Dear All,

Important Mid-Winter Convention Deadlines Are Approaching!

Great news — the hotel room reservation deadline for the 31 N&S Mid-Winter Convention has been extended to January 2, 2026. If you haven’t secured your room yet, now is the time!

To reserve your hotel room, please contact:
Holiday Inn – 252-355-8300

Meal Registration Deadline:
Please remember that the last day to register for meals is January 7, 2026.

Convention Program Ads:
All ads must be submitted by December 31, 2025.
If you or your club would like to purchase an ad, please send it to PDG Carlton Metts at carltonvmetts@gmail.com.

Thank you for your attention to these important dates. We look forward to a fantastic Mid-Winter Convention!

Best regards,
PDG Carlie Metts
Mid-Winter Convention Co-Chair

2026 Districts N&S Registration Form

2026 Districts N&S Program Ad Form

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LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL 
District 31N
Empowering Leaders • Strengthening Clubs • Serving Communities

Club Officer Training

Step into leadership with confidence, purpose, and vision. This training is designed to equip Lions leaders with the tools, knowledge, and inspiration needed to lead strong clubs and make a lasting impact in our communities.

Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location:
110 West F. Street
Erwin, NC 28339

Training Role Facilitator
Secretary – PDG DeAngelo Jackson
Treasurer – Lion Betty Singleton
President – 2VDG Earl House
Potential Leadership – IPDG Ana Elliott

Snacks will be provided!

Important Notice: Limited internet availability — this training will be in-person only.

Together, as Lions, we lead with heart, serve with purpose, and create positive change where it is needed most.

We’re Todays Brighter Visions

District 31 – N Brighter Visions Kickoff

August 16, 2025

11:00 AM

Lions Industries for the Blind

4126 Berkley Ave.

Kinston, NC

You are invited to attend our annual Brighter Visions Kickoff for District 31-N.

Take this opportunity to meet with old friends and make new friends as we come together as a District to continue our historic service as Lions.

Brighter Visions is making an impact. The new materials that are provided allow the message of service to be spread across the state. We share with the members of your community what we do as Lions. With cutbacks in State and Federal programs, increasing the need for help, there is much left to be done.  We will continue to strive to help those in need.

Come to the kickoff and learn from those we serve how we have made a difference in their lives. Learn how you have made this possible. We will share with you our Vision of a Brighter Future for those that we serve.

This event is open to any of your Club members. We encourage your officers and leadership to attend. Please be sure that your Club is represented.

SCHEDULE:

1. BV Kickoff starts at 11:00 AM followed by Cabinet Meeting.

2. Bring a sandwich for your lunch; only snacks will be available during meetings.

DO NOT BRING EYEGLASSES TO BV KICKOFF!!! NO TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE!!!

July 5, 2025

Dear District Members,

I am writing to express my sincere gratitude for your incredible support as I transition into my new role as Executive Director of the North Carolina Lions Foundation.

Your encouragement and partnership have been invaluable, and I truly appreciate everything we’ve accomplished together. I’m very excited for this next chapter and look forward to continuing our important work in a new capacity.

Thank you again for everything.

Sincerely,

PDG Carlie Metts

The 2025 Mid-Winter Convention for District 31 N&S is approaching quickly. District Governors Ana Elliott (N) and Jim Tobolski (S) invite you to District’s N&S Mid-Winter Convention.   

The Convention Committee has been hard at work!  

Our theme this year is Denim & Diamonds for our Friday Night Fun Night!  Entertainment is by Big Time Shine Band.  Saturday starts off with our Tail Twister Breakfast & Auction and will move shortly after General Session to the Cabinet Meetings & Elections of next year officers.  Our Special Guest will conduct a Town Hall for all of the members to let us know what is going on with Lions International.  After the town hall will be seminars and then we will finish off the evening with the District Governor’s Banquet.

See you there!

Registration and Room Reservation has been extended.  Time to get your room at the guaranteed rate is running out.  You must reserve your room with the Holiday Inn Greenville.  

HOLIDAY INN
203 SW Greenville Blvd.
Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: 252-355-8300
January 17-18, 2025

2025 Districts N&S Registration Form (2)

2025 Districts N&S Program Ad Form (1)

Meet our International Speaker

INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR Bert Nelson of New York Mills, Minnesota, United States, was elected to serve a two-year term as an international director of Lions International at the association’s 106th International Convention in Melbourne, Australia, June 21 through June 25, 2024. Director Nelson has 15 years of experience as a financial services professional. He is a registered representative and licensed agent at New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, where he provides financial advice and guidance. He has many notable achievements, including awards in annuity and life insurance and long-term care insurance sales. Director Nelson joined the New York Mills Lions Club in 1991, where he is currently an active member. He has held several offices within the association including club president, club secretary, zone chairperson, district public relations chairperson, district governor, council chairperson and was a USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum planning committee member, among many other positions. In recognition of his service to the association, Director Nelson has received numerous awards including Lion of the Year Award, The Al Jensen Award, an LCIF Helping Hands Award and multiple International President’s Awards and International President’s Medals. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. In addition to his Lion activities, Director Nelson has served as township treasurer, fire warden, and Holy Cross Catholic Church Council and Trustee member. He has also been a facilitator for multiple Regional Lions Leadership Institutes and Emerging Lions Leadership Institutes. Director Nelson is an avid hunter and enjoyes playing games and cards with his family and friends. Director Nelson and his wife of 40 years, Pamela, also a Lion and a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, have three adult children and three grandchildren.

(Biography provided by Lions Club International)

Good day Lions,

it is another wonderful day to be a Lion. Our neighbors in Hendersonville NC
were hit hard by Hurricane Helene. The public health department is seeking our help. Below is a list of items that they are gathering. We're having two runs out to that area, one on Thursday, October 3rd and one on Saturday October 5th. The drop off times and locations are listed below. If you or your club would like to make a monetary donation you can go to the district website and there is a link or a QR code that you or your club can use to donate.

Items Needed

Hygiene items
Towel and Wash clothes
Soap Power
Bleach
Trash Bags
Ziplock Bags (all sizes)
Water
Diapers
Baby Clothes
Permanent Markers
Blankets
Work gloves
Phone Chargers
Surge Protector

Drop off points at:
Thursday run to Hendersonville, NC
1. 7721 Siple Ave Fayetteville, NC 28304 (Monday – Wednesday 10:00 – 3:00 PM)
2. 1107 Erwin Road, Dunn NC 28334 (Monday – Wednesday 10:00 – 3:00 PM)
Saturday run to Hendersonville, NC
3. No 7 Township Fire Rescue Dept; 1705 Old Cherry Pt Rd New Bern, NC 28560 (Monday– Thursday 10:00 – 3:00 PM)
4. Lion industry For The Blind; 4126 Berkeley Ave. Kinston NC 28504 (Monday –Thursday
10:00 – 3:00 PM)

Lions Clubs of District 31 N in North Carolina volunteer to make a difference in thier communties everyday by doing vision screenings for Children and adults, Diabetes Awareness, Pediatric Cancer, Enviroment and Disaster Relief.

By contributing you will be able to us making a difference.

FIRST CABINET MEETING

AND BRIGHTER VISIONS KICKOFF
NC 31-N LIONS