July 2025 Newsletter
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By Lion Peggy TobinFrom the Governor’s Desk – July 2025
Montana Lions on the Move: Building on a Strong Foundation
DG Corinna Christensen–July 2025
Thank You, Governor Raleigh from Incoming Governor Corinna
As we turn the page into a new Lionistic year, I want to take a moment to extend heartfelt gratitude to our 2024–2025 District Governor, Lion Raleigh Peck, for his exceptional leadership and steadfast commitment to Lions of Montana.
His vision and work ethic helped strengthen our district in many ways—but one of his lasting contributions is the groundwork he laid for improved communication. His implementation of consistent monthly Zoom meetings with Zone Chairs and regular Governor Team meetings created stronger connections, better collaboration, and increased support across the state.
By DG Corinna Christensen
Meet 2025-2026 Int’l President A.P. Singh
Lead to Serve. Serve to Lead
2025-2026 International President AP Singh
Incoming International President A.P. Singh, of Kolkata, India, is a practicing chartered accountant and has family business interests in automobile dealerships and has three children.
A Lion since 1984 and a member of the Calcutta Vikas Lions Club, IPE Singh has held many positions within the association, including district governor and council chairperson. He has served as GMT international coordinator for four years and as a member on a number of ad hoc board committees. He was chairperson for the 2017 DGE seminar in Chicago, USA, and has served as faculty at more than 50 ALLIs/RLLIs, RLLIs, FDIs and LCIP certification programs. He has also served as multi-national coordinator for Campaign SightFirst II, CA leader for Campaign 100, member of the LCIF Steering Committee and as chairperson of the National SightFirst Committee of India. Vice President Singh has participated in and presented seminars at Area Forums in all constitutional areas. He was the co-chairperson of the Organizing Committee for the ISAAME Forum in Kolkata, India.
Global Membership Team Report – PDG Richard Gessling-July 2025
Global Membership Team
Global and Montana Membership – July, 2025
Growing Lion Leaders 2
Growing a lion leader begins with the new member induction. They have decided to help their community by joining a Lions Club. They hear a bit about the International Lions founding and the international services during the induction ceremony. After they receive their pin, the entire club should make them feel welcome.
By Global Membership Team
District LCIF Co-Chairs PDG Lary Garrison & PDG Mike Tobin-June 2025
District LCIF Co-Chair Lary Garrison – July 2025
District 37 – #1?
Of the 8 single districts in the United States, Montana District 37 has been #4 for the last several years while Hawaii District 50 has been #1 every year. But that may change this year!
By LCIF CoordinatorsMontana Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation – July 2025
Montana Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation Statistics
Please find below the statistics from January 1, 2025 through June 26, 2025
- Applications Received: 26
- Assistance Provided: 8
- Total Cost of Assistance Provided: $16,349.20
- Applications Received From: Billings, Bozeman, Columbia Falls, Coram, Corvallis, East Missoula, Great Falls, Hamilton, Havre, Helena, Hot Springs, Kalispell, Livingston, Missoula, Townsend and Trego.
By Montana Lions Sight & Hearing FoundationPolaris Raffle
The annual raffle sponsored by the MT Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation culminated at the Helena Convention on Saturday night when International Director, Robert “Ski” Marcinkowski from Fairbanks, Alaska pulled out the winning raffle ticket. The winner was Lion Steve. The Raffle netted the foundation $18,400 and represented the 3rd highest profit since they started the ATV Raffle. (The highest profit was received right after COVID).
2025 District 37 Post Convention Report – Irish Theme
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.
The 2025 District Convention had an Irish theme which began at the Friday evening gathering. Decorations, Irish Dance demonstrations and a lesson on how to play Hurling were all part of the fun..
Club Treasurer Financial Checklist for July
Welcome to the new Lionistic Year!
As we turn the page to another year of service, I’d like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to District Governor Corinna, First Vice District Governor Jon Kimble, Second Vice District Governor Gary Lewis, and all of our dedicated club officers across District 37 a successful, inspiring, and rewarding year ahead.
Your commitment and leadership make a powerful difference in our communities, and I look forward to working together to support the financial health of our clubs throughout the coming months.
Start the new fiscal year strong by working through this checklist:
- ✅ Review prior year’s ending balances and carry over amounts
- ✅ Confirm all signers on club bank accounts are correct and current
- ✅ Reconcile year-end bank statements to make sure no outstanding transactions
- ✅ Prepare and present a beginning-of-year financial report to your board and club
- ✅ Ensure your club’s annual 990/990-N filing is up to date if the fiscal year ended June 30
- ✅ Verify any bonding/insurance coverage for club officers, if required
- ✅ Check dues invoicing from Lions Clubs International
- ✅ Update your club budget for the year, including anticipated expenses and fundraising plans
- ✅ Confirm your membership roster is accurate to avoid paying dues on dropped members
- ✅ Review club governmental filings with the Montana Secretary of State to ensure good standing with state
- ✅ Familiarize yourself with the Lions Club Treasurer e-book and resources in the Lions Club Treasurer Page
By Lion Steve DogiakosZone 5 Report-July 2025-Zone Chair Tom Naegele
June 11, 2025 – Approximately 30 Helena, Broadwater/Townsend and Gold Rush Lions and Family members attended the Helena Senators vs Great Falls Chargers American Legion Baseball Game on June 11th. This was a social, fund raiser and new member recruitment event.
By ZC Tom Naegele
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