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Global Service Team
We are almost at the half-way point for the year. One of the goals that LCI has created for The Global Service team is to encourage your club to conduct a diabetes screening clinic.
Diabetes is a growing world epidemic. Currently, 1 in 2 (46.5%) of adults with diabetes are undiagnosed. The purpose of diabetes screening is to identify asymptomatic individuals who may have diabetes and not know it, and refer them to qualified healthcare professionals for additional assessment. A diabetes screening can help detect prediabetes as well as diabetes. There are simple steps to follow.
1. Partner with healthcare professionals
2. Obtain legal clearance/permits from local authorities 3. Select a date
4. Provide advance publicity
5. Establish a referral plan
Please share your success with District 2-X1 and LCI! Your club CAN make a difference in your community. For more information, please see the link http:// members.lionsclubs.org/EN/serve/diabetes/diabetes-screening.php
PDG Mark Dean Global Servic Team District Coordinator
"As we express our gratitude we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them."
John F. Kennedy
(Continued lion Fred) Wow, the January 20, 2018 district Midwinter Conference and Cabinet meeting is just around the corner! District Governor Henry has planned a fun and interesting Conference for all District 2-X1 Lions. Plan to get your club to attend. More on this event in my January Link article.
Other Important District Training Dates:
Zone Chair Training: May 5, 2018 – Collin College Membership Team Training: May 12, 2018 – Collin College
Your Membership Committee should all attend.
Lions University: June 9, 2018 – Collin College Spring Creek Campus
Your 2018-2019 incoming officers and several other club members should plan to attend.
Remember, Trained Lions = Better Lions!
VOLUME 28 ISSUE 6 / DECEMBER 2017 PAGE 4
"Patriotism is not short, frenzied outburst of emotion, but the tranquil and steady dedication of a lifetime."
Adlai Stevenson II