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By Lion Peggy TobinMemorial Day in Sidney
Sidney Lions, in partnership with the VFW Auxiliary and the Boy Scouts, post 120 flags each Memorial Day at 7am. These flags fly throughout the day, while a parade of flags, a program and lunch at Veterans Memorial Park, highlight the day. At 4pm, Lions has the honor of refolding each of these flags.
Sidney has a unique program called “The Flags of Honor” coordinated by the VFW Auxiliary, where family members can donate their loved ones flags. Currently, there are approximately 750 flags being stored in the humidity controlled room at the park. Each Memorial Day, 120 flags are displayed, on a rotating basis. This project is a wonderful way to honor all veterans! And Sidney Lions is proud to serve.
Winnett Lions Spring News
Our club has had a busy couple of months. We put on a spay and neuter cat clinic for the abundance of cats that have been a problem for the town folks. Veterinarian Nancy Belk volunteered her services and Lion members were the ‘cat catchers’ for her. We were able to do 45 cats in one afternoon.
PDG Melody did eye screening at the Amish colony and the Roundup elementary and pre-school kids.
The club donated $1000 for parade of green at convention giving to Leader Dog, MT Sight and Hearing, Ronald McDonald house, and MT Diabetes.
Five of our officers attended the Officers Zoom training.
Our big project was making Main Street beautiful again by purchasing and planting approximately 250 flowers in sidewalk pots and haystack hanging baskets.
The Winnett Lions furnished Lion insurance for the basketball and softball tournaments.
We will be doing a ‘Color for Cancer’ walk in June with putting together raffles, and will be promoting sales of luminaries.
June 2025 Newsletter
Please notice that we are trying something new this month with the District 37 newsletter. Instead of one multiple-page newsletter, we have broken the articles into separate blog posts and you can select individual posts to read or still download the entire newsletter to explore.
We are currently going to have the publication of the newsletter at the beginning of the month and another email notification mid-way through the month if there are additional posts to share.
You can reply to this email to give us feedback on the new format. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE!!
From the Governor’s Desk – DG Raleigh Peck-June 2025
From the Governor’s Desk – DG Raleigh Peck – June 2025
Good morning, Lions of District 37,
As we near the close of this Lionistic year, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to each of you for helping make it a strong and impactful year for Montana Lions. Your dedication to service and community continues to inspire.
While we’ve had many successes to celebrate, I must also acknowledge a few disappointments. As many of you know, we began this year with the loss of the Great Falls Electric City Lions Club, and as of today—May 30th—we have now also lost the Missoula Southside Lions Club. While it’s reassuring that many members from both clubs have transferred to nearby clubs, these closures still weigh heavily.
By DG Raleigh PeckDistrict Governor Elect Message – June 2025
From Your District Governor Elect – Corinna Christensen – June 2025
Dear Lions of District 37,
What an incredible time we had at the Montana Lions Convention in Helena this May! My heartfelt thank you to the Helena Lions, Helena Gold Rush Lions, and Townsend Lions for putting on a fantastic and well-organized event . Your hospitality, energy, and commitment to Lionism made for a truly memorable gathering. If you have not attended a convention – or have not been to one in a few years – consider attending next year in Columbia Falls. It is already shaping up to be a memorable event.
By DG Corinna Christensen
President’s Message – June 2025
Make Your Mark with International President
Fabrício Oliveira
Dear Lion,
“We serve” is more than just a motto. It’s a way of life for Lions and reflects our mission to the world. Lions are known for our dedication, service, kindness — for going above and beyond for people in need.
So let’s continue to do what we do best — serve our communities. And remember, with more members, we can do even more service, so invite others to join your club and the incredible work you do. This is how we will make our mark and keep serving those who need us the most.
At your service,
Fabrício Oliviera
International President
From Immediate Past Council Chair, Multiple District C
From Immediate Past Council Chair, Multiple District C
Thank You for a Wonderful District Convention in Helena
Dear Editor,
Please extend sincere thanks to the Lions of Montana for their warm hospitality and outstanding efforts in hosting the District 37 Convention in Helena this past weekend.
From the moment of arrival, it was clear how much thought and dedication had gone into organizing the event. The fellowship, engaging sessions, and welcoming atmosphere all contributed to a memorable and meaningful experience. It was a pleasure to connect with fellow Lions, share ideas, and celebrate the service we are all so passionate about.
The Lions of Montana can be proud of the exceptional convention they delivered. Helena proved to be a wonderful host city, and the event was a true success.
Yours in service,
Lion Brent Johnson
Immediate Past Council Chair, Multiple District C.
Global Membership Team Report – PDG Richard Gessling-June 2025
Global Membership Team
Global and Montana Membership – June, 2025
Growing Lion Leaders
This will be a continuing discussion from my speed learning presentation at the convention. By “Putting meat on the bones”. Our Montana Lions District is not growing the leaders we need to keep and improve our district. This is evident by not being able to fill our zone chairs positions, Club presidents that are presidents longer than one or two years, and members holding club officer positions for multiple years. To grow leaders, leaders need to allow for succession, replacing one’s self.
Let’s start with club service projects. A new lion needs to be immediately included in service, not by saying come and help but giving them a duty, or by a club member taking them on as an assistant. Club Members tend to have the same duties over multiple years. Incorporating the new member might mean be giving up your current duty, but hopefully you move on to another duty. Let’s face it, change is hard for humans. A chair of a service project should also change after a few years allowing another to grow their leadership skills. The replacement could be a vice chair for a year prior to moving up.
These small steps need to be continued to “GROW A LION LEADER”. I hope you catch my drift and keep moving from position to another and keep the flow moving. This will keep every member engaged and help recruit new members and keep the current members engaged. Doing this should keep your club strong and encourage club and personal growth. The International Lions state that we create leaders. Let’ make sure we do our part.
Lion Richard Gessling
406-425-3785
By Global Membership TeamGlobal Service Team Report – PDG Dennis Kopitzke – June 2025
Global Service Team
Global and Montana Service – June, 2025
All Lions, but especially those interested in global service (GST), should take time to review the information on the newly revised LCI website. The site provides information in the Member Resource Center associated with our global causes: childhood cancer, diabetes, disaster relief, humanitarian projects, hunger, vision and youth.
To access GST information on the Lions Clubs website: www.lionsclubs.org; go to member “Log In”. Once logged in, you will have access to the Member Resource Center. Go to the “Service” link where you will find our Global Causes, Programs and Resources.
Emphasis is placed on a variety of programs such as: advocacy for causes, diabetes camps, diabetes support groups, Strides for Diabetes, Type 2 diabetes screening, Lions Eye Banks, recycling glasses, eyeglass recycling centers, Sight First, Lions Quest, and youth camps and exchanges.
Resources are also provided in the Service Journey section: the service launch pad includes ready to go planning resources that help you serve the causes your club cares about. The resources can be used to help create, support and promote virtually any Lions service project.
Once clubs have chosen a service project and work has been done, then the results of the club’s efforts should be reported to LCI. Reporting is easily done via the Lion Portal. The club president, secretary, club service chair or club administrator can establish an account and report club service activities. Go to the: www.montanalions.org; click on “links”, select Lion Portal. If you haven’t yet created a login, click on “Don’t have an account?”. Otherwise, log into your account. To report the service activity, click on “Service”. Then click on the blue box that says “Create Service Activity”. Follow the prompts to complete the report.
Service Tool Kit: The tool kit provides: quick start ideas, Club Quality Initiative instructions; club and community needs assessment, development of local partnerships, fundraising guide, why service reporting matters.
For more information contact PDG Dennis Kopitzke, GST leader; Box 1266, Forsyth, MT 59327; 406-853-8695; [email protected]
By Global Service Team
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