District Governor Linda is a native of Virginia, where she became a Lion in 2004. She has held many offices throughout her Lions service, including Club President, Club Secretary, Club Treasurer and Global Membership Team Coordinator. In 2015, DG Linda and her husband, PDG Jimmy relocated to Florida, where they transferred their membership to the Hudson Bayonet Point Lions Club. She has served the Florida Lions as a Club President, Club Secretary, Zone Chair for two administrations and the Global Leadership Team Coordinator. DG Linda is a Melvin Jones Fellow. She has also been recognized with two International President’s Leadership Medals and several International President’s Certificates of Appreciation. She has also been honored by being named Lion of the Year three times. DG Linda and PDG Jimmy have a blended family of five children, twelve grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. 

Feed My Starving Children – MobilePack™ Southwest Florida is aiming to pack 1 million meals across six sites in 2026, providing life-saving nutrition to children in need. Through these packing events, more than 2,739 children can be fed for an entire year. Lions and community members are encouraged to volunteer individually, with their clubs, or alongside family and friends.

📍 2026 Southwest Florida MobilePack Events:

• Sanibel Community Church – Feb 5–7 | 225,000 meals
• St. Katharine Drexel, Cape Coral – Feb 15–17 | 225,000 meals
• Ft. Myers Community Church – Mar 13–14 | 120,000 meals
• Centerpoint Community Church – Jun 16–18 | 148,000 meals. Keep checking site for update
• Hope City Church – Nov 13–14 | 186,000 meals. Keep checking site for update

Every shift packed brings hope—one meal at a time. (Registration links available below.)