by Greg Palmer | Aug 22, 2019 | LCInternational, LionsNews
At the moment cataracts is the leading cause of blindness, and can only be removed through surgery. The surgical procedure, while simple and safe, is unpleasant for the patient and often prohibitively expensive. According to the Fred Hollows Foundation, approximately...
by Greg Palmer | Aug 19, 2019 | LCInternational, LionsNews
Leader Dogs for the Blind is a non-profit organization providing trained dogs for the blind. 1.3 million people are blind, 75,000 become blind or visually impaired. Ten percent travel independently with a white cane or guide dog. The impact of the Leader Dog is...
by Greg Palmer | Aug 18, 2019 | LionsNews
The second meeting of the Metro Leos Club met, Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Corner Bakery on Lakeland Drive. Lions Club International requires there be at least ten (10) applications in order to start a club. The metro area students had twenty-one (21) at this...
by Greg Palmer | Aug 17, 2019 | LCInternational
This year’s USA/Canada Leadership Forum 2019 will be held in Spokane, WA, September 19-21. The mission of the 43rd forum is: To develop leaders, motivate and educate attendees, provide an open exchange of ideas and support programs and goals of Lions Clubs...
by Greg Palmer | Aug 16, 2019 | Previous Speakers
Keshia Williams was our guest speaker on Tuesday, August 27, 2019. She is the Fitness Director at Holmes Community College. Keshia updated us on the heated pool and jacuzzi areas on the first floor. She then described the cardio and weight training area on the...
