2025 District 37 Convention
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2025 District Convention
May 2, 2025 - May 3, 2025
8:00 am - 11:55 pm
2025 District Convention
May 2nd & May 3rd
Convention Hotel: Delta Hotel by Marriott Helena Colonial, 2301 Colonial Dr, 406-443-2100
(see hotel list below)
International Guest: ID Robert “Ski” Marcinkowski
2025 Convention Program Coming Soon
Click here to view what Helena has to offer:
Ready to Register?
To Register, select the number of tickets you want and click on the “Register Now” button. You will have the choice to pay by check or credit card.
PLEASE REGISTER ONLINE. When you register online, you can pay with either credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover) OR by check payable to: Helena Lions Club and mail to Helena Lions Registration, PO Box 1077, Helena MT 59624-1077.
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT: Lions Byron Beley 406-596-0126 or Tom Naegele 406-594-1833.
Registration Refund Policy: Any refund request must be communicated to DG Raleigh Peck no later than April 18, 2025. Registration may be transferred from one club member to another, within the same club.
Robert “Ski” Marcinkowski, International Director
Robert “Ski” Marcinkowski of Fairbanks, Alaska, United States, was elected to serve a two-year term as an international director of Lions International at the association’s 106th International Convention in Melbourne, Australia, June 21 through June 25, 2024.
Director Marcinkowski is a retired Army aviator and a government civil servant. During his 42 years of service in the United States Army he flew numerous types of helicopters and was the commander of Fort Greely, Alaska. He is currently the director of plans and operations at the Logistics Readiness Center, where he serves as deputy for all installation logistics at Fort Wainwright in Alaska.
Director Marcinkowski is a charter member of the Interior Baseball Lions Club, where he served the baseball community since 2003.
He held several offices within the association including club president, club secretary, zone chairperson, district governor, first and second vice district governor, club, district, and multiple district LCIF coordinator and council chairperson, among many other positions.
In recognition of his service to the association, Director Marcinkowski received numerous awards, including multiple Lion of the Year Awards, multiple International President Leadership Certificates, multiple International President’s Certificates of Appreciation and International President’s Medals. He is also a Melvin Jones Fellow and a Lions Legacy Society member.
In addition to his Lion activities, Director Marcinkowski served on the Alaska State Veterans Advisory Board, local school board, and local platting board. He is also a member of the Army Aviation Association of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars and coached high school and American Legion baseball teams for 13 years.
Director Marcinkowski and his wife, Janis, also a Lion and a Melvin Jones Fellow, have two children.
WE NEED YOUR SILENT AUCTION ITEMS!
We request that every club provide one item/basket for the Silent Auction which will be held during the Friday Evening Social.
The Parade of Green will be held during the District Convention.
Registration Friday, May 2nd – 1pm to 5pm and Saturday , May 3rd from 7am to 8am
All Events will be held at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Helena Colonial (CONVENTION HOTEL)
2301 Colonial Dr; 406-443-2100
Friday Morning 9:00am:
Officer Training-President, Secretary, Treasurer
Zone Chair Roundtable meeting
Friday Evening – 6:00pm
Live & Silent Auctions, Speed Learning, Appitizers, cash bar
Optional Events Friday:
Vigilante Parade – noon
Helena Tour Train: 1 1/2 hr tour of Historic Helena Sites (Pre-register during the registration process – $11 fee on site)
Free Montana State Capital Tour – 9am or 3pm (also available on Thursday)
Events to Schedule on your own:
Golf, Trap Shooting, Biking, Hiking. Call ahead for golf tee times and reservations for trap shooting
Bill Roberts Golf Course-406-442-2191
Fox Ridge Golf Course – 406-227-8304
Green Meadow Golf Course – 406-442-5750
Helena Gun Club – 406-458-9920
Biking & Hiking info at convention registration
Local Shopping
MEMORIAL SERVICE: During the District Convention, we will be recognizing deceased Lions members at the Memorial Service. Club Presidents or Secretaries are asked to complete the Memorial Form located via this button
Hotels
Set-up your own reservations— all hotels have a block of rooms under: MT State Lions Convention or a Code. Room rates do not include 8% tax or $2/night fee. Hotels have Complimentary Breakfast Available.
- Delta Hotel by Marriott Helena Colonial (CONVENTION HOTEL) 2301 Colonial Dr 406-443-2100 $169.00 King or Dbl – DETAILS to Follow
- Fairfield Inn & Suites/Marriott: 2150 E 11th Ave 406-449-9944 Till April 15th: $160.00 King or Dbl (+ tax) Use Code: MLDN
- Super 8 Motel/Wyndham: 2200 11th Ave –Helena 406-443-2450 Till April 15th : $119 King; $139 Dbl (+Tax)
- Days Inn Helena/Wyndham: 2001 Prospect Ave 406-442-3280 Till April 15th: $159 King or Dbl (+ tax)
- La Quinta Inn Helena: 701 Washington Street 406-204-3934 Till April 14th: $159 King or Dbl (+ tax)
Register Now
Enter the number of tickets you want to register for and THEN click the “REGISTER NOW” button.
By Peggy TobinCabinet Meeting – May 4, 2025
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July Cabinet Meeting
May 4, 2025
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
The next District 37 Cabinet Meeting will be held following the 2025 Convention Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 9:00am (more…)
MD C Convention – April 11-12, 2025
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April 11, 2025 - April 12, 2025
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
MULTIPLE DISTRICT C CONVENTION REGISTRATION APRIL 11 & 12, 2025 MEDICINE HAT EXHIBITION & STAMPEDE AUDITORIUM 2155 21 AVENUE S.E., MEDICINE HAT, ALBERTA Download Registration Form MD C Convention Hotels 2025 The Fillable Registration Form is also available on the MD C Website: mdclions.org (more…)
Cabinet Meeting – January 11, 2025 10:30am
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January 11, 2025
10:30 am - 12:30 pm
District 37 Cabinet Meeting Time: Jan 11, 2025 10:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada) THE MEETING WILL BE HELD BY ZOOM ONLY!! If interested in attending via zoom, contact PDG Mike Collins. (more…)
Cabinet Meeting – October 5, 2024
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October 5, 2024
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
The October Cabinet Meeting will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 10:30am (more…)
Future Lions Club International Conventions
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July 13, 2025 - July 31, 2031
12:00 am
UPCOMING LIONS CLUB INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS 2025-Orlando FL– July 13-17 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 (more…)
Future USA/CANADA Forums
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September 1, 2025 - September 30, 2027
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
UPCOMING USA/CANADA FORUMS USA/CANADA LIONS LEADERSHIP FORUMS CAN BE RELATED TO ALL AREAS OF YOUR LIFE – NOT JUST LIONS 2025 – Atlantic City, NJ – September 18 – 20 2026 – Memphis TN – September 3 – 5 2027 – Huntsville, AB – September 16-18 (more…)
Cabinet Meeting – July 13, 2024
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July 13, 2024
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
The July Cabinet Meeting will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:30am following the MT Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation meeting scheduled for 9:00am. (more…)
2024 District 37 Convention
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2024 District Convention
April 19, 2024 - April 20, 2024
8:00 am - 11:00 pm
2024 District Convention
April 19th & 20th
Convention Hotel: Best Western Plus Havre Inn & Suites – 406-265-2888
(see hotel list below)
International Guest: ID Jennifer Ware
Ready to Register?
To Register, select the number of tickets you want and click on the "Register Now" button. You will have the choice to pay by check or credit card. Note to Canadian Credit Card users: You will need to enter a zip code that is all numeric. Enter the 3 numbers in your zip code and add two 0's at the end.
Registration Thursday evening & Friday morning:
Best Western Plus Havre Inn & Suites – 406-265-2888
Friday Evening – Havre Eagles Club, 202 1st Street, Havre
Saturday Events: MSU Northern Campus – 300 13th St W, Havre, MT 59501
Optional Friday Event Add-Ons: MSU – Northern Campus Tours – Guide Provided
Friday Events to Schedule on your own:
Havre Beneath the Streets – 120 3rd Ave 406-265-8888
Golf – Beaver Creek Golf Course – 5656 US Hwy W 406-265-4201
Local Shopping
- MEMORIAL SERVICE: During the District Convention, we will be recognizing deceased Lions members at the Memorial Service. Club Presidents or Secretaries are asked to record deceased member’s name and provide a photo by completing the Memorial Form found on the district website www.montanalions.org
- PLEASE HAVE YOUR CLUB PROVIDE ONE ITEM/ BASKET FOR THE SILENT AUCTION WHICH WILL BE HELD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE FRIDAY EVENING SOCIAL.THE PARADE OF GREEN WILL BE HELD DURING THE DISTRICT CONVENTION.
JENNIFER WARE
PAST INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR
Jennifer Ware, from Rapid River, Michigan, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 99th International Convention held in Fukuoka, Japan, June 24 through 28, 2016. Director Ware is a psychiatric nurse. A member of the Brampton Township Days River AR Lions Club since 1993, she has held many offices within the association, including club secretary, club director, district governor, council chairperson, district GLT coordinator and district Sight Preservation and Action chairperson. In recognition of her service to the association, she has received numerous awards including the Membership Key Award, an International Leadership Awards and an International President’s Award. She is also a Melvin Jones Fellow. Director Ware and her husband, Jeff, also a Lion, have one daughter.
When you register online, you can pay with either credit card (Visa, Mastercard, American Express or Discover) OR by check payable to: Havre Lions Club and mail the check to PO Box 248, Havre, MT 59501
QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT Co-Chair JIM BENNETT – [email protected] or 406-301-3918
Co-Chair SCOTT DONEY – [email protected] or 406-262-2595
Convention Treasurer-Jerry Kuhn m[email protected] or 406-399-3849 (Call with any credit card questions)
Havre Hotels offering Convention Rates:
Best Western Plus Havre Inn & Suites (CONVENTION HOTEL)
1425 US Highway 2 – Havre 406-265-2888
King & Double Queen Rooms – $108 + Taxes (Rates valid 4/18 – 4/21)
Includes: Refrigerator/Microwave, Pool, Spa & Fitness Room, Hot Breakfast
AmericInn by Wyndham
2520 US Highway 2 – Havre 406-395-5000
King & Double Queen Rooms – $125.00 + Taxes (Rates valid 4/18 – 4/21)
Includes: Refrigerator/Microwave, Hot Breakfast, Pool & Spa, Pet Friendly – First Pet Free
Best Western Plus Great Northern inn
1345 First St. – Havre – 406-265-4200
King & Double Queen Rooms – $108.00 + Taxes (Rates valid 4/18 – 4/21)
Block of Rooms Under: Montana State Lions Convention
Includes: Refrigerator/Microwave, Hot Breakfast, Pool & Spa
Register for the 2024 District Convention
MD C Convention – April 26-27, 2024
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April 26, 2024 - April 27, 2024
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Fillable Registration Form is also available on the MD C Website: mdclions.org
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