By JolietLions
ENNIS LIONS CLUB SPONSORS ANNUAL PEACE POSTER CONTEST
The Ennis Lions Club is proud to announce its sponsorship of the annual Lions International Peace Poster Contest, inviting local students to showcase their artistic talents and express their vision for peace. This year’s theme, “Peace without Limits”, encourages young participants to imagine a peaceful world through their creative lens.
The contest is open to students aged 11-13. Participants use a variety of mediums, including charcoal, crayons, pencil, and paint, to design their posters, which are judged on originality, artistic merit, and expression of the theme.
The Ennis Lions Club selected one winner to represent the community at the district level, with the opportunity to advance to international competition. The international grand prize winner will receive $5,000 and a trip to a special awards ceremony at the Lions Day at the United Nations. In addition, runners-up will be recognized for their outstanding creativity.
“Art has the power to bring people together, and this contest provides our youth with a platform to share their dreams for a better, more peaceful world,” said Lion Jim Forsberg, Chairperson of the Ennis Lions Club Peace Poster Contest. “We’re always excited to see how the students interpret this year’s inspiring theme.”
The Ennis Lions Club awarded 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards for each grade level that participated and all the students’ peace posters will be displayed at the Ennis Post Office.
About the Lions International Peace Poster Contest
Since 1988, the Lions International Peace Poster Contest has inspired millions of young people worldwide to think about peace and express their ideas through art. Each year, more than 600,000 children from nearly 100 countries participate in the program, fostering understanding and global connections.
About the Ennis Lions Club
The Ennis Lions Club has been a cornerstone of community service in the Madison Valley for decades, supporting programs that benefit local youth, families, and community development. To learn more about our club and activities, visit www.ennismtlions.org “Where there’s a need, there’s a Lion.”
By Ennis Lions
Ennis Lions Rebuild Stairs, Support Community Initiatives, and Prepare for Halloween Events
On October 26th, four members of the Ennis Lions Club made a difference for local resident Annie Morgan by rebuilding a set of rotting wooden stairs. Lions Mike, Jim, Bryce, and Dennis completed the project in just one day, thanks to the generous donation of materials by Ennis Building Center. Special thanks go to Kyle and his dedicated staff for their support.
In addition to this service project, the Ennis Lions sold rifle raffle tickets at the Hunter’s Feed, raising funds for community initiatives. These initiatives include maintaining Ennis Lions Park, providing Santa and candy at the Ennis School Concert, supporting the Ennis Halloween Carnival, and donating to the Ennis Food Bank. The lucky winner of the rifle raffle was Tyler Powell.
The Ennis Lions are also selling tickets for the Montana Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation’s ATV Raffle, which supports grants for community members requiring costly procedures or equipment that local Lions Clubs need help funding.
Looking ahead, the Ennis Lions will host the Halloween Carnival on October 31, starting at 6 PM in the Ennis Elementary Gym. The Lions’ Fall Bingo will also take place on Halloween, beginning at 7 PM in the School Lunchroom.
The Ennis Lions Club remains committed to serving our community. If you’re interested in getting involved, please contact the Ennis Lions at 406-601-8850.
Welcome Lion Justin
Welcome to the Ennis Lions Club! 
Ennis Lions Park Pond Updates
The new East side of the pond shoreline has been completed thanks to Shorty Roberts skill with an excavator and 7.5 hours of work. A small peninsula and two indented half circles were added. In addition, the depth of the pond on that side helps restore the original depth we had prior to gorging that should help fish survive when the weather is hot. The change in shoreline and removal of obstructing trees really opens up the area. Plans are to add grass seed and move about 50 cubic yards of rocks and sand behind the West ballfield fence. The pond has significant material now stirred up so it will remain murky until this clears. We will add our new electric aerator system as things begin clearing.Park Managers
Ennis Lions Club Eye Testing Screens 731 Children in Madison County
Madison County, MT – October 2024– The Ennis Lions Club successfully conducted its annual Eye Test this fall, screening a total of 731 children across all five Madison County schools: Ennis, Harrison, Alder, Sheridan, and Twin Bridges. This year, 124 referrals were made for further evaluation by eye doctors, highlighting the importance of early detection in preventing vision issues.
Since 1925 when Helen Keller urged Lions to be “Knights for the blind in the crusade against darkness,” the Lions around the world have been dedicated to addressing preventable sight and blindness challenges. The Ennis Lions take pride in continuing this mission within the communities.
A special thank you goes to Lion Cathy Leinonen, who served as chair for this year’s event, ensuring its smooth execution and outreach to local families. The schools administration and secretaries are also to be acknowleged for being so welcoming. The Ennis Lions are committed to supporting families in need, offering assistance in partnership with the Montana Sight and Hearing Foundation.
For more information about the Ennis Lions Club, how to become a member or to inquire about assistance programs, please contact 406-601-8850.
The Ennis Lions Club is a community organization focused on serving those in need, with an emphasis on vision and hearing health initiatives.
Submitted by Lion Corinna Christensen
2024 Charles Campbell Children’s Camp Applications are now Available
Print and fill out the form. Be sure to sign it and add any additional documents requested. Mail to the address shown on the form.
Providing camp facilities south of Red Lodge, Montana, to groups serving youth
The Lions Beartooth Mountain Youth Camp began in 1927 as the Billings Lions Camp. It is located 10 miles south of Red Lodge, Montana, just off of the scenic Beartooth Highway and a short distance (as the crow flies) from Yellowstone National Park. The camp provides semi-rustic facilities to groups of about a hundred people and primarily serves youth-oriented organizations that don’t have their own camp. The setting on the Lake Fork of Rock Creek adjacent to the Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness is perfect for outdoor experiences for kids of all ages.
Facilities Description and Availability
The Lions Beartooth Mountain Youth Camp is a rustic facility with sleeping cabins and basic infrastructure designed in the 1930s. It is available only during the summer months (June through August). Cabins do hot have heat – except for a few with fireplaces. Baths have hot water and the kitchen has been upgraded to current standards including propane grill, stove and ovens; walk-in refrigeration; upright freezers; dishwasher and stainless steel sinks and counters.
Take an on-line tour of the camp (accessible/printable version)
Off-season use of the one winterized building at the camp is not available at this time. Limited phone service (for use in emergencies) coupled with the lack of off-season maintenance on Lake Fork Road (which covers the last 1/2 mile to the camp) has created a hazardous situation for group use. Emergency services may not be able to reach the camp and hiking out to the highway through snow and driving to Red Lodge can take at least a half-hour and may leave others at the camp with limited supervision and transportation.
Scheduling Use of the Camp
The mission of the Lions Beartooth Mountain Youth Camp is to support outdoor experiences for youth by providing facilities to organizations that do so. As such, youth groups receive first priority for use of the camp. Others may be accommodated during vacancies after youth groups have been scheduled. This typically happens in January for the following summer but additional time is needed to allow scheduled youth groups to complete arrangements. That means March is probably the earliest we can respond to non-youth groups.
Thanks for your interest in our facility.
Youth Groups seeking use of the camp are urged to contact us using one of the addresses below.
Contacts
Postal Address: Lions Beartooth Mountain Youth Camp, P.O. Box 25, Billings, MT 59103
By BillingsLions
The Billings Lions Club participates in the Montana Lions Vision Screening program
The Billings Lions Club participates in the Montana Lions Vision Screening program. Lions Clubs International Foundation, The Montana Sight & Hearing Foundation and Lions Clubs across the state have joined together to fight against blindness. We do so by offering vision screening for children to assist in diagnosing and eliminating causes of blindness as well as promoting personal development through improved sight.
The program uses a Plusoptix vision screening device to provide a reliable and objective screening result. An objective screening result is not biased by interpretation of the person performing the screening nor by poor co-operation of the child. Measurements are performed from 3.3 feet (1 meter) away. One second after establishing visual contact, the measurement is complete. An age dependent “pass” or “refer” screening result is provided immediately.
A “refer” result indicates your child should see an eye care professional for a comprehensive exam. A “pass” result indicates eye health is good for now, but retest regularly as the eyes change with growth.
By Susan FraserSidney Lions Club Takes Care of Mother Nature
Earth Day was a bit too windy, but this Lions crew had fun the next day with highway cleanup, followed by a social including beverage and food at The Depot. 
. A beautiful night!
By Sidney
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