Global Service Team – Lion Cheryl Lewis – Why Report Service?
Why Report service?
A Service Activity Report Poem
By GST Chair Lion Cheryl Lewis
(Presented at the Lewistown Leadership Retreat)
When I was just a “Lion Cub,” I joined a very active club.
And as it grew we did more and more. But no one knew what we did it for.
One day my leader was passing by and asked me please if I would try
To do my part to tell our story…Not for fame, or wealth, or even glory
But just to let the record show so others in the world would know
about the Lions in this town whose service deeds are just not known
If clubs can show how much we’ve done, we’ll catch the notice of those “Big Guns”
Like The World Food Program, Johnson & Johnson, and Special Olympics … We’re in the company of giants with some heavy metrics!
Our service needs to have the attention of those Big Guns I’ve already mentioned
A single club can bring inspiration to worldwide Lions and those in our nation
So it took awhile for me to see the reason for his heartfelt plea:
It’s too important not to share how much we do, and how much we care!
By Global Service TeamHelena Goldrush Lions News
CASA Lionheart Kits
The Helena GoldRush Lions Club has launched a new project designed to provide immediate comfort, dignity, and a sense of belonging to children entering foster care. During moments of crisis and uncertainty, many children are removed from their homes with little to no notice, often carrying their belongings in a trash bag—or nothing at all.
Currently, 84 children are served through CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) in Lewis & Clark and Broadwater Counties. For these children, the first hours of transition can be confusing, emotional, and frightening. To help ease this experience, we are assembling Lionheart Comfort Kits: thoughtfully prepared overnight bags that meet both practical and emotional needs
Each Lionheart Comfort Kit includes:
- A durable overnight bag featuring the Lions emblem
- A soft blanket
- A small pillow
- A child‑friendly flashlight
- A Lions Club plush lion for comfort and companionship
Our Purpose
Our goal is to ensure that every child entering foster care feels valued, safe, and supported. The inclusion of the Lions plush lion serves as a lasting symbol of strength and reassurance—something a child can hold onto during an incredibly difficult moment.
Impact of the Lionheart Comfort Kits
- Immediate emotional comfort for children in crisis
- Restored dignity during a traumatic transition
- Visible, meaningful support from the Helena GoldRush Lions Club
- Strengthened partnership with CASA and local child welfare services
As we continue this work, the Helena GoldRush Lions Club remains committed to ensuring that every child entering foster care is met with compassion rather than uncertainty. The Lionheart Comfort Kits reflect our belief that even small gestures can create meaningful change, offering children a sense of dignity, stability, and hope at a moment when they need it most. Together with CASA and our community partners, we are proud to stand beside these children and help light the path toward a safer, more supported future.
By Helena Gold Rush LionsDillon Lions News
Providing Vision Screening in Beaverhead County
The Dillon Lions have begun their annual vision screening for schools in Beaverhead County. Lion Members use the Plusoptix machine and began screening for Wisdom, Grant and Reichle Schools on September 14th. Screenings continued in Wise River on October 14th and will run through November for the other schools in the county. Photos below are from the screening on October 14th in Wise River.
By Dillon Lions ClubSunburst Lions Get Back To Work
Around this time every year, there’s a chill in the air, and the Sunburst Lions get busy with all things community!!
September 16th & 23rd – The Sunburst Lions were in Shelby on the 16th to screen approximately 200 K-5 Elementary students. A week later, we were joined by 2nd VDG Gary Van Dyke to screen another 200 High School students.
Wednesday, October 7th we had about 20 lions joined by several FCCLA and Football team students cleaning up the highway Afterwards a chili & cornbread feast was enjoyed by all at the community center. This is one of the many activities our fine organizations take part in together.
By Sunburst Lions ClubCut Bank and Sunburst Lions
JOIN FORCES FOR PLUS OPTIX
October 6th & 14th – Sunburst headed to Cut Bank on the 6th to screen over 300 Cut Bank Junior High and High School students and completed the elementary screenings on the 14th.
This partnership has allowed us to screen students in all of Toole, Glacier and Pondera counties. We go to Conrad and Valier in the spring and in addition to the public schools we serve the Hutterite colony schools and preschools in all the areas WE SERVE.
By Cut Bank Lions ClubHelena Lions October News
Helena Lions Serving at Helena Food Share
Quarterly, the Helena Lions Club joins hands with Helena’s Food Share to help “build” boxes of food for the community! It’s fun and it’s great to serve! On Tuesday, October 13, Lions Lynn Voss, Byron Beley, Bruce Coen, Diane Gray, and Gene Hill participated.
Helena Lions Small Fry Football Win Championship
Congratulations to the Helena Lions Small Fry Football Team (5th Grade Division) for winning their championship game Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at Nelson Stadium on the campus of Carroll College. The team is sponsored by the Helena Lions Club.
By Helena Lions ClubWinnett Lions News
Winnett Lions helped with the purchase of USA 250 banners that were placed above our Main Street hanging baskets. In addition to our annual highway cleanup, we are set up for our annual side by side fundraiser. We are still giving out memorial donations and doing ‘care baskets’ for our community folks in distress. Our Cancer Walk was a big success with the sale of 149 luminaries. Our proceeds totaled $3,900 that will be donated to Lewistown’s Cancer Center. Our two new members increased our membership to 18!
By Winnett Lions ClubClub Treasurers: File Your IRS 990-N e-Postcard
IRS 990 Annual Tax Filing Reminder
Please remember that all Lions clubs, districts and multiple districts with annual gross receipts less than US$50,000 that are not required to file Forms 990 or 990-EZ must file the e-Postcard (also known as the 990-N). Please be advised that this filing relates specifically to the 501(c)(4). If your Lions club, district or multiple-district has a foundation, which is a separate legal entity, the appropriate form will need to be filed as well.
Please review the Annual Tax Filing information below. Thank you!
Please note that Lions Clubs International is not authorized to provide guidance regarding your filing. For specific questions, please contact a local tax professional or the IRS.
Kindest regards, Legal Division, Lions Clubs International
By Lion Steve DogiakosSeeley Lake Lions Fall News
Fall Highway Cleanup
Twice a year in the fall and the spring, the Seeley Lake Lions gather for our annual highway cleanup in an effort to keep our community beautiful. On September 27, 2026 our own Lion Rachel Feigley along with her husband Lion Pete coordinated the gathering, reflective vests, grabbers and garbage bags to hand out to everyone.
In all we had 17 Lions come out to scour the highway and cover a 2-mile stretch. While it may not sound like much, over a dozen bags of trash was collected! And the Leos did their part by getting permission for their own mile stretch of highway led by Leos advisor Bridget Laird and her band of eight Leos.
It’s very exciting to see the kids get involved with their town. Afterwards pizza was had by all for a job well done. Even our own District Governor Jon Kimble as well as our first Vice District Governor Gary Lewis were on hand to clean it up.
True Lionism by all!
By Seeley Lake Lions ClubWinnett Lions Have Been Busy
On Tuesday, September 22nd we had the honor of hosting our Second Vice District Governor, Gary Lewis, and his wife, Cheryl! Even better, Gary got to help us officially welcome and induct TWO new Lions, Claudia and Joe! We are so excited to have them join our crew!.
And apparently one night of Lion-ing wasn’t enough…
Wednesday, we gathered back up for our fall highway cleanup, and WOW, we had one of the biggest crews we’ve had in a long time! So many helping hands showed up that our entire stretch of highway was cleaned up in LESS THAN AN HOUR!
Turns out, many hands really DO make light work… and make highway cleanup go a whole lot faster! We’re pretty darn proud of this little club, the people who keep showing up, and the new faces joining us along the way.
Because at the end of the day, that’s what being a Lion is all about: WE SERVE!!
And Winnett Lions sure knows how to show up and get it done!
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