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."

 

Invite Community Members To Participate

December 04, 2022  /  Guest User

     As we come to the halfway mark of our Lion year, so many of our clubs are in the midst of food basket projects, sock drives, warm clothing drives, toy give aways, bell ringing and more.  Thank you for all the service projects and the time you give to help others.

     As we enter the new year, there are a few things to put on your to do lists:

  1. Plan to attend District O Convention in SE Portland.  This is a chance to meet Lions from around the district and learn more about Lions service projects and leadership opportunities.

  2. Plan club time to talk about new club officers for next year.  Changing leaders gives a chance for new voices, new ideas, and leadership growth.

  3. Plan for potential leaders to attend the MD36 Lions Leadership institute in April of 2023.

  4. Check with your local schools to plan for activities next year such as flags for first graders, the peace poster contest, starting a Leos club, and learn if you need a background check in place for fall school screenings.

     Lastly, consider a multi club service project and invite community members to participate.  Plan now for an activity in the Spring or Summer that helps your club get to know your community and helps you find new club members.  Explore your area to find out if a potential specialty or branch club can be created.  Clubs made of young families, specific language groups or ethnicities, or even a shared interest such as sight loss, diabetes, or the environment, are growing around the world.

DG Kerith

“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