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“Raising The Level Of Service”
The “LIONS PRIDE”
official
BULLETIN
of
The Lions Club of Mona
LIONS CLUB
OF
MONA We Serve
Congratulations my fellow Lion s
and Leos. We have successfully
completed the 1st quarter of this
fiscal year.
We have included a special focus
on autism awareness and improv-
ing educational facilities for these
Children this year
Our work with the Maia (Chung
Foundation and autism, and
Disabilities Foundation and the
Adonijah group of schools is ongoing.
Notwithstanding, our work in sight preservation continues with
the use of our Optech 5000 vision screener in sight screening
activities over the period. We are a hard working team and we
look forward more projects and activities on the fiscal calendar.
Thank you for your continued support
Lion Debrah
Mona Lions in Touch
with Autism
Members of the Lions Club of Mona
under the leadership of its newly elected
President– have begun to focus on the
problem of autism in Jamaica. to the
extent that the Youth and Culture commit-
tee chair person and Club President paid a
visit to Adonijah - the only school desig-
nated for autistic children in Jamaica.
How much do you
know about autism?
Do you know of
friends, rela- tives who
may have autistic
children but are not
aware of the condition
and just do not know how to care for their
child ,and do not know that help is avail-
able right here in Jamaica.?
Hop on the train! Autism Speaks!
It’s time to Listen!
THE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
When one door of happiness closes, another opens, but often
we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one
which has been opened for us. Helen Keller
VOL. 28 No. 1 1st Quarter—July to September 2011
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“Raising The Level Of Service”
A PRESIDENT IS INSTALLED IN THIS ISSUE
Lion Barrington Bucknor, President -
2010-2011, pose with Maia Chung after
he presented her with a plaque in recog-
nition of the autism foundation.
VOL. 28 No 1 1st Quarter - July to September 2011
Lion President Debrah Rigg giving her
incoming address at the Mona Lions
Change of Administration function on Sat-
urday July 2, 2011 at the UWI Mona Li-
ons Resource Center for
Students with Special Needs.
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1. President’s message.
2. Autism
3 Installation of Lion President
. Leo Convention
4 Community Flag Raising
Ceremony
5 Lions in Action
6. Annual Dedication Service
7. Lion of the Quarter.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
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A changing society demands that
we open our minds to new ideas,
new techniques, new patterns of
thought, in order to generate posi-
tive growth! Editorial : Lion President, Lions Cynthia. and Evadney
“Raising The Level Of Service”
Celebrating Jamaica’s Independence !!
Lion President Deborah, seated at the table beside
the chairman Mr Garth Kiddoe, brought greetings
on behalf of the Lions Club of Mona at the Inde-
pendence day celebration on August 6, 2011. The
occasion was organized by the Mona Heights
Neighbourhood watch in partnership with the
Mona Lions. The celebration centered around the
theme, “Out of Many One People” the country’s
motto, and which underscored the United
Nations’ (UN) focus on the “International Year of
People of African Decent”
In keeping with the United Nation’s focus on the
“International Year of People of African Decent”, the
Nigerian Embassy was invited to participate in the Inde-
pendence celebrations. They did this by providing a dis-
play of various Art forms and culture. . The Blackman’s
Anthem was sung and we were reminded of interesting
facts on our history by a leader of the community.
Dr Clinton Hutton of the Department of Govern-
ment at the University of the West Indies, as
he expounded on Jamaica’s heritage. One
interesting fact shared by him was the fact
that it was a black man -James West , who
pioneered the technology that developed the
microphone.!!
VOL. 28. No 1 1st Quarter - July to September , 2011
The laughter of man is the
contentment of God.
Anon
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A pot of Senegalese stew formed part of the cultural
display.
The Taste ? Hmmm!!!
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be
seen or even touched. They must be felt within the heart!
Helen Keller
“Raising The Level Of Service”
Lions in Action—Health Screening and ensuring a
sustainable environment.
Do you know your BMI? Have you ever
had this done for you? See Lion Milton, he’d
enjoy doing this for you!
At the Bethany Fellowship; Lion Milton
conducting BMI checks and Lions
Evadney and Dave at one end of the table
conducting vision screening.
Lion President at the health fair at the
St Stephens Anglican church in Mary-
land in the hills of St Andrew. Lion
Debra, is explaining the reason for
good dental hygiene to the children
who seem to be quietly listening.
VOL. 28 No 1 1st Quarter - July to September ,
Can we get to the
millionth tree?
The Lions of Mona doth
try ,as they climb to the
mountain top, to Wallen-
ford ,in the hills of the
Blue Mountain . This
was the first reforesta-
tion project of the Club,
and during this quarter
an additional three thou-
sand pine seedlings have
been planted.
Here Lions meet with the farm-
ers in the Wallenford area.
They have been responsible for
the maintenance of the plants.
Below Lion Archer and others
fertilizing palm trees that were
planted on the lawns of the
Society for the Blind.
Guest Cynthia (top)
checking the Blood
Pressure of persons
attending the health
fair in Harbour
View, while Lion
Nadine (bottom)
listens and consults
her guide as to
whether the young
man using the
Optech 5000 vision
tester is recogniz-
ing the letters
therein.
The Optech 5000
vision tester checks
for both far and
near vision.
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“Raising The Level Of Service”
The Leo Convention Past Leo Advisors now Lion President and Lion
Secretary attend the 34th Annual Leo Convention
which was held Saturday July 30, 2011, at the Sun-
down Sunflower Villas, Runnaway Bay, St Ann.
Thumbs up Lions Dave and Deborah!!
VO 28 . No 1 1st Quarter - July to September , 2011
Adonija is now being made safer with the
donation of eight fire extinguishers.
The 1st Vice President Lion Keith Archer
and Lion President seen here handing over
the fire extinguishers to Mrs James the
principal for the school.. The fire extin-
guishers would be installed later by the
LIONS IN ACTION (Continued)
Safety first for Adonijah
MONA’S ANNUAL DEDICATION SERVICE
Club members and a Leo, led by the Lion Presi-
dent, attended the St Margaret’s Anglin church
in Liguanea to re-dedicate the movement and
themselves to the seventeenth (17th year of un-
selfish service to the community.
The first lesson Philippians 2, verses 1-13 on
which the Reverend Father based his message,
was read by Henrique Lawson (blind) of the
Jamaica Society of the Blind.
Father congratulated the Lions for their selfless
work and encouraged them to be light bearers
for the less fortunate in society.
He further commented on the excellent reading
of the scriptures by one who was blind and read-
ing from his Braille text
Lion President in her greetings listed some of
the club’s project areas such as environmental
protection, Health and Wellness and Geriatrics.,
Diabetes, Cancer Awareness and HIV & AIDS■
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Inspirational Thoughts
Decision is the spark that ignites action
Until a decision is made, nothing hap-
pens.
Decision is the courageous facing of
issues, knowing that if they are not faced,
problems will remain forever unan-
swered.
“Raising The Level Of Service”
VOL. 28 No 1 1st Quarter - July to September , 2011
CONTACT US UWI-MONA Lions Resource Center
for with Special Needs.
15 Ring Road, UWI, Mona Campus
Postal Address: P.O. Box 166, Mona
Kingston 7, Jamaica, W.I.
Email :[email protected]
We say Happy birthday to Lions who
celebrated their day this quarter.
Hail July Borns: Desmond 1st, & President
Debrah, 3rd & Marva 14th. August borns : Leslie -7th
September borns: Bert –10th., Monica
Palmer Douglas– 17th
Hail Anniversary celebrants:
August 1—Pat Ramikie
September 7; Cynthia &Keith Peart
May you have many , many more!
MEMBERSHIP
The Jacque Roberts Award The Jacque Roberts Award The Jacque Roberts Award The Jacque Roberts Award ---- The Most The Most The Most The Most outstanding New Lionoutstanding New Lionoutstanding New Lionoutstanding New Lion
Who was Jacque Roberts?
She was a charter member and the third president of he Lions
Club of Mona. She was an astute leader, a thinker, a stickler
for detail, and had a great love for Lionism.
Lion Jacque passed on to higher service after a short illness.
Her memory lives on through a plaque named after her for the
most outstanding new Lion– a Lion who shows dedication
and commitment to service—a Lion who exemplifies
Volunteerism.
The awardee is the current 2nd Vice President and was
selected during the last Lionistic year. The Membership
Director however, had to be overseas at the time and so the
presentation was deferred to this Lionistic year.
This third presentation goes to Lion Keith Archer.– Inducted
in November 2010 and his sponsor no other than the “Shaker
and Mover”, Lion Milton Pinnock, MJF, PDG.
Lion Archer is always willing and ready to assist others, no
matter the task.
Lion Keith Archer, Congratulations!!
Lion Archer receiving his award from Lion Josephine.
Lion Barrington Immediate Past President witnessing
the occasion.
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