LIONS DISTRICT 16-N CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

~Founded 1971~

The Lions District 16-N Charitable Foundation was originally known as the District 16A Charitable Foundation - was founded in 1971 and has proudly awarded over $800,000 dollars in grants! Grant requests are accepted from all State Sight, Non–Sight and Club-sponsored Projects for tangible items that can benefi t many people. We do not provide grants to individuals, for salaries, operating expenses or intangible items.

2025-2026 Officers

CHARITY BALL
INFORMATION
  • President - John Pinkus, Wallington Lions Club
  • 1st Vice President - Alvin Cox, Kearny Lions Club
  • Treasurer - Jack Romano, Midland Park Lions Club
  • Secretary - Winster Ceballos, Passaic-Clifton Lions Club
  • Grants Chair - Dennis Brubaker, Wood-Ridge Lions Club

2025-2026 Trustees

  • Gaetano "Buddy" Casillo, Chester Lions Club
  • Ruth Molenaar, Hudson City Jersey City Lions Club
  • John Pinkus, Wallington Park Lions Club
  • Dennis Brubaker, Wood-Ridge Lions Club
  • Winster Ceballos, Passaic-Clifton Lions Club
  • Richard Chittum, Bergenfield Lions Club
  • Robert Frank, Harrington Park Lions Club
  • Michael Pacala, Carlstad/East Rutherford Lions Club
  • Rose Stigliano, Oradell Lions Club
  • Lisa Garland, Rutherford Lions Club
  • Frank Hopp, Passaic-Clifton Lions Club
  • Charles Landesman, Kearny Lions Club
  • Jack Romano, Midland Park Lions Club
  • Mario Rosellini, Lions Club
  • Louis Corsaro, Wayne Lions Club
  • Alvin Cox, Kearny Lions Club
  • Glenn Elliott, Rutherford Lions Club
  • George Lesnik, Saddle River Lions Club
  • Jose Nieto, WNY Leones Cubanos de Hudson

CHARITY BALL COMMITTEE

  • Chair Jose Nieto
  • Co-Chair Marie Nieto
  • Dinner Ticket Chair - Louis Corsaro
  • Ad Journal Chair - Glenn Elliott
  • Ad Journal Chair - Ruth Molenaar
  • Nifty-Fifty Chair - Jack Romano
  • Nifty-Fifty Chair - Gaetano "Buddy" Casillo
  • Nifty-Fifty Chair - Winster Ceballos

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VISION SCREENING PROGRAM

In support of the Lions Clubs International "Kid Sight Program” the Foundation has purchased 3 SPOT Vision Screeners to be used for screening of Amblyopia and other eye disorders. A Foundation Committee oversees the Program that allows the use of the Screeners by Lions Clubs encompassed within our District to be able to offer this service within their Communities.

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PLEASE CONTACT

“Kidsight USA” Chairman Glenn D. Elliot, PRC for additional information or to schedule a vision screening contact Glenn at "vision@lionsdistrict16n.org" by filling in the form.