DISTRICT 24-A LION REPORTER
MAY 2017
From District Governor Jay Moughon…
As I travel around the district, I continue to be amazed at the various ways our clubs serve. Our
collective imaginations enable us to seek out new projects while maintaining the legacy of service of the
many Lions who have walked down our pathway of service.
Years ago, Rolaids had a famous commercial. Touting its ability to relieve heartburn, the announcer
would ask “How do you spell relief?” and there would be an emphatic response of R-O-L-A-I-D-S. If I
were to ask the Lions of 24-A “How do spell service?”, I know I would hear a resounding L-O-V-E. You
constantly demonstrate love every day when you screen young elementary school students, provide
meals for those working to change their lives, support Vision Walk with your donations and participation, and provide rides to people needing transportation for appointments.
One of my goals for this Lion year is membership
growth. We’ve made significant progress, but we still
have opportunities to recruit new members. This
month’s centennial video looks at growth.
http://wpc.2735e.taucdn.net/002735E/lionsclub/
download/LQ39_seg_01_5000.mp4
The redistricting proposal cleared its final hurdle. One of the districts filed an appeal with Lions Club
International, and after a thorough review, the International Directors voted to approve the redistricting plan voted on by the delegates at last year’s state convention. As we move forward, the redistricting plan will not impact our ability to serve just the way we are organized within the state.
This month’s TED Talk discusses trying something new for 30 days. Research shows that doing an
activity for 30 days forms a habit and can result in a better quality of life. The most important thing in
trying something new is to establish realistic goals. An unrealistic goal can lead to frustration and
quitting before we form that habit. Having an accountability partner
Matt’s 30-Day Challenges
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can be another way for us to continue in our journey of forming a new habit. Walking with a friend,
hiking with a grandchild, or exercising with a spouse are just a few ways that we can make the habit
fun. As the weather gets warmer, we have many opportunities to move outside and exercise. Whether it’s doing some gardening, walking the dog, going to the gym, or hiking local trails, there are a lot of
opportunities for us to enjoy Mother Nature while improving our overall fitness.
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days?
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May is a month in which we celebrate many events . Cinco de Mayo celebrates our great MexicanAmerican cultural heritage and Mother’s Day honors motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence
of mothers in society. As a former serviceman, May is particularly noteworthy to me, as three military
events are celebrated in this month: VE Day on May 8, Armed Forces Day on May 20 and Memorial
Day on May 29.
VE Day stands for Victory in Europe and began on May 8, 1945, to mark
the formal acceptance by the Allies of World War II of Germany’s unconditional surrender of its armed forces.
Armed Forces Day began in August of 1949, when Secretary of
Defense Louis Johnson combined separate Army, Navy and Air
Force celebrations into one day. On May 20, 1950, President
Harry S. Truman introduced Armed Forces Day and “praised
the work of the military services at home and across the seas"
and said, "it is vital to the security of the nation and to the establishment of a desirable peace."
Memorial Day is the most solemn of holidays, honoring those who have given
their lives in war. Celebrated on the last Monday in May, many people wear
the remembrance poppy to commemorate the military personnel who have
given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. The Commission on Remembrance in Washington, D.C. urges citizens to pause at 3:00 p.m. on Memorial
Day to honor all the service men and women who have given their lives for
our freedom and our way of life.
Chicago is just around the corner, and Lions from around the world are prepared to celebrate 100
years of service and usher in a new era. While Chicago is the venue for our annual International Convention, the impact of our service will be felt around the world. Continue to look for opportunities,
which will be the vehicle for us to remain the largest service organization in the world.
Yours in Service,
DG Jay
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