October District Digest

    MISSION 1.5 NEWS

Help Clubs Grow their Membership

You want your clubs to grow their membership — the question is how? Our Recruitment Made Simple webpage offers effective strategies and resources to help clubs attract new members, bring new energy and deliver more service. LEARN MORE

    DISTRICT NEWS 

Celebrate Your District’s Success

International President Mark S. Lyon is offering awards to Lions who have been instrumental in driving membership growth. Review the criteria to see how you can qualify for one of these prestigious awards. LEARN MORE

Vision Week of Service Is Here!

Encourage your clubs to partake in the first Vision Week of Service, October 8-18. Visit the Weeks of Service webpage to access the new Vision resource and start your club’s project. GET STARTED

Find Everything You Need to Start a New Club

Looking to start a new club? Regardless of what type of new club or new club branch you are focusing on, this webpage has what you need to help you successfully charter a new club. LEARN MORE

Support MISSION 1.5 – Implement the Global Membership Approach Process

The Global Membership Approach equips districts to develop membership through a strategic process. The approach has universal applicability, allowing for customization based on needs and circumstances. And we've outlined how to do it all for you in the Global Membership Approach LLC course. LOG IN

New Disaster Relief Chairperson Position

New for 2026-2027, the disaster relief chairpersons’ role will strengthen preparedness, coordinate response efforts and expand Lions’ disaster relief impact. They will serve at the district and multiple district levels, with district governors and council chairpersons appointing them. LEARN MORE

Facilitate a Just Ask Workshop and Gain New Members

Do you need help recruiting new members to your clubs? Facilitate a Just Ask workshop to strengthen membership recruitment by teaching members effective strategies for inviting and engaging new members. LEARN MORE

Enter Your YCE Chairpersons into the Lion Portal

As the new fiscal year gets underway, be sure your youth camps and exchange (YCE) chairpersons are entered into the Lion Portal to ensure they are able to submit their information to the YCE International Directory and meet program eligibility. REPORT NOW

SVDG Virtual Seminar Begins Soon

Registration for the SVDG Virtual Seminar is opening this month ahead of the online seminar launch in November. Please confirm that your SVDGs are receiving communications about their training and understand their attendance schedule. VIEW MATERIALS

Updates to DG Expense Claim Reimbursement Process

New district governors have now been submitting expense claims in the Lion Portal for about three months. This new process is seeing rave reviews! The process is simple and easy, communications and key updates are accessible in the Lion portal, and speed to delivery is much faster. If you’re a DG needing to submit expenses, check it out. LEARN MORE

Empower Your Leo/Leo-Lion Cabinet and Council Liaisons

District governors and councils of governors, help your district or multiple district thrive by learning about how to best support your Leo/Leo-Lion cabinet and council liaisons. LEARN MORE

Expense Claim Reimbursement Process Update for First and Second VDGs

We launched the new expense claim reimbursement process for district governors at the beginning of the Lion year 2026-2027. First and second vice district governors are now able to submit claims online improving the speed and efficiency of reimbursements. Go ahead and give it a try! LEARN MORE

    CLUB NEWS 

Explore eClubhouse 2.0 in Our Upcoming Webinar

Join us for this 30-minute webinar to explore the new eClubhouse 2.0 platform, see what it offers and learn how to sign up for a club website. This webinar will be presented in English only. SIGN UP

Help Your Club Grow

You want your club to grow its membership — the question is how? Our Recruitment Made Simple webpage offers effective strategies and resources to help clubs attract new members, bring new energy and deliver more service. LEARN MORE

New Prize for Marketing Award

We’ve added a new prize for the Marketing Award – a reflective 18-inch road sign! Start planning your award-winning marketing campaign now for the chance to claim one and other exclusive prizes. Applications are now open. LEARN MORE

Lions Fight Childhood Cancer

For children facing cancer, their community can help them keep moving forward. In Thailand, Lions are helping children with cancer and chronic illnesses continue learning during long hospital stays, creating a space where they can study, communicate and simply be kids, giving them the opportunity to keep growing. WATCH NOW

Celebrate World Mental Health Day on October 10

Learn about the exciting mental health and well-being service projects Lions and Leos have organized around the world. Get inspired and explore ways to make lasting impacts in your community. READ MORE

Show Your GAT Pride

Global Action Team (GAT) merchandise is available in the Lions Shop. Represent your team with banners, name badges, pens and tablecloths, and share your enthusiasm for the GAT at your next Lion event. SHOP NOW

Vision Week of Service Is Here!

Lions and Leos around the world are invited to take part in the first Vision Week of Service, October 8-18. Visit the Weeks of Service webpage to access the new Vision resource and start planning your project. GET STARTED

Your Gift Makes a Difference

Your donation to LCIF helps Lions respond when communities need it most. Whether through disaster relief, health initiatives, youth programs or other humanitarian efforts, your gift creates lasting change. DONATE NOW

Lions Certified Instructor Program (LCIP) Applications Due Soon

Lions in Constitutional Areas III and V qualified to apply for LCIP must submit their applications by November 2, 2026, for LCIP Fortaleza, Brazil and by December 4, 2026, for LCIP Fukuoka, Japan. APPLY NOW

Expand Service Impact with LCIF Grants

In August, the LCIF Board of Trustees approved US$13.6 million in grants to help Lions and Leos make a difference in communities worldwide. Discover how you can increase your impact with LCIF by exploring the LCIF Grants Toolkit. LEARN MORE

Report Your Leos and Leo Officers

Encourage the Leo advisors in your area to report their Leos and Leo officers today. Getting reported is the first step to strong communication and strong clubs. GET STARTED

Leos Lead Inclusive Sports Carnival with LCIF Support

Learn how an LCIF Leo Service grant empowered Leos in Malaysia to partner with Special Olympics to create a unified sporting event where participants of all abilities could safely learn, play and grow together. READ MORE

Club Suspension Policy—Reminder

Please review the amendment to the club suspension policy that is posted online, with an update to the club suspension policy. The 120-day suspension rule is now reduced to 90 days. Automatic cancellation will be scheduled the second month following suspension. LEARN MORE

Leo October Membership Growth Award

Leo club advisors may present this award to any Leo who is reported in the Lion Portal as a sponsor for at least three new members who join during the month of October. Leo club advisors whose Leos meet the above criteria by November 15 will be sent the award automatically; no application is necessary. READ MORE

Limited Recognition Awaits Make an individual or club donation today to earn this year’s limited-edition LCIF Presidential Supporter recognition and grow or start your collection. LEARN MORE

Get MISSION 1.5 Merch Before It's All Gone!

It's your last year to get exclusive mission merchandise, now available at a steeply discounted price.

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You’re the Key to Growing Membership — and Service!

You play a big role in membership growth. Every new member and new club expands our ability to serve — and can help your district earn the Jesse Robinson Membership Growth Cup. Find out how.

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