Zone 5 Report-July 2025-Zone Chair Tom Naegele
June 11, 2025 – Approximately 30 Helena, Broadwater/Townsend and Gold Rush Lions and Family members attended the Helena Senators vs Great Falls Chargers American Legion Baseball Game on June 11th. This was a social, fund raiser and new member recruitment event.
By ZC Tom NaegeleZone 8 Report-July 2025-Zone Chair Bob Graves
May 19, 2025 – Zone 8 clubs including Choteau, Fairfield and Sunburst met at the Senior Center in Choteau to share their club projects, ideas for future zone projects and pizza! Zone Chair, Bob Graves did a great job of outlining the goals of having in-person Zone meetings as it was the first in-person meeting that had been held in several years. The next meeting will be hosted by Fairfield.
By ZC Bob Grave
Did You Know? Lions Trivia
JULY TRIVIA
To Walk with Lions: 7 Spiritual Principles I Learned from Living with Lions Paperback – by Gareth Patterson (Author)
“To Walk with Lions” describes the seven spiritual principles of the lion: Self-Reliance, Loyalty, Fellowship, Willingness to Care, Unconditional Love, and Courage. Do these traits sound familiar? There’s a reason that we are called LIONS!
What is the main purpose of the Lions Club International? Our mission is to empower Lions clubs, volunteers and partners to improve health and wellbeing, strengthen communities, and support those in need through humanitarian service and grants that impact lives globally, and encourage peace and international understanding. And we fulfill it every day, everywhere we serve.
By Lion Peggy TobinSpecial Notices – July 2025
ALL CLUB SECRETARIES
IF YOU HAVE NOT ENTERED YOUR OFFICERS FOR THE 2025-2026 FISCAL YEAR,
PLEASE CALL LION PEGGY TOBIN AT 406-461-4206 OR EMAIL HER AT [email protected] !! YOU WILL NOT HAVE ACCESS TO THE LIONS PORTAL UNTIL THIS ISSUE IS RECTIFIED.
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”.
- 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
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.
Dates to Remember – July 2025
JULY CLUB ANNIVERSARIES
68 years of service!
Billings Heights 07/23/1957
UPCOMING DISTRICT MEETING DATES
MT Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation – August 2, 2025 @ 8:00am MT School for the Deaf and the Blind, Great Falls, MT
District Cabinet Meeting – August 2 2025 @ 10:00am MT School for the Deaf and the Blind, Great Falls, MT
2026 DISTRICT 37 CONVENTION
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
APRIL 17-18, 2026, COLUMBIA FALLS, MT
LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION SCHEDULE
2025 Orlando, FL – July 13-17 (Updated)
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
2025 Atlantic City, NJ – September 18-20
Registration is open online at
https://members.lionsforum.org/event-5804241/Registration
2026 Memphis TN – September 3 – 5
2027 Huntsville, AB – September 16-18
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:
From the Governor’s Desk – DG Raleigh Peck-June 2025
From the Governor’s Desk – DG Raleigh Peck – June 2025
Good morning, Lions of District 37,
As we near the close of this Lionistic year, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you for helping make it a strong and impactful year for Montana Lions. Your dedication to service and community continues to inspire.
While we’ve had many successes to celebrate, I must also acknowledge a few disappointments. As many of you know, we began this year with the loss of the Great Falls Electric City Lions Club, and as of today—May 30th—we have now also lost the Missoula Southside Lions Club. While it’s reassuring that many members from both clubs have transferred to nearby clubs, these closures still weigh heavily.
By IPDG Raleigh PeckDistrict Governor Elect Message – June 2025
From Your District Governor Elect – Corinna Christensen – June 2025
Dear Lions of District 37,
What an incredible time we had at the Montana Lions Convention in Helena this May! My heartfelt thank you to the Helena Lions, Helena Gold Rush Lions, and Townsend Lions for putting on a fantastic and well-organized event . Your hospitality, energy, and commitment to Lionism made for a truly memorable gathering. If you have not attended a convention – or have not been to one in a few years – consider attending next year in Columbia Falls. It is already shaping up to be a memorable event.
By DG Corinna ChristensenFrom Immediate Past Council Chair, Multiple District C
From Immediate Past Council Chair, Multiple District C
Thank You for a Wonderful District Convention in Helena
Dear Editor,
Please extend sincere thanks to the Lions of Montana for their warm hospitality and outstanding efforts in hosting the District 37 Convention in Helena this past weekend.
From the moment of arrival, it was clear how much thought and dedication had gone into organizing the event. The fellowship, engaging sessions, and welcoming atmosphere all contributed to a memorable and meaningful experience. It was a pleasure to connect with fellow Lions, share ideas, and celebrate the service we are all so passionate about.
The Lions of Montana can be proud of the exceptional convention they delivered. Helena proved to be a wonderful host city, and the event was a true success.
Yours in service,
Lion Brent Johnson
Immediate Past Council Chair, Multiple District C.
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