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July 2015 | Volume 12/14-15 OREGON LIONS SIGHT & HEARING FOUNDATION ANNUAL REPORT 2 0 1 4 - 2 0 1 5 OUR NEW LEAP LAB ARRIVES IN STYLE! Optical Program Director Kelly Asbra, LCI International Director Karla Harris, and Optical Program Manager Katie Warren 2015-2016 Board of Trustees Foundation Staff Executive Committee Directors CHAIR Carleene Iverson, PDG (Jerry) • Pacific Sea Doug Thompson, Executive Director • [email protected] FIRST VICE CHAIR Art Abbott (Gail) • Gresham Breakfast Brenda Anderson, Associate Director • [email protected] SECOND VICE CHAIR Keith Price, PCC (Denise) • Beavercreek Kelly Asbra, Optical Program Director • [email protected] TREASURER Brian Rangitsch (Sherri) • Salem Downtown Nicole Mandarano, Development Director • [email protected] SECRETARY Sharon Rollins, PDG (Dale) • Tualatin Kerith Vance, Programs & Operations Director • [email protected] IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR Jason Shaner, PDG (Amalia) • Hood River Managers District O Trustees Karina Felix, Accounting Manager • [email protected] Garry Charbonneau, VDG • Amity Matt Phillips, MHSP Technology & Data Manager • [email protected] Helen McNaughton (Fred) • Milwaukie Melinda Rhodes, Programs & Outreach Manager • [email protected] Red Rowley, PDG (Karla) • Forest Grove Mara Steen, MHSP Manager • [email protected] Dixie Sexton (George Belnap) • Rockaway Katie Warren, Optical Program Manager • [email protected] Sandy Woolverton, PDG • Portland Hollywood Support Staff District R Trustees Kaitlin Anderson, MHSP Screening Administrator • [email protected] Judy Kauffman, VDG (Cy) • Yachats Allison Culver, Program & Outreach Administrator • [email protected] Rod Bach (Debbie) • Central Tiffany Warren, Office Administrator • [email protected] Dale Bachman (Judith) • Springfield Mary Fechtel • Eugene Downtown Robert Springer • East Albany Mobile Health Screening Program Staff District E Trustees Event Managers Carol Brink, VDG • Sutherlin Wally Anderson, MHSP Screening Event Manager • [email protected] Ray Andrieu, PDG • Klamath Falls Brad King, MHSP Screening Event Manager • [email protected] Wylie Johnson (Jackie) • Eagle Point Tim Young, MHSP Screening Event Manager • [email protected] Bryan Longland • Bandon Dr. Steve Tronnes (Mary) • Roseburg Event Coordinators Stephen Brewster, MHSP Event Coordinator • [email protected] District G Trustees Don Brown, MHSP Event Coordinator • [email protected] Judith Poage, VDG • Hood River Betty Jane Bugbee, MHSP Event Coordinator • [email protected] Debi Castor (Tony) • Weston-McEwen Ted Carlin, MHSP Event Coordinator • [email protected] Jim Stagl • Crooked River Ranch Debi Castor, MHSP Event Coordinator • [email protected] Roger Trueax (Paula) • Umatilla Warren Heathman, MHSP Event Coordinator • [email protected] Donna Penny, MHSP Event Coordinator • [email protected] Trustee At Large Jordan Ryder, MHSP Event Coordinator • [email protected] Mary Lee Turner, PDG • Portland Oaks Bottom Jerry Shipman, MHSP Event Coordinator • [email protected] Robert Springer, MHSP Event Coordinator • [email protected] THE OREGON LION (USPS No. 119-630) is published monthly for $7.00 per year (in state); $8.00 per year (out of state) by Lions Club International, Multiple District 36, at 1075 Washington St., Ste. #212, Eugene, OR 97401. Periodical postage paid at Eugene, OR and additional mailing office. Post Master: Send address changes to The Oregon Lion 1075 Washington St., Ste. #212 | Eugene, OR 97401 The Oregon Lion www.md36lionsclubs.org PAGE 1 | OLSHF 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT Dear Fellow Lions, We are thrilled to provide you with the 2014-15 OLSHF Annual Report and hope that you’ll share our excitement over the growth and the deepening of the impact of OLSHF programs and services over the past 12 months. The following pages will illustrate how the Foundation continues to “Keep the Promise” made to Helen Keller so many years ago by giving the gift of sight and hearing today. Our Mobile Health Screening Program (MHSP) continues to set records for the number of people screened, the new Lions Eyeglass Assistance Program (LEAP) Optical Lab is up and running, and we continue to develop more opportunities for MD-36 Lions to serve people in your communities. Some of the highlights over the past year include: • MHSP provided over 150,000 health screenings at school events in 2014-15 - 139,000 for vision and 19,000 for hearing Carleene Iverson • OLSHF and MD-36 Lions were invited to join the LCI Lions KidSight USA Coalition Board Chair of Lions screening children for vision health issues • The KEX Kids Fund program that provides eye exams and new eyeglasses, and hearing exams and hearing aids was expanded to now serve children statewide • OLSHF received LCIF SightFirst funding of $219,000 to develop and open the new LEAP Optical Finishing Lab • We added a Mission Cataract provider to serve people in District G: the Kennewick, WA office of Pacific Cataract and Laser Institute • We helped 45 people in need receive hearing aids through the revamped ROAR! Hearing Aid program As we move forward in 2015-16 we hope your Lions Club will partner with the Foundation to help people in need in your community by providing a health screening for children and adults, surgery and treatment for critical vision and hearing issues, low vision screenings Doug Thompson for children with disabilities, or hearing exams and hearing aids for those in need. Executive Director We’re also now planning for the future as the process of developing the OLSHF 2016 -2021 Strategic Plan begins. We invite you and your Lions Club to take a few minutes to tell us how we’re doing by taking the OLSHF Lions survey. You can find this at www.olshf.org/annual-survey or by contacting us at #503.413.7399 and asking for surveys to be sent to your Lions Club. Your Lions Club can also schedule a Foundation presentation by an OLSHF Trustee or Staff member by contacting our office at [email protected] or #503.413.7399. We hope to hear from you and hope you have an amazing 2015-16! OLSHF 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 2 Lions Eyeglass Assistance Program (LEAP) and the LEAP Optical Finishing Lab What is the LEAP Lab? The LEAP Optical Finishing Lab serves clubs in all MD-36 Districts. Our mission is to help Lions Keep the Promise by providing high quality, low cost eyewear to serve those in need. What will it offer Lions Clubs and Your Community? LEAP targets eligible adults meeting income criteria in the Lions Multiple District – the entire state of Oregon and part of Northern California. Our goal is for the LEAP Lab to be a more economical choice for Lions Clubs to serve more people. The Lab enhances the promise Lions made to Helen Keller to serve as Knights of the Blind. Who’s on board so far? Providers Clubs Clubs (cont.) • A to Z Eyeglass Repair - Bend • Astoria Lions Club • St. Helens Lions Club • Central Vision Clinic - Monmouth • Beavercreek Lions Club • Sutherlin Lions Club • Dr. Scott Nehring - Woodburn • Beaverton Lions Club • Troutdale Lions Club • Family Vision - St. Helens • Bend-Sunrise Lions Club • Tualatin Lions Club • Molalla Vision Source • Central Lions Club • Waldport Lions Club • Moreland Vision Source • District 36-O Task Force • Woodburn Lions Club • Mt. Hood Vision • Gresham Breakfast Lions Club • Palm Family Eyecare - Sutherlin • Milwaukie Lions Club • Troutdale Vision • Pendleton Lions Club • Vision Source - Pendleton • Portland Downtown Lions Club • Waldport Eye Clinic • Portland Legacy Lions Club How does our network of providers help LEAP and the Lions? • By providing discounted eye exams to pre-approved applicants through our LEAP Program • Through ordering new glasses with the LEAP Optical Finishing Lab • Each participating doctor carries their own demo frame kit consisting of 9 different styles with two color options each for men and women to choose when ordering from the LEAP Lab Questions? Ready to Join our LEAP Network? Contact our Optical Program Staff for more information. Kelly Asbra, Optical Program Director, [email protected], (503) 413-7627 Katie Warren, Optical Program Manager, [email protected], (503) 413-7623 Kelly and Katie are both Paraoptometrics (CPO/CPOA), and certified opticians (ABO). Dr. Scott Nehring and the Woodburn PAGE 3 | OLSHF 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT Lions, two of the newest members of the LEAP network. “The new LEAP Lab is a great way for vision providers to help their local Lions Clubs stretch their dollars. We’re pleased to be part of this exciting new effort!” - Dr. Steve Tronnes, Weston Eye Center Kevin’s Albinism related low-vision was causing many issues in his ability to read and learn. From no glasses to being able to see 2-inch letters from 6-feet away, 12-year-old Kevin is now a very happy student. “A huge improvement from where he was before!” - foster mom Shelly OLSHF 2014-15 ANNUAL REPORT | PAGE 4 MD-36 Lions Zoom In on Our 2020 Vision! OLSHF and MD-36 Partner to Make the 2020 Vision a Reality! We are closer to making our “2020 Vision” a reality! In 2011, we developed our “vision” of one day – the year 2020! – ALL Oregon school children having their vision screened. We hoped our Mobile Health Screening Program (MHSP) would screen 50,000 children by the year 2016. Vision Screenings Increased by 56% in 2014-2015 Our Lions program has provided over 150,000 screenings this past school year. Isn’t that amazing?! OLSHF and our program supporters are realizing an incredible return on investing in the quantity AND quality of children’s vision screening in Oregon. How Does MHSP Help your Local Community? • Together with Lions Clubs, we provide “one of the premier school-based health screening organizations in the U.S.” • We 34 Spot™ digital screening devices managed by 12 MHSP Event Coordinators and local Lions Club members for use throughout the Multiple District. • An enhanced data tracking and reporting system that is paperless, secure, cloud-based, and compliant with state and federal requirements. • The ability to screen children at up to 12 different schools throughout Oregon and Northern California, all in the same day The Best Part? MHSP helps children like Paige to ensure they are seeing well in the classroom.