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MEMORIES OF

THE HISTORIC, VIRTUAL, MD20 CONVENTION

This unique hybrid Convention was Hubman invited the congregation 6. Camp Badger.
dedicated to the memory of PID Rob- to focus on the joy that our de- A Virtual Camp will replace the customary Sum-
ert Klein. ceased Lions brought to the lives of mer In-Person Experience. Donations are needed
others. “Although it’s hard to say to continue the 41year history of the program as
International dignitaries included goodbye to yesterday”, we were well as insurance and infrastructure repairs
IFVP Douglas Alexander, 3rd. VP. Dr. reminded, “Love never dies - only (damaged roof, deck and buildings, grounds up-
Patti Hill, PIP Al Brandel and Lion people do. So miss me, but let me keep)
Dr. Maureen, current and past Interna- go!”
tional Directors, Council Chairs and 7. MD 20 Foundation.
Governors of MD20. The event was Since the last Convention, MD20
called to order by CC Deborah Harri- has lost 237 members, including 27 7 out of 11 Districts applied for grants, mainly to
son, the presiding officer, followed by from District 20-K1. “Each had a relieve food insecurity. 99 RJUs have been
a virtual Flag Ceremony. season of dedication to humanitari- awarded.
an service and left memories of
THE KEYNOTE ADDRESS: serving real people with kindness, Reported by,
Lion Annette Hinkson-Smith
(SUMMARY) love and dignity. Let’s celebrate
their lives and look forward to
IFVP Douglas Alexander warmly making positive changes in our
introduced Lion Dr. Patti Hill, 3rd. community”, Pastor Pat concluded.
IVP as the virtual guest speaker from
Canada. “With your dedication to OTHER BUSINESS
service, and your finger on the global
pulse, I look forward to working with 1. Resolution was adopted as per
you and VP Brian Sheehan”, declared publication in MD20 LION, April
FVP Doug. 2021
2. District 20-K1 had 134 Certi-
“And I am excited to support your fied Delegates, 90% of who, voted
focus”, she responded. “I know that within 30” of poll opening.
you’ll make us proud!” She chal- 3. PIP Al Brandel selected PID
lenged us to reach out, reclaim and
nurture returning members and en- Dr. Ed Cordes to manage An In-
courage each other to bring one new ternational Identity for LCI,
member. As leaders, we need to be with a focus on children and vision
courageous and take action to realize care, through an expansion of Kid-
our ideas. This pandemic season has
forced us to develop new, successful Sight.
paradigms, presenting with different 4. Alert Foundation:
styles, especially through online plat- Since 2017, a warehouse was dedi-
forms and social media. As talent cated to store and expeditiously
scouts, another call to action is the distribute disaster relief emergency
value of seeking diversity of voices to supplies, A proposed website will
develop strength as we move forward
as an organization. indicate available stock and equip-
ment to facilitate distribution expe-
ditiously. A satellite station has
WORKSHOPS: been established in Long Island.
In an effort to stay relevant, sessions 5. Brandel - Murphy
were purposefully tailored to meet the Youth Foundation:
current needs of Lions, during this
post - pandemic season. Course offer- COVID related grants were provid-
ings ranged from “Diversity” and ed to assist families with food inse-
“Making Change” to “Virtual Meet- curity. Humanitarian grants pur-
ings” and “Grant Writing.” Other sem- chased chrome books to support
inars focussed on “Mental Health,” virtual schooling. Wider connec-
“Diabetes” and the dominant factors tions to Social Media will provide
affecting “Membership Growth and high visibility and sustainability
Retention” through “Planned Giving”to a
“Legacy Program” ID Gary Brown
MEMORIAL SERVICE: will manage this effort. The annual
The District 20-K1 choir provided the “Super Bowl Raffle”was replaced
prelude, “Every Praise Is To Our by “a Super Hero Raffle” due to
God.” In her eulogy, Pastor Pat COVID travel restrictions.

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