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Orono Area Lions Club - part of Lions Club International

Orientation for New or Prospective Member

Lion Club International

Largest Service Organization in the World, HQ’d in Oak Brook IL.

1.4 million Lions, 48,000 Clubs, in 209 Countries. 

Global Causes: Diabetes, Vision, Environment, Hunger & Childhood Cancer.  Other Causes:  SightFirst, Eye Banks, Lions Quest, Service Dogs, Leader Dogs, Disaster Relief, Measles, Hearing

Started by Melvin Jones in 1917, Challenged by Helen Keller in 1925 to be “Knights of the Blind.”

Lions Clubs International - Mission Statement:  To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.

Passion to Excel:  On average, Lions worldwide annually donate in excess of $741 million to charitable causes and provide more than 70 million hours in voluntary service to their communities.  This year, Lions have completed 350,000 Service Projects serving 36 Million People.

Community Minded… and wants to be part of:

• World’s largest and most active service organization.
• By working together we can get more done.
• Committed to solving worldwide health & social problems.
• Cherish the fellowship of their club & kinship world-wide.
• Patriotic citizens who strive for a world at peace.
• Dedicated to high ethical & moral standards in club & life.
• Committed to humanitarian service.
• Like to have fun!
• Responsible…
• Take active interest in our community
• Be informed about our club
• Attend Meetings
• Be a friend, show tolerance
• Share ideas and comments
• Work hard for success
• Enjoy the social life of the club; friends make better partners
• Pay dues
• Take great pride in helping make a positive difference in the lives of people around the world.
• Take it easy on the politics & religion.
• Serve without personal financial reward.

Our Goals are to keep our club efficient, productive and meaningful to our members which will result in many benefits:

     A club that is a vital, respected part of the community.

    The ability to help people in need locally, and globally.

A club that offers personal and professional growth opportunities for members.

History:  The Lions Club of Orono began meeting in the summer of 1952 and received its charter.  The Club chartered with 40 members.  The Orono Lions have consistently had over 20 members in our Club.

Our Major Fundraisers are:

• Snowball Open
• Lions Lake Minnetonka Crappie Contest
• Long Lake Carp Contest
• Supporting Buckhorn Days
• Annual Raffle Prize Giveaway

Orono Area Lions have donated to:

Lions Clubs International Foundation, MN Lions Diabetes, Camp Needlepoint, Friendship Ventures, Children’s Eye Bank, Youth Outreach, Hearing/Service Dog, Leader Dog, Minnesota Eye Bank, Macular Degen Clinic, Special Olympics, Let’s Go Fishing, Summer Rec Baseball, Eyeglasses, Care Packages for the Troops, Individual Donations, Red Lion Reader Project, Poinsettias Delivery, Long Lake Veterans Memorial, Long Lake Lakeshore Cleanup, Restoration Projects, High School Scholarships, Corn Days Parade, Local Boys Scout, Girl Scouts, Community Education Projects, Working the Blood Drive, Salvation Army Ringing the Bell, Adopt a Highway Cleanup, Union Cemetery Cleanup, Nelson Park Restoration, Ambulance & Med. Equip. Donation, 

Club Meetings:

Orono Lions meet on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday at various locations

Members contribute towards the cost of their meal when offered.

Agenda and minutes are e-mailed out.

Club members vote on donation requests.

District 5M5 - Hennepin County - District Convention in January - lions5m-5.org - The Informer

Zone 8 consists of Hamel, Orono District, Plymouth, Rogers and St. Bonifacius.

Website:  www.oronolions.org

Facebook:  Orono - Lake Minnetonka Area Lions Clubs

Address:  P.O. Box 65, Long Lake, MN 55356

Lions Club International website:  www.lionsclubs.org

President: Bradley Hansen bradley@worldwide-gaming.com; cell: 612-965-0153

Vice President: Dave Potter dpotter@anchorscientific.com; cell: 612-940-2451

Treasurer: Roger Adams roger.w.adams@mchsi.com; cell: 763-360-1709

Secretary: David Danielson daviddaneilson2@gmail.com; cell: 612-327-5872

Members have the opportunity to meet and work with other individuals in a spirit of fellowship, striving toward a common idea or goal.  New members are essential, bringing fresh ideas, passion, and attitude to our club.  They often take the initiative and show their capacity for leadership as a committee chair or as a club officer.  Good intent accomplishes little, take what you have to give and do something about it.  That is what it means to be a Lion.

New members are expected to give freely of their time, talent and energy whenever possible.  They should attend as many club meetings as they can, be available for club assignments, abide by the Lions Code of Ethics, be knowledgeable about the objectives and aims of the Lions and always support all club officers.