Foundation

Restoring Sight, Hope & Hearing…

The Northwest Lions Foundation provides financial assistance to individuals throughout the Pacific Northwest who can not otherwise afford vision and hearing related medical care.

The Foundation also partners with Lions clubs throughout Multiple District 19 of Lions Clubs International provide health screenings at no cost to school children and adults to assist the early detection of health problems that could potentially result in the loss of vision or hearing if left untreated.

Coming Events…

• MD19 Council Of Governors Meeting — The Multiple Dustrict 19 Lions Winter Council of Governors meeting will be held via ZOOM on Saturday, February 8, 2025. A pre–council meeting will be held Friday evening, February 7, 2025, also via ZOOM. Contact the MD19 office after February 3, 2025 for liogin instructions.

• District 19–O 2025 Spring Convention — The District 19–O 2025 Spring Convention will be held at the Swinomish Casino & Lodge in Anacortes, Washington U.S.A. on March 21 to 22, 2025. SAVE THE DATE! Make plans to attend. Check back for more information, which will be posted here as it becomes available.

• District 19–L 2025 Spring Convention — The District 19–L 2025 Spring Convention will be held on Vancouver Island, in Sidney, British Columbia, Canada, on March 28 to 30, 2025. SAVE THE DATE! Make plans to attend. Check back for more information, which will be posted here as it becomes available.

• District 19–N 2025 Spring Convention — The District 19–N 2025 Spring Convention will be held at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, Washington U.S.A. on April 18 to 19, 2025. SAVE THE DATE! Make plans to attend. Check back for more information, which will be posted here as it becomes available.

• District 19–S 2025 Spring Convention — The District 19–S 2025 Spring Convention, “Dare To Be Different”, will be held at the Selah Civic Center, 216 S. 1^st Street, Selah, Washington U.S.A. on April 25 to 27, 2025. Lodging for convention attendees is available at the Quality Inn, Selah North Park. SAVE THE DATE! Make plans to attend. Download the flyyer for convention details, registration information, and contact information if you have questions. You can reserve lodging and sign up today!

• NWLLI 2025 — The next edition of the Northwest Lions Leadership Conference will be held May 1 to 4, 2025 at the Ross Point Camp & Conference Center in Post Falls, Idaho. Sign up for this terrific opportunity to develop your unique Leadership style and make an Impact as you prepare for new challenges and responsibilities. There will be plenty of time for networking with Lions; learn from them and share your own ways to bring Service to your communities. Applications are available now online. Do this now! The application deadline is April 1, 2025. Cost for the amazing weekend is US$350⁰⁰ or CAN$375⁰⁰ with a US$150⁰⁰/CAN$175⁰⁰ deposit due with application. Special fee waivers of $200⁰⁰ are available to all MD19 applicants. Visit www.nwlli.org for more information.

• 2025 Spring Council Of Governors Meeting — The MD19 Sproing Council of Governors Meeting will be held in Chilliwack, B.C. May 16, 2025 (with a pre–council meeting the evening of May 15, 2025). at the Coast Chilliwack Hotel, 45920 First Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C. Check back for details, which will be posted here as they become available!

• 2024/2025 MD19 Annual Convention — The MD19 Annual Convention will be held in Chilliwack, B.C. May 16 and 17, 2025. There will be new training for Zone Chairs, Vice District Governors and District Governors as well as members of the GAT immediately proceeding the Convention. The theme for our Convention, Even With a Moving Target Lions Hit their Mark (Creating a Culture of Growth). SAVE THE DATE! Plan on Joining fellow MD19 Lions at the Coast Chilliwack Hotel, 45920 First Avenue, Chilliwack, B.C. Details will be posted here as they become available!

• 107^th International Convention — Registration is now open for the 107^th Lions International Convention (“LionsCon 2025”), July 13 to 17, 2025, in Orlando, Florida. Sign up today and celebrate service with your fellow Lions and Leos in one of the most famous travel destinations in the world.

• District 19–I 2025 Spring Convention — The District 19–I 2024/2025 Convention will be held October 3 and 4, 2025, in Penticton, B.C. Canada. SAVE THE DATE! Make plans to attend. Check back for more information, which will be posted here as it becomes available.