Whittier Host Lions Club

Message from Our President

Contact: Drew Sones (President 2008-2009)

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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	Programs Supported by Whittier Host Lions Contact: Drew Sones (President 2008-2009)
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
	Whittier Host Lions Blood Donor Program Contact: Damon Williams (Blood Bank Chairman)
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