District 26-M2 Newsletter
Message from the District Governor Wally
My Fellow Lions,
This past year has been a blast. Visiting so many clubs and meeting so many wonderful LIONS has been a great pleasure.
Some short notes and remarks about the future because the past is the past. We remember the past to learn about what works and what needs to be modified.
As LIONS we must always take care of each other, we must never lose the idea that we are family.
We must help those LIONS that may be thinking of leaving our family. Find the problem and then work to restore the flames that seem to be dimming.
Keep the FUN in fundraising, recruit new members not just new workers.
Let people know why we do the things we do. Car shows and mouse races are front and center, but do people know why we do these things and where the
funds raised are going?
LCIF plays an important part in our organization, and our support must remain strong. We get so much more than what we give.
There are so many things that I could try to say here but I do not want to beat a dead horse so in closing I would like to just say that I have been proud to serve as you District Governor this past year.
One World---One People----We Serve
Lion Wallace Brumfield
District Governor
Message from 1st Vice District Governor - Kelly Rackovan
Hello Lions,
I can’t thank DG Wally Brumfield enough for the opportunity to serve with him on his journey! It just gives us that much more energy to go out in our communities and support those in need. Sometimes that challenge is tough, but we continue to keep
our heads down, plow ahead and our hearts open to serve those in need. Keep that momentum going.
Coming up June/July dates are being set for training sessions for Club Presidents, Vice Presidents, Secretary's, Treasurer's and Club Administrators. Zone Chair training went great and such a great turnout. Thank you!!
Information will be sent out to Club Presidents and Secretary's as soon as the dates are confirmed.
The end of this lionistic year is here. So, everyone have a great summer and support other clubs with their activities. Hope to see everyone at the August 3rd Cabinet Meeting.
To make a difference, we, as Lions, have to BEE the Difference!!
Lion Kelly Rackovan,
District Governor - Elect
Message from 2nd Vice District Governor - Phil
Hi Everyone,
This year has gone by so fast. I am grateful for all of support I have received. It has been great getting to meet so many great Lions that I didn’t know before.
Looking ahead we are in for a great year coming up with DGE Kelly coming in. If there is one thing I hope everyone took away from this year is the excitement and satisfaction you can obtain by being a Lion. On a personal note, I want to thank all of those that
attended and helped put on a great district picnic. We had so much fun and fellowship. I would also like to thank Governor Wally for all of his efforts this past year
and for allowing me to proudly serve by his side. Thank you all.
Lion (pretty in pink) Phil Karrer,
1st Vice District Governor - Elect
Deadline for the next issue of The Lions That Roar is August 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
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August 2026
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February 2027