Special Session of the MD22 Convention - January 31, 2026

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Notice of Call and Purpose

Pursuant to the authority granted to the Council of Governors under the Standard Multiple District Constitution and By-Laws of Lions Clubs International, and in keeping with the procedures and principles outlined in the MD22 Constitution and By-Laws, notice is hereby given that a Special Session of the Multiple District Convention will be convened.

Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026

Time: In conjunction with the previously scheduled Mid-Winter Conference, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Location: Annapolis Elks, 2 Pythian Drive, Edgewater, MD

Issued by: Kenny Vincent, Council Chair, Multiple District 22

Purpose

This Special Session is called for the sole and limited purpose of considering the endorsement of a candidate for International Director of Lions Clubs International. No other business shall be conducted at this session.

Authority

In accordance with Lions Clubs International policy, a special convention or session of a Multiple District may be duly called by the Council of Governors when deemed necessary. While the MD22 Constitution specifies that such endorsements ordinarily occur at the annual Multiple District Convention, this session is hereby convened and recognized as a Special Session of the currently scheduled Multiple District Convention, consistent with LCI’s Standard Multiple District Constitution and By-Laws.

Delegates and Voting

All delegate, certification, quorum, and voting procedures applicable to the annual Multiple District Convention shall apply to this Special Session to ensure fairness, consistency, and transparency.

Timeline

Voting will be from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with credentialing and voting by sub district taking place at the Elks Lodge; at 1 p.m., ballots will be secured, and compilation of votes will be tallied in accordance with the rules of the MD 22 Constitution and By-Laws. 

Future Ratification

Any action taken during this Special Session, including endorsement of a candidate, shall be affirmed and ratified at the next regularly scheduled Multiple District Convention to maintain harmony with the MD22 Constitution and By-Laws.

By Order of the MD-22 Council of Governors

Kenny Vincent 

Council Chair

Beth Whitelock

Council Secretary

This email is being sent on behalf of Council Chair Kenny Vincent and DG Beth Whitelock, Council Secretary.

Lion Susan Bonura, Administrative Assistant

Multiple District 22 Council of Governors

Service from the Heart

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