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 1.4 M Lions around the world responding to local and global challenges; where there is a need there is a Lion.
Welcome from District Governor Chuck Toltzman
Lion Chuck is honored to lead District 5M-2 for the 2026–2027 Lions Year, serving alongside 1st VDG Deb Koehnen and 2nd VDG Rose Thies. Together, they invite all clubs to look toward the horizon and embrace this year's mission of collaborative, far-reaching service.
District Governor Theme: Lions Helping You Help Others
This theme highlights what Lions do best: working directly alongside our neighborhoods, partnering with local organizations, and empowering individuals who are making a real difference. When we work together, we multiply our collective impact and build lasting changes in our communities.
District Areas of Focus
Clubs across the district are strongly encouraged to complete meaningful local service projects centered around three essential causes:
• Humanitarian Service: Delivering critical support, hope, and hands-on assistance to individuals facing challenges both locally and globally.
• Disaster Relief: Providing immediate emergency assistance and sustained, long-term support to help communities rebuild after natural disasters.
• Hearing Health: Upholding our proud Lions legacy through community hearing screenings, educational outreach, and accessible hearing aid programs.
Our Shared Goals for Clubs
To ensure our district thrives and our impact reaches further than ever, we are collectively focusing on three core initiatives:
• Grow our membership to bring fresh hands and ideas to the frontier of service.
• Expand our service footprint to address new and evolving community needs.
• Strengthen our communities from the ground up through active civic leadership.
"If we do these things together, our district will thrive, our clubs will grow stronger, and our impact will reach even more people."
— DG Chuck
International President
Mark Lyon
Presidential Theme: Rooted in Service
International President Mark S. Lyon is a husband, father, musician, corporate executive, leader – and in many ways, just a regular Lion. President Lyon believes that service is the cornerstone of our organization and that every act of service, whether big or small, has the power to create a ripple effect of positive action. By remaining rooted in service and advocating for those we serve, we will make the world a better place.
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