CS LION MANISH'S MESSAGE TO WELCOME 2012

Dear Fellow Lions and Leos,

Greetings from the District Secretariat - Arusha. As you all are aware and must have even read the LIONS magazine November 2011 Issue, the back inside page clearly shows the following words "Help Alleviate Hunger".

Yes fellow Lions this is our next Global action campaign to relieve Hunger wherever possible, starting with our neighbourhoods serving the underprivileged/orphans and disable.

I request you to plan events during the Month of January 2012 by distributing food.

For your kind information, I have here forth attached some of the guidelines which will assist you to plan and carry out the activity. Any club that will carry out at least 2 food distribution camps in January will receive 200 points Bonus from the District.

I would also like to inform you that in January 2012 our District 411B will be hosting the Africa Regional Quest Programme from 6th to 8th at the New Africa Hotel in Dar-es-salaam. Lions participating at this event will comprise of two members from each country - that is the District Governor and District Quest Chairperson.

In addition to that, I would also request all clubs to register for the Africa Conference in Kinshasa which will take place from 3rd to 6th Feb 2012.

Also do please start sending your registration for the 9th MD 411 Convention destined to take place in Entebbe, Uganda. Early Birds pay only 140$.

MJF Birthday is on 13th Jan 2012. It would be advisable for all clubs to celebrate the event together and add a STAR by giving 2 MJF to the District. Bonus 200 points for Grabs for each New MJF added to the District 411B.

I wish you all a Prosperous NEW YEAR 2012 and GOD Bless.

Yours Friendly in Lionism

Lion Manish Chavda

Cabinet Secretary,

MD411B.

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Take Action "NOW"

During December and January, we invite you and your club to join Lions around the world to help relieve hunger.

• Organize projects that mobilize your club members to make a difference in your community – by helping those who don't have enough to eat.

• Visit The Global FoodBanking Network or Feeding America for volunteer opportunities near you. If your local food bank does not have volunteer opportunities available, you may wish to consider other service projects such as preparing and delivering food baskets to families in need or planting a community vegetable garden.

Campaign Resources

Use the following resources to plan and promote your "Relieving the Hunger" Global Service Action Campaign project.

• Call to Action Flyer: Get an overview of the "Relieving the Hunger" Global Service Action Campaign – and ideas to jumpstart your project.

• Planning Guide: Use this step-by-step guide to organize your very own "Relieving the Hunger" project.

• Project Ideas: Review ideas you and your club can use to participate in the campaign.

• Food Drive Project Sheet: Use this project sheet to organize a food drive to alleviate hunger.

• News Release: Send a news release to local media to help publicize your "Relieving the Hunger" project.