Planner for the 2025-2026 Fiscal Year
Our club, like Lions International, observes a fiscal year of July 1 to June 30. Starting in January, the President begins the process of planning the upcoming year, including dates, targets, and focuses. Everything that is published on this page should be considered a draft, until it is officially submitted to the Board and Club.
Club Board for 2025-2026
Rev. David Greene (he/him)
President & Executive Director
david@beagreatlion.org
Rev. Chase West (he/him)
Vice President
chase@beagreatlion.org
Sue Greene (she/her)
Secretary Treasurer
sue@beagreatlion.org
Robin Linh (she/her)
Representation Chair
robin@beagreatlion.org
Nathalie Herpin (she/her)
Fellowship Chair
nathalie@beagreatlion.org
Daniel Lee (he/him)
General Counsel
clee@leelegalgroup.com
Glenda Williams (she/her)
Administrator
glenda@beagreatlion.org
Club Commitees
Humanitarian
Chair: Rev. David Greene (President)
Organizes service, fosters club projects, and develops future club leaders
Rules
Chair: Rev. Chase West (Vice President)
Interprets the club's constitution and bylaws, and facilitates changes as necessary.
Stewardship
Chair: Sue Greene (Secretary Treasurer)
Establishes annual budget, manages finances, and identifies training opportunities.
Representation
Chair: Robin Linh
Develops and initiates plan to achieve net positive membership growth which intentionally includes diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
Fellowship
Chair: Nathalie Herpin
Fosters and facilitates member satisfaction & communication
Flags SC
Chair:Â
Subcommittee under Humanitarian, responsible for collecting damaged U.S. and Texas Flags for proper retirement and disposal.
Leo Clubs SC
Chair:Â
Subcommittee under Humanitarian, responsible overseeing the Leo Advisors and sponsored Leo Clubs.
Activism SC
Chair:Â
Subcommittee under Representation, focuses on wider nonpartisan community activism, particularly in the LGBTQIA2+ communities.
ALERT SC
Chair: Greg Goedecker
Emergency response and preparedness.
Represented Demographics
2024-2025 Club Excellence Award Tracker
Club Excellence Award
Membership (opened @ 51)
Membership at or over 57 âś”
or New club chartered âś”
Service
Started a new service project — consider one of our global causes ✔
Participated in and listed three service activities that were reported to Lions International âś”
LCIF
Contributed to LCIF active members x $10 âś”
Leadership and Organizational Excellence
Club & district dues paid âś”
Reported club officers to Lions International âś”
Key officers participated in club officer training âś”
Marketing
Published its service activities through local media and social media âś”
5-Star Club Excellence Award
Membership (opened @ 51)
Membership at or over 62
Submit annual membership report (what is this?)
Service
Submit annual service report (what is this?)
LCIF
Donated a minimum of US$1,000
Tasks List
Tasks to Complete before April 15, 2025 (3rd Tuesday)
Select Representation Chair
Ideal candidate will have at least 2 intersections, such as gender, race, and sexuality.
Develops and initiates plan to achieve net positive membership growth which intentionally includes diverse backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.
Select Fellowship Chair
Ideal candidate will have at least intersections, such as gender, race, and sexuality.
Fosters and facilitates member satisfaction & communication
Have at least $700 in LCIF donations logged
Tasks to complete before May 20, 2025 (3rd Tuesday)
Onboard Representation Chair to Lions Portal
Get registered on portal, show how to report service projects, show where reports are and what kinds of reports are available, and show the Lions Learning Center.
Assign the following LLC trainings: An Introduction to LLC, Servant Leadership, The Service Journey, The Global Action Team, Club Membership Chairperson Learning Path, Global Membership Approach Orientation, Leo Club Program Learning Path, Nurturing a Culture of Growth: MISSION 1.5 Summit Learning Path, Introduction to SWOT Analysis, Applying Your SWOT Analysis, Club Officer Training, Decision Making, Effective Listening, Effective Teams, Invite for Impact, Membership Satisfaction, Mentoring
Introduce to Lions University
Discuss & begin developing Individual Action Plan for 2025-2026, including setting goals for different groups to promote club to (i.e. other service clubs, chambers, centers of faith, networking, etc.), identify strategic member backgrounds (i.e. truck owners, food producers & service, business managers, government, etc.), opportunities for community-specific engagement/growth, & direction of recruitment. Use the club satisfaction survey results from April meeting.
Onboard Fellowship Chair to Lions Portal
Get registered on portal, show how to report service projects, show where reports are and what kinds of reports are available, and show the Lions Learning Center.
Assign the following LLC trainings: An Introduction to LLC, Servant Leadership, The Service Journey, The Global Action Team, Club Membership Chairperson Learning Path, Global Membership Approach Orientation, Nurturing a Culture of Growth: MISSION 1.5 Summit Learning Path, Introduction to SWOT Analysis, Applying Your SWOT Analysis Club Officer Training, Coaching, Conflict Resolution, Decision Making, Effective Listening, Effective Teams, Managing Change, Member Motivation, Membership Satisfaction, Mentoring, Working Together In A Mutually Respectful Environment
Introduce to Lions University
Discuss & begin developing Individual Action Plan for 2025-2026, including setting goals for: mentoring, follow up, regular communication, & activities for engagement. Use the club satisfaction survey results from April meeting.
Have at least $1000 in LCIF donations logged
Tasks to complete before June 17, 2025 (3rd Tuesday)
Complete officer training for Representation Chair
Ensure all LLC assignments are completed
Finalize Individual Action Plan
Complete officer training for Representation Chair
Ensure all LLC assignments are completed
Finalize Individual Action Plan
Drop all members who are past due
Drop any members who are due to renew in June & have not yet renewed
Prepare to change website color to 2025 Dark Green, change on July 1 at midnight
Completed Tasks
Rewrite of Article V Committees of the Bylaws, adopt board policy for committee structure.
Remove the following types of membership: Member-At-Large, Honorary, Privileged, & Affiliate Member
Raise dues, implement a schedule to gradually increase over the next 3 years
Implement constitution and bylaws revision
Schedule board meetings to be 1st Tuesday before the club meetings
Schedule nominations meeting for 1st Tuesday in July
Schedule elections meeting for 3rd Tuesday in July
Schedule annual meeting for June 17, 2025
Important Dates
1st Half
July 1, 2025 - Start of Fiscal Year
July 8 & 15 - Meetings & Election for 26-28 FY
Speakers:
August 5 & 19 - Meetings
Speakers:
September 2 & 16 - Meetings
Speakers:
Dues by September 10
October 7 & 14 - Meetings
Speakers:
November 4 & 18 - Meetings
Speakers:
December 2 & 16 - Meetings
Speakers:
2nd Half
January 6 & 20 - Meetings
Speakers:
February 3 & 17 - Meetings
Speakers:
March 3 & 17 - Meetings
Speakers:
Dues by March 10
April 7 & 21 - Meetings
Speakers:
May 5 & 19 - Meetings
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June 2 & 16 - Meetings
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June 30, 2026 - End of Fiscal Year
Previous Boards
Board of Directors for 2024-2025
President- Rev. David Greene
Vice President- Chase West
Secretary Treasurer- Sue Greene
General Counsel- Daniel Lee
Representation Chair- Robin Vickers
Fellowship Chair- Nathalie Herpin
Administrator- Glenda Williams
Board of Directors for 2024-2025
President- Rev. David Greene
Vice President- Chase West
Secretary Treasurer- Sue Greene
General Counsel- Daniel Lee
Service Chair- Glenda Williams
Representation Chair- Shayla Anderson
Board of Directors for 2023-2024
President- Rev. David Greene
Vice President- Raevyn Adams
Secretary- Mattie Thigpen
Treasurer- Sue Greene
General Counsel- Daniel Lee
Service Chair- Glenda Williams
Board of Directors for 2022-2023
President- Rev. David Greene
Vice President- Raevyn Adams
Secretary- Mattie Thigpen
Treasurer- Sue Greene
General Counsel - Daniel Lee
Service Chair- Glenda Williams
Administrator- Angela Matherne