Sept., 2015 Governors Newsletter It’s hard to believe that we are already finishing the second month of our 2015-2016 leadership years. When I look around the district and talk to the membership, I am excited by the energy and commitment in moving this District forward in growth and visibility. We are building the foundation for new clubs in three different areas of the District – Broadview, Chicago Ridge, and the Belmont Cragin area of Chicago.
USA Picnic and Installation of Officers, Franklin Park Manila Presentation of Officers, Oak Park River Forest 95th Charter Anniversary, Rogers Park Charter Anniversary, Burbank 60th and Bridgeview 40th Celebration of Service, and The Mexica Installation of Officers. I want to thank all of the clubs for their hospitality and the welcome they extended to Sue and me. The 68th Annual PDG Harry Barber Memorial Golf Outing took place on August 12th, at The Village Greens in Woodridge, IL. We were blessed with a beautiful day and a great turnout of golfers. Thanks to all who came out for the event. It is greatly appreciated.
(GMT Team who took part to promote Lionism in Cragin)
In Broadview and Chicago Ridge, the work is continuing from last year and moving toward the 20 member mark required to charter a new club. In the Belmont Cragin area, which is located on the city’s northwest side, the GMT team participated in "Back to School" events held at Foreman High School and Riis Park. During the events, which are being promoted by the Alderman in their respective wards, the team is setting up and manning information tables to promote the building of a club in that area of Chicago. During August, Sue and I attended many club events throughout the District, including the FIL-
Sue and I want to thank Lion Wahaj, District 1A Cultural and Ethnic Chair, for inviting us to a cultural event sponsored by the Association of Indians in America. Lions Ernie Lapid and Pat Duda, along with her husband Bob, were also at the event. The Association sponsors an annual dance competition where the best in the area dance to Bollywood music. The competition involves young people who are taught this cultural dance form. They dress in the traditional, brightly colored costumes and are judged on their performance. The precision of the dance movements and beauty of the costumes are amazing! It was good to see the cultural dance traditions being continued by the younger generation.