Helensburgh Lions is currently organising a Pakistan Relief fundraiser, hoping to add to the more than US$120,000 already raised to help Lions groups in Pakistan in providing relief to their communities. Check back for more details here soon, but please keep reading about the wonderful work already done by Lions for Pakistan and Haiti.
You know well that Lions Clubs greatest asset is our volunteers - the 1.35 million Lions 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 often the first to offer help, and the last to leave.
The Lions in Pakistan have created a video and while it shows the effects of the disaster, it also shows hope - hope for brighter days ahead. This hope is because of Lions. They have put aside their own needs to help their neighbors, providing needed relief supplies and shelter.
Already, Lions in Norway have donated US$81,000, District 105-I, Ireland, has donated US$6,500, three clubs in District 201-W1, Australia, have donated a total of $2,200, and Lions in England have informed me they are sending funds to LCIF in support of this disaster. You can also give hope through a designated donation to LCIF for Pakistan relief.
We are truly committed to long-term relief, and Haiti is one example where our work remains ongoing. The Lions of Haiti have done a great job given the wide-spread devastation and the local constraints that exist.
Six hundred Haitian families will move into new homes thanks to an initiative between LCIF, the Lions of MD 111 Germany, and HELP, an international non-governmental organization (NGO). This is the first of many reconstruction projects to receive support from LCIF thanks to the generous response from the international family of Lions following the devastating earthquake in Haiti .
Through the project, homes will be erected directly on a family's plot of land, thus avoiding the hardship of further displacement and any potential property disputes. The building of these homes is an important first step toward reestablishing normal life for families who lost their homes and so much more after the earthquake.
From Haiti to Pakistan , China to Tennessee , Lions and our foundation are rebuilding homes and lives.
Helensburgh and District Lions Club
Community minded persons are welcome to enquire about our activities and membership. Our aims are to provide service and assistance to the less fortunate in the local and wider community, whilst enjoying the fun and fellowship of our own and other club members.
Fellowship... good times... meeting people...
building lasting friendships...
service to the community...
learning new skills...
leadership and personal development...
These are just some of the benefits of being a member of Lions Club, the world's largest and most active service club organisation.
We meet the second Tuesday of each month at Helensburgh Workers Club, Helensburgh.
banner photo by Rob Davenport
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
This town has no other community group like Lions!
All the money raised by your local Lions stays within our community. We raise this money by organising the annual District Fair, coordinating bookings and hire of the new sign, and our BBQ is hired by lots of sporting groups, school and other community groups, helping them raise funds for themselves.
PLEASE DONT LET YOUR LOCAL LIONS BECOME EXTINCT!!!!
We meet on the second Tuesday of each month - meeting agendas are full and business is conducted in an efficient but light-hearted way. New ideas and new members are more than welcome and would enable us to more fully serve our community - which is what we do best!
Fair Day is fast approaching and we would love to hear from any community member who is willing to volunteer a few hours to BBQ, sell raffle tickets or join the after-Fair clean-up team. Any assistance is welcome. Ring Libby on 0421 609 731 and we will find a way for you to help us that suits you.
Sincerely, Steve Wright
Helensburgh Lions Club President
