IOWA LIONS DISTRICT 9NW

9NW District Governor
9NW District Governor Mark Essing joined the Manson Lions Club in 1984.
He has served as Club President on four occasions, director, zone chair and vice district governor.

In the District Governor's message in "The Iowa Lion Magazine" he states: Our Motto is We Serve. We serve our town and city communities. We serve our district and our state, Iowa Lions Foundation as well as our Lions Clubs International. We are a volunteer service working together as one unit. Why are we volunteers? Think about it.

It’s not about money. It’s not for fame. It’s not for any personal gain. It’s just for love of fellow man; it’s just to lend a helping hand. It’s just to give a tithe of self; it’s something you just can’t buy. It’s not medals won with pride, it’s for the feeling deep inside. It’s that reward down in your heart; It’s the feeling that you’ve been a part of helping others far and near that makes you be a volunteer.

We just like a little pat on the back and a little recognition – something like that. Just to let us know through our district and state we are on the right track.