Meet the International President

Hong Kong Business Leader Elected President of Lions Clubs International

 

July 8, 2011, Our International Convention ended with the election of Wing-Kun Tam as our 2011-2012 International President. Tam, a Lion from Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR), The People’s Republic of China, is the chairperson of a world-wide group of air transportation companies – and the first person from China to serve as international president of the world’s largest service club organization.

A member of the Mt. Cameron Lions Club since 1981, he has held many offices in the association, including Campaign Sight-First multinational coordinator and OSEAL recording secretary, Sight-First China Action executive chairperson, 2005 International Convention Bidding Committee executive chairperson and honorary Host Committee chairperson. He has served on the international board for 11 years and three years on the executive committee.

In recognition of his service to Lions Clubs International, President Tam has received numerous awards, including the Campaign Sight-First National/Multi-National Coordinator Award, the International Lion of the Year Award (2003) and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor the association gives to its members. He is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow and Campaign Sight-First Lead Gift Donor.

President Tam’s theme, “I Believe” expresses the thought that the Lions of the world have created a culture organized around the value of giving back. And a belief that one person truly can make a difference.

Lions challenge to "BELIEVE"

Highlights of the 2011-2012 International Theme: I BELIEVE

             International President  -   Lion Wing-Kun Tam

Our 2011-2012 international president's theme, I Believe, expresses the thought that the Lions of the world have created a culture organized around a belief in the value of giving back – and a belief that one person truly can make a difference.

Believe in Service

We are making a difference like no other service organization. Believe in our motto “We Serve.” 

Believe in Club Members

The strength of our organization lies within our clubs, and our members form the basis of our clubs. We will make developing our members a priority by

Effective member orientation

Member involvement from day one

Club leaders who listen more, and speak less

Enhance our Leo to Lion program by engaging Leos to gain their perspective, solicit their ideas and better understand their needs

Believe in Nurturing our Future

Lions Clubs International has a long-standing commitment to children and young adult

 Expand youth activities that encourage a positive self image and develop confidence

Encourage Lions to become role models for children and young adults

Believe in Leadership

Lions Clubs International has great leaders among our ranks. Leadership should start the day someone becomes a Lion. 

Believe in Projecting our Image

·         Service and effective public relations are connected. The internet and social media are having a real impact on the way we do business and reach our internal and external audiences

Believe in Giving Back

·         In addition to service, Lions give from their own resources

·         Promote donations to LCIF from clubs and individuals

The international theme, I BELIEVE, challenges Lions in districts and clubs to demonstrate their belief by having the courage to make a commitment and take action. This action will make visible the power of belief in the Lions clubs network of service; making an impact worldwide today and for the future.

Extracted from Lions International Website

District Governor outlines Goals for Sub District 60 B

The District Governor 60B, Lion Lloyd Barker, has challenged the lions and Leos of  sub district 60B to raise the standards of service.  He outlined his goals for this year as follows:
1   To build a stronger leo movement, focussing on establishing new Leo clubs in Zones where there are no
       clubs;
2   To increase membership in the District by at least two thousand
3    To develop strong leaderhsip within the District
4    To bring back fun in  lionism
5     To encourage the use of techoloogy; encouraging the older folks to become IT savy
6     Ensuring that thiungs are done correectly  by following established protocols.  This can be achieved by
       holding workshops in different.
The theme for this year is RAISING THE LEVELS OF SERVICE

Castries Lions install New Board of Directors

On June 25, 2011 the members of the Lions Clubs of Castries, Gros Islet and the Leo Club of Castries held a joint ceremony to install the members to serve on the various Boards for the fiscal year 2011/2012.

The outgoing President Lion Linda Joseph shared her thoughts on what was a successful year for the club. She encouraged members to recommit themselves to the goals of the club, and pledged her continued support. One theme that was common in the speeches of the incoming Presidents was that of membership growth. The President of the Leo club expressed the need for greater collaboration between the lions and the Leos and pledged to work on building this. The Incoming President of the Lions club of Gros Islet challenged lions and leos to each bring in one member this year to ensure not only growth but continuity of the organization. 

The President of the Castries declared her theme for this lion fiscal year as "Committed to Service with Excellence".  Her goals outlined for the year include

1    To continue working on the successful programme that the club has implemented. 

2    Concentration on Youth and the elderly the two most vulnerable groups in our society

3   Revitalize membersjip and to attract new quality members

4   To promote comaradere among club members

5   Focus on the Leo club and building a stronger bond

6   Re-introduce club visitation

She urged members to recommit themselves to the Code of ethics of the organization and to remain focussed on District Governor theme which is Raising the Levels of Service



The newly installed  Presidents of the Lions clubs Castries
Gros Islet and the Leo Club of Castries 

  

Jana Jules President of the Leo Club of Castries



President of the Gros Islet Lions Club Lion Lawrence Jean 

President of the Lions Club of  Castries Lion Eugenia Philogene