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."

 

Let’s Keep It Going!

November 06, 2023  /  Leah Malcolm

I’m so excited!

     I’m excited!  I’m so excited.  What, you might ask, are you excited about? The changes I see happening.  The enthusiasm I see building.  Our membership which is growing!

In keeping with the charge of Mission 1.5, which is to build worldwide membership to 1.5 million by 2027, I am pleased to announce that for the first time in many years our Multiple District membership is in the plus column!   On October 23rd we were at +1 for the year and I know that our membership is only going to grow.  So congratulations to all who have had a hand in this; District Governors, 1VDG’s, GMT’s, club leaders and enthusiastic members.  Let’s keep it going!

We Serve

     “We Serve.”  These two simple words guide the actions of Lions clubs all around the world.  And while each club must tailor its service to the needs of its respective community, we want to be aware of the eight global causes of Lions International.  Many clubs have service projects that fall under one or more of these categories. 

  • Childhood Cancer – provide support for the needs of children and families affected by childhood cancer.

  • Diabetes – reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve quality of life for those living with diabetes.

  • Disaster Relief – meet immediate needs and provide long-term support for communities devastated by natural disasters.

  • Environment – protect the environment to create healthier communities and a more sustainable world.

  • Humanitarian – identify the world’s most crucial needs and provide humanitarian aid where it’s needed the most.

  • Hunger – improve food security and access to nutritious food to help alleviate hunger.

  • Vision – help prevent avoidable blindness and improve quality of life for people who are blind or visually impaired.

  • Youth – provide young people with the support they need to make positive choices, lead healthy and productive lives and become the next generation of service leaders.

100th MD 36 Convention

Conventions are always special and fun.  But this year’s State convention is especially meaningful and it will be our 100th convention!  The convention will be held May 17th and 18th in Bandon.  Mark your calendar.  I hope to see you there!

“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