By Bill W. Cooper
The guest speaker of the 2nd induction and installation of the Monrovia Providence Lions Club (MPLC) has challenged the newly elected officials to be servants to humanity.
Mr. David Wounuah, one of Liberia’s youngest civil engineers stressed, “Unless we are willing to do one or all of these things, we cannot claim to be in service for humanity because you are in an organization of service to society.”
According to him, the true definition of service must not be measured in words, perspectives or definitions instead, the actions deeds and a measure of the extent to which one is able to deprive themselves for the good of others.
He explained that while there are multiple definitions and perspectives of service based on one personal and collective experience, there might also and never be one absolute definitions of service as well.
“Are our individual perspectives wrong or are they law and gospels, absolutely not. However, how far are we as country, community, organization, family and individuals willing to go in service to humanity or what can we sacrifice in our services to humanity,” he wondered.
Mr. Wounuah further stated, “It also goes without saying that unless we have lost ourselves in service for others, we dare not call ourselves servants. Hopefully we all remember this the next time we put on these wonder outfits in the name of this grate service organization.”
At the ceremony held in Monrovia recently, two new members; Samelia J. Satiah and Jacob T. Daykeay were install and admitted into the Monrovia Providence Lions Club.
Other officers inducted as well were Lion Zaebele Konie, president; Lion Thomas A. Goshua, 1st Vice-president; Lion Maima K. Lansanah, 2nd Vice-president; Lion Chrystal E. Smith, 3rd Vice-president; Lion K. Rudy Jones, Secretary; Lion Klanneh F. King-Ledlum, Treasurer and Lion Evans L. Adofo, membership director.
Others were Lion Gboto R. Sherman, Service Chair; Lion Dominic K.B. Hina, LCIF Coordinator; Lion Joe V.D. Wilson, Publicity Chair; Lion Massa A. Rodgers, Welfare Chair; Lion Maima D Fahnbulleh, Tamer; Lion Isaac F. Nyanttee, Tail Twister; Lion Jusu W. Holmes, 1st Director; Lion Lisa Davies, 2nd Director; Lion Christian A. King, 3rd Director and Lion Honny L Reeves, 4th Director.
The MPLC newly inducted president; Lion Konie lauded his colleagues for the confidence imposed in them to serve by leading the MPLC for the coming years, something he described as a great honor and privilege.
He also thanked the Chapter immediate past president for his leadership style exhibited during his tenure as president of the MPLC, noting, “Indeed you served diligently throughout your tenure. With you, our club was ably represented at all Lions’ functions. You have set the bar high and we see it as not only a challenge but a motivation to strive for the best always.”
Commenting on his plans for the organization, Mr. Konie stated, “It is my hope that we work in harmony together and increase the level of visibility of our club to the wider community. I look forward, in my capacity as president to continuing its distinguished tradition of service to our community under the theme ‘Touching the needy.’
He explained, “Fellow Lions, it is my determination to work in close cooperation and collaboration with all the members by respecting your ideas through accepting diversity. Life is always moving forward; nothing ever remains the same.
“Yet most people do not manage to change effectively and positively. Lions let us be agents for change. Our projects should give us a leg up and touch people’s lives in a deep and lasting way. Let us continue to grow, young and old in harmony ready to face the challenge.”
“The past leadership had set up a very good and unique plan of action for our club. I say to you as president that in the spirit on continuity, we intend to follow such legacy, while exploring other opportunities that will further strengthen our club,” the MPLC president intoned.
He averred, “Finally, I would like to tell you it is my hope and prayer that we transform our possibilities and opportunities into stories of success behind our club.”
Meanwhile, the MPLC outgoing president, Dominic K.B. Hina thanked his colleagues for giving him the opportunity to have served them and their noble organization as their president.
He however at the same time he wished the new leadership well as they embark on leading the Monrovia Providence Lions Club to another level, while at the same time pledged his unflinching support to the leadership.
