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Namaste!Lions of India WelcomeInternational PresidentGudrun Yngvadottir &PID Dr. Jon Bjarni Thorsteinsson

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DR.NARESH AGGARWALIn Taiwan

IPIP & LCIF Chairman

IPIP & LCIF Chairman Dr.Naresh Aggarwal participates in the Lions Sight For Kids program organized by MD 300 in Taiwan.

IPIP & LCIF Chairman Dr.Naresh Aggarwal inaugurated the Taiwan Children & Family Centre to feed children

in developing countries.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Gudrun YngvadottirInternational President, Lions Clubs International

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Hello, Lions.

hen we became Lions, we embarked on a journey Wtogether. We all started down a path of service, sharing kindness, bringing hope to our communities,

changing the lives of the people we serve, and changing our own along the way.

But in many respects, the service itself is a journey. It isn't something that comes together in a single day and it doesn't end when the event is over. It's a cycle of learning and doing and celebrating, so that we can continue evolving our work and expanding our capacity to serve.

We learn of a problem - perhaps it's an epidemic of diabetes in our hometown or a local population in need of medical care - and we begin to think of ways in which our club might help. We do some research, we reach out to people who know about the issue, and we learn more about the needs and the obstacles in our path. This is the learning and discovering that comes before the doing. And this makes the service we do that much better, because it's more informed, and more prepared, and ultimately more effective.

Reporting what we do and sharing our stories is also a key component to keeping the movement going. It is one thing to perform a good deed. It's another to perform a good deed and share the story of your service with others who may champion your cause or even join you in service - all because they were inspired by your story.

Remember, we're all on this journey together. We are all heading towards one goal - a better world - yet we are all taking different paths to get there. And the process of getting there is just as important as the destination. What is your path?

Yours,

Service is a Journey

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Wishing a l l our readers a very happy new year. . . Wishing a l l our readers

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Fo r L i o n s , J a n u a r y i s a n unforgettable month as our founder Melvin Jones was born on 13th January, 1879. My wife and I had the rare opportunity of visiting his birthplace - Fort Thomas, Arizona, USA, when I served as International Director. Born to Captain Calvin Jones and Lydia M. Gibler, Melvin

Jones studied law and music, but left halfway, and in 1913 joined an insurance company.

On 7th June, 1917 when he was 38 years old, he founded Lions Clubs International. Within a few years of the formation of Lions Club, Melvin Jones left his insurance job and devoted himself full-time to Lionism. He was never afraid to innovate and take risks. He was a member of the Chicago Central Lions Club and consistently sought the advice of members on how to make meetings more meaningful and lively.

He was a crusader, reformer, uplifter and organizer - wrote Roberty J.Casey and W.A.S.Douglas in the 1949 book ‘The World’s Biggest Doers.’ Melvin Jones laid a strong foundation for Lions Clubs and we continue to be the largest service organization in the world, serving millions of deserving people every year.

There are several remarkable quotes by our founder. My favourite Melvin Jones quote is: “Simplicity, sincerity and naturalness are elements in every great character.”I believe, we Lions should imbibe these elements in letter and spirit. During the International Convention in 1958, delegates affectionately conferred upon him the title ‘Secretary General for Life.’ A fitting tribute indeed! Melvin Jones passed away in 1961, at the age of 82.

In this month of his birth anniversary, let us rededicate ourselves to uphold the century-old traditions, culture and spirit of service embedded in each one of us and move forward as proud Lions, to serve more people in every nook and corner of the world.

With sincere Lionistic regards,

Er. R. MuruganEditor, The Lion (India)Past International Director, [email protected]

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“You can bring in the difference”

Dear Friends in Service,

Happy New Year!

As the curtain rises on 2019, I am pleased to share a few developments that the Board of Management of Lion India Magazine Committee

has taken for the New Year.

The magazine, which connects the 2,90,000+ Lion members of this country, will, from now on, have eleven issues. You will be in touch with the happenings in Indian Lionism throughout the year. Isn’t that great?

And here is news for the SMART generation who prefers having information on their digital fingertips. Initiatives are underway to launch an online edition of the magazine wherein pages will not restrict your articles, stories, and experiences.

The Lion magazine (India Edition) will not only unveil a new scholarship scheme to support the deserving meritorious students of the country, but also support the Health Parks initiative to contribute towards a healthy India. You can rest assured that the Board of Management has left no stone unturned to ensure quality content and presentation.

All the charitable works the Magazine Committee intends to do require YOUR support with advertisements for funds. Let me draw your attention to the quote of Helen Keller, “Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” We may be geographically separated on the surface yet the spirit of Lionism connects us all deeply.

Tomorrow is the first blank page of your future. Contribute to the cause of Lionism. You can bring in the difference with your new initiative, new vision, new goal and efforts to support the good works of the magazine.

Wish you and your near and dear ones a New Year filled with love, joy, peace, happiness, health, wealth, prosperity and all the goodness of time and nature.

Let our lives be a message of service.

Vijay Kumar RajuChairman, Board of Management, The Lion (India)Trustee & Secretary, LCIFInternational Director, LCI (2016-18)


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Her three-day visit to God’s Own Country was packed with activities. Accompanied by her husband PID Dr.Jon Bjarni Thorsteinsson, President Gudrun:Ÿ Interacted with Governor teams

and Past District Governors. She appreciated the presentation made by Council Chairperson K.Suresh about the permanent projects established in Kerala with the support of LCIF and other projects.

Ÿ Addressed nearly 100 Club Presidents from various parts of the Multiple

Ÿ Met with ‘New Voices’ leaders from all the five Districts of the Multiple and also a few leaders from neighbouring MD 317 where she appealed to lady Lions to come forward and take up important leadership positions and also involve in service projects benefitting more women and children. The discussions were led by Constitutional Area Speaker PDG Dr.Suchitra.

Ÿ Participated in a General Body Meeting, which was attended by more than 1,000 Lions. Nearly 300 new members were inducted, out of which 150 were ladies.

MD 318 9 - 11 DECEMBER, 2018 CALICUT, KERALA

When International President Gudrun Yngvadottir landed in Calicut on 9th December, 2018 on her first visit to our country, she was following the footsteps of the first European to arrive in India over 500 years ago: Vasco da Gama. President Gudrun was welcomed with traditional hospitality. Many lady Lions - holding

thalams (brass plates with illuminated lamps) in their hands and dressed in traditional attire - lined both sides of the entrance of the International Arrivals section at the Calicut Airport.

Ÿ Accepted a cheque of US$40,000 handed over by District Governor Ganeshan Kaniyarakkal towards MJF contribution and a cheque for `10 lakhs handed over by District Governor A.V. Vamanakumar towards Akshaya Patra.

Ÿ Visited the Comtrust Eye Care Society Hospital which was supported with an LCIF Grant in 2005.

Ÿ Honoured PDG K.T. Raghunath - of the Calicut Lions Club, the first Lions Club of Kerala.

Ÿ Honoured PID R.Murugan with her Presidential Medal.

Ÿ Visited Suman, a Vocational Centre for Rehabilitation of Mentally Challenged, another LCIF-supported permanent project.

Ÿ Handed over the key of a new school van to Prasanthi - a school for children with special needs. The van was donated by District 318E District Governor Ganeshan Kaniyarakkal and co-sponsored by Manappuram Foundation.


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MD 3231 11 - 12 DECEMBER, 2018 MUMBAI, MAHARASHTRA

More than 350 Lions and Leos of District 3231-A2 welcomed International President Gudrun Yngvadottir and PID Dr. Jon Bjarni Thorsteinsson at a grand function held in Mumbai.

After witnessing and appreciating the presentation on the District's activities and projects, President Gudrun: Ÿ Inducted 110 New Members

Ÿ Inaugurated 11 New ClubsŸ Enrolled 13 New MJF's and

presented MJF plaques to a fewŸ Presented International

Appreciation Certificates to about 40 Achievers from the District.

Ÿ Presented 100 International President’s Pins to Past District Governors, Region Chairpersons, Zone Chairpersons and Club Presidents

The Chembur Golf Club served as the perfect backdrop for a Banquet hosted in honour of the First Couple of Lions International. PID Aruna Oswal, District Governor K.J.Paul, PDG Hanuman Agarwal, Vice District Governors Maneshwar Nayak and Rakesh Chaumal, District Governor of District 3231-A3, Deepak Chaudhari and other Lion leaders interacted with the special guests.

District 3231-A3 welcomed President Gurdun with a garland and an aarti at the Lions Sports Ground, Santacruz, Mumbai on 12th December, 2018. She then inaugurated a football match for the blind and donated 101 bicycles to the legendary Mumbai Dabbawalas along with District Governor Dr. Deepak Chaudhari.

President Gurdun was presented with her portrait by District Governor Dr.Deepak Chaudhari at a special event organized by District 3231-A3 at the ISKCON Auditorium. On a single call given by District Governor Dr.Deepak Chaudhari, nine Lions came forward and donated US$ 1000 to LCIF.

12th December, 2018 saw President Gudrun Yngvadottir addressing the Lions of District 3231-A1 at SNDT College Auditorium, Mumbai. She also released the first issue of the District Bulletin, edited by Principal District PRO Havovi Gandhi, MJF.

District Governor CA Divyesh Shah, PMJF presented a cheque of `1 lakh towards LCIF. President Manoj Shah of Mandvi (East) Lions Club and 1st Vice President Naresh Shah of Mahanagar Lions Club also donated to LCIF.


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International President Gudrun Yngvadottir, PID Dr. Jon Bjarni Thorsteinsson and ID JP Singh were warmly welcomed to Visakhapatnam, the City of Destiny, by Lion leaders of MD 316 on 13th December, 2018.

The President’s first stop was the City Library where she interacted with the children of rag-pickers. Visakhapatnam Samarasya Lions Club proposed to take up the project of educationally empowering these children in the august presence of international dignitaries. Certificates were distributed to the women who had successfully completed the fashion designing course under the Skill Development Programme organized by the Mahila Action NGO and Visakhapatnam Samarasya Lions Club.

The LCIF-funded Lions Blood Bank, the Lions Laboratory and the Skill Development Centre owned by Visakhapatnam Lions Club were next on the itinerary.

It was a rare honour for Visakhapatnam Lions Club to have President Gudrun Yngvadottir, PID Dr.Jon Bjarni Thorsteinsson, ID J.P.Singh, LCIF Trustee Vijay Kumar Raju and the District Leadership grace their Diamond Jubilee celebrations in the evening.

A fitting end to the day was the banquet hosted by District 316A Leadership, under the auspices of LCIF Trustee Vijay Kumar Raju, ably supported by DG J.Mohan Rao, VDGs Alapati Subba Rao and G.E.V.Narasimha Raju.

Day 2 HighlightsOn the second day, President Gudrun and other dignitaries visited:Ÿ Omkar & Lions School for the DeafŸ Lions District 324 C-1 Cancer Treatment &

Research CentreŸ The proposed Diabetes Care Centre of

Visakhapatnam Samarasya Lions Club and Vizag Charitable Trusts

President Gudrun also addressed Lion Leaders at the Second Multiple Council Meeting of MD 316. This day too concluded with a banquet hosted by MD 316 under the leadership of MCC D.S.S.V.Varma.

Ÿ LCIF Trustee Vijay Kumar Raju was honoured with the Presidential Medal by International President Gudrun

Yngvadottir.Ÿ Appreciation plaques were presented to MJFs.Ÿ Significant contribution towards LCIF was made by MD 316 including District 316A.

Ÿ President participated in the tree plantation programme of District 316A.

Ÿ President chartered new Clubs of District 316A & B.Ÿ President actively interacted with the associated

members of each Project, Lion members and District Leadership.

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Instead of having her spend time on the road, the Lions of MD 322 hosted her at a single venue, while the audience kept changing.

The New Voices team organized a Women's Symposium - Women Unplugged. Women achievers from various walks of life got together for a Panel Discussion. The bottomline was - women need to rewire their mind, build their confidence, refuse to get bogged down by gender stereotyping, and work to break free. President Gudrun felt that was exactly the purpose of initiating New Voices, which would help bring gender parity in our organization. The New Voice nominees of MD 322 were felicitated.

The DG teams and Council Executives dressed up as the naval team of Admiral President Gudrun at the special dinner. Each district gave a video report of their achievements during the year. President Gudrun then answered their queries and motivated them to go ‘Beyond the Horizon.’

The Leos greeted President Gudrun the next morning, with each wearing the Gudrun mask. It was a fun session and though they asked some tricky questions, our President gave very appropriate replies.

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MD 322 15 - 16 DECEMBER, 2018 KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL

Lunch was with the Past District Governors of MD 322 in attendance. Once again, President Gudrun listened attentively to their suggestions and answered their questions in a befitting manner.

‘President Meets President’ was the most successful event, as 190 Club Presidents from all sub-districts of MD 322 travelled long distances to meet their International President. They had been challenged to take in five new members which gave them an opportunity to get a special cap from her hands. This was a great way to arrest the large drops we normally see in December. Presidents of Model Clubs for Campaign 100 were also recognized. President Gudrun heard them out as they shared their successes.

The gala dinner that night was a fun event. The President was escorted by the Directors and Past Directors, accompanied by the Council Chairperson and the District Governors. District 322B1 presented 125 Melvin Jones Fellows and a 200% MJF Club.

The short - but extremely meaningful - visit revitalized the districts and gave them an incentive to perform even better in the second half of the Lionistic year.


“Good things when short, are twice as good.” This was true of International President Gudrun's visit to MD 322 on 15th December, 2018. The visit of an International President is no doubt a special occasion, but what makes it even more significant is its ability to bring new vibrancy to the District. And this is exactly what happened in MD 322!


IPIP & LCIF Chairman Dr.Naresh Aggarwal, International Directors V.K.Luthra and J.P.Singh, Council Officers and other Lion leaders gave a ‘capital’ welcome to International President Gudrun Yngvadottir and PID Dr.Jon Bjarni Thorsteinsson at the Lions India Office in Delhi on 17th December, 2018. She presented a glass plaque and friendship banner to the Lions India Office. Dr.Naresh Aggarwal explained the purpose and objectives of establishing the Lions India Office in Delhi and gave a tour of the well-furnished space.

Attired in a traditional salwar kameez, President Gudrun attended the banquet organized by MD 321 at Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza. More than 300 Lions gathered to meet President Gudrun. Also present on the occasion was Kristin Eva Sigurdardottir, Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Iceland. She was honoured by President Gudrun.

GLT, GMT and GST Reports from the Multiple were presented to the President. She was highly appreciative of the service activities being conducted by MD 321 and by the Lions of India in general.

MD 321 17 - 18 DECEMBER, 2018 DELHI

President Gudrun inaugurated a New Club of New Voices in District 321A2

Roll of Honour!

President Gudrun honoured:Ÿ PIDs Vinod Khanna and K.M.Goyal

with Presidential MedalsŸ ID J.P.Singh with a beautiful glass

plaqueŸ District Governor (321A2) for

displaying 13 spot vision screening machines and for screening 1,30,000 children in the district

Ÿ Council Officers, DGs, VDGs, MD Coordinators and some New Voices Leaders from MD 321

On 18th December, 2018 President Gudrun visited Lions Vidya Mandir Secondary School for underprivileged children, being run by Delhi Lions Club (District 321A1), the first club of India.

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Vijayawada Jubilee Haritha Lions Club conducted an eye screening camp at St.Ann’s High School, Vijayawada. Of the 2,003 students screened, the 102 students identified with refractive errors, received spectacles from the Club, in collaboration with GST Coordinator D.Joni Kumari. District Governor Annapareddy Koti Reddy was the chief guest of the programme. A.P.Bar Council Member Chalasani Ajay Kumar, was the guest of honour.

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Nandyal Seva Pragathi Lions Club, under the guidance of Lion Srikanth Pesala, successfully completed 365 days of serving food at the District Government Hospital in Nandyal. So far, 1.46 lakh patients and their attendees have been served as part of this year-long programme. District Governor A.V.R.Prasad, MJF and Past Multiple Secretary Chinnapa Reddy were present.

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Nidadavole Lions Club distributed steel plates and tumblers

to students at Nidadavolu.

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District 316A served food to the residents of PAPA Home - a shelter for street children in Visakhapatnam. District Governor J.Mohan Rao and DCS Ramesh Duvvada were present on the occasion.

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District 316H organized a rally to create awareness about diabetes. 500 students and 100 Lions participated in the 6-km rally, which started from J.K.C.College and ended at Hindu College Circle.

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Last year, I served as the International President for the world's largest service organization. This year, I am honoured to be the LCIF Chairman. To me,

both positions mean just one thing - Change. A chance to change Lionism.

This year, I am aiming for more than Change - I am hoping for a miracle. Miracles do not happen by luck, or divine intervention, or destiny. A miracle is not a big thing. It is a small thing done by many people. A small donation of `100 from each Indian Lion will guarantee a miracle this year - an increase in LCIF funding and service by many Multiples.

Thanks to you, we made massive progress for Lionism last year. One significant milestone was crossing $50 million in gifts to LCIF, a 35% increase from the previous year!

While we are all thrilled with that number, I think we can achieve 50 times more. Sounds unrealistic? Consider that less than 1 in 50 Lions in India gifted to LCIF. If each Lion gives a gift of just `100, and our big donors remain the same, we can easily raise 50 times the amount collected.

When I talk in dollars, you may think that your money would leave India. However, India is by far the biggest recipient of LCIF Funds! We receive over three times of what we give. Also, your Chairman of LCIF this year is also from India. I, therefore have come up with another expansion for LCIF - Lions Create India's Future.

A new levelThe unfortunate truth is that money is needed for service. The fortunate truth is that we only need a very small amount from each member.

Last year, you and I expanded our Power of We. India now has 289,351 members - less than 20,000 short of USA.

However, we need more than members. We need Lions. Lions take action. A simple donation of `100 per week is massive action as a country.

We need more than Clubs. We need a Lions culture. A culture where every Lion makes it a habit to give a tiny amount resulting in massive change for the country.

In the past 6 months, I have visited many Lions in many countries. I have collected pledges and gifts in millions of dollars from many Lion leaders. Many Lions have given verbal promises.

You are the FutureHowever much I travel though, I know I can meet only a small percentage of Lions. That is why I am writing to you, to enlist your support. I ask you to believe in your ability to change Lionism. While I am on top of the ladder, this ladder is tall, only because of you.

Every `100 that you give is another step in the ladder. If you believe in the Power of Me - your Power to create change - our Association will be tall enough for the entire world to look up to.

In the last 45 years of being a Lion, I gain the most pride by seeing LCIF projects - large hospitals, eye care centres, old age homes, food banks, exercise areas, etc.

We all pray to God, but our prayers can only be answered by the people around us. If we listen to the desperate prayers all around us, maybe all of us will be blessed by God above.

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In 1982, the youth wing of Bangalore Host, the very first Lions Club in Karnataka, took the lead in developing the school under the stewardship of Sanjay Udani. Built at a cost of `72,000/- this was the only school for children of the surrounding villages. In 1995-96, the school had 12 classrooms allowing it to expand from a Primary School to a High School.

Because there’s more to a school than just classrooms...It is a proven fact that good school infrastructure, with renewed spaces not only improves attendance and the interest of students but also enhances their performance. Bangalore Host Lions Club, therefore, under the guidance of Capt. Siva Subramanyam, established a Science Laboratory, a full-fledged Computer Lab with 40 computers, indoor and outdoor Auditoriums, drinking water facility and toilets for staff and students. Sewing machines were also provided for vocational training programmes.

A new block consisting of Principal’s Chamber, Staff Room and more Classrooms became operational from July 2018. And more recently a Children’s Park was

A Government School in North Bengaluru which started with just 4 classrooms now accommodates more than 800 students in 36 classrooms!

inaugurated at the School, which has come as a boon to the students.

The Club has spent around `6.50 crores till date, to enhance the school infrastructure and create an environment that’s conducive to learning. Besides generous contributions from Lions and philanthropists, the fund for this continuing endeavour has also come from corporates like Via.Com and RBI Note Mudran, Mysore.

Over the years, Bangalore Host Lions Club has not only displayed continuity in leadership but also demonstrated that “Outstanding people have one thing in common : an absolute sense of mission”.

Bangalore Host Lions Club made it possible for this school to spread its wings…

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5,000 saplings were distributed to students and residents of nearby villages in a major tree plantation programme organized in Shirva Manchakal. The District also distributed 8,000 saplings at the Milagres College and Church at Kallianpur, Udupi. The saplings were planted by the students and their family members in their gardens.

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Believing that no child should go hungry to bed, District Governor Devadas Bhandary, Club President Sadashiv Hosdurg and members of Mulki Lions Club served food to the children of CSI Balikashram.

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DISTRICT 317EBangalore BTM Nightingale Lions Club conducted seven blood donation camps and collected 820 units of blood.


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The Selection ProcessMore than 2,000 students participated in the 13 one-day Camps conducted across the 12 Regions of the District, under the banner LLEAP- Lions Leadership Enhancement Activation Program.

Participants who demonstrated an aptitude for leadership, flexibility, maturity, integrity, good communication, presentation and social skills at the Regional Camps were then hand-picked for the advanced three-day fully residential LIFE camp.

Held at the YMCA Camp Site Alwaye, the leadership boot camp saw 150 students from classes 10, 11 and 12 being extensively trained by an eminent team of national and international faculty, which included motivational speakers and achievers.

The three eventful days were packed with interactive sessions on enhancing mind

power and creativity, improving communication skills, yoga training, team building activities, a cultural show, career clinic and more.

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Empowering youth - the District 318C way!Like Benjamin Disraeli, District 318C too, believes that “The youth of a nation are the trustees of posterity.” This belief has led to the development of the LIFE programme. An acronym for Lions Institute for Future Evolution, this unique initiative aims at empowering selected youth from different regions and training them to take over leadership roles in good governance.

They made it happen!District Governor Adv. A.V.Vamanakumar, District Director Prof.Samson Thomas and Mr.Harish Kumar took the lead in organizing this camp. Justice Devan Ramachandran, Permanent Judge of the High Court of Kerala, was the Chief Guest during the inaugural ceremony. Dr.K.N.Raghavan, IRS (GST Commissioner Mumbai); Mr.Suresh Joseph, IRTS (Retd.); Jilumol Marriet Thomas; renowned Career Expert Mr.G.S.Sreekiran and well-known OBT expert Thomas George interacted, inspired and energized the dynamic participants. District Cabinet Secretary C.G.Sreekumar, District Cabinet Treasurer Rajan N.Namboothiri and Ani Manoj took the mantle of leadership in organising the event in a meticulous way.

The LIFE programme was highly appreciated

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As part of the Home for Homeless project, District 318A constructed their third house, at a

cost of `8 lakhs. The key for the same was handed over to Smt.Lathika of Thiruvananthapuram, by

District Governor John G.Kottara. Present on the occasion were MCC K.Suresh, Vice District

Governors Dr.A.G.Rajendran and Parameswarankutty, Past District Governors and

the Sponsor DC - Home for Homeless K.G.Chandrasekharan Nair.

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Trichur Lions Club sponsored a Library of Malayalam books at St.Clare’s Convent Higher Secondary School, Thrissur. The cost of the project was `1 lakh. The Club also organized a talent fest for all the students of Anganwadis of Thrissur district, at Marthoma Higher Secondary School. The programme was inaugurated by Lali James, Education & Sports Standing Committee, Corporation of Thrissur. District Governor E.D.Deepak was the guest of honour.

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On World Diabetes Day, the District organized a rally with the support of S.H.Medical Centre at Kottayam. A medical exhibition, diabetes screening and a seminar on diabetes by Endocrinologist Dr.Mini G.Pillai was also conducted in the hospital premises. More than 500 people, including a large number of Lions, participated in the programme. The rally was led by District Governor K.A.Thomas.

District Governor Ganesh Kanayarakkal handed over a cheque of US$ 40,000 as MJF contribution to LCIF, to International President Gudrun Yngvadottir during her recent visit to Calicut. Present on the occasion were PID Er.R.Murugan, VDGs Dr.S.Rajiv, Dr.O.V.Sanal, PDGs, Cabinet Members and Lions of the District.

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1. Develop marketing material for all audiences to improve awareness of the program2. Make the Lions Quest program a priority for District Governor teams3. Increase recognition for schools, students and teachers4. Amend the appointment policy to a firm three-year period for the Lions Quest District Chairperson5. Add Lions Quest to LCI/LCIF agenda and campaign6. Change name of the program to clearly portray that it is a youth program7. Provide guidance and resources to enhance Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities

8. Reduce printing costs (style)9. Add Lions Quest District Chairperson into protocol (like GLT)10. Increase utilization of trained teachers (follow up with those from previous years)11. Involve teachers in foundations and utilize them to market the program and instruct in alternative capacities12. Create a database of schools and teachers trained in the program for improved follow-up13. Target high profile schools14. Promote Leoism15. Create a basic evaluation software

The way forward...Brainstorming and exchange of ideas at the Lions Quest Regional Meeting

Ariel Dickson, Educational Program Specialist - Lions Quest, LCIF organized a ‘Lions Quest Regional Meeting’ on 19th and 20th December, 2018 at Mumbai. Serving Directors, a few Past Directors, top leaders of LQIF (Lions Quest in India Foundation) and SILQF (Southern India Multiple Districts Lions Quest Foundation), as well as Multiple District Quest Chairpersons from India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal participated and had very fruitful group discussions and interactions on both the days.

At the close of the meeting, the group created a list of resolutions for the Lions Quest program for 2019.

The participants felt that the meeting was very useful and decided to have one such meeting by the end of next year - 2019.

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In an innovative approach District Governor John Bunny and his team chose

to focus on one activity every month and motivated all the clubs in the district to take on the activity of the month. This laser-sharp focus has not only yielded good results but has been instrumental in making the clubs vibrant.

Focused Approach. Focused Results.District 320F makes a difference every month!

The focus was on Environmental Protection. 90% of the clubs took part in the programme and planted 1,38,909 saplings in schools, colleges and open areas.

Health camps were organized by the clubs in hundreds of schools. 23,967 students were examined as against the target of 25,000.

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The focused activity for the month was Relieving Hunger. Clubs surpassed the target of 1,00,000 beneficiaries set and food was provided to 1,19,465 persons by the Lions of the district.

In October, Clubs conducted health check-up camps and examined 26,431 persons across various places, exceeding the target of 25,000 beneficiaries.

Diabetes was the focused activity for November and the target set was to reach out to 25,000 people. Clubs were enthusiastic to take up this global cause and reached the figure of 55,031 beneficiaries for screening, awareness and counselling. 30% of the people examined were found to be new cases of diabetes.

Adolescent Empowerment was the focused activity for December. 41,782 school and college students were benefitted, as against the target of 50,000.

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DISTRICT 320AHyderabad Shalivahana and Hyderabad Deccan Lions Clubs distributed notebooks, belts and shoes to 280 students of their adopted Zilla Parishad High School at Rangapur. Meritorious students were also awarded silver medals. Present on the occasion was District Governor Bandaru Prabhakar.

Hyderabad Capital Lions Club adopted an orphanage for hearing-impaired children and donated hearing aids and other essentials.

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Alwal Astha Lions Club provided an artificial limb to a needy person.

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DISTRICT 320GKarimnagar Kaleswari

Lions Club set up cement benches at a public park for the

benefit of the elderly.



Nakrekal Lions Club provided artificial limbs and wheelchairs to physically-challenged children on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. A rally was also organized to create awareness about the difficulties disabled people face in their daily life.

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DISTRICT 320C45 Clubs of District 320C came together to distribute sewing machines to 50 deserving women. This initiative will help the women become financially independent and self-reliant. Present on the occasion was DCP Sumathi, IPS, District Governor Dr.G.S.Prahlad and his team.

Sad Demise Past Director Ranganathan

We regret to inform you that P.S.Ranganathan, Past International Director (1988-1990) passed away on 8th December, 2018.

Upon becoming a Lion in 1974, the late Past Director Ranganathan served the Association with distinction and in many capacities, including District Governor, Council Chairperson, Secretary and Vice Chairman of Lions Co-ordination Committee of India. He was closely involved with the development of the SightFirst Program and was appointed as National Chairman India, SightFirst. As a Board Appointee, the late Past Director Ranganathan served on the Membership and Retention Committee and also on the Long Range Planning Committee. Additionally, he served as Chairman of the Lions Blood Bank at Bhagwan Mahaveer Jain Hospital and as Foundation Director of the Southern India MD Lions Quest Foundation.

His desire to serve was recognized with many awards including the 40-Year Chevron, 10 Extension Awards, Master Key, 100% District Governors Award, International President’s Commendation Award, International President’s Appreciation Award. He also received the Ambassador of Goodwill Award, the highest award bestowed upon a member and he was a multi-level Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

The late Past Director Ranganathan was a commerce graduate from Loyola College, Chennai and enjoyed sports with Madras University - playing cricket and hockey, as well as being an amateur equestrian. He enjoyed a successful career raising and breeding race horses on his ranch and was dedicated to excellence in providing care to the animals he raised.

The late Past Director Ranganathan was an active member of Hosakote Lions Club (District 317F). He will be dearly missed by his family and friends, Lions and the many people he helped.

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The Heroes of Lionism This series present the many super heroes who are part of the Lions family. They are all achievers, who have scaled the highest peaks of success in their respective fields even as they lived up to the highest ideals of Lionism.

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“One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar.” Proving the words of Hellen Keller true is this issue’s Hero of Lionism: Dr.Divyata Jain Garg from Bhopal Sanskar Lions Club, District 3233-G2.

Refusing to let blindness come in the way of her dreams, Dr.Divyata has been an inspiration to thousands. PDG Suresh Goyal, Associate Editor, The Lion Magazine shares her amazing journey.

At the tender age of seven, when children are beginning to explore the many beautiful colours of the world, Divyata lost her eyesight due to retinal

pigmentation. But she did not lose her vision to reach for the stars! Her blindness did not deter her ambition, her energy and her joie de vivre. And today, she can look back proudly at her many achievements including an Award from the then Hon’ble President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee for the ‘Best Creative Adult Person with Disability.’ The prestigious National Award is instituted by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India.

The music of lifeFollowing a Double M.A., with Gold Medal in Music and Sociology, Dr.Divyata went on to do her PhD in Music and was awarded her doctorate degree in 2013, from Jiwaji University, Gwalior. She also qualified in NET (Music) for Assistant Professor in August 2018.

With this solid foundation in music, the multi-talented Dr.Divyata went on to carve a niche for herself in the world of music and arts. She is not only an accomplished singer but also excels in playing several musical instruments, composing music, acting, directing, and even writing. Today she shares

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her passion for music with her students as a Primary Music Teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bhopal and has also established Swaranjali, the first musical group in Madhya Pradesh which promotes differently-abled artists coming together with able-bodied artists to perform at prestigious stage shows across the country.

As the only visually-impaired professional classical and light music vocalist in Madhya Pradesh, Dr.Divyata is much in demand and has performed in almost 2,700 stage shows all over India. She has also:Ÿ Done playback singing for a film and nine private albumsŸ Performed extensively on All India Radio and

Doordarshan, BhopalŸ Composed and sung the title song for the serial ‘Kam Nahi

Hai Hum’ by Doordarshan Bhopal, and Ÿ Given the background music for many dramas

Awards galore!Dr.Divyata is the recipient of many national and state-level Awards. Listed below are just some of them.Ÿ An award from the Department of Social Justice, Madhya

Pradesh for her outstanding achievements in ‘Pledge for Parity’ Programme (2016)

Ÿ The ‘Nishaktjan Pratibha Samman’ by Sanyukt Sanchalak Samajik Nyaay Avam Nishaktjan Kalyan, Bhopal (2016)

Ÿ National Neelam Khurshed Kanga Award instituted by the National Association for Blind (NAB), Mumbai (2013)

Ÿ Bhaskar Woman of the Year by the Dainik Bhaskar Group (2012)

Ÿ Jyotirmay Award from Nav Duniya in the category of Music Teacher (2011)

Ÿ Pradeep Bhakti Sangeet Samman by Kala Mandir, Bhopal (2005)

All the world’s a stage…The unstoppable Dr.Divyata has acted in many plays, presented papers at national conferences and symposia, written poems and articles in several reputed magazines and continues to work tirelessly to integrate differently-abled students into regular schools.

Having personally experienced numerous hardships and successfully overcome challenges, Dr.Divyata shares her knowledge to help those with disabilities. She counsels, guides and inspires them, reminding them - again and again - that no disability is unconquerable.

Leading by example, Dr.Divyata married a visually-challenged person and plays her role as wife and mother to perfection.Dr.Divyata believes it’s time for a

change in mindset towardspeople with disabilities. They don’t need our pity. They need supportand opportunities.

Making a difference as a Lion…Dr.Divyata is the President of Bhopal Sanskar Lions Club, District 3233-G2. A true Lion, she believes that the Association gives her an international platform to serve and help change lives. From arranging scholarships for visually challenged students, providing them study material through her Club, providing vocational training to visually challenged girls and women to help them earn their livelihood, using music therapy to help treat autism and other disorders… Dr.Divyata is working tirelessly to make a difference every day, in every way!


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District 321A3 is working to reduce the economic burden of

Anaemia Working tirelessly to change these statistics in District 321A3 is Region Chairperson Hardeep Singh. Besides spreading awareness about this ‘silent killer’ among women in India, he has also been at the forefront in organizing anaemia check-up camps in girls’ schools within his entire region.

“Anaemia is a global issue,” he points out “614 million women across the world are believed to be anaemic. My efforts are to minimise these statistics within the geographical boundaries of District 321A3.”

Nutrition alone cannot address the problem since poor hygiene can also

result in anaemia, by preventing absorption of nutrition. Understanding this, a comprehensive approach has been adopted to create awareness and educate young girls.

Appreciating the initiative, District Governor Varinder Hans said: “I am

really impressed with Region Chairperson Hardeep Singh for his remarkable efforts in carrying out hemoglobin tests in many girls’ schools within his region, which have benefitted more than 3,500 students.”

“The success of this project is that every club of the region

has participated wholeheartedly and the work is still going on... I will make sure that other regions also participate in the same manner,” said Past District Governor C.S.Mehta, under whose guidance the project was framed.

India is home to the largest number of anaemic women in the world – with 51% of all women of reproductive age suffering from this condition. The 2017 Global Nutrition Report reveals that India comes at the bottom in the table with highest number of women suffering from anaemia followed by China, Pakistan, Nigeria and Indonesia.

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More than 1,700 children participated in Peace Poster Contests organized by several Lions Clubs across different

schools, under the guidance of Mithlesh Agarwala, District Chairperson - Peace Poster.

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Adampur Doaba Lions Club runs one of the leading Lions Eye Hospital, under the patronage of the Lions Eye Hospital Charitable Society. The Club organized its 26th eye screening camp at the hospital. 742 IOL surgeries were successfully performed and 2,850 out-patients were treated at the camp. Free medicines, food and transportation were also provided.

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Ajit Pal, MLA of Kanpur Dehat, along with District Governor Vandana Nigam inaugurated the diabetes screening camp organized by District 321B2 on World Diabetes Day. Nearly 5,000 persons were examined and about 1,500 were detected with diabetes. Free consultation was provided by Dr.Sandesh Katiyar, Dr.R.N.Gupta and Dr.C.H.Katiyar and counselling by Dr.S.K.Nigam and his team. The Club also distributed leaflets containing valuable information on diabetes management, including a diet chart to all diabetic patients.

DISTRICT 321B2300 persons were examined at the camp organized by Noida Elite Lions Club, to detect diabetes, hypertension and eye ailments. Medicines and refreshments were also distributed. Present on the occasion was District Governor Vinay Mittal.

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Shan-e-Avadh Diamond Lions Club distributed sanitary napkins to 300 poor women near Rajendra Nagar to promote menstrual hygiene.

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DISTRICT 321A2

Faridabad Daffodil Lions Club organized an eye screening camp for the students of Orchid Kids Paradise at Ballabgarh.

DISTRICT 321A1

Ludhiana Lions Club distributed artificial limbs and three wheelchairs to the physically-challenged at Lions Bhawan, Ludhiana, on the International Day of Persons with Disability. District Governor Birinder S. Sohal, MJF was present on the occasion.

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Around one lakh students were examined with eight new vision screening equipment, worth `28 lakhs, at various eye camps organized by District 321A2. The District also conducted a blood donation camp, with the support of Lions Blood Bank, and collected 340 units of blood.

Here are the top ten districts in India

making donations toward Campaign 100*

(In dollars):

1. District 3232-F1 5,06,276

2. District 320 D 67,237

3. District 322 F 64,405

4. District 317 A 62,527

5. District 318 C 46,477

6. District 318 D 36,791

7. District 322 B1 36,593

8. District 316 G 36,141

9. District 321 D 35,544

10. District 320 C 31,775

*As of December 31, 2018.

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Newest PledgesHere are latest Lions pledging donations toward

Campaign 100*:

Lead Gifts US$100,000+

Major Gifts US$25,000+


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Major Gifts US$15,000+ V.Ramesh Babu


K.JeganathanK.Prithvi Kumar

Major Gifts US$6,000+ S.Sathyanarayana

Dinesh Kumar Ramaratnam R.SelvarajJ.K.R.MuruganSaravanan Muthuvannan T.RajapandianH.Shaik TawoothS.SivakumarS.VenkatasubramanianPritpal Narang

Major Gifts US$3,000+ Akkineni Rao

“The most worthwhile thing is to try to put happinessinto the lives of others.”

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Lions Quest, LCIF's social and emotional learning curriculum, is in more than 100 countries around the globe. It has positively touched the lives of more than 17 million children, giving them the skills they need to live happy, successful lives. While giving the students a connection to school, Lions Quest teaches positive behavior, character education, anti-bullying, drug and alcohol awareness, and service-learning.

Here is just some of the praise Lions Quest has received from students and teachers:

“I teach special education to sixth grade students who have difficulty expressing their ideas and emotions. I've used Lions Quest in my classroom for two years and feel it's helped spur meaningful conversations I may not otherwise have been equipped to have. Certain features of Lions Quest, like ticklers and energizers, lighten the classroom atmosphere, allowing my students and me to relax a bit before digging into tough subjects.Thanks to the Lions Quest program, I'm able to understand my students on a much deeper level.”– Lisa Moran, teacher, Mulligan Middle School, Central Islip, NY, USA

“Lions Quest can't change things people do or say, but it helped me understand how to handle things when people do or say things I don't like.”- Thomas, eighth grade student, Anchorage, Alaska, USA

“This program has elevated my students' classroom participation and interest to a whole new level. Students became more comfortable and skilled in expressing themselves in different ways, such as singing, dancing, rapping, etc. This correlated to an improvement in their academic performance. The program's enjoyable classroom, group, and family activities gave students a sense of belonging that has inspired their lives. Lions Quest is of benefit to anyone who wants to be an inspirational teacher and impact students for life. Such an individual could positively change the lives of many children through this program.”- Nicolette Russell, teacher, Lewis Yard Primary School, Grand Bahama, Bahamas.

Social and Emotional Learning in IndiaIn the 2017-2018 Lions year, more than 111,000 students in India were reached through Lions Quest. That is 111,000 more students who are learning how to make positive life decisions, handle their emotions constructively, and avoid bad habits. In that time, more than 5,000 teachers were trained to use the Lions Quest curriculum in their classroom, so they can make a positive difference in the lives of children and their families for many years to come. In August 2017, LCIF awarded a Lions Quest grant to India for program expansion.

One particularly successful Lions Quest program took place last year in Delhi, India. Lions Quest lessons were adapted to pilot a gender-based-violence-prevention program. Educating youth on gender equity from a young age is vital to end the cycle of gender-based violence and inequality.

BY JAMIE KONIGSFELD

Positive TalkAbout Lions Quest

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Through Campaign 100: LCIF Empowering Service, our foundation will reduce the prevalence of diabetes and improve the quality of life for those diagnosed.

Diabetes is a global epidemic, and one of the fastest-growing in the world. In 2017, 425 million adults were living with diabetes and the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) expects that number to rise to 629 million by the year 2045. It is a leading cause of death globally and a leading cause of blindness and visual impairment. This causes massive negative repercussions with regard to personal and familial well-being, community development, and economic growth and prosperity.

Through Campaign 100, Lions have an opportunity to be a major part of the response to this global epidemic. LCIF will support Lions in helping prevent diabetes through multi-faceted, comprehensive health initiatives that are targeted to communities across the globe.

LCIF has long-supported Lions in their efforts to fight diabetes. Diabetes Grants fund large-scale, Lions-led projects that expand diabetes prevention, education, and treatment access to under-served populations. In 2016 and 2017, LCIF funded more than US$650,000 to support 27 pilot diabetes projects around the world. This platform enables LCIF to make efficient and effectiveinvestments in:Ÿ Sustaining and establishing world-class diabetes

management and control services through diabetes camps, comprehensive diabetes screening events, healthcare infrastructure and human resource capacity building;

Ÿ Establishing an operational research program that will investigate gaps between the accessibility and affordability of comprehensive diabetes care, and communities in need of services; and,

Ÿ Increasing comprehensive diabetes screening and health education activities linked to primary and secondary healthcare services.

LCIF also supports diabetic retinopathy programs through the SightFirst program.

Diabetes: Lions' New Signature CauseBY JAMIE KONIGSFELD

Ÿ India is the country with the second-largest number of adults with diabetes, with more than 72 million cases in 2017, nearly nine percent of the population.

Ÿ That number is expected to increase by more than double, 151 million, by 2045.

Ÿ Around 128,500 children in India have type 1 diabetes, making India the country with the second-largest number of children with type 1 diabetes.

Ÿ According to IDF, around 58 percent of the people in India living with diabetes do not know they have the disease.

Ÿ Nearly one million people die from diabetes every year in India.

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According to the International Diabetes Federation, 1 in 2 people

with diabetes (212 Million) remain undiagnosed. Here's another important fact: 80% of cases of Type 2 Diabetes is preventable through the adoption of a healthy lifestyle.

Awareness is the first step towards earlyRaising awareness about India’s fastest growing disease and promoting a healthy lifestyle to help prevent Type 2 diabetes and manage all type of diabetes is critical.

On World Diabetes Day, all the clubs of District 322A and Jharkhand participated in a Rally to educate the public about diabetes. Besides a large number of Lions, students and people from all walks of life came together to distribute informative pamphlets, raise slogans, make important announcements and carry placards and banners.

In Ranchi, 23 clubs actively participated in the Diabetes Awareness Rally, which was flagged-

off by District Collector Rai Mahimapat Ray, Ranchi and District Governor Madhav Lakhotia. 200 glasses of organic health drink were distributed by the Ranchi East Lions Club at the culmination of the rally, and a diabetes screening camp was also organized, where 123 people were examined.

Similar rallies were organized by Lions Clubs of Dhanbad, Jamshedpur and other cities and towns.

The entire month of November was observed as Diabetes Awareness Month and diabetes detection camps were organized by almost all the clubs

of District 322A and hundreds of people were examined.

A Seminar on Diabetes was also organized in St.Xavier’s School, Ranchi where about 800 senior students were educated about the types of diabetes and how to adopt a

healthy lifestyle to prevent Type 2 diabetes, which is on the rise amongst children and adolescents.

The rallies and diabetes detection camps received extensive media coverage in newspapers and local channels. Dr.Ajay Chabra, a Diabetelogist, played a key role in motivating students and public in leading a healthy life.

identification and treatment

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Calcutta Midtown Lions Club organized a tram ride from Nonapukur to Shyambazar for 35 underprivileged children. The joy ride was complemented by snacks, ice-creams and lots of games! The happy smiles on the faces of the children spoke volumes about the fun they had.

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Siliguri Professionals Lions Club, in association with Subir Karate Academy, organized a two-day karate training campat Siliguri. More than 100 youth participated in the camp.

DISTRICT 322F

Asansol East Lions Club gifted new clothes to 140 adivasi students of the Manik Chand Thakur Girls’ School.

DISTRICT 322C3

Patliputra Astha Lions Club organized a literacy awareness programme at Rakhir Panchayat, Vaishali, Bihar. 500 persons were benefitted from the project.

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102 underprivileged children were treated to a Puja Parikrama arranged by Lions of the District, during the Navaratra celebrations. The warm hospitality at South City included a sumptuous lunch and gift. They also enjoyed snacks and juice as they went pandal-hopping.

As part of the ‘Nanhi Pari’ programme, the District also distributed gift hampers comprising mosquito nets, baby beds, clothes and medicines for 152 newborn girls.

DISTRICT 322B2

Gauhati Lions Club launched their project ‘Bag of Hope’ by distributing 500 grocery kits from the Gauhati Lions Eye Hospital premises to needy families at different locations of the city. Present on the occasion was District Governor Dr.M.L.Agarwal and Past District Governors. The District has set itself a target of distributing 3,000 grocery kits per year.

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Following six months of training at the Lions Vocational Training Centre, Hirakud, 67 widows were given sewing machines, which were provided by Loomba Foundation through MD 322. The District also donated a wheelchair and hearing aids to seven physically challenged persons.

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Bhadrak Lions Club distributed stationery to the poor students of Charigharia U.P. School at Bhadrak.

DISTRICT 322C5

During the National Eye Donation fortnight, Bramhaputra Valley Lions Club organized an eye screening and cataract surgery camp. 76 patients identified with cataract were operated upon successfully.

Ÿ 2 minutes. A child is diagnosed with cancer every2 minutes.

Ÿ 13% increase in incidence of child cancer over the last20 years.

Ÿ 6 years average age at diagnosis of children with cancer.

Ÿ >90% of childhood cancer deaths occur in low resource settings.

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DISTRICT 3231-A1The Maharashtra Government proposed to vaccinate more than three crore children, aged between nine months and 15 years, in the six-week Measles-Rubella Vaccination drive launched on November 27, 2018. Partnering in this campaign, the Lions of District 3231-A1 helped vaccinate more than 3,000 children at the Sadhana Vidyalaya High School, Sion, Mumbai. Present on the occasion were IPIP & LCIF Chairman Dr.Naresh Aggarwal; Past International President Dr.Ashok Mehta; Multiple Council Chairperson Sunil Patodia; District Governor Divyesh Shah, MJF; Multiple Council Secretary and Treasurer Pradip Parekh; Ms.Elizabeth Smith, LCIF Program Specialist, International Chief Co-ordinator - MR Campaign and Second Vice-District Governor Rajkumar Gupta. The Project Coordinators were Past District Governors Santosh Kumar Chauhan and Bhavna Shah.

About 18,000 students from 39 schools participated in the Alibag Talent Hunt 2018, organized by Alibag Lions Club. A jury comprising distinguished people from different walks of life selected 50 outstanding students, who were awarded at the prize distribution ceremony. PDG Anil Jadhav, eminent guests and Lion leaders graced the occasion.


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DISTRICT 3232-JJetpur Royal Lions Club distributed ration kits to 360 needy widows, in the presence of Past International President Ashok Mehta.

117 persons were examined at the eye screening camp organized by Ahmedabad Vibrant Lions Club. 10 patients identified with cataract underwent surgery. The Club also distributed spectacles, at a nominal charge of `20/- to 48 people.

DISTRICT 3232-B1

More than 1,000 students from 10 schools participated in a rally organized by Baroda Stadium Lions Club, to create awareness about AIDS and de-addiction in Vadodara City. District Governor Sunil Patel motivated the students with his presence.

DISTRICT 3232-F1

As part of an image building initiative, Gandevi Lions Club set up a traffic circle, at the Gandevi crossing. The project costing approximately `7 lakhs, was inaugurated by District Governor Sanjeev Kesarwani.

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DISTRICT NEWS MD 3233[ RAJASTHAN, MADHYA PRADESH AND CHATTISGARH

DISTRICT 3233-G1The Jaipur Foot distribution camp organized by Indore Greater and Indore Chandraprabha at Arihant Hospital helped 69 persons walk again. Present on the occasion were Past District Governor Gulshan Rai Kapoor, Campaign 100 Vice Area Leader PDG Kulbhushan Mittal and First Vice District Governor Ajay Singh Sengar.

DISTRICT 3233-CWinters in large parts of India can be extremely harsh, especially for those who cannot afford warm clothing. To help the underprivileged stay warm in the biting cold, Korba NTPC Lions Club distributed blankets to 250 needy persons.

DISTRICT 3233-G2The International Peace Poster Contest organized by Lions Clubs across the globe gives children a unique opportunity to express their visions of peace and share it with the world. District 3233-G2 organized a Lions Peace Poster Exhibition at an Art Gallery in Bhopal and displayed 60 posters selected from different Clubs. MCC Rajendra Tiwari visited the exhibition and selected 10 Posters for further action. The Exhibition was appreciated by the public and the media.

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DISTRICT 3233-E1A record 16,000 people were screened for diabetes on a single day as 94 clubs came together for a district-wide project. Besides screening and consultation drives, seminars to create awareness on prevention and treatment of this ‘silent killer’ were also organized. The project was managed by District Chairperson - Diabetes Dr.A.K.Bhargava, who also conducted over 15 seminars across the District. A three-hour seminar was conducted in Jaipur by Jaipur Bhagwati Divine Lions Club in association with the renowned Diabetes expert Dr.Biswaroop Roy Choudhary, which was attended by more than 2,000 people.

DISTRICT 3233-E2During the official visit of District Governor Dr.Dalpat S.Chowdhury, Kota South Lions Club distributed a sewing machine and a bicycle to needy persons.

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DISTRICT NEWS MD 3234[ MAHARASHTRA EXCLUDING MUMBAI

5th December is celebrated as International Leo Day. It is also a celebration of youth, their energy and the potential they have to make a difference - individually and collectively - to their communities.

54 Lions and Leo Clubs of District 3234-H2 observed International Leo Day by organizing an impactful and life-transforming youth empowerment project across the district.

Sometimes, all you need is a little inspiration…Reputed national and international motivational speakers were invited to address more than 50,000 youth across 120 schools and colleges in the district - all in a single day!

Aurangabad City Lions Club, Jalna Lions Clubs and other local Clubs invited TEDx/International Motivational Speaker, Author, Educationist, Business Consultant and Successful Entrepreneur Dr.Pawan Agrawal. As the CEO & President of the

Yuva - A District Level Youth EmpowermentProject by District 3234-H2

legendary 118 year old Mumbai Dabbawalas organization, Dr.Agrawal makes a profound difference through his inspirational sessions.

Acknowledgment and RecognitionKudos to District Governor Dr.Sanjay Vora along with District GST Coordinator Deelip Modi and Yuva Coordinator Vishal Ladniya, for their outstanding contribution in making this project successful.

The Yuva Project also served as an excellent image building activity. Nearly 300 newspapers featured the project and several TV channels too gave it extensive coverage.

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DISTRICT 3234-H1Lions across India have played an important role in the ambitious multi-state Measles-Rubella (MR) Vaccination Campaign - the largest ever immunisation drive of its kind – launched last year. Partnering with the Maharashtra government in its vaccination drive to protect children against measles and rubella, District 3234-H1 helped create awareness through various activities like putting up banners, organizing rallies and road shows, distributing pamphlets in slum areas and encouraging parents to get their children vaccinated. District Governor Sunil D.Vora nominated Balbir Singh Vij, MJF as District Coordinator for the MR Vaccination Campaign. Elizabeth Smith, LCIF Program Specialist, International Chief Coordinator- MR Campaign of Lions Clubs International, visited various schools during the MR Vaccination Campaign.

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURES FOR MILAN, ITALY CONVENTION FOR BANGLADESH, INDIA, NEPAL, NIGERIA, PAKISTAN AND SRI LANKA

Dear Lion Members,

We are happy to inform you that the new registration procedure adopted for the Las Vegas International Convention by

the International headquarters for the Lions of Nepal, Pakistan and Bangladesh was a success. We were informed by headquarters that 88% of those that registered via this new process ended up cancelling but avoided paying the registration fee in advance and then waiting for a refund less cancellation fee.

This year too, we have been requested by our headquarters to adopt the same registration process. However, this year the same registration process will be applicable for Lions of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Nigeria attending the Milan International Convention.

As you may be aware, our goal is to make convention registration for Lions needing visas, hassle-free and seamless. Hence, we have adopted the process to register in advance but not to collect payment until they are onsite. However, please note that Bank deposit will not be accepted in advance or onsite.

The Lions and the official travel agents should send the details of Lion members attending the Milan International Convention in the Registration & Housing Form to the Regional Office (ISAAME Region) at [email protected].

The office will closely work with Lions in collecting the information and communicating the registration process, in case of any queries.

Regional Office (ISAAME Region)

NEWS FROM REGIONAL OFFICE, ISAAME REGION


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102nd Annual Lions Clubs International Convention * July 5 - July 9, 2019 * Milan, Italy

BANGLADESH, INDIA, NEPAL, NIGERIA, PAKISTAN &SRI LANKA CONVENTION REGISTRATION PROCEDURES

Convention Registration Fees

General Information

a. Convention Registration only.b. Names must be submitted using LCI Official Group Registration Spreadsheet handled by MD Office and Regional Office, ISAAME Region c. Registration Fee determined by date LCI receives registration using list formatd. No payment in advancee. Questions to be directed to the Regional Office, ISAAME Region or Multiple District Council Chair.

Registration dates and fees:

Registration Confirmation to state Registration Fee as Un-Paid/Balance Due.

Procedures

a. For Registrations, the LCI Registration and Housing Dept. will provide the Regional Office, ISAAME Region with the registration confirmations electronically to distribute. Confirmations will show a balance due.

b. If the registrant does not receive their visa or is unable to attend the convention for any other reason, LCI will automatically cancel the registration after the convention has ended. It is not necessary to notify LCI.

c. If registrant receives their visa and is able to attend the convention, they will pay their registration fee onsite at the Payment Counter located onsite at the LCI Registration Booth at the MiCo, Convention Center to receive their Name Badge. Payment not accepted in advance. Required to Receive Name Badge: - A Photo ID - Registration Fees Payment - LCI Official Confirmation

d. Payment can be made in Euros OR Bank Credit Cards (Visa, Master Card or Discover) There are Foreign Currency Exchange facilities at major airports and within Milan.

e. Local Non-USD Bank Deposits are not accepted in advance or onsite. No exceptions.

f. New registrations received onsite will be charged the Late registration Fee of US$225.

g. LCI Board Policy prohibits the transfer of convention registrations.

h. A Hotel Room may not be reserved through LCI without evidence of a visa.

Registration dates

Early:Before January 11, 2019)

Regular:(January 12 – March 31, 2019)

Late:(April 1, 2019 - Onsite)

Adult

US $150.00

US $200.00

US $225.00

Leos (18 and older)

US $100.00

US $100.00

US $100.00

Child (17 yearsand younger)

US $20.00

US $20.00

US $20.00

TAMIL NADU & PONDICHERRYDISTRICT NEWS MD 324[

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District 324B1 creates a new record in Diabetes Screening!

4 Days 204 Camps

60894Persons Screened


2006 10

camps

200733

camps

200851

camps

200960

camps

2010105

camps

2011123

camps

2013150

camps

2017177

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2018204

camps

Growing year by year! This project, started in 2006, has been growing by leaps and bounds over the years!

Over 900 camps conducted and 3,00,000 + people

screened since 2006

Aravind Eye Hospital, Coimbatore Diabetes Foundation and a host of Paramedical Colleges join hands to organize hundreds of Diabetes Screening Camps. This year was no different. District 324B1 created history by screening 60,894 persons at

204 diabetes detection camps conducted in public places like railway stations, bus stands, markets, industrial areas, etc. Spread across four days, the project was meticulously planned and precisely executed.

he Fundus Camera lent by TAravind Eye Hospital facilitated the detection of

diabetic retinopathy cases quickly and easily.

The Camps - inaugurated by Past International Director Er.K.Dhanabalan - were important not just for the number of people screened, but also for detecting new diabetic cases. The camps also served as an excellent image building exercise for District 324B1.

Come November and the entire country celebrates the festive season. For the Lions of District 324B1 however, November ushers in a Festival of Service. On November 14th - World Diabetes Day, all the Lions Clubs of the District along with

Tirupur

Coimbatore &Sulur

Pollachi Nilgiris

78 20,881 5,879 1,044

66 17,987 4,885 720

36 10,440 2,844 48711,586 2,447 54324

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DISTRICT 324B2Anthiyur

Thavittupalayam and Gobichettipalayam

Lions Clubs conducted eye

screening camps


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DISTRICT 324A2During the annual visit of District Governor Shaik Tawooth, Thuvakudi Malai Lions Club implemented several service activities, including: Ÿ Feeding 105 residents of an old age home at

Assur, TrichyŸ Donation of sewing machines to five needy

womenŸ Sponsoring the surgery of a deaf and mute

patient.

DISTRICT 324A6Thiruvottiyur Lions Club donated school desks and benches, worth `1.20 lakhs, to a government school in Manali, Chennai. Present on the occasion were District Governor Suresh and other cabinet officers.

DISTRICT 324B3Villapuram Pudhunagar Lions Club adopted a corporation park and installed children’s play equipment.

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DISTRICT 324A3Chinnaselam Lions Club distributed relief material worth `3 lakhs to those affected by the Gaja cyclone at Muthupettai Area, Thanjavur, in the presence of District Governor Saravanan and other cabinet officers. Another `3 lakhs worth of relief material was donated by Vadalur and Neyveli Power City Lions Clubs.

DISTRICT 324A5

Relief material to the tune of `3 lakhs was distributed to those affected by the devastating Gaja cyclone at Alangudi and Pudukkottai district. District Chairperson, District Governor Ravichandran, Past District Governor N.R.Dhanabalan and other Cabinet Officers were present.

DISTRICT 324A4500 persons were examined at the diabetes screening camp organized by Kanchipuram Mahathma Lions Club, on World Diabetes Day. Present on the occasion were District Governor Nandagopal and other Cabinet Officers.

DISTRICT 324B4Sankarankoil Lions Club served food to the students of Pari Powl School, an institution for the differently-abled, in Sankarankovil.

The Club also:Ÿ Donated `20,000 to a physically challenged athlete to help her

participate in the Paralympics.Ÿ Organized a diabetes detection camp and screened 200 persons.Ÿ Examined 200 persons at the eye screening camp, which is

conducted every month in Sankarankovil.Ÿ Conducted a tree plantation programme.

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Kongunadu and Park Town Lions Clubs distributed relief material worth `78,000/- to 500 persons of a village affected by the Gaja cyclone.

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During the World Service Week, high beam flashlights which are used to prevent human-elephant conflicts, were distributed to the tribals of Periyanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore in the presence of District Governor Dr.B.K.Arumugam, PMJF.

The District also: Ÿ Provided clothes and food to the tribals at Mudees

tribal village, Valparai Ÿ Conducted a SightFirst rally at Coimbatore Ÿ Installed welcome and traffic awareness boards in

and around Coimbatore

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DISTRICT 324A1

On World Diabetes Day, Anna Nagar Towers Lions Club, in association with Apollo Hospitals, conducted a diabetes detection camp at Anna Nagar Tower Park, Chennai. The camp was inaugurated by MLA, M.K.Mohan. 150 persons were screened and 300 people were served a herbal drink to protect them from dengue and other viral fevers. 500 pamphlets giving valuable information on diabetes, were also distributed in the presence of District Governor V.Ramamoorthy and other Cabinet Officers.

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Riddle Me Ree...

1. People buy me to eat, but never eat me. What am I?

2. What belongs to you but other people use it more than you?

3. How many bananas can you eat if your stomach is empty?

4. If an electric train is travelling south, which way is the smoke going?

5. I am everywhere and a part of everyone. I am at the end of space and time and existence itself. What am I?

6. What has 13 hearts but no other organs?

7. Which city has no people?

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Can you answer these questions for me?

Answers in the next issue


Answers to Riddle Me Ree questions published in the December 2018 issue

1. Footsteps 2. The letter M 3. Our Age 4. A stamp 5. The match 6. All 12 months 7. A keyboard

Hey kids! Get your crayons out and colour this picture.

KKid

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Calling all kids!Colour this picture, take a photo and email it to [email protected].

The best entry will be published in the next issue with your name, your age and your photo. Don’t forget to mention your parents’ name and club details too!


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Contents copyrighted © 2018 by The International Association of Lions Clubs.

All rights reserved.Reproduction wholly or in part, except as brief quotations,

is prohibited except with written permission.

Editor-in-Chief

Creative Director

Managing Editor

Indian Edition Editor

Senior Editor

Assistant Editor

Design Team Manager

Graphics Manager

Graphic Designer

SANJEEV AHUJA

DAN HERVEY

CHRISTOPHER BUNCH

PID R MURUGAN

ERIN KASDIN

JOAN CARY

ANDREA BURNS

CONNIE SCHULER

LISA SMITH

INDIA EDITION (11 issues published yearly)

Board of Management

Chairman

PID Vijay Kumar Raju

Members:

PID V.V.Krishna Reddy

PID R.Murugan

PID R.Sunil Kumar

PID K.M.Goyal

PID Sangeeta Jatia

PID Raju V.Manwani

PID Aruna Oswal

PID Kamalesh Jain

PID Premchand R.Bafana

PID N.S.Sankar

Editorial Committee

Editor

PID R. Murugan

Associate Editors:

PDG Dr.C.H.Satyanarayana Murthy

PDG Dr.Santosh Shastri

PDG Ar.M.Jayanand Kilikar

PDG K.Govindraj

PDG L.Sudeep Kumar Garg

PDG Ameeta Jena

PDG CA K.L. Parmar

PDG Hitesh Ganatra

PDG Suresh Goyal

PDG Tansukh Zambad

PDG K.Balachandra Reddy

PDG Ramakrishnan Mathanagopal

FIRST YEAR DIRECTORS

Muhammad Adrees Faisalabad, Pakistan; Qazi Akram Uddin Ahmed, Dhaka, Bangladesh; Shoichi Anzawa, Fukushima, Japan; Billy J. (B.J.) Blankenship, Lafayette, Tennessee, USA; Gary F. Brown, Cape Vincent, New York, USA; Rodolfo Espinal, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Liao-Chuan Huang, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Jongseok Kim, Changwon, Republic of Korea; Geoffrey Leeder, Harpenden, England; Mark S. Lyon, Brookfield, Connecticut, USA; Dr.Nawal Jugalkishor Malu, Aurangabad, India; Heimo Potinkara, Lahti, Finland; J P Singh, New Delhi, India; Steve Thornton, Wooster, Ohio, USA; Juswan Tjoe, Medan, Indonesia; A. Geoffrey Wade, Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; Dr. Walter Zemrosser, Althofen, Austria.

SECOND YEAR DIRECTORS

Doo-Hoon Ahn, Seoul, South Korea; Sandro Castellana, Padova, Italy; Hastings E Chiti, Lusaka, Zambia; William Galligani, Nimes, France; Thomas Gordon, Ontario, Canada; Nicolás Jara Orellana, Quito, Ecuador; Ardie Klemish, Adair, Iowa, United States; Alice Chitning Lau, Guangzhou, China; Connie LeCleir-Meyer, Mondovi, Wisconsin, United States; Virinder Kumar Luthra, Patna, Bihar, India; Datuk K Nagaratnam, Malacca, Malaysia; Don Noland, St.Peters, Missouri, United States; Regina Risken, Giessen, Germany; Yoshio Satoh, Chikuma City, Japan; Patricia Vannett, Mandan, North Dakota, United States; Gwen A White, Columbia, North Carolina, United States, Nicholas Xinopoulos, Brownsburg, Indiana, United States.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President Gudrun Yngvadottir, Gardabaer, Iceland; Immediate Past President Naresh Aggarwal, Delhi, India; First Vice President Jung-Yul Choi, Busan City, Republic of Korea; Second Vice President Haynes Townsend, Dalton, Georgia, USA; Third Vice President Brian E.Sheehan, Bird Island, Minnesota, USA. Contact the officers at Lions Clubs International, 300 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523-8842, USA.

ASSOCIATEEDITORS 2018-19

Dr.C.H.SatyanarayanaMurthy, MD 316 (M) +91 98491 44725 [email protected]

Dr.Santosh Shastri, MD 317(M) +91 98803 [email protected]

Ar.M.Jayanand Kilikar , MD 318(M) +91 094470 24510 [email protected]

K.Govindaraj, MD 320(M) +91 98494 [email protected]

L.Sudeep Kumar Garg, MD 321(M) +91 97817 [email protected]

Ameeta Jena, MD 322(M) +91 94372 [email protected]

CA K.L. Parmar , MD 323-1 (M) +91 93221 23590 [email protected]

Hitesh Ganatra , MD 323-2(M) +91 98982 07777 [email protected]

Suresh Goyal, MD 323-3(M) +91 94142 [email protected]

Tansukh Zambad, MD 323-4(M) +91 98226 [email protected]

K.Balachandra Reddy, MD 324(M) +91 98410 [email protected]

Ramakrishnan Mathanagopal, MD 324(M) +91 98430 [email protected]

Vision Statement of Lions Clubs International

“To be the global leader in community and humanitarian service.”

Mission Statement of Lions Clubs International

“To empower volunteersto serve their communities,meet humanitarian needs,

encourage peace and promote international understanding

through Lions Clubs.”

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FOR THE RECORD

As of December 31, 2018,

Lions Clubs International

had members 1,440,697

in clubs48,066

in 2 countries 00+

and geographical locations.

CONVENTION COUNTDOWN2019 Milan, Italy July 05 - 09

2020 Singapore June 26 - 30

2021 Montreal, Quebec

Canada June 25 -29

2022 New Delhi, India July 01 - 05

2023 Boston, USA July 07 - 11

2024 Melbourne, Australia June 21 - 25

2025 Mexico City, Mexico July 04 - 08

Published by PID Vijay Kumar Raju, Chairman, Magazine Committee on behalf of The International Association of Lions Clubs and printed at New Thacker’s Fine Art Press Pvt. Ltd., Evergreen Industrial Estate, Shakti Mills Lane, Off Dr.E.Moses Road, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai - 400 011.

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