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WELCOME MESSAGE - DG JACQUELINE V. PHILLIPS

February 20, 2021

My Fellow Lions & Leos of District 20-K1:

I am proud and elated to host this virtual and historic 64th
Mid-Winter Convention. I extend a hearty “Welcome
Home” to our highly esteemed, International First Vice
President Douglas X. Alexander. Additionally, I express
a special, warm “20-K1 Welcome” to our illustrious
Guest Speaker, Lion Dr. Patti Hill, 3rd International Vice
President from Edmonton, Canada and her partner-in-
service, Lion Greg Holmes. And, of course, I am very
excited to greet every Lion here today.

As we gather virtually, we all recognize that 2020 has
been a year unlike any other. We were challenged,
disappointed and some of us have experienced various
forms of loss. But we are Lions who ROAR...and
together, we learned how to conduct Club business,
fundraise and serve...all virtually and safely. Although
we’re unsure of what the future holds, we are resilient leaders who will always adapt to change.

Last year, we lost several Lions who we love. This assembly will give us an opportunity to reflect
and mourn together, as one Lion family. We should use this time to celebrate the lives, diligent
service and dedication of our dearly departed Lions. They are gone, but the legacy of their service
lives on.

While we memorialize our deceased, we will honor their memory by continuing to serve others.
The organizing team has been busy creating a series of interesting seminars and workshops. These
are specifically designed to sync with the NAMI goals of membership growth, retention through
satisfaction and leadership development.

I look forward to a productive Convention, where every Lion and Leo will be refreshed and
empowered to continue their Lionistic Journey with “Kindness, Humility and Love Through
Diverse Service.”

Yours in Lionism,

Jacqueline V. Phillips
District Governor, 2020-2021

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