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.

Lion Brian Geber, Edgewood, and Lion Rita Graham, ABQ Breakfast, dropped off 10,000 pair of donated eyeglasses to Sagebrush Enchanted Hills Eyeglass processing location. Kristen Johnson is their Eye Clinic Director (top right). Requested Lions help a year ago. They were unable to collect donated glasses to meet their ministry needs. They came to Lions and Lions answered!!!

As we prepare to enter the final month of our fiscal year, we have an opportunity to reflect on what we have achieved and commit to finishing strong. Through LCIF, Lions and Leos are creating change that will be felt for generations.

D40 LCIF END of YEAR REPORT July 2025 - June 2026

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.

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MISSION 1.5 BULLETIN

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

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.

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.

What a busy month March has been and April is looking very similar at the moment. We had a very good Q3 Cabinet meeting in Moriarty and a successful service project. This project was a bit different, we combined a couple of aspects of Community together by meeting people at the door of a local restaurant and giving them tickets for their drinks. This gave us an opportunity to showcase Lions in action as well as talking to people about Lionism and our mission, marketing, recru

Lions and Leos around the world inspire others through service and generosity that bring meaningful change to people and communities, locally and globally, empowered by LCIF grants and programs.

As LCIF Coordinator for District 40, I ask for your club’s support in advancing the Lions Clubs International Foundation mission of empowering volunteers and serving communities. Currently, 19 out of 46 New Mexico clubs have contributed to LCIF; our goal is to increase participation by June 2026. A suggested donation of $20 per member will help us reach more people and work toward a 50% club donation goal.

A new year is the perfect time to reflect on your service and fundraising priorities and explore how our global foundation can help you reach even higher. LCIF grants and programs enable Lions and Leos to expand our impact, supporting large-scale projects that no single Lion or club could accomplish alone.

Lions Participated in Event Hosted by the Rio Grande Prep Institute

A bulletin from your international president and MISSION 1.5, sharing inspiring, life-changing stories.