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Lions Clubs International is a volunteer organization dedicated to leadership development through community service. Lions are an international network of 1.4 million men and women in 210 countries who work together to answer the needs that challenge communities around the world. They are known for working to end preventable blindness. Lions participate in a vast variety of projects important to their communities. These projects range from cleaning up local parks to providing supplies to victims of natural disasters. There are over 12,000 members in 500+ clubs throughout Michigan.
The Lions of Michigan Service Foundation
The Lions of Michigan Foundation is a public charity that was created in 1984 to help Michigan Lions Clubs provide community services. We work in partnership with our member Lions Clubs and other organizations to provide disadvantaged individuals and families with access to affordable medical care and services designed to help improve their quality of life.
While our programs encompass many areas, through screening, diagnosis, treatment, education and research, we primarily help underserved populations and financially struggling individuals who require assistance with eye care, hearing aids or an unexpected life event. Our services are offered statewide with a focus on helping Michigan residents succeed academically, develop normally, maintain independence and prosper in life.
LIONS AND LEADER DOG
Leader Dogs for the Blind believes that everyone deserves a life of independence and mobility. All of their services are provided free of charge to their clients, including travel in the U.S. and Canada, room and board, equipment and training. This means that no one is excluded from living their most fulfilling life due to lack of funds.
Leader Dog programs are designed to provide people who are blind or visually impaired with the tools and training to reintroduce them to a life of confidence, safety and independence. Through their full-range of services- Guide Dog Training, Orientation & Mobility Training and Summer Experience Camp they meet the mobility needs of their clients at every stage of their life.
Leader Dogs for the Blind is 100% philanthropically funded by individual donors, Lions clubs, corporate partners and foundations. Simply put, they could not provide over one million days of independence each year without the immense generosity of their supporters, especially the Lions Clubs of Michigan.
Melissa Weisse, President & CEO
1039 S. Rochester Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Toll Free: 888-777-5332
Fax: 248-651-5812
Click here to email Leader Dog
LIONS BEAR LAKE
Lions Bear Lake Camp is owned and operated by Lions Visually Impaired Youth Camp, Inc. a 501C-3 Non Profit Corporation.
Camp opened its doors in July, 2000, starting with only 53 campers our first year, we have since been able to service more than 10,000 campers and visitors.
We are financially supported by the Lions, and Leos, as well as Foundation grants and individual donors throughout Michigan.
Lions Bear Lake Camp’s Mission is to develop leadership skills, build confidence,
and to provide a premier outdoor educational and recreational experiences year-round to all persons, regardless of ability.
Executive Director is Traci Tribley
EVERSIGHT
making vision a reality
As Knights of the Blind since 1925, Lions Clubs established the foundation for modern eye banking, including what is today Eversight. In all of the communities we serve: We proudly partner with Lions to change lives through restoring vision and preventing blindness.
Where there's a need, there's a Lion.
For more information click here, visit Eversight Michigan Online
Alex Teska, Executive Director- Click here to email
3985 Research Park,
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
Toll Free: 800-247-7250
Office: 734-780-2628
Fax: 734-780-2143
In 1978, the Lions of Michigan All-State Band was formed as a musical ensemble to accompany the incoming Lions International President, Ralph A. Lynam, who happened to be from St. John's, Michigan. Since its inception, the band has attended and performed at the annual Lions Clubs International convention each year by marching in the Lions International Parade, with more than 10,000 delegates in attendance.
Students from over 300 Michigan high schools and communities have participated in the band since it took its first marching high-steps, and now averages 45-75 students each year. The number of students is on the rise, and the band has now set its sights on achieving a goal of more than 150 high school student musicians in uniform.
As the band continues to grow, so does its commitment to serving communities throughout the state of Michigan, and the world, through the gift of music.
Lions Band Audition Process
Lions of Michigan All-State Band has never been easier.
For more information about how to audition, please click here.
