Page 41 - District 20-K1 Kings & Queens September 2021 E-Newsletter

Vol IX – No: 1
District 20-K1 Happenings

20-K1 CELEBRATES

CARIBBEAN CULTURE

LABOR DAY PARADE, 2021

(Abridged from Our Time Press Publication,
September Edition)

Marching “tall and proud,” 20-K1 District Governor
Anthony B. Cochran and SVDG Antonio Robles were
surrounded by Lions from Brooklyn and Queens as they
took center stage on Eastern Parkway, Brooklyn, NY.
behind Governor Cochran’s Banner, “Growth Through
Service Teaming Together.”
Lions, in bright yellow vests celebrated and promoted
Lionism while supporting District 20-K1. With flags of the
Caribbean flying high and masqueraders and observers
dancing in the street to the rhythms of cultural music,
everyone was enjoying the parade along the route from
Nostrand Avenue to Washington Avenue. Lions of District
20-K1 received overwhelming attention from participating
politicians. Among the crowd were Brooklyn Borough
President, Hon. Eric Adams, Mayor Bill de Blasio and First
Lady Chirlane McCray, Congressman Hakeem Jeffries,
DG Anthony Cochran(right) with Hon. Eric Adams, NYS Senator Kevin Parker and US Senate Majority Leader
Brooklyn Borough President
Charles Schumer. News reporters representing local and
national TV, radio and print platforms provided adequate
coverage of the event. Of course, every Lion had a
camera to record personal memories. TV Channel 12
conducted a short interview with DG Cochran who shared
the goals of Lionism and projects of humanitarian
community service.

Although this was not a pre-planned gathering, many
Lions participated. Brooklyn Midwood Lions Club must be
congratulated for their representation of nine members.
Each participating club was identified by the Club’s name
imprinted on the back of each Lion’s yellow vest. Blessed
with perfect weather, it was a wonderful day for “Growth
Through Service Teaming Together”
Thanks to Lion Shirley Maddox, for coverage by Our Time
Press Publication. The complete article will be featured in
L to R DG Anthony Cochran; Senator Charles the September Issue. (link will be provided)
“Chuck” Schumer and Eric Gonzales, Kings County DA
Submitted by,
Lion Shirley Maddox
Kings and Queens E-News Reporter