L I O N SM I R R O R2019-20 2nd. Issue

LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL DIST. 323B1

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The first issue of Lions Mirror was released on 21st July 2019, the day of District Cabinet Installation . The blessings and well wishes by our Leaders, DG Team and Colleagues were encouraging. The support of Zone Chairperson was excellent, their support to Team Mirror was a pleasure. The encouragement of Lions will be the guiding force to move higher & higher. - Team Mirror

Arvinder Pal Singh

Thu, Aug 1, 11:06 AM

The first issue was definitely a much improved version as compared to what we have been receiving in the past. Congratulations, and thanks to the entire team that would have worked with you. I am sure the future editions will be even a notch higher than the first one as you are so enthusiastic and committed to your assignment. That will show your mark of excellence. All the best. Thanks, and with regards.A P Singh

Bishnu Bajoria

Sat, Aug 10, 2:29 PM Hearty congratulations for publishing a very attractive Lions Mirror issue which contains lot of information which would interest members. My compliments for a very good job done as Editor. Please maintain regularity in publication which is very important.Would look forward to receive future issues.Once again congrats and all the best,

Bishnu BajoriaPast International Director (2008-10)Global Action Team Area Leader MD 322Lions Clubs International

To be very frank our mirror had become a photo album and for the sake of bringing out it was been done The start up has been good we need to maintain it.Lion Pradeep Nayyar PDG

Hats off to DC Lions Mirror Arunaji & her entire team. An excellent first issue of Mirror was released on the day of Installation of Cabinet. Well done and Keep it up... Lion Pawan Parasrampuria, District Governor

Fellowship as retention tool.

My dear Fellow Lions.

Subh Bijoya and a Happy Deepawali.

“The true measure of our Society can be found in how it treats its most vulnerable members” We, Lions proudly endorse our Motto “We serve” which is a manifestation of the above thought of Mahatma Gandhi.

For the success of our vision “We Serve” we need more and more hands to serve. Accordingly more new members and new dedicated clubs are needed to perform. Lions across the world are facing the challenges of retention of new members and in maintaining new Clubs.

“This is a power of gathering, it inspires us delightfully to be more hopeful, more joyful, more thoughtful in a word more alive”.-Alice Walters.

In our Lions fraternity the word Fellowship refers to the power of gathering. Fellowship is a feature in our clubs, a powerful tool to make clubs foundation stronger. More we give thought to fellowship, more sustained would be Lions new and old clubs.

In new clubs as well as established old clubs it has been felt that attendance becomes many fold if the good targeted as well as entertaining programs are organised in fellowship meetings.

It is observed that new club find it very difficult to organise entertaining fellowship meetings on their own due to lack of experience. Here comes the need of support by sponsoring club and its members.

These new Lions and Lions Clubs with fire in their belly to serve and to return part of their learnings and earnings to the society, in the absence of effective fellowship and means of service to society, loose their momentum and eventually leave the organsiation. Guidance for at least 8-10 initial meetings in a well thought out organized manner can do wonders. In the absence of hand-holding and encouragement, the efforts put in bringing new members become fruitless and this futility is repeated again and again.

Keeping this in mind and taking the hand holding positively, new Lions and Clubs will definitely be rooted firmly in lionism. Results will follow automatically and by the passing of time clubs will definitely be a rooted firmly in lions' ambience, having the strong fellowship service activities with a zeal. The results will follow automatically .

On fine observations and finer analysis we reach to the conclusion that clubs with good engaging, entertaining fellowship meetings are able to retain their members for significantly longer time lending support to what Jesse Ovens rightly said “Awards become corroded friends gather no dust”.

Aruna Mehta

Editor

Editorial

Wishing you all a Shubho Bijoya & Happy prosperous Diwali. Good things always remain good only because they are always inadequate. I have a great pleasure in conveying my best wishes to all members of Lions District 322B1 through “Lions Mirror”, Mirror makes a common platform to share and display our ideas and activities.I appreciate each and every member of our District 322B1 who shared their joy in serving the strata of our society who needs most. I am speechless in appreciation of the commendable efforts put in by the members for the grand successful beginning of the new Lionistic year! Events are celebrated every year but the difference is always show cased. The way the whole team worked tirelessly for District Installation is really commendable. They have been instrumental in successfully implementing innumerable unique service activities.The support of members in coming forward for “Annapurna Dry Ration” is commendable. Under the scheme we will reach out to 250 Senior Citizens of the underprivileged class. The blood transfusions of 3000 Thalassemia patients looked as an impossible target but the Lions contributd with an open heart and made it a cake walk. Hats off to you my Lions friends.It is time and again said that when Lions take up a programme, no power can stop them in achieving the objects. The same philopshy of Lions was once again displayed on 16th August 2019. In spite of blinding rains, water logged streets, we tasted great success in the Independence Day celebration program “Dr. Kumar Vishwas Nite”, 2000 members gathered and celebrated the day. I congratulate each and every Lion for the success. Without your support District cannot complete a successful year.Looking at the joy in the eyes of thousands of children on the day of Haate Bazare made me hypnotized. Such a big event was organised with so ease, only Lions team work can do it. I am really blessed and once again lot of thanks to VDGs, ZCs, IZCs, DCs, and all members for supporting me in every step. The guidance of PIDs & PDGs is the icing on the cake of a successful story. Their experience makes everything simple. My gratitude to them.We need hands to expand our service activities. Every new member added is the additon of extra strength to the movement. Let us wholeheartedly take the initiative of adding new hands in coming months. I am confident that when we Lions take up a project the target is always easy. With the blessings of Maa and the light of every Deepak we will make every effort to eradicate the misery and suffering of our society.

Long Live Lionism

Joining handsTrue spirit of Lionism

Lion Pawan ParasrampuriaDistrict Governor

Lions Fights Diabetes

Friends | compliment clubs in our District for taking service programmes in tune with Lionistic Ideology . In coming month on 14th November we should focus our attention on Diabetes awareness programmes. Diabetes is quickly becoming a global health emergency, affecting 425 million people worldwide.

That's why Lions clubs around the world are taking action on World Diabetes Day. Diabetes is the signature cause of Lions and Leos around the world. This year, in partnership with the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) we're on a mission to make our mark by screening 1 million people for type 2 diabetes. The International Diabetes Federation estimates that one in two people with diabetes are undiagnosed and that the number of people with diabetes will reach 629 million by 2045

Members of Lions International, the largest service club organization in the world, are coming out in force to show their support. Lions and Leos volunteers are educating themselves about diabetes, finding new partners in their communities committed to the fight against diabetes, and carrying out service projects such as focus groups, diabetes retreats for kids and glucose screenings to inspire healthy lifestyles in their communities.

In the words of our International President“Diabetes is a global epidemic, but it's also

a personal disease that impacts our family, friends and neighbors.We want to be part of the solution, and we believe we can when our nearly 1.5 million members unite around this important cause.”

The support for World Diabetes Day is part of Lions International's commitment to fighting diabetes and supporting those living with the disease. At the organization's 100" anniversary convention in Chicago, IL, in July 2017, Lions announced diabetes as a new global focus for the organization, and Lions have responded to the call. So | am sure our clubs will respond to the International President's call and organise more awareness programmes on Diabetes.

Ratan Dugar, 2nd Vice District Governor

Editorial BoardEditorLion Aruna MehtaMember Lion Ashok MehtaLion Dr. Mukti Prosad DeyLion Ishwar Singh RathoreLeo CoordinatorLeo Sanjana Singh, Leo Ruchira PachisiaAdvisorsLion Pramod Chandak, PDGLion Pushpa Agarwal, PDG

Ex-officio

Lion Pawan Parasrampuria, DG

Lion Chetan Jain, CS

Lion R. K. Gupa, CT

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District installation 2019Venue:-ITC ROYAL BengalDate:- 21/07/2109

Lion Kamal Kishore Mantri

The Ballroom of ITC ROYAL BENGAL become more glorious with the

remarkable attendance of more than 650 lion. 100% members of the district cabinet and galaxy of PDG dressed elegantly added the attraction to the glory. Sweet Memories of the ISAAME FORUM 2017 came alive again. The District Installation was a grand affair. Elegantly dressed Cabinet Members and PDGs, the remarkable attendance of

Lions set the mood in motion. The massive support to Campaign 100 was unbelievable. 8 model clubs and more than 100MJFs! Lions Greater pledged to become the 2nd 100% MJF club. Cabinet of district 322b1 pledged to become 100% MJF cabinet first ever in any part of lionistic world. DG Pawan Parsurampuria charmed the audience with his welcome speech. PID Sangeeta ji has the knack of electrifying the atmosphere. The spontaneous response to Annapurna Ration Card and support to Thalassemia transfusion was overwhelming. PID A.P. Singh ji who was the installation officer was as usual outstanding with his oratory skills which is a treat to the ears. The installation ceremony was precise, business like and meaningful. Our chief Guest International Director Nandkumar was truly impressed and spoke highly of our District. Highlight of this glorious evening was the honouring of Bhishma Pitamaha of our district PID Prem Lahoty with a Life Time Achivement Award. The 1st Issue of Lions Mirror was released by PID Lion Prem Lahoti. The Lions Mirror came ina new Avatar. It is certainly the result a very hard work by DC Mirror Arunaji. Gaurav Sharma was entertaining and kept the audience glued to their chairs. LIONS CLUB OF CALCUTTA NORTH were excellent in their arrangements

Independence Day Celebration 15th August at Lions Safari Park &

and Dr. Kumar Vishwas Kavi Sammelan on 16th August.We celebrated our 73rd Independence Day on 15th August 2019 at Lions Safari Park. More than 400 Lions and Leos attended the programme. We invited some underprivileged children on the day to be part of celebration and distributed gift hampers to them. Lions Safari was at its b e s t . T h e N e a t l y manicured park was giving us a sense of pride. Lions Club of Calcutta N o r t h d e s e r v e s a l l thanks for coordinating the entire programme w i t h e x c e l l e n t decoration and delicious b r e a k f a s t . P a s t International Directors, Past District Governors along with Lions took part in the celebrations.Next day, it was a night with Dr. Kumar Vishwas, a legendry poet with nationalistic flavour. The evening with Doctor

Kumar Viswas was a super hit programme. Thousands of Lions reached the venue inspite of the incessant rains and storm and graced the program. Dr. Kumar was as expected as a genius The result of a successful culmination of these events shows our strength of Team Work. The orange brigade did a commendable job. We thank our Coordinators and DC National integration. A program which we will remember for years.

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I am reminded of a quotation that I read many years

ago which I would like to share, especially with those

aspiring for leadership positions:

“Let's dream. And learn to competeLet's compete. And learn to achieveLet's achieve. And learn to leadYes, let's do our country proud”.

If one does not dream, one can achieve nothing. But to

see one's dream come into reality, one is required to go

through a process of learning and preparing oneself for

the responsibility for which one is aspiring through

step by step achievements. At times we have seen some

people are thrown into positions of leadership without

proper grooming or training or preparation to the

detriment of the interest of the organization they

belong to.I personally believe the past leadership of any

organization should consider this its responsibility to

ensure that only proper and competent persons are

groomed to take over the leadership, of course, through

the democratic process, so that the organization makes

the desired progress through positive and strong

leadership.

In the present era, it is important that a leader has the

knowledge of the modern system of communication

and is conversant with use of technology. Since the

world is aiming to gradually go paperless, it assumes all

the more importance. Effective communication skill to

reach the target group and impart proper motivation is

a quality that any leader must possess.

A good leader has to act as a motivator to the people of

his group and effective communication is the best

medium of motivation.

Communication can be verbal or written and each is

equally important. If one cannot gets ones thoughts

across the best ideas would remain unsaid. Public

speaking is a skill which every aspiring leader needs to

develop. Nothing can have a more direct and instant

impact on the audience than a well crafted and a well

delivered speech. How you say it is as important as what

you say.

The importance of written communication cannot be

denied. It requires specialized skills to pen one's

thoughts in as precise a manner as possible. Time is at a

premium for all in this fast paced world and nobody has

the patience to go through long winding letters. As is

often remarked- less is more! Catching attention and

keeping it has to be specially worked upon.

Another important consideration is the use of language

that it is comprehensible to all. A letter or note may look

good with big words but what use is that if the import of

the message is not understood by the reader.

Writing emails may seem easier but it may lead to more

mis-communication if the subject is not addressed

properly.

So all those friends who aspire for leadership positions

ask your self - Am I a good speaker? Can I get my

thoughts across? Can I connect with people? This

honest introspection is extremely important as

communication is one skill that you can improve with

practice and perseverance.

It is important to dream to lead but it is equally

important that you be equipped to lead!

� If a man will begin with certainties, he shall end in doubts;

but if he will be content to begin with doubts, he shall end in certainties�

Francis Bacon

Dream?

Compete?

Achieve?

LeadBishnu BajoriaPast International DirectorArea Leader Global Action Team

LCIF CAMPAIGN 100 : Lions

C l u b s I n t e r n a t i o n a l

Foundation, charity arm of

t h e I n t e r n a t i o n a l

Association of Lions Clubs

has completed 50 years of

Empowering Lions Service

and Funded Lions lead

h u m a n i t a r i a n S e r v i c e

Projects of over $1 Billion through more than 13,000

grants. Fund is entirely raised by charitable

donations from Lions and partners. To expand our

capacity to combat the challenges faced by the world

and to build to create greater service impact LCIF –

Our Foundation has launched Campaign 100 LCIF

Empowering Service. The most ambitious Fund

raising effort in LCIF history, Campaign 100 will

spent three years to raise US $300 millions by June

30, 2021. Campaign 100 fund will help LCIF expand

Lions commitment to the communities with a focus

on:-

INCREASE SERVICE IMPACT

Vision –Lead the global charge to eradicate

infectious blindness, reduce avoidable blindness and

visual impairment, and improve quality of life for

those who are blind or visually impaired.

Youth – Serve youth through improved access to

quality education, vital health services, inclusive

social and recreational opportunities, and positive

youth development.

Disaster Relief – Deeply engage in disaster relief

efforts and in preparing for, and responding to,

natural disasters whenever and wherever they

strike. Humanitarian Causes – Sponsor and deliver

programs that address the distinct needs of at-risk

and vulnerable populations such as the elderly, the

d i s a b l e d , f e m a l e s , o r p h a n s a n d o t h e r s

disproportionately impacted by social and economic

factors.

Fight Diabetes LCIF will reduce the prevalence of

diabetes and improve quality of life for those

diagnosed. Together, we'll respond to this global

epidemic, helping prevent diabetes through multi-

faceted, comprehensive health initiatives targeted to

the communities where we live and serve.

Expand Our Global Causes LCIF will identify areas

of greatest need and opportunity; conduct pilot

projects to develop expertise; and build sustainable,

long­term programs related to:

Hunger – Work toward a world in which no one goes

hungry, expanding resources and infrastructure

needed to address food shortages worldwide.

Childhood Cancer – Strengthen medical and social

services, increasing life expectancy of children living

with cancer, and enhancing quality of life for them

and their families.

Environment – Protect the environmental health of

our global communities, generating long-term,

positive ecological impact.

WAYS TO RAISE FUND: Reaching Campaign 100's

capital goal of US$300 million by June 30, 2021, will

require participation from all Lions and clubs

worldwide. Exciting individual and club recognition

programs are in place to reward those who heed the

call. Donate through MJF program or under Lions

Share program.

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Model Clubs will lead the way as they raise funds

through strategies such as:

Asking individual members to make a gift or

pledge.

Dedicating a fundraising event to Campaign 100.

Making a gift to LCIF from the club treasury.

Asking members of the community to make a gift.

Ensure Campaign 100 fund raising efforts raise a

per-member average (PMA) of at least US$500.

Tailoring giving to suit each Lion's financial ability,

individual pledges may be fulfilled over three to five

years, based on pledge amount.

MODEL CLUB RECOGNITION : Model Clubs are

critical to building campaign momentum and

rewarded for doing so. Commit to being a Model

Club and meet – or even multiply – the PMA goal of

at least US$750 during Campaign 100's three-year

duration. Your club will receive special recognition

upon achieving each of three milestones:

Submission of Model Club Commitment form

Achievement of declared PMA goal through

cash donations and/or documented pledges

submitted to LCIF

Fulfilment of commitments

CALL TO ACTION : Over the past 100 years, we

have proven that Lions united in service can

transform millions of lives. As Lions, we serve

proudly, empowered by our global foundation. Our

goals are expansive and no individual Lion, club or

district can take them on alone; but together,

empowered by our global foundation, we can.

Support Campaign 100 putting in our fair share.

Change enriches LifeLion P. L. Shah, PDG.

There cannot be any change if we simply think of change. But change is indispensible as one cannot live a

monotonous life. Everything in life is also changing and therefore, we cannot remain blind to change around us.

However, before trying to change others, one should try to change himself. Those who wait for things to happen miss out a great deal because these happen hardly. The best option is to decide what you want and pursue it. If we fail to take the first step, it indicates our fear of failure and confidence. There may be resistance from others, but life rewards only risk takers. " Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all " asserts Hellen Keller. "Fortune sides with him who dares" wrote a Roman poet 2000 years ago. A Ship is safe in harbour , but that is not the purpose for which it is built.

Give change a trial and you will succeed. No doubt it will be challenging too. But challenges should be accepted to make life interesting. The world needs Dreamers and Doers for changes. Dreamers think big and see possibilities where others see problems. " Do not make castles in the air" is no more a wishful thinking. If you never build Castles in the air, they will never be built at all. The Doers can only bring changes. They only dare to bring new ideas to life. It is easy to get started if you really believe in what you do. Because there, you have the power to convert dreams in to reality.

Let us reshape our clubs with passion and purpose to serve Communities with zeal and fervour. You are meant for greater things as life welcomes achievers.

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The great difference between the

real Leader and the pre­tender is that one sees into the future, while the

other regards only the present : one lives by the day and acts on expediency,

the other acts on enduring principles and for immortality

Edmund Burne

“LEOS – BETTER LIONS OF TOMORROW”

Lion S.P.BhattPast District GovernorLions Clubs International District 322B1

Dear Lion Friends,Looking back at my 45 years of Leo

cum Lionistic career I can say that we are going through the golden era of our Lions movement. We have achieved all our goals in terms of membership and service. As per my learning experience with Lions I can surely say that the real reason for this success is our leaders coming from the Leoistic background. I have visualised that the real backbone of Lionism is our Leos. We need to nurture our Leos today to get extraordinary Lions tomorrow. We have a wonderful platform to raise inspiring leaders who can continue our success story. We have live examples of the clubs which have supported their Leo wings and are doing tremendously well as far as the youth growth is concerned in the last 4-5 years. The Leo district is doing fabulously well as we have vibrant Leos taking charge and these are the heroes who are laying a strong foundation for a bright Lionistic future. I can see the same charisma today as what it was in the 80s and early 90s when we were at our peak.Our Leo movement stands on three pillars, Leadership, Experience & Opportunity. It is our moral duty to give them efficient Leadership skills, guide them towards gaining handsome experience on the field of service & fellowship, and give them ample opportunities to grow as a strong personality. It is not only our task to build a better society but also contribute this nation with Leaders who can stand out. They say charity begins at home and so we need to nurture our garden of beautiful Leos who will grow and become the strongest tress. All we need to do is to back them up with our experience and guidance. We should start working on increasing memberships in the district as well as sponsor new Leo clubs, expose them to bigger platforms on international level like attending & organising Leadership programse.t.c, fund them appropriately for their leadership initiatives and motivate them to take up more and more challenging tasks so that they are groomed perfectly to become a responsible Lion. Exploring their talent will also educate us with the kind of ability our youth holds under their belt.We should felicitate the clubs who have recently promoted their Leo wings and expanded their territory of service. Their recognition will inspire other clubs of the district to join the party and instigate their respective Leo clubs.I sincerely appeal to all our respected clubs & club leaders to take up building Leos as our permanent project and I can assure you that we will then take Lionism to a bigger benchmark.

Young Learners Learning Institute (YLLI).

This learning program is conducted by the District for the members who are less than three years o l d . T h r e e s u c c e s s i v e sessions are held every month and a maximum of 25 l ion members are allowed participation from different clubs.Our District

has held and completed the first session successfully at the City and Nadia in September.There was a good attendance at both the places, 23 in City and 24 in Nadia.The faculty at the City were PDG Pradip Nayyar, VDG I Lekha Sharma and

PDG Mahendra Jain ( 322 B2).The faculty at the Nadia were PDG Sibram Biswas, VDG I Lekha Sharma and Manoj Agarwal.

REGIONAL LIONS LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE R L L I w a s h e l d a t Gopalpur on Sea from 3rd to 6th September. The institute was attended by 5 members from our District – Anand Tiwari from LC Calcutta, Manisha Agarwal from Calcutta G r e a t e r, D r. U t p a l C h a k r a b o r t y f r o m Krishnagar Sampark, Suman Agarwal from CalcuttaBrabourne Road and Shilpi Agarwal from Ranaghat central.

thLCIF Seminar 14 September:

Our district hosted a LCIF th

seminar at Lions Den on 14 Sept.and gave the lions of MD 322 an opportunity to learn how to Apply for LCIF Grant for new project and for expanding permanent project. We are thankful to LCIF Multiple Coordinator Ln.PDG Nirmal Gidra and PDG Kailash Khandelwal

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Droppage of membership is a recurrent problem in Lions

Clubs. Different clubs in our district has varied

membership strength ranging from 20 to above 300.

Based on membership strength we may categorize clubs

with 20-50 membership strength as small clubs, having

strength between 51 and 150 as medium and having

strength of more than 151 as large clubs. Droppage in any

category of clubs is harmful but it affects the most in a

small sized clubs.

It is an accepted fact that the aggregate number of drops

worldwide exceeds number of new entrants in most years.

For generation of new membership, many incentive

schemes had been introduced from time to time and many

are in vogue in the form of recognition through certificates

and special pins to sponsoring member, club officials and

also to the new entrants besides offering financial

concession towards annual dues for family members, Leo

turned Lion members, removal of entrance fee etc., to

attract new enrollments and Clubs even being enthused to

adopt an 'annual growth of 10% in membership' as goal -

but In effect, through these incentives and indirect

compulsions, the Organization end up with new members

by default and not by choice and new members, in most

cases, leave in following or in next couple of years.

To deflect from such a situation, we need to change focus

and follow the 'tried and tested' new member admission

(recruitment) process and retention method to achieve

positive and sustainable growth in membership. In a word,

we need to go 'back to the basics'.

Interestingly, we have a unique system of membership

recruitment – 'membership by invitation'. An existing

member (Sponsoring Lion) to invite an individuals of legal

age of either sex recognizing the person's intent to get

engaged with organization's concept and motto – it is not

through application. The role and responsibility of the

'Sponsoring Lion', who is spotting a person as a prospect

begins by inviting the prospect at Lions Clubs meetings and

introduce to Club officials and other senior members of the

club and thereafter the screening (membership) committee

of the recruiting Club should interview carefully to

understand the prospect's inner urge and inclination to get

engaged with the concept and motto of the Lions

movement. At this stage, it is necessary to define the

engagement basis, in respect of activity participation and

financial obligations, for new member's clarity and consent

prior to joining.

After proper screening and obtaining the prospect's

consent, the recommendation of the Membership

Committee to be presented at the Board meeting for its

approval and following Board's approval the person should

be formally invited to be a member of the Club. Any shortcut

method is likely to bring in involuntary members prone to

discontinue shortly due to lack of interest and/or lack of

satisfaction of the person's intent. We need the person

joining the Club by choice, who is likely to turn out as 'Good

Lions' and not by default.

Tips 1:We should, therefore, truly follow the

recruitment process of invitation and approval of

membership only to pre-introduced individuals who

demonstrate keenness and should not be in a

hurry/race for mere numerical growth or for instant

recognition.

After formal inclusion, the new member, as soon as

possible, should be properly indoctrinated about the

objects, code of ethics, structure of the movement – Club,

District and International level as well as about the major

activities being carried out by the club and about the Club's

Constitution and Bye-Laws.

New member, joining the Lions Club by choice, is likely to

carry personal hopes and aspirations for making

meaningful contribution in the Club's functioning and

activities for the benefit of the needy and betterment of the

community and the person, therefore, should immediately

be given opportunity to get involved through a committee

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Tips for effective

growth andretention of members

Lion Subir Sen

of his/her choice. It should not be a case of mere inclusion of

name in a committee, the new member should be able to get

actively involved.

Recognize new member's presence in meetings during

initial year and involve new members at regular meetings

proceedings to make them feel as important part of the

club. Encourage new member to opine on matters of

importance as a step towards empowerment and for

igniting the person's leadership potential.

A well-informed, involved and empowered member

continue to hold interest and get satisfaction that acts as

perfect glue to get stuck.

Tips 2: New member should, therefore, be properly

indoctrinated at the earliest possible time after formal

inclusion, taken in as an active member in a committee

of choice and empowered to exhibit leadership

potential.

All said and done, a new member needs to be 'mentored'

well at least during initial couple of years. Mentoring is a

specialized relationship in which an experienced person

(the Mentor) assists another in developing specific skills

and knowledge that will enhance the other person's

expertise and personal interest in the organization.

Ingredient of 'inner urge' and 'satisfaction' are important

elements for generation of interest and involvement in

social service organization.

A mentor, focusing on total development, teaches on

different issues, coaches in skills development, facilitates

growth by sharing resources and knowledge and

challenges the person being mentored by creating safe

learning environment for taking risk and making him/her

to move beyond comfortable zone. Mentoring is a relational

act and it is best executed by a mutually consented person

between the 'Mentor' and the person being mentored. They

need to be compatible to each other.

While informal mentoring can be done by the 'Sponsoring

Lion', it is wise and proper to have a formal structured

program with established goals and support for pre-

scheduled training and other sessions. The outcome should

be measured to notify progress. A successful mentoring

program not only helps the Organization in retention of

membership but creates well informed, enthusiast and

involved member as an asset to the organization.

Tips 3: Each new member should, therefore, get the

opportunity of being mentored through a structured

program with established goals to enhance the new

member's expertise and personal interest in the

organization.

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Micchami Dukkadam "Say this to one - say this to all. A beautiful tradition in the Jain religion of saying "Michhami Dukkadam" to all their brothers in humanity.

"Michhami Dukkadam" means - please forgive me. Isn't it lovely to ask for forgiveness from all your family, relatives, and friends ? How important it is to mend all fragile relationships and keep our human relationships barometer clean of the baggage of negativity, and hatred !!!

Indeed, "Michhami Dukkadam" is the formalization of individual forgiveness to a community setting. It has far greater effects of increasing human compassion than individual forgiveness. It encompasses a whole community, a whole society. Forgiveness is indeed the most important human value. It allows the human race to mend their past mistakes. It teaches humanity a lesson in forgiveness. There is nothing to be ashamed of in asking for forgiveness. And when asked for forgiveness from someone always give it. Forgiveness is a great healer. MICCHAMI DUKKADAM

Micchami Dukkadam

Lion Trupty Sheth

“Time is like a handful of and –­the tighter you grasp it, the faster

it runs through your fingers”John Knowles

How to Be a Successful Leader……

Successful transformation is one of the biggest challenges in a social organization like Lions. In this fast-transforming electronic & digital world where strategic imperative are changing rapidly that is very much clear :

Without doing things differently, no organisation is likely to succeed, or last.

We are aware, that despite the huge resources put into creation of change management processes we taste unsatisfactory results. Time after time change initiatives fail more often than they succeed, but efforts for transformation is a continuous process and we at Lions Organisation put our skills together in combating the challenges of time. In Lions organization, we know that effective leadership is essential for a successful future. That is why we wanted to train, motivate and groom leadership at every level in our Organisation.

For successful grooming and building leadership at every level we are to understand and conceive a targeted approach towards grooming “change-capable leadership”. Analysis of the leadership competencies of future leaders are necessary for a change...

Great Leaders Focus on People and Process.

The 3 C’s of Successful Leadership.

It is well established that 3 skills provide the necessary connection between the process of creating a change and the people part of the change. Unity of these three makes a Change Capable Leader.

1. Communicate :- Successful leaders communicate the “what” and the “why.” Leaders who explained the purpose of the change and connected it to the organization’s values or explained the benefits created stronger support and create urgency for the change.

2. Collaborate. Bringing people together to plan and execute changes are critical. Successful leaders worked across the boundaries, encouraged team to break out of their igloos, and refused to tolerate unhealthy competition. They also include members of the organisation in decision making, strengthening their commitment to change. Unsuccessful leaders fail to engage the team and members often in the change process.

3. Commitment. Successful leaders made sure their own beliefs and behaviors supported the changes too. Change is always difficult, but leaders who negotiated it successfully were fully resilient, persistent and willing to step outside their comfort zone. They also devoted more of their own time to the efforts and focused on the larger picture.

Leading the Process

Strategic change doesn’t happen on its own. Effective leaders guide the process from start to finish. Here are the 3 key competencies that are part of leading the process:

• Initiate. Effective leaders begin by making the case for the change they seek. They include evaluating the objects, understanding the purpose of the change, developing a clear vision, a desired outcome and identifying a common goal.

• Strategize. Successful leaders develop a strategy and a clear action plan, including priorities, time lines, tasks, structures, behaviors, and resources. They identify what would change, but also explain what would stay the same.

• Execute. Translating strategy into execution is one of the most important things leaders can do. Successful leaders focused on getting key people into key positions (or removing them, in some cases). They also break big projects down into small to wins early victories and create and build momentum. They develop metrics and monitoring systems to measure progress.

Leading People

While formal change processes might be well understood, but many leaders neglect the all important human side of change. The most effective leaders devote considerable effort to engage everyone involved in the change effort. They exhibit these 3 crucial qualities of leading people:

• Support. :- Successful change projects are executed and led by leaders who remove barriers towards success. These include personal barriers such as wounded egos and a sense of loss. They make positive investment of the time and resources necessary to carry out a change plan is pre requisite for a success. Leaders who failed focused exclusively on results. They didn’t get the support from team which were needed for the change.

• Sway :- Effective leaders identifies key stakeholders — including core team members, and communicated their

Challenge to Change……The path towards a successful Leadership…

Lion Ashok MehtaThe Topic Challenge to Change was the theme of SLLI held in Sri Lanka. It was my privilege to be the part of the Training at SLLI.

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vision of successful change to them. Unsuccessful leaders are more likely to avoid stakeholders rather make an effort to influence them.

• Learn :- Finally, successful leaders never assumed they had all the answers. They asked lots of questions and gathered formal and informal feedback. The input and feedback allowed them to make continual adjustments during the change. In the case of unsuccessful changes, leaders fail to ask as many questions or gather accurate information, which left them without the knowledge they needed to make appropriate adjustments along the way.

These theories and practices are small tips for grooming Leadership. In our Lions movement we contineously plan changes in our projects and activities.

The changes are needed according to the need of hour and the country where we belong. Same theory of service, help and assistance is not equitable for a developed, developing and under developed country. We belong to an organization which is spread in all the continents. Let all of us unite our brains & minds in our approach towards the new fields of services and in new objectives. This organisation is always in search of a Leader who can Change.............

Son in Law of Lion Dilip Passari & Lion Poonam Passari of Lions North awarded doctorate from IIT Mumbai.Lions Family is proud of the achievement..Congratulations to Lion Dilip & family for achievement.

On August 10, 2019, during the 57th convocation of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bombay, Dr. Niraj Satnalika (son of Shri Debi Prasad Satnalika and Smt. Deepa Satnalika from Raniganj, West Bengal) was conferred upon the degree of Ph.D. by the institute upon the recommendation of the senate. Satnalika did a Ph.D. in the field of finance from the School of Management, IIT Bombay, and his thesis topic was Corporate Governance. Before completing Ph.D., he completed a PGDM in Finance (International Business) from Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad - a premier B-school in the country. He was also selected as a panelist for the Harvard Project for Asian and International Relations and got an opportunity to represent the nation at the conference held in Taipei, Taiwan in 2012. Dr. Niraj also holds a Bachelors Degree in Technology in the field of Electronics and Instrumentation from Heritage Institute of Technology, Kolkata. Niraj has a deep interest in a social cause, and his interest to serve the people motivated him to start a non-profit non-government organization, Babulal Nagarmal Satnalika Foundation, in the memory of his late grandfather. The trust works towards promoting elementary and computer education amongst the underprivileged and has helped over 100 children till date by providing scholarships. Also, the trust has set-up over 25 computers in and around Raniganj (two centers are in association with Lions Club of Raniganj) and has touched the lives of around 500 children from the coal belt.

Currently, Niraj is settled in Pune and is working with a leading media house in the Chairman's office.

A tiny spark can create a change....One day my Friend Rajput ji & Dinesh Agarwal told me that an NGO ANN BANDHU is serving food to the Needy people at Rs 6/- per plate Rice Dal and Subjee at Sishu Mangal Hospital.I met with the Trustees of Ann Bandhu Sri J.P Agarwal & Sri Gopi Agarwal agreed to provide the food on the condition it can't be distributed FREE We have to Charge Rs 6/- per plate and they will provide food @ 6/- per plate. I visualised the service and decided to do this activity at P. G Hospital. Food Hawkers Resisted. I talked to local councillor and he suggested to do at Sambhunath Hospital and assured assistance. Our thanks to the councillor with whose support the project began. The kitchen of Ann Bandhu modernised as well as mechanised. They prepare and distribute food for nearly 2000. The food is delivered in hot boxes to keep it hot at the time of service. The project is running successfully with the support of Lions North who are taking care of the project. Till now more than one lakh peoples like peons, Security guards, Sweeper, Mutia Majdoor etc are served. Another centre N.S Road began and now we are serving more than 500 Needy people Per day at Lunch time 12.30 to 1.30 p.m.

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Spinach Paneer Dumplings in Tomato Basil Gravy : Ingredients : Paneer- 250 gms, Spinach - one small bundle, Tomatoes- 4 big size, Basil leaves- Few leaves in twig, Ginger- A piece into paste Ajawain and Carom seeds - A Pinch, Cornflour- 2 Table spoons, Green chillies- 2 pieces paste, Cream- 2Tbsp, Salt -Acc to taste. Oil - two tsp.Method: Boil tomatoes cool and shred the peel. Grind in mixer and keep aside. Slit chillies deseed them and keep aside. Wash and pat dry basil leaves and keep aside..make ginger paste. Now mash paneer. Cut spinach very thinly and mash with paneer, add salt and take spoons of corn flour and chilly paste, add to mash and start making small tikki like dumplings. Keep putting in steam utensil or flat channi or sieve. Now put this dumpling filled sieve on top of A water filled utensil and cover it and steam for ten minutes. After ten minutes cool it by removing lid and now start making gravy. Take some olive oil or refined oil in non stick pan. Add ajawain or carom seeds and let them split..Add ginger paste and fry till golden add grinded tomatoes in fried ginger paste and add little water .Within a minute add basil leaves with salt. Let it boil and bring to a thick consistency. Add the slit chillies. Now add the cooled down paneer and spinach dumplings into the boiling gravy. boil for two mintues. Put it in the seeing bowl adding cream in style on top with two leaves of basil as garnish and serve with rice or paranthas. Relish the spinach Paneer dumplings in Tomato gravy and tell your opinions in our group of mirror how it was.

I believe to always look on the bright side. I believe in colouring my life with all colours of season. I believe in orange and yellow of autumn..I believe in blue and white of snow in winter...I believe in the green pink of spring and the harsh sunny summer .I believe that life is just one big ride. I believe that the sun shines after the rain. I believe in a second chance. I believe that life is a big long romance. I believe in love at first sight. And there is nothing better then a good laugh. I believe that dreams do come true. I believe that good things come to those who wait. I believe love never arrives too late . I believe a smile can be contagious. I believe that what comes first is family and it's happiness. KEEP BELIEVING AND LIVING A BRIGHT HAPPY LIFE.

I believe

Lion Sonia Puri

– Lion Sonia Puri

LIONS CALCUTTA GREATERVIDYA MANDIR

'EDUCATION IS THE MOST POWERFUL WEAPON WHICH YOU CAN USE TO CHANGE THE WORLD'..... Nelson Mandela

Visitors to LIONS CALCUTTA GREATER VIDYA MANDIR (LCGVM) are impressed by the imposing structure, spread over one acre. Located at the picturesque town of Chowhati, by the side of a canal, it is the ideal location for a school. But, what truly needs to be appreciated is the high academic standards established over the past 17 years. From a very humble beginning in 2002, LCGVM, has today become the pride of the Lions' fraternity.

Initially conceived to be a primary school, things changed radically when we got our first Grant from LCIF. It made us think BIG! We now wanted the school to become a full fledged higher secondary academy.

LCGVM, a project of LIONS CLUB OF CALCUTTA GREATER, perhaps enjoys the rare distinction of being the only Lions project to have received 5 Standard Grants from LCIF in a span of 15 years, amounting to $ 285000/- It has today 3700 students!

LCGVM is an English medium, co educational school affiliated to ICSE Board and ISC Board. Till date 9 batches have appeared for their Board examination and we give below a tabulation showing their extraordinary performance.

Nikita Singh stood 5th in the State in the 2019 batch! A rare honour for the school!!

We are extremely grateful to the faculty of LCGVM for their painstaking efforts and tremendous dedication.

We always encourage the students to participate in extracurricular activities and they have really done us proud!

Individual stories

The school has three individual computer learning centres, one each for the junior, middle and senior sections. The children handle computers from class ONE ! By the time they

reach senior school they develop great competence and confidence. We are in the process of making all our classrooms equipped with SMART BOARDS! Already 20 class rooms have been converted.

The school library boasts of having almost one hundred

thousand books. Reading habits are inculcated at a very tender age.

We have received laurels and acclamation at different forums, but the most prestigious recognition received till date, is 'Best Legacy Award in ISAAME' at the Ahmedabad Forum in 2015.

The tuition fees charged is almost 50% of the prevailing fee structure in other academic institutions in the vicinity. The faculty is paid as per the norms of the ICSE Council and state government.

To cater to the ever increasing demand of the local community we have continued to expand. We have acquired land adjacent to the school and are contemplating adding more classes.

LCGVM has already initiated a go green drive and is in the process of installing SOLAR PANELS to generate their requirement of electrical power.

We are indebted to LCIF for their support in helping us realise our dreams! We have contributed to the CAMPAIGN 100 PROGRAMME and achieved the status of a MODEL CLUB!! And in the process we have become the largest MJF CLUB in India having 93 MJFs!!!

“If your plan is for one year plant rice. If your plan is for ten years plant trees. If your plan is for one hundred years educate children"

We have proved the maxim true!

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13/1 A, Yogipara Main Road & 93/1, Garpar Road, Kolkata 700 006

(Near Manicktola/Raja Dinendra Street) (M) 8981435447

Lions Vocational Training CentreA Project of Lions Club of North Calcutta

With principal object ‘to help economically challenged boys and girls to become self-reliant and self-dependent through skills training’, it started the centre in 1978 with ‘Embroidery-Tailoring-Knitting’ section with active initiative of Mrs. Ava Bagchi wife of Ex-Lion R. N. Bagchi (who served as Club President during 1986-87) at their residence at 38B, Raja Dinendra Street, in Manicktola area in North Calcutta. This was the only centre of its kind in the locality. Shortly it added to it ‘Typing & Stenography’ section.

Subsequently, the Centre moved to a new spacious accommodation of 500 sq. ft. at Yogipara Main Road and 150 sq. ft at 93/1, Garpar Road, near Manicktola Telephone Exchange/Raja Dinendra Street, with improved ambience and additional training facilities of present day’s essential skills development i.e., Computer and Spoken English.

For Computer skills training the centre tied up with eminent, experienced well recognized organization in the field, LCC and offer basic, advanced and accounting package – Tally. English Speaking course also has different levels viz., basic, Intermediate and post Intermediate.

This is a multidisciplinary skills training centre ranging from ‘Embroidery-Tailoring-Knitting’ to ‘Computer education’ to ‘Spoken English’ under one roof. Annually the centre trains 200–250 girl students on ‘Embroidery-Tailoring-Knitting’, about 200 boys and girls in Computer learning and about 120 students in ‘Spoken English’ courses.

Tuition : In the year 2018 'Tution Classes' were also started to benefit students of all ages. Tutions are given to 20-25 students for their higher studies and to achieve success in the examination.

Students Motivation : Cultural Programme are organised for the students from time to time and certificates presented to the students on their excellent performance.

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Lions Club of Calcutta A One City Installation of Sanitary Pad Vending Machine at Maa O Shishu Siksha kendra, 38/4 ,Fakir Bagan lane ,Howrah 1 on 08/08/19 at 9.30 AM.D G L i o n P A W A N PARASRAMPURIA & Donor

Lion Manoj Agarwal inaugurated the machine . Total 6 members attended the inauguration Total beneficiaries :approx 1000 women staying at the slum areas

Lions Club of Calcutta A One City ACTIVITY : Installation of Water Cooler Machine at Kendriya Vidyalaya, Command Hospital, Alipore Road ,Kolkata on 28/09/19 at 2.00 PM.DG lion Pawan Parasrampuria & donor Vikin Goyel inaugurated the water cooler machine in the August presence of Lion S.P.Bhatt-PDG, Lion Chetan Jain-CS, Sri Vinod Kr. Mathpal - Principal KVSTotal 6 Members present 850 Students studying in KVS will be benefitted by machine.

ST1 D.G. Advisory Committee Meeting of Zone - I for the Lionistic Year 2019 – 2020, held on

nd09.08.2019, Friday at 85 Bentick Street, 2 Floor, Kolkata – 700001. Meeting was presided by ZC Lion Anand Tiwari. Lion Anand Tiwari informed about the activity and participation of Zone ,1 during the periodHe informed about district directory publication and appreciated Zone Clubs for their contribution namely; VIP, CALCUTTA and A ONE CITY also informed about 20% grant towards contribution money as contributed by Clubs. He appreciated the efforts of the Clubs of the

thzone for 16 August program by Dr. Kumar Biswas. Where all Clubs come forward and all together 600 (six hundred) participations were confirmed,He appreciates all Clubs for 100% Reporting about Members and activity through MyLci And MyLion during the period. He informed the club leaders to clear their District and International dues on time and take the advantage of earning points.

He appreciates CALCUTTA and A One City for contribution towards MJF during month of July 2019, total 3 MJF contributions made from Zone -1. He emphasised for more contribution toward MJF and Campaign 100, by all Clubs of Zone -1. Zone Chairman explained about LLC and all participates highly liked the same and promised to complete the course within few days. He informed about DLLI and YLLI He further appealed the Club Leaders to put in their best efforts, create a benchmark, set an example for others and achieve pinnacles of successMembership targets by Zone GMT Coordinator: In the absence of Zone GMT Coordinator Lion Vinu V Thakkar, the ZC requested all the leaders to bring in a at least minimum of 50 new members and open new clubs to achieve the goal of the District Governor. He appreciate CALCUTTA for 8 new member added in the month of July 2019. Service target for club by Zone GST Coordinator: In the absence of Zone GST coordinator Lion Rajesh Kumar, the ZC informed about district service project and support by district towards SERVICE ACTIVITY. He appreciated Clubs for their contribution and participation to Service activity. Special thanks for participating in ANNAPURNA RATION by Calcutta, A One City and VIP. Leadership target for club by Zone GLT Coordinator: In the absence of Zone GST Coordinator Lion Pramil Rungta, the ZC discussed regarding the forthcoming Leadership program and requested Clubs to participate.

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ANNAPURNA RATIONLions Clubs International District 322B1 launched the project ANNAPURNA RATION at New Alipore. Under this initiative 11 clubs (including our Club Lions Club of Calcutta A One City) will provide Ration to 250 senior persons having no means of income. The ration will be distributed twice on the 1st and 3rd Saturday. This program will provide

help to people with no regular source of income. 7 members of the Club participated.

"FOOD FOR HUNGER,on 25.9.19 Lions Club of Kolkata Glory distributed Laccha Bread, Banana, Egg, Good day Biscuit & Juice to 100 Needy Children at Slum Area Under Flyover opposite Calcitta Turf Club. 3 Members of the Club attended the project.

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Lions Club of Calcutta Midtowninaugurated an E- Bio Toilet for School girls to stay healthy. It was inaugurated by PID A P Singh, Chief Guest was

Rashmi Bagla. Event was attended by 11 Past District Governors and many Lions members of Lions club of Midtown. The e-Bio Toilet Version ...the toilet has unique features which need no manned service (unlike Sulabh).. it's card and coin operated.. has auto pressure flushing system.. hence always next user ready... easy to understand multi language and light display SYSTEM indicator.. saves power as light is automated and powers on only during use...This is the first step Lions Midtown has taken for better hygiene and cleanenvironment. PID A. P. Singh requested all present that in coming time Lions should put up 20 more E -Bio Toilet in the city and preferably market places.

As ZONE CHAIRPERSON, I chaired the 1st DG ADVISORY MEETING of Lions Clubs International Zone -2 held on 27th of September 2019 at Lions DEN. I was not sure whether I would be able to succeed or not but time is the best teacher n God is the best help.. As innovations can be exciting the meeting was converted into a leaders forum n to a Quiz with loads of prizes for the winners.. All leaders were in blazers and the President Secretary and Treasurer with uniform scarf. Thank you my Zone club members for making this meeting a grand success with your graceful attendance and active participation.. The highly interactive evening was an amazing platform to learn and keep developing leadership skills.Like preparatory meeting, In 1st DG advisory meeting also it was the highest attendance of Zone 2.Congratulations to ZC for excellent reporting of meeting - Lion Manisha Agarwal

Puja Parkrama for special children by LC Cal Sealdah on 3rd Oct, more than 100

kid’s benefitted

On 1st of October by LC Cal Sealdah organised a vision

check up at Manovikas Kendra, by Optix plus

machine for children below 6 years and manually for

students of above six years of age at Manovikas Kendra, 482, Madudah Plot- 1-24,

Sector- J, E. M. Bypass,

On Maha Sashti Lions Club Kolkata Disha took 40 slum children for Puja Pandal hopping , showing them some pujas in and around Lake Mudiali, serving some food, ice creams, chips, frooti, playing games, balloon shooting and giving them goody bags containing copies, stationeries ,wafers, chocolates Along with this we enjoyed with them singing dancing seeing their talent Members attended the event.

Lions Club Kolkata Disha On 28th Sept the day of Mahalaya we served 450 children with samosas and imarti near Kalighat basti and Sai Mandir.

Lions Club of Calcutta have taken the initiative to celebrate a unique celebration. Each month, birthday of orphaned children are celebrated along with the members of the lions club, whose birthday comes during that month. In this festival, we cut cake with the children, celebrate with the performances from the band, dancing and singing to the tune of music. Hygienic Kit and gifts including soap, toothpaste and hair oil and study kit with pen, pencil, copy pencil are distributed. At the same time, we enjoy ice cream with hot Chinese and South Indian food.On 25th Lions celebrated at Bijoygarh High Schools for Girls, on 28th June 2019.Around 100 children were present amongst whom the top 10 students were gifted with trophies and gifts to encourage them. District Governor Pawan ji, PDG Lion Babulal ji Banka , Kedar ji Gupta, president lion Sanjay Sureka, Chairman Lion Dilip Jhajaria, Lion lady Anju Jhajaria along with other Lion Members. Hot Chinese lunch was served to everyone present. Our Guest of Honour Mrs Asia Grand Universe Sangita Sinha expressed her happiness and congratulated the club for taking up such a great effort. Place : Bijoygarh Shikshaniketan For Girls Regent park. Kolkata.

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Lion's Club Of Kolkata Disha organised Fundraising event at Marwar Banquet for two d ay s . T h e e ve n t w a s i n a u g u r a t e d b y DG.Pawan Parasrampuria, PDG.Kailash Khandelwal, CS.Chetan Jain, CT.Jeetandraji, DGLT. Manju Poddar(Zone2) were present. The event unites the club in achieving a target. The surplus fund created is used for funding the activities of the club.

Lion's Club Of Kolkata Disha opened a permanent "EYE CLINIC" on 18th July at Chetla. The project was inaugurated by DG.Pawan Parasrampuria, PDG.Kailash Khandelwal, CT.Jeetandra Chowdhury, DGLT. Manju Poddar(Zone2) On the particular day of the

project 25 patients were seen by the eye doctor. After the detection 16 patients were suggested for cataract surgery which was done in a short period of time span. Every Wednesday 20 unprevileged people are checked by the doctor.

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on 25th August 2019 Lions Club of New Alipore gifted 10 sets of Artificial limbs to the physically challenged

persons at Mahaveer Seva Sadan. Lion District Governor Pawan Parasrampuria was chief guest. Lion

Kamal Mantri was keynote speaker.

Team New Alipore at Tarkeshwar Camp on 28.07.2019

Tree plantation activity By New Alipore

on 27th July 2019with DG Pawan ji

Congratulations

Team New Alipore

recognised as

200%MJF Club

at Milan

Convention.

Blood donation camp on 2 nd October at Yuvak Sangha by LC Cal Greater

“Man is a strange animal. He generally cannot read the

handwriting on the wall until his back is up against it.”

Adlai Stevenson

An Eye Screening Camp was organized at Natagarh Swami Vivekananda Seva Samity Vidyalaya, Sodpur (24pgns) in association with Committee for Protection of Democratic Rights, West Bengal (A govt.Regd. Human Rights organization) on 28.7.19 (Sunday) by Lions Club of North Calcutta. Patients identified for cataract surgeries will be operated without any cost.

Lions Club of North Calcutta & Lions Club of Howrah, jointly organised this Mega Service Activities at Bharart Sevasram Sangha, Kakdwip on 15th September 2019 (Sunday) from 11 AM onwards Following activities took place -(1) 2000 Coconut Plants were distributed to the nearby villagers which will help them to improve their economic condition and will assist them in improving environment and control the soil erosion.Two Water Coolers with filters were installed and inaugurated.Two Toilets were also provided for school children. 240 Umbrellas were distributed to school children. 300+ Stationery Kit's were distributed to school children8 Ceiling Fans were donated for school class rooms for children. .Distr ict Governor Lion Pawan Parasrampuria along with his team and 55 Lions Members, Spouse and Guests from both the Lions Clubs, were present to encourage the teams.

Lions Club Of Calcutta Paradise held a Sight for Kids and Blood Grouping program at Arya Vidya Mandir School on the 18th and 19th of July 2019 from 9.30 am onwards Total beneficiaries : -Eye Screening : 880 Blood Grouping: 422Our 1st VDG Lekha Sharmaji , CS Chetan Jainji ,ZC Murlidhar Malpaniji and DC Sight for Kids Vijay Singheeji graced the occasion 25 members including 2 Leo members from the club were presen

We sponsored the academic fees for a girl child at Arya Vidya Mandir School for 1 year on Thursday 1st August 2019

We distributed gift hampers ( clip board copy pencil box tooth brush paste tongue cleaner hand towel chocolates pencil eraser sharpener scale etc) to 45 underprivileged children at Faduc ( Fe d e r a t i o n o f a d v a n c e m e n t o f disadvantaged and underprivileged children) our adopted school on Monday 19th August 2019

Lions Paradise sponsored the yearly fees of a g i r l c h i l d o n Thursday 12th September 2019.

Lions Paradise Distributed food packets to 200 children near Badami Devi School at Howrah on Friday 20th September 2019.

Lions Paradise held a Mental Health Workshop on Saturday 21st September 2019 at Arya Vidya Mandir School where 180 girls of classes VIII to X were benefitted.

Lions Paradise held a Peace Poster contest at Arya Vidya Mandir School on Friday 27th September 2019 where 50 girls participated

On the occasion of Durga Pujas Lions Paradise distributed new clothes to 56 underprivileged children at Faduc our adopted School on Tuesday 1st October 2019

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Lions Club of Kolkata North Femina President Lion Leela Murarka with other Club members at Sacred Heart Chinese S c h o o l d i s t r i b u t i n g s c h o o l b a g s , stationery and sweets in school

Lions North Femina sponsored the Annapurna Bhojan Seva Programme at Sambhunath Hospital. Lion President Leela Murarka sponsored for the day. & Ln Saroj Bajaj sponsored on 6th Sept and again Ln Leela Murarka on 7th Sept.

Lions North Femina conducted a very successful blood donation camp jointly with CETA. 54 units of blood and the Camp was attended by our District Governor Pawan Parasrampuriaji.

Club Sunrise donated the fund for an eye operation camp done on 20.9.19 at Bimal Poddar Hospital. 9 eye surgeries were done. Lion Nitu Kampani, Lion Ila Mehta and Lion Anila Desai attended operations.

Food for Hunger Onn 15.9 .19 c lub sunrise distributed khichdi, ladoo, banana, bread and biscuits to needy people at 'Sri Saibaba Mandir. 1st VDG Lion Lekhaji Sharma and 8 members of the club attended the project

Lions Club of Calcutta Sunrise'Vision' project On 24.9.19 club Sunrise organised an eye operation camp at Bimal Poddar Eye Hospital. President Lion Nitu Kampani, Preasurer Lion Bina Parekh and two donors attended the project.

On 29.7.19, Club Sunrise donated 150 food packets to the students of Maitree Institution. 6 Members of the club attended the project.

Lions Club of Calcutta Sunrise Education project on 29.7.19. Club sunrise donated 3 Black Boards and 12 C h a i r s a t M a i t r e e I n s t i t u t i o n B h o w a n i p u r, Ko l k a t a - 2 5 . 1 5 0 students will be benefitted. President L i o n N i t u K a m p a n i , a n d o t h e r members of the club attended the project. Lion Lata Patel was our donor.

On 19.8.19 Lions club of Calcutta Sunrise organised "sight for kids" at 'Bhownipur Girls high school' Club president L Nitu Kampani, GLT Saroj M e h t a a n d o t h e r c l u b m e m b e r s attended the project.

Lions club of Calcutta Sunrise Sight for kids"On 21.8.19. Our club organised an eye screening camp at "South Suburban School"Bhowanipur. 219 students benefitted. 6 students referred for spectacles, 4 students for eye checking, 5 members of the club attended the project

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Lions Club Of Calcutta Brickfield organised an Mega Health and Eye Check up Camp on 8/9/2019. A team of doctors covered general health check up, diabetes detection, blood pressure, ECG ,eye check up of pat ients . 37 patients were identified for Cataract Surgery, 27 patients were provided spectacles. Club Secretary Lion Md Arman along with 13 members joined the activity. The event was inaugurated b y H o n' b l e M i n i s t e r S r i S u b ra t o Mukherjee. Total beneficiary 494 people's

Lions Club of Calcutta Brickfield on 24/9/2019 organised an Mega Health and Eye check up Camp .The camp was organised with Samata Co-Operative Development Bank Ltd Salt lake. A team of doctors from Lions & Peerless hospital covered General health check up, Diabetes detection, blood pressure, blood grouping, ECG, glaucoma test, eye check up. 4 patients identified for Cataract Surgery, 31 patients were provided spectacles. Secretary Lion Md Arman along 9 members joined the activity. The event was inaugurated by Smt Tulsi Sinha Roy KMC Councillor along with Lion Reshmi Bagla (MCC) & D G t e a m . T o t a l 4 2 m e m b e r s participated. Total beneficiary 735 people's.

Mega Service activity of distribution on Occasion of Pitrapaksha by Lions Club of NORTH CALCUTTA & NORTH FEMINA Different items will be distributed to nearly 500 Widows/Aged Poor Women at Nawadwip Bhajanashram on Sunday 22nd September 2019. Details of items to be distributed Food grains etc...Rice, Dal, Sal t ,

Mustard Oil Pouch, Potato, Biscuit , Banana, Sweets, Steel Utensils, Sarees, Umbrellas. Total items distributed to all 500 benifishries at Nabdwip Dham.

lions North Femina service activity of gaudan at Sodpore Gaushalla

On 4.10.19 Lions Club of Calcutta Sunrise had organised a multiple projects at Pooja pandal 'Milan Chakra Club' near Hazra and Garcha Road junction. Camp was organised for Diabetes check up , Blood pressure check up and Food for Hunger at the Pooja

pandal. Club b a n n e r wa s installed for seven days.

Lions Club Of North Calcutta organised

a Free Eye Screening camp on 8th Sept.

2019 ( Sunday). The Camp was organised

jointly with Shakti Sangha Club. 218

patients were Screened. 192 patients

were Refraction cases. 16 no of patients

were identified for Cataract Surgery. 10

patients were Referred to our hospital for

further examination.

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A N N A P U R N A BHOJAN SEVAAnnapurna Bhojan Seva a project of Lions Club of North Calcutta to support the less fortunate strata of our society by providing good quality food at a very subsidize rates. The project is running at two places. We provide food at Sambhu Nath Pandit hospital for the benefit of patient party and poor visitors to the hospital. At Netaji Subhash Road Center we are catering mainly to motiya, mazddoor and working class. In both the project we serve 500 persons daily except Sunday. In this Lionistic year through 90 camps we have served more than 49000 persons. We are providing food at Rs. 6.00 per plate. The subsidy of Rs. 6/- per person is assisted by our members who sponsor the day. Lions North request Lions Members interested should come forward and may pls join the project at least once and feel satisfied by serving the needy people. Lion Mohan Lalji Agarwal may be contacted for details.

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C l u b s o f Z o n e V u n d e r l e a d e r s h i p o f Z C K a v i t a Kothari met for their 1st Zonal get together at Teekha on 9.8.2019 at 6pm. IZC Sonia Puri graced the meet attended by 19 members of the clubs. A joint zonal project was also discussed and agreed.

Kolkata Royals team with 15 Lions and 2 Leos distributed Food to more than 500 beneficiaries at Bhuthnath Mandir Near

Neemtala Ghat.To Grace the Occasion PDG Lion Kailash Khandelwal as C h i e f G u e s t , D C Anapurna Rasoi Lion Rajesh Luhariwala and a s S p e c i a l G u e s t Councilor of Ward 20 Mr Vi jay Upadhaya were p re s e n t . P ro g ra m m e supported by Lion Vikash Jain and Lion Shraddha Jain.

Lions Club of Kolkata Royals In Association with Meena Residence Flat Owners Association with Support with Leo

Club Of Kolkata Royals organised an Awareness Session on Arthritis by Dr Rajiv Raman and Diabetes & Acupressure by Dr Manoj Chakravarty & Dr. Kavita Modi Chakravarty at Meena Residency F lat Owners Associat ion at Meena Residency Community Hall. 20 Lion and 5 L e o M e m b e r s f o r m o r e t h a n 7 0 beneficiaries on Sunday, August 25th, 2019 between 11am to 2 pm. Our Special thanks with gratitude to PDG Ln Surya Prakash Bhatt to grace the occasion as Chief Guest and Ln Trupti Seth District Co-ordinator GLT, as Guest of Honour. District Co-ordinator Youth Ln Ajay Jain also graced the occasion.

A n e n l i g h t e n e d s e s s i o n o n financial literacy.With increase in aspirations, it is important for all of us to be aware of o u r f i n a n c i a l health. We all work for money but with l i t t l e f i n a n c i a l

guidance. We can make money work for us. On this concept Lions Club of Sanchetna conducted a workshop on 'Financial Awareness and Investments' for women. Alka Karnani a leading cost accountant explained the ways of managing inflation, Power of compounding, financial planning, investment options, modes of investments and many more

L i o n s c l u b o f Sanchetna installed w a t e r c o o l e r a n d donated a Laptop at G a y t r i C h e t n a K e n d r a , Narenderpur. Our DG l i o n P a w a n a n Parasrampuria and 1st VDG lion Lekha Sharma graced the o c c a s i o n w i t h 1 5 club members.

Lions Club of Calcutta Sanchetna opened a computer training centre in 2008 for the blind students to make them self dependent. It was set up at Welfare Society for the Blind , New Alipore with four computers, furniture - table , chairs & almirahs. Since then we keep track of their needs with our regular visits and keep supporting them as per their requirements.

Lions Club of Calcutta Sanchetna kick started lionistic year 2019 - 20 with their mega fund r a i s i n g e v e n t a n d fellowship activity. A lifestyle exhibition cum sale was organised at Sudha Hall, Ballygunge

from 26th - 27th July.

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Happy to share with all members of district that Zone VI successfully completed their 1st DG Advisory meeting at Hindustan Club on 20.9.19 at 6pm.All PST's introduced themselves & spoke about their completed projects in the ongoing Lionistic year & their upcoming plans along with data of induction of new members by them respectively.Lions club of Calcutta Chetna's President, Pratibha Shah, briefed the gathering about the club's fund raising program Prayas. Also shared was their successful participation in Heart that Care Project. Food for hunger was done at dhapa for more than 200 children by the club members. She also announced the club's plans for going with the district in shifting thalassemia unit from Waterloo Street to lions blood bank and have sponsored

blood for 100 thalassemia patients under District project. Last but not the least, with great excitement it was announced that they will sponsor one day food for twelve months in the district's forthcoming project *Annapurna ki Rasoi*.Lions club of Hasting's President Ram Chandraji Badapolia appraised members that their club has a permanent project of community marriage, which they are holding since many years. Every year more than hundred marriages are done from different community with their rituals and beliefs. In this lionistic year, it will be held on 2nd February 2020 at Nandkutir. They have also started the distribution of dry ration to 250 senior citizen who are not able to help themselves physically and financially. They have also started Haate Bazaare with support from the district last year.Binod Guptaji, Secretary of Lions club of Howrah Steel City told that they begun their lionistic year with We Serve motto where for the entire month of Saawan of the Hindu calender they served sharbat and food to devotees along with first aid help. Two new members have been inducted by them.Amar Agarwal, President of Lions club of Calcutta Central told that till date they have done 5 food distribution program in different places like old age home, Sealdah bridge and it's near by, Bhootnath temple, Kali temple in Kolkata.Lion Alka Jhunjhunwala President of LC Maansarovar shared that they are running a Lions Eye Care Centre at Behala, where regularly eye screening and eye care is done. They will also be actively participating in Dry ration project, which is distributed to 250 needy family ,who are unable to support themselves physically as well as financially. They frequently organise food for hunger project and this time they served more than 100 children of lighthouse for the blind school, near Tollygunge. So far they have inducted 2 members this year.IZC Sonia Puri appraised members about District projects, activities and training programs etc. She also outlined the 5 areas in which all clubs need to take up projects which are the District's key service areas. Soniaji engaged members in an interactive session on District Training programs where members could enhance their Leadership skills. Last but not the least she asked all clubs to come forward and participate in Haate Bazaare and Dandiya to be held during Durga Puja at The Park. All clubs immediately gave their sponsorship to support Haate bazaare and promised to book passes for Dandiya. 18 members from the different clubs of zone, along with the GLT, GMT and GST were present.A joint zonal fund raising project was also discussed and agreed.New Leo club from zone was also discussed with 10% over all growth from the zone. At least 4 new MJF from zone was promised too. Overall the meeting was encouraging

Lions club of Calcutta Central done 5 food distribution program in different places like old age home, Sealdah bridge near by, bhootnath temple, Kali temple in Kolkata

Club CHETNA Mega Fund Rais ing P r o j e c t " P R AYA S A L I F E S T Y L E EXIBITION' at Royal Bengal Room was a grand success total footfall near 5000 people

Sawan Mela Camp Organised by Lions Club of Howrah Steel City was held from 20th July to 10 Aug-2019 (Every week on Saturday Evening to Monday morning) at Haripal,Tarkeshwar . We Served Food, Tea, Sikanji and provided Medical facility to the Piligrims of Tarkeshwar. Total benificiery benifited in four week was more than 15000.

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1st DG Advisory Committee Meeting of Zone-7As they say that Thank You is a very small word in the dictionary of English when it comes to thanking those who are your near and dear ones.I am immensely grateful to you for just not attending the 1st DG Advisory Committee Meeting on 25th September 2019 at The Lalit Great Eastern, but also showering your interest, suggestion and wishes which will help all of us to take LIONS legacy to greater heights.I am assuring you that we wil l leave no stone

unturned in doing all that which is expected from us by Lions District Governor. I am nothing without you and am sure our togetherness will surely make us achieve all that we dream.DGAC was Attended by 32 members of 5 Clubs namely LC Elite, LC Quest, LC Mahanagar, LC Aryans & LC Discovery.Where Two Clubs namely LC Friends & LC Imperial was where absent.I would like to thanks our IZC Lion Sonia Puri for attending n motivated us all the way. BIG BIG CONGRATULATIONS to following Clubs for the ZONE-7 1st Qtr REWARDS & RECOGNITION-1.LC Mahanagar - Parmanent Project2. LC Quest - Highest Members Attended YLLI3. LC Elite - Highest Service Activities4. LC Kol.Friends - Highest Membership Growth5. LC Kol.Discovery - New Club ZC AppreciationBadhai all the winners...Keep Soaring Keep Roaring...

LC Mahanagar recognized for Permanent Project Water RO & Cooler

installed at Loreto College

LC Quest recognized for Maximum Participation in Lions Leadership

institute

LC Elite recognised for maximum Service Activities

50 Nos.EYE OPERATIONS done at Ranaghat lions Hospital on 28th July & 31st July,2019 by Lions Club of Calcutta Mahanagar

Lions Mahanagar have given a cheque of Rs 21230/- to a needy student of Loreto COLLEGE, MIDDLETON ROW, Kolkata for her tution fee of one year on the request of the Principal SISTER Christin and said cheque was given to her by Lion Lekha Sharma our Vice District Governor in the presence of Distr ict Governor, Zone Chairperson, Principal, students, teachers and lion members

Lions Mahanagar installed a Water Cooler, Iron Analyzer and a Water P U R I F I E R a t L o r e t o c o l l e g e , M i d d l e t o n R o w, K o l k a t a o n 21.09.2019 Inauguration by our Distr ict Governor Lion Pawan Parasrampuria and respected Principal of the COLLEGE Sister CHRISTIN. Teachers, students, Lion L e k h a S h a r m a V D G - 1 , Z o n e Chairperson Lion Amit Sharma and our Club members were present.

1st DG Advisory Committee Meeting of Zone-7As they say that Thank You is a very small word in the dictionary of English when it comes to thanking those who are your near and dear ones.I am immensely grateful to you for just not attending the 1st DG Advisory Committee Meeting on 25th September 2019 at The Lalit Great Eastern, but also showering your interest, suggestion and wishes which will help all of us to take LIONS legacy to greater heights.I am assuring you that we wil l leave no stone

unturned in doing all that which is expected from us by Lions District Governor. I am nothing without you and am sure our togetherness will surely make us achieve all that we dream.DGAC was Attended by 32 members of 5 Clubs namely LC Elite, LC Quest, LC Mahanagar, LC Aryans & LC Discovery.Where Two Clubs namely LC Friends & LC Imperial was where absent.I would like to thanks our IZC Lion Sonia Puri for attending n motivated us all the way. BIG BIG CONGRATULATIONS to following Clubs for the ZONE-7 1st Qtr REWARDS & RECOGNITION-1.LC Mahanagar - Parmanent Project2. LC Quest - Highest Members Attended YLLI3. LC Elite - Highest Service Activities4. LC Kol.Friends - Highest Membership Growth5. LC Kol.Discovery - New Club ZC AppreciationBadhai all the winners...Keep Soaring Keep Roaring...

Let us make life colourful and full of joy. Every effort counts...........Lion Saroj Mehta

Sweet smile, chilly, anger n salty tears - mixture of these three make a receipe .... That's name is life

One day Aryabhatta sat at home and started counting the friends who are not afraid of their wives. That’s how he invented zero (0)

Years later Ramanujam started counting the number of people who are afraid of their wives. That’s how “infinity “ was invented.

41 Nos. Eye operations done by Lions Mahanagar at Ranaghat Lions Hospital on 25.08.2019

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ZONE VIII First DG advisory meeting held on 24th sept 19 from 6pm at Diya Bati. IZC lion Sonia Puri and lion M M Pachisia zone chairman viii, Lions Club of Howrah, Lion Sudhir Vyas , Lion Nishi Jain, Lion Mukesh Jain- PST from Servika, Lion Renu Agarwal, Lion Priyanka Poddar and Lion Sabita Saraf- PST, Lion Kapoor, Lion Sashi Gupta from Roshni, GST lion Tiyasa Biswas and GMT Lion HL Bagra were present. Minutes of preparatory DG Advisory Committee meeting was read and approved. In his welcome address ZC mentioned that Lions Club of Park Avenue ,Academia and Angels home could not come for heavy rains and he was appreciative of all who could make it. He mentioned that all clubs in Zone VIII were working very well though some clubs were not reporting in Zone VIII group .They were requested to report there as well and inform Editor of District

magazine MIRROR about the activities of each club for coverage. He specially highlighted that SERVIKA, new club, only two months old but has been working very well and participating in all activities of District. GMT emphasied on membership drive and incentives of District Scheme. Lions HOWRAH, ROSHNI AND SERVIKA agreed for minimum 5 members net growth . IZC highlighted about Schemes of District for various activities and also encouraged members to attend Leadership programs of District. Each Club talked about the service and fellowship activities in July to Sept. ZC opined that all seem to be on an overdrive Lion Servika informed that they will be installing a Sanitary Vending Machine soon in a school. ZC requested all clubs in Zone to finalise DG visit date fast in consultation with DG. IZC Lion Sonia Puri expressed satisfaction about club activities and motivated all for membership growth and to participate in forthcoming District activities like HATEY BAZARE on 2nd Oct, dry ration inauguration in Alipore on 28th sept and Dandiya with District B2 from 5th to 7th October. One minute silence for world peace was observed. Vote of thanks was nicely given by Lion Mukesh Jain. Meeting was terminated by ZC followed by HIGH TEA

Howrah Gvt. Home food, clothes and educational product distribution.... 400 we're benifited

Doridranarayan seba in bhoothnath temple.... 150 we're benifited.

P e r m a n e n t e y e s c r e e n i n g i n Mukundapur

Kanwary Seba in B T Road

M a k e E n v i r o n m e n t G r e e n revolutionary in Mukundapur Tree plantation

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Lions Club of Ranaghat West organised a Fellowship Football Tournament jointly with Leo Club of Ranaghat on 24.08.19 from 5 pm to 11 pm at Yuba Kalyan Sangha (Kabarsthan Math), Satinathpur, Karigar Para, Ranaghat, Nadia where 45 Lions & Leos were part ic ipated & divided into 3 teams. In the evening 3 Sensor Sticks were also distributed among three Blind persons. 100 Lion members including Leos were present in the tournament.

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Motivational Programmes Accelerate to your goal. (27.07.2019) : Lions Club of Ranaghat West organized a motivational training programme jointly with Leo Club of Ranaghat on 27.07.2019 at 10 am at Nazrul Mancha, Ranaghat, Nadia. The k e y n o t e s p e a k e r w a s M r i n a l Chakraborty. More than 1200 students from different schools were present in the programme. A total of 50 Leo & 30 Lion members attended the programme & it was grand success.

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Sight for kids Camp by LC of Kolkata Hausla, a branch Club of LC of Ranaghat West (10.08.2019) at Seva Kendra, C a l c u t t a w h e re 8 8 c h i l d re n w e re benefited. 10 members of LC of Kolkata Hausla were present in the camp.

Lions Club of Ranaghat West observed 22 se Shraban, the 78th death anniversary of Noble Laureate Poet Rabindranath Tagore through a cultural program in collaboration with Rupokar on 10th August, 2019 at 6.30 pm at Ranaghat Lions Auditorium. Around 80 persons attended the programme

Lions Club of Ranaghat West celebrated Rakhi Bandhan Utsav followed by a Rally from Palbari to Seva Sadan, Ranaghat on 1 5 . 0 8 . 2 0 1 9 b y t y i n g R a k h i s a n d distributing sweets among more than 1000 people in di f ferent places at R a n a g h a t . T h i s p r o g r a m m e w a s collaborated by the members of Leo Club of Ranaghat , Lions Club of Kolkata Hausla, Projapita Bramhakumari of Pyaradanga, Nature First and Ranaghat Yoga Samiti. More than 100 Lion & Leo members volunteered to make the programme successful.

Lions Club of Ranaghat West celebrated “UDAAN” on the occasion of India’s 73rd Independence Day jointly with Leo Club of Ranaghat on 17.08.2019 at 6.30 pm at Ranaghat Lions Auditorium through a Drama Show by the participation of Lion & L e o m e m b e r s . A n a t t r a c t i v e & c o l o u r f u l D a n c e S h o w w a s a l s o performed by the Poushali Dance Group. Around 150 people were present in the programme.

A Blood Donation Camp was organised b y L i o n s C l u b o f R a n a g h a t We s t supported by Ranaghat Sub Divisional Hospital Blood Bank on 25.08.2019 at 11 am at Begopara Church, Ranaghat, Nadia. 2 Lion members attended the camp & 23 persons donated their blood

All Bengal Swimming Competition (3 miles) organized by Lions Club of Ranaghat West jointly with Leo Club of Ranaghat on 08.09.2019 at 11 am on churni river from Kalinarayanpur Ghat to Ranaghat Palchowdhury Ghat. A total of 3 2 c o m p e t i t o r s t o o k p a r t i n t h i s competition. Many Lion dignitaries & around 100 Lion members including Leos volunteered to make the program successful.

To bring smile in the face of needy people of society service mela 'Haate Bazare' was organized by Lions Club of Ranaghat West supported by Lions District 322B1 was held on 30.09.2019 from 9 am to 3 pm at DL Roy Institute, Ranaghat, Nadia. On that day different useful materials like Saree, Blanket, Umbrel la , Bag , Utensi ls etc were distributed among 800 poor people. Around 100 Lion members along with L e o s v o l u n t e e r e d t o m a k e t h e programme grand success & it was followed by lunch. It was really a true service to the needy people of society and a great public relation activity.

On the day of service mela for poor people Lions Club of Ranaghat West supported by Lions District 322B1 provided lunch among 800 poor people. Around 100 Lion members along with L e o s v o l u n t e e r e d t o m a k e t h e programme grand success.

LC of Payradanga youth organised Food for Hunger

L i o n s C l u b o f K a l y a n i G r e a t e r Successfully completed Food For Hunger and Diabetes Programme.

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District Governor Advisory Meeting of Zone XFollowing clubs were present :First D.G. advisory committee of the year (2019-20) meeting was presided by the Zonal Chairperson Lion Rabindra Nath Paul on 09/08/2019 at Lions club of Krishnagar. Lion Rabindra Nath Paul welcomed the members.GMT - Z Lion Rajesh Agarwalla announced that the of the clubs adding Presidentsthree or more new Members announced that will be awarded. He further PSTs of those clubs five or more members or a new club will be awarded. He requested to all addingLeaders of the Clubs to fulfil the membership target according to the earlier commitment.Detail discussion regarding the service activities (Diabetes detection, annapurna ki rasoi, vision problem, pediatric cancer, clean environment were done. GST-Z Lion Asim Kumar Dutta advised the members to take part actively by district support.In absence of GLT-Z Lion Manab Sain, advised the members to attend the YLLI training Zone Chairperson Lion Rabindra Nath PaulProgramme which will be Performed at Krishnagar & Iskcon on Sept, Nov & Dec respectivelyZonal Chairperson Lion Rabindra Nath Paul advised to the members of respective clubs to clear the International & District dues in time. He also added to keep in mind the submission of WMMR & WMAR report in time and the same has been approved by all.IZC (M) Lion Pintu Basak describes the forthcoming programme of the District (Haate bazaare, Vijaya sammelan)Zonal Chairperson Lion Rabindra Nath Paul thanked to all Lions, Lion Supriya Sarkar,DC (M) Blood Groping, Lion Provat Kumar Sanyal, DC (M) Sight for Kids for their full co-operation and Lions Club of Krishnagar for arranging the meeting in a beautiful

L C o f N a d i a D h u b u l i a

organized Annapurna ki

rasoi Programme for 100

b e n e f i c i a r i e s a n d

observed Independence

D a y. F r u i t s & s w e e t s

distributed among the

P a t i e n t o f D h h u b u l i a

Hospital.

LC of Nadia Bethuadahari performed Diabetes

check up camp (250benificiaries) & Blood

grouping (100 beneficiaries)on 18/08/2019at

Bethuadahari Netaji statute premises.

Annapurna ki Rasoi, organized by Lions Club of Plassey on13th August 2019 at Plassey.

Lions Club of Krishnanagar celebrated Independence Day by f lag hoisting at Uttaran P r a t i b o n d h i S c h o o l a n d distributed 52 food packets to students.

Lions Club Krishnanagar honoured Doctors on Doctors Day

Lions Club of Krishnanagar organised on 16th Aug. Blood Donation Camp at Nadiarpara jointly with Dharabahik Club. 46 units were collected.

On Independence day to keep

enviornment clean Lions Club

Krishna Nagar distributed

Dustbin.

Keep city clean a

project of Lions Club of

Krishnanagar

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1st DG Advisory Committee Meeting on 06-08-2019 at Kalpana Lodge, Fulia, Nadia. ZC-Lion Dr Utpal Chakraborty welcomed all the Club Leaders of 6 Clubs namely- Lions Clubs of Krishnagar Sampark, Nabadwip, Santipur, Santipur West, Fulia and Ranaghat Plassey. Attendence - 26 (Twenty Six) Lions from the Clubs. ZC initiated discussion after observing Silence for World Peace. He clarified the reporting format of Global Action Team (GAT) in detail and requested all Presidents to submit their club report within 10 days. He discussed about LLC Modules and requested Club Leaders to take necessary steps so that all members can complete the course. He highlighted the importance of General Meetings for retention of Members. He named this meeting

as Mini Governor Meeting and asked the leaders to raise any issue or problem which requires the attention of District Governor and assured them to convey the same to DG. GLT discussed about the various training programmes such as RLLI, DLLI & YLLI and its importance. He focused on e-Clubhouse. GST discussed about the priority services of LCI and also spoke about the assistance of District services. IZC discussed about the Club Dues and requested all clubs to clear their dues and take the advantage of earning points. He also discussed about various schemes for New Club, Scholarship, Environment, Sanitory napkin Vending Machine, Diabetes Detection, Blood Grouping etc. He also discussed importance to reporting through MyLCI and MyLion and requested all clubs to report in time without fail. He also informed that any activities done by the Clubs should be informed to the District along with photographs. Presidents discussed their Plans & Activities and also proposed the followings: Thalassemia Test for school students: 50% assistance from District, Diabetes detection- 50% matching grant from District., Blood grouping: Rs 10/- per head support from District. Tree Plantation: President of Santipur West suggested to involve school students to plant and save trees with District support. Club Administrator of Krishnagar Sampark requested to incorporate the post “Club Administrator” in Officers Manual of LCI. ZC thanked all leaders and specially thanked Fulia Club for organizing the venue and Lion Rudra Nath Chatterjee, CAO of Krishnagar Sampark for official support to the meeting. Meeting closed in time.

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Dear Lion Leaders Lions Mirror's 2nd edition is in your hand and 3rd edition will be released at the Annual District Conference. Our request to all Lions, District Leaders, Zone Chairpersons, Club Leaders to give their articles, activities & reports along with 2 pics (not collage) for each activity. Club presidents are requested to give their service activities report along with pictures and other information in the Zonal Group created for Mirror or mail them to arunamehtaeditor2019@gmail.com . Please do not give more than two pics for each activity. Team Mirror is ready to welcome every report. These activities are the testimonials of our devotion, dedication and perseverance. They can create a new path for others to follow.Lion members are requested to give information on any extraordinary feat achieved (educational or professional)by their family members. Any original story or poetry by members. Any spiritual thought is always

welcome. Any distinct and sumptuous recipe for culinary corner. - Team Mirror

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Leo club of Kolkata SanchetnaLeo Club of Kolkata Sanchetna, the youth wing of Lions Club of

Calcutta Sanchetna, district 332B1 feels privileged to be a part

of the Leo family.The underpriviledgekid here live in the

outskirts of the city in a slum in Newtown. The NGO helped

them with education, clothes and other essentials but the basic

necessities of life - health and hygiene maintenance leo club of

kolkata Sanchetna re not focussed upon.Our main aim was to

try and improve the health and hygiene of the girls undergoing

the menstruation cycle and to make them used to the habit of

sanitary napkins instead of cloths and cottons. leo club of

kolkata Sanchetna wanted to inbuild in them a sense of

empoleo club of kolkata Sanchetna rment and that there is

nothing wrong in this. It is nothing to be shy about.

Leo club of Kolkata DishaLeo club of Kolkata Disha this year took an initiative to take a

step towards betterment of the society, There first event pehel

was conducted in a slum area in howrah in which they

distributed 50 mosquito nets to underprivileged people

affected by dengue and malaria due to water logging in the

area.Followed by a session with children over a cup of hot

chocolate where they visited a poorly managed primary school

to have a session with them and engage them into certain fun

activities, they prepared hot chocolate for the kids and

distributed stationery to them.

Leo club of Midtown GloryLeo Midtown Glory marked it's presence with its first service

activity at the Asian Sahyogi Sanstha India.It had been a

memorable ride as it was the first time we met these childern

and almost longed for the next meeting. We distributed food

packets and had organised certain games for them as well.The

first activity was a success and the club recieved The Best Debut

Activity Award at Leo Utsav.Leo Midtown Glory decided to meet

these children again and organise yet another service activity.

The club's second activity was organised at Asian Sahyogi

Sanstha India as we all had made a strong bond with all these

childern and decided to take it forward.

Leo club of Kolkata RoyalsThe Leo Club of Kolkata Royals distributed 560+ bio degradable

sanitary napkins to underprivileged girl students of Tollygunge

Adarsha Hindi High School, on the 24th of August,2019. Along

with the distribution we conducted a seminar on safe &

hygienic menstruation care,Our male members actively

participated in the distribution of the napkins.

Leo�Clubs�in�Action

Leo Club of Kolkata GreaterLeo Club of Kolkata Greater held a health and eye check-up

camp for the children ageing from 6-16 at The Calcutta Social

Project School, Hazra. The club has co- sponsored the Play- on, a

Leo District 322b1event collectively with Leo Club of Calcutta

New Alipore, Leo Club of Calcutta Park Avenue, Leo Club of

Kolkata Paradise and Leo Club of Kolkata Nav Vikas. The club

has also volunteered for the Suicide Awareness debate

organized by the Lions Club of Calcutta Greater.

Leo Club Of Kolkata HostLeo Club Of Kolkata Host conducted it first event on 15.06.19 in

which they served orange squash to all the workers, labourers

to help them beat the scorching heat . The number of

beneficiaries were 2500. Leo Club Of Kolkata Host had

conducted the event "Pannah" on 25.08.19 in which they had

distributed umbrellas to all the needy people to help them

during the torrenial rainy season. The number of beneficiaries

were 100.Leo Club of Kolkata Host and Leo Club of Calcutta

organised the event "Tete-a- Tete" on 23.08.19 where they had

a interactive session with Mr Santosh Singh where the main

theme was mental health and emotional well being. It was a

great learning session for all of us.Leo Club Of Kolkata Host

conducted the event on 29.09.19 ,where they distributed

gloves, masks and flip flops to the sweepers. Their main aim was

to help these sweepers who work so hard for the cleaniness of

our society. The number of beneficiaries were 50.

Leo Club Of Kolkata ParadiseAn event was conducted on the 30th Of SeptemberThey donated new clothes to sixty children, gave chocolates and

juices to them. The event was at Federation Of Advancement Of

Disabled And Underprivileged Children (FADUC) at 19/1

Manoharpukur Main Road. Clothes and accessories for all ages, home utilities for ladies and

toys for kids were sold at a nominal cost to 200 people

(counted) at the Vidyanjali International School near Northern

Park.They also initiated an activity to serve lunch at a

construction sight. Lunch was served to 50 construction

workers.They served home made food to 25 girls of SOS

Children's Village Orphanage on the 20th September.The

Children were also served with fruits, sweets and coldrinks.

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Leo�Clubs�in�Action

Leo Club of Calcutta DowntownEvents: Leoistic year of 2019-20 started on 1st july 2019. We

visited specially abled kids home at Prabhartak Sangha and

distributed them food and talked to them. "Comfortable shoes

and the freedom are the freedom to leave are the two most

important things in life" -Shel Silverstein; Next event, we

distributed slipers to the daily wage workers. We visited

specially abled kids home and distributed food under "one day,

one meal" and also donated accucheck diabeties machine with

extra strips along with extra strips along with adult diapers.

Policemen are the public servants those who have stand in

harsh summertime heat and chiling winter nights but still

people look at them with hate so we decided to do something for

them, we distributed 80 goodie bags with things like water,

biscuits, face towel, ORS, etc in them. These were distributed in

Burra Bazar, Girish park, Maniktalla Bagmari outpost and

Jorabagan outpost areas. Tarkeshwar did our flagship event for

the 4th consecutive year. They did SEWA i.e. served food, did

medication for holy devotees of shiv for whole night, during the

month of savan. Independence day was celebrated under

AASHAYE with underprivileged children at Lions Safari Park.

We distributed sweets, bags, and stationary to them. On the 1st

of september tree plantation drive took place to contribute

towards nature. On 14th of september we did DAYADAAN to an

orphanage of autistic and donated maggie, surf, dettol, etc. For

APNABAZAAR event leo club presented 'Bhangar Wala' as a

helping hand to leo club of Calcutta. We collected bottles,, cans

and other recyclable products and sell them in 'Bhangar' and

the amount was donated to APNABAZAAR. MAHALAYA

happened pend on 28th september to feed those who feed us.

On this auspicious day we fed GAU MATA who is not only a

sacred animal but called as MAA. This rehabilitation event for

cow was completely successfully and efficiently.

Leo Club of Kolkata A-One CityLeo Club of Kolkata A-One City started its leoistic year 2019-20

with TARANG, a fun-fiesta on 7th July 2019 for 50 orphans

where the club members held game stalls and the children were

free to enjoy themselves. They were awarded gifts for their

wins. They were also provided with refreshments and goodie

bags. The event ended with a lot of happy faces and smiles.

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Leo�Clubs�in�Action

HEARTS THAT CARE is a great initiative and one of the noblest project taken up

by Lions District 322 B1. Here we sponsor bypass, open heart

Spine and brain surgery ( at Mediça , Park Clinic and Desun) for the

poorest of the poor, or for those needy people who cannot afford a life

saving operation of their loved ones. We are reaching out to people who

would have died had we not arranged for timely medical intervention.

Earnestly request more members to join this drive and reach out to

those patients whose life can be

saved through you. Requesting you to

be a part of this noble project . To

know more please feel free to call the chairperson. Hearts that care is a group

formed by those Lions who are ready to contribute Rs. 25000/- yearly to help the

poorest of the poor or those needy people who cannot afford a life saving operation

of their loved ones. Here we sponsor the open heart surgery which does not include

stent, bypassSpine and brain and no emergency cases.Lekha Sharma (9830013647)Chairperson - Hearts That Care

It was 21st July 2019 and the venue was ITC Royal Bengal. thousands of hands

joined together with the thunder when the name of Lion Prem Lahoti was

announce by master of ceremonies for Life Time Achievement Award. Entire

district Led by District Governor Lion Pawan Parasrampuria along with visiting

International Director, Past International Directors presented a plaque to Lion

Lahoti for his contribution towards Lionism. It is a privilege for the Dist. 322B1

in honouring Lion Prem Lahoti. A very known person in the field of Lionism for

years together yet there are thousands new members who may not be well averse with the personality of Lion Mrem Lahoti.

For them we take pride in introducing the legend of Lionism

PREM LAHOTY PAST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR

Prem Lahoty, of Kolkata, India, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of the International Association of Lions

Clubs from 2000 to 2002.

Past Director Lahoty is a businessman and has tea estates and other businesses in Assam,

A Lion since 1972 and a member of the Calcutta Midtown Lions Club since 1976, Past Director Lahoty has held many offices

within the association, including club president, district governor and cabinet secretary. He was the Editor of the Indian

Edition of the Lion magazine for many years. He was the Honorary Chair for the 2017 Area Forum held at Kolkata. He served

as the Chairman of the organising committee when the International Board Meeting was held in Kolkata in 2005.

In recognition of his service to the association, Past Director Lahoty has received numerous awards, the 100% District

Governor award, Fifteen International President's Awards, an Extension Award and the Ambassador of Good Will Award,

the highest honor granted by the association to its members. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

In addition to his Lion activities, Past Director Lahoty is a member of several community groups.

Past Director Lahoty and his wife, Saveeta, have three daughters and eight grandchildren.

Lions District 322B1 Confers PID Prem Lahoty with a Life Time Achivement Award.

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