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June 2024 – Summer Edition Vol: XI No: 5
WORLDWIDE INDUCTION DAY

AN IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY

On Saturday, April 27, Lions and Leos joined in the global celebration of Worldwide Induction Day.
This event is marked by a ceremony to welcome new members into the family of Lions and Leos
worldwide.

The event was well attended. Lion Hyacinth Jeffers, (Brooklyn Alpha), Global Membership Team
Coordinator, served as event chairperson. District Governor Antonio Robles welcomed the new Lions
and Leos into the largest service organization in the world. He advised them that this is the beginning
of a lifelong journey of humanitarian service, making the world a better place for our neighbors with
each act of service, performed with kindness and love.

“Where There’s a Need, There’s Lion,” continued DG Antonio. “Starting today,” he declared, “you are
“Knights of the Blind.” Thank you for responding to Helen Keller’s charge. He described the meaning
of the blindfolds :

“In 1925, at a Lions Convention, Helen Keller challenged the Lions to the world to become
Knights in a world of darkness. She gave Lions their first mission to eradicate preventable
blindness, improve the quality of life for people who are blind, and serve as advocates for the
blind and visually impaired.”

The new Lions were blindfolded, creating a semblance of “blindness” later dispelled by the lighted
candle.

This ceremony was followed by a mini-semester. Each member of the GAT (Global Action Team)
summarized his / her role. Lion Hyacinth Jeffers, GMT (Global Membership Team ), Lion Carolina
Soto (SGMT), Spanish Global Membership Team, and Lion Levi Jeffers (GMA) Global Membership
Approach.

There was also a round table discussion with PDG Veronica Ralph-Munro (member for 40 years),
who served as a mediator. The panelists included 2VDG Dr. Denise Lloyd (30+ years as a Lion), Lion
Sidney Wilson, serving in Lionism for a little over 10 years, and Lion Olga Sandy, serving in Lionism
for less than a year. The following questions were posed to the panelists –

• Which of your experiences in Lionism has given you the greatest joy?
• What particular project would you like to see your Club and/or the District implement to
better serve the community?
• Do you have any advice for new or prospective members?

All panelists emphasized the importance of high-quality “New Member Orientation” and “Sustained
Mentoring”.

With a LOUD ROAR AND APPLAUSE, WE CONGRATULATE THE LIONS AND LEOS
OF BROOKLYN CANARSIE LIONS CLUB!!!!
31 NEW MEMBERS WERE INDUCTED!

Submitted by: Lion Yolande Cadore - Kings and Queens E-News/Magazine Reporter