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FIVP DOUGLAS X. ALEXANDER

(Bedford Stuyvesant Lions Club, Inc.)

GET READY FOR VIRTUAL INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION, 2021

Dear Lion Leader, about the 2021 virtual convention Convention updates – Check our
Due to the continuing concerns we’d like to share with you: convention
about the coronavirus (COVID-19) website LCICon for convention up-
pandemic, the board of directors vot- Everyone’s invited – Our 2021 con- dates and details as they become
ed to transition the 2021 Montreal vention will be a virtual event that’s available.
Lions Clubs International Convention open to all Lions and Leos around the This global health pandemic has
to a virtual event that will be deliv- world. forced us all to make decisions and
ered totally online. This decision was changes that place health and safe-
made with the health and safety of Registration fees – The registration ty first. However, we are optimistic
our Lions, staff and vendors in mind fee will be US$50 until March 31, then that with each new day there is
as limiting international travel and US$75 beginning April 1. The registra- hope, and as Lions, we continue to
large gatherings is key to global con- tion fee for Leos will be US$30 regard- find new ways to stay connected,
tainment strategies. less of date. Convention is currently safely serve our communities and
Although we are disappointed that scheduled for June 25-29. Additional continue our global mission of ser-
event and registration details will be
we won’t be able to host this event in provided soon. vice.
person, we are excited about hosting We appreciate your understanding
during this challenging time for our
our first virtual international conven- Current registrants – Lions who are organization and the world, and
tion that can safely connect Lions currently registered for convention will thank you for your incredible service
from around the world. We are still receive an email soon with more infor- as a Lion.
finalizing the details of your new con- mation about their registration options.
vention experience, and will share Elections – Executive officer and inter-
those with you as soon as they are national director elections will be con- Regards,
ready. ducted electronically, and voting
procedures will be forthcoming. Dr. Jung-Yul Choi
Here are some important details International President