2025 District 37 Post Convention Report – Saturday Evening
This will be the last post in the series of the 2025 District 37 convention reports held May 2nd and 3rd in Helena MT.
Saturday evening was the final event of the 2025 District 37 convention beginning with wonderful entertainment, a social hour, toasts and a delicious dinner.
The keynote address by International Director Robert “Ski” Marcinkowski focused on how to “Go Fishing” for new lions. This was followed by the induction new lion Chelsee Mahsman from Ennis.
The final event of the evening was the Governor’s award presentations.
Certificates of Appreciation were awarded to District GLT/Diabetes Chair PDG Mike Collins, District Leo Chair Adrian Miller and District Treasurer Steve Dogiakos.
Presidential Leadership Medals were given to Havre Lion Jerry Kuhn and Zone Chair Margaret Baylinson of Columbia Falls.
The Presidential Medal was awarded to Shepherd Lion Carl Vender.
Darcie Jo Jurenka, member of the Helena Gold Rush Lions and Convention Tail Twister was the recipient of the Certificate of Tiggerism award.
By Lion Peggy Tobin
By District ConventionSunburst Lions Kick Off Christmas Season
On Wednesday, December 3rd, the Sunburst Lions Club kicked off the Christmas Season with the Annual Christmas Stroll. The Club had their annual raffle and sold MT Lions Sight & Hearing Foundation Raffle tickets for the Red Honda. The event included hayrides and Christmas Carols were sung by all the students. Event Coordinators were Lions Sally and Whitney Aschim and Lion “Santa” (Willie Wilson) arrived right on time to pass out candy to all the kids.
On Saturday, December 14th the Sunburst Lions Club continued the Christmas Season with three of their Signature Club Activities.
They started the afternoon off with their Senior Christmas Party featuring yummy treats, bingo and lots of prizes. Rudolf came and shared lots of hugs and salt water taffy.
Following the senior party, folks gathered for the 2nd annual Christmas Tree Lighting event located between Northern Telephone and the library. Along with lighting last year’s tree and this year’s new tree, there was a fire pit, hot chocolate and apple cider for all of the participants. The weather even cooperated with a balmy, calm 35+ degrees.
The final event of the evening was the Light Parade which had Santa Clause coming to town!! The evening ended with fireworks!
By Sunburst Lions ClubBillings Lions Cook for Ronald McDonald House
Lions Sue Hanson and Richard Gessling of the Billings Lions Club, along with a friend prepared and cooked three meals for 30 people. The meals were frozen to be used when necessary by the staff. We got a tour of an apartment that was an example of the accommodations.
The Ronald McDonald House has added many new units over the years and now has close to twenty. Our club last year and this will be donating food and presents to the Ronald McDonald House at our Christmas Party.
By BillingsLions
December 2025 Newsletter
We are continuing to evolve the format of the newsletter notification emails. The publication of the newsletter is at the beginning of the month, but articles are posted all during the month. A second email notification mid-way through the month will be sent 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!!
Understanding District 37 Dues for the 2025–2026 Lionistic Year
District 37 will issue its annual dues invoices this month. This is a good time to clarify how dues work at both the district and international levels, since the structure can feel complicated if you do not see the entire system at once.
By Lion Steve Dogiakos
From the Desk of Governor Corinna – December 2025
District 37 Lions — Reflections of Gratitude
From District Governor Corinna Christensen,
In this season of Thanksgiving, I find myself pausing—hands around a warm mug, heart full and reflecting on how deeply Lions has blessed my life. The gratitude runs so wide and wild it feels like it could spill over the Montana river banks.
It begins at home. My Lion Mom… the first woman Lion in the Ennis Lions Club, the first woman President, my biggest encourager, and also the first person to look me square in the eye and say “bologna” when I need it. Every good Governor needs one of those.
Or perhaps that role is shared with PID Dave…Lion Dad…my sage compass who somehow manages to keep me on the Lions International straight-and-narrow with equal parts humor and steadfast support.
And then… the Ennis Lions. Too many extraordinary hearts to list individually. You have lifted me, steadied me, cheered me on, and laughed with me through this journey as District Governor. You’ve made “Gov” feel less like a title and more like a team.
A special thank you to Lion Julie…my fearless, loyal travel partner who many of you have now met. She brings entertainment, encouragement, and the kind of friendship that makes long roads feel short.
To every Lions Club in District 37: my gratitude for you is immeasurable. Traveling our great state of Montana and visiting your clubs has reminded me again and again that your service is powerful, personal, and beautifully unique. “Your Club… Your Way” isn’t just a slogan—it’s alive in every act you take to strengthen your communities.
To the District Cabinet: thank you for your steady guidance, your nudges, your reminders, your calm behind-the-scenes orchestration that keeps this district humming like a well-tuned fiddle.
And to the 2026 Convention Committee in Columbia Falls…you’re knocking it out of the park. I cannot wait for April 17–18. Keep that creative fire burning.
As we continue forward, may we all remember the heartbeat of our year: “Lead to Serve, Serve to Lead.”
With a thankful heart at Thanksgiving…
WE SERVE.
With heartfelt gratitude,
DG Corinna Christensen
District Governor, Montana Lions District 37
By DG Corinna Christensen
LCI President’s Message
President’s MessageLead to Serve, Serve To Leadwith International President A.P. Singh |
Dear Lion,
The Lion journey is different for each of us, but one thing is the same: being a Lion changes you. As you serve, you’re not only improving the lives of others, you’re discovering your own potential.
Every act of service shows you the power you have to make a difference. Every role, every project, every effort teaches you leadership, compassion and growth. Each of us has something valuable to offer — and Lions help bring that out.
Lions are inclusive, so invite someone to join you on your Lion journey today. We want as many people as possible to be part of what we build and the good that we do. Together, we will strengthen our organization, the communities we serve and ourselves.
Together in service,
A.P. Singh
International President
District LCIF Co-Chairs PDG Lary Garrison & PDG Mike Tobin – December 25
GIVING TUESDAY – December 2nd
Giving Tuesday began in 2012 as a partnership between the 92nd Street Y and the United Nations Foundation to create a day of giving in response to the rise of commercialism after Thanksgiving. It was launched as a social media campaign to encourage people to ‘do good’ by donating to charities, volunteering , or taking other actions to support their communities, and has grown into a global movement.
The movement has grown significantly since it started in 2012, with billions of dollars raised for charities worldwide. In 2023, U.S. donors gave $3.1 billion in one day, and millions more donated goods or volunteered.
Your Lions Clubs International Foundation provides grant monies for Childhood Cancer, Hunger, Vision, Diabetes, Youth, Disaster Relief, Humanitarian Efforts, and the Environment. Your support does so much for so many in so many ways!
Judy and I each make a recurring monthly donation to LCIF. We both are members of the LCIF Legacy Society. We will both make a special Giving Tuesday donation to LCIF. Will you and your club members also give a $5-$10 donation toward Giving Tuesday, on or about Tuesday December 2nd.
If any member has, or will, make a recurring donation of $10 or more each month the Foundation will recognize you with a special pen as well as an annual pin showing your continued support to be sent out next Spring.
Donations can be made at: [email protected], or by calling 1-630-203-3836. Or send a check to LCIF, 300 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, Il, 60523-8842 USA. Thank you for your previous and future support.
Feel free to contact us with any questions, or to schedule a club visit to showcase the many grant possibilities available from LCIF.
Yours in Lionism,
PDG Lary Garrison, LCIF Co-Coordinator
PDG Lary Garrison , 703 Conway St., Billings, MT 59105, 406-855-6997, [email protected]
PDG Mike Tobin – PO Box 408, Sunburst MT 59482, 406-450-2780, [email protected]
By LCIF Coordinators
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