Page 61 - District 20-K1 Kings & Queens February 2022 E-Newsletter

“Even the strongest blizzard starts with a single snowflake” (WE SERVE!)

In collaboration with the N.Y.P.D traffic Department, At our annual Christmas party at Dove House, a shelter for battered
150 toys were gifted to children housed in family women and their children, we presented 17 toys to children aged birth
shelters. to fifteen years.
Because of COVID -19 safety restrictions, we were not Other community service projects included the purchase of holiday
able to witness the children’s reactions at the poinsettia plants for seniors, and we provided transportation service to
distribution. But we were fulfilled because “Where there others who needed assistance. Financial contributions were donated
to the MD 20 Alert Foundation: Kentucky Relief Efforts and District 20-
is need, there are Outreach Lions to whom Kindness K1 Feeding Event. The club also supported the District 20-K1 Leos
Really Matters.”
Holiday Toy Drive, the District 20-K1 Leos’ Clothing Drive for Veterans
Lion President Compton salutes Lion Diane Chewett and engaged in local Girl Scout troop activities, dance ministries and
(Chairperson) for her leadership with this effort. The community-based youth events.
club acknowledges the N.Y.P.D traffic Department and On November 9, 2021, members were delighted to welcome DG
VFW Post 1896 for their supportive partnership which Anthony Cochran for an official visitation. He brought warm greeting
contributed to the success of the project. from IP Lion Douglas X. Alexander and shared some enlightening
In another “move” in the community, the club donated strategies for sustaining meetings and conducting community service
40 pairs of shoes, 2 bags of assorted clothing and 14 during the COVID-19 pandemic. DG Cochran encouraged us to be
winter Jackets to Comfort Hill Men’s Shelter. Mr. more proactive with the veteran community in the neighborhoods of
Thelwell, the Director thanked the Club for assisting the Springfield Gardens and beyond. The club pledges to continue
shelter whenever the need arises. supporting the DG’s future plans for our district. (see photos)
Submitted by At our meeting with ZC Yvette Jackson, an informative Q & A Session
Lion Diane Chewett MJF clarified many important details about the Lions University and The
Service Project Chair Lions Learning Center. Members were encouraged to participate and
grow their knowledge about Lionism.
The club looks forward to hosting a Virtual Black History Celebration on
February 27, 2022 and a Virtual Earth Day Celebration on April 24,
2022.

Reported by,
Lion Iris Allen