I can’t believe it is June already.
My testimonial is history and I have only a few more dinners to go to. Soon I’ll be in Minneapolis and will be turning over the position to DGE Marv. I would like to thank everyone in the District for making my year as DG such a great experience. This time a year ago I was scratching my head wondering what I had gotten myself into. Today I can tell you that it was one of the greatest experiences of my life. The experience started in Bangkok and ends in Minneapolis. In between I have met many wonderful, caring Lions. We are lucky to be a part of such a great District. I challenged each club to work on new members, and despite a slow start the clubs in the district have answered that challenge and as we approach the end of this Lion’s year there is a good chance that the District will end with a net increase. In my visits around the district I witnessed International President Al’s theme in action. We truly have “Everyday Heroes, Performing Miracles Through Service.” Don’t let this end in our District.
Some of the major accomplishments during this past year include, membership growth, joining the Lion SEE program, clubs working together to meet the needs of individuals when one club can’t do it alone, clubs joining together to help each other grow, and the work towards our new branch club.
I would like to thank all the members of the Wellsville Lions Club for their support during the years leading up to my becoming District Governor and especially this past year. A big thank you to my drivers. It made my traveling much easier knowing I didn’t have to worry about driving myself, it also allowed Laura to not have to worry. I enjoyed watching my drivers get a chance to see other clubs around the District and how they are different but the same. I traveled in some unique styles, from the airplane ride to Batavia provided by Lion Gary Barnes, to the flight in the Corvette to Rochester. I would also like to thank all the PDG’s who provided support and advise. Especially IPID John, PDG Marv, PDG Jim, and IPDG Terry. Thanks also goes out to all my Region and Zone chairs for all of their work.
During my travels I learned that many clubs in the District liked to sing, so I established a little contest and here are the results. The winner of the “Best Sounding Club” is the Alfred Lions under the direction of PDG Leo, although they might have been rehearsing before my visit. The “Worst Sounding Club,” hands down was the Batavia Club and their rendition of “Happy Birthday.” Thankfully it wasn’t my birthday!
This past year has been very rewarding to both myself and Laura, we have met many great people and made many life long friends. I hope the District continues to support DGE Marv in his year as District Governor. I look forward to serving the District in years to come. Again thank you all for making my year so rewarding!
YIL,
PDGE Terry