A good and faithful Lion passed from our mists. That Lion was PCC Lance Balding of 6W and former MD6 Lions Club International Foundation (LCIF) Coordinator. I admired his passion and enthusiasm for Lions International, LCIF and Pin designing and collecting. I also enjoyed serving and learning from him. He was a patient, wise and kind mentor. He will be so missed.
Giving is just starting to increase! Thanks to all of you in Multiple District 6 (MD6) who have been donating to Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) this Lion’s year. As of 1/31/2024, about one-third of our clubs throughout Colorado have raised nearly $27,438. This is 40% of our published goal $68,310; and 37% of the stretch goal of $75,000 that PIP Brian Sheehan hopes we in MD6 will reach by the end of this Lion’s year.
We would love to have 100% club participation! If you or your Club have not made a donation as yet, it is not too late to help us raise more money. We only have five months left so let’s STRETCH!
There are many ways to give to LCIF both as a club and as an individual - - monthly installments; one-time contributions on-line through the website or by use the QR codes; a qualified contribution distribution (QCD), or through a legacy arrangement.
Fundraisers - Your club can also hold a fundraiser to raise funds for LCIF - - I expect each District to have some sort of fundraiser at their respective Conventions as well as at the MD6 Convention. Ideas might include 50/50 raffles, silent auctions, golf tournaments, roulette wheels, recycling aluminum cans or eyeglass cases containing metals; guessing games...the list goes on. Just be sure to put the FUN in fundraising!
DCG Grant Approved! District 6C recently applied for and was approved for its first District/Club Community Grant (DCG) in the amount of $2,500 for a Service Project called Helping Homeless Veterans Backpack Project which will be conducted at the District 6C Convention on Friday evening (April 19th). They plan to assemble and fill 250 backpacks for this Project.