estled in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, at the southwest corner of Canada and the northwest corner of the United States, Multiple District 19 began its tenure as District 19 of Lions International in 1922. MD19 is an international Multiple District with 5 subdistricts serving 10,000 Lions and Leos in 400 clubs in the Province of British Columbia, Canada, and the States of Idaho and Washington in the United States.

Founded in 1917, Lions International is the largest and most active community service organization in the world. There are now more than 1,400,000 Lions and 46,000 Lions Clubs in 210 countries and geographic areas worldwide.

On The Horizon…

• District 19–S Convention — Save the date! The first District 19–S Convention will be held on April 19 and 20, 2024, at the Couer d'Alene Casino, 37914 Nukwalkqw Street, Worley, Idaho.

• District 19–N Convention — The first annual District 19–N Convention will be held April 19 and 20, 2024 (not March 1 and 2, 2024). at the Cowlitz County Event Center (not the Olympia Hotel at Capitol Lake), 1900 7^th Avenue, Longview, Washington. Registration and lodging details can be downloaded here: Lion and Guest Registration; Leo Registration, and; Lodging Information. Sign up today!

• District 19–I Convention — The first District 19–I Convention is scheduled for April 26 and 27, 2024 at the Ramada Hotel & Conference Center, 2170 Harvey Avenue, Kelowna, BC Canada. Join the 19-I Lions under the theme “Saddling Up For Service” for a weekend packed with training for club officers, updates on Lions projects, and plenty of fellowship and fun. Come one, come all, as we unite in service and friendship! The Internationals guest is a 2-year Internationals Director from Kentucky Lion Guy Hollander. And for non–Lions: The largest mall in Kelowna is across the road and Costco is 5 blocks away! Download the registration form and sign up today.

• RENTON LIONS ITALIAN AFFIAR — The Renton Lions will be hosting its 2024 edition of An Italian Affair fundraising event, featuring Opera tenot Gino Lucchetti, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Saint Stephen The Martyr Church, 13055 SE 192nd Street, Renton, Washington. Enjoy a classic Italian Dinner, beverages, and homemade Italian dessert. Tickets are US$45⁰⁰ per adult or $15⁰⁰ per child. Download to flyer for more information. Email Marissa Geppert for tickets.

• Worldwide Induction Day — Join the Lions International annual global membership celebration, Worlwide Induction Day, on April 27, 2024. WWID is an annual celebration to unite Lions clubs around the world in welcomoing new members.

• YEP FUNDRAISING DINNER AUCTION — The MD19 Youth Exchange is hosting a dinner auction, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., May 4, 2024, at the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center, 127 Mission Street, Wenatchee, Washington. US$30⁰⁰ per ticket, US$180⁰⁰ per table, or sponsor a table for US$250⁰⁰ and get 2 tickets to the event and an advertisement in the program. The event includes live entertainment, dinner and dessert. Download the flyer and spread the word.

• MD19 Environmental Committee Invitation — The MD19 Lions Environmental Team is inviting all MD19 Lions to their regular Zoom Meetings, the first Tuesday each month at 11:30 a.m. The actual meeting happens between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m., but you can dial in early if you would like to visit with others or make sure your technology is working. The zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83307285506. You can also import a recurring event to your calender (an .ics file) for this recurring meeting here.

• LCIF Grant Application Deadline — The deadline to submit grant applications to LCIF to be considered in August 2024 by the LCIF Board of Trustees for Childhood Cancer, Diabetes, Hunger, Matching and Lions Quest grants is May 1, 2024.

• 50^th Anniversary Celebration — Save the date! The North Pend Oreille Valley Lions Club will be celebrating its 50^th anniversary on May 23, 2024. Check back here for updates and details.

• Spring Council Meeting — The MD19 Spring Council of Governors Meeting will be held Friday, May 24, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., at the Silver Reef Casino Resort, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, Washington. A pre–council meeting, if neessary, will be held Thursday evening, May 23, 2024, at 7:30 p.m.

• MD 19 Annual Convention — Save the date! Check this out: The MD19 annual Convention is moving back to the spring! It will be held May 23 to 26, 2024 at the Silver Reef Casino Resort, 4876 Haxton Way, Ferndale, Washington. Download the flyer and pass it on to your club and fellow Lions. Register now! Or, go High Tech and Register Online now! Or, give super-high-tech a try and use the (downloadable) QR code to register!

• Northwest Lions Leadership Institute — The 2024 edition of the MD19 Northwest Lions Leadership Institute is scheduled for May 26 to 29, 2024, at the Lynn Valley Lions Den in Lynn Valley, B.C. Canada.

• MD19 Environmental Committee Invitation — The MD19 Lions Environmental Team is inviting all MD19 Lions to their regular Zoom Meetings, the first Tuesday each month at 11:30 a.m. The actual meeting happens between 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m., but you can dial in early if you would like to visit with others or make sure your technology is working. The zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83307285506. You can also import a recurring event to your calender (an .ics file) for this recurring meeting here.

• 106^th International Convention — Registration is now open for the 106^th Lions International Convention (“LionsCon 2024”), June 21 to 25, 2024. Sign up today and celebrate service with your fellow Lions and Leos in one of the most unique and exciting travel destinations in the world, beautiful Melbourne, Australia.

• 75^th Anniversary Celebration — Save the date! The Lake Stevens Lions Club will be celebrating its 75^th anniversary on October 5, 2024, at Machias Meadows, 14607 OK Mill Road, Snohomish, Washington U.S.A. Check back here for more information as it becomes available.