WE SERVE!
A Message from District Governor
Beth Whitelock
Greetings Lion 22B Rock Stars!
The International Convention was a blast of energy for me and for our district. I am excited to share this Lions year with you as we work towards achieving our district goals and international goals with the #1 goal of having fun and good fellowship!
Our International President, A.P. Singh from India, encourages us to “Lead to Serve and Serve to Lead”. I am quite sure our district will do this along with following the district motto to provide “Service Like a Rock Star!​​​​
All of us have heard about Mission 1.5 – to increase Lions membership around the world to 1.5 million Lions by July 1, 2027. The more Lions we have as members, the more service we can provide to our communities, multiple district and international areas.
I challenge all Lions to bring in one new member and retain that member throughout the year. By doing this we will meet the challenge and will broaden our presence in our communities. I sponsored a Lion in July. You all can do it too! I believe in all of you. Congratulations to all those Lions that were recognized for meeting their district goals last year. I join IPDG Bijoy Mahanti to thank you for all your hard work and dedication to this organization.
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I will be sharing more of the district goals with you during the District Governor and Cabinet visits. However, for the month of August as you are working on your club budgets, please consider earmarking a club donation to Lions International Foundation. Last year our district increased LCIF contributions to over $38,000. I believe we can reach $40,000 this year! Let’s rock it! Lions provided over 85 million service projects last year that were supported by LCIF. The foundation provides relief for disasters and provides grants for thousands of individual service activities such as Lions Quest, Lions Saving Kids Sight, pediatric cancer, youth activities, and hunger relief projects to name just a few.
As the summer comes to an end and most Lions Clubs get busy in September, please remember to record your service projects on the portal. Our district goal is that 100 percent of our district clubs record their service projects. We can do it! Club service chairs and club secretaries can input projects in the portal. Please monitor your Leo clubs and make sure they record their service too. Sponsoring club secretaries have the ability to enter Leo projects. If you need help in reporting your service or would like your projects reported for your club, please contact Second Vice District Governor and Global Service Chair Donna Shelton at donnashelton12@gmail.com. She will be glad to assist!
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Remember that together all things are possible. No Lion should be alone. Let’s work together and Rock on this year!​
Yours In Service,
Beth Whitelock
2025-2026 District Governor
Lions are individuals who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in their local and world communities. By conducting service projects and raising funds, Lions strive to help those in need, wherever the need exists. The Lion’s motto is "We Serve".
Lions aim to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, support those in need through humanitarian aid, and encourage peace and international understanding.
The Lions of Maryland feed the hungry, assist after disasters, clean up in neighborhoods, raise funds for the visually impaired, orphans, and other causes, and run a variety of youth programs, mentoring youth as they pursue positive activities and carry out service projects.
There is a Lion! When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves, and take action to make their community better, it’s a beautiful thing—and an incredible feeling for everyone involved. That’s Lions. Being a Lion is about leading by example, building relationships, and improving the world through kindness. It’s 1.4 million caring individuals serving together so they can make a lasting impact and change more lives.