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Dear Lion,
Earlier this week as Superstorm Sandy was near landfall on the East Coast, we let you know that Lions would be there for those in the storm's path. We know the devastating impact that a disaster can have in a community and as always, our thoughts and prayers are with those who were affected, including members of our own Lions family. As Lions, we have once again demonstrated our quick response in the time of need, and we want to update you on relief efforts.
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) awarded a US$100,000 Major Catastrophe Grant with money from the disaster relief fund, allowing Lions in affected areas to immediately begin providing assistance. Many Lions are already working with local food banks, police and fire departments and other local organizations.
In addition to the Major Catastrophe Grant, LCIF has awarded US$100,000 in emergency grants to Lions districts in North Carolina, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut and New York. LCIF was able to award these funds from the disaster relief fund, thanks to Lions who generously donated knowing that in times of disaster there is an urgent and great need.
Follow our efforts online through the LCI blog, Twitter and Facebook. LCIF is expecting and is ready for many more emergency grant requests as Lions assess the needs of their communities and power is restored.  We also encourage Lions to consider making a donation to the Foundation for disaster relief. Donations to the disaster relief fund are Melvin Jones Fellowship eligible.
We believe that "In A World of Service," one person can make a difference, but together we can have an even greater impact.
Sincerely,
Wayne A. Madden                         Wing-Kun Tam
President, LCI                               Chairperson, LCIF

 

 

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News of the Year

We had a great and active year. It started with the re-election of lion Tom brown as president, and what a ride it has been. The Baseball tournament was another success and in these tough economic days, we found the way to raise enough money for our various charities.

Last year we supported the fire victims in our area, Our Club And  the District donated 61 Target Gift cards of $ 100.00 each to the Anaheim Community Foundation.

In 2009 we planned to concentrate our pancake breakfast in the Anaheim area due to limited man power. Our eye glasses program and eye examination saw a good number of school children age get their much needed glasses. We provided eye examination and glasses for over 50 children. Dr Carlos Green helps with donating his time and services at a greatly reduced price. Dr. Carlos Green volunteers his time during the hearing and sight events that we hold in the area such as the Anaheim festival.

One of our most important achievements for this year is our association with Grandma's house of hope, we helped finding a new home for the group to house more of the abused and neglected families ( thanks to Bob Jones and Tom Brown), This alone added 28 beds to The shelter providing a safe haven for women in crisis. Jene't Kreitner made a presentation to our club and stirred a lot of emotions, this is really a tragedy when dealing with shattered lives and families, the shelter will be accepting human trafficking survivors and women with children, women with service animals and also victims of domestic violence who would not leave their abuser because of the paralyzing fear of leaving a beloved pet behind, there are plans to add a kennel as well.

 

Anaheim lions members were at hand to serve over 500 pancake breakfasts during the shelter second annual Christmas party for the children of the family housed in 2 motels. The club was instrumental in arranging for Dr Mokbel to donate dental services for 8 of the battered women staying at the house ( thanks to Ayuda: Dr Mokbel, Dr Done and USC dental students). Several women needed extensive work and have not seen a dentist for over 20 years. In the same day we donated services to another group, The value of these treatment was estimated to about $ 10,000.

Christmas Party: We know how to have a good time and fun as well, We had our Christmas Party and it was a blast, it was very well attended and we had aver 32 people, the gift exchange was really fun as the gifts were going from one person to another, our Moto Should be "Work hard and Play harder". Every year the club has been granting wishes to benefit persons with developmental disabilities in Orange County, this is project "Wish Tree" run by the Regional Center of Orange County, Lion Nina Erickson provided the members with the wish list of the individuals and our members generously, years after years participate in this Christmas Charity. All members of our club, should participate in this kind of outreach.

On the Main Front, our Regular meetings have been generally very well attended and as you can see we are having a lot of activities and enjoying the meetings.