Page 2 - Enews April 2020 Edition

The Kings & Queens

1st. VDG Jackie’s Message 2nd. VDG Anthony’s Message

My Fellow Lions and Leos, Lions and Leos:

I am greeting you today with a A word of congrats with feelings
spring of love, peace, hope and of optimism as we enter the final
most of all, concern for you and leg of our Service Journey for this
Lionistic year. We have had the
your families.
benefit of participating in a suc-
You have all supported me, espe- cessful and memorable Mid-
cially during the past 3 years and Winter Convention and have ob-
served successes in various clubs’
I am eternally grateful. Humani- service projects.
ty now stands at a critical cross-
road because of the serious Pan- Though much has been accom- and meeting its needs where pos-
demic caused by Coronavirus jobs, cannot pay rent or plished over the past few months, sible is our overarching objective.
(COVID-19). mortgages, nor even afford to opportunity remains for reflection
buy food. They are on the on our club operations and what All the best in this special and
This is a very consequential situa- verge of losing their sanity and we can do to enhance and build latter stage of our journey as an
tion and we should all take the worrying about their next move. upon what has already been always progressive District.
necessary precautions which the Some have lost their loved ones, achieved. This self-
authorities have outlined for us. relatives and friends. I urge you reflection includes but is not lim-
to hold steady to your faith and ited to a view of these factors: Lion Anthony B. Cochran,
Wash your hands more often than keep your hope alive! There is 1. Club Services Performance. 2 VDG District 20-K1
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you usually do. always a tomorrow. Even as we
practice “social distancing”, a How could services have been
Use more hand sanitizers. enhanced or improved?
warm smile can be an antidote.
Practice social distancing Remember that “Kindness Did the services allow full partici-
Matters” pation by the membership?
Stop the handshakes, kissing and
hugging during this period. Lions and Leos, all previously 2. Club Operations:
scheduled International, State
These few weeks have created and District events have been Are meetings well organized?
rising anxiety among the general cancelled. But I congratulate Were club activities properly re-
ported and recorded?
public including some of us. the clubs that are maintaining
Everyone reacts to stressful situa- connections by conducting vir- Were they noted in social media,
tions and changing circumstances tual meetings. As we walk allowing us to advertise our suc-
differently. It is a natural reac- through this unprecedented cess stories?
tion to feel overwhelmed at this worldwide health crisis, I pray LIONS LEADERS
time. But always remember who that you remain optimistic that Were minutes and treasury reports
is ultimately in charge and who “this shall pass” Let this sea- routinely provided? 2020-2021
holds our future in His hand. Our son become an opportunity for In both Lions’ and Leos’ Clubs,
Heavenly Father is our only sus- reflection on life, improving we want to ensure that all members
tainer and protector. So, let us relationships and friendship are fully informed about planned
put our trust in Him because He with each other. Let us share club activities and encouraged by 1st. VDG/ DGE
promised that He would never the gifts of kindness and love opportunities to participate. We
forsake His children. today, because tomorrow is not must continue to listen and cham- Jacqueline Phillips
a guarantee. Let us drop the pion new ideas and suggestions.
Why worry when we can pray? negativity and create new ideas We must be open to new thoughts,
to serve our community. Con- fresh directions and imaginative
Right now, systems throughout tinue to think positively. concepts and still maintain a prop-
the entire world have changed as er balance between continuity 2nd. VDG/1st VDGE
we realize that the unexpected “I pray for you, you pray for (focus on club goals and objec- Anthony Cochran
can rapidly become disastrous. me. We’re all a part of one tives) and creativity.
Current statistics report a steady family!”
increase in death tolls, especially Upon completion of such reflec-
in Brooklyn and Queens. Many Take care of yourself, your tions, we can clearly identify any 2nd VDGE
of our Lion brothers and sisters family and your friends and areas that need improvement. We
are included in this number. check on the elders. Be well. then have the information needed Ingrid Andrews-
to rebuild or realign if necessary.
When this Pandemic is over “who Remember we are all in this Continuous improvement repre-
knows when?” this would may together. Let us stay connected. sents a positive trait in building a Campbell
suffer from a prolonged after - We are a family of strong Lions. strong club.
effect. Although some of
Love Always Servicing our evolving community
our neighbors are managing well, VDG Jacqueline V. Phillips
countless others have lost their