Lions Clubs of Multiple District 36, Oregon and Northern California

We Serve

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 Are Lions, Hear Us ROAR!

     Here’s my last column:  What an amazing year.  I have learned so much about people.  People are stronger, braver and kinder than before the pandemic.  We have found better ways to accomplish what needs to be done.  My hat goes off to Lions everywhere.  You found ways to help others without being unsafe.

     Now everyone seems to be back in full swing with projects and drives as before.  My hope is that Lions keep headed in the direction of progress and technology to reach our goals of service.

     Thank you to each club that has let me visit.  You all have treated me with much respect.

     I plan to keep busy with my club, and to offer my help to anyone who needs me to.

Remember “We are Lions.  Hear us ROAR”.

DG Kathy Oliver

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