Special Notice for Club Officers Unable to Register on the Lion Portal
ALL CLUB OFFICERS TRYING TO REGISTER ON THE LION PORTAL – Try Again!
We’ve had several club officers who are in the Lion Portal but cannot create a login. Please see the recent Facebook post below from the Lion Portal Forum (and if you use Facebook, this is a great source for seeing answers to common questions or to ask your own question).
If anyone has a Microsoft email account such as yahoo, outlook, msn, hotmail, etc., and were having trouble receiving Lion Portal emails such as verification codes or password resets, please try again. An issue was found with a vendor platform that we just resolved.
By Lion Peggy TobinDistrict 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/
- 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/
- 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/
- 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 4: Thursday, Feb 5th – 7:00pm – Club Treasurers – 1.5 Hours – Trainer – PDG Mike Collins.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/
- Treasurer Responsibilities
- Club Accounts & Budgets
- Member Dues
- Payments
- Financial Policies
- Financial Records
By Global Leadership TeamBillings Heights Lions Donation
The Billings Heights Lions recently made a $100 donation to the Lockwood Lions Jr. ROTC for their upcoming competition in Salt Lake City, Utah.
By BillingsHeightsSeeley Lake Lions-December News
GIVING THANKS
At a time when families are planning for the holidays with lavish meals and relatives traveling to be with one another, not everyone is as fortunate. Some families wonder if they will see relatives or what kind of meal they will have. One of our own members , Lion Cory, who owns Cory’s Valley Market here in town, each year, puts together food baskets to be distributed to those less fortunate. In the baskets will be either a turkey or a turkey breast, complete with stuffing, vegetable, milk and of course a pumpkin pie!
Members of the Lions in Seeley have already met months in advance to find out who in town is in need of such a wonderful gift. Then we gather a few days before Christmas and load up the boxes to be hand-delivered to each house in need. I can tell you from first-hand experience that every one of these deliveries are received with grateful arms. We hand out at least 35 of them in conjunction with a local church that also has a list. True Lionism in action in Seeley Lake!
CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS SEELEY STYLE
Submitted by Michael Feretich
Christmas would not be the same if it wasn’t for a Christmas Party with the Lions! This year was a little unusual dealing with adverse weather conditions. Just a day before the meeting we were hit with a violent wind and ice storm that left most of the town without power. Crews from Missoula Electric Cooperative worked round the clock to take care of families in the dark.
Unfortunately our hall, where our meetings take place and all the decorations had been set up, was without power for several days. We had to wait it out, but they came through for us and had the hall up and running in a few days. So we rescheduled and had about 35 members show up with all the small finger foods, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts to make this a festive party. We had an ugly sweater contest and a White Elephant gift exchange. Of all the many good things I can say about this club is we have fun and I am proud to be their president.
By Seeley Lake Lions Club
January 2026 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!!
From the Desk of Governor Corinna – January 2026
From District Governor Corinna Christensen
As we welcome 2026 with fresh energy and optimism, I want to thank every Lion across District 37 for the service you have continued to provide throughout your communities. You are the heart of Lions, and it shows in every project, every act of kindness, and every person you serve.
One of our global priorities this month is hunger relief. I encourage all clubs to join our Hunger Week of Service from January 3 through January 11. Lead projects that address every aspect of hunger, including food security, community meals, food pantry support, and even agricultural assistance. Do not forget to capture your efforts. Clubs are invited to submit hunger-focused service videos by January 23, 2026 for an opportunity to be featured in the Weeks of Service Video Showcase. If you need ideas, I encourage you to watch the standout entries from our recent Mental Health and Well-being Showcase. You will be inspired.
Have you visited LionPortal.com lately? It continues to improve each month with new features, training tools, resources, and service ideas. You may have heard me mention my favorite form of “R & D”. Research and Development? Nope. Ripoff and Duplicate! Lion Portal is the perfect place to learn from successful club initiatives around the world or to reach out to the club in the next town for ideas. Work smarter and utilize the tools at your fingertips. Additionally, remember that you can start at MontanaLions.org for EVERYTHING Lions. There is News, Training, Directory, Links, and so much more.
Looking ahead, I am very excited for our District 37 Convention in Columbia Falls on April 17 and 18. This will be another outstanding opportunity to collaborate, learn, grow, and yes, do more R and D. We have incredible Lions in our district, and when we come together, our collective strengths shine even brighter.
New Year. New Clubs. New Lions. New Projects. New Leadership Roles. Let us make 2026 the best year ever for service in Montana. Together, “We lead to serve and serve to lead.”
Yours in service,
DG Corinna Christensen
District 37 Montana Lions
(Pictured at “Lion Lake” near Hungry Horse Dam)
By DG Corinna Christensen
By District ConventionDistrict 37 Peace Poster Winners Announced
Celebrating the Future of Peace
Each year, Lions Clubs around the world participate in one of our most meaningful youth initiatives: The Lions International Peace Poster Contest. This inspiring program encourages children aged 11 to 13 to express their visions of peace through art. It is a powerful way to engage youth, support creativity, and promote Lions’ global message of unity and service.
We are proud to announce the Montana District 37 winners of the 2025–2026 Peace Poster Contest, themed “Together as One.” The entries were outstanding, and the judging process reflected the thoughtfulness and artistic talent of students from across our state.
First Place Winner:Josie Hensley
Helena Christian School | Sponsored by Helena Lions Club (President Jack Berry)
Josie’s powerful poster has been forwarded to Lions International Headquarters in Oak Brook, Illinois, where it will compete with entries from around the world.
First Runner-Up: Sylvia Rea Fanelli
Ennis School | Sponsored by Ennis Lions Club
Second Runner-Up: Jessica Haas
Ennis School | Sponsored by Ennis Lions Club
LCI President’s Message-January 2026
President’s MessageLead to Serve, Serve To Leadwith International President A.P. Singh |
Dear Lion,
Lions are known the world over as being agents of positive change. We identify problems and work to find solutions.
Throughout the year, you’ve made plans. You’ve focused on growth. You’ve served. Now it’s time to reflect on what worked. And what didn’t. By reviewing your areas of strength and adapting to obstacles, you and your club will be able to serve better, serve more and create your path to success.
As you work to serve your community and meet your goals, it’s also important to take the time to recognize your achievements. Celebrate each victory with your club, motivate each other — and watch your service impact grow.
Together in service,
A.P. Singh
International President
Global Membership Team Report – January 2025
Global and Montana Membership – January, 2026
Connecting Clubs and Lions to One Another
As I have traveled to Lions Clubs across Montana over the past 11 years, I have observed that while some clubs are thriving, others are struggling with membership. One thing remains constant, however: every club is providing wonderful service to its community.
Recently, I have been tracking analytics from our website, montanalions.org. These analytics show how many members visit the site, what pages they view, and how long they stay. What I’ve noticed is that, unless it is close to convention time, relatively few members visit the website in any given month.
I have also looked at convention attendance. Last year, only half of our 58 clubs had at least one member attend the state convention.
Not surprisingly, many of the clubs that are struggling are also the ones not visiting the website or attending conventions. As a result, these clubs can become isolated—from other clubs and from the district as a whole.
Because of this, I ask those of you who regularly attend conventions to reach out to those who do not. Encourage them to attend this year’s convention. Consider traveling together or sharing a room. For many Lions, attending a convention alone for the first time can feel like a big step.
Sometimes all it takes is an invitation.
Just ask!
GMT Chair Richard Gessling
By Global Membership Team
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