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!
Grow at Home
A workshop on “Grow at Home” was organised by the Lions Club of Avedem–Paroda in collaboration with Krishi Vigyan Kendra (South Goa), Directorate of Agriculture, Margao, Goa, on Saturday, 21 March 2026 at the KVK Hall, Margao. The programme began with a short inaugural function. Lion Shakuntala Raut Dessai, President of the Lions Club of Avedem–Paroda, welcomed the gathering. Lion Dharmu Raut Dessai, Region Chairperson (Region II, District 317-B), and Shri Shivram Naik Gaonkar, Senior Scientist & Head of KVK South Goa, addressed the participants and appreciated the initiative to promote home gardening. The workshop was formally inaugurated with the lighting of the traditional lamp by the dignitaries. The objective of the workshop was to encourage families to grow at least a part of their food at home, thereby promoting healthy eating habits, household nutrition, and self-reliance. During the full day workshop, participants were trained in several practical techniques of home gardening, including: * Growing sprouts, microgreens, and baby greens. * Gardening in pots for vegetables, flowers, and fruits. * Proper watering techniques for healthy plant growth. * Organic management of pests and diseases. * Growing fruit plants at home. The technical sessions were conducted by Nevil Alphonso, Former Director of Agriculture, Goa, and Janice Alphonso, the Subject Matter Specialist (Horticulture) of KVK South Goa, who served as resource persons for the programme. A total of 45 participants, including members from various Lions Clubs of Region II, District 317-B, attended the full-day workshop and actively participated in the practical demonstrations and discussions. Mrs. Janice Alphonso of KVK South Goa proposed the vote of thanks, while Lion Nevil Alphonso compered the inaugural function.
Sat 21 Mar, 2026
WOMENS DAY CELEBRATIONS
Attended women's day celebrations organized by new voices. the program was inaugurated by District Governor Lion Jai Amol Naik at Cllectorate building Margao Goa.
Sat 07 Mar, 2026
Region meet of Region IV
Attended region meet of region IV Of REGION Vhairman Prashant Chanekar. at Marcella Goa.
Sun 01 Mar, 2026
TRADITIONAL GOAN DANCE COMPETITION
1. Was organized in association with Guirim Village Panchayat at Guirim Panchayat Hall 2. Local Villagers participated in the Traditional Goan Dance Competition displaying their talent and promoting Goan Culture
Tue 17 Mar, 2026
GENERAL BODY AND BOD MEETING
1. BOD and General Meetings was conducted at the Club Premises 2. General Body Meeting was followed by talk by Ln Dr Digamber Naik. The topic was “Maintaining Good Health, Controlling Diabetics and Overcoming Stress” 3. Birthday of Ln Harish Nasnodkar was also celebrated after conclusion on the meeting
Sun 22 Mar, 2026
CELEBRATION OF LADIES NIGHT
1. Venue-Lions Club House, Tivim 2. On the occasion of International Women Day, Ladies Night was celebrated 3. Ladies members of the Club and members of the Club participated in the event 4. DC for Ladies Night Ln Sneha Chorge was felicitated on this occasion
Sun 08 Mar, 2026
CLLi
Conducted CLLI for Zone Advisory of Region 4 Zone 2
Sun 22 Mar, 2026
Zone Advisory
Zone Advisory Region 4 Zone 2
Sun 22 Mar, 2026
Governor visit to clun
On 1.3.2026 Our District Governor PMJF Ln.JaiAmol Naik , District Cabinet Secretary Ln.Kirti Naik officially visited lions club of Gangavathi. Ln.Madhavshetty was inducted 3 new members. Lions club Secretary Ln.Jambanna Ayli presented activities in his secretary report held in their tenure. Dr.Chandrappa ,Dr.Somaraju, Dr.Madhav shetty , Eranna pathepur , s.s.pattanashetty,T.Ramakrishna and more than 80 members and 100 non lions were participated.
Sun 01 Mar, 2026