Virginia Lions - District 24-L

10/10/2026

10/03/2026

District Gov. Chuck Schwab (not pictured) recognized Lion Nicole Walters from the Wi******er Host Lions Club with his Spark Plug Award for all of her work in new member recruitment and for helping with their upcoming raffle. Lion Nicole brings fresh energy and new ideas - plus this fantastic smile - as her club continues to serve the Wi******er community.

10/03/2026

District Gov. Chuck Schwab presented his Spark Plug award to Lions JR and Molly Haywood while visiting the Basye Bryce Mountain Lions Club. As partners in service, these Lions work together to help their community and beyond: JR has been organizing their benevolence committee and together he and Molly are helping the club to build a service plan focused on the growing needs of their community. We Serve. It's not just a motto, it's what Lions do!

10/02/2026

Congratulations to District 24-L Lions Clubs celebrating their Charter Anniversary during the month of October:

Arcola Lions Club is celebrating 74 years of service.
Crozet Lions Club is celebrating 88 years of service.
Warrenton Lions Club is celebrating 87 years of service

Together these clubs have provided over 249years of service in their local communities and beyond.

We Serve!

10/02/2026

It's hard not to smile along with Lion Todd Frye as he receives the District Governor's Spark Plug Award from the Monterey Lions Club. He was recognized for his all-hands-on deck approach: from pork rind sales during Monterey’s Maple Festival to the Highland County Fair, Lion Todd is always ready to lend a helping hand to make it an event a success.

10/01/2026

1st Vice Dist. Gov. Greg DeRosa visited the Fredericksburg Lions where President Aaron Hacket helped him to present the District Governor's Spark Award to Lion Bob Moore for his long-term service to the Fredericksburg community and mentoring Lions. VD Greg then presented President Aaron with the DG's Dare To... pin.
As you can see, these Lions light up the room with their service.

10/01/2026

DG Chuck Schwab with the help and support of "King Lion" along with Lion Dan from the Broadway Lions Club had a busy day selling brooms at Broadway's Autumn Fest. In addition to offering both right handed and left handed brooms this year, they guaranteed that their 2026 model brooms will never need an oil change.
(I could really fall for these guys and their jokes.)

09/30/2026

At our Fall Conference we were excited to welcome Charity Warigon, Virginia School For the Deaf and Blind Superintendent and Julie Conner, Principal for the Blind Department. They were there to discuss their mission and how Lions can be a part of their program to make their students unstoppable. Lions surprised them with a car load of school supplies for their students as Lions across the District are excited to be a partner in their mission.

09/30/2026

The twelfth annual Lions University Graduation was held on at the USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum in Memphis, Tennessee, earlier this month. Proud graduates from District 24-L include:
Lion Christine Frescas, Greater Falls Run Lions - Bachelors Degree
Lion Marie Garney, Greater Falls Run Lions - Bachelors and Masters degrees
2nd Vice Dist. Gov Mark Larsen, Stafford County Lions - Masters Degree
Zone Chair Jeri-Lyn Thomas, Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club - Masters Degree
Past Council Chair Dan Visone, Aquia Harbour Host Lions Club- Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees

09/30/2026

Lions of District 24-L held their Fall Conference and welcomed several partnering organizations and Lions who presented their programs during the day. Presentations featured the Canine Companions Hearing Service Dog Program (pictured and cute), our state-wide ListenUp! Program, The Lions of Virginia Foundation, The Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind, and our District Disaster Preparedness Program.

In particular, 24-L Lions welcomed International Direct Liz Crooke and Past International Director Jay Moughon, who addressed attendees and spent the day meeting Lions from across the District - sharing their passions and exploring the future of Lions locally and globally.