Lake Oswego Lions Club and VisionEnvoy Club Branch
Lakewood Center for the Arts in Lake Oswego is our meeting place.
The Lake Oswego Lions Club is in a neighboring community to Portland, Oregon. Lake Oswego is located on the west bank of the Willamette River. The club was chartered in October of 1946. Our membership has 50 active members with a healthy cross-section of both age and gender.
"Changing the World WE SERVE"
Help us thrive in 2025!
Please consider making a tax-deductible donation directly using the QR Code or Donate Button or make checks payable to Lake Oswego Lions Charities and mail to PO Box 163, Lake Oswego, OR 97034.
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76th Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast!
Thanks again, for helping us KEEP THE PROMISE!
The Lake Oswego Lions Club and VisionEnvoy Club Branch will host their 76th Annual Pancake Breakfast at George Rogers Park, 611 S State Street, Lake Oswego, on Friday, July 4th, from 7:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This legendary event is part of the 'Keep The Promise' (KTP) Days series, which celebrates and raises funds for the Oregon Lions Clubs and the Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation (OLSHF) as they work together to “KEEP THE PROMISE” to provide sight and hearing services to those in need. This promise was made to American author and deaf-blind activist Helen Keller 100 years ago at an International Lions Convention, where she challenged Lions to focus on preventable sight and hearing issues as their primary mission..
VisionEnvoy Lion Ophilia says, "Help us spread the word!"
It's the “Changing the World WE SERVE" event everybody is waiting for! This is our Club's biggest, family-friendly fun(d)raising event of the year! "By being involved in this event as a volunteer, sponsor, or participant, you support the many philanthropic efforts of LOLC and our VisionEnvoy Club Branch,” said LO Lions Club President, Sharon Rollins. Please bring your family and friends (*Note: Dogs are not allowed on Athletic Fields unless authorized by the City Parks Director) and celebrate this 76-year tradition together at George Rogers Park, 611 S State Street in Lake Oswego, on the 4th of July. Enjoy all the hot coffee, cold milk, orange juice, and delicious pancakes and sausage you can eat for only $10 ($7 for children under 12). You'll enjoy the company of all of your neighbors, including (drum roll, please) Rae Gordon! This multi-award-winning singer and her band will be serving up rollicking patriotic selections in a potent stew of gritty blues and heartfelt soul!
For more information about volunteering or sponsorships scroll down to see more!
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As this year's LOLC Events Chair/Volunteer Coordinator, I am grateful for each and every one willing and able to help us out at this event as we continue raising funds for great causes and awareness of our Lake Oswego Lions Club, our VisionEnvoy Club Branch, the Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation, and our wonderful Lake Oswego community. It always takes an army of volunteers to pull these events off successfully! Thank you, in advance for being among the troops! Please help us get the word out!
We look forward to seeing everyone during whatever timeframe works best for each individual.
Thursday, July 03, 2025, Pancake Breakfast - Begin Setup
At 9:00 a.m. We'll be getting the rented trucks, tables and chairs in the morning and towing our grill wagons, the refrigerator trailer, the supply trailer, 60 tables, 480 chairs, etc. set up at George Rogers Park 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. - All Hands on Deck! Many hands make light work!
Friday, July 04, 2025, Pancake Breakfast - Finish Setup
Rise and roar! Happy 4th of July! At 5:00 a.m. we will start covering the tables, placing the sponsors' table tent cards, setting up canopies, preparing coffee, mixing batter and firing up the grills at George Rogers Park! Everything will be in place and ready to start serving! - All Hands on Deck! Many hands make light work!
Friday, July 04, 2025, Pancake Breakfast - WE (cook and) SERVE!
At 6:30 a.m. we will be cooking and serving anyone who is hungry/early birds (the official start time is 7 AM), smiling a lot, making everybody happy, enjoying great music, etc. This is the most fun part! - SMILE and make this the best place to be on the 4th of July! - All Hands on Deck! Many hands make light work!
Friday, July 04, 2025, Pancake Breakfast - Takedown
At 11:30 a.m. or when we run out of food we will do the breakdown and clean-up work until all the tables and chairs are reloaded into the trucks and all the event aftermath is cleaned up! This continues 'til DONE (usually takes 3 hours) and George Rogers Park looks like it did before we started. - Keep smiling! This really is the place to be on the 4th of July! - All Hands on Deck! Many hands make light work! Together we can!
Just, let me know who wants to be involved, and when they will be available. and what they would like to do!
Together we are Changing the World WE SERVE.
occupied multiple times during this 4-hour event and a table tent card with your logo and information! In appreciation for your participation, you will receive 2 vouchers for breakfast at no charge for each sponsorship!
Please make your check payable to Lake Oswego Lion Club and mail it to Lake Oswego Lions Club, P.O. Box 163, Lake Oswego OR 97034.
Contact me, Lion Bonnie Roeder at bonnieroeder@comcast.net or 503-729-3335 to confirm your Sponsorship Table Tent Card content.
'Kancer Kickers Wag-a thon'
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Thank you, Lake Oswego Lions Club Teams for presenting Flags for First Graders at all seven of our elementary schools in Lake Oswego!
We're changing the World WE SERVE, one little flag at a time.
Thank you, Lion Gretchen Olson for a bounty of hats delivered deliver to Clackamas Women's Services.
Where there is a need, there's a Lion!
Changing the World WE SERVE, one hat at a time.
- Outside at the pantry
- Lake Oswego Public Library
- Deno's Pizzeria
- PDX Fitness
- Mt. Park Recreation Center
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2023 Winter Clothing Drive
Please share this flier with everyone you know! Let's have the Best Winter Clothing Drive EVER! The Lake Oswego Lions Club and its Vision Envoy Club Branch again are collecting NEW socks, and new & gently used warm coats, hats, gloves, mittens and scarves for children, youth (adult sizes important in this age group) & families. The need for warm clothing is great this year. The clothing will be distributed by Bethlehem House of Bread in Tigard to those whom it serves. Collection boxes will be in place November 3rd through December 8th at 6 locations: The Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G AV; the Lake Oswego Fire Department Stations at 300 B AV, 4900 Melrose ST & 4555 Jean RD; the Lake Oswego Library,706 4th ST and the Lake Oswego United Methodist Church, 1855 South Shore Blvd.
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Many thanks to all who participated! If you took pictures please share them!
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Pauline Dutton and her mom, Lion Marlene enjoyed the Lake Oswego Lions Club's annual Christmas party and won an Ugly Sweater prize! 
LOVE these smiles! 
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MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED IN EFFORTS TO
KEEP OUR COMMUNITY WARM THIS WINTER!
Kicked off by a Food and Clothing Drive on Sunday, November 6th, the Lake Oswego Lions Club and Vision Envoy Club Branch again is collecting NEW socks and new and gently used warm coats, hats, gloves, mittens, and scarves for children and adults. The clothing will be distributed by Bethlehem House of Bread in Tigard to those in need. Collections boxes have been placed at 4 locations: The Lake Oswego Adult Community Center, 505 G Ave., the Lake Oswego Fire Department Station, 300 B Ave, the Lake Oswego United Methodist Church, 1855 South Shore Blvd., and at the Lake Oswego Library, 706 4th St. and will be there until December 13th.
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12:00 pm to 8:00 pm
free
Millennium Plaza Park in Lake Oswego
Exciting news, Lake Oswego Lions!
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From 11:00 a.m to 2:00 p.m. we were grilling our Famous LOLC Lion-burgers ($10-Adults / $7 for Children under 12) or Classic Hotdogs (($8-Adults / $5 for Children under 12)
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A big thank you to all who joined us on Sunday, August 28, 2022, for the 21st Annual Oswego Heritage Council’s Collector Car and Classic Boat Show. We enjoyed over 250 collector cars and motorcycles at George Rogers Park and over 25 classic boats at Sundeleaf Park. We'll see you there next year!
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Many Thanks to all who joined
Lake Oswego Lions Club for our
Virtual 72nd Annual LOLC 4th of July Pancake Breakfast
"Pancakes@Home"
If you didn't get a chance to do so you can still enjoy the video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KYIUFWl8CMWvTOhK8yU9_nEswyj2X54T/view?usp=sharing
Even though we had to make the difficult decision to not host our traditional breakfast event at George Rogers Park this year we hope you will continue to support us as "WE SERVE" and plan to attend our 73rd Annual LOLC Pancake breakfast on Monday, July 4th, 2022. But before that, become a member, volunteer to help with and/or participate in upcoming fundraising and service activities, LIKE us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lakeoswegolions, and spread the word about what we are doing! And, of course, we encourage you to please consider making a donation. You can make a check payable to Lake Oswego Lions Club and drop it in the mail to LOLC, PO Box 163, Lake Oswego, OR 97034 or use the link below to make an easy and secure online donation. “WE SERVE” and everyone can help.
The Annual Lake Oswego Lions Club 4th of July Pancake Breakfast is the major fundraiser for the Lake Oswego Lions Club and each year provides donations to many charities. We understand how many lives have been touched by our service projects through the years. This is a great tradition and the Pancake Breakfast is an event we are proud to present each year. It gives our entire community an opportunity to gather and support many worthy causes. This year due to the pandemic, we'll focus on raising funds to support our top causes such as the Oregon Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation, Gales Creek Camp for Diabetic Children, and organizations providing vital food assistance such as the Oregon Food Bank, Bethlehem House of Bread, and Hunger Fighters
We also want to continue our support for the youth of our community through programs such as Flags for First Graders, the Lions Club International Peace Poster Contest, our Ross Memorial Scholarships, and other activities involving youth, to conduct environmental projects as needed, such as road clean-up along our "adopted" section of Highway 43, and to reach out to special needs in our community as they occur, as we did during this past year's COVID-19 crisis with our mask-making project. Lake Oswego Lions Club has continued to serve in our community for almost 75 years. We want to continue to serve for many more years!
We will continue to have fun, and raise awareness and money for those "We Serve". We are grateful to the many who continue to support the Lake Oswego Lions Club and this important fundraising event each year. We look forward to getting together for pancakes again.
Thank you,
Lake Oswego Lions Club
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Many thanks to everyone who participated in our 2021 Spring Yard Sale. What a great success!
Story on KGW about our mask project:
Our 2020 Peace Poster Contest winner! "Peace Through Service" has now been delivered to our District Governor, Sheri Young. Congratulations and best wishes for continued success, Haylee!
Lake Oswego Lions Club - Together for Others - We Serve
When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves, and take action to make their community better, it’s a beautiful thing—and an incredible feeling for everyone involved. That’s Lake Oswego Lion Club. Being a Lion is about leading by example, building relationships, and improving the world through kindness. It’s caring men and women who have formed unique friendships and meaningful connections that can last a lifetime, serving together so they can make a lasting impact and change lives.
Founded October 16, 1946, the Lake Oswego Lions Club is dedicated to serving and meeting the needs of our local community as well as working on worldwide causes through civic projects, youth programs, and scholarships for high school graduates, serving those who are hearing or visually impaired who need but cannot afford eyeglasses or hearing aids, and much, much more.
We serve to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve the quality of life for those diagnosed. We serve to prevent avoidable blindness and improve the quality of life for people who are blind and visually impaired. We serve to ensure all community members have access to nutritious foods. We serve to sustainably protect and restore our environment to improve the well-being of all communities. We serve to help those affected by childhood cancer survive and thrive.
Every journey begins with a single step. One act of service, one encouraging word, one gift of generosity is often all it takes to bring hope where it’s needed most. To help us take another step in this beautiful journey of kindness please support us by joining us as together, we serve. And, if you can, make a donation today.
Tax-deductible donations can be made payable to Lake Oswego Lions Charities and mailed to Lake Oswego Lion Club, PO Box 163, Lake Oswego, OR 97034.
For information about volunteering to help or becoming a member of Lake Oswego Lions Club, contact any member!
And now the 2020 Virtual Car and Boat Show
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Lake Oswego Lions Club
P.0. Box 163
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
The first ever 2020 Virtual Pancake Breakfast
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70th annual Pancake Breakfast
Photos from the Pacers Baseball Kickoff
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LO Lions Fae Lloyd and Dane Parreira attended the Portland Hollywood lions fund raiser at the Brick House pizza parlor.
Approximately 23 Lions from 5 different Clubs attended.
The group had a great time visiting and eating pizza together.
Zone 6 Chairman, Lion Bill Stout, who helped, organize the event, did an excellent job of making everything comfortable and happy.
Veteran's Day Groudbreaking & Tribute
11/11/2018 (Centenary or WWI Armistice)
Memorial Supported by the Lions
Master of Ceremonies Captain Jonathan Puskas
Keynote by Major Alex Runyan (USMC)
Groundbreaking
Graphic of finished memorial
Buddy Walk 2018
Guide Dogs for The Blind Fun day 2018
Lion Dane poses with Princess Kash' Imani Thomas of Jefferson High at the 2018 Greater Portland Area Lions Clubs Rose Festival Luncheon. Thursday, May 31st, 2018.
Bell Repair
Parts after extracting broken bolt from center post
Handle with broken bolt cut off, drilled and tapped (threaded)
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Ready to assemble (made stud to match center post & handle)
Finished
"We can rebuild him..." (Badge Box)
A brief summary of our hamburger feed at the 150th Iron Jubilee yesterday afternoon and evening — We served about 85 meals between 3:00 and 7:30. We took in in gross proceeds and in additional donations. Per our decision at the last board meeting, the net proceeds (including donations) will go to the Cascade Locks Lions Club to help with relief from the Eagle Creek fire.
Dale
Buddy Walk
A few photos from the USA- Canada Forum
Detail of the sign
68th Annual Lake Oswego Lions Pancake Breakfast
Setup
Leading to..
All overseen by...
Lion Dane helping at the Mt. Hood Lions pancake breakfast.
Wednesday, June 15 ..Lions rally at the SB187 hearing in the Ways and Means Education Subcommittee
Lake Oswego Lion, PDG Sharon Rollins represented Lake Oswego Lions at the recent SB 187 hearing in the Ways and Means Education Subcommittee. Lions filled the Hearing Room and an additional room that was equipped with Closed Circuit TVs. Our testimony was well-received and there appears to be no resistance to public funding for vision screening for Oregon schools.
We now wait for a Work Session to be scheduled for SB 187. The outlook is very good, so please continue to think positively.
Thanks to all the Lions that showed up in Salem at the State Capitol on short notice, to staff who testified expertly and also the two parents who spoke eloquently! The turnout was important and sent a positive message to legislators that there is strong support for this Bill.
Thank you!
Oregon Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation
Flags for 1st Graders April 2017
Lake Oswego Lions, Sarah, Dean, Carol, Don, Teddy June and Gen presented Flags for First Graders at 3 schools including Westridge, River Grove and Our Lady of the Lake. All who participated were happy for the experience of serving on this wonderful Centennial Challenge Services for Youth Project. All agreed that it is a very rewarding and as evidenced by all the big smiles and "thank you" cards from the students it is well received and appreciated.
Lion Hal turns over the Lake Oswego Lions Club Webmaster job to Lion Greg on May 26, 2017. Lion Hal has been the webmaster since about 2005. Recent new member Lion Greg has offered to follow the role as the Webmaster. Please send information or articles to Lion Greg at gjo59@yahoo.com.
LOLC Representatives at Lions Day at the Capital May 2017
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LOLC Members Dean, Gen, Carol, Sharon and Dale attended Lions day at the Capitol! They made lobby efforts with Senators Sherrie Sprenger, Lew Frederick,
Duane Stark, Jackie Winters, Alan DeBoer, Betsy Johnson, staff for Sen. Ginny Burdick, Richard Devlin, Mark Hass and Representatives Margaret Doherty and
Nancy Nathanson (Eugene Rep). Lion Sharon reported, "The day was incredibly full and it was most interesting to hear the versions of the status of the state’s
budget woes from so many legislators who are attempting to find answers."
We have confirmed that there is significant support for SB 187 among those with influence: "We can't afford NOT to fund vision screening for our kids" was a
common theme. Bills with appropriations are moving slowly, may not know the outcome until the very end of the session...please stay tuned.
Lion Dane and Lion Carol visiting the OLS&HF facilities and it was an Eye Opening experience.
L to R. OLSHF, Tifanny, lions Dane and Carol and OLSHF, Katie
In Seatle enjoying a Starbuck's! Kathy, Dane, Jim & Raema
PDG Sharon Rollins inducted Lion David Platt
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Lion Dean receiving instructions as being Lion David's sponsor.
Canine Services Chair, Lion Diane Mead was happy to announce to all who did not already hear it at the convention that the efforts spearheaded by Lion Wes King to raise the $42,500 matching funds for grant in the amount of $85,000 for training dogs to serve children with autism has succeeded in record time! She also wanted to report that she successfully presented a program to the Rockaway Lions about Dogs for the Deaf and Canine4 Companions for Independence at the Rockaway Club. Although she did not "steal their gavel she did have her picture taken with it!
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Updated May 26, 2017
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