Words from Governors
Jean-Marc Veran, South West District Governor
“Bordeaux opens its doors to you from October 24 to 26, 2024 for an unmissable meeting of the Lions of Europe: the Europa Forum 2024. This meeting is a unique opportunity to meet lions from all over Europe, to discuss our actions with them, to participate together in workshops, conferences, enriching exchanges, and thus discover new perspectives for our service. A friendly atmosphere awaits you during these special moments when you can also enjoy this dynamic city and its renowned vineyard. A perfect cocktail for body and mind!”
Alain Martinez, IDF Paris District Governor
“I participated in the three last Lions Europa Forums, and I can assure you that it is a unique opportunity to meet high-level European Lions friends, as well as our international leaders. After 16 years, the Europa Forum is back to France, to Bordeaux, and you must seize this chance to participate easily, while enjoying our beautiful region of Nouvelle Aquitaine.”
Jean-Pierre Gouédard, Normandy District Governor
“As a lion, you certainly dreamed of having a Europa Forum on your doorstep. It’s done. Councils 2023-2024 and 2024-2025, organized it, for This is an opportunity for you that will not come again soon. This is the opportunity or never to meet European Lions with whom you will be able to discuss club life to better understand the challenges of tomorrow and why not imagine. creating a match with your new friends In addition, the icing on the cake is that this Forum is taking place in Bordeaux, a city where life is good and where the temperature is still pleasant. in October. Don’t wait any longer, register and register your friends.”
Jean-Raphaël Thierry-Forestier-Lambert, IDFO District Governor
“A unique opportunity for the Lions of France to participate in an international event close to home, the current international conventions being distant. Exchanging with other Lions, other countries, meeting our international presidents, promoting French Lionism, discovering innovative actions, this is what the Europa Forum in Bordeaux offers: we are waiting for you there.”
