The horses are out on the track taking their final warmups as we are now just two months from the start of the Forum in Louisville. The forum Executive committee will be in Louisville the end of this month to make sure everything is in place.

We had reported this past month from all committee members, and we are looking forward to a store stocked with several new items, you should have no trouble finding some new Lions apparel to take back home with you. The last report indicated we would have an additional vendor in the store this year. Exhibitor applications keep coming in and it appears we will have many vendors for you to visit with offering various Lions Club services. We appreciate the support of our vendors and sponsors who help to make the Forum a great success.

Also, we offer a special thank you to our Friends of the Forum for their contributions to the event. You will be able to recognize these individuals at the Forum as they will have a ribbon attached to their name badges identifying them.

The seminars committee is finalizing their list, the Strides Walk is ready to step off and we are looking for a huge collection of warm winter clothing for our service project.

We also look forward to the Saturday afternoon luncheon, where we will all have the opportunity to hear from our 2024-25 Lions Clubs International President Fabricio Oliveira from Brazil. International President Oliveira will share his vision as the leader of the greatest service organization in the world. Every Lion can have an impact!

I am sure we will also get an update from LCIF and hear the great things that are going on at Lions Clubs International.

You also want to mark your calendars to attend the Mission 1.5 Seminar that is scheduled to take place on Thursday, Sept. 5 at 3:30 p.m. in Hall C. The information to be shared is of vital importance to all the Lions of the United States and Canada.

Remember, the last price increase goes into effect Aug. 1 - to $365 for Lions and $175 for Leos. Register at members.lionsforum.org.

Well, I have to get back to the track to make sure everything is in order, and we stay on target to SET THE PACE.

Visit the website: lionsforum.org and register today.