lions in person as this year moves on. Keep up that positive attitude and keep on serving. In Lions Service, ID Larry The PRIDE of Pennsylvania - 3 Leadership profile Future Council chair wears many crowns Given the opportunity, one becomes Karen Brady (2016-2017), Marilyn Wagner mesmerized, if not overwhelmed, while Dr. (2020-2021) and Cathy Baker (2021-2022). On Linda Zaneski retraces the road of life she has the district level, she counts Past District 14-W travelled and reveals the steps she sees herself Governors Joan Milligan (2006-2007), Eileen taking in the future. Hers is a life already filled Yurish (2010-2011) and Marylin “Mimi” Tosh MOTTO with amazing milestones and accomplishments (2011-2012, 2014-2015) among her female “I am driven to set and with even more “Wow” moments awaiting her Past District Governor role models. accomplish goals. I on the horizon. “I love the fact I have so many female push myself to be a The proud owner of two Master’s degrees role models in Lionism,” Zaneski said,“ and I better person while and a Doctor of Nursing degree, Dr. Zaneski is look forward to continuing to learn from them making my community a a former Miss Pennsylvania as I get closer to my term better place.” (1991), a former Mrs. as State Council Chair.” LIONS ROAR PA United States (1996), Zaneski had the • 2020-2021 District 14-W Second a seven-time runner-up unique opportunity as a Vice Governor • In line to be to Mrs. Pennsylvania member of the 2019 PA MD-14 Council Chair 2023-2024 International and former state convention host • Former club president and secretary • State convention borough council president committee to meet and committee chair • District – the first female to serve observe LCI’s first-ever Diabetes Coordinator the borough in that female International capacity, and that’s just a President, Gudrun PERSONAL PRONOUNS • Daughter and Sister: Second tip of the proverbial Yngvadottir, the featured oldest of Phyllis and John iceberg. keynote speaker for that O’Boyle’s four children • Wife: She is also Lions Clubs event. As Council Chair Married to Stanley since 1993 International’s 2021-2022 in 2023-2024, Zaneski • Mother of Becky and Stanley III will serve under the • Aunt •“Momager” • Author District 14-W First Vice Governor and, as such, in “I had a year of amazing second, Dr. Patti Hill. PROFESSIONAL position to become the memories and opportunities as To say Zaneski thrives • Doctor • Registered nurse sixth female to serve as Miss Pennsylvania that include on challenges would be a • Licensed nursing home a personal one-on-one meeting gross understatement. administrator • Advocate for chair of the Multiple Alzheimer’s and Dementia District 14/PA State with the sitting POTUS and many “I love the quote by awareness and treatment Council of Lions Clubs’ interesting stories to tell from Eleanor Roosevelt -- ‘You Council of Governors. that year of service.” gain strength, courage PAGEANTRY From there, she has hopes to and confidence by every • 1991 Miss Pennsylvania experience in which you really stop to look • 1996 Mrs. Pennsylvania higher offices. She has her sights set on being • 2021 Second runner-up and six MD-14’s second female International Director fear in the face. … Do the things you think you other Mrs. Pennsylvania runner- and first to serve as International President and cannot do.’ ” up finishes • Top-15 Mrs. the second 14-W/fourth PA Lion to lead the “I love learning,” Zaneski said, “and America national finisher would give that advice to never stop learning • Two-time Mrs. Wilkes-Barre world’s largest civic service organization. “Lofty goals, I know,” Zaneski said, and growing and doing the things you want to COMMUNITY “but that’s what life is all about -- setting goals do to be happy and help others. I learned that • Edwardsville’s first-ever female and working hard to achieve them. Nothing is from my grandparents and my mom. Borough council president impossible.” Zaneski became a Lion in February 2003 when she was inducted into the Edwardsville EDUCATION Zaneski seeks to follow the path blazed by, • Doctor of Nursing (Magna cum among others, Joseph L. Wroblewski, District Lions Club and served several terms as laude) • Master’s degrees in 14-W’s first/PA’s third International President, President and Vice president, and Leo club Health Care Administration and and Cindy Gregg, the MD’s first female State advisor before the club disbanded in 2017, at Nursing • Bachelor’s degree Council Chair and International Director. In which time she transferred her membership to in Nursing • Gerontological nurse and Case Management addition to Gregg (2011-2012), Zaneski will her hometown club in Dupont.