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January / February 2020 Pre-Convention Edition Launched November 2013
Volume V11 No. 4

The Kings & Queens

Of The Empire State: E-News
The Kings & Queens

“PROBING WITH GREAT EXPECTATIONS,

FOR NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE IN 2020!”

(The Year of Vision)

District 20-K1 is still beaming with different ways our Lions step up Finally, I am extremely proud of
love and pride as we shout “Hearty and serve their communities. I our Leos who have made their
Congratulations and Sincere Wish- noted consistent donations and mark by conducting an Officers’
es for a Successful Tenure!” We “hands-on” service in neighbor- Training, creating “comfort kits”
Dear Lions and Leos, pledge to support Vice President hood food pantries and diligent for children entering the Foster
Care System and conducting a
Doug’s goals with prayer as this leg collections of non-perishable pro- Diabetes Awareness event. And
As we stood on the cusp of the of his Service Journey unfolds with visions and winter clothing to be re they have many other activities
st
21 Century, a surge of unpar- alternative Humanitarian Projects in -distributed to those in need. I
alleled excitement engulfed distant lands. We reaffirm our com- salute your steadfastness because planned.
District 20-K1 and overflowed mitment to the mission of Lionism there is no better way to celebrate
into MD20! It was the breath- and under your leadership, we will our commitment to Lionism, than I am PROUD to be a Lion, dedi-
cated to the service of others. I
taking news that PID Douglas change the world, because giving to others. am prouder still to serve with you
X. Alexander (Bedford Stuy- “Kindness Matters”. as your District Governor. I
vesant Lions Club) is Interna- But I am concerned because these know that District 20-K1 will
tional President Jung-Yul My “vision” for District 20-K1 is to verbal accounts are not always continue to grow in service,
Choi’s appointee as 1st. Vice see all clubs involved in “Hands - reflected on the monthly MyLion members and spirit.
President to serve in the posi- On Service Projects” and sharing transcripts. If this valuable service
information is not reported and
tion vacated by the passing of that “vision” with community recorded, District 20-K1 will not We need to continue to build
Lion Judge Haynes Townsend. groups. receive any eligible credit. If you strong clubs through service pro-
jects. My challenge to all of you
need assistance in reporting or is to develop a new “Hands-on”
I recommend that all clubs re-assess accessing MyLion, our fantastic I- service project and invite non-
Inside this issue: progress by ~ Tech Team is available to help. I Lions to assist you in that effort.
strongly urge you to contact them.
This strategy will increase visibil-
1st Intl. VP Alexander 3 ~ revisiting club’s By-Laws January is a strategic mid-point to ity in your community, and en-
probe LCI website for new ideas.
~ evaluating current service projects courage potential members.

PID Joyce Middleton 15 ~ reviewing membership roster Do you need help with projects? Yours In Lionism,
~ utilizing “My Lion” Consider these agencies that offer
Leos Zone 16 grants ~ Lion Deborah Harrison
I thank all clubs for staying current
with their dues and adding to their  Lions District 20-K1 Foun- District Governor
Latin Connection 19 dation, 2019-2020
membership rolls! I commend you
for finding innovative ways to pro-  MD-20 New York State and
Humanitarian Luncheon 21
vide service to others! Bemuda Foundation,

Good & Welfare 31 Especially at this time, as I  The Brandel-Murphy Youth
continue to visit clubs, I am in- Foundation,
Action Alerts 34 trigued and amazed by how many  LCIF