Hello AL-LA-MS District,


Spring has sprung and we are into our third quarter of the year. I am marking my calendar for special programs that you are presenting. Please let me know your dates for the NOW programs this month. I am looking forward to visiting Tuscaloosa and sharing with them this week.


I am excited about our next District meeting to be held in Starkville, MS at the end of this month. I will have some special "kudos" for those members who have sponsored three or more members. Don't forget your "three-foot" pledge that you made to Ben. The more people who are asked to join our clubs, the more "friends of youth" there will be to assist with our projects.


Please ask a fellow club member to attend this meeting. It will be encouraging to those who have not attended before to see our programs in action. Linda DeMarco is preparing for the District Oratorical Contest on Saturday evening. Clubs and Zones have had their contests. This Saturday is the last day for Regional contests. Last year was excellent and I am sure this year will be even better.


Jim Miner is ready with his tickets for the OI Foundation and we will have a thing or two to raffle off. Remember, donations to the Foundation are tax-deductible and are for a good cause. Get a head start on next year's taxes, bring your checkbook and leave some dollars with Jim. Don't forget David. The Childhood Cancer Funds are also tax-deductible.


I am still waiting on a lead for the first new club of our District. I have been in touch with a friend in Gulfport. Clubs in the area are needed to mentor them. I will be calling my contact for a date to visit and conduct an organizational meeting.


Take care and start packing for Starkville!


Gov. Helen