LCIF VISIT HAITI

Lions Provide Shelter to Haiti:
When diaster strikes, Lions pitch in with resources wherever we are needed in the world.  Lions Clubs International Foundation Chairperson Al Brandel  visited Haiti and toured  one of the three tent cities that Lions have established in Port-au-Prince.

 

His comment was just :

"It is a sea of blue tents with the Lions logo prominently displayed.   I am proud to be a LION" 

Lions play your part in helping to bring relief to our brothers, sisters and children of Haiti.

Extracted from Lions International Website

PEACE POSTER GRAND PRIZE WINNER - 2009-10

Lions International Peace Poster Contect 

Each year Lions Clubs around the world  sponsor the Peace Poster Contest which consists of an original theme incorporating peace. Participants use a variety of mediums, including charcoal, crayon, pencil; and paint to express the theme.  The works created are unique and  express the young artists' life experiences and culture.  The theme for 2009-10  is "The Power of Peace"

This year thirteen year old Taiwanese Yu-Min  Chen is the grand winner of the Lions Intetrnational Peace Poster Contest 2009-10.  She will be recognized for her accomplishment at Lions Day with the United Nations in Vienna, Austria on Friday March 26, 2010.    About 350,000 children ages 11, 12 and 13 from seventy (70) countries around the world participated in this contest.   Her poster was chosen for its originality, artistic merit and portrayal of this year's theme

Chen said :  "My colourful drawing shows that children hope to live in a peaceful world."

"If there is peace and unity in this world, life will be more beautiful, quiet, peaceful and full of love and affection "

excerpt from Lions Clubs International Website

ZONE CHAIRPERSON VISITS CLUB

The Lion Zone Chairperson for Zone 3B Lion Beverly Josie,  in keeping with the Club Audit  requirements visited the club on Thursday March 18.  During the visit the Zone Chairperson highlighted a number of challenges which she lamented was not peculiar to the club.  However the club came in for praises as it stood out as the one club who continues to report on time and persistently.  In addition she noted that despite the many challenges the club has been able to achieve a great deal. This in part was attributed to the fact that members exhibited not only team spirit but a camaraderie which was  necessary for the successful execution of projects.

Lion Beverly Josie addressing the club

The President of the Gros Islet Club and her members seized the opportunity and  visited the club on that night.  The  objective of the club visits is to foster  fellowship and to enable members to share experiences.

The Gros Islet Club President highlighted the need for the continued fellowship and execution of joint projects as we continue to serve the less fortunate in our communites.

Lion Keith  served as Tail-twister and infused a great deal of humour in the meeting

 

Members Socialized after the formal part of the meeting 

Lion Eugenia who is also a member of the Saint Lucia International Association with who the club has developed a partnership presented the club with the Lions Logo which will be placed at the front of the Club

 with the directory of the meeting  days and times.

Fellowship and partnership building  stronger bonds for service

Lion Socialize

After a hectic Kids Insight activity in February the members of the Club took time out to socialize on Sunday March 14.  The activity took the form of a beach picnic where members brought goodies to share. The activity was a welcoming one since we have been experiencing some extremely hot weather

KIDS INSIGHT 2010

Kids Insight Project is a joint initiative of the Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association and the Lions Clubs of Saint Lucia which began in 2003.   The objective of the program is to a provide corrective pediatric eye care to underprivileged children in  Saint Lucia. Each year the team visits Saint Lucia for a period of two weeks to provide eye care intervention including surgical, medical,  low vision assessments and provision of devices as well as provide follow-up support.  This year marked the eighth visit for the Team who has examined 179 children and adults. The program's success can be attributed to the support it received from grant funds from Lions International as well as all the Lions Clubs in Zone 3B (Saint Lucia.).

The Kids Insight Team with the Children and their parents

 The Kids Insight Team during the 2010 clinics

To show appreciation for the work done by the team, this year the Lionistic family in collaboration with the Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association hosted a children's fair at the Pigeon Island National Park on Sunday February 07.  The highlight of the fair was to allow the team to interact with the children who have benefited from the program  as well as clients who were diagnosed by the local Eye Care personnel for testing and/or surgery.

Kids on the bus ready for a fun filled day

 

President of the Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association expressing thanks

Dr Bird Community pediatrician supervising the bouncing castle

  

  The Children, their Parents, the Kids Insight Team, Lions and Leos participated in the games

Lion Andy enjoyed the balloon game while Lion Lesley-Ann cheered on the oldest participant in the sack race

                                    

Lion Zone Chairperson anxiously awaitedthe start of the game

 Lion Eugenia our Artist along with her new apprentice Lion Bernice enjoyed the face painting

Once Again the Lions of Saint Lucia say THANK YOU to the Kids Insight Team for another successful year. 

We look forward to greater things in 2011.