[Nfb-lions] new here

[pat gormley]

welcome Julie.  I'm in the lions for the same reason and so far as I'm 
concerned, if human are living and breathing they can be educated as to the 
real needs of blind people.  Tina benefited from their services when she was 
younger and my dad helped found a lions club in College Park Maryland and I 
joined at the encouragement of Jim Omvig, my nfb mentor who was a lion along 
with Dr. Jernigan when they were in Iowa.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kevin" <cowboy0210 at yahoo.com>
To: "NFB and Lions" <nfb-lions at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Monday, March 29, 2010 10:49 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-lions] new here


Greetings Julie and Fellow Lions,


I would first like to say welcome to the list Julie. I have been a Lion for 
over 15 years. I am currently serving in my third club. As I am sending this 
message to you this evening, I am being considered to be our next 
Vice-President for the upcoming two year term. I can say without any 
hesitation or reservation that being a Lion has been not only an honor for 
me but has also been a blessing. The most I get out being a Lion is the 
opportunity I am able to serve others. Yes, I am blind and the Lions are 
known for their work in the preservation of sight but they also do so much 
more throughout the community in which they serve. If you have the chance to 
become a Lion and your heart is in it for the right reason, then I say by 
all means and well done!!!
Best Regards,




Kevin D. Ledford




"Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do."


- John Wooden



----- Original Message ----
From: Julie J <julielj at windstream.net>
To: nfb-lions at nfbnet.org
Sent: Mon, March 29, 2010 1:19:50 PM
Subject: [Nfb-lions] new here

Hello all!

I've just joined this list in hopes of getting more information to help 
decide if joining the Lions Club is right for me.

I've been asked repeatedly to join my local Lions. Last week I did a 
presentation on guide dogs at one of the regular meetings. It went very 
well. I was also able to meet with some of the members.

I live in a small town where everyone knows everyone, so it is common for 
people to tell me that they've seen me here or there or doing something or 
another. So many of the members knew who I was, but I'm still figuring out 
who's who.

I have very, very little knowledge or experience with the Lions at the 
local, state or national level. Please tell me what I need to know from a 
blindness and NFB perspective so I can make an informed decision on whether 
or not to become involved in the Lions.

Julie
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