Lions Clubs International- District 16J LEO Clubs

The new Lion Portal is targeting a January 2024 launch. Don't forget to report your Leos and Leo officers in MyLCI before the big move: https://mylci.lionsclubs.org/Home

📢 Exciting news! Welcome.US is thrilled to announce the launch of "Engage to Change," a pilot co-sponsorship initiative in collaboration with Amazon.com and Lions Clubs International

This groundbreaking program aims to increase the capacity and sustainability of refugee resettlement programs nationwide.
Co-sponsorship offers a unique opportunity for groups of individuals to partner with local resettlement agencies, providing direct support to newcomers as they rebuild their lives in the United States. Through comprehensive training and guidance, co-sponsors offer vital services such as airport greetings, home setup, and access to local resources.

Join us in this transformative movement! Discover how you can be a part of Engage to Change and help welcome and empower refugees. Visit our website to learn more

->https://welcome.us/more-ways-to-help/become-a-co-sponsor

Together, we can make a lasting impact and create a more inclusive society.

"We like to say that we help make our world better, one STEP at a time. When there’s a need, there’s always a Lion, and a Leo. Together, we serve." Congratulations to STEP for a Better World Leo Club in USA on being in the Top 10 in the Leo Video Contest!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4gI7Otf-W2U&list=PLjke7HcmOlSThLFneqxc1hpMNgBUicXfy&index=7

A Time to Reflect | International President Brian Sheehan We think about our progress, our plans for the new year, and those who need us.

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As of October 18, we achieved 77.1% of our goal for Campaign 100: LCIF Empowering Service!

The LCIF Lions Share Pin for Leos is now officially able to be received through an online donation. For Leos that donate $20 or more online https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/donate, you will be prompted to select in section 3 that you are a Leo, and then will be asked if you would like a pin shipped to your address.

Our Leo-Lions are part of the 1.4 million members dedicated to serving communities around the world, and their service power is increasing every year.

Leos, take your next step as a Leo-Lion and continue serving with this amazing community of dedicated Lion volunteers!

Visit the Leo-Lion program webpage today! 👉https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/resources-for-members/resource-center/leo-lion-program

Register Today!!!! Join the Fun with VDG Suzanne from Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦

If you know of any Leo or Leo-Lion going to ASU this fall, connect them to Tucson Cyber Lions Club Help them continue with their service journey.

Registration is open now.

Message from MD16 Leo Chairperson.

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2021 NJ LIONS VIRTUAL STATE CONVENTION

1. All Leo Club members, Leo Club Lion Advisors and Faculty Advisors are invited to attend, free of charge, this year’s virtual convention but links to meetings and convention sessions will only be sent to individuals completing the Official Convention Registration Form. Instructions and additional information to help Leos to complete this form are attached to this message.

2. All virtual convention registered attendees are welcome to attend and participate in all convention sessions. Registrants will receive links for two sessions specifically scheduled for Leo-related matters. These include:
Friday, May 21, 2021 4:00pm to 5:00pm Announcement of election results
Saturday, May 22, 2021 2:30pm to 3:30pm Induction of new Leo MD officers

CALENDAR SUMMARY

May 10, 2021...Deadline for nomination of candidates for Leo MD 16 officers

May 11, 2021...DropBox folder opens for viewing of nominations

May 13, 2021...Deadline for club advisors to submit the names and email address of their club’s Official Leo Delegate

May 16, 2021...Voting instructions, a sample ballot, and other materials will be sent along with a link enabling delegates to cast their ballots.

May 18, 2021...Election site is open for balloting between 8am and 8pm

May 21, 2021...Leo MD 16 Organizational Meeting scheduled for 4:00pm

May 22, 2021...Leo MD 16 Planning Session to be held during Convention breakout session starting at 2:30pm

https://www.facebook.com/103446927975757/posts/289780456009069/?d=n

We want to support you!

Your roles as Leo club advisors and faculty advisors are critical to providing positive membership experiences for your Leo members. You are mentors, coaches, confidantes and respected friends.

You understand that Lions and Leos are united in service, and most importantly united as a family in this great service organization.

Service is not just what we do. It defines who we are. And like you, no matter what unique path a Leo takes in life, each Leo will find ways to continue to serve. Let’s work together to make sure that the service they provide will continue in our family as Lion members.

Join us on Saturday, May 8 to hear from some of our talented Leo-Lion leaders about why Leos need your guidance early to help plan their Leo to Leo-Lion pathway.

Find out the latest updates on resources, helpful tools and creative ways to engage Leos and Young Lions.

Get the facts about Leo to Lion transition and your role in closing the gap.

Date: May 8th, 2021
Time:
1:00pm to 3:00pm EST
12:00pm to 2:00pm CDT
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://causetheworld.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrd-yprTwpHtJMlyLnsQ0LailOCc9fy0fp

Calling all Leos in 16 J to attend tonight’s Informational session hosted by MD 16 Leo Chair Dr. Dave Verducci.

April is .

Topic: LEO TRIVIA NIGHT
Time: Mar 26, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Passcode: 542065
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Session 2 coming up on Sunday, March 28th, 12:00 pm.
Session 3 on Thursday, April 1st at 7:00pm

First of three Leo Informational Meeting & Training planned for MD 16 Leos and Advisors is happening now.

The 16J Leo District will be accepting resumes for any Leo member who wishes to run for President or Vice President of the 16J Leo District.

Please inform your Leo members who wish to run for these positions to submit their resume to me by April 1st.

As a reminder, any Leo who wishes to be considered for either of these roles must have served on the Executive Board of their Leo Club for at least 1 year.

I look forward to receiving many resumes as we encourage our Leos to step forward and become part of the Leo District Executive Board.

Please let me know if you or your Leo members have any questions.

Thank you,
District 16J Leo District Chair
Dianne Andrade

Burmester Virtual Cocktail party: Kindness Matters. Lion Donna Lord Townsend challenged us each to do 100 small acts of kindness bfore the end of the fiscal year. Please let your Club Secretary know, so the acts of kindness can be recorded.

Six Tips for Organizing a Peace Poster Contest During COVID-19 | Lions Clubs International For more than 30 years, Lions around the world have sponsored the Lions International Peace Poster Contest in schools and organized youth groups in their communities. This year, as we move forward with the 2020-21 competition, “Peace Through Service,” we face a new challenge of hosting the conte...

Leo Club Advisory Panel | Lions Clubs International Leo Club Advisory Panel The Leo Club Program Advisory Panel is a communication vehicle for Leos and Lions to share their ideas about the Leo Club Program with Lions Clubs International.

How do you define leadership? What do young and inspiring leaders know about leadership that we could learn?

Come and join a LEO Virtual Classroom on Thursday July 30th at 7pm to find out!

Register for this event here:
https://causetheworld.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iDnkcWTeTkmRMd9gEuELjA

Join us on Thursday July 30th for a LEO Virtual Classroom. The first of a three part series focusing on Leadership, Opportunity, and Experience - LEOS Leading the Way is an event designed and run completely by LEOS to help define and provide examples of what Leadership means to a LEO.

Participate in the discussion as Keynote Speakers LEO Ojas Chitnas, LEO Tracy Ngo, and LEO Alex Wheeler discuss their thoughts on leadership.

The classroom features an all LEO tech team hosting the event, a LEO moderator and a panel filled with LEOS who represent both the present and future of our association.

Leo’s Close Call with Cancer Inspires Campaign to Help Children | Lions Clubs International There wasn’t a dry eye in the house. When Leo Maria José Gutiérrez Araujo (Majo) finished her speech during the final plenary at the FOLAC Forum in La Paz, Bolivia, the entire audience was moved by her dedication to serve children who have cancer. Inspiring people is not easy, but the 17-year-ol...

STEP FOR A BETTER WORLD LEO CLUB is collecting school supplies for our back to school drive. For this initiative, we will be collecting new/gently used supplies as well as fundraising money to purchase any items we don’t collect to then put them into backpacks and donate to schools in Trenton. If you are interested in helping please pm us or email us: [email protected] Thank you in advance for your generosity!

Thank you: Krisha Shah for designing this flyer!

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Edison Metro Lions & Leos. Edison Visionary Lions & Leos, Menlo Park Lions & Leos and all Visionary Lions Clubs for exceeding your combined goal in raising funds for LCIF.

Watch their concert tonight at 8:00pm.

http://live.visionarylions.org/

Leo Concert – Leos Salute Corona Warriors

Our Leos are raising funds for LCIF.
https://www.betterunite.com/VisionaryLions-leocovidfundraiser/fundraise/ojaschitnis

Edison Visionary Lions and Leos Our Corona Warriors

Congratulations to Leo Ojas Chitnis also received an award as Runner Up for his Service PowerPoint and will work to include his project into the NJFBLA Executive Board agenda. Ojas took home 3 medals this year from SLC (a 1st, a 2nd, and a 4th Place finish). No other members has ever done that in SWMHS FBLA history!

We are also proud to announce that Ojas Chitnis has been appointed as the NJFBLA State Parliamentarian for the upcoming school year. Ojas had to complete a complicated interview process and had to score the highest on the Parliamentary Exam to be appointed to this position. He now is also in the running to become the National Parliamentarian and we will have those results later next week.

Racism has no place in our world.

Our organization depends on the incredible diversity of our members around the world because great things can only be achieved when we are united.