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."

 

Accomplish Amazing Things Again In 2023

January 09, 2023  /  Guest User

Happy New Year Lions of MD36!

     I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday season with friends and family.

     We are halfway through the 2022-2023 term and I am very proud of all of the Club events you have supported including service projects, fundraisers and just fun events enjoying our communities.  Our Multiple District has shown an increase in visibility of Lions through the increase in community projects this term.

     This year has its challenges including flu season and new Covid variants.  Some folks mask, some stay home and others just go their own way.  However, Lions have a dedication to their community that pushes them forward.  One thing I know for sure:  MD36 Lions have and will accomplish amazing things again in 2023.

     All four Districts have lost struggling clubs and at the same time are adding members and working hard to strengthen our existing clubs.  During the lock down, events were presented via zoom.  Now, Lions are energized when meetings and events are in person.  And, visibility appears to be a key factor in our success within our communities also.

     January is Lions International Hunger Month.  Lions worldwide have service projects to fight hunger.  Many community food banks have a depleted supply after the demands during the holidays.  Clubs are starting food drives to help restock the shelves.  If your club hasn't scheduled one, now is a good time to start.  It will give you another service project with visibility in your Community.

CC Judith Poage

“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