Ration the Candy!!!!

Peace Poster Participation Reminder!!!!

BKCLC is participating so remember to support our club and the District.

LIONS TO RAISE FUNDS for DISASTER RELIEFS

Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) is seeking Lion Members of District 20-K1 to team up in raising much needed “Disaster Relief” funds. Funds donated by everyone will be used to alleviate pain and suffering experienced recently by Haiti, The Carolinas (Hurricane Matthew), Louisiana and West Virginia (Major Flooding) among other areas suffering from recent disasters.

Money raised will allow Lions to assist in meeting the pressing needs in the above mentioned areas and other devastated areas in the world. You are truly helping Lions make a difference in those affected communities. LCIF thanks everyone (lions and non-lions) who contributes to this important work. Donating directly to LCIF is the best way to help those communities that need assistance immediately.

Lions of District 20-K1, let us commit to show the world that we staunchly stand by our motto, “WE SERVE”. If you desire to have your donations eligible towards a Melvin Jones Fellowship (MJF), please do not specify a specific disaster area, simply identify it as a donation for Disaster Relief, this enables LCIF to direct the funds to the area most in need following a disaster to provide for immediate, mid and long-term relief.

Who we are: We are a group of men and women who identify needs within the community and the world and work together to fulfill those needs. We are a part of Lions Clubs International which is the world’s largest service club organization with nearly 1.35 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in 206 countries and geographical areas around the world. Since 1917, Lions clubs have aided the blind and visually impaired and made a strong commitment to community service and serving youth throughout the world.

Lions Clubs International Foundation is the charitable arm of Lions Clubs International. Established in 1968, LCIF is committed to providing humanitarian services to those in need, including providing disaster relief, saving sight, supporting youth and combating disability. LCIF was ranked by a Financial Times study as the #1 non-governmental organization with which to partner. Learn more at www.lcif.org.

In Service,

PDG Barbara Moody, District 20-K1 LCIF Coordinator

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LIONS MARION AND PAUL.!!!!

Brooklyn Kings County Lions Club 28th Anniversary Autumn Extravaganza is TONIGHT!!!!!

Date: TODAY, Saturday October 15, 2016

Location: Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center (585 Schenectady Ave Brooklyn NY 11203-corner of East 49th and Rutland Rd)

Donation: $35

Time: 6pm-11pm

BROOKLYN MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER (October 16, 2016) Parking Information

BROOKLYN DISTRICT 20K1 - MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER TEAM

American Cancer Society partnered with Spot Hero Parking Garage.  If you are interested, contact Spot-Hero Parking Page and book a spot.  The closest garage is on 588 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. Space is limited!!!

We are proud to announce that SpotHero has partnered with Making Strides for our 2016 season!

SpotHero is a parking reservation service that helps drivers pre-reserve convenient parking with rates up to 50% off drive-up. We recommend reserving parking in advance with SpotHero!

To reserve your parking spot today, visit the Making Strides of Brooklyn SpotHero Parking Page and book a spot with rates up to 50% off drive-up.

Download the SpotHero iPhone | Android app and enter promo code STRIDESNYC for an extra 5% off your spot and SpotHero will donate $1 to Making Strides Against Breast Cancer!

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER- October 16, 2016

“Let’s Celebrate a Journey of a Lifetime”

DISTRICT 20-K1 LIONS, LEOS, FRIENDS AND FAMILY

****CELEBRATE OUR 16TH ANNUAL WALK FOR****

MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2016

FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA PARK

111TH STREET BETWEEN 54TH & 55TH AVENUE
There is also a location in Brooklyn@ Prospect Park - The Nethermead Lincoln Rd and Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY. The District 20K1 team is officially in Queens.

“DISTRICT 20-K1 TEAM” MEET @

REGISTRATION BOOTH – 8:00 A.M.

WALK BEGINS AT 10:00 A.M.

ENDS AT 2:00 P.M.

DISTRICT 20-K1 STRIDE SHIRTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE

CONTACT COMMITTEE MEMBER – Lion Joice Knuckles (347-446-8323)

e-mail – liberianbeau@aol.com

6th Year FLAGSHIP SPONSOR –AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

DONATE ONLINE HERE OR USE DONATION BOOKLETS

                                                                                                                    

Register today for LDUN

YOU'RE INVITED! LIONS DAY WITH THE UNITED NATIONS SATURDAY, MARCH 4, 2017 NEW YORK, NY, USA Spend the day with Lions Clubs International, the United Nations and the Special Olympics. Together we will discuss how we can improve health and inclusion around the world to make a big impact. Seating is limited. Register today to reserve your spot!  Registration for Lions Day with the United Nations is available on a first come, first served basis. ($99.00 USD - Lion; $60.00 USD - Leo) REGISTER HERE Lions Clubs International & LCIF | 300 W. 22nd St. | Oak Brook, IL | 60523 | USA

Centennial Service Challenge- Vision

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LION H.G!!!!!!!!

Message from the District: Diabetes - Step Out Walk - October 9th- THIS EVENT IS TOMORROW SUNDAY!!!

Dear Lions,

STEP OUT TO WALK  FOR DIABETES...

DATE:  Sunday, October 9, 2016. Registration is open at 7:30 A.M. and the opening ceremony begins at 8:30A.M.

LOCATION: Bronx Zoo, Gate B 2300 Bronx River Parkway Road, Bronx, NY 10460

Route: 5K(begins at Gate B parking lot and continues through the Zoo to the Dancing Crane Pavilion)

Live music 11A.M.-2P.M. and much more!

Reminder: Walkers/Runner must raise $100.00

See you there!

Lion Sandrina Kingston, Chair  

Lion Josh Ralph, Co-chair

Other Club Anniversaries in October

Message from International President Corlew

Dear Lions Leaders, In the past three months, Lions clubs in two small towns here in the U.S. received negative national media coverage and extensive negative chatter on social media.  In both instances, a Lions club sponsored an annual parade - something the clubs had done for several decades, and something many Lions clubs do in other communities across the United States.  And in both instances, a float in the parade attracted unwanted and unintended attention by making a political statement, and doing so in an offensive manner.  In neither case was the float in question actually built by a Lion member or club, but because the Lions club sponsored the parade, all the negative publicity and all that comes with it is assigned to the club. These are but two of many other incidents that have occurred over the past several years that garnered negative publicity for a Lions club, and by extension negative publicity for all Lions clubs. Lions clubs and their members are the fabric of their local communities, and are held in high regard for the work they do.  But at the same time, and therefore, Lions are held to a higher standard.  So when a Lions member or club does something that runs contrary to what the community believes to be acceptable, it harms our reputation, our brand, our image, and detracts from our overall mission of community service. Over the past 90 days – the same period of time the incidents cited above garnered negative press – Lions spent more than 9 million hours of service better communities; we surpassed our goal of serving 100 million people through our centennial service challenge; more than 5,000 clubs completed centennial legacy projects; and countless numbers of people received the gift of sight through Lions programs.  And during this same period of time Lions International was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize. We are a non-sectarian, non-religious organization.  Our mission is “To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding.”  We must be ever mindful of that mission, and strive to draw attention to the good work we do. When organizing or sponsoring events in your respective communities, it is vital to be ever vigilant to guard against anything that might be perceived as offensive, and could potentially harm our reputation and negatively impact our mission of service.    Sincerely, Bob Corlew

Come out and support Brooklyn Kings County Lions Club 28th Anniversary Autumn Extravaganza!!!!

Date: Saturday October 15, 2016

Location: Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center (585 Schenectady Ave Brooklyn NY 11203-corner of East 49th and Rutland Rd)

Donation: $35

Time: 6pm-11pm