This past year we have had numerous requests from members of Lions Club International asking for a unique gift that they could give as an award to outstanding Lions or Lions Club supporters. After quite a bit of design and development, we are pleased to bring to you the Lions Club Etched Medallion Plate!
These awards are a fantastic option when a lapel pin, challenge coin, or certificate simply will not convey enough appreciation. These plates can be proudly displayed in club entrances, on podiums, and tables as each piece comes with its own satin lined gift box and wooden stand. Customization options are available for the plates, and the stock design you see above has a low minimum of only one piece! If you are looking for the perfect gift to let you know your cabinet, sponsors, and volunteers just how special they are then please do not hesitate to contact us today.
Thank you again to all our supporters and customers, we greatly appreciate your business.
Upon returning from an extremely successful Lions Club International Convention in Seattle (by the way a quick thank you to all who stopped by the booth, it was great to meet you!) we received a great bit of news that we are very proud to share. For the second consecutive year the MD25 Lions Trading Pin we had the pleasure of producing has won the Lions International Trading Pin Club (LITPC) MD pin of the year award. This was a great surprise and honor coming off the heels of winning the same award last year (as well as winning Lions Club International MD lapel pin of the year). A big congratulations to our fellow Hoosier Lions in MD25 as they are the real recipients of this honor for the last two years. A special thank you to Indiana Lion Mike Gutyan and his better half Helen. They have conceptualized the lapel pin art for the last several years and we have helped them turn their concept into a tangible piece.
Thanks again for all your support and congrats to MD25! Don't forget to click the quote request link above if you are looking for a custom lapel pin!
It's been a crazy few weeks around here at Recognition Services as we having been preparing our booth for the upcoming Lions Clubs International show in Seattle. However we are sure our efforts will have a big impact on the exhibitor show hall in the 2400 aisle. If you are lucky enough to make it out to Seattle please make sure to swing by our booth 2411 and say hello to Craig and Steve, they are very eager to get out there and meet with you all!
This year we will present the best in premiere Lions pins and Lions coins as we always have, but we are also excited to present brand new Lions Club Award and Lions Fundraising idea items. We will have samples to hand out as always, but quantities will be limited per design so make sure to swing by the booth early to pick up your favorite design!
We hope that those of you who are coming out have a safe and fast trip and enjoy the Seattle atmosphere. For those of you who are not able to make it out to Seattle we would still be happy to send you out a sample upon request, just submit your information to the link at the top of this page.
Hello Lions! Craig and I have been very busy working with the Lions Club members we had met with in Milwaukee at the USA/Canada Leadership forum these last few months. We have created many great custom lions pins as a result of the relationships we made at the conference last September. Thank you all very much for keeping us so busy! It's hard to believe that we are already gearing up into another show season with Seattle and Anchorage just around the corner in a few short months.
This morning I was passed along a link by our fellow Indiana Lion and Past International Director Doug Lozier. Doug was sending out a reminder email to make sure we had registered for the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum from September 22-24. If you have not registered already, please do so here.
Also take a look at this below video that shows a really awesome aerial view of the convention center! We can't wait to see you all again!
In a few months the torch of leadership will be passed from outgoing District Governor to incoming District Governor in the Lions Club International world. As terms begin and end on July 1st every year, the months leading up to this event can be very tiring and stressful to say the least. To the current District Governors we say, keep your head up and finish the race strong. Lead your district to do great things and make sure the incoming District Governor has a great head start on keeping momentum moving forward. Also take the time as your term winds down to recognize and reward those Lions Club members in your district that have helped you all year long. If you are in need of ideas for Lions Club award items for these members, please contact us so we can help you make something meaningful for their help.
Now a message to all you incoming District Governors for 2011-2012: NOW IS THE TIME TO ORDER YOUR LIONS CLUB PIN!. Far too often Craig and I see too many VDG's wait until the last minute to place their order. Please contact us today so we can get this process started (you can click the request a quote button to the right on this screen). Do not be empty handed when your term begins, when you begin your visitations lions will expect to have a pin in hand!
Let Craig and I take the worry away today. We would be happy to create something great to commemorate your year!
Hello Lions friends! Recognition Services is now officially registered as a vendor for the upcoming Lions Club International Convention in Seattle. This is always a great opportunity to get valuable face time with our favorite Lions from around the world. There are always great stories to hear about how Lions Clubs are reaching out and helping communities in many different ways. We are also very happy to have the opportunity to see hundreds and thousands of Lions Club members proudly wearing the custom Lions Club pins we have produced for them over the year.
This year's convention in Seattle is sure to be a truly great time for all involved. This event takes all year to plan for LCI and every minute of their dedication to detail is appreciated. Show your support for the event by registering now. Help the show by bringing attending so that you can learn from others and allow others to learn from you. Lets keep the Lion's growing and giving spirit strong all the way through 2011!
A few days ago I finished up our annual report for Lions Club International regarding all the custom lions club pins that we produced in 2010. The final results of this report shocked Craig and I to say the least. We are so busy throughout the year helping each individual Lions Club or District Governor that we do not often get to stop and step back to see the overall picture of our work.
Now that report is complete I am very thrilled and grateful to tell you that we produced over 140,000 custom made Lions Club pins, Lions Club coins, and Lions Club patches in 2010! Thank you again for your continued support by allowing us these opportunities for production and proving that we are the number one source for Lions Club pins!
Every year here at We Belong we attend the Lions Club International Indiana Midwinter Conference, which is always a great time, but this year I will remember above the rest. A couple of months ago we had the pleasure of creating a custom lions pin for the local Leo's members of the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Mr. Lovati was a true gentlemen to work with and had the great idea of using braille as the only text for the Lions Club Pin design. In the end we produced an absolutely great design.
Fast forward two months to January 8th, 2011 to the Lions Club International Indiana Midwinter Conference and I had the pleasure of meeting not just Mr. Lovati, but also several students from the school. Each and every one of the students was proudly wearing their custom made lions pin and each came by our booth to express their gratitude for us having made them. They were thrilled they finally had their own custom lions pin just like the 'grown ups' that sponsor them. The lions club emblem turned out to be a great lions fundraising idea for them, and it was a pleasure to see all of their smiling faces as we met them.
I will always appreciate the thank you note they typed for me in braille as it is displayed proudly in my office.
I wanted to post a quick link regarding the custom lions club pin we seem to be asked about frequently here at We Belong. The lions trading pin you see on the left is actually one that we created several years ago for a lions club several years ago. This lions club emblem has been a center piece in our marketing brochures, website images, and even booth displays for the wide array of praise that it has received. You can access more information on the Mother Club by clicking here (where you also can find information to purchase one of these lions club pins). While there you can also check out a little more information about the founder of Lions Club International, Mr. Melvin Jones.
Just a friendly reminder to all those Indiana Lions Club members out there that the MD 25 midwinter conference is around the corner on January 8th at Lawrence Central High School. Don't forget to register so you can come see your fellow lions and show off your custom lions pins. Make sure to visit the We Belong booth for all the lions club coins, lions club patches, and lions club pins that we've created this past year! If you are in need of a lions fundraising idea make sure to stop by our booth so we can show you some new lions club emblem products that will help your club meet its 2011 goals.
With the year coming to an end we have heard lots of talk from our Lions Club customers regarding their end of year festivities. While it has been great making custom Lions Club pins, custom Lions coins, and Lions Club patches, it has been even better to be part of these projects that will recognize hard work and dedication the recipients have for Lionism.
If you know of a Lions Club International member who has done great things for the club and community then please leave a comment and give proper due to those members. We would love to see them get the recognition they deserve.
Since the last post we have been very busy playing catch up from the amazing Lions Club International USA/Canada Forum. It was a great show for us and we had a great time dealing with all the Lions Club Pins, Lions Club Patches, and Lions Club Coins.
Even more exciting for us are the new Lions Club products that we will be unveiling in 2011. We have been working with Lions Club International very diligently for the past several weeks preparing for what we know is our strongest line up to help you raise money for your clubs, and award those members who deserve it. Check those Lions Club 2011 supply catalogs!
We talk a lot on here about Lions Club Pins, Lions Club Patches, Lions Club Coins, and other Lions Club Fundraising ideas, however we have yet to talk about the origins of the Lions Club. I wanted to take a minute to write a little about the Lions Club history, and it’s founder Melvin Jones. Melvin Jones was born on January 13th, 1879, raised in Chicago, and a leader in Chicago’s business elite circle in the 1910’s and 20’s. Upon realizing the scope of his success and potential, Melvin along with fellow business associates decided to turn their ambitions toward civil service for the greater good of their communities, and thus the idea of the Lions Club was born. I encourage you to do a little research on Melvin. His vision and dedication deserve your time. You can also see more in regards to Melvin’s Memorial here.
The Lions Club is known for having hospitable members, in fact it’s a trait that has made Lions Clubs International synonymous with caring around the world. Lions serve their community with charitable efforts, fundraising successes, and good old fashioned elbow grease when the need arises. But many Lions serve outside of the Lions club as well, and I wanted to make special mention of these folks so they get the praise they deserve. I speak of the Lions who are police officers, soldiers, paramedics, nurses, and the like. These are truly great people we have the pleasure of serving when we make their custom lions pins, lions patches, and lions coins. I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all your service within the Lions club, and within our communities.
If you know a lion that fits the above description, leave a comment and give them their due praise, we want to hear about it!
Since 1917 Lions from around the world have come together yearly for their biggest convention, and the 2010 International Convention is right around the corner. This year’s International Convention will take place from June 28-July 2 in Sydney, Australia, and the Recognition Services team is glad to be in attendance with our custom Lions product lines. The International Convention and the USA/Canada Forum have always been great opportunities to get to meet you all face to face and share some stories and laughs. Make sure to swing by the booth and meet Steve and Lynn while you’re there. While in the booth check out our custom Lions’ pins, patches, coins, and keychains and let us know if there is anything we can do for you!
Every once in a while on my lunch break I will head to the McDonald’s down the street. I sit in the same corner booth so I can read in peace and watch the news between bites. The last few times I’ve gone there I have been fortunate enough to look up and see an old friend, and great Indiana Lion, Doug Lozier. I’ll stop by and say hey on my way out, and we’ll talk about his wife and mine, his baby grand daughter and my son, share a laugh over a story and I’ll be on my way. While I am there enjoying my lunch and watching the news, I wonder if anyone else there might know Doug? Might know of his accomplishments as a Lion? That there is a truly selfless- minded man who donates his time for the well being of complete strangers? Well allow me to introduce you to him in case you haven’t met. Check out the attached link about Doug’s life as a Lion, and while you’re there take a look around to see how you can get involved too.
We have created several custom Lions pins over the years, and each one tells a story. We were especially happy when Doug came in the office letting us know he had been elected International Director so that we could tell his story.
Lions Club International is known worldwide for helping the blind. From eyeglass donation boxes to free vision screenings, the Lions Club has helped the blind and vision impaired since Helen Keller challenged them in 1925. You have known about the sight programs, but did you know that Lions also help to support and train Lions Pilot Dogs?
There are many Lions Clubs in Ohio and elsewhere that have helped Pilot Dogs Incorporated. Lions Clyde R. Tipton and Dwight Swepston, members of the Tri-Village Lions Club, presented a motion in 1960 at the State Convention of Ohio Lions to adopt Pilot Dogs as a state project. This became reality at the 41st Convention and Pilot Dogs was granted permission to be known as “Lions Pilot Dogs” by Lions Club International. Over 500 Lions Clubs now support Pilots Dogs and their services to the blind.
They also have an Alumni Association that meets annually in Columbus, Ohio. Owners of guide dogs that have graduated from Pilot Dogs get together to exchange information, knowledge, experiences and to new learn about new training techniques and technologies.
As member Truie Davis told us, “We try to promote a better understanding among the general public of the value of guide dogs to those who are visually impaired, and to promote the acceptance of persons using guide dogs to all facilities and means of transportation open to the general public.”
We manufacture custom lapel pins for Pilot Dogs Incorporated to present to their alumni association members. They also use the lapel pins to thank Lions Clubs for their support and to anyone else working to support Pilot Dogs Inc. You can support Pilot Dogs here, and then contact us with your idea for a custom made lapel pin.
Remember the Olympics? One news story that always appears during every Olympics is the trading of commemorative pins. Now, your club or district can join in on the fun. The 93rd Annual Lions Club International Convention is quickly approaching and the best way to stand out down under is to have your group attend fully-armed with unique, collectible and memorable Lions Club Pins.
LCI's annual convention is the foremost international event of the year, when Lions and their families from over 100 countries unite for a week of business and fellowship and fun. Highlights of the many activities scheduled during the convention include three inspiring plenary sessions, motivational guest speakers and workshops, the festive International Parade of Nations, and the exciting international show.
But no doubt, one of the most talked about activities will be Lions trading pins. What better way to meet new friends. Since this is as much social as inspirational, the best way to easily strike up a conversation with a fellow Lion is to engage them in conversation about trading and talking about your club’s or district’s unique pins. Order your Lions pins today so your entire club is well represented in Sydney this June.
For those attending, it is a proud statement of who you are and where you are from. For those running for office, what better way to stay in front of voters and the membership than handing out Lions Club Pins. A Lions Pin is the perfect way to share this landmark event for those who can’t make it to Australia. They last a lifetime.
The convention is approaching fast, so now is the time to place your order to ensure everyone who wants and needs a Lions pin can get one. Request a quote and get going now to enjoy this meaningful celebration.
When you think of Lions Club International events, the pancake breakfast and fish fry probably come to mind first. The Millersport Lions Club took the idea of a food event a step further and started a Sweet Corn Festival over 50 years ago. This has become a long and proud tradition for Millersport Lions Club members and the local community.
The Sweet Corn Festival is held Wednesday through Saturday before Labor Day at the shady Historic Lions Park in Millersport, Ohio. Since 1947 it has been the annual fundraising project for the Millersport Lions Club. The main attraction is the hot butter flavored sweet corn served fresh on the cob and piping hot. For those who feel guilty afterwards, there is also a 5-K Run, square dancing and strolling around to the many historical exhibits. The children can enjoy the sweet corn guilt free and also watch tractor pulls, farm animals, the grand parade, the large midway and participate in children’s contests.
Friday and Saturday evenings feature performances by Nashville country music stars and a chance to win 10,000 dollars! This four-day community event is a major source of income for over 100 non-profit charitable organizations. Check out their festival website at www.sweetcornfest.com and see if you can attend, or possibly hold a similar fundraising event for your Lions Club. They say it’s ear-resistible!
Wayne Madden is currently running for 2nd Vice President of Lions Club International. We support Wayne as he is from Indiana and encourage you to read about his efforts on the Wayne Madden Lions Club website.
Putting together a campaign for any type of office position is a lot of work. Candidates turn to promotional items such as lapel pins, badges, and custom embroidered patches to help increase awareness as well as votes. In addition to collectible Lions pins, Wayne is also using custom patches as fundraising tools to support his campaign. We wish Wayne and his team our best as he continues his campaign up until election time.
Upon returning from an extremely successful Lions Club International Convention in Seattle (by the way a quick thank you to all who stopped by the booth, it was great to meet you!) we received a great bit of news that we are very proud to share. For the second consecutive year the MD25 Lions Trading Pin we had the pleasure of producing has won the Lions International Trading Pin Club (LITPC) MD pin of the year award. This was a great surprise and honor coming off the heels of winning the same award last year (as well as winning Lions Club International MD lapel pin of the year). A big congratulations to our fellow Hoosier Lions in MD25 as they are the real recipients of this honor for the last two years. A special thank you to Indiana Lion Mike Gutyan and his better half Helen. They have conceptualized the lapel pin art for the last several years and we have helped them turn their concept into a tangible piece.
It's been a crazy few weeks around here at Recognition Services as we having been preparing our booth for the upcoming Lions Clubs International show in Seattle. However we are sure our efforts will have a big impact on the exhibitor show hall in the 2400 aisle. If you are lucky enough to make it out to Seattle please make sure to swing by our booth 2411 and say hello to Craig and Steve, they are very eager to get out there and meet with you all!
A few days ago I finished up our annual report for Lions Club International regarding all the custom lions club pins that we produced in 2010. The final results of this report shocked Craig and I to say the least. We are so busy throughout the year helping each individual Lions Club or District Governor that we do not often get to stop and step back to see the overall picture of our work. 
I wanted to post a quick link regarding the custom lions club pin we seem to be asked about frequently here at We Belong. The lions trading pin you see on the left is actually one that we created several years ago for a lions club several years ago. This lions club emblem has been a center piece in our marketing brochures, website images, and even booth displays for the wide array of praise that it has received. You can access more information on the Mother Club by clicking here (where you also can find information to purchase one of these lions club pins). While there you can also check out a little more information about the founder of Lions Club International, Mr. Melvin Jones.
Lions Club International is known worldwide for helping the blind. From eyeglass donation boxes to free vision screenings, the Lions Club has helped the blind and vision impaired since Helen Keller challenged them in 1925. You have known about the sight programs, but did you know that Lions also help to support and train Lions Pilot Dogs?
Remember the Olympics? One news story that always appears during every Olympics is the trading of commemorative pins. Now, your club or district can join in on the fun. The 93rd Annual Lions Club International Convention is quickly approaching and the best way to stand out down under is to have your group attend fully-armed with unique, collectible and memorable Lions Club Pins.
When you think of Lions Club International events, the pancake breakfast and fish fry probably come to mind first. The Millersport Lions Club took the idea of a food event a step further and started a Sweet Corn Festival over 50 years ago. This has become a long and proud tradition for Millersport Lions Club members and the local community.
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