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COLUMBUS EAST LIONS

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February was a busy month for the Columbus East Lions. With Mid-Winter Conventions, and one of our largest fundraisers, the members of the Columbus East Lions were on the move.

PHONEBOOK DELIVERYAll throughout Columbus, people walked outside to find a phonebook sitting on their doorstep. These phonebooks were delivered by the Columbus East Lions. The money the club receives from this delivery goes a long way in helping the club pay for the costs of the sights and hearing services the club helps provide in the community.

One of the most important aspects to a Lions Club is the clubs fundraising activities. In order to support various groups such as Leader Dogs, White Cane, Mid-South, or LCIF, Lions must go out and raise money. Even more importantly, if Lions hope to help provide sight and hearing services to

those in their community, Lions must participate in fundraising.

While many members of the Columbus East Lions helped with the delivery, the project would have nearly been impossible without the support of students from East Mississippi Community College and members of the community who wanted to help others.

While the club will be able to use the funds to help others, Columbus East was also glad to use the experience to bring in new members.

Big February for Columbus East Lions

General Session promotes growth, leadership, services of District 30-M

CC James Norton stress that the next generation of Lions must be found by the membership of the clubs in the state. “If you don’t start finding your replacement, Lions of Mississippi will cease to exist,” said Norton. Clubs have many opportunities to promote their growth. PCC Dee Tanner reminded everyone that one of the best avenues to grow a club is by creating Leo Clubs. The creation of a Leo Club allows young people under the age of 18 to learn about what Lions do. According to Tanner, Mississippi already has three active Leo Clubs with other areas looking to start a club.

In addition to being a great mechanism to promote future growth, the Lions All-State band continues to be a great ambassador for all the Lions Clubs in the state of Mississippi. With the international convention taking place in Sydney, Australia, there will be a burden placed on the members of the band to make the

trip. Clubs are encouraged to help the all-state band in any way that they can. Lion Jim Schrock insisted that the band is one of the greatest things the state has going for it.

In addition to discussion about the various programs and projects that are ongoing in the district, a few moments were taken to reflect on

accomplishments of the district and to recognize various individuals. PDG Darla Turan of the Columbus East Lions. She was given the club presidents’ excellence award. CC James Norton was awarded the District Governor Extension Award and the District Family Growth Award.

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Tough times means more need with less giving for Mid-South

• • •According to Mid-South Sight and Hearing CEO Lion Brad Baker, Mid-South has been called on to help more people than ever before, but it is becoming more difficult for the organization to help because of a lack of funds.

“Many of our doctors have completed surgeries and operations, and we still owe them thousands of dollars,” said Baker. “That is a burden that we cannot keep asking them to bear. Because of that, we have many people who are sitting on a waiting list.”

Baker proceeded to show a video about an eleven-year-old girl from Picyuane, Miss., to those in attendance at the luncheon to give them a glimpse into the miracles that Mid-South performs everyday. While Baker knows that many members have worn many hats and are tired, he encouraged members to stay active and work hard to support the miracles performed by Mid-South.

Baker said many opportunities still exist for Lions to actively donate to Mid-South. Baker urged members to join the Mid-South Booster Club. By doing this, Mid-South will debit a member’s checking account monthly. Baker said even a commitment of ten, fifteen, or twenty dollars could make a huge impact for Mid-South without making a major impact on the day to day life of the member.

Mid-South Sight and Hearing serves people in the communities of Mississippi, Missouri, Arkansas, and West Tennessee. Mid-South has been helping people in these areas since 1942.

DISTRICT 30-M MIDWINTER CABINET MEETINGAt the midwinter district cabinet meeting, the district elected their leaders for the upcoming year. Joe Marshall from Byhalia was elected 2nd Vice District Governor, current 2ndDG Jimmy Jackson was elected 1st District Governor, and current 1st District Governor Ron Kitchens was elected District Governor.

Kitchens, who was excited to receive the honor, looks forward to a productive year with the help of other Lions.

“I know that I cannot do my job without your help,” said Kitchens. “I am asking for your help in the upcoming year to keep Lions as the largest service organization and to grow it as well.”

Kitchens identified membership as one of the prime issues facing the district at this time. “We need to reverse the downward turn in our membership,” said Kitchens. “We have less than 1450 members in our district. The minimum number

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of members for a district is 1250.”Kitchens noted that the loss of about 200 members could force Mississippi to only have one district. Kitchens said that an increase in membership is important to accomplish the goals of the Lions Club.“People are in need, and we are there to help them,” Kitchens said. “The best way we can help them is by getting our friends and the members of our community involved in our clubs.”

White Cane Seeks Contributions

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WHITE CANE HOPES TO REBOUND IN FUNDRAISING“Mississippi has a dirt track in every

District 30-MAvery McKinley Personal

Commitments

Columbus East 16Water Valley 15South East Tippah 9Columbus Host 7Clarksdale Sunset 6

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