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

Download an 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.

View the History Of the Joseph J. Camarda fellowship

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.  Lion Jeanine Legare will present the awards at the Mid-Winter Conference
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
RC John Riemer (PCST Marianna)
2 Brian Circle
Grafton, MA  01519
(H)508-839-9697 (C) 508-729-3989
(E)john@riemerassociates.com

​3rd VICE PRESIDENT
PDG Tim DeVault
43 Oak Avenue
Athol, MA  01331
(C) 978-895-8363
(E) tim.devault@verizon.net

1st VICE PRESIDENT
PCST Marianna Riemer (RC John)
2 Brian Circle
Grafton, MA  01519
(H) 508-839-9697   (C) 508-729-3988
(E) marianna@riemerassociates.com
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Secretary
Jean Landry (PDG Dennis)
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 Lisa Nelson (Lion James “Ed”)
6 Beachview Road
Lunenburg, MA  01462
(C) 978-660-0539
(E) elnelson9432@netscape.net
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​TREASURER
PCST Diane Meunier (PCC/PDG Bob)
551 Lebanon Hill Road
Southbridge MA 01550
(H) 508-765-9049
(E) rlmdfm@verizon.net

Directors
All Past Presidents 
IPDG Tim DeVault       
DG Colleen Oncay 
1st VDG Denise Andrews
CST Edward Lambert, Jr.

MEMBERS AT LARGE                                                     
Zone              Member                            Tel. Number                  TermExpires
1                  2nd VDG Cindy Mainini          508-380-2683                    2021
2                 President  John Riemer          508 839-9697                    2020
3                 PCST Lionel Carbonneau        508-886-4572                   2020
4                 Lion Diane Seely                       508-278-0057                    2021
5                 Lion Glenn Waugh                   774-452-2664                    2020
6                  PCC/PDG Robert Meunier      508-765-9049                  2020
7                  Lion Cathy Gaudet                   978-870-8887                   2021
8                   Lion Joe Allen                           978-660-7279                   2021
Southbridge Lions Club
                      PDG Babe Mainini                  508-735-9181                    2021
FLOATING REP
CST Marianna Riemer        508-839-9697                    2020
Lion Salvatore Imperato     978-660-8730                   2021

MEETING DATES
September 15, 2019                         March 15, 2020
November 17, 2019                          May 17, 2020
January 19, 2020                              July 19, 2020

Meetings will be held at 9:30 am at the Rutland Public Library 280 Main Street, Rutland, MA