Single District 10 Lions
Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
When caring people join together, roll up their sleeves and take action to make their community better, it’s a beautiful thing – and an incredible feeling for everyone involved.
That’s Lions.
UPCOMING EVENTS
March 29, 2026 – Bark River Lions Club Broncos Scholarship Breakfast
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April 12, 2026 – Stephenson Lions Club Pancake Breakfast
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April 18, 2026 – Gladstone Lions Club Benefit for Fire Safety House
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District Convention Coming in May
GOVERNOR'S LETTER
Colleen Maki, District Governor pictured with 2025-2026 Lions International President AP Singh
Welcome to Lions year 2025-2026! As I am writing this, I am also preparing to attend the 107th Lion’s International Convention in Orlando from July 13-17. In addition to participating in the Parade of Nations marching with other Lions of Michigan and the Michigan All State Band, we will be attending various seminars and celebrating new Lions Leadership with the installation of AP Singh as the 2025-2026 International President. Following that, incoming District Governor’s from all over the world will have an installation ceremony. I am looking forward to being accompanied for this installation ceremony by my husband PDG Joe Maki, PID Jenny Ware and IPDG Scott Kwarciany.
I am also enthused about meeting with my District Governor’s training class one last time. Lions International does an exceptional job preparing incoming Governor’s for their duties and responsibilities. They separate us into international groups of approximately 30 students for initial Zoom meetings, then bring us together for in person training. My Governor’s group is comprised of individuals from 8 countries. Interacting with Lions from different parts of the world helped solidify that we are a part of a truly international organization and while every country and every Lion serves the Global Causes and their communities in different ways – all service is important!
You matter!
- To your local Lions Club – you represent 1 of the many Lions in your club
- To your District – each of you represents an important part of 48 Clubs and approximately 1,300 members.
- To Lions International – you are a part of 1.4 caring individuals from more than 200 countries representing nearly 49,000 Lions Clubs. Serving common causes together can truly make a lasting impact on the world.
Make your service and fundraising purposeful and FUN! You will show others – especially future generations that WE SERVE and IT MATTERS!
Colleen R Maki
2025-2026 District Governor
NEWSLETTER
SD10 Newsletter for February 2026 is now available
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New emergency phone number:
1-800-311-1760
Website:
northwoodsairlifeline.org
NEW MEMBERS
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LIONS BULLETIN
The Tour Da Yoop, Eh News
We’re excited to partner with Goodwill Industries for the Tour Da Yoop, Eh Round Up for Childhood Cancer! Visit any of their five locations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin to donate, shop, and round up your purchase to support the TDY bicycle event for childhood cancer. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact while supporting our local community.
Goodwill Industries is a nonprofit with locations nationwide, and by participating, you’ll help further their mission while making a difference in the lives of young cancer warriors. The four locations in the Upper Peninsula involved are: Marquette, Escanaba, Houghton, and Sault Ste. Marie, along with one location in Marinette, Wisconsin.
Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait to see you all on the road for this incredible event and cause. Let’s make a difference together!
Best regards,
The Tour Da Yoop, Eh Team > more information
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Health Fairs Wellness Events In Your Community
The District 10 Childhood Cancer Team plans to market our assistance programs to local community health and wellness fairs in 2024. If you know or hear of an event in your community or would like to plan your own event, please contact Lion Chris Smith, D-10 Childhood Cancer Chair at: lionchris906pcc@outlook.com or call 313-682-8900.
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Important Notice to District 10 Lions,
Why Must We Report Club Service Hours?
Lions Clubs International is the largest humanitarian service organization in the world. We track every service hour served globally. To maintain this very important status, please report your club/ individual member service hours.
To make it easy, contact PDG Jim Svinicki, our District Service Chair and he will be happy to report your service hours on behalf of your club/ individual directly to Lions Clubs International. He will need:
Date of Service
Club or Individual Name:
Short Description of Service Project:
Number of Service Hours Reported:
Number of Club Lions/ Volunteers Preforming Service:
Contact Lion:
Every service hour makes a difference! Thank you!
James Svinicki jlsvinicki48@gmail.com
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D10 Technology Grant Program The District 10 Lions announce a new grant program for District 10 Lions Clubs. The D10 Technology Grant Program is an opportunity for Lions Clubs in D10 to receive up to $500 in “matching” funds from D10 for the purpose of purchasing technology infrastructure to assist in their mission to serve the communities of District 10.
Click here to download grant program form (updated October 2022)
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Membership Packets
As Global Membership Chair, I request packets from the International. When new members are posted on the International site, we print out certificates and letters from the Governor for both sponsor and new member. These are then mailed to the secretary or president of the club, and usually arrive within two days.
The packets also include information on Lions, a discount certificate from the Lions store, pins for both new member and sponsor, and a pen for the new member.
If you would like to receive the packets early, just email wnrowe@charter.net with the name of the new member, the name of the sponsor, and the date of the induction.
Global Membership Chair and PDG Bill Rowe
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Please click below to fill out a survey to identify local people who are interested in creating community gardens, building a local food system, and working with Farm to School education. This will be followed up with a club visit and hopefully bring in local food champions for an open meeting to see how we can work with them to strengthen our local food education and food systems.
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