“Enjoy the Ride”

District Governor’s Monthly Newsletter

December 2009, Issue No. 5

Greetings Lions!

Happy New Year! Well, we are officially half way through our Lion’s year which means our roller coaster has reached the very top of the ride. We have a great view from here, we can easily see the work ahead of us and we can also appreciate the work we have accomplished. Now our coaster begins that great decent, picking up speed and momentum to carry us through to the big finish, and what a big finish we will have. So far, our year has been filled with great fundraisers, rewarding service projects, and great Lion’s fun. We have had some unexpected twists and turns and a few drops, such as membership. We currently have 1963 hard working Lions on our ride; don’t forget that this car can easily fit 2100. We must continue to extend our hands out and invite others to serve, knowing that we serve better together. Our extension team is working hard at forming three, yes three, new clubs this year. I look forward to welcoming these new clubs, these new Lions, and I hope our district will embrace them all. We will see diversity and we will see a different kind of Lions club. Retention continues to be a problem. I would like to see this car de-railed as soon as possible. Don’t forget to keep the ride fun and exciting, we cannot afford to lose valuable Lions to lack of FUN! Our future leadership is planning hard and working towards continuity of all of our goals. I am looking forward to serving under the leadership of future governor, 1^st Vice District Governor Denise Dudek.

Our MERL team continues to focus on the needs of our clubs and I want to remind the Lions of District 23C of my promise to you. I promise to Motivate, I promise to Energize, I promise to Revitalize, and I promise to Lead. We are all on this ride together, let’s enjoy the view for now but let’s also enjoy the thrill of the next six months. I look forward to seeing you all and sharing with you my experience of a life time.

Yours in Lionsim,

Keith 

Lion Keith Lemire

District Governor 23C

Upcoming Events

Our Midwinter conference promises to be one to remember. Come join the Lions of MD23 February 5, 2010- February 7 2010 at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Southbury. We will welcome 1^st Vice International President Sid Scuggs and Mrs Scruggs. Governor Rell will be our keynote speaker for the Saturday Luncheon. The Friday night festivities are always a great time with the theme this year being “The party Down Under”. Come support our future 1^st Vice District Governor Ken Tucker as he hosts hospitality for all of us on Friday night. The weekend has something for everyone. Please register as soon as possible.

Upcoming Visitations…

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August 2009, Issue No. 2

October 2009, Issue No. 3

November 2009, issue No. 4