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CALENDAR 2012

FEBRUARY

 6   First meeting, Costa Mesa CC, 6:30 p.m., Student Speaker's Contest

 17 LION'S FLAG DAY AT WHITTIER SCHOOL, 8 A.M.

 20 Second Meeting, Coco's in Fountain Valley, 630 p.

22 Zone Student Speaker's Contest, NMUSD, 7 p.m.  Board meeting, CMCoC, 6:30 p.m.

27 Board Meeting, CMCoC office, 6:30 p.m.

                  IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT JENNIFER KELDER NAMED LION CAROL PROCTOR AS "LION OF THE YEAR 2010-2011" - CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW PRESIDENT CAROL!

January 2012, our two new Melvin Jones Fellows, (seated in front) President Carol Proctor and 1st V.P. Eileen Jensen. 

We donated $12,000+ to charity in 2010-11.  These are some of the representatives of those organizations.

Organizations We donate to include:

Alzheimer's Family Services/Adult Day Care.

Blind Children's Learning Center

Boys and Girls Clubs

City of Hope

Local High Schools

Foundation Fighting Blindness

Lions Causes

OC College Child Care

OC Interfaith Shelter

P.A.D.R.E.

2nd Harvest Food Bank

Someone Cares Soup Kitchen

SOS Medical and Dental Clinic

Youth Employment Services

Women Helping Women

Scholarships For Teens

AND MANY MORE!!

  WE ARE HONORED AT THE MULTIPLE DISTRICT CONVENTION

Harbor Mesa Past President, Jennifer with cerficate of achievement with Past International President Wirfs, wife Margrit, Governor Norm and PR Chair Carol. 

Who We Are

Our members come from all walks of life.  We are business owners, teachers, professionals, home makers, community leaders, all interested in donating our time, talents and material wealth to help our community and others world wide.

We have grown in numbers throughout our existance to over 50 members.  Originally our club was a part of the Costa Mesa Newport Harbor Lions Clubs, also known as the "Fish Fry Club."  We were classified as "Lionesses."  In 1992, we chartered as a separate club and became official Lions or the "Newport Harbor Costa Mesa Lions Club."  We are also known as the "Harbor Mesa Lions."  Our club visits other clubs in the District not only to meet other Lions but to learn about their projects and events.  We also participate in and attend the District Convention each May and we have won many awards for our efforts.

STRUCTURE OF OUR ORGANIZATION

Lions clubs are divided into Zones, Regions, Districts and Mulitple Districts.

Our club is in Zone A, Saddleback Region, District L4, Multiple District 4.

California is made up of 15 Districts. 

The headquarters of Lions International is in Oak Brook, Illinois.  There are Lions clubs in 205 countries. There are over 1.3 million members of Lions clubs world wide.   

The 2011-2012 International President is Wing-Kun Tam from Hong Kong.  His theme is "I Believe."  He stresses that one person can make a difference and when we come together as Lions we can change the world.  

The 2011-2012 District Governor is Ken Sherwood.  His theme is, "Target Service."  Our Region Chair is Ken Henderson and our Zone Chair is Gina Stansbury.  For further information about our District, check out the website:  district4l4.org

OUR PROJECTS TO BENEFIT YOUTH:

Small Toys collected for Spencers Treasures.

School Boxes to First Graders

Little League and High School Sports

Peace Poster Contest for Jr. High Students

Student Speakers Contest for High School Students. 

We collect pajamas for children in protective custody.

We donate clothing, gifts and food to families for the holidays. 

We volunteer for City Events and other organization's events such as the Boy's and Girl's club Christmas Gift Wrapping.

Our club is a member of the Costa Mesa Chamber of Commerce.