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G.A.T MATTERS K i n g s a n d Q u e e n s

LEADING IN A WORLD OF SERVICE

“Kindness Matters! We Serve!” CLUB EXCELLENCE AWARD
by PDG Veronica Ralph-Munro, PDG Joyce L. Cochran

Global Service Chair

It is gratifying to hear and see all the Service Projects
our District and Clubs continue to accom-
plish, despite Covid -19 restrictions. Reports indicate
that the rapid spread of this deadly virus resulted in a
desperate need for extra emergency services and sup- The Club Excellence Award is a Take pictures and submit each month
plies. club recognition award issued by on the club M&A Report.
Lions Clubs International to clubs
In addition to the urgent neediness of the less fortunate
in our communities, our dedicated First Responders and who have completed four established ORGANIZATIONAL EXCEL-
health care providers were also destitute. Hospital categories. It is a way for your club LENCE: This is the business part
workers, pharmacists, grocery store workers, Post to celebrate your achievements to- of Lionism which covers finance and
Office personnel and our Police Officers were gether, “ A Way To Toot Your training. Each club has three financial
impacted. Horn” and a way to say” We Serve” obligations. They are to LCI, MD20

20-K1 Lions identified unimaginable shortages of while achieving a goal of excellence. and District 20-K1. The payments are
basic provisions in families where the bread winners The award shows your club is strong due in January and July of each year.
lost their jobs, some temporary and others permanently. in the following four required areas. All Lions can be leaders when given
Some families are still waiting for Stimulus and Unem- the skills and training. There are
ployment checks to alleviate their extreme hardships. MEMBERSHIP GROWTH: many ways Lions may develop lead-
The vulnerable elderly are quarantined at home without Based on the June 30, 2020 ership skills. Lions and Leos may
transportation to access groceries or medical sup- attend workshops, seminars, conven-
plies. Family visits are discouraged to avoid the possi- membership report from Lions Clubs tions or webinars. Document the form
bility of cross contamination of the virus. Mental International, the club should have a of leadership skills taken and keep a
Health issues are escalating because of loneliness and net growth of a plus one membership
perceived neglect. Lions can become catalysts to point during the 2019-2020 Lionistic year. copy for members’ records.
seniors to the right resources. I urge you to begin in our If the club drops one member
own club. (regardless of the reason) the club MARKETING AND
must add two members to qualify. COMMUNICATION: The fourth
Who is elderly and lives alone? One to replace the member dropped area asks how the club improves
What are their needs? and one to show membership visibility in the community. Clubs
Have you spoken to them lately? growth. The club’s three person may develop informational
Are they food deprived? membership team should work with
How can we help? the Board of Directors and club pamphlets, open a Facebook page,
members to develop a Plan of Instagram or twitter account. They
As I spoke at several AC Meetings two in the Fall and Action to reach this goal. may also place articles in local
two on Zoom this month, I was encouraged by the vari- community papers. Document your
ous club responses to Service! This is a time when we SERVICE: Service projects communication activity and save a
can offer appropriate service to the less fortunate as should cover two areas. Service to sample
well as our First Responders. Even though our District
led the charge by serving respite meals in large hospi- the community and service in the You’re almost there. Go to
tals, there are many smaller facilities that need our LCI recommended areas of Hunger, www.lionsclubs.org and print the
help. Clubs can support Group Homes and Nursing Diabetes, Environment, Cancer and
Homes in our own community. Vision. Each year the club’s Global application for the Club Excellence
Service Team (GST), Board of Di- Award. Complete each section and
Make the best of what you have! rectors and club members should submit to the 2019-2020 District Go-
Stay connected! vernor for approval and signature.
Stay positive! evaluate the changing needs of the The application is due by August 31,
Be creative! community. This evaluation will 2020. If approved the award will be
help determine projects. The im- mailed to the 2020 District Governor.
We can still conduct fundraisers without large portant thing to remember is to Good luck! Remember to ask for
gatherings. Grants are available from LCIF, NYS and DOCUMENT, DOCUMENT, DOC- help if you run into problems.
Bermuda Lions Foundation, Brandel Murphy Youth
Foundation and our own UMENT. Keep records of all your
District 20_K1 Foundation. Contact the trustees of service activities and donations.
these funding sources for details.

Stay safe and enjoy your Summer.