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Volume VII, No. 3

STARS SHINE BRIGHTLY AT GAT CONFERENCE

The PDG President’s ARE YOU LISTENING?
Ring The Bells But Don’t Drop That Lion!
Message GIVE THE GIFT OF
SERVICE If your members are not  Are there newer alter-
Greetings! My Fellow Lions and ATTENDING…
native forms of pay-
Leos; Season Greeting to All Lions and ment your Treasurer
The Past District Governors’ Associ- Leos of District 20_K1!  Is it because of a short- can investigate?
Congratulations on your Service
ation of District 20-K1 wishes you a Journey so far! term change to their sched-
very Happy Holiday Season and we ule? Clubs should make sure that
are looking forward to a Happy, Since we are at the midpoint in our Dues reflect not only the
Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Service Journey for this year, wishes of the members, but
it is an opportune time to reflect and  Is transportation to and are also tied to their ability
I cannot believe that the first half of evaluate our progress. Have we from meetings an issue? to pay.
this Lionistic year is almost over. achieved our stated goals? Are there
We are pleased with the cooperative hardships in our community that Don’t wait until it’s too late,
spirit that you have shown in support have not been addressed in the areas reach out to your absentee Clubs may also collect
Dues semiannually or quar-
of our District Governor’s Programs, of Vision, Hunger, Environment, members within a few days of terly to lessen their finan-
with membership being a priority. Pediatric and Breast Cancer and the missed meeting to find out cial impact on members.
perhaps Diabetes, Youth or why they weren’t there, and
As we move forward into the second Humanitarian Emergency Needs? work with them over the next
half of the Lionistic year, we hope What adjustments are needed to few weeks to find a solution. If your member is
Recording and distributing
that you will maintain that same address identified plights? Meeting Minutes in a timely DECEASED…
positive spirit and continue to grow manner is one way to keep
and improve our District. We antici- Have we been using MyLion appro- members engaged.

pate that your personal, professional priately to report all our completed
Beyond showing sup-
and Lionistic dreams will be real- Service Projects in a timely man- If your members are MOV- port at a family memo-
ized. We are confident that you will ner? Our Governor wants all Lions ING AWAY… rial or funeral, invite
in our District to use MyLion to plan
continue to explore and identify and report our service. How many their surviving family
authentic service opportunities that members of your club are using to a celebration of their
will lay the ground work for tangible MyLion? The benefits of using this  Make sure you refer them Lionistic life
improvements in the lives of our App are well documented. When we to International to find a  Put together a photo
neighbors in Brooklyn, Queens and share our impact, we captivate and new club album of the former
“where ever there is a need.” connect with Lions throughout the  Write a letter of introduc- member’s time in your
world. In addition, this platform tion to their new club that club and gift it to their
The PDG Association continues to paves the way for developing part- recognizes their contribu- family
reach out to you. We enjoy being nerships and even increasing mem- tion to your club’s history  Present their family
involved in the activities of your bership. .By sharing our practices,  Throw them a going away with a certificate ac-
club and the district - sponsored new ideas may be uncovered, party and ask them to in- knowledging their ser-
projects. sources of global support are enhan- vite some potential mem- vice
ced and help to build a brighter fu- bers After a few months, invite
As you entertain family and friends ture for Lionism. Remember,” a their family to take up their
during the holidays, I suggest that picture is worth a thousand words.” legacy of service by joining
you share what Lionism means to So document your service with pic- Helping members find a new your club
you and the impact of building tures! home club is an easy way to
healthy communities. If needed give show how much you value
them that 30 second elevator spill Let us continue to make a difference their work and dedication to Lion Michael Crossfox
about Lionism. and utilize the convenient opportuni- service.
ties offered by The District 20- K1
May I again remind you to save Foundation, The Brandel Murphy If your members are not
March 14, 2020, for our K1 PDG Youth Foundation, The New York PAYING…
Event? You do not want to miss the State and Bermuda Foundation, and
opportunity to spend quality time Lions Club International Founda-
tion. Please consult the relevant
with us, as we celebrate the past Trustees for information and guid-  Is it because of a short-
successes and unfolding achieve- ance when submitting an applica- term change to their fi-
ments in 20-K1. Stay tuned for more tion. nances?
information in early January.  Is it time for your club to
Enjoy the Holidays and look for- reassess its dues structure?
Yours in Lionism ward to a productive New Year!

PCC Gloria Askew, President PDG Veronica Ralph Munro
20-K1 Association of PDG District 20- K1 GST Coordinator