By Peggy TobinHelena Gold Rush 40th Anniversary
On January 27th, Helena Gold Rush celebrated their 40th anniversary of service.
Attendees included two charter members, several previous members, the District 1st Vice and 2nd Vice along with many current members and guests.
Time was spent re-living and sharing memories, looking through many pictures, and enjoying the company of everyone in attendance!
By Helena Gold Rush LionsDiabetes – Now What?
Dear Lions Club Members,
In our inaugural article, we introduced SugarBEAT Enterprise’s Diabetes…Now What? pilot program aimed at enhancing diabetes management in rural Montana. We are excited to update you that we’ve secured enough sponsorship funds, including the valuable endorsement from the Montana Lions Club, to provide no-cost access to 20 individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. This initial support, along with contributions from sponsors like The Montana Beef Council, Talen Energy and Rosebud Healthcare Center, has set the stage for positive change in our communities. With the State Lions Club already on board, we’re on a mission to extend this impactful initiative to benefit 100 people. We extend our sincere gratitude to District 37 for their endorsement and warmly invite you to explore potential sponsorship opportunities. Together we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of those affected by diabetes. The pilot program is scheduled to launch by the end of January 2024.
Your financial support is crucial because:
37.3 million people in the United States have diabetes—that’s 11.3% of the population; 96 million adults, a staggering 38.0% of the adult population, have prediabetes; Every year, 1.4 million Americans, just like you, receive a diabetes diagnosis, a life-altering moment that could reshape personal paths; If current trends continue, by 2050, 1 in 3 adults could be living with diabetes.
Your support is a beacon of hope for those navigating this health challenge. To help support 100 individuals through our program, we urgently invite all Lions members to stand with us. Together, let’s not just be supporters of diabetes solutions, but advocates for a healthier community. The time to make a difference is now.
How you can help make a difference:
- If you would like to learn more about our mission, what we’re doing, and sponsorship opportunities, email our Co-Founder Sarah Pratt at [email protected] or call (406) 720-0837. You can also visit our website at Home (sugarbeatenterprise.com).
- If your local Lions Organization is ready to make a positive impact fill out this form and we will follow-up with sponsorship package details and next steps: https://form.jotform.com/yellowstonerx/SugarBEATEnterprise
- If you or someone you know has been touched by diabetes and wishes to make a positive impact by offering an Angel Scholarship(s), kindly fill out this form to help us create a healthier and supportive community: https://form.jotform.com/yellowstonerx/SugarBEATAngel.
Hamilton Lions December Activities
The Hamilton Lions Club engaged in two of our annual December activities.
On December 2nd Lion Tom Tunny put on his Santa suit and a number of Lions became elves handing out cookies to families. This free event takes place inside our local Murdoch’s Home and Ranch store where pictures of kids, and pets, are taken with Santa. Donations amounted to over $100 with Murdoch’s also donating $250.
December 12th eight members of our Club were joined by thirteen family and friends to entertain residents in five assisted living facilities. Many of these residents sang along with us which made it an enjoyable and rewarding evening for all. We Serve!
PlusOptix Screening Continues Across Montana
From Winnett Lions: PDG Melody so enjoyed these little ones during the Vision Health Screening at the Sweet Pea Day care in Winnett. We Serve!
From Cut Bank & Sunburst Lions: Cut Bank and Sunburst Lions have joined forces to screen over 650 students in Cut Bank, Sunburst and Shelby Elementary schools thus far in October and November. We Serve!
From Columbia Falls Lions: The Columbia Falls Lions Club completed two days of PlusOptix eye testing of C-Falls school kids at District Six. They screened 895 students with 101 referrals. The PlusOptix is done once a year and put on by Flathead Valley Plus Optix. Special thanks to Dave and Teresa Falcon from Kalispell Sunrisers Lions who heads up this project. Plans are already being worked on for next years’ testing. We Serve!
GST Report – Newest Endorsed Project – Diabetes – Now What?
NEWEST DISTRICT ENDORSED PROJECT: DIABETES . . . NOW WHAT?
Dear Lions Club Members:
I hope this message finds you well. I’m Leanna Schwend, the founder of SugarBEAT Enterprise, and I’m excited to introduce you to our Diabetes . . . Now What? pilot program.
At SugarBEAT Enterprise, we are passionate about enhancing diabetes knowledge, skills, and management , particularly in rural and tribal communities in Montana. Our program is set to make significant impacts in our communities, and we believe the Lions Clubs support could be invaluable.
We’re looking for partners who share our commitment to bettering the lives of individuals with Type 2 Diabetes. In today’s digital age, having a user-friendly solution at your fingertips and on your schedule is paramount, especially for those in rural areas.
If you feel this is a worthy cause, we are happy to discuss potential sponsorship opportunities and joining us in this endeavor. Please feel free to reach out to: Leanna
Schwend, [email protected]; Box 289, Forsyth, 59327; 406-351-2117 or Sarah Pratt, [email protected]; 406-346-2930; and we can set up a time to connect! Learn more about our mission & team: www.sugarbeatenterprise.com
Our sponsorship stake holders currently include: The Montana Beef Council, Rosebud County Healthcare Center, Talen Energy, First State Bank of Forsyth, Cowboy Meats (Forsyth), YC Family Dental (Forsyth) and Forsyth Lions Club.
Thank you for your time and we look forward to the possibility of collaborating with the Lions Clubs of Montana to make a real difference in our communities.
For more information on Montana and Global service contact: PDG Dennis Kopitzke, GST Leader; [email protected]; Box 1266, Forsyth 59327; 406-346-1488.
Gallatin Empire Lions Club Sponsors Bozeman Blood Drive
Letter from Thomas Hensley of the American Red Cross to Gary Shanafelt of the Bozeman Gallatin Empire Lions Club:
I wanted to reach out to say thank you and provide yesterday’s blood drive results. It was a great day for blood collections! There were 27 scheduled, 2 no-shows, 1 walk-in, 26 presenting, and 25 units collected. After the Whole Blood separation process (Red Cells, Platelets, and Plasma) is completed, the drive will provide 75 lifesaving products ready for distribution to hospitals on Sunday morning.
Since we started holding the Lions Club blood drives in June of 2020, yesterday’s collections were a new high. The lifesaving products generated from the drive will be a significant contribution in our battle to meet patient needs. This is something that you and your team can be very proud of, please share the results and our thanks!
Erica did not mention any concerns form the drive. However, if you have any feedback from your own experience, your team, or donors that you would like to mention or share, please do so. Our lifesaving relationship with you and the Gallatin Empire Lions Club Team proves again when we work together, we do make a difference!
Thank you!
Thomas E. Hensley
Account Manager
American Red Cross
Email: [email protected]
Cell Phone: 406-223-4526
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