JOHN RELPH

DISTRICT GOVERNOR

DISTRICT A-16

2024-2025

Fabrício Oliveira of Catolé do Rocha, Paraiba, Brazil, was elected to serve as International President of Lions Clubs International at our association’s 106th International Convention, from June 21 through June 25, 2024, in Melbourne, Australia.

International President Fabrício is a businessman, with a post-graduate degree in business management (MBA) from Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV), and a degree in business administration.

A member of the Catolé do Rocha Lions Club since 1985, International President Fabrício has held several offices in the association, among them, club president, zone chairperson, region chairperson, district governor, Multiple District LA first council of governors chairperson, and international director. He also has served as multiple district leadership development chairperson, having coordinated the district governors-elect seminar, multiple district SightFirst committee chair, and chair of the district Lions Foundation. International President Fabrício also served twice as District Governors-Elect Seminar group leader.

In recognition of his service to the association he has received several awards, including the 100% Club President Award, the District Governor Excellence Medal, District Governor's Extension Award for chartering nine Lions clubs, the District Governor's Membership Growth Award (net 312), Service Award, seven Council Chairperson's Appreciation Medals, 19 International Presidents’ Certificates of Appreciation, the Augustin Soliva Medal, the Paradigm Medal, nine Leadership Medals, 16 Presidential Medals, International Director Recognition Medal and the Ambassador of Good Will Award, the highest honor awarded by the association to its members.

President Fabrício has also received a Key Award for sponsoring 30 new members, an Extension Certificate for sponsoring five new Leo clubs, the Global Vision Medal for his efforts in Campaign SightFirst and the Helping Hands Award given by Lions Clubs International Foundation. He has also been recognized as a Lions International Second Century Ambassador, as well as being a Multilevel Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.

In addition to his Lion achievements, International President Fabrício participates in numerous professional and community organizations, having served as the secretary of industry and commerce of the state of Paraiba and an administration council chairperson of several companies. President Fabrício served as director of the National Confederation of Shopkeepers (CNDL), chairperson of the Federation of Chambers of Shopkeepers of the State of Paraíba (FCDL-PB), chairperson of Catolé do Rocha Chamber of Shopkeepers (CDL).

International President Fabrício and his wife, Amariles, also a member of the Catolé do Rocha Lions Club and a Melvin Jones Fellow, have two daughters, a son and a granddaughter.

Lions, Lioness Lions, Leos. I am both honored and extremely humbled to serve as your District Governor in District A16 for this Lions year.

We have such a diverse group of talented Lions at all levels of our organization who, like you and me, strive to make our diverse communities better places through our commitment to Service. We need to continue to work together, bringing in new members with new ideas to ensure that District A16 continues to be the leader that it is in this great organization.

I am extremely grateful to those Lions who have taken on leadership roles and to our past leaders who continue to use their experience to support each one of us. It’s because of you that we have made it possible to change the lives of those within our communities that need our help.

This past year we were at the head of the class in reporting service, completing training and membership. Your efforts made this possible so let’s continue the momentum.

Our theme for this year is Pulling Together for Our Clubs and Our Communities. We must continue to work together, so we can accomplish so much more. Clubs can share ideas and strengthen those clubs who may be struggling. Friendships within our District need to remain strong. Our communities will become the benefactors of our great work and collaborations.

WE SERVE

As your new District Governor, myself and the whole team are here for you and we look forward to working together.

Thank you to each one of you who has and will continue to give freely of your time and experience to serve others. The possibilities are endless, and I know we are all looking forward to a great year.