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M.D. “A” Edition April/May/June 2021 www.lionsclubs.org
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GOVERNORS’ COUNCIL 2020-2021
Council Chair
Debbie Dawson
255 Simcoe Street North Unit 906
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President’s Message ............................................ 4 A4 Jean Lauziere (Jackie)
Atikokan Lions Club ................................................................ 27 316 Maple Street
Batawa Lions Club ................................................................... 4 Executive Summary – International Board of Russell, Ont. K4R 1B4
h: 613-445-3568
Blackhearth Binbrook Lions Club .............................................. 26 Directors’ Meeting.........................................5-6 mailto: jjl@aserty.com
Burlington Lions Club .............................................................. 14 A5 Anne Dechaine
Calabogie Lions Club ............................................................ 23 District A-2 Camp Dorset ...................................... 6 Unit 38, 675 William Avenue
Capreol Lions Club................................................................. 30 Sudbury, ON P3A 4Z7
2020-2021 Peace Poster Contest Finalists .............. 7 h: 705-665-4732
Charlton Englehart Lions Club ................................................. 34 mailto: lionanne.dechaine@gmail.com
Chatham Lions Club ............................................................... 30 Message from VP Dr. Patti Hill .............................. 8
A711 Terrence (Tebo) Richards (Dionne)
Elmvale & District Lions Club.................................................... 27 A Message from the LCIF Chairperson ................... 9 107-35 Fountainhead Road
Toronto, Ont. M3J 2V7
Fonthill Lions Club ............................................................. 25,26
2019-2020 LCIF Annual Report ........................9-12 h: 647-933-2165 c: 647-972-9216
Formosa Lions Club ................................................................ 26 mailto: liontebo@gmail.com
Georgian Bay Leos................................................................. 26 LCIF Helps Save Lives in IP Alexander’s A9 William (Bill) French (Diane)
Grimsby Lions Club ................................................................ 24 625578 15 Sideroad
Beloved Home Community ............................. 13 Melancth, Ont. L9V 1Z5
Hagersville Lions Club ............................................................ 26 h: 519-925-3285
Jarvis Lions Club ................................................................... 27 LCIF Helps India Lions Move Children mailto: rhubarbman@hotmail.com
Kearney Lions Club ................................................................ 26 from Hungry to Hopeful ................................ 14 A12 Peter Shelswell (Debra)
179 Lakeshore Road West
Killlaloe Lions Club ................................................................ 22 Oro Medonte, Ont. L0L 2E0
King City Lions Club ............................................................... 26 Lions Quest ...................................................... 14
h: 705-487-3650
Kingston Lions Club ................................................................ 27 MD-A Virtual Convention.................................... 15 mailto: petershelswell@rogers.com
Knowlton Lions Club ..................................................... 12,23,34 A15 George Corrin (Barb)
District A-2 Virtual Convention ............................ 16 49 Alexander Drive
KW Community Spirit Lions Club.............................................. 22 Aylmer, Ont. N5H 3G4
London Central Lions Club ....................................................... 25 District A-15 Convention Highlights ..................... 17 c: 905-749-2686
mailto: 52willys@eastlink.ca
Lucan District Lions Club ......................................................... 27 A16 Convention – “Rising Above Adversity” ........ 18 A16 Glenn Conduit (Maria)
Merritton Lions Club ............................................................... 25 252 Plymouth Trail
Milverton Lions Club ............................................................... 25 District A-711 Virtual Convention ....................... 18 Newmarket, Ont. L3Y 6G7
Mississauga Central Lions Club ................................................ 27 h: 905-895-3645
Lions of District A5 Virtual Convention ................. 19 mailto: gconduit@rogers.com
Mount Forest and Ripley & District Lions Club ............................ 27
District A1 Convention ...................................20-21 Secretary David Mills PDG
Mountain Township and District Lions Club ................................ 27 Treasurer Dave Hewitt PDG
Norwood Lions Club .............................................................. 30 MD “A” Accessibility News ................................ 21
EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
Omemee Lions Club ............................................................... 26 St. Vincent Disaster Relief Fund .......................... 22 President Dr. Jung-Yul Choi, Korea;
Orangeville Lions Club ...................................................... 24,26 Immediate Past President Gudrun Yngvadottir,
Orillia Lions Club ................................................................... 29 MD A History – Clubs in MD’A’ Iceland;
Pembroke Petawawa Lions Club............................................... 27 from 1920 to 2020 ...................................... 24 First Vice President Douglas X. Alexander, United
Port Dover Lions Club ............................................................. 26 States;
Pt. Carling Lions Club ............................................................. 22 LCIF Telethon .................................................... 24 Second Vice President Brian E. Sheehan, United
States;
Rockton Lions Club ................................................................. 27 2021 MDA Environment Photo Contest Winners ... 26 Third Vice President Dr. Patti Hill, Canada.
Sault Ste Marie Lions Club ..................................................... 29 Contact the officers at Lions Clubs International, 300 W.
Lake Joe Special Recognition CNIB Announces 22nd St., Oak Brook, Illinois, 60523-8842, USA.
Simcoe Lions Club .................................................................. 13
Southeast Manitoulin Lions Club ............................................... 26 2020/2021 Awards ..................................... 27 Second Year Directors
Muhammad Adrees, Pakistan; Qazi Akram Uddin
St. Davids Lions Club .............................................................. 33 Lions Quest ...................................................... 28 Ahmed, Bangladesh; Shoichi Anzawa, Japan; Billy
St. Thomas Lions Club ............................................................. 34 J. (B.J.) Blankenship, United States; Gary F. Brown,
Sudbury Lions Club ........................................................... 27,28 Kindness Matters Service Award Winner ............. 29 United States; Rodolfo Espinal, Dominican Republic;
Temiskaming Shores Lioness Club ............................................. 26 Liao-Chuan Huang, MD 300 Taiwan; Jongseok Kim,
LIONESS TRIBUTE: Our golden girls and their Korea; Dr. Nawal Jugalkishor Malu, India; Geoffrey
Thamesford Lions Club ............................................................ 23 Leeder, England; Mark S. Lyon, United States; Heimo
Tillsonburg Lions Club ............................................................... 7
amazing achievements .................................. 31
Potinkara, Finland; JP Singh, India; Steve Thornton,
Waterdown Lions Club ........................................................... 26 District Reporters ............................................... 32 United States; Juswan Tjoe, Indonesia; A. Geoffrey
Wade, United States; Dr. Walter Zemrosser, Austria.
The LION Magazine, official publication of Lions Clubs First Year Directors
Michael D. Banks, United States; Robert Block,
International, is published by authority of the board of United States; Kyu-Dong Choi, Korea; Larry L.
directors in 20 languages - English, Spanish, Japanese, Edwards, United States; Justin K. Faber, United States;
French, Swedish, Italian, German, Finnish, Korean, Allan J. Hunt, Canada; Daniel Isenrich, Germany;
Bent Jespersen, Denmark; Masayuki Kawashima,
Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Chinese, Norwegian, Japan; Dr. Jose A. Marrero, Puerto Rico; Nicole
Icelandic, Turkish, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian and Thai. Miquel-Belaud, France; VP Nandakumar, India; Judge
Agreement Number is: Christopher Shea Nickell, United States; Sampath
Management Committee Lion Magazine 41805020* Ranganathan, India; Marciano Silvestre, Brazil;
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Lion David Mills PDG • Lion Dave Hewitt PDG Masafumi Watanabe, Japan; Guo-jun Zhang, China.
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Lessons from the Pandemic
Greetings Lions, if those meetings were in their home? And all it required was
Out of all the diverse talents Lions possess, one in particular an internet connection and an hour of their time? No rushing in
seems to be consistent across clubs and constitutional areas: the traffic and no babysitter required.
ability to turn difficult situations into opportunities. We have the potential to radically change how we serve.
Now that we are well into 2021, more than a year since the This doesn’t mean every club should move to virtual meetings.
first lockdowns began, many clubs have adjusted to a new But it does mean that every club should examine what changes
normal. The rules of the pandemic no longer seem strange, they it has made over the past year that may be worth keeping.
Dr. Jung-Yul Choi are simply a part of our life. Traditions are wonderful. Lions, especially, love keeping
International President While we know it won’t be this way forever, some of the the familiar close at hand. But traditions can and do evolve,
Lions Clubs International adaptations clubs have made in the past year have been truly just as we do. Let’s take this month, in which we focus on
innovative. And it’s worth looking at whether they just may strengthening our membership, to discover how we can evolve
have a place in our service beyond the pandemic. and use the lessons of the past year as a guide for the future.
For instance, we now have meetings without being in the Sincerely,
same room. Virtual meetings have enabled Lions to serve
safely during the pandemic, and they’ve also opened the door
to new possibilities. I often hear parents or young people just Dr. Jung-Yul Choi
starting out in their careers tell me that they would love to International President, Lions Clubs International
serve, but they can’t find the time to attend meetings. But what
Showing Up
Greetings Lions, Lion year as new Lions, ready to take on anything. matter how hard our circumstances, Lions know
The two years that I have had the great honor of Because we have shown that we can take on there is always someone whose circumstances are
serving as your international president have been anything. I have been amazed every day by the more dire. There is always someone who needs us.
some of the most memorable and meaningful of ingenuity and dedication I see from Lions. But And you, Lions, have shown me what it means to
my life. It’s inevitable that one goes into this role even more, I’ve been astonished at how your show up, truly, when everything is at stake.
with a set of expectations about how it will be, but kindness has always shone so brightly. I am humbled, as ever, to have served as your
I can surely say that my tenure in this role was My experiences as your president have shown president. I thank you profusely for the honor.
nothing like I expected and far exceeded all my me that I, too, have so much still to learn about
expectations. life. And I learned those lessons from you. From Sincerely,
While I never anticipated I would serve two you, I learned what perseverance really looks like.
full terms as your international president, the past From you, I learned what kindness really means.
sixteen months have been different than we all And from you I learned what service truly is – it’s
giving even when you have nothing. It’s finding Dr. Jung-Yul Choi
imagined. International President, Lions Clubs International
This year has changed me. And I know it’s something in yourself to be of service to another
changed you, too. We head into the 2021-2022 no matter how hard your own life is. Because no
Adopt a Senior Program
Back in October, the Batawa Lions wanted to vaccine appointments, social
look for ways to help the community during the interaction and safety checks.
Pandemic and recognized that many of its Seniors They have been delighted to
could use support in dealing with the isolation and receive flowers and plants,
uncertainty that the Pandemic presented. valentine chocolates, hand
Lions Diane, Gwen and Ron spearheaded sanitizer and masks, as well
a discussion on how Batawa could develop a as homemade frozen dinners.
program that would provide much needed support The program has received
and service to Batawa Seniors. They came up with thank you cards and
a program that provided the opportunity to call on expressions of gratitude from
Lions for necessary items and services. the participants.
Eight seniors are currently part of the program and
feedback has been incredibly positive. To date they
have been provided with meals, transportation to
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
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Virtual On-Line Meeting, Oak Brook, Illinois, USA – April 12-21, 2021 We Serve
AUDIT COMMITTEE membership in Lionism and that he not be the vacancy of a first or second vice district
• The committee received an update from Lions recognized in the future as a Lion. governor. If approved by the delegates, the
Clubs International Internal Audit including • Revised Chapter VI, Paragraph B.1. of the revisions will take effect July 1, 2022.
the scope, overall audit rating, and audit Board Policy Manual to correct an inaccurate • Approved an optional provision to provide a
observations for completed audit projects. reference. position for a Leo or Leo Lion to serve as an
Follow-up on observations will be performed • Revised Chapter XVIII, Paragraph H.1. of the advisor to the Cabinet or Council in the district
as part of the internal audit process. Board Policy Manual to remove unnecessary and multiple district Standard Form By-Laws.
• The committee received an overview of language.
Enterprise Risk Management providing and • Drafted a resolution to be reported to the 2021 FINANCE & HEADQUARTERS OPERATION COMMITTEE
understanding of the initial steps and approach International Convention to amend Article V, • Approved the FY 2020-2021 third quarter
taken in implementing an organizational risk Section 4(a) of the International Constitution to forecast, reflecting a surplus.
management framework. authorize the International Board of Directors • Authorized Gloria Giri, Regional Manager of
• The LCIF Grants Compliance Department to approve alternative procedures for electing the ISAME office, to act as signatory on behalf
provided an overview of the LCIF Grants executive officers and international directors of the International Association of Lions Clubs
Compliance process and an update on Grants when an international convention cannot be in India by approving the board resolution for
Compliance priorities. convened. Import Export Compliance (IEC).
• Drafted a resolution to be reported to the 2021 • Recommended that due to the impact of the
CONSTITUTION & BY-LAWS COMMITTEE International Convention to amend Article IX, global pandemic and the effect it has had
• Removed District Governor Cheng-Yu Lu Section 6(c) of the International By-Laws to on Lions around the world along with the
from the office of district governor in District amend the qualifications of the second vice associations surplus resulting from reduced
300-C3 (MD 300 Taiwan) for breach of duty district governor so that Lions who previously expenses and increased investment returns,
and failure to comply with the International served as a district governor would not be the Finance and Headquarters Operation
Constitution and By-Laws and policies of the eligible to be elected as second vice district Committee recommends deferring the vote on
International Board of Directors. Directed the governor. the international dues increase to June 2022
Changhua Yuan Ching Lions Club to revoke with the increase to be effective in the July
the membership of Cheng-Yu Lu for conduct CONVENTION COMMITTEE 2023, July 2024, and July 2025.
unbecoming a Lion. Declared that Cheng-Yu • Reviewed and approved plans for the virtual
Lu shall not be recognized in the future as a 2021 International Convention. LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Lion or as a past district governor by Lions • Set registration fees for the 2022 International • Confirmed the final preparations for the virtual
Clubs International or any club or district, Convention. 2021 First Vice District Governor/District
and that he shall not be eligible for future • Continued to assess the viability of Delhi Governor-elect (FVDG/DGE) Seminar Days
membership in Lionism. Appointed Immediate as the destination for the 2022 International 1-3, which will take place between the weeks
Past District Governor Hsueh Chu Hsu to fill Convention due to the ongoing pandemic. of April 19-June 6, 2021 and Seminar Day 4,
the vacancy in the office of district governor which will take place on June 25, 2021.
for the remainder of the fiscal year. DISTRICT AND CLUB SERVICE COMMITTEE • Approved the proposed leadership institutes
• Directed the Banska Bystrica Lions Club to • Approved revised requirements for the Club schedule for 2021-2022.
revoke the membership of Pavol Mora and Excellence Award and the District Excellence • Encouraged Multiple District 11 (Michigan,
directed the Heart of Slovakia Lions Club to Award. USA) to continue their pilot for another year to
revoke the membership of Bohumir Kratky • Approved the change to redistrict of District refine their support and accountability process
for conduct unbecoming a Lion. Declared that 300-C3 into District 300D-3 and District 300D- for GAT coordinators.
Pavol Mora and Bohumir Kratky shall not be 5 to create Multiple District 300D from the
recognized in the future as a Lion by Lions close of the 2023 International Convention to LONG RANGE PLANNING (JANUARY 2021 MEETING
Clubs International or any club or district, the close of the 2021 International Convention. REPORT)
and that they shall not be eligible for future • Approved renaming the district names within • Reviewed progress and provided input on
membership in Lionism. Multiple District 324. the Lions International strategic plan, and
• Reviewed the background and received an • Appointed Lion leaders to serve as the expressed gratitude to LCI Project Team
update on the issues surrounding the undistricted Coordinating Lions for the 2021-2022 fiscal Chairperson, Past International Director Joyce
clubs of Cyprus and requested Legal Division year. Middleton, the entire project team, and staff for
staff to continue monitoring the situation and • Requested a constitutional amendment be their hard work.
provide appropriate communications to ensure placed before the delegates during the 2021 • Reviewed and agreed with recommended
compliance with board policy. International Convention to make past district enhancements to the roles and responsibilities
• Declared that former member Nebojsa governors ineligible to be elected to the for District leadership. These changes aim to
Davidovski not be eligible for future position of second vice district governor or fill provide clarity, strategic focus and emphasize
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plan development, team creation, goal the security and privacy initiatives planned for
achievement, and continuity from year-to-year. SERVICE ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE the next three to six months.
• Received a presentation from First Vice • Received a report on service reporting, • The committee reviewed the 2020-2021 third
President Douglas X. Alexander on his theme including the number of people served, the quarter budget forecast and the proposed fiscal
and messaging for 2021-2022 and wished number of service activities, and the percent of year 2021-2022 budget for the Technology
him a very successful year as international clubs reporting service. Division. The committee noted there was a
president. • Received an update on advocacy events, negative variance between 2019 actuals and
including Lions Day with the United Nations 2021-2022 budget, however, was satisfied with
MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE and Lions Day on Capitol Hill, both held the explanation provided by staff on the factors
• Reviewed budget forecasts FY 2021-2022 virtually this year. contributing to the variance.
division budget. • Discussed enhancements to the Lions • The committee reviewed the 2021-2022 budget
• Reviewed and approved updated PR Grants Representatives to the United Nations program. for eCommerce & Club Supplies. The budget
program profile and application updates. • Received an update on LCI’s partnership with had a positive variance compared with 2019
• Reviewed a marketing award designed to the Association of Diabetes Care and Education actuals, which was attributed to adjustments
incentivize clubs for recognizing achievements Specialists. made to the headquarters allocation. The
in marketing. A decision on whether to move • Received an update on all service programs committee agreed with plans to launch a new
forward with funding this new award will be and discussed feedback from Youth Camps and eCommerce store front for Japan, currently
considered at a future meeting. Exchange chairpersons. planned for the fourth quarter.
• Reviewed and approved plans and funding • Discussed enhancements to the Kindness
for the 2022 Tournament of Roses Parade Matters Service Award. For more information on any of the above resolutions,
sponsorship. please refer to the LCI Web site at www.lionsclubs.org or
• Reviewed updates on brand and visibility TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE contact the International Office at 630-571-5466.
programs including social media, website • The committee received an update on the status
enhancements, global advertising campaign, of supporting the upcoming virtual convention.
public relations programs, PSA pilots, and The committee reviewed next steps and District A-2
video center. requested staff provide frequent updates on Camp Dorset
• Reviewed draft updates to protocol. The progress. Lions Camp Dorset was fortunate enough to be
committee referred the matter to the Long • Your committee was also updated on the gifted 20 new Dialysis Machines to replace the
Range Planning Committee for review and status of planning for a virtual election. The outdated ones. Donated to the Camp by Fresenius
feedback. committee had the opportunity to successfully Medical Care, a leading provider of products and
• Reviewed plans to add “Nepali” as an official test the electronic voting system and approved services for individuals with renal disease, and
language of Lions Clubs International. its use for the international election. which supports 3.7 million patients worldwide with
Approved a change to the list of languages • The committee reviewed the draft Lions lifesaving equipment like this.
noted in Chapter XX., Paragraph J., Section International Strategic Plan and was pleased The old machines have been refurbished and
1. of the Board Policy Manual to include with the comprehensiveness and detail. In donated to a medical facility in Puerto Rico.
“Nepali” as an official language of Lions Clubs addition, the committee specifically discussed
International. the impact of the strategic plan on the
• Revised Board Policy Chapter XIX to change Technology Division and planned priorities
the awards table to clarify the role of the LCIF and awaits updates regarding additional
Board of Trustees as a reviewer for LCIF requests that may come.
Humanitarian Award candidates. • The committee had a comprehensive discussion
on product initiatives. The committee
MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE discussed the need to improve adoption of the
• Discontinued “Involve a Veteran” pilot digital products and instructed staff to continue
program on June 30, 2021 at the conclusion of their efforts with Marketing and Global Action
the pilot. Team (GAT) staff to identify ways to increase
• Approved the Global Membership Approach to member awareness of the products.
support membership development globally. • The committee reviewed updates from the
• Approved “Join Together” as a new program Service Activities Committee on service
initiative. reporting data. The committee requested a
• Reallocated Membership Development Grant meeting with the Service Activities Committee
funding by moving US$5000 from CA I to CA at an upcoming board meeting to discuss ways
VII. to improve service data, including dynamic
• Updated language in Chapter III to allow Leo- metrics based on the activity.
Lion Board Liaisons to attend multiple Leo • The committee received updates on privacy
Forums. initiatives and ongoing steps being taken PDG Russ Carroll (Camp Dorset Board President) PDG Bill MacKenzie
• Updated language in Chapter XXI to allow a related to the General Data Protection (A-2 Lions Board Director) and Lion Jeremy Schumacher (Camp Dorset
travel budget for Leo-Lion Board Liaisons. Regulation (GDPR). The committee approves General Manager)
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2020-2021 PEACE POSTER CONTEST FINALISTS
“Peace Through Service”
Merit Award Winner – Aimi Huang, 12 years Merit Award Winner – Wu Gin How, 13 years
old; Sponsored by: Yi Jia Ren Lions Club China old; Sponsored by: JB Centennial Lions Club
Merit Award Winner – Fangyu Qiao, 12 years Malaysia
old; Sponsored by: Jilin Ren Ai Lions Club China Merit Award Winner – Pei-YunTsai, 12 years
Merit Award Winner – Jia Qi Qiao, 13 years old; Sponsored by: New Taipei City Yung Ho Lions
old; Sponsored by: Shaanxi Xian Qinhan Lions Club MD 300 Taiwan
Club China Merit Award Winner – Jhae Aubrey Nubla,
Merit Award Winner – Yixin Sun, 12 years 11 years old; Sponsored by: Caloocan City Grace
old; Sponsored by: Qingdao Hexin Lions Club Park Lions Club Philippines
China Merit Award Winner – Daphne Kim, 11 years
Merit Award Winner – Tianyue Wu, 11 years old; Sponsored by: Los Angeles New Millennium
old; Sponsored by: China Guangdong Lingnan Lions Club California, USA
Lions Club China Merit Award Winner – Dakota Bennett, 12
Merit Award Winner – Xinying Shao, 11 years years old; Sponsored by: Galena Route 66 Lions
old; Sponsored by: Shenyang Ai Zhang Lions Club Club Kansas, USA
China Merit Award Winner – Kate Hunkins, 13
Grand Prize Merit Award Winner – Qiuran Yu, 13 years years old; Sponsored by: Rochester ‘76 Lions Club
Winner – Yue old; Sponsored by: Harbin Le Shan Lions Club Minnesota, USA
Zheng China
13 years old; Merit Award Winner – Catherine Fan, 13 PEACE ESSAY
Sponsored by years old; Sponsored by: Kowloon Beacon Hill WINNER
Dalian De Long Lions Club Hong Kong Joshua Wood,
Lions Club China Merit Award Winner – Srushti Deshmukh, 12 13 years old
years old; Sponsored by: Satara United Lions Club Australia
India Sponsored by the
Brisbane Camphill
Merit Award Winner – Jashwith Thota, 11
Carindale Lions
Merit Award Winner – Leticia Coelho Vieira, years old; Sponsored by: Panja Thampuran Lions
Club
13 years old; Sponsored by: Tatui Lions Club Brazil Club India
Merit Award Winner – Chloe Retuya, 13 years
Merit Award Winner – Victor Petrov, 11 years Merit Award Winner – Naura Keylasafa
old; Sponsored by: Cheshire Lions Club
old; Sponsored by: Russe Sexaginta Prista Lions Putri, 13 years old; Sponsored by: Jakarta Gading
Connecticut, USA
Club Bulgaria Cemara Lions Club Indonesia
Merit Award Winner – Isadora Tomines,
Merit Award Winner – Ya Wen Cao, 11 years Merit Award Winner – Lorenza Iannelli, 11
12 years old; Sponsored by: Miami Buenavista-
old; Sponsored by: Beijing Star Lions Club China years old; Sponsored by: Formia Lions Club Italy
Biltmore Lions Club Florida, USA
Tillsonburg Lions
Local retired farmer and Tillsonburg Lions Club member, Paul DeCloet planting projects of over 30,000 trees
donated a 50-hectare parcel of land to Norfolk County in 2021, bringing to since 2012 on Nature Conservancy
fruition his vision: that this sensitive area, very near to his heart, is protected in of Canada properties. Trees are also
perpetuity. The 50-hectare parcel of land, to now be called “The Paul DeCloet a hobby for Mr. DeCloet. He raises
Forest”, is in the Clear Creek Valley, which is recognized as a “Significant tulip trees, which he happily shares
Natural Site” in Norfolk County’s Official Plan. with local residents. Over his life,
The two main branches of Clear Creek converge within the forest before he has planted more than 100,000
emptying into Lake Erie, approximately seven kilometers dowmstream. There trees on the family farms.
are 26 different species of trees located within the parcel. The Long Point The donation of the forest
area serves as an important passage and stopover location for migratory birds to Norfolk County through the
and waterfowl. Lion Paul started farming by continuing the family tobacco- Government of Canada’s Ecological
growing tradition but soon diversified into Christmas trees, many of which Gifts Program ensures that the lands
were provided for Lions Club fund-raisers. This particular forest became his are protected long into the future.
pride and joy. Through an agreement with the Ministry of Natural Resources, Summarized from an article by
Mr. DeCloet intensively managed the forest, producing high quality timber. Daniel G. Wiest in the publication
As a Lions Club member, Paul spearheaded the District A-2 Lions tree “Around the Community.”
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A Message from the LCIF Chairperson
At the outset of my term as chairperson of Lions Mexico, Italy, Thailand, and Greenland are just virtual fundraising concert. Lions leaders joined
Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), I imagined a few places I visited where Lions showed fierce with LCIF staff to provide free webinars to Lions,
the day I would write this message, reflecting on dedication to LCIF and embraced the notion of discussing the future of service and the possibilities
global progress made possible by LCIF during the service equating to both doing and giving. ahead.
year. What I never imagined is how incredibly full Then came the last half of the fiscal year. As we navigate today’s new normal, I recognize
my heart would be today, as I finally pen this letter. COVID-19 caused unparalleled fear, hardship, and applaud Lions and our partner organizations
In a year like none before, I was so very and change. Suddenly, it was difficult for Lions to making progress in LCIF’s cause areas. Together
humbled as LCIF empowered the humanitarian serve as usual. But, where there is a need, there is a with LCIF, together because of LCIF, we continue
spirit, creativity, and tenacity of Lions and partners Lion…and there is LCIF. our endeavors.
worldwide. Prior to a global pandemic limiting With more than US$5.1 million in LCIF funding To Lions, partners, and friends of LCIF who
travel, I visited Lions across the world and saw for pandemic relief, Lions heroically navigated showed such tremendous support this year, thank
the good work they do in their communities. I’ll unimaginable challenges. In Canada, they provided you for ensuring LCIF can continue empowering
never forget the happy children at Zambia’s Ndola meals to weary doctors and nurses staying at the those serving to improve health and well-being,
Lions School for the Visually Impaired singing hospital to contain the virus. Roughly 11,000 strengthen communities, and protect the vulnerable.
and dancing as we celebrated the school’s new kilometers away, Bangladesh Lions also provided And to all, I thank you for the honor and privilege
classrooms and dormitories. Another experience food, this time to families no longer able to afford of continuing my journey as LCIF chairperson.
that will stay with me forever occurred in nourishment due to lack of work. Serving their In friendship,
Australia, where I witnessed Lions’ strength after communities, Lions in Indonesia increased access Gudrun Yngvadottir
the devastating bushfires. Though they themselves to handwashing in public places, while those in 2019-2020 Chairperson
had suffered, Lions were selfless in their service. France found ways to connect patients in medical Lions Clubs International Foundation
I marveled at these projects and so many others, isolation with loved ones. To view the complete annual report, please visit
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made possible by LCIF. hold, Lions and Leos began harnessing the power
I also had the pleasure of joining Lions at of technology to continue supporting LCIF and
their fundraising events for LCIF. Japan, Poland, serve safely. New Jersey, USA-based Leos held a
2019-2020 LCIF Annual Report
Rebuilding the Future in Southeast Africa Delivering a Brighter Future to Paraguay and pediatric eye diseases. The new machines
Pummeling Southeast Africa’s coast, Cyclone Not long ago, eye care was inaccessible, and and technology are helping LCCBOC increase
Idai delivered a devastating blow in 2019, often unaffordable, to many in Paraguay’s rural patient capacity 30 percent annually over 60
Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi all suffering Itapúa community. In 2018, local Lions began months, to more than 3,400 consultations a year.
the storm’s wrath and sustaining unprecedented changing that, helping to fund and bring to fruition, Service is delivered by a full-time ophthalmologist,
damage and devastation. Nearly 1,100 people Lions Club of Coronel Bogado Ophthalmology provided to the clinic by the Ministry of Health and
perished; hundreds of thousands more were left Clinic (LCCBOC). Paraguay’s national vision committee, and whose
homeless. Idai caused a humanitarian crisis unlike Since opening its doors, LCCBOC provided salary is paid by the government.
any before in the region. With more than three low-cost basic eye screenings and care to In addition to developing and delivering an eye
million people in desperate need, LCIF responded residents of the area’s poorest communities health education program for LCCBOC, Lions help
swiftly, sending 200 tents providing much needed with an ophthalmologist travelling to the clinic keep costs low and fund the cost of care for those
shelter and 700 water purifiers, vital to stemming periodically with his own equipment. However, unable to pay. Patients needing treatment beyond
the cholera outbreak that had begun. But there was these services were sporadic and patients needing LCCBOC’s capability are referred to the clinic in
more to be done. further evaluation were referred to a more Asunción, with Lions funding transportation and
With a focus on restoring children’s education comprehensive clinic in Asunción, a daunting five care for those who cannot afford the cost. Affiliated
and everyday lives, Lions used US$70,000 in hours away. LCCBOC could provide only basic hospitals provide accommodations and meals for
LCIF Disaster grants to help rebuild three schools eye examinations, meaning patients suffering with the patients.
as well as damaged classrooms in so many more. pain or vision loss due to issues such as diabetic “We’ve made access to comprehensive eye care
Though destruction and debris made reaching retinopathy, glaucoma, or macular degeneration, more convenient and more affordable,” said Grant
worksites in the three countries treacherous, Lions were still left without answers. Administrator Lion Daniel Domínguiez. “Lions
persevered. Steadily, once-obliterated schools rose With US$62,729 in LCIF grant funding, Lions and LCIF have given our neighbors a precious
from the ground. Steadily, classrooms rendered seized the opportunity to equip LCCBOC, making gift.”
uninhabitable became safe once again. more extensive, permanent care accessible close to Guiding More Productive Lives
Together, LCIF and Lions had helped transform home. “Man’s best friend.” The common phrase
devastating reminders of the area’s worst natural Today, the clinic has installed modern equipment describes loving and lovable dogs, who fill so
disaster into beacons of hope for more promising for diagnosing refractive errors, cataract, diabetic many lives with companionship and sheer joy. For
futures. retinopathy, glaucoma, macular degeneration, 20 residents of Argentina, these best friends do so
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much more. For these residents, dogs guide the saving counseling and care. students are better equipped to do great things in way to more productive and fulfilling lives. LCIF funding is also helping educate Lions on their communities and lives. An estimated 650,000 Argentineans live with diabetes complications, basic foot care, and healthy In Merrick, New York, USA, students and blindness, yet until recently a scarce 22 had the lifestyle changes. Lions then share this knowledge teachers feel the positive effects of Lions Quest, invaluable assistance of a guide dog, the majority with community members as they distribute LCIF’s social and emotional learning curriculum. of which were trained in other countries. With the materials during diabetes education and screening Launched district-wide, Lions Quest is helping U.S. provider of these highly skilled, life-changing events they organize. students develop confidence, self-esteem, and “friends” no longer exporting service dogs, Lions In the project’s first six months, 145 ASHA teamwork skills, while fostering a sense of in Argentina developed a plan that, with support workers were trained, and 72,500 Kerala residents community, through ongoing fun, team-oriented from a US$100,000 LCIF Matching grant, helped were screened during 33 events. Of those referred lessons and discussions. the blossoming Argentinian Guide Dog School for diabetes-related care, 92 percent attended Second-graders at Chatterton School enjoyed a build a permanent home and increase the number follow-up appointments, boding well for the health lesson that required them to work together toward of dogs trained for service. of Kerala. a common goal and then discussed what worked When the school’s operations initially began, Lions Quest: Delivering Social and Emotional Learning and what did not. “This is the kind of teamwork administrative offices were housed in La Colonia to the Classroom we expect from our students and value as a school Quilmes Oeste Lions Club clubhouse, breeding Since 1985, Lions Quest, LCIF’s world- community,” said Chatterton School Principal occurred on a Lion’s farm, and a local amusement renowned social and emotional learning (SEL) Dana Bermas. “Lions Quest reinforces the school park modeled like a town served as the dogs’ training curriculum, has helped more than 19 million philosophy of kindness and respect for all and grounds. With LCIF grant funds, contributions and students feel safer and gain important social and gives us a common language among all students.” sweat equity from local Lions, and land donated problem-solving skills. The program has also In addition to benefitting students, Lions by the Quilmes, Argentina, government, the helped educators become more skilled at addressing Quest is also positively affecting the community. permanent facility came to fruition. school challenges such as student fighting, Students at Birch School raised close to US$3,200 Today, all Argentinian Guide Dog School bullying, and absenteeism, while becoming more for childhood cancer research after participating in functions – breeding, training, administration – take effective at developing calmer, more thoughtful, the program’s service-learning lessons. Said sixth- place efficiently under one roof. The facility also healthier students. grader Ryan, “Lions Quest has helped me be a includes an operating room and has sent trained Lions Quest’s age-targeted curricula and better person. It taught us to put others first.” dogs to Chile, Ecuador, and Spain to help visually activities are designed to equip students from Pre-K First Childhood Cancer Pilot Grants Awarded impaired residents there enjoy more independent through Grade 12 with skills and tactics to say no In January 2020, LCIF’s Board of Trustees lives as well. to drugs, tobacco, and alcohol; make responsible awarded the Foundation’s first Childhood Cancer Empowering Massive, Healthy Change decisions; avoid and address bullying; and establish grants. Funds support Lions’ projects implemented “The magnitude of the problem is immense,” positive relationships. Character development in coordination or collaboration with existing said Rajesh Kolarikkal, a past district governor lessons help students become adept at feeling and government or charitable childhood cancer of Lions Clubs International. “LCIF enabled us showing empathy, setting and achieving goals, and medical facilities and range from US$10,000 to to help improve quality of life by preventing managing emotions. The value of helping others US$150,000. Ongoing projects include: complications of the disease and helping prevent through service learning is yet another aspect of • In Utrecht, Netherlands, a US$150,000 onset of type 2 diabetes.” the program. Childhood Cancer grant is helping upgrade Diabetes has taken a severe toll on residents of Lessons for All Ages 87 patient rooms at Princess Máxima Center Kerala State, considered the “diabetes capital” of • Skills for Growing – Pre-K-Grade 5: Directs for Pediatric Oncology. An anticipated 4,350 India, Kolarikkal’s home country. With rates of students’ energies into becoming capable, families will benefit annually from the rooms, the disease rising, and as many as 57 percent of healthy young people with a sense of direction which enable family members to stay with cases going undiagnosed, Lions in 100 clubs began and strong commitment to family, school, children undergoing treatment. a three-year effort to create massive change in community • A US$32,025 Childhood Cancer grant Kerala. They did so with help from a US$71,610 • Skills for Adolescence – Grades 6-8: Helps awarded to Lions in Kerala, India, is helping LCIF Diabetes grant. students, parents, teachers address physical, Malabar Cancer Centre establish a children’s In collaboration with Amrita Institute of Medical emotional, social challenges of early library, a conference hall for youngsters, and Sciences and Research Centre (AIMS), one of adolescence a small theater to enhance quality of life for India’s largest medical facilities, 150 Lions and • Skills for Action – Grades 9-12: Capitalizes more than 60 children each year. accredited social health activists (ASHA) from the on belief that young people with strong Initial Hunger Pilot Grants Approved country’s Ministry of Health & Family Welfare are character and who expect positive behavior LCIF’s first Hunger grants received Board learning to measure blood sugar levels and perform can meaningfully address issues affecting approval in January 2020. Awarded in amounts diabetes screenings. Grant funds are also helping their lives, their community, the world between US$10,000 and US$100,000, Hunger ASHA workers become adept at using cameras Lions Quest by the Numbers grants help Lions address chronic and episodic food designed to detect diabetes-related eye issues, such • Students served: 19,017,066 insecurity through infrastructure development and as diabetic retinopathy. • Educators trained: 761,036 equipment acquisition. Ongoing projects include: Those identified as having undiagnosed diabetes • Countries/geographic areas in which • In Michigan, USA, LCIF awarded Lions a or at high risk of developing the disease are referred implemented: 109 US$45,000 Hunger grant to expand freezer to Lions’ diabetes events, where a 40-member Building Better School Environments and Communities space at the Hungry for Christ food pantry. medical team from AIMS provides potentially life- With newfound knowledge and life skills, The additional capacity will enable the pantry, 10 LION \\ MDALIONS.ORG April/May/June 2021
vital to community health and well-being, nature. and positive outcomes are celebrated.
to serve 18,000 more people monthly, while Protecting the Vulnerable in Japan Ringing the “Bell of Bravery” is a joyous tradition
increasing food quality and decreasing waste. No country is immune to the global pandemic, Lions brought to fruition in one Botswana hospital.
• A US$10,000 LCIF Hunger grant is helping the novel coronavirus proving itself an eager world “The end of treatment can be anticlimactic,” said
Lions establish a food pantry at Joe DiMaggio traveler. While COVID-19 has not discriminated Dr. Jeremy Slone, medical director of the Global
Children’s Hospital in Florida, USA. Centrally against any particular part of the world, it has HOPE Botswana program. “Lions funded the bell,
located in the area, the hospital-based pantry seemingly put certain populations at greater risk, which gives kids finishing treatment a cathartic
is slated to provide relief for 750 families such as those who are vulnerable because of age, ending to their journey and is equally meaningful
annually. socioeconomic status, or underlying health issues. to medical staff who work tirelessly to support the
Committed to Reducing Food Insecurity When COVID-19 made its way to Japan, a wave children and families.” The bell symbolizes hope
Hunger is an everyday presence for some, of fear and uncertainty washed over the country. for the children and their journey ahead.
stressful physically and mentally. Food insecurity Lions there immediately volunteered to help protect Global HOPE, LCIF, and Lions. Together, better.
is also detrimental to those trying to gain financial the most vulnerable of their neighbors, figuring a Together, stronger in the fight against childhood
stability and forge more promising futures way to serve while remaining safe themselves. In cancer.
for themselves and their communities. It’s all April, with a US$100,000 grant from LCIF, Lions Responding to COVID-19
intertwined. sourced and secured 200,000 protective facemasks, Our decade began like no other, with healthcare
In Quebec, Canada’s Argenteuil County, many subsequently providing them to local authorities. systems stressed, economies halted, and more than
families experience hunger, relying on local Center Through a strategic government-run distribution a billion people worldwide staying home, staying
d’Entraide d’Argenteuil, which provides food and effort, Lions were ensured the masks reached safe. Answering the urgent call was LCIF, funding
empowering social services for the community. local nursing homes for the elderly, facilities for Lions’ efforts to serve their communities while also
Vital to the center’s ability to serve residents underprivileged children, and Japan residents who staying safe. Through special COVID-19 grants,
is a refrigerated truck that transports fresh food are disabled. as well as its District and Club Community Impact
from providers to the center. When the truck broke Paving the Path to the Bell of Bravery grants, LCIF empowered Lions globally to deliver
down beyond repair, the lifeline many locals relied In sub-Saharan Africa, as few as 10 percent protection and relief during some of the world’s
on was effectively severed, seriously limiting of children who develop cancer will survive. In darkest hours.
residents’ access to nutritious food they get from developed countries, the average is 80 percent. Breathing Easier in Italy
the center. Understanding the critical impact on This discrepancy is gut-wrenching. When COVID-19 first began its global spread,
children and families, Lions acted swiftly. In 2017, Texas Children’s Hospital launched a Italy was hit particularly hard. In March, seemingly
With a US$26,718 LCIF Matching grant, Lions major effort in Africa to tackle childhood cancer, overnight, it gained the dubious distinction of
purchased the community center a new truck and which steals 90,000 young lives annually. The having the world’s second highest rate of cases and
modified it with a refrigeration system. Because of program, Global HOPE (Hematology-Oncology deaths.
LCIF and Lions, the center’s 1,500 weekly patrons Pediatric Excellence), was strengthened in 2019 Overwhelmed with patients, hospitals rapidly
once again have access to a bounty of fresh, healthy with formation of an innovative partnership with depleted precious resources, including space;
food. LCIF, which pledged US$2 million over two years medical workers were stretched beyond their
Funding an Urban Oasis for All to help build long-term capacity and technical limits. Lions in Italy immediately began planning
A rapidly growing problem, deforestation robs capabilities to treat and dramatically improve how to help. They determined they would fight a
wildlife of their homes while also wreaking havoc prognoses for children with cancer in sub-Saharan respiratory virus by protecting residents of Casa
on weather patterns, air quality, climate, and entire Africa. In Botswana, Malawi, and Uganda, Global di Gabri, a residential home for children whose
ecosystems. As forests are cleared to make way for HOPE and LCIF are together taking a unique and respiratory conditions and compromised immune
development or unsafe farming, a dire situation is multi-faceted approach to saving young cancer systems require highly specialized, 24-hour care.
being created. Air quality is suffering for residents, patients’ lives. Lions are critical to the effort as With a US$13,000 LCIF District and Club
and land animals, the vast majority of which live in well, engaging with community members to drive Community Impact grant, Lions purchased a
forested land, are becoming extinct. positive outcomes and healthier futures. SmartVest, which helps clear lungs and airways,
In urban Busan, Korea, Lions did their part Today, the first Global HOPE pediatric making breathing easier and less painful. With the
to tackle deforestation and grow a healthier hematology-oncology fellowship program in East vest donated to Casa di Gabri, the home was better
environment. Using a US$34,103 LCIF District Africa enables local physicians across the continent prepared for a potential virus outbreak, easing the
and Club Community Impact grant, they planted to access advanced medical training without having minds of those caring for its residents.
1,000 trees in the Geumjeong Mountain area, to leave Africa. LCIF is extending critical resource Helping Lions in India Deliver Essential Supplies
where residents were seeking more open space to access, funding the development of state-of-the-art The situation was dire. As COVID-19 spread
enjoy fresh air. clean pharmacies specialized for chemotherapy, from India’s cities to rural areas, where medical
To rapidly transform the land into an urban vital to patient treatment and staff safety. care is already difficult to access, hospitals were
forest oasis, Lions worked the land, dotting it with For their part, local Lions are raising awareness reaching capacity.
fast-growing fragrant cypress and colorful camellia of childhood cancer in the community and Adding to the challenges, personal protective
trees. dispelling common myths, such as those painting equipment (PPE) was in dangerously short supply,
With each new day, Lions Forest grows more childhood cancer as untreatable or a disease of the forcing medical workers to reuse already well-
lush, providing a much-needed home to wildlife wealthy, and therefore non-existent in sub-Saharan worn masks – the only barrier between themselves
and visitors with improved air quality, shade, Africa. Lions are also raising funds to ensure and the deadly virus. They were the lucky ones…
tranquility, and abundant opportunity to enjoy patient care and community education continue, Some medical staff had no PPE at all.
April/May/June 2021 MDALIONS.ORG // LION 11Through 66 LCIF grants totaling US$660,000, distributing another 54,000 across the country. In Handwashing and Hope in Indonesia
Lions throughout India provided frontline medical total, Lions in Brazil produced more than 101,000 As COVID-19 continued to spread, so did
professionals with PPE, greatly increasing safety face shields – far exceeding their goal of 50,000 education on methods of protection from the
for them, their families, and patients. In Mumbai, – as well as provided virus testing supplies; hand debilitating virus.
Lions Club of Sion used a US$10,000 LCIF sanitizer; and PPE such as gloves, masks, and A particularly effective and simple practice is
Emergency grant to help supply six public hospitals gowns. thorough handwashing. While scrubbing germs
– one for children – with 6,500 PPE kits, an equal Protecting Health in Senegal away at home may be relatively easy, what if ready
number of N95 masks, 1,500 bottles of sanitizer, In lesser developed countries, where healthcare access to soap and water is not available? What
and 3,000 three-ply masks. services and resources, and access to them, are happens when life requires venturing into public
Lions were also instrumental in arranging often lacking, illness poses heightened risk to places and away from sanitation?
logistics to safely deliver medical equipment and residents. To provide community members increased
additional supplies to emergency management Senegal, in West Africa, is one such country. handwashing opportunities, Lions in and near
systems, medical clinics, and other hospitals. Whether access challenges stem from physical Jakarta, Indonesia, used a US$10,000 LCIF
Battling COVID-19 in Brazil distance or affordability, end results can be bleak: Emergency grant to build 11 sanitizing stations
When COVID-19 dealt a deft blow to their More people struggle to overcome illness, and outside health centers and hospitals throughout
country, Lions throughout Brazil engaged with familial and community well-being suffer. In the area. Each setup offers a refillable water tank,
ferocity, determined to help frontline workers stay today’s COVID-19 environment, it means those four sinks, soap dispensers, and paper towels.
as safe as possible. most vulnerable are at much higher risk of health With remaining grant funds, Lions purchased
In densely populated São Paulo, local emergency complications, even death. and distributed invaluable personal protective
response teams and healthcare facility staff were With US$10,000 in Emergency grant funding equipment (PPE), providing local hospitals 180
becoming overwhelmed by rising patient volume from LCIF, and an understanding of the urgent boxes of gloves and surgical masks, 300 pairs of
and dwindling personal protective equipment and grave nature of the situation, Senegal Lions boots, 300 face shields, 350 hazmat suits, and nine
(PPE) supplies. Eager to support their local heroes, stepped in to protect their neighbors. Lions thermometers. As many as 50,000 community
Lions in São Paulo (District LC-2) pioneered low- sourced and purchased 430 pieces of personal members are estimated to have benefitted from the
cost production of face shields. With a US$10,000 protective equipment (PPE), such as masks, PPE.
LCIF grant added to funds collected locally, Lions gowns, and gloves, subsequently donating supplies Broadening its support, LCIF provided three
produced more than 46,000 shields for hospitals, to the Ministry of Health and Social Action for additional US$10,000 grants for COVID-19 relief
health centers, senior care facilities, and emergency distribution. efforts throughout Indonesia. Said one medical
responders. Local schools received 2,000 of the In a time of great struggle and uncertainty, professional, “Thank you Lions Clubs for providing
shields to use as they returned to normal activity. LCIF and Lions provided grateful Senegal medical PPEs. They have been in short supply, and now
LCIF then awarded 26 more grants totaling workers peace of mind through desperately needed our doctors can change their PPE according to the
US$315,000 to Lions across Brazil, who used PPE. standard.”
funds to continue mass production of face shields,
Knowlton
Another good example of Lions Service. members of the Knowlton Lions Club presented Pharmacy, Jean-Marc Bélanger Uniprix Pharmacy,
Continuing with the effort to thank our front Tim Horton’s gift certificates and coupons to the the Knowlton Medical Clinic and the Brome Lake
line workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, personnel of three local establishments: Familiprix Community Center.
L-R: Jessica Fleury, Pearl Duquet and Amanda O’Brien of the Knowlton Stephanie Hockhoussen and Pat Panasuk of Jean-Marc Bélanger Uniprix Jean-Raphael Itoua, Familiprix Pharmacy with Lions members Sue
Medical Clinic and the Brome Lake Community Center Pharmacy Perkins, Bill Taylor and Roland Mamers
D à G : Jessica Fleury, Pearl Duquet et Amanda O’Brien de la clinique Stephanie Hockhoussen et Pat Panasuk de la pharmacie Uniprix Jean- Jean-Raphael Itoua, Pharmacie Familiprix avec les membres Lions Sue
médicale Knowlton et du centre communautaire de Brome Lake Marc Bélanger Perkins, Bill Taylor et Roland Mamers
Un autre bon exemple de service Lions. de Covid-19, les membres du Knowlton Lions locaux : Pharmacie Familiprix, Pharmacie Jean-
Poursuivant leurs efforts pour remercier nos Club ont présenté des chèques-cadeaux et des bons Marc Bélanger Uniprix, Clinique médicale
travailleurs de première ligne pendant la pandémie de Tim Horton au personnel de trois établissements Knowlton et Centre communautaire Brome Lake.
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