The third 2020-2021 Council of Governors Meeting is scheduled to convene at 10:00 a.m. in the Independence Room at the Hilton Garden Inn Independence, 19677 East Jackson Drive, Independence, MO, on Saturday, January 30, 2021.
2020-2021 THIRD COUNCIL OF GOVERNORS MEETING WEEKEND
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Hilton Garden Inn Independence
19677 E Jackson Drive
Independence, MO 64057
HOSPITALITY ROOM
Beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday evening, the M5 Host Committee will host a Hospitality Room in the Lewis & Clark Room.
WORK SESSION
We will have a Work Session at 9:00 Saturday morning in the Independence Room. All District Governors are encouraged to attend as we have some items to discuss before the General Session begins at 10:00 a.m.
LUNCH
We will break for lunch and everyone will be on their own.
HOTEL INFORMATION
A block of rooms is reserved for Missouri Lions at a rate of $89 plus tax per room per night. To make reservations call Hilton Garden Inn Independence at 833-441-1307, and tell them you are with the Lions. OUR BLOCK OF ROOMS WILL BE RELEASED ON DECEMBER 29, SO MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS SOON. Reservations have been made for the Past International Directors and the Council as they requested. If other arrangements are needed, please let Lion Jackie know or call the hotel directly.
FIRST VICE DISTRICT GOVERNORS
It is imperative that you attend this meeting. Immediately following the Council Meeting on Saturday, the 1st VDGs will meet with the Convention Committee to reserve the hospitality area for State Convention, and will need to bring a check for $175 payable to Missouri Lions 2020 State Convention. It is $175 per district, even if districts share a space.
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS
Your report (as Word doc) must be sent to Lion Jackie fourteen (14) days prior to the Council meeting to be included in the packets. If your report is not submitted on time, you will need to furnish twenty-eight (28) copies of your report at the meeting for the head table. Since the length of time for reports varies, please be there at the beginning of the meeting to ensure that you are present when it is time for your committee report. If you will not be able to attend this meeting, please be sure a member of your committee is prepared to report on your behalf.
GOVERNORS
Any of the seated Governors who wish to run for 2021-2022 Council Chairperson should submit their request to me in writing either before or at this Council meeting.
IMPORTANT EVENTS
1st VDG Training will be held at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in the Lewis & Clark Room.
2nd VDG Training will be held at 7:30 a.m. Saturday in the Sante Fe A Room.
DG & VDG Spouses’ Get-Together will be held at 9:00 a.m. Saturday in Sante Fe A Room.
