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."

 

GOOD LUCK HAPPENS WHEN PREPAREDNESS MEETS OPPORTUNITY

April 04, 2023  /  Leah Malcolm

     Once again District E had a great convention. We were honored to have Past International Director Justin Faber with us for the convention and were inspired by his keynote address. Unfortunately, we did not have any applicant for the position of District Governor nor for 2VDG for the forthcoming year, but our 2VDG was elected to 1VDG. All regions of our District were given their yard signs that were a result of the PR Grant received this year and now we look forward to seeing how much they can assist in gaining new members for our clubs.  We had some interesting seminars, OLSHF gave us a wonderful review of what is happening with our Sight and Hearing Foundation, and some unique awards were presented.  Fun for all was the Youth Robotic presentation, and donations were made to assist the robotic team who won the chance to compete in the world championships in their travel.

     The NWLLI coming up on April 21-23 is a great opportunity for all Lions, as it is a great training session for future leaders in the organization.  Both the District and Multiple District have leadership training funds available to assist with scholarships for this training.  As a graduate of the NWLLI, I can honestly say that I found it to be stimulating, educational, and a most worthwhile training session.  So if you haven’t yet signed up, go on line, get the application and get it in!!.  You won’t regret doing so.

     By all means don’t forget the Multiple District Convention.  This year we are going to be in Seaside on May 19-20.  Friday night is the individual dinner for each district and we always look forward to meeting our visiting International Director and recognizing special individuals in our district.  The Multiple District Convention is the place where you renew old friendships, gain new, and learn about what is happening all over the state.  You should come away with new ideas, new challenges, and new enthusiasm for accomplishing good things in your own district, your own community and your own club.

     In keeping with St Patrick’s Day- (just past) an Irish saying – “Good luck happens when preparedness meets opportunity” – as Lions we work as a team and are prepared to meet those opportunities as we serve from the heart.

“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