Il Monteceneri Lions Club A new chapter began with the traditional handover of leadership. During an evening hosted at the Piccolo Vigneto restaurant in Viganello, Simonetta Rota concluded her term, handing over the presidency to Christophe Cerinotti, who will lead the club during the 2026-2027 financial year.

A formal moment, as is customary for the association, but also an opportunity to review the work accomplished and look ahead to the goals for the coming months. The change in presidency is part of the continuity of Lions' commitment, with the aim of strengthening the connection between the association, local communities, and the Ticino region.

Farewell to Simonetta Rota

In the transition between her two terms, Simonetta Rota's work as president of the Monteceneri Lions Club was recognized. Her presidency was built around an approach that sought to combine participation, a sense of responsibility, and attention to the association's activities.

This approach was also encapsulated in the motto chosen by the outgoing president: "Give with love, receive with gratitude ." This phrase has accompanied her term and recalls one of the principles underlying Lions' action, oriented towards service and community support.

At the conclusion of his term as president, the club expressed its gratitude for his dedication and commitment, acknowledging his contribution to the life of the association and the initiatives promoted throughout the social year.

Christophe Cerinotti to lead the 2026-2027 season

The presidency now passes to Christophe Cerinotti, who will lead the Monteceneri Lions Club during the new fiscal year. Cerinotti also brings with him the experience he previously gained leading the Mendrisio Lions Club, a background that provides insight into the dynamics of the association and the responsibilities associated with the position.

The new president will be able to count on the work of an operational committee charged with overseeing the club's activities in the coming months. The goal will be to continue the initiatives already underway while also developing new projects consistent with the association's mission of service.

The succession between Simonetta Rota and Christophe Cerinotti thus takes on the significance of a transition between two different phases, united however by the desire to maintain the active role of the Monteceneri Lions Club in the context in which it operates.

"Ticino that unites," the theme of the new mandate

For the 2026-2027 financial year, Christophe Cerinotti has chosen the motto "Ticino that unites. Our land, our commitment ." This formula identifies the region and community cohesion as the key pillars of the new direction.

The theme evokes the idea of ​​a commitment to the Ticino community, to relationships between people, and to the ability of associations to contribute, through concrete projects and initiatives, to building connections and responding to the needs that emerge in various local contexts.

The local area thus becomes the starting point for the activities planned for the new social year. The stated intention is to foster a sense of belonging and collaboration, translating Lions principles into initiatives and opportunities that engage the community.

Continuity and renewal in the Monteceneri Lions Club

The handover represents a pivotal moment in the life of any association, as it allows for a review of the work accomplished and, at the same time, for the transfer of new responsibilities to those called upon to continue the journey.

For the Monteceneri Lions Club, the succession from Simonetta Rota to Christophe Cerinotti fits precisely into this vein. On the one hand, it recognizes the outgoing president's work, and on the other, it marks the beginning of a new phase aimed at maintaining a strong connection with the local community and the movement's service goals.

The new term thus begins with a message focused on unity and shared commitment. In the coming months, the club's program of activities will translate the motto chosen for 2026-2027 into concrete initiatives, while Christophe Cerinotti officially takes over the leadership of the Monteceneri Lions Club, taking over from Simonetta Rota.