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Page 13 DISTRICT DOINGS Kings & Queens

Family and Friends Picnic with Kids In Mind

20-K1 ENJOYS flyers were distributed to encourage
“FELLOWSHIP AND members to support the Walk / Run
to raise funds for continued re-
FUN IN THE SUN” search options. (See photos for the
whole story).

DG Deborah Harrison’s first official The “Egg and Spoon” Tournament
event after returning from her instal- of Champions was the highlight of
lation in Milan, was the annual 20- the day for adults and children.
K1 “Family and Friends Fun Day / Each race was named after a Past
Picnic” in the park in Queens. District Governor or Vice District
Governor. Master of Ceremony,
More than 100 Lions, Leos and sup- PCT MacEmerson Campbell kept
porters celebrated the beginning of the electricity of the event pumping
this Lionistic Year with fellowship and overflowing throughout the
and service, under clear skies on a day. Every attendee was charged
warm summer day. Lion Joyce up with energy.
Shorey, Chairperson and Lion Abe-
gale Colter, Co-Chairperson put Special thanks to the “Grill Mas-
together an impressive array of deli- ters,” PDGs Ozzie and Melissa
cious ethnic foods representing the Torres who labored at the barbecue
cultural diversity of 20-K1. Music to make sure that the meats were
complemented the festive atmos- ready! PDG James B. Conklin, Jr.
phere and well-manned information was an honored guest, representing
booths that offered literature and District 20-S, (Suffolk County)
opportunities for discussions that Lion Arlington Gooding, a first
explored IP Jung-Yui Choi’s global timer at this event remarked,
causes for service. “This is wonderful! I had a
great time!”
In her opening remarks, DG Debbie
praised the chairpersons and the Submitted by
committee for their diligent prepara- Lion Jamie Li
tions and the 20-K1 membership for District Reporter
their support. With service to chil-
dren in mind, Lion Gladys Williams
(Chairperson) spearheaded a success-
ful “Toy Drive” and over 200 items
were collected Lion Dr. Paulett Ken-
wood was introduced as the MD-20
Coordinator for the Reading Action
Program. With her co-chair, Lion Iris
Allen, this project will gain momen-
tum in 20-K1. PDG Pauline Francis
presented the Brandel-Murphy Youth
Foundation Grant to Lion Purushoor-
tam Panthee President of the Queens
Nepalese Lions Club. These funds
will sustain the club’s Legacy Project
~ Book Collection to strengthen
literacy. Under the guidance of Leo
District Chair, Lion Stephanie Sime-
on, Leos carefully organized a
“Recycling Project” sorting paper,
plastics and bottles before returning
to their Bouncy House, face-painting,
and other games. Lion Leroy A.
Barnes, Veterans Committee Chair-
person and Ms. Tanya L. Thomas,
Department of Veterans’ Services
staffed a table to respond to service
questions. TEAL (Tell Every Amaz-
ing Lady about Ovarian Cancer)