2024-05-13T21:48:28-07:00 2023-06-30 990 2022-07-01 320362736 INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS INTE 7135949297 7211 Yardley Dr Katy TX 77494 Heather McConnell Treasurer 7135949297 2024-04-25 Heather McConnell 999009999 1 1 11 0 AAL2 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Paul S Moore 235 Arabian Dr The Woodlands TX 77382 158138 0 0239 X www.lions2s2.org X 1942 TX Helping those less fortunate in their communities and around the world. 21 21 0 1423 0 0 146673 123622 2330 1000 91 14 16738 3561 165832 128197 7573 12672 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 143207 113910 150780 126582 15052 1615 166783 168897 9 2362 166774 166535 Lions Clubs International District 2-S2 was formed to provide District 2-S2 with an efficient organization for the purpose of advancing Lionism in accordance with the objectives of the Association of Lions Clubs International. Lions Clubs International is dedicated to helping those less fortunate in their communities and the world. Cutting across all national, racial and cultural boundaries, Lions Clubs' global causes include vision, hunger, diabetes, environment and childhood cancer. 0 0 72801 79557 Texas Lions Camp is a summer camp for children with disabilities, Downs Syndrome and diabetes. Campers come for one week at no cost to their parents. 5579 5579 Lions Clubs International Foundation: LCIF's mission is to empower Lions clubs, volunteers, and partners to improve health and well-being, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian services and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding. 5678 5678 Lions Eye Bank of Texas: Located in Houston, Texas, the Lions Eye Bank is a 501(c)3 organization that educates the public and solicits the donation of cornea tissue for transplant and research. 23669 0 17735 Youth Scholarships: exp $3,500.00 income $2,078.85; Texas Lions Foundation: exp $2,078.85 income $2,078.85; Leader Dogs for the Blind: exp $1,039.43 income $1,039.43; Humanitarian Relief Grants: exp $8,393.40 income $7,631.38; Lighthouse of Houston Operations: exp $1,039.43 income $1,289.43; World Service for the Blind: exp $1,039.43 income $1,039.43; Purchase of Eyeglasses: exp $779.00 income $1,039.43; Texas Lions Camp Bus Contract: exp $5799.52 income $500.00 23669 0 17735 107727 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 X 21 21 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TX X Heather A McConnell 7135949297 7211 Yardley Dr Katy TX 77494 Valerie James Zone Chair 8 0 X 0 0 0 Mike George Zone Chair 8 0 X 0 0 0 B Kevin Smith Zone Chair 8 0 X 0 0 0 Carol Barnett Zone Chair 8 0 X 0 0 0 Bill Hogan Zone Chair 8 0 X 0 0 0 Emee Nisnisan Zone Chair 8 0 X 0 0 0 Kari McMurray Elected Director Texas Lions Camp 15 0 X 0 0 0 B Kevin Smith Elected Director Texas Lions Camp 15 0 X 0 0 0 Stedman Douglas Elected Trustee Lions Eye Bank of Texas 2 0 X 0 0 0 Emee Nisnisan Elected Trustee Lions Eye Bank of Texas 2 0 X 0 0 0 Mazher Poonawala Elected Director Lighthouse of Houston 1 0 X 0 0 0 Erin Applegate Elected Director Lighthouse of Houston 1 0 X 0 0 0 Helen Thornton Elected Director Humanitarian Relief Fund 1 0 X 0 0 0 Paul Yackley Elected Director Humanitarian Relief Fund 0 0 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Applegate Elected Director Humanitarian Relief Fund 1 0 X 0 0 0 Neil Lander First Vice District Governor 15 0 X 0 0 0 Bill Simpson Second Vice District Governor 10 X 0 0 0 Minette Chiu Cabinet Secretary 8 0 X 0 0 0 Heather McConnell Cabinet Treasurer 8 0 X 0 0 0 Lisa Free-Martin Immediate Past District Governor 8 0 X 0 0 0 Paul Moore District Governor 45 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 94965 0 0 0 28657 0 123622 District Governor's Gift 900099 1000 1000 0 0 0 0 0 0 1000 14 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 33502 0 29941 3561 0 3561 0 0 0 0 0 128197 1014 0 3561 0 0 12672 12672 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 203 0 203 0 4691 0 4691 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3235 0 3235 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MD-2 (Texas) Dues 10726 0 10726 0 Texas Lions Camp Dues, 100% and Bob Dowden Net Proceeds 55792 55792 0 0 Other 100% Contributions 33463 33463 0 0 5800 5800 0 0 126582 107727 18855 0 37163 39924 129608 128973 0 0 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 166783 168897 0 0 9 2362 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 2362 X 0 0 0 0 166774 166535 166774 166535 166783 168897 X 1615 0 0 0 0 -1854 X 0 0 0 1 0 0 Bob Dowden Dinner 13743 0 13743 0 0 0 6082 0 424 District Convention 17611 0 17611 0 0 0 19440 498 1175 0 31354 0 31354 0 0 0 25522 498 1599 27619 3735 1 Humanitarian Relief Fund - Lions Clubs International District 2S2 club members can submit an application for an individual in need. The HRF committee votes whether or not to contribute up to $1250 and the club submitting the application must match the funds contributed by 2S2. 3 8300 Recipient 1:$2500 paid to Texas Oncology - District 2S2 contributed $1250 for Lisa Townsend to assist with a medical bill. The remaining $1250 was contributed by the Tomball Lions Club. Recipient 2:$2800 paid to Texas Eye Prosthetics, LLC - District 2S2 contributed $1250 Recipient 3:$3000 paid to Clark Hearing Company - District 2S2 contributed $1250 for David Handborogh to receive hearing aids. The remaining $1750 was contributed by the Houston Cy-Fair Lions Club. Opportunities for Youth Contests - Students can compete for scholarships by either writing an essay on diabetes awareness, giving a speech on drug awareness or meeting the criteria for the outstanding youth award. Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $1000 for first place or $500 for second place. Funds are sent directly to the college or university where the winner is enrolled 5 3500 Sight Conservation - Families in need can apply for assistance with eye exams and glasses through the University of Houston's Eye Institute 11 779 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 For Humanitarian Relief Grants, clubs must submit an application to the HRF Committee. The Committee then decides whether or not to award funds. The District contributes up to $1250 for each approved request. The club making the request must also match funds. The Cabinet Bookkeeper prepares the check and keeps a copy of the check along with the grant application and any applicable receipts. For Sight Conservation, invoices are submitted by the University of Houston Eye Institute to the District Bookkeeper for payment. The bookkeeper prepares the check and it is signed by 2 Cabinet officers. A copy of the check is kept along with the invoices. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b Cabinet meetings are held quarterly. The Cabinet Secretary is responsible for taking minutes at all meetings. Minutes are distributed to all Cabinet members and are also available to all District 2S2 Lions and the general public. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The District Cabinet (governing body) was given a copy of this report along with a copy of year end financials. The previous District Bookkeeper (who held the office for many years) was provided an advanced copy and reviewed this return, discussed any concerns, questions or recommended changes with the current bookkeeper. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The organization has placed all policies, governing and financial documents on its web page and encouraged all members to review them. The public can also review them. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Correction to Disaster Recovery fund balance not updated in a previous year.