Why am I a Lion

Recently, as a Lion and partner of the DGE 201Q3, I went to a Youth Insearch Camp at Lions Camp Duckadang

There I saw some wonderful counsellors trying to assist some very troubled young people.

They were backed up by some very dedicated Lions and volunteers providing the food and accommodation for these beautiful kids.

These kids have problems that we would not be able to survive, but they do – they are incredible as are their helpers.

I was so proud to be a Lion, and to stand behind our motto of ‘We Serve’,

I stopped thinking of the cost of being a Lion;

I stopped thinking about how another Lion had driven me up the wall at convention;

I stopped thinking about the sometimes unappreciated work I do for Lions;

I stopped thinking about the problems in my Club.

I remembered the Lions Code of Ethics and Lions Club International Purposes; the reason I was there and the reason we were helping those kids;

Sometimes I forget how important Lions Clubs International is and how I can assist, in my own small way, to make a difference in the lives of others.

I think we all forget this sometimes and it takes an experience like this weekend to bring it back.

I am a Lion so that I can serve others – no other reason.  I think we all need to get back to that basic reason every so often.

Send this to other Lions if you want to.  There is no lucky, prize or benefit involved.

Just be aware that we do make a difference in this world by believing ‘We Serve’

Lion Garry Bates
Webmaster, Bulletin Editor, Public Relations
Lions Club of Toowoomba-Wilsonton Inc.
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