M6 district convention

Melissa Washburn from Carlsbad, New Mexico was elected to serve a two-year term as an  international director of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 107th international  convention in Orlando, FL, USA, July 13 through July 17, 2025. 

Director Washburn has earned numerous business certifications through New Mexico State  University. Before her retirement with county government, she worked as the chief deputy  assessor for Eddy County and currently serves as a commissioner for New Mexico Governor’s  Board of Disabilities.  

A member of the Carlsbad Downtown Lions club since 2001, Director Washburn has held  numerous offices within the association including zone chair, second vice district governor, first  vice district governor, district governor, past council chair and council secretary/treasurer. She  has also served as a Guiding Lion, Global Leadership Team multiple-district coordinator and  Global Extension coordinator.  

Other Lion activities include serving on several committees including, membership development  for women and families and the Lions Clubs International Foundation. In addition, she is actively  developing two new clubs in New Mexico.  

Director Washburn is a three-time Lion of the Year award-winner and recipient of several  International President’s Certificates and multiple International President’s Leadership Awards.  She is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow. Her service is defined by promoting positive  impact through membership, service and leadership.  

Director Washburn and her husband, Johnny, also a Lion and a Melvin Jones Fellow, have two  children and eight grandchildren.  

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