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Special Notices – June 2025

For Club Secretaries

ALL LIONS CLUBS OFFICERS FOR THE 2025-26 YEAR MUST BE REPORTED TO LCI NO LATER THAN JUNE 30^TH! THERE ARE TWO METHODS AVAILABLE FOR COMPLETING THIS TASK.

1. Log into the Lion Portal and complete the process online (see video on montanalions.org – link is highlighted below under training videos).
2. Complete a paper PU101 document and send it via email or regular mail to the district secretary, Peggy Tobin, at [email protected] or PO Box 408, Sunburst MT 59482

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS PROCESS, PLEASE CALL PEGGY TOBIN AT 406-461-4206!!

For Club Treasurers

PLEASE NOTE THAT LCI DUES WILL BE INCREASING JULY 1, 2025. THE INCREASE WILL BE $2/YEAR ($1/6-MONTH BILLING CYCLE) FOR FULL MEMBERSHIPS. NOTE: New members are charged at a prorated amount depending on date joined.

District 37 Club Officer Training Videos

These videos are all accessible via the district website, www.montanalions.org under “Training/Resources”.

• All Club officers: Trainer PDG Mike Collins
• Club President: Trainer PDG Mike Tobin
• Club Secretary: Trainer Lion Peggy Tobin
• Club Treasurer: Trainer PDG Mike Collins

Short videos about how to do specific secretary or treasurer tasks:

Filing your 990-N (e-Postcard) (9 minutes)

With the release of the new LionPortal, we have added links to some of the short videos provided by LCI:

• Reporting Service Activities
• How to Edit Members
• How to Assign Club Officers.

Newsletter Information

Any Lions club member can submit information associated with any type of Lions project or general club information. You can submit Club News ANYTIME! You are also welcome to email your news (hopefully with photo) to: Lion Peggy Tobin at [email protected].

Website Updates

The new “Tri-Fold Generator” is now available for clubs to create their own club brochures using a tri-fold format that your club can use to share your information to prospective new members. You will find it under Training/Resources on the website.

Free Club Websites!

The club-level website is still being offered by Montana District 37 at NO COST! If you don’t already have a domain name, Deanna can provide one for a cost of $20/year after the first year. If you are interested in getting a website for your club, please contact Peggy Tobin at [email protected] or call 406-461-4206.