Lions Clubs International Convention comes to Minneapolis
Editor | Jul 08, 2009 | Comments 0
The 92nd Lions Clubs International Convention began Monday at the Minneapolis Convention Center and runs through Friday. More than 15,000 delegates were expected to attend. A parade in downtown Minneapolis was one of the highlights on Tuesday. Thousands of delegates representing more than 200 countries participated, along with many marching bands. The five-day event included a concert Tuesday night by the Beach Boys. Former U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell is to deliver the keynote address today. Powell is a two-time recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and founder of America’s Promise, a foundation dedicated to helping youth. The Lions make up one of the world’s largest…
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