LIONS DISTRICT 13 OH2

Welcome to a new year of Service!

Congratulations to all of the incoming officers for 2025-2026! This year is bringing some new opportunities for your club members to impact our communities.  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!

Service Week 1: Mental Health and Well-Being – October 4-12, 2025

Service Week 2: Hunger – January 3-11, 2026

Service Week 3: Environment – April 18-26, 2026

 

Cedar Point Centennial Celebration 

Thank you Lion Mitch Fallis for putting together this press release to share with our clubs. Click here for a pdf copy of the press release.

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So how did we do in Year One? OH2 had a net growth of -34 members last year, just shy of our goal. More specific statistics will be available shortly.

You’ve heard a lot recently about Lions International’s three-year effort to grow our Association to 1.5 million members by July 1, 2027.  Ohio Lions, which once numbered nearly 20,000 in the 1990’s, are roaring for growth.  As of today, our Lions’ pride has dwindled to 9,500 members.

Our statewide mission is to grow the state association to 10,000 Lions by July 1, 2027.  Growing our clubs begins with YOU – every Lion – needs to Ask 1, Get 1, & Keep 1 Lion to grow.

Fun fact: if all of OH2 clubs are NET +1 for this Lions year, our district will have accomplished plus
membership as a district for the first time in decades. WE CAN DO THIS!

Attached is a link to the Ask One Guide. The same can also be found at lionsclubs.org under the
Mission 1.5 tab, along with a variety of club resources to grow your club.

Watch for the November newsletter, where we will explore club member growth through exciting service.
https://www.lionsclubs.org/resources/79863805

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…

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

Check out these links: