Page 39 - District 20-K1 Kings & Queens September 2021 E-Newsletter

District 20-K1 Happenings Vol IX – No: 1

Lions Who Serve Together and Play Together,
Grow Together and Stay Together
FAMILY AND FRIENDS DAY A BEAUTIFUL DAY FOR A PICNIC

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Our 16 annual Family and Friends Fun Let’s give a round of applause and a special
Day Picnic was held at Jehu’s Table in “Thank You!” to Chairperson Lion Matzi Vido,
Brooklyn. An opening blessing was Co-Chairperson Lion Sharon Elcock and their
given by Lion Prince Felix and District committee for planning a spectacular fun day
Governor Anthony Cochran welcomed for our Lions, Leos and guests. DG Anthony B. Cochran as he stands “tall
all participants and wished everyone a and proud” with officers from his home club
fun filled day. The festivities started at This celebration also marked the first public (left to right) Lions William Crumpe, Jr.
the grill station with the hamburgers appearance of District Governor Anthony B. Prince Felix, DG Anthony B. Cochran, DG,
and hot dogs. A wide variety of delicious Cochran! In commemorative photo below, he Douglas X. Alexander IP, William H. Williams,
lunch foods, was served. We enjoyed a stands“ tall and proud” with officers from his and Ormond Brathwaite
choice of rice and peas or yellow rice, home club (left to right) Lions William
mac and cheese, BBQ chicken or stewed Crumpe, Jr., Club Treasurer, Prince Felix Club
chicken, fried fish, jerk pork or chicken, Secretary, Anthony B. Cochran District
steamed vegetables and salad. The Governor, Douglas X. Alexander International
dessert table added a sweet treat to the President, William H. Williams Club President,
day with assorted cakes, cupcakes, and Ormond Brathwaite Club Membership
cookies, and ices. Chair.
Some children enjoyed a Kiddie Korner The event included a “Back to School” Leos
with an array of arts and crafts while Service Project where school supplies and
others played team games with sack toiletries were collected for youths and adults
races, hula hoops, kite flying and tug of in our city shelters. District 20-K1 appreciates
war. Each competitor received a the support from NYS Senator Kevin S. Parker
participation medal and a goodie bag full whose presence contributed to the success of
of treats. Music was supplied by Lion the event. (see photo) Also in attendance
Orin Hazelwood. A Jerusalem dance were FVDG Ingrid Andrews-Campbell, and
demonstration by PDG Audrey Doorn SVDG Antonio Robles.
enticed International President Douglas
X. Alexander, District Governor Anthony Additional donations will be accepted by Lion
Cochran and a pride of Lions to prove Matzi Vido 347-432-7716 or Lion Sharon
that 20K-1 knows how “to cut a rug”. Elcock 646-764-4505
The children were thrilled to break the #WeServeFromTheHeart
piñata and gathered as much candy as #WeServeThroughGrowthTogether
they could. Finally, District Governor Leos, friends and family sack race
Anthony Cochran distributed book bags Reported by: Lion Shirley Maddox
filled with school supplies and water Kings and Queens Reporter
bottles for each child. Photos by: Lions Matzi Vido & Sharon Elcock
We thank you for your generous
support. THANK YOU! THANK YOU!

Prepared by,
Lion Matzi Vido, Chairperson
Lion Sharon Elcock, Co-Chairperson
FAMILY & FRIENDS FUN DAY
COMMITTEE
THE TEAM THAT MADE IT HAPPEN w/ DG &
Leos, friends and family hitting the pinata IP