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The Emblem
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Throughout
the world, Lions are recognized by the emblem they
wear on their lapels. It consists of a gold letter
"L" on a circular purple field. Bordering this is
a circular gold area with two lion profiles at either
side facing away from the center. The word "Lions"
appears at the top, and "International" at the bottom.
Symbolically, the lions face both past and future
-- proud of the past and confident of the future.
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The Motto
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The motto of every Lion is simply "We Serve".
What better way to express the true mission of Lionism?
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The Slogan
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The slogan of the association is "Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation's Safety (LIONS)".
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Official Colors
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The royal
colors of purple and gold were selected as the official
colors when the association was organized in 1917.
Purple stands for loyalty to friends and to one's
self, and for integrity of mind and heart. Gold
symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality in judgment,
purity in life and generosity in mind, heart and
purpose toward humanity.
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Minersville Area Lions Club 2007 - 2009 Officers
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| President |
Charles Moran, Sr. |
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| 1st Vice President |
John Vuksta |
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| 2nd Vice President |
Joe Post |
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| 3rd Vice President |
Mike Vuksta |
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| Secretary |
John Chaklos |
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| Treasurer |
Michael Brennan |
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| Financial Secretary |
Jeff Bilansky |
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| Tail Twister |
Ray Pasco |
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| Lion Tamer |
Tom Leskowsky |
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| Directors: |
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| 1 Year |
Bill Hahner
Donald Huges |
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| 2 Year |
Bob Barnhart
Charles Moran, Jr. |
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The Lions Den
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In 1996, the borough of Minersville made available the first floor of the Senior Citizen building.
Renovation of this permanent meeting place began in January, 1997.
It was dedicated on May 3, 1998, it is now known as the "Lions Den".
Meeting and special events during the colder months are held here.
The den has room to display all the club insignia and awards.
It can seat over 50 people comfortably, with additional room for food service.
There is also a kitchen, storage rooms and tile-finished men's and women's restrooms.
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Lions Club International Objectives
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To Create and foster a spirit of understanding among the people of the world.
To Promote the principles of good government and good citizenship.
To Take an active interest in the civic, cultural, social, and moral welfare of the community.
To Unite the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding.
To Provide a forum for the open discussion
of all matters of public interest, provided however,
that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall
not be debated by club members.
To Encourage service minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works, and private endeavors.
For more information about the Minersville Area Lions Club contact any club member.
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Major Annual Fund Raising Events
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Millennium Train Sale - Each Fall
Relay for Life Train Sale - Each Fall
Sportsman Raffle - October and April
Chicken Barbeque Sale - Spring and Fall
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Annual Special Events
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Halloween Parade and Candy Handout - Halloween Evening
Family Picnic - A Sunday Afternoon in July
Club Christmas Party - A meeting in December
Installation Dinner - A Friday in May or June
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Regular Meetings
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The club meets on the first and third Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Lions Den.
Summer meetings are held at the Lions Pavilion.
Business meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
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E-mail Addresses
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mail@minersvillelions.com
secretary@minersvillelions.com
pavilion@minersvillelions.com
trains@minersvillelions.com
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