District 40’s NEWEST CLUB WELCOME SOCORRO COUNTY LIONS!!! Information forthcoming on their Chartering Ceremony

The time of the Zoom meeting is 7:00 pm Just sending a friendly reminder that we will be having a D40 Lions Den Zoom Meeting with DG Joel on Friday, October 16th and chat about this month's topic, "Getting Involved"

MEET THE DEADLINE BELOW BY BRINGING YOUR WINNING POSTERS TO THE D-40 MID-WINTER CONFERENCE AND CABINET MEETING! SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 (9 AM – 4 PM) COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 2640 EL PASEO ROAD LAS CRUCES, NM

We are excited to welcome our newest member, Lion Evelyn, who was officially inducted by Lion Joe Mendiola into our club at our last meeting. Her sponsor is Lion PCC Dutch.

Where Desert Dreams Meet Service

Congratulations to : Virginia (Ginny) Acosta for making history as the first woman member of The Sunrise Lions Club in Las Cruces NM. This was an all male club until recently voted on to allow women into our Club.

Deadline to register before the fee goes up $10 is November 5th.

2026 Diabetes Awareness Health Fair

Sunrise Lions, Las Cruces, are sponsoring two upcoming events. On September 12 our third annual Pickleball Tournament. We already have 40 players signed up. On October 24 we are hosting a Cornhole Tournament at the Icebox on West Picacho from 11:30 to 4 pm. We have challenged all the Lions Clubs in Las Cruces for a "tournament in a tournament " challenge. Will be open to the public and have cash prizes for winners. You can register at the event. Come join us.

MISSION 1.5 is about more than growing membership. It's about creating opportunities where young people can lead, serve and belong. Learn how Leos are becoming tomorrow's Lions through meaningful experiences.

Wesley W. Brown, Jr. lost his Dad, Wesley W. Brown, Sr. recently. He wanted to share his obituary as he was well known throughout the state and throughout the Lions Clubs. His life was dedicated to Service with the Lions Club for over 53 years!!

The board met earlier this week, and I am pleased to announce that the Lions Clubs International Board of Directors recommends Past International Director Vijay Kumar Raju from Multiple District 316 (India) as international third vice president for election at the 2027 Lions International Convention in Washington D.C., USA.

Have you heard about the Helen Keller 2.0 Challenge? It represents celebrating the next 100 years of Helen Keller who started the "Knights of the Blind." The ABQ NE Lions are in for the challenge, and we will be supporting Backpacks for the Blind. Everyone donates supplies for school children, but people often forget that blind and low-vision kids need supplies too. Our backpacks provide Braille items and vision-impaired supplies for students that will last through their sch

Our first Officer training held in Moriarty was a success, we had a great outcome and participation in the activities. Stay tuned for the next session- Lion Portal

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

We have had a very busy year! Our club numbers increased from 10, to 15 members. PCC Wesley W. Brown, Jr. visited our club on June 20th and inducted 7 new Members.

Lion Boss Johnny Washburn presented Lion of the Year awards to Lion Sherri Chandler and Lion Emma Irizarry. Lion Johnny Washburn received a progressive Melvin Jones award.

Moriarty Lions presents A ROARing Pancake Breakfast and ROARing good time at Bingo for the 250th Anniversary of our Country. Come join us this 4th of July for our Celebration!

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.