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."

 

Moving In The Right Direction

October 04, 2021  /  Guest User

OCTOBER 2021 - LIONS MAGAZINE

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     Lions we are moving in the right direction for our 2021-2022 Lion’s year.  As I have been out visiting the clubs of 36-R, I am excited to see clubs meeting in person and continuing to serve their communities. You've heard me talk a lot about service in my visits and in my DG newsletter I send out to the Lions of 36-R. I believe that we all joined Lions with one common reason - to serve and give back to our communities. Lions are giving of their time and energy making things better for those they serve. As we are serving our communities we are doing more. As International President Lion Doug Alexander put it "We lions share a belief in making things better for our communities". 

     We as Lions have the power to make a better future for those we serve. So as you Lions and your clubs go out and do service you are doing more than making a difference in peoples’ lives. You are inspiring them to do the same for others. As your District Governor, I'm asking you Lions to continue your service and change someone’s’ life today. 

     I ask that you please report your service to LCI. I know some clubs are not meeting but still doing service within their community. I encourage clubs of 36-R to report it. 

     We have added a new position and member to our cabinet. It is Lion Michael Ward of the Central Lions and his position is District Administrator. Lion Mike will have access to our clubs of the district to help turn in our reports such as MMR's, Service, and PU101's. Lion Michael's email is mbw507@gmail.com. Please reach out to him and let’s get the clubs credit for their service he is ready to help report.

     Leadership training:  As you read this article our district will have already done another Region and Zone Chair training. The class was taught by the GAT team. PCC Lion Rod Bach did a great job putting this training together. Our Zone Chairs are great Lions that have stepped up to help our clubs and district be successful. They want their clubs to reach out to them but I know they will be reaching out to you because this is what they know will help the communication in our district. 

     Another area we are working on is Disaster Response. Our cabinet Chair is Lion Dori Showell and she has reached out to the clubs of 36-R in order to hear the needs and desires for disaster preparedness in our communities. Additionally, in the near future, she is working on a seminar about valuable information we could all benefit from to use in our own community if the need arises. Lion Dori can be reached at central.lions.m.i@gmail.com.

     Membership is going well, in 36-R.  As a district we are at a positive net growth. Lions of 36-R keep up the good work. Invite your friends and your neighbors to service projects with you. Be proud to be a Lion and don't be afraid to share. I know I would not have joined Lions 31 years ago if I had not been asked. 

     Lions of 36-R Thank all of you for what you do. Let’s keep SERVING FROM THE HEART and Lets Change Someone’s Life Today..

“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