Submit your club's events to Lion Tracey Calanog at communications@district2s5.org

August 2025
8/6-10: USA/Canada Leo Forum - Cromwell, CT
8/16: 1st Cabinet Meeting - Navasota, TX
8/19: World Humanitarian Day
8/31: Zone & Region Chairperson Award Submission Deadline
8/31: Club Excellence Award Submission Deadline
8/31: District Excellence Award Submission Deadline

September 2025
Hunger Awareness Month
Disaster Preparedness Month
9/14-20: "Celebrate Community" Initiative
"Celebrate Community" is a week-long initiative that promotes joint service projects among the incredible members of Lions International, Kiwanis International, Optimist International and Rotary International.
9/18-20: USA/Canada Lions Forum - Atlantic City, NJ

October 2025
Vision Awareness Month
Leo Membership Growth Month
Lions Membership Growth Month
10/1: Peace Poster  Contest Kit Purchase Deadline
10/4-12: Week of Service - Mental Health & Well-Being
10/8: Lions World Service Day
10/9: World Sight Day
10/10: World Mental Health Day
10/15: International White Cane Safety Day
10/16: World Food Day
10/18: 2nd Cabinet Meeting - Schulenburg, TX
10/31: Kindness Matters Service Award Submission Deadline

November 2025
Diabetes Awareness Month
11/13: World Kindness Day
11/14: World Diabetes Day
11/15: Peace Poster and Peace Essay Contest Deadline for Clubs

December 2025
12/1: Peace Poster and Peace Essay Contest Deadline for District Governors
12/5: International Leo Day
12/5: Leo Club Program Anniversary
12/15: Peace and Peace Essay Contest Deadline for MD Council Chairpersons

January 2026
1/3-11: Week of Service - Hunger Awareness
1/13: Melvin Jones' Birthday
1/15: 2026-2027 Peace Poster Contest Kits Available
1/16 - 1/17: Mid-Winter Conference & Social - Brenham, TX

February 2026
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
2/1: LCIF Grant Application Deadline
2/1: Lions International Marketing  Award Application Deadline
2/15: International Childhood Cancer Day

March 2026
3/7: Lions Day at the United Nations

3/8: International Women's Day

April 2026
Family & Friends Month
Environmental Awareness Month
Leo Club Awareness Month
4/18-26: Week Of Service - Environmental Awareness Week
4/22: International Mother Earth Day
4/25: Lions Worldwide Induction Day
4/17 - 4/18: District Casino Night & Convention - Giddings, TX

May 2026
Strengthen Membership Month

June 2026
6/1: Helen Keller Day
6/1: Membership Development Grant Applications Open
6/7: Lions Clubs International Birthday