Nebraska Lions District 38N
Summer Cabinet Meeting Minutes
Sunday, August 2, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church
8300 E Pointe Rd, Lincoln NE
Call to Order at 2:00 PM
Pledge of Allegiance and Lions Pledge led by PCC Lion Bob Swan
Invocation given by Lion Allen Darell
Roll Call – Guests ID David Wentworth, Council Chair Dave Melick, PDG Leon Sweigard (O), PDG Karen Jackson (O), MD38 Council Secretary Mark Jackson and PDG Wayne Hinerman (I). There were additional 36 Lions in attendance from 9 clubs represented.
Secretary Minutes – approval from State Meeting – 6/6/2026 – motioned to accept by PCC Tom Vitamvas, seconded by FVDG Kyle Leonard – motioned passed
Treasurers report and budget – presented by Donna Darell. Motioned to accept by PDG Dennis Hughes, PCC Bob Swan seconded. Approved.
Mike Hall motioned to approve Individual Assistance Fund. Misty Harris Seconded. All approved.
Video “Be the Ripple” – The song was written for IP Mark Lyon. The video can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtcikQEmRIg
International President Mark Lyon’s theme and message – Rooted in Service – Service is the foundation of our organization. It's at the very root of what we do and who we are as Lions. Meaningful service fuels growth, increases our impact and strengthens our communities and our world. It's why people join us - and why they stay."
DG Roxanne's theme: Baby Steps. She has asked 3 things. 1 – throw away the box. We are not a team that is not going to think outside of the box. Rethink and Reinvent. 2 – be transparent. This is why we are sharing our goals. 3 – never say or accept “we’ve tried this before and it never worked”.
Start with a new thought, a new plan. Plan for the one and let it grow.
This is not my year or my district, it is OURS!
Old Business - No Old Business
New Business
Individual Assistance – 1st VDG Lin Hughes - Tickets were given to clubs. 50 per club. 17 donations so far. 5000 raffle tickets were printed. See Lin or Dennis Hughes if you want more for your club. This is used for persona/individual medical needs. The District matches clubs donation. Total of $1000 per fiscal year per club. Can only request a total of $500 at a time. The Raffle is held at Fall Rally. More information can be found on the 38N website.
PDG John Braisted – Handed out gifts to Misty Harris and Idajane Martinez or being on his cabinet last year as they were absent when presented to others. DG Roxanne presented the DG plaque and pin to PDG John Braisted.
Tail Twister – Vanessa Bolln – Will start having fines if the following is found: No Lions pin or shirt – one or the other. Talking out of turn. Phone rings (it was noted that medical alarms are not included). Arriving late. Answering questions incorrectly (during trivia, etc). Could be from $0.25 to $1.00
We played a Game – Poker run. Introduce yourself to other people. Winners include Dave Melick and Mark Jackson won with full house. Straight – ID David Wentworth. 3 of a kind – Mike Hall, Bernie Peters and Paul Savick. 2 pairs – Valerie Wentworth, CJ Franko and Sharon. Star on back – Kathy Swan and Jason Reinke.
DG Roxanne introduced her Cabinet Officers and Chairpersons
ID David Wentworth then performed the Installation of Cabinet Officers and Chairperson
Lonnie Miller motioned to donate $100 to the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church for the use of the facilities. Mavis Hall seconded. It was approved.
Announcements
Upcoming Dates:
August 8th – NLF Meeting – 10:00 AM, St. Paul’s Lutheran School, 1010 Georgia Avenue, Norfolk. Enter on the East side of the school.
September 3-5th – USA/Canada Forum, Memphis TN
November 6-8th – Fall Rally in Grand Island
February 26-28th – Mid Winter in Columbus
May 21-23rd - State Convention in Norfolk
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Official Minutes of the Lions of District 38-N
State Convention Cabinet Meeting
Saturday, June 6, 2026
The fourth meeting of Lions Clubs of District 38-N was called to order by Lion John Braisted, District Governor, at 1:45 pm, Saturday, June 6, 2026. Nine (9) District 38-N Lions Clubs were represented by 35 members.
Past Council Chairperson Mavis Hall gave the opening prayer and blessing.
Pledge of Allegiance was led by Past Council Chairperson Mike Hall. This was followed by the reciting of the Lions Pledge led by District Governor Braisted.
First Time State Convention Attendees were introduced: Crystal Hood, York Lions Club.
District Governor John Braisted welcomed those in attendance, thanked them for attending the 2026 State Convention.
Cabinet Secretary Allen Darell, PCC, read the roll call of clubs. These are the clubs in attendance with their number of members: Aurora (1); Beatrice (3); Humboldt (3); Lincoln Bethany (6); Lincoln Star City (3); Millard (7); Papillion (4); Plattsmouth (5) and York (3). Nine Lions clubs represented, including the new Hartley House Lions Club Branch. and 35 Lions members in attendance.
Cabinet Secretary Darell provided minutes of the March 6, 2026, Mid-Winter Cabinet Meeting to all attending, along the meeting agenda. Motion to approve the minutes made by PCC Tom Vitamvas, seconded by Lion Ellen Olson and simultaneously by several other Lions, motion to approve carried.
Treasurer's Report was presented by Lion Donna Darell, Cabinet Treasurer. No questions or discussion. Lion Donna reported the balance at US Bank is $19,138.07. The balance of the Individual Assistance fund is $5,665.46, after funding from the Individual Assistance raffle. Five Assistance grants were given, at $500 each to the following Lions clubs: Utica Lions, Beatrice Lions, Lincoln Star City Lions, Giltner Lions and Millard Lions clubs. Also, District Leaders and Cabinet members, turn in your eligible expenses as soon as possible. Motion by PCC Mavis Hall to accept the treasurer’s report, seconded by PCC Merlin Olson, motion to accept carried.
Communications – none
Message from District Governor John Braisted thanking the Lions, Lions Club, and Cabinet members for a fine and very quick year. Lion John appreciated all the support he received. He went on to recap his year, including some district successes and some disappointments (i.e. loss of the Clarks and Millard Noon Lions Clubs), but delighted in the extension of Lions through the new Hartley House Lions Club Branch of the Lincoln Star City Lions Club. DG John has some gifts for his cabinet members which he will distribute during the remainder of the state convention this weekend.
LEADERSHIP REPORTS
· Vice District Governor reports were submitted prior to the meeting by DG-E Roxanne Chandler and FVDG-E Lin Hughes.
· First Vice District Governor Roxanne Chandler reported completing DG Training with LCI and at the DG-E school held in Broken Bow, noted the attendance at the 50th Anniversary of the Bellevue Lions Club and volunteering at Opening Eyes for Special Olympics Nebraska.
· Second Vice District Governor Lin Hughes summarized her written report. Nine additional clubs visited, attended DG-E school in Broken Bow. Announced that the Assistance Fund Raffle will continue during the 2026-2027 year.
· Cabinet Committee Reports:
o Reports received and on file, sent to DG John were LCIF-Ellen & Merlin Olson; GLT-Mavis Hall; Treasurer-Donna Darell; FVDG/DG-E-Roxanne Chandler; SVDG/FVDG-E Lin Hughes, GET-Dennis Hughes; GMT-Marilyn Chilvers; Environment-Crayon Initiative-Nickie McGee.
Zone Reports were given by Zone Chairs Lion Kyle Leonard (Zone A-1) and Lion George Fischer (Zone B-2)
Old Business – NONE
New Business:
· FVDG-E Hughes reported the Assistance Fund Raffle is starting. Lion Lin will be contacting all the Zone Chairs about this year’s program. Would like donated items for raffle prizes by June 23. Send to or contact with information to lhughes912@cox.net. Ticket distribution will begin at the Summer Cabinet meeting on August 2. Please have raffle ticket funds turned in by October 15 for drawing at the Fall Rally on Saturday, November 7. Motion by Lion Ellen Olson, seconded by PDG Marilyn Chilvers to continue and carry forward the Individual Assistance Raffle, motion carried.
· PCC Mavis Hall announced Zone Chair training will occur with the Summer Cabinet meeting.
· PCC Tom Vitamvas his goal this next year is to bring the District 38-N Constitution & By-Laws into alignment with the constitution and by-laws of Multiple District 38 and the International Association of Lions Club.
· DG-E Roxanne Chandler announced the following Zone Chairs:
o Zone 1 – Lion Cheryl “CJ” Franko, Millard Lions Club
o Zone 2 – Lion Vanessa Bolln, Lincoln Star City Lions Club
o Zone 3 – Lion Dennis Dye, Hebron Lions Club.
Year End Message from District Governor John Braisted: Very FAST year, a lot of fun, very busy and a lot of work. DG John had already recapped accomplishments and disappointments. Lastly added he’d like to see and push District 38-N to have more Lions involvement and development in Southeast District 38-N, Johnson, Nemaha, Otoe, Pawnee, and Richardson counties.
The District Gavel and Bell was passed to DG-E Roxanne Chandler. Lion Roxanne thanked everyone for the support given and looking forward to an outstanding year. She is going to set some lofty goals. Theme will be: “BABY STEPS”.
Please note that DG-E Chandler’s phone number is 657-698-8507.
1st International President Mark Lyon stopped in and address the District 38-N attending Lions. 1st IP Mark is looking forward to the 2026-2027 Lions year. First he thanked the Lions who attended this weekend. Then he moved on to a significant program to reach out to Leos and improve / enchance the “Leo to Lion” conversion, getting involved and sustaining Leo’s into Lions. Please get involved in your communities, especially youth. Newly added District Chairpersons/Committees: 1. Leo-to-Lion Chairperson and Disaster Relief Chairperson. 1st IP Lyon thanked everyone for making this Multiple District Convention visit before he ascends to become International President 2026-27 so much fun and relaxing. He loved every moment with the Lions of Nebraska,
Upcoming Dates
· June 28 - Pre-Cabinet Meeting – 2pm at Eisley Library Branch, 1530 Superior St., Lincoln
· July 3-7 108th International Association of Lions Club Convention
· July 16 - Papillion Lions Club – 50th Year Anniversary
· July 17-19 - Baker University, Baldwin City, KS
· August 2 - Summer Cabinet Meeting, 2:30pm, Eiseley Branch @ 1530 Superior St., Lincoln
Meeting adjourned at 2:40 pm on a motion by PCC Mavis Hall, seconded by Lion Nickie McGee, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Allen C. Darell, PCC, 38-N Cabinet Secretary
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Official Minutes of the Lions of District 38-N
Mid-Winter Convention Cabinet Meeting
Saturday, March 7, 2026
The third meeting of Lions Clubs of District 38-N was called to order by Lion John Braisted, District Governor, at 10:35 am, Saturday, March 7, 2026. Ten (10) District 38-N Lions Clubs were represented by 33 members. In addition, International Director Debbie Dawson and her husband Lion Don Bridge attended the meeting.
Second Vice District Governor Lin Hughes provided the invocation.
District Governor John Braisted welcomed those in attendance, thanked them for attending the 2026 District 38-N & 38-O Mid-Winter Convention.
Cabinet Secretary PCC Allen Darell read the roll call of clubs. These are the clubs in attendance with their number of
members: Aurora (1); Beatrice (3); Bellevue (2); Lincoln 21st Century (2); Lincoln Bethany (5); Lincoln Star City (6); Millard(5); Papillion (4); Plattsmouth (4) and York (1). Ten Lions clubs represented and 34 Lions members in attendance. One guest in attendance with Lincoln Bethany Lions.
Cabinet Secretary Darell provided minutes of the November 8, 2025, Fall Rally Cabinet Meeting to all attending, in an information packet, along with the meeting agenda. Motion to Approve the minutes made by Lion Misty Harris, seconded by Lion Tony Oberly and simultaneously by several other Lions, motion to approve carried.
Treasurer's Report was presented by Lion Donna Darell, Cabinet Treasurer. No questions or discussion. Lion Donna reported the balance at US Bank is $26,708.00, which included convention receipts. The balance of the Individual Assistance fund is $3,694.56. Only one assistance grant payment has been requested and approved for $500.00 for the Utica Lions Club. Motion by Lion Kyle Leonard to accept the treasurer’s report, seconded by FVDG Roxanne Chandler, motion to accept carried.
LEADERSHIP REPORTS
Message from DG John Braisted included his visitations, with only three clubs remaining to be visited. club, Lincoln Hartley House Lions, has been established in Lincoln with the Lincoin Bethany Lions Club. A new branch
DG John is challenging all Lions clubs of District 38-N to work toward adding two or more new members, toward the completion of Mission 1.5.
Vice District Governor reports were submitted prior to the meeting by FVDG Roxanne Chandler and SVDG Lin Hughes.
SVDG Hughes did add comments about two of the Lions clubs visited. The Davenport Lions has amazing service activity with its support of youth sports and Fire – Rescue – Hospital. The Humboldt Lions are very active especially with the operation of a community thrift shop, upkeep of a nature trail and Bob Butcher fishing program.
First Vice District Governor Roxanne Chandler summarized her written report, included in the handout packets.
Second Vice District Governor Lin Hughes summarized her written report, included in the handout packets.
Zone Reports were given by Zone Chairs Lion Kyle Leonard (Zone A-1) and Lion George Fischer (Zone B-2)
Committee reports were presented as follows:
• Environment – Nickie McGee, updated her submitted report
• Global Leadership Team – PCC Mavis Hall presented information on club officers training and zone chairperson
training. Also added at MD 38 LCIF Coordinator mentioned how pleased she is with District 38-N.
• District LCIF Coordinator – Lion Ellen Olson reported that District 38-N’s LCIF goal for the year has already been met 100%. Please continue to finish this year strong for LCIF.
• Global Extension Team – PDG Dennis Hughes submitted report online and added that extension efforts are still in progress in Ralston and Syracuse.
Old Business – NONE
New Business:
• Remember your support of the Nebraska Lions All-Star Golf is essential for its continued success. In a message from PCC Tom Vitamvas (absent) please continue supporting this project, which needs Lions clubs to support the Nebraska Lions Foundation for these golf donations.
• No other new business was offered.
Elections of Officers (District Governor, Vice District Governor’s and Nebraska Lions Foundation Trustee): Nominations – Elections committee, PCC Mike Hall, Lions Darla Bolln and Crystal Hood will distribute, collect and count the ballots. Nominations were initially taken during the November 8, 2025 district cabinet meeting at the Fall Rally.
• District Governor candidate, FVDG Roxanne Chandler, Lincoln Star City Lions Club was presented. Requests for other nominations requested three times. No other candidates, motion by PDG Randy Luthy to close nomiations for District Governor 2026-2028, seconded by Lion Misty Harris, motion to close nominations for District Governor carried.
• First Vice District Governor candidate, SVDG Lin Hughes, Papillion Area Lions Club was presented. Requests for other nominations requested three times. No other candidates, motion by Lion Misty Harris, seconded by FVDG Roxanne Chandler, motion to close nominations for First Vice District Governor, motion carried.
• Second Vice District Governor candidate, Zone Chair Kyle Leonard, Millard Lions Club was presented. Requests for other nominations requested three times. No other candidates, motion by PDG Dennis Hughes, seconded by Lion Misty Harris to close nominations for Second Vice District Governor, motion carried.
• Nebraska Lions Foundation Trustee, for term of July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. Previously nominated at the Fall Rally cabinet meeting was PDG Jason Reineke Millard Lions Club. Request for other nominations was made. From the floor Lion Darla Bolln, Lincoln Star City Lions Club. Lion Darla Bolln recused herself from the election committee, replaced at DG Braisted authority with Lion Connie Plettner of Lincoln 21st Century Lions Club. Motion to close nominations for NLF Trustee by Lion Kyle Leonard, seconded by FVDG Roxanne, motion carried.
Ballots were distributed to attendees, following the Lions Clubs International District 38-N eligibility listing, provided on February 19, 2026 and updated on February 28, 2026.
During the counting and tabulations of ballot District 38-N held a drawing for seven donated boxes of Girl Scout Cookies.
Nominations/Election Committee Report – PCC Mike Hall & Lion Darla Bolln reported election results as follows:
• District Governor – Elect Lion Roxanne Chandler, Lincoln Star City Lions Club
• First Vice District Governor-Elect Lion Lin Hughes, Papillion Area Lions Club
• Second Vice District Governor-Elect Lion Kyle Leonard, Millard Lions Club
• Nebraska Lions Foundation Trustee Lion Jason Reineke, Millard Lions Club
Upcoming Meetings and Events:
• March 19 - Plattsmouth Lions Club Soup Supper at Messiah Lutheran Church, 4:30-6:30pm
• March 28 – Nebraska Lions Foundation & Council of Governor’s meetings in Kearney, NE
• April 14-16 – Midwest Lions Pin Swap, Rock Island, IL
• May 12 - Bellevue Lions Club – 50th Year Anniversary
• May 29 - Special Olympics/Opening Eyes, Creighton University
• June 3 - Papillion Lions Club – Hops for Harmony at Werner Park (Omaha Storm Chasers)
• June 5-7 - State Convention, Holiday Inn, Kearney, NE
• July 3-7 108th International Association of Lions Club Convention, Hong Kong, China
• July 16 - Papillion Lions Club – 50th Year Anniversary
• July 17-19 - Baker University, Baldwin City, KS
Meeting adjourned at 11:45am on a motion by DG-E Roxanne Chandler, seconded by many, meeting adjourned.
Respectfully Submitted,
Allen C. Darell, PCC
38-N Cabinet Secretary
