We’d like to congratulate all the members listed below for their time and dedication to our organization to increase their knowledge as Lion leaders.
Emerging Lions Leadership Institute
The Emerging Lions Leadership Institute (ELLI) is a three-day institute focusing on building the skills of Lions and Leo members for leadership opportunities at the club level, including the office of club president.
Mary Durbin Virginia Beach Town Center – Blind 10/14/2014 Oakbrook, IL
Thomas Yager Hampton Mercury 10/20/2005 Oakbrook, IL
Virginia Regional Lions Leadership Institute
The Virginia Regional Lions Leadership Institute (RLLI) is a three-day institute that prepares Lions for leadership positions at the district level. Club leaders benefit from attending and familiarizing themselves with leadership skills and gain a deeper understanding of how to better serve clubs.
Kim Boswell Farmville 3/6/2020 Charlottesville, VA
Guia Caliwagan SEVA Filipino-American 3/6/2020 Charlottesville, VA
Homer Cook Virginia Beach Oceanside 3/6/2020 Charlottesville, VA
Elma Pascual SEVA Filipino – American 3/6/2020 Charlottesville, VA
Reymond Pascual SEVA Filipino – American 3/6/2020 Charlottesville, VA
Helen Person Charlotte 3/6/2020 Charlottesville, VA
Zach Preston Farmville 3/6/2020 Charlottesville, VA
Jake Redd Windsor 3/6/2020 Charlottesville, VA
James Ward Lancaster County 3/6/2020 Charlottesville, VA
Nina Ambrose Chesapeake Southside 3/1/2019 Charlottesville, VA
Annie Ascher Virginia Beach Town Center – Blind 3/1/2019 Charlottesville, VA
Gregory Cole Farmville 3/1/2019 Charlottesville, VA
Brenda Drew Sussex County 3/1/2019 Charlottesville, VA
Lynne Dunne Richmond West Breakfast 3/1/2019 Charlottesville, VA
Hi-Lo Laxa SEVA Filipino – American 3/1/2019 Charlottesville, VA
Sonny Meadows Virginia Beach Town Center – Blind 3/1/2019 Charlottesville, VA
Artrelle Spicely Dinwiddie 3/1/2019 Charlottesville, VA
Julia Davis Danville Host 3/2/2018 Charlottesville, VA
Evonne Green Virginia Beach Town Center – Blind 3/2/2018 Charlottesville, VA
Debra Laughlin Virginia Beach Thalia 3/2/2018 Charlottesville, VA
Shana Lawler Williamsburg Host 3/2/2018 Charlottesville, VA
Sharon Lucas Mechanicsville 3/2/2018 Charlottesville, VA
Joy Richardson Newport News Host 3/2/2018 Charlottesville, VA
Monica Sturniolo Virginia Beach Thalia 3/2/2018 Charlottesville, VA
Tammy Warren Danville Host 3/2/2018 Charlottesville, VA
Dawn Lanthorn Windsor 12/2/2016 Lexington, VA
Brandie Sheffield Hampton Northampton 12/2/2016 Lexington, VA
James Stewart Brandermill-Midlothian-Woodlake 12/2/2016 Lexington, VA
Irene Conlin Virginia Beach Thalia 12/4/2015 Lexington, VA
Mary Durbin Virginia Beach Town Center – Blind 12/4/2015 Lexington, VA
Scott Durbin Virginia Beach Town Center – Blind 12/4/2015 Lexington, VA
Frank Alcorn York 9/26/2014 Roanoke, VA
James Jernigan York 9/26/2014 Roanoke, VA
Sue Jernigan York 9/26/2014 Roanoke, VA
Bambi Martin Virginia Beach Town Center – Blind 9/26/2014 Roanoke, VA
Richard Roberts Virginia Beach Thalia 9/26/2014 Roanoke, VA
Barbara Slocum Brookville – Timberlake 9/26/2014 Roanoke, VA
Beth Stevens Virginia Beach Town Center – Blind 9/26/2014 Roanoke, VA
Mack Stevens Virginia Beach Town Center – Blind 9/26/2014 Roanoke, VA
M. Lee Winder Bon Air-Manchester-Midlothian 2013 Charlottesville, VA
Heather Jones-Lancto Richmond James River 9/23/2012 Roanoke, VA
Advanced Lions Leadership Institute
The Advanced Lions Leadership Institute (ALLI) is a three-day institute that focuses on building the skills of Lions leaders to prepare them for leadership responsibilities at zone, region, and district levels.
Gregory Cole Farmville 11/9/2019 Chicago, IL
Marvin Clemmons Virginia Beach Thalia 11/14/2015 Chicago, IL
Cecil Smithson Norfolk Ocean View 11/14/2015 Chicago, IL
Beth Stevens Virginia Beach Town Center – Blind 3/7/2015 Calgary, Canada
Mack Stevens Virginia Beach Town Center – Blind 3/7/2015 Calgary, Canada
Heather Jones-Lancto Richmond James River 3/8/2014 Oakbrook, IL
Raymond Yannello Poquoson 3/8/2014 Oakbrook, IL
Pamela Kidwell Lancaster County 2/22/2013 Oakbrook, IL
Donna Weiler Tappahannock 2002 San Antonio, TX
Faculty Development Institute
The Faculty Development Institute (FDI) is a three-day institute that serves to develop and expand the number of skilled faculty for use in training at the club, district, and multiple district levels. The curriculum is designed to enhance training delivery skills and training techniques that will increase the quality of training and overall effectiveness of Lions leadership development programs.
Gregory Cole Farmville 1/17/2020 Farmville, VA
Homer Cook Virginia Beach Oceanside 1/17/2020 Farmville, VA
Mary Durbin Virginia Beach Town Center – Blind 1/17/2020 Farmville, VA
Scott Durbin Virginia Beach Town Center – Blind 1/17/2020 Farmville, VA
Heather Jones-Lancto Richmond James River 1/17/2020 Farmville, VA
Helen Person Charlotte 1/17/2020 Farmville, VA
Mike Petty Lancaster County 1/17/2020 Farmville, VA
Ann Ragland Varina 1/17/2020 Farmville, VA
Cecil Smithson Norfolk Ocean view 1/17/2020 Farmville, VA
Beth Stevens Virginia Beach Town Center – Blind 1/17/2020 Farmville, VA
Donna Weiler Tappahannock 1/17/2020 Farmville, VA
Hauser Weiler Tappahannock 1/17/2020 Farmville, VA
M. Lee Winder Bon Air-Manchester-Midlothian 1/17/2020 Farmville, VA
Lions Certified Instructor Program
The Lions Certified Instructor Program (LCIP) training serves as the path members can take to become certified instructors. LCIP Lions are eligible to apply to serve as instructors for local ELLI, RLLI, FDI, and the International District Governor – Elect Seminar.
For more information about the institute qualifications and application process please contact the Global Leadership Team District Coordinator.
*Lions no longer active or deceased are not included on the institute graduate list.