Lions of MD 36 -- As we pass from 2021 into 2022 I ask all Lions to continue to be positive as we move forward this Lions year. Service, Membership Growth and Retention will keep us moving in the right direction. As we District Governors were taking our training prior to becoming your DGs there was something said that stuck with me. I believe it is something that can help all of us as Lions as we serve our communities and work on recruiting new members and establishing new clubs.

If you fail never give up because FAIL means First Attempt In Learning.

End is not the end in fact. END means Effort Never Dies.

If you get no as an answer remember N.O. means Next Opportunity. Change your Mindset. I'm saying this because as we work towards new members or new clubs not everyone we approach will say yes and want to join. Remember NO means Next Opportunity. If we don't ask we will never know. I know I would not be a Lion or your DG had my friend and neighbor at the time Lion Paul not asked me to join him at a club meeting over 30 years ago. I myself thought I was too busy with things going on in my life but Lion Paul asked again so I said I would. When I saw what Lions were all about helping others in the community I said to my wife I needed to join. You see I've always believed in giving back to my community and helping others. Lion Paul had that mindset to ask again. What I'm trying to emphasize is if you are told no just look at it as another opportunity to ask again. Lion Paul has moved from Junction City and is now a member of the Woodburn Lions. Thank you Lion Paul for asking again and showing me what Lions were all about. Thank all you Lions for what you do. Let’s ask our neighbors and our friends because you never know who your future DG could be. It could be that man or women who said NO but was asked again because some Lion took NO as the next opportunity. Remember SERVICE FROM THE HEART. I believe Lions Change Lives Today.

DG Lynn Coon 36-R

Remember N.O. means Next Opportunity