Philipsburg:--- Members of the Lions Club who are currently on St. Maarten for their multiple district convention paid a courtesy visit to Lt. Governor Franklyn Richards on Wednesday. Among those that visited the governor is Ivor English Council Chairman from Guyana.During a press conference English told reporters that the Lions is now celebrating its 30th multiple district convention. He said the members of these districts meet every year at a common venue to look at issues relevant to the development of Lionism. He said during this time they celebrate while reporting on the activities each district carried out over the year. English said one of their principle focus on is vision care because Helen Keller challenged Lions to be knights of the blind several decades ago. He said while vision care is one of their principal area of focus they also focus on other medical challenges and natural disasters since the Caribbean region is very volatile in natural disasters. English gave an example of how the region responded to Haiti when they were struck with earthquake on January 12. He said the motto of the Lion is they Serve not looking for anything in return, instead they serve out of love, compassion and a genuine concern for human needs. This week over 300 delegates from around the Caribbean Region are meeting on St. Maarten. The opening of the convention took place Wednesday evening at the Maho Convention Center.
English said the Lions on St. Maarten have been a beacon of light and hope in Lionism on St. Maarten which they all saluted the St. Maarten's leadership. English said this year's theme is "Move to Grow, Committed to Reach and Grow and Transform."
One of the beliefs and objectives of the Lions is to reach the less fortunate so they can grow as well as enrich as well as experience to help others. English said the Lions have been partnering with other Social organizations because they have come to realize that they are not able to do it alone.
Walley Haverthong of the St Maarten Lions Club said apart from the activities planned this week for the convention the Lions club would be focusing on men's health during the month of June.
