Special Initiative: Weeks of service
As we embark on a new year of service, we are excited to introduce our Service Focus Weeks for 2025-2026. These weeks are designed to create a global impact by concentrating our efforts on specific causes. By aligning our service activities, we can amplify our impact and visibility, showing the world the power of collective action.
Service Focus Weeks
- MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING: October 4 - 12, 2025 Aligns with World Mental Health Day
- HUNGER: January 3 - 11, 2026, Celebrate Melvin Jones' Birthday
- ENVIRONMENT: April 18 - 26, 2026 Aligns with Earth Day
Each week of service will incorporate two weekends to allow clubs maximum flexibility in their planning. We encourage to engage our district clubs with these causes throughout the year, but during these specific weeks, we aim to create a unified, global impact.
Service Activities
Making an Impact, One Activity at a Time!
Vision screening
Vision screening at Holy Cross HIGH SCHOOL at Siolim 381 screened 52 referral for evaluation
Tue 25 Nov, 2025
All Goa Hindi Film Song Singing Competition
It is said, " Music is a healer of pains" Lions club of Sankhali who has always valued music conducted an All Goa Hindi Film Song Singing competition " Goa Sangeet Sangam" as a part of musical night on 23 rd November 2025 at La Tara open Air Venue, Sankhali Goa. The said grand event was sponsored by PMJF Ln. Praveen Blaggan as a tribute to late great legendry singer Mohommad Rafi. Around 88 videos were received for auditions from across the state out of which 14 solo and 7 duet were selected for finals on 23 rd. The event was judged by Annapurna Sakhardande and Manoj Dessai. Chief Guest for the program was District Governer PMJF Ln JaiAmol Naik and District Cabinet Secretary, PMJF Ln Dr. Kirti Naik was Guest of Honour, Region Chairperson PMJF Ln. Prashant Chanekar and Zone chairperson Ln Sachin Patil grace the program. Project coordinator for the event was District chairperson for musical night Ln. Prashant Phatarpekar. Around 320 Lions and non Lions attended the event . All the finalists were presented with mementos. First five winners in solo were awarded with trophies along with cash prizes. So also first three winners in duet were awarded with trophies along with cash prizes. It was truly a mesmerizing night of music mania with distinct soothing voices showcasing their expertise in the field of music.
Sun 23 Nov, 2025
Talk on Adolescence Health and Menstrual Hygiene
Talk on Adolescence health and Menstrual hygiene was held by our club on 19 th November at Honda Higher secondary school, Honda. Talk was wonderfully delivered by resource person Ln Dr. Anu Budkule, Gynecologist. The talk reflected the awareness of transition to adulthood , hygiene to be observed during menstrual days and certain essential facts to be followed and adopted by them. It also led to interaction and clarification of doubts in relation to the topic. Around 5 Lion members attended the activity and 120 students and teachers attended the session.
Wed 19 Nov, 2025
PRIMARY ..school Vision screening
240 Students from Holy Cross PRIMARY SCHOOL were screened for vision and 40 were referred
Mon 24 Nov, 2025
Sports Meet & Cook Without Fire Competition Inaugurated at Dr. Bhaskar Swadi Lions PU College – Attended by ZC Lion Vinay Hegde
On 14/11/2025, District Governor MJF Lion Jaimol Naik and Multiple Council Chairperson MJF Lion Mohan Kumar inaugurated the Sports Meet and Cook Without Fire Competition organised for students of Dr. Bhaskar Swadi Lions PU College, Sirsi, an institution run by Sirsi Lions Education Society. The programme was elegantly organised by the Lions Club Sirsi. As Zone Chairperson, I had the privilege of attending the event. The District Governor and MCC symbolically inaugurated the programme by participating in chess and cricket activities, marking an energetic start to the event. Both dignitaries delivered inspiring and motivational speeches, encouraging students and participants to excel in academics, sports, and co-curricular activities, while nurturing discipline, sportsmanship, and creativity.
Sat 15 Nov, 2025
Felicitations to Lion CA Prakash Hegde – A Proud Moment Attended by ZC Lion Vinay Hegde
One of the proud members of Lions Club Sirsi, Lion CA Prakash Hegde, has been selected as the Accountant Member of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal, Government of India. This prestigious appointment is a matter of great pride and honour for the entire Lions community, especially for Lions Club Sirsi. To celebrate this remarkable achievement, Lions Club Sirsi felicitated our distinguished member on 17/11/2025. After receiving the honour, Lion CA Prakash Hegde expressed his heartfelt gratitude and highlighted the importance of the Lions movement in fostering personal growth, leadership qualities, and personality development. As Zone Chairperson, I had the privilege of attending this memorable occasion and being part of this proud moment for our club.
Mon 17 Nov, 2025
Vedic Maths (Part 1) detailed 3 days Course
Lions Club of Sankhali organised Vedic Maths (Part 1) detailed 3 days Course on Tue 11th, Thu 13th and Sat 15th November 2025 for the selected 34 students of standard Vth & VIth of Progress High School, Sankhali Goa. District chairperson of Vedic Mathematics MJF Ln. Sagar Sakordekar was resource person. Certificates were awarded to all the participants and prizes for best three students..
Tue 11 Nov, 2025
MAAR - November 2025
Pl find attached MAAR report for the month of November 2025.
Mon 01 Dec, 2025
HOSTED 'JNANA GANGA' SPECIAL REGION LEVEL ORIENTATION PROGRAM.
PARTICIPATED/HOSTED "JNANA GANGA" SPECIAL ORIENTATION PROGRAM REGION XII, ZONE III
Sun 30 Nov, 2025