WE SERVE!
A Message from District Governor
Crystal Sipes
Dear Fellow Lions & LEOs of 22B,
What a great first quarter, over 20 Lion/Lioness Clubs and 1 Leo Club already reporting 589 volunteers, 3463 hours and 33,289 people were served. Give yourselves a well-deserved pat on the back for a great job. Keep reporting. If you are having any issues with reporting reach out to the Global Service Chair Kathy Crockett for assistance. Keep those project ideas flowing.
We have several clubs that have added new members, and we have had a few lose members. I have no doubt that we will reach our goal of +25 members and 1 new club. Keep up the great work. Remember service brings in new members and active listening to all helps to retain members.
To any club that has not paid their dues – International and/or District, please get them paid ASAP. If you are having issues, please reach out to either Beth Whitelock or Ann Pruett.
I am in the process of scheduling visitations. If you have not discussed your club’s visitation with either me or Michelle Dorsey, please do so as soon as possible so that we can get all the dates set. I have started emailing and calling club presidents. Due to distances of some of the clubs it would be very helpful to the cabinet if several clubs in an area worked together to hold one larger group meeting.
Planning is underway for our big community service project – Superhero Day – scheduled for June 5, 2027. I will need help to put this on. Anyone who is interested in joining the committee for this event please contact me for more information. It is starting to take shape but will need several people to help with all the details.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me. I will get back to you with an answer.
Dates to Remember:
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September 26 – Aim for Sight in Westminster
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November 15 – Cabinet Meeting – Bay Country Moose Lodge in Queenstown, MD – 1pm
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November 13 – LVRF Dinner in Salisbury
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November 14 – LVRF Brunch in Chesapeake City
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November 21 – LVRF Rally at Wilmer Institute
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November 24 – Youth Soccer Tournament at Queen Anne County High School
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February 7 – Cabinet Meeting - American Legion Post 218 in Sharptown, MD – 1pm
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March 6 – District Social – Bay Country Moose Lodge in Queenstown – Theme – Crystal’s Carnival – kid friendly and casual dress code. Each Club supplies a raffle basket for grand prizes.
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May 13-16 - Multi District Convention at Wisp
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4th Cabinet Meeting – Ocean City Lions Club has offered to host – Date TBD
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July 1-5 – International Convention in Washington DC
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Weeks of Service – Vision – October 8-18, Youth – February 13-21, Environmental – May 29-June 6th
Sincerely,
Crystal Sipes
2026-2027 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.