In lieu of Christmas Gifts this year Recognition Services has made a monetary donation to the Wounded Warrior Project on behalf of our dedicated customers.
“The Wounded Warrior Project™ (WWP) exists to honor and empower Wounded Warriors who incurred service-connected injures on or after September 11, 2001. On that date, America watched in horror as approximately 3,000 people died including hundreds of firefighters and rescue workers.
The tragic events of Sept. 11 are often the reason warriors say they felt a sense of duty to volunteer for the military.” As stated on the Wounded Warrior Project website.
These individuals chose to defend our country, and that is why we honor them.
So this Christmas we are thanking You by supporting our great country’s men and women who guard our freedom and safety.
If you have ever been around a group of Lions Club members for more any length of time, you just can't deny they have a heart for community that is hard to match. That being said I just wanted to share this video that was first screened at the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Anchorage a couple of weeks ago. Check it out and see why the vests mean business. (It also doesn't hurt to check out all those amazing lions club pins and lions club patches, that's how we like to 'rock the vest'.)
Keep up the great jobs you Lions! Let's hear that Roar!
With the Special Olympics World Games almost upon us we have had the great opportunity to create many custom lapel pins, custom embroidered patches, and custom challenge coins that have been used to raise awareness and funds for this great organization. Here at Recognition Services we just wanted to take a minute to say thank you to those of you we have had the pleasure of working with for these events. More importantly we want to say thank you to all the supporters and sponsors of Special Olympics events around the world.
Each year people from all walks of life and all corners of society will come together in support of the Special Olympics games and participants. We have seen local Lions Club Members get involved, law enforcement officials take pride in a traditional torch run, and even bikers organizing fundraiser rides for Special Olympics.
If you are not already involved with this great organization I encourage you to click on this link to see how you can get involved with a program in your area. It is always a pleasure working with the members of these organizations and their supporters, their spirit of service and humbleness is truly inspiring.
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!
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.
With the crisp change in the air, the leaves turning colors, talks of turkey feasts on the horizon and black friday door buster ads all over the TV, it can mean only one thing.... It's Mid-Winter Conference season for Lions Club members. Don't forget in the hustle and bustle of the holidays to order up a great looking custom lions club pin or lions club patch that would be a great memento for the members attending the Lions Club Midwinter this year. We have already produced several great lions club pins for conferences this year, and would be happy to create a lions pin for your club or district if we have not already done so.
And to all our Indiana Lions, looking forward to seeing you in January!
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 are very eager to see all of our Lion Club friends at the upcoming USA Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Milwaukee next week. Make sure to visit the We Belong booth to talk about your custom Lions pins, custom lions patches, and custom lions coins. Say hello to Craig, Orlando and Steve while at the We Belong booth, they will be very eager to meet you. Make sure to bring your art ideas as well since Orlando will be designing product in the booth. Also make sure to check out all the best of the best Lions pins in the Pin Trader area beginning on Wednesday Sept. 22nd. To learn more about the USA Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Milwaukee click here.
Over the past 10 years we have created hundreds if not thousands of custom Lions club pins for Lions clubs, Lion district governors, and Lion anniversaries. But over this last year we have added new products to our custom product offerings for Lions members. These products include custom Lions club patches like the one you see to the left. These Lions patches are great inexpensive giveaways for use to promote your club accomplishments and activities. We offer dye sublimated printed Lions patches (like you see here) as well as traditional custom embroidered Lions patches. The size of these Lions patches can be as small as 1” all the way up to 18”! Contact us today so we can stitch your idea into reality!
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.
We talk a lot here about our custom Lions pins, custom Lions patches, and custom Lions coins. We tell a few stories about our Lion friends and their Lions pins, we talk about where we’ve been and where we’re going. Now I think it’s time for you guys to talk about your clubs and your lions pins. Let us know about the last pin your Lion club designed and its significance. Tell us about the activities your Lions club is involved with, and how your Lions club keeps growing. We hope to share your story for all Lions to see and learn from.
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!
Recognition Services has been your one stop source for Lions pins, patches, coins and keychains. Now in conjunction with Lions Club Supplies we are happy to help with Friendship Banners for your club. With a low 50 piece minimum, with printing options for single or double sided, we can help you get an affordable custom banner for your club to share with all those who deserve it. If your club needs a Friendship Banner to accompany your pins, patches, and coins, please send over your ideas and we’ll help get it approved for production through LCI. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Craig or Michael to get started.
Thanks again for all you do and don’t forget to stay Friendly!
Custom embroidered patches can be used in a variety of ways. Custom patches make great hand out pieces at events to ensure all attendees have something to take home with them. They also can be worn on virtually any piece of clothing to add a bit of character. From Military uniforms to Lions Club uniforms - no uniform is complete without a custom embroidered patch.
We have also created custom patches for political campaigns, sports teams and paramedic units. One other unique idea is creating a custom patch for letter jackets at high schools. These always go over well with the students as they take great pride in their letter jackets and typically hang onto them after they graduate. We continue to encourage you to challenge us with your unique custom patch idea as we always enjoy taking on new work.
So the next time you are planning an event, playing on a sports team, or launching a new product; Contact us to learn how custom embroidered patches can be used to increase awareness by showing recognition.
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.
It’s often been said that every custom embroidered patch has a story that goes along with it. For most, patches are earned not given. Boy Scout patches & Lions Club patches are perfect examples of organizations where hours of work are involved in attaining certain patches.
An Eagle Scout patch is considered the ultimate goal for scouts as it typically takes years to attain an Eagle rank. Those that earn this patch have several stories to tell for each patch along the way. The video below is just one example of a Scout’s patch collection on YouTube. Notice how each patch sparks a memory for the narrator and also pay special attention to the pride he takes in his embroidered patch collection. This is not uncommon for Scouts and Lions club members and represents a great example of what a patch can represent to the “average” person.
In one of our recent blog posts, we discussed new Lions Club Fundraising Merchandise that we are rolling out in 2010 such as custom Lions Club Coins, Lions Club Patches, Lions Club Pins and even Lions Club Key Chains. We have put our 30 plus years of experience behind our work and have been delivering some truly unique custom designs for Lions Club Fundraising products.
Our customer testimonials are a great reminder that these Lions Club products are most than just a pin, patch or coin – they are a team building piece that Lions Club members wear and share with pride. Several Lions Club leaders are using these products not only for fundraising, but also to recognize those involved for their extraordinary work. We are especially excited about the tradition our custom Lions Club Coins are creating among members. Below is a testimonial we wanted to share from Jack Weist about a custom coin we created for him to use as an award.
“The coins have been a great morale building piece. There are several people who have helped me this last year who definitely deserve the recognition. These key people in my district are given the ‘Jack Weist Award’ and they have been grateful for it. Not many Lion’s are familiar with this tradition so it means something special to them. I would definitely recommend the coin for fellow Lions. It’s a great way to make someone feel appreciated for their hard work.”
Contact us today if you would like to create your own custom Lions Club Coins to use as awards.
We are excited to announce new lines of officially licensed Lions Club merchandise for 2010. Many Lions Clubs throughout the world have realized the great potential that promotional items such as Lions Club Pins have for their fundraising efforts. We Belong by Recognition Services is committed to helping you find new ways to raise money for donations to worthwhile Lions causes.
Custom Lions Club Coins are probably the product we are most excited about for Lions Club members. The excitement could be due to the fact that we love designing and making Custom Lions Coins, and have been providing service organizations with coins for 32 years. But we also know how much money can be raised with Lions Club Pins and have seen the same success with our coin customers. Ideas for custom Lions Coins include: acknowledging outstanding effort and contribution; thanking a volunteer; promoting unity between clubs and districts; and celebrating special events like anniversaries or promotions.
Lions club patches are also a new officially licensed Lions Club product for 2010. Yes, we also have many years of experience with designing and producing patches for all types of organizations. From Police Departments to Motorcycle Clubs, we've provided patches as small as one-inch and as large as 20-inches. Lions Club Appliqués are also available, which are typically 1-inch diameter patches with an adhesive backing. Appliqués are a fantastic inexpensive option to hand out at conventions as a means of ‘tagging’ your fellow Lions.
Lions Club Key Chains are another new item for Lions to use to promote their club, auction off for charity or trade with other Lions Clubs. Our custom Lions key chains are available with all the same options you can find with our custom Lions trading pins.
We'll follow up in the next months with fundraising ideas and examples for how you can use Lions Club coins, Lions patches, Lions key chains and Lions Club pins to promote and raise money for your Lions Club.
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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. 
Over the past 10 years we have created hundreds if not thousands of custom Lions club pins for Lions clubs, Lion district governors, and Lion anniversaries. But over this last year we have added new products to our custom product offerings for Lions members. These products include custom Lions club patches like the one you see to the left. These Lions patches are great inexpensive giveaways for use to promote your club accomplishments and activities. We offer dye sublimated printed Lions patches (like you see here) as well as traditional custom embroidered Lions patches. The size of these Lions patches can be as small as 1” all the way up to 18”! Contact us today so we can stitch your idea into reality!
Our customer testimonials are a great reminder that these Lions Club products are most than just a pin, patch or coin – they are a team building piece that Lions Club members wear and share with pride. Several Lions Club leaders are using these products not only for fundraising, but also to recognize those involved for their extraordinary work. We are especially excited about the tradition our custom Lions Club Coins are creating among members. Below is a testimonial we wanted to share from Jack Weist about a custom coin we created for him to use as an award. 
Custom Lions Club Coins are probably the product we are most excited about for Lions Club members. The excitement could be due to the fact that we love designing and making Custom Lions Coins, and have been providing service organizations with coins for 32 years. But we also know how much money can be raised with Lions Club Pins and have seen the same success with our coin customers. Ideas for custom Lions Coins include: acknowledging outstanding effort and contribution; thanking a volunteer; promoting unity between clubs and districts; and celebrating special events like anniversaries or promotions.
Lions club patches are also a new officially licensed Lions Club product for 2010. Yes, we also have many years of experience with designing and producing patches for all types of organizations. From Police Departments to Motorcycle Clubs, we've provided patches as small as one-inch and as large as 20-inches. Lions Club Appliqués are also available, which are typically 1-inch diameter patches with an adhesive backing. Appliqués are a fantastic inexpensive option to hand out at conventions as a means of ‘tagging’ your fellow Lions.
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