District 202F
Lower South Island
Lions District 202F welcomes you to our district webpage
Our Lions District covers the lower third of the South Island. Reaching from the stunning scenery of Stewart Island to the Magestic Mountains and Lakes of Te Anau , Queenstown and Wanaka, the highlands of the Maniototo , down to Balclutha and the Catlins of the South Coast.
There are 42 Lions clubs and over 1100 Lions serving their communities with a widespread variety of projects and service. We have City and Country clubs of varying sizes and age range. Some womens and mens clubs with more becoming mixed clubs.
In Invercargill we have 2 strong High School Leo clubs.
Some of Lions Clubs projects cover Environmental such as Gore Pakekes cardboard recycling centre, building and maintain bush walks and scenic areas. Enhancing our community facilities with BBQs, walking tracks, beautification with tree planting, and ongoing maintenance.
Community projects include, Supporting Ronald McDonald House, Hospice Southland and local St John Ambulances services. Making small clothes for prem babies and supporting the Neo natal unit at Invercargill’s Kew Hospital. Purchasing Heart Defibulators and funding courses on their use. Clubs come together to clean the Hospice windows monthly. We also hold and support the annual Camp Quality Camp for Children living with Cancer in Queenstown.
For Youth we have Young speechmaker, Computer Capers, Peace poster and Lions Borland Lodge youth Leadership course. Many clubs offer scholarships for further education, or sponsor students to the Spirit of Adventure courses.
Catering for the Cavalcades, working on Gate duty at local shows and events, the ideas are endless
All carried out by our Lions so funds can be used in our Communities to make a difference to others.
202f Meeting Dates (to be advised)
District Governor - Justine Goatley
Theme: Plant the Seeds – Empower the Lions
Real change starts small — plant the seeds today so tomorrow’s Lions can rise and lead.
I have been a Lion for what some might call a short time — just nine years — but in that time, Lions has truly become my home. I love volunteering, connecting with people, and talking (as many of you already know!), so Lions has been the perfect fit for me.
I am a member of the Wyndham Pioneer Lions Club. I live in Gore with my husband Kevin, and we have two married children and five grandchildren, all living close by. Family time is very special to me and something I value deeply.
Professionally, I work full time for LIC (Livestock Improvement Corporation) as a Team Leader for Herd Test Field Technicians. Outside of work and Lions, my spare time has traditionally been filled with netball during the winter and family time over summer.
Mission 1.5 continues to be a big focus for us moving forward but as well as Opening new clubs in areas in our District where Lions could and would make a big difference as well as focusing on Retention because when we lose members we lose all the experience and helping hands that they provided for our clubs and if we can keep our members engaged and happy then we are an organisation that will grow and move forward.
It is truly an honour and a privilege to serve as District Governor for 202F for the 2026–2027 Lions year. I look forward to working alongside you as we plant the seeds that will empower our Lions, strengthen our clubs, and grow the leaders of tomorrow.
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