Page 2 - District 20-K1 Kings & Queens September 2021 E-Newsletter

VICE DISTRICT GOVERNORS’ MESSAGES

VICE DISTRICT GOVERNORS MESSAGE

My Fellow Lions and Leos,
I believe now is the time to
understand who and what we
are as Lions and where we
should be going as we serve
post pandemic. I am happy to
be working as part of GMT this .
year. We must focus on
strengthening clubs, including with efficient digital tools. It is
more significant or important than the Clubs we have created Greetings, Lions and Leos,
are able to sustain the new norm. Given the diversity and
number of Clubs with a membership of less than 15, and their The world of Lionism has been through a life changing season
real and ultimate independence of functioning effectively,
that has affected our ability to provide service globally and
our role as Lion leaders is to accentuate what is common here in District 20-K1. The devastating Covid 19 Pandemic
among them all and attempt to provide some guidance on forced us to use our creativity to find safe ways to serve. I
how the less successful Clubs can emulate the more congratulate Lions and Leos who, despite the insecurity
successful ones. demonstrated their resilience and rapidly acquired the skills to
master the technology of the “virtual space.” You conducted
We do recognize that our core business is membership, then
Lions’ business and enjoyed fellowship on the Zoom platform. I
the growth and retention of members are the relevant
gauges of how well we manage our organization to provide warmly salute you for reaching out and serving safely where
the much-needed services to our community. Membership there was a need.
decline in parts of District 20-K1 has continued, no effective
or cohesive strategy has been developed by some clubs. Since I am grateful for the overwhelming positive response of our
we are an organization made up of professionals, it should clubs and their members. THANK YOU FOR THE SUPPORT.
not be a surprise that this would not be tolerated in our own
business lives. As we have slowly come to realize, the I promise you, that in my position as Second Vice-District
problem is not recruitment but retention. Let’s continue to Governor I will do my very best to team with the First Vice-
have fun and fellowship while we ‘serve form the heart’ so District Governor, the Cabinet Officers and PDGs, to ensure
that all of the District Governor’s goals are accomplished. I am
that our members will have a reason to stay.
confident we will have a fruitful Lionistic year. My positiveness
Yes, this is challenging, but not impossible. A focused support is based on my campaign conversations with Lions of the
structure for both leadership and clubs is an absolute district. I am ready to embark on this journey of service to
necessity. A rebuilding of relationships with Clubs is the single which you have called me, and I pledge to fulfill my obligations
most important appeal that we can do since most have not as part of a united team that provides “service from the heart”
been having in-person meetings and we want to focus on while growing and learning together.
making our district the strongest it has ever been especially
since it is the home district of LCI president. Let’s get it done!
As we continue to team together in support of our motto
“We Serve” let us not forget those who may need our Yours In Lionism.
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support and guidance. Put the emphasis on service rather 2 VDG Antonio Robles
than attending meetings. People like to give back and make a
difference in the community. Let us work together to
strengthen our clubs through membership retention,
membership development and membership growth. New
members bring new energy to club, more people to serve on
committees, work on projects and raise money for the club.
Empower members to serve from the heart and remember
that everyone has the power to make a difference.
Lion Ingrid Andrews-Campbell, PMJF
First Vice District Governor