MD19 Lions Convention

May 16th – 17th 2025 in Chilliwack, BC

Hosted by the Chilliwack DOGWOOD MONARCH Lions Club

Sponsorship / Program Ads

If you are looking to help sponsor or place an Ad in the program, please go to:

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Hotel Information

You can book rooms through the online booking link or by calling Reservations at 1-800-716.6199 please quote “MD19 Lions Club International”

MD19 Lions Club International – 2025 Conference Online booking link: http://coa.st/MD19LionsInternational-2025Conference

Rooms must be booked before April 14^th

Group rate: $199 per night, based on single/double occupancy, taxes are extra.

Group Block Reservation Policy:

1. No-Show Reservations: If the Guest has not arrived on their confirmed arrival date the reservation will be cancelled by the Hotel and the party which has guaranteed the reservation will be charged One Night, room and taxes, and 50% for any remaining nights, taxes are extra (i.e. nights 2, 3, 4, etc.).
2. Early Departure: The party which has guaranteed the reservation will be charged One Night, room and taxes, and 50% for any remaining nights, taxes are extra (i.e. nights 2, 3, 4, etc.).
3. Guest Room Cancellation Policy: If reservations cancelled within three (3) days prior to the initial arrival date the party which has guaranteed the reservation will be charged One Night, room and taxes, and 50% for any remaining nights, taxes are extra (i.e. nights 2, 3, 4, etc.).

If you would like to extend or shorten your reservation (based on availability) you must make a reservation under the block first and contact Sales for assistance:  

Tatiana Crespo t.crespo@coasthotels.com / (604) 673-2182

Lexy LaRose l.larose@coasthotels.com / (604) 701-3073

Food Menu

Friday: 

Lunch: Chilli & Potato Bar. Baked potato, mashed potatoes, spicy chili beef, cheeses and sauces, bacon bits, green onions, and sour cream

Action Stations Dinner: 

Fajitas Bar – Beef and chicken fajitas with fire-roasted vegetables, flour tortillas, pico de gallo, sour cream, salsa, and cilantro rice. 

Dim Sum bar – steamed in bamboo baskets, chicken, pork, shrimp and vegetable potstickers, soy sauce, ginger teriyaki, Thai chili sauce, and steamed brown rice.

Saturday:

Breakfast – Healthy Choice – Scrambled eggbeaters, Oatmeal with brown sugar, cinnamon, milk

and raisins, Beyond Meat breakfast sausage, Yogurt, and granola

Lunch – Brew House Lunch Buffet. Beef, vegetable, and barley soup. Potato salad/coleslaw, Mac & Cheese, Roasted root vegetable medley. Chipotle BBQ Chicken/pulled pork. Dark ale beef chili with cheddar cheese.

Freshly baked rolls. Desert – Assorted brownies 

Dinner – Garden salad with grape tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, or Baby spinach with cranberries, almonds, and beets. Chicken Marsala, with sauteed mushrooms. seasoned baby vegetable medley, and wild rice pilaf with cranberries. Served with roll & butter

Desert: assorted selection of cakes and specialties.

Weekly bonuses and Door Prizes

Everyone who registers already gets all the perks from the week they sign up and every week after. If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time. 

Week 1. Reg by March 7th – Be part of the first group to be called up for food. 34 Attendees took advantage of this bonus

Week 2. Reg by March 14th – 2nd Key for the Lions’ Lucky Locker. 94 Attendees took advantage of this bonus

Week 3. Reg by March 21st – Free throw at the ‘Helping the Leo’s Hit Their Mark’ game.

Week 4. Reg by March 28th- still to be announced

Week 5. Reg by April 4th – still to be announced

Week 6. Reg by April 10th – still to be announced

Week 7. Reg by April 17th – still to be announced

Week 8. Reg by April 24th – still to be announced

Event Agenda

This is still a DRAFT – More info and events will be added, check back

We have before and after events, field trips, and new, never-seen-before sessions:

Wednesday, May 14th:

• 5:30 PM – Dogwood Monarch Lions – Monthly Connection Dinner – $20 includes food, beverages, and games

Thursday, May 15th:

• 8:30 AM – DGE and ZCE Training
• 5:30 PM – Bingo Pizza Party –  $40,000 or more in cash prizes. Game time is 6 pm sharp! Cards are $5 for a sheet of 3, Dogwood Monarch Lions will provide the Pizza and Pop. You can play from Hotel on YouTube as well (need cards) Will have some cards for sale at the hall plus dabbers you can borrow. https://dogwoodlions.com/online_bingo/
• 7:45 PM – Pre-Council of Governors Meeting

Friday, May 16th:

• Council of Governors Meeting
• Walking mural tour, Downtown Chilliwack https://www.chilliwackmuralfestival.com/murals
• Kick Off Lunch
• First Nation Drummers and Land Acknowledgement 
• Opening Session
• Environmental Field Trip
• Friday Fun night 
• Don’t miss – MD19’s Got Talent Show – MC September Stokes
• Live Band – Chilliwack Award Winning: ‘The Lounge Hounds’

Saturday, May 17th:

• PDG Breakfast
• Memorial Service
• 2nd General Session 
• The Bookman bookstore window display tour – highlighting all the great things that Lions do!
• Breakout Rooms
• Middle School Jazz Band – lunchtime ambiance
• Lions Wooden Toy Workshop Tour
• Multiple Breakout Sessions
• Dinner Banquet with High School Drumline march
• Keynote Speaker, Recognition
• DJ Music into the night

Sunday< May 18th:

• Lions Sponsored Nature Field Trip https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=920899360075249&id=100064655803416
• 2nd Mural Tour https://www.chilliwackmuralfestival.com/murals

The Silent Auction & Prize Room is a key fundraiser with plenty of chances to win great items!

Silent Auction: Bid on a variety of exciting items throughout the weekend. A rotating table will feature special Friday-only items, with new selections added for Saturday.

Lion’s Lucky Locker: In addition to the auction, don’t miss your chance to win door prizes on Saturday!

• Lions’ Lucky Locker has 14 compartments, each holding a prize.
• Every attendee gets a key at the registration table, and if you register by March 15, you will get two.
• The locker will be available in the auction room on Saturday. Try your key or keys to see if you win.
• One winning key per compartment. If the key turns, the prize is yours.

Donations Needed! If you’d like to contribute an item or Three for the Auction or Door Prize, please contact us with a description in advance so we can have it ready for display. Your support helps make this fundraiser a success!

email zc19o4@gmail.com with your information.

• The outermost ring represents the international level, where Lions serve on a global scale and work toward their shared mission.
• The middle ring represents the district and multiple district levels, where leadership and regional initiatives take shape.
• The innermost ring represents local clubs, where hands-on service happens in communities.

At the center is a yellow bullseye labeled ‘Service Fun,’ representing Lions Club members. The phrase
‘Service Fun’ reflects the belief that service is not just a responsibility—it is something Lions enjoy and
take pride in.

Eight icons, symbolizing Lions’ global causes, are scattered throughout the rings: Diabetes, Vision,
Hunger, Environment, Childhood Cancer, Disaster Relief, Youth, and Humanitarian Efforts.

A black arrow points to the bullseye, symbolizing focus, precision, and the impact of the Lions’ service.

Below the logo, the tagline appears in two lines: ‘From Growth to Impact‘ and ‘Hitting the Mark‘ in bold. ‘Hitting the Mark’ represents the Lions’ commitment to setting goals at every level—club, district, and international—and achieving meaningful, measurable impact.”

The Meaning of the Logo

“This logo represents the mission of Lions Clubs International, capturing both focus and growth.

At its center, the yellow bullseye labeled ‘Service Fun’ represents Lions Club members, who drive service and make an impact. The words ‘Service Fun’ reflect the belief that service should not feel like a duty, but something that brings joy and fulfillment.

Surrounding the bullseye are three distinct rings that darken as they move outward, symbolizing growth at every level:

• Local clubs stand on their own as the foundation of Lions service, making a direct impact in communities.
• Districts and multiple districts provide leadership and support, helping clubs connect and take on larger projects.
• The international level unites Lions worldwide, combining efforts for global humanitarian impact.

These levels are independent yet connected by a shared mission of service.

Eight icons, placed throughout the rings, represent Lions’ global causes: Diabetes, Vision, Hunger,
Environment, Childhood Cancer, Disaster Relief, Youth, and Humanitarian Efforts. A black arrow pointing to the bullseye represents precision, focus, and the Lions’ commitment to making a meaningful difference.

The tagline, ‘From Growth to Impact: Hitting the Mark,’ reinforces that Lions don’t just aim to serve—they set clear goals at every level and achieve them. ‘Hitting the Mark’ represents the success of Lions Clubs in making real, measurable change, from individual growth to global
service.”

Question?

If you have questions about the Convention or registration:

• Lion Shannon Croitor 604-997-0553 Call or Text
• ZC Roger Chevrier 604-828-5900 Call or Text
• email zc19o@gmail.com