Dear Lions of District 105CW, You are warmly invited to our Autumn Forum, where together we will have a focus on the vital theme of Hunger and how we can make a greater impact in our communities. Please read the details carefully as there are some big differences to how we have done things before. Morning Sessions include: Ø ‘Past, Present and Future’ Ø ‘Leadership and Wellness’ Ø ‘Membership - Together We Can.’ Ø ‘See the difference - Capturing Vision with Lions’ v Guest speaker - Aairon Dalton from Food for Thought CIC Aairon is a chef and founder of Food for Thought CIC, a social enterprise dedicated to transforming communities through food, friendship and wellbeing. His work combines culinary expertise with a passion for improving health, resilience and connection across all generations. Afternoon Sessions include: Ø Service - what do you know about hunger? Ø New Members Orientation Ø Listening to your members Ø Is your club ready for new members? Ø What HQ can do for you? Marketing materials and more… Ø Reporting service, CIO trustees advice & DBS applications (Program subject to change) When: Sunday 16th November 2025 10.00am arrival for a prompt 10.30am start. The event is scheduled to finish at 3.30pm. Cabinet meeting will follow afterwards. Where: Freemasons Hall, 221 Alcester Rd, Birmingham B14 6DT Booking and other Important details: THIS EVENT IS FREE Remember these things · Bring some items for local foodbanks in exchange for unlimited hot drinks. · Bring a packed lunch to combat food waste. · Headquarters will be open before the start of Autumn Forum to drop off spectacles, hearing aids, bras and foreign coins. · Please use this link to register so we can organise the right amount of chairs, equipment and resources: https://forms.gle/UieVih1R8tTUiG6G9 Autumn Forum is an opportunity to get together with Lions from across the District to for networking, share best practices and a gain fresh inspiration to strengthen service in your communities. We look forward to seeing you there! Yours in Service 105CW Global Leadership Team Lead Lion Melissa Murphy & 105CW District Governor Lion Sue Wilding