As District Governor, my role is not to tell clubs who to be, but to support you in becoming the best version of yourselves, so together we can strengthen our communities and our association. — Governor Mike

Imagine the Impact of Your Service

Your club serves because you see needs and you respond. You don’t wait to be asked. You serve because it matters — to real people in your community. Your service brings hope and changes lives in so many ways.

Imagine the Impact of One More Lion

One more person who wants to make a difference. One more set of hands. One more leader waiting to be developed. 

Membership is not about numbers – it’s about the capacity to serve.  Every new Lion expands what this club can accomplish and gives someone else the chance to find meaning through service.

Imagine the Impact of the Future

Five years from now – what stories will be told? What needs will you have met?  What leaders will you have encouraged and developed?

The future of Lionism does not happen by accident. It happens when clubs like yours

• honor what has worked
• remain open to change
• intentionally prepare the next generation to lead

Set your compass to take your club one step toward a bright future.

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. 

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!

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