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 = Loving Individuals Offering Needed Services

January 19, 2021  /  Guest User

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     “No matter what happens in life, be good to people.  Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind.”  -- Anonymous

     I recently had the privilege of distributing 91 Membership Chevrons for Lions who have reached significant membership milestones.  A Chevron is an addition to a Lions membership pin, to be worn with pride.

     The following Lions are District 36-R Lions who have dedicated a good part of their lives to Service and Kindness over a good many years.  Congratulations to all of you!!  (The number in parentheses is the number of years of membership.)

Albany East - Neil Johnson (20), David Schnebly (45), Merl Helms (50)

Blue McKenzie – Clayton Robson (25)

Central – Rod Bach (20), Robin Puccetti (25), Craig Johns (30), Timm Cable (30)

Corvallis – Kelly Tharp 20), Marc Vomocil (30), Warren Elliott Volkmann (30), Wesley Thomas Adams (40), Clifford Trow (50)

Cottage Grove – Wendy Sue Benson (20), Lloyd Williams (20), James Goodling (35), Doug Lund (55), Jim Gant (60)

Elkton – Craig Zolezzi (30), King Phelps (45)

Eugene Bethel – Paul Renner (30)

Eugene Downtown – Craig Ford (20), Carol Casciato (30), Stanley Stewart (35), Don Erwin Jones (60), Gene Gustafson (50), Roger Smith (55)

Florence-Siuslaw – Mark Meyers (35)

Gardiner-Reedsport – Madeline Gonsalves (20)

Jefferson – Allan Oakes (30)

Junction City – Mike Skinner (25), Lynn Coon (30)

Keizer – Kathleen Henry (25)

Mapleton – James Grano (30), Bryan Moore (40)

Mill City – Daniel Lemke (25), Joe Uffelman (35)

Mount Angel – Matt Holt (20), Scott Korte (20), Wally Berning (20), Joe Davis (20), Steven Ritchie (35), Thomas Charles Bauman (40)

Newport – Gilbert Lecren (20), Norman Jones (20)

Philomath – Richard Raleigh (45)

Salem Downtown – Neil Kliewer (20), Carleene Iverson (20), Betty Levenhagen (30)

Salem Northeast – Kevin Raschko (25), Michael Key (25), Peter Larson (65)

South Salem – Gary Marr (50)

Silverton – Jon Debo (25),

Springfield – John Vogt (20), Marjory Bartholomew (20)

Stayton – Frank Storey (40)

 Yachats – Bert Harley (25), Elaine Harley (25)

     Pearls of wisdom:  “Remember - a goal without a plan is just a wish” and I stole this definition of a Lion during a Zoom meeting:  LIONS = Loving Individuals Offering Needed Services

“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