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1st VDG Anthony’s Message 2nd VDG Ingrid’s Message

District Lions and Leos, My Fellow Lions and Leos,

Greetings! Happy Holidays! 2020 is coming
to a close, and it is time to set
We are well into the Lionistic year and
as we approach the holiday season, we goals for the new year. What a
pause to give thanks for our blessings year it has been, but we are K1
and service accomplishments over the strong and we can get through
last few months. We have experienced this crisis together. Not only are
a number of transitions in servicing our we in the midst of a pandemic
communities. But we are working safely that is severely limiting our ability
through the challenges of COVID-19 and to gather, but the health and
developing more creative ways to help provide purposeful ser- finances of many of our Lions and their families have been
vice to those in need. Our mission (of service) has remained negatively affected. As the crisis continues, we need to work
unchanged as we adjusted to meet the changes around us, while in partnership with other organizations and other clubs to
protecting ourselves and those we serve. adequately satisfy the needs of our most vulnerable residents.
This pandemic has revealed underlying challenges, including
We have benefited from informative and very enlightening work- inequitable access to healthcare, jobs, healthy and nutritious
shop presentations provided by our District Global Action Team food. In the spirit of this holiday season, let us continue to
(GMT, GLT, & GST). The Mental Health team offered strategies count our blessings and care for each other more deeply. I
for managing anxiety and stress. This guidance was so appropri- encourage Lion leaders to maintain regular contact with your
ate for this time, when we are immersed in a national health club members as we go through this dark winter of loneliness.
crisis. Undeterred by these circumstances, we continue to perse-
vere. I congratulate you for your successes.
“We are lifted up and out of our own pain and suffering when
As we prepare for the approaching holiday season, some of us we do things that are helpful to others,”. As difficult as it may
may experience a certain amount of “health and safety protocol be to refrain from hugging your loved ones in person,
fatigue.” Despite this, I encourage you to continue to maintain gathering virtually or with members of your own household
good physical and mental health practices; masking and main- poses the lowest risk of spreading or contracting the COVID-
taining safe social distancing in your activities. It may be helpful 19 virus — and with a little creativity, it can be just as festive!
to review and be guided by the recommendations addressed at So pick up the phone, meet online and start working together
the last District workshop / zoom conference. Helpful practices with your loved ones to create new traditions. There are
for prolonged good health include increased physical activity, many ways to enjoy the season from the safety and comfort
periodic brisk walks and adopting healthy sleeping habits (at least of your home. And what better gift can you give your loved
5hrs sleep or more). Meditation has also been found to yield ones than the gift of health and safety?
healthy benefits. Also important is maintaining verbal and social
contact (in person where practical and where it can be done safe- Happy Holidays. Best wishes for a season of love, peace and
ly; google, zoom, and phone options remain available). joy! May the joys of the season shed light, hope and fill our
hearts with peace.
It is during this time of the year that many in our community
have the most critical needs. In addition to health concerns and
financial constraints, many of our neighbors may be unable to
provide for normal family needs during the holidays. We want to Lion Ingrid Andrews-Campbell, PMJF
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be alert to these particular situations within our communities 2 Vice District Governor,
and among our family of fellow Lions.
2020- - 2021
Let us extend care and kindness where needed! We can and
should check in with friends and others who may be “shut in” and
less active. Such personal contacts can go a long way to uplifting
the spirit of others and demonstrate the spirit of Lionism…. serv-
ing others and doing so with kindness.
Stay safe and enjoy your holiday celebrations!
Lion Anthony Cochran
st
1 Vice District Governor,
District 20-K1

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