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| Message from Our President
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Welcome to the Whittier Host Lions web site! Since 1922, when we were chartered, we have provided people in our community an opportunity to give something back to our community. While we are known for our focus on sight and hearing assistance, we also provide resources in other ways to improve our community. In the past five years, in addition to providing free eye examinations and eyeglasses to hundreds of Whittier area school age children, Whittier Host Lions have donated over $500,000 back into our community including major donations to the Boy's & Girl's Club of Whittier, YMCA Camp Arbolado, Oralingua School, and the Pediatrics Unit at Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital. We have also provided many hours of volunteer support. In addition, we sponsored a Leo's club at Whittier High School where over 65 High School students can volunteer and develop valuable leadership skills.
Please check out our outstanding weekly Main Lion [link] to keep up to date on our activities - just click on Main Lion on the menu on the left border. We are part of Lions International, the largest service club in the world with more than 46,000 clubs in 194 countries and nearly 1.4 million members.
I would like to extend a warm invitation to anyone who would like to learn more about Lionism and the good work that we do. We have welcomed over 20 new Lions into our club this past year! If you would like to contact me, please click on my name on the link above and leave me a message.
Our mission in Whittier Host Lions and Lions International has never wavered: "We Serve."
Again, thank you for visiting our site. We hope you find the information helpful.
Sincerely,
Drew Sones
President, 2008-2009
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 | View Latest Main Lion Newsletter
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CLICK ON THE WEB LINK TO VIEW THE LATEST MAIN LION NEWSLETTER:
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 | Programs Supported by Whittier Host Lions
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Supported Programs
“Youth, Sight, Hearing, Community needs – WE SERVE”
• Provided $60,000+ in New Play Area Improvements and Storage for Oralingua School for Hearing Impaired
• Provided new Kitchen/Nurtrition Center for Whittier Boys and Girls Club (partner with LCIF)
• Provided 150+ kids in Whittier Area with eye exams and new glasses.
• Provided Sight and hearing screening to 70+ Whittier area residents utilizing the Lions Eyemobile.
* Provided computer system to First Day Center in Whittier.
• Collect and recycle 100’s of pairs of eyeglasses to Mexico and beyond
• Club and family volunteers donated over $17,000 to American Cancer Society's Relay for Life fundraiser
• Provided funds for camperships for YMCA, RM Pyles boys camp, Lions Wilderness camp for hearing impaired, and Foundation for the Junior Blind
* Provided hearing scholarships to Oralingua School for the hearing impaired
* Donated $50,000 to fund new Play Room in the pediatrics unit at Presbyterian Hospital
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 | Whittier Host Lions Blood Donor Program
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WE SAVE, WHEN WE SERVE!
Promote and participate in our blood donor program for Whittier Host Lions. The process requires about one hour of your time. Invite a friend or family member to come with you. One hour of time and one pint of your blood will be used to help others for surgery or emergency services. It is best to call for an appointment at 562-698-0811 x2872, but walk-ups are welcome. Remember to say “I am with the Whittier Host Lions” when you or your friends donate!
The Address and Hours are:
Presbyterian Intercommunity Hospital
12401 Washington Blvd.
Whittier, CA 90602
Mon.-Thurs. 8:00am to 6:30pm and Fri. 8:00am to 2:30pm
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday, Sep 10
Board of Directors, PIH Board of Directors meeting at Presbyterian Hospital in the Conference Center Lower Level. All Whittier Host Lions Invited to attend. From 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday, Sep 11
Meeting, Masonic Temple "Hello Dolly"--A special performance of the all-time great musical by the Whittier Community Theatre. From 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Thursday, Sep 18
Meeting, Masonic Temple "Moby Dick Was Already Taken..." A presentation by Jerry Perisho on the experiences of writing his book, "I Barf, Therefore I Am" From 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Monday, Sep 22
First Day of Fall
Thursday, Sep 25
Meeting, Masonic Temple "The Future of Health Care in the U.S."--Local expert Michael Tye will give some insight into this very important topic. Also, Ben Greer, Chairman of the Lions Fireworks Project, will make a presentation of the proceeds to the Club. From 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Thursday, Oct 2
Meeting, Masonic Temple Committee meetings and a brief presentation on Whittier High School District's bond measure by Councilwoman Cathy Warner From 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Wednesday, Oct 8
Board of Directors, PIH Board of Directors meeting at Presbyterian Hospital in the Conference Center Lower Level. All Whittier Host Lions Invited to attend. From 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday, Oct 9
Meeting, Masonic Temple "State of Whittier" presentation by Joe Vinatieri From 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Monday, Oct 13
Columbus Day
Thursday, Oct 16
Meeting, Masonic Temple Evening meeting From 5:30 PM to 8:15 AM
Thursday, Oct 23
Meeting, Masonic Temple "A visit by the Soroptomists!"--The lovely ladies from our sister club will be visiting.We had a great time when we attending their meeting in May and now they will return the favor with a special program. From 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Thursday, Oct 30
Meeting, Masonic Temple "Outstanding Freshmen"--The Youth Committee will feature the outstanding freshmen from local high schools. From 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Friday, Oct 31
Halloween
Sunday, Nov 2
Daylight savings Time Ends
Thursday, Nov 6
Meeting, Masonic Temple Committee meetings today! From 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Tuesday, Nov 11
Veterans Day
Wednesday, Nov 12
Board of Directors, PIH Board of Directors meeting at Presbyterian Hospital in the Conference Center Lower Level. All Whittier Host Lions Invited to attend. From 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
Thursday, Nov 13
Meeting, Masonic Temple "The Work of the H.O.W. House" by Mark Scott From 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Thursday, Nov 20
Meeting, Masonic Temple From 11:45 AM to 1:15 PM
Thursday, Nov 27
NO MEETING TODAY There will be NO MEETING at the Masonic Lodge today. Have a great Thanksgiving!
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