Saga of a philanthropist, global leader – Dr Naresh Aggarwal

For the next 12 months, I will be the First Vice President of Lions Clubs International. This position is second only to the International President.

I have two responsibilities this year-

Firstly, I will work closely with International President Bob Corlew and our leaders based around the world to help LCI climb new heights of public service.

Secondly, I will make final preparation for my term as International President, which begins from July 2017.

I will travel the world to closely understand how our clubs can make the maximum possible impact next year. I will also work on plans to increase our membership and market our capability to partner organisations.

What is your message to our 1.4 million Lions?

My message is simple- “Discover the power within you.”

This power is the power to serve. Service is not just charity. It is serving as a friend, leader, mentor, student, and, of course, as a philanthropist.

Being a Lion will teach you how to serve everyone around you.

The organisation has completed nearly 100 years. What do you see 100 years from now?

The world has enough to give everyone a good life. The only shortage we have is of kind hearts who serve today.

In the last 100 years, we have moulded around 1.4 million kind hearts. In the next 100 years, I expect this number to not just expand, but to equal the global population.

What are your goals for the next 12 months?

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