Lions In Sight

Lions have gained worldwide recognition for our work to improve sight. But we are not "in sight" of the general public. That’s why International President Eberhard J.  Wirfs is asking every club, district and multiple district to organize a major public relations activity during the last two weeks of January 2010.

Suggested Activities

Make yourself visible – while making a difference in your community! Showcase your favorite service project – or use one of these suggested activities to do a project in your community.

• Display 2009-2010 Peace Poster entries and finalists.

• Host an award program to recognize your local/district/multiple district Peace Poster winners.

• Plan a Lions Crew at Work project to paint or repair a community center, camp or seniors home.

• Arrange a cultural event such as a dance, music program or international food fair.

• Schedule a Green Team project to clean up a park, plant trees or recycle.

• Organize a vision screening to promote Glaucoma Awareness Month.

• Sponsor a hearing aid or eyeglass collection.

• Work with youth groups to organize a community shoveling event or snowman building contest or to help seniors clean up their yards.

You can also add the Lions Clubs International Twibbon to your Twitter or Facebook profile – and include #LionsInSight in your tweets – to raise the visibility of your club and its activities.

Promoting Lions In Sight Activities

During your Lions In Sight activity, be sure to spotlight your project by using Lions signage and banners. And, invite the public to participate. Districts may use public relations matching grants to help fund this program. The following resources are also available to help you promote your Lions In Sight activity:

• Lions In Sight Material Order Form

• Lions In Sight Poster (A4 version of poster)

• Lions in Sight News Release

• Sample News Releases

• PSAs

• Ads

• Billboard Artwork

• Club Public Relations Chairperson’s Guide