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Kings & Queens

SHARING MORE SPRING FLING STORIES

SPRINGFIELD GARDENS LIONS CLUB ROUND UP

Welcome, District Governor options to foster stronger clubs.
Candidate Lion Ingrid was presented Kindness Matters!
Deborah Harrison with a “Thank You” gift and the To provide support and comfort during
It was a cold night, but DG Deborah brought meeting was adjourned with a the COBID-19 Pandemic, Club members
warm greetings and inspiring words to our delicious meal and dessert. served the community by engaging in
club meeting. She was especially impressed “Wellness Check” telephone calls to
with the participation by Leo Cassidy, Leo Welcome, Zone Chair Lion seniors. They volunteered to run er-
Club President. She expressed her rands, shop for groceries and deliver or
interpretation of The Five Keys to Success: Indarjeet Paul distribute food to selected residents in
(1) Have a dream; (2) Research your dream Zone Chair Lion Indarjeet focussed on Far Rockaway, Laurelton, Rosedale, and
(get ALL the details to make the dream the critical relationship between club Springfield Gardens.
possible); (3) Be willing to try and explore members’ satisfaction and retention. Armed with lots of love, care and con-
new things; (4) Stay prayerful and He urged the Club’s Service Coordina- cern, Lions are happy to serve their
surrounded by others that love and support tor and Secretary to report all complet- neighbors who welcomed a friendly
you; (5) You never know who is watching ed activities on MyLion. The club was voice to break the aloneness of “Stay at
you and who is able to sow into your dream. very receptive to his wise counsel. Home” health guidelines.
The meeting ending with a light dinner and Featured in the pictures are President
cheerful fellowship. Annual Black History Cele- Lion Stephanie, 1VP Lion Sandra, 2VP
Lion Randy, Secretary Lion Iris, and
Welcome, 2VDG Candidate Lion bration Treasurer Lion Gloria.
The event was held at The Laurelton
Ingrid Andrews-Campbell Branch, Queens Public Library and
The candidate was accompanied by her spotlighted a Liturgical dance per- Congrats, Lion Merle Warren
Campaign Manager, PCS Beverly Camp- formed by the St. Mary Magdalene 3VP Lion Merle Warren was selected as
bell. Her program to strengthen Lions and Roman Catholic Liturgical Dance the 2020 Healthcare Awardee by Carib-
Leos Clubs in the District included plans to Ministry. Club Treasurer, Lion Gloria bean Life News. Lion Merle is a CARN
increase attendance at AC and DG Cabinet presented “Who Am I?” featuring Registered Nurse at the Mount Sinai
Meetings, provide multiple opportunities to famous African Americans such as Beth Israel OTP. She sends her love and
use the tools of technology to enhance edu- Hiram Revels, Mary Church Terrell, well wishes to all her nurse colleagues
cation in Lionism, via online training at LCI “Rube” Foster, Ethel Waters, and Wil- and other healthcare professionals during
and District Forums. She emphasized the liam C. Handy. The celebration ended this COVID 19 pandemic.
importance of communication and feedback with event attendees enjoying refresh-
among Lionsand and outside to other ments and creating friendship brace- Submitted by,
community - based organizations with lets. Lion Iris Allen,
similar goals. Another District - building Secretary
strategy is the development of mentoring