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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.
 
 
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District 37 Club Officer Training-REGISTRATION OPEN!

District 37 will be offering Club Officer training via the Zoom meeting platform in February of 2026 The training will consist of 4 separate webinars.  This training is highly recommended for all club officers but all lions are welcome to attend.

These sessions will be live on-line zoom  interactive training sessions. This does require online access from a computer  or tablet with speakers.  You can participate without a microphone but would be limited to typing any questions.

These webinars will be recorded and made available for people who are unable to attend on the district website:  https://www.montanalions.org/training/

Session 1: Monday, Feb  2nd – 7:00pm – All Club Officers – 1.5 Hours. Trainer – PDG Mike Collins.

Register Here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GOTUl-mQSc6kvq4mTCCDkw

  • Lions history
  • Describe the Lions Club International Structure
  • Describe standard club leadership structure.
  • Identify the duties and responsibilities of each club officer.
  • Standard Club Constitution and Bylaws
  • Meaningful Projects
  • Be familiar with the LIONS PORTAL and the Lions Learning Center

Session 2:  Tuesday, Feb  3rd – 7:00pm – Club President – 1.5 Hours. Trainer – PDG Mike Tobin.

Register Here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/gExTx2arSBS_vjHtU9EyVg

  • President Responsibilities
  • Leadership
  • Where to find Resources
  • Things to do and not to do
  • How to enjoy your year

Session 3: Wednesday, Feb  4th – 7:00pm – Club Secretaries – 1.5 Hours. Trainer – Lion Peggy Tobin.

Register Here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5NKvQEFpRpqW0qKHl-2NyA

  • Secretary Responsibilities
  • Secretary functions before, during, after meetings
  • Membership & Officer reporting – Hands-On training for Lions Portal
  • Activity Reporting – Hands-On for Lions Portal

Session 4Thursday, Feb  5th – 7:00pm – Club Treasurers – 1.5 Hours – Trainer – PDG Mike Collins.

Register Here:  https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Rt-BMbPCQYWOXLnXN1wxzQ

  • Treasurer Responsibilities
  • Club Accounts & Budgets
  • Member Dues
  • Payments
  • Financial Policies
  • Financial Records
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Dates 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

 

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Dates to Remember – December 2025

DECEMBER CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

  893 years of service!!!

                           Forsyth                                                                   12/03/1924 – 101 years!

                           Columbia Falls                                                      12/03/1952

                           Missoula                                                                 12/04/1928 – 97 years!

                           Shepherd                                                               12/05/1967

                           Cut Bank                                                                12/06/1929 – 96 years!

                           Bozeman Sweet Pea                                            12/08/2004

                           Conrad                                                                   12/10/1928 – 97 years!

                           Seeley Lake                                                           12/11/1978

                           Big Timber                                                             12/12/1925 – 100 years!

                           Great Falls                                                             12/20/1922 – 103 years!

                           Roundup                                                                12/22/1925 – 100 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

 

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Dates to Remember – November 2025

NOVEMBER CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

  177 years of service!!!

Hysham                                                                  11/04/1960
Havre                                                                      11/13/1952
Butte Mile-Hi                                                          11/15/1973

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!!

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

 

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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

 

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Upcoming Training for 2025-2026 Lionistic Year

Lions International

Preparing Your Club for the Coming Fiscal Year

Join us online for one of two educational Lion Portal sessions designed to help you prepare for the upcoming year. We’ll walk through how to set up your incoming officers, how to review your member roster, find valuable reports and much more.

View session details and schedules below. Then mark your calendar and register today.

Preparing Your Club for the Coming Fiscal Year

This session is recommended for club presidents, club secretaries, club treasurers and club administrators.

Monday, June 16, 2025
20:00-21:00 CDT
Session will support the following languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, French

Register for this session

Tuesday, June 17, 2025
08:00-09:00 CDT
Session will support the following languages: English, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Hindi, Nepali, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, German, Finnish and Swedish

Register for this session

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Marketing Matters – Social Connections Beyond Facebook

Upcoming Webinars! March 11 & 12, 2025

Discover how to build meaningful connections both in-person and online! This webinar will explore the power of social interactions through multiple channels and in-person opportunities.

1️⃣Session 1
🗓️ Tuesday, March 11, 2025
⏰ 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM MST
👉 Register: https://lionsclubs-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jD_jgzyjTU6aRd0gg2gBSg

2️⃣ Session 2
🗓️ Wednesday, March 12, 2025
⏰ 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM MST
👉 Register: https://lionsclubs-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_5Bnk9MofRQSsBMHMDj_L1Q

Keep up to date with the latest Lions Clubs International best practices and get valuable insights from Lions around the world about social media marketing in the Lions SMiLE (Social Media including Lions Everywhere) Facebook Group

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How to Print Membership Cards from Lion Portal

Printing membership cards for your Lions club just got easier! With this quick and straightforward guide, you’ll learn how to efficiently generate and print cards for your club members, ensuring everyone receives their card promptly. Follow the embedded tutorial below for a step-by-step walkthrough and streamline your club’s administrative tasks today!

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2024 Leadership Retreat in Choteau! 9/20

We are thrilled to announce that this year’s Leadership Retreat will be held in beautiful Choteau, September 20-21! If you haven’t had the chance to attend one of our trainings before, now is the perfect time to join us. Our retreats are a fantastic opportunity for personal growth, leadership development, and networking with fellow Lions.

We believe in nurturing and empowering the leaders within our clubs, and this retreat is designed to provide you with the tools and inspiration needed to make a greater impact in your community.

This training is for everyone! Whether you’re a new officer, a newly inducted Lion, a Lion who isn’t currently an officer but aspires to be one day, or someone who wants to provide leadership in your club without holding an official title, this retreat is designed for you. It’s also an excellent opportunity for Lions who may be considering service at the District or Region level. No matter your current role or future ambitions, this training will equip you with the skills and inspiration to make a significant impact in our community and beyond.

If you or someone in your club is interested in attending (we love referrals!), please request an invitation by contacting the District. We want to ensure that all of our future leaders have the opportunity to participate and benefit from this enriching experience.