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Believe in the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF)
As our new Lions Clubs International President – Wing-Kun Tam conveys in his theme: “I Believe” – ‘Believe that one person can make a difference. Believe that that entire world can be changed when we come together as Lions. Believe that changing a life – or the world starts with each of us.’ According to Dr. Tam, believing consists of three key elements: Courage, Commitment and Action. Believing in our Lions’ motto: “WE SERVE” is truly exemplified through the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) by way of it’s Courage, Commitment and Action in helping the Lions make the world a better place for all, by being the true charitable branch of Lions Clubs International.
Another major aspect of believing is caring. As Lions, we do and should always believe in serving and caring for the needs of those less fortunate than others. As Lions, Leos and Lionesses we need to believe that the Lions Clubs International Foundation has enabled the awarding of millions of dollars in grants around the world and has literally changed the lives of millions of people for the good. That the LCIF is Lions helping Lions serve others. Through LCIF, Lions ease pain and suffering and bring healing and hope to people worldwide. Every dollar contributed to the Lions Clubs International Foundation helps someone lead a healthier and more productive life.
I believe, with all my heart, that we; the Lions, Leos and Lionesses of District 9 NC, can make a difference through our past, present and future support of the Lions Clubs International Foundation; and it’s four major areas of emphasis: Preserving Sight, Serving Youth, Providing Disaster Relief and Other Humanitarian Efforts. Therefore, I encourage all clubs and individuals associated with Lions District 9 NC to continue and increase their Courage, Commitment and Action to support LCIF in the Lions Year 2011-2012. If you interested in learning more about the marvelous programs provided through LCIF for a Club or Zone Meeting, PLEASE feel free to contact me at any time in order to make such arrangements. I BELIEVE that the clubs in Lions District 9 NC will do everything possible to make 2011-2012 the Best Year ever in their support of LCIF. Thank you!
Gary M. Schriver, Lions District 9 NC LCIF Coordinator 2011-2012
WELCOME to the SHEFFIELD, IA LIONS CLUB WEB PAGE
The Sheffield, IA Lions Club would like to WELCOME all Lions, friends and guests to our new web site.
The Sheffield Lions Club is a devoted and progressive group of volunteer men and women, chartered with Lions Clubs International, who devote their time and efforts in working to make Sheffield, North Central Iowa, the State of Iowa, the United States of America and the world better places to inhabit for every living and non-living substance. The Sheffield Lions do this through exemplifying the mission of Lions Clubs International of: "To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs."
Whenever a Lions club gets together, problems get smaller. And communities get better. That's because we help where help is needed – in our own communities and around the world – with unmatched integrity and energy.
The Lions Club name is derived by taking the first letter from each of the following words:
LIBERTY, INTELLIGENCE, OUR NATIONS SAFETY (LIONS)
Our 45,000 clubs and more than 1.3 million members make us the world's largest service club organization.
We're also one of the most effective. We get the job done.
Lions Clubs members of the world recently:
Brought 3,000 volunteers together to build a playground for children of all abilities in California, USA.
Fed 60,000 people in a township in South Africa. It's something Lions do there every day.
Sent a team of eye surgeons to Honduras to treat more than 100 adults and children.
Everywhere we work, we make friends. With children who need schoolbooks, with seniors who need transportation and with people we may never meet.
We're led by talented, dedicated volunteer leaders from around the world. And, we're supported by the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), which helps to fund Lions humanitarian projects.
The Sheffield Lions encourage all visitors and guests to sign our website guest book, located near the bottom of this page. We also encourage you to visit our site often to become more familiar with the Sheffield Lions Club and what the Lions Clubs International does in general.
We meet the first Thursday of every month at the Sheffield Inn, 223 Gilman Street, Sheffield, Iowa. Our meetings start with a dinner meal beginning at 6:30 PM. If you are interested in learning more about Lions activities & programs and are interested in making the world a better place for all; PLEASE Join US!
Thank you!
LIONS MOTTO:
" The True happiness that Man has searched for since the dawn of humanity, that is the inner gold that awaits any person who holds compassionately the key of anonymous generosity. Do something for your fellow man, not for the gold, but for the love of Man, and you shall truly have the gold." -- unkown
Lions Clubs plan and participate in a wide variety of service projects that meet the international goals of Lions Clubs International as well as the needs of their local communities. Examples include donations to hospices, or community campaigns such as Message in a bottle, a United Kingdom initiative which places a plastic bottle with critical medical information inside the refrigerators of vulnerable people. Money is also raised for international purposes. Some of this is donated in reaction to events such as the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. Other money is used to support international campaigns, coordinated by the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), such as Sight First and Lions World Sight Day, which was launched in 1998 to draw world media attention to the plight of sight loss in the third world.
Lions focus on work for the blind and visually impaired began when Helen Keller addressed the International Convention at Cedar Point, Ohio on 30 June 1925 and charged Lions to be Knights of the Blind.
Lions also have a strong commitment to community hearing- and cancer-screening projects. In Perth, Western Australia, they have conducted hearing screening for over 30 years and provided seed funding for the Lions Ear and Hearing Institute established September 9, 2001, a center of excellence in the diagnosis, management, and research of ear and hearing disorders. In Perth, Lions have also been instrumental in the establishment of the Lions Eye Institute. In Brisbane, Queensland, the Lions Medical Research Foundation provides funding to a number of researchers. Prof. Ian Frazer's initial work, leading to the development of a HPV vaccine for the human papillomavirus which could lead to cervical cancer, was funded by the Lions Medical Research Foundation.
Lions Clubs International has supported the work of the United Nations since that organization's inception in 1945, when it was one of the non-governmental organizations invited to assist in the drafting of the United Nations Charter in San Francisco, California.
LIONS CODE OF ETHICS
LIONS CLUBS OBJECTIVES
TO CREATE and foster a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the world.
TO PROMOTE the principles of good government and good citizenship.
TO TAKE an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and moral welfare of the community.
TO UNITE the clubs in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship and mutual understanding.
TO PROVIDE a forum for the open discussion of all matters of public interest; provided, however, that partisan politics and sectarian religion shall not be debated by Club members.
TO ENCOURAGE service-minded people to serve their community without personal financial reward, and to encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in commerce, industry, professions, public works and private endeavours.
THE LIONS FAMILY: WHO WE ARE!
Lions Clubs International extends our mission of service every day – in local communities, in all corners of the globe. The needs are great and our services broad, including sight, health, youth, elderly, the environment and disaster relief. Our international network has grown to include more than 200 countries and geographic areas.
We are always looking for enthusiastic men and women, of various ages and skills who wish to make our world and our communities better places to live for all living creatures.
To find out more ask any Lions, Lioness or Leos member about how you can benefit and how the Lions Club International Association may benefit from your involvement. "WE SERVE", We work hard and We have Fun!
Join Us!
As a Lions club member, you can:
Make a difference everyday in your community. Whether it is providing support locally or reaching out internationally, you will have an opportunity to serve.
Be a part of a worldwide organization carrying out community and humanitiarian projects. Members allow Lions clubs worldwide to carry out its many community and humanitarian programs.
Grow personally and professionally by participating in our programs, community service projects and events.
Gain an understanding and have an impact on local and international humanitarian issues.
Develop relationships with both local and international community and business leaders.
SIGHT PRESERVATION AWARENESS INFORMATION FOR DIABETICS
Diabetic retinopathy, a common complication of diabetes, afflicts more than 5.3 million Americans. The condition occurs when abnormal blood vessels develop in the retina, eventually they cause bleeding, scar, formation and, finally, severe vision loss. "It's insidious and can come on without warning," says Dr. Chew.
Nearly half of those with diabetes develop some degree of diabetic retinopathy. "But if you tightly control blood sugar, you can reduce your risk or the progression of this eye disease by as much as 70 percent," Dr. Chew notes. Laser surgery and vitrectomy, which clears blood and debris from the eye, can help. If you have diabetes, you should get an dilated eye exam every year.
Lion Gary M. Schriver
MD-9, Lions Club of Iowa, Diabetes Awareness Chair
Lions District 9 NC Sight Preservation/Blindness Awareness Chair
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The Sheffield Lions Club is now on Facebook.
You are invited to become our friends and follow on the Facebook website.
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"WE SERVE!"
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