SEASON'S GREETINGS

 

From the  Board of Directors

and

Members of the Lions Club of Castries

LIONS OBSERVE WORLD AIDS DAY 2010

In observance of world AIDS Day on December 01, 2010, the lions mounted an educational exhibition to provide information on the HIV/AIDS epidemic.  Lions showed keen interest in obtaining the literature as well as the items distributed.  Surprisingly, the men showed great interest in the female condoms.

Some of the literature displayed at the exhibition
                                           

                                       

Award for Geriatric Care

The Lions of Multiple District 60 met in Montego Bay, Jamaica from November 17 - 21, 2010  for the Mid- year Conference.  The District Governor conducted a review of the  lionistic year and the progress clubs have made in achieving the Goals set out for the year.  

A number of Lions and clubs were commended for the excellent work and service as lions.  The lions Club of Castries was presented with the award for Geriatric support and care.



Lion Lesley - Ann Modeste presenting the President with the Award on behalf of District Governor

 Congratulations to the Lions of Castries, continue to care for our seniors.   By  VOLUNTEERING  you are making life better for our seniors while enriching your own lives.

Lions Assist During Hurricane Tomas Relief Efforts

On Saturday, October 30, 2010 Hurricane Tomas made landfall on Saint Lucia .  It was the most damaging weather system ever to hit this island.  Tomas rained on Saint Lucia for at least 24 hours from early Saturday morning to early Sunday with a combination of wind and rain, virtually battering Saint Lucia.  Tomas left its mark on every district in the island; Soufriere was the biggest hit with at least 14 deaths confirmed.

On Sunday November 14, the members of the Castries lions and leos clubs together with firends and family visited the National Emergency Management Office (NEMO) office to assist in the pacgaking food items for hurricane victims.

                  

                     

November 20 -  the members of the Lions clubs of Gros Islet and Castries  assembled at the lions Den, Sans Soucis, Castries  to package items and sort clothing for delivery to hurricane victims of Marc and bexon two hard hit area.  

                  

On Sunday, November, 21, 2010, Members of the Lions Clubs of Castries, Gros Islet and Micoud madetheir way to Bexon, Marc and surrounding areas to provide supplies to the victims of Hurricane Tomas.

Lions of Castries and Gros Islet assemble at La Bayee with relief supplies

Members distributing relief supplies at Bexon

             



one resident expressed thanks on behalf of her community



The relief efforts are continuing as Saint Lucia recovers from this devastation.  In the meantime relief haa been pouring in from sister Lions Clubs in District 60B.  Our Thanks to the Lion District Governor, 60B Lion JuneMcCatty  MJF, for rallying the relief effort on our behalf.  Thanks to the Lions Clubs of Dominica, Grenada, St Vincent, Bridgetown and Antigua for their quick response.

Thanks to all for their assistance as We as A NATION INSPIRED BY HOPE UNITED IN  PRAYER continue the rebuilding efforts.

Lions Aid Flood Victims of Dennery

Lions of Castries came to the aid of the residents of Dennery who on Wednesday, October 6 were hit by heavy rains which caused massive flooding in that fishing village. Residents were forced out of their homes as many lost everything in their homes. In response to that call  the members of the club collected clothing and a donation was made to the Saint Luia Red Cross for distribution to the flood victims.



Lions Lesley Modeste and Lyndell gustave making presentaiton to the St.Lucia Red Cross Representative on behalf of the Dennery Flood victims.