20R1:About

About MD20-R1 and this site

Lions International District of New York and Bermuda comprises of 11 Districts called Multiple District 20. One of the districts is called MD20-R1 which owns this website. District 20-R1 governs the Lions Clubs of the New York State counties of Putnam, Rockland, and Northern Westchester (North of Interstate I-287).

The intent of this site is to continue to help inspire awesome individuals to join or partner with the Lions Clubs in our district, to help keep members by being engaged with the service projects and their communities and help them find the information they need, as well as to see the history of the clubs and their service.

It is also to honor those who have served as presidents of clubs and district governors to help

Inspire to help other clubs in our district by taking up roles in the district as it is also a form of community service.

Still much more work to be done on this site and it’s needs to be updated to stay relevant. We hope this will be crowd sourced by the clubs themselves and will schedule training sessions on how to update by the assigned individuals from the various clubs.

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The Purpose of the District

Lions Clubs International is organized into districts to enhance efficiency, coordination, and localized impact in its global service efforts. Each district serves a specific geographic region and has distinct purposes that align with the organization's broader mission of community service and humanitarian work. Here’s an overview of the purpose of individual districts within Lions Clubs International:

Local Coordination and Leadership

Districts provide a regional structure to manage and support individual Lions Clubs. Each district is led by a District Governor and a leadership team who guide clubs, ensuring they align with Lions Clubs International’s goals while addressing local community needs.

Facilitating Community Service

Districts help coordinate service projects that address local challenges, such as vision care, hunger relief, environmental initiatives, or youth programs. By focusing on regional priorities, districts ensure that Lions’ efforts are relevant and impactful in their specific communities.

Training and Development

Districts organize training programs, workshops, and leadership development initiatives to equip club members with the skills needed to lead effective service projects and manage club operations. This fosters growth and sustainability within clubs.

Networking and Collaboration

Districts create opportunities for clubs within the same region to collaborate, share resources, and exchange ideas. Events like district conventions or rallies strengthen connections among Lions and enhance collective impact.

Administrative Oversight

Districts serve as an intermediary between individual clubs and the international headquarters. They monitor club performance, ensure compliance with organizational policies, and provide support for membership growth and retention.

Promoting Global Initiatives Locally

Districts adapt Lions Clubs International’s global initiatives (e.g., childhood cancer, youth programs, environment, humanitarian needs, vision, diabetes awareness, or disaster relief) to their region’s unique cultural and social context, ensuring global campaigns resonate locally.

Each district typically comprises 35–50 clubs and 1250 members, depending on the region’s size and membership density, and is part of a larger structure that includes multiple districts and sub-districts under Lions Clubs International’s global framework. This structure allows for scalability and localized action while maintaining unity in the organization’s mission to serve communities worldwide.

For more details, you can visit the official Lions Clubs International website at lionsclubs.org or explore their organizational structure for specifics on district roles and activities.