Lion N Mohan Kumar, pmjf, a graduate from Bangalore University, is a successful entrepreneur and builder by profession, serving as the Managing Director of Akshaya Infrastructure. His passion and love for service brought him to the Lions journey in 2008 as the Charter President. He hails from one of the prestigious clubs of our district, Lions Club of Bangalore Aasare. The club has consistently ranked in the top 10 positions since its inception, has not seen a repeat of leadership, and has won the Best/Excellent Club awards every year. The club has already given 9 Zone Chairpersons and 7 Region Chairpersons to the district. Every year, more than 5 District Chairpersons come from the club. This shows the strength of the leadership ladder nurtured within the club. The club also has a trust, Aasare Lions Service Foundation, under the chairmanship of Lion N. Mohan Kumar. They successfully conduct at least one fund-raising activity and one image-building activity on a mass scale every year.

Lion N. Mohan Kumar has served in the cabinets of almost all the Past District Governors since 2010 in various positions, including Host Committee Chairperson, Mentor, and Advisor for several district conventions, cabinet presentations, and region meets. He has won the Best President and Best Club Awards at the district and multiple levels, as well as Excellent ZC, RC, and DC awards, in addition to receiving 5 International President's Awards. He has been a formidable force for all district administrations throughout his Lions journey. During the year 2021-22, as District GMT Coordinator, he achieved a record growth of around 1936 new members and 34 new clubs for District 317A. In recognition of this achievement, Lions Clubs International rewarded him with the International Presidential Award. He has been instrumental in organizing many large-scale seminars and schooling programs on short notice with great success. The GMTseminars held during 2021-22 set a record for the largest number of participants for an online seminar. Lion N. Mohan Kumar holds a special record of being elected unanimously as 2nd Vice District Governor and as 1st Vice District Governor, both during the same year, 2022. Furthermore, Lion N. Mohan Kumar was elected as District Governor for the year 2024-25 with an overwhelming number of positive votes.

A resident of Laggere, Bangalore, born to Shri Narasimhaiah and Smt. Lakshmamma, he completed his graduation from Bangalore University. During his school and college days, he was an avid sports enthusiast who loved playing cricket, volleyball, and badminton. He also holds a philanthropic position in an educational institution as Secretary at Sri Raghavendra Vidya Mandira. He is a life member of ISKCON. He is happily married to Lion Prema Mohan and is blessed with two adorable children, Ananya Mohan and Rajath Mohan.

Lion C.M. Narayana Swamy was born on 5th February 1961 at Madanahalli Village, Kolar District in an agricultural family. His parents were the late Sri Chikkamuniswamy and Smt. Muniyamma.

Narayana Swamy had his primary schooling in his native place and then attended high school and college at Kolar. After his graduation, he did his Master's degree in Bangalore University. After his post-graduation, he joined LIC of India in Bangalore. On completion of 32 years of service, he retired from LIC as Development Officer in 2021.

Narayana Swamy joined Lions Club of Bangalore Hebbal in March 2000. He served as Treasurer, Secretary, President and as member of Board of Directors at the club level.

Since 2008-09, Narayana Swamy has been serving the District in various positions with distinction. He became Zone Chairperson for 2008-09 and was recognized as the Best Zone Chairperson. He served as Region Chairperson during 2009-10 and was conferred with Excellence Award. He served as District Chairperson for Speech & Hearing in 2010-11 and received the Best Multiple Award. Next he served as the District Chairperson for Leo Clubs for two consecutive terms from 2011 to 13. During this period, he extended 8 Leo Clubs and was honoured with an 'Outstanding Award.' Later, during 2013-14 he became the District Co-ordinator for Administration for which he received 'Excellent Co-operation Award.

Narayana Swamy's journey in the district continued. During 2014-15 he served as Additional District Cabinet Secretary for which he got 'District Governor's Special Recognition Award' and 'International President's

MJF Lion Manoj Born on 16th September a very dedicated and passionate Lion Member for 32 years in Lions Club of Hubli. He completed his education in Hubli.

In 1988 he started his journey in Lionism by joining the Leo Club of Hubli and become the Leo President in the year 1990.

In the year 1992 he joined the lions club of Hubli.

He has held all the posts at the club level. He was the Golden Jubilee President of the Club in the year 2010-11.

Zone chairperson in 2014-15.

Region Chairperson in 2016-17.

MJF Lion Manoj L Manek was Elected as the Second Vice District Governor with a thumping at 46th District Convention held at District Convention held at Hotel Goan Heritage Calangute in 2022. He was elected as District Governor of District 317-B at 48th District Convention held at Belgaum with 100% yes votes.

He is a recipient of many international awards including the International President Medal in 2015-16.

He has completed DLLI, RLLI, ALLI and FDI.

He is associated with many social organisations He is Managing committee member of Lions English Medium School Hubli, Hubli Lions Blood Bank.

He is happily married to Lion Raksha, and blessed with a Son Pranay Daughter in Law Urvashi and Granddaughter Hiranya.

Lion K L Rajashekara, mjf, District Governor 2025-26, District 317G Melvin Jones Fellow Lion K.L. Rajashekara is a well known Lion hailing from one of the prestigious Clubs of our District, the Lions Club of Mandya.

Born to an illustrious family to Freedom Fighter Late Sri K. P. Lingaiah and Smt Kempamma, Lion K.L.Rajashekara is an Engineering Graduate in Electrical & Electronics from P.E.S College of Engineering, Mandya.

In 1998, he founded M/s DOT Computer Training Institute in Mandya and has been instrumental in providing training to over 15,000 students in Computer and other allied programs.

He joined the Lions movement in 2005 through Lions Club of Mandya City. He has served this Club as President and during his tenure, he was able to establish as many as 10 New Lions Clubs in the Mandya Region. In 2012, Lion K L Rajashekara initiated a new club, the Lions Club of Mandya and has served as the Charter Member. Through his continued efforts to strengthen the Lions Organization in the Mandya Region, he successfully initiated 12 New Clubs. In total, Lion K.L.Rajashekara is responsible for extending 25 New Clubs in the Mandya District, a record achievement in the district. Lion K.L.Rajashekara has also served as the GST Chairperson of unified District 317A. During this period, the highest number of Service Activities were recorded in My Lion App, setting an unbeaten record. As Second Vice District Governor (2023-24), he had the privilege of completing the Advanced Lions Leadership Institute (ALLI) Training Program in Jaipur in November 2023, significantly enhancing his leadership skills and knowledge. Furthermore, he has attended the Multiple level VDGs Schooling in Goa in January, 2024 and All India Schooling in Bangalore from May 2023, to further develop and refine his leadership abilities. Lion K.L.Rajashekara was elected as the Second Vice District Governor for the new District 317G during the 47th Annual Convention held on December 31, 2022. Subsequently, he was elected as the First Vice District Governor for District 317G during the 1st Annual District Convention held on April 7, 2024.

He is also the member of various Social and Cultural Clubs. To name a few, he is the President of Kreeda Bharathi Mandya, an active member of Channapatna Sports Club, Power Club Mysuru, and Director of Mandya Recreation Club, Mandya. He is a Life Member of Karnataka Bharathiya Red Cross Society, ISKCON and Bangalore Youth Hostel Association. He has also served as the Charter Secretary of Mandya District Chemists and Distributors Association.

Lion K L Rajashekara is happily married to Dr. Geetha M N, Senior Specialist in the Department of Paediatrics at Mandya Institute of Medical Science, Mandya. The couple is blessed with a son, K.R. Vinayak, studying Masters in Pharmacy, and a daughter, K.R. Arusha, pursuing Ph.D. in Horticulture at Punjab Agriculture University, Ludhiana.