Dear
Lion Leaders,
Some
of Lions proudest moments have involved our dedication to sight preservation
and aid to those who are visually impaired. This October, we will create yet
another proud moment in that long and distinguished history.
I
invite you and your club to participate in our second Global Service Action
Campaign: Sharing the Vision. Please read below about some
of the many ways there are to participate, and look for more ideas at the Lions
Clubs International Web site.
I
am sure you will find an activity that is right for your club and community. When
you do, please let your light shine to the fullest by using the steps and tools
linked below to publicize your activity. When your activity is complete use the
new Service
Activities Reporting System to report your success. Doing so will
automatically place your activity into consideration for a Beacon Award.
Sight
preservation and service to the blind are among our oldest commitments to our
home communities and to the world community. These commitments are also among
our most important and our dedication must never waver. I hope that you will
join me in October to write a new chapter in Lions legacy of leadership.
Thank
you for all you do.
Best
wishes,
Sid
L. Scruggs III
International
President
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Beacon of Hope Highlights
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Engaging
our Youth
 Lions
Clubs worldwide embraced the first Global Service Action Campaign with
unprecedented enthusiasm. I shared with you, "Young people often need a beacon
to help them find their way in the world. Lions can be that beacon." In result
clubs worldwide responded to the call to shine a light on youth.
In
addition
to providing much needed services to children and young adults, the
campaign also illuminated a way for young people to serve their
communities as
Lions recruited Leo club members and other youth to help with this
campaign. Young people from around the world helped to restore
playgrounds, collect
school supplies and deliver care packages to children's hospitals.
Among
the most innovative and successful activities were: -
Child Protection Project:
Fingerprints were taken for identification purposes
- Youth drug prevention education
- Food, clothes and toy drives
- Environmental preservation
projects such as tree planting
- Community
restoration projects
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Global Service Action Campaigns
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Share
the Vision
For
75 years Lions worldwide have been united by a common vision: a world free of
preventable blindness. With 314 million visually impaired people in the world
today, our commitment to serve in this cause is needed now more than ever.
This
October, mobilize Lions in your club and district to shine
a light on vision by raising awareness of the causes of vision loss and the
needs of the visually impaired. Clubs can:
- work with local eye care
professionals to organize an eye care and safety presentation for school
children
- sponsor a Braille exhibit at a
local library
- organize transportation services
for persons who are blind or visually impaired
- organize a vision screening event
or eyeglass recycling campaign in your community
- sponsor a visually impaired
student to compete in the 2010-11 "Power of Peace"
Essay Contest
See
the Sharing the
Vision flyer for more ideas and information to help plan your
participation in this second Global Service Action Campaign.
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On the Horizon
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journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step," according to an ancient
proverb. The first additional Lion over and above the current membership total
is an important step toward a stronger, more vibrant district and qualifies
district governors for the First Light Award. To qualify for a First Light
Award or Bright Light Award, district governors must send
all relevant information to international headquarters by September 30.
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Set Your Sights High
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A
Lion set apart...
Do
you know a Lion whose work in disaster relief, a lifesaving endeavor or other
service activity sets him or her apart from the norm?
Be
sure the spotlight shines on a most deserving Lion who has given extra-ordinary
in one of these activities. Submit nominations for the Lion Recognition Award to propose a Lion for
consideration for this award. Please send a letter of recommendation to a Lion
leader in your area with your recommendation.
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