WYOMING LIONS 2024 STATE CONVENTION
May 3-5, 2024 in Rawlins, Wyoming
Convention Hotel: Econo Lodge
DISTRICT GOVERNOR LEE MCDONALD
and THE RAWLINS LIONS CLUB
INVITE YOU TO
THE WYOMING LIONS STATE (DISTRICT 15) CONVENTION.
JOIN US FOR
FELLOWSHIP, INTERESTING PRESENTATIONS, AND FUN!
Click here to print your registration form.
District Governor Leland McDonald
It’s time again for Lions from across Wyoming to gather the pride. I am honored to invite all Lions to Rawlins, Wyoming, for our Annual State Convention. The host committee has been working hard to prepare a great venue, fantastic meals, and an interesting program.
Look forward to the Auction on Friday night in support of the Camp. There will be interesting and creative items available for bid. Our auction has proved to be a roaring good time, a successful event, and a great kick-off to our meetings.
Lions Foundations: Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank, Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute Foundation, and the Lions of Wyoming Foundation will all update us on their work over the last year. Our Wyoming Lions Cabinet will conduct its business to grow Lions activities.
A special treat will be presentations from International Director Ron Keller, who will discuss the programs and successes of Lions from around the world.
Something new this year will be our Speed Learning session with interactive activities on both Lions subjects and other topics of interest.
We will be having a roaring good time!!
Make Your Reservations Now
at the Econo Lodge in Rawlins, Wyoming
1801 E Cedar St
$65.00 per night
(just mention this is for the Rawlins Lions convention)
Call 307-324-2783
District 15 Wyoming State Convention
Econo Lodge, Rawlins, Wyoming
May 3-5, 2024
“Thanks For All You Do!”
Friday, May 3
- Lunch-on your own
11:00 am to 4:00 pm Board Meeting (Rooms to be assigned)
- 11:00 am Lions of Wyoming Foundation and Lions Camp Committee
- 1:00 pm Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Institute Foundation Board Meeting
- 2:30 PM Rocky Mountain Eye Bank Board Meeting
- 4:00 PM Service Project - Eyeglass Sorting Lions
Fun Activities:
- Territorial Prison Tours 2:30 pm or 3:30 pm
- Golf: Rochelle Ranch Golf Course
- 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm Lions Camp Auction & Buffet-Support your Allan H. Stewart Lions Camp Live and Silent Auction Main Dining Room
- Hospitality: (Room to be announced.)
Saturday, May 4,
- 7:00 am to 8:30 am Rocky Mountain Lions Eye Bank Breakfast Main Dining Room
- 9:00 am to 11:00 am District Cabinet Meeting Main Dining Room
- 11:00 am to 11:15 am Celebration of Life Main Dining Room
- 11:15 am to 12:00 - Break
- 12:00 noon to 1:30 pm Lions of Wyoming Foundation Lunch Main Dining Room
- 1:30 to 3:30 pm Speed Learning Activities Join in eight unique and fun presentations and activities. Some are Lion’s experiences; some are from subject matter experts, and some will challenge you! Click here for a list of topics and presenters.
- 3:30 pm to 4:00 pm Elections and Break TBA
- 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm Questions and Discussion with our International Guest, ID Ron Keller Main Dining Room
Convention Banquet
- 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm- Social hour Main Dining Room
- 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm- Dinner, awards, presentation from International Guest ID Ron Keller
- 9:00 pm – Hospitality (Room to be announced.)
Sunday, May 5
- Breakfast–on your own
- 9:00 am to 10:30 am Summit Committee TBA
Click here for a printable copy of the Agenda.
Welcome
International Director Ron Keller
Ron Keller from Millersport, Ohio, USA, was elected to serve a two-year term as a director of Lions Clubs International at the association’s 104th International Convention, June 24 through June 28, 2022.
Director Keller has more than 35 experience as a government administrator and event coordinator. He is currently retired. He last served as Cultural Arts and Events Manager for the City of Columbus where he managed city staff, drafted city legislation, oversaw purchasing of equipment and supplies for events, and served as a liaison to civic and community leaders in Columbus’ urban neighborhoods. One of his most notable projects was redesigning a public subsidy mechanism to make it easier for minority nonprofits to apply and receive city services within their neighborhoods.
He joined the Millersport Lions Club in 1979 with a desire to help better this small, rural community. Since then he has held a number of offices within the association including GST coordinator, multiple district council chairperson, US/Canada Lions Leadership Forum host chairperson and Lions centennial celebration coordinator. He was a member of the Central Ohio Lions Eye Bank Operating Board and since 1990, he has served as general chairman for the Millersport Lions’ Sweet Corn Festival.
In recognition of his service to the association, he has received numerous awards including multiple International President’s Awards, International President’s Certificates of Appreciation and an International President’s Leadership Award. He is also a Progressive Melvin Jones Fellow.
In addition to his Lions activities, Director Keller is active in numerous professional and community organizations. He is a past president of the Walnut Township Board of Education and Millersport Board of Public Affairs. Additionally, He has been a board member of the Ohio Festivals & Events Association and the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Amusement Ride Safety Board.
Director Keller and his spouse, Kitty Lea Keller, who is also a Lion and a Melvin Jones Fellow, have three children and seven grandchildren.
Things to do in Rawlins Wyoming
Click here to see videos about Rawlins on the City website.
Wyoming Frontier Prison
The eighty year history of Wyoming’s first state penitentiary, now known as the Wyoming Frontier Prison, is as colorful and elaborate as the plot of a classic western movie.
Click the picture to see information about the Historic Frontier Prison.
Rochelle Ranch Golf Course
Play a round of golf •
- A public, city-owned golf course •
- An 18-hole championship layout designed in a links style •
- The design offers enjoyment and challenges for players of all abilities.
