Friends, Family, and Fellowship

July/August 2020

As I am writing this article, I'm wondering what kind of changes we will see this coming year.  I feel it will be a bit different from previous years due to COVID-19.  We will see more technology and less face-to-face contact.  Actually, each has its good points.

With less face-to -ace contact, we will not be traveling as much and we will miss the physical contact of some of our usual meetings--no hugs, no crowded rooms with 10 at a table, and no physical contact.

With tech meetings like Zoom or Go to Meetings, we will be able to talk to each other on our phones back and forth and try not to talk over one another.  This will be a good method for members who are not into the tech world or who don't own a computer.  I have attended some good GAT meetings using the Go to Meeting app.  I have also had some very good Zoom meetings.  With Zoom you can see each other and still try have to try and not talk over each other.  But, yes, you do need a computer!

My theme this year is Friends, Family, and Fellowship.  All Lions are our friends. I'd like to see more family meetings with younger members who will be able to feel free to bring their children if they want and, of course, all Lions include Fellowship.

I'd like to thank Immediate Past District Governor Bob Chaney for his dedication to the members of 36-E and look forward to his input and continued support.

I also look forward to traveling to the clubs in 36-E and meeting with the members of each and every club.   I will make personal visits and try to avoid tech visits as much as possible, after all how can I get to meet and enjoy each of you who will attend the meetings??