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27-D1 District Governor
Neil Winchell
neilwinchell@centurytel.net
Communicating Lion activities, projects, and functions is the name of the game. However, in these days of constant bombardment from so many sources, it is difficult to break through all the clutter and find the right media to reach your audience; and once you find that medium, tailoring your message to that target market can also prove challenging.
This year, I have had the pleasure of delivering a message to each of the 56 clubs in 27-D1, Most of the time, 80% of the members are in attendance, and I try to meet each of them personally before the meal and meeting. I communicate best when I can look people in the eye, gauge how they are accepting my message and personalize my message to the audience. The “red coat” doesn't change who I am. I am just another Lion doing my share to inspire others and to encourage all of our Lions, Lioness, and Leo clubs to serve those less fortunate in our society. We have tremendous members in our District, and I am proud to serve as your representative for this year. I hope my message has uplifted, thanked and encouraged others to do even more for those in need in our communities, the State, and the world. “We Serve” is truly exemplified by Lions in 27-D1.
Unfortunately, there is no way to have regular, face to face interactions with each of you, so I have to rely on this monthly
District Governor column in the Wisconsin Lion. We have two very dedicated people in our district that we owe a great deal to for doing such a wonderful job for us concerning that paper. Our 27-D1 editor, Peggy Daluge, receives all district articles, news stories, up-coming events, etc., and puts it in acceptable form for our one page to be submitted to the State Newspaper. Our State
Editor, Lion Jodi Burmester, takes the information submitted from all ten districts, all Lions affi liates, and LCI information, and somehow each month turns out a newspaper that has won accolades from all over the nation. We do have the best newspaper in the United States, and Jodi follows Lions Club International guidelines as to content, prohibited materials, etc. She also relies on a State Editorial Board for overall editorial direction, promotion, cost control, etc.
Since we have such an outstanding monthly newspaper, I trust each Lion reads at least their own District page, if not the lead pages on LCI initiatives like measles eradication, diabetes awareness and adult vision screening. Knowing where your dues go, and keeping up with what your District is highlighting will help you be a better Lion and a better ambassador for service in your community
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