After a cross country trip Craig and Steve have returned safe and sound from the USA Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Anchorage. They brought back many great stories and memories, and we just wanted to give a big thank you to all who stopped by our booth at the show. We showed off several new custom Lions Club pins at the booth this year, but I think our greatest attraction was our new Lions Fundraising idea products and lions club awards. If you did not make it out to the show this year and want to see what you missed just send us a quick email by clicking on the link above asking to see our new Lions Club products and we'll be happy to get you samples out. You can also see samples of our new crystal key tag here and our etched medallion award plates here. If your club is looking to raise some funds through a new innovative product then you should also check out the Wipe It Now screen cleaners here.
I hope all of you who attended the show learned a lot to take back with you to your districts and we look forward to seeing you next year in Tampa!
P.S. - For those of you who actually call in and talk to Craig and I, make sure to ask Craig how his trip up the mountain was. Better yet send Craig an email here: craig@we-belong.com and let him know the benefits of taking a flashlight out into the woods at night.
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.
By now hopefully all you Lions Club members have received your club supplies catalog. If you have, would you kindly flip to page 46 and 47 of the catalog so you can put a face with the names you have come to know over the past few years. You can also see some of our favorite lions club pins and lions club coins we have produced this past year. Another item I would like to draw your attention to is the new Wipe It Now! cleaners we have introduced to our product line.
These Wipe It Now! cleaners are another great Lions fundraising idea that you can easily double your investment on. This item will allow for a customized full color imprint of your design to be put on our stock circle and square shaped pieces. They are easily applied to your cell phones and can be reapplied multiple times. They are great for not only screen cleaning, but eyeglass cleaning as well (no more rubbing your glasses on your shirt!). This microfiber is a very versatile piece, and very easy to clean. For more information on these pieces please contact us here!
Now that you know what we look like, feel free to stop by our booths at the upcoming conventions in Seattle and Anchorage and say hey to a friendly face.
These Wipe It Now! cleaners are another great Lions fundraising idea that you can easily double your investment on. This item will allow for a customized full color imprint of your design to be put on our stock circle and square shaped pieces. They are easily applied to your cell phones and can be reapplied multiple times. They are great for not only screen cleaning, but eyeglass cleaning as well (no more rubbing your glasses on your shirt!). This microfiber is a very versatile piece, and very easy to clean. For more information on these pieces please contact us here!
Now that you know what we look like, feel free to stop by our booths at the upcoming conventions in Seattle and Anchorage and say hey to a friendly face.
While we pride ourselves on offering you the best custom made lapel pin money can by, sometimes you need a new fundraising idea to generate more awareness, and more importantly generate more funds. That is why we are pleased to bring you the first of many new products we are adding to our line, the Customized Locker Mirror! As you can see from the image these mirrors are 4"x4" with a great surface area for selling sponsorship logos, and create brand awareness. All images are screen printed with two colors included, and the mirror can be peeled and reapplied many times in its lifetime. If you Lions club members are looking for a new Lions fundraising idea, then look no further! Even if you're not looking for fundraising opportunities these mirrors are a great alternative to lapel pins to hand out to new gym club members, students at school functions, or even PD departments for use in the locker room. To get more information and a quote about this new product please contact us today! 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.
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.
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.
See you all soon!
See you all soon!
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.
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!
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.
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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