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."

 

Remember That Every Day You Should Reach Out And Touch Someone

March 10, 2023  /  Leah Malcolm

It’s Convention Time!!

     I am certain that everyone has their calendar marked for March 17 and 18 to be sure they don’t miss attending the Annual District E Convention being held at the Community Center in Sutherlin.  So, I just want to touch base with each District E club as to what you are doing in getting ready for the big event.

     First of all sure and get that registration form sent in.  On Friday we will be having two seminars, some fun time to win a nice prize, and a nice casual dinner followed by   casino night.  And maybe on this St. Patrick’s Day you can find a pot of gold at the base of the rainbow.   On Saturday there are:  forums and awards presentations, our Peace Poster Winner, a youth robot demonstration, and don’t forget the luncheon with OLSHF with updates on what is going on and the good things ahead for us. The evening is dedicated to our PDG’s and hearing a great Key note speech from our visiting Past International Director Justin Faber. Then on Sunday morning we take time to hold our 3rd cabinet meeting before heading back home.

     What is the purpose in even holding a district or Multiple District convention?  They can be a bit costly sometimes with the price of gas, meals, and hotel accommodations.     But. . .  This is the time for renewing friendships, learning about what is happening in other communities besides your own, and even learning new things and gaining new ideas to take home to your own club.  This is a time to acknowledge and savor the fact that we are following the principles set out all those years ago as “We Serve”.

     By the way. .  Our PR grant signs to help promote Lionism in your own community have arrived, and are being distributed to each area Zone chair or representative.   A letter describing the purpose and some PR information that can be used by each club is included.  We need to report back to LCI how we are doing, so as you utilize this opportunity, be sure to report back the successes you have.

     Remember that every day you should reach out and touch someone in some way- it is how we as Lions serve from the heart as we work together.

DG Gail

“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