LION Magazine Spring 2024

LIONS ARE ON A MISSION

Lions set out to reach 1.5 million members and serve more people than ever before.

LION Magazine

The theme of the 2024 Summer Special edition is:

Celebrate & Appreciate

To be featured in the next edition, please send details of your stories, activities and projects with photographs. Submit your text as an attachment in an email, with accompanying photographs to: lion.editorial@lionsclubs.co by end of 17th June 2024.

For further details about contributing to the LION, see: https://lionsclubs.co/Public/lion-magazine

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GROWING STRONGER TOGETHER

Dear Lions,

Throughout my 34 years of service, I’ve been grateful for the close friendships I’ve made and the teamwork I’ve experienced while volunteering alongside my fellow Lions.

While there are many benefits of being a Lion, the fellowship we experience is perhaps one of the most important. We volunteer with those who share our passion for service. We enjoy the time we spend together doing meaningful work in our communities. We also grow immensely as individuals while working as a team and learning from one another.

Teamwork generates new ideas and greater outcomes. Working together gives us new perspectives and ways to look at the world, and serving others helps us become more compassionate and understanding people. Being a member of a Lions club makes us better in so many ways, and that inspires others to want to join us.

Think about ways your club can increase its teamwork. Maybe it’s adding more members with specific skillsets or backgrounds. Perhaps it’s teaming up with Leos on service projects or getting more members involved in leadership roles. When we grow together, we are greater together. So continue to seek opportunities to build and nurture your club.

Yours in service

Dr. Patti Hill International President Lions International

The theme of this Spring issue of the LION Magazine is ‘Focus on Communities’. One reason why people join Lions is to get involved and help others. We share many great examples in this issue of the creativity and compassion shown by Lions as they focus on the needs of local communities at home and around the world. Read a special feature about Mission 1.5, the global campaign to reach 1.5 million Lions members. We introduce your new Chair of Council and team of District Governorsalong with welcoming our newest members.

Fundraising Focus

At least 3-4 times a year, Birmingham Handsworth Lions club undertakes supermarket collections in support of Marie Curie. Its volunteers aged from 11 to 70+ raise between £3,000 and £5,000 annually for the cause. Members of Lions clubs volunteered at more than 70 collections for the Marie Curie Great Daffodil appeal this year. Richard Scott, Head of Fundraising Volunteering praises Lions continued support: “As an organisation that works to serve the community, we’re confident Lions will help make this year’s Great Daffodil appeal the best yet.”

Photographs show Lions and helpers from Banbury, Barton upon Humber, Birmingham Handsworth, Bradford Central, Cheltenham, Clacton on Sea, Fowey River, Glastonbury & Street, Haverhill, Hinckley & Burbage, Keswick, Leigh on Sea, Melton Mowbray, Rugby, Spalding, Stowmarket, Tenterden and Warwick clubs.

In March, Lions clubs across the British Isles step forward to support one of the biggest annual charity events in the UK - the Marie Curie Daffodil appeal.

Since 2012, Lions have raised over a £1 million. The money raised helps to provide free nursing care for people experiencing life-limiting illnesses in their homes or at a Marie Curie hospice. The charity also offers comfort and emotional support to individuals facing end of life and those close to them.

Launching the 2024 appeal, actor James Nesbitt, said: “Marie Curie could not operate without the help of a loyal and devoted band of volunteers. They provide small acts of selfless service and are simply amazing.”

50 golden awards

Throughout 2024, Wokingham Lions are giving 50 golden awards of £500 to local causes, charities and community organisations to celebrate the club’s 50th anniversary.

The latest recipient is local para athlete, Hannah Tomsett, who competes in waterskiing and wakeboarding. Her ambition is to coach and teach snowskiing. Hannah intends to put her award towards “a new ski seat which will be transferable between my snow ski and waterski. It will be better fitted to my body enabling me to take my skills to the next level in both sports, keep coaching and reduce my pain levels too.”

Hannah has set a British record, and also won national titles and world medals. This year her goals are to compete nationally and internationally, as well as continuing to coach and volunteer at her waterski club.

Pay it forward

Members of Helen Keller Internet Lions and Cambridge New Century Lions took part in a Pay it Forward day in Ely. They surprised the local community with gifts of books - each with a Lions bookmark - left in around the city centre, by the river and within a country park.

The Pay it Forward day is held in memory of a local man, Mark Cooney, who was active in the local community and sadly died of cancer in 2021. People in Ely are invited to remember him by passing on acts of kindness.

Shipshape Award

Harley-Jai Philips, sponsored by Bolton Lions Club #LionsGetInvolved #YouthMatters

The Lions Step Forward podcast spoke with Harley-Jai Philips and Liliana Noor about their participation in the Lions Clubs Young Ambassador programme, volunteer experiences, plans for this year, and career ambitions.

Go to: https://lionsclubs.co/Public/lion-podcast/ to listen to the latest and previous episodes. You can subscribe and never miss an episode - and also read a transcript.

If you prefer to listen via an app, search for Step Forward and Volunteer at Spotify, Podbean, Apple Podcasts, and Google Podcasts.

Lions Shipshape award offers a lifechanging adventure with the Tall Ships Youth Trust. This year’s recipient is Harley-Jai Philips who volunteers with Believe Achieve, chairing its Youth Advisory Group. He will develop leadership skills in joining a crew of young people aboard one of the Trust’s ships, and also receive a bursary towards the voyage.

“I enjoy volunteering with Believe Achieve and the Young Ambassadors programme has been really engaging.”

Harley-Jai organised and hosted Believe Achieve’s two-year anniversary party with the Youth Advisory Group which he leads. “We opened the centre to the public and other organisations for them to meet the team and see what activities we offer.”

Last year, he had a key role in distributing 13,034 food parcels to families in the North West, and recently Harley-Jai set up a fundraiser that attracted support from JD Sports, PUMA, Nandos, and Greater Manchester Police. It raised £455.

Since 2000, the Shipshape Award has been presented to one of the runner-up finalists in the Lions Young Ambassador Award programme. The recipient is the candidate judged to have demonstrated an especially strong personal commitment and enthusiasm for their community work.

The Shipshape award winner is given the chance to experience a transformational adventure at sea. They join over 120,000 trainees who have sailed with the Tall Ships Youth Trust, the UK’s oldest and largest youth development sail training charity. See: https://www.tallships.org

The new Young Ambassador for Lions Clubs British Isles, Liliana Noor plans to use her £1,000 bursary prize to establish a five week series of workshops for students covering topics such as mental health. Her £500 district award is funding a careers fair, with the BBC and King’s College among employers agreeing to be involved.

Fifteen year old Liliana is a student at Mulberry School for Girls and a member of Tower Hamlets Youth Council. She received the local Council’s community hero award for volunteer work.

Her passion is voicing the struggles of young people and advocating for change. Liliana helped organise a student wall of peace, an anti-violence event and a student led fayre raising £850 for UNICEF to help children and families in Ukraine and other conflict-affected countries.

“The Young Ambassador programme has been a transformative experience, shaping my understanding of leadership, advocacy, and global engagement.”

Liliana says she’s honoured to represent the British Isles in the European Finals, “I’m grateful to have a platform to showcase the issues that matter to youth. The support from Harrow and Pinner Lions Club has been phenomenal. I’ve gained tools, confidence and inspiration from this unforgettable experience, helping me continue making a difference as a youth ambassador and pursue my ambition of studying law.”

The Lions Young Ambassador programme recognises and encourages young people actively involved in helping others. Lions Clubs across the British Isles are invited to identify and sponsor a Young Ambassador within their local community.

Candidates are making a difference through involvement with causes that matter to them. Of those selected by Lions clubs as their Young Ambassadors, one is chosen to represent each district at the British Isles final.

Finalists receive a £500 bursary to use for work on their chosen project or training to help them with this work.

Lions Young Ambassador

Liliana Noor, sponsored by Harrow and Pinner Lions Club

Marking its 50 year anniversary, the Young Ambassador programme for Lions Clubs British Isles is supported financially by the Lions Clubs UK Charity Foundation, which incorporates the MD105 Youth Activities Trust.

The winner of the Young Ambassador programme for Lions Clubs British Isles is eligible for the Bert Mason European Young Ambassador competition. In 2024, this will be held in Bordeaux where three prizes totalling €5,000 EUR will be awarded. Good luck Liliana.

To find out how your club can get involved visit: https://lionsclubs.co/MemberArea/home/lions-young-ambassadors-and-shipshape-award/

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

Free online resources from AbilityNet: This pioneering charity offers free online resources and a network of over 450 community-based volunteers to help individuals with any disability, of any age, to use all kinds of digital technology.

Upcoming free webinars include: How AI can help disabled people, and Dementia and simple tech tweaks that can help.

AbilityNet provides free online training covering the basics of digital accessibility as well as bitesize basic instructional videos on a range of digital skills. See: https://abilitynet.org.uk/ and https://www.youtube. com/@abilitynet/playlists

Volunteers wanted: Lions are invited to get involved at the Activity Alliance Annual Junior Championship Games at Warwick University on 6/7 July. Volunteer and/or support entrants from your local community to attend. https://lionsclubs.co/ MemberArea/knowledge/activity-alliance/

Lions clubs and members are asked to support the 44th year of Lions Fun & Sports Day for people with disabilities in Doncaster on 10 August. Check out: http://www.lionsfunandsports.co.uk/

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LIBRA (Lions International Blood Research Appeal):

Choose from the Great Bake, South Coast, Thames Path or Chiltern 50 Ultra Challenges, a Halloween walk, Brighton Marathon/10k, skydiving or abseiling the Arcelor Mittal Orbit in London to raise funds and save lives with LIBRA, the official charity for the Haematology Department at King’s College Hospital in London.

Lions clubs, King’s patients and their families provide generous financial support to help those diagnosed with blood cancer and other blood disorders. The charity has three core appeals: Going for Gold, supported by Col Dame Kelly Holmes MBE (mil), Giving 4 Growth and Tree of Life. Details of these and its range of fundraising activities can be found via: https://libralionscharity.org/

Geraldine (Gerry)

Constable of Hailsham Lions has been honoured with a British Empire Medal (BEM) for her services to the community.

100% pass IOSH course:

All 13 Lions candidates attending an IOSH course run by Gallagher passed the course and post-course assessment.

Community Banking Hubs: The Post Office is supporting Cash Access UK to open and operate Banking Hubs in partnership with major providers within local communities across the UK.

Go to: https://www. postoffice.co.uk/ bankinghubs

Windsor Lions are working with Nationwide Building Society on its ‘One and Only’ project. This highlights Nationwide’s pledge to keep all 605 branches open until at least 2026, and its presence as the only bank or building society remaining in Windsor town centre.

As a registered charity, Windsor Lions club has a key role in a new Windsor Community Fund established by Nationwide. During its first month the Fund received £200 for every switched or newly opened current account.

In partnering with the Lions, Nationwide recognises their unique place in Windsor. The club has raised over £3 million to support deserving causes and people since 1961.

Lions Judy Salmon and Mike Sells attended the Fund’s launch event, where local resident Chesney Hawkes performed his 1991 classic song, ‘The One and Only’.

BBC1’s Crimewatch Live prompted requests for Lions Message in a Bottle thanks to a feature on the Wiltshire Bobby Van Trust.

The charity’s director Jennie Shaw and home security operator Mick Leighfield told presenters Michelle Ackerley and Ray Wilding about its work helping to keep people over 60 and those over 18 with disabilities safe in their home.

Three Bobby vans are fitted as mobile workshops with a team of Stay Safe volunteers offering home visits and community talks. It’s great to know that they help to promote Lions’ life saving bottles.

Visit https://www.wiltshirebobbyvan.org.uk/ for more information about the initiative.

See also the new standalone Message in a Bottle website for information and online forms to place orders: https://lionsmessageinabottle.co.uk/

Community Stories

Lions clubs get involved in local communities around the British Isles in lots of different ways. Here is a curated selection of recent stories.

Spring into Wellbeing

Portishead town bustled with health-based activities on its first Spring into Wellbeing day.

The idea for the event came from Portishead Lions and Somerset Prostrate Support Association (SPSA). It involved the town council, Beacon Hub, various locations, plus charitable and community groups.

Around 600 people came to talk, learn, and get support.

Health matters covered a range of issues, checks for various conditions were available, and extra sessions and workshops took place in the library.

Feedback was excellent with nine out of ten visitors intending to return next year.

Getting together with friends and neighbours, a good meal, fun and entertainment. These ingredients are the secret of successful events hosted by Lions for older residents in their local communities.

Wetherby Lions start the party with prize bingo called by councillor Neil O’Byrne and Mayor Dawn Payne.

Over 100 guests are entertained by Tonbridge Lions with a generous gift made in the will of Lion Richard Rose helping to fund the event.

A full-house at the lunch arranged by Holsworthy Lions had lots of local support including help and a donation of £1,000 from Waitrose.

Get together with friends

SWIM forgreat CAUSES

Charity swimming challenges are a popular feature in the calendars of many Lions clubs.

Fleetwood and Cleveleys Lions split sponsorship money from the club’s annual Swimarathon this year between Fleetwood Sea Cadets and each swimmer’s charity choice.

Entries from 400 swimmers (competing in teams of eight) took part in Lytham St Annes Lions 36th annual Swimarathon. It had to start at 8am to accommodate all the teams. The £14,000 raised was divided between Forget-Me-Notts (Fylde Coast) which provided emergency help for vulnerable children and Blue Skies Children’s Ward at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

The Lions Club of Jersey supported nine charities providing outdoor wellbeing and therapy projects from its 52nd Swimarathon, sponsored by Ravenscroft. The five-day event attracted teams from schools, businesses, government, community groups, and sports teams, together raising at least £77,000. Sisters Angie De Carteret and Pat Hingston have taken part each year since the Swimarathon started in 1972.

Good Friday is the date of the annual Haywards Heath Lions’ Swimarathon. Teams of six swimmers undertake a 55-minute long relay raising money for their chosen cause and one selected by the Lions. This year that is Time 4 Children, a small local charity improving the emotional well-being, self-confidence, and self-esteem of vulnerable children.

Masterclass

Artist and new member of Chorley & Leyland Lions, Peter Bourne taught a fund-raising Arty Party for local people to learn to draw and paint - even if they think they can’t!

The Saturday afternoon class cost £10.00 to attend (including art materials) with refreshments available. This new idea for the club will become a regular event.

Emergency supplies

Minster Lions Club of York has produced a new emergency toiletries pack that can be bought by other Lions clubs. The idea is to donate these to a hospital or hospice for use by family or friends of someone admitted urgently, or in the event of disaster situations. Each pack costs £1.50 (sold in quantities of 100) plus postage, and contains a disposable face towel, tablet of soap, shampoo and shower sachets, comb, toothbrush and toothpaste. A shaving pack costs £1.90 (sold in quantities of 10) plus postage. For further details and to submit an order, email: robert.james@zen.co.uk.

Welcome donations

Paignton Lions presented 12 televisions to Louisa Cary Children’s Ward at Torbay Hospital. They were bought through Harleys of Preston and cost £2,340 in total.

Bromley Lions gave 64 KitKat Easter eggs to the Bromley Borough Foodbank to ensure children can enjoy a seasonal treat despite difficult family circumstances.

Plymouth Lions made a donation of £800 towards Brain Tumour Research in memory of Lion Philip Greenwood, who had served in all three clubs in the town in his 25 years service.

Meon Valley Lions donated £1,000 to the Friends of Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at Southampton General Hospital. It will cover the cost of producing new admission packs detailing help available for families of children admitted to the unit. Friends of PICU fund a family liaison nurse and contribute towards purchase of critical equipment.

Wembley Lions members, Vinod Varsani and Madhu Patel recognised International Forests Day by enhancing the planting at the Oshwal Centre, in Potters Bar.

The donation of 30 trees and shrubs, included camellias and a variety of other species. The cost of plants and fertiliser was £400. Later, at a lunch attended by around 250 members of the centre, Lion President Vinod spoke about the club’s activities.

The announcement of an extension to Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve (NNR) was attended by members of Budleigh Salterton Lions. Part of the King’s series of NNRs to promote natural connections and biodiversity, the 90 hectares of wetland in the lower Otter valley create a much larger protected area for nature. Within this, an inter-tidal habitat is formed, reconnecting the river with its floodplain. Learn more at: https://www.pebblebedheaths.org.uk

The Lions club has funded a new bench to be positioned near a new wildlife viewing screen.

Paths around the NNR are included in monthly diabetes awareness walks, called Strides, organised by member, Tom Miner.

The Children’s Story Bus is on its way to Ukraine as a space for children to play and laugh, thanks to the Swindon Humanitarian Aid Partnership (SHAP). Its founding chairman, Mike Bowden, became a member of Swindon Lions after giving a talk at a club meeting. The Lions have helped SHAP with people power and a substantial financial donation to transform the bus.

Go-East Anglia donated the former school bus, which was converted in Swindon and painted by local artist, Billy Beaumont. He was inspired and assisted with ideas for the play area from Ukrainian refugee children.

Bexley & Sidcup Lions, in partnership with the Lions Club Mombasa Pwani in Kenya, have funded a project to support widows and their families. The women gain skills and are loaned a sewing machine, along with a start-up, helping them to earn an income.

The Masaipet Zilla Parishad school (located 50km from Hyderabad in India) has been adopted by Lions Club of Enfield. Following a renovation by local partners, a dedicated and fully equipped science laboratory has been formally inaugurated.

TRUST AND PURPOSE

Lions Clubs UK Charity Foundation is looking to appoint two new Trustees to join the current team for a four year period.

Applications are invited from Lions to reflect a broad representation of the membership and communities that Lions serve. Prior experience is not required as training will be given.

Collectively the Trustees oversee the overall management of the charity. They review funding requests that meet the Foundation’s mission and goals in four areas of service: preserving sight, serving youth, disaster relief and humanitarian efforts.

A focus is placed on initiatives that value the participation of people and communities, address root causes of issues, ensure sustainable and replicable solutions, have secured co-funding, and/or collaboration with like-minded organisations.

Lions Clubs UK Charity Foundation’s purpose is to operate for the public benefit in the UK and internationally either through making grants or in partnership with other charities.

The Foundation’s funds include charitable donations made by Lions clubs that combine to make a real difference to designated causes and in emergency situations.

Individual Lions clubs are requested to contribute to the MD105 Youth Trust fund, which is incorporated in the Foundation. Various restricted funds and endowments are also managed by the Foundation.

For details of applying to be a Trustee, submitting a grant request or making a donation, please email: davidatkins@lionsclubs.co.uk

Doing good is at the heart of Lions Clubs UK Charity Foundation

In Spring 2020, the Foundation’s trustees launched a special COVID fund and invited Lions clubs to submit applications for financial support to help their communities. Over 200 clubs were awarded a share of £160,000benefiting thousands of people and hundreds of organisations responding locally to the crisis.

At a smaller - but equally vital scale - earlier this year a grant was awarded to help Deepings Lions Club deliver three portaloos for 30 homes in Greatford village affected by terrible flooding and damage to the main sewage system.

Deadlines for grant applications are 30th June, September, December and March. It is thanks to regular donations and pledges of funds from Lions clubs, that the Foundation is able to provide financial support efficiently and effectively.

MULTIPLE DISTRICT 105 CONVENTION

WESTON-SUPER-MARE

03-05 MAY 2024

Enjoy a weekend beside the seaside at the 72nd Lions MD105 Convention hosted in Weston-Super-Mare.

PROGRAMME

Friday on the Pier

Evening entertainment and fun

Saturday in the Winter Gardens 2024 Convention meeting, speakers & discussion

Evening traditional Banquet & Ball

SPECIAL GUESTS: Past International Director & Board Appointee Lion Teresa Dineen from the Lions Club of Cork and Lion David Evangelista, Regional President & Managing Director for Special Olympics Europe Eurasia

FURTHER DETAILS & BOOKING

Website: https://www.md105convention.uk

Facebook: LionsMD105con

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Lions ChildSight UK vision screening project begins

Vision screening is a key part of early detection of eyesight problems. With children it helps ensure they can receive effective treatment promptly to reduce the risk of loss of sight, completely or partially.

Lion Stu Young, vision screening lead, launched Lions ChildSight UK vision screening project on 12 March at the Lions Day with the United Nations in the Palace of Westminster.

The next day a team of Lionsincluding third International Vice President Lion Mark Lyon and Lion Lyn - visited Lyons Hall Primary School to begin screening. A total of 309 students took part with 14 recommended to see an optician urgently. Of the 34 staff screened, five were also advised to get further checks.

The screening camera looks at the mechanics of each eye. It is a quick and easy way to screen many young people in a short time period. Lions will receive full training before they can use the cameras for screening.

Ten years after an initial vision and thanks to the hard work and dedication of PID Lion Phil Nathan, many obstacles have been overcome. This means the first phase of the project will begin in District CE over the next 6-9 months before roll out across the British Isles.

Further details of the project will be circulated shortly.

The Lyons visited the Lyons school to launch the Lions vision screening project

Easing Food Insecurity with Support from LCIF

Lions International Author: Shelby Washington

Being able to fully grasp how deeply hunger affects lives can be difficult if you have not faced it yourself. Almost 1 billion people worldwide experience food insecurity and in Haldimand and Norfolk County, Canada, one in nine households are food insecure due to poverty.

Addressing the issue of hunger, however, is not just about numbers. To truly make a difference, hunger relief must be approached with empathy and innovative action. For Lions around the world, this means building effective partnerships with organizations like Riversyde 83 Community Food Hub. Riversyde 83, in West Haldimand, Ontario, is Norfolk County’s new food-focused community centre, and it is changing lives. This centre includes an area for at-risk youth to learn cooking skills and receive certifications to boost their job-hunting opportunities. Plus, there is a budget bistro providing those who are homeless or struggling financially with free or affordable meals from food grown in five community gardens and donated by local businesses and farmers. As the community was rallying around this innovative approach to hunger relief, the Lions in District A-2 knew they wanted to contribute.

Nine local Lions clubs helped fund this project: Simcoe Lynn Valley, Simcoe, Waterford, Port Dover, Jarvis, South Brant, Vittoria, Hagersville and Townsend.

Also, with LCIF Coordinator Bob Townsend, Treasurer Pam Ballah and District Governor Geoff Crane working together, the Lions were awarded a Hunger Grant of US$16,275 (£12,783) from Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF). Their efforts paired with the LCIF grant helped bring the project to life. This grant purchased furniture for Riversyde 83 including restaurant-grade tables and chairs. They were able to help furnish the Teaching Kitchen, the Budget Bistro, the Trendy Café and provide places for the volunteers who prepare food hampers and frozen meals to sit and relax.

This donation is more than just furniture; it is a step toward easing food insecurity in Norfolk County. Today, Riversyde 83 is serving up 300 fresh meals, 100 frozen ones and 140 food hampers for those in need. With LCIF’s grant, Lions believe Riversyde 83 will reach over 10,000 people annually.

What is food insecurity?

A person is food insecure when they lack regular access to enough safe and nutritious food for normal growth and development and an active and healthy life. This may be due to unavailability of food and/ or lack of resources to obtain food. Food insecurity can be experienced at different levels of severity.

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

The LCIF Hunger Grant Programme

empowers Lions to back school-based feeding programmes, food banks, feeding centres and comparable facilities, ensuring food reaches those in crucial need. Lions’ districts can access grants ranging from US$10,000 to US$100,000. Hunger Grants support infrastructure and equipment acquisition for Lions’ projects focused on alleviating hunger.

In the midst of a global challenge where nearly one billion people are dealing with

hunger and food struggles, the Riversyde-83 Community Food Hub project shows resilience and creativity. It goes beyond just statistics, embodying empathy and proactive transformation. The Hunger Grant from LCIF expanded their reach. Lions, through LCIF Hunger Grants, empower their communities to innovate in the battle against hunger and contribute to sustainable solutions.

Visit lcif.org/hunger to learn more about LCIF Hunger Grants.

The LION guide to cause marketing

A cause is an issue that people care about. Charities and other non-profit enterprises are formed and operate to raise funds and take action to address a specific cause. Businesses support causes through social responsibility initiatives. Local authorities and other public bodies develop partnerships to tackle urgent and long-term causes. Lions clubs support many local causes – and unite to serve global causes that address major challenges affecting the planet and its people. Marketing plays a key role in informing and motivating others to get involved with causes that matter.

CHECKLIST FOR MARKETING CAUSES AND CAUSE-BASED ACTIVITIES

Logos for Lions global causes:

Include the service icons (logos) for Lions global causes in communication materials.

See: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/resources-formembers/resource-center/logos-and-emblems

Social media graphics:

Use cause related graphics on social media. Ensure these are the right format for each channel and location. A set of options can be found at: https:// lionsclubs.co/MemberArea/home/social-media/

Social responsibility partnerships:

Develop relationships with other organisations and local people to promote a cause. Many businesses are interested in showing their support in this way. Ask if they can display posters, host events, raise funds, and/or create social media posts mentioning Lions’ initiatives.

Media materials:

Human interest stories are likely to attract the attention of media. Package a cause related news or feature item to relate to the title’s audience. Include details of how people can help or get more information. Photographs should be engaging and focused on the human interest angle.

Radio and television:

Local radio channels – including online ones –may be interested in cause based facts, stories or phone-in slots. Research and listen to shows to identify potential opportunities. Prepare a pitch and approach to sound out interest. If your area is covered by a TV channel, the same approach may be successful.

QR codes

Link to further information, stories, or events available using QR codes. This could open a website or social media page or use for email/ text enquiries from a mobile device. For a safe free way to do this see: https://www.digitaljournal.com/ business/15-best-free-safe-qr-code-generatorsyou-should-use/article

Awareness days:

Plan events and content ideas around specific days, (weeks or months) intended to promote specific causes. For example, 22 April is Earth Day. Remember to use a hashtag #EarthDay to appear in searches A list of awareness days is provided at: https://charitydigital.org.uk/topics/ awareness-days-you-should-know-aboutin-2024-11138

Pop-up activities:

Get involved with unexpected opportunities to promote a cause. Look for places that attract those likely to be interested or affected by a cause. Investigate how a ‘pop-up’ activity could be held in the location and how it might be promoted. A fun service activity at a school fete could help promote Lions youth projects.

Sponsored events:

Create a sponsorship challenge for a relevant cause. An example is a sponsored gleaning event, helping to promote Lions commitment to address global hunger while collecting donations for a local charity or community group involved in addressing food poverty.

Health campaigns:

Organise a health campaign around testing, information, and/or lifestyle changes in partnership with local health providers and employers. Diabetes is a cause that lends itself to improved understanding and advice on positive actions.

Fund-raising appeals:

Launch a fund-raising appeal for a chosen cause. It could support a local need, or link to a national campaign. For instance, many Lions clubs support the Marie Curie Great Daffodil appeal each year.

Facilitate a talking event:

Provide a chance for local people to come together and talk. This could be to address a relevant cause, concern, or common experience. Relate to Lions support for childhood cancer, disaster relief or vision.

If you have questions or would like support with marketing causes or cause-based activities, please email: mandy@lionsclubs.co.uk

LIONS ARE ON A MISSION TO GROW.

MISSION 1.5 is the drive to reach 1.5 million members worldwide so we can better meet the growing needs of our communities.

THE WORLD NEEDS LIONS LIKE NEVER BEFORE.

For more than a century, Lions have stepped up in their communities — giving, supporting and serving. Each Lion matters to the people who depend on us. And every club is doing their part to make their communities stronger, healthier and kinder places for all.

But as we strive to increase our service and extend our helping hands far and wide, the needs of our communities — and our world — are growing beyond our reach. To ensure we can be there, when and where we’re needed, we must also grow.

That’s why Lions are taking action now.

THE

MORE WE GROW, THE MORE WE CAN GIVE.

More Lions = more service. The equation is simple, but the challenge is bold. MISSION 1.5 is our drive to reach 1.5 million members worldwide by July 1, 2027. It will help us meet the growing needs of our communities. It will help us serve more people than ever before. And it will help make our clubs, our communities and our service stronger than ever.

That’s why Lions are rising to the challenge.

YOU ARE VITAL TO THIS MISSION.

There’s never been a challenge too big for Lions. Now is the time for Lions to step up. Now is the time to redefine the future of service. Now is the time to grow. And we all have role to play.

That’s why your fellow Lions need you to join the mission.

Because together, we are unstoppable.

ACHIEVE ROCKSTAR STATUS

The ultimate prize for reaching our MISSION 1.5 target will be the lasting effect our growing membership has on our capacity to serve. But there are also opportunities to be celebrated for being a membership rockstar along the way.

High-performing clubs can earn signature pins, plaques and banner patches. And every Lion can earn special recognition for inviting a new member.

GEAR UP FOR THE MISSION

Show your commitment with this exclusive MISSION 1.5 T-shirt.

Learn more at lionsclubs.org/mission1.5-awards. Get yours today at lionsclubs.org/shop.

"Make sure your club is open to accepting new members and the new ideas they bring."

Lion Robin Woolmer, British Columbia, Canada

"Be enthusiastic when you talk about being a Lion. When you’re excited, your enthusiasm will transfer to the person you’re talking to."

Lion Vicky Dulin, Texas, USA

MEMBERSHIP TIPS FOR GROWING

1 2 3 7 8 9

"Invite friends, co-workers and peers to participate in activities and experience the joy of serving your community firsthand. Side effects include bonding, team building, learning and having fun."

Lion Christin Jentzsch, Berlin, Germany

"Service, service, service. Your club can grow by engaging prospective members through service."

Lion Augusto Valera Jr., California, USA

"Celebrating your success is important. Promote the service you provide and the number of people you help. Tell your stories to make your community aware of everything your club does to improve the lives of others."

Lion Len Day, Ontario, Canada

"We print lots of trifold brochures (downloaded from the Lions International website and tailored to our club) that include an application on the back. We bring these to every event and hand them out to all interested parties!"

Lion Carol Jeane Miller Mitchell, Texas, USA

"There are so many people around us who want to join us but may think it’s not their thing. It’s up to us to inform them that this is our thing. We all have a duty to make a difference in our communities."

Lion Dans Naturinda, Uganda

BONUS TIP

Find out what a prospective member is passionate about and offer being a Lion as a means to that end. Opening our clubs to new members means opening our minds to new ideas and new ways to serve.

International President Dr. Patti Hill

FIVE Ways Your Club Can Rise to the Challenge

Tap into our global network for information, resources and inspiration as you work toward your club’s MISSION 1.5 goals.

Find information and resources online.

Learn more about the mission and find information and resources to help you create and activate your club growth plans.

lionsclubs.org/mission1.5

Connect with the Global Action Team.

Tap into your local network of Lion leaders for ideas and support to help your club grow and be successful.

lionsclubs.org/gat

Use a proven process.

Our Global Membership Approach provides a process and resources for all clubs and districts to achieve growth.

lionsclubs.org/global

Recruit and celebrate on social.

Download ready-to-use, customizable social media graphics to help you recruit and celebrate new members. Be sure to include the #MissionToGrow hashtag.

lionsclubs.org/socialkits

Get recognized.

MISSION 1.5 is your chance to make history as a Lion — and your dedication will be recognized. You can earn signature pins, plaques and banner patches for reaching specific milestones and achievements.

lionsclubs.org/mission1.5-awards

THE MISSION:

MISSION 1.5 is the drive to reach 1.5 million members so we can serve more people than ever before.

CHALLENGE ACCEPTED BY:

Phoenix Asian American Lions Club (PAALC)

LOCATION: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

SUMMARY:

The PAALC is the largest club in Arizona with 92 Lions, 14 Leos, 10 Cubs — and growing.

ABOUT THE CLUB:

Chartered in May 2015, the PAALC is Arizona’s pioneering family club primarily made up of working couples and their children. Since inception, its membership has spanned a wide range of professional backgrounds and included more than 10 nationalities. The club regularly celebrates cultural diversity by hosting potluck socials with themed cuisines like Vietnamese, Filipino, Mexican and Ukrainian.

While the PAALC’s diversity and family-friendly nature play significant roles in attracting new members, founders Ethel Luzario and Ron Smith believe their greatest appeal lies in their frequent and varied service. The club completes over 20 projects a month focused on hunger relief, pet rescue, youth engagement and active military personnel support, to name a few.

The PAALC isn't just dedicated to growing their own roster, they also help keep membership strong in the surrounding area. By inviting nearby clubs to serve with them, they’re keeping Lions in smaller clubs active and engaged, and creating more fellowship opportunities for all. The PAALC enacted a strict policy of not accepting transfers from within the Phoenix metro area, which helps to encourage clubs’ participation and alleviate any fears of losing members. READY

Phoenix Asian American Lions Club's five tips for club growth

Diversify your service. Offering a variety of service projects ensures there’s something for everyone.

Make it family-friendly.

The only thing better than having a new member join your club is welcoming an entire family.

Fuel the passion. Members who are passionate and proud to be Lions will invite others to join.

Keep meetings fun and productive. When members enjoy going to meetings, they’ll want to bring friends and family with them.

Create a plan for engaging new members. Having a plan in place for involving new members is as important as inviting them to join in the first place.

THERE’S NEVER BEEN A CHALLENGE TOO BIG FOR LIONS.

THERE’S NEVER BEEN A CHALLENGE TOO BIG FOR LIONS.

BUT WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU .

BUT WE CAN’T DO IT WITHOUT YOU .

Join the mission

Join the mission

Meet the 2024/5 Lions Clubs British Isles District Governors and Chair of Counciland read their advice for new members.

CHAIR OF COUNCIL: Kavaljit (Kav) Dev

Club: Letchworth Garden City and Baldock

Joined Lions: 2000

“Make a difference and bring joy to the people we serve.”

“Serve, have fun with others, take advantage of opportunities for personal development while helping others.”

DISTRICT CE: Colin Talbot

Club: Clacton on Sea 1988

DISTRICT A: Kadambari (Kadu) Shah

Club: Milton Keynes Central

Joined Lions: 2008

“Take part, be heard, enjoy and celebrate your success.”

“Support the needs of now and invest through kindness, service and fellowship in local, national and global communities.”

DISTRICT CW: Stu Young

Club: Coventry Leofric

Joined Lions: 2018

DISTRICT CN: Ian Francis

Club: City of Liverpool

Joined Lions: 2014

“Lions is a team; you’ll make friends, have fun and put a smile on people’s faces.”

“Be bold, be brave. Bring your skills, try out new-to-you club jobs and be Unstoppable!”

DISTRICT SC: Sandra Manktelow

Club: Petersfield

Joined Lions: 1993

DISTRICT N: Gillian Swan

Club: Garforth and District

Joined Lions: 2013

“Welcome to the largest global service organisation. Together we’ll make a difference to so many people’s lives.”

“The more you do as a Lion, the more you will enjoy working with others and helping people.”

DISTRICT SE: Steve Carley

Club: Thanet

Joined Lions: 1989

DISTRICT SW: Kevin Moore

Club: Yeo Valley

Joined Lions: 2012

“This amazing organisation offers lots of opportunities to develop personal and professional skills to use in serving others.”

Official publication of Lions International by authority of the board of directors:

Executive officers 2023-2024

President Dr. Patti Hill, Canada; Immediate Past President Brian E. Sheehan, United States; First Vice President Fabrício Oliveira, Brazil; Second Vice President A.P. Singh, India; Third Vice President Mark S. Lyon, United States.

Directors

n Second year directors

Ben Apeland, USA; Jitendra Kumar Singh Chauhan, India; Barbara Grewe, Germany; Jeff Changwei Huang, China; Timothy Irvine, Australia; Ronald Eugene Keller, USA; Gye Oh Lee, Republic of Korea; Robert K.Y. Lee, USA; Ramakrishnan Mathanagopal, India; Manoel Messias Mello, Brazil; Ahmed Salem Mostafa, Egypt; James “Jay” Coleman Moughon, USA; Mahesh Pasqual, Republic of Sri Lanka; Samir Abou Samra, Lebanon; Koji Tsurushima, Japan; Pirkko Vihavainen, Finland; Jürg Vogt, Switzerland; Lee Vrieze, USA.

n First year directors

Balkrishna Burlakoti, Nepal; Feng-Chi Chen, China Taiwan; Marie T. Cunning, USA; Marcel Daniëls, Belgium; Luis Jesus Castillo Gamboa, Panamá; Babu Rao Ghattamaneni, India; Masashi Hamano, Japan; Edwin Guy Hollander, USA; Sung-Gil Jung, Republic of Korea; Halldor Kristjansson, Iceland; Danyal Kubin, Türkiye; John Allen Lawrence, USA; Steven Middlemiss, USA; Hans J. Neidhardt, USA; Joanne Ogden, Canada; Anthony Paradiso, USA; Katsuki Shirosaka, Japan.

Digital editions and app downloads of issues of LION Magazine can be found at: https://lionsclubs.org/en/footer/lion-magazine

We Serve

MISSION STATEMENT OF LIONS INTERNATIONAL:

To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs. Patron

THE LION MAGAZINE [British Isles Edition]

MD105 Management committee 2023/24

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Brian Langton [Committee Member]

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Lions Step Forward resources

Following the successful launch of the Step Forward community report, new marketing resources have been published.

Following the successful launch of the Step Forward community report, this is now available as an audio booklet, click here to listen

https://lionsclubs.co/Public/lionsstepforward/

Following the successful launch of the Step Forward community report, new marketing resources have been published.

Together these eye-catching materials help Lions to share their passion for local community volunteering, talk about how their club mak and encourage people to #JoinUs.

Together these eye-catching materials and images available on https://lionsclubs.co/MemberArea/home/social-media/ help Lions to

Together these eye-catching materials help Lions to share their passion for local community volunteering, talk about how their club mak and encourage people to #JoinUs.

Booklets

share their passion for local community volunteering, talk about how their club makes a difference and encourage people to #JoinUs.

Booklets

A4 Posters

Posters

Postcards

Postcards

Leaflet

NEW: posters (in various sizes), are available to purchase.

FREE: A box of 50 copies of Step Forward reports can be requested, with only the cost of postage to pay (while stocks last).

ORDER: Please get in touch with Lions National Headquarters on 0121 441 4544.

Welcome new Lions members

All members of Lions Clubs of the British Isles share a commitment to serve their local communities.

Over the following pages we welcome 225 new members joining 139 Lions clubs serving their local communities.

Abingdon Lions Club

Elizabeth Hale

Alnwick Lions Club

Rick Beaumont

John Hyslop

Tracy Hyslop

Kevin Tait

Alton Lions Club

Davina Malkin

Trevor Malkin

Dina Pote

Frank Pote

Attleborough 2013 Lions Club

June Lewis

Balsall Common Lions Club

Matt Weaver

Peter Wreford

Beccles Lions Club

Daniel Sanders

Blackmore Vale Lions Club

Ray Hall

Black Mountains Lions Club

Luq Ali

Bolton Lions Club

Shahjahan Shah

Boroughbridge 98 Lions Club

Wayne James

Bramley and Wickersley Lions Club

Charlie Madden

Bromley Lions Club

Beverly Demirhan

Sarah McBride

Bromyard Lions Club

Anna Hanson

Budleigh Salterton Lions Club

Deborah Allen

Burgess Hill District Lions Club

David Allcock

Bury Lions Club

Maura Gillam

Caistor and District Lions Club

Rodney Cooper

Rosemary James

Callington Lions Club

Thomas Burton

Edward Tait

Calne Lions Club

Beverley Hawkins

Dave Hawkins

David Hoyland

Helen Hoyland

Camborne-Redruth and District Lions Club

Nigel Hall

Clevedon Lions Club

Ann Staples

Stephen Staples

Coningsby and Tattershall Lions Club

Angela Mann

Consett Lions Club

Eleanor Glasgow

Richard Judd

Corby and District Lions Club

Frank Kilgallon

Oludare Ayodeji Oduale

Coventry Godiva Lions Club

Nelofer Sultana Ali

Deepesh Scariya

Coventry Leofric Lions Club

Alison Parker-Skelhon

Coventry Sonali Lions Club

Juned Ahmed

Mohammed Bablu

Hussain

Ehtesham Alom Khan

Mohammed Ekramul

Hassan Ludhi

Atiq Rahman

Mohammed Abu

Yasin

Cranleigh and District Lions Club

Trevor Scale

Crofton Lions Club

Jane Cadman

Paul Cadman

Dalbeattie and District Lions Club

Helen Crowther

Charles Robertson

Derwent Lions Club

Richard Rawet

Devizes Lions Club

Irene Brock

Theresa Morcombe

Doncaster Lions Club

Peter Burke

Dover District Lions Club

Jonathan Sephton

Easingwold District Lions Club

Alan Boddy

East Anglia

Centennial 100 Champions Lions Club

Biprojyoti Das

East Grinstead Lions Club

Lisa Arnold

Adam Peacock

June Sinclair

Edwinstowe and The Dukeries Lions Club

Adeleka Adedigba

Adedayo

Carole Batey

Jessica Dale

Ryan King

Paul Whitmore

Exeter Lions Club

John Atyeo

Alexander Ellis

Exeter West Lions Club

Diana Rawle

Malcolm Rawle

Fareham Lions Club

Steven Church

Roland Dumont

Farnham Lions Club

David Neve

Tony Rivers

Folkestone Lions Club

Sheila Osborne

Fleet Lions Club

Samantha Hinder

Gary Roberts

Janet Roberts

Fleetwood and Cleveleys Lions Club

Cheryl Walkington

Friern Barnet

Centennial Lions Club

Gaurang Patel

Varun Prabhakar

Suman Rani

Dhiren Sheth

Garforth and District

Lions Club

Peter Cranage

Tracy Cranage

Gillingham Lions Club

Rosalie Anderson

Glanford and Lindsey Lions Club

Philip Hebdige

Goole District Lions Club

Andi Barker

Rachel Anne-Marie

Holmes

Gower and Llwchwr

Estuary Lions Club

Ramijade Ragadio

Guernsey Lions Club

Vivian Walker

Harpenden Lions Club

Julian David

Michael Moroney

Havant Lions Club

Sonia Brown

Hayling Island Lions Club

Sandra Triston

Henley On Thames

Lions Club

Georgina Gibson

Richard Lee

Heston Lions Club

Bijan Chehrazi

Mashid Daae

Mehrnoosh

Daeinezhad

Golnosh Hosseini

Peiman Hosseini

Amir Parsayan

Najmeh

Zareimohammadzade

Heywood Lions Club

Joanna Ashton-Shaw

Highworth and District Lions Club

Sue Subow

Holsworthy Lions Club

Rob Reynolds

Hook-Odiham Lions Club

Louise Axton

Horncastle and District Lions Club

Dominic Bristow

Hornsea District

Lions Club

Olive Dale

Gerry Wolfendon

Horsham Lions Club

Mark Davies

Huddersfield Lions Club

Allan Clark

Humberston North

Sea Lions Club

Beverley Green

Ilfracombe Devon Lions Club

Stephen Saxton

David Williams

Ironbridge-Severn

Gorge Lions Club

Samantha Connor

Pervinder Singh

Choda

Ilminster Lions Club

Richard Brimblecombe

Isle Of Man Lions Club

Ben Byrne

Jim Coyle

Lena Njuguna

Keighley Lions Club

Cameron Peel

Kenilworth Lions Club

Chris Keast

Helen Keast

Trevor Neat

Anne-Marie Nicolson

David Nicolson

Kettering and District Lions Club

Julie Gillies

Knowle and Dorridge Lions Club

Ken Salway

Kenton Lions Club

Sejal Helai

Keswick Lions Club

David Worthington

Lancaster

Morecambe Lions Club

Rosalind Dorothy Hobbs

Leeds and Skyrack

Lions Club

Irini Vassilakis

Lichfield Lions Club

David Smith

Littlehampton

District Lions Club

David Moore

Loddon Valley Lions Club

Roanna Scouse

London Acton Lions Club

Satish Chander Dhir

London Hornsey

Lions Club

Radhika Suryavanshi

London Kingsbury

Lions Club

Rajesh Nathalal

Lakhani

Louth District Lions Club

Ann Smyth

Helen Tingey

Luton Lions Club

Craig Gibson

John Taylor

Laura Taylor

Lutterworth Lions Club

Sarah Simms

Maidenhead Lions Club

Vadiraj Tilgul

Malton and Norton

Lions Club

Alan Mitchell

March Lions Club

Mark Purser

Market Rasen Lions Club

Jayne Hollingsworth

Matlock Derwent

Valley Lions Club

Stella Allen

Melksham Lions Club

Dave Elms

Mia Pasi

Trevor Stokes

Meon Valley Lions Club

Hilary Sibley

Paul Sibley

Melton Mowbray

Lions Club

Gaynor Deacon

Roger Williams

Mersea Island Lions Club

Howard Hill

Minster Lions Club

Of York

Helen Clarkson

Robert Lockwood

Newbury Lions Club

Sarah Greenall

James Jerome

Newport Pagnell and Olney Lions Club

Tetyana PereverzevaBirch

Norfolk Broads Lions Club

John Absolon

Shirley Sparrow

Nottingham West Lions Club

Surjit Singh Bilkhu

Kamal Singh Missan

Oadby and Wigston Lions Club

Anita Jha

Sandra Richie Okehampton Lions Club

Christine Read

Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Lions Club

Katherine Clegg

Paulette McCormack

Penrith Lions Club

Marjorie Lewthwaite

Maralyn Rough

Petersfield Lions Club

Madeline King

Portishead Lions Club

Andrew McBride

Radstock and Midsomer Norton Lions Club

Robert Livsey

Reading Lions Club

Jane Parker

Redditch Lions Club

Jean Lee

Derek McKinnon

Reepham Lions Club

Emma Rossetti

Ross On Wye Lions Club

John McGillveray

Rugeley and District Lions Club

Christine Hendry

John Parkes

Sandwell Lions Club

Lucy Pitt

Scunthorpe Lions Club

Dawn Skeels

Sevenoaks Lions Club

Cathy Moore

Stuart Ratcliffe

Zachariah Shiels

Severn Dean Lions Club

Jeremy Brown

Sleaford and District Lions Club

Kingsley Mgbii

Stafford Lions Club

Margaret Grainger

Philip Grainger

Kathryn Podmore

Stone Lions Club

Carol Clifton

Anne Stringer

Swindon Lions Club

Mike Bowden

Tetbury Lions Club

Jodi Pastorino

Thorne Rural Lions Club

Anne Hopwood

Tonbridge Lions Club

Brian Piner

Tynedale Lions Club

Simon Bullen

Wadebridge Lions Club

George Hunt

Wells Somerset Lions Club

Jane Vernoit

Steve Whitby

Wetherby District Lions Club

Stuart Newcombe

Weymouth and Portland Lions Club

Adam Coles

Windsor Lions Club

Islam Hussein

Wisbech Lions Club

Alan Edmunds

Withernsea Lions Club

Jacqui Blackburn

Witney Lions Club

Philip Ogden

Woking Lions Club

Carol Horsey

Woodley and Earley Lions Club

Kenneth Craig

Ian Gardiner

Colin Gibson

Robbie Walkinshaw

Worcester Lions Club

Rachael Hodgetts

Worle Lions Club

Su Hill

Wotton Under Edge Lions Club

Sandra Hopes

Ivor Summers

Yateley and District Lions Club

Warren Steyn

Alistair Wren

A LION’S TALE

For over three decades, Lions clubs have sponsored a Peace Poster contest for children in their local communities, with young people with visual impairments invited to write a Peace Essay. Both contests provide the chance for those aged 11,12, or 13 (on 15 November) to use their creativity to express what peace means to them.

The 2023-2024 winning entries for the British Isles are Erica June Steel (aged 13) and Isabella Golez (aged 12). The theme was ‘Dare to Dream’ with Erica’s essay sponsored by Milton Keynes Stony Stratford Lions Club, and Isabella’s poster by Bexhill Lions.

Isabella shares the inspiration for her poster on the LION podcast, Step Forward and Volunteer. Listen via: https://lionsclubs.co/Public/lion-podcast/ The theme for the 2024-2025 contest is ‘Peace Without Limits’ to reflect the world’s infinite potential for kindness once we commit to pursuing the idea of peace without limits.

Lions clubs wishing to get involved should purchase a contest kit from Lions National Headquarters (available before 1 October). Further information and details of recent winners can be found online at: https://lionsclubs.co/Public/lions-community-stories/

Isabella Golez, winner of the 2023 /2024 Peace Poster contest, at the Palace of Westminster and her winning entry

In Memoriam

Obituaries:

ANDERSON: Lion Barbara

Kirkham and Fylde Rural Lions Club

BAIRD: Lion Ray

Helensburgh Lions Club

BALK: Lion Edward Littlehampton District Lions Club

BANNISTER: Lion John

Barnsley District Lions Club

BARR: Lion Alastair

Fowey River Lions Club

BIKHU: Lion Vasant

Southall Lions Club

BLAGBROUGH: Lion Paul

Littlehampton District Lions Club

BLOW: Lion Aileen

Louth District Lions Club

BOASMAN: Lion John

Withernsea and District Lions Club

BRETT: Lion Kenneth

Isleworth Lions Club

BROOM: Lion Wendy

Crewkerne Lions Club

BURNARD: Lion Terrance

Callington Lions Club

BURNS: Lion Andrew

Gnosall Newport and District Lions

BYERS: Lion Anita

Bournemouth and Christchurch Lions Club

CAMPBELL: Lion John Aberdeen Lions Club

CLARK: Lion Tony

Whitstable, Herne Bay, Canterbury Lions Club

CLARKSON: Lion Andrew

Bury Lions Club

CRAYFORD: Lion Anita

Maidstone Lions Club

CREW: Lion Susan

Louth District Lions Club

DERBYSHIRE: Lion John

Guildford Lions Club

DOUGHTY: Lion Peter

Beverley Westwood Lions Club

DOSHI: Lion Vinod

Greenford Willow Tree Lions Club

DUNKIN: Lion Anne Lincoln Lions Club

DURHAM: Lion Colin Horsham Lions Club

ELWELL: Lion Patricia

Burntwood Lions Club

EVANS: Lion Annette

Torpoint and Rame Peninsula Lions Club

FINNEGAN: Lion Terence

Grantham Lions Club

FITZWALTER: Lion Beryl

Crediton and District Lions Club

FREEMAN: Lion Frederick

Bletchley Milton Keynes Lions Club

FRICKER: Lion Harry

City of Southend on Sea Lions Club

GARONZHKI: Lion Jacob Lincoln Lions Club

GARROD: Lion Norman

Beccles Lions Club

GODDEN: Lion Janet

Gillingham Mere and Shaftesbury Lions Club

HAMBLETON: Lion Ian

Aldershot Lions Branch Club

HEATHCOTE: Lion Neil

Camborne and Redruth Lions Club

HEERA: Lion Baljeet

Woolwich and Greenwich Lions Club

HIGGS: Lion Glenys Burntwood Lions Club

HILLARY: Lion Robert

Darlington Lions Club

HIPKISS: Lion Neil Looe Lions Club

HOWE: Lion Isobel

Dereham Lions Club

JACOBS: Lion John Shakespeare Lions Club

JALIL: Lion Mamdooh Solihull Lions Club

JAMIESON: Lion Graham Calne Lions Club

JEREMIAH: Lion George Bournemouth and Christchurch Lions Club

JONES: Lion John Demaid

Leek Lions Club

KING: Lion Alan

Humberston North Sea Lions Club

LOCKIE: Lion Mark

Weymouth and Portland Lions Club

MCGREGOR: Lion Colin

Tynedale Lions Club

MCKIE: Lion Jim

Guildford Lions Club

MCQUAID: Lion Neil Southport Lions Club

MILES: Lion Malcolm Tickhill and District Lions Club

MORGAN: Lion George Castleford and Pontefract District Lions Club

MORGAN: Lion Martin Bletchley Milton Keynes Lions Club

MURPHY: Lion Patrick

Kenilworth Lions Club

NANDRA: Lion Brindar Singh

London Golders Green Lions Club

OGLEY: Lion Raine

Winterton-No-Lincolnshire Lions Club

OSBORNE: Lion Ryan

Warwickshire Coaching Lions Club

PARTRIDGE: Lion David

Woking Lions Club

PATEL: Lion Pankajkumar

City of Southend on Sea Lions Club

RICE: Lion Robert Luton Lions Club

LORD SAYE & SELE

FIENNES: Lion Nathaniel Banbury Lions Club

MOORE: Lion Edith

Bournemouth and Christchurch Lions Club

NUTLEY: Lion Ronald Tonbridge Lions Club

ROLFE: Lion Marilyn

Burnham Bucks Lions Club

SEVAK: Lion Vamanrao

Bexley Sidcup Lions Club

SINCLAIR: Lion Iain

Cheddar Vale Lions Club

STENT: Lion Malcolm

Balsall Common Lions Club

STUNELL: Lion Terry Westbury Lions Club

TOMKINS: Lion Liz

Marston Green and District Lions Club

TUCKER: Lion Nick

Tetbury Lions Club

TURTON: Lion Alan

Caterham Oxted and Godstone Lions Club

WALLACE: Lion Peter

Chanctonbury Lions Club

WASS: Lion Tony

Stowmarket & District Lions Club

WEATHERLEY: Lion John

Letchworth Garden City and Baldock Lions Club

WOOD: Lion John

Woodbridge and District Lions Club

YELLING: Lion Derek

Radstock and Midsomer

Norton Lions Club