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The Kings and Quee ns
Volume V11 No. 2 Kings & Queens

September 2020
Of The Empire State: E-News

Volume V11, No. 2
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TOGETHER WE CAN SERVE SAFELY! TOGETHER WE CAN WIN!

My dear Lions and Leos, We were thrilled to showcase This is a long term sustainability “Working Together For Your
IFVP Douglas X. Alexander process whose goal is to grow Health”.
In this unprecedented season of (Brooklyn Bedford Stuyvesant membership in Constitutional
uncertainties, we are faced with Lions Club) at a Areas 1 The emotional well - being for all
more questions than answers. Yet, photo-shoot as and 2 families is precious, regardless of
this is an amazing period in the he served with a (USA and age or appearance, economic or
history of Lionism in District 20- large pride of Canada). social status, ethnicity or belief.
K1. We moved from our zones of excited Lions in For 20-K1, Psychological illness can affect
comfort to rapidly learning from yellow vests, at our target physical health, especially for
new experiences. I thank every the District’s is to re- diabetics. Stress, anxiety and
Lion and Leo for your continued Food Distribu- cruit 120 depression caused by trauma are
encouragement and support. This tion, held at the new mem- not “in your head”. These are
is our beloved District and I appre- VFW Pantry in bers and real causes for concern and re-
ciate the energy that you bring to Queens. This charter 2 quire professional intervention
every challenge and every project. video will be new clubs support. I advise you to be kind
I look forward to continuing stand- presented in by June to yourself, check your psycho-
ards of excellence and engagement Montreal at the 2021. I logical fortitude and recognize
as we serve safely in our commu- “history mak- send a the threats to your health and
nities. ing” 103rd. In- rousing quality of life.
ternational Con- Lion’s
vention, when he ROAR To date, LCIF has donated US$5
will be installed as the first Afri- and Kudos to Richmond Hill / million for COVID-19 relief
can-American International Pres- South Ozone Park Lions Club, projects worldwide. But with the
Inside this issue: ident. I encourage you to register (Lion Romeo Hitlall, President) economic downward trajectory,
early and support his election for sponsoring a Specialty Club, there exists a dire food insuffi-
campaign by purchasing a com- Ozene / Woodhaven / Howard ciency in parts of Brooklyn and
A Star is Born 4 memorative polo shirt and tickets Beach Lions Club. I must also Queens. I urge you therefore, to
for the fund-raising raffle which sincerely thank PDG Jacqueline make a concerted effort to sup-
will be drawn in January 2021.
port Campaign 100 and the Glob-
Williams, Chairperson, and her
NAMI 8 District 20-K1 is so proud! team for coordinating our NAMI al Causes of Alleviating Hunger,
journey. This proposal will re- Vision, Childhood Cancer and
GAT Conference 10 I feel very humbled yet honored quire a collaborative output from the Environment. We are chosen
to serve in different ways, but it
the GMT, GLT and GST with
that IFVP Doug and CC/ IPDG
Deborah Harrison participated particular focus on selected clubs is important to stay safe and be
with us at our first virtual Cabinet
and Zone Chairs. And we are
well. You are important and
Racing into the Future 18 and General Meetings, with committed to value the voice of your life matters.
every Lion.
Leo Zone 21 PDGs and 259 Lion participants Another cornerstone has been Hearty congratulations to these
Lion Leaders:
representing 59 clubs. I am so
grateful for your steady support. established in our District.
Global Causes 24 With excited anticipation, I an- It is my signature “Mental Health * Lion Bernice Cheatam
(Bedford Stuyvesant),
nounce that District 20-K1 has Program”chaired by Lion Dr. winner of The PDGs’ Earl and
Mindful Moments 27 launched our involvement in Maureen Cort - Blackson Ruth Williams’ Legacy Award,
LCI’s newest initiative, The (Brooklyn Leaders) and her team
North American Membership of expert professionals. For such
Good & Welfare 43 Initiative, (NAMI). a time as this, the charge is “DG Jackie’s Message Cont’d on
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Serving Lions of District 20-K1 and MD 20
“Diversity with Kindness, Humility and Love”