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On June 30th2018, the Lions clubs of Castries and Gros Islet held a joint Installation and Induction dinner ceremony at the Sandal La Toc Hotel. The ceremony saw a new Board of Directors being installed to manage the affairs of the two clubs for the fiscal year 2018/2019.
The occasion also witnessed the induction of six new lions into the Castries Lions Club. Lion Ainsworth Lawrence was installed as the president of the Castries Lions Club, with Lion Lawrence Jean as the president of the Gros Islet Lions Club. Lion Ainsworth Lawrence, president of the Castries Lions Club in his address to the gathering outlined his theme for the fiscal year 2018/19 “Committed to Serve”.
SUPPORT FOR KIDDIECREW SUPPER PROGRAMME
On July 26, 2018, the Castries Lions Club presented a cheque to the Kiddicrew producer Mrs. June Frederick at her Castries office, in support of the group’s summer programme beginning in August.
The contribution will go towards the purchasing of storybooks, as the kids will be following “The Creepy Creepy Tour” with Peanut.
Mrs. Frederick said the kids will be doing exciting things but at the same time learning about our folk tales in terms of what their customs, practices, and beliefs were.
Ms. Dawn French, the author of The Creepy Creepy Tour, explained that her kids’ books tell the story of the character Peanut- a young girl growing up in Saint Lucia and learning about life as she explores her world. In the book, Peanut is a 15-year-old teen and she gets to go on a Creepy Creepy Tour.
According to Lion Nial Beaton, Marketing and Communication Chairman, the Castries Lions Club is delighted to collaborate with Kiddicrew at a time when lions have taken up the challenge of promoting reading worldwide.
Our organization Reading Action Program, launched in 2012, is a 10-year Lions’ commitment to focus on strengthening global literacy. The program calls for Lions to organize service projects and that underscores the importance of reading.
Castries Lions Club has heard the call to action, and has been doing our part through our Early Readers’ Club – the objective of which is to help foster support for the love for reading with children ranging between the ages 3years to 9 years old in story time, while increasing early literacy skills. The Early Readers’ Club is in collaboration with the Central Library and the Early Childhood Development Unit of the Ministry of Education, held on the first and third Saturday at the Central Library.
DONATION SPECIAL EDUCATION UNIT
June 18, the Castries Lions presented three Tablet Computers to the Special Education Unit (SEU) of the Ministry of Education. The Unit conducts assessments of students with special needs as well as conduct teacher training workshops for Special Needs Teachers. The tablets will enhance the work of the teachers in the Unit as they conduct their assessments in the schools throughout the Island as well as during their intervention for students with special needs.
Our thanks to Lion Miranda Chairperson, Education and Youth Committee for identifying the Unit as being a worthy recipient, and to the lions who ensured that this project was executed. We are also grateful to our media partner DBS for coverage of the presentation.
OUR SERVICE MAKES A DIFFERENCE
CLUB VISITS CORNER STONE HALFWAY HOUSE
On Sunday, June 10, the Lions visited the Corner Stone Halfway Home and presented the residents with a hamper of cleaning items. In addition, the residents were served a light supper. The Home serves as a shelter for the homeless in the City environs. They are given meals and shelter.
The Lions spent time interacting with the residents who are always delighted for the visit. A number of the residents showed their appreciation by singing to the lions who joined in the singing.
PRESENTATION TO THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
The Castries Lions presented a quantity of diapers and changing mats to the Child Development Guidance Centre for distribution to needy students. The Center caters to students with physical disabilities and provides assistance for their rehabilitation.
Thanks to our many partners who contribute to the success of our activities
