Second Vice District Governor Training Program
The Second Vice District Governor (SVDG) Training Program is designed to develop the leadership skills second vice district governors need to fulfill role-specific responsibilities and succeed as a member of the district governor team.
The training blends self-paced, online courses in the Lions Learning Center, a live virtual seminar with fellow second vice district governors and local training coordinated by multiple/single district GLT coordinators or GAT area leaders.
Please see the SVDG Program Overview for a detailed view of the SVDG training program.
Live virtual seminar
SVDGs will be grouped with fellow SVDGs for a series of live virtual sessions which offer the opportunity to discuss topics such as LCIF, membership development and leadership development skills. The seminar will consist of 6 sessions scheduled over 4 weeks beginning in November.
Details regarding schedules and preparation materials will be communicated directly to SVDGs in September.
Multiple/single district training*
Lions International provides instructional plans and curriculum for multiple districts and single districts to conduct training for SVDGs in their area. This instructor-led training is coordinated by multiple/single district GLT coordinators or GAT area leaders.
*Effective Lion year 2025-2026, Lions International will provide instructional plans and curriculum for a multiple/single district joint workshop to include both first and second vice district governors.
To assist with planning:
- Download the Instructor Preparation Guide
- Submit the Leadership Development Multiple District Grant Program application
- Contact leadershipdevelopment@lionsclubs.org for the curriculum materials.
Online learning and assignments
SVDGs will be assigned online courses to complete throughout their first year of training. The courses will be automatically assigned as they become available in the Lions Learning Center (LLC). Click the button below to access the Lions Learning Center and look for the SVDG Learning Path.
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Contact us
For questions, please use the contact information below.
SVDG Training Program
+1 630-468-6857
VDGtraining@lionsclubs.org
Online Assignments Assistance
+1 630-468-7073
elearning@lionsclubs.org
Leadership Development Multiple District Grant Program and Training Curriculum
+1 630-468-7172
leadershipdevelopment@lionsclubs.org