About Us

	About Us
The Geographical Area "WE SERVE"
District 24-A is located in the Northern section of the Commonwealth of Virginia and servers the counties of Arlington, Culpeper, Fairfax, King George, Loudoun, Prince William, Rappahannock, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Westmoreland. Also We Serve the independent cities of Alexandria, Fairfax City, Falls Church, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Fredericksburg as well as the towns of Clifton, Colonial Beach, Culpeper, Dumfries, Hamilton, Haymarket, Herndon, Leesburg, Lovettsville, Middleburg, Montross, Occoquan, Purceville, Quantico, Remington, Round Hill, The Plains, Vienna and Warrenton.

Who We Are
We are men, women and youth who reside in your community and volunteer our time and efforts to humanitarian causes through our district, the State of Virginia and the world. By conducting service projects and raising funds we strive to help indigent people locally and throughout the world community. The Lions' motto is "We Serve". Our association was founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1917. Lions Club International has grown to be the world's largest service organization with more than 1.3 million members belonging to approximately 43,000 local clubs in 207 countries and geographical areas. Lions Club International headquarters is located in Oak Brook, Illinois and is governed by a board of directors, which are elected annually at our International Convention. In 1925, Helen Keller addressed the Lions at their convention in Cedar Point, Ohio and challenged them to become "Knight of the Blind in the Crusade against Darkness". Since that challenge, service to the blind and visually impaired is one of the association's most significant activities. Lions come from many countries and speak different languages and profess many religions and political beliefs: however, they all subscribe to common objectives and ethical principles.

Visitor
Visitors, Lions, Lionesses and Leos from around the world. Welcome from more than 1,900 Lions from District 24-A ( Northern Virginia). If you are visiting our Nation's Capital or the Commonwealth of Virginia please plan to attend one of our fin Lions Clubs. District 24-A is loicated just south of Washington, DC and the Potomac River. Within our District/State there aremmany historical attractions. Homes of seven Presidents' of the United States of America. These include George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, James Monore, William Henry Harrsion, John Tyler, Zachary Taylor and Woodrow Wilson: and the Arlington National Cemetery, Battefields of the American Revolutionary War and the American Civil War. The Commonwealth of Virginia's state flower is the Dogwood tree and the state bird is the cardinal. We welcome you allto our excellent LionsDistrict and the Old Dominion. If your are a Lion from outside our district and looking for a club to visit, our clubs with web pages can be searched at District 24 A Lions & Leo Club web sites or one can visit Lions Club International's web site. Please contact the secretary of the club your wish to make sure they are meeting. If you are aresident of our area and are interested in becoming a Lions or would like to know what services we provide to the communities and people where we reside; refer to the web pages for information or visit the Lions Club International web site. If you need the services of the Lions Clubs, please contact us and we will put you in touch with a Lions club inyur area.

District 24-A 2010-2011 Officers
District Governor Dennis Brining

	Lion Dennis joined the Fairfax Host Lions Club in 2000 and was elected Club Secretary for 2001-2002. In addition, he has served the Club as President in 2004-2005, and as the Chairman of the International Fund Raising Committee in the Lions years 2006-2009. At the District level, Dennis has served as the Zone 1 Chairman in Region III in 2006-2007, Region III Chairman in 2007-2008, District Coordinator for Campaign Sight First II during the Lions years 2005-2008, Sight Conservation Chair in 2005-2008, the Advisory Board for the Prevent Blindness Mid Atlantic in 2007-2009, in the dual role as District and MD-24 Sight First-Sight Conservation Chair for 2008-2009, and as the 24-A Lions Club International Foundation representative for 2009-2012. Lion Dennis’ service work has involved both domestic and international projects. He supported the development of a hospital in Kabale, Uganda that serves some 1.8 million people. In addition, he led a medical mission to Uganda and Rwanda that impacted some 500,000 people. Lion Dennis helped to develop a “state of the art” Low Vision Center at INOVA Health, and has supported the institutionalization of a Certified Standard Children Vision Screening Test that has impacted more than 400,000 children a year throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia. In recognition of his service to humanity, Lion Dennis has received numerous honors and awards, including the LOVF Humanitarian Award in 2001. He was recognized by his home Club in 2002-2003 when he was presented the Lion of the Year for Fairfax Host Lions. He is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow and has received two International President’s Certificates of Achievement. In addition, he received the LCIF International President’s Medal for Distinguished Leadership in 2008-2009 and a Presidential Medal in 2010-2011. Lion Dennis is a graduate of the prestigious Lions Clubs International Senior Leadership Institute in Toronto, Canada, and is a contributor to articles for the “Lions” magazine. Lion Dennis has over 40 years of aerospace experience, including international business, and is the President of DLF & Associates, Inc., which is a Northern Virginia based consulting firm. He enjoys the hobby of archeology and wildlife photography, and has one of the largest collections in Northern Virginia of African and Primitive Art. He and his wife, Linda, have two children and one grandson, and sponsor a child in both Uganda and India.

First Vice District Governor


Second Vice District Governor Dennis Kelly


Cabinet Secretary Jay Kahn


Cabinet Treasurer Michael Yuenger
	Lion Michael Yuenger (Mike) joined the Lake Ridge Lions Club in 1987. He served as Club Secretary, President, and has served as club Treasurer since the 1997-1998 Lions year. He also has served as a Director on the club’s Board of Directors since 1989. He has received the 100% Secretary and 100% Treasurer Awards. The Lake Ridge Lions recognized Mike in 1995 – 1996 and 2004 – 2005 as Lion of the Year. Mike is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow and has 100% Perfect Attendance. In 2004, he helped organize Lake Ridge Lions Club Charities, the club’s 501(c)(3) charitable organization, and serves as its Treasurer and business manager. Mike retired in April 2009 after a distinguished thirty-seven year career with the Federal government.

Immediate Past District Governor Lion Tony Reyes
	Lion Tony has been a member of the Lake Ridge Lions since January 1992. He has been active in many club positions and chairmanships, including three years as president. Fund raising chairman for multiple efforts over the years and has held other Club positions to including Lion Tamer, Tail Twister, Vice-President, Director, and Membership Chair. Lion Tony has been the Lion of the Year for his club and was awarded the 100% President’s Pin. He is a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. He has been active on the District Cabinet as a Zone Chairman, Region Chairman, District Governor, Virginia Lions Hearing Foundation Advisory Board, Sight & Hearing Van Board and Chairman of several District level activities and committees to include District 24A Safety Chairman, Campaign Sight First II Region V Coordinator and 2007-2008 Winter Conference Chairman. Governor Tony was elected District Governor in May 2009 at the Multiple District 24 Convention. Lion Tony is retired from U.S. Treasury Department for almost 37 years as an IT Specialist. His positions have provided him the opportunity to visit and participate with Lions Clubs in Puerto Rico, Mexico, Guatemala, and Trinidad & Tobago. Lion Tony has been married for more than 29 Years to Lion Gina Reyes. They have one daughter (Rachel) and two sons (Andrew and Christopher) and three grandchildren (Noah, Amelia & Eliza).

Membership
The Lions Clubs of District 24 A as well as all other Lions Clubs are looking for civic minded citizens who are willing to donate some time and effort toward making our communities a better place to live. If you are interested in visiting a Lions Club meeting in your area, please contact Lion Sherly Bass to receive an invitation to a Lions Club meeting. You can join us and learn more about what Lions really do to help their fellow man. Membership in a Lions Club is by invitation only. Through membership, Lions not only help people in need, but they have opportunities to develop personal friendships and gain valuable leadership skills which can be used in their work as well as their personal lives.
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