DISTRICT 33A SIGHT & HEARING CONSERVATION & TREATMENT FUND, INC.
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. 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. |
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. 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: rlmdfm@verizon.net |
District 33A Sight & Hearing Conservation & Treatment Fund Officers
PRESIDENT
PCST Lionel Carbonneau 4 Beechwood Drive Rutland, MA 01543 (H) 508-886-4572 (E) bristollio@aol.com 3rd Vice President
IPDG Cindy Mainini 5 Bandy Lane, Milford, MA 01257 C 508-380-2683 cindymainini@gmail.com |
1st VICE PRESIDENT
PDG Dennis Landry 32 Clark St Gardner, MA 01140 (H) 978-632-6761 (C ) 978-837-1496 (E) landryd@yahoo.com Secretary
Jean Landry 32 Clark Street Gardner, MA 01440 (H) 978-632-6761 (C) 978-837-1497 (E) landryd684@yahoo.com |
2nd VICE PRESIDENT
3rd VICE PRESIDENT Lion John Riemer 2 Brian Circle Grafton, MA 01519 (H) (508) 839-9697 (E) John@riemerassociates.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 Cindy Mainini
DG/PP Marianna Riemer
1st VDG Curt Jameson
2nd VDG Denise Andrews
CS/PP John Riemer
CT Tony Ash
All Past Presidents
IPDG Cindy Mainini
DG/PP Marianna Riemer
1st VDG Curt Jameson
2nd VDG Denise Andrews
CS/PP John Riemer
CT Tony Ash
MEMBERS AT LARGE
Zone Member Tel. Number TermExpires
1 CS/PP John Riemer 508-380-2683 2025
2 Lion Burton Christensen 860-818-9947 2024
3 PCST Lionel Carbonneau 508-886-4572 2023
4 Lion Diane Seely 508-278-0057 2026
5 Lion Andrew Caron 508-425-9957 2025
6 Lion Don Fortin 508-341-4992 2023
7 2nd VDG Denise Andrews 978-227-1450 2026
8 Lion Sal Imperato 978-660-8730 2024
FLOATING REP
DG/PP Marianna Riemer 508 - 729-3989 2025
Zone Member Tel. Number TermExpires
1 CS/PP John Riemer 508-380-2683 2025
2 Lion Burton Christensen 860-818-9947 2024
3 PCST Lionel Carbonneau 508-886-4572 2023
4 Lion Diane Seely 508-278-0057 2026
5 Lion Andrew Caron 508-425-9957 2025
6 Lion Don Fortin 508-341-4992 2023
7 2nd VDG Denise Andrews 978-227-1450 2026
8 Lion Sal Imperato 978-660-8730 2024
FLOATING REP
DG/PP Marianna Riemer 508 - 729-3989 2025
MEETING DATES
September 18, 2022
November 20, 2022
January 15, 2023
March 19, 2023
May 21, 2023
July 16, 2023
Meetings will be held at 9:30 am at the Rutland Public Library 280 Main Street, Rutland, MA
September 18, 2022
November 20, 2022
January 15, 2023
March 19, 2023
May 21, 2023
July 16, 2023
Meetings will be held at 9:30 am at the Rutland Public Library 280 Main Street, Rutland, MA