We spoke with Marie about why she became a Lion and her journey leading to her becoming and International Director and what that position entails, along with her becoming a LCIF Trustee. We also talked about a business networking event she's organized in Phoenix on July 12 along with some of our own club's 4th of July events we have coming up.

Lions Pride Podcast: ID Bert Nelson at the Mission 1.5 Summit
Recorded live at the 2026 Mission 1.5 Summit in Atlanta, Georgia, Lion Jerry Hursh interviews International Director Bert Nelson about membership growth, leadership, new club development, and the future of Lions Clubs International. Discover how Mission 1.5 is helping Lions expand their service impact and strengthen communities worldwide

Mission 1.5 Summit 2 days of training. So much going on.

Welcome Cris from Lions k9 companions, Cris tells us little bit about her program and what it can do. More to come.

Jerry and I did a short promo for the Lions Phoenix Convention that Jerry's going to this weekend! Tune in and see what he has planned while he's there!

We talked with Liz about her Lions journey and what a defining moment was for her that helped shape her leadership path. She also gave us some insight as to the role younger members play in the future of Lions. We asked her advice on how Zone Chairs and Club Presidents can try to energize their clubs and she had some really great ideas for all of us!

On this episode of the Lions Pride Podcast, we sit down with new Lions Club member Sharona Hursh to talk about what inspired her to join, what she enjoys most about being part of the club, and why community service matters to the next generation. From friendships and giving back to finding purpose through volunteering, Sharona shares a fresh and inspiring perspective on what it means to be a Lion.  Sharona also gives us some insight as to what we as clubs should be trying to do to attract the younger generation to join us.

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Lions Pride Podcast! 🦁
“The Next Chapter of Service: Janet Morlock’s Lions Journey”
Join us as we sit down with Janet Morlock, Incoming President of the Sierra Vista Lions Club, to talk leadership, service, and what’s ahead for our community. Hear her vision, her passion, and how the Lions continue to make a difference right here at home.
✨ Tune in and be part of the pride!

We talked with outgoing District Governor of 21-S, Richard Stevenson about how his year as District Governor went. He reflected on what some of his accomplishments were, what the clubs were looking for with membership goals and service projects, and how proud he was to be a Lion and how happy he was to have met some of the people he was able to meet along the way.

We had incoming District Governor Ed Lopez join us to discuss his upcoming year as DG and what his hopes and dreams are for the clubs.