Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Big Society, community, Community Service, fund raising, Lions, Lions Clubs, Lionsclubs, volunteer on August 5, 2011| 1 Comment »
… what’s it going to be like if and when I’m District Governor?
Following the relative calm of July, August is proving to be a busy month. After the district changeover which I talked about in my last post I attended Zone H’s first Zone meeting of the year on 27th July accompanied by district water projects officer Pauline.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Big Society, Community Service, Lions, Lions Clubs, Lionsclubs, Marston Green, volunteer on July 25, 2011| 2 Comments »
The "gongs"
Sunday 24th July was the date for the District Changeover for my district, 105M. This is the event where we welcome our new District Governor and receive our various badges and chains of office as incoming district officers. For me it is the official start of my three-year journey which will, hopefully take me to District Governor for 2013-14.
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged community, fund raising, Lions, Lionsclubs, Marston Green, volunteer on March 31, 2011| Leave a Comment »
“Ordinary people doing amazing things”
The usual answer to the question starts with the organisation, Lions Clubs International, and works down but I think it’s better to start with the slogan above.
My experience of Lions is based on Clubs in the UK and here Lions is several groups of like minded people who want to put something back into the community where they live. Lions Clubs serve their town or village through a wide range of fund raising and service activities supporting the elderly, the young, the disadvantaged and the needy.
Throughout the UK and Ireland this is repeated in around 900 different towns and villages so you’re never far from a Lions Club. You can find a club near you at the UK & Ireland Lions website or by telephoning 0845 833 9502.
My Life as a Lion 