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Welcome to the
Lions of Illinois Foundation Web site.
We hope you enjoy your visit.

 

 

NOW SEEKING APPLICANT'S FOR LIF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The Lions of Illinois Foundation is seeking business oriented individual to serve as Executive Director of its statewide charitable efforts. This creative communicator is the CEO and responsible for all phases of the operation including fundraising, business management, accounting, budgeting, human resources, endowment fund management. Position involves effective communication with large diverse membership base of international service organization. Motivational skills are highly valuable.
Reports directly to Board of Trustees. Requires Bachelor’s with business and communications focus. Considerable business and creative fundraising experience needed. Please submit resume by June 1, 2013 to: Jim Weiss, Search Committee Chairman P.O. Box 343 Strasburg, IL 62465.

 

Please consider a donation...
Please click here to go to our donation page to make your gift of life-changing improved sight and/or hearing. Thank You!

 

 

CAMP LIONS of ILLINOIS
for Blind & Deaf Campers
Making friends & memories for over 50 years

 

 

 

Make your plans to be where the fun is - Camp Lions of Illinois!
Click here to open the application & apply to attend a week free at Camp Lions of Illinois for Blind and Deaf Youth!

 

Helen Keller Adult Camp

will be held June 9 - 15, 2013 on the grounds of Camp Henry Horner, Ingleside, Illinois. Click here for an application.

Deadline to apply is May 15, 2013.

 

The Lions Diabetes Awareness Campaign

is a positive move to make your community aware of the devastating risks of this growing disease. The Campaign runs March through May which give Clubs a large window of opportunity to take action and raise funds for Diabetic Retinopathy Eye Screenings and all vision programs locally & by your LIF. Get your risk strip handouts, collection container labels, aprons, and forms by contacting Lion Joanne Delby at: jdelby@LIFnd.net or click to download the order form and Final report.

 

 

LIF 40th Anniversary
Cruise With The Pride

Enjoy the sunny gulf side beauty and history on a five port cruise of the western Caribbean.
Start here on your journey of a lifetime!

 

Addressing the Lions in 1925,
Helen Keller challenged
them to become
"Knights of the Blind in the Crusade against Blindness."
Today, with nearly 600 Clubs in Illinois, we continue to try to meet that challenge

 

 

Lions are changing lives around the world

More than 5,500,000 pairs of used plastic framed eyeglasses have been sent around the world from the LIF since 1994. Click here to read more on donating your used eyeglasses & optical devices to provide a better view of life.

 

 

 



Click on the GoodSearch logo above, select Lions of Illinois Foundation (Sycamore, IL) as your charity, and a penny will be donated to your LIF for every use. Install your GoodSearch bar today! $1,200 was raised in 2012! Thanks everyone!

 

 

Recycling is not only smart for the environment, it raises needed funds for your LIF programs. Contact Alan at for details at adwilson@LIFnd.net.

Currently we accept:

  • Ink Jet cartridges
  • Toner Cartridges
  • Aluminum pull tabs
  • Metal keys
  • Cell phones

 

Sight & Sound Sweepstakes-

$19,250.00 In Cash

  • First Prize = $5,000

  • 2nd thru 6th ticket drawn = $1,000 prize

  • 7th thru 16th ticket drawn = $500 prize

  • 17th thru 26th ticket drawn = $250 prize

  • Sellers' Prizes = $1, 750 Total
    You can't beat these odds!

    S & S Sweepstakes tickets are available for $10 for a book of 3 tickets or $4 dollars for an individual ticket. All proceeds benefit both local Lions/Lioness Clubs and LIF's ability to provide service to those with vision and hearing impairments. This is the second largest fundraiser for LIF funding, so it is vital to sell those tickets.

    Fund Drive Ends: May 18, 2013 with the drawing at the LIF Annual Breakfast.

 

Check it Out-

The "Forms" page is now a simpler format with the subject & document links only, no long descriptions! Simply scroll & click! All forms are in .pdf for ease of access.

 

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