Sandra Speaks
for
February
2010
Thank you to all club bulletin editors who send me a copy of your bulletin. I do enjoy reading them all, and it keeps me in touch with all that clubs are doing in their communities.
It is great to see that clubs have something different planned for their February ‘Bring a Friend’ night. Some clubs are planning to hold it next month, and that is fine. Our 202J MERL team is very pleased to see clubs taking up this idea and we will all hope to get some new members from this district-wide promotion.
Samoa Tsunami:
Clubs in 202J have donated over $9,000 through District Treasurer to District 202K to help in Samoa. 202K DG Colin Twyman recently visited the islands and saw how donated money and goods were being used. Thank you very much to clubs who have donated.
Peace Poster:
A reminder to clubs who may be interested in promoting this competition, that you can purchase a Peace Poster Kit for around $20–25 from the Multiple District office. This is an essential tool if you are promoting this as it will have the theme and criteria, etc.
Haiti Earthquake:
Thank you to all clubs who are sending donations through LCIF. We are getting regular information from LCIF Chair PIP Al Brandel, who has visited Haiti to see what is needed. LCIF is certainly there on the ground and we can be assured that every dollar we give will be used for the best purpose.
Club Visiting:
In reading club bulletins I see some clubs visit other clubs in your zones, but it is something we could all do more of. I encourage all club presidents to promote this within your club. It is a good insight into what other clubs are doing and may give your club some new ideas.
2010-11 Board of Directors:
Most clubs’ 1st VPs will be working on getting their new boards together for next year. I know some clubs struggle with this and find it hard to fill positions. Let me know if I or my cabinet can assist you in any way. I encourage you to bring some newer members through. It will give them a better insight into how Lions works.
Secretaries:
Please update member details online. e.g. change of address, etc., so
that when you fill in your PU101, the information will be correct.
PU101 forms need to be filled in online to LCI by the end of April.
All clubs should have their new boards organised by then.
REMEMBER:
Our 202J Convention in Port Chalmers 26–28 March.
Nominations closed for cabinet positions and remits at the end of January.
We are still looking for a club to put in a bid to host the 2012 202J Convention. Clubs, please give this some thought.
I look forward to seeing you all at our ‘Gateway to Otago’ Convention on 26 March.
Until then,
Yours in Lionism,