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USA/CANADA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUM September 21-23, 2017 Portland, OR

A Day Of Diabetes Activities Will Help Clubs Implement Diabetes Initiative

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USA/CANADA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUM September 21-23, 2017 Portland, OR

Responding to Local Health &

Wellness Needs is Possible

Seminar Schedule Now Available Online & on the App

Plan To Stay At The Benson

See Portland From A Hot Air Balloon

Thanks Sponsors

photo courtesy of Travel Portland & Emily Hasenauer

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USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum PORTLAND, OREGON SEPTEMBER 21-23, 2017presented by Zenni Optical

The Forum has lined up an entire day of activities designed to provide information on diabetes and ideas on how to implement diabetes in your club or district’s service framework.

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21stDiabetes Symposium 8:15-10:15 amHere’s your opportunity to learn what diabetes is, how it is treated, how people with this illness are impacted and what you can do to help them live healthier, happier and more productive lives.• Introduction to Diabetes• Diabetes Treatment Methodologies• Complications of Diabetes - including How

Diabetes Affects Vision• Procedures for Treating Complications of

A Day Of Diabetes Activities Will Help Clubs Implement Diabetes Initiative

Diabetes• Educating Patients In Effective Diabetes

Management• Diabetes Camps• Diabetes Research Updates

Strides Walk for Diabetes10:30 am T-Shirt pick up11:30 am Walk (3/4 mile)Plan to walk the .75 mile course to raise awareness about Diabetes. For $25, participants who register by 8/10 will receive a free t-shirt and box lunch.

To register for the Strides Walk:• New Forum registrants: select the Strides

Walk option & choose your shirt size• Current Forum Registrants who would like

to add the Strides Walk: contact [email protected] or 605-723-4007

• Day of Registration available with no meal & first-come, first-served t-shirt availability

Our Service Framework & Diabetes2-3:10 pmDiabetes affects many individuals and families around the world. Hear what LCI is doing to address the needs of those suffering from this disease that crosses all age groups and cultures.

Diabetes Camps for Children 3:30-4:40 pmSharing information about childhood diabetes and the historical friendship between Lions Clubs and diabetes camps.

Strides Walk in Omaha. photo courtesy of Austin Prabhu




Corrected Rate - $150/nightExplore all Portland has to offer from one of the city’s most treasured historic landmarks... The Benson, a Coast Hotel.

Founded in 1913, The Benson features elegant European design with a host of modern amenities. See why U.S. Presidents and CEOs have made The Benson their home away from home for a 100 years—and why The Oregonian voted them Best Portland Hotel in 2012.

The Benson’s superb location puts you within two blocks of the MAX transit train which is a 3-stop ride to the Convention Center. It is walking distance to shopping, dining, the Pearl District, Pioneer Square and downtown. Famous boutiques, bookstores, breweries and performing arts are just steps away.

While retaining their luxurious Continental feel, rooms were refreshed in 2017 to capture the perfect blend of aesthetics and comfort.

The exceptionally friendly, service-oriented staff is one of the reasons you’ll find so many four and five-star reviews of the property.

Choose The Benson as your hotel of choice on your Portland Forum registration form.

Plan To Stay At The Benson

seminar schedule now available on the

Forum website & app

Improving health & wellness is at the center of the challenges faced by many of our communities. As Lions, we often struggle with finding meaningful ways to have a positive impact on such large scale challenges as diabetes, obesity, measles, sight preservation, disasters and more. The Global Initiative on Health & Wellness (GIHW) offers Lions the opportunity address several key elements that keep clubs healthy, growing and serving their communities at a very high level.

During the GIHW session at the Forum, attendees will learn about the need for health and wellness missions in your community and beyond. GIHW will show how attendees how health & wellness projects enable Clubs/Districts to:• Attract new members/ build new clubs• Respond to disasters• Build a sustainable project while giving club

members new skills• Bring a more comprehensive way of

addressing, diabetes, obesity, measles, sight preservation, disasters & more

Join GIHW at USA/Canada and receive:• Free ‘How to DVD’s’

• Free portable eye screeners• Free certificates for Blue Lite eyeglasses that

preserve your sight while using electronic devices

• Brochures that tell you how to obtain other free medical equipment

• Over 200 Health and Wellness document handouts

• Free access to a data collection program to track your progress and the progress of health and wellness around the world

Happy loving projects make happy loving Lions. Jimi Hendrix says,” When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace”.

Plan now to learn how your Club can make a lasting impact on large scale health & wellness challenges by attending the GIHW session from 10-11:10 am on Saturday, September 23rd.

The Global Initiative for Health & Wellness is an endorsed project of the Lions of Multiple District 21 - Arizona. It is a Leadership project for Lions Clubs around the world and has been embraced by Lions Clubs in 19 Countries and 49 States.

Responding to Local Health & Wellness Needs is Possible



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Registration FeesIncludes seminars & four meals with motivational speakers (Thursday banquet, Friday lunch, Saturday lunch & banquet). Note: Forum attendance is a requirement for Lions University Graduation.

GENERAL Now-September 15$320

LATE September 16-end of Forum$345

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THANKS TO ALL OF OUR 2017 FORUM SPONSORSZenni Optical presenting sponsor

Diabetes Educational Camping Association

Eversight

Global Initiative for Health & Wellness

Plus Optix

Welch Allyn / School Health Corporation

Volunteer & Help Make Portland The Best Forum Ever The Forum needs you! Volunteer to help in the Forum Store, work at registration, serve as sergeants at arms or greeters, take photos, help at the Strides Walk or choose one of the many other volunteer opportunities. Sign up at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FLZ89DH

See Portland From A Hot Air Balloon A 3-hour hands-on adventure including an approximately 1-hour hot air balloon flight and a gourmet brunch. Fly in one of our 7 balloons which carry from 2 to 10 guests each, gaze out at 10 volcanoes on a clear day, skim the Willamette River, and look out at the other balloons around you! http://vistaballoon.com/

Don’t forget, that you must complete your Bachelor’s, Masters or PhD coursework by August 31st in order to participate in the Lions University Graduation Ceremony. The Ceremony will be held on Saturday, September 23rd from 3:30-4:40 pm. lionsuniversity.org

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