Understanding District 37 Dues for the 2025–2026 Lionistic Year
District 37 will issue its annual dues invoices this month. This is a good time to clarify how dues work at both the district and international levels, since the structure can feel complicated if you do not see the entire system at once.
District 37 Dues: $25 Per Member
Every Lion in Montana is assessed $25 per year to support the work of District 37.
This figure is based on the official Lions census as of November 30, which means that clubs are billed according to the number of members recorded on that date.
District dues fund the administrative and operational needs of the district itself. This includes officer training, communication, compliance, and the support systems that help clubs function. District 37 covers only the clubs inside the borders of Montana. The district tries to strike a balance between being frugal and being able to deliver the support expected of us.
Lifetime District Membership Option
Clubs and members sometimes ask about a permanent, fixed-fee option. Like Lions International, District 37 does offer a lifetime membership, priced at 10 times the annual dues, which is currently $250. Once paid, no future district-level dues are assessed for that individual.
All other members simply remain at the standard $25 annual rate.
International Dues: How Regular Lions Are Billed
At the Lions Clubs International level, Regular members pay $50 per year. LCI splits this amount into two equal charges:
- $25 on July 1
- $25 on January 1
This covers the full Lionistic Year (July–June).
LCI also offers several reduced-rate categories, including:
- Household Membership
- Student Membership
- Leo-Lion Membership
- And a small number of additional classifications
These categories each carry different dues amounts or discounts.
If your club needs the current proration guide for LCI dues, LCI provides a detailed table here: https://www.lionsclubs.org/en/v2/resource/download/79863852
Why Dues Matter
District dues and international dues each support different parts of the Lions organization.
- LCI dues support global operations, insurance, program development, and international administration.
- District dues support Montana-specific leadership, training, and coordination.
Both levels are necessary for Lions to deliver service and to maintain the shared infrastructure that makes Lions service possible.
Written By Lion Steve Dogiakos
Steve has been the Cabinet Treasurer for District 37 since July 2024. Steve is also the Treasurer for the Choteau Lions Club, the Choteau Lions Club Foundation and is the President of The Montana Dinosaur Center in Bynum.
