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Volume VII, No. 3

STARS SHINE BRIGHTLY AT GAT CONFERENCE

The GLT Report and Voices From The Field

HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS Voices From The Field
To
ALL GRADUATES “I am so energized!”
(LEADERS TAKING THE LEAD) (see Spanish translation on Page 6)

I had the opportunity to spend three days at the Hil-
ton Rosemont in Chicago as a participant in The
LCI ADVANCED LIONS LEADERSHIP IN- Advanced Lions Leadership Institute. The class com-
STITUTE prised 150 Lions from different districts in USA,
Chicago, Nov 2-4, 2019 Canada, and Puerto Rico.

Lion Patricia Mehacha The intensive seminar included lessons on the funda-
East Elmhurst Columbia Lions Club mentals of leadership, which helped us to identify
and analyze our administrative strengths and weak-
MD 20 LIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE nesses. We explored strategies for developing ex-
Binghamton, Oct. 24-26 traordinary collaborative teams, managing projects
with efficiency and effectiveness and impactful dele-
Lion Jennifer Seymour-Wright gation practices. We studied meaningful conflict
Lion Dr. Paulett Kenwood resolution skills and how to prepare and present im-
Lion Mark De Varel portant information to clubs. We surveyed the rele-
Lion J. Mike Yansen vance of LCIF and its availability for funding
(All four from Brooklyn Crown Heights) through various grants. We even launched a Face-
book page to sustain communication among the
Lion Geraldine Kingston participants.
Brooklyn New Lots
The culminating activity was a celebration dinner, at
which the Tail Twister, (a veteran who lost his leg at
Lion Peggy Girtman-Atkins
Lion Mirle Gillard war), created a fun game that netted $1700 donation
(Both from Brooklyn Midwood) to LCIF, from our 2019-2020 class.
As a result of this experience, I have recognized my
Lion Estline Green
Brooklyn Vanderveer Park / Glenwood leadership strengths. I can facilitate and encourage
other Lions to be more assertive with personal and
Lion Christine Henry professional development and become more task and
goal oriented. These characteristics are important
Arverne Visionary
for long term club growth. I am grateful to DG Deb-
Lion Dr. Ismael Holipas orah Harrison and PDG Pauline Francis for this in-
Lion Dr. Leonora Holipas valuable opportunity to establish myself as a Lion
South Ozone Park / Empire City Medical Leader.

Lion Patricia Mahecha