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THE KINGS & QUEENS OF THE EMPIRE STATE E-NEWS MAGAZINE
SERVING LIONS & LEOS OF DISTRICT 20-K1 AND MD20

BROOKLYN & QUEENS

APRIL 2024 – SPRING Edition

Volume XI: No. 4 Digital launched November 2013

SPRING INTO SPRING!

and

Inspire others through ACTion

My dear Lions and Leos, We salute LDC Joan Theophile and members of the Leo
Happy Spring Season ! District Council who showcased the ethnic and cultural
diversity of the Leo clubs in Brooklyn and Queens.
Spring Season is a special time of year that signals new
beginnings! It is a time when the earth “renews” itself! It A special commendation is extended to CC Ingrid Andrews-
is a reminder for us to “RESET” our goals as we go forward! Campbell for her innovative approach to The Celebration of
Let us spring into action to refresh and reaffirm our Humanitarian Service. With her team, she presented an
determination to serve our communities, even as we engaging program with visuals of Lions providing “hands-on”
approach the home stretch and the end of this year of service and education through drama. We appreciate your
service with great successes! creativity. I congratulate Lion Lavern Harrison for earning
The Earl and Ruth Williams Distinguished Service award
As I review our journey together, I am proud to express the which was emotionally presented by PDG Jacqueline
gratitude I feel for this extraordinary opportunity to serve Williams.
with you as District Governor.
I am so proud of the collaborative efforts of the Global Action
We are sincerely appreciative of the Mid- Winter Team that delivered informative, appealing workshops that
Convention Committee Chairperson, PDG Leroy Foster,
Co-Chairperson, Lion Monique Brizz-Walker, and other were meaningful for new and seasoned Lions. Thanks for the
reminders about the importance of MISSION 1.5, the local
Committee Members. Let me pause to applaud every club and global relevance of LCI’s Global Causes and the critical
member for that exceptional show of support, by your requirement to support LCIF.
attendance, despite the weather. This was indeed an
historic convention. For the first time in the history of our MD20 is ablaze with excitement as we anticipate our historic
District, the International guest and the sitting District 100th State Convention on May 3-5, 2024. Clubs must be
Governor were from the same country - The Republic of financially solvent with assessments due to LCI, MD20 and
Panama. Cheers to ID Luis Jesus Castillo Gamboa and his D20-K1. Non-payment will disbar the club’s delegates from
lovely partner in service Mily. They are not part of our voting to select our District leadership officers for LY 2024-
Constitutional Area, but we are honored that they inspired 2025.
our Lions and Leos with highly motivating and impressive Finally, I encourage all clubs to take the required steps to
addresses at both Conventions. prepare their slate of new elected officers for the upcoming
The solemn Memorial Service, organized by PDG Anthony year and report same on MyLion in a timely manner
Cochran and his committee offered a stirring but Best wishes to all Lions and Leos as our journey advances to
memorable tribute to the life and legacy of our departed the finish line.
Lions.
YIL,
DG Antonio Robles