SIGHT What Better Gift ?

TLERC Presented by: Tom Blase, Promotions Director Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center 2550 Flynt Midland, Texas

What is a Lions Club, if not…. Men & Women working together to prevent blindness, or…. Working in some way to help children, or…. BOTH !

Children and Vision THAT’S What Lions DO !

Vision: our main FOCUS Since Helen Keller challenged Lions in 1925 to become “Knights of the Blind’ Since Helen Keller challenged Lions in 1925 to become “Knights of the Blind’

Vision: Our Passion Since Sight First I and II raised over $340 million* to eliminate preventable blindness around the world Since Sight First I and II raised over $340 million* to eliminate preventable blindness around the world (*Sight First I -$143M; Sight First II - $200M)

What is TLERC ? A vision of some Midland Lions in the mid “80’s A vision of some Midland Lions in the mid “80’s Brought to full fruition by SightFirst I as one of three initial National Recycling Centers Brought to full fruition by SightFirst I as one of three initial National Recycling Centers Now one of 3 Texas Lions State Projects Now one of 3 Texas Lions State Projects A model for 16 other International Centers A model for 16 other International Centers

New Offices & Warehouse 2550 Flynt, Midland, Texas 79705

There’s just something about a Texas Lions’ Project !

TLERC Programs Collecting and Recycling used eyeglasses: Collecting and Recycling used eyeglasses: From Collection Boxes To our warehouse

First Sort

Sanitize Read the Prescription Bag & Mark each pair

Sort by lens power Box for Shipping

TLERC Programs Adult Eye Screenings In your own towns and communities Church, medical, or Lions foreign mission Lions own foreign optical and/or medical clinics

Reading the eyes Screening Fitting the Glasses Searching for a “Near” Prescription

Training Classes Basic Optometry Operating equipment needed to do eye screenings, adult clinics, & reading prescriptions Organize & run an adult eye screening Making lenses

TLERC Programs Optical Lab

Children’s Eyeglass Program Children’s Eye Screenings TLERC sends new frames Exams for those in possible need of glasses Prescription & selected frames sent to “LAB” TLERC makes glasses & returns to Club Cost $14-$18/pair

So What Can You Do?

Club Gifts to TLERC Focus Club Almost from our inception, Lions Clubs have been challenged to fight blindness. A “Focus Club” is one focused on providing the gift of vision to those in need, by supporting TLERC with at least a $3 per member gift Focus Club – Almost from our inception, Lions Clubs have been challenged to fight blindness. A “Focus Club” is one focused on providing the gift of vision to those in need, by supporting TLERC with at least a $3 per member gift

Individual Gifts to TLERC Visionary Knights of the Blind – All Lions have been challenged by Helen Keller to be “Knights of the Blind”. A “Visionary” recognizes that this fight is never ending. Thus, Visionary Knights of the Blind provide perpetual help by gifting at least $100/year. This can be done by personal check or bank draft (minimum $10/month). Visionary Knights of the Blind – All Lions have been challenged by Helen Keller to be “Knights of the Blind”. A “Visionary” recognizes that this fight is never ending. Thus, Visionary Knights of the Blind provide perpetual help by gifting at least $100/year. This can be done by personal check or bank draft (minimum $10/month).

Visionary Knights of the Blind – Payment Options 1. Recurring Annual Payments – Please select the annual level you wish to donate and send your check to the address above. A reminder letter will be sent to you each year on the anniversary of your enrollment as a Visionary Knight of the Blind. 1. Recurring Annual Payments – Please select the annual level you wish to donate and send your check to the address above. A reminder letter will be sent to you each year on the anniversary of your enrollment as a Visionary Knight of the Blind. □ $100 (minimum) □ $150 □ $250 □ $500 □ $_______ (other annual amount) □ $100 (minimum) □ $150 □ $250 □ $500 □ $_______ (other annual amount) 2. Monthly Bank Draft – Please select the monthly amount you wish TLERC to draft monthly from your bank account. Drafts will be on the 15 th of each month (or the 1 st business day thereafter). Then follow the instructions below by completing and signing the form and attaching a voided check. Please return this form to the address above. 2. Monthly Bank Draft – Please select the monthly amount you wish TLERC to draft monthly from your bank account. Drafts will be on the 15 th of each month (or the 1 st business day thereafter). Then follow the instructions below by completing and signing the form and attaching a voided check. Please return this form to the address above. □ $10 □ $15 □ $25 □ $50 □ $_______ (other monthly amount) □ $10 □ $15 □ $25 □ $50 □ $_______ (other monthly amount)

Instructions for Monthly Automatic Draft:: 1) Enter amount of monthly automatic draft below 2) Sign and date all lines marked with an ‘X’ 3) Attach a VOIDED check to this form To The Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center: I have given order to (print name of your Financial Institution): _____________________________ to honor for you as they become due, on my monthly drafts and charge same to my account with this financial institution. This authorization will remain in effect until revoked by me in writing. Enter amount of monthly automatic draft selected above: $________________ (minimum $10) Please sign and date below – use signature(s) required on your account: X_____________________________________ Date: ___/___/______ X_________________________________ Date: ___/___/______ (second signature only if 2 signatures required on check)

Individual Gifts to TLERC The PDG O. Ike Fitzgerald Gold Vision Fellowship – A $1,000 or greater gift recognizing PDG Ike’s passion and determination for almost 20 years in taking TLERC from vision to reality. The PDG O. Ike Fitzgerald Gold Vision Fellowship – A $1,000 or greater gift recognizing PDG Ike’s passion and determination for almost 20 years in taking TLERC from vision to reality. The Lion George Miles Silver Vision Fellowship – A $500 gift recognizing the hard work of Lion George Miles in setting up and running the TLERC recycling warehouse. The Lion George Miles Silver Vision Fellowship – A $500 gift recognizing the hard work of Lion George Miles in setting up and running the TLERC recycling warehouse. The Doctor Norman S. Gould Bronze Vision Fellowship – A $250 gift recognizing Lion Gould’s tireless effort and dedication for almost 20 years in developing the optometric programs of TLERC. The Doctor Norman S. Gould Bronze Vision Fellowship – A $250 gift recognizing Lion Gould’s tireless effort and dedication for almost 20 years in developing the optometric programs of TLERC.

TLERC Training Missions

Address for Contributions: TLERC 401 N. Colorado, Suite 100 Midland, Tx Address for Office, Lab, & Used Glasses: TLERC 2550 Flynt Midland, Tx Chief Operating Officer : PDG Dave Hoopman Chief Operating Officer : PDG Dave Hoopman

SIGHT NO Better Gift !