At Greater Orange County Lions we are busy professionals, family members and retired individuals who come together for a common goal to help others in our community. We are fun, energetic and looking for others to come join us.
We focus on Vision Screenings, Ronald McDonald House, Youth, Diabetic Education and…..tell us what your passion is and let’s see what we can do to make that part of our focus.
Our Motto “WE SERVE WHILE HAVING FUN"
Below are some of our Major Projects
Lions Recycle For Sight - Used Eyeglass Recycling Program
Since our charter we have been gathering used eyeglasses in our community to process and provide them to those most in need. We collect the glasses, count & package, then forward to California Lions Friends in Sight to use at one of their many vision screenings. By recycling your used eyeglasses you are improving the quality of life for less fortunate people who receive this gift of sight.
Ronald McDonald House
We particiapate with the Orange County Ronald McDonald House in many ways. We cook meals for the families staying at the house, we participate in the annual Trunk or Treat event and the annual Walk for Kids. At both the Walk and Trunk or Treat you can find our members serving Popcorn, Cotton Candy and helping in various other ways.
Helping in the Kids Zone serving Popcorn & Cotton Candy and some of our members walked. We had several membes that were involved in the setting up and cleaning up of the entire walk.
California Lions Friends In Sight Vision Screenings
Our club collects used eyeglasses to donate to this group. We also participate in some of the local vision screenings they provide. We will be working the 2019 Vision Screening in Garden Grove.
The California Lions Friends in Sight provides free vision screening and if possible free recycled glasses to assist those in need. The recycled eyeglasses are matched as close as possible to the creeening refraction to help people see better.
Check them out at www.californialionsfriendsinsight.org
Lions Flag Day Program
Lions members of our club go out to local schools with a 20 - 30 minute presentation to teach the students about the history of the flag and each of them is given a small flag.
HOLIDAY TOY COLLECTION
Annually at our Holiday Party we collect toys for children, play games and have a fun time
WORKING WITH OUR YOUTH
Our club particiaptes in the Lions Club International Youth Exchange and host stuents annually along with sponsoring students to go out on the exchange to other countries
Our Club also sponsors a student speaker contest where the winner moves on for a chance at schlorships, each level winner moves on to the next round of 6 total for a final schlorshop of $10,000
Purpose of the Contest • To provide an opportunity for competitive public speaking among students on a subject of vital interest to the contestants and to the American people as a whole. • To stimulate self-expression and independent thinking. • To present to the public through the student speakers contests the problems surrounding the maintenance of this commonwealth as a free nation. • To consider the means at our disposal of meeting the present and future world problems.
