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."

 

Time To Get Back To Business!

April 30, 2021  /  Guest User

     In case you missed the convention, here is the convention report.

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     District E virtual convention was held March 27th, with the OLSHF acting as host for the zoom meeting.  We had a great International Director from Connecticut by the name of Mark Lyon.  He hosted a question and answer session during the morning and a very inspiring keynote speech at the end of the convention.  District E is donating $200.00 to LCIF in his name.

     The election for new officers went well: we have Steven Brewster as District Governor Elect, from Klamath Falls and Jan Slusser as the incoming 2nd Vice District Governor from Grants Pass, and a new Trustee Melissa Clinton from Klamath Falls.  We still have a position of 1st Vice District Governor open, please let me know if you are interested in applying.

     We had a raffle for a two week stay at Leavenworth, and two auction items to bid on during the convention.  One was a 30 x 40 picture of a lions head and a lion head bust.  Both were won by District Governor from District R, Linda Stent.  The Leavenworth trip was won by Sean Negherbon, a past president from Myrtle Creek Club.

     I feel that the District E Convention went well and was enjoyed by most.  It was the first attempt on being virtual and I’m sure things will improve with each try, hopefully we will get back to person to person meetings soon.

     We also had two seminars, one was “Why do I have to pay to be a volunteer?” and the other was a presentation on “The importance of Long Term Recovery following a disaster”.

     I want to especially thank OLSHF for all their efforts in making our convention a success and also again thank both PDG Bob Chaney and PCC Gail Black for their contributions.

     With the better weather approaching and most of us having had our COVID shots, we should be getting ready for more meetings and more fundraising.  Most of our clubs have been silent for the winter months, but now is the time to get back to business!  While we are out and about it is also a good time to work on membership.  More members make for more busy hands in our communities.  Remember we are a service organization and WE SERVE.

“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