Page 5 - ENEW- April 2021 edition

Vol. 8, No. 5 Page 5

Marvelous Mid—Winter Memories
Historic Virtual Convention 2021

STATE OF THE DISTRICT SUMMARY

DG Jackie saluted our special guests, IFVP  The GMT successfully concentrated on
Douglas X. Alexander, IVP Dr. Patti Hill and Club Revitalization and strengthening
her partner in service, Lion Greg, PIP Al clubs with under 20 members
Brandel and his partner in service, Lion Dr.
Maureen, other visiting and local dignitaries,  A Virtual New Member Orientation
Lions and Leos. WorkShop was well attended and partici-
pants learned about the responsibility of
“This Lionistic Year 2020 - 2021 is a year the local club to “The District” and
like no other!” she declared, “but District 20- its connection to MD20 and LCI.  The Virtual Humanitarian Recognition
K1 rose to the challenge and exceeded expec- Event was a well-coordinated, success-
tations. We followed the recommended safe-  A Club Mentoring Program was devel- ful event where honorees were saluted
ty protocols and continued to provide human- oped with re-dedication to achieving the for their diverse acts of service in the
itarian service in our disadvantaged commu- Club Excellence Award tradition of Lionism with integrity and
nities with “Kindness, Humility and Love excellence. The committee produced a
Through Diverse Service”.  The Spanish GAT has been diligently
conducting virtual meetings in Spanish Souve nir Journal to commemorate the
 A 3-day Virtual Training Retreat was and continuing to be supportive of the 10 occasion.
convened for all Cabinet, GAT and clubs in this cohort.  The Technology Team hosted 2 suc-
NAMI Officials, Region, Zone and cessful MyLION Virtual Training
Committee Chairs and Club Officers.  New Voices, an LCI initiative was re- sessions to ensure that all Lions acquire
organized to create an alternate network the skills required to report service
 The District Governor’s Signature Pro- of diversity, bringing heterogenous ideas, projects. Their management and exper-
gram:, The Mental HealthAwareness voices and approaches to recruitment and tise have empowered the District to
Project was unveiled with a team of providing needed service in culturally establish and sustain communication
professional care providers. The mission different communities. remotely and conduct training in “break
focussed on developing pathways to out rooms”
psychological resilience through a series  The GLT has virtually hosted 2 Leader-
of Mental Health Symposia to remedy ship Seminars and brought new leaders to  Club members were trained to use the
and boost ourselves and our struggling the forefront. This opened doors of op- technology of ZOOM to conduct the
communities. portunity to develop and encourage aspi- business of Lionism and create new
ration to leadership positions and present-
 The NAMI (North American Member- ers at future workshops and district semi- opportunities to stimulate membership
ship Initiative) Process was introduced nars. This fulfills one of the goals of growth, engagement and enlighten-
as the backbone of our urgent member NAMI. ment.
ship drive, with an emphasis on inten-  Proposed inclusion of a coordinated
tional recruitment, member satisfaction,  Public Relations Officers were installed plan and program called The Commu-
retention and growing leadership. in each club with the express purpose of nication and Technology Policy as part
increasing community visibility.
 Zone D has been selected as. 1 out of 10 of the District 20-K1 Constitution and
Zones in Constitution Area 1 to partici-  With support from the GST, clubs have By-Laws. The objective is to support
pate in an Expanded NAMI Zone Chair uncovered creative ways to continue Lions and Leos with clear policies,
Pilot Program. Service, Leadership and alleviating hunger in underserved com- standards and procedures as they
Membership data will be analyzed to munities where there is food insufficien- conduct Lions’ business. It also lays
measure the impact on member recruit- cy. During this pandemic season, these the foundation for sustainability as the
ment, member satisfaction and retention service projects continue with weekly District upgrades its long range opera-
food distribution from neighborhood tions with web – based information
 Although the need is overwhelming, pantries that have been established in technology
support for LCIF and Campaign 100 has Brooklyn and Queens.  Plans are well underway to support
been handicapped because of the socio-  Another distinctive feature of this admin- IFVP Douglas X. Alexander’s Candida-
economic challenges caused by the cy for International President at the
pandemic. istration, is an emphasis on Protocol. At 104th. International Hybrid Conven-
each meeting, members are coached
 We chartered 3 new Specialty Clubs to about the expected etiquette, rights and tion. Due to his travel limitations
caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic,
encourage diversity and unite mem- obligations at club and district meetings, District 20-K1 was privileged and hon-
bers with common interests, culture and according to Robert’s Rules of Order in ored with his presence at every District
language appropriate to providing ser- collaboration with The Club’s, District’s meeting / training session and service
vice in specialized changing ethnic com- and International’s Constitution and By- event sponsored by his
munities. Laws. club.

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