Information for International Relations Chairpersons

The district international relations chairperson is appointed by the district governor to provide clubs with the assistance they need to organize international relations service projects in their district. 

International Relations Chairperson Responsibilities

• Contact other multiple district/district chairpersons

• Be familiar with the Lions Policy Statement on International Relations

• Help establish twinning relationships with clubs in other countries

• Encourage Lions to visit other clubs when traveling to other countries

• Support International Relations Month (October)

• Handle (in consultation with the district governor) requests for international medical assistance and international assistance programs

• Encourage participation in Lions Day with the United Nations

• Encourage Lions to participate in activities such as an international art exhibit

• Work with the Lions international peace poster contest chairperson

• Work with youth exchange chairpersons concerning the Lions international youth exchange and youth camp program or other Lions-sponsored international youth programs

• Inform Lions about available LCIF international assistance grants

Available Resources

• International Club Twinning guidelines

• Lions Day with the United Nations information

• Lion-2-Lion database

• LCIF grant information

Chairperson Award

Council chairpersons and district governors may award the multiple district or district International Relations Chairperson a certificate of accomplishment upon completion of a successful year.

Learn more about international relations awards.