Resolution #1 MD27 LIONS ANNUAL CONVENTION

PURPOSE: To change the MD27 Constitution to be consistent with the Lions Clubs International By-Laws relative to schedule of annual convention.

WHEREAS: Article VIII, Section 1 of the MD27 Constitution presently reads: The State Convention shall be held each year commencing on any of the first three Fridays of May. The State Convention must be completed at least thirty days prior to the commencement of the International Convention, and

WHEREAS: The 2022-23 Council of Governors has directed the Constitution and By-Laws Committee to prepare a resolution to change MD27 Lions annual convention to conform with the Lions Clubs International By-Laws relative to annual conventions.

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that Article VIII of the MD27 Lions Constitution shall be changed to read: The State Convention shall be held each year. The State Convention must be completed at least sixty-one (61) days prior to the commencement of the International Convention.

This change is effective with the 2026 MD27 annual convention.

Note: A 2/3 affirmative vote of the delegates in convention is required for approval of this resolution.

Submitted by: 2022-23 Council of Governors

2022-23 Council of Governors Recommends approval