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."

 

We Can All Work Together and Make Our Mark And Make a Difference to Those We Serve

December 20, 2024  /  Jennifer Brewster

Good day Lions of Multiple District 36. Hope all of you Lions had a joyful holiday season. As we transition from 2024 into 2025, as the old year ends and the new year begins let’s all hope for a better year. That the conflicts that surround us and the indifferences throughout the world can be set aside. That we can all work together and make our mark and make a difference to those we serve.

I remember when serving with International President Lion Patti Hill that her theme of Changing the World made me think to myself, that is what each Lion I know wants to see and do. She also stated that it’s the journey, not the destination. To make that journey there is no middle and no end. There is, however, the beginning. Many of us wanted to serve and give back in some way to make a difference.  Then someone asked us to join the largest service organization in the world, THE LIONS.

Over my thirty-five years of serving as a Lion, I cannot thank the Lion that asked me enough for taking the time to not give up on me joining. Lion Paul of the Woodburn Lions was that Lion. In those thirty-five years I have found the following to be so true about Lions.

They have big hearts; they are amazing people who do amazing things. Lions love service and show and perform acts of kindness as they serve. Lions are some of the best volunteers I know, and I love to serve beside. In one way or another Lions make a difference that individuals see and feel every day. It’s those small acts of kindness and service that we do together that will make our mark on the world.

This brings me to Mission 1.5 and membership growth. You’ve heard it before, if you don’t ask you will never know. Our goal for the Lions of Multiple District 36 is to end our Lions year with a positive net growth. Each one of your District Governors is committed to growth in their districts. We have until the end of June to share that journey of making our world a better place with non-Lions, but we must ask. I believe if we show our passions of serving others there is nothing we can’t accomplish. If we show compassionate service, putting our hearts in action, taking care of members and our communities – We Will Grow. We will be changing non-Lions’ lives and empowering them to serve alongside us to make our mark and make a difference. 

Thank each of you Lions for your service to others. Council Chair Lion Lynn MD36

Comment
“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