Seeley Lake Club News-Park Stewardship Award
Seeley Lake Lion Recognized by Missoula County for Stewardship –Kai Williams | Aug 14, 2025
An enthusiastic crowd of Lions Club members, families and friends gathered at the Seeley Lake Lions Park on Wednesday, August 6th to witness Missoula County commissioners award a longtime Lion for his stewardship.
Rich Westin was the 2025 recipient of the Missoula County Parks and Trails Steward Award. A press release from Missoula County stated this award is given to people and organizations who dedicate years of service to building and improving facilities across the county for the public to enjoy.
Missoula County Commissioner Juanita Vero delivered a proclamation celebrating Westin’s work with the Seeley Lake Lions Club to kick off the celebration.
By Seeley Lake Lions ClubWinnett Lions-Summer News
It’s been a busy Summer for our club! June activities included our annual Cancer Walk with $3,500 made for Montana Cancer. We planted our Main Street flowers in our hanging baskets and the sidewalk pots.
By Winnett Lions ClubGallatin Empire Lions-Youth Football
The Bozeman Gallatin Empire Lions Club’s Youth Football season is about to begin! Registration began August 20th with weigh in and issuing equipment – helmets, pants, shoulder pads and practice jerseys. Evaluations, team practice and first games will begin September 13th.
By Bozeman Gallatin Empire Lions ClubAugust 2025 Newsletter
We are continuing to evolve the format of the newsletter notification emails. This month, instead of printing each article in the email, we are providing the beginning of each one and you can select to read more or move on.
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!!
By Lion Peggy Tobin
From the Governor’s Desk – August 2025
Montana Lions on the Move: Building on a Strong Foundation
DG Corinna Christensen–August 2025
“Lead to Serve, Serve to Lead”
Dear Lions of District 37,
This Lionistic year, we proudly embrace the powerful motto of our International President A.P. Singh: “Lead to Serve, Serve to Lead.” These words remind us that leadership and service are inseparable—two sides of the same coin. When we serve with heart, we inspire others to lead. When we lead with humility, we create a path for others to serve.
This is not about statistics. It’s not about numbers on a report. It’s about people—neighbors, families, youth, and seniors—whose lives are changed through the kindness of Lions like you. We are here for one purpose: to serve our communities.
People are not joining our district. They are joining YOUR CLUB. Your community. Your mission. And that’s why District 37 exists to support YOU.
By DG Corinna Christensen
From the Immediate Past District Governor – August 2025
From the Immediate Past District Governor’s Desk
IPDG Raleigh G. Peck–August 2025
Hello Lions,
As I begin my term as Immediate Past District Governor, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to each and every one of you. Serving as your District Governor has been one of the most rewarding and educational experiences of my life. From club visits to district events, it was an incredible journey—one that I will always cherish.
Over the last two and a half years, I’ve had the privilege of visiting nearly all 57 clubs in our district. Meeting so many dedicated Lions and learning about the amazing service projects happening across our communities was truly inspiring.
By IPDG Raleigh Peck
LCI President’s Message
GET READY FOR A YEAR OF SUCCESS
Lead to Serve. Serve to Lead
Dear Lion,
As we begin our new Lion year, now is the time to think about your goals and how to achieve them. The key is leadership and service. That’s why our message this year is “Lead to serve, serve to lead” — because serving and leading are inseparable, and each drives the other.
When we act as servant leaders, we act with purpose. As the largest service organization in the world, Lions are already leaders in service, yet we have so much more to do. We need to grow our clubs so we can serve more people, have more impact and create a better world for us all.
So, let’s get this year started off right by working together to make this a year of strong leadership, compassionate service, exceptional growth and enormous success.
Together we serve,
A.P. Singh
International President
From the 1st Vice District Governor’s Desk – August 2025
From the 1st Vice District Governor’s Desk
1st VDG Jon Kimble-August 2025
Dear Lions of Montana District 37,
I hope this message finds you all in great spirits! I recently had the privilege of attending the Lions International Convention 2025 in Orlando, Florida. The energy and dedication of Lions from across the globe were truly inspiring, and I’m excited to share some highlights and initiatives that can benefit our district.
A key moment at the convention was the address from our International President, A. P. Singh. He challenged every Lions Club to expand its membership this month. His inspiring motto, “Lead to Serve, Serve to Lead,” reminds us of the power and impact we have as service leaders in our communities. Membership growth is essential not only for our sustainability but for our ability to serve effectively. Let’s take up this challenge—together, we can make a substantial difference!
By 1st VDG Jon Kimble
Lions International Convention, Orlando 2025
District Governor Corinna
“Why on Earth Would You Go to Orlando in July?”
To meet thousands of fellow Lions from across the globe, that’s why! There’s truly no better way to celebrate the spirit of We Serve than being immersed in a sea of Lions united in service, laughter, and culture.
Over 750 District Governors gathered to complete our final day of training, which ended in an epic celebration—international cuisine, music from every continent, and dancing that tested both rhythm and knee joints. (Important note: DG Corinna has confirmed she does NOT have the “Moves like Jagger,” and her knee reminded her of that for several days.)
Turn Your Club Into a Content-Creating Machine
When our clubs build a ramp, conduct a vision screening, or run the pool concession stand, those moments matter. Yet many neighbors still say, “I didn’t know the Lions did that!” Entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk (folks call him Gary Vee) offers an easy idea we can borrow:
Record one good story, then share it in several small ways.
You don’t need fancy gear: just a phone with a camera, a willing volunteer, and the steps below.
By Lion Steve Dogiakos
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