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."

 

New Leaders, New Voices, New Opportunities

March 10, 2023  /  Leah Malcolm

     Hello Lions!  Here we are in Spring already.  Now that the sun will start peeking out, I look forward to hearing and seeing all the club activities and service projects as we all get back out.  Keep the Hull Foundation and Gales Creek in mind for clean up days and other volunteer needs in the gardens and park spaces.  These are two great ways to provide service in the community and a fun way to engage new members and potential members of all ages in your activities.

     Now is the time to identify next year's club officers as well.  The reports for who they will be are due in April.  This is a great chance to give new Lions and Lions who maybe are not as new but have not had a chance to lead yet, an opportunity to try something new and gain new skills.  New leaders also give your club new perspectives on projects and new ideas as well.  Generate some energy and excitement into your club with new leadership.

     There is a Lions Leadership Institute in Sutherlin in April and there will be opportunities for learning about officer positions and leadership skills online and in person this spring through your District leadership team.  Lion 1VDG Ed Glad is our Global Leadership Team leader this year and is also next year's District Governor.  If you or a Lion you know are interested in leading at the district level or in helping build membership in new clubs and current clubs, please reach out to him.

     New leaders, new voices, new opportunities - these lead to growth in our clubs, our district and our multiple district.  Please consider adding your voice to the future of District O.

“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