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The Kings & Queens

BREAKING NEWS AT HUMANITARIAN LUNCHEON

HAVE YOU HEARD? IT’S A “FIRST!”

ANNOUNCEMENT AT

(THE HUMANITARIAN LUNCHEON)

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The 21 Annual Humanitar- John Wargo, Immediate Past In her address, District Governor were the winners of The Club
District Governor Audrey Deborah Harrison echoed her Excellence Award and each re-
ian Luncheon of District 20- Doorn, (Event Chair), Vice Dis- enthusiasm and congratulations ceived a laptop computer.
K1 was held at Riccardo’s by trict Governors Jacqueline Phil- to Vice President Douglas
the Bridge on Sunday, January lips and Anthony Cochran with Alexander. She reminded the The luncheon concluded with the
12, 2020. A capacity crowd of Partner - in - Service PDG Joyce audience that volunteers do not recognition of recipients of club
180 Lions from various clubs, Cochran (District 20-K1), Tim get a salary for their awards for humanitarian efforts.
guests representing MD20 and Oster and Partner- in - Service, humanitarian services. These included the following -
other supporters packed the Lion Steve (District 20-R2), Compensation comes from the
banquet hall to celebrate the District 20-K1 PDGs Pete Vega, satisfaction and relief on the Melvin Jones Fellowships,
humanitarianism of their fel- Pauline Francis, Barbara Moody, faces of the clients who are
low Lions and greet “the spe- Alvin Brereton and Partner - in - served. It is therefore an honor Alexander T. Wells Awards,
cial honoree!”
Service Lion Denise, Veronica when club officers recognize
IPDG Audrey Doorn called the Ralph - Munro and Partner - in - Lions who perform valuable Robert J. Uplinger Award,
community service. She cited

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gathering to order. 1 VDG Service Lion James, D. George Lion Mianna Questelles, the The Knights of the Blind Awards,
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Jackie Phillips and 2 VDG Allen and Partner - in - Service featured guest speaker, a “Leo to
Lion Delva, Charles McBride
Anthony Cochran respectively, and Partner - in - Service Lion Lion” whose early interest was Brandel-Murphy Youth Founda-
recognized the dignitaries and Nancy. Other PDGs included sparked as a Leo volunteer and is
clubs. James Conklin Jr., Joyce Maier, now certified as a Social tion Awards,

Lori and Fred Reiger, John Worker. Her presentation on “Everyday Hero” Fellowships.
Dignitaries included 1st. Inter- McDonald and Partner - in - “Self Care” targeted Lions who
national Vice President, Doug- Service Lion Barbara Bentley, give of themselves. This Special salute to IPDG Audrey P.
presentation was topical,
las X. Alexander! Gustavo Sanchez and Partner - important and well received. Doorn and her team of diligent
in - Service Lion Norma, Peter
When he was introduced by Pergolis and Partner - in - Ser- Presidential Certificates of Ap- and talented Lions who
vice Lion Joanne and 20-K1
his new title, the room erupted Cabinet Officers. Members of preciation were awarded to Lion organized and presented an
into a thunderous applause Sigma Kappa Zeta Chapter of Bernice Chatham for her dedica- enjoyable and memorable event.
with a standing ovation that the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority were tion to the Peace Poster project
lasted for about two minutes! also introduced as support for and Lion Esther San Roman was
The excitement in the room the guest speaker, Lion Mianna recognized for supporting Reported by:
was palpable with jubilant Questelles diversity and coordinating the Lion Mark DeVarel
shrieks of support and cheers Spanish GAT (GMT, GST and
of joyful, congratulatory ex- Vice President Douglas X. Alex- GLT) with the Latino Clubs.
pressions! Everyone was ander thanked everyone for their Lion Orin Hazelwood was
beaming with pride and love! well wishes and briefly shared commended for his diligent
This humble Lion IS the first the chronology of the selection service as District Technology
African - American to hold process and the assurance of Chair.
this honorable position! And unanimous support from his
his roots are in District 20-K1! family, which made it easier for Springfield Gardens Leos re-
him to accept the appointment. ceived the Leo Club Excellence
Other notable VIPs included He asked the packed ballroom Award.
Past International President Al for their endorsement and en-
Brandel and Lion Dr. Maureen couraged Lions to attend the Springfield Gardens Lions Club,
Murphy, District Governor International Convention in Sin-
Deborah Harrison, Past Coun- gapore because their votes count. Mid - Bedford Lions Club and
cil Chairs Gloria Askew and Bedford Stuyvesant Lions Club .