Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) transforms the generosity of Lions, Leos and our supporters into meaningful service and lasting change. Through grants, our global foundation provides resources that enable us to address important needs, expand successful projects and reach more people in communities around the world. LCIF also helps strengthen our association. When people see Lions improving lives through impactful service, they are inspired to get involved.

2026 Diabetes Awareness Health Fair

Lovington Lions held a raffle at Lea County Fair recently. The prizes were a Yeti Cooler donated by Tractor Supply in Lovington and a $500 meat package donated by Butcher Block Meat Market in Lovington. The lucky winner was Silvia Borjorquez of Lovington. Silvia is pictured as she received the prizes. The Lovington Lions Club would like to thank all those attendees of the Fair for their participation in this project. This allows the Club to continue their work to better L

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!!

Being “Rooted in Service” is about more than just the service others see us do. It’s about who we are at our foundation. Our roots in service are strong, and they run deep.

The Lions International Peace Poster Contest has given middle school students ages 11-13 the opportunity to share what peace means to them through art, but also to express how peace would affect their lives, their families, friends and the world! These thoughts were shared by students in a Santa Fe southside lower income area.

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.

The Espanola "Back to School" event in June brought several cheerful volunteers together. Santa Fe Capital City Líons had participated for several years with the Espanola Club , but this year, additional screening services and educational material were provided by the New Mexico Lions Diabetes Awareness Program in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Van with help from Santa Fe Prep Leo Sameera! Free glasses applications and instructions with frame selections were also available

You just need one member and one middle school teacher who might want to get their 11, 12 or 13 year old students to think about peace for themselves and the world and get involved in a project that pulls together creativity and kindness together. But you need to give the teachers time to incorporate this year’s theme “HARMONY IN HUMANITY” into their lesson plans for the coming school year.

As we plan for the upcoming year, please complete the LCIF Action Plan Worksheet and discuss how your club can strengthen its support of LCIF. Setting clear goals helps our club's focus efforts, encourage member participation, and maximize our impact through local and global service. Completing this worksheet will help your club identify meaningful LCIF goals, engage more members in giving, and align with our larger mission. Thank you for your continued leadership and servic

A carton of 24 student dictionaries from The Dictionary Project Inc. were delivered to Lion Caroline Hess on July 6, 2026, as requested for use by the Four Corners Regional Training Institute's 70 community members. Led by City of Albuquerque's Albuquerque Volunteers and sponsored by a world-wide Baha'i initiative, the Institute's program includes learning cycles, literacy development, facilitated conversations, community engagement and active reflection with youths 15 years

New officers were installed July 1 at the Sandia Mountain Lions Club picnic meeting held at the mountain home of Lions Wes and Rena Harris. Installing officer was 2ndVDG K.R. Scott. Pictured are incoming Vice President Rena Harris, President Sammie Hutchison, Treasurer Caroline Hess, Secretary Bob Jones, Tail TwisterSteve-O Marusich, and PP Membership Chair Sarah Berry. 2ndVDG Scott also inducted new member Heather Pink who was sponsored by Lion Rena.

D40 Convention 2027

District 40 Cabinet Meeting 1st Quarter Agenda for August 8, 2026

The Artesia Downtown Lions Club proudly launched a new community service project this summer with the debut of a beautiful American flag display along Main Street in Artesia. After weeks of planning and preparation, the project officially rolled out in time for the community's Fourth of July celebration. Working in partnership with the City of Artesia, Lions installed 138 American flags accompanied by smaller Artesia Downtown Lions Club flags on 10-foot poles.

Jaylene L. Roberts, 70, died in Hobbs, NM on June 15, 2026. She grew up in Carlsbad, NM and graduated from Carlsbad High School. She earned her teaching degree from New Mexico State University. Upon graduation from New Mexico State, she was hired by Hobbs Independent Schools as a kindergarten teacher at Taylor Elementary where she was employed for two years. She moved to College Lane Elementary as kindergarten teacher and retired after 30 years of teaching.

Welcome to a new Lion year and a renewed opportunity to strengthen our impact. I am honored to serve as chairperson of Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), our global foundation, inspired by the service and leadership of Lions and Leos around the world. Celebrating LCIF’s incredible reach during the 108th Lions International Convention was a proud moment. With your support, we raised US$85 million for future service. We have already started this Lion year strong, rais

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