Past club president Mark Conrad was recognized as a Melvin Jones Fellow (MJF). The award is named after the international organization's founder. A plaque, special lapel pin and congratulatory letter were given at the event. Conrad, a member with 24 years of service, has been active since he joined the Titusville Lions, holding multiple club offices, including twice past president of the local club. He has supported diverse projects and fundraisers during that period, including currently chairing the Public Relations Committee and highway clean-up program, along with serving as the editor of the club newsletter. He also is a community service volunteer, contributing his time and talent as the current president of the Associated Charities board of directors, serving as an usher and finance committee member at St. James Memorial Episcopal Church, and is the adviser to the Venango College Veterans Club, where he has been the coordinator of career services since 2007. As recognition of humanitarian work, an MJF is an honor presented to those who donate $1,000 to Lions Club international Foundation (LCIF) or to people for whom a donation was made by others, often the club of which they are members. Said donations are the major source of income for the Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF), providing 75 percent of its revenue which help millions of people around the world that have benefited through more than 11,340 foundation grants, totaling more than $826 million. That number continues to grow, in part from gifts from foundations, corporations, governments, and non-Lions. However, the vast majority of LCIF's funding comes through the generous donations from Lions Clubs and individual members. The Melvin Jones Fellowship was established in 1973 and the progressive program (PMJF) began in 1986 in response to Lions' request for a way to extend their commitment to LCIF. There are 54 levels in the PM.IF program. As of January 2016, there are 386,804 MJF recipients and 75,067 PMJF recipients worldwide. Titusville man receives Outstanding Employee Award during Clarion University award ceremony12/28/2016
ark B. Conrad, a Titusville native was the recipient of the Clarion University Outstanding Employee Award at the 22nd Annual Equity Dinner and Awards Ceremony. Mr. Conrad is the coordinator of the Venango campus Career Services Office. The award is presented by Student Senate; Conrad was acknowledged as a staff member that goes above and beyond to support the development of students' leadership skills and community volunteerism. As a member of the Venango campus student affairs team since January 2007, he has served in multiple capacities over the years including adviser to the Venango Campus Veterans Club. Since its inception in 2009, the Veterans Club has flourished with community service as its cornerstone. Its first service project was providing Christmas gifts and visits to each elderly vet living in the county's nursing homes. When the project became too large for the small group to handle, three other student groups pitched in thus the spirit of volunteerism multiplied by one simple act of kindness. Conrad encourages all students that are members of the various student clubs and organizations to actively engage in the Campus to Community Connection program that challenges students, clubs and their advisers to actively engage in community service and volunteerism. In Mark's capacity as the Venango campus coordinator of career services, his personal goal is to make the office more than just about resume cover letters and job search. He utilizes his vast expertise in human services to assist students in obtaining supportive services and additional funding for education and related expenses. Within his own community of Titusville, he is active on several community boards. An active member of the Titusville Lions Club for over 20 years. He is the current board president of the Associated Charities, a nonprofit which serves the Titusville area's families with supportive services breaking down barriers that binder economic independence. He also is a member of St James Memorial Episcopal Church and serves on its Finance committee and is an usher. St. James is pleased to announce that the St. James After Dark Program will be returning again this coming February. For the third year, during the week of February 6 – 10, just about when cabin fever wants to take over, a week-long series of workshops and seminars to get you out of the house will be offered. Last year over 50 people from the community participated in one or more of the sessions. Our goal is to expand our workshop offerings in order to attract even more interest in this year’s program. The planning committee is currently looking for those persons in our community who would like to share with others, their expertise in a hobby or craft, knowledge in a topic of interest, or simply bring people together to share in fellowship. If you would like to lead a workshop or know of someone who might be interested, contact the church office either by phone at 827-3590 or email at stjames@zoominternet.net. There is also a workshop proposal form located on the St. James Church website that can be submitted by someone wishing to lead a workshop. St. James After Dark Workshop Proposal Form Watch for more information in bulletins and newsletters. Publicity will start in December. During the holiday season the St James Soup Kitchen/Food Cupboard has many opportunities to serve. On Tuesday Nov. 15, at the Soup Kitchen's Thanksgiving dinner, 204 meals were served. Twenty four volunteers helped prepare and serve the meal. Of that number, eight were from St. James Church. Many turned around and the next day helped with the Second Harvest food drive. Ten members of the St. James parish family stood out in a chilly drizzle that Wednesday in the Family Video parking lot to accept donations of food and money to help Second Harvest programs that help the Soup Kitchen and the Titusville Food Bank. Much of the non-perishable food items collected will find their way into the food bags given out on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month at the Soup Kitchen lunches. We are blessed by the many volunteers God has provided to make this food ministry possible.
Food ministry is about feeding souls as well as bodies. The weekly meal on Tuesdays brings people together and helps to unite our community, in fellowship and service. On December 13 the Soup Kitchen will have its Christmas holiday dinner with ham and scalloped potatoes. School children will help decorate the tables, many will brave the cold to share a festive dinner together, as anticipation mounts for the coming of Christmas. All are invited and welcomed. Soup Kitchen Dates and Stats: Tuesday meals from 12-1 PM. Christmas Dinner Dec. 13 Bag Day- Dec.6 and Dec. 20 (note change due to Christmas Dinner) and Barb Ives here to help with VA, SSA, Medicare and housing questions October meals served-498 Food bags given out-143 Weather Note: If Titusville Schools are closed due to bad weather, Soup Kitchen will be closed. Everyone stay safe. |
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