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Dist 1G and Dist 1M Forum - February 28, 2026 Jan-06-2026
Wish you could do more, but not sure where to start - should you strengthen your club leadership, membership or service? Whether you have a club success story to share, or are looking for a new idea or maybe you want to network further…. Join District 1M and District 1G for the first combined Forum to be held February 28, 2026 in Springfield. See attached Registration Form and Invitation! (Dist_1M_and_1BK_Forum_Invitation_and_Registration.pdf)
3rd COG Meeting Synopsis - December 6, 2025 Dec-18-2025
See the attached meeting synopsis for the 3rd COG Meeting held December 6, 2025. (Synopsis_Lions_12_06_2025.pdf)
Final Minutes of 2nd COG Meeting, Chair Reports, Budget and Policy Manual Revisions Dec-09-2025
Approved Minutes of the 2nd COG Meeting - September 27, 2025 State Chair Reports of the 2nd COGT Meeting - September 27, 2025 Budget Presentation - 1st Quarter Reporting - September 27, 2025 Proposed Policy Manual Changes - September 27, 2025 Second COG Meeting Minutes Approved 12 06 2025 (Second_COG_Meeting_Minutes_Approved_12_06_2025.pdf) State Chair Report 12 06 2025 (All_Files_01_to_19.pdf) Budget Presentation - 1st Quarter (2025_3rd_COG_Budget_Presentation_R01.pptx) Policy Manual Proposed Changes (Policy_Manual.pptx)
Agenda for the 3rd COG Meeting December 6, 2025 Nov-26-2025
The Agenda for the 3rd Council of Governors Meeting has been published. The meeting will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 3000 S. Dirksen, Springfield, Illinois. The meeting will begin at 9:00 AM You can watch the meeting via Zoom at the link: 3rd Council of Governors Zoom Meeting. Agenda - 3rd COG Meeting 12/6/2025 (3rd_COG_Agenda_12_06_2025.pdf)
Minutes of 1st COG Meeting Approved 09 27 2025 Oct-01-2025
The minutes of the 1st COG Meeting held during the International Convention were approved by the Council of Governors on Septemer 27, 2025 (First_COG_Meeting_Minutes_Approved_09_27_2025.pdf)
Agenda for 2nd COG Meeting & Zoom Information Sep-23-2025
The Agenda has been finalized for the 2nd COG Meeting to be held Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 8:30 am. If you would like to join the Zoom Call with International President A.P. Singh and 1st Vice President Mark Lyon at 9:00 AM, click on the link below. A new window will open to join the Zoom call. Join the Zoom Call The Meeting ID is: 88290112411 The Meeting password is: 380972 Agenda - 2nd COG Meeting 09 27 2025 (2_COG_September_27_2025_Agenda.pdf)
1st COG Meeting Agenda for 2025-2026 Jul-09-2025
The First Council of Governors meeting for the MD1 Lions of Illinois will take place on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at 12:00 Noon at the International Convention in Orlando, Florida. The Agenda, 5th COG Draft Minutes of 2024-2025 and the Proposed Rules of Audit for 2025-2026 are found below. (MD1_2025-2026_1st_COG_Meeting_Agenda_-_Orlando__062025_V2.pdf) (Draft_Meeting_Minutes_05_02_2025.pdf) (2025-2026_Rules_of_Audit_-_20250701.pdf)
GETS--MD1 Expense Reimbursement (as of 5-28-2025) May-28-2025
(MD1_2024-2025_Rules_of_Audit--09142024.pdf) (MD1_Policy_Manual_&_Budget--Approval_of_Invoices_&_Expense_Claims-FEB_2023.jpg) (BLANK--MD1_2024-2025_Expense_Claim_Form--05282025.xlsx)
ALL DOCS & REPORTS FOR 5th MD1 COG Meeting May 2nd @ Springfield May-02-2025
(COG__May_2__2025_Agenda.pdf) (MD1_2024-2025_5th_COG_Meeting_-_May_2_at_Springfield_ALL_REPORTS.pdf) (2026_Convention_-_Bloomington_Marriott_Proposal_05_2026.pdf) (2026_Convention_-_BMI_Marriott_Fact_Sheet.pdf) (KEB_Management_Letter_02_15_2025_Signed.pdf)
WORD DOC Templates to Fill in New Member & Sponsor Certificates Apr-20-2025
(LCI_New_MEMBER_Certificate_Template.docx) (LCI_New_Member_SPONSOR_Certificate_Template.docx)
COG March 30 2025 Special Meeting Agenda Apr-03-2025
(MD1_Special_COG_Meeting_Agenda_--_March_30_2025.pdf) (COG_Hotel_Proposals_Sept_2025.pdf) (COG_Hotel_Proposals_February_2026.pdf)
RECAP OF EXCELLENT LIONS CLUBS GROWTH 3-part WEBINAR SERIES Mar-15-2025
RECAP OF LIONS CLUBS GROWTH 3-part WEBINAR SERIES ---------------------------------------------------------------------- EXCELLENT SERIES = MD-1 is Net +138 through February 2025! ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Session 1 Recording with Slides -- Passcode: N62?7=A$ https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__6qd8bthbb.cc.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-3D0012Et0-5Fq8Nf15AboxpkcYhDl9L6eKM8m1QyGs2n54P44Yi-5FxdSS2TEF-5F4ps5M5yssGIRXoXXCyrLSpTDxlkMik-5Fo9hNVpUiPTF2oBOu2YV4hPCi8ruRVEpaf5rz2VorLdHCSsofSNa-5Fpyt-5FsXRpPSMykRvKJPiD3W2cWGo7pfxkPV3-2DNELDll9Sx3ZHF3FDSpMqVFFqeqs3JDu6VCBFPvYeqT4AxcMxXWSFOUwHIFhSZTPR8YimId6NCoqzVaH6sUh-5FSSEi0INVxkLjUkhq8QD4gFaruTDNpqnrL-2DDsoGnvU8OxeQeqt7nhPQx12J48Iv0-26c-3DrxLJXQNIhJR8qSbO4hZ9ASMjzXT-5FnLNrQ6SHPTM2oVTZJH853FuyFA-3D-3D-26ch-3D4a-2DHZk8rOiyJsAdFZ77IEwrPhEuYbXeWVWjzkpByqXNQwVdIpvXQIw-3D-3D&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=q9qCk3geie1tFW_cC-H2vA&m=Wq4LukDyhchrcHYu80pMXSdsRgWmAzbrNfCfts7M0sVq8N9gO1KOtcsCSHGnzIr_&s=CHjVNaOGpYPEL_wb9pmEj94UsU9kzfO2gGwhEatorKc&e= Session 2 Recording with Slides -- Passcode: ?q90UYPA https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__6qd8bthbb.cc.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-3D001xDm9qbikuniSItQ5LWs58OJ7kZpexNX920cT9s-5F-2D8B4LsvJxvMGS0zxo76nDPCmlP-2D-5FVXWeSsupaNn8cnSm0WXUp1zdxB-5FrMjuo7neknmW6v-5FY1OPd7D-5FsbwGLH5G9qP-2Dn43yT7gZfS3H-5FaYXrRc7S0polqXNanydGl4ti9StKn9VKTNsdCLYcp7seZ-5Fa2i11SfyHX3VU3c15L1PSSHuQCZeAOgBX-2Dy2lRWlDRfygbvQkEwkqh90hYwxGbc8QePap6Gh-5FG1-5Ff2wzArALb4z-5FP2FnC2jpGxohyOj6XLk0-2DHk-3D-26c-3DXqeH8M1uC208A2oib62tA6Ohlg54Xjo7CYgiKmxUR0zGO99ZMAOSsQ-3D-3D-26ch-3D45FTOGT3GD-5Ft5FFEUNqBruVONKeln02ihA2h2B6vwxk25Kou-5FrZoGA-3D-3D&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=q9qCk3geie1tFW_cC-H2vA&m=_XRYf3g8ZO3RCGzxOtHmUhjZo14lIkFGPbm6e-VcN5ya2K3wiyu2dQ3LEAXA9NQs&s=QNjHZS3ENzTuQDyIPy9mySdlqCRxzovZNBZ68739BUo&e= Session 3 Recording with Slides -- Passcode: WnBt$742 https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__6qd8bthbb.cc.rs6.net_tn.jsp-3Ff-3D001LbUL3rISV9v7wahzHPSyRQRVBn0rX74ccm-2D7KYmF3YNyh1LoSkTBHkUNyH8wofu6jdKbBokKFFG3PdlCxnNHi2eIA0gyBoJ6-2DNIH2w-2DUsn5RskMTIlRcRXuGIVk2tEuIN3tPnjWZzxXneCSOONisFZ-2DqrqVNgp-2DvtSjS19s7Je3dRBWBiK2ikq-2DKv9QJhIUnNUx9ICrGQJAMuDLf5E6rNnL5S-5Ff8NAQB-2DH95xJVaRbQ-2DFdxd-5Fj5udG6iFG7fAaKncPN94a3XXYEvr8owGGqYSzfl-5FqCK2qhvJBwU3rFLeV0-3D-26c-3Dg15TQi9jsk4NqgSBCgM-5Fpq5N3BPJYSnAOr6fBJrXpK6wjnMI3oCcfw-3D-3D-26ch-3DaU8TPSqMpiuLYufj7Km8TxroIgyYEZekn8ocRzzcqqACsnYh0obU9Q-3D-3D&d=DwMFaQ&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=q9qCk3geie1tFW_cC-H2vA&m=KSU684lb2io8YQ5Mr1OnaN_4wdR0zQr3WsI-gusFymcrsOIPM55HUqdlMv059zhR&s=nMlyL6N9eFbk0u9jAEzOuHkIepcEjdEGLbIkLclErTo&e= ALL SESSION MATERIALS https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K7wk9ci_Ix-cJDLt8vPLbFWUaE9BFgLv
Is Your Club's Charitable Foundation or Trust LCI-Legal-Approved? Mar-14-2025
Lions Clubs, as you may be aware, all charitable foundations, trusts or other Lion entities operating under a club, district or multiple district must be approved by the Legal Division of Lions Clubs International to use the association's name and emblem. There is a list that LCI maintains and uses. Please make sure you are on that list, as appropriate. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Legal Division directly at legal@lionsclubs.org. CC Tom
GETS--MD1 Key Documents (as of 3-12-2025) Mar-12-2025
(MD1_Constitution_&_By-Laws_--_FEB_2025.pdf) (MD1_Policy_Manual_&_Budget_-_FEB_2023.pdf) (MD1_State_Office_Manual_&_Handbook_-_JUN_2023.pdf)
The Anatomy of a Lion Club Standard Club Structure Chart - 2025 Feb-17-2025
(LCI_Lions_Club_Organization_Structure_Chart.pdf)
MD1 All District Cabinet Secretaries & Treasurers (as of 2-16-2025) Feb-16-2025
(MD1_2024-2025_Cabinet_Secretaries_&_Treasurers--02162025.pdf)
MD1 2024-2025 Council Goals (as of 9-2-2024) Feb-16-2025
(2024-2025_MD1_Council_Goals--09022024.pdf)
4th Lions of IL Council of Governors Mtg on 02-15-25 -- ALL REPORTS PACKAGE Feb-15-2025
+2 reports submitted after due date. (MD1_Feb_15_2025_COG_Meeting_--_ALL_REPORTSb.pdf) (20_MD-1_GLT_February_2025_Report_Darren_Van_Duyn.pdf) (19__MD-1_State_Convention_Report_2-15-2025_Lion_Peg_Morris.pdf)
MD1 2024-2025 Full State Committee Listings (as of 2-14-2025) Feb-14-2025
(MD1_2024-2025_Full_State_Committee_Listings--02142025.pdf)
GETS--MD1 Drez Presentations (as of 2-6-2025) Feb-06-2025
(MD1_GETS_2025_DG_Roles_&_Responsibilities_Presentation.ppt) (MD1_GETS_2025_Know_Your_Documents_Presentatioon.ppt)
GETS--LCI Key Documents 2 (as of 2-6-2025) Feb-06-2025
(LCI_Model_DGs_Advisory_Committee_(ZONE)_Meetings_Guide_-_NOV_2023.pdf) (LCI_Club_Officer_Installation_Ceremony_-_JUN_2023.pdf) (LCI_New_Member_Induction_Ceremony_-_MAR_2024.pdf) (Lions_Membership_Application_-_JUL_2024.pdf)
GETS--LCI Key Documents STANDARD C&BL's (as of 2-6-2025) Feb-06-2025
(LCI_Standard_MD_Constitution_&_By-Laws_--_JUN_2024.pdf) (LCI_Standard_District_Constitution_&_By-Laws_--_JUN_2024.pdf) (LCI_Standard_Form_Club_Constitution_&_By-Laws_--_JUL_2024.docx)
GETS--LCI Key Documents 1 (as of 2-6-2025) Feb-06-2025
(LCI_International_Constitution_&_By-Laws_-_JUN_2024.pdf) (LCI_Board_Policy_Manual_Table_of_Contents.pdf) (LCI_Board_Meeting_Executive_Summary_-_June_2024.pdf) (LCI_Board_Meeting_Executive_Summary_-_October_2024.pdf) (LCI_District_e-Book_-_MAR_2023.pdf)
GETS--LCI DG Expense Reimbursement 2 (as of 2-6-2025) Feb-06-2025
(LCI_DG_Budget_Request_Increase_Worksheet.xlsx) (LCI_Direct_Deposit_Authorization_Form.pdf) (LCI-DG_Claim_Expense_Reimbursement_FAQ--2022-2023.pdf)
GETS--LCI DG Expense Reimbursement 1 (as of 2-6-2025) Feb-06-2025
(LCI_DG_Expense_Claim_Presentation--SEP_2021.pdf) (LCI_Chapter_9_DG_Expense_Reimbursement_Policy_--_OCT_2024.pdf) (LCI--BLANK--DG_Expense_Claim_Form_C30_--_Aug_2022.xlsx) (LCI_DG_Expenses_Allowed-Disallowed_List_--_JUL_2024.pdf) (LCI_DG_Travel_Expense_Claim_Instruction_Tips_--_JUL_2024.pdf)
3rd Lions of IL Council of Governors Mtg on 12-7-24 -- ALL REPORTS PACKAGE Dec-07-2024
(MD1_3rd_COG_Meeting_ALL_REPORTS_Package--12072024.pdf) (2025_Tentative_State_Convention_Agenda.pdf)
2nd Lions of IL Council of Governors Mtg on 09-14-24 -- ALL REPORTS Sep-13-2024
(2nd_COG_Meeting_--_ALL_REPORTS_--_09142024.pdf)
1st Lions of IL Council of Governors Mtg on 06-25-24 -- ALL REPORTS PACKAGE Jun-25-2024
(MD1_2024-2025_1st_COG_Meeting_Agenda_-_Melbourne_June_2025--Revised_06172024.pdf) (1st_COG_Meeting_Minutes_Melbourne--06252024.pdf)
Illinois Secretary of State - A Guide to Organizing an NFP Corporation Mar-30-2023
(IL_A_Guide_for_Organizing_Not-For-Profit_Corporations.pdf)
CLUB OFFICERS - New IRS REQUIREMENTS for FILING Aug-28-2022
ATTENTION LIONS CLUBS OFFICERS New IRS Requirements for Filing ----------------------------------------------------------------- The IRS has changed the requirements for non-profits to file forms 990 or 990EZ for the 2021-2022 fiscal year that are due by November 15, 2022. The IRS will no longer accept paper forms mailed to them – all income tax forms MUST be filed electronically. To file IRS forms electronically, they must be submitted in a special coding system that is only available to accountants who are “licensed” by the IRS to use this special coding system. This means Lions clubs, districts and multiple districts must hire an accountant that has access to the special coding system to file your taxes. Tax forms that are filed using paper forms will not be accepted and your club or district may be fined by the IRS for being late.
MD1 District Map Graphic for Your Use (as of 7/1/15) Jul-13-2016
(MD1_Map_070115.jpg)