District Governor Alice Conway visits
The Plano Early Lions Club was honored by a visit from their District Governor, Alice Conway, at their regular meeting on Saturday, February 21, 2009. Governor Conway, who has been a Lion since October 1988, talked to the members about recruiting new members. She pointed out the ‘A, B, C, D, E’s’ of membership recruitment. Governor Conway pointed out that you need a good Attitude, a strong Belief in Lion’s mission to serve the local community, a Commitment, a lasting Dedication, and Enthusiasm for enlisting new members. If every member would talk to at least 5 friends, or acquaintances, then membership would go up dramatically.
As part of her visit, Governor Conway reviewed some of the causes Lions support. These included their help at Special Olympics, Leader Dog for the Blind which supplies guide dogs for the blind, Lions Sight and Tissue Foundation which provides eyeglasses for needy students, and the International Lions Club’s efforts to eliminate River Blindness which costs $6.00 a person to prevent. In summary, she pointed out Lions strive to give back to their community in many ways.
The Plano Early Lions Club gives back to Plano in ways such as scholarships for high school students and providing funds for: Habitat for Humanity, Plano Children’s Medical Clinic, Meals on Wheels, The Samaritan Inn, and several other organizations. Since 2001, contributions from Plano Early Lions Club to local organizations have exceeded $100,000.