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​                           MEMORIALS/HONORARIUMS
Donations in memory or honor of individuals may be made at any time. Specially printed envelopes are available. An acknowledgment is sent to the family of the deceased or the person being recognized.

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Joseph J. Camarda Fellowship 
A recognition plaque and a lapel pin may be presented to a Lion or non-Lion for a $500.00 contribution.  The sum of $500.00 can be made in 2 payments over 2 consecutive years if designated specifically.
Progressive Joseph J. Camarda Fellowship
An existing Joseph J. Camarda Fellow may be recognized for their continued service and dedication with a progressive recognition plaque and pin for  a $500.00 contribution. The sum of $500.00 can be made in 2 payments over 2 years consecutive if designated specifically.  
Joseph J. Camarda Progressive Gold Fellowship Award 
 A new level of distinction for the Joseph J. Camarda Fellowship Award. This award was created to honor those lions who are Progressive Award holders or individuals who exemplify the highest level of recognition for their continued services and dedicated humanitarian efforts toward the principles of lionism through home and community affairs.
This award will have a new distinct plaque and will use the same gold pin with a diamond chip as the Progressive Joseph J. Camarda Fellowship Award.
Cost is still $500.00 for this new award. The sum of $500.00 can be made in 2 payments over 2 years consecutive if designated specifically.  
All donations toward Joseph J. Camarda Fellowships should be mailed, along with an application form to:
Lion Jeanine Legare
16 South Street 
Petersham, MA 01366. 
​Questions: 978-724-3260  or [email protected]  Please allow two weeks for delivery.

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The District 33A Sight & Hearing Fund is a fund set up to assist District 33A Lions Clubs in obtaining Sight and Hearing assistance for citizens of their communities and is supported by District 33A club donations
HOW  TO REQUEST ASSISTANCE
A request for assistance shall be made by an officer of the individual Lions Club in the form of an Application for Assistance, which may be obtained from the Member At Large of the club’s zone. The application shall be completed and returned to the Member At Large who will present it to the Sight and Hearing Board for consideration. Thereafter, the Directors of the Fund may make such investigation as they deem suitable and the Directors shall thereafter approve or disapprove each request by vote. 

Joseph R. Protano Founders Award

The Joseph R Proton Award was established in the year 2000 when then Sight & Hearing President Joe Lambert and Past President PDG Bob Meunier were assigned the task of developing an award to honor the memory of the founder and Past President of the District 33A Sight & Hearing Conservation & Treatment Fund by the Board of Directors.
The Joseph R Protano Founders Award can be presented to any Lion or individual who has gone above and beyond the call of duty and specifically demonstrated an ability to further the betterment or cure of those individuals who are afflicted with sight or hearing related disabilities.
The first award was presented to Tillie Protano in February 2001 at the Mid-Winter conference in memory of her late husband PDG Joseph R. Protano and has raised approximately $450,000 to date.
The award will be presented annually by the District 33A Sight & Hearing Conservation and Treatment Fund, Inc. at the Mid-Winter Conference in February, if a qualified recipient is approved by the Sight & Hearing Committee.
​A Resume along with any pertinent information or documentation is required by the committee for review.
Nominations must be received by December 1st prior to the next Mid-Winter Conference.
Mail completed resume, application and documentation to: PCC/PDG Robert Meunier, 551 Lebanon Hill Rd. Southbridge,MA 01550 or email to: [email protected]

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District 33A Sight & Hearing Conservation & Treatment Fund Officers

PRESIDENT
PDG Babe Mainini
[email protected]m

SECRETARY
Cathy Gaudet
[email protected],

1st VICE PRESIDENT
​RC Barry Alman
[email protected]

TREASURER
 John Kilcoyne
​[email protected]​

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​​2nd VICE PRESIDENT
Stephen Welch
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3rd Vice President
Don Fortin
[email protected]​

DIRECTORS
All Past Presidents
IPDG Andrew Keane
DG Mark Bucchino
1st VDG Joni LaPlante
2nd VDG Kristen Keane
CS PDG Lisa Nelson

MEMBERS AT LARGE
1 – ZC Maureen Wojnar  [email protected]
2 – Burton Christensen   [email protected]
3 – PCST Lionel Carbonneau   [email protected]
4 – Lion Diane Seely  [email protected]
5 – Lion Bill Cass
6 – Lion Laura Hoey  
7 – CS/pDG Denise Andrews [email protected]
8 – Lion Jean Alman   [email protected]

​FLOATING REPRESENTATIVE  -  PDG Marianna Riemer

Meeting Dates
Meetings are held (3rd Sunday of odd Numbered Months) at 9:30 am at the
Grafton Lions Club 68 Brigham Hill Rd. Grafton
September 20, 2026   November 15, 2026   January 17, 2027
March 21, 2027  May 16, 2027  July 18, 2027