Fwd: 🤠 Highlights from Pendleton: Lions Making a Big Impact Across Oregon!

[Mike Kilkenny]

Mike Kilkenny

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From: Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation <mark...@olshf.ccsend.com>
Date: May 20, 2025 at 10:38:02 AM PDT
To: mkil...@gorge.net
Subject: 🤠 Highlights from Pendleton: Lions Making a Big Impact Across Oregon!
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Saddled Up for Service: MD-36 Convention Roundup

Howdy Lions, We’re fresh off the trail from the MD-36 State Convention in Pendleton, OR (May 15–18)—and what a weekend it was! Lions from across the state gathered for a whirlwind of service, camaraderie, and celebration, all set against the charming backdrop of Oregon’s wild west. Here are just a few of the incredible moments we shared: 🏕️ OLSHF was proud to be represented by 9 team members, each highlighting a different piece of the vital work we do for sight and hearing across the state. 🦁 OLSHF proudly recognized Tim McGlothlin of The Dalles Lions Club as our 2025 Volunteer of the Year for his outstanding dedication — from coordinating screening volunteers across The Dalles, Dufur, and Maupin with seamless efficiency, to being a go-to resource for tech support and accessibility solutions like Hearing LOOP systems. Tim’s enthusiasm, reliability, and generous spirit make a lasting impact on our mission and the Lions community. 🧤 Lions brought in boxes of used eyeglasses to be sorted and recycled, continuing our mission of restoring vision worldwide. MD-36 Statewide 💰 At the Parade of Checks on Friday, Lions Clubs showed immense generosity, raising $11,500+ (insert final amount) in support of OLSHF’s sight & hearing programs. Every dollar raised helps screen, treat, save, and restore vision and hearing for Oregonians in need. Barb & Charles Dehlinger Gresham Breakfast   Junction City Carlton Yamhill Hood River Eye Openers Portland Downtown William Taylor Sharon & Dale Rollins Brian Sauer Ashland Eugene Downtown Elgin Dr. Gerald & Martha Hopkins Lake Oswego Crooked River The Dalles Kristen Harmon Pendleton District R Thank you to our District R Convention in Corvallis, OR who raised over $13k: Central Linn Florence Siuslaw Bethel West Salem Junction City Silverton Central Albany East Springfield Eugene Downtown District E Thank you to our District E Convention in Central Point, OR who raised over $6k:  Merrill Klamath Falls Ashland Roseburg Grants Pass Brookings Harbor Sutherlin Branch In memory of Jim Creswell District O Thank you to our District O Convention in Milwaukie, OR who raised over $16k: Portland Bentham Beaverton Gresham Supper Lake Oswego Portland Downtown Portland Hollywood West Linn Gresham Breakfast Cloverdale Nestucca Valley St Helens Sandy King City Vernonia Brian and Judy Sauer Astoria District G Thank you to our District G Convention in Hood River, OR who raised over $21k: Mid-Columbia Follies Hermiston Three Sisters Enterprise - Joseph Pendleton Burns Paul Zastrow (Hood River Eye Openers) Bill Taylor Gerald & Mary Martha Hopkins Crooked River Ranch 🎖️ We also honored three incredible Lions during Friday’s Hall of Fame induction: Bill Branham (posthumously) – Jacksonville (Rogue Valley) Lions Club Phyllis Carlin – Crooked River Ranch Lions Club Red Rowley – Forest Grove Lions Club  Their legacy of service continues to inspire us all. Couldn’t make it to Pendleton? There’s still time to make a gift to the Parade of Checks! Your club can ride in strong by sending your donation today—because every gift helps us keep the promise of sight & hearing. Thank you for your passion, your service, and your big-hearted generosity. 👓 Eye Promise Optical’s Trunk Sale helped 25 Lions find their perfect pair of glasses—keeping our eyes sharp for the work ahead! 💙 Let’s Keep the Momentum Going Looking for more ways to get involved? Attend or support upcoming OLSHF events happening across the state! These gatherings are a great way to serve, connect, and have some fun – all for a great cause.  👉 Check out what’s coming up at: olshf.org/events Early Bird Tickets on Sale NOW! Join us for the KTP Summer Soirée on August 7, 2025—a family-friendly evening celebrating 100 years of Lions service with mini golf, gourmet bites, and the chance to explore OLSHF’s life-changing programs. Early bird tickets are on sale now—reserve your spot and help us keep the promise!  olshf.org/ktp-summer-soiree Together, We Serve. Together, We Roar. olshf.org | mark...@olshf.org | (503) 413-7399 1010 NW 22nd Ave #144, Portland, OR 97210 Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter / X YouTube © 2025 The Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation All Rights Reserved.

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