Serving as your District Governor for the 2024 – 2025 year is an honor. We are working together with Lions, Lioness Lions, and Leo Clubs in the District as we address the needs in our communities. We need to continue to embrace new members through service. This is a crucial goal to improve the service activities of all Lions and embrace social media resources to let people know how Lions are there to help.

This Year, we, as a collective of Lions, Lioness Lions, and Leo Clubs, are embarking on a journey of growth and service as we strive to 'Grow the Good'. Embracing International President Fabrício Oliveira's Theme, 'Make Your Mark ', we are committed to leaving a positive impact on the lives we touch and the communities we serve. President Fabrício believes that there is a leader inside every one of us, and together, we all have the potential to make a lasting mark on the world. With every act of service, we bring kindness and compassion, change and hope, reinforcing our commitment to 'Grow the Good '

This Year, 2025, marks the 100th Year of the Speech by Helen Keller,  "To each one of us is given in some degree the power to create and distribute happiness, and that is about the best thing any one of us can do. There is no surer way to keep the fire of happiness burning in our hearts than by sharing its brightness with others." One extraordinary woman challenge became a worldwide phenomenon.

Let us take the risk together to make a difference in our communities and in the lives of those we serve. Lions let us step up and embrace this challenge.

Remember, Lions, Lioness Lions, and Leos tell your story.  Leave YOUR MARK!

William Beatty  

DG District 14F  

Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.