Growth is the engine of service. When our association expands its membership, communities gain advocates, vulnerable populations find champions, and humanitarian needs meet dedicated hands ready to serve. On October 2, 2025, MD 3241 demonstrated this principle in action, with the inauguration of 35 new clubs and the induction of 100 new members at GRT Radisson Blu Hotel, Chennai.
This expansion advances MISSION 1.5, Lions Clubs International’s initiative to welcome 1.5 million members worldwide and strengthen our collective capacity to serve. Each new club represents fresh potential to address sight, hunger, diabetes, childhood cancer, environmental concerns, and other humanitarian needs across Tamil Nadu.
Each new member represents a promise — to see, to serve, and to make a difference.
Chief Guest International President A. P. Singh personally inaugurated the new clubs and inducted the new members. District Governor P. Manisekar (District 3241A) presided over the ceremony. The inauguration welcomed 20 clubs from District 3241A and 15 clubs from other districts across MD 3241. Among the distinguished guests were International Director S. Magesh; PID G. Ramaswamy (GR); GAT Constitutional Area Leader PID R. Sampath; LCIF Area Leader PID N. S. Sankar, PID G. Ramawamy and GAT Area Leaders T. Pandiarajan.
Multiple Council Chairperson A. T. Ravichandran and GAT Area Leader Er. T Pandiyarajan joined District Governors, Vice District Governors, Coordinators, and MISSION 1.5 Influencers in celebrating this milestone. The gathering brought together new club officers, inducted members, sponsoring club representatives, and Lions from across the multiple district.
These 35 clubs extend Lions’ reach into new communities, bringing service where it’s needed most. Vision screenings will reach more villages, feeding programs will serve more families, and awareness campaigns will touch new lives. Under District Governor Manisekar’s leadership and with International President A. P. Singh’s guidance, MD 3241 has strengthened its foundation for serving communities throughout Tamil Nadu.
