Osama Alimi
Commissioner of the Lions between the years 2002-2003
His motto: “Our strength is in our unity – to serve us”
Osama Alimi, born in Nazareth, 1954, married to Amal and father of three children. House graduate
The Baptist book. Studied and engaged in accounting and tax consulting.
After deliberations in finding a suitable voluntary activity, which also included membership
In the “Freemasons” organization, Osama decided to establish in 1989, together with his friends,
The Lions Club in Nazareth, Under the guidance of former commissioners, Shimshon Zelbiger and Rafi
The late Soskin, Osama Alimi became the first president of the club, a club where they were
Male members only, while the women helped in community activities. After that, it was established
Marysville Club (Women’s Club).
The main activity in the founding year was focused on the formation of the club and its establishment in terms of respect
socially. The club members and their wives lent a hand and helped in every possible way: bazaars were held,
Meetings in homes, trips and we will buy equipment for the schools, with personal financing from the members.
The success was great, and the members of the club asked Osama Alimi to stay
In his role as club president for another year.
Activity at the National Commission:
Among his other activities in the national commission, as a regional chairman and as a cabinet member, Osama continued
Alimi to be involved and active in the Nazareth club.
In 1999, Osama Alimi was elected a member of the cabinet and in 2002, in Osaka, Japan,
Appointed commissioner of Lions Israel.
His activity as commissioner:
The slogan “Our strength in our unity – to serve us” – was chosen by Osama Alimi, from
Knowing that unity brings strength. And according to his words: “We all volunteered for the work, and he hired us
In that the needy receive assistance, the elderly – care and the blind the landmark. of
Belief that each of the members can promote the Lions and strengthen the organization, possible
To say, in the words of the late President Kennedy: “Don’t ask what the Lions can do
Do for yourself – ask what you can do for the Lions”
Based on this thinking, Alimi began his career as Lions commissioner and led, for the first time,
Several activities:
* Holding regional meetings of the clubs, with the participation of cabinet members.
* A twinning alliance between the Lyons District of Israel and the Naples District of Italy.
* As part of the volunteer bridge project of Lions Israel, was opened
College in the southern region – Be’er Sheva.
The painting of Bayan Faiz, from the Bedouin settlement of Segev Shalom in the Negev, was sent to the competition
The Peace Poster World Cup, held in the United States and won eighth place.
Bian received a check for $500 and a certificate of appreciation from the International Lions Organization
From the world president. The drawing won worldwide publication in the Lions brochure and was published
At the UN stamp, where an exhibition of the winning posters was held.
Establishment of the Osafiya Club.
At the Europe Forum, our representatives presented key topics for discussion:
A presentation on social leaders, which was presented at a leadership seminar.
Presentation on twin alliance.
Winning first place in the music competition – in piano.
Receiving the President’s Medal for a volunteer: in the year of Osama Alimi’s commission, he received
The Lions organization in Israel awarded the President’s Medal to the volunteer, for his “important contribution
to society and the community in Israel”.
Former commissioner Carmela Bar-Noy prepared and edited the material submitted to the committee
The judgment.
In the committee’s reasons for receiving the signal, it was stated, among other things: “The organization in Israel and in the world
Realizes his symbols and goals by helping others. Indeed, the organization’s volunteers
Community and national projects are initiated and implemented throughout the country and through them,
They are engaged in doing good and useful in the following areas: good citizenship and governance
Proper, welfare, culture and society and public activity…. for the continued efforts of
The Israel Lions organization and its volunteers reach out to those whose fate has not improved
and make life in Israel better, the “Israel Lions” is awarded the President’s Medal for a Volunteer.
About 200 members of the Lions in Israel participated in the ceremony at the President’s House.
The men of excellence chosen at the Man of the Year and Masterpiece ceremony: the eight-year-old Elias Shokur –
On the subject of brotherhood between the nations, Dr. Jamal Zidan – on the subject of bringing hearts together and due to his being
A great believer in peace, Mr. Eliyahu Navi – on the subject of creating understanding between the two living peoples
in Israel
Today, Osama Alimi continues to be active in his club and, as needed, in the Commission
Israel Nazionale.