District 36-R Convention
CH2M HILL Alumni Center, Corvallis
Saturday, February 8, 2025

 

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Register by January 31st!

 

2025 Program &
Convention Schedule
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Keynote Speaker
Judge Anthony Paradiso
Lions International Director
Bio>>

Presenters,
Affiliates &
Service Providers

 


 

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LION/GUEST
Convention Registration

$55.00

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LEO
Convention Registration

$35.00

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Donate Towards
ID Hosting Expenses

Variable

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Friday Evening
Meet & Greet

$40.00

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Club Peace
Poster Attendees

$25.00

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Business Advertising
Sponsorships

 

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For questions about online registration, contact District36RIT@gmail.com 
     

District 36-R is proud to be hosting our visiting International Director Judge Anthony Paradiso for three days. All District Lions are asked to please consider a donation towards helping us reach our hosting budget goal for meals, lodging, a welcome gift and the nominal ID LCIF donation. All donation amounts welcome and appreciated.

Current ID hosting contributors include: David Nielson, Tom & Paula Hilgers, Diane Bash

Advertising Sponsorship
Opportunities

Please contact District36RIT@gmail.com for inquiries about supporting Lions with your convention business advertising sponsorship.

 

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There will be 20 tables throughout the convention foyer displaying a variety of clubs, organizations, affiliates and activities. There will also be a dozen Peace Poster entries on display. Please take the time to check it out!

 

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The District 36-R Convention is the time and place for the election of the District Governor, First Vice District Governor and Second Vice District Governor for the following Lion Year. Any district member in good standing and meeting the qualifications who may be interested in District leadership roles is encouraged to contact the district secretary at LionsDistrict36R@gmail.com  Want to find information on the requirements and procedures for running for District Governor or Vice Governor? Check International BY-LAWS Article IX and District BY-LAWS Article II

This convention election will also include an OLSHF Board of Directors position from District 36-R.

 

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It’s time to polish up those club websites and social media pages, and review your newsletters, club brochure, event flyers and project reports! All material and projects eligible for various award categories will be reviewed in the month of January by the District Awards committee. Send us your material now! Award announcements and presentations will be made at the February 8th convention. All winners will receive a pin-on award button for their club banner! For more information please read the Awards Information Letter To Clubs>>

Every Lion member of District 36-R is invited to vote for Best Club Flyer from these top six finalists.
Simply click each flyer image below to view in larger size, then click the voting form to submit your top selection.
This award, along with all other club awards, will be presented at the end of the convention on February 8th.

Best Club Flyer Voting Form

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Each club is asked to make a basket reflecting the convention theme to bring for the basket raffle. To allow others to "see" all of what's in your basket, please provide a list of items with the name of your club, that can be seen clearly on your basket. For basket raffle questions please call Springfield Lion Monica Henkle at 541-852-2553. This years proceeds will go to Candlelighters, for children with cancer.

 

Venue Information

The convention will be held in the CH2M HILL Alumni Center on the OSU Campus, 725 SW 26th Street, Corvallis. MAP>>

Parking

Parking is available in the parking structure on the north side of the center, or across the street in the Reser Stadium parking lot. Parking Map>>

Dress Code

Casual, club vests.

Room Block

The convention headquarters hotel is the Hilton Garden Inn, 2500 SW Western Blvd, Corvallis. A limited number of rooms are blocked for Friday, February 7th and Saturday, February 8th. The rate is $222 plus tax per night. You may book a room by calling the hotel at 541-752-5000. Be sure to mention the 36-R Lions to get the block rate. The deadline for the block price is Friday, January 17th.

Meet & Greet

There will be a Friday evening meet & greet Italiano buffet dinner with ID Anthony Paradiso beginning at 5pm in the University Club Room at the Hilton Garden Inn, dinner served at 6pm. No-Host bar available onsite. Seating is limited and must be reserved in advance by January 31st. Use the seperate link above.

Questions:

Please direct all questions to: Tom Hilgers, Convention Chairman: 503-884-9854;
e-mail: thilgers@comcast.net

Registration Information

Convention Registration Deadline is January 31, 2025, but please register as early possible. Late registrations after the deadline cannot be guaranteed a meal. Registration cost is $55 per Lion, $35 per Leo, and includes: Morning Break Coffee, tea, water, and pastries; Lunch of Garlic & Herb Chicken Breast & Rice;  Afternoon Refreshments.

To Register by Mail
Download Paper Registration Form>>

Make checks (NO CASH) payable to District 36-R. Mail registration form and check to: Arnie Anderson, 145 River Rd #6, Junction City OR 97448. Convention badges and programs will be available at the entrance welcome table.

To Register Online

Click the appropriate online registration link above and follow the instructions. You will receive an email receipt upon completed transaction (it might take up to 15 minutes to receive), and a followup email later from a District 36R Lion. Convention badges and programs will be available at the entrance welcome table.

Refund Policy

In general, registrations are not refundable. Special circumstance refund requests must be received before January 30, 2025 to be considered. Once meals have been reserved, no refunds will be granted. Online processing fees are not refundable. All requests for refunds of mailed in registrations must be in writing and mailed to: Tom Hilgers, 3092 Timothy Dr NW, Salem OR 97304- 0145.

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