🌟 District Governor’s Final Message 🌟

Finish Strong

As the 2025-2026 Lions year draws to a close, International President A.P. Singh reminds us that our work is not yet finished. Membership growth remains essential to expanding our ability to serve, strengthening our clubs, and ensuring a vibrant future for Lionism. Strong clubs build strong communities.

At the Texas Lions State Convention, President Singh shared Mother Teresa’s philosophy from the Simple Path: “The fruit of silence is prayer. The fruit of prayer is faith. The fruit of faith is love. The fruit of love is service. The fruit of service is peace.“ This message captures the heart of Lionism—service rooted in purpose, compassion, and faith.

The convention also marked the beginning of a new chapter for District 2-A2. With an outstanding incoming leadership team ready to build on our successes and embrace new opportunities, our district is well-positioned for continued growth and impact.

As I conclude my year as District Governor, I thank you for the privilege of serving alongside you. While my title may change, my commitment to District 2-A2 remains the same. Together, let’s finish the year strong and continue making a difference in the communities we serve. 🦁

Membership. Service. Leadership. Together, we are stronger.

One More Lion by June 30

Update – As of May 31, our district is currently at a net loss of 2 Lions. Thank you to every club that has embraced the “One More Lion by June 30” campaign and is actively working to grow our membership.

As we enter the final month of the Lions year, it is important to remember that June is traditionally when clubs reconcile their rosters and drop members who have not paid their dues. While this housekeeping is necessary, it can quickly erase the gains we have worked so hard to achieve. Every club should expect some membership attrition and plan accordingly.

The good news is that we are within striking distance of finishing the year with a net gain. Achieving that goal will require diligence, persistence, a renewed focus on inviting prospective members to experience the fellowship and service that make Lions Clubs so impactful, and reporting new recruits in the Lion Portal in  a timely manner. Every new Lion matters. Every invitation matters. Every club can make a difference.

Let’s finish the year strong and show what District 2-A2 can accomplish when we work together.

 ⚡ First to Finish (Top 5 Early Achievers)

1. SA Autism – Completed on 4/12/26
2. Kerrville Host – Completed on 4/14/26
3. SA Area Family – Completed on 4/15/26
4. Poteet – Completed on 4/16/26
5. SA Alamo Heights – Completed on 4/22/26

🏆 Clubs Achieving the Challenge (1+ New Member)

Club Name	New Members Added	Dates Joined
Del Rio Host	Lion Danny De Hoyos Lion Maria Mitchell	5/7/26 5/13/26
Del Rio San Felipe	Lion Richard Mercado	5/20/26
Eagle Pass Border	Lion Rosa Maria Castillo	5/7/26
Kerrville Host	Lion Peggy Sundberg	4/14/26
La Vernia	Lion Todd Miller	5/12/26
Poteet	Lion Gabrielle Flores Lion Melissa Broussard Lion Austin Peek Lion Joan Wiederhold	4/16/26 4/16/26 4/16/26 4/16/26
SA Alamo Heights	Lion Roland Rodriguez	4/22/26
SA Area Family	Lion Vanessa Agnew	4/15/26
SA Autism	Lion Ashley Lamb-Matlock Lion Chad Matlock	4/12/26 4/12/26

🙌 Together, We Serve

Yours in Service,
Lion Nan Patton
District Governor