Page 8 - District 20-K1 Kings & Queens Spring Editon E-Newsletter 2022

International President

Douglas X. Alexander’s Message (EXCERPTS)

International President, Douglas X. Priority #4 – Communication: Effective
Alexander welcomed the special guest transfer of information must be
and keynote speaker , ID Ernesto “TJ” vertical and lateral to sustain the
Tijerina and his partner in service Lion health of the organization. Knowledge
Juanita. He greeted District Governor acquired at conventions, cabinet
Anthony Cochran and his partner in meetings or any related event must be
service, PDG Joyce and all other shared at the club level to build
participants. He hoped that this year capacity.
would be the last Virtual Mid-Winter Priority #5 – Service: LCI set a goal to
Convention as he looks forward to “in He lamented that for too long the serve two million people this year.
person” gatherings. “Despite the organization has been stagnant at Current reports indicate that only 62%
pandemic,” he disclosed, “I am still 1.4 million members. He encouraged
excited to serve with you and the Lions of Lions to earnestly recruit new of clubs are reporting .(This goal is
the world, as International President!” 75% ). Though we are moving in the
members and stimulate growth to right direction, there is room for
He complimented our steadfastness, reach 1.5 million members or even improvement.
although New York was so badly 2.8 million. Priority #6 – Leos: “We cannot forget
affected during the early days of the Priority #2 – Campaign 100 our Leos. They are our present and
pandemic. Lions figured out how to future leaders! Give them an
continue to serve safely, because that is This global project ends on June 30, opportunity to grow and develop their
what Lions do. Our motto is simply “We 2022. IP Doug thanked all donors social skills and their speaking skills. It
Serve. We as Lions look for that and encouraged other Lions to is important to include the Leos in
opportunity to make a difference in the support the lofty but attainable goal everything we do”. Since his
lives of those who are less fortunate in of 300 million dollars, which has not installation as International President,
our community. Service to others is the yet been met. he has placed the Leo’ flag in his
rent we pay for the space we occupy office to demonstrate his commitment
here on earth,” he declared. Priority #3 – Leadership Development
for the young people.
The International President
The International President briefly re- emphasized the importance of
emphasized his priorities: emboldening members with In conclusion, he encouraged all Lions
and Leos to continue “serving from
opportunities to serve in relevant
Priority #1 – Membership the heart” and to serve safely. He
club positions. This will inspire
International President Douglas explained leadership development, increase thanked the participants and asked to
that we are always looking for like- member satisfaction and boost keep him in prayers as he continues to
minded people to join our great retention. travel, taking the message of Lionism
association. “Membership is the life around the world and inspiring Lions
blood of any organization and in to give more and to do more. “Let us
Lionism, it is no different,. With more Submitted by: continue to be the world’s leaders in
hands we can provide more service.” Lion Yolande Cadore, service
District 20-K1 E-News Reporter