The Azusa Canyon City Lions!

News on upcoming activities, service projects and meetings in the Azusa community and beyond. Come join us!

Update on Lion's Efforts In Japan

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The Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) has received donations or commitments exceeding $6 million, including $3 million that the Lions of Japan are working to raise themselves during their own crisis.

With the expected death toll now exceeding 18,000 and rising, the devastation is clearly greater than anyone could have imagined. And more than 400,000 people are still in shelters, in the cold, often going without a hot meal for days on end.

While many of you have already generously donated, please encourage your friends to also donate by visiting www.lcif.org/donate. Please know that every donation will be put to careful use, and 100 percent will go to the cause.

 

 

Helping the People of Japan!

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Lions from around the world and alongside our clubs in Japan are responding to the devastating earthquake and tsunami with aid and assistance for the thousands of people in need.

Within hours of the disaster, Lions Clubs International Foundation committed over US$1.25 million, or 100 million Japanese Yen, for immediate relief for Japan. This includes a major catastrophe grant, six emergency grants and designated donations from Lions worldwide. Lions also established a designated fund for Lions to directly support this disaster.

To help the thousands, maybe millions, in need, we need your help. Read this appeal from Eberhard J. Wirfs, Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation:

We need to do more. You know firsthand that in the case of disasters, Lions are committed for as long as it takes. Our simple motto "We Serve" does not stop at a community or country border but extends to every corner where there is need. Our hands are building bridges for a better tomorrow.

I ask for your help in making the hope for a brighter tomorrow for those who so urgently need from us. The most immediate way to give hope is through a designated donation to LCIF.

Your financial support of earthquake and tsunami relief is critical the meeting the immediate and long terms needs of the most vulnerable families. Please consider supporting LCIF for this initiative and being a part of building that bridge of hope for those who are suffering.

With cordial regards,

Eberhard J. Wirfs, Chairperson, Lions Clubs International Foundation 

Would you like to help? Visit www.lcif.org/donate to make your donation today.

 

Our Next Meeting

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Come and join us for our next club meeting!

Our twice-monthly meetings are informal gatherings where club members reflect on past service projects, plan for upcoming activities, and receive information on service programs happening in our community and regionally through the Lions Club. We often welcome guest speakers from local business, government, or other community and service organizations.

We are a casual, bi-lingual, diverse, service-focused club, and would love to have you join us in serving and bettering the Azusa community. Visitors are always welcome. If you’d like more information about location, time, and our club, please call Shannon at 626.484.1139 or send email to information@azusalions.org.

 

Lions Responding to New Zealand Earthquake

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You have likely been following the news reports of the devastating earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. Much of the city is without water and sewerage systems and aftershocks continue. Thousands have been left homeless as a result of the destruction.

Lions have been providing assistance since the devastating earthquake February 22, and LCIF is providing $110,000 to help Lions in providing relief to their communities. If you’d like to help make the hope for a brighter tomorrow a reality for the people of New Zealand, the most effective and immediate way to help is through a designated donation to LCIF for New Zealand relief.

Since the quake, here’s what the Lions have been up to:

  • Providing food, bedding and water
  • Delivering 500 portable toilets to medical oganizations and households
  • Going door to door in the suburbs with the Red Cross to find those who need assistance
  • Providing grocery and fuel vouchers to families in need
  • Volunteering at welfare centres in Christchurch and Timaru
  • Distributing meals through a food caravan in Christchurch
  • Assisting in door-to-door outreach, delivering food and helping with clean-up
  • Organizing dinners for displaced families and housing for people in need
  • Staffing two daily shifts at the Red Cross coordination office in Wellington
  • Delivering a 40,000 litre tanker of fresh water to the suburbs of Christchurch
  • Providing weekend breaks to families to escape from the city for two days

Lions in the area are committed to helping their neighbors, despite many being affected themselves. At an emergency meeting of the Earthquake Committee last night, there was one Lion who had damage to his house, his place of work was closed, he had no power, water or sewerage connections, yet was still attending a Lions meeting to see how he could assist the citizens of Christchurch. This exemplifies Lions' "We Serve" motto.

The Lions Club’s greatest asset is its volunteers- 1.35 million of them around the world. Wherever there is a need, there is a Lions club nearby, ready to respond with their hearts and hands. In the case of disasters, we are the first to offer help, and the last to leave. From New Zealand to Haiti to Pakistan, Lions are rebuilding homes and lives.

Help! We ran out of helmets again!

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On October 16, the Azusa Canyon City Lions Club in conjunction with the City of Azusa held a BMX Stunt and bicycle safety show We had over 400 people attend.

As you may know, the club has made helmet safety one of its key programs these past couple years, and has purchased and distributed over 2,000 bike helmets through the generosity of friends, businesses, and nonprofits her in Azusa. At the event, we ran out of helmets again (in less than 45 minutes), and now have a waiting list of 150 children. Can you help us?

A donation of $100 buys 15 helmets. Any donation is greatly appreciated. If you have any money left in your personal or business budget, it can go to a great cause! Please send donations to: Azusa Canyon City Lions Club, PO Box 82, Azusa, CA 91702 by December 3!

If your business needs a letter from the club before you can make a gift, please email us at information@azusalions.org. We’ll be happy to help. J

Our thanks in advance for your support! the generousity of friends, businesses, and nonprofits here in Azusa. At the event, we ran out of helmets again and now have a waiting list of 150 children. Can you help us?

A donation of $100.00 buys 15 helmets. Any donation is greatly appreciated. If you have any money left in your budget, it can go to a great cause. Please send your donation to Azusa Canyon City Lions, PO box 82, Azusa, CA 91702 by December 3!

Los Angeles Area Hunger Awareness Campaign

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Let's Tackle Hunger Together!

Every day, over one billion people worldwide go hungry

In the Los Angeles area alone, over 400,000 children face hunger. Over the next few months, Lions from all around Los Angeles have an opportunity to do something about it! In partnership with the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, we are answering the call of our International President to confront the issue of hunger in our communities.

By joining together, we have the opportunity to:

  • Raise significant resources for hunger in our communities. For every $1 donated, the Food Bank distributes $5 worth of food and products.
  • Provide 1,000,000 or more meals for people in need
  • Raise awareness of hunger in the greater Los Angeles area
  • Create significant awareness of Lions’ service efforts regionally

We will be driving this effort through a specially designed website, press releases in papers throughout the region, and a focused social media effort. Participating clubs will be asked only to help promote the cause to their members and community. No resources or significant volunteer time is needed.

Click here to read more about this Global Initiative.

We’re “building the plane in the air” in answer to the president’s challenge and the unique opportunities of the holiday season and potential Rose Parade coverage. If you or your club would like more information, please email questions and contact information to information@azusalions.org or contact Shannon Barnes at 626.484.1139.

Wheels of Freestyle Event and Helmet Give-A Way

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The Azusa Canyon City Lions club co-sponsored (with the City of Azusa) a high-flying BMX event with a message – bicycle and helmet safety. Over 400 people came to enjoy the tricks, food and goods from Bambino’s Pizza and Pasta, Max’s Mexican Cuisine, Starbucks Coffee Company, LA Fitness, Delong Unlimited, and Nana’s Gelateria. Plus, our club gave away over 100 free helmets to Azusa’s kids, and took orders for 150 more!

Our thanks to our 2010-2011 sponsor, Vulcan Materials, and our other generous businesses and donors for making this event and give-a-away possible!

 

BMX Event Brings Over 400 People!

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On October 16, the Azusa Canyon City Lions co-sponsored and hosted a helmet safety event for children and families in the Azusa community. Over 400 people attended the event, and the club distributed free bike helmets to kids 18 and younger.

To get a taste of the event – and some of the really cool BMX jumps and tricks performed – check out this great video shot and assembled by professional photographer (and Lions Club member!) Steve Castro of Eagle Photography.

 

Eye Exams, Diabetes Testing, and So Much More!

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Our club provided over 50 free eye screenings and many more blood pressure tests at this year’s Golden Days Carnival. The Lions EyeMobile provides a mobile optometrists office and allows for accurate screenings.

We were thrilled to be joined by Drs. Ed and Diane Hernandez, O.D. (www.edhernandez4senate.com) at the event. Both of them volunteered their time to conduct free eye exams for some very lucky Azusans. J

Our thanks to our 2010-2011 sponsor, Vulcan Materials, for making this community service possible!

Golden Days Parade, 2010

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We had a ton of fun at this year’s Golden Days Parade! Our thanks to the friends and family that joined us in the parade route, to all those who waved and applauded as we walked down San Gabriel avenue, and to Ralph Munoz, Albert Lopez, and Domenic Valentino for lending us the beautiful cars and driving them during the parade.

We’re looking forward to next year!