Unknown IssuePast IssuesA World In NeedAs we approach June 30, the end of historic Campaign 100, I invite you to read and reflect on ways in which Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), our global foundation, has magnified your service, my service, and the service of Lions and Leos worldwide.more...Lions Go to the DogsLeon the Lion (aka Jim Purton, charter member of the Greater Falls Run Lions Club in Stafford County, Virginia) grabs a pic with Canine Companions puppy Bogey at DogFest in Washington DC 2021. Purton headed the Lions’ fundraising team—named in honor of his late wife, Michelle—that came in second place with a total of US$10,672. The return of the annual event to in-person after a virtual version in 2020 was welcome to canine and human…more...It's About TimeThe Little Beaver Lions from Darlington, Pa., had just wrapped up a productive four-day work weekend at Beacon Lodge Camp in Mt. Union, when Lion Mike Seiber had a question. They were in the main lodge of the 550-acre campus and preparing to leave for home, some 200 miles away. “What’s up with this grandfather clock?” he asked. “That thing hasn’t worked in the 30 years I’ve been coming here,” answered another Lion. Mike looked…more...Tied to the LandThe Curonian Spit, an elongated sand dune peninsula separating the Baltic Sea from the Curonian Lagoon in Lithuania was formed more than 5,000 years ago. Situated in the Curonian Spit National Park in Lithuania and the Kurshskaya National Park of the Russian Federation, the sandy and wooded landscape is now a UNESCO World Heritage site, but was once nearly destroyed through a combination of human activity and natural forces. On the hottest day of the…more...Smiling BrightFor children at Pirbright Village Primary School in Surrey, going to school just got a lot brighter. Nestled in the grounds on campus is Pirbright Nurture Farm, a therapy farm of small animals whose only job is to make children feel good. The resident animals at Pirbright Farms provide much needed support for children returning to school after a long period away. Teachers Dan Smith and his wife, Helen, recognized the impact of animals on…more...Treasure IslandThick rain splattered against the Taoyuan shore as the ocean swelled and swirled. Fifteen hundred people showed up for a beach cleanup on a cold September day. Lions in China Taiwan’s District 300 G2 were worried: Who would show up for their 2021 annual beach clean-up in this stormy weather? “It was nowhere near calm or steady,” says Wu Jianyi, one of the lead coordinators of the event. “We didn’t know what to expect, but…more...Full STEM AheadAs their coach, he taught them Archimedes’ Principal of buoyancy. As his team, they taught him the importance of breaks for bananas, grapes, and bubblegum when you’ve been hard at work. He taught them how to solder and waterproof motors. They taught him how to relieve stress with laughter—frequent laughter. He tested them on robotics. They tested his patience. In the end, what the coach and the kids learned from each other was the importance…more...Small Town, Big SpiritLighthouses speak louder than words in Tionesta, Pennsylvania. Nestled on an island along the Allegheny River—at the confluence of the Tionesta Creek—you’ll find a unique landmark that has come to embody the deepest values of community. The Sherman Memorial Lighthouse is a beacon of kindred community, attracting visitors from near and far. The 75-foot Tionesta Lighthouse honors Jack Sherman's love of lighthouses and his family’s heritage. Jack Sherman, a long-time Tionesta resident and businessman, has…more...Hope AglowOn Saturday, August 14, 2021, at 8:29am local time, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck the southwestern part of Haiti. That day, over 2,200 people were killed and more than 130,000 homes and buildings were damaged or destroyed. It was another crisis on top of what the country was already When an earthquake hit the southwestern portion of Haiti in August of 2021, it was yet another crisis hitting an already embattled nation. Photo by Pierre…more...Listen to the Greatest Stories on EarthA team of dedicated Lions in Georgia record themselves reading the full print issues and make the recordings available to anyone who needs (or wants) them. Lion Stacie Court, a member of the Athens Lions Club, has been overseeing the project for 15 years. However, now that a majority of the articles are only available online, the crew is taking their talents to lionmagazine.org. In addition to recording the full print issues, the team of…more...Lions Day with the United Nations is BackOn March 11, 2022, global leaders will convene with Lions at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City to discuss the important work being done by Lions and other non-governmental organizations (NGOs). This year’s theme is “NGO’s Impact on Global Health” and will feature a panel discussion along with the announcement of the International Peace Poster and Essay Contest winners. If you’re interested in attending, learn more at Lionsclubs.org/ldun.more...Tema Supreme Leos Reign SupremeEvery December, we celebrate Leos and invite Leo clubs from around the world to submit an entry in the Annual Leo Video Contest. This year, to celebrate their club’s unique story, we asked Leos to create a video that shows what they’re most proud of in their club’s #LeoLegacy. We received 44 videos from 20 countries, all showing the amazing breadth of work that Leos do. The winning club this year was the Tema Supreme…more...No Wall Left BlankThe Inskip Lions Club in Knoxville, Tenn., turned a blank wall into an opportunity to tell the story of Lions and the history of their Inskip community. The mural was designed and created by artist Megan Lingerfelt to show the interconnectedness of the school and the Lions through their shared history and continued partnership. The club building happens to be right next door to the local elementary school, which the Lions have a long history…more...Feeling Good in the CaymansAs part of the “Feel Good” project, members of the Lions Club of Cayman Brac help their community brave difficult times with signs of hope and positivity. This past summer 14 Lions stood at strategic locations on the island holding signs of encouragement during the morning commute. “Our hope is that this project highlights the importance of kindness, not just to one another but also kindness to ourselves,” Club President Nickeah Esteban told the Cayman…more...Sittin' On Top of the WorldIt was 1963 when the Beach Boys reminded us that all we needed was the ocean and a surf board and we’d be riding high. Now, nearly 60 years later, California’s Encinitas Lions help those with vision impairment feel the thrill of catching a wave. Every year for more than 25 years (with the exception of 2020) Lions act as chauffeurs, pay for state lifeguards, rent the beach, and partner with San Diego’s nonprofit Urban…more...