Decembe r 2008

Something to Sing About

Last summer the LION Magazine ran an interesting storyabout Lions and our fondness for singing. After the story ran,many Lions called international headquarters wanting to buy theLions songbook. The article did mention an official songbookfrom 1926 and even pictured it. (The cover of the old songbookwas used for the cover of this issue.) But we had to tell callers,sorry, there is no songbook currently available—until now.

We’ve selected some of our most well-known songs for Lionsto enjoy in this special holiday issue. We hope it proves to be areal keepsake. Those clubs that enjoy singing now have at theirdisposal more songs. Those clubs that typically don’t sing much,well, maybe this will spark a new interest in song.

Lions are all about Miracles through Service. We areeveryday heroes who improve our communities and help those inneed. But the social dimension of being a Lion is also important.We join a club and stick with it because we feel comfortablethere. Singing helps bind us together. So we hope this songbookultimately brings clubs even closer together and enriches yourexperience of being a Lion.

In closing, Maureen and I extend our best holiday wishes toyou and your family during this season of celebrations. May youand your loved ones enjoy good health and inner peace. Andthank you for all you do as Lions. You are our everyday heroes.

Albert F. Brandel, PresidentThe International Association of Lions Clubs

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