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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.
 
 
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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