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.

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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.

Albuquerque Breakfast Lions celebrated their newest Member with a dinner at Trombino's restaurant on September 22nd.

On September 1st Melissa Rice, the Head Band Director of Lovington’s Big Blue Band, was a guest of Lovington Lions Club. Lovington’s Big Blue Band has been invited to march in the Memorial Day Parade in Washington, DC on May 30th, 2027. Plans are being made to raise funds for members and sponsors of the band to attend. The cost will be $2,100 for each person to make the trip. Several fund raisers will be upcoming with participation of the band members.

Dinner and presentation of $8,000.00 in Scholarships for 14 local Lincoln County & Otero County students & their families. District Governor Joel Edwards and his wife Lion Cristi Edwards joined us in the celebration. DG Lion Joel delivered an uplifting presentation.

District Governor Joel held his first Cabinet meeting in Moriarty, NM on August 8th. It was a good meeting and it was also good seeing other lions from New Mexico Clubs. DG Joel had lots to talk about and other members had some information to take back to the clubs. All in All, it was a great day to be a LION!!! ROAR!!!

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.

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.

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

Tuesday, June 9, we had a celebration! In honor of Lions International's 109th birthday, we celebrated the legacy of Lion Roy Dow of Carrizozo, New Mexico. Lion Roy was a dedicated Lion and business owner in Carrizozo for many years. His niece, Connie, presented us with Roy's Lions vest. We plan to display the vest in a shadow box as part of our own historical Lions exhibit. We also officially inducted Lions Corina and Johnny Amador, who provide food services for many of our

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.