Volume 5 March to April 2015
COASTING TOWARDS THE HARBOUR!
GET ON BOARD!!
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS—DISTRICT 60B
Message by District Governor Lion Isaac Solomon MJF
with members of the cancelled Lions Club in Nevis where we discussed among other things, a plan of action to have the club regain active status.
My visits to the clubs was quite an experience. I was fortunate to meet so many lions and Leos who on a daily basis make it their mission in life to engage in random acts of service to humanity Lions/Leos, with no conditional-ities. I am always touched by perI have completed the mansons whose passion to make datory annual visitations to the communities in which the clubs in the District. I they live better and on my visited all 61 clubs and their visits, I met many. I was Leo Clubs where possible, thrilled by the stories, the including hosting of a Leo sacrifices and indeed the difForum for the Leo's of Reference these lions have gions 1 and 4. Of note is the made in the lives of so many fact that I held a meeting individuals. I am satisfied
that we do have among our membership, a large proportion of individuals who demonstrate the right values and principles to sustain our role in making the world a better place. Unfortunately, many of these lions are not regular attendees to meetings and activities at the District level. As we head to our 35th MD Convention in Kingston Jamaica, it is my hope that lions would have heeded my call, as part of their leadership development and understanding of lionism, to turn out in their numbers and take some responsibility for their own membership experience. (cont’d on page /3)
From the Editor & Publisher…..
District 60B, under the Stewardship of District Governor, Lion Isaac Salmon, MJF, we have experienced numerous successes as he continues to steer the Course . For the months of March and April our hardworking District Governor continues on his Audit trail. The District is sadden to have lost stalwart members to a higher “service”. The Clubs/Lions have accepted the International President’s call to grow our Membership and so we welcome new members to the District. We have also been hard at work, as seen by the projects highlighted in this edition. The Harbor is in sight ! Inside this issue: Excerpts from District 60B Chairpersons
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Special Feature by Leo Tissona
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Lions Success Stories
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Lions and Leos in Action
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District Governor Audit Trail
Lion Janet Ferguson
Special points of interest:
April 28, Worldwide Induction Day;
May -Strengthen Membership Month & Recycle for Sight Month
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MD60 Convention; MAY 6-9, 2015
Lions Club of Mandeville Launched
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Code of Ethics & District Governor Song
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May 15, 2015—Deadline for Officers Reporting Form (PU101)
Excerptions from District Chairmen minder of how our growing global population necessitates that we utilize our water resources more effectively and Lion Deborah (Debbi) Ebanks MJF efficiently," said William Belden, Managing Director of Environment/Climate Change ChairProduct Development for Guggenheim Investments. man "Investing in water has the potential to make a difference World Water &National Earth Days in investment portfolios and most important, an important difference in the world in which we live." Theme of Sustainable Development Green TIP: The 4 Rs : Recycle Reuse /Reduce | REPLANT Sharpens Focus on Water as Attractive Investment Opportunity . March 22 United Nations World Water Day Champions the Need for New Infrastructure to Help Ensure Efficient Delivery and Access to Clean and Safe Water and Meet Growing Global Demand. This year's theme of Water and Sustainable Development will bring attention to the need for new infrastructure to address water shortages resulting from such factors as pollution, decaying infrastructure and shifting weather patterns. "The celebration of World Water Day is an important reLIONS AND LEOS ON A MISSION TO SAVE THE EARTH—NATIONAL EARTH DAY APRIL 22, 2015
It was noted that the First Quarter of 2015 was the “Earth’s Warmest”, so here are some Benefits of Planting a Tree: Trees and the Environment: From an environmental perspective, trees are vital to many processes that make life on Earth possible. They conserve soil and water, control avalanches, prevent desertification, protect coastal areas and stabilize sand dunes. Trees and People: People around the world depend on trees for their livelihood. Nearly three hundred million people live in forests and rely on trees for fuel wood, medicine and food. Another 1.6 billion people depend on trees and forests for subsistence and income. Trees and the Economy: Forestry-related industries generated nearly US$500 billion in 2006. An additional US$189 billion was produced through the global trade of primary wood products A)Soufriere Pitons
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B)Lions of Grand Cayman
C) Tropical Gardens Lions & Omego Leos
GET ON BOARD!!
Special Feature by Leo Tissona Ormsby, P.R. of Leo Club of Clarendon
OUR TIME TO ROAR! LEO CLUB AWARENESS MONTH Have you ever walked past an empty restaurant or party and decided not to go in? A dull, empty place just doesn’t seem very appealing, right? Unfortunately, the same thing happens to our Leo Clubs when we don’t create a buzz and share our impact with the community or let our friends see us in action–we simply won’t get noticed. We are very well aware that our main objective is and will always be about serving, but, we need to share our impact with others. Leos, it’s time to roar! April is celebrated as Leo Club Awareness Month, during which we are given and those opportunity to get involved and raise awareness of who we are, what we do and how we make a difference in the lives of we serve. In fact, the Leo Club of Castries, St. Lucia remains one of the most visible Leo Clubs in our District, having been recently recognized in their national news as they celebrated the 31st Anniversary of their charter in early April and if you haven’t already read the article, you can read it at http://goo.gl/IsXt3l and see why. As a social media enthusiast (junkie perhaps?), it thrills me to be able to share my club’s good news online and to see other Leo Clubs from around the Caribbean in action and in the media as well. Social media has allowed us to break down barriers in distance and has helped to shape the public’s perception of us. While it remains one of the most cost effective ways to spread the word, we must never overlook other means of getting noticed. Do you know the power of your pin? For me, it’s always been my way of showcasing my connection with Lions Clubs International on a daily basis and is often the subject at the start of a conversation when I am approached by a potential new member. Leos, April is our month to shine and raise awareness, but don’t stop there. Challenge yourselves to wear your vests to meetings and projects and wear your pins to work every day. Don’t be afraid to wear those old Convention shirts around your community and if you’re bold enough, try wearing a club shirt to work on casual Friday. Roar out loud: “I’m a Leo
(Cont’d from page 1) Message from: District Governor Lion Isaac Solomon, MJF I want to end this message with a profound and heartfelt thanks to the Cabinet and District officers who ensured that my visitations went well. I know it was very challenging in some instances, given my own schedule but everyone came up trumps, surely a mark of excellence! A special thanks to those who provided home hospitality; to those Cabinet officers who accompanied me on the visitations; those lions who took the time to drive me around on the lovely highways and the treacherous terrain; and finally, a big thank you to those lions and Leo's who attended the club audits. We have within us what it takes to bring to life the tenets of Service Excellence. We now need to bring others onboard! VOLUME 5
CELEBRATING THE LIVES OF OUR FALLEN LIONS-GONE, BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN:*Lion Lynden James, JP, PRC —Falmouth Club *Lion Dr. Keith Peart, MJF, PRC – Mona Club *Lion Dr. Donald Christian PP – St. Andrew Club *Lion Ira Walwyn Chartered President St. Kitts Club *Lion Ermine Edwards — Anguilla Club *Lion Lucia Lindqvist 1st VP—Charlotte Amalie St. Thomas Club
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Success Stories of Lions/Leos Across the District Lions Club of Dominica—47 Years of Service
Lion Mike Smith being pinned for 4O ZC Leroi Hinds accepts QEH Years of dedicated service to Lionism Award for the Lions Caribbean Eye Care Clinic
Congrats (40) years Wedding
Incoming Leo Secretary/Treasurer &
Anniversary to Lions Dudley & Rita
1st Vice Secretary/Treasurer 2015/16 Lion Marguerite Watson’s son Dominic, employed to Canadian Navy as Marine Systems Engineer Officer
We Welcome New Members & A New Leo Club to the Family!
1)Lions of Dominica 2) Leos of 3) Lions of Montego Bay 4) Excelsior Alpha Leos Club 5) Leo of Antigua
6) Lions of Tropical Gardens
*ZONE 3A ALSO INDUCTED (8) New Lions on Saturday 25th April 2015, at the 3rd Zone meeting.
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GET ON BOARD!!
Lions and Leos in Action across District 60B
Yours in Lionism
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District Governor’s Audit to Clubs—A pictorial coverage
and Proud!” and let the world know just how much fun we have serving. Who knows? You might just motivate others to join in and roar with you.
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GET ON BOARD!!
LIONS CLUB OF MANDEVILLE & THE SOUTHERN REGIONAL HEALTH AUTHORITY LAUNCHED PATHOLOGY LAB FUND 15.04.15! The Lions Club of Mandeville, seeing the need for a Pathology Lab to serve the medico needs of the communities , partnered with the Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) and the Ministry of Health to launch the first phase to raise Funds for the Lab, by acquiring a $3 million histopathology microscope. The Lions Club will this year use all proceeds from its annual 'Men who Cook' event slated for May 3 to purchase the microscope and begin work for the building of the lab, a move commended by Minister of Health Dr Fenton Ferguson as a perfect example of a public-private partnership. (see their FB page)
IT STARTED AS A DREAM, BUT NOW A REALITY……..
ROAR LIONS ROAR!!
Tips Corner: Building Your Communities! >Lions are kind and generous people who want to help. That's why we work on projects to improve our communities and protect the environment. >We believe that the world gets better and problems get smaller when people unite to serve their local and global community. Lions help where help is needed – in our own communities and around the world – with unmatched integrity and energy. Since 1917, Lions have strengthened communities through humanitarian projects and hands-on service. We serve neighbors who live next door and people on the other side of the world that we may never meet.
Centennial Membership Awards Lions Clubs International is excited to present our Centennial Celebration Membership Awards! To commemorate 100 years of service and celebrate the achievements of our members, we are rewarding Lions and Lions clubs that invite new members and help organize new clubs with special recognition! See how you can be a part of our Centennial Celebration and help strengthen our organization for the next 100 years. The Centennial Celebration Membership Awards Program began on April 1, and runs through 2018. For more details, visit the Centennial Membership Web page. VOLUME 5
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Lions Code of Ethics To Show my faith in the wor thiness of my vocation by industr ious application to the end that I may merit a reputation for quality of service. To Seek success and to demand all fair remuner ation or pr ofit as my just due, but to accept no profit or success at the price of my own self-respect lost because of unfair advantage taken or because of questionable acts on my part. BUSINESS NAME
DISTRICT GOVERNOR Lion Isaac Solomon MJF
P. O Box 1441, Kingstown, St. Vincent and the Grenadines 7844947656(M), 17587247050(M), email: lionsolo100@gmail.com
Get Onboard: Building a Path to Service Excellence
To Remember that in building up my business it is not necessar y to tear down another's; to be loyal to my clients or customers and true to myself. Whenever a doubt ar ises as to the right or ethics of my position or action towards others, to resolve such doubt against myself. To Hold fr iendship as an end and not a means. To hold that tr ue fr iendship exists not on account of the service performed by one another, but that true friendship demands nothing but accepts service in the spirit in which it is given. Always to bear in mind my obligations as a citizen to my nation, my state, and my community, as to give them my unswerving loyalty in word, act, and deed. To give them freely of my time, labor and means.
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To Aid other s by giving my sympathy to those in distress, my aid to the weak, and my substance to the needy. To Be Careful with my cr iticism and liberal with my praise; to build up and
District Governor’s Song 2014-15 All aboard, get on board (Repeat 4 Times) Lions get ready There's a train a-coming Don't need no baggage Just get on board All you need is faith To hear the diesels humming Don't need no cket just thank the Lord
there a place For the hopeless sinner Who has hurt all mankind Just to save his own Have pity on those Whose chances are thinner There is no hiding place From the Kingdom's Throne
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Leos get ready For the train to Jordan Picking up passengers From coast to coast Faith is the key To open the doors and board them There's room for all Among the loved the most
So people get ready For the train a-comin' You don't need no baggage You just get on board All you need is faith To hear the diesels humming Don't need no cket You just thank, you just thank the Lord
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