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MD20 LCIF NEWSLETTER
Volume 2, April 2024 Volume 1, June 2023
PDG Lorri E. Rieger Lion Arlene Punnett
Lion Arlene Punnett
PDG Lorri E. Rieger District 20-K1 Coordinator
MD20 Coordinator
MD20 Coordinator District 20-K1 Coordinator
by PDG Lori E, Rieger, Coordinator
DISTRICT 20-R2
CELEBRATED THEIR MJF
AND PMJF RECIPIENTS
FROM MAY 2023-MAY 2024
Join Tell-A-Thon 4.0 on June 2, 2024. Fun,
challenges, celebrities but most of all a focus on
the projects that became possible thanks to LCIF
support. We'll laugh, take on challenges, meet
celebrities, but first of all we'll discover the
projects that came to light thanks to the support
of LCIF. Stay tuned for more updates and in the
meantime, please include the Tell-A-Thon as a
designation with your donations.
Do you know a business that would like to
support the efforts of the Lions? Please use the
letter and forms below and share them with
PATCHOGUE LIONESS LIONS HELP businesses in your area. Who knows, you may get
PURCHASE AN AMBULANCE WITH THE a new member at the same time.
ASSISTANCE OF A DISTRICT & CLUB
COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT (DCG) THANK YOU TO THOSE WHO
ATTENDED THE LCIF LUNCHEON AT Grants Resources
THE 100TH MD20 CONVENTION - LOTS
District 20-S: The Patchogue Lioness Lions Resources for Applicants
Club and its members have been donating over OF FUN AND OVER $1,0000 RAISED
$5,000 (individuals and the club combined) for FOR OUR FOUNDATION LCIF offers a wide variety of grants to support Lions service in
several years through Empowering Service to their local communities and the world. For decades, LCIF has
LCIF annually. The DCG program credits 15% of contributed to Lions’ efforts in the focus areas of vision, disaster
these donations back to the club and is good relief, youth and humanitarian causes. LCIF will help Lions
for 15 years from the time it is earned. increase their impact on these areas while expanding our reach
through Lions’ global cause areas. Take a look at the following
After accruing almost $12,000, the club added resources for applicants to help with your LCIF Grants process.
just over $8,000 to their DCG money and •Guide to LCIF Grant Opportunities
donated these funds to the Patchogue •Grant Deadlines
Ambulance Company to help pay for a new •Lifecycle of a Grant
ambulance. The ambulance that was being •10 Tips for Applying for a LCIF Grant
replaced was more than 20 years old and the
ambulance company was so thankful to receive LCIF Grants Accomplishments
the funds to pay the ambulance off in less time Every year, we’re able to make a positive impact in the world by
while being able to better serve the community. providing grants to Lions clubs. These grants allow Lions to do
They also put a beautiful Lion Logo on both large-scale service projects that would not be possible without
sides of the ambulance along with a thank you Of Course, Fun was Had and financial assistance.
to our club and LCIF. Questions Were Answered at the View Accomplishments
That is the power of LCIF and your donations. LCIF Table... Grant Types
This club has committed to supporting LCIF Thank You, Lora Snow, DC Helen There are a wide variety of grants available to help Lions serve
individually and as a club and the community their local communities and the world. We encourage you to
benefited. That is what Lionism is all about. The Farley & DC Lois Campbell explore the different grant types to find out if there’s a grant that’s
betterment of our communities (large or small). right for your club, district or multiple district now or in the future.
Think what your club can do. Remember, Learn More
designate your donations to EMPOWERING
SERVICE and start thinking about what your Resources for Grantees
community needs. Now that your LCIF grant application is approved, follow these
tips to achieve your goals.
10 Tips: How to Effectively Manage Your LCIF Grant
Lions Guide to Promoting a LCIF Grant Project
LCIF Grant Reporting Forms
To effectively tell your story and measure our impact, it’s critical
that all grantees report on LCIF grants they receive. Below you will
find a list of grant reporting forms to help you manage your LCIF
grant.
•Matching Grant Reporting Form
•Diabetes Grant Reporting Form
•SightFirst Grant Reporting Form
•Childhood Cancer Grant Reporting Form
•DCG Reporting Form
