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June 2024 – Summer Edition Vol: XI No: 5

Volume 1, June 2023

MD20 CENTENNIAL CONVENTION

MEMBERSHIP THROUGH SERVICE WORKSHOP

This workshop aimed to show how Lions can increase club Photo Journal, Courtesy Lion Shirley Maddox
membership by actively engaging like-minded individuals
passionate about community service.

Brooklyn First Responders Lions Club was one of the three
selected Specialty Clubs that presented. Lion Dimple Willabus,
Charter President, described, “ Specialty Clubs bring together a
group of individuals who share a common interest and passion
in addition to a commitment to service.”

During the pandemic, Lion Dimple, a member of another Lions
Club, was busy collecting food and face masks from various
Baltimore and New Jersey companies to distribute to needy
communities. Despite his stressful 18-hour shifts, her New
York City Police Officer/husband assisted her. “We First
Responders need help too! Are the Lions helping and/or
providing service to First Responders?” he asked.

This question motivated Lion Dimple to envision chartering a
Lions Club of 22 First Responders. Currently, there are 40
members - First Responders, NYPD officers, community
business owners, and other service-minded individuals
responded, “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is -
what are you doing for others?”

The ideology of the First Responders Lions Club is to ensure
that all members are “whole” before stretching themselves to
serve the community.
Lion Dimple Willabus responds to questions about
recruitment and retention
Submitted by:
Lion Yolande Cadore
Kings and Queens E-News/Magazine Reporter