“Enjoy the Ride”
District Governor’s Monthly Newsletter
March , Issue No. 6
Greetings Lions!Yippee !! The District 23C has been gaining speed and building momentum. The ride has been very exciting and rewarding. The Lions of our district should be very proud of their hard work and accomplishments. Although our membership is down, we are grateful for having such quality lions dedicated to serve the needs within our communities and around the world. I have enjoyed visiting the clubs in our district, it has been the most rewarding experience I have had as a Lion. Clubs are active with fundraisers and service projects but are also having a lot of fun and great fellowship. Let’s not forget our district Leos who also continue to work hard and serve stronger than ever.
This is a very exciting and historical time for our district. The Lions of Multiple District 23 Connecticut will have the opportunity to run a candidate for the high office of International Director at the International Convention in Seattle 2010. This is an opportunity that typically comes once every twelve years. We are fortunate that our district has such qualified Lions seeking the endorsement of our district. Past District Governors Julie Shilosky and Art Davies have announced their intentions to run for our district's candidacy for the Multiple District Convention in November. Every club should take this opportunity to be part of this historical and important time, not only for our district but for the entire state of Connecticut.
I look forward to the remainder of this Lion’s year which promises to be full of excitement, surprises, and memorable events.
Yours in Lionism,
Keith
Lion Keith Lemire
District Governor 23C
Upcoming Events
The Governor’s Awards Banquet is Saturday, March 27, 2010 at the Holiday Inn in Norwich. As District Governor, I will have the opportunity to thank club presidents, secretaries, and treasurers for their service to their clubs and to our district. We will also recognize a special service recipient from each club, honored for their dedication and service to their clubs. Our Leos will also be present and we will share our successes together, side by side. The evening promises to be entertaining, meaningful, and just a lot of fun. I want to thank 1st VDG Denise Dudek for hosting the event, I am sure it will be very memorable.
The Low Vision Center of Eastern Connecticut will be holding their First Annual Film Festival on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Mitchell College. This event is unique and will bring attention to the Low Vision Center, to our district, and to the New London area. Thanks to chairperson Lion Irene Watson and her committee for planning such a great event.
The Pomfret Lions are hosting an evening to benefit the victims of the Haiti Earthquake. All lions are invited to share fellowship on Friday, April 16, 2010 at the Harvest in Pomfret from 7 pm to 9 pm. Hors’dovres, entertainment, and door prizes will be part of a great evening. All proceeds will be donated to the LCIF Haiti Fund. For tickets, contact Pomfret Lions Mike Collins 336-6675 or District Governor Keith Lemire 448-0201.
The Fidelco Open House is Saturday April 17, 2010. Come spend the morning, especially set aside for Lions, to learn more about the foundation and spend time with the guide dogs and staff of Fidelco.
Our State Convention will be April 24 -25 at the Groton Inn and Suites in Groton. The convention promises to be a lot of fun with some new changes. The weekend is shorter, the options are better, the fellowship will be memorable. Registration forms are available on line at our district website www.lionsdistrict23c.org
The District’s Special Election for International Director Candidate will be held Saturday, June 12, 2010 at Bacon Academy in Colchester. I encourage every eligible, club delegate to exercise their right to vote for our district’s candidate for the multiple district Special Convention in November. Our convention on June 12 will coincide with our District Leadership Institute. The day promises to be full, enriching, and historical.
Upcoming Visitations…
Waterford Regional Lions – March 16
Canterbury Lions – March 17
Killingly Quiet Corner Lions - March 18
East Hampton Village Lions - March 23
Salem Lions – March 25
Somers – April 1
Thompson Lions – April 6
East Hampton Lions – April 7
Willimantic Lions – April 20
Waterford Lions – April 28
I want to thank the clubs I have visited so far. I have been welcomed with true Lion’s spirit. I have enjoyed great fellowship, some good laughs, and even a few tears. I look forward to visiting the rest of the clubs in this great district.
Be sure to visit our district website at www.lionsdistrict23c.org for all of the latest news and information about our district. The district calendar will let you know what our lions are doing. Contact ITC Frank Rowe to post your own club's events on the calendar. This site allows your club to submit both your monthly membership and activity reports. Real simple, real fast, and real easy!
Feel free to contact me anytime:
Lionkeith23c@yahoo.com 860-448-0201 HOME 860-442-5663 WORK 860-514-2082 CELL