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."

 

Seeing A Club In Action Within Their Community Is Where It's At

June 10, 2024  /  Guest User

     Well Lions, here we are …. the year has come to an end! To say it has gone by rather quickly is an understatement.  At the beginning you feel like you have a daunting task ahead of you but then the COG meetings begin, your district Cabinet meetings begin and to me, the most enjoyable .. the individual club visitations begin.  At every one of these gatherings you find support, friendships, fun, energy and the resulting motivation moves you on to the next one.  Attending the meetings is enjoyable as I have mentioned before … We are so similar, yet different in the service we provide to our communities.

     That brings up a piece of what I felt I missed out on … being able to attend the different events, fundraisers, community service projects, etc. that all clubs do.  With the distance and cost of fuel on a limited budget it makes visiting clubs twice impractical out here on the east side. I think seeing a club in action within their community is where it's at. To me that is one of the best places to recruit and visit with folks, where they see the good we are doing, the fun we are having and the service we are providing!

     Our vests stand out, our emblem is easily recognized, our pancakes are delicious! From the Opera House in Elgin to The Follies in Hood River, catfishing derby in Huntington, golf tournament at Crooked River Ranch, building birdhouses in Burns, Holiday gift store in Sisters, and car shows to eye screenings everywhere … our SERVICE is AMAZING!

     Keep it up MD36 Lions, it has been a pleasure to meet you and assist where I can. Thank you for allowing me into your meetings and the welcome gifts.  You have given me fond memories!

 

Pete Runnels - District Governor 36G

‘Be Instrumental in Service’

“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