THE LION - Current HQ Edition

Five Reasons for Lions to Believe in our Future
by Albert F. Brandel, President
The International Association of Lions Clubs

Lions are optimistic people. We believe in a bright future. That’s partly because we know we can help shape the future in a positive way through our service. But there is more reason than ever to be extremely optimistic and very enthusiastic about the future of Lions. Let me explain just a few reasons why.

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Lions Get a Bang out of Bangkok
by Jay Copp

International conventions are nothing new for Larry and Cynthia Spaeth of Illinois. Between them they’ve attended nearly 20. But the Bangkok convention in June was especially rewarding

“I came away rejuvenated,” Larry Spaeth said. “You listen to the speakers and the accomplishments, and you hear what some clubs do around the world. That inspires you to do more in your local community.”.

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Five that Thrive
Some clubs run the same fundraisers for decades. How do they do it?
by Elizabeth Blackwell

Anyone who’s ever had to drum up volunteers to work a booth at a local town fair knows how hard it is to organize a club fundraiser. So how do some clubs pull off huge events year after year?

For inspiration, we looked at five clubs across the United States that have been running successful, profitable fundraisers for 50 years or more. Here, they share their behind-the-scenes secrets and tell what it really takes to keep a big event going strong for so long.

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So Good, It’s Scary
Ohio Haunted House Packs Them In
by Jay Copp

Nearly 30 years ago the Broadview Heights Lions in Ohio hastily converted an abandoned home into a haunted house, purchased some rubber masks and halfheartedly leaped out of dark corners in a lame attempt to scare patrons who had forked over $2. The club hoped to get five years or so out of the fundraiser. But the Lions themselves were the most scared when the final numbers came in: after expenses, the club lost $1,000.

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Lions Rebuild Homes, Lives through Habitat Partnership

Little Jacob could not stand not knowing what was happening with the new home that was being built for him. He had been playing baseball that morning and had already circled the bases four times. The kids, even those from the opposing team, stopped and cheered him on. Jacob’s new home will be more handicap accessible and even have a yard where he can play ball.

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