2025 District 37 Post Convention Report – Endorsed Project Vendors
Over the next few months a series of convention reports will be published to share the experiences of many Lions who attended the 2025 District 37 Convention held May 2nd and 3rd in Helena MT. If you have stories or photos to share, please send them via the “Submit Club News” option on the website.
The 2025 District Convention provided an opportunity for our endorsed project representatives to have vendor tables so that attendees could learn more about their services and collect information to take back to their clubs. In addition, many of the representatives participated in the Saturday Speed Learning.
By Lion Peggy Tobin2025 District 37 Post Convention Report – Silent Auction
Over the next few months a series of convention reports will be published to share the experiences of many Lions who attended the 2025 District 37 Convention held May 2nd and 3rd in Helena MT. If you have stories or photos to share, please send them via the “Submit Club News” option on the website.
The 2025 District Convention silent auction was held Friday evening. Attending clubs provided the auction items which raised $3,840!!
Polaris Raffle
The annual raffle sponsored by the MT Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation culminated at the Helena Convention on Saturday night when International Director, Robert “Ski” Marcinkowski from Fairbanks, Alaska pulled out the winning raffle ticket. The winner was Lion Steve. The Raffle netted the foundation $18,400 and represented the 3rd highest profit since they started the ATV Raffle. (The highest profit was received right after COVID).
2025 District 37 Post Convention Report – Irish Theme
Over the next few months a series of convention reports will be published to share the experiences of many Lions who attended the 2025 District 37 Convention held May 2nd and 3rd in Helena MT. If you have stories or photos to share, please send them via the “Submit Club News” option on the website.
The 2025 District Convention had an Irish theme which began at the Friday evening gathering. Decorations, Irish Dance demonstrations and a lesson on how to play Hurling were all part of the fun..
2025 Post-Convention Report: Thursday Kickoff
Over the next few months a series of convention reports will be published to share the experiences of many lions who attended the 2025 District 37 Convention held May 2nd and 3rd in Helena MT. If you have stories or photos to share, please send them via the “Submit Club News” option on the website.
The pre-convention gathering was held on Thursday Evening at the Speakeasy 41. It was well attended and a great way to kick off the Irish Theme of the 2025 District 37 Convention!
2025 District 37 Post Convention Report – Friday Morning
Over the next few months a series of convention reports will be published to share the experiences of many lions who attended the 2025 District 37 Convention held May 2nd and 3rd in Helena MT. If you have stories or photos to share, please send them via the “Submit Club News” option on the website.
The program began Friday morning prior to the official opening of the convention with several Officer training sessions and lots of options for enjoying all that Helena has to offer its visitors.
Officer Training Sessions:
- 9:00 am – Club Officer Training (Executive Room)
- 10:00 am – Zone Chair Round Table (Governor Room)
- 10:30 am – Treasurer (Executive), President (Judicial), Secretary (Legislative)
Optional Helena Adventures:
- 9:00 am – Capitol Tour or Mt. Helena Hike
- 11:00 am – Trap Shoot
- 12:00 pm – Vigilante Parade
- 1:30 pm – Mt. Helena Hike (second option)
- 2:00 pm – Trolley Tour
Officer Training:
Lions Exploring Helena:
Registration Now Open for the 2025 Montana Lions District 37 Convention!
Lions of Montana, mark your calendars! The 2025 District 37 Convention is set for May 2-3, 2025, at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Helena Colonial in Helena, MT. Registration is now open—secure your spot today!
Convention Highlights
- International Guest: ID Robert “Ski” Marcinkowski
- Officer Training Sessions (President, Secretary, Treasurer, Zone Chair)
- Live & Silent Auctions – Support the Lions and bid on exciting items!
- Clubs: Please support the silent auction by donating an item or basket
- Speed Learning & Social Event – Friday evening appetizers, cash bar, and networking
- Optional Activities: Vigilante Parade, Helena Tour Train, Montana State Capitol Tour, golf, hiking, biking, and trap shooting.
- Memorial Service – Honoring deceased Lions members
Hotel Accommodations
Reserve your room at the convention hotel or nearby accommodations with special Lions rates. Details are available on the event page.
How to Register
Register online and choose to pay by credit card or check. Early bird pricing is available!
Register Now
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For questions, contact Lions Byron Beley (406-596-0126) or Tom Naegele (406-594-1833).
Join us in Helena for a weekend of learning, networking, and Lionism!
2023 Winter Cabinet Meeting in Boulder
The District 37 Cabinet met in Boulder, Montana yesterday!
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