Young Ambassador

Message from the District Officer

This is an extract from a letter sent to me by a Lion who has attended the District Young Ambassador Finals weekend several times.

"I am looking forward to this inspiring event once again. The most amazing part is the involvement and passion of the youngsters. The next most amazing part is that EVERY club does not find a representative. I have never understood why the Young Ambassador competition is ignored by so many, when the work we are celebrating abounds in every corner of the district".

Does that give you food for thought?

D/O Yorky Tuke
105D Young Ambassador Officer

youngambassador@lions105d.org.uk

Young Ambassador Finals 2012

Pictured above are L to R Laura Pellegrini, D.G. Lion Ron Twining, Sophie - Rose Holt, D.O. Lion Yorky Tuke, Taye Le Monnier, Vicky Hunter, Judges Jane Parsons, Peter Viney and Natalie Cresswell.

The District finals of the Young Ambassador competition were held on Saturday 14th January 2012 at the Hinton Firs Hotel, Bournemouth. The panel of judges had a very difficult task in determining the winner from the four candidates, but eventually announced that the candidate who will represent our District at next month's Multiple District Finals will be Laura Pellegrini sponsored by the Lions Club of Eastleigh. Laura will go to Dudley with the good wishes of all of us in District 105D.

District Governor Ron with Winner Laura

Pictured is District Governor Lion Ron Twining presenting the Young Ambassador Trophy to Laura Pellegrini.

The Lions Young Ambassador scheme acknowledges the work of young people working as volunteers and gives them the recognition they deserve... boosting their self esteem, their confidence in themselves and highlighting the charities and volunteer groups with which they are involved.

The aim of the scheme, which operates throughout Europe, is to recognise, encourage and support young people who are actively involved in the welfare of the community, supporting the best of our Lions' ideals.

In previous years, candidates have been involved in helping young and older people, disabled, able bodied and disadvantaged and have organised projects in conservation, crime prevention, promoting healthier lifestyles, hospital radio and other initiatives.