🌟 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 – What a difference two weeks can make!
On May 31, District 2-A2 stood at a net loss of 2 Lions. Today, we are celebrating a net gain of 13 Lions! This remarkable turnaround is a testament to the dedication, enthusiasm, and commitment of our clubs across the district.
Thank you to every club that embraced the “One More Lion by June 30” challenge and took action to grow our Lions family. Every new member represents another set of hands to serve, another heart committed to making a difference, and another voice helping us strengthen our communities.
As we enter the final days of this Lions year, our focus now shifts to retention. June is traditionally a time when clubs reconcile their rosters and address unpaid dues. While maintaining accurate records is important, we must also remember that every Lion has value. Before removing a member, consider reaching out one more time. A personal conversation, a reminder of the impact they make, or an invitation to reengage may be all it takes to keep a fellow Lion in our family.
Some attrition is inevitable, and every club should plan for it. But together, we can minimize losses and protect the hard-earned gains we have achieved.
Let’s continue this momentum through June 30. By working together, supporting one another, and remaining focused on both growth and retention, we can finish the year stronger than we started and demonstrate what is possible when District 2-A2 unites behind a common goal.
The finish line is in sight. Let’s cross it together—and celebrate a year of growth, service, and success.
⚡ First to Finish (Top 5 Early Achievers)
- SA Autism – Completed on 4/12/26
- Kerrville Host – Completed on 4/14/26
- SA Area Family – Completed on 4/15/26
- Poteet – Completed on 4/16/26
- SA Alamo Heights – Completed on 4/22/26
🏆 Clubs Achieving the Challenge (1+ New Member)
| Club Name | New Members Added | Dates Joined |
| Boerne | Lion Amanada Hullum | 5/18/26 |
| Del Rio Host | Lion Danny De Hoyos Lion Maria Mitchell Lion Abraham Vasquez |
5/7/26 5/13/26 6/4/26 |
| Del Rio San Felipe | Lion Richard Mercado Lion Juan Zamora |
5/20/26 6/1/26 |
| Eagle Pass Border | Lion Rosa Maria Castillo | 5/7/26 |
| Kerrville Host | Lion Peggy Sundberg Lion James Lyle Lion Kelsi Wilmot Lion Ryan Pendergraft |
4/14/26 5/5/26 5/12/26 5/26/26 |
| 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 Lion Marcella Munter |
4/12/26 4/12/26 6/14/26 |
| SA Central Park | Lion Patrick Klashing Lion Theresa Klashing |
6/1/26 6/1/26 |
| SA Windcrest | Lion Tristan Minter | 6/7/26 |
| Tilden | Lion Tanner Counch Lion Erika Gonzales Lion Shea Smith-Villareal Lion Mattie Martinez Lion Misty Smith Lion Rocky Smith |
4/13/26 4/13/26 4/13/26 4/20/26 5/12/26 5/12/26 |
🙌 Together, We Serve
Yours in Service,
Lion Nan Patton
District Governor