THE DISTRICT DIGEST

    MISSION 1.5 NEWS

Great Marketing Leads to Remarkable Growth

We have the brand kits, social media kits and PR tools to make recruiting new members easier than ever. Put them to work in your district and clubs, and start turning your great ideas into action today. LEARN MORE

    DISTRICT NEWS

FVDG/DGE Learning Starts This Month

Training begins September 13, 2024, with the launch of the 2024-2025 FVDG/DGE Learning Path in the Lions Learning Center (LLC). First vice district governors (FVDGs) are assigned online courses designed to help prepare them to lead their districts. Explore the FVDG/DGE Program Overview resource to see the available courses. VIEW MATERIALS

Support the Success of Your District GLT

Multiple district Global Leadership Team (GLT) coordinators, you share a responsibility in documenting leadership, membership and service trainings. Log into the Lion Portal to access Learn and confirm district GLT coordinators have reported their zone chairperson and club officer trainings. Your support can help your districts achieve their leadership development goals! LOG IN

Ensure District Leadership Development Goal Success

District Global Leadership Team (GLT) coordinators, report completed club officer and zone chairperson trainings in Learn, which you can access in the Lion Portal. Be sure to confirm your district’s leadership development targets and report completed trainings by September 30, 2024, to set your district up for success in achieving your 2024-2025 leadership development goal. LOG IN

District Officer Training Grant Deadline Approaching

The Leadership Development Multiple District/District Grant Program provides funds to cover some expenses related to development training within your multiple district (for first and second vice district governors) and your district (for zone chairpersons). Applications are due September 30, 2024. APPLY NOW

Apply for a Leadership Development Institute Grant

Develop leadership skills within your area by hosting an Emerging Lions Leadership Institute (ELLI) or Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI). Multiple and single districts (not part of a multiple district), apply now for your Leadership Development Institute Grant to support your ELLI or RLLI. Applications are due October 15, 2024. LEARN MORE

How to Better Understand the Needs of Your Area

Use the five-year trend report found in the Membership Reports Toolbox to help your team plan for an effective year ahead by understanding the needs of your area and analyzing your district’s yearly membership growth. Learning about the needs of your district will help you achieve excellence in membership growth, leadership development and meaningful community service. LEARN MORE

Appoint Leo-Lion Cabinet and Council Liaisons

District governors and council chairpersons, are you looking to engage more young people in your area? Appoint Leo/Leo-Lion cabinet and council liaisons to strengthen your district and multiple district’s connection to Young Lions and Leos! LEARN MORE

Drive Growth, Win the Cup

The Jesse Robinson Membership Growth Cup is awarded to the district in each constitutional area with the greatest increase in membership growth. Winners are presented with an engraved trophy by the international president at their forum. LEARN MORE

Could Your Clubs Serve in Every Global Cause?

More, and varied, service projects improve Lion visibility, relevance and impact. Challenge your clubs to serve across all our global causes. You can view the number of service activities completed in each cause through the Lion Portal in Insights. GET STARTED

Make Your Club Visitation Count

District governors, want to make the most of your club visitation? Then visit the Make Your Club Visitation Count! webpage and download the Prepare for an Engaging Club Visit recording. Explore all the resources, reports, tools and more. LEARN MORE

The Leo Video Contest Is Live

It’s time for the 10th annual Leo Video Contest! Encourage Leo clubs in your area to participate by creating videos with this year’s theme and hashtag #LeoTop10. LEARN MORE

Report Your Leo District/MD Officers

Be sure your new Leo district and multiple district officers are reported in the Lion Portal. If you are unable to report online, submit the Leo Districts and Multiple Districts Annual Report to Lions International as soon as possible. GET STARTED

    CLUB NEWS

Order Your Peace Poster Kit Today

Time is running out to purchase your Peace Poster Kit — order yours before the October 1 deadline! SHOP NOW

Is Your Global Action Team Ready?

Be sure to appoint any remaining Global Action Team (GAT) positions to ensure you’re maximizing collaboration and your impact in MISSION 1.5. Visit the GAT Roles & Resources webpage for detailed information about the available positions within the GAT. LEARN MORE

It’s Time to Celebrate Community

We look forward to hearing all about your Celebrate Community service projects with local Kiwanis, Optimist and Rotary clubs September 8-14. Please share your project photos and outcomes on the event Facebook page and remember to report your service in the Lion Portal. GET STARTED

Make an Impact with Your Invitation

Becoming a Lion is a life-changing event. Which means there is no greater gift you can give than inviting someone to join your club. If you love what you’re doing – share it. Explore the many benefits of being a Lion, and let’s keep growing together. READ MORE

Celebrate 40 Years of Lions Quest Grants

This year, LCIF is celebrating 40 years since the first Lions Quest grant. See how LCIF’s premier youth development and education program is changing lives worldwide. LEARN MORE

New Vision Grant Coming Soon

Around October 1, 2024, Lions can apply for the new Vision Grant Program. This program will support major equipment purchases, infrastructure expansion and medical training in low- and middle-income countries – all of which are core principles of the SightFirst program. LEARN MORE

Faculty Development Institute (FDI) Applications Due Soon

Lions in Constitutional Areas IV and V interested in attending an upcoming FDI must submit their applications by October 11, 2024, for Copenhagen, Denmark, and October 25, 2024, for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. APPLY NOW

Lions Certified Instructor Program (LCIP) Applications Due Soon

Lions in Constitutional Areas I and II who are qualified and interested in attending the LCIP in Toronto, Canada, must submit their applications by November 15, 2024. APPLY NOW

Elevate Your Club’s Recruitment with the Just Ask! Guide

The Just Ask! guide is packed with practical tips and strategies to help you attract and retain passionate new members. Take time to read through this invaluable resource! VIEW MATERIALS

Read the Latest LION Magazine Online

The summer issue of LION Magazine hit mailboxes in August. Re-read your favorite stories online and be sure to share them on social media. LEARN MORE

Celebrate World Diabetes Day with Service

World Diabetes Day is November 14, so be sure to plan how your club can support individuals with diabetes and raise awareness of the disease in your community. Download our new Diabetes Service Program Overview resource to get started. GET STARTED

Lions and LCIF Partner for Water Access

Lions and LCIF partnered with Sumitomo Chemical India to develop an innovative solar-powered irrigation project that will provide consistent access to water in Pimpurna, India. See how they’re improving lives in their community. READ MORE

Leo-Lion FDI Scholarship Applications Open

Lion leaders in Constitutional Areas IV, V, VI and VII, encourage your Leo-Lions to read more about the Leo-Lion FDI Scholarship requirements and apply on the Leo-Lion webpage. LEARN MORE

Develop Your Storytelling Skills

Unlock the skills needed to compose powerful photos and testimonials through the Promoting Your LCIF Grant Project course. Log into the Lion Portal to access the Lions Learning Center (LLC) located within Learn and search for the course by name! GET STARTED

Can Your Club Serve in Every Global Cause?

A variety of service projects improve your club's visibility, relevance and impact in your community. Explore more opportunities to serve this year across all our global causes. LEARN MORE

Represent Your Global Action Team

Global Action Team merchandise is available in the Lions Shop. Represent your team with pins, tablecloths, banners and more! SHOP NOW

Experience the Lion Portal

Lions are buzzing about the new Lion Portal. See what they have to say. WATCH NOW

Show Your Support for Our Mission with Exclusive Gear

We are on a mission — to support even more in need by growing to 1.5 million Lions! Show your support while you fundraise, host club meetings and conduct your service activities by wearing MISSION 1.5 gear. SHOP NOW