Lions Clubs International, District 322-D - Lions Clubs International, District 322-D

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District 322-D

Our district, as it stands today, came into existence following bifurcation of district 322-B in 1979-80. Earlier district was very large in area and the development of Lionism in such a big area was at a very slow pace. Administration became a chronic problem, which necessitated a thinking towards bifurcation. In the words of our first District Governor , Lion J.N. Bawri. Therefore after due consideration, we separated ourselves with a new district 322-D”. Even the new district 322-D included certain areas of West Bengal, which were later reverted to district 322-B and with the new district 322-C comprising mostly of the State of Orissa from district 322-B. The larger district then was under Lion R. N. Lakhotia and the new district 322-D came under the leadership of Lion J.N. Bawri . Our district started with 46 clubs and with a total membership of 2206 members.

District 322-D was once again divided in 2000-01 and the areas comprising of Sikkim, revenue district of Malda, West Dinajpur, Jalpaiguri, Darjeeling and Coochbehar and Country of Bhutan were separated as district 322-F and the rest of the areas of seven states remained in district 322-D.

District Pin & Slogan

Mission with Vision

Mission gives us purpose; it defines what we want to achieve. But when a mission is guided by a vision, it brings clarity, direction, and long-term impact, it shows us why and how we are achieving it.

Our Mission is to Grow the Organisation by increasing sustainable Members and prepare leaders to serve humanity through our global causes, Vision, Diabetes, Childhood Cancer, Hunger, Environment, and other local needs.

When we combine Mission with Vision, our service is not just about completing projects or numbers, but about clarity of purpose, sustainability, inclusiveness and leadership in service..

“We Serve with Compassion”

A tree representing growth, sustainability, service and Environment.

Two hands symbolizing care, support and humanitarian service.

An eye highlighting the Vision of District Governor and also Lions’ signature service area – vision and sight conservation.

Profile

A.P. Singh of Kolkata, India, was elected to serve as chairperson for Lions Clubs Interna- tional Foundation (LCIF) at the association’s 108th international convention held in Hong Kong, China from July 3 through July 7, 2026. Immediate Past International President Singh is a practicing, chartered accountant and has family business interests in automobile dealerships.

Past International President

Mark S. Lyon, from Brookfield, Connecticut, USA, was elected to serve as International President of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 108th international convention held in Hong Kong, China from July 3 through July 7, 2026. Prior to his retirement in March 2024, President Lyon has worked in corporate legal administration and financial services....

International President

Dr. Manoj Shah of Nairobi, Kenya was elected to serve as first vice-president of Lions International at the association’s 108th international convention held in Hong Kong, China from July 3 through July 7, 2026. Vice President Shah is a successful businessman with interests in the automobile, property, hospitality and finance sectors. A charter member of the Nairobi Greater Lions Club...

1st Vice International President

Tony Benbow from South Vermont, Australia, was elected to serve as second vice president of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 108th international convention held in Hong Kong, China from July 3 through 7, 2026. Vice President Benbow is a retired head of operations in banking. A member of the South Vermont Lions Club since 1985, he has held many offices...

2nd Vice Int'l President

Robert Rettby, from Neuchâtel, Switzerland, was elected to serve as third international vice president of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 108th international convention held in Hong Kong, China, from July 2 through July 7, 2026. Vice President Rettby has a master’s degree in civil engineering and was CEO and director of a group of family-owned construction companies.