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Dear Lions
Last month I asked you to think about the legacy we would leave for the Lion
leaders who follow us.
I am happy to tell you that the legacy of many district governors will be the
large number of new clubs chartered during their leadership year. By the end of
April, 1188 new clubs had been formed this year -- more than 240 than last year
at the same time.
Likewise, many club presidents are leaving their clubs with a legacy of larger,
stronger more diverse membership. Through April 30, more than 42,061 new women
and 28,115 new family members have brought new spirit and energy to clubs
throughout the world.
I cannot imagine a greater legacy! Congratulations to every Lion leader who
helped make this possible.
I am particularly pleased by our success in bringing more women and family
members into our clubs because I strongly believe that Lions Club membership
should be a multi-generational family tradition. Please read more about this in
"My Travels," and take note of these upcoming events: U.N. World Environment Day
and Recycle for Sight Month.
Sincerely,
President Al
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My Travels
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I get a chance to talk to lots of people while traveling. Two flight attendants
told me their fathers had been Lions. I gave them my card and told them to call me
if they wanted to be Lions. They were thrilled. One said her father would be so
proud if she were a Lion. The other told me that following in her father's
footsteps would be a great way to honor him.
All clubs have lost beloved members through death. These Lions could not have
served as well as they did without the strong support of spouses and other family
members. Their families know how important Lions were to their loved one. Asking
them to become Lions probably would be appreciated and in many instances they may
choose to become Lions.
My wife Maureen belongs to a club in which Tony, a longtime Lion diagnosed with
terminal cancer, sponsored the membership of his wife, Alice. It was very
important for both of them to do this. Today Alice is an active, enthusiastic
Lion. It's one way she is keeping Tony close to her heart and keeping in touch
with the Lions family.
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U.N. World Environment Day
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LCI adopted its policy on the environment in 1972, the same year that the United
Nations General Assembly Established the U.N. Environment Program. The policy
declares that LCI "is one of those international organizations that should join
efforts for the preservation and improvement of the human environment for the
benefit of all the people and for their posterity."
To commemorate this commitment to the environment Lions Clubs throughout the world
are planning Lions Green Team activities for June 6. This day is a great
opportunity to offset the carbon footprint we leave on the planet by organizing
other activities that support the environment. In solidarity with fellow Lions
and all the people of Planet Earth, please participate in this worldwide event.
Club activities could include the clean-up of parks and natural areas, recycling
drives to properly dispose of electronics, batteries and reusable materials as
well as public education displays and events.
For more project ideas, view the
Lions Green Team Web page. |
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Edward L. Lieberman, Esq.
