2025 District 37 Post Convention Report – Hall of Fame
We are continuing our series of the 2025 District 37 convention reports, sharing the experiences of many Lions who attended the 2025 District 37 Convention held May 2nd and 3rd in Helena MT.
Induction into District 37’s Hall of Fame signifies a Lion’s noteworthy contributions to the ideals of Lionism through the Lions Club, District and community. This is not a longevity award. The 2025 Convention celebrated the induction of two such lions – PDG Richard Gessling and Lion David L. Falcon.
Past District Governor Richard Gessling was the first DG for Single District 37 from 2015 to 2016. He then served as a region chairperson and GMT Chairperson. Richard joined the Red Lodge Lions club in 1990 and served there until 2024 when he transferred to the Billings Lions club.
Lion David Falcon joined the Kalispell Sunrisers in 1989 and is currently serving as their club president, a position he has held multiple times as well as club First Vice President. He has served the district as a zone chair and also the Vision Chairperson. He is the go-to person for the Plus Optix program for the State of Montana.
Written By Lion Peggy Tobin
Lion Peggy has been the District/Admin since Lionistic Year 2023. She is a member of the Sunburst Lions Club.
