The club is ready to do more for 2026-2027!

This year, Lions and Leos around the world have made a meaningful difference. Through your leadership and service, compassion and kindness, needs have been met, lives have been touched and communities strengthened. As the Lion year comes to a close, that impact continues. MISSION 1.5 reminds us there is more to do, and by growing our membership, we expand our service and extend our reach into the future.

And just like that the year has flown by. It has been a great honor and privilege to serve this wonderful District. The opportunity to travel all over the State and meet wonderful Lions & LEO’s in their own areas, doing great acts of service has been the highlight of this great journey. To each of you whom I have conversed with about all things Lions & who have embraced many of the ideas we discussed, you are the reason it is all worthwhile. We can talk forever but if we neve

Paul Barbour Lions Leadership Institute . For any Lions who would like to apply to go to this training, see the information below. Also, download the pdf file if you would like a fillable form.

This Lions year is about to be over and it has been a year of many changes, both in D40 and at International, we are all striving to operate in this new digital world. Yup, be sure we are all struggling with technology, however it is not going away so our best option is to learn as best we can. Trying to avoid it and wish for the older ways is not helping anybody.

Thank You District 40 Lions

One last chance to CHAT with the DG is coming on June 22nd - come to our ZOOM meeting with your favorite beverage and let's talk about this past year - what went right and what could we improve for next year. Please come and share your thoughts with DG Frankie before he moves on to that great world of PDGs.

Clovis Evening Lions are always ready to help our kids. We presented a check to Justin (the Boy Scouts Leader) to help the kids go to camp. It always feels good to know that a child will further their future by the things they will learn along the way.

A conversation exploring how movement, music, energy and celebration can transform meetings, conventions and service into engaging experiences, boosting member connection, retention and the overall joy of being a Lion.

Tell-A-Thon is a global storytelling event where Lions, Leos, families, friends and neighbors come together to hear real stories about why service matters. It’s also an LCIF fundraiser that helps fund even more service in communities around the world.

What a weekend! Thank you to everyone who joined us in Carlsbad for the 98th Annual NM/AZ Lions State Convention. From the fellowship to the service, it was a resounding success! 🦁 It was a privilege to host such a dedicated group, and it’s fair to say a wonderful time was had by all!

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Lead to Serve, Serve to Lead with International President A.P. Singh

The monthly meeting was held March 4 at First Baptist/Vista Grande Church in Tijeras with Lion Rena Harris heading the potluck meal. Highlight was the visit and talk by DG Frankie Davis who told about his recent Lions service visits abroad. President Sarah Berry was pleased to report that two guests attending, Wes Harris and Tony Mittas, later submitted their applications for Lions membership. Approval was given through an email vote by Club members.

D40 Convention in Carlsbad Bring your plaid and cowboy attire.

Thank you to everyone who supported the LCIF Melvin Jones Birthday Campaign and championed the effort to bring new donors to our global foundation. Your support helped us achieve our US$2 million goal and increased awareness of the powerful role LCIF plays in strengthening our service.

Tuesday, April 28th at 7:00 pm Come and CHAT with DG Frankie Join us to ask questions of DG Frankie about what is going on in District 40 and Lions International, share your club’s achievements, and meet with members of other clubs around our district to talk. Bring your favorite beverage and sit down and enjoy the conversation.

From the very beginning, Lions have welcomed everyone with a heart to serve — and that spirit shines especially bright when we engage younger generations. Young people bring fresh ideas, new energy and a passion for service that help keep our organization strong, relevant and growing. To carry our mission into the next 100 years and beyond, we must continue inviting dynamic, service-minded people to stand alongside us.