{"id":63482,"date":"2026-07-22T11:40:20","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T11:40:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/design7.nuvodev.com\/client\/lions\/?p=63482"},"modified":"2026-07-31T12:13:27","modified_gmt":"2026-07-31T12:13:27","slug":"finish-strong-be-recognized-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/design7.nuvodev.com\/client\/lions\/finish-strong-be-recognized-in-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"Finish Strong. Be Recognized in Hong Kong."},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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District Governors have led with dedication throughout the year\u2014now it’s time to finish strong and earn special recognition on the international stage.<\/p>

District Governors who qualify through the Strong Finish Initiative<\/strong> will be recognized at the Lions International Convention in Hong Kong<\/strong> and will receive a Limited-Edition Commemorative Medal<\/strong> celebrating their achievement. This exclusive recognition is a lasting symbol of your commitment to membership growth and your district’s success.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Your Goal: Achieve Net Growth in June<\/h6>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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To qualify, your district must achieve net growth during the month of June on a standalone basis<\/strong>, meaning the number of members added in June exceeds the number of members dropped during the same period.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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You will qualify for recognition if you:<\/p>

  • Achieve net growth in June<\/strong> on a standalone basis, and<\/strong><\/li>
  • Reach at least 50% of your annual recruitment target<\/strong> or 50% of your annual net growth target<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    Every new member matters. This is your opportunity to close the Lions year with momentum, strengthen your district, and be celebrated among your peers at the international convention.<\/p>

    Thank you for your outstanding leadership and commitment to growing Lions service. We look forward to recognizing your success in Hong Kong!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    VDG Challenge Recognition 2026 <\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Leadership is measured by impact\u2014and the VDG Challenge Recognition<\/strong> celebrates Vice District Governors who are building the future by chartering new clubs<\/strong> ahead of their term. Outstanding leaders will be recognized at the 2026 Convention in Hong Kong<\/strong>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Qualifying Criteria:<\/h6>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    First Vice District Governors (2025\u20132026):<\/b>
    Extend 2 new clubs<\/b> during your Vice District Governor years<\/p>

    Second Vice District Governors (2025\u20132026):<\/b>
    Extend 1 new club<\/b> during your Second Vice District Governor year<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Now is the time to review progress, drive action, and ensure more leaders qualify for this prestigious recognition.<\/p>

    Let\u2019s work together to strengthen our districts, expand our reach, and celebrate leadership excellence on the global stage.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Become a MISSION<\/em> 1.5 Hero<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Finish the Lion year strong and earn an exclusive MISSION 1.5 Hero Award Medal for your outstanding commitment to membership growth.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Achieve 75% of your membership target and sponsor 5 new members or charter 1 new club.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Achieve 100% of your membership target and sponsor 5 new members or charter 1 new club.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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    Gold Medal recipients will also be recognized on lionsclubs.org, in LION Magazine, and at the Lions International Convention.<\/p>

    Zone & Region Chairpersons<\/strong><\/span><\/strong>
    Zone Chairpersons (4+ clubs) and Region Chairpersons (8+ clubs) can earn a Gold Medal by achieving overall growth in their zone\/region and sponsoring 5 new members or chartering a new club.<\/p>

    Lead. Grow. Be Recognized. Become a MISSION<\/em> 1.5 Hero.<\/strong><\/p>

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