Page 5 - District 20-K1 Kings & Queens E-Newsletter December 2021

…where tree-tops glisten and Lions listen…

From the desk of the
GLOBAL MEMBERSHIP TEAM Members of an organization share common goals or interests
COORDINATOR and are likely to form friendships. This allows for an exchange of
information and support that can be considered as “ informal
Fellow Lions and Leos: mentoring’”
Greetings! Do hope you and your family had a blessed The Lions’ Mentoring Program formalizes this process. It
Thanksgiving Holiday! outlines the steps for successful mentoring, offers ideas and
strategies to build significant relationships and rewards
The Global Membership Team had a very successful “New and participants. The results will be seen in stronger connections
Seasoned Members Orientation” on Saturday, December 4, and more robust clubs.
2021. Approximately 184 Lions and guests attended the GMT
A Lion mentor is a seasoned Lion who guides the development
Virtual Conference.
of a newer , inexperienced Lion member, usually called a
The event began with a hilarious Ice Breaker at 9:00am. After mentee. A Mentor is a trusted advisor and role model. In a Lions
the usual formalities, members of the team began their club. Mentors help mentees gain the basic knowledge and
presentations which were very informative. practice they need to serve effectively as Lion Leaders. LCI
recommends that Advanced Mentors are graduates of a
There were sessions on Constitutional Area Leadership Forum, Lion Leadership Institute
*Orientation for the New and Seasoned Lions or International Convention.
*Mentoring for the New Lion Every Lion who wishes to increase his/her ability to serve can
*Recruiting Lions during a Pandemic become a mentee In a Basic Mentoring program. The mentee
*Retention Through Membership Satisfaction should:
After an opportunity for questions and answers, the conference • Have a strong desire to be part of the program
was dismissed at approx. 11:45am. Thanks to everyone who • Understand and be able to communicate goals and
objectives with a mentor
attended this event. • Be willing to accept both positive feedback and constructive
criticism and make adjustments when needed
Special thanks to the District Governor, GMT presenters and • Be open to trying new ideas and taking chances
other participants on the Program. Our District continues to
grow. We now have a total of 1,975 members in 77 Lions The highest ambition any Lion can have is to effectively serve
Clubs. the community and the world.

Please hold the date of April 23rd, 2022 for the Worldwide When a Lion has completed the Basic Program and aspires to
Induction Day…… More details to follow. serve as a Lion Leader, he/she can enroll as a mentee in the
Advanced Program.
Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Feliz
Navidad, Happy Kwanza and a Bright, Prosperous and safe Submitted by:
2022. Lion Beryl Burris, for GMT- District Mentoring
Also PCC Gloria V. Askew
Submitted by: PDG Veronica Ralph Munro
PDG Pauline C. Francis Lion Shirley Carmino
GMT District Coordinator