District 5M-2 Lions
We are Lions on a mission to serve!
Our clubs are comprised of individuals joining together to serve the needs of our local communities and beyond. There are 1.3M Lions around the world responding to local and global challenges, where there is a need there is a Lion.
Welcome!
5M-2 District Governor
Lion Lisa Kaufmann
Chanhassen, MN
Lions Rock!
Being a DG was not necessarily the path I was on; unforeseen circumstances led me to this, and I am very grateful for the opportunity. There was not a theme which jumped out to me, but I am an 80’s girl at heart and love to dance - so Lions Rock!
International President Fabricio Oliveira has asked each DG to pick two global causes. For our District I chose childhood cancer to honor Lion Gerald Ziskovsky, and hunger. Over the next year it is my hope each club in District 5M-2 will conduct a service project focused on these two global causes.
Your DG Team, along with myself, 1VDG Shermayne Cross and 2VDG Chuck Toltzman, are here to support you. Please feel free to reach out to anyone of us to offer suggestions, ask questions or to share opportunities to serve together.
“Nothing is as important as passion. No matter what you want to do with your life, be passionate.” Jon Bon Jovi
International President
Fabrício Oliveira
Catolé do Rocha, Paraiba, Brazil
Fabrício Oliveira, esteemed business professional and Catolé do Rocha, Paraiba, Brazil resident, was
elected as the 2024-2025 international president of Lions International. A member of the Catolé do
Rocha Lions Club and Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) advocate, Oliveira will lead the largest
membership-based humanitarian organization in the world. In this role, he will oversee global
membership growth, support LCIF and inspire clubs to meet the growing needs of communities
worldwide through service.
“It is an honor to serve as the next Lions International President,” said Oliveira. “As Lions, we live out our
mission of service and empower future generations to join in our unwavering commitment to kindness.
As International President, I will inspire Lions and Leos to touch lives and make a profound difference all
around the world.”
"What does it mean to make your mark? It means stepping up in our clubs and our communities and changing lives. It means amplifying the voices that may go unheard, It means showing the world that Lions care and we are hear to stay."