Friday, November 28, 2014
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
LIONS AND LEOS OF ZONE 3B ATTEND 26th MID-YEAR CONFERENCE - GUYANA
The Lions and Leos of Zone 3b attended the 26th Mid-yer Conference of Multiple District 60 held from November 20- 23 in Georgetown Guyana. The heavy rains created an initial damper on the meeting but by the Thursday everything got into swing and Lions and Leos forgot the water that surrounded them.
The 60 B Cabinet meeting received reports from the various Region Chairmen on the Status of the clubs in their region. In some areas clubs are struggling while in other clubs are excelling. There was some positive growth in some clubs while others saw decline in membership. The two workshops held one on Proposal Writing for Accessing LCIF Grant Funds was very informative and Lions were reminded that all the information needed was at our fingertips on the International Website. Lions were challenged to increase members awareness of LCIF. The second workshop - Human and Interpersonal Relations highlighted some best practices to enhance club relations. This enlightening workshop identified processes for self awareness as well as for dealing with conflict and interpersonal relations. Lions were challenged to become more self aware; to promise to find out more about oneself so that relations with others can be improved.
Coming out of the Leo forum Lions were asked to assist in improving the Leo experience by changing the way things are done; embracing the Leos more,integrating them in the planning of activities especially when it affects them.
The Mid-year Conference highlighted where we were as a multiple district and the plans for upcoming meetings and conventions. The guest speaker highlighted the issues affecting the Region in relation to smoking (Tobacco prevention) and childhood obesity. Lions were challenged to lead by example in the fight against tobacco smoking.
Lions and Leos despite the challenges the 26th Mid-year Conference was a success.
Lions and Leos can now look forward to our next on-line meeting, Convention in May in Jamaica and International in Hawaii.
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
INTERNATIONAL MEN'S DAY
November
19 marks the observance of International Men’s Day
International
Men's Day (IMD) is an annual
international event celebrated on November 19. Inaugurated in 1999 in Trinidad and Tobago, the day and its events
find support from a variety of individuals and groups in Australia, the
Caribbean, North America, Asia, Europe, Africa, and the United Nations
International Men’s Day is a time for
many people to reflect on the contributions, sacrifices and progress made by
men in society. Such progress includes that of men working together with women
to make educational, economic, social, and technological advances in society.
Topics that may be discussed or showcased through various media, activities and
events on the day may include:
- Men’s and boys’ health.
- The importance of gender equality.
- Improvements towards gender relations in all societies.
- Positive male role models for younger generations.
- Men’s roles in community, family, relationships and childcare.
- Healing and forgiveness.
Meetings, workshops or group gatherings
may also be held on this day to focus on overcoming challenges such as domestic
violence and drug abuse. International Men’s Day is supported by various
organizations worldwide, including the United Nations (UN) and the Men's
Network
In
2009 the following broad objectives were ratified as a basis for all
International Men’s Day observations:
• To promote positive male role models not just movie stars
and sports men but everyday, working class men who are living decent, honest
lives.
• To celebrate men’s positive contributions to society,
community, family, marriage, child care, and to the environment.
• To focus on men’s health and wellbeing social, emotional,
physical and spiritual.
• To highlight discrimination against men in areas of social
services, social attitudes and expectations, and law.
• To improve gender relations and promote gender equality.
• To create a safer, better world where people can be safe
and grow to reach their full potential
The nominated target areas are:
• Keeping men and boys Safe by tackling male suicide;
• Keeping boys safe so they can become tomorrow’s role models;
• Tackling our tolerance of violence against men and boys;
• Boosting men’s life expectancy by keeping men and boys safe from avoidable illness and death;
• Keeping men and boys safe by promoting fathers and male role models.
The 2014 Press Release asks, "People all over the world are used to relating to men as protectors and providers, but how often do we consider the actions we can all take to protect Men and Boys from harm and provide them with a safe world where they can thrive and prosper?"
LIONS LET US JOIN IN KEEPING OUR
MEN AND BOYS SAFE
Monday, November 17, 2014
Sunday, November 16, 2014
LIONS AND LEOS TAKING A STEP AGAINST DIABETES
The Lions and Leos of Castries,
continue their activities in observance of Diabetes Awareness month. After a successful moonlight walk, Health
fair, distribution of educational material, radio and school talks, eating
healthy breakfast and wearing blue on Fridays;
the Castries lions joined the Leos on Saturday November 15, at the social activity for the month. The focus was on taking the first step on
diabetes through healthy eating and exercise. The social activity took the
form of a socacise session – exercising to soca music. Ms Shani Victorin Socacise Instructor
graciously agreed to conduct the session.
The one hour exhilarating session
was followed by lions an Leos sharing healthy snacks - fruits and water. All those who were present agreed that it
was a very exciting session and promised to continue exercising.
The programme of activities for
the month continue with Healthy breakfast initiatives at a number of schools;
International Men’s Day breakfast initiative at the Ciceron combined school on November
19; Lectures at selected schools and commercial houses and a panel discussion on November 27.
The month culminates with the
fashion show “Strut for a Cause” where Lions and Leos will take the stage at
Sandals Grande modeling the latest fashion.
This is organized by Helen
Television Station and the part proceeds will go to the Saint Lucia Diabetes
and Hypertension Association.
Once again great work Lions and
Leos of Castries. Let us continue to
make Service Excellence a habit in our clubs.
Friday, November 14, 2014
Diabetes Awareness Day Health Fair
The
Lions and Leos of Castries continued their activities in observance of Diabetes
Awareness Month and observed International Diabetes Awareness Day with a Health
Fair. The Fair was staged at the Blue Coral Mall located in the city center.
The Nutrition Department of the Ministry of Health mounted an educational
exhibition illustrating healthy and unhealthy breakfast. There were tastings of
healthy drinks as alternatives to the regular drinks which they displayed showing
the sugar content. They highlighted water as the most healthy option. The
Bureau of Health Education Unit put on an exhibition with educational material,
on diabetes, hypertension, cholesterol and dieting, general diabetes
information and took advantage of the opportunity to share information on
Ebola. The Community Nursing service conducted blood sugar and hypertension
testing. This screening saw a record number of two-hundred and ninety-four
(294)persons being screened and over three thousand persons who traverse
through the mall were impacted.
The
Lions and Leos together with the Diabetes and Hypertension Association provided
support at the booth and counseling to visitors and promoting the slogan "
healthy eating begins with breakfast". The Lions and Leos also continued
the wear blue Fridays and today added the healthy breakfast dimension (Lions
and Leos were required to eat a healthy breakfast, wear blue and take pictures
to share).
ROAR LIONS AND LEOS ROAR
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