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         89th Annual Multiple District 23

    Connecticut Lions State Convention

    Saturday APRIL 24, 2010

    through

    Sunday, APRIL 25, 2010

    GROTON INN AND SUITES

    		 

    International Guest Speaker:

    The Guest Speaker at our upcoming Connecticut Lions State Convention, International Director Richard Sawyer was detained in Europe by the travel difficulties caused by the Icelandic Volcano. During the last several hours, our committees have worked hard to seek a new speaker for our state's important venue. 

    We are proud to announce that Immediate Past International President and LCIF chairperson Al Brandel and Lion Dr. Maureen Murphy will be our guests this weekend at the State Convention.  

    You can still join us at the banquet by contacting our Registration Chairperson Lion Joan Eaton, by phone 860-204-0194 or seaton04@snet.net    

    Be sure to get our Registration form and mail it to Joan Eaton, 83 Providence Street, Taftville, CT 06380

    Albert F. Brandel

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    Immediate Past International President 

    Albert F. Brandel of Melville, New York, USA, was elected president of The International Association of Lions Clubs at the association's 91st International Convention, held in Bangkok, Thailand, June 23-27, 2008. He is a retired police detective. For many years he investigated child abuse and neglect, juvenile delinquency, domestic violence involving children and missing children.

    A member of the West Hempstead Lions Club since 1975 and an associate member of the Melville Lions Club, Past International President Brandel has held many offices in the association, including club president, district governor and international director. He has also served as a presenter and panelist at USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forums. He worked with the Long Island Lions Eye Bank as a transporter and has been the Lions Representative to UNICEF in New York for 10 years. He helped coordinate Lions relief efforts at the World Trade Center following September 11, 2001.

    In recognition of his contributions, he has received numerous awards, including the 100% Club President Award, the 100% District Governor Award, 15 International President's Awards and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest award the association grants to its members. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

    In addition to his Lions activities, he has served as a Little League volunteer and as a Eucharistic minister. He is a former member of the board of directors of the United Nations Association of the USA.

    Past International President Brandel's wife, Dr. Maureen Murphy, an anesthesiologist and a Lion, practices at a community hospital.

     

    A $10.00 late fee should be added to all registrations received after April 1, 2010

    EARLY BIRD special drawing

    With registration form and full payment postmarked by March 15,

    		  

    •  Registration Form available here

    Recent Updates

    Cabinet Meeting

    Our first District Cabinet Meeting will be held on Monday, August 2, 2010 at The Gallery, 141 New London Turnpike, Glastonbury. We will convene at 6:30 p.m. and a buffet dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m.  The cost is $20.00. 

    Please RSVP  by Friday, July 23 

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