Lions District 35-I

A Beacon of Hope

Dear Lion Leaders,

Do you remember the reason you first became a Lion? If you are like most Lions it was because you saw people in need and wanted to serve. This year I am asking you and all Lions to rededicate yourselves -- individually and personally -- to that ideal of service.

That is what being a Beacon of Hope is all about. Each individual Lion and every Lions Club around the world is a shining light for someone in need. However, it is not only those we serve who need to see our light. When we shine as brightly as possible we send a signal to the entire community that Lions are active and that the local Lions Club is the place to be for likeminded individuals who also wish to serve.

There are many ways to be a Beacon of Hope and I hope that every Lions Club will have a signature service activity. In developing or expanding these signature activities, I urge you to be innovative, be responsive and meet the urgent needs unique to your community.

I also hope that you will join in the Global Service Action Campaigns that will unify our service and raise our visibility throughout the world. I am pleased to tell you that the new Beacon Awards have been established to recognize excellence in participation in these campaigns.

Please read on about these awards and all the exciting ways in which Lions around the world are coming together in service. Then take the steps needed to make your club, your district and yourselves a Beacon of Hope for all to see!

Thank you for all you do as a leader of Lions.
Best wishes,
Sid L. Scruggs III International President

"I want Lions to realize they are the ones that people look to for a promise of a better tomorrow. They are the Beacon of Hope."

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An Open Letter to the Lions of District 35-I
From PDG Cathy Walton

In 2002/03 when I was asked to give an annual District Governors Award, I wanted an award that would help the Lion’s entities and the District Administration account.

At the start of my governor’s year our District budget was cut in half because of the dwindling membership and administration fund.

The Helen Keller Award was introduced at the first Cabinet Meeting.

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The cost of the award is $500.00.

We have awarded over 42 awards, averaging 6 to 10 per year.

The Entities have received $250.00 each time.

The District has received $155.00 each time ($250.00 minus the cost of the award $95.00).

This award has brought District 35R administration funds from just making it, to how we can better improve our District.

The Cabinet and Members have a choice to use this extra money in many ways, promote membership, public relations, increase Governors and Cabinet allowances, or donate a District Melvin Jones Fellow Award.

I do hope that you will decide to accept this award as your own.

Please carry on the tradition that the Lions in District R have been so proud of.

Thank you

Yours in Service
Lion Cathy

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