Lions Clubs of Multiple District 36, Oregon and Northern California

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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."

 

District 36G October Monthly

September 30, 2026  /  Jennifer Brewster

My wife and I returned yesterday from the annual Lions Leadership Forum held this year in Memphis, Tennessee. It provided 3 days of guidance and information from Lions all over the US and Canada. It was a time to connect and exchange information with other Lions including over 20 Oregon Lions. This was a fun-filled and fulfilling event.

One of the many lessons I have learned is that next year’s Lion leaders need to step up and be designated as soon as possible. When I returned from the International Convention, there were 30 committee chairs to be designated, ranging from Awards, Honors, and Contests to Sight Preservation, Awareness, and Action. In addition, 5 Zone Chairs and 5 Global Action Team members needed to be determined. These are key District leadership positions, helping set the goals and direction and successes for our District for the upcoming year. I would encourage any Lion to investigate and decide if you are interested in leadership-positions in your Club, or various positions for your District. You can contact your Club officers, your Zone Chairperson, or myself who can provide information and even job descriptions. I intend to visit many District Clubs during the year. This can also be an opportunity for you to ask about or express your interest in positions. I can be contacted via email at liondgdave@gmail.com.

District 36G held our first quarterly cabinet meeting in Hermiston on August 8th. Cabinet meetings are rotated to each Zone, the next meeting to be held in Crooked River Ranch on November 7th. My wife and I attended the first quarterly Council of Governors meeting in Bandon the following weekend. It was a long trek, but an opportunity to escape the smoke filled skies and heat of Eastern Oregon for the pleasant temperatures and clear skies of the Oregon coast. I met many of Oregon Lions I had worked with via Zoom or email. We discussed and established direction for the upcoming year. I continue to be impressed and humbled with the dedication and efforts of Lions everywhere – always Rooted in Service.

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