Page 8 - Enews January - February 2020 edition

1st VDG Jackie Phillips’ Message 2nd VDG Anthony Cochran’s Message

coursework for my term as Fellow Lions and Leos,
Governor. At the same time, I Greetings!
must continue to serve in my
community with my club and After completing one-half of
manage my administrative the Lionistic year and taking
responsibilities in the tradi- time during the holiday sea-
tion of excellence and integri- son to unite with family and
ty for which District 20-K1 is friends, we can be pleased
noted. “Where there’s a need, with what has been achieved
thus far.
there’s a Lion!” So let us con-
tinue to support the needy in
My Fellow Lions and Leos: our communities and make a Many clubs have successfully the “gaps” where we might
concerted effort to ensure that completed service tasks or serve.
have plans or commitments
Since my last “Holiday Mes- DG Debbie’s tenure is marked to meet community needs in I look forward to joining you
sage”, I have been electrified with high productivity. all the focus areas of LCI as we go forward in expand-
by these unexpected develop- In her message, DG Deborah (e.g. vision, hunger, diabetes, ing our efforts to meet com-
ments in the world of Lion- strongly urged us to report all environment, and pediatric munity needs. We are what
ism. We were all shocked service activities using cancer). Many reflections of we do. Our service record
and saddened by the sudden food pantry service and feed- speaks well for us. Let us
passing of our 1st. Interna- MyLion. I must emphasize the ings of the disadvantaged are also take time for fellowship
tional Vice President, Judge importance of this require- recorded in the last edition of and personal growth, learn-
Haynes Townsend. Before we ment. I thank Lion Orin Ha- our Kings and Queens News- ing and expanding our
could digest the magnitude of zelwood for the many training letter, along with other ser- knowledge and leadership
this loss, District 20-K1, MD opportunities that he has pro- vices provided to our diverse skills to better support each
20 and the rest of the Lion- vided for clubs and Lions who communities. While meeting other and help the team to
istic world was galvanized needed individualized sup- these service commitments, serve more effectively. Our
with euphoria. We learned port. Additional coaching and several clubs have added new upcoming Mid-Winter Con-
that our PID Douglas X. Al- members, helping the district ventions of Lions and Leos
exander, (Bedford Stuyvesant guidance will be offered at the membership to remain above (Feb 15-16) will provide op-
2,000 Lions.
portunities for such develop-
Lions Club) was appointed by Mid-Winter Conference. ment.
International President, Dr. I look forward to your full
Jung-Yul Choi to fill that participation in this year’s Our Leos are continuing to
vacancy! Now, more than historic Mid-Winter Confer- excel in meeting community We all want to take this mo-
ever, let us remember our ence, Lions Day at the United needs as they provide toilet- ment in the history of Lion-
ries, blankets, clothing, and
motto “We Serve,” and reach Nations, the strategic MD 20 other necessities to disadvan- ism to celebrate and recog-
out to share our blessings Convention in Buffalo and the taged youth. nize the appointment of our
because “Kindness Matters” impactful, awe-inspiring In- very own PID Douglas X. Al-
Let us remember to always However, along with such exander to the office of Inter-
express our appreciation to ternational Convention in success we must continue to national First Vice President.
our friends and family for the Singapore. focus on the road ahead. Our VP Alexander has served as
support and encouragement Congratulations to our Dis- communities continue to offer Past International Director
they continue to extend to us. trict Governor Deborah Harri- opportunities for service to since 2012, and has received
son, her cabinet and the Leo many service awards for his
Time goes by so quickly! Al- District Council for all their those in need. Our Interna- contributions to Lionism. We
ready, we have reached the successes. tional President Jung Yul wish him success in this new
mid-point of this Lionistic Congratulations to our PDGs Choi notes that “where there endeavor and in his journey
to become President of Lions
Year! We have successfully for their consistent advocacy. is a gap…Lions can help re- Clubs International.
accomplished many club and Congratulations to the won- pair those holes in our com-
District projects and I compli- derful clubs of District 20-K1 munities.” By reconnecting Lion Anthony B. Cochran,
ment you for managing every for their dedication to serve with our local community 2 Vice District Governor.
nd
program of Service with a others. boards, houses of worship,
spirit of “Tradition, Integrity public service organizations
and Excellence.” This is an Continued success! and institutions, we can fur-
extremely busy season for Yours in Lionism, ther identify
me, as I am currently en- Lion Jacqueline V. Phillips,
gaged in prerequisite 1st. Vice District Governor.