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Presidents Message
Aida Raider

“Sight preservation and service to the blind are among our oldest commitments to our home communities and to the world community. These commitments are also among our most important and our dedication must never waver. I hope that you will join me in October to write a new chapter in Lions legacy of leadership.”

Above is a quote from LCI President Scruggs. It is a reminder of our commitment to the Fort Collins community. I have been discouraged several times in the past few months for lack of help for our sight program. In speaking to one of our newest FC Lions Club members, I realize where our club has failed to properly inform exactly what each committee does. I am encouraging every committee chairman to submit in writing what is required of their committee members so that new members, when asked, are clear what they are committing to.

I have been involved with our Eye Glass program for many years. This year, as chairman, I have tried to recruit your help many times. If this helps to clear any questions about what this program requires, this is my input: 3 Lions per month to assist in interviewing the applicants, a total of 3 hours each month; one Lion to call back the applicant and give them a time to come in for an interview and submit a typed schedule to the sight chairman. This is not an easy task as it requires patience and perseverance when dealing with the public. Our team meets at the First United Methodist church the third Thursday of each month right after our regular meeting.

In addition to the monthly interviews we have eyeglass collection which requires visits to places where there is an Eye Glass collection box, making sure these are emptied at least once per month. These eyeglasses then are given to Lion Reid Jacob for processing and recycling where needed. This is only one aspect of the whole picture. We are knights of the blind and there are other Sight committees where a member may SERVE. We are always ready to help you decide where you feel your abilities are best put to use. A full list of committees is listed in the first couple of pages of our directory.

These eyeglasses then are given to Lion Reid Jacob for processing and recycling where needed. This is only one aspect of the whole picture. We are knights of the blind and there are other Sight committees where a member may SERVE. We are always ready to help you decide where you feel your abilities are best put to use. A full list of committees is listed in the first couple of pages of our directory.