District 60B donate to Pre -Schools

On October 30 2010 Saint Lucia experienced the worse hurricane for decades.   The Lions and Leos of District 60B made a monetary contribution to be used in the restoration of educational supplies to needy schools.   A needs assessment was carried out with the Ministry of Education and it was felt that the sector  to benefit from this donation would be the pre-school sector.  The items were sourced by the Lions of Zone 3B and on June 14m, 2011,  a presentation was made to the Pre-School Education Officer.    In attendance were educators, children from some of the pre schools and the members of the Lions and Leo clubs of Zone 3B.     The Pre-school Education Officer expressed gratitude on behalf of the Ministry of Education and Culture and the pre-schoolers.

                                      

The lions and leos of Zone 3B take this opportunity to say thank you to the Lions and Leos of District 60B for their assistance in rebuilding the education sector.

31st MULTIPLE DISTRICT CONVENTION - BARBADOS

The Lions of Multiple District 60 converged on the island of Barbados for their annual Multiple District Convention from May 18 - 22, 2011.  The Lions Club of Bridgetown celebrated fifty years of their charter and by extension fifty years of lionism in Barbados. 

The International President lion Sid L.Scruggs III, in his Message had this to say:

"This event offers you a unique opportunity to share with others what your club and District are doing to make your community and the world a better place.  Speak with other lions and seek out new ideas to help your Club and District improve and expand the service you are already providing in your area.  Take this opportunity to celebrate all that Lions have accomplished in your multiple district through compassion and camaraderie; but also realize, there is still much that needs to be done.

As Lions you serve as a "Beacon of Hope" for those in  need. Continue to let your light shine on those who can benefit from the care of a Lion.  The future of the association depends upon the dedication and leadership of every member. By working with your Club, District and Multiple Disttict, we can live Helen Keller's words, "Together each accomplishes more."

Our Distrcit Governor 60B, Lion June Mc Catty  in her message said  - Re-energized: To fulfill Our Motto.  This motto has truly guided the emotions, activities and interactions of all lions and Leos of District 60B.   .......   It certainly has been a fantastic year for District 60B and what a tremendous wayto begin to bring it to a close by us, Lions, Leos and Guests meeting in the paradies island of Barbados ........ Let us make it one that we will never forget by getting involved, enjoying ourselves, sharing and learning from each other.
Eleven Members of the  Lions club of Castries attended the Convention.   In addition to the reports and workshops the highlight of the Convention was the parade of countries which presented the visiting lions clubs to the people of Bridgetown,
 

Members of the Lions Club of Castries representing Saint Luicia in the parade

 

Lions of Zone 3B with International Director Lion Carlos Ibanez



Members of Zone 3B with MultipleDistrict 60 Council Chairperson Lion  Shirley Quetel-hendricks MJF



Members of Zone 3B with District Governor 60B, Lion June McCatty MJF

This year was a successful one for the club who was the receiptient of the following awards:

The President Award

Outstanding Secretary Award District 60 B

Public Relations and Marketing Award

HIV/AIDS Awareness award

Diabetes Awareness award

CONGRATULATIONS to the members of the Lions Club of Castries  for their continued hard work and dedication.

Distrtict 63 provide Hurricane Relief to Schools

The District Governor 63 and a Team of French lions visited Saint Lucia to make a contribution of school  items to lions for distribution to affected schools.   In addition to the school supplies two laptops were also donated to the Fond St. Jacques Primary School and the Cornith Secondary School.  The total value of the donation  was  approximately EC$41,600.

 

International Vice President - Wayne Madden visit Zone 3B

February marked a historic period for the lions of Zone 3B when we were graced with a visit by the Inerrnational Vice President Wayne Madden and a party of four. They were greeted on the Docks with a warm welcom by a team of Lions. Their visit included an audience with the Governor General, a visit to our historic Sir Arthur Lewis Community College and a luncheon where lions had an opporutnity to interact with the President and his team.

Lion Belina Clifford, Zone Chairman 3B introducing International Vicce President Madden

Vice President Madden Sharing with Lions

Kids-In-Sight Team Visit

February saw once again the team of doctors form Michigan visiting to continue their work with the Kids-in-sighjt project.

This project is ajoint project with the lions of Zone 3B and the Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Association.  During their visit the doctors perform corrective eye surgery on disadvantaged  children as well as conduct professional development workshops for health professionals.  This year marked the tenth year of this project and after the work the team met with the lions and members of the Saint Lucia Blind Welfare Associaiton to review the project.  There were grave reviews for the project and commitment for its continuance.

Head of the Kids-in-Sight Team presenting report

Two of the Team members share a  moment

Lions attentively listening to Reports