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2026 District N&S Mid-Winter Registration Form 2026 District N&S Mid-Winter Ad Form
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)
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.
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.
Dear Fellow Lions,
I am sending this out on behalf of Lion DG Ana Elliott.
The first Cabinet Meeting for 2024-2025 for District 31-N, will be right after the Brighter Vision Kickoff on Sunday, August 24, 2024.
The Brighter Vision Meeting will start at 11:00 A.M. Both meetings will be held at the Lions Industries for the Blind in Kinston. The address is 4126 Berkeley Ave, Kinston, NC 28504.
You will probably want to bring a sandwich! The District will provide beverages and snacks.
We will do our best to make the best use of the individual Lion’s time and make the Cabinet Meeting as short but productive as possible.
The main agenda items so far are.
Approval of Last year’s Administrative and 31-N Activities budget and expenditures Presentation and approval of the 2024-2025 31-N Activities budget
Technology needs for the District
Presentation and approval of the 2021-2022 31-N Administrative Budget
Midwinter Convention
Disaster Relief Trailer
Presentation of Awards Criteria and Points Contest
PDG George Holston
Cabinet Secretary
It that time of the year again! As a district we have had some great accomplishments with surpassing the Brighter Visions Goal, Camp Dogwood Raffle, Service Projects, Fundraisers and establishing a new club along with 2 new Leo Clubs.
With that comes giving awards to clubs and individuals to the accomplishments that were made along installation of new officers. PID Gwen White will be our special speaker at the Banquet. The date is Saturday, July 27th, 2024 at Western Harnett’s meeting place, Carolina Lakes Club House. This is a gated community which makes an rsvp very important. You will find the link to below to download the Awards and Installation Banquet Form.
