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."

 

Step Out of Your Comfort Zone

February 07, 2023  /  Guest User

Dear Fellow Lions,

     As we move further into 2023 I am hoping you all are well and recovering from the Holidays.  The yard signs have arrived so we will begin distributing them to all our members as soon as possible so we can share our pride in being Lions.

     It is the Chinese New Year of the Rabbit but to me it will be the Year of the Lion!  I want you all to reflect on why you became a Lion and share that with others. Although we are one Lion family we are all different people and we all have our own reasons we joined a club that helps others and our communities. I am starting to hear from clubs that they are inducting some new members and I am so happy we have made it through the worst of the Pandemic and are ready to move ahead and join with others in service.

     I have a goal for 2023 that each Lion member give themselves a challenge to bring in at least one new member.  Let's show our enthusiasm to friends and folks we meet, proudly wear your Lion pins, anything to show you are part of a wonderful group of folks. Many will ask you what Lions do.  Explain that we care, we share and we serve. Greet new people moving into the community, take them information on Lions and help them step right in to feel like a part of their new community. Joining a Lions Club is a perfect way to make them feel like they are a part of something. If I had not become a Lion I would not have met what has become some of my dearest friends and my world has become larger.

     A big reminder that we still are needing members to step up into offices.  I personally helped the Lions for years but held back on joining. I am a great worker bee but not a leader. I had my arm twisted to join, yes we have it on film, and look what I am doing now. Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone, be brave, step up and help lead! You will have lots of help from others and there is great information on the Lions website. I have been able to travel to places I never would have seen had I not stepped up and agreed to broaden my sights from our little Eastern Oregon town.  So, as we prepare for conventions and Spring I want to wish you all the best and God Bless.

Yours in Lionism,

DG 36G Cheri Jackson 

“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