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LIONS EUROPA-FORUM 2015 LIONS – SYMPATHY AND FRIENDSHIP 9. – 11.10.2015 | Augsburg | Bavaria | Germany EUROPEAN LIONS – SYMPATHY AND FRIENDSHIP CONVENTION CENTER KONGRESS AM PARK AUGSBURG Room Stadtwerke Room Dorint Convention Hall K Klub Room 3 Mohren/ Hall Dialog Room HVB Veolia Room Mercedes- Benz WC WC Europa-Forum Office WC WC WC WC Agora Registration Desk ENTRANCE LIONS EUROPA-FORUM 2015 LIONS – SYMPATHY AND FRIENDSHIP 9. – 11.10.2015 | Augsburg | Bavaria | Germany Membership Translated Main International Thematic Social & Agora Service Activities Leadership Youth & YEC Meetings Relations Meetings Training * Translated into English, French, Italian and German INDEX 4 Forewords PID Dr. Manfred Westhoff, Forum President Horst Seehofer, Minister-President of Bavaria Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada, International President Dr. Kurt Gribl, Lord Mayor of the City of Augsburg EUROPEAN LIONS – SYMPATHY AND FRIENDSHIP 12 Your Host Committee 16 Information A-Z 18 Thursday, Oct 8 24 Friday, Oct 9 Opening Ceremony 44 Saturday, Oct 10 64 Sunday, Oct 11 Closing Ceremony 5 WELCOME, WILLKOMMEN, BIENVENUE IN AUGSBURG DEAR PARTICIPANTS OF THE 61st LIONS EUROPA-FORUM 2015 “Sympathy and Friendship” – the title of the Lions and everything you need to know about the Lions Europa-Forum 2015 is more topical than ever in this Europa-Forum 2015. current refugee situation! Moreover, the “European Programme” will provide It should and indeed will accompany every step we an insight into issues that move LIONS, who are take together at our Lions Forum in Augsburg. Com- the worldwide largest service organisation with passion and understanding for each other, open- the largest number of members. Experience the ness towards other cultures and religions and our international spirit at European level – live and commitment to people in need and hardship – this is “en miniature” in Augsburg. PID DR. MANFRED WESTHOFF what sympathy stands for. On behalf of the entire host committee, we warmly FORUM PRESIDENT Friendship means that we as LIONS approach each and heartily welcome you to Augsburg. Take us at other in a friendly way, form, foster and strengthen our word and experience sympathy and friendship friendships – in order to achieve our common objec- in Augsburg. tives. We gather to encourage humanitarian aid and to support the programmes and objectives of LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL in Europe’s multi-cultural Sincerely, society. We are delighted that you are now holding the programme for the Lions Europa-Forum 2015 in your hands and we ask you: Take a look at the pro- gramme repeatedly, it’s worth the while! You will find an excellent overview of our comprehensive and diverse forum programme, the evening events, Dr. Manfred Westhoff, the accompanying programme, the music contest President of the 61st Lions Europa-Forum 2015 6 WORDS OF WELCOME Following the slogan “We serve”, people have Moreover, hundreds of thousands of people from teamed up to alleviate hardship, help others in need Africa or the Middle East are looking for protection and make our world a nicer and better place. In this against war, hardship and despair. Considerable way, the Lions are an example of a civic sense of efforts of all involved are required to fulfil our hu- responsibility and commitment – commitment for manitarian duty to offer those people a prospect for which I would like to express my heartfelt thanks. the future and to initiate and advance the necessary developments in their home countries. With their In Bavaria we know what is at stake. Our state of experience in organising help, their international Bavaria offers its citizens extraordinary quality of connections and not least their exemplary commit- life. This standard is the result of our economic suc- ment, the Lions can make an outstanding contribu- HORST SEEHOFER cesses, efficient administration, successful politics tion. MINISTER-PRESIDENT OF BAVARIA and not least our citizens’ considerable commit- ment in the service of the community. Without their The slogan of the Europe-Forum in Augsburg is attentiveness, ideas, community spirit and efforts, “Sympathy and Friendship”. I am convinced that the many valuable cultural, social and community pro- Lions meeting under this banner will be a valuable jects would not exist. Therefore, we are especially inspiration. It will strengthen the organisation’s grateful to the Lions for recognising challenges spirit of friendship, tolerance, brotherhood and everywhere in the country, for developing solutions charity – for the benefit of all and as an excellent and for actively lending a hand. example! I cordially welcome the Lions from all over Europe I wish all Lions from all across Europe a pleasant to their annual meeting in Augsburg. I am confident stay in Bavaria and an interesting and fruitful meet- that they will feel at home in a city that looks back on ing in Augsburg. 2000 years of history full of cultural treasures and in which civic commitment has a long tradition. I’m thinking of the “Fuggerei”, for instance, the world’s oldest social settlement, which was funded by a merchant in the 16th century and still exists today. Europe is facing enormous challenges. Some Horst Seehofer countries are experiencing a great economic crisis. Minister-President of Bavaria 7 DEAR EUROPA LIONS, The theme for my presidential year is “Dignity. from measles, feeding empty stomachs, planting Harmony. Humanity.” Serving others. Those are not trees, and so much more, are strengthening huma- just words to Lions. Our organization was founded nity and forming bonds of mutual understanding. on that very principle. Our tradition of service con- Our future is bright. We have embarked upon a tinues, and in fact has grown to meet the needs of three-year centennial celebration with an overall our communities and a changing world. But we don’t theme of “Where There’s A Need, There’s A Lion.” just serve. We don’t simply provide food, shelter, or Our celebration will embrace our past while shining address the immediate need. We provide hope. We a light for us to follow in the future. provide the promise of a brighter tomorrow. And DR. JITSUHIRO YAMADA yes, we restore dignity. I challenge all club presidents and district gover- nors to participate in the Centennial Service Chal- The question is “Can we do more”? We MUST do INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT lenge in the areas of youth, preserving sight, fighting more. Our 100 year anniversary is approaching. The hunger, and protecting our environment. centennial service challenge is an ambitious under- taking. In order to reach our goal of serving 100 mil- Together we can make a difference. Together we will lion people in the areas of youth, vision, hunger and strengthen the bonds of service through Dignity, the environment between now and June 30, 2018, it Harmony and Humanity. will be necessary to triple our output of service in those areas. I know we can do it. Lions have shown time and time again their willingness and ability to My very best wishes for a successful Forum. exceed challenges when it means others less fortu- Together in Service, nate will benefit. Service to others is changing the world. Think about it. As we serve others, we are sowing the seeds of harmony, understanding and peace. Our service Dr. Yamada programs – restoring sight, protecting children 8 DEAR PARTICIPANTS OF THE LIONS EUROPA-FORUM 2015 IN AUGSBURG! I heartily welcome all Lions from all across Europe standing of peace, the energy of many communal to this year’s host city Augsburg. Following Istanbul actors influences the encouragement of a construc- and Birmingham in the previous years, I am extraor- tive community in our urban society which is – due dinarily delighted that Augsburg was chosen to host to its share of over 40% of citizens with a migration the important Forum of the European Lions in 2015. background – explicitly shaped in a multi-ethnic Not least was this possible due to the determined way. However, only peace work that is realised all commitment of Augsburg’s four local clubs and year round can make Augsburg an example of a role their members. model for actively lived peace. With this we would DR. KURT GRIBL like to optimally position us within the national and Unquestionably, these international encounters es- international context. In this way, Augsburg is also LORD MAYOR OF THE CITY sentially contribute to raising a general awareness well suited for this year’s slogan “Sympathy and OF AUGSBURG for pressing European issues. Crucial impulses for Friendship”. the future are provided here and opportunities are presented for joint service activities that benefit all We will neither secure nor create world peace with people who are joined together in Europe’s multi- sympathy and friendship alone. But without these cultural society. It is not necessary to emphasise values our society would be all the poorer. With the current importance of this. sympathy and friendship far-reaching results can be initiated and achieved. I wish your Europa-Fo- Augsburg is a city with a worldwide unique public rum, whose supporting programme will lead you to holiday on the occasion of the “Hohe Friedensfest” many places reflecting Augsburg’s exciting history, (Festival of Peace), which we have celebrated each the deserved success. I am convinced that you will year on 8 August since 1650. We like to adorn our- feel welcome and at home here! selves with the promising title of “Friedensstadt” (City of Peace); but being a historically important former Roman settlement that is over 2000 years Sincerely, old, we are also proud to impress with other topics such as Mozart, Fugger or Brecht. We particu- larly endeavour to take account of the demanding standards as “Friedensstadt” (City of Peace) using every effort and professionally combined expertise. Dr. Kurt Gribl Against the backdrop of a comprehensive under- Lord Mayor of the City of Augsburg 9 DEAR LIONS ATTENDING THE EUROPA-FORUM 2015, DEAR HONOURED GUESTS! I value the Lions because of their active support Always in service for applied humanity and free of beyond borders, tolerant as well as united.