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Volume V11, No. 6. Launched November 2013 June 2020
Kings and Queens

Of The Empire State: E-News

The Kings & Queens

BRIDGING THE DIVIDE TO KEEP HOPE ALIVE

WITH TRADITION, INTEGRITY AND EXCELLENT SERVICE

Dear Lions and Leos, dedication to service. Every Service accomplishments, we had no idea encouraged the use of creative
task and organizational responsibility that this would be our last face to connections where we can remain
Greetings! was executed face event for connected virtually. For additional
with “Tradition, the rest of details, contact Lions Orin Hazel-
My tenure as District Governor is Integrity and this Lionistic wood or Indajeet Paul.
drawing to a close and I am ready Excellence.” My Year. We
to transition to the new administra- heartfelt grati- were blind- Especially during these uncertain
tion in District 20-K1. l feel a thrill tude is extended sided by the and difficult times, the medical pro-
of excitement when I reflect on the to the Leo Dis- swift sweep fessionals prescribe that we stay
strides we have made as a team trict Chairs and of the deadly home to prevent exposure to the
over the past two years and espe- the team of Coronavirus virus. I recommend that we stay
cially during this Lionistic Year! I committed liai- w h i c h emotionally connected. Service
am grateful to VDGs Jacqueline sons who made claimed the includes regular checking in with a
Phillips and Anthony Cochran, my every effort to lives of too fellow Lion, loved one, friend or
immediate support team who support our Leo many of our neighbor and report same on
worked closely with me to achieve clubs. Most of members and MyLion. If you are volunteering, look
my goals. all, I complement their loved for opportunities to recruit new
the GAT for their ones. Others members or have your club donate
My specialized coaching for this masterful leader- have lost with end of year pledges to LCIF.
journey began with a focus on ship skills that strengthened the their jobs and
“New Mountains to Climb,” then knowledge base of our Lions. And the immediate future looks bleak with Thank you for your sustained sup-
reshaped to pivot around “Bridging to you, my cherished officers and unfamiliar rules of engagement with port as we travelled on this service
the Gap.” I thank my predecessors members of each of our 75 clubs, I others. journey together. Although our Lion-
for their proficiency that paved the compliment you for your efficient and istic Year was brought to an im-
way for my growth. Special salute effective responses to the blatant Despite these unforeseen and unusu- promptu end, I praise The Creator
to my mentors, PDGs Leroy Foster deprivations in our communities. al circumstances, I am immensely for the many success stories and
and Clarence Higgins for their Surely, you made a positive differ- proud of the collaborative and dedi- the earnest Lions who were posi-
expertise and leadership. I deeply ence in the lives of many under- cated impact of District 20-K1. Dur- tioned to walk with me.
appreciate your strength of pur- served families! I am in awe of your ing this unprecedented crisis, Lions
pose that still encouraged and accomplishments! You Served! I am responded to the multiple needs of In the spirit of “Tradition, Integrity
supported my independence to so honored and yet humbled that I families and institutions. You demon- and Excellent Service, let’s keep
function as District Governor. I was given the opportunity to serve strated an unshakeable commitment hope alive in this very diverse Dis-
thank you for every act of kind- as your District Governor. I hope that to protect and serve those most vul- trict.
ness. I must also acknowledge I blessed you, as you have been a nerable communities. You exempli-
the 20-K1 PDG Association for blessing to me. fied the purpose of Lionism ~ “We
their consistent advocacy for my Serve”. “Where There’s a Need, With sincere gratitude,
initiatives. To my Laurelton Lions Club family, I There’s a Lion”.”Kindness Matters”. Lion Deborah Harrison,
appreciate your confidence in me Wearing appropriate PPE, Lions District Governor
Because of the diligence, innova- and your endorsement to serve donated respite meals and much 2019 - 2020
tiveness and enthusiasm of my District 20-K1 as Governor, following needed N95 masks. Contributions
Cabinet Officers, including the the trail blazed by the distinguished were donated to Hospitals and Nurs-
Regions at Large, Zone and Re- leadership of PDGs Leroy Foster ing Homes serving populations in the
gion Chairs, my vision for this and June A. Nedd. Thank You! epicenter of the Pandemic where the
Lionistic Year was realized. I Our Mid-Winter Conference in Feb- need for supplies is greatest. While
applaud each of you, for your ruary was productive and well- we miss seeing each other at large
attended. When I summarized our group events, the I-TECH Team has