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Lions Clubs International

Lions Clubs International

The largest service organization in the world.

We are 1.35 million men & women. We are in 205 Countries &

Geographical Locations in the World. There are 738 Multiple Districts 46,000 Clubs

Who are Lions

Our Mission Statement

To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.

Vision Statement

To be the global leader in community and humanitarian

service.

Our Logo

One Lion is looking forward to our future accomplishments.

One Lion is looking back to our past accomplishments.

Lions Emblem

LIBERTYINTELLIGENCEOUR NATION'S SAFETY

The Origin of the name

Lions ColorsPurple and Gold

To Lions, purple represents loyalty to country, friends, to ones self and to the integrity of mind and heart. It is the color of strength, courage and dedication to a cause.

Gold symbolizes sincerity of purpose, liberality in judgment, purity in life and generosity in mind and purse towards mankind.

Lions Clubs InternationalOak Brook Illinois

Lions Clubs International 1917Melvin Jones

International President

•Joseph Preston

1st Vice PresidentDr. Jitsuhiro Yamada

Japan

International DirectorsThe Lions Clubs International Board of Directors is

composed of 34 international directors. Together, they serve our association by:

• Supervising all officers and committees of the board and association.

• Managing association business, property and funds.• Preparing and approving the association's fiscal year

budget.• International directors serve for two years and are

designated as either first year directors or second year directors.

International ConventionJune 30, 1925

Cedar Point OhioHelen Keller asked us to be KNIGHTS of the

BLIND in the CRUSADE AGAINST DARKNESS

Lions History 1917 1st Convention in Dallas Texas Dr. William P Woods 1st President Melvin Jones 1st Secretary 1945 Slogan WE SERVE 1968 Creation of “LCIF” 1973 Melvin Jones Fellowship 1987 Women came into Lions

Lions Around the World

1917 Chicago USA 1920 Ontario Canada 1950 Europe 1960 Asia & Africa 2002 China

Multiple District 19 has 9 Districts

These are labeled A through I

Multiple District 19

MD – 19 OfficeBellingham Washington

MD – 19 Office Staff

Council Chair Gary Reidel Vice Council Chair Al Beddows Patty Allen Executive Secretary / Treasurer Michele Barrie Administrative Assistant Theresa Avezeda Receptionist

District 19 - C

DG John Kirry 1VDG Al Hedstrom 2 VDG Jan Weatherly Cabinet Secretary Kim Riley District C has Six Zones There are 48 clubs in District C

District C Governor John Kirry

Gig Harbor Lions

1 Vice. District C Governor Al Hedstrom

Silverdale Sunrise Lions

2 Vice District GovernorJan Weatherly

Olympia Host Lions

Zone Chairs 2014-2015

Zone C-1 Bonnie Manning

Zone C-2 Sandy Johnston

Zone C-3 Sandra Nolen

Zone C-4 Patrick Burch

Zone C-5 Cindy Morey

Zone C-6 Pat Bucknell

District C Club Support team (GMT/GLT)

Leadership/training, Extension, Membership Public Relations Retention,

District C Cabinet

Diabetes Awareness Dictionary Project

Hearing Conferences

Sight CARE

Leader dogs ALERT

Camp Leo LCIF

Peace Poster Environment

Leo Clubs International Understanding

Lions Quest NWLERC

Youth Exchange NWLSHF

Major District C Projects:

• Camp Leo• Lions Eyeglasses Recycling

Center(LERC)• Lions Project New Hope NW

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