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Global Leadership Team – PDG Mike Collins-August 2026

Calling all District 37 Lions!

6th Annual Montana Lions Leadership Retreat

Lewistown October 2-4, 2026

Dear Montana Lions,

The leadership retreat is a unique opportunity for Montana Lions to enhance your leadership skills, gain new insights, and strengthen the connections within our Lions community. Your role as an officer in  your Lions Club is vital to the success and growth of our service and Lionism in Montana, and this retreat is designed to support you in that mission.

What to Expect:

  • Inspiring Workshops: Led by experienced Lions, these sessions will cover effective leadership strategies, community service innovations, and personal growth techniques.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow club officers and Lions from across Montana, share experiences, and build lasting relationships.

Key Details:

  • Dates: October 2-4
  • Location: Yogo Inn, Lewistown, MT
  • Cost: Free of charge for participants*

*Note: The free training includes double occupancy accommodation. If you prefer a single room, there is an additional charge of $100. If you wish to bring a spouse or significant other, there is an additional $50 charge (total of $150) for their accommodation and meals.

Thank you for your continued dedication and leadership within the Lions Club. I look forward to seeing you in Choteau for what promises to be a transformative retreat.

Yours in Service,

Lion Mike Collins

District GLT Leader
District 37 Montana Lions

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Dates to Remember – August 2026

AUGUST CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

230 years of service!!!

   Baker – 08/29/1946 – 80 Years!

Ennis – 08/30/1948

Huntley Project – 08/30/1954

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

UPCOMING DISTRICT MEETING DATES

     District 37 6th Annual Leadership RetreatOctober 2 – 4, 2026,  Lewistown, MT

  MT Lions Sight & Hearing FoundationOctober 17, 2026 @ 10:00                                                                                        Boulder High School, Boulder MT

District Cabinet Meeting – October 17, 2026 @ noon,  Boulder High School, Boulder MT

2027 District 37 Convention – April 16-17, 2027, Choteau, MT

LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION SCHEDULE

2027 Washington DC – July 2-6

2028 Singapore -June 23-27

2029 Minneapolis, MN – June 29 – July 3

2030 San Antonio TX – June 28 – July 2

2031 – Helsinki Finland – July 4-8

UPCOMING USA/CANADA FORUMS

USA/CANADA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUMS CAN BE RELATED TO ALL AREAS OF YOUR LIFE – NOT JUST LIONS

2026  Memphis TN-50th Annual!! – September 3 – 5

2027  Huntsville, AB – September 16-18

2028 Grand Rapids, MI – To be announced

2029 Shreveport, LA – To be announced

 

 

 

District News, Newsletters, Training for Montana Lions

Global Leadership Team – PDG Mike Collins-July 2026

Calling all District 37 Lions!

6th Annual Montana Lions Leadership Retreat

Lewistown October 2-4, 2026

Dear Montana Lions,

The leadership retreat is a unique opportunity for Montana Lions to enhance your leadership skills, gain new insights, and strengthen the connections within our Lions community. Your role as an officer in  your Lions Club is vital to the success and growth of our service and Lionism in Montana, and this retreat is designed to support you in that mission.

What to Expect:

  • Inspiring Workshops: Led by experienced Lions, these sessions will cover effective leadership strategies, community service innovations, and personal growth techniques.
  • Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow club officers and Lions from across Montana, share experiences, and build lasting relationships.

Key Details:

  • Dates: October 2-4
  • Location: Yogo Inn, Lewistown, MT
  • Cost: Free of charge for participants*

*Note: The free training includes double occupancy accommodation. If you prefer a single room, there is an additional charge of $100. If you wish to bring a spouse or significant other, there is an additional $50 charge (total of $150) for their accommodation and meals.

Thank you for your continued dedication and leadership within the Lions Club. I look forward to seeing you in Choteau for what promises to be a transformative retreat.

Yours in Service,

Lion Mike Collins

District GLT Leader
District 37 Montana Lions

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Dates to Remember – July 2026

JUNE CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

69 years of service!!!

   Billings Heights – 07/23/1957

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

UPCOMING DISTRICT MEETING DATES

        MT Lions Sight & Hearing FoundationJuly 12, 2026 @ 10:00 at the MT School for                                                                                       the  Deaf and the Blind, Great Falls, MT

District Cabinet Meeting – July 12, 2026 @ noon at the MT School for the Deaf and the                                                                       Blind, Great Falls, MT – LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

District 37 6th Annual Leadership RetreatOctober 2 – 4, 2026,  Lewistown, MT

2027 District 37 Convention – April 16-17, 2027, Choteau, 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-50th Annual!! – September 3 – 5

2027  Huntsville, AB – September 16-18

2028 Grand Rapids, MI – To be announced

2029 Shreveport, LA – To be announced

 

 

 

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Dates to Remember – June 2026

MAY CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

134 years of service!!!

     Whitefish – 06/01/2009

      Winnett – 06/05/1991

White Sulphur Springs – 06/17/1985

      Turner Hogeland – 06/30/1985

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

UPCOMING DISTRICT MEETING DATES

        MT Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation – July 12, 2026 @ 10:00 at the MT School for                                                                                       the  Deaf and the Blind, Great Falls, MT

District Cabinet Meeting – July 12, 2026 @ noon at the MT School for the Deaf and the                                                                                                                        Blind, Great Falls, MT    LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION SCHEDULE

2026 Hong Kong – Jul 3-7

(See 2026 Official Convention Call – Page 5)

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-50th Annual!! – September 3 – 5

2027  Huntsville, AB – September 16-18

2028 Grand Rapids, MI – To be announced

2029 Shreveport, LA – To be announced

 

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Dates to Remember – May 2026

MAY CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

520 years of service!!!

  Helena – 05/03/1933 – 93 years

Kalispell – 05/04/1942

   Chinook – 05/05/1925 –101 years!

  Scobey – 05/18/1936 – 90 years

      Deer Lodge – 05/22/1984

Great Falls Sunrise – 05/25/1966

      Laurel – 05/25/1976

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

UPCOMING DISTRICT MEETING DATES

        MT Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation – July 12, 2026 @ 10:00 at the MT School for                                                                                       the  Deaf and the Blind, Great Falls, MT

District Cabinet Meeting – July 12, 2026 @ noon at the MT School for the Deaf and the                                                                                                                        Blind, Great Falls, MT    LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

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

 

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Dates to Remember – April 2026

APRIL CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

23 years of service!!!

Superior                                             04/03/1952

East Missoula                                    04/12/1967

              Choteau                                        04/26/1927 (99 Years!!

 Dillon                                                  04/26/1979

 Townsend Broadwater County         04/29/1982

2026 MD C CONVENTION

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

APRIL 10-11, 2026

GRAND PRAIRIE, ALBERTA

KEYNOTE SPEAKER – 1ST VP MARK S. LYON

MEMORIAL SERVICE – PIP JUSTICE BRIAN STEVENSON

APRIL 13, 2026

GRAND PRAIRIE, ALBERTA

2026 DISTRICT 37 CONVENTION

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

APRIL 17-18, 2026

COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA

KEYNOTE SPEAKER – PID DEB WEAVERLING

UPCOMING DISTRICT MEETING DATES

District Cabinet Meeting – April 19, 2026 @ 9:00am following the Convention

MT Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation – April 19, 2026 @ noon following the Convention

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

 

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Dates to Remember – March 2026

MARCH CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

318 years of service!!!

 Sidney                                         03/01/1971

 Red Lodge                                  03/03/1947

 Plentywood                                03/10/1986

 Bozeman                                    03/18/1954

 Wolf Point                                  03/26/1990

UPCOMING DISTRICT MEETING DATES

District Cabinet Meeting – April 19, 2026 @ 9:00am following the Convention

MT Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation – April 19, 2026 @ noon following the Convention

 

2026 MD C CONVENTION

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

APRIL 10-11, 2026

GRAND PRAIRIE, ALBERTA

KEYNOTE SPEAKER – 1ST VP MARK S. LYON

 

MEMORIAL SERVICE – PIP JUSTICE BRIAN STEVENSON

APRIL 13, 2026

GRAND PRAIRIE, ALBERTA

2026 DISTRICT 37 CONVENTION

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

APRIL 17-18, 2026

COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA

KEYNOTE SPEAKER – PID DEB WEAVERLING

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

 

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Dates to Remember – February 2026

FEBRUARY CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

351 years of service!!!

Kalispell Sunrisers                    2/03/1969

Nashua                                      2/12/1952

Plains                                        2/23/1944

Bozeman Gallatin Empire       2/24/1969

Fairfield                                      2/26/1940

UPCOMING DISTRICT MEETING DATES

District Cabinet Meeting – April 19, 2026 @ 9:00am following the Convention

MT Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation – April 19, 2026 @ noon following the Convention

 

2026 MD C CONVENTION

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

APRIL 10-11, 2026

GRAND PRAIRIE, ALBERTA

KEYNOTE SPEAKER – 1ST VP MARK S. LYON

2026 DISTRICT 37 CONVENTION

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

APRIL 17-18, 2026

COLUMBIA FALLS, MONTANA

KEYNOTE SPEAKER – PID DEB WEAVERLING

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

 

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She Leads – Global Lions Symposium-March 8, 2026

SAVE THE DATE

March 8, 2026

International Women’s Day

She Leads – A Global Lions Symposium

🗓 March 8, 2026 | International Women’s Day
🕘 9:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
This International Women’s Day, join us for She Leads—a powerful, global symposium uplifting women in Lionism and shaping the future of inclusive leadership in service.
🔹 Theme: Empowering Women. Inspiring Action. Leading Together.
🔹 Who’s Invited: Lions, Leos, allies, and change-makers worldwide
🔹 Where: Global | Virtual
🔗 Registration Link found below
📌 Meeting ID: 879 1014 7859
🔐 Passcode: 636835
Expect powerful panels, regional spotlights, and bold dialogue on:
💡 Leadership & visibility
🎤 Global storytelling & allyship
📈 Strategies for growth and inclusive innovation
Together, we rise. Together, She Leads.