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PRESIDENT'S THEMELION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 8
2012 - 2013Let’s RememberService Begins WithEach of UsOur members and our clubs are the backboneof our organization, and carry on ourheritage of service.Celebrating Our Service –Join the Lions World of ServicePhoto and Twitter RelayIf you tally up the acts of service and kindness by our1.35 million Lions in 46,000 communities where clubsexist, the impact is enormous. Few organizations couldmatch what we do. But can the world see how we serveday in and day out?Lions Clubs International NEVER sleeps. Like runners in arelay race, Lions Clubs around the world pass the batonof service from one club to another as we circle the globeeach and every day.To celebrate our around the clock and around the worlddedication, there will be a special section on the LCI website where Lions can post photos of their serviceactivities.But even as we celebrate our dedicated service, I’mchallenging Lions this year to expand our impact, puttingspecial emphasis on illiteracy.We don’t just serve, we serve with dedicationand passion because we have compassion forothers. Lions care about other people. Wheneverpossible, we lend a hand to those in need– not just through our multitude of serviceprojects, but in our day-to-day activities.WE SERVE because we comprehend that wehave a responsibility to be of service to others.Compassion is trying to understand someoneelse's circumstances along with a willingnessto reach out to them. Just feeling sorry is notcompassion, and it’s not the Lions’ way. Welook at the world from the other person's perspective,rather than our own.Apart from our multitude of projects, it is alsoimportant to keep in mind that even small gestures,at the right time, can mean the world tosomeone. Making yourself available for someoneto talk to, being patient, sharing whatyou've learned from overcoming similar problems,running an errand, or giving someone aride, are just examples of what you can do.It's not difficult to show compassion. All youhave to do is listen to other people and be sensitiveto their needs. You can bring a smile to astranger. Hold a door open. Let someone infront of you when in line. Help carry packages.ere is no act too small to be helpful.When we show compassion, we help alleviatesomeone's suffering. It’s that simple. Remember– the more you put in, the more you get back.5LION, South Pacific Edition | July/August 2012 9
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