Page 2 - Kings and Queens October 2023 Edition

September 2023 Edition Vol: XI No: 1
VDG’s MESSAGES

From the office of

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1 VDG Romeo Hitlall
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2 VDG Pablo Romano

Dear Lions and Leos,
As your 1st. Vice District Governor, I am happy to
extend warm greetings to all of the clubs in our Dear Lions, Leo Lions, and Leos:
wonderful District 20-K1! I appreciate the significant It is an absolute honor to write my first newsletter message to all
responsibilities of this leadership position and I pledge of you as the newly elected and sworn Second Vice District
my dedication to ensure that DG Antonio’s program is Governor. I would like to take this opportunity to express my deep
adequately supported. appreciation to all the Lions who traveled to Buffalo, New York, to
cast their vote for me. The election brought with it a great deal of
I encourage you to corroborate with his cabinet of nervousness, but it also demonstrated how much I care about this
elected and appointed servant leaders, as we strive to district, its clubs, and our everyday heroes - Our Lions.
make this year, 2023-2024, one of many outstanding I pledge to support all clubs equally. My aim is to earn the support
successes in keeping with our usual high-performance of everyone in this new service journey. When we work together
levels. For each club, I recommend a Community and stand united as one Lions family, we can make a significant
difference in the lives of those who need us the most - our
Needs - Assessment Survey which will reveal the communities.
growing pockets of “need” in Brooklyn and Queens. As
Lions, we will respond because “We Serve” . Our District Governor, Antonio Robles, has taken on the challenge
presented by our international leaders with MISSION 1.5. Our
Our leadership team is committed to another mission district aims to continue to grow in membership and achieve
of Lionism. As directed by IP Patti Hill, in her inaugural success over the next four years. If you need any assistance with
address at LCICon 2023 in Boston, our long range retention, extension, or network building, please don't hesitate to
contact me.
focus is on membership growth which was outlined in
Mission 1.5. Guided by the leadership of DG Antonio, I I highly recommend that all Lions Clubs reach out to their local
pledge my support for increasing membership growth schools and request a meeting with the Principal and Parent
in our District. And with the cooperation of each Lion Coordinator to discuss forming a Leo Club. The Leo Program is
designed to teach young people about leadership and provide
and Leo, this goal will be achieved. I urge you to stay them with valuable experiences that can lead to future
true to the cause of our noble organization by not opportunities. This is a great way to invest in our youth and ensure
wavering from our primary mission of selfless service a brighter future for both them and our society. Additionally,
to communities in need of respite. forming a Leo Club can also help to recruit new members for our
clubs.
Let us walk into this year with optimism, “Inspiring
Minds Through Service,” and anticipate many, varied As a former Leo and now proud Leo Lion, I stand in full support of
this program and offer my help to any club wishing to start a Leo
and unusual success stories. As service providers, we Club. Thank you for turning my dream of serving in this new
will become more energized and fulfilled. For the capacity into reality. I promise to do my best to make our district
marginalized recipients, we can become the champions and its members proud.
of positive change in their lives. This year, let us make Let us work together, for only through our collective efforts can we
our service count! truly make a significant difference in the world. Let's join our hands
and work in unity towards a brighter future.
Yours in Lionism,
Yours in Lionism,
Lion Romeo Hitlall, PMJF SVDG Pablo M. Romano
1st Vice District Governor, District 20-K1