Lake Oswego Lions Club - Lions e-Clubhouse

Back to School for the Lions--Learning and Serving

The Lake Oswego Lions were involved at the Hallinan and Waluga Jr. High School with their back to school programs. Between the two sites being managed by two separate crews, this was a first for the club. Some anxious moments (seemed like hours) as one grill was cantankerous by refusing to ignite the burners. The other crew was handed the task of grilling pre-cooked hamburgers which were still frozen. All in all, the schools were well taken care of by our Lions. Pictures below were taken by Lion Lil at Waluga Jr. High and Lion Jan at the Hallinan School.

Lions Ed, Bro. Thomas, Gretchen & Patti are all ready to work the event.

It was good to see Lion Sandy back and both Joe and she providing the utensils and etc. to the crowd this late afternoon.

Gretchen, Patti and Diana had just a moment to pose.

Lions Sally, Bro Thomas and Ed kept supporting each other during this afternoon event.

Lions Kirk, DGE Sharon, Dale & President Eric in background just about ready!

Lions Kirk, Lynnie, & DGE Sharon have a good start for Hallinan Back to School Event.

Heritage Council Classic Car Show Brings out the Lions

August 21 at about 5:30 a.m., there were a number of Lions busy getting ready for the Classic Car Show. At this hour, it was easy to have a glitch be part of the story. Lion Jan inadvertently locked the keys in Lion Kirk's car before the supplies were unloaded. However, Lion Lynnie came to the rescue with a spare set of keys. For the rest of the day, the activites went on without a hitch and it was complimented with a wonderful participting crowd along with a perfect Oregon summer day. This fund raising event brought out a lot Lions to help make this an enjoyable and successful event. The Lions assumed their assigned roles and readily shared so everyone felt as a worthy participant. Lion King Eric observed the tremendous amount of team work which was demonstrated at this and recent fund raisers. As the writer recalls, the following Lions were on the scene: Bill, Ed, Lil, Jan, Bob, Denise, Marlene, Bro Thomas, Melanie, Dave, Melita, Hal, Kirk, Lynnie, Sandi, Sarah, Joe, Carol, Diana, Helen, Raema, Jim V, Barbara, Gretchen, Jean, Eric, Jan's Granddaughter Christy, & friend Brady. The pictures were taken by Lions Sarah and Bill.

Lions Lil and Chef Ed photo Bill Spencer

Lions Ed, Bro Thomas & Bob photo Bill Spencer

Granddaughter Christy, friend Brady & Lion Jan photo Bill Spencer

Lions Selected Car photo Bill Spencer

Lion President Eric and his best friends photo Bill Spencer

Lions Bill, Hal & Melita photo Sarah DeMeritt

A well deserved break for Lion Marlene after slicing the onions photo Sarah DeMeritt

Lion Lynnie mixing the pancake batter photo Sarah DeMeritt

Proof! Breaks are really allowed at these events. photo Sarah DeMeritt

Yellow Stone Park Early Bus photo Sarah DeMeritt

More Yellow Stone buses photo Sarah DeMeritt

RV First Class photo Sarah DeMeritt

Another Year for Pancakes on the July 4th.

The Lake Oswego 64th July Fourth Pancake Breakfast came off like usual and run like a "well oiled machine". Fundraising chair, Lion Jan involved many Lions and friends to make this one of the most successful fund raising breakfasts since its inception. The West Linn Lions not only provided extra grills but the Lions to work the various tasks on hand. This year KOIN TV took a number of shots to help promote our event. Lisa Balick interviewed Lion Kat who was featured for a segment for the early morning television audience. She explained a little about the process and the work involved when putting on this fundraising event. We had estimated about 2600 hungry folks who enjoyed the leisurely walk-in-line from 7:00 a.m. until about noon. The line at one time extended out as far as State Street. This event has become such a tradition that many who come from out of state plan for this event so to visit family, friends and former neighbors. The Lake Oswego Rotary provided for the third year two Rotary Auction VIP tables. Lions Patti and Diana along with Rotary President Roger May were on hand to assure the lucky bidding families a memorable hearty breakfast.

A VIP Table all set for the winning bidders at the Rotary Auction.

The LPCCI Booth showing their puppies.

Lion at the mixing area!

Occupied Rotary VIP Table

Grilling the pancakes and sausage.

Lion Denise and Greg making pancakes

As the line is getting closer to the breakfast.

Lions Sarah and Patrick selling American flags.

Lion Tom loves the smell of the grilled sausage patties.

Lion Melita passing out those napkins she wrapped in June.

The Lake Oswego Lions helped celebrate the closing of the 82nd Brigade National Guard Center in Lake Oswego. They will be centered in Clackamas County in a new central quarters for this area. This event featured music, displays, and military and community speakers. The Lions provided lunch by have 14 Lions members help with the various tasks which are required to fund on a successful fund raising event. The pictures below were taken by Lion Bill.

Waiting for the first customers!

Lion Denise Gordon and DGE Lion Sharon Rollins catching a break with Lions Melanie and Jan in background!

Lions Jan, Gretchen, Melita and Melanie waiting for the grills to heat up!

Scottish Lads strolling to the listening area.

A Scottish conference!

Let's think this through as who gets that last hamburger meal.

More music and speech makers making this celebration great for the 82nd Brigade's farewell from L.O

The club is noted for its community outreach to various groups within the Metropolitan region. This year was the 60th year of the Lions Annual Fourth of July Breakfast which involved other clubs in providing a feed for upward to 3000 hungry folks. Along with the other fund raising events, monies raised help with the following:

Boy Scouts & Campfire Council
Little League baseball teams
High school baseball teams
Guide Dogs for the Blind
Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation
Lions Club International Foundation
Lions Project Canine Companion for Independence
Oral Hull for Blind
Camp Taloali for the Deaf
Ronald McDonald House
Salvation Army
Foundation for Fighting Blindness
Heifer Project International
Gales Creek Diabetic Camp Foundation
Flags for First Graders
Downs Syndrome Buddy Walk
Emergency situations as they arise
Coffee Creek Program-Optician Training
Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation
Ross Scott Scholarship-High School Seniors
Bowl A Thon - OLS&HF

Boy Scouts & Campfire Council

Little League baseball teams

High school baseball teams

Guide Dogs for the Blind

Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation

Lions Club International Foundation

Lions Project Canine Companion for Independence

Oral Hull for Blind

Camp Taloali for the Deaf

Ronald McDonald House

Salvation Army

Foundation for Fighting Blindness

Heifer Project International

Gales Creek Diabetic Camp Foundation

Flags for First Graders

Downs Syndrome Buddy Walk

Emergency situations as they arise

Coffee Creek Program-Optician Training

Lake Oswego Parks and Recreation

Ross Scott Scholarship-High School Seniors

Bowl A Thon - OLS&HF