INSIGHT - Issue 1 September 2013

INSIGHT

ISSUE 01 SEPTEMBER 2013

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

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Message From the District Governor P.2 Leo and Youth Outreach Chairman’s Message P.3 Message From the Leo Region Secretary/ Treasurer P.4 Leo Region Secretariat Cabinet Officers 2013-2014 P.5 Editor’s Note P.6 Courtesy Call at the Ministry of Youth & Culture P.8 Mobay Leos Launch Mentorship Programme P.10 What’s Coming up P.12

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ISSUE 01 SEPTEMBER

Leos of Regions 1 & 4, 2013 to 2014 promises to be an exciting and

fulfilling year. Our International President, Lion Barry Palmer has identified on his concise list of primary goals for this year, a challenge to all Lions to enforce the concept that the Leos are our partners in our activities and in the service we give to others. In my personal goals for District 60B, I have charged our district Leo and Youth Chairman to empower the Leos of the district. In addition, for the first time in recent years I have established a Lions Opportunities for Youth Committee which is charged with enhancing the wellbeing and support of the youth of District 60B including the Leos.

Already, many avenues of opportunities have been opened and expanded by this committee not the least being our Governor General's personal focus on youth through his "I Believe" programme. In your own group of members, your Regions 1 & 4 Leo Secretariat has a new Secretary/Treasurer who is very active and focused and keen to expand the visibility of Leos in the society of the communities served by your regions. I urge you all to take keen note of this new and dynamic environment and to embrace the resources being made available to you. You have a tremendous opportunity to apply the most meaningful and honourable effort known to mankind - that of service to others as "We Never Stand Taller than When We Stoop to Help Someone". I urge you all to Follow Your Dreams with a Passion for Compassion and have a beautiful and rewarding year in service.

Lion Izett McCalla MJF, District Governor, District 60B

District 60B 20132014 Core Areas of Focus

Membership

Youth Development

Leos

Sight Preservation & Working With The Blind

Facilitation

Training

ISSUE 01 SEPTEMBER 2013 EYE ON IT Current Industry Trends It is my pleasure to serve as Leo and Youth Outreach District Chairman for this fiscal year. I recall the days when I was a Leo and the learning experiences that I was exposed to. The Leo movement has a lot to offer in terms of leadership training, building self - confidence and gaining exposure. I am aware that as Leos now, you face different challenges but I implore you to try and grasp at new knowledge gained in your service clubs, communities, schools and place of work that can assist in your personal development while you serve the less fortunate.

Region 1 Chairman’s Message

Building of friendships through bridges formed during this time as Leos is priceless, as communication and interpersonal skills will be developed on this journey. As District Chairman, I extend my full support to you in achieving your personal and club goals for Monthly Picks the administrative year. All the best!

Dear Leos,

Lion Debrah Rigg

It is always a pleasure to bring sincere greetings and warmest congratulations to you for your continued efforts to understand and help the less fortunate. As we continue this journey together, I look forward to a closer bond of friendship as we strive to change this world, one community at a time.

The District Governor’s Theme is "A PASSION FOR COMPASSION" and his goals are as follows: Membership Growth, Establishment of District Foundation, Heighten Awareness of LCIF, Expand and Improve Communication Network, Promote Youth Outreach Programmes, Effective Club Functions, and District Administration, Leadership Development, and Public Relations Expansion and Development.

Our emphasis this year will not just be to do projects, but to do them with excellence and relevance to the communities that we serve. You are all a part of the change process, bearing in mind that every changed life is a measure of your success.

I look forward to your continued support, and encourage you to identify with programmes in the pursuit of excellence. Please feel free to contact me at any time.

Thora Richards Palmer Region 1 Chairman, 60B 953 3866 (H) 570 7087(D) Email: ricpalm20@yahoo.com

Message from the Region Secretary/Treasurer As I take up the mantle of this awesome responsibility for my Movement, I deem it a great privilege and honour to be a Leo. The Leo Movement will be making leaps and bounds in the national and international arena this year as we strive to live up to the theme: “Visibility Through Service”. It has always been a passion of mine to see our great Movement propel in this direction. As a result of this, I have laid the foundation to see this structure mounted in success. The structuring of my plans and goals for the Movement for my year in office has done this, in addition to the Officers’ Training School that Lion Steve Prince MJF conducted at the beginning of the year.

We have successfully completed our first Quarter for this Leoistic Year and we hope to complete the ensuing three in fine style.

Let us be guided by the thought Ghandi once vocalised: “You must be the change you want to see.” So as we strive for Visibility Through Service, let us all put hands and hearts together to make this vision a reality. In doing so, most of the activities this year will be centred on gaining a greater public presence for Leoism. As such, the clubs have been asked to plan at least one major activity that will give the Movement a push in this direction. We will be undertaking a myriad of activities that will be combined to encapsulate the clubs and ensure that the desired outcome is achieved.

Among my plans, is to visit the Alpha and Omega Clubs as a form of motivation. A great thrust will also be put into Marketing and Public Relations through the procurement of media publicity for the movement. This is in a bid to get the greater public sensitized about our existence, our deeds and the purpose of Leoism. In addition to this, I have proposed to get increased support for the clubs from the Leo Advisors to ensure their maximum productivity. Special appointments have also been made to ensure that the year runs as smoothly as humanly possible, and that the clubs all reap the rewards and benefits of a great year filled with service and fulfilment.

We have embarked upon a significant year that will be filled with momentous junctures for the entire movement. As we move head first on this journey, let us all endeavour to work together for the advancement of this great Movement that we have grown to know and love.

Allan Carter Leo Region Secretary/Treasurer

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1. Leo Allan Carter Jr

7. Leo Clement Weatherly

Secretary/Treasurer

IT Chairman

leoallancarterjr@gmail.com

weatherly.clement@gmail.com

2. Leo Ryan Warburton

Vice Secretary/Treasurer ryan.warburton@hotmail.com 3. Leo Natasha Merchant

Cabinet Secretary merchantnatashas@ymail.com 4. Lion Steve Prince MJF

8. Leo Tauseef Scott Tail Twisting tauseefscott@hotmail.com 9. Leo Kurtwood Scott Tail Twisting kurt_aka_saint@yahoo.com

10. Leo Brittania Rodney

Secretariat Advisor

Special Events

lionstevep@yahoo.com

brit.rodney@gmail.com

5. Lion Norman Howell JP

11. Leo Tissona Ormsby

Training

Editor

tonyc222001@yahoo.com

tissona_04@hotmail.com

6. Lion Paula Bartley

12. Sheldon Freeburn

Nominations and Elections

Public Relations Officer

pcbartley@gmail.com

denob90@gmail.com

E ditor’s Note Did you know that Lions are the only cat species that form social groups called Prides? Just as lions stick together, Leos serve together and that’s why we serve with PRIDE! During this year’s Leo Convention, I watched in awe as Leos from Jamaica and the Cayman Islands came together in service and fellowship. I watched the Planning Committee pull off what seemed to be a nearly impossible task and wondered how they managed to achieve something so spectacular with very little resources; I was instantly reminded of Lion Janet Ferguson’s brief address at last year’s Convention Meeting in Negril: “Things may not always turn out the way you want them and it may not always be perfect, but you are Leos and you should be flexible enough to survive.” Those are words that have motivated and inspired me to continuously serve with pride despite the many challenges that have arisen.

This year’s Convention theme was “LEOISM: Restored, Renewed, Rejuvenated”. The word that struck me most was renewed. I could not have thought of a better way to showcase our resilience and ability to bounce back with vigour in the face of adversity!

As you will see, most of our features will speak to the importance of highlighting what we do as Leos and the Secretariat’s role in preserving the quality of service we offer to our communities and I invite you to journey with us this year as we visibly and actively renew the movement with a passion for compassion.

I hope you enjoy our newsletter!

12 Steps of Project Planning as told by Lion Denise...

1. Define the scope 2. Identify your project supporters 3. Determine the resources that are available 4. Check the timeline 5. List the big steps 6. Break down the smaller steps 7. Develop a draft plan 8. Create your baseline project plan and review it with your team

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9. Refine the plan based on reality “A project is successful when the needs of the stakeholders have been met. “ Lion Denise Forrest MJF PZC

10.Monitor Progress 11.Document everything 12. Keep everyone up-to-date [Communicate!!!]

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ISSUE 01 SEPTEMBER 2013

Photos: Leo TV

Leo Secretariat Looks to Partner with Youth Ministry

Above: Highlights of the Leo Secretariat Courtesy Call at the Ministry of Youth and Culture

The Leo Region Secretariat visited the Ministry of Youth and Culture on August 16, 2013 in an effort to cement a partnership for the benefit of youth development.

“The meeting was a total success! One thing is clear, we will be working together for Youth Development and by extension, a better society,” said Leo Allan, Leo Region Secretary /Treasurer.

This visit to the Ministry was the first of several Courtesy Calls being planned as part of the Secretariat’s goal to increase the Leos’ visibility among the business community and Government Agencies.

Along with Lion Debra, and Leo Addo, The Leo Secretariat set out to build a partnership

with the Ministry of Youth and Culture. Several topical issues were discussed and the Secretariat was successful in securing: 1. A collaboration with the Ministry during Youth Month activities

2. Use of all Youth Information Centres island wide

3. The Leo Secretariat to be one of the consultative groups in youth development The Secretariat has vowed to continue its mission of lobbying for the development of Leos in the spirit of service and will lead the way in advocating for Leadership, Experience and opportunity!

LEOISM: Restored, Renewed, Rejuvenated Portland, Jamaica On Saturday, July 27, 2013 Leo Allan Carter was officially Installed as the new Secretary/Treasurer and Leo Ryan Warburton installed as Vice Secretary/Treasurer at the Convention Meeting held in the Multipurpose Room at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE). Among those in attendance were Leos from Montego Bay, Kingston, Clarendon, New Kingston, Mona, Downtown Kingston, Spanish Town, South Central St. Catherine and Portmore. Two Leos from the newly formed Alpha Club from the Cayman Islands, Clifton Hunter High School along with their Advisor also attended the Convention.

Immediately following the Convention Meeting, the Leos of Regions 1 & 4 invaded the streets of Port Antonio with a road march leading up to a free Health Fair at the Port Antonio Youth Information Centre.

This was one of several events at the Leos’ 36th Annual Convention that took place from July 25-28. This spectacular four (4) day event was planned by Leos of Region 1, namely the Leo Clubs of Montego Bay and Clarendon, in conjunction with the Lions Club of Port Antonio. The Convention Road March was one event that was planned to unite Leos in fellowship and promote visibility in the town under the theme: Leoism: Restored, Renewed, Rejuvenated The installation of the new Secretary/Treasurer and Vice Secretary Treasurer at the Convention meeting signalled the start of a new administration fueled and ready to renew “Leoism”.

Leos were challenged to re-energize the movement through serving with a "passion for compassion" and also encouraged to move towards shaping "visibility through service".

Check out Highlights of the 36th Annual Convention!

Montego Bay Leos on a Mission to Mentor

The Leo Club of Montego Bay successfully launched a mentorship programme on August 24, 2013. This interactive and rewarding programme was launched as a fulfilment of a previously proposed plan in the 2012-2013 administrative year that seeks to provide the recipients with assistance in character building, confidence building, general deportment and educational support among other activities.

The selected Mentees were introduced to their Mentors namely: Lion Christine Thorpe and Leos: Damion McKenzie, Samantha Clayton and Conway Martin.

To date, the Club has confirmed seven (7) children and intends to extend it to no more than ten (10) in the long run.

Leos Damion & Samantha (left) and Lion Christine (Right) share a Kodak According to Leo Damion, moment with their beneficiaries “The selected beneficiaries are members the club has successfully acof surrounding communities in Montego quired support from its Bay and are considered to be persons needing some Sponsoring Lions Club, especially from the Leo Adintervention, especially the kind we plan to provide,” viser, Lion Oswald Martin. Other resources will be said President, Leo Damion. sponsored by the Mentors along with some assistance from the Leo Club as well.

The launch took place on a Saturday afternoon at 26 Union Street, Montego Bay, immediately following a Back-to This programme also sits well with the District Gov-school treat where members of the Club made a pres- ernor’s core area of focus on Youth Development entation of school items to two students and their par- for the Leoistic year 2013/2014 and will aim to proents. vide guidance and positive influences on these young, Items presented included: Khaki Pants, Khaki Shirts, impressionable minds.

School Shirts, Bag, Shoes and Books.

Did you know that…

Your club’s success stories could be featured in our newsletter?

We want to hear about your club’s successful projects!

Contact the Secretariat’s Publications Committee and be featured!

October is Membership Growth Month!

October is recognized as Membership Growth Month on the Lions Clubs International Calendar and both Lions and Leos are encouraged to recruit new members and work on their retention strategies.

Remember that membership in a Leo Club is open to young professionals of good character, who are eager to serve in their communities. Therefore, existing members are encouraged to invite persons of interest to their respective club meetings, socials and projects.

According to Barry Palmer, President of Lions Clubs International: “By inviting new members – women, young people, family, friends – and by focusing on member satisfaction through an improved club atmosphere, we can retain more members and increase our capacity to serve others.”

Our District Governor has identified Membership as one of the core areas of focus for this Administrative Year (2013/14) and it is our dream to see all Leos utilizing “Visibility Through Service” to attract potential new members. Let’s aim to spread the word about the benefits of membership to prospective Leos!

Selling Your Club : Here are six (6) effective selling tools to help with your Membership Recruitment Drive: 1) A major service activity that involves every member of the club and has a significant, positive impact on its intended population.

2) A major fundraising project in which the community can participate and in which it can contribute.

3) A strong public relations program that provides a continuous, consistent line of communication among all the members of your club and between the club and the community.

4) Well-organized, interesting, informative and productive club meetings.

5) A feeling of teamwork, cooperation and cohesiveness between club members.

6) A strong membership growth, development and retention program that provides immediate orientation and involvement of club members, and continues to nurture their development throughout their years of service.

Photos: Leo Club of Clarendon

Source: Club Membership Chairperson’s Guide

Source: stayevents.co.uk

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1. Leo Club of Downtown Kingston’s Domino Tournament — Sept. 28 2. Region 4 Meeting—September 28 3. Region 1 Meeting—September 29 4. Secretariat’s Membership Drive — October 12 5. Leo Club of Portmore’s Blue Mountain Hike — October 25-26 5. Leo Club of Kingston’s Annual Mega Raffle Draw — December 5

INSIGHT ISSUE 01 SEPTEMBER 2013 “Though it's great to have faith you can do it, it's even better when you know from your own experience. Get busy & get that experience.”

Ralph Marston

Twenty-five years ago “The Leo Region Secretariat” for Leo Clubs in Jamaica and Grand Cayman came into existence.

The Secretariat is headed by the Leo Region Secretary/ Treasurer and serves four (4) main functions: 

Management of the Leo Region Fund

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Keeping the District Officers and Leo Clubs informed

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Arranges for Leo Presidents’ Council and Quarterly Meetings to be convened and

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Coordinates the Annual Leo Convention

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