Exciting News from the Winnipeg South Lions Club!
We're thrilled to announce that Lion Joe Hardy is spearheading an incredible initiative to bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to Manitoba! 📚✨
As seen at the Mid Winter Convention in Mahnomen, MI, the Winnipeg South Lions are fundraising to stand up the Dolly Parton Imagination Library (DPIL) across the entire city of Winnipeg. As you may be aware, the DPIL augments our Reading Action program by providing a free book to all children up to the age of 5 with a low cost of $3 per book funded through local program partners. The Dollywood Foundation covers all administrative costs, including sourcing and distribution expenses to ensure all funds raised stay within the community they are raised.
Imagine being a child and getting so excited each new month because Dolly and the Lions are shipping a book right to you! The childs name is personalised on each package and messages inside the cover from Dolly, herself.
Stay tuned for more updates on how you can get involved and support this amazing project. Let’s work together to inspire the next generation of readers! 🌟
Dear Lions,
On behalf of the management and staff of Bani Optical Eyewear, I am honoured to invite you to the grand opening of our new eyecare business.
Bani Optical Eyewear offers complete eye care services and sells eyeglasses and contact lenses at competitive prices. We believe that clear and good vision is a basic right, and our new facility is fully equipped to serve our community effectively. At Bani Optical Eyewear, we offer options suitable for all customers.
The event details are listed below:
Date: February 12, 2026
Time: 3:30 pm CST [Ribbon Cutting & Launch]; 9:30 am – 5 pm [Business Operating Hours]
Venue: 425 St Mary Avenue, Winnipeg
Side Attraction: 30% off on selected eyeglasses| Light refreshment
Your presence will be a great encouragement for our new business.
Sincerely,
Owner & Managing Optician| Bani Optical Eyewear
425 St Mary Avenue|R3C 0N2|Winnipeg, MB
Phone: 204-415-9000
E: banoptmed@gmail.com
W: https://banioptmed.ca/
By joining the Lions Club, you will be joining a group of like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a difference. The club offers a supportive and welcoming environment where you can connect with others who share your values and goals. Whether you are looking to meet new people, develop new skills, or simply give back to the community, the Lions Club is a great place to start.
A.P. SINGH
INTERNATIONAL PRESIDENT
A.P. Singh, of Kolkata, India, was elected to serve as international president of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 107th international convention, held in Orlando, Florida from July 13 through July 17, 2025.
International President Singh is a practicing chartered accountant and has family business interests in automobile dealerships.
A Lion since 1984 and a member of the Calcutta Vikas Lions Club, International President Singh has held many positions within the association, including district governor and council chairperson. He has served as GMT international coordinator for four years and as a member on a number of ad hoc board committees. He was chairperson for the 2017 DGE seminar in Chicago, USA, and has served as faculty at more than 50 ALLIs/RLLIs, RLLIs, FDIs and LCIP certification programs. He has also served as multi-national coordinator for Campaign SightFirst II, CA leader for Campaign 100, member of the LCIF Steering Committee and as chairperson of the National SightFirst Committee of India.
International President Singh has participated in and presented seminars at area forums in all constitutional areas. He was the co-chairperson of the Organizing Committee for the ISAAME Forum in Kolkata, India.
In recognition of his service to the association, International President Singh has received numerous awards, including multiple International President’s Awards, as well as the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor the association grants its members. He is a major gift donor for Campaign SightFirst II and Campaign 100, and a progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
In addition to his Lion activities, International President Singh is accredited with the initiation of various service programs in collaboration with other trusts, foundations and corporate houses. He has worked on establishing a web-based Lion leadership development platform, a micro-finance program, and has organized multiple large-scale online events to keep Lions engaged.
International President Singh has three children.
Proud to Support!
The 11th Annual 5ish Fun Run event is scheduled for Sunday, May 26, 2024. The run/walk will start at Mulvey Elementary School at 750 Wolseley Ave at 10:00 am sharp, travel west on Wolseley Avenue, cross Omand’s Creek via the footbridge, travel east on Wellington Crescent, and end back at Mulvey Elementary School. Following the event, there will be a barbecue, a free massage session, and a lively family-friendly atmosphere with music.
All funds raised go directly to WBYO to support programs which have a tremendous impact on kids, their families, and our community.
Lions Clubs International is the world's largest service club organization with more than 1.4 million members in approximately 46,000 clubs in more than 200 countries and geographical areas around the world.
