DISTRICT 33A SIGHT & HEARING CONSERVATION & TREATMENT FUND, INC.

Download S & H Application for Assistance

​                           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 jeaninelegare@hotmail.com  Please allow two weeks for delivery.

Download Joseph J. Camarda Fellowship Application

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. Protano Founders Award was established to honor the memory of the Founder of the District 33A Sight & Hearing Conservation & Treatment Fund. The Joseph R. Protano Founders Award can be given to any Lion or individual who has demonstrated an ability to further the betterment or cure of those individuals who are afflicted by sight or hearing related disabilities.
 
 The award will be presented annually by the District 33A Sight & Hearing Conservation & Treatment Fund, Inc. at the Mid-Winter Conference in February, if a qualified recipient is approved by the Sight & Hearing Fund Committee.
 Any club or individual Lion wishing to submit the name of an applicant may do so no later than December 1st prior to the next Mid-Winter Conference with a written resume.
Applications and resumes can be mailed to:
PCC/PDG Robert Meunier, Chair 551 Lebanon Hill  Road Southbridge, MA 01550
Questions: (H) 508-765-9049 rlmdfm@verizon.net 
​A committee from the Sight & Hearing Fund consisting of the Seated President, seated Vice President and three (3) Past Presidents will review the applications and determine  the recipient.
*PCC/PDG Robert Meunier will present the awards at the Mid-Winter Conference.

Download Joseph R. Protano Award Application

District 33A Sight & Hearing Conservation & Treatment Fund Officers

PRESIDENT
PDG Tim DeVault
43 Oak Avenue
Athol, MA  01331
(C) 978-895-8363
(E) tim.devault@verizon.net​

​3rd VICE PRESIDENT
​Lion John Riemer
​2 Brian Circle
​Grafton, MA 01519
(H) (508) 839-9697   
​(E) John@riemerassociates.com

1st VICE PRESIDENT
​PCST Lionel Carbonneau
​4 Beechwood Drive
​Rutland, MA 01543
​(H) 508-886-4572
(E) bristollio@aol.com

Secretary
Jean Landry 
32 Clark Street
Gardner, MA   01440
(H) 978-632-6761  (C) 978-837-1497
(E) landryd684@yahoo.com
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​​2nd VICE PRESIDENT
​PDG Dennis Landry
​32 Clark St
​Gardner, MA 01140
(H) 978-632-6761    (C ) 978-837-1496
​(E) landryd@yahoo.com​

​TREASURER
PCST Diane Meunier 
551 Lebanon Hill Road
Southbridge MA 01550
(H) 508-765-9049
(E) rlmdfm@verizon.net

Directors
All Past Presidents 
IPDG Denise Andrews      
DG Cindy Mainini
1st VDG Marianna Riemer

MEMBERS AT LARGE                                                     
Zone              Member                            Tel. Number                  TermExpires
1                  Lion John Riemer                   508-380-2683                       2025
2                 Lion Tina Smith                        508- 958-8204‬                     2024
3                 PCST Lionel Carbonneau        508-886-4572                     2023
4                 Lion Diane Seely                       508-278-0057                     2022
5                 Lion Ann Marie Decoteau      413-519-5688.                       2025
6                 Lion Don Fortin                         508-341-4992                      2023
7                  Lion Cathy Gaudet                   978-870-8887                    2022
8                  Lion Sal Imperato                     978-660-8730                    2024
FLOATING REP
                     1st VDG Marianna Riemer      508 - 729-3989‬                 2025

MEETING DATES
September 19, 2021
November 21, 2021
January 16, 2022
March 20, 2022
May 15, 2022
July 17, 2022
Meetings will be held at 9:30 am at the Rutland Public Library 280 Main Street, Rutland, MA