Finish Strong
Weeks of Service
Let’s get excited about the 2026-2027 Weeks of Service! 1.4 million Lions around the world working together during these three targeted windows. WOW!
How can your Lions be doing visible service for these three causes? What kind of projects would they want to invite others to volunteer at? Watch the newsletter and our district Facebook page for ideas for Lions Weeks of Service. Consider how to best help your community and plan now!
* To be counted towards the Club Excellence Award, the project can take place anytime during the Lions year. Projects not entered on the Lion Portal will not be counted.
Service Week 1: Vision – October 8-18, 2026
Service Week 2: Youth – February 13-21, 2027
Service Week 3: Environment – May 29-June 6, 2027
Mission 1.5
MISSION 1.5 is the global Lions Clubs initiative to reach 1.5 million members worldwide. Our deadline? July 1, 2027. The 2026-2027 Lion year marks the critical final phase of this historic growth drive, but it is NOT just about the numbers! Reaching 1.5 million members means focusing on building healthy clubs across our districts – clubs where members are making impactful service in their communities, where they feel connected to their club, and where they see opportunities.
This year – challenge your club to be that club. Challenge members to each invite one, challenge your club to bring in at least two new members, challenge your officers to have the club be +1 for the year. Build connections with your community – Create service and fundraising events that others can join – Design meetings that build fellowship, connection, and FUN for everyone.
We can do this!!
Lions
Recruiter’s Passport – for all members!
“Why do I serve? Here are two ways I make a difference in the lives of others.”
The new MD13 Lions Passport is designed to get our members more confident with their “Lions Story”. Use the passport with your club to remind veteran members of why they continue in their service. Use it with new members to help them create their story, and to know their importance in the club.
See your zone chairman or the district officers for copies for your club!
Welcome to the Lion Portal
For more (and updated) information, visit: Lionsclubs.org – Lion Portal
For informational videos about using the Lion Portal, visit: https://www.youtube.com/@lionportaltraining
Share What We Do As Lions!!
The Ohio Lions have been creating short social-media-ready videos to be used for promoting Lions in our communities. The most effective way we have to share who we are is for our Lions and Clubs to share these videos with their friends and communities.
Check out the videos to share on our Ohio Lions Media playlist! Ohio Lions playlist
Combatting Diabetes
Looking for ways to help fight the diabetes epidemic? Get involved with…
- JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) Walk at the Cleveland Zoo – Oct 22 (Team Name – for walking or donations – search Lions)
- Camp Ho Mita Koda Work Day – mid-October Saturday at the camp (TBA)
- World Diabetes Day – Nov 14
Guiding Lions
This is an ALL CALL! District OH2 needs GUIDING LIONS!
See Lion Ann Miller for information on how to certify as a Guiding Lion. This certification is highly recommended for all Zone Chairpersons and Region Chairpersons, even if you do not intend to mentor a new club. The information covered is useful in zone leadership.
Click on the tab at the top of the page or this section title for the necessary resources. OH2 is working to host a training session and certify new Guiding Lions this coming year. Watch the newsletter for more information.
Service Resources
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