One of the debates that often arises at Billericay Lions is whether it is right for us to give, whenever there is an appeal from Lions Club International to help support a major disaster, such as Haiti.
Please let us know what you think
The reasoning behind this is that when we are fund raising we generally say that funds raised are for local charities or causes. This is still the case for the majority of funds raised. However, are we then being unfair to the Billericay Public if we then give to some of the funds raised to support our fellow Lions in Haiti, to help them help the people of Haiti.
To me being part of an international organisation is that we help our fellow Lions in their time of need and I would like to think that should a major disaster ever strike Billericay, then International Lions Clubs will be their with aid to allow the Lions Club of Billericay to help the people of Billerciay.
Below is an excert from a comminication sent by the Lions Club International President to all Lions clubs worldwide
“To our Lions family in Haiti, I commit to you that the Lions of the world will be there for you today, tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, the year after that - and again for as long as it takes.”
I also know lots of local individuals and companies are organising events to raise money Haiti, so I know that the the People of Billerciay do care.
We would be pleased to here your views which we can help guide our decision making in the future
Sunday, 14 February 2010
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