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Volume V11, No. 3 December 2020

OF THE EMPIRE STATE: E-NEWS

“TIS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!!

Launched November 2013 SAY “hello” TO EVERYONE YOU MEET~~

Dear Lions and Leos,
inducted new members. Keep up
Thanksgiving 2020 was unlike the good work! I urge you to
any other. Fewer people trav- review the recommendations for
elled to be present with loved stress relief as presented by the
ones, celebrations were smaller Mental Health Team and reported
and sadly, many Lions were cop- in this news magazine.
ing with illness, loss and even As we anticipate the cold of win-
ZOOM fatigue. But for all the ter, and plan for the diverse fes-
adversity, I am overwhelmed tivities and celebrations of this
with gratitude by the diligence of joyous season, let us pause to
the Lions and Leos in District 20- reflect on this year’s Lionistic
K1. Although many of us are journey. We’ve come a long
still experiencing a difficult sea- way, Lions and Leos! Not only
son of uncertainty and multiple did we bless each other with
challenges caused by this unprec- love, but we spread kindness
edented pandemic, throughout our communities of
I hope that you and your family need. I am so proud of you!
enjoyed the opportunity to ex-
press and share love, joy and the success of this Global Cause I wish “Season’s Greetings” to
peace. On behalf of our under- to alleviate hunger. you and your loved ones!
served neighbors, I thank you for May the light of Christmas, Ha-
every act of kindness and gener- Although it is still difficult for nukkah, and Kwanza shine
ous service. You made a big many of us to serve together, I brightly through the darkness,
difference on the dining tables in appreciate that we maintain our filling your heart and diverse
many homes and in the hearts of focus on building community homes with kindness, humility,
many families. across diverse populations and love and encouragement to perse-
sustaining fellowship. Because vere on this journey of providing
During this pandemic, demand of your dedication to the Global humanitarian
service.
Inside this issue: for groceries, meals and social / Cause of protecting the environ-
ment, the residents of South Ja-
emotional connection has sky-
rocketed in communities across maica can enjoy a cleaned - up Stay safe! Stay hopeful! See you
next year at the virtual Mid-
GAT Conference 3 Brooklyn and Queens. I thank Rufus King Park. Thank you, Winter Conference and The Hu-
Lion Judith Douglas and your
every club that created and sup-
ported that vital link to our mar- team for raking leaves and re- manitarian “Recognition” cele-
ginalized neighbors, keeping moving trash. bration! The journey continues!
LCIF 9 them safe and healthy with nec- We look forward to new service
essary supplies. “Thank you for I extend hearty congratulations opportunities in 2021
your kindness, humility and love and applaud all the presenters
Protocol 11 through diverse service” pro- and the 176 Lions who contribut-
jects. Special kudos to Lion ed to the success of the 2nd. Dis- Lion Jacqueline V. Phillips,
Myrna Atherly and the commit- trict General Meeting. A sum- District Governor.
Global Causes 13 tee that conducted a very suc- mary is provided in this publica-
cessful District Food Distribu- tion. Thanks to the intense enthu-
tion. I am grateful to IFVP siasm and purposefulness of PDG
Happy Holidays 28 Douglas Alexander, CC/IPDG Jacqueline Williams, Champion /
Deborah Harrison, PDG Alvin Chief Engineer of our NAMI
Brereton, GST Coordinator and “train” and the campaign of
Alerts 36 all the other District officers and PDG Pauline C. Francis, GMT
members who volunteered so Coordinator, membership is on
much of their time and energy. the increase. Congratulations to
Quick Links 38 Thank You for contributing to the sponsors and the clubs that

Serving Lions of District 20-K1 and MD 20
“Diversity with Kindness, Humility and Love”