Plusoptix – Lion David Falcon – January 2026
District 37 PlusOptix Update
PlusOptix screening totals for school year September 2025 to June 2026:
15,007 students screened with 1,826 refers as of December 2025.
NOTICE REGARDING S12 BATTERIES:
Some of our Plus Optix S12 users have had issues with batteries so I wanted to send a reminder to all:
The correct battery for the S12 is Eneloop, part number #BK-3MCDA8BA. They can be purchased on Amazon. Batteries should be changed out every two years and it is also important to NOT use old batteries with new batteries. Finally, NEVER use non-rechargeable alkaline or lithium batteries! I am always available if you have any questions.
Have a Happy New Year!
Lion David Falcon, District 37 PlusOptix Chair
314 9th St. W., Kalispell, MT 59901; C. 406-253-1726: [email protected]
By PlusOptix CoordinatorDates to Remember – January 2026
JANUARY CLUB ANNIVERSARIES
517 years of service!!!
Sun River Valley 01/05/1966
Helena Gold Rush 01/09/1984
Glendive 01/10/1944
Hot Springs 01/23/1940
Eureka-Tobacco Valley 01/16/2014
Cascade 01/25/1958
Denton 01/26/1955
Hamilton 01/27/1930 – 96 Years!
UPCOMING DISTRICT MEETING DATES
District Cabinet Meeting – January 10, 2026 @ 9:00am VIA ZOOM
MT Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation – January 20, 2026 @ 6:00pm VIA ZOOM
2026 DISTRICT 37 CONVENTION
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS!!
APRIL 17-18, 2026, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT
LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION SCHEDULE
2026 Hong Kong – Jul 3-7
2027 Washington DC – July 2-6
2028 Singapore -June 23-27
2029 Minneapolis, MN
2030 San Antonio TX
2031 – Helsinki Finland
UPCOMING USA/CANADA FORUMS
USA/CANADA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUMS CAN BE RELATED TO ALL AREAS OF YOUR LIFE – NOT JUST LIONS
2026 Memphis TN – September 3 – 5
2027 Huntsville, AB – September 16-18
2028 Grand Rapids, MI – To be announced
2029 Shreveport, LA – To be announced
By Lion Peggy TobinSpecial Notices – January 2026
For Club Secretaries
If you make changes to your club officers, meeting locations and/or meeting dates & times in the Lion Portal, please send a note to Lion Peggy Tobin, District 37 Secretary at [email protected] or call/text 406-461-4206 so she can more efficiently update the District website. The club directory information on the website is used by the district governor’s team to plan visits, set up meetings, and provide updates. THANK YOU!
For Club Treasurers
PLEASE SEE THE RECENT POST NOTING THAT DISTRICT DUES WILL BE DELIVERED VIA QUICKBOOKS ONLINE! ALSO KEEP A LOOKOUT IN THE PORTAL FOR YOUR JANUARY 1ST STATEMENTS FROM LCI WHICH WILL REFLECT THE 2ND HALF OF THE INTERNATION DUES OF $25/LION
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:
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
In Addition to the “Tri-Fold Generator” for clubs to create their own club brochures, additional documents have been added under including Leo Application forms!! If you have trouble finding a resource and it’s not currently available on the website, please contact Peggy Tobin at [email protected] or call 406-461-4206.
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.
2026 District 37 Membership Invoices Sent via QuickBooks Online
- Sender email: [email protected]
- Sender name: District 37 – Montana Lions
By Lion Steve Dogiakos2025 District 37 Post Convention Report – Saturday Evening
This will be the last post in the series of the 2025 District 37 convention reports held May 2nd and 3rd in Helena MT.
Saturday evening was the final event of the 2025 District 37 convention beginning with wonderful entertainment, a social hour, toasts and a delicious dinner.
The keynote address by International Director Robert “Ski” Marcinkowski focused on how to “Go Fishing” for new lions. This was followed by the induction new lion Chelsee Mahsman from Ennis.
The final event of the evening was the Governor’s award presentations.
Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to District GLT/Diabetes Chair PDG Mike Collins, District Leo Chair Adrian Miller and District Treasurer Steve Dogiakos.
Presidential Leadership Medals were given to Havre Lion Jerry Kuhn and Zone Chair Margaret Baylinson of Columbia Falls.
The Presidential Medal was awarded to Shepherd Lion Carl Vender.
Darcie Jo Jurenka, member of the Helena Gold Rush Lions and Convention Tail Twister was the recipient of the Certificate of Tiggerism award.
By District Convention
December 2025 Newsletter
We are continuing to evolve the format of the newsletter notification emails. The publication of the newsletter is at the beginning of the month, but articles are posted all during the month. A second email notification mid-way through the month will be sent if there are additional posts to share.
You can reply to this email to give us feedback on the new format. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!
Understanding District 37 Dues for the 2025–2026 Lionistic Year
District 37 will issue its annual dues invoices this month. This is a good time to clarify how dues work at both the district and international levels, since the structure can feel complicated if you do not see the entire system at once.
From the Desk of Governor Corinna – December 2025
District 37 Lions — Reflections of Gratitude
From District Governor Corinna Christensen,
In this season of Thanksgiving, I find myself pausing—hands around a warm mug, heart full and reflecting on how deeply Lions has blessed my life. The gratitude runs so wide and wild it feels like it could spill over the Montana river banks.
It begins at home. My Lion Mom… the first woman Lion in the Ennis Lions Club, the first woman President, my biggest encourager, and also the first person to look me square in the eye and say “bologna” when I need it. Every good Governor needs one of those.
Or perhaps that role is shared with PID Dave…Lion Dad…my sage compass who somehow manages to keep me on the Lions International straight-and-narrow with equal parts humor and steadfast support.
And then… the Ennis Lions. Too many extraordinary hearts to list individually. You have lifted me, steadied me, cheered me on, and laughed with me through this journey as District Governor. You’ve made “Gov” feel less like a title and more like a team.
A special thank you to Lion Julie…my fearless, loyal travel partner who many of you have now met. She brings entertainment, encouragement, and the kind of friendship that makes long roads feel short.
To every Lions Club in District 37: my gratitude for you is immeasurable. Traveling our great state of Montana and visiting your clubs has reminded me again and again that your service is powerful, personal, and beautifully unique. “Your Club… Your Way” isn’t just a slogan—it’s alive in every act you take to strengthen your communities.
To the District Cabinet: thank you for your steady guidance, your nudges, your reminders, your calm behind-the-scenes orchestration that keeps this district humming like a well-tuned fiddle.
And to the 2026 Convention Committee in Columbia Falls…you’re knocking it out of the park. I cannot wait for April 17–18. Keep that creative fire burning.
As we continue forward, may we all remember the heartbeat of our year: “Lead to Serve, Serve to Lead.”
With a thankful heart at Thanksgiving…
WE SERVE.
With heartfelt gratitude,
DG Corinna Christensen
District Governor, Montana Lions District 37
By DG Corinna Christensen
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