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Fellow Lions,

Join us in Hereford next month, Friday & Saturday, April 4 & 5, for the annual 2-T1 District Lions Convention. It promises to be a great time of fellowship with Lions from across the Texas Panhandle! See the schedule below and register today here: https://forms.gle/PzaYVHSEChKKF19w7

Hotel accommodations are at the Holiday Inn Express at 1400 W 1st St, Hereford, TX 79045 by calling (806) 364-3322.

Also, click here for sponsorship information on the Jack King Golf Tournament.

#MakeYourMark #WeServe

2025 District Convention
Hosted by Hereford Lions Club

Registration Fee $15.00
Friday, April 4, 2025, Hereford Civic Center

• 6:00 pm-Welcome meet and greet for those arriving early with appetizers provided by the Hereford Senior Citizens Center- $12/person

Saturday, April 5, 2025, Hereford Civic Center

• 8:30-9:00 Registration and light breakfast (sponsored by the Hereford Lions Club) Silent Auction Opens

• 9:00-9:30 Create a Club “Resume” Activity

• 9:30-10:45 Club Growth Round Table

• 10:45-11:00 Break

• 11:00-11:45 Necrology Service

• 11:45-12:45 Lunch Subway Sandwich Platters ($7/person)

• 12:45-1:45 BUSINESS MEETING 

• 2:15-4:00 Fellowship and Time on your own
  5:30 Leadership Elections Close & Silent Auction Closes

• 6:00-8:00 Celebration & Awards Banquet (Rusty Pit BBQ $20/person)

Second COG Meeting in San Antonio, TX

Exciting times for Texas Lions! We just wrapped up a fantastic Second Council of Governors Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The energy and enthusiasm among our Lions leaders is palpable as we’re ready to head back to our districts with renewed drive to grow Lionism and serve our communities!

A highlight of our time together was the focus on Diabetes awareness. We took to the streets of downtown San Antonio for a STRIDES walk, raising awareness about diabetes and promoting healthy living.

And what an experience staying at the historic Menger Hotel! So much history and character, making this gathering even more memorable.

Let’s keep the momentum going, Texas Lions!

Lions Camp Summer 2025 Dates Posted

Hey Hey!!! Come Check Out our Dates for Summer 2025!!! The Camper Applications will open the first week in January!!

The 2025 Schedule has a number of exciting and innovative features to meet the expanding needs of the TLC family:

Back by popular demand but leading off the schedule in 2025, will be our exciting Family Stay-n-Play program combining family camp with the residential youth camp. Families will reside at TLC, and qualifying campers will be engaged in a program designed especially for them during the day, and then will rejoin their family for evening programming for the whole family.

Next up, our "regular", residential youth camps for children with physical disabilities, ages 7-16 will be held. (No families at camp these weeks).

We will then host Camp David and a session for children who have Down Syndrome.

The next two weeks will see the return Dr. Ponder and the medical team and are set aside for our campers who have type-1 diabetes.

Camp Discovery will then be back in the house. A one-of-a-kind experience for children who have cancer or are in remission.

Finally, we will end the summer with our innovative program for families.

Start makin' your plans now! The 2025 Summer Season will be here before you know it.

Celebrating the Legacy of Past District Governor Don Max Vars

July 17, 1938-October 27, 2024

For 60 years, Don Max was a beacon of inspiration and service within the Canyon Lions and the Lions community. Over the decades, Don Max held numerous roles including President of Canyon Lions Club and later as a District Governor of 2-T1. These positions not only underscored his leadership capabilities, but also reflected the trust and respect of his fellow Lions.

Celebrating Dia de los Muertos with the El Barrio Lions Club

What a beautiful rainy morning honoring the traditions of Dia de los Muertos with our friends from the El Barrio Lions Club. We immersed ourselves in the rich cultural heritage, from vibrant altars to colorful decorations, remembering and celebrating those who came before us. We even learned how to play Lotería, the Mexican bingo game full of symbolism and fun!

A huge thank you to El Barrio Lions Club for sharing their culture and traditions with us. Here’s to honoring our roots, learning together, and celebrating the beautiful diversity that makes our community so strong! #DiaDeLosMuertos #CommunityCelebration

Mission 1.5 Message from International President Fabrício Oliveira

When we invite members locally, we make an impact globally. Watch International President Oliveira’s MISSION 1.5 video to learn how positive membership growth impacts your club, community and the future of our association.

Mission 1.5 Message Click Here: https://bit.ly/3Amttzh

#MakeYourMark

Fabrício Oliveira

Amariles Martins

Clarendon Lions Charter Banquet

It was an honor to represent the District and celebrate with the Clarendon Lions Club at their annual charter banquet. This Club has been serving the Clarendon community for 102 years! Congratulations to all of the award winners and a hearty welcome to our newest Lion in 2T-1, Ben Estlack. Ben just turned 18 and turned his application in to join Lions continuing a long legacy of Lionism by the Estlack family.

Successful Fall Learning & Sharing Event!

What an Inspiring Fall Learning & Sharing Event! Our Lions District came together for a fantastic fall event filled with learning, sharing, and connecting! We had the privilege of gaining valuable insights on how to grow our clubs, partner effectively with other Lions clubs and organizations, and shared service project ideas to make an even bigger impact. A huge thank you to the Wellington Lions Club for hosting us so wonderfully – the hospitality was top-notch, and the energy was contagious! We’re leaving rejuvenated and ready to put all we’ve learned into action to better serve our communities. Here’s to continued growth, collaboration, and service!

Lion Portal Quick guides

With many different Lion Portal Quick Start Guides to choose from, you have on-demand access to a library of educational references that each explore specific Lion Portal topics. Live links to these guides are below when you click on Read More.

• Manage Club Officers

• Manage Club Members

• Club Page

• Club Actions

• Member Actions

• Service Activities

Join us online for a series of educational Lion Portal sessions. Each session will cover a different Lion Portal topic.

View session details and schedules below in the Read More Link. Then mark your calendar and register today.

Managing District and Multiple District Officers

New Club Application - Getting Started

New Club Application - Completing the Process

Creating and Managing Service Activities

Managing Club Members

Managing Club Branches and Members

Managing Club Officers

Leo Club Management

Ship Your Collected Recycled Eyeglasses to TLERC Free of Charge

Did you know that you can mail your Club’s collected eyeglasses to the Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center in Midland, Texas for free??? You sure can; I just mailed a box from the Amarillo downtown post office yesterday, and I’m sending two more today. Just package the eyeglasses up in a banker size box or smaller and place a label with the correct wording on it, and most post offices should accept the box for shipment. I generally print out the instructions and take them with me so that the post office clerk can read over it if they are not familiar with this service. You can find the instructions and labels here or anytime under the Lions’ Causes tab on the navigation bar under State Level and then under Texas Lions Eyeglass Recycling Center. D.G. Chris Rogers

What a Great Turnout! 🎉⛳️

A huge thank you to everyone who came out this past weekend for the Tascosa Lions Club Charity Golf Tournament at Comanche Trail Arrowhead Golf Course! 🦁🏌️‍♂️ The energy, sportsmanship, and community spirit were incredible. We couldn't have asked for a better day, and fun was had by all!

From exciting drives to putting challenges, we appreciate the support and enthusiasm from all our golfers, sponsors, and volunteers. Together, we're making a difference!🏆

Did you know???? The service of Lions reaches around the planet. Volunteering in over 200 countries and geographic areas, our 48,000 clubs and 1.4 million members are connecting with others and making communities better.

Find a club: https://bit.ly/3FjrclT #WeServe

Here is a great resource for learning how to report your Club’s service in the new Lion Portal. The link below will take you to a short instructional video that will walk you through the process. There have been a couple of updates to the system recently that you may find helpful. First of all, you can now duplicate a service activity and second, you can now add pictures to the service activity. You all are doing great service in your communities, so let LCI know what you're up to and let them credit you for the service you are already providing! Keep up the stellar work T1 Lions! Lions Portal Service Activities Video