Montana Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation – October 2025
Montana Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation Statistics
Please find below the statistics from January 1, 2025 to September 26, 2025
- Applications Received: 34
- Assistance Provided: 19
- Total Cost of Assistance Provided: $25,308.72
- Applications Received From: Billings, Belgrade, Bozeman, Columbia Falls, Coram, Corvallis, East Missoula, Great Falls, Hamilton, Havre, Helena, Hot Springs, Kalispell, Livingston, Missoula, Sidney, Superior, Townsend, Trego and Whitefish
The Montana Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation is looking to purchase an enclosed trailer to use to haul the current ATV the Foundation is set to raffle off as our yearly fundraiser. Specs for the trailer: 14′ of 16′ (prefered) long x 7′ tall. If you have a trailer to sell or know of anyone looking to sell a trailer, please have them reach out to PDG Dan Sturdevant at 406.439.9297.
By Montana Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation
Plusoptix – Lion David Falcon – October 2025
District 37 PlusOptix Update
PlusOptix screening totals for school year September 2025 to June 2026:
3,963 screened with 541 refers.
Have a GREAT School Year!
Lion David Falcon, District 37 PlusOptix Chair
314 9th St. W., Kalispell, MT 59901; C. 406-253-1726: [email protected]
By PlustOptix CoordinatorDistrict Treasurer – IRS Filing Reminder
If your Lions club’s fiscal year ended on June 30, 2025, it is now time to prepare and submit the appropriate IRS paperwork. The filing requirements depend on your club’s gross receipts and total assets. Clubs with annual gross receipts of less than $50,000 are only required to submit the Form 990-N, commonly called the e-Postcard. Clubs whose receipts are greater than $50,000 but remain below $200,000, and whose total assets are less than $500,000, have the option of filing either Form 990-EZ or Form 990. Any club with receipts of $200,000 or more, or assets of $500,000 or more, must file the full Form 990. If your club operates an affiliated foundation that is a separate legal entity, that foundation must also file its own IRS return.
By Lion Steve Dogiakos
District Marketing-Daily Facebook Posts-Mental Health Week of Service
From the District Governor’s Desk
Daily Facebook Posts for Mental Health Week of Service
Day 1 – Saturday, Oct 4
It’s here! Lions’ Mental Health & Well-Being Week of Service kicks off today! Let’s spread kindness and connection all week long. Today’s challenge: Call or text someone you haven’t spoken to in a while — just to say hello. #MontanaLions #LionsServe #MentalHealthMatters
Day 2 – Sunday, Oct 5
Self-care Sunday! Remember, caring for yourself is just as important as serving others. Take a walk, read a good book, or spend time outdoors. Share your favorite self-care activity in the comments! . #LionsCare #MentalWellness #MontanaLions
Day 3 – Monday, Oct 6
Kindness Monday! Write a thank-you note or leave a positive sticky note somewhere for someone to find. Little acts make a big difference. Clubs: Post photos of your members leaving kindness notes around town! #KindnessMatters #MontanaLions
Day 4 – Tuesday, Oct 7
Today, let’s support our youth! Encourage kindness in schools by starting a “Kindness Wall” or simply by telling a student you’re proud of them. Share photos if your club partners with schools this week! #FutureLions #MentalHealthAwareness
Day 5 – Wednesday, Oct 8
Today’s focus: Senior Outreach! Visit a nursing home, assisted living, or a senior neighbor. A smile and conversation can brighten someone’s whole week. Post a picture of your club visiting seniors or drop a heart if you reached out individually. #LionsServe #MontanaLions
Day 6 – Thursday, Oct 9
Wellness Thursday! Host or attend a wellness event — yoga, a nature walk, or a healthy cooking demo. Share what you’re doing for your body and mind today! #HealthyLions #MentalHealthWeek
Day 7 – Friday, Oct 10
World Mental Health Day
Today is a global reminder that mental health matters for all of us. Share one resource in your community that supports mental health — counseling, hotlines, or support groups.
#WorldMentalHealthDay #MontanaLions
Day 8 – Saturday, Oct 11
Service Saturday! Get your Lions club together for a group project — clean up a park, cook a meal, host a BBQ, or volunteer at a food bank. Post your club photos and tag #MontanaLions so we can celebrate your service! #WeServe #MentalHealthWeek
Day 9 – Sunday, Oct 12
Wrapping up our Week of Service! Let’s celebrate all the big and small ways we’ve spread kindness, wellness, and hope. Share your favorite highlight of the week below!
#MontanaLions #LionsServe #MentalHealthMatters
By DG Corinna Christensen
2025 District 37 Post Convention Report- Saturday’s Memorial Service
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.
On Saturday afternoon, the Memorial Service honoring those Lions who had passed since the last convention was held. As in past years, the program began with a video of the lions being honored. Following the video, each Lion was honored with a tribute of their service, a red rose given to a club representative, and the lighting of a candle as the bell was rung.
By Lion Peggy TobinSpecial Notices – October 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 INCREASED JULY 1, 2025. THE INCREASE IS $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 – October 2025
OCTOBER CLUB ANNIVERSARIES
177 years of service!!!
Fort Benton 10/10/2005
Billings 10/20/1921
Joliet 10/22/1971
UPCOMING DISTRICT MEETING DATES
MT Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation – October 18, 2025 @ 9:00am The Kopper Kitchen, Kalispell MT
District Cabinet Meeting – October 18, 2025 @ 11:00am The Kopper Kitchen, Kalispell MT
2026 DISTRICT 37 CONVENTION
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!!
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
Cut Bank Lions Donate To National Honor Society
Cut Bank Lions have made a $500 to the National Honor Society at Cut Bank High School. These funds will be used to help buy books for the book vending machines located at HC Davis and Anna Jefferies Elementary schools. Students may purchase books using coin tokens obtained by acts of good behavior in classrooms and can keep the books as their own.
Our club is happy to support a positive reading experience for students as well as fostering good behavior and work ethic.
By Cut Bank Lions ClubSeptember 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!!
From the Desk of Governor Corinna – September 2025
Montana Lions on the Move: Building on a Strong Foundation
Dear Montana District 37 Lions,
As we journey deeper into this exciting Lions year, I want to thank each of you for the energy, commitment, and heart you bring to service across our great state. From the mountains to the plains, Lions of Montana are living out our shared purpose in meaningful ways every day.
Leadership with Purpose – The Vision of IP A.P. Singh
International President A.P. Singh brings us a powerful message this year:
“Lead to Serve, Serve to Lead.”
His vision encourages long-time Lions to step up to new leadership roles, mentoring and guiding others, while also empowering new members to become leaders early in their service journey. This is how we ensure our Lions Clubs stay strong, relevant, and ready to serve future generations.
The momentum is ours to keep going. Let’s invest in each other’s growth, share the load of leadership, and continue building a legacy of service that will stand the test of time. More information can be found in IP Singh’s Presidential Theme Book.
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