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Kings & Queens Volume V11, No. 2

VOICES FROM THE FIELD

ZC VICTORIA FUNG .ZC JENNIFER SEYMOUR - ZC INDARJEET PAUL
(Queens Las Americas) WRIGHT (Queens Community)
(Brooklyn Crown Heights)
“My home country is Pe-

ru. After I came to the USA, I “Lionism has had a pro- “Lionism has opened the
was invited to a Lions’ Meeting. doors to a brave, new world. As
nounced impact on my life. I have
At first, I was very uncomforta- a youth in Guyana,
been inspired to find confidence
ble. But the members welcomed in my untapped abilities. After my I was told that Lionism is for
me so warmly that I soon felt re- rich people. But seven years
first meeting, I was captivated by
assured, relaxed and safe. That ago when I became a Lion,
the reports of activities to uplift
was eleven years ago. the community and I knew that I realized that Lionism is an op-
portunity for civic-minded indi-
this experience would be part of
Immediately after my in- my purpose. viduals to work in teams and
duction, I was engaged in service help to improve the well - being
activities to help those in my of others within the community.
After only four years as a
community who needed support. Lion, I was thrust into Leadership.
I continued to learn more about Today, I wear with
When I doubted my readiness, I
Lionism and offer needed ser- pride, that same yellow vest and
was encouraged and mentored by
vice. I am grateful for the oppor- PDG Clarence Higgins and sup- pin that I admired in Guyana. I
tunity to improve the lives of am excited, yet humbled that I
ported by my husband. I accept-
others” can help to make a positive im-
ed the challenge and participated
in every available training oppor- pact where a need exists. Com-
munity Service is so important
tunity. Today, I am proud to be
to me, that I am motivated to
part of the family of Lions and
serve to improve the lives of the grow membership and provide
many more hands to reach
less fortunate among us.”
more people who need the sup-
port”