MESSAGE FROM INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT Wayne MAdden

Dear Lion,   

Formulas and equations play an important part in our lives. They are powerful tools - a road map to success -- that make many things possible and others, simply easier. According to Einstein, the simple formula, e=mc²  describes the workings of the entire universe. I may not be a Nobel Prize-winning physicist, but I also have a formula, one that I know works based on 27 years as a Lion: 

Dedication + Preparation + Teamwork = Excellence 

Dedication 

is each individual Lion's dedication to service which is abundant but needs nurturing and growth. We need to continue expanding our service to take on new challenges, such as through the new Reading Action Program (RAP). 

Preparation 

is planning and the self-evaluation included in what I am calling "pit stops" like those in an automobile race.

Teamwork  

involves making connections at the international level, the club level and interpersonal level, especially working in harmony with the Global Leadership Team and Global Membership Team.

Having a plan and a road map makes us more effective and efficient by taking the guesswork and trial-and-error out of our quest for excellence. The Club Excellence Award and the District Governor Team Excellence Award are also tools that can eliminate uncertainty and point your club or district in the right direction. Each have criteria that, if achieved, will lead you to success.

I hope that you use all the tools available to you to their fullest as we pursue excellence together as Lion leaders.

Sincerely,

Wayne A. Madden
International President

LIONS AND LEOS OF ZONE 3B HOST FIRST CABINET MEETING

FIRST CABINET MEETING OF SUB-DISTRICT 60B

Zone 3B (Saint Lucia) hosted the first Cabinet Meeting  of Sub-District 60B  from August 15 – 19, 2012.   Sub-District 60B comprise the fifteen Caribbean territories of Anguila, Antigua, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Island, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, Netherlands, St Kitts,     St. Maarten, the US Virgin Islands – St. Thomas, St Croix and St. John and host Saint Lucia. 

The programme for the meeting included a Leo Forum where the Leos were given an opportunity to review their role in the organization and to speak openly and frankly with the Lions. 

Leos with District Governor after Leo Forum

The group of Lions and Leos were also given an opportunity during a”Rap” session to review challenges and share best practices so that club administration could be strengthened.  A number of workshops ranging from Leadership and Membership Development to Marketing Strategies were organized.  The highlight of the Meeting was the District Forum where  attendees were placed in groups to  bring out challenges and come up with solutions which would be used to guide the operations of the clubs.

Leos and Lions sharing during the RAP Session

In addition to the formal part of the meeting the District Governor was able to pay courtesy calls on the Deputy Governor General, the Honourable Prime Minister and the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports.  

 He was able to solicit support from them for the Lions Quest programs which teaches young people skills necessary for everyday success.  These skills include:

•       Learning to accept responsibility

• Communicating effectively

• Setting goals

• Making healthy decisions

• Resisting pressure to use alcohol and drugs

 It is hoped that a comprehensive programme will be prepared and that it can be piloted in Vieux Fort.

District Governor sharing a moment with the Deputy Governor General

District  Governor explaining his "We Still Believe" concept to Prime Minister

The District Governor, the Lions and Leos of Sub-DistrictB were in high praise of the Lions and Zone 3B for sharing the Saint Lucian hospitality with them.   From all indication the  meeting was a resounding success.

Lions and Leos at the Cabinet Meeting

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Leos Socialize during Cabinet Meeting

Lions and Leos we must continue to  raise the levels of service as we go forward  still believing in the service to community and the organization that we are a part of  “We Still Believe”.

DISTRICT GOVERNOR'S JULY MESSAGE

District Governor's Message - July 2012 

 To my Dear Fellow Lions & Leo Family

As we are working very hard on our new Lionistic and Leoistic year and we all have very wonderful projects and activities planned for our communities, I wish you and the entire Lions & Leo family ALL THE BEST as the first month is about to end.

As we continue to BELIEVE in Our Service we continue to deliver to the hearts of the Underprivileged families in our community. 

Providing our communities with quality projects, with sustainable projects that reaches the lives of hundreds and thousands of persons.

With so many persons and communities are striving to provide for their families, so many quality projects that our communities so need, as Service Clubs it’s our duty to continue to provide our community the necessary support and our guidance with such needs.    We cannot stop looking for Quality Members that can assist your club with quality projects, in both financially or with the necessary tools to accomplish successful projects and businesses that will assist your projects. We cannot stop Serving our communities.

We cannot stop working for the families, children, the blind, the sick, the needy etc.

Because “WE STILL BELIEVE” in what we do for the GOOD & THE LOVE for our community.

With this in mind I am asking all clubs both Lions & Leo to take this organization to higher heights.

As your District Governor I am here to continue to motivate our District. I am also asking clubs to assist and share your ideas and projects with clubs who are a little weak or need a little guidance. We are all family members and we need to be able to assist our Lions & Leo in the District that needs assistance.

My fellow Lions & Leos let us continue to BELIEVE “in” this fantastic Service club.

We are here to SERVE our communities and we are here to share PEACE in the world.

All the best with Love from your

District Governor 60B

Lion Claudius “Tony” Buncamper, MJF