Leicester Charnwood Lions Club (CIO)

Dear Fellow Lions and the Lions Family,

     As a naïve youth aged 18 I sat in awe during the Charter Evenings to which us mere Leo’s were invited to. The accomplishments of the Lions were so meaningful and beneficial to the community as well as further afield. Not for a moment did I imagine I was to return to this esteemed club 42 years later and be allowed the honour of being President. As I step into this role, I understand I have big shoes to fill considering the exceptional Presidents of the past.

     Through Lions, I have discovered what is possible when a group of individuals get together to make a difference. It matters not at all that we come in many shapes and sizes, backgrounds, or age-ranges— what we have in common is more important than our differences. We at Leicester Charnwood have lovingly embraced our motto “We Serve”, which to Lions means selfless service to others in need in our local communities and more.

      We will continue to work actively to increase our membership numbers with new initiatives and ideas. We will build our local and online presence so we can continue to share all the good work we do within the community both locally and internationally.

     Our record of service and fundraising have been second to none accomplished by so many activities the more recent ones being our  continued support of the Prem Group, Christmas at St Paul’s Church, Helping Hands, Asian Lunch Sewa, Geeta Bhawan Temple, British Heart Foundation, Diabetic Centre and of course our prestigious golf day as well many, many more. It is my hope that we can continue with this work and fundraising this year. In addition, I wish to include Rainbows Hospice and Samaritans Leicester as charities for our support in the forthcoming year.

     In closing I must say I am truly humbled to serve as your president this year. I look forward to working closely with the board and each member as we all move forward and Serve. Just as importantly, I will ensure that we have fun and enjoy the journey.  Finally, I quick thank you to my long-suffering wife, Bhavna, without whom nothing is possible.

Yours In Lionism

Lion Atul Jobanputra