Lion's Pride Podcast

Our guest tonight was Nikki Perrill who has been a member of the Marana Host Lions Clu for 4 1/2 years, serving several leadership roles. She also serves as Zone Chair for District 21-S. For the past year Nikki has also been involved with the Arizona Lions Youth Exchange helping to build Arizona's futue global leaders through international friendship, cultural exchange, and service. We spoke with Nikki about the youth exchange and what purpose it serves and how it helps foster these new leaders with the experiences they get whether here in the states or in other countries. We also announced some...

We spoke with Mele Taione and her journey as a Lion. Here is a short bio about her: Mele Taione is an entrepreneur, community leader, and dedicated Lion serving as Global Extension Team (GET) Leader for Lions District 21 North and Vice President of the West Valley Empowered Voices Lions Club. As CEO of DMR Technologies LLC, she combines business expertise with a passion for leadership development, community service, and empowering others. A proud mother of four, Mele believes in building stronger communities, inspiring future leaders, and making a lasting difference through service. Guided by her motto, “You dream it, I wi...

Tonight Jerry and I had to improvise as our guest got held up in meetings. We talked about the Roar Room meetings, ideas members had for retaining members and other ideas to help include everyone in the club, as well as discussed upcoming events for the Lions.

Jerry and I just chatting about all sorts of different things. We also talked about some upcoming events in September and about helping out the Rex Allen Days committee.

Get ready for a great conversation with Lion Charlie Short, a Progressive Council Chair from Indiana and a Lion whose passion for service reaches far beyond his own club.

Charlie is a member of the LionsUSA group, co-founder of the Global Lions Forum, an LCIP, a multi-presenter at USA/Canada Lions events, and so much more. Most importantly, he’s a dedicated Lion who believes in connecting people, sharing ideas, developing leaders, and making a difference through service.

Join us as we talk about Charlie’s Lions journey, leadership, the future of Lions, the importance of coll...

Jerry and I are back together in the studio after about a month so this episode is just catching up on everything and talking about some upcoming local events. We also had some sad news to share about one of our members.

Featuring District Governor Marsine. Join us for a special episode of the Lions Pride Podcast as we sit down with District Governor Marsine to discuss her vision for the Lions year, the importance of leadership through service, and the incredible work Lions are doing throughout our communities.In this conversation, DG Marsine shares her goals for the district, insights into membership growth, leadership development, and how every Lion can make a greater impact by embracing our mission of service. We also talk about upcoming district events, inspiring success stories from local clubs, and ways Lions can work together to strengthen...

Sorry to inform everyone but do to myself and Cohost Laurie not feeling well we have decided to postpone tonight so we are better and ready to give you all a great episode.

We spoke with Marie about why she became a Lion and her journey leading to her becoming and International Director and what that position entails, along with her becoming a LCIF Trustee. We also talked about a business networking event she's organized in Phoenix on July 12 along with some of our own club's 4th of July events we have coming up.

Lions Pride Podcast: ID Bert Nelson at the Mission 1.5 Summit
Recorded live at the 2026 Mission 1.5 Summit in Atlanta, Georgia, Lion Jerry Hursh interviews International Director Bert Nelson about membership growth, leadership, new club development, and the future of Lions Clubs International. Discover how Mission 1.5 is helping Lions expand their service impact and strengthen communities worldwide

Mission 1.5 Summit 2 days of training. So much going on.

Welcome Cris from Lions k9 companions, Cris tells us little bit about her program and what it can do. More to come.

Jerry and I did a short promo for the Lions Phoenix Convention that Jerry's going to this weekend! Tune in and see what he has planned while he's there!

We talked with Liz about her Lions journey and what a defining moment was for her that helped shape her leadership path. She also gave us some insight as to the role younger members play in the future of Lions. We asked her advice on how Zone Chairs and Club Presidents can try to energize their clubs and she had some really great ideas for all of us!

On this episode of the Lions Pride Podcast, we sit down with new Lions Club member Sharona Hursh to talk about what inspired her to join, what she enjoys most about being part of the club, and why community service matters to the next generation. From friendships and giving back to finding purpose through volunteering, Sharona shares a fresh and inspiring perspective on what it means to be a Lion.  Sharona also gives us some insight as to what we as clubs should be trying to do to attract the younger generation to join us.

🎙️ New Episode Alert: Lions Pride Podcast! 🦁
“The Next Chapter of Service: Janet Morlock’s Lions Journey”
Join us as we sit down with Janet Morlock, Incoming President of the Sierra Vista Lions Club, to talk leadership, service, and what’s ahead for our community. Hear her vision, her passion, and how the Lions continue to make a difference right here at home.
✨ Tune in and be part of the pride!

We talked with outgoing District Governor of 21-S, Richard Stevenson about how his year as District Governor went. He reflected on what some of his accomplishments were, what the clubs were looking for with membership goals and service projects, and how proud he was to be a Lion and how happy he was to have met some of the people he was able to meet along the way.

We had incoming District Governor Ed Lopez join us to discuss his upcoming year as DG and what his hopes and dreams are for the clubs.