The Leo Club of Clarendon Quarterly Magazine

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SPECIAL DATES OF INTEREST: 

Jan. 19, 2013 —Final Round of the Leo Competition

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Feb 2, 2013— World Wetlands Day

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Feb 2013 —2nd Presidents’ Council Meeting, hosted by Montego Bay

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March—3rd Quarterly Meeting

INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Vision care

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Editor’s Note

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The President Speaks

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Leo Weekend Review

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Lions and Leos Spread Christmas Cheer

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Leo Recognition

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Location: May Pen, Clarendon “Amazing!”, “Wonderful!”, “Successful!”

Those are just a few of the words used to describe the Leo activities that spanned across the weekend of December 8—9, 2012.

Leos from Regions 1 and 4 collaborated in an effort to make this year’s event a success.

Clarendon Leos spent over three (3) months planning and working to ensure that this year’s Leo Weekend activities would be well executed and the results were a successful outreach project, an entertaining social, an inspirational Church Service and a productive meeting to end the weekend’s festivities “We planned and we executed. Leo Weekend was a success because we had a great turn out in Chapelton and the weekend was well supported,” said Leo Romayne Bell, Membership Chairperson of the Leo Club of Clarendon .

Leo Romayne thanked the Leos who supported the club’s efforts of hosting one of the biggest events of the year.

“The highlight of the weekend was the outreach project at St. Augustine’s Place of Safety in Chapelton. Over 25 Leos and Lions came out in full force to give the Boys’ Home a well needed facelift,” said Leo Romayne.

Leo Romayne also expressed gratitude to the major sponsors of Leo Weekend and commended the Clarendon Leos who worked as a team to execute such a huge task, given the limited resources.

Leo Tissona, Secretary said: “Our club was successful because we all shared the same vision and worked together despite our challenges and differences. It was an amazing feeling being able to make a difference in the lives of others while having fun. We were once again able to showcase our flexibility and creativity through our determined spirit.”

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On a Mission for Better Vision The Lions Clubs International Association prides itself on a very active and wellestablished vision care system and the Lions Club of Clarendon continues to live up to its obligation of serving others through its Sight and Health Committee.

During the months of October and November, the Leo Club of Clarendon assisted with four (4) vision care projects.

Leo Karel (L) assists with eye exams at New Yarmouth Estate

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“Our main goal is to

“The experience was really amazing as this was the first sight project I’ve been a part of since being a member. I got the opportunity to assist others in a relatable way because I too experience eye problems. It was a great feeling being able to give meaningful service to others.”

That was said by Leo Karel Green who was one of four Leos who assisted the Lions and the Canadian Vision Care (CVC) team, November 15-16, 2012.

create a medium through which Leos will be able to creatively express themselves while increasing our visibility in the community.”

From the Editor’s Desk Dear Readers:

Our Newsletter is launched! I wish to take this opportunity to thank you for reading our newsletter in an effort to keep abreast of our Leo Club in action.

~ Leo Tissona Kimone

I take much pride in presenting you all with meaningful information through an attractive medium and hope that we can all benefit from being informed and educated.

Our main goal is to create a medium through which Leos will be able to creatively express themselves while increasing our visibility in the community.

Newsletter Editor, Leo Tissona

The Leo Movement is an exciting one, notwithstanding our importance as young, service -minded individuals who share a common goal.

We serve too, and that is exactly the image I wish to see being built and maintained within our movement.

THE

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A member of the Canadian Vision Care (CVC) team conducts an eye examination on November 15, 2012 at

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As your newsletter editor, I welcome your articles, reports, photographs and input to keep our movement well informed and entertained.

The success of this medium depends on your invaluable input, creative ideas and general feedback.

I may be reached via email at: tissona_04@hotmail.com or via Facebook: Tissona Kimone Leo Tissona, Editor

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The President Speaks

I can proudly

say that the Leo Club of Clarendon

“A family in has begun to attract more service-minded and ambitious harmony will prosper individuals who will be beneficial to the club’s sustainability efforts. I must also commend the hardworking team of in everything.”

Leos who have played a major role in rebranding and maintaining the image of the Leo Club of Clarendon.

It is a great quote to be shared with everyone because I firmly believe that harmony plays an essential role in both the family and society.

It is an honour to share my thoughts, because harmony is one of the key ingredients in the recipe for a success family.

I am proud and delighted to say that our Leo Club has struck a harmonic balance with work and fellowship in order to operate as a family, and it shows whenever we work together as a team to accomplish our goals.

We started the year with very little support. We were few in numbers, but we all had high hopes and expectations. We all shared one common goal – and that was to renew and re-strengthen the Leo Club of Clarendon. Indeed, as the Phoenix rises from the ashes, so too has our club arisen in the last six months. Like the Phoenix, the Leo Club of Clarendon will live on, continuously recreating itself through the vision and dedication of committed and ambitious club members.

The club was not without its challenges, but, we managed to overcome them with our determined spirit. I can boast a club filled with ambitious and creative individuals who will brave the scorching sun and pouring rain for the sake of improving the lives of others.

As we reflect on the last quarter and approach a new year, I wish to implore you all to remember the meaning of LEO – Leadership, Experience, Opportunity. Lead with understanding, Experience the joy of helping and leading others and enjoy the countless Opportunities that will unfold as we work together in harmony to serve.

Special thanks to my family of hardworking Leos who have committed themselves fully to service and have vowed to work towards another successful and memorable quarter.

I wish for you all a holy and peaceful Christmas and a successful 2013.

Leo President Trishanna Brooks

On behalf the members of the club, I would like to express sincere appreciation to the Lions Club, which has been supporting and guiding us since our rebirth. We have successfully maintained a positive relationship with the Lions, and we can only expect great things with continued support of each other’s objectives.

Inspirational Insight

Jim Rohn: “Discipline is the bridge between goals.” and accomplishments.

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Leo Weekend Reviews

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It was an amazing two days of fun filled LEO activities, bringing out the whole meaning of L.E.O. The coming together and working as a team showed how strong the movement can be. Though the social, church service, and meeting were great, the one that stood out was the project at the St. Augustine Boy’s Home in Chapleton. I must say I was happy to have been a part of making a difference in their lives, if it was even to take off my shoes and plant tomatoes in the mud.

The weekend was one I would spend again, meeting new people and having fun.

Hats off to the Clarendon Leos who, through hard work and dedication, along with those other Leos, made the weekend a success.

Leo President, Brittania Rodney Leo Club of Downtown Kingston

Leo weekend was amazing! As soon as I entered the parish I could feel the LEO spirit working. I really loved the project at the boys home, the social was a great one , the church service was AMAZING!!! I felt so blessed.

LEO WEEKEND SELL OFF and thanks to the LEOS OF CLARENDON for hosting ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE SEEN IN A LONG TIME! I could feel the team working to ensure that I was hosted well, met some new friends, linked the old ones and the bond from the weekend was just so strong!!!!

Can I request that Clarendon host it again?

Oh and did I say NUFF FOOD? Yep had to say it. On behalf of the Leo Club Of Kingston board of directors, members & the LEO TV team we would like to say a special thank you!!

Leo President, Allan Carter Leo Club of Kingston

The Leo Weekend, of December 8-9, 2012, hosted by the Leo Club of Clarendon was a successful one. The Clarendon Leo Club did a great job in planning and organizing the events scheduled for the weekend.

Though I was not able to attend all events, the ones I were present for, were appropriately arranged which allowed for a timely completion. The project held at the St. Augustine Boys Home, where we painted two classrooms, was executed quickly due to the many clubs that participated. The project didn’t seem like work as the Leos were interacting and having fun.

The meeting was good overall. The icebreaker, Leo Competition and Tailtwisting made the meeting more enjoyable as it gave us a break from just reading reports, minutes and usual meeting matters.

The Leo Club of St. Andrew Central would like to note that we admire the effort the Leo Club of Clarendon and all clubs put into making the Leo Weekend a success.

Leo President Karlene Leo Club of St. Andrew Central THE

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Lions and Leos Spread Christmas Cheer Commenting on the results of the afternoon, she President of the Lions Club, Lion explained that the club did not anticipate so Olive Knight many children, but her hands out gifts to team successfully pulled children on behalf off the project despite of the Lions Club their limitations.

Approximately 235 children left the Lions Club House smiling after being presented with toys and tokens from the Lions Club of Clarendon on Saturday, December 15, 2012.

Community Outreach Chairperson, Lion Pat said that the Christmas Treat was a “tremendous success.

“It’s always the warmth and the satisfaction from seeing the children’s reaction—touching you, hugging you and saying thanks that makes the hard work worthwhile.”

also present and assisted with handing out gifts to the children.

Sponsors of the event include: Jamaica National Building Society, Cable and Wireless Jamaica Co-op Credit Union, Food For the Poor, First Caribbean Bank, Juici Patties and JMMB. Lion Pat said that first time sponsors, Jamaica National, was really impressed with the outcome of the project and has already pledged their support to next year’s Christmas Treat.

The Leos once again came on board to offer a helping hand with serving and escorting children.

The major sponsors of the event were

In The Spotlight The Leo Club of Clarendon extends congratulations to recent Leo university graduates Sean Taylor, Shamara Blair, Romayne Bell, Trennis Murdock and Karel Green.

“Being the first of my siblings to gain a degree and making my parents proud of another accomplishment motivated me to complete my studies successfully,” said Leo Shamara, who graduated from the University of Technology (UTECH) with a degree in Business Management with specializations in Marketing and Human Resource Management.

Leo Shamara has also pledged to utilize the skills she’s gained to serve the Leo Club of Clarendon in leadership and service to the community.

Leo Romayne Bell also revealed his secret to successfully completing his studies at UTECH stating that: “The drive to be a successful individual in life and to make myself, my family, friends and mother, my main motivator proud gave me the push I needed to graduate.”

Leo Romayne advised leos who are presently studying at university to remember that school comes first, but also encouraged them to find a balance in order to keep the club activities flowing.

“School work comes first! But, if you can run in on a few socials or meetings, do so as time allows you too.” - Leo Romayne Congratulations, Class of 2012!

Leo Romayne (L) strikes a pose while Leo Shamara (R) is presented with her Degree from Former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga

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Leo Club of Clarendon

The Leo Club of Clarendon is a service-

MAILING ADDRESS:

oriented organization that is an affiliate

P. O. Box 394, May Pen P.O. Clarendon

of the Lions Club of Clarendon. The Club

President:

prides Leo Trishanna Brooks Tele: (876) 359 4050

V. President:

itself

on

building

leadership

skills and providing opportunities for its members to gain real world experience

Leo Claudia Campbell

by helping to improve the

Tele: (876) 441 1461

quality of our

communities and the lives of others.

c.cee@live.com Newsletter Editor:

Leo Tissona Kimone Tele: (876) 480 9766

We’re on the web!

Find our Fan Page on Facebook and like us! www.facebook.com/TheLeoClubofClarendon

tissona_04@hotmail.com Leo Advisors:

Lion Ewan Scott Lion Felicia Thompson Lion Sherime Powell

Meeting Schedule

Contact us to submit articles and photos For General Inquiries:

Business Meeting: 3rd Saturday Each Month at

clarendonleos@gmail.com

3 p.m.

Directors’ Meeting: 3rd Saturday Each Month at 1:30 p.m.

The Leo Club of Clarendon wishes to commend: 1. Leo Advisor, Lion Ewan Scott on his appointment as Director of Records of the Jamaica Athletics Administrative Association.

2. Lion Marcia Henry on her appointment as Justice of the Peace.

3.

President, Lion Olive Knight , recipient of Award for Outstanding Contribution to Clarendon Neighbourhood Watch for Crime Prevention, Community Development and Nation Building from the Clarendon Neighbourhood Watch Council.

Social: 1st Friday Each Month at 5p.m.

Venue: Bally Nell 9C Trenton Road, May Pen or Lions Civic Center, Foga Road, Denbigh

Join us at our next Meeting!

Condolences Sincere condolences to Lions Denise and Beverley

on

the

passing

of

their

father

and

mother respectively.

The Leo Club of Clarendon also extends condolences to President, Trishanna Brooks and Treasurer, Sean Taylor on the recent passing of their grandmother and grandfather respectively.