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!
ATTENDANCE AT OTHER CLUB EVENTS
Following members attended Charter Night of Lions Club of Chodan Ln Deepak Tilve Ln Prashant Chanekar Ln Jyostna Tilve Ln Lawrence D’souza
Tue 03 Feb, 2026
MEETINGS AS HOST FOR REGION MEET
President, Secretary and Members attended various meetings organized for hosting of Region Meet Totally 14 sub-committies were formed and responsibilities were distributed
Fri 13 Feb, 2026
BOD cum General body meeting
Board of director cum general body meeting was conducted by the club to discuss about the upcoming activities and to take certain decisions which is beneficial for the club.
Sat 28 Feb, 2026
Attendance at the Region Meet of other Region
Two members of the Lions Club of Candolim attended the Region Meet of MJF Lion Premanand Kerkar of Region I held at Z Square, Vasco.
Sat 14 Feb, 2026
AWARNESS TALK ON “USE OF MOBILE PHONES”
Special Session on Use of Mobile Phone for Children’s residing in Sisters Nava Jyothi Rehabilitation Centre, Mandel-Tivim Programme was conducted by Club in association with Indian Medical Association (Bicholim Branch) and Directorate of Health Centre Totally 27 Children benefitted from this inter-active talk conducted by Noted Surgeon Dr Shekhar Salkar
Sun 01 Feb, 2026
Attend district Governor official visit to Majorda cansaulim velsao and charter night
Members attended Majorda cansaulim Velsao charter night and district governors official visit to the club
Fri 20 Feb, 2026
Region 1 Meet- MJF Lion Premanand Kerkar
MGF lion Premanand Kerkar successfully conducted region one meet in Z Square Hall in Vasco da Gama. The function started with traditional lamp lighting, followed by the formal function. MJF lion Premanand Kerkar addressed the gathering by his welcome speech. All the nine clubs under region 1 participated in Banner presentation, both the zone chairperson, MJF lion, Daniel Kurian and Lion Arnoldo Rego presented their activity report under thier Zone. MJF Lion Premanand Kerkar also recognised PST of all nine clubs under his region. District governor, PMJF Lion Jai Amol Naik, and first lady PMJF Lion Dr. Kirti Naik was also present for the region meet chief guest for the function was PMJF Lion Vasudev Walawalakar and Guest of honour was PMJF Lion Sasindran Nair. Vote of thanks was given by the President of the host club.
Sat 14 Feb, 2026
HEPATITIS SCREENING & DETECTION CAMP
Club in association with Directorate of Health Services and Mapusa Municipal Council conducted Free of Cost - Screening and Detection Camp for Hepatitis “B” and “C” for the Sanitation and Waste Management Workers of the Municipality Camp was conducted based on request letter received from Municipal Council and was aimed for raising awareness and early detection of Hepatitis for those who are exposed to biomedical waste, contaminated material and sanitary waste
Sat 21 Feb, 2026
Childhood Cancer Awareness Rally
The Lions Club of Gadag Betgeri organized Activity–05: Childhood Cancer Awareness Rally on 15 February 2026 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, in association with IMA Gadag and KHPIMS Gadag. The rally was conducted to spread awareness about childhood cancer and to encourage early detection, treatment, and community support for affected children and their families. Lions members, doctors, volunteers, and citizens actively participated in the rally. Participants carried banners, placards, and awareness messages highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for childhood cancer. The rally moved through major streets of Gadag, drawing public attention and educating people about the challenges faced by children battling cancer. The event emphasized that timely medical care, awareness, and community support can greatly improve survival rates and provide hope to young patients. The rally also encouraged people to support initiatives that help children undergoing cancer treatment. PDG MJF Lion Anand Potnis flag off the Rally. Through this meaningful initiative, the Lions Club of Gadag Betgeri once again demonstrated its dedication to community health and social awareness, spreading the message that every child deserves a healthy and hopeful future. #KickingCancer #FindACure #ChildhoodCancerSupport #FightCancer #NoChildShouldHaveCancer 🎗️
Sun 15 Feb, 2026