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."

 

Lions Keeping Busy

October 04, 2024  /  Jennifer Brewster

As Lions our motto is WE SERVE, and we are all located in Southern Oregon and Northen California. As I am reaching out to the Clubs in 36E, I have found out how busy we all are, reports from the Clubs and the Zone and Region Chairpersons show the projects that are going in 36E, from Crescent City, California up the coast to Coos Bay our Western Boundary, Ashland to Sutherland our Central Area, and Dorris California to Lakeview our Eastern Area.  Projects include Food Booths, Street Fairs, Wine Walks, Plant Sales, Garage Sales, Can Drives, Highway Clean-ups, Candy Sales, Eye Glass drives, Lions Information Booths and much, much more. We need these activities to raise money so we can continue funding the Service Projects we have and getting the Lions name out there.  And I am happy to see more and more clubs are helping each other and supporting these projects.

We are just starting our Eye Screening program, while screening our youth, we get a good feeling knowing those needing attention can go to an Eye Clinic and the Lions will defray the cost if needed. 

Coming up, many of the clubs have “Flags for 1st graders, another project that warms my heart. That is what our Service is all about.  But let’s share these good feeling we get and invite other to join in our projects as Lions or volunteers.  You know we may have to ask 1, 2, 3 or more times, and once they join, we need to get them involved.  Remember we must be open to the ideas they have.

I want to thank all of you for you dedication to serving others. Let’s make our MARK with service from the HEART and BEE a true Lion.    Paul Novak District Governor

“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