Page 41 - District 20-K1 Kings & Queens Fall Editon E-Newsletter 2022

“It’s not what we say about our blessings,
But how we use them,
Is the true measure of our Thanksgiving ~ W.T. Purkiser

BROOKLYN REMSEN- SPRINGFIELD GARDENS:

BROWNSVILLE SERVING THE COMMUNITY

SUPPORTS THE NEEDY AND BEYOND

Club members collected and donated assorted men’s clothing, On October 15, 2022, Lion Sandra Townsend, (President), donated
including ties, and shirts which were shipped to Jamaica to clothes and personal care items to the District 20-K1 Special

support five families in need. Projects Committee to benefit the refugees arriving in New York
City. Also on October 15, 2022, Lions Sandra, Iris and Merle Warren
A Fundraiser was conducted at the home of Lion Andre (!VP) attended the GAT training to enhance their Leadership skills.
Brereton, a new member. Monies were earmarked to assist On October 16, 2022, Lion Iris Allen, (Secretary), donated blood at

the family of a young Cancer victim who has since passed the District 20-K1 Blood Drive and walked with Lions Sandra and
away. A donation was given to the family to cover funeral Merle in the Annual ACS Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
and burial expenses. held in Flushing Meadows, Corona Park, in Queens.
The club is also collecting winter coats, hats, scarfs, boots and socks
Meetings are currently conducted online via Zoom.
to support Helen’s Closet at The Helen Keller Services for the Blind.
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Reported by, The collection drive will end on October 21 .
Lion Denise Brereton The Officers and Members of the Springfield Gardens Lions Club, Inc.
Treasurer/Secretary look forward to conducting more service projects to meet the
needs of their community.
BROOKLYN JEFFERSON IS REPRESENTED

AT T.E.A.L WALK Reported by, Lion Iris Allen