82nd District 2-X2 Convention
District Governor Jimmy Cox cordially invites all Lions across District 2-X2 to attend the 82nd District 2-X2 Convention, to be held in Marshall, Texas, on Friday and Saturday, April 17–18, 2026.
📍 Convention Kickoff – Friday, April 17, 2026
6:00 PM – Social (Sponsored by Waskom Lions Club)
Hampton Inn by Hilton, 5100 E End Blvd S, Marshall, Texas
📍 Convention Day – Saturday, April 18, 2026, Location: Marshall Convention Center, 2501 East End Blvd South, Marshall, Texas
Registration: 7:00–8:00 AM
🥞 8:00–10:00 AM | Key Breakfast (Sponsored by Marshall Lions Club)
– Marshall Lions serve pancake breakfast
– Welcome remarks by Marshall Mayor Amy Ware
– Guest Speaker: PDG Sheila Donnelly
🗂️ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | Cabinet Meeting
– Membership Awards
– Steppin’ Up for Texas Lions Camp Awards
– Silent Auction (benefits Texas Lions Camp)
– Service Project: Canned goods for United Help of Waskom
– Dessert Auction (benefits LCIF)
– Jail & Tail Twister fines (benefit Texas Lions Foundation)
🍽️ 12:00–1:30 PM | Model Luncheon (Sponsored by Judson Lions Club)
– Lunch served by Judson Lions
– Guest Speaker: Lion Cheryl Butler
🕯️ 1:30 PM | Necrology Service
🗳️ 2:15 PM | Voting
🚌 3:00 PM | Bus Tour (Hosted by Waskom Lions Club)
Vaughan Country Store & Caddo Lake
🎉 Evening Events
6:00 PM – Governor’s Social
7:00 PM – Governor’s Banquet (Hosted by Waskom Lions Club)
– Meal catered by Golden Corral
– Guest Speaker: Past International Director Mike Butler
📝 Registration
Register by April 13, 2026, to receive a discounted rate.
Send registration to PDG Lion Leon VanAlstine at
📧 [email protected]
📦 Items to Bring
– Silent Auction Items
POC: Lion Angela Parker – [email protected]
– Service Project Canned Goods
POC: Lion Bruce Hayes – [email protected]
– Desserts for Auction
POC: Lion Debra Kirby – [email protected]
📘 District 2-X2 Program Ads
We need your help selling program ads!
– ¼ Page – $25.00
– ½ Page – $50.00
– Full Page – $100.00
Please send ad forms to PDG Lion Leon VanAlstine
📧 [email protected]
We look forward to seeing Lions from across District 2-X2 in Marshall for a weekend of fellowship, service, and celebration.