September 19, 2026 – District Meeting/Training – in Chowchilla CA – 8:30am-2:00pm
RSVP by September 12th. NEW OPTION: When registering for the District Meeting through Zeffy, you now have the option to indicate “pay at the door”. Save $5.00 when you REGISTER by September 12th!
Agenda
Turn in your clubs used eyeglasses and hearing aids!
We will still be collecting used eyeglasses at the district meeting and transporting them to the Lions In Sight (LIS) warehouse. Please bring the eyeglasses you collect to the meeting. PLEASE DO NOT BRING CASES. LIS is still collecting hearing aids – but not ink cartridges. ~ PDG Don Allen
Student Speakers Contest Training
Get ready for an interactive hour of learning! For our District Meeting on September 19, District Governor Steve has asked the Global Leadership Team to provide guidance on how clubs, zones, and regions can run an effective and compliant Student Speakers Contest.
We’ll cover who can participate, ideas for increasing student participation, common challenges clubs have faced when hosting a Student Speakers Contest, and several other important aspects of the contest. There will also be plenty of time at the end of the training for comments and questions.
Don’t miss this opportunity to get prepared, ask questions, and help your club create a successful Student Speakers Contest experience for local students.
For those not able to attend the district meeting, we will offer the training over Zoom later this fall. ~ Shawn Monnin, Global Leadership Team member and Zone Chair
Hello Lions Presidents and Secretaries,
Your District 4 A1 leadership team is hosting a training on how clubs can hold a successful Student Speakers Contest. We will be doing this training in person at the District meeting on September 19. We will also be hosting a Zoom training on September 28 at 7 PM for those that cannot make it to the District Meeting. This training is open to anyone that is interested in the Student Speakers Contest, but mostly for the person organizing your club contest. Please forward this invite to your Student Speakers Contest organizer and anyone else that may be interested. I look forward to seeing many of you between these 2 learning opportunities. ~ Lion Shawn
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Flyer: Lions District 4-A1 District Meeting, “Kickoff the New Lion Year… Roar!” Saturday, September 19, 2026, 8:30 AM–2:00 PM, at Merle L. Fuller School, 1101 Monterey St., Chowchilla, CA. RSVP Deadline: September 12, 2026.
Event Hours: 8:30AM – 2:00PM
Attire: Casual — wear your favorite football jersey!
Each club is encouraged to bring one raffle prize.
Advanced Registration:
- Members & Guests – Advance Registration: $15
- Leo-Alpha-Omega Members – RSVP Required: $10
At-the-Door Registration:
- Members & Guests – At-the-Door Registration: $20
- Alpha-Omega Members – At-the-Door Registration: $15
Alpha Omega Members / Leo Alpha-Omega Members / Full-Time High School or College Students: $0
Paying by Check? If you would prefer to pay by check, make it out to Lions – District 4-A1 and mail it to
3056 Hillcrest Ct., Madera, CA 93637
Pay Online!
QR code provided to reserve your tickets online.
Got questions? Email: maderaeveningtreasurer@gmail.com
SAVE THE DATES!
November 7, 2026 4-A1 DISTRICT MEETING
in Mountain Region
Save the Date! District 4-A1 Meeting – Mountain Region – November 7, 2026 – Mel & Faye’s Diner, 31 CA-88, Jackson CA. Time to show your Lions’ Spirit. Details to follow…
January 9, 2027 4-A1 DISTRICT MEETING
in San Joaquin Region – Check back later for details…
March 31-April 4, 2027 4-A1 DISTRICT CONVENTION
at Black Oak Casino Resort
May 15, 2027 4-A1 DISTRICT MEETING
in Stanislaus Region – Check back later for details…
Previous Conventions & District Meetings
April 23-26, 2026: 4-A1 DISTRICT CONVENTION
at Black Oak Casino Resort
