This is the last of my series of messages to you on membership. I hope you
understand by now that I believe that "membership" isn't just a matter of
marketing and recruiting. It is about "being" and "doing" -- the very heart of
what it means to be a Lion.
It has been my privilege this year to meet many of you and to see firsthand all
that Lions can be and all they are capable of doing. While I have worked hard
to fulfill my responsibilities as international president, I know that it is not
leaders, but rather Lions at the club level who make miracles happen. Because
of this, after I serve as chairperson of
Lions Clubs International Foundation in 2009-10, Maureen and I will be
enthusiastic about increasing our participation and returning as regular members
of the Melville and West Hempstead (New York, USA) Lions Clubs.
I thank all of you, my fellow Lions, for being an example to a world in urgent
need of effective, cooperative action and for doing miracles of service that are
beyond the reach of any of us acting alone. I have always been proud to be a
Lion but never as proud as I am right now.
Sincerely,
President Al
One of the most gratifying things about my presidential year has been the
opportunity hear about your miracles of service and see them in action during my
extensive travels.