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District Governor - Carol Schoonover

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District Governor's Message:

- May 2021 -

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Fellow Lions,

(republished from the District 22B Newsletter)

(To view previous messages & newsletters, LOGIN to the Member Pages.)

Schedules and Calendars:

Governor's Official Visitation Schedule

from the 22B Cabinet Secretary and/or District Newsletter)

View the District 22B Schedule or

The District 22B Website Calendar

(from the District Newsletter, Club Websites and other sources)

Requests to Zone Chairpersons:

1.) COMMUNICATE WITH YOUR CLUBS: Assist your member clubs to achieve their goals. Monitor their successes and help with their struggles. Always look for ways to help them grow and improve. Report details to the District Officers at the regularly scheduled Cabinet Meetings. Refer to the Zone Chairpersons Manual for guidance and ideas and ask the Vice District Governors or myself for suggestions or assistance whenever needed.

Requests to District Clubs:

1.) ANNOUNCE CHARTER ANNIVERSARIES: If your club will be celebrating a charter anniversary that is devisable by five (e.g.. 5th, 10th, 15th... 35th, 50th, etc), please notify me by Email. I would like to attend as many of your celebrations as my schedule will permit.

2.) DEFINE AND EXPAND MEMBERSHIP GOALS: I'm encouraging every District 22B Club to embrace the ASK1 theme which will expand our membership. Set membership growth goals and encourage all of your members to "Ask" someone to become a new Lions Club Member. You will be surprised how many people will accept your invitation.

3.) PERFORM THE CEP PROCESS: I'm encouraging every club to undertake the Club Excellence process, starting with completion of The Blueprint for a Stronger Club.

4.) ESTABLISH A LOCAL CLUB COORDINATOR FOR THE LIONS LOW VISION REHABILITATION NETWORK: to be responsible for recruiting and maintaining a list of local Lions that could serve as interviewers and direct services volunteers for LOVRNET. (Refer to our April 2016 Newsletter Governor's message for additional details.)

Requests to District Lions:

1.) EMBRACE THE "ASK 1" PROGRAM: The program asks every Lion to invite at least one new member to join their Club. Below you will find the "Ask1" logo and a video that has been produced by Lions International to encourage you to participate. Please view the video and then increase your Club's membership by participating in the "Ask 1" program.

The 2015 "Ask1" New Member Campaign

Campaign Logo		Introductory Video

Shining Moment Photo Album:

A Collection of District 22B CLUB Activity Photos

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Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	May thru June 2017 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
2017 Convention Photos (none provided)	2017 Awards Photos (none provided)
Federalsburg Lions: Frog Fest Workers	Federalsburg Lions: Frog Fest Kiddie Train Cars
Federalsburg Lions: Frog Fest Boats	Greensboro Lions: Marty Gangemi Memorial Car Show awards to be given
Greensboro Lions: Marty Gangemi Memorial Car Show Award Winner	Greensboro Lions: Marty Gangemi Memorial Car Show Award Winner
Rising Sun Lions: 2017-18 Officers after Installation performed by PDG Oakley Sumpter of the Perryville Lions Club	Rising Sun Lions: Selling 50/50 Sunfest Raffle and Summer Raffle chances during Rising Sun Sunfest
Rising Sun Lions: Accepting donations for VISION DAY at Sunfest	Rising Sun Lions: Lions with Coffee Pot and banner prior to Sunfest Parade
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Apr. thru May. 2017 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Easton Lions: Scholarship Presentation Ceremony performed by Club President Jim Robertson (center).	Easton Lions: Diabetes Tour de Cure
Rising Sun Lions: Scholarship Presentation Ceremony performed by Lion Paul Elwood (right) and 2016 President Gem Gibney (right center).	Rising Sun Lions: Lions with Coffee Pot and banner prior to Little League Parade
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Mar. thru Apr. 2017 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Easton Lions - presenting a donation to Channel Marker, Inc.	Easton Lions - making a donation to Jeff Hawkins representing Leader Dogs for the Blind
22B Leader Dog Dinner - Guest of Honor Jeff Hawkins speaking at the dinner meeting.	22B Leader Dog Dinner - Jeff Hawkins with his Leader Dog "Gracie" and PDG Wayne Cole.
Federalsburg Lions - Clearing trash along Marshy Creek, the marina and basketball courts on Earth Day	Federalsburg Lions - Clearing trash along Marshy Creek, the marina and basketball courts on Earth Day
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Feb. thru Mar. 2017 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Cambridge Lions - donating to WHCP for radio receivers for blind or disabled persons.	Easton Lions - donating to Boy Scout Troop
Ocean City Lions & Lioness - collecting used eyeglasses for Recycle for Sight	Rising Sun Lions - preparing to host Resident Bingo at Calvert Manor
Rising Sun Lions - with the winner of their Lions Peace Poster Contest
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Jan. thru Feb. 2017 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Easton Lions - donating to Ag. & Ed. Center and UMD 4H Clubs	Easton Lions - donating to Care Pack Organization
Easton Lions - donating to St. Vincent De Paul Society	Easton Lions - donating to the Chesapeake Center
Easton Lions - being presented with Leader Dog Founder Awards	Easton Lions - Lion Kurt Grumbach receiving the LVRF Pyramid Award from FVDG Jeff Beever
Ocean City Lioness - celebrating their 40th Anniversary	Rising Sun Lions - collecting food for area Food Banks
Salisbury PRIDE Lions - showing their Club's Art Creations	Salisbury PRIDE Lions - meeting at Calloway St. Gym
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Dec. 2016 - Jan. 2017 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Charitable Foundation - Senior Boys All Star Soccer Game	Charitable Foundation - Senior Girls All Star Soccer Game
Marydel, Greenwood, Denton & Ridgely Lions - 2016 Peace Poster Contest Winners	Ridgely Lions - 2016 Peace Poster Contest Winners
Ridgely Lions - 2016 Santa Chase Winners with Santa	Rising Sun Lions - New Lion Anthony Mattern with sponsor Lion Ellen Lucas
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Nov. thru Dec. 2016 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Federalsburg Lions - Christmas Parade	Federalsburg Lions - Christmas Parade
Federalsburg Colonel Richardson High LEO Club - receiving their Club's official banner	Federalsburg Lions - with Santa Clause
Greensboro Lions - Donald Benton receiving 20 year service chevron.	Greensboro Lions - George Weaver receiving 35 year service chevron.
Greensboro Lions - John Laddbush receiving 10 year chevron	Greensboro Lions - Kevin Barnes receiving 15 year chevron
Greensboro Lions - Ronald Benton receiving 20 year service chevron.	Hurlock Lions - Donations to Hurlock, Vienna and Warwick Elementary Schools
Ridgely Lions & North Caroline LEO - working at Car Show	Ridgely Lions & North Caroline LEO - working at Car Show
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Oct. thru Nov. 2016 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
LVRF Rally at Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute	LVRF Dinner in Fruitland
Cecilton Lions - New Member Lions Suzanne Berting, Shannon Bertino and Gary Beattie	Easton Lions - DG Ben Cassell presenting a Knights of the Blind Award to Lion Gary Moulchin
Easton Lions - Lion Ed Wildasin welcoming Lion Mike Kiko as new member to the Club	Federalsburg Lions - preparing Christmas Decorations
Federalsburg Lions - showing their decorated Christmas Tree	Kent Island Lions - Candy Day with Lions Jim Miller, and Pat Goss (photo by Lion Carol Schoonover)
Rising Sun Lions - at 2016 Rising Sun Chamber of Commerce Health Fair	Rising Sun Lions - Kids Sight Vision Screening at Rising Sun Elementary School
Rising Sun Lions - Vision Day held at Union Hospital Ladies Auxiliary Bazaar in the Barn event.
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Sept. thru Oct. 2016 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Easton Lions - Making a contribution to Pickering Creek Mission	Easton Lions - Preparing Weekend Care Packs for needy children
Federalsburg Lions - Held a Luxury Purse Bingo fundraising event	Federalsburg Lions - patrons at their Luxury Purse Bingo fundraiser
Greensboro Lions - Enjoying some relaxation at a Shorebirds game August 28, 2016	Rising Sun Lions - DG Ben Cassell VDG Jeff Beever and PDG Dal Mann with Zone and Club Officers during their visit.
Rising Sun Lions - New Lions Gary and Tracy Cullum, sponsored by Lion Charles Blanford and inducted by DG Ben Cassell.	(New Club) Salisbury PRIDE Lions - at their Charter Meeting October 8, 2016 with several District Officers in attendance.
(New Club) Salisbury PRIDE Lions October 8, 2016 Charter Members signing their Club Charter.	(New Club) Salisbury PRIDE Lions October 8, 2016 Charter Members signing their Club Charter.
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	July thru Sept. 2016 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Easton Lions - Kids Sight screening crew.	Easton Lions - Kids Sight Screening with some of the youth who were screened.
Greensboro & Ridgely Lions - make a donation to Caroline Cougars Football Team and Cheerleaders	Federalsburg Lions - Duck Derby Crew
Lions Youth Foundation meeting attendees.	Easton Lions - 2016-17 Officer Installation
Greensboro Lions - with Little Miss Greensboro riding on the float in the July 4th parade	Greensboro Lions - July 4th Celebration and Kids Games
Greensboro Lions - Ryan the Lion with group of admirers at July 4th celebration.	Federalsburg Lions - Duck Derby Train
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	May & June 2016 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
2015-2016 DG Wayne Cole - having some fun during the Multiple District 22 Convention	VDG Jeff Beever - receiving the Leadership Award from IP Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada at the Multiple District 22 Convention
PCC John Lawrence - receiving his Appreciation Award from IP Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada at the Multiple District 22 Convention	PDG Joe Wood Sr. - receiving his Appreciation Award from IP Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada at the Multiple District 22 Convention
Lion Colleen Chamberlain - receiving her Appreciation Award from IP Dr. Jitsuhiro Yamada at the Multiple District 22 Convention.	Lion Carol Schoonover - receivimg her Appreciation Award from IP Dr. Jitshiro Yamada at the Multiple District 22 Convention.
2015-2016 DG Wayne Cole - receiving his Arnal Patz Award at the Federalsburg Lions Club Meeting	Cecilton Lions - selling raffle tickets at the Cecil County Fair
Easton Lions - granted four scholarships to Easton area students.	Easton Lions - presenting Lion Jim Daffin with a Melvin Jones Fellowship Award.
Greensboro Lions - at their Marty Gangemi Memorial Car Show	Greensboro Lions - at their Marty Gangemi Memorial Car Show
Marydel Lions - PDG Joe Wood Sr. installing Marydel 2016-2017 Officers at Dover Downs Hotel	Marydel Lions - Lion John Tucker receiving his Darley Travers Fellowship Award.
Marydel Lions - presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to Goldsboro Fire Company.	Rising Sun Lions - participating in the Rising Sun Sunfest parade.
Rising Sun Lions - selling 50-50 Raffle Tickets at the Rising Sun Sunfest Celebration.	Rising Sun Lions - recognizing the Rising Sun Middle School Peace Poster Contest winner.
Rising Sun Lions - making a donation to the Tome School and Promise in Sight Campaign to assist with their Nicaragua trip for eye care.	Ridgely Lions - showing the Boy Scouts carrying the Ridgely Lions banner in the Strawberry Festival parade.
Greensboro Lions - in the Strawberry Festival parade, towing their float with the winners of the Little Miss Greensboro contast onboard.	Kent Island Lions - selling raffle tickets at the Strawberry Festival.
Suddlersville Lions - selling raffle tickets at the Strawberry Festival.	Denton Lions - selling chicken fingers and french fries at the Strawberry Festival.
Ridgely Lions - manning a refreshment booth at the Strawberry Festival.	Ridgely Lions - selling strawberry shortcake at the Strawberry Festival.
Ridgely Lions - runners and walkers start the Strawberry Chase 5k event.	Ridgely Lions - presents the proceeds of the Strawberry Chase 5k to the Ronald McDonald House.
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Apr. & May 2016 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Easton Lions - presented a donation to Pickering Creek Audubon Society.	Easton Lions - presented a donation to Tour de Cure for Diabetes.
Perryville Lions - Held an Arbor day celebration at Charlestown Elementary School.	Easton High School LEOs - Recently held an Autism Awareness and Acceptance Campaign.
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Mar. & Apr. 2016 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Cecilton Lions - showing some of the 9,700 pairs of shoes they have collected in their Operation Footsteps.	Cecilton Lions - supply a therapy dog to provide joy to "shut-ins".
Easton Lions - performing Kids Sight Vision Screening for TCPS Pre-K students.	Greensboro Lions - held their annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 26th.
Greensboro Lions - held their Little Miss Greensboro pageant on April 1, 2016	Greensboro Lions - held their Little League Opening Day Chicken Barbeque
Rising Sun Lions - participated in the Rising Sun Little League Parade April 16, 2016.	Rising Sun Lions - held their Kids Sight Vision Screening at RSES on April 14, 2016.
Ridgely Lions - in conjunction with the Ridgely PTA and their "Fuel-Up for 60" program.	Ridgely Lions - Rion the Lion at 5th Annual Ronald McDonald House "Red Shoe Shuffle" event.
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Feb. & Mar. 2016 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Leader Dog Dinner - Lion Pauline Ulrey speaking to attendees about Leader Dog services.	Leader Dog Dinner - Lion Pauline Ulrey and her Leader Dog, "Satch", accepting donations.
Leader Dog Dinner - Lion Pauline Ulrey with her Leader Dog "Satch" going through the serving line.	Leader Dog Dinner - PDG Murray Shores and Lion JD Quillin at the Dinner.
Leader Dog Dinner - Cecilton King Lion Roy Thompson receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from DG Wayne Cole.	District 22B Social - 2015-2016 DG Wayne Cole addressing the audience.
District 22B Social - 2015-2016 DG Wayne Cole presenting a Certificate of Appreciation to Region 4 Zone 1 Chair, Lion Kathy Crockett.	District 22B Social - 2015-2016 DG Wayne Cole presented a picture to PDG Dal Mann.
Easton HS LEOs- Making a food donation to the Neighborhood Service Center.	Easton Lions - Making a donation to Channel Marker, which is an organization that promotes mental health services to individuals and families.
Easton Lions - Making a donation to the Society of St. Vincent DePaul, whose goals include helping people in the community with food and finances.	Rising Sun Lions - Some of their Lions who served an evening meal at the Cecil County Rotating Homeless Shelter at Janes Methodist Church.
Greensboro Lions - Accepting Registrants at their recent Sporting Clay Tournament shooting event.	Greensboro Lions - with the winning team from their Sporting Clay Tournament.
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Jan. & Feb. 2016 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Easton High School LEOs - members who made 15 bowls to raise money for their feed the hungary project.	Easton Lions - making a donation to the Chesapeake Center help meet the needs of those with various disabilities.
Easton Lions - making a donation to the Easton Little League.	Easton Lions - making a donation to the Easton Volunteer Fire Department.
Easton Lions - making a donation to the Talbot County Paramedic Foundation.	Easton Lions - making a $1,000. donation to the Easton AG and Education Center.
Easton Lions - making a $500. donation to University of Maryland 4H.	Perryville Middle School LEOs - Club Officers and Lion Advisor at their initiation/induction ceremony Jan. 11, 2016.
Perryville Middle School LEOs - Club members at their initiation and induction ceremony Jan. 11, 2016.	Perryville Lions - Sponsored the winner of both the District 22B and MD22 Peace Poster contest. A close-up of the poster is shown below in the Nov-Dec photo section.
Rising Sun Lions - 2015-2016 DG Wayne Cole speaking to the Rising Sun Lions during his Club visit 1-21-2016.	Rising Sun Lions - Cab. Treas. Conrad "Dink" Scurto, Club Sec. Dana Fritts, 2nd Dist. Gov. Jeff Beever, Club Pres. Ellen Lucas, and 2015-2016 District Governor Wayne Cole during the Governor's Club visit 1-21-2016.
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Dec. 2015 & Jan. 2016 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Cambridge Lions - building a power wheelchair access ramp for a young girl who has spina bifida.	Cambridge Lions - setting and straightening the support posts for the ramp.
Cambridge Lions - preparing to bore more bolt holes.	Colonel's LEO Club - holding some of the ten blankets that they made for homeless individuals in their area.
Rising Sun Lions - with Santa following their Dec. 8, 2015 Resident Bingo Event at Calvert Manor Healthcare Center.	Easton Lions - presenting a donation to CarePacks who prepare weekend meals for 350 Talbot County School students.
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Nov. & Dec. 2015 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Cecilton Lions - after induction of new Lion Margaret Petrea (third from left).	Cecilton Lions - would like to thank everyone who helped with their "Operation Footsteps", Shoe Collection project.
Crisfield Lions - Lion Jay Tawes receiving Jefferson Award from WBOC.	Perryville Lions - Gabriella Scramblin's poster was the winning entry in both the D22B and MD22 Peace Poster Contest. It now proceeds to the International Competition.
Easton Lions - won 1st place for their Vendor Display in the Waterfowl Festival.	Easton Lions - making a donation to Easton Freshman Class for designing three posters to promote their Christmas Tree sales project.
Easton LEOs - organizing donations for their "Adopt a Family" project.	Easton Lions - Lion Ed Wildasin presenting a donation to BSA troop 741 for helping with annual Christmas Tree sales project.
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Oct. & Nov. 2015 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Easton Lions - with 2015 Peace Poster Contest Participants.	Easton LEOs - displaying their Painted Pumpkins.
Hebron & Salisbury Metro Lions - staffing a water station during the Westside 5K Monster Dash.	LVRF Dinner in Cecilton - Dr. Gislin Dagnelie speaking about Wilmer Eye.
Cecilton Lions - selling chances at the Cecil County Fair Grounds, for their 2015 Summer Fundraising Raffle.	Cecilton Lions - showing some of their patrons at their recent Night at the Races fundraiser.
Cecilton Lions - shown at their recent Trunk or Treat Event.	Cecilton Lions - shown at their recent Trunk or Treat Event.
Rising Sun Lions - at annual Chamber of Commerce Health Fair promoting Healthcare Equipment, Eyeglass Collection, Vision Screening, Eye Health Awareness and their Lions Club.	Rising Sun Lions - King Lion Ellen presenting a donation to Boy Scout Hopewell Troop 143.
Rising Sun Lions - Receiving a donation to their Healthcare Equipment Project and their Child Dignity Project. Presented by Management of the Old Dominion Electric Cooperative's Wildcat Point Generation Facillity near Rock Springs in Cecil County.	Easton Lions - the sponsor of SHOP/LEO Club at Easton High School during Red Ribbon Week showing students promoting their Drug Prevention program.
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Sept. & Oct. 2015 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Easton Lions - Inducted three new members. 2015-2016 DG Wayne Cole performed the induction ceremony.	Easton Lions - Pres. Frank Divilio presents donation to 2015-2016 DG Wayne Cole for Lions 22B Charitable Foundation.
Greensboro Lions - 2015-2016 DG Wayne Cole presents Pres. Jeremy Jones with 100% Presidents Award.	Easton Lions - Lion Ed Wildasin is recognized for sponsoring 10 new Lions.
Perryville Lions - PDG Oakley Sumpter receives his 50 Year Chevron and his 50 Year perfect attendance award.	Perryville Lions - Lion Kirkwood Atkinson receivs his 30 Year Chevron from 2015-2016 DG Wayne Cole and Club Pres. Shirley Reichenbach.
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	Aug. & Sept. 2015 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Rising Sun Lions - Lions selling Raffle Tickets at the Community Fire Company Carnival.	Rising Sun Lions - Serving food at the Lions Clubs Robert H. Cameron Memorial Summer Feast.
Denton Lions - frying Clam Strips and Chicken Fingers at the Caroline County Summer Fest.	Denton Lions - Selling Clam Strips and Chicken Fingers at the Caroline County Summer Fest.
Greensboro Lions - selling Car Raffle Tickets at the Caroline County Summer Fest.	Greemsboro Lions - selling Car Raffle Tickets at the Caroline County Summer Fest.
Greensboro Lions - Rion the Lion "High Fives" a child at GES on the first day of school.	Greensboro Lions - Rion the Lion Greets a child at GES on the first day of school.
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	July & Aug. 2015 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Crisfield Lions - Lion Mamie Gargan receiving her Melvin Jones Fellowship Award.	Dist. 22B Cabinet Officers - working at MD Little League Tournament for ages 11-12 in Easton.
Cecilton Lions - with 2015 Governor's Awards.	Cecilton Lions - at Reading Intervention Program at Cecilton Elementary School.
Moments from: (CLICK HERE TO SEND MORE PHOTOS)	June & July 2015 (Click on any photo for ENLARGED view)
Easton Lions - King Lion Larry Callahan holding the 75th Anniversary proclamation presented by the Mayor of Easton.	Salisbury Metro Lions - King Lion Amy Sier (left) holding her Darley Travers Award, that was presented by PDG Dorothy Culver (right).
Greensboro Lions - 4th of July Games, Sack Race.	Greensboro Lions - 4th of July Games, Raw Egg Toss.
Rising Sun Lions - Sunfest Parade Coffee Pot Trailer and Parade Crew.	Rising Sun Lions - inducted six new members. Sponsoring Lions were Richard Montromery (5) and Bud Mcfadden (1). Perryville PDG Oakley Sumpter performed their induction.

(Photos from District 22B Lions and Lions Clubs or from District 22B Newsletters)

Important Club Tax Reminder:

Please remember that ALL Lions Clubs, Districts and Multiple Districts that have annual gross receipts less than $50,000 and do not have to file Form 990 or 990-EZ, must file the e-Postcard (also known as 990-N). Please note that this is an IRS requirement. Please refer to the following chart regarding annual filing requirements:

Beginning in 2010 Tax Year (and each year thereafter)	Form to File
Gross receipts normally less than $50,000	990-N
Gross receipts greater than $50,000 and less than $200,000, and Total Assets less than $500,000	990-EZ or 990
Gross receipts greater than $200,000 or Total assets greater than $500,000	990

The e-Postcard is due by the 15th day of the fifth month after the close of your tax year. Lions Clubs operate on a fiscal year, July 1 – June 30, and the e-Postcard will be due by November 15th each year. Please note that an organization cannot request an extension for filing the Form 990-N.

If you do not file, you risk losing your tax-exempt status. Any Lions Club that fails to meet its annual reporting requirement for three consecutive years automatically loses its tax exempt status under the new law. A club may get reinstated if they complete an application for recognition of exemption even if they originally fell under a group exemption. Every Club and/or District must have an employer identification number (EIN), even if it will not have employees. The EIN is a unique number that identifies the organization to the Internal Revenue Service. To apply for an EIN, you should obtain a Form SS-4 and its Instructions from the IRS. You may also apply for an EIN online, by telephone (1-800-829-4933), or by fax (fax number at the location accepting applications from your state). It is important that the Clubs and Districts are using the correct EIN for their annual filing.

For frequently asked questions about tax issues and regulations affecting Lions clubs and leadership, go to the Lions Tax FAQ. Go to www.irs.gov/eo for complete details and while you're there sign up for Exempt Organization's free email newsletter, EO Update, to receive up-to-date information posted on the charity pages of irs.gov.

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