Lions Clubs of Multiple District 36, Oregon and Northern California

We Serve

Eugene, OR USA

541-484-0452

Lions of Oregon & Northern California are a part of an international network of 1.4 million men and women in 200 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. Lions are best known for working to end preventable blindness, the giving of eyeglasses and hearing aids for the needy and local service projects.

 

Mission Statement of Lions Clubs International:

 

"To create and foster a spirit of understanding among all people for humanitarian needs by providing voluntary services through community involvement and international cooperation."

 

Better Days Are Before Us

February 23, 2021  /  Guest User

Lion Magazine - February 2021

Happy February!

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     Hope you got a card or some candy from a friend or family member.  February is the month of LOVE – so share your love with others and show your love of Lions.

     As history repeats itself, Lions membership in 36-E has dropped.  We dropped 32 members, lost 5 members to death leaving us with a total of 37 member losses, we gained 31 new members so we are off by 6.  The year is not over and we should be able to gain 6 new members or more for a plus.  That brings us to the North American Membership Initiative.  Be on the lookout for new members that could be great members.  Try for younger members who can carry on the good work that Lions do.

     I know that the last six months have not been a picnic!  With fires, loss of homes, and jobs.  I think it is especially hard for our older members who have lost everything, they could use our help.  We need to work together to help each other and especially those less fortunate than ourselves.  Some of our members lost all their possessions in one fire or another.  I know that fundraising has been difficult.  I also know that some of the clubs are struggling to keep their heads above water - - please don’t give up-- better days are before us.  If you know of a struggling club, give them a hand.

     With the help of every Lions Club in District E, there is no reason for not being successful in all that we do, we just need to work together to build a successful year.

     Remember to love and help one another and remember MORE HANDS MAKE MORE SERVICE!

“Will you not help me hasten the day when there shall be no preventable blindness; no little deaf, blind child untaught; no blind man or woman unaided? I appeal to you Lions, you who have your sight, your hearing, you who are strong and brave and kind. Will you not constitute yourselves Knights of the Blind in this crusade against darkness?”
— Helen Keller's Speech at 1925 International Convention Cedar Point, Ohio, USA June 30, 1925