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!
DG visit
DG visit program and facilitate some delegate's in mudhol town with DG and District Governor and district secretary
Mon 05 Jan, 2026
Dg visit questionere section
DG visit BOD meeting
Mon 05 Jan, 2026
Assistance to Clubs.
Assisted to lions club Alnavar regarding reporting service activities in District Portal.
Wed 04 Feb, 2026
HELMET AWARENESS & DISTRIBUTION DRIVE, National Road Safety Month 2026
Location: Strategic Junctions, Bicholim, Goa ​1. Introduction ​Continuing our commitment to National Road Safety Month 2026, the Lions Club of Bicholim, in association with the Office of the Assistant Director of Transport, Bicholim and the Leo Club of Bicholim, conducted a unique awareness drive focused on two-wheeler safety on 29th January 2026. ​The primary objective was to move beyond enforcement and focus on education and empathy, specifically targeting riders commuting without protective headgear. ​2. The Initiative: "Safety Over Penalties" ​Unlike standard enforcement drives where violators are fined, this initiative adopted a reformative approach: ​Identification: Officials from the Transport Department identified and stopped two-wheeler riders who were not wearing helmets. ​Counseling: Instead of issuing immediate challans, the riders were counseled by Lions and Leo members regarding the critical importance of protecting the head during accidents. ​Distribution: In a gesture of care, new ISI-marked helmets were handed over to these riders free of cost, ensuring they left the spot safer than they arrived. ​3. Sponsorship & Contribution ​The success of this impactful drive was made possible through the generous sponsorship of the club's leadership. ​Helmets worth a total of ₹5,000 were donated for this specific cause. ​This contribution was jointly made by Lion President Ketan Amonkar and Lion Secretary Siddesh Jirge. ​4. Impact & Conclusion ​The drive created a positive stir among the public. The recipients expressed gratitude and pledged to wear helmets mainly for their safety rather than just to avoid fines. The Assistant Director of Transport appreciated the Lions Club of Bicholim for taking a proactive and humanitarian approach to road safety.
Sat 31 Jan, 2026
School Vision Screening Program
Lions Club of Bicholim & Lions Club of Aldona JOINT SERVICE PROJECT REPORT Event Title: School Vision Screening Program Venue: Our Lady of Grace High School Organized By: Lions Club of Bicholim in association with Lions Club of Aldona 1. Introduction Driven by the global Lions mission to preserve sight, the Lions Club of Bicholim, together with the Lions Club of Aldona, organized an extensive eye screening initiative at Our Lady of Grace High School. This project focused on the early detection of visual disorders in children, specifically targeting conditions like Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) that often remain undetected without professional intervention. 2. Screening Methodology The team utilized a Plus Optix Hand Held Machine (imported from Germany) to conduct the screenings. This advanced, non-invasive technology provides rapid and reliable results, categorizing students as either “Pass” or “Refer” for further specialized evaluation. 3. Key Statistics Total Students Screened: 500+ Location: Our Lady of Grace High School premises Target Group: School students 4. Observations and Outcomes Referral Process: Any student receiving a “Refer” result was issued a refractive measurement printout to facilitate follow-up care with their parents. End-to-End Care: In line with our club's commitment to providing a “start to end” solution, we are coordinating follow-up consultations with professional ophthalmologists for all referred students as part of our next project phase. 5. Conclusion The screening of over 500 students at Our Lady of Grace High School marks another successful milestone in our joint efforts to safeguard the vision of our community's youth. We remain dedicated to ensuring every “Refer” student receives the necessary clinical evaluation and treatment.
Fri 30 Jan, 2026
Motivational speech to school student
IN ILKAL SHREE BASAVA PUBLIC SCHOOL, THE ILKAL LIONS CLUB ARRANGED A MOTIVATIONAL TALK TO STUDENT IN THIS PROGRAM I ATTENDED AS A GUEST WITH DR. PRASHANTH ADARAKATTI. IT WAS VERY NICE EVENT WE SPEND WITH A STUDENTS. WITH ME ILKAL CLUB PRESIDENT LION MAHABALESH MARATAD. LION MURIGESH PATIL AND OTHER LION MEMBERS ALSO PRESENT .
Fri 06 Feb, 2026
School Vision Screening Program
Lions Club of Bicholim & Lions Club of Aldona JOINT SERVICE PROJECT REPORT Event Title: School Vision Screening Program Venue: Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Sarkari School, Bicholim Organized By: Lions Club of Bicholim in association with Lions Club of Aldona 1. Introduction Driven by the global Lions mission to preserve sight, the Lions Club of Bicholim, together with the Lions Club of Aldona, organized an extensive eye screening initiative at Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Sarkari School, Bicholim. This project focused on the early detection of visual disorders in children, specifically targeting conditions like Amblyopia (Lazy Eye) that often remain undetected without professional intervention. 2. Screening Methodology The team utilized a Plus Optix Hand Held Machine (imported from Germany) to conduct the screenings. This advanced, non-invasive technology provides rapid and reliable results, categorizing students as either “Pass” or “Refer” for further specialized evaluation. 3. Key Statistics Total Students Screened: 500+ Location: Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Sarkari School, Bicholim premises Target Group: School students 4. Observations and Outcomes Referral Process: Any student receiving a “Refer” result was issued a refractive measurement printout to facilitate follow-up care with their parents. End-to-End Care: In line with our club's commitment to providing a “start to end” solution, we are coordinating follow-up consultations with professional ophthalmologists for all referred students as part of our next project phase. 5. Conclusion The screening of over 400 students at Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Sarkari School, Bicholim marks another successful milestone in our joint efforts to safeguard the vision of our community's youth. We remain dedicated to ensuring every “Refer” student receives the necessary clinical evaluation and treatment.
Thu 29 Jan, 2026
National Road Safety Month – 2026
As part of National Road Safety Month 2026, a road safety awareness talk was successfully conducted on 28th January 2026 by the Director of Transport, Bicholim. The programme was organized in collaboration with the Lions Club of Bicholim and the Leo Club of Bicholim. The event was held at Zantye Hall, Bicholim, and featured an informative talk on road safety delivered by Mr. Shivanand Pednekar. During the session, the speaker explained the importance of road safety, traffic rules, and responsible driving practices, emphasizing the role of drivers in preventing accidents and saving lives. The programme witnessed the active participation of more than 50 participants, including taxi owners, pilots (motorcycle taxi operators), and rickshaw owners. The presence of these stakeholders was especially significant, as they play a vital role in spreading awareness and setting an example of safe road behavior among the general public. The session was interactive and informative, helping participants gain better understanding of road safety measures and encouraging them to contribute towards creating safer roads. The program concluded with a collective appeal to follow traffic rules and promote road safety awareness in the community.
Wed 28 Jan, 2026
GB Meeting
We have conducted GB meeting to discuss about maintenance of lions eye hospital and further plans . In meeting also discussed about Governor visit, RC,ZC,Meet and district convention. More than 3 members joined the meeting.
Thu 05 Feb, 2026