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Global Weeks of Service – Vision 

Fellow Lions,

From October 8–18, 2026, let’s come together for Global Vision Week and make Vision service visible across Arizona!

Every club can participate. Pick one or more activities that fit your club and community—collect eyeglasses, raise awareness, support accessibility, partner with a local vision organization, or create your own meaningful project.

No service is too small. Share your ideas and successes with other clubs, inspire one another, and report your service in the Lion Portal. Together, our individual efforts can create a powerful ripple effect across Arizona.

EDUCATE • SERVE • COLLABORATE • SHARE • INSPIRE

One Arizona Lion Family — Together We Serve for a Brighter Tomorrow!

PID Marie Cunning
MD21 Global Service Team

Vision Service Project Ideas

MD21 Mid-Year Leadership Conference 2026

Two days of leadership, learning, fellowship, and celebration with One Arizona Lions Family!

Join us November 6–7, 2026, at Hilton Phoenix Airport for a conference focused on knowledge you can actually use. We are bringing experienced Lions leaders and trainers to share practical ideas, including our special guest, International Director Daniel Marney Elkins.

Friday brings fellowship and fun with a Dinner Buffet hosted by Camp Tatiyee from 6–8 PM, followed by live band entertainment from 8–10 PM, sponsored by Council Chair Keith Alexander.

Saturday is Learn • Share • Apply!  Explore Guiding Lion Training and 10+ practical sessions based on real-life leadership experience and application.

Register Early & Save

Register early to save and help us secure an accurate headcount for meals and conference preparations.

See you in November!

Farhana Shifa
(619) 549-0005

Mid Year Leadership Class Section

Program Book Ads

The MD21 Mid-Year Leadership Conference 2026 Program Book is a great opportunity for Lions Clubs, businesses, community organizations, and friends of Lions to share their message while supporting this statewide gathering.

Place an ad in our Program Book!

Celebrate your club, recognize a Lion, promote your business or organization, congratulate our leaders, or simply send a message of support to Arizona Lions.

Your advertisement helps us create a memorable conference while reaching Lions and community leaders from across Arizona.

Reserve your ad space today!

GLT – Global Leadership Team

LEARN • GROW • LEAD

Ways to Learn

1. Lions Learning Center — LEARN
Access LEARN through the Lion Portal. Lions can complete online courses covering club officer responsibilities, leadership, service, membership, communication, team development, and many other subjects.

2. Self-Directed Learning
Read Lions resources and e-books, watch training and resource videos, review manuals, and explore materials related to your role or interests.

3. Local Training
Your GLTs, District Governors, Zone and Region Chairs, Lions trainers, and other experienced leaders regularly provide in-person and virtual learning opportunities. Participate, ask questions, and share what you learn with your club.

4. Leadership Institutes & International Training
Lions International offers leadership development programs and institutes for Lions at different stages of their leadership journey. These opportunities help members strengthen practical leadership skills and prepare for greater responsibilities.

Sept – October MD21 Learning Challenge

Every Lion can participate!

Club Officers
Presidents, Secretaries, and Treasurers: complete your officer training.

Lion Members
Complete or refresh your New Member Orientation, including its short learning videos.

Service Reporting
Learn how to properly report your club’s service activities.

Choose Your Own Course
Select a LEARN course that interests you or helps you in your Lions role.

Our October CSL publication will be produced on our regular schedule.  Share Project Flyers for promotion and provide your success stories!