Yreka Host Lions Club

California - United States

Community Flag Project (Since 1962)

 Current Project Chair: Lion Mark Smith 

 Past Project Chairs: Lion Jennifer Issoglio, Lion Marcus Issoglio (Former Lion), Lion Don Callahan (Former Lion)

Description: 

A project created by the club to be both a Fundraiser & Service Project to acknowledge and observe days during the year that are of important signifiance in our country and states history. A reminder of the patriotic heirtage and continued support of our nations flag. 

Display Days for Flags; 

Martin Luther King Day, Lincoln's Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Independence day, Labor Day, CA Admissions Day, 9/11 Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, Pearl Harbor Day. 

Community Participants in this Project;

Rick Marvin, TJ's Upholstery, The Laundry Chute, Cornerstone Properties, Allen Marcia, Minton Hometown Properties, Yreka Transfer/ Recycling, Family Smiles, Central Yreka Volunteer Fire Department, Elks Lodge, Bray & Associates, Gold Nugget Printing, Palace Barbershop, Masonic Lodge, Tri-Counties Bank, Edward Jones/ K. Eberle, Darrin Mercier, Attorney at Law, John Scott Real Estate, Mechanics Bank, Family Carpet N Things, G & G Ace Hardware, Round Table Pizza, Cliff's Trophies, Hal Pickens, Girdners Funeral Chapel, Churchill Insurance, Robert Bicego-Attorney at Law, Siskiyou Central Credit Union, Kutzer Insurance, Jefferson Inn, Ross P Singleton, CPA, Fairchild Medical Center, Fairchild Medical Medical Group, Fairchild Business Services, Fairchild Rehabilitation Services- South Yreka, Fairchild Business Services Rehabilitation Services North Campus, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Siskiyou Community Food Bank, Yreka Lanes Bowling Alley, American Veterinary Hospital, Yreka Motors, Root Automation, Black Bear Diner, Siskiyou Eye Center, Blacks Appliance, Taco Bell, Siskiyou Golden Fair, Waiiaka Trailer Haven, Valley Pacific Fuel, Yreka Police Department, Kimball's Auto Body & Paint, George Mott Trucking, Yreka Machine Works, Yreka Patriot Gas Station, Mt. Shasta Title & Escrow, Robustellini's Body Shop, Suburban Propane, Miner Street Station, Miner's Inn, Budget Inn, Larry J. Meyer- D.D.S, State Farm Insurance.

 

January & February 2023 Route Additions: Zephyr Books & Coffee, Yreka Splash & Dash Carwash, Patterson Family Residence, B&B Appliance & Repair.

May 2023 Route Additions: Lona Mae's, Strings, Yreka Branch Library, Yreka SDA Church & School, Glitter & Grit Salon, Miner Street Mercantile, Hospice Thrift Shop, Heartisans Boutique.

 

June 2023 Route Additions; Casa Ramos, Siskiyou Springs Senior Living 

 

July 2023 Route Additions: Dangerous Dave's & Sons & Daughters Gunshop, Ponderosa Veterinary Clinic. 

 

September 2023 Route Additions: Pacific Power and Light Yreka Office, Annette Hart House. 

January 2024 Route Additions: SNIP, Yreka Community Recsource Center, The Wine Bar & Bistro, Liberty Arts Gallery, Oregon Street Mini Storage, Les Schwab Tire Center.

February 2024 Route Additions: Shawna Glen Real Estate, Bella Artworks Cafe, Victor's Restuarant, Humane Society Pet Resource Center, Bella Vita Salon, The Well.  

April  2024 Route Additions: Celestial Dreams, Umpqua Bank- Yreka, Goodwill

Please contact the club today for further information.

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Used Hearing Aid/ Eyeglasses/ Eyeglass Cases/ Cell Phone/ Ink Cartridges Collection Project

Current Project Chair: Lion Mark Smith 

Past Project Chair: Lion PDG John Robak*  

Site Coordinators:

Lion Mark Smith, Lion Rich Barre, Lion Rick Atchley, Lion Mary Smith, Lion Denise Patterson, Lion JonMichael Patterson, Lion Zachary Hayden, Lion Shari Locricchio, Lion Chuck Smith, Lion Tara KilCollins, Lion Mark Smith, Tanya Colson.

(All club members help with this project)

Description:

The Daily Collection of Used Eyeglasses, Eyeglass Cases, Hearing Aides, Cell Phones and Ink Cartridges throught the Shasta Valley region of Siskiyou County.Used Eyeglasses are collected, repaired, and used in Lions Visions Projects in the US and other countries. Eyeglass Cases are dispursed among other local community groups to hand out to those in need. Used Hearing Aides are collected and sent to Upstate Hearing in Shasta County then They are fixed and dispersed throughout  Lions clubs hearing projects in the Lions District 4C1. 

Used Ink Cartridges and Cell Phones are collected and recycled for money that help fund the Lions Multiple District Four (California)Student Speaker Foundation Scholaorship Contest.

Collection Sites: 

McCloud, CA, Area: Healthcare Clinic

Weed, CA, Area: Tri Counties Bank

Dunsmuir, CA, Area: City Hall, Community Health, Library, Dunsmuir Resource Center, Dandelion Dust Boutique. 

Mt. Shasta, CA, Area: Senior Citizen’s Nutrition Project, Shasta Valley Community Health Center, Community Resource Center, Library, City Hall, Shasta Vision Group, INC., Dr. Duane T. Brooks, Eskaton Senior Living.

Yreka, CA, Area: Raley's, Siskiyou Eye Center, Seventh Day Adventist Church & School, Zephyr Books & Coffee, MacGregor’s Book Nook, Siskiyou Credit Union, Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Yreka Lanes Bowling Alley/ Siskiyou Community Food Bank, Leslie’s Pet Grooming, Siskiyou County Library, Mechanics Bank, Siskiyou Domestic Violence and Crisis Center, Madrone Hospice Shop, Yreka Food Bank, Yreka Pharmacy, Mt. Shasta Title & Escrow, Smoked Tomato Pie, Madrone Senior Center, Miner Street Meat Market, Girdner's Funeral Chapel, Tri-Counties Bank, Smoked Tomato Pie, Lighthouse of Deliverance Church, Goodwill Job Training Center, Larry J. Meyer- D.D.S., Yreka City Hall, SNIP, Health and Human Services, Valley Pacific, Yreka BaseCamp, Gonzo's Breakfast House, Umpqua Bank.

Local Schools Involved: Yreka Seventh Day Adventist School, Grenada Elementary School, Montague Elementary School, Gazelle Elementary School, Bogus Creek Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School.

 

Please contact the club today for further information.

 

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Pull Tab Collection for Ronald McDonald House

Current Project Chair: Lion JonMichael Patterson

Site Coordinators: Lions JonMichael Patterson, Lion Mary Smith, Lion Denise Patterson, Lion Zachary Hayden, Lion Shari Locricchio, Lion Rick Atchley, Lion Tara Kilcollins, Lion Mark Smith, Lion Chuck Smith, Tanya Colson.

  (All Club members help with this project)

      Past Project Chairs: Lion Alexis Richcreek, Lion Marge Atchley

Description: 

Daily collecting of Pull Tabs for the Ronald McDonald House Charities, a District Endorsed Project since 2011. Our club chooses to collect for Ronald McDonald House Chairities and participate in the District wide collection contest as well. Pull Tabs from any and all cans count. 

Dunsmuir, CA, Area: 

Dandelion Dust Boutique 

Mt. Shasta, CA, Area: 

Eskaton Senior Living 

Montague, CA, Area:

The Hub Family Community Resource Center, Montague City Hall, Montague Library

Yreka, CA, Area:  

Seventh Day Adventist Church & School, Zephyr Books & Coffee, MacGregor’s Book Nook, Siskiyou Credit Union, Yreka Lanes Bowling Alley/ Siskiyou Community Food Bank, Leslie’s Pet Grooming, Siskiyou County Library, Mechanics Bank, Siskiyou Domestic Violence and Crisis Center, Madrone Hospice Shop, Yreka Food Bank, Yreka Pharmacy, Mt. Shasta Title & Escrow, Smoked Tomato Pie, Madrone Senior Center, Miner Street Meat Market, Girdner's Funeral Chapel, Tri-Counties Bank, Ponderosa Veterinary Practice, Larry J. Meyer- D.D.S., Youth Empowerment Siskiyou Yreka Location, Siskiyou Transit Center Yreka, Yreka City Hall, SNIP, Health and Human Services, Valley Pacific, Yreka Base Camp, Gonzo's Breakfast House, Roadhouse Bar & Grill, Umpqua Bank.

Local Schools Involved: Yreka Seventh Day Adventist School, Grenada Elementary School, Montague Elementary School, Gazelle Elementary School, Bogus Creek Elementary School, Evergreen Elementary School.

 

Please contact the club today for further information.

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Medical Equipment Loan Project

         Current Project Chairs: 

Lion Mary Smith & Lion JonMichael Patterson

Description: 

Started in 2020 by the club under the lead of Lions JonMichael Patterson & Mary Smith to offset the need of medical equipment in the community for those who otherwise dont have access to or insurance to cover the costs associated with medical equipment. Also a project that can quickly assist those with short term or loan needs until they get get coverage for equipment. 

Community Contributors: 

Madrone Hospice Thrift Shop, Rescue Ranch Thrift Shop, Siskiyou Community Food Bank, Yreka Food bank, Disability Action Center, and various private donors.

As of 3/31/24 we have succesfully filled 30 requests by either providing the needed item or a referrel to a organization that had the needed item at the time. 

Please contact the club for assistance applications or further questions

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Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser 

          Current Project Chair: Lion Mary Smith 

        Past Project Chairs: Lion Rick Atchley, Lion Mary Smith  

Description: 

Our annual or semi annual community breakfast & Desert Auction created to raise money towards furthering community projects and our clubs Scholarships for Highschool Seniors Project. 

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Yreka Christmas Parade

(Working on finding older documentation)

Current Project Chairs: Lion JonMichael Patterson & Lion Rick Atchley 

Past Project Chairs: Lion JonMichael Patterson, Lion Mary Smith, Lion Mark Smith 

Past Santa Claus's: Lions Billy Joe McCulley*, PDG John Robak*, Mark Smith, Rick Atchley, JonMichael Patterson, Dr. Sam Rabinowitz.

Past Mrs. Claus's: Lion Judith Everett, Trish McCulley*, Mary Smith.

Past Santa's Elves: Lions PDG John Robak*, JonMichael Patterson, Rick Atchley, Mark Smith, Jude Everett, Mary Smith.

Description: 

The clubs yearly entry as Santa Claus in the Yreka Christmas Parade, has taken place for many years and is a trademark tradition of the Yreka Host Lions Club and the community of Yreka. 

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Community Recycling

Current Project Chair: Lion JonMichael 

Past Project Chairs: Lion Milt DeBuhr 

Site Coordinators: Lion Shari locricchio, Lion JonMichael Patterson.

Lion Mary Smith

Project Donation Can Sites: Mt. Shasta Title & Escrow, Yreka Pharmacy, Yreka Lanes Bowling Alley, Yreka City Hall, Roadhouse Bar & Grill.

Collaborative Community Supporter: Yreka Transfer, Roadhouse Bar & Grill. 

Description: 

The clubs community outreach to raise funds and protect the environment by having fixed locations community members can drop off their plastics and aluminum for the club. It also doubles as a project to raise awareness of the Lions and our work where community members can take their recycling into Yreka Tansfers recycle center and directly donate their recycle money to our community projects. Just tell them at the ticket turn in "out the money on the Yreka Host Lions Club"

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Vision Assistance

Current Project Chair: Lion Mary Smith 

Past Project Chair: Lion PDG John Robak*

Vision Assistance Supporters: 

Dr. Brooks- Mt. Shasta

Siskiyou Eye Center- Yreka 

Description: 

The Clubs and Lions Internationals Hallmark project of great magnitude since 1925 when Hellen Keller herself challenged our predecessors to be Knights of the Blind. What a vast amount of Lions generate funds go towards, it gives us the ability to help those who have no other options. From eyeglass replacement to full exams and even surgeries (extreme cases). This is the project Lions are built on. 

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Hearing Aid Assistance

Current Project Chair: Lion Mary Smith 

Past Project Chair: Lion PDG John Robak* 

Collaborative Community Supporter: Upstate Hearing. 

Description: 

Another hallmark project of Lions is helping in the mision to eradicate the loss of hearing. We do this by providing the option to those who have no other options in terms of medical assitance for hearing problems. Please contact the Project Chair for more details. 

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Club Student Speaker Contest

Current Project Co-Chair: Lions Chuck Smith & Mark Smith 

Past Project Chairs: *, Lion PDG John Robak*, Lions Mark Smith, Mary Smith

Description:

For 87 years the Lions of California have brought to their communities this massive effort to support and further the critial thinking of youth via this creative speech contest that is a scholarship opportunity supported by the clubs, zones, regions, districts and areas that make up the Lions of Multiple District 4. 

Past Club Winners and How Far they Went in the Contest:

None, 2023- 2024

Dallin D. 2022-2023, Club (Winner), Zone (Runner Up)

Erick R. 2021- 2022, Club (Winner), Zone (Winner), Region (Runner Up)

Linda M, 1962-1963, Club (Winner), Zone (Winner), Region (Winner), District (Runner Up)

Justin S. 1940- 1941, (Club Winner) Zone (Winner), Region (Winner), District (Winner), Area (Winner), State (Runner Up)

(Will continue building this as documentation is found)

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Club Bulletin

  Current Project Chair: Lion JonMichael Patterson 

  Past Project Chairs: Lion PDG John Robak*, Lion Donna Kendall* 

Description:

A simple yet creative and long standing club project used to inform the larger Lions population and our communities of what we are doing and what we have going. Currently the club Bulletin has a paper, digital PDF, and Google Link sendable option. Links to the clubs google link versions are also on our eclubhouse home page, and on our club facebookpage. 

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Siskiyou Golden Fair Volunteers

          Current Project Chair: Lion Rick Atchley 

       Past Project Chairs:  Lion PDG John Robak*, Lion Milt DeBuhr 

Description: 

This project as happened for many years where the club volunteers to take on manning the VIP, Event Grandstand, and Rear Livestock gates for the days of the yearly fair, we also have been the ones on the four wheelers handing out the water when you need it. In 2001 the club was awarded the the SGF's Directors Award for our work. In 2018 our hard work as a club was met with the club being awarded the high honor of the Western Fairs Association Blue Ribbon Award in 2018. 

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Monthly Community Recognition 

Student of the Month 

23-24 Lions Year 

Nikolys Ramirez (10/23)

Hadley Shaw (11/23)

Madalynn Frost (12/23)

Alannah Orr (01/24) 

Jeremiah Gant (02/24)

Julia York (03/24)

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Student of the Month Awardee Prize Donors:

Zephyr Books & Coffee (10/23) 

Miner Street Mercentile (11/23)

Broadway Gifts & Business Services (12/23)

Lona Mae's (01/24)
Shoppe Serendipity (02/24)
Linda's Soup Cafe (03/24)

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Volunteer(s) of the Month

23-24 Lions Year 

Linda Ryan (07/23)

Sharon Craner (08/23)

Judy Linderman (09/23)

Larry Linderman (10/23)

Jan Sinnott (11/23)

Chief Bernie Paul (12/23)

Ken & Dawn Maidl (01/24)

Cathrine Olivolo (02/24)

Kim Presley (03/24)

Marianne Hotek (04/24)

 

22-23 Lions Year 

Denise Whitman (06/23)

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Business of the Month

23-24 Lions Year 

Zephyrs Books & Coffee (07/23)

Yreka Transfer (08/23)

Tri-Counties Bank Yreka (09/23)

Miners Inn & Convention Center (10/23)

Ponderosa Veterinary Clinic (11/23)

Yreka Splash and Dash Carwash (12/23)

The Hospice Shop (01/24)

Road Table Pizza Yreka (02/24)

Cornerstone Properties (03/24)

Yreka Machine Works (04/24)

 

22-23 Lions Year 

Mt. Shasta Title & Escrow (06/23)

Fairchild Medical Center (05/23)

Siskiyou Central Credit Union (04/23)

Yreka Lanes Bowling Alley (03/23)

J & D's Diner (02/23)

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Citizen of the Month 

23-24 Lions Year 

Debbie Scott (07/23)

Michelle Eiler (08/23)

Kathleen & Jeff Hendryx (09/23)

Caitlin Bennett (10/23)

Harmony McPherson, DVM (11/23)

Tim Groves, DVM (12/23)

Eric Seiler (01/24)

Karen Eller (02/24)

Mark Gilman, Yreka Police Chief (03/24)

Darrin Mercier (04/24)

 

22-23 Lions Year 

Terry Woodward (06/23)

Julie Keith (05/23)

Chery Fonatonza (04/23)

Katey Popa (03/23)

Denise Spayd (02/23)

Willis Thompson (01/23)

Brian Favero (12/22)

Jane Kott (11/22)

Nancy Ogren (10/22)

Jeremiah LaRue (09/22)

Laura Leach (08/22)

Lisa Nixon (07/22)

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Organization of the Month

23-24 Lions Year 

Youth Empowerment Siskiyou (07/23)

Siskiyou Golden Fair (08/23)

Weed REC Center (09/23)

Siskiyou County Sheriffs Office Drug Enforcement (10/23)

Purr Angels (11/23)

SNIP (12/23)

Siskiyou County Toys for Tots (01/24)

Siskiyou/Modoc VOAD (02/24)

Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office (03/24)

Yreka Mason Lodge (04/24)

 

22-23 Lions Year 

Yreka Food  Bank (06/23)

Childrens First Foster Care Agency (05/23)

California Highway Patrol- Yreka Branch (04/23)

The Hub Community & Family Resource Center (03/23)

Siskiyou Food Assistance (02/23)

Siskiyou Community Food Bank (01/23)

Siskiyou Christian Motorcycle Association (12/22)

Yreka Little League Umpires & Referee's (11/22)

Yreka Branch Library (10/22)

 Red Cross (09/22)

South Yreka Volunteer Fire Department (08/22)

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Lion of the Month

23-24 Lions Year 

Lion Larry Kerr (07/23)

Lion Shari Locricchio (08/23)

Lion JonMichael Patterson (09/23)

 

22-23 Lions Year 

Zachary Hayden (06/23)

Denise Patterson (05/23)

Mary Smith (04/23)

Milt Debuhr (03/23)

Betty Moyer (02/23)

PDG John Robak* (01/23)

Grace Shaffer (12/22)

Rusty Neiswanger (11/22)

Rich Barre (10/22)

Chuck Smith (09/22)

Mark Smith (08/22)

Rick Atchley (07/22)

 

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Disaster Emergency Response & Relief 

         Current Project Chairs Lion Mary Smith & Lion JonMichael Patterson

Members of Lions clubs across the region and state stand to respond to disasters when called upon. We are one of 35 clubs in our Lions District ready to respond when needed by our communities.