Be Instrumental in Service

     Greeting Oregon Lions of 36G!   Unusual for the ‘new’ Past District Governor to be writing this first article of the new Lion year, but here I am!  Following the District Convention where we had no candidates for the office and hopes someone would step up, it hasn’t happened.  So, following Lions policy, we have to go through a process to place me or a past DG back in for another year.  At the time of writing and submitting this letter … that process has just started as it couldn’t begin until after the International Convention.  In the meantime, as I finished up my year I agreed to set up the cabinet and schedule dates for the cabinet meetings and our district convention.

     We really need to look at filling our cabinet positions around the District.  I have said before that starting there is a good place to see what goes on away from your club at the next level.  It really helps and is an office you must have held to become a District Governor (along with Club President).

     Another goal we have discussed and already garnered a grant for is training.  We will be holding one and hopefully two trainings for Club Presidents, Secretaries and Treasurers and anyone else with interest is more than welcome.  Watch for some dates for these trainings … our intent is to hold one in the Central Oregon area on the Hwy 97 corridor and another in the northeast corner along I-84 somewhere.  We hope to minimize travel as much as possible so as many that want to can attend.  It will be for a few hours on a Saturday.  Please watch for dates on this.

     I’m sure you are all busy with club activities and working hard in your communities this time of year.  Keep up the good work LIONS, you’re the BEST!

Pete Runnels

District Governor 36G  “Be Instrumental in Service”