Dear Lions of District 4-C6,

 

During the past year I have had an opportunity to meet with many of you and also Lions from other districts, and I have attended a considerable amount of training in preparation for the position of District Governor.

 

The major lesson I have learned is that cooperation, collaboration, and communication among people with common goals brings about the best results.  Working together as a team, with open communication, is much more productive than doing things on an individual basis.

 

This is an exciting time for district leadership teams.  The addition of a second vice district governor is now an official leadership position.  Districts around the world have found this addition to be helpful, not only in strengthening district operations, but in enhancing the preparation of future governors.

 

Together, the District Governor, First Vice District Governor, and now the Second Vice District Governor make up the core of an efficient, diverse, model District leadership team.  During the 2009-2010 Lions year, with your confidence and vote, we will join together to move this association to even greater growth:  growth in service, growth in membership, growth in public awareness. 

 

I pledge that I will serve you as your District Governor with openness and honesty and a willingness to sit down with you over a cup of coffee and discuss any of your concerns or suggestions.

 

Once again, I am asking each of you, as members, to give me your endorsement, support and vote for office in this great district, for the honor and privilege of serving with you and for you as your District Governor for the year 2009-2010.

 

We are one!  We are united!  We are together!  We are a team!  We are Lions! 

 

VDG  Joe