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The Kings & Queens
1st. VDG Jacqueline Phillips 2nd. VDG Anthony Cochran
I wish you continued success as and work of our Leo clubs and
other cutting - edge initiatives we can do more as I’m sure we
will.
are rolled out. As we go forward in our ser-
vice journey, we benefit from
It is very pivotal that we pay one of our key strengths. We are
attention to the status of our the most diverse District in Lion-
Membership Growth. Current ism. As noted by our
International President Jung Yul
reports indicate that membership Choi, “diversity is more than a
is declining. Let us re-focus on defining characteristic for lions.
the impact of membership reten- It’s also the key to success.”
tion and at the same time, encou- Everyone matters. We have the
My Fellow Lions and Leos, rage ourselves to attract new My Fellow Lions & Leos, tools and skills necessary for our
Again, I thank you for the confi- volunteers who are willing to Greetings: nd successful journey. I look
forward to joining you in the
As your 2 Vice District Gov-
dence and trust which you have join us and dedicate their time ernor I pause to express my appre- service path ahead.
placed in me, as your First Vice and talents to community ser- ciation for your support. The cam-
District Governor. It gives me vice. Lions, we CAN do it! paign represented the first leg of Yours in Lionism
great pleasure to serve under the my journey as I continue to sup- Lion Anthony B. Cochran
nd
leadership of our District Gover- In closing, I must indicate that it port Lionism and serve in our 2 Vice District Governor
prestigious District. We have a
nor Deborah Harrison and her is an honor to serve in leadership rich tradition of service and it is
team. I am committed to support with Lion Anthony Cochran, my pleasure and my goal to con-
her as she charts the course for Second Vice District Governor. tinue building upon our estab- DISTRICT 20-K1
this District with her theme of I wish him continued success in lished accomplishments. WELCOMES
Tradition, Integrity, Excellence his areas of responsibility, as we The path ahead provides many NEW LIONS
and Service. collaborate to ensure a produc- opportunities to do that. As we go JULY 1 - OCT. 9, 2019
forward in this Lionistic year, let
tive outcome for DG Deborah us keep searching for new ways to
As I reflect on the achievements Harrison’s Action Plans for Dis- serve. As the culture and de- Brooklyn Canarsie (1)
during this first quarter, I trict 20-K1. May God always mographics change in Brooklyn Brooklyn Caribe (1)
congratulate you for the service bless our work. and Queens, new opportunities for Brooklyn Crown Heights (3)
projects that have been service will emerge. Brooklyn Health Educators (1)
Brooklyn Leaders (1)
successfully completed within * What are the needs of the
Brooklyn Starret City / Spring
the various communities of Yours in service, evolving community? Creek (4)
need. I urge you to continue to Lion Jacqueline Phillips, * What are its challenges? Brookville (2)
address those “Global Causes” 1st. Vice District Governor * How can we help? Corona (2)
which have been identified by These are the relevant questions East Elmhurst Colombia (1)
Flushing Central (4)
our International President. We as we chart our journey of service Laurelton (1)
celebrated our diverse cultures for this Lionistic year. The an- Little Neck / Douglaston (2)
by participating enthusiastically swers to these questions can be Queens Centennial (4)
in the different ethnic parades. found in discussions with our Queens Community (3)
community leaders and members, Queens Las Americas (2)
Queens Latinos Unidos (2)
I must compliment the Regions, local organizations, and by sur- Ravenswood (2)
veying the interests and concerns
Zones and club officers for their of our club members and neigh- Rego Park / Forest Hills (1)
dedication to engage in the bors. Richmond Hill / South Ozone
various training sessions. We want to expand member- Park (1)
Special thanks to Lion Orin ship growth and can do so as we South Ozone Park / Empire City
Hazlewood and the I-Tech team continue to reach out to others and Medical (5)
advertise our successful commu-
Sunnyside / Woodside / MG
for the MyLION orientations nity enhancement projects. We Lottero
across the District. It is grow and retain members by be-
gratifying to observe the high ing respectful of others, their time
quality implementation of these and their ideas, and by being inno-
new resources. . vative as we reach out to them.
We also have the favorable
option to help advance the success