Managing your district
The district governor (DG) is the chief administrative officer of the district and serves as the district governor team leader.
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, 2022, access to past district governors in Lion Portal have been updated to allow for read-only access.
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Recordings (English only)
Succession Planning Webinar
The Successful Zone Chairperson
District Operations and Programs
District Expense Claim Processing
Zone and Region Chairpersons – Global Membership Approach
Prepare for an Engaging Club Visit
Achieving Club Excellence
Keep Your Clubs in Good Standing
How to Plan a District Convention
Helpful management tools
It's important to know your responsibilities as district governor. These resources are here to help you understand the different aspects of your role and lead your clubs to success.
- Governance
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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
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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
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Model District Structrue
Standard Club Structure
Model Multiple District Structure
Your Council of Governors - District resources
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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* - Reports
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Lion Portal
Club Health Assessment
Club Health Assessment Action Strategies - Improving club quality
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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
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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
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Certified Guiding Lion
Lions Learning Center
*Zone Chairperson
*Club Officers
International Institutes
Vice District Governor Training Programs - Conventions
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How to Plan a District Convention
Lions International Convention - Grants
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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
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District Excellence Awards
Club Excellence Awards
Zone and Region Chairperson Awards - LCIF grants and applications
