For Information Contact:
Stephanie O’Dell
360-608-3395
District 19N Lions Co-Conference Chair
District 19N Lions and Longview Pioneer Lions Welcome International Officer
Longview, WA -- Lions Club members from the District 19N Lions and Longview Pioneer Lions will welcome Past International Director, Ken Ibarra of Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service club organization. Director Ibarra, from San Bruno, CA, will address the Lions during their annual District Convention on Saturday, April 20. “We are happy to welcome Director Ibarra and his partner-in-service Amy Fink to the Pacific Northwest,” said District Governor, Lisa Ikeda. “We look forward to sharing with them all that our District 19N Lions have accomplished in the area.” Lions clubs conduct a variety of projects and events concerning vision, the environment, hunger, and youth scholarships.
District 19N is comprised of 78 clubs with approximately 2,275 working on projects of their own choosing based on the needs in their communities. Clubs in our area include: Camas, Washougal, Longview Pioneer, Longview-Kelso Early Birds, Vancouver, Salmon Creek, Ridgefield, Peninsula (Long Beach & Ocean Park), Lyle, White Salmon, Kalama, Battle Ground, La Center, and more! Lions clubs are groups of men and women who identify needs within the community and work together to fulfill those needs. For more information or to get involved with a Lions Club in the District, please visit https://district19nlions.weebly.com/clubszones.html.
Lions Clubs International is the largest service club organization in the world. Its 1.4 million members in more than 46,000 clubs are serving communities in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the globe. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired, championed youth initiatives and strengthened local communities through hands-on service and humanitarian projects. For more information about Lions Clubs International, visit lionsclubs.org.
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Fort Vancouver – Camas Lions Clubs Inaugural Golf Tournament
When: Friday, June 14, 2024
Where: Fairway Village Golf Course, Vancouver, WA
What: 4-person scramble
We invite you to the Fort Vancouver Lions Club & Camas Lions Club’s inaugural Club Golf Tournament. Join us for a round of golf, some fun, fellowship, and support of our local communities all at the same time.
This year’s golf tournament will be held at Vancouver’s beautiful Fairway Village Golf Course. Call your friends and put together a four-person team, or sign yourself up, and we will place you on a team. Either way, come and enjoy a great time, and help us help those less fortunate than we are.
Join Riverview Bank and the Camas Lions Club and shred your sensitive papers, bills, and medical records – while you watch!
Riverview Bank
450 NE 3rd Avenue
Camas, WA 98607
Donations Welcome
Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Riverview Bank, all financial and non-perishable food donations from the public will benefit Treasure House, youth scholarship, & other local causes.
Paper Only
Bring your documents in file/banker boxes or paper grocery bags. Limit 5 boxes/bags per vehicle.
No Businesses.
Questions?
Email: LionsOfCamas@gmail.com
Sunrise O’Mahoney at the Watershed Alliance of Southwest
Washington needed a handyman, and Camas Lions Club's VP
Neil Day, known for his carpentry skills, stepped right up! The
Watershed Alliance recently acquired their dream van and
wanted shelving for better organization.
Lion Neil, along with Lion Rondo, volunteered their
time and expertise to install the shelving and bins. This
upgraded van will be instrumental in their mission:
empowering the community to protect and restore southwest
Washington's waterways and natural areas for generations to
come.
The Camas Lions Club has a history of supporting the
environment, as you might remember from their partnership
in past tree planting events at the Wafertech property in
Camas.
Camas Lions are so fortunate to have our dear friends, Tim & Nancy Eubank as fellow Lions. Jumping in with both feet, Tim and Nancy both took on Leadership positions right away - and they are excelling at their posts as Membership Chair and Marketing Chair. Tim’s idea for the Butterfly Project really took flight! Nancy’s new member orientation was welcoming, informative, and fun!
Recently, Tim and Nancy took the lead on the Volunteer Summit and we couldn’t be happier
having these partners in service represent our club!
Thank you, thank you, thank you for all you do!
There’s a scene in the movie The Blind Side when Sandra
Bullock, is showing Michael Oher the bedroom she’s set up for
him in her mansion. She points out the various furniture and
says, “
..all the pro athletes use futons if they can’t find a bed
big enough, so I got you one of those.
” When Oher says he’s
never had one before, Sandra Bullock says, “What? A room to
yourself?” And he responds heartbreakingly, “A bed.
”
At the end of our day, most of us retreat to the safety and
security of our beds for the rest we so desperately need. And
while beds are a given (and something we all take for granted)
throughout our lifetime, that’s not the case for everyone.
Some children are experiencing childhood bedlessness.
Synopsis
Every child deserves a fair chance and a good night sleep can help with that fair chance. Through our new “More Beds
for Sleepyheads” project, the Camas Lions Club planned to help with child bedlessness and get some children of
Camas up off the floor. Camas Lions Tim and Brian applied for and earned a $500 grant for the new project when
attending the Northwest Lions Leadership Institute. We recently partnered with Family Promise of Clark County see if
any newly homed families have a need for a bed. After finding a family in need, Brian, Martin and Patty purchased
two beds and helped to set up the beds for the family.
How Sleep Can Affect Children
Many studies have been conducted on the effects that lack of sleep can have on children. The following facts were
taken from studies done at Harvard University, the National Science Foundation, Auburn University, and The Better
Sleep Council:
· Poor sleep can lead to hyperactivity issues as early as age five
· In teenagers, anxiety and depression are linked to poor sleeping habits 27% and 69% of the time
· Kids who don’t sleep well don’t grow as well as their peers
· Kids who get good sleep tend to get sick less frequently
· Plenty of sleep usually translates to better grades, improved emotional health, and a healthier home life
· Sleep is a “recharge” time for body and mind, and if it’s not adequate there are negative physical and mental effects
· During sleep, cells can repair themselves, leading to better physical health
· The brain and body release important hormones during a good night’s sleep, leading to better physical & emotional health
· Kids who don’t get enough sleep tend to struggle with irritability, forgetfulness and emotional regulation
· Kids who are sleep deprived tend to struggle with being overweight or obese
Roaring into action! The Camas Lions made a strong showing at the Downtown Camas Association's 2024 Volunteer Summit on March 9th! Led by the dynamic trio of Lions Nancy, Tim, and Denise, our team was there to connect with the community and spread the Lion's spirit. The Summit offered a fantastic opportunity for residents to explore ways to give back. Over 175 people browsed the booths, learning about the diverse service projects offered by 15 different organizations, including the Camas Lions! Our eye-catching tri-fold display showcased the impactful projects we've tackled, while our community survey generated valuable insights. Over 20 enthusiastic residents signed up as Friends of the Lions, eager to stay informed and join our service endeavors.