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."

 

CONTINUOUS LEARNING IS CRUCIAL

July 22, 2023  /  Leah Malcolm

Dear fellow lions,

     As we begin the new Lion’s year 2023-2024, I am thrilled to once again serve as your District Governor. Together, we can achieve limitless possibilities as we work from the heart.

     Effective communication is the key to our district's growth.  Every club member's voice is important, and we must keep them connected.  Clubs should share their service projects with the district and other clubs, allowing others to offer assistance.  We joined lions to serve our communities, district, and the world, and I take pride in being part of the world's largest service organization, THE LIONS.

     Our district cabinet team is being assembled to support clubs and ensure their success. We are also planning club officer training, which is vital for new leadership and growth. This training covers club goals, servant leadership, and the new LCI portal training for secretaries.  It also addresses treasurer and board member duties, tail twister and lion tamer responsibilities, as well as the Global Action Team which consists of Global Service, Global Membership and Global Leadership.

     Every day I believe we can learn something to help us grow and to be successful at whatever we do.  It reminds me of something I read from D Waitley pertaining to learning:  Continued learning is the minimum requirement for success in any field.

     In times of change, continuous learning is crucial. We must adapt, pivot, and move forward in life and as lions. We are looking for leaders who can contribute to our district's growth, so please step forward and share your talents, ideas and knowledge as we all grow together.

     As I prepare for another term as your District Governor, I realize that I still have a lot to learn and I am not perfect, but I believe we can experience perfect moments together. Let me share a story about Roy Halladay, a baseball player inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2019.  Roy passed away at 40 in a plane crash in 2017 so his widow Brandi accepted on behalf of his family.  In her speech Brandi said that despite his imperfections, he cherished perfect moments due to his character and teammates. Similarly, imperfect people can create perfect moments through hard work, humility, and dedication.

     Join me as we strive for perfect moments in service, membership growth, and leadership development. Let's make a difference in our communities. Thank you for your dedication and for changing lives today and forever through service from the heart.

Yours in service, DG 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