WE SERVE!
A Message from District Governor
Crystal Sipes
Dear Fellow Lions & LEOs of 22B,
Our year has started off great. Over 17 clubs reporting service, with many already submitting multiple reports. Keep reporting. If you are having any issues with reporting reach out to the Global Service Chair Kathy Crockett for assistance.
What new, outside-the-box service project do you have in plan for this year?
We have had several clubs that have added new members, and we have had a few loose members. We are currently at a -4. 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.
I am in the process of scheduling visitations. If you have not discussed your club’s visitation with me please feel free to text me or email me to set it up.
Keep up all the great work that you do and remember to report it. If you have any issues with
uploading the report, please reach out to Kathy Crockett at 443-783-5822.
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.
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.
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