Managing your district
The district governor (DG) is the chief administrative officer of the district and serves as the district governor team leader.
We’re on a mission to grow
MISSION 1.5 is the drive to reach 1.5 million members worldwide, so we can better meet the growing needs of our communities and serve more people than ever before.
Helpful management tools
It’s important to know your responsibilities as district governor. Explore our resources designed to help you understand the different aspects your role and lead your clubs to success.
- Announcements
Effective July 1, 2022, a resolution has been passed during the International Convention to amend the qualification of district governor and vice district governors. Lions who previously served as a district governor will not be eligible to be elected as district governor or vice district governor. To learn more, please contact us at districtadministration@lionsclubs.org.
Effective September 14, access to past district governors in Lions Portal have been updated to allow for read only access.
- Governance
Board Policy Manual
Standard Club Constitution & By-Laws
Standard Multiple District Constitution & By-Laws
International Constitution & By-Laws
Constitution Complaint Procedures
Club Dispute Resolutions
District Dispute Resolutions
District Elections Guidelines- Global Action Team
Global Action Team
Global Leadership Team District Coordinator
Global Membership Team District Coordinator
Global Service Team District Coordinator
Global Extension Team District Coordinator- Expenses
- Structures
Model District Structrue
Standard Club Structure
Model Multiple District Structure
Your Council of Governors- District resources
Cabinet Secretary / Treasurer e-Book
Speaker Request Notification Form
DGE Seminar Information
Leo Club Program Development Checklist
Global Membership Approach
District Health Assessment Strategies *NEW*
Best Practice for Region Meetings *NEW*- Webinar recordings and presentations
Succession Planning webinar
District Operations and Programs webinar
District Expense Claim Processing webinar
Zone and Region Chairpersons – Global Membership Approach webinar
Prepare for an Engaging Club Visit webinar
Achieving Club Excellence webinar
Keep Your Clubs in Good Standing webinar
How to Plan a District Convention webinar
Achieving Club Excellence presentation
The Successful Zone Chairperson presentation- Reports
Lion Portal
Club Health Assessment
Club Health Assessment Action Strategies- Improving club quality
Improving Lions Club Quality Webpage
Improving Lions Club Quality Facebook Page
Guiding Lion
Guiding Lion Facebook Page
Rebuilding and Reactivating Clubs
Plan for Your Club’s Success Webpage
Plan for Your Club’s Success Guide
Plan for Your Club’s Success PowerPoint
Your Club, Your Way!
Club Troubleshooting Guide- Club officer e-books
Club President e-Book
Club Secretary e-Book
Club Treasurer e-Book
Club Marketing Chairperson Guide
Club Officer Installation Ceremony
Club Membership Chairperson e-Book
Club Service Chairperson e-Book- Lions Shop
- Training
Certified Guiding Lion
Lions Learning Center
*Zone Chairperson
*Club Officers
International Institutes
Vice District Governor Training Programs- Conventions
How to Plan a District Convention
Lions International Convention- Grants
Leo Leadership Grant Program Application
New Voices Symposium Program Guide
New Voices Workshop Planning Guide
Lions Services for Children Symposium Program Planning Guide
Membership Development Grants
Marketing Grant Program
Leadership Development Multiple District/District Grant Program- Awards
District Excellence Awards
Club Excellence Awards
Zone and Region Chairperson Awards- LCIF grants and applications
