IGNITELearn. Connect. Lead.
Hands-on learning for Lions and Leos who want to build confidence, strengthen their clubs and put useful ideas into action.
Develop skills you can use in service, school, your career and everyday life—alongside people who share your commitment to making a difference.
LEARN · COLLABORATE · LEAD
Bring useful skills back to your club.
IGNITE combines collaboration, real stories, practical tools and mentorship with global and local learning for Lions and Leos across Constitutional Area 1.
Communicate and collaborate.
Build communication and teamwork skills you can use in your club, workplace, school and community.
Help people stay connected.
Explore approaches to club growth and member engagement, and learn alongside Lions and Leos who care about service and innovation.
Move an idea forward.
Develop project ideas, explore ways to find support and build connections that help turn purpose into practical next steps.
Ready for your next step?
You may be new to Lions, serving as a club officer or exploring a future leadership role. IGNITE offers a chance to learn with others and build skills for what comes next.
Eligibility depends on the institute and local organizer. Review the specific event requirements before applying.
New Lions and Leos
Develop your skills, confidence and connections.
Club officers
Strengthen teamwork and bring useful ideas to your club.
Emerging leaders
Prepare for greater responsibility within your Lions community.
Lions ready to contribute
Explore practical ways to lead, collaborate and support service.
Learn together. Use it locally.
The existing IGNITE program outlines two areas of skill development. Topics and delivery depend on the institute and location.
Strengthen the work of your team.
- International priorities: connect local work with shared Lions goals.
- Fast and effective teams: build collaboration and improve team performance.
- Overcoming resistance: work through challenges with communication and understanding.
- Keeping members engaged: help people feel connected and valued.
Build your leadership toolkit.
- Mission statement: clarify purpose and direction.
- Goal setting: turn ideas into achievable next steps.
- Delegation: share responsibility and help others contribute.
- Communication: express ideas clearly and listen effectively.
Understand the institute options.
IGNITE’s listed offerings include RLLI and ELLI. These are established Lions International leadership institutes with different audiences and requirements.
Regional Lions Leadership Institute
For Lions and Leos preparing for leadership at club, zone, district or multiple district level. Local organizers use core and elective sessions to meet regional needs.
View RLLI Information →Emerging Lions Leadership Institute
For Lions and Leos preparing for club leadership. Eligibility includes prior club committee service, not yet having served as a Lions club president, and not previously attending ELLI.
View ELLI Information →Contact the organizer or your Global Leadership Team coordinator about eligibility and how to apply.
Find the right opportunity for you.
Check the LionsUSA calendar for current opportunities, dates and event details. If you do not see an IGNITE listing, contact LionsUSA to ask about the next offering.
Registration costs vary by location. The existing program description lists materials and meals as included; confirm the specific package, lodging arrangements and travel costs with the organizer.
Location information from the existing IGNITE page
These listings are retained for reference. They do not confirm upcoming events or open registration. Sacramento’s linked registration is closed; its page and Lebanon’s page identify 2026 offerings. The original page does not give a year for Camp Merrick or dates for Roseville.
Sacramento, CA
January 23–25, 2026 · RLLI
Registration closed.
View Original Event Page →Lebanon, TN
April 16–19 · RLLI
Linked event identifies a 2026 offering.
View Original Event Page →Camp Merrick, MD
May 1–3 · ELLI
Year and current registration details need confirmation.
Roseville, MN
RLLI
Original listing says “Details to Come.” Current dates need confirmation.
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Bring something useful back.
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