GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
GUEST: DISTRICT GOVERNOR LIZ FENWICK
NEW MEMBERS WELCOMED - FREE 1ST YEAR DUES (VALUE $60)
OUR AREAS OF SERVICE: VISION, ENVIRONMENT, PEDIATRIC CANCER, DIABETES, HUNGER RELIEF

In 1925, Helen Keller spoke at the Lions convention and challenged Lions to become "knights of the blind." Lions enthusiastically accepted her challenge, expanding their service to people who were visually impaired. In 1930 Lion George Bonham painted a cane white with a red band to allow people who were blind to navigate streets more safely, an innovation that is still in use today. In 1939, members of the Detroit Uptown Lions Club converted a farmhouse into a guide dog school, helping to popularize the idea of service dogs. Many clubs continue to provide guide dog and other sight-related services, such as eyeglass recycling, vision screening, assistance with obtaining eyeglasses, and eye bank support. Through these efforts, Lions have gained worldwide recognition for improving the lives of those who are blind and visually impaired.