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But first a message from our International President 2007-2008 followed by a short message from our club President Lion Keith Allcock.

Change is inevitable and the rate of change in the future will be even faster than in the past.

Since the inception of Lions Clubs, our organization has also changed both proactively and reactively to keep pace with the environmental changes. The two most dramatic changes initiated were admission of women to the membership in 1987 and a global project “Campaign Sight First” in 1990 to raise US$130 million. Such dramatic changes were perhaps the main reasons for the philosophy of Lions Clubs spread to 200 countries.

Growth reached a peak in the year 1995 -96 with a total global membership of some 1.425 million members. The membership declined by over 9% during the past 10 years to 1.3 million by the end of 2005-06. Furthermore, the paucity of young members joining our clubs may reflect that our organisation does not meet the aspirations of modern youth.

It is my firm belief that we need to re-brand Lions Clubs to be more relevant to the twenty first century. In a program I place before you are many challenges. The most fundamental of all is the “Challenge to Change” our organization, where ever change is needed.

But fundamental changes have to be facilitated both by the leadership (top down) and clubs (bottom up). Without a totally integrated effort with commitment from all concerned, the organization will not succeed in implementing change.

Therefore, I earnestly appeal to all Lions of the world for a positive response to the “Challenge to Change.”

 Mahendra Amarasuriya

International President.

Lions Clubs International.

Introducing our President: Lion Keith Allcock. and his theme for the year.

"This is the moment"

    This year our club begins its 48th year of service to the community. We stand in good a good tradition and history. Remember though that the content of that tradition and history is the total of the individual contributions of each Club member toward achieving our objects. Our Club's past, and its future potential to be vital, is found in the present moment!

In the last five minutes, approximately 300 of those moments have become a part of our  history. The theme for this Lion's year is underlying this fact and highlights our reason and motivation to make every moment count. So this will be for us a "moment-ous" year. Let's each make that our aim and make our contribution to making a difference in all kinds of ways.

This doesn't mean that it is to be a year of continuous work. Let's make sure that we have times of service and relaxation during the year. Thank for giving giving me the opportunity to serve as your President again.

Feel free to feedback your comments and ideas. Individually we can make a difference but it is together that we make the most difference.

Keith Allcock.

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