As summer winds down our activities pick up service is our goal. I want to encourage every club to do service with visibility as a method of drawing new members and possibly bringing back those that have drifted away. Just as important as doing the service is reporting it in the Lions Portal.
Our Convention is right around the corner please consider taking an ad out in the convention book, also registration is now open and new and fun ideas are being planned. (Click here for details)
If your club is planning an activity that you want me to attend contact me and I will make every effort to be there. I have started visits to club meeting and continue to schedule them around the district. Please remember this years theme Rooted in Service. I am here to assist you as needed.
DG Dick Wilcox
MISSION 1.5’s final year is not a count-down — it is a call to finish strong. Constitutional Area 1 has the talent, the heart and the leadership to do it.
This year, let’s commit to:
• Service that is visible, needed and meaningful
• Growth that is intentional, personal and sustainable
• Leadership that advocates, mentors and empowers
• LCIF support that strengthens every district’s impact
District and Multiple District Global Action Teams — your collaboration is the difference maker. Your unity is the multiplier. Your leader-ship is the spark.
Together, we will nurture growth. Together, we will strengthen CA 1. Together, we will finish MISSION 1.5 with pride, purpose and momentum.
Let’s make this Lion year unforgettable — for our clubs, our communities and the future of Constitutional Area I.
In Service and Friendship,
Lion Pat
You're Invited to the 50th Annual USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum!
Congratulations on your election as a 2026-2027 Lions Club Officer! Your leadership journey is just beginning, and there's no better way to prepare for a successful year than by attending the 50th Annual USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Memphis, Tennessee, Sep-tember 3-5, 2026.
Whether you're a first-time officer or a seasoned Lion leader, the Forum offers an incredible opportunity to:
- Gain practical leadership skills you can immediately put to use.
- Discover innovative service project ideas from across North America.
- Learn from outstanding keynote speakers and inter-active workshops.
- Network with thousands of Lions who share your passion for serving others.
- Return home energized, inspired, and ready to lead your club to new heights.
Don't wait to register! Invest in yourself. Invest in your club. Invest in the future of Lions.
Join us in Memphis this September and be part of the Forum's historic 50th Anniversary celebration!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Lion Ardie Klemish
2026 Forum Chairperson
International President Mark S. Lyon is a husband, father, musician, corporate executive, leader – and in many ways, just a regular Lion. President Lyon believes that service is the cornerstone of our organization and that every act of service, whether big or small, has the power to create a ripple effect of positive action.
Like a mighty oak, Lions are rooted in purpose and service. Our strength comes not from standing alone, but from the help, hope and care we provide others. For more than 100 years, Lions have supported communities in moments of need, changing lives through compassion and action. Service is the soil in which we grow — our roots run deep, our impact endures and our work is built to last for generations.
Each moment of service strengthens the foundation of our clubs and communities. Here’s how we can grow and thrive together.
Get back to our roots.
Our commitment to service makes
us who we are. When we focus on acts of service, both big and small, we strengthen our communities, our clubs and the bonds we share. Embrace the joy of service and the purpose it brings.
Plant the seed.
Every Lion holds the power to grow their club. With each new member, our service, our impact and our potential grow, allowing us to do more and be more for our communities. Invite a new member and plant the seed for growth.
Let our leadership shine.
We change lives through our service, but we are also advocates for the people and causes we serve. We can expand our reach by connecting with key community stakeholders and partners who share our passion. Let’s start big conversations, and even greater change.
Lean on your global foundation.
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) offers more than funding — it’s a lifeline of compassion and hope. The transformative work that Lions and LCIF bring to life is made possible by you. So support LCIF and let LCIF support you.
Be the ripple.
Clubs have the potential to create change that is felt throughout the community. It all starts with that moment of purpose, that act of kindness. It starts with you. Be the ripple that travels far and wide, touching lives along the way.
Stay connected.
For Lions, connection is about people — the people who serve, and the people we serve. Embrace the personal connections we make through the Lion experience to create a culture of gratitude, positivity and fun.
Branch out.
We get better and our future gets brighter when we engage the next generation in our mission of service. Young people are ready to serve and lead, so give them a chance to do it as Lions and Leos.
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