February 1, 2019Club News – Feb 2019The final service the Tieton Lions in Washington performed before disbanding was to leave the Highland School District a legacy. The Lions donated an 8-by-12-foot American rollup flag to the school in honor of Harold and Pat Hambelton, longtime supporters of youth in the community. In Quebec, Canada, the Knowlton Lions contributed CA$3,000 from their […] Continue Reading
February 1, 2019Anniversaries – Feb 2019100 Years: Okmulgee, Okla. 95 Years: St. John, Kan.; Christopher, Ill.; Utica, N.Y.; Ashland, Ky.; Biloxi, Miss.; Tampa Downtown, Fla.; Nevada, Mo.; Eugene Downtown, Ore.; Gunnison Valley, Utah; Harrison, Ark.; Venice Marina Lax, Calif. 90 Years: Junction City, Ore.; La Grange, Ga.; Greenwood, S.C.; Fremont, Ohio; Angola, Ind.; Walla Walla Downtown, Wa.; Mount Vernon, Wa.; […] Continue Reading
February 1, 2019By the Numbers – Feb 2019“They let me know that blindness is just an inconvenience. It’s not the end of the world.” —Barry Carver of the Texas non-profit Computers for the Blind. “I was quite surprised when I took that A1C test and found out I was prediabetic.” — Lion Patty Worden, of the Elmhurst Lions Club in Illinois. “Being […] Continue Reading
February 1, 2019Parting Shot – Feb 2019Cowboys, Rockstars, and Hippies, oh My! It wasn’t just the children who enjoyed the Jackson Lions’ annual Halloween parade in California, where more than 1,000 ghosts, goblins, super heroes, princesses and more joined in. Continue Reading
March 1, 2019Club News – March 2019The Simcoe Lynn Valley Lions in Canada contributed CAN$500 (US$379) to the Children’s Aid Society for their Foster Children’s Holiday Party. The club also sponsored three families, supplying them with food and gifts. In Michigan the Sandusky Lions dedicated a digital sign to the Sandusky City Library and donated a Lion’s drinking fountain for the […] Continue Reading
March 1, 2019Anniversaries – March 2019100 Years: Fort Smith Noon, Ark.; Hot Springs, Ark. 95 Years: Cottage Grove, Ore.; New Braunfels, Texas; Salina, Utah; Portsmouth, Ohio; Meadville, Pa.; Walnut Creek Host, Calif.; Mount Vernon, Iowa; West Palm Beach Wellington, Fla. 90 Years: Mt. Lebanon, Pa.; Hobart, Ind.; Broken Bow, Okla.; Alexandria, La.; Elkhart, Kan.; Snohomish, Wa.; Clifton, Texas; Celina, Ohio; […] Continue Reading
March 1, 2019See You Later SeaweedSee You Later Seaweed On Saturday, November 17, 2018, more than 100 Hawaiian Leos, Lions, and friends partnered with the Malama Maunalua non-profit to pull nearly 6,000 pounds of invasive alien algae from Maunalua Bay in east Oahu. The seaweed, called gorilla orgo, out-competes native algae and coral leading to shifts in the ecosystem and […] Continue Reading
March 1, 2019By the Numbers – March 2019“It’s only when we acknowledge the fact that we’re part of the environment that we can begin to discover what needs to change.” —Donald Pease, professor of American literature and Dr. Seuss biographer at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire. “My life goes straight. Then it’s full of ups and downs but sooner or later, it’s […] Continue Reading
April 1, 2019Club News – April 2019The Middletown Children First Lions Club in Virginia dedicated a Little Free Library in their town to honor Past International Director Wayne Davis, a Shawnee Lions Club member who died on October 19, 2018. His wife, Lion Marge Davis, a charter member of the Middletown Children First Lions Club, died shortly before him on September […] Continue Reading
April 1, 2019By the Numbers – April 2019“We want to make sure there is not one day that children go to sleep with hunger, and not one day that children go to school with an empty stomach.”—Past District Governor Ruth Chua, president of the Manila Amity Lions Club, in the Philippines. “With a child in a wheelchair, the other children will say […] Continue Reading
May 1, 2019Anniversaries – May 2019100 Years: Ada, Okla. 95 Years: Chillicothe Evening, Ohio; Des Plaines, Ill.; Lewisburg, Pa.; Winters, Texas; Lebanon, Pa.; Strathroy, Ontario, CAN 90 Years: Tempe, Ariz.; La Grande, Ore.; Converse, Ind.; Kenmore, N.Y.; Sedan, Kan.; Goldthwaite, Texas; Angleton, Texas; Henryetta, Okla; Parkston, S.D.; Sturgeon Bay, Wis.; Colusa, Calif.; Jamestown, N.D.; Washburn, N.D.; Middletown, Conn. 85 Years: […] Continue Reading
May 1, 2019Food for ThoughtFood for Thought A Dade City, Florida resident leaves the Norma Godinez Education and Arts building with bags full of cereal, canned goods, and pasta. Dade City is home to a large population of farmworkers who work the fruit and vegetable fields that blanket the state’s interior. Farmworkers often work long hours picking food that […] Continue Reading
May 1, 2019Into the WildInto the Wild Ho`opono Services for the Blind in Honolulu, Hawaii helps those with vision impairment transition to a life without sight. Here, as part of their week-long camp to promote employment they take a group of students on a hike. Continue Reading
May 1, 2019By the Numbers – May 2019“I love it here. I could live here another 20 years. I love it.” —Lion Anny Cochrane, Bethel Lions Club, on living in Bethel, Alaska. “New members and diversity bring new, fresh ideas as well as provide those extra hands needed to accomplish more service projects.” — Lions Clubs International Third Vice President Brian Sheehan, […] Continue Reading
June 1, 2019Club News – June 2019The Stillwater Noon Lions in Oklahoma checked the vision of 1,249 pre-K through second grade students in Stillwater schools, and this year included students of all ages in private schools and home schooled. The San Antonio Founder Lions Club in Texas participated in the Elf Louise Christmas Project, a county-wide event providing gifts to children, […] Continue Reading
June 1, 2019Anniversaries – June 2019JUNE 2019 100 Years: Berkeley, Calif.; Hugo, Okla. 95 Years: Bristol Host, Va.; Steubenville, Ohio; Garner, Iowa; Fulton, Ky.; Guthrie Center, Iowa; La Porte City, Iowa; Chambersburg, Pa.; Rocky Mount, Va. 90 Years: Redwood Falls, Minn.; Whiting, Ind.; Talihina, Okla.; Brillion, Wis.; Camden, Maine; Edmonton Host, Alberta, CAN; Burlingame, Calif.; Kingsville, Texas; Santa Cruz Host, […] Continue Reading
June 1, 2019By the Numbers – June 2019“The cast of characters changes over time, and you have to keep building the bonds of the alliance to continue.” —Nancy Messmer, Clallam Bay Sekiu Lions Club in Washington on maintaining vital partnerships. “The most important reason [I did this run] is to encourage people to run, no matter what disability or ability level. No […] Continue Reading
June 1, 2019Prickly PartnerPrickly Partner Fifth grade students enjoy a full day of outdoor learning and exploration in the Sonoran Desert at Camp Cooper in Tucson, Arizona. Thanks to the generosity of Camp Cooper and the South Tucson Cyber & Lions Club, school children get hands-on learning about how to live more lightly on the earth. Continue Reading
July 1, 2019Club News – July 2019In Pennsylvania, Boy Scout John E. Yaletchko III made wooden eyeglass collection boxes for the Avon Grove Lions as his Eagle Scout project. The boxes will be placed in various locations in the Avondale West Grove area to collect used glasses. In Michigan, the Almont Lions Club sponsored two Almont girls in Lions’ contests. Jenny […] Continue Reading
July 1, 2019Anniversaries – July 2019JULY 2019 100 Years: Quincy, Ill. 95 Years: Placerville, Calif.; Winchester Host, Va.; St. Louis South Side, Mo.; Hope, Kan.; Clintonville, Wis. 90 Years: Fredericksburg, Texas; Silver Spring, Md.; Belfast, Maine; Indiana, Pa.; Lubbock, Texas; South Buffalo-Lackawanna, N.Y.; Elburn, Ill. 85 Years: Carson City, Mich.; Williston, N.D.; Ellijay, Ga.; Hamakua, Hawaii; Front Royal, Va. 80 […] Continue Reading
July 1, 2019School’s In For SummerSchool’s In For Summer For two years Shivani Sharma, 8, (in purple, raising her hand) has attended a Nepalese School started by Lions. The school is a place for her to connect to her roots and meet others with the same cultural background. Here she’s learning how to combine the letters of the Nepalese alphabet […] Continue Reading
July 1, 2019By the Numbers – July 2019“I wanted a bright future along with other children. And if they only work in the field, the future wouldn’t be bright” —PDG Rajen Thapa, on why he made it his mission to convince parents in his Nepalese town to send their children to school. “The club president is the most crucial leadership position. We […] Continue Reading
July 1, 2019Just For YouJust For You John Upp shares a little sunshine on Daffodil Day—the one day each spring when the Cecilton Lions in Maryland pick the flowers that bloom aplenty on his family farm, and share bouquets with the community’s shut-ins. Upp’s father is said to have started the Lion project 56 years ago, and this year […] Continue Reading
September 1, 2019Club News – Sept 2019The Bristol Lions Club in Connecticut worked with the New England Carousel Museum and Connecticut Radio Information Service to provide an audio tour of the museum’s exhibits for the visually impaired. A cellphone app allows each visitor to take an audio tour of the museum’s collection of hand-carved wooden horses and the historic carousel. Nineteen […] Continue Reading
September 1, 2019Anniversaries – Sept 2019SEPTEMBER 2019 100 Years: Amarillo Downtown, Texas 95 Years: Belleville, Kan.; Ephraim, Utah; East Liverpool, Ohio; Sudbury, Ontario, CAN 90 Years: Pierceton, Ind.; Holbrook, Ariz.; Panhandle, Texas; Brentwood, Calif.; Caledonia Mumford, N.Y.; Enterprise-Joseph, Ore.; Sauk Rapids, Minn.; Cleveland, Tenn.; Sweetwater, Texas; Shelbyville, Ind.; Henderson, N.C.; Morgan, Utah; Newark, Del.; Groton, Conn.; Webster, Mass. 85 Years: […] Continue Reading
September 1, 2019By the Numbers – Sept 2019“Please pick up your toys.” A phrase 6-year-old Skye-Nohea Mizner can now hear and respond to, thanks to Lions.” “The audience was shocked and surprised.” Lion Khodr Farhat, of the Detroit Lions Club, on walking down a fashion runway. ” “A fourth grader can begin to understand stewardship.” Debra Ersch, the founder and president of […] Continue Reading
October 1, 2019Club News – Oct 2019In Missouri, members of the Mound City Lions Club used the District 26-M4 disaster response trailer to assist with the cleanup of flooded apartments in the spring. In New Jersey, the Fanwood Lions thank their community for 70 years of support, allowing Lions to help the blind through their White Cane Drive, and to support […] Continue Reading
October 1, 2019Anniversaries – Oct 2019OCTOBER 2019 100 Years: Springfield, Ill.; Marquette, Mich. 95 Years: Richmond Noon, Ind.; Hays, Kan.; Tillsonburg, Ontario, CAN; Marietta Noon, Ohio; Montclair, N.J.; Bloomfield, N.J. 90 Years: Spencer, Ind.; Wakita, Okla.; Odon, Ind.; Ridgewood-Glendale-Middle, N.Y.; Northwood, Iowa; Plainview, Texas; Wellsboro, Pa.; Thurmont, Md.; Ravenswood, W.V.; Haleyville, Ala. 85 Years: Mount Desert Island, Maine; Huntington, N.Y.; […] Continue Reading
October 1, 2019Eyes to the FutureEyes to the Future Lions listen to a young volunteer as they wait to board their Memorial Day float. The Lions Clubs of Washington D.C., Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia have participated in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. for the past 11 years. More than 150 local clubs march with the float. From […] Continue Reading
October 1, 2019By the Numbers – Oct 2020“ It’s not rocket science. We know what to do. There just needs to be the will to do it.” —Dr. Tony Iton, on how to improve overall health for everyone. “There’s an inherent distrust for [the disabled]. I ran into it in college and I ran into it when I was building my house.” […] Continue Reading
December 1, 2019Club News – Dec 2019Every year, the Sale Creek Lions in Tennessee host the Kids’ Christmas Party with Santa. Children’s names are submitted by teachers. Santa gives each child a new coat, shoes, and an outfit of clothes, plus toys. Families receive a basket of fruit and boxes of groceries, and each child receives a large framed picture of […] Continue Reading
December 1, 2019Anniversaries – Dec 2019100 Years: Wichita Downtown, Kan.; Muskegon Host, Mich.; Shawnee, Okla. 95 Years: Forsyth, Mont.; Thermopolis, Wyo.; Seaforth, Ontario, CAN; Buckhannon, W.V.; Nutley, N.J.; Port Washington, N.Y.; Palestine, Ill.; Coatesville Area, Pa.; Atlantic Highlands, N.J.; Stroudsburg, Pa. 90 Years: Cut Bank, Mont.; Seiling, Okla.; Lovelock, Nev.; Winnemucca Host, Nev.; Panguitch, Utah; Montgomery, W.V. 85 Years: Logan, […] Continue Reading
December 1, 2019Parting Shot – Dec 2019Time to Eat the Donuts Pauline Nickerson is the matriarch of the Nickerson Family Farm in Clear Lake, Iowa, where 3,400 ears of corn are shucked each summer for the Clear Lake Evening Lions’ fundraiser. She gets up early on shucking day and makes these beauties from scratch to have something to feed the volunteers. Continue Reading
December 1, 2019By the Numbers – Dec 2019“It’s the great equalizer. It’s very freeing to be on top of a horse.”—Allie Chase, of the Kettle Moraine Equine Lions Club on learning to ride. “We’ve got a lot of people with chainsaws.”—Casey O’Dell, President of the Camas Lions Club in Washougal, Washington. “That’s just how real life is. Mia is not going to […] Continue Reading
January 1, 2020Club News – Jan 2020Members of the Portage Lions Club in Michigan drove to Ohio and delivered plastic pill bottles to Matthew 25: Ministries. Roughly 396 gallons of pill bottles collected by Lions in District 11-B2 were kept out of landfills. Florence Evening Lions Club President Whalon Hilley pinned the Lions badge on granddaughter Lion Natalie Shealy. As a […] Continue Reading
January 1, 2020Anniversaries – Jan 2020JANUARY 2020 100 Years: Norman, Okla.; Lansing Host, Mich.; Detroit, Mich. 95 Years: Stratford, Ontario, CAN; Decatur, Texas Inc.; Victoria, Texas; West Chester, Pa.; Murphysboro, Ill. 90 Years: Washington, Kan.; Tremonton, Utah; Milton, W.V.; Marinette, Wis.; Red Cloud, Neb.; Indianola, Iowa; Trumann, Ark.; Hamilton, Mont.; Waverly, N.Y.; Jetmore, Kan. 85 Years: Gaston, Ind.; Buena Vista, […] Continue Reading
January 1, 2020Lights, Camera, Action Heroes!Children fighting cancer in Germany show off their inner superheroes thanks to Braunschweig Lions Club. Read story now. Continue Reading
January 1, 2020By the Numbers – Jan 2020“The look on the neighboring Lions club members’ faces when they realized this snowmobile was the one from their pond was priceless.” —Willie Brown, of the Russell and Area Lions Club in Manitoba, Canada, on how they acquired goods for their fundraising auction. “This is the key age as I see it. You need to […] Continue Reading
March 1, 2020Anniversaries – March 2020100 Years: Frederick, Okla.; Windsor, Ontario, CAN; San Jose Host East Valley, Calif.; Pasadena Host, Calif.; Lafayette, Ind.; San Francisco Host, Calif. 95 Years: Yreka Host, Calif.; North Bay, Ontario, CAN; Floral Park, N.Y.; Roseville Host, Calif.; Abilene, Kan.; Edgeley, N.D.; Blacksburg, Va.; Bremerton Central, Wash.; Honesdale, Pa.; Overland, Mo.; Waupaca, Wis. 90 Years: Medicine […] Continue Reading
April 1, 2020Anniversaries – April 2019APRIL 2019 95 Years: Seattle University Ballard, Wa.; Jacksonville, Ill.; Easton, Pa.; Syracuse Host, N.Y.; Miami, Fla.; Nazareth, Pa.; Battle Creek Host, Mich.; Milford, Utah. 90 Years: Dallas Oak Cliff, Texas; Gaffney. S.C.; Plant City, Fla.; Farrell, Pa.; Topeka, Kan.; Seattle West Seattle, Wa.; Highland Park Highwood, Ill.; New Milford, Conn.; Ridgefield, Conn.; Newport, Ore.; […] Continue Reading
April 1, 2020Club News – April 2020The Phoenix Metro Lions in Arizona participated in Arizona‘s Service Rally Day with their Pathways to Reading Project. They have provided more than 80,000 books to underserved children through this major project. At Mountain View School they gave out 650 books, free to children from pre-kindergarten through third grade. Tim Pasquarelli, a Lion in Arizona, […] Continue Reading
April 1, 2020Anniversaries – April 2020APRIL 2020 100 Years: Des Moines Host, Iowa; Paducah, Ky. 95 Years: Millersburg, Pa.; Medford Host, Ore.; Lake Worth, Fla.; Malden, Mo.; Burlington, Ontario, CAN; Dunnville, Ontario, CAN 90 Years: Pleasanton, Calif.; Philadelphia Roxborough, Pa.; Saxton, Pa.; Dimmitt, Texas; Everson, Wash. 85 Years: Llano, Texas; Jonesville, Mich.; Rolla, Mo.; Orwigsburg, Pa.; Central Montcalm, Mich.; Gatesville, […] Continue Reading
April 1, 2020Parting Shot – April 2020Comfort Fruit Members of The Phoenix Asian American Lions Club pick oranges off a grove in a local gated community for distribution to non-profit organizations, churches, and needy families. Continue Reading
July 20, 2020Club News – July/August 2020In recognition of Earth Day 2020, the Bayse-Bryce Mountain Lions in Virginia collected 95 large bags of trash from more than 10 miles of local roads. This is an annual initiative for the club. Leonardtown Lions Club members in Maryland arranged a fundraiser to benefit Lions Camp Merrick, a summer camp providing vital services for […] Continue Reading
July 20, 2020Anniversaries – June 2020June 2020 100 Years: Cheyenne, Wyo.; Sioux City, Iowa; Fort Madison, Iowa; Laramie, Wyo.; Owensboro, Ky.; Sterling, Colo.; Newark, Ohio 95 Years: New Philadelphia, Ohio; Redlands District, Fla; Anson, Texas; Clarksville, Ark.; Tuckahoe Eastchester, N.Y.; Coquille, Ore. 90 Years: Weiser, Idaho; Potosi, Mo.; Bridgeport, W.V.; Forest City, Iowa; Saltsburg, Pa.; Rainelle, W.V.; Wakefield, Mass.; Newport, […] Continue Reading
July 20, 2020Anniversaries – July 2020July 2020 100 Years: Rocky Ford, Colo.; Hamilton Central, Ontario, CAN; Dayton, Ohio 95 Years: Pendleton, Ind.; Fortville, Ind. 90 Years: Idaho Falls, Iowa; Oneonta, N.Y.; Palisade, Colo.; Moab, Utah; Gadsden, Ala. 85 Years: Luray, Va.; Great Neck, N.Y.; Belton, S.C.; Manistique, Mich. 80 Years: Clinton, Tenn.; Clay, W.V.; Seminole, Texas; Red Bank, Tenn.; Westville, […] Continue Reading
July 20, 2020Anniversaries – August 2020August 2020 100 Years: Oak Park-River Forest, Ill.; Toledo Host, Ohio; Stockton Host, Calif.; Hannibal, Mo. 90 Years: Hermann, Mo.; Germantown, N.Y.; Mount Hope, W.V.; Guntersville, Ala.; Dumas Noon, Texas; Wood River, Ill. 85 Years: Lake Chelan, Wash.; York, Ontario, CAN; Greensburg East Hempfield, Pa.; Tupper Lake, N.Y.; Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; Jackson County, Colo. […] Continue Reading
July 20, 2020We’ve Got You CoveredClara Miller, 3, gives a thumbs up as a thank you for her mask, donated by the Fifty Quilters Group and Grimsby Lions in Ontario. Grimsby Lions are part of a large group of talented Lions all over the world who have been making and donating masks to those who need them. Thanks for keeping folks covered, Lions! Continue Reading
July 22, 2020Easy RidersThe Almaguin Highlands Lions in Ontario couldn’t hold their annual bike rodeo this year due to the coronavirus, but that didn’t stop them from creating a vibrant bicycle course to show kids of all ages how to hone their bike handling skills. Continue Reading
September 1, 2020Anniversaries – September 2020 100 Years: Kimball, Neb.; Louisville Downtown, Ky.; Pittsfield, Ill.; Cincinnati Host, Ohio; Lima Host, Ohio 95 Years: Corning, N.Y.; Arlington Heights, Ill.; Mankato, Minn.; Palatine, Ill.; Albany & Troy, N.Y. 90 Years: Okawville, Ill.; Woodsboro, Texas; Lexington, Mo.; Hope, Ind. 85 Years: Twin Cities, N.Y.; Bamberg, S.C.; Olympia Host, Wa.; Medina, N.Y.; Abbeville, S.C.; […] Continue Reading