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MESSAGE FROM COUNCIL CHAIRMAN DAVE MORLEY
Dear fellow Lions
Well my fellow Lions here we are the beginning of a
new year, a year I hope that will be filled with joy
in all your aspects of life. We need to raise our
level of service as the call for help grows ever
louder. Our International President calls us his "EVERYDAY
HEROES" and it is my that belief he is right, so
let us prove it. His theme is "Miracles Through
Service". He said in his address at the
International Convention that no act of service is
to small so my fellow Lions lets get out there and
just do it. My theme for the year is "SERVICE IN
UNITY". Your council and I are here for you.
Remember fellow Lions that you have put the leaders
of your club in the position. It is now up to you to
support them even if you might have a different way
of doing it. My hope for the year ahead is to
improve our lines of communication in all aspects of
our organisation. Some of the districts are having
problems with payments to International. Whilst I
was in Bangkok I had meetings with the members of
International concerned and have opened channels of
communications so that we can overcome this problem.
Watch THIS space.
Fellow Lions have a great year - lets unite in
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 Founded in
1917 by Melvin Jones in the USA, Lions International can proudly say it
is the largest international service organisation in the world. A family
of members spanning from Australia to Brazil, from South Africa to Scandinavia
- all united by a common motto - "We Serve".
Lions throughout the world
accomplish varying activities, from cornea transplants to the supplying
of hearing aids, creating awareness of diabetes, promoting peace amongst
the youth, fostering international relations through youth exchange and
developing and creating awareness amongst the youth through "Leo" Clubs.
LCIF, the organisations' international grant-providing wing, brings in
much needed grants for training facilities, medical units and disaster
relief in times of need. During the floods in Mozambique, emergency
grants were given to aid the victims of this catastrophe. After
September 11, 2001, victims families were aided with counselling camps,
paid for by LCIF funding. The recent Tsunami disaster in South East
Asia also received substantial funding from L.C.I.F.
Lions
Clubs International came to South Africa in 1957 and the organisation has
grown exponentially since then. There are now 4 Districts within
this Multiple District which cover the countries of South Africa, Namibia,
Swaziland and Lesotho. The numerous clubs around the country provide a vital
lifeline for the many needy communities. Clubs are made up of dedicated
members from all walks of life who give up their spare time to serve those
in need.
This web site is dedicated to
all these members and their partners who make up this magnificent
organisation - we salute you all!!
In the words of James E
Doolittle "THERE IS NOTHING STRONGER THAN THE HEART OF A VOLUNTEER"
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