WE SERVE!
A Message from District Governor
Beth Whitelock
Greetings Rockstars of 22B,
March is the month associated with new beginnings and transitions. You all have been so attentive and determined to achieve the goals of our district and association. Now is the time to put all our energy in achieving the possible for the remainder of this Lions year. How is your club doing on the Ask One, Retain One Challenge? I am looking forward to presenting those two trophies for membership and retention. The warmer weather gives us a much better opportunity to get outside and provide more service for our communities and let others know who we are and that we welcome others to join our organization.
Our district contributions to our Lions Clubs International Foundation is down from previous years. Clubs are encouraged to make a donation this year. Remember that any donation made by the club will count towards the future designation of a Melvin Jones Fellowship. We have so many Lions that deserve this recognition. Review your membership. Do you have someone that embodies the characteristics of dedicated humanitarian service? If so, let that person know how much their service means to your club and your community. Recognize them with a Melvin Jones Fellowship.
This month we have the District Social and our Leader Dog fundraiser dinners. I am looking forward to
celebrating with many of you at our social. It is the time to celebrate each other. Dress as your favorite
Rock Star and come to have fun. The Leader Dog dinners are March 20th at the Hebron Fire Department Community Hall and on March 21st at the Federalsburg Lions Community Hall. Lions have always been a big supporter of this program. If you ever get a chance to visit Leader Dog training school in Rochester, Michigan it will change your life. You will look at the world with a whole new perspective of what it means to live with blindness. Please contact Leader Dog Chair Jamie Emely with any questions.
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​Leo Club Awareness Month will be in April. I encourage Leo Club sponsoring clubs to make a conscious effort to connect with their Leo’s now and through April. Invite the Leos to your club meeting or your service projects. Also, have club members attend a Leo meeting, fundraiser or project. Leos are the key to our future Leaders. We need to keep them involved. Listen to their ideas about the future of our organization. Young people can lead us to think like the next generation of Lions.
Clubs should be meeting this month to develop the slate of club officers for next year. Encourage members to step into Leadership positions by offering support and guidance. Lions International offers quality training online and in person for future leaders. You might have a future District Governor in your club! This has been an amazing journey to be your District Governor. I encourage those leaders among us to give it a try. You won’t be disappointed.
As our international President said, “Lead to Serve – Serve to Lead”. Now is the time for us to use our leadership skills to the fullest. Ask others to join our organization. Encourage others to serve in leadership roles - We can do this!​
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Until next time, Rock on and spread the kindness.
Rock On,
Beth Whitelock
2025-2026 District Governor
Lions are individuals who volunteer their time to humanitarian causes in their local and world communities. By conducting service projects and raising funds, Lions strive to help those in need, wherever the need exists. The Lion’s motto is "We Serve".
Lions aim to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, support those in need through humanitarian aid, and encourage peace and international understanding.
The Lions of Maryland feed the hungry, assist after disasters, clean up in neighborhoods, raise funds for the visually impaired, orphans, and other causes, and run a variety of youth programs, mentoring youth as they pursue positive activities and carry out service projects.
There is a Lion! When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves, and take action to make their community better, it’s a beautiful thing—and an incredible feeling for everyone involved. That’s Lions. Being a Lion is about leading by example, building relationships, and improving the world through kindness. It’s 1.4 million caring individuals serving together so they can make a lasting impact and change more lives.