A message from the District Governor Woody Mathews:

My fellow Lions of 2E2 we are having a great year in the District.  I wanted to take this opportunity to bring you an update on the two District Governor projects for the 23-24 year.  

Several clubs have been successful in starting up the Diabetes closet with their partner schools.  If you haven’t heard about the project yet or need more information please let me know.  Myself, 1st VDG Deb Lewis or 2^nd VDG Michelle Greco will be happy to provide a program to your club.

The second project is along the lines of my theme for the year “Riding for the Success of Lions”. I am asking each club to consider a donation to the Texas Lions Camp based on the number of miles I ride my bicycle by the District Convention on April 19-20, 2024.  The donation amount is .25 cents per mile not to exceed 2,000 miles. As of the end of January I’ve ridden 929 miles.  

I hope each club will participate in these very worthwhile projects.  I appreciate all the support from each club and member as we work together to promote Lionism in our communities.

Thanks

Woody Mathews

District Governor 2E2

SAVE THE DATE!

More Details to Follow Next Month

KEEP YOUR MEMBERSHIP DATA UPDATED, ALONG WITH YOUR SERVICE HOURS!

There is another delay launching the new Lion Portal. We will keep you updated as to when that will occur.

Need Help? Contact Your Zone Chair, District 2-E2 GST (IPDG Vince Rosen) or GLT (Deb Cashen) We are in the District 2E2 Directory.

The District 2-E2 Global Action Team

UPCOMING REMINDERS:

• Texas Lions Camp - Club or individual participation helping to get ready for this camping season - Contact IPDG Vince Rosen or PDG Tom Hayford for more information
• District 2-E2 Elections - IPDG Vince Rosen, Election Chair (more info to follow)
• Club Elections - Nomination Committees should start the process before the end of January, 2024.
• 4th Annual District 2-E2 Leadership/Cabinet Convention, April 19-20, 2024 (Double Tree by Hilton, Fort Worth South)
• Club Excellence Awards - Check all the boxes to determine what you may need to qualify. If you need assistance, let us know via your Zone Chair or District GLT, Deb Cashen, or any other GAT Team Leader.
• Lion Portal Training - That will be set up as soon as we get the launch date from LCI. This will be a wonderful thing once they get all the adjustments made.

The Global Action Team is here to help you and your club continue to provide services to your communities, stay up-to-date and keep informed. District 2-E2 Clubs have lot's of talented Lions with great ideas. Just let us know how we can help!

Global Action Team Coordinator: DG Woody Mathews

Global Membership Team Coordinator: PDG Mary Alice Layland

Global Service Team Coordinator: IPDG Vince Rosen

Global Leadership Team Coordinator: Lion Deb Cashen

Global Membership Approach Coordinator: PDG Stan Hall

FEBRUARY IS LCI's

CHILDREN'S CANCER MONTH

Nearly 80% of children with cancer live in low or middle-income countries, where only 10% of children survive cancer. In developed countries like Canada, Japan, and the United States, more than 80% of children with cancer survive. The good news is that the world can be more successful at curing cancer in children. However, much work needs to be done to improve access to drugs and treatment, train healthcare providers, improve facilities and technology, and address socio-cultural barriers to improve global childhood cancer survival rates.

In May 2019, LCIF entered into a formal partnership with Global HOPE (Hematology-Oncology Pediatric Excellence), a program of Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine. Launched in 2017, Global HOPE is a transformational initiative that is improving the standard of care for children with cancer in sub-Saharan Africa.

Newsletter Editor: Does your club offer unique opportunities that support your communities? Please share. We could all use a few ideas here and there!

Lion Deb Cashen

colleyvilleliondeb@gmail.com