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The Kings and Queens

VIRTUAL TOWN HALL MEETING

WITH

IFVP DOUGLAS X. ALEXANDER

In 20-K1 style, DG Jacqueline Phil- IFVP Doug’s Resolutions With Leos will be thrilled to welcome and embraced the opportunity to be
lips welcomed the distinguished Intentionality. Malala Yousafzai, the youth activist trend-setters and engage in the
International dignitaries, prominent from Pakistan and youngest Nobel virtual classrooms. Their Districts
visiting guests from MD20, our local In response to questions from the Prize Laureate, who will be the have prepared colorful videos for the
officials, Lions and Leos. floor, moderated by PDG Leroy keynote speaker at the virtual Inter- unprecedented, historic Virtual Inter-
Foster, IFVP Doug encouraged national Convention. national Parade. To date, there are
“It is mind-blowing phenomenon to clubs to begin planning now, by more than 13,100 convention
see what the Fund Raising Commit- reaching out to Lions who are still Incorporated in the Global Cause of registrants. Without doubt, the
tee has achieved, despite the inactive. Without doubt, there is an Vision, support services will be incoming District Governors are well
challenges of the pandemic”, an- important task for every volunteer. increased for the blind and visually prepared and eager to begin the
nounced Lion Abegale Colter, Com- Let us reach out with that personal challenged. LCI supports Special Post-Pandemic Year of Lionistic
mittee Chair.”And it is rewarding to one-to-one approach. Olympics and related Grant Funding Leadership and Service!
work with IFVP Doug and experi- is also available from LCIF.
ence his genuine kindness, clear IFVP Doug’s goal as President, The final question was directed to
vision astute leadership and passion which is not related to Membership In response to another question, he Campaign 100 which has been
for community service!” or Leadership, is a focus on Service advised that Clubs become stagnat- extended until June 2022, with the
Reporting, because only 48% of ed and members lose interest when goal of raising $300 million. The
PID Gary Anderson thanked IFVP clubs are in compliance today. they stop serving. Even during recent TeleThon raised almost
Doug for accepting the appointment. “seasonal changes,” it is critical to $700,000 and every dollar is ear-
“You are the best equipped to lead Beginning in July 2021, The Global support member satisfaction with marked, without administrative
and serve the Lions of the world, so Membership Approach (formerly fun and fellowship. Members can costs, to satisfy global emergencies.
we can serve the public”. The NAMI Project) with its focus on even develop creative ways to offer To date $1.1 Billion has been donat-
recruitment, membership and reten- service to each other. LCI also ed for COVID Relief around the
IFVP Doug’s Message. tion, will expand globally to include provides multiple opportunities to world.
all districts. LCI will train the Zone try something new. Additionally,
“For the first time in its history, LCI Chairs and align them with the ap- MYLion also reports global service Tributes to IFVP Doug.
changed the Constitution and By- propriate tools for pivoting the model projects from which a stagnated
Laws to adapt to a Virtual Conven- to reach the grass roots club mem- club can gain renewed motivation. PIP Al Brandel:
tion in Montreal,” IFVP Doug noted. bers. “I am confident that VP Doug will
“But then,” he added, “Will clubs On the issue about encouraging bring hope out of the darkness. As
return to normalcy as we prepare to A young Leo to Lion was concerned community partnerships, IFVP Doug the leader of the world’s greatest
move into the 21st. century?” about Leos’ recruitment practices. advised that the success of commu- service organization, he will grow
IFVP Doug assured her that Leo nity partnerships is directly related to and groom LCI to become the great-
“Yes! As we reflect on 2020, we see sustainability is directly related to publicizing the humanitarian service est rebuilders of communities. And I
that Lions continued to serve safely the transition from Leoism to Lion- provided by Lions of the world. am excited about our future. We
We supported our struggling com- ism that must become a seamless Each community is responsible for are coming into a new world of
munities and assisted First Re- graduation. We expect young adults promoting community visibility, service!”
sponders with food, masks and to bring “New Voices”and futuristic which will invite like-minded partner-
PPE. approaches to service in our rapidly ships. It should not be a secret that ID Gary Brown:
LCIF contributed to projects that evolving communities. The USA / 275 million people have benefitted “Come to New York if you want to
were too costly for clubs alone. Canada Leos Leadership Forum has from Lions’ service across the pan- see it done right! You make New
As we move forward, seasoned been organized to attract hundreds demic stricken world. An important York proud! Thanks for your ser-
Lions must allow grass roots Lions of youth with fresh, varied ideas. A reporting, sharing and acquiring of vice!”
the opportunity to develop a leader- Leo representative will also be ap- new partnerships, rests with regular
ship resume and serve in govern- pointed to the decision-making body reporting on MyLion. IFVP Doug’s Response
ance positions. of LCI’s Board of Directors. Beyond “Thanks to all the participants from
Let’s use the NAMI Model and in- the Pandemic, LCI is looking to the “Are the DG_ Elects ready to as- across the United States, Caribbe-
crease membership to provide addi- Leos to stimulate the service goal sume leadership without in-person an, Canada and Europe. Let’s
tional service providers! The chal- of Lionism into the next century, training?” a concerned panelist change the world together!”
lenge…..Each One Brings One to using the various technology plat- asked.
surpass a goal of 2.5 or even 2.8 forms. IFVP Doug promised to “Yes, they are”, IFVP Doug respond- The Toast.
millions.” showcase the service and talents of ed emphatically. “They are excited “Not above you,
Leos across the world stage! All Not beneath you,
But with you!”

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