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."

 

It Takes A Team

September 08, 2021  /  Guest User

September 2021 - Lions Magazine

Hello Lions,

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            Wow.  It’s hard to believe when you read this article we will already have two months behind us in our Lion’s year. I'm still excited for what this Lion’s year will bring us. We had our first ever Lions International convention done virtually. Hope some of you got to listen and enjoy it. It was filled with information. There was a great segment on International President Doug Alexander from his neighborhood in New York. Lion President Doug is the real deal. He is all about service. I know I joined Lions because of the service they do for their communities. WE all had that one bond when we joined Lions and that bond was and is service to others. 

     When we do service in our communities we do it as a team.  We do it because of that bond we all have of helping others. TEAMWORK is the ability to work together towards a common vision. It is the fuel that allows common people to attain uncommon results. So I ask each of you Lions and Lions clubs to continue to work as a team as we SERVE our communities. We've seen many changes in the way we do service but Lions are a resilient pride. We find ways to continue to serve others. While we are not sure about this crazy pandemic and how it will affect us - we continue to adapt to safe ways to serve. In my governor school we talked about change and the way we are going about things in life and one common thing we all agreed to was that the only thing constant in life is change and if anyone can adapt to change I believe it is the LIONS.

     I talk a lot about service but I want to tell you the vision our District has about membership. When we are doing our service projects consider inviting your friends, or maybe your neighbor to help with your service project. Then invite them to a meeting and let them learn more about the Lions and what we do. Who knows this might be the link we are looking for to gain membership. 

     Helen Keller was asked the question: Is there anything worse than no sight?  She replied “Yes.  Having sight but no vision."  We as a District do have a vision and that vision is to gain members, gain two new Lions clubs and adding another Leos club or two. The time is ripe as people are ready to get involved with some service organization. Why not the Lions club -- the largest service organization in the world? 

Remember your cabinet is here to serve you Lions and to help each club be successful. I ask every club to support your club president as they direct your club. They cannot do it alone, it takes a team. Be proud to be a Lion and have fun in your club. 

     It's going to be a great year for our Lions as we continue our journey together in service to others. "SERVICE FROM THE HEART."  I believe Lions Change Lives Today.  So let’s go out and change someone’s life.

District Governor Lion Lynn Coon 36-R

“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