Recently I spent 6 days in Indianapolis at Lions Clubs International District Governor's school, along with 737 other District Governor's Elect from around the world. We were given information about programs and the tools to help us implement ways to make this a better world for many. We have a humbling responsibility but we are blessed with talent, time and treasures that I know will help us meet these challenges. Our mission is to provide the young people of the world with opportunities for achievement, learning, contribution and service, individually and collectively, through sponsorship of activities identified as best practices in the field of youth development.
Lions benefit from joint service projects by multiplying community service efforts.
The community benefits whenever Lions or Leos volunteer to help children, the elderly, or the disadvantaged. Some feel this is an impossible dream to have a net membership increase in all our clubs. I think that may be right, but I also know there is an opportunity out there for a few new quality members for most clubs. We can invite prospective members to our meetings or work on projects all year long. If we are conscious everyday of membership opportunities, we will recognize prospective quality members in our daily lives.