INSIGHT - Issue 3 March 2014

Quarterly Journal of the Leo Region Secretariat (Jamaica & The Cayman Islands)

INSIGHT

Issue 03 March 2014

Leos Take Centre Stage!

Thirty & Thriving!

Get Social for Leo Club Awareness Month!

LEADERSHIP Message from the Leo Secretary/ Treasurer To lead with experience through opportunity is a core value of Leoism.

The pillar on which we have set our foundation is service. We must persevere to serve those among us who are marginalized, at risk and needy.

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As we enter into this Leo Awareness Month, we must emit the values of this PRIDE to which we belong. This organization is not just one for show, but of dedication and hard work, coupled with skill and passion.

Leos, I implore you to consider the magnitude of our work and service as we proceed through this phase in our year. Let us continue to wear our pins and Secretariat our vests with pride. Let us continue to lift the banner of Leoism high.

the Region manages the region fund and is responsible for keeping District Officers & Leo Clubs informed as well as coordinating the Leo Quarterly Meetings and annual Conventions?

We have been called to a higher calling in service, hence, let us not forget that Leadership, Experience and Opportunity combine to make us an elite group that must blaze excellence and a superb aurora that is so meticulous, it is second to none. It is my hope that we will all continue to serve with pride as we strive for Visibility Through Service.

Leo Allan Carter Jnr. LRST

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Editor’s Note Our first two newsletters were very successful! Readers from all over the globe logged on to see the excitement that happens in Leoism and we intend to bring another insightful issue to the world!

Leo Club Awareness Month is on the horizon, and this issue of INSIGHT is geared towards empowering Leos to raise awareness of our impact in today’s society.

The Leo Region Secretariat’s theme for this year is “Visibility through Service” and the month of April gives us a chance to fully promote LEADERSHIP, EXPERIENCE & OPPORTUNITY. Long gone are the days of keeping our success stories to ourselves with the existence of social media. Inside this issue, we will look at some ways to supercharge our social media strategy in order to effectively spread the word about Leo Clubs. Fully understanding the effectiveness of social media could in fact lead to the Leo Movement becoming not just a lifestyle, but an identity.

We serve with purpose and April is a time to reach out, engage our communities and build a positive relationship in order to increase Leo Club Awareness. But also importantly, don’t forget to have fun!

Let the countdown to Leo Club Awareness Month begin, but first, read and enjoy this new INSIGHT!

Tissona Editor

Issue 03 March 2014

“If you’re not making someone else’s life better, then you’re wasting your time. Your life will become better by making other lives better.” - Will Smith

Issue 03 March 2014

Leos Take Centre Stage!

Leo Club members took centre stage and delivered stellar performances on Saturday, February 8 at the launch of the 2014 Leo Competition hosted by the Downtown Leos In Kingston, Jamaica.

“The launch of this year’s competition signified a great achievement for the Secretariat. This is the first time in the history of the Leo Competition that we’ve had so many Leos in one location and in the number of clubs that entered the competition”, said Leo Allan Carter, Leo Region Secretary/Treasurer (LRST).

This year’s Leo Competition was revamped and gave Leos a chance to showcase their talents in the performing arts. Judges were entertained with some captivating performances from the Leos of Mary Mount High School, Kingston, Downtown Kingston, Mona and Clarendon.

Following their winning performance with “Spotlight on Service”, the Leo Club of Clarendon again emerged as the winner of “Guess Who” which cemented their spot as the winning team in round one of the competition. The winning team along with Mona, Marymount High School and Kingston Leos will advance to the finals to be held in April.

A delighted Leo Allan also expressed that “The

participation and energy of the Mary Mount Leo Club was the highlight of the day. it was wonderful to see them, mainly because they are a part of the Alpha (school-based) branch of the movement and this is also the first time that a High School has entered”, he added.

“The prizes this year are very attractive”, said Leo Brittania, Leo Competition Chairman.

Prizes include gift baskets, trophies and the winning club will also be presented with four (4) passes to the Annual Leo Club Convention to be held July 24-27, 2014 .

Best of luck to all the clubs!

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EXPERIENCE Thirty & Thriving: Kingston Leos Celebrate 30 yrs. of Service For the last 30 years, the Leo Club of Kingston has provided unmatched service to its parish of origin, and its current members commemorated this milestone with a week of activities in January, 2014. Check out their week of activities timeline!

with the Leos. He was highly concerned with the children of the country and the wrong direction in which they were headed. He challenged all Leos to develop programmes in order to help them get back on track.

Sunday, January 26, 2014 - Church Service

The Kingston Leos began their 30th Anniversary week on January 26, 2014 with a wonderful church service at Church on the Rock.

The club was given an opportunity to read a Bible lesson and members gave a brief presentation on the club’s achievements.

The Leos who attended were motivated to do bigger things in the name of service. Chairman of the planning committee Leo Allan said that: “In giving of service, you must do so with a spirit of willingness and be able to touch the minds and heart of the ones you serve”.

January 31, 2014 – Donations to Paradise Street Basic School

The Leo Club of Kingston visited the school and delivered wellneeded school supplies to over 30 students. The Chairman of the School Board commended the Leos for the hard work they have been doing in support of the school and indicated that the tender hearts of persons who become a part of such an organization should be thanked for the voluntary work done.

Well done Leos!

Wednesday, January 29, 2014 - Custos of Kingston & St. Andrew visit

The week continued with a fun and informative courtesy call on the Hon. Steadman Fuller, Custos Rotulorum of Kingston & St. Andrew. The visit was well received by the Custos and his team and the shared some very encouraging words of peace and hope

Leos donate photos to help fight blindness in Children According to lcif.org, there is an estimated 1.4 million children in the world who are blind. Three -quarters of them live in the poorest regions of Asia and Africa and most of these children lack access to treatment for conditions that are easily treatable.

Lions Clubs International and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care have teamed up to address this issue with an exciting project and the Clarendon Leos jumped on board to donate a photo a day for Sight For Kids!

Hoping to raise USD $30,000, for every photo donated, Johnson & Johnson will give $1 to Sight for Kids. That $1 will make it possible for a child to get his or her eyes tested.

The challenge began in late 2013 and ended on March 31, 2014 with a total of 3177 donors and

23864 photos donated. Kudos to the Clarendon Leos for contributing to this major achievement!

Check out some of the photos that were donated by the Clarendon Leos on the following page!

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Issue 03 March 2014

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GET SOCIAL FOR LEO CLUB AWARENESS MONTH! April is Leo Club Awareness Month and one of the best things about this period is that we Leos in District 60B are given an opportunity to effectively highlight “Visibility Through Service” for 30 days in April!

There is always an opportunity to spread the word about Leo Clubs and the existence of social media makes the task ten times easier. Leos, it’s time to engage our communities in April, and we’ve compiled five our top (5) effective social media tips from the LION—March 2014 issue to help you increase Leo Club Visibility.

Be “Liked”

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The aim of being “liked” on Facebook is to increase your club’s visibility. You can have your members invite friends and family to join you online. Also include the link to your page on business cards, brochures, flyers, press kits and letterheads.

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Videos Equal Victory

Create short and engaging video clips of your club in action and submit these to Leo Club TV.

Say Cheese

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Photos are one of the most effective tools to enhance visibility on popular social media networks and they are most likely to be seen and shared. Don’t forget to include short photo descriptions!

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#Hashitout

The hashtag is considered as the “low budget wonder” for generating attention for posts on Facebook and twitter.

Proper use of the # allows your post to become part of a larger discussion which automatically increases its visibility.

Tell Stories

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Engage your followers/fans online with interesting quotes and short stories related to your club or service in general.

Save The Dates: 1. Leo Awareness Month—April 2014 2. Leo Club of Kingston Leadership Forum—April 5, 2014 3. Zone 4A Mr. Ms. Passion for Compassion—April 12, 2014 4. Leo Club of Clarendon Sweet Dreams

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5. *Leo Competition Finals—May 2014 6. *4th Quarterly Meeting [hosted by Leo Club of Clarendon] —June 2014 7. 37th Annual Leo Convention [St. Elizabeth]—July 24-27, 2014 *The exact date to be determined later Registration for the 37th Annual Leo Convention to open soon!

A PUBLICATION OF THE LEO REGION SECRETARIAT (Jamaica & The Cayman Islands

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Leo Tissona Newsletter Editor Email: tissona_04@hotmail.com

For more details on Leo Clubs in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, please contact: Leo Allan Carter Leo Region Secretary/Treasurer 2013-2014 Regions 1&4 leoallancarterjr@gmail.com or Leo Natasha Merchant Cabinet Secretary merchantnatasha@ymail.com