District 26-M2 Newsletter
Message from the District Governor Wally
Fellow Lions,
I generally don’t like to talk about the past because there is so much coming to us in the future, but the Mid Winter Form that was just held in Jefferson City was
well worth the time and money. Good information was dispersed and hopefully absorbed. To those that planned and put this program on, many thanks.
February is the month District Conventions have started. Our District Convention is coming up at the end of March. Please plan to attend. Our District must
maintain the reputation for having the best pre-convention party in the state.
Good food, good music, and good people to have fun with. Bring a friend and
show them how much fun being a LION can be.
Club Presidents, please check with you club Secretary and make sure your club is up to date with dues. If not in good standing, your club will not be able to vote at
the District or state convention. Reminder, LCI will only send electronic dues notices. No paper notice will be sent.
Remember, pulling together will get us through the deepest snow and mud. The end of this Lion’s year is fast approaching with attending meetings and planning
for the upcoming Lion’s year. Do not forget our fellow Lions that are ill or have recently pasted. Keep them in your hearts and prayers.
One World---One People----We Serve
Lion Wallace Brumfield
District Governor
Message from 1st Vice District Governor - Kelly Rackovan
Fellow Lions,
I would like to reach out to each and every one of you and say thank you for supporting me in this great endeavor of being your First Vice District Governor.
It is a big honor, and I will not let you down. Looking forward to leading our District 26-M2 this coming year.
Let's keep helping and serving our community. We have many opportunities for service to our communities, and I am so very proud to be a part of a Lions club and District that has the Heart for Service. Whether it be with KidSight, Eye Missions, Pancake Breakfasts, Trivia Nights and much, much more. Please support your fellow clubs.
I’d like to continue to thank everyone for all the effort and hard work they are doing. As we are moving forward, I would like to encourage all clubs to continue to report their service into the portal. Just remember, even club meetings and committee meetings are considered service. If you need help with anything, please let me know.
Coming up in April/May I will be setting up some training sessions for Club Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretary's, Treasurers, Zone Chairs and Club
Administration positions.
Be looking for more information to be coming out in the near future.
Would love to get our District plus membership. Let's help Governor Wally achieve that goal with Mission 1.5. All you have to do is ASK!! Just ASK a neighbor, ASK a
friend, ASK a coworker, if they would like to be a Lion and invite them to your club to have fun. Invite them to a hands-on activity your club is doing. Get them involved. That's the best way to show them what Lions do. Work together, have fun and support the community.
"Bee the Difference"
Lion Kelly Rackovan,
1st Vice District Governor
Message from 2nd Vice District Governor - Phil
Fellow Lions of 26M2,
I thank you for the welcome you have given me at your club visits this year. With convention season directly ahead of us I would love to have your continued
support with a vote for pretty in PINK. Speaking of conventions, I hope to see everyone there for fun and fellowship. It is an amazing opportunity to connect
with lions from other clubs and maybe get some ideas for fundraisers that may work in your club or even make a combined effort on the same fundraiser.
Remember many hands make light work. I hope to see everyone at the convention.
Lion Phil Karrer,
2nd Vice District Governor
Deadline for the next issue of The Lions That Roar is April 12, 2026.
Now is the time to for you to get an article in spotlighting your club or a special event. Do you have a “Did You Know” article? Pictures will be used
whenever possible. Do you want to share why you became a Lion? Maybe you can inspire others.
Please send to the Editor Lion Dave Kinkade at editor@lions26m2.org.
NOTE: Unless otherwise stated, the District 26-M2 “The Lions That Roar” newsletter is published bimonthly.
Following is the “ROAR” schedule for the
Lion year of 2025 – 2026.
Unless otherwise noted above, please send articles for
publication by the 12th of the month of publication.
August 2025
October 2025
December 2025
February 2026
April 2026
June 2026