WE SERVE!
A Message from District Governor
Beth Whitelock
Greetings Lion 22B Rock Stars!
Happy Fall Rock Stars! What a beautiful time of the year fall is! It is also my favorite time of year. The leaves are changing and there is a crispness in the air, which for me means a change of season and a time to celebrate and be thankful.
As a district, we have many blessings. We have 48 clubs and 9 Leo clubs that are doing amazing service for their community, district and Lions International.
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We are fortunate to have a Lions Vision Research Center within the Wilmer Eye Clinic at John Hopkins Hospital that is within our own multiple district. Numerous people on the shore have been helped with this research and patient treatment.
Two benefit events are scheduled to support this research clinic. Both will feature a report from a doctor at the Institute as well as a patient testimony. This is an opportunity to show the team at LVRF how much District 22B appreciates them and is thankful for their service to patients and families. Clubs will have an
opportunity to learn more information, ask questions and present their club donations. Please sign up to attend one of these events by emailing CS Kathy Crockett at kctangier@gmail.com. November 7th at 6:30 p.m. will be a dinner at the Willards Lion’s Den in Willards, MD. November 8th will be a breakfast/brunch at Schaefer’s Restaurant in Chesapeake City, MD at 9:45 a.m. If you are intrigued even more by LVRF, you can attend a free rally and tour the research center at John Hopkins Hospital on November 22 beginning at 9:30 a.m. A rally flyer has been distributed with the weekly Rock around Newsletter where you can obtain more information. Since having a vision project/program in each club is a goal this year for 22B, please remember to continue to collect eyeglasses for recycling. Clubs can give glasses to their Zone Chair to deliver to Cabinet meetings where glasses are picked up and distributed to individuals that need them. Please pack glasses in a box instead of a bag, as a box is easier to transport.
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We are also thankful that our district supports the youth in many ways. One of them is a 22B tradition where the district provides the uniforms for both the All Star Boys and Girls High School Soccer games. This year’s games will be held at Stephen Decatur High School in Berlin, MD on November 25 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Please consider attending and supporting these youth athletes. Clubs are encourage to support monetarily by sending a donation check payable to District 22B and earmark All Star Soccer to Vicki Vegis, Cabinet Treasurer (address is in the roster book).
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Lastly, this month I want all members to remember that as Lions we are a family. Let us support each other and encourage each other to reach out to those in need and lend a hand and do so with a joy-filled heart. I have shared a picture with you that is very important to me. As your District Governor, it is necessary that I have support from my own family to go on this journey with representing and leading this great district this year. As you can see, my family is also part of the Lions family. My husband, Craig and daughter, Joelle are also Lions that are working alongside me on this journey. I am extremely thankful for them and all of you 22B Rock Stars! Let us continue to grow our district and serve more people and families within our communities and the world.
Together we can do this.
Rock On,
Beth Whitelock
2025-2026 District Governor
Lions are individuals who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in their local and world communities. By conducting service projects and raising funds, Lions strive to help those in need, wherever the need exists. The Lion’s motto is "We Serve".
Lions aim to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, support those in need through humanitarian aid, and encourage peace and international understanding.
The Lions of Maryland feed the hungry, assist after disasters, clean up in neighborhoods, raise funds for the visually impaired, orphans, and other causes, and run a variety of youth programs, mentoring youth as they pursue positive activities and carry out service projects.
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