Lions Club Honors Students at Scholarship Dinner

Posted on July 6, 2022 by The Dunmorean

The Dunmore Lions Club recently held its 41st Annual Scholarship Award Dinner at La Buona Vita Restaurant in Dunmore.

Honored with Penn State Scholarships were Joseph Cardillo of Dunmore High School and Molly Landsiedel of Holy Cross High School.

Also, honored with monetary gifts were Dunmore High School Male Scholar/Athlete-Kevin Walsh and Female Scholar /Athlete-Moriah Murray and Holy Cross High School Male Scholar/Athlete-Nick Cabets and Female Scholar/Athlete- Kaitlyn Farrell. Remarks were made by Chris Lucas,Dunmore High School’s Assistant Principal, and Alexa Bravis, Holy Cross High School counselor.

Presentations of awards were made by Lion President Elect Sam Sebastianelli Sr., and Past President Jim Aita. Lion Gino Tempesta served as dinner chairman and Lion Michael Colangelo offered invocation.

Lion Justin Patchcoski served as Toastmaster and congratulated all award recipients, not only for the great honor they received, but to be at such an exciting time in their life. Further commenting, he added, “ I was thinking back to this time last year and how different, yet similar things, were. Just like last year’s class, I’m sure you’ve all made sacrifices throughout your academic careers, your perseverance and ambition are admirable, but I promise you’ll all look back on this night and all the wonderful memories of your high school athletic and academic careers often and fondly”.

This is the 70^th year the Dunmore lions have been serving the community of Dunmore.

Dunmore Lions Club Members Honored at NEPA District 14-H Convention

Posted on June 1, 2022 by The Dunmorean

Richard Green of the Dunmore Lions Club was awarded the prestigious Carl Shoemaker fellowship medal at a recent NEPA Lion District 14-H Convention held at the Radisson, Scranton.

The medal is presented to the Lion who shares the spirit of volunteerism and drive that was exemplified by Lion Carl Shoemaker. Mr. Shoemaker was the founder of Pa. Lion’s Beacon Lodge Camp located in Mount Union Pennsylvania. Lion Carl’s lifelong work was to help blind and special needs children and adults to improve their lives through the camping experiences that the Beacon Lodge has provided since 1948.

Presenting the award to Mr. Green are International Director Gary Brown and District Governor Cathy Metschulat.

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Sam Sebastianelli Sr. of the Dunmore Lions Club was presented with the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. Melvin Jones was the founder of Lions Clubs International, the largest service organization in the world.

The award is the highest honor that Lions Clubs worldwide bestows on an individual who embodies humanitarian ideas and efforts consistent with the nature and purpose of Lionism.

The recipient of this award has exhibited exemplary service to the Club and the Community for which he serves.

The award is not granted each year. It is instead granted only if there is a Lion who has earned it. Shown presenting the award to Mr. Sebastianelli is Past District Governor Fran Stepkovitch.

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Sebastianelli was also presented with the International President’s Certificate of Appreciation in recognition of distinguished achievements in fulfilling the mission of Lions Clubs International.

The award was presented to him by International Director Gary Brown and District Governor Cathy Metschulat.

Dunmore Lions Welcome New Member

Posted on June 1, 2022 by The Dunmorean

The Dunmore Lions are extremely proud that Elizabeth Zangardi has accepted membership in our Club.

Beth has an extensive background in management and is coordinator of the Shared Ride Service for the County of Lackawanna County (COLTS). She is also a Council woman for the Borough of Dunmore and a board member of Scranton Sewer Authority. Beth is a volunteer for Saint Anthony’s Memorial Park Association and the Borough of Dunmore Mosaics Committee. Her installation was held at the Fireside Restaurant, Dunmore.

Pictured from left are: Lion Sponsor Leo Wentline Jr., Beth Zangardi, and Lion President Jim Aita.

Over the years members have found that the Lions Club offer many opportunities for personal growth in the largest service organization in the world. An added benefit is the incomparable feeling of volunteering. For information on becoming a member contact membership chairman Jim Colangelo at 570-466-5058