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."

 

Now Is The Time For Lions To Lend A Helping Hand

September 08, 2021  /  Guest User

September 2021 - Lions Magazine

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     Well we’re into the heat of it now.  High temperatures, fires all over our state and those states all around us.  Now is the time for Lions to lend a helping hand to those in need.  There are so many things needed in some situations:  housing, food, animal care, vehicles, and most of all understanding from the heart to name a few.

     Each Lions club should have a plan for helping in disasters.  Some clubs have and are working on emergency trailers and are stocking them with things such as blankets, mattresses, water and first aid equipment.  Don’t forget those food trailers that some of your clubs have.

     Then there is the aftermath.  I know of a club that is willing to rent a storage unit to store good furniture in, appliances, etc.  Things to get by with until insurances kick in.  

     The other thing I wanted to mention is membership.  Be creative and find ways to involve non-members in one of your projects.  With a little bit of effort and a bit of genius you’ll be surprised what can happen.  Sometimes people are just waiting to be asked.

     By the way my theme this year is “Look to the future”.   Our future in Lions depends on membership and that is up to each one of us to help with.  So roll up your sleeves and start doing what we do best as Lions:  “WE SERVE.”

DG Kathy Oliver

“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