New District Convention Dates:
March 14th & 15th at Camp Dogwood
DG Message:
Once again, I want to thank the Lions of District 31L, the staff of the Mccune Community, and the NCLF/Camp Dogwood staff for stepping up in seeking and meeting the needs of all communities in Western NC as they recover from the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. Great work has been done and there is more to come in the long road to recovery.
Upcoming we have a district cabinet meeting that will be held via zoom on Saturday, November 16th at 2pm. A link will be shared as the date gets closer. This will be a great time to gather again. Although not able to be in person, it will be a time to reconnect after much time passing since we gathered together in July. At this meeting, I will be asking for no reports from district chairpersons, global action team, or zone/region chairs other than remarks on huricane relief efforts and their effects on your specialized topic for the district. For the benefit of the members of the district, I will ask the zone chairmen to briefly go over the disaster relief efforts report that you recently submitted to me.
A reminder that Peace Poster and Peace Essay entries are due by November 15th. Given the circumstances of our region, these will be judged virtually by a selected committee following the district cabinet meeting on November 16th. Please submit all Peace Poster entries and Peace Essays by email to me. The winning entries of the poster and essay competitions will be contacted about mailing in their physical entries to move onto the multiple district level of their respective competitions.
Upcoming in March there is a one-of-a-kind professional development opportunity afforded to all NC Lions, no prerequisites. Our district is awarded five spots and we will hold a waiting list should more slots become available. Contact me for more information.
Prayer Requests:
For stamina for Lion Karen of the Black Mountain LC as she recovers from
For strength for PDG Ken of the Weaverville LC who was recently released from the ICU
Lion Jason of the Gastonia LC was in a hit and run accident on September 21st leaving him with major injuries and unable to work. Jason will need surgery and it is estimated that he will be out of work for 7 months from the time the accident occurred until the anticipated recovery period is complete.
Our original scheduled guest speaker for our district convention, International Director Debbie recently lost her mom to death. Debbie also started chemotherapy for her recently diagnosed cancer.
Remember late NCLF President Karl Ernst who recently passed away.
Congratulations:
Lion Monica of the Lake Lure LC for being honored with a Melvin Jones Fellowship.
Lion Stephanie of the Canton LC and Leo Advisor of the Pisgah High School Leos Club for being selected as the Haywood County Schools' Teacher of the Year.
Sherrills Ford and Etowah Lions Club for achieving Lions Clubs International's Club Excellence Award for the 2023-2024 Lions Year.
There’s a leader inside every Lion.
And leaders know that, through collective action and individual commitment, we can inspire and empower whole communities. Make them healthier and stronger than ever before. And making our mark in the process.
As leaders, we unite people through our clubs, and in our mission of service. We foster collaborations so we can do what others say can’t be done. We embrace innovation so we can bring our bold service vision to life. We give caring people the chance to serve with us so they can lead with us as Lions. And with every new member we bring, we make our mark on the future of service.
Together, we reach out to the people who need us. We amplify voices that would otherwise go unheard. We change lives in ways that only Lions can. And with every life we touch, with every community we service, we make a mark that will endure, and will never be forgotten.
Fabrício Oliveira, Lions International President
of Catolé do Rocha Lions Club
Catolé do Rocha, Paraiba, Brazil
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