“Thank you.” These were important words to learn when you were young. They may have been among the first words you ever learned. Saying thank you is basic. It brings joy to the hearts of both giver and receiver and helps the endless cycle of giving and receiving keep turning. Saying thank you is basic to Campaign SightFirst II as well. It will show appreciation with a formal recognition program for individual donors, Lions clubs and Campaign SightFirst II leaders.

“Knights of Sight”
Individual donors will be recognized in the Helen Keller Knights of Sight. There is no more proud title that Lions can bear than “Knights of the Blind.” The Helen Keller Knights of Sight combines that title with words from Helen Keller’s landmark speech to define six levels of recognition.  

• Donors of US$100 or more will receive a specially designed CSFII pin matching their Knights of Sight gift level.
• Donors of US$25,000 and more will have their names permanently inscribed on a new CSFII Donor Wall at Lions Clubs International Headquarters.
• Donors of US$100,000 and more will be recorded on the Humanitarian Partners wall at International Headquarters.
• Foundation, corporate and government gifts will be recognized in the same way.

“The Visionary Society”
Extraordinary fundraising success by clubs will be recognized by the Visionary Society. Clubs will receive Visionary Society banner patch awards according to their level of achievement. Club success will be measured by a “per-member” average so that clubs of all sizes can qualify for the awards. All clubs that raise at least US$2,000 will receive the CSFII “Vision for All” banner patch award.

Leadership Awards
Outstanding Campaign leadership will be recognized with annual awards for district governors, council chairpersons, CSFII coordinators and club presidents. All gifts to CSFII qualify for Melvin Jones Fellowship recognition.