Midnight Robbers

LIONS CLUB OF PORT OF SPAIN NORTH

LIONS ROAR

A Publication of the Programme & Communications/Interclub Committee LCPOSN

VOL. 2 ISSUE 1 & 2 MARCH 2019

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Midnight Robbers

Youth Affairs

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Senior Citizen’s Luncheon

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Club Branding

Health Committee

Club Visit

To Trinidad with Love

Santa’s Helper

Spotlights

5th Wednesday

Reminders

Brian Teasers

Ten questions with...

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14 THE MIDNIGHT ROBBERS OF THE 34TH POS CUB PACK

Cub Scouts strike a pose during the festivities at the National Cub Scout Carnival Extravaganza held at the Scout Headquarters on Sunday 17 February, 2019. Story continues on page 2.

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T his Issue’s Spotlight

Global Causes

Global Causes present significant challenges to humanity, and Lions Clubs International believes it is our turn to meet them. Every cause carries a symbol that is equally significant. These causes are:

Diabetes

Vision

Lions have had a long history of serving the blind and visually impaired, and remain committed to continuing this mission. LCI’s Strategic Objective is to prevent avoidable blindness and improve quality of life for people who are blind and visually impaired. (Continued on page 4)

On Sunday 17 February, 2019 the 34th POS Cub Pack participated in the National Cub Scout Carnival Extravaganza at the Headquarters of the Cub Scout Association, Port of Spain. The boys won 1st prize in the Traditional Mas category. They received a trophy and $1000 for their winning rendition. In a telephone interview, Lion Marcia recounts the steps taken to produce the winning Band - The Midnight Robbers of Love and their plans for the future.

JD: What stood out, in your mind, about the boys’ performance for the judges? MG: We were just original! Two boys introduced the band in English and Spanish which was a unique part of the performance. Because we have a new Spanish population in Trinidad, we added in this part to make it more reflective of our new and growing culture.

JD: What inspired the twist on the “Robber Talk” ? MG: When I started to study the “Mocking Pretender Speech,” I came to the realisation that there were many negatives throughout the speech that was mainly inappropriate for young boys especially when trying to foster positivity in their attitudes toward life. Instead, the speech was altered to reflect more “love talk” which is inspired by a new type of robber.

JD: The costumes were well executed, what was the process to make these? MG: We got the boys’ measurements and a seamstress sewed the actual costume but the boys together with their parents decorated the costumes. The parents were so helpful and committed. Without them the boys’ success would not be possible.

JD: Were there any challenges along the way? MG: Yes. Due to the number of events that were happening simultaneously at the school, some of the parents found themselves financial stretched which affected participation from a few cubs. I would like to thank the Board of POS North for sponsoring two of the Cubs as well as the banner for the band.

JD: The boys were so brave on stage, how did you get them to do such a sterling performance? MG: I gathered them together and taught them about fostering the character trait of boldness. This encouraged them to be brave both on and off stage.

JD: Do you think that in time to come, the Cubs will transfer to our Leo Club Program? MG: As some of the cubs are getting older, it is definitely possible. Some will be writing the Secondary Entrance Assessment (SEA) exam soon and they will be going off to Form One. Their age will be just right for the Leo Club.

JD: So what’s next for the 34th POS Cub Pack?

MG: We have some exciting plans coming up. The boys are currently working on Cub Scout badges such as photography, scientist, cyclist, book reader, chef and athlete. Also we are in contact with another Pack from Swansea, Wales (the home of Scouting). They are interested in becoming pen pals with us. The Akela there is of Trinbagonian heritage and she is just as excited as we are.