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Montana Lions Leadership News

February 2026

“Lead to Serve, Serve to Lead”

Dear Montana Lions,

District 37 will be offering Club Officer training via the Zoom meeting platform in March of 2025 The training will consist of 4 separate webinars.  This training is highly recommended for all club officers. 

Session 1: Monday, Feb 2nd – 7:00pm – All Club Officers – 1.5 Hours. Trainer – PDG Mike Collins.

Register Here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GOTUl-mQSc6kvq4mTCCDkw

• Lions history
• Describe the Lions Club International Structure
• Describe standard club leadership structure.
• Identify the duties and responsibilities of each club officer.
• Standard Club Constitution and Bylaws
• Meaningful Projects
• Be familiar with the LIONS PORTAL and the Lions Learning Center

Session 2:  Tuesday, Feb 3rd – 7:00pm – Club President –1.5 Hours. Trainer – PDG Mike Tobin.

Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gExTx2arSBS_vjHtU9EyVg

• President Responsibilities
• Leadership
• Where to find Resources
• Things to do and not to do
• How to enjoy your year

Session 3: Wednesday, Feb 4th – 7:00pm – Club Secretaries – 2 Hours. Trainer – Lion Peggy Tobin.

Register Here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5NKvQEFpRpqW0qKHl-2NyA

• Secretary Responsibilities
• Secretary functions before, during, after meetings
• Membership & Officer reporting – Hands-On training for Lions Portal
• Activity Reporting – Hands-On for Lions Portal

Session 4: Thursday, Feb  5th – 7:00pm – Club Treasurers – 1.5 Hours – Trainer – PDG Mike Collins.

Register Here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Rt-BMbPCQYWOXLnXN1wxzQ

• Treasurer Responsibilities
• Club Accounts & Budgets
• Member Dues
• Payments
• Financial Policies
• Financial Records

These sessions will be live on-line zoom interactive training sessions. This does require online access from a computer or tablet with speakers.  You can participate without a microphone but would be limited to typing any questions. These webinars will be recorded and made available for people who are unable to attend.

In service and leadership,
PDG Mike Collins
Global Leadership Team Coordinator – Montana