Hello! My name is Dwayne Turner. I am a member of the Louisburg Lions Club and upcoming District Governor for our District. I’m looking forward to having fun while achieving the goals I have set for the district. Our service project for 2025-2026 is Brave Li’L Steps. This is a 5k run/walk for an Immersion Room at Greenville Children’s Hospital. The fundraiser is on October 25th in Greenville. We hope everyone will join us in their Halloween costumes for some laughs and good memories. My theme is Accept The Challenge and my quote is from Winston Churchill, “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
Hello fellow Lions! Our upcoming 2026 North Carolina Lions State Convention is only four months away. The theme is “Welcome to the Change” and we are thrilled to have you join us for what promises to be an unforgettable experience, with lots of fun and changes. The highlight of our 102nd State Convention will be that the event is dedicated to Past International Director Lion Lacy Presnell, someone that we all love and admire. The changes in our convention will be obvious from the moment you pull up to the hotel! It is our goal to keep you guessing and surprise you with every aspect of the weekend. Whether you’re coming to learn, network, or simply have a great time, there’s something for everyone. There are lots of new faces and very few things will be “the way we have always done it”. Two events that will be similar will be our live auction on Saturday morning and the Town Hall meeting. Just to give you some ideas… our service projects were suggested by our Lions: Canned Food Drive to support Greensboro Urban Ministry Book drive to support UNC’s childhood cancer unit and Lions Love to Read Please support these great causes by bringing canned food items and children’s books. Details will be coming out soon. The theme for Friday Night is Fun, Fabulous and Funky! Please join us for a night you won’t forget. Wear something that fits the theme, share your thoughts and let your energy light up the night. Together, we will create memories, form lasting connections, and pave the way for a future that’s as full of change as we imagine it to be. Just so you know, you will be able to have five meals for only $68 thanks to the hard work of last year’s convention team. Also, there is no service charge for using your credit card. Registration forms will be out soon, and ad forms are already available. Yes, the incredibly talented Lion Tony Angel will be helping to design the convention program again this year. We are so very thankful for his skills. We are looking forward to seeing you April 17-19 2026………Let’s make this North Carolina Lions State Convention the best one yet! With enthusiasm and anticipation, The State Convention Co-Chairs Susie Dailey, PDG and Barbara Thompson, PDG
The world’s longest serving Lion is none other than our very own Lacy Presnell! Lacy is now 96 years old and has been named the world’s longest serving Lion. The Tarheel Traveler interviewed Lacy and then aired it on WRAL-TV. You can watch the entire interview here.
It’s That Time Again! The District’s N&S Mid-Winter Convention is just around the corner, and we couldn’t be more excited!
Below you’ll find the Download Buttons for both the Ad Form and Registration Form—be sure to get yours in early.
The Convention Committee has been working diligently to create an unforgettable experience filled with learning, fellowship, and the spirit of Lionism.
District 31S conducted Officer Training by Zoom on Saturday, September 6th. If you were unable to attend, we did record it and the links are provided below. We covered Lions Portal quite a bit and provided some additional information and links to get even more information later if you need it.
The Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI) is designed to prepare Lions for leadership positions throughout the organization. The suggested participants are Lions ready to pursue leadership roles within their Lions communities. Club leaders would benefit from attending RLLI as well.
As always, we have great facilitators and topics that we will cover – It’s a great opportunity to develop leadership skills and fellowship with Lions across the state.
Our deadline has been extended to February 15th– if you would like to participate, complete the attached application, and return to me by email or regular mail (if sent my regular mail send me an email confirmation.)
Lion Glenn Day, Global Service Team Lead for District 31-S has created three documents to assist clubs with using the new Lions Portal to report service activities. We hope you will find these helpful!
Lions are members of community service clubs, dedicated to the idea that the men and women who live in a community are in the best position to know who needs help and why. More than 46,000 strong, these local clubs are part of the worlds’ largest such organization, with 1.4+ million members serving in more than 200 countries and areas. The association is both non-political and non-sectarian.
Founded in Chicago, Illinois, USA in 1917 by insurance agent Melvin Jones and others, Lions Clubs International has ever since offered business and professional people a way of sharing their success by helping those less fortunate than themselves. The association became international when a club was formed in Canada in 1920. A highlight of its early history was a speech at the 1925 convention, when the legendary Helen Keller challenged the Lions to become “knights of the blind in the crusade against darkness.” They responded, and Lions are now best known for their sight-related programs, including SightFirst, the world’s largest blindness prevention program. Today the Lions are sponsoring Lions KidSight USA, working to identify and help reduce childhood vision problems that may be a barrier to learning.
While Lions speak many languages and profess many religious and political beliefs, they all subscribe to common objectives and ethical principles.
LIONS subscribe to specific “Code of Ethics” and follow the motto “We Serve”.
100% of all community donations to the LIONS are used for charitable services or returned to the community either directly or through service projects.
LIONS Clubs generally meet on a regular basis for breakfast, Lunch or dinner.
Meetings provide a forum for project planning, guest speakers, and fellowship
Memberships in LIONS are by invitation, and open to any person, at least 18 years of age, of good moral character, and interested in serving their community.
