Lions District 12-N Convention
March 27-28, 2026
Get ready – the District 12-N Convention is coming March 27-28, 2026 in Farragut, Tennessee, and it’s shaping up to be a weekend that celebrates everything we stand for: fellowship, leadership, and being “All in” for service.
We’re thrilled to welcome ID Mark Mansell as our keynote speaker, joined by his wife Lion Debbie Mansell. Their passion for service will set the tone for an unforgettable convention.
Friday Night (5-9 p.m.) – Casino Night: “All In”
Step out in style and join us for an evening packed with energy, connection, great food, and plenty of fun. It’s the perfect kickoff to a powerful weekend.
- 5:00 p.m. East Tennessee Lions Eye Bank Annual Meeting
- 6:00 p.m. Dinner with Address by ID Mark Mansell
Saturday (7 a.m.-noon) Convention Day
We’ll start the morning with breakfast and dive into a day of inspiration – hearing from 12-N leaders, celebrating club achievements, and spotlighting the incredible service happening across our district. You’ll also have the chance to roll up your sleeves and make an impact through our District Service Project: assembling Disaster Preparedness Kits.
We’ll wrap up at noon, energized and united for the year ahead.
Let’s come together, strengthen our pride, and show what it truly means to be All In for service.
Location: Farragut Community Center, 239 Jamestown Blvd., Farragut, TN 37934
Hotel: Staybridge Suites, 11319 Campbell Lakes Drive, Farragut, TN. Room rate of $115.00+tax. Call 865-204-0263 to make reservations. Room reservation deadline is Friday, March 3.
Registration: (includes Friday dinner and Saturday breakfast) – Registration Form
- Early Bird Registration (received by March 1) – $40.00/guest
- Late Registration (received after March 1) – $50.00/guest
- Make checks payable to: District 12-N Lions
- Mail to: Keltie Kerney, 1822 Ft. Robinson Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660
- New 2026 members will receive free registration to the convention with a copy of 2026 new member application mailed in to the address listed above with the registration form
Proposed Lions District 12-N Charities, Inc. budget for 2026-2027 to be voted upon at the convention:
- $ 1,000 Childhood Cancer
- $ 1,000 Diabetes Awareness
- $ 1,000 East Tennessee Lions Eye Bank
- $ 1,500 Hearing & Speech Foundation
- $ 0 Leader Dogs
- $ 0 Learning Ally – No request
- $ 0 Lions Quest – No request
- $ 17,381 Lions Volunteer Blind Industries
- $ 0 TN School for Blind
- $ 0 World Services for Blind – No request
- $ 0 Braille Slate – No request
- $ 1,000 Emergency Fund
- $ 1,000 Discretionary Fund
- $ 2,000 Operating Expense
- $25,881 TOTAL
Proposed changes to the Lions District 12-N Charities Inc. By-Laws: Download Here
Proposed changes to the District 12-N Constitution and By-Laws (required to align with Lions International Constitution and By-Laws): Download Here