Lions Clubs of Multiple District 36, Oregon and Northern California

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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."

 

You Join a Family When You Join a Lions Club

June 14, 2021  /  Guest User

JUNE 2021 - LIONS MAGAZINE

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     This year, we District Governors have experienced something that no other District Governor has ever experienced - - - COVID.  We had to adjust, learn to cope, and try our hardest to come out on top.  Covid had us for a while, but then we learned how to side step a bit and figured out how to achieve our goals, how to do fundraisers and to get things done.  It has been a year of learning and adjusting - - -but we made it work.

     We District Governors have formed a bond, we have worked together and have become friends.  We were thrown together not knowing much about each other, but it all worked out well.

     I am hoping to finish my visitations between now and the end of June.  I have everyone scheduled except Myrtle Point and Crescent City.

     I would be remiss if I didn’t give thanks to PCC Gail Black and CCE Bob Chaney.  Both have a wealth of knowledge and they were able to share some of that with me.  I know whatever my future holds in Lionism, they will be there to guide me along.  Thank you both for your help and continued support.

     In your Lion travels remember, you join a family when you join a Lions club, and you make friends along the Lions trail, and you work together in fellowship.  Thus, you have my theme for this year:  Family, Friends and Fellowship.

     Thank you to all my Lions clubs in District E for all you have done this year and for how you worked around Covid to have a successful year.

     I am grateful for the opportunity of being your District Governor this year and serving our communities in District E.  I could have not completed my job without your help and support.  District E is doing well and will continue to do well in the future.

“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