2011 LIONS CHRISTMAS SHIP PHOTOS ----> LINK
Lions Clubs International is a strong organization with a proud history of accomplishment. At the core of this success are dedicated club members who devote their time and attention to serving their communities.
More than fifty strong, the Orcas Island Lions Club joins over 1.3 million Lions serving in nearly 205 countries and geographical areas around the world. Membership includes dedicated men and women who are leaders in the community, representing a diversity of backgrounds, professions and interests. The Orcas Island Lions Club is part of a history bound by tradition and rich with service to the community. Since our founding in 1972 members have generously volunteered themselves through special programs, and partnerships established between us and other community organizations. Through pledges and fundraising Lions give children and adults resources to experience sports, arts, and every day activities.
A few of the things that we do -
Support hearing impaired by providing hearing aids
Sponsor the NW Lions eye bank for corneal transplants
Provide refurbished eye glasses from donated frames
Sponser the Puget Sound blood drives on Orcas
Support Camp Horizon for handicaped kids
Provide scholarships to local high school graduates
Provide a health screening van - Free
Easter Egg Hunt
Supplied the Senior center with a sound system
Support youth outreach, by providing funds for athletics, computers, special lessons, Destination Immagination, Orcas Recreation Department, Boy and Girl Scouts....
How do we pay for these?
Through your generosity and the generosity of the local lions members. When you purchase a salmon bake ticket for our annual July 4th weekend Salmon Bake, or pay a dollar for a raffle that we are sponsoring or by renting a tent and chairs for your special occasion -- you help the Orcas Island Lions provide these services.
Thank you for helping us help our community
Lions are an international network of 1.3 million men and women in 205 countries and geographic areas who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world.
