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FIRST RESPONDERS LIONS & LEOS CLUB

WINNER: FIRESIDE CHOICE AWARD

“LIONS AND KIWANIS”

Partnership: Brooklyn First Responders and Kiwanis

(Celebrate Community Story Contest WINNER)
……see pics on following page

Lions and Leo club members partnered with La Guardia More Details: What was unique, outstanding or innovative about
Kiwanis Club as they hosted their annual Kids’ Day! The this service project is that there are few events or activities for
purpose of this annual event was to educate and inspire youth, that promote the study of aviation. There is currently a
youth about aviation. shortage of pilots, especially pilots of color. Additionally, access or
resources to pursue this ambition is minimal. By seeing Lion
Lion Brian Worthington, a Board member of First
Responders Lions Club, flew the NYPD Helicopter to Brian Worthington and Leo Brandon, some young child may
LaGuardia airport. He chatted with hundreds of become motivated. Both Lion and Leo shared information about
attendees for six hours, about his job as a pilot, NYPD the pathways to become a pilot.
officer and what it means to be a “First Responder”. He This service project is important to our community because
is also a retired military officer and the President of positive role models are not frequently showcased. The project
Black Pilots of America. Leo Brandon Willabus, Vice opens the door for parents and youth to focus on aviation as a
President of First Responders Leo Club served for 6 hours future career beyond the norm. We hope that this service
as a volunteer who monitored one of the US Air-force project is a life-changing experience. Having the opportunity to
Auxiliary - Civil Air Patrol aircrafts. At the end of the day, walk into the cockpit and hold the yoke or press on the rudder
Leo Brandon was called a HERO! When he noticed that pedals is not an everyday occurrence. Most people who travel
a child had pressed the engine light on the plane, 12 on a plane, rush to board and while curious, never get a chance
year old Leo Brandon sprung into action and alerted to meet a pilot or explore the brain of the plane!
the licensed pilot. Leo Brandon is a young aviator who LCI: This service project elevates the Lion’s brand. Many people
has completed the ground course to become a pilot. He discovered Lionism and learned that we are part of the largest
currently has experience flying in the Cessna and Piper. humanitarian organization in the world. When we discussed the
Leo Brandon enjoyed speaking with the parents and goals of the organization, that expressed a desire to get involved
children about his experiences as a young aviator and in other initiatives. We build trust with our actions. We reported
future pilot. Lion Brian and Leo Brandon served with the project in MyLion.
merit and made us proud as they shared their passion
for aviation and community! The LaGuardia Kiwanis Club
was the host for the LaGuardia Kids’ Day. Lion Dimple Willabus,
Charter President