"MAKE AN IMPACT WITH SERVANT LEADERSHIP"

MJF Lion Dr. G. Mohan was born on 15th August to parents Gowthaman and Thangam from an orthodox middle class family. He joined the Lions Organization in the year 2008.Throughout his extensive tenure as an active member of his home Club “Lions Club of Bangalore Capitol”, he has tirelessly dedicated himself to enhancing the well-being of our community. Mohan's fervent dedication to serving the community aligns seamlessly with the core values and overarching mission of Lions International.

A Diploma Holder in Automobile Engineering and a diploma in Production Management, Lion Mohan had initially started a Small Scale Industry in the name of Shalini Enterprises, which has now grown to a Private Limited company with more than 200 employees.

He has decorated many portfolios in the district and, received numerous awards from the District, Multiple and International. As a GST Coordinator in the year 2018-19, Lion Mohan created history in District 317A (then Combined district of Bangalore and Mysore) by motivating all the clubs to do service activities totaling Rs. 2.5 Crores by initiating World Service week.

Attended 5 International conventions, 5 ISSAMI forums. The couple have traveled extensively throughout the world visiting more than 45 Countries.

A man of few words, Lion Mohan is well known for his social service by clubs in our district who started addressing him as “Service Man”.

Apart from his involvement in Lionism , Lion Mohan was appointed as “Honorary Tree Warden” in the year 1983 by the Karnataka Forest Department and was responsible for planting & maintaining sapling in and around Koramangala Industrial estate.

He joined Karnataka Civil Defence movement in the year 2009 as a warden and climbed up the ladder to become the Divisional Warden for Division 11. He received the “Karnataka Chief Minister's Gold Medal” for his Meritorious Services rendered in Civil Defence.

He is also a recipient of “Doctor of Letters” from International Tamil University of Maryland, USA in the field of Social Service.

Having studied in a Government School, Lion Mohan empathizes with the Students studying in Rural Government Schools. He and wife Lion Sharada Mohan, also a MJF support more than a dozen Students directly for their education and today they are highly placed professionals. Apart from catering to the needs of more than 500 students, the couple also personally motivates 10 Std Students to get 80% and above marks by providing Scholarships to them. Lion Mohan's main intention in doing so is to ensure 100% pass results in these schools and also enable students to continue their higher education.

Lion Mohan and spouse Lion Sharada Mohan, who is also a dedicated Lion Member are blessed with daughter Shalini and Son Vikram, who have made a name for themselves in their chosen careers.

"EMPOWER THE PRIDE"

PMJF Lion JaiAmol Naik is a graduate in Computer Science and is an Oracle Certified Database Professional. After a long stint of 35 years, he has retired from service as General Manager – Information Technology at a prominent Iron Ore Mining Group in Goa and is now a Computer Software Consultant.

Lion JaiAmol is a charter member of Lions Club of Dabolim in Goa and has an impressive lionistic career progression of having served as the Club President during the centennial year 2017-18 and at the District level on prominent cabinet portfolios as District Cabinet Secretary, GLT & GMT Co-ordinator, RDC for Quest, RDC for IT and others.

He has consistently participated in the Lions Leadership Schooling & Institutes from DLLI to ALLI and graduated from the Lions Faculty Development Institute (FDI). He has been serving as a Lions faculty at the district for several years. In his role as GLT Co-ordinator during the trying times of covid pandemic years in 2020-21, he successfully motivated the lions of the district with a range of online trainings by notable senior faculty from across the country, and introduced the Young Lions Leadership Institute (YLLI) for the first time.

He was instrumental in launching the first ever mobile version of our District Directory in 2017-18 and has the 21 distinction of helping the District achieve online reporting of service activities by 100% clubs, for the first time, during 2021-22.

In recognition of his service, Lion JaiAmol has consistently won the district as well as multiple awards in the 'Best' Category, year after year. The other notable awards were the International Presidents Leadership Medal, District Governor's Leadership Medal, the “Lion of the year”, Lions Quest Golden Achiever & the International President's “Certificate of Appreciation” seven times.

With an impressive & involved Lionistic leadership nd journey, Lion Jaiamol was elected as the 2 Vice District Governor with a massive margin in his very first attempt th in April, 2023 at the 48 Annual District Convention held at Margao-Goa.

Lion JaiAmol Credits his better half PMJF Lion Dr. Kirti Naik for his Lionistic success journey. Lion Dr. Kirti is the District Cabinet Secretary this year and they together are the “first FDI faculty couple” in our district. The couple is blessed with a son Yash, who is into real estate business in Goa.

In addition to his Lions activities, Lion JaiAmol is the past Secretary and a life member of Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Goa Kendra, A trustee of “New Dawn Trust” which runs the Ashadeep School for Children with Special needs at Vasco and is the past Secretary and member of Mormugao Branch of Indian Red Cross.

“SPOORTHI”

Born and brought up in Udupi, Ln. Sapna Suresh began her education at St. Cicily’s High School and later pursued her college studies at Poorna Prajna College. In 1995, she married Ln. Suresh Prabhu, who himself went on to serve as a proud District Governor in 2014–15.

In 1996, she stepped into Lionism as a Lioness member, marking the beginning of a journey filled with service, leadership, and compassion. Year after year, she embraced new responsibilities and challenges serving as Club President, ZC, RC, GST Coordinator, DCT, DCS, Editor, and many more each role strengthening her commitment to the ideals of Lionism.

Today, she takes on yet another milestone as District Governor. For Ln. Sapna Suresh, leadership has never been about chasing power, but about pursuing purpose.

Blessed with two children, Supriya and Suhana, she continues to inspire with her dedication, humility, and passion for service.

"ANGELS OF SERVICE" CREATING A "BEAUTIFUL WORLD"!

Kudpi Arvind Shenoy is commerce graduate from St. Aloysious College. By profession, he is a print and media consultant.

Kudpi is the youngest of three children born to Sri Kudpi Panduranga Shenoy and Smt. Sumitra Shenoy.

Arvind Shenoy was the President of Mangalore Jaycees in 1994. The string of programmes conducted during that year brought him the National Award for the Best Public Relations Program.

He is a member of the Lions Club Mangalore since 1993. He has served the club as bulletin editor, secretary and president. He has also served in the Lions District Cabinet in various capacities including District Cabinet Secretary, Region Chairperson, District Directory Editor, GLT Chairperson and GST Chairperson.

For his illustrious contributions, Kudpi has been decorated with several district, multiple and international awards. He has received the International President's Medallion four times, International President's Pin fifteen times and Lion of the Year two times.

He is a regular faculty at lions seminars and HRD programs. He has been a judge for several public speaking, debate and quiz competitions.

A regular blood donor, he has donated his blood 55 times till date.

He is a keen sports enthusiast. He was a member of his college basketball team. Mountaineering, Biking and Trekking have been his passion. He religiously plays Shuttle Badminton every morning.

Arvind Shenoy is happily married to Mamata Shenoy and they are blessed with two children. Both are engineers and working with leading corporates.

Arvind is a simple, down-to-earth, reliable, straight forward and consistent lion.

“LEARN TODAY - LEAD TOMORROW”

A Leader turned dreams into reality with Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow

Profile: Familiarity among the Lions as an executer of service activities, namely Scholarships by improving the visibility, enhance service impact and focus. Global service Oriented leader with Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow Lion Ashwatha Narayana Swamy, District Governor of our District 317 E, born in an agricultural family to late Sri Narayanappa and Smt Pillamma on 06.07.1957 at Muthkur, Hoskote Taluk, Bangalore District. He is familiar and popular among the lion’s fraternity as a Trustee of SRC Speech & Hearing Institute and LCIF Coordinator.

Profession: Lion Ashwatha Narayana Swamy is a wellknown Social Worker and a Government approved Electrical Contractor and Industrialist in the field of Engineering, totally dedicated to Community Development; Highly passionate in serving the downtrodden and upliftment of under-privileged in and around Whitefield. He served as President of WACIA for period of Five Years.

With leadership qualities, successfully expanded in the field of Warehousing, Industrial Buildings and School Building.

Lionism: Joined Lionism in the year 2001 and has served the Club and the District in various capacities with flying colours as Club Treasurer 2002-2003, Club Secretary 2007-2008, Club President 2011-12, Zone Chairperson 2015-2016, Youth Chairperson 2016- 2017, DC – Hearing Preservation Awareness & Action 2017-2018, DC – Eye Camps, LCIF District Coordinator 2018-2019 & 2019-20220, District Chairperson for scholarship and Trustee of SRC Speech & Hearing Institute.

Recognition & Awards: Having served in Lionism, he was awarded Best President medal, Received Two International President’s Medal, Four International President’s Appreciation Certificates and Best Zone Chairperson.

Family: Lion Aswathanarayana Swamy, PMJF is happily married to Smt. Dhanalakshmi and blessed with two daughters. Together they make a picture-perfect family.

Lion Aswathanarayana Swamy is elected as the District Governor for the Lionistic Year 2025-2026.

“SERVE & BE HAPPY”

Lion Akash A. Suvarna, a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow, was born into a dedicated Lions family of late PDG Anand N. Suvarna and Devaki Anand Suvarna. A Civil Engineer from the prestigious R. V. College of Engineering, Akash A Suvarna is presently involved in the real estate business of construction of apartments, land development and warehousing logistics.

His Journey of Lionism started nearly 45 years ago in 1980 as a Charter Member of Leo Club Of Bangalore Jayamahal. Later he served as member of the LEO Council and Leo District for several years. He actively served the Leo Movement for 14 years.

In 1998 he became the Charter President of Lions Club Of Bangalore Metro sponsored by the Lions Club of Bangalore Jayamahal. Today Lions Club of Bangalore Metro is a very prestigious club of our district and has crossed 27 years of service to the needy and purposeful lionism. He is also the Chairman of the Metro Lions Services Trust.

Akash A.Suvarna served in the district as Zone Membership Advisor, Zone Chairperson, District Cabinet Secretary, LDSF Trustee, Treasurer of LDSF Trust and served in various portfolios as District Chairperson. He has also served as Chairperson for Region Meets and District Cabinet Presentation.

He has created benchmarks in his assignments. As District Chairperson for Blood Donation he could motivate and collect 6400+ units of blood during the peak Covid Pandemic period of 2020-21. In two terms as District Coordinator for Vision, he was instrumental in our District achieving 50,000+ eye screenings in 2021- 22 and a record 100000+ eye screenings in 2022-23.

Akash A. Suvarna has created history by getting unanimously elected as Second Vice District Governor 2023-24 in the 10th Annual District Convention. In April 2024 he was elected as the First Vice District Governor for 2024-25. In April 2025 he was elected to be our District Governor for the year 2025-26.

Recognising his merit and achievments, Akash A. Suvarna has been awarded at the District, Multiple and International levels, prominent among them being 2 International President's Medals and 8 International President's Appreciation Certificates.

In the social circles of Bangalore, he is a member of Karnataka State Cricket Association, Bowring Institute, Karnataka Hockey Association, Malleshwaram Club and Mahalaxmi Residents Forum etc. A fitness enthusiast and very keen sports person, he is into trekking and long distance running, Akash has participated in several Half Marathons of 21.5kms and Full Marathons of 42kms. He has also participated in various State & National 2 and 4 wheeler Motor Rallies and Races.

He is married to Smt. Ashwini. They are blessed with two sons, elder son Dr. Abhinav A. Suvarna pursuing his MS Degree in Orthopedics at Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences and younger son Ayush A. Suvarna a Computer Science Engineering Graduate from the PES Institute of Technology.

“CELEBRATE LIONISM”

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. Lingajah and Smt. Kempamma, Lion K.L. Rajashekara is an Engineering Graduate in Electrical & Electronics from PES College of Engineering, Maridya

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 KL 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 KL Rajashekara is responsible for extending 25 New Clubs in the Mandya District, a record achievement in the district.

Lion KL Rajashekara has also served as the GST Chairperson of unified District 317A. During this period, K.L. Rajashekara mjf District Governor 317G, 2025-26 “CELEBRATE LIONISM” 30 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. Further more, 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 has held several esteemed leadership roles, including Second Vice District Governor of District 317G, elected during the 47th Annual Convention on December 31, 2022. He progressed to serve as First Vice District Governor, elected during the 1st Annual District Convention on April 7, 2024. He was elected as District Governor for District 317G during the 2nd Annual District Convention held on April 17, 2025.

He is also the member of various Social and Cultural Clubs. To name a few, he is 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 MN, 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.