Managing your district
The district governor is the chief representative of Lions International in their district, leading membership growth, new club development and club retention. They oversee the Global Action Team, guide district goals and promote leadership and skills training. In addition to making sure that clubs follow association guidelines and remain in good standing, they also lead key meetings and conventions, foster teamwork across the district and provide service and support to Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) initiatives.
We’re on a mission to grow
MISSION 1.5 is our drive to increase membership so that we can better meet the growing needs of our communities and serve more people than ever before.
Helpful management tools
It’s important to know your responsibilities as district governor. Explore our resources designed to help you understand the different aspects your role and lead your clubs to success.
- Important information
Lions who previously served as a district governor will not be eligible to be elected as district governor or vice district governor. To learn more, please contact us at [email protected].
- Governance
Board Policy Manual
Standard Club Constitution & By-Laws
Standard Multiple District Constitution & By-Laws
International Constitution & By-Laws
Constitution Complaint Procedures
Club Dispute Resolutions
District Dispute Resolutions
District Elections Guidelines- District elections
District Election Procedures
District Convention Election Reporting Form
International Officer and Vice District Governor Election Complaints Procedure
Second Vice District Governor Flyer- Global Action Team
Global Action Team
Global Leadership Team District Coordinator
Global Membership Team District Coordinator
Global Service Team District Coordinator
Global Extension Team District Coordinator- Expenses
- District resources
District Cabinet Structure
Cabinet Secretary / Treasurer e-Book
Speaker Request Notification Form
DGE Seminar Information
Leo Club Program Development Checklist
Global Membership Approach
District Health Assessment Strategies
Best Practice for Region Meetings- Webinar recordings and presentations
Recordings
Succession Planning webinar
Zone and Region Chairpersons – Global Membership Approach webinar
Prepare for an Engaging Club Visit webinar
Keep Your Clubs in Good Standing webinar
How to Plan a District Convention webinarPresentations
Managing Your District presentation
The Successful Zone Chairperson presentation- Reports
Lion Portal
Club Health Assessment
Club Health Assessment Action Strategies- Improving club quality
Improving Lions Club Quality Webpage
Improving Lions Club Quality Facebook Page
Guiding Lion
Guiding Lion Facebook Page
Rebuilding and Reactivating Clubs
Club Officer Installation Ceremony
Plan for Your Club’s Success Webpage
Plan for Your Club’s Success Guide
Plan for Your Club’s Success PowerPoint
Your Club, Your Way!
Club Troubleshooting Guide- Club officer guide
- Lions Shop
- Training
Certified Guiding Lion
Lions Learning Center
*Zone Chairperson
*Club Officers
International Institutes
Vice District Governor Training Programs- Conventions
How to Plan a District Convention
Lions International Convention- Connecting with Leos
Leo Club Program
Leo-Lion program webpage
Encourage Leos to become Lions
Leo/Leo-Lion Cabinet Liaison role description
Empowering your Cabinet and Council Liaison as a District Governor or Council Chairperson- Grants
LCI and LCIF Grant Types
Leo Leadership Grant Program Application
New Voices Symposium Program Guide
New Voices Workshop Planning Guide
Lions Services for Children Symposium Program Planning Guide
Membership Development Grants
Marketing Grant Program
Leadership Development Multiple District/District Grant Program- Awards
- LCIF grants and applications
