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THANK YOU

Over 100 community service volunteers participated in the 9/19/26 recycling event, including those affiliated with Vista Center as visually impaired clients, members of Saddleback Church of Milpitas, AARP, Delta Gamma (SJ State Univ), 8 scouts from an East San Jose Boy Scout troop, 30 Del Mar High School Leo’s, and various Lions Club members including from Hollister, West SJ Campbell, Capitola Coast, Cupertino Host, Milpitas Executive, Los Gatos, Scales of Justice, Cupertino De Anza, Sunnyvale Host, and Almaden Super.

The workday event started at 9 AM and concluded after lunch with cleanup completed at 2 PM. About 15,000 eyeglasses were sorted for washing, 30,000 eyeglasses washed for drying and further sorting, and 10 boxes of completed recycle eyeglasses boxed and labeled for shipment to Vallejo. The total number of eyeglasses unboxed for recycle processing since the San Jose Vista Center event began over 5 years ago is now at 1.25 million.

Extra special kudos to George Clark who logged well over 200 miles of truck driving! Early morning the previous day (Friday), IPDG George Clark rented a large trailer and brought it to Vista Center where 57 fully sorted and washed boxes of eyeglasses destined for Vallejo were loaded. After delivering the boxes to Vallejo, George drove the now empty rig to the Assist International, Ripon, warehouse where 3 crates of (Costco) used eyeglasses for sorting were loaded. He then returned to Vista Center, SJ where the eyeglasses were unloaded on Saturday morning with the help of several strong young Leo's from Del Mar High School.

Submitted by:

PCC Bob Stewart

Global Service Area

Larry Hidalgo

The Service Journey | Lions Clubs International

The Service Journey is an approach to living and serving well. To making a real difference people can see and feel. It encompasses four simple phases: learn, discover, act and celebrate. We love these words because they transcend organizational formulas. They have no borders. They are the essence of Lions and Leos.

White Cane Day

International White Cane Day | Lions Clubs International

Lion George A. Bonham, President of the Peoria Lions Club in Illinois, United States, introduced the idea of using a white cane with a red band as a means of assisting the blind in independent mobility after noticing a visually impaired individual's guide stick was black and not very noticeable.

October 8th | 10:00am-12:30pm

Palo Alto City Hall

250 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Dear Friend,

Step into our second annual White Cane Day Celebration and join us on October 8th!

About the Event

On October 8th, veterans, individuals living with vision loss, and community members will gather at Palo Alto City Hall for a celebration and “community walk” through downtown —a spirited and meaningful procession of white canes moving through the heart of the city—followed by a short program of remarks and appreciation for community, accessibility, and inclusion.

No registration is required.

What does White Cane Day represent?

The white cane is a powerful symbol of independence, dignity, and self-determination. White Cane Awareness Day, a national commemoration, is an opportunity to honor the achievements of individuals who are blind or have low vision, raise awareness within our community, and highlight the importance of safe and independent travel.

"We need to support people to travel safely and independently - this means

using a cane to get to work, around town and so forth. Navigating with a cane

provides data about knowing where you, avoiding obstacles, and alerting

community members that you experience vision loss.”

- Chris Williams, Orientation & Mobility Instructor, Vista Center

Sponsorships

White Cane Day is hosted by Vista Center in partnership with the Palo Alto VA. The event serves as a much needed fundraiser, with every dollar raised directly supporting Vista Center's vision programs and services for individuals living with vision loss, helping ensure that these vital services remain accessible regardless of financial circumstances.

If you or someone you know may be interested in engaging or sponsoring White Cane Day 2026, please reach out to: Grace - ggervais@vistacenter.org.

Looking Back at Our 2025 White Cane Day

Our inaugural White Cane Awareness Day at Palo Alto City Hall was a moving and memorable event—a powerful reminder of what is possible when a community comes together to support independence, accessibility,

and inclusion.

Weeks of Service

Global Membership Area

Stan Weitzman

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Global Leadership Area

Jeanie Healy

Tammi Lyon

All training is open to all Lions

District Training Dates:

Save the dates:

Emerging Lions Leadership Institute (ELLI)

January 21-24, 2027 - Sacramento

Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI/IGNITE)

March 18 - 21, 2027 - Anaheim

Third Saturday of Every Month at 9am

September 26 8:30 am to noon Zoom

Makeup Session: Club officer training

8:30-- DG Dave District Vision 2026

9:00 Jeanine, Presidents and Vice-President’s Roles and Responsibilities

9:30 -> Allen, Portal Training for Presidents and Vice Presidents

10:30 Jeanine, Effective Board Management

11:00 -> Jeanine, Secretary and Service Chair Training

• Rolls and Responsibilities

• You as the Club Chief Communications Officer

• Your Impact on Your Club

Noon -> Allen, Portal Training for Secretaries and Service Chairs

1:00 -> Treasurers Training, Jeanine & Phil

• Roles and Responsibilities

• Types of Bank Accounts

• 501(c)3 versus 501(c)4

• Taxes and Compliance

2:00 Allen Portal training for Treasurers

2:45 Questions and wrap-up

October 17, 9 am to 10 am

Location, San Martin, maybe Zoom

9 am--How to Conduct a Successful Student Speaker Contest

Facilitator: Sharon Mendelson

November 15, 2026

Location TBD

9 am—Marketing Your Club

Facilitator: Hannah Lyon

In-person and Zoom

Facilitators: Hannah Lyon

10 am—How to get Free Money for your Club

Facilitator: Jeanine Healy and DG Dave Kaplow

December—No class, Happy Holidays!

Global Extension Area

Stan Weitzman

Bob Stewart

Club Branch | Lions Clubs International

Club branch members are part of an existing parent club but may hold independent meetings and activities. The parent club appoints a branch liaison to serve as the go-between for the parent and the club branch, giving club branches the autonomy they may desire.