District 26-M2
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January
January 2026
Monday
05

• JAN 5 - District 26-M2 GAT Meeting
  7:00 pm 
  Pacific Lions Club, 319 W. Meramec St, Pacific, MO 63069.
District 26-M2 GAT Meeting @ Pacific Lions Club, 319 W. Meramec St, Pacific, MO 63069.


January 2026
Saturday
17

• JAN 17 - Mouse Race - House Springs Lions Club
  6:00 pm 
  Knights of Columbus Hall, 6800 KC Lane, House Springs, MO (enter from Dulin Creek Rd)
House Springs Lions Mouse Races. Doors open at 6pm. Races start at 7pm. $30 per person; $240 per table. Open bar: beer, wine, mixed drinks, soda. Bring your own snacks for your table. Location: The Knights of Columbus Hall, 6800 Knights of Columbus Lane, House Springs MO 63051. For information contact Lion Gary at 636-222-0949 or Lions Al at 636-606-5568. Enter the KC Hall from Dulin Creek Road.


January 2026
Saturday
24

• MD-26 Council Meeting
   
  St. Joseph, MO
January 2026
Saturday
31

• JAN 31 - Trivia Night - Kirkwood Lions
  6:15 pm 
  Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, Crestwood, MO
Kirkwood Lions Club are sponsoring their annual Trivia Night @ the Crestwood Community Center, 9245 Whitecliff Park Lane, Crestwood, MO. Starts at 7pm. Entry fee $180/table of 8. More information call 314-630-1116 or email trivia@kirkwoodlions.org
Trivia Night - Kirkwood Lions


• JAN 31 - Trivia Night - Meramec Heights Lions
  6:30 pm 
  Meramec Heights Lions Hall, 1070 West Outer 21 Rd, Arnold, MO
Meramec Heights Lions Trivia Night for Sight @ Meramec Heights Clubhouse, 1070 W. Outer 21 Rd. Sign-up 6:30-7:00pm. Trivia starts at 7:00 pm. $15.00 per person/Tables of 8. Bring your own snacks. 50/50, Heads/Tails Game & Raffles. Smoke Free Event - Tables are limited. For reservations call Phil Karrer – 314-397-1070.


February
February 2026
Sunday
01

• FEB 1 - Trivia Night - Hillsboro Lions Club
  6:00 pm 
  Hillsboro Community Civic Center
Hillsboro Lions Trivia Night @ Hillsboro Civic Center, 10348 Hwy 21, Hillsboro, MO. Doors open at 6pm. Trivia starts at 7pm. $160 table of 8 before March 1st. $200 table of 8 after March 1st. Visit Hillsborolions.org or call 636-208-2878 for more information.


February 2026
Monday
02

• FEB 2 - District 26-M2 Cabinet Meeting
  6:30 pm 
  Eureka Elks Lodge, 19 West 1st Street, Eureka, MO 63025
District 26-M2 Cabinet Meeting @ Eureka Elks Lodge, 19 West 1st Street, Eureka, MO 63025. Meeting starts at 6:30 pm. Dinner @ 7:00 pm. Please RSVP to Cabinet Secretary Kelly Rackovan 314-808-7638.


February 2026
Friday
06

• Missouri Lions Mid-Winter Forum
   
  Courtyard by Marriott, 610 Bolivar Street, Jefferson City MO
MISSOURI LIONS 2026 MID-WINTER FORUM
REGISTRATION
Friday & Saturday, February 6 & 7, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott, 610 Bolivar Street, Jefferson City MO

Registration Packets may be picked up on Friday in the Hotel Lobby from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

First Session begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday

Full Forum Registration includes: * Friday Night Hospitality * Saturday Seminars * Saturday Lunch Buffet * Saturday Dinner Buffet with Speaker/Entertainer.

Anyone planning to attend any of the seminars/meals will require a full registration.

No tickets are needed or issued for any of the events – your name will be on a list.

Casual Attire. Please be sure to wear your name tag at all events.

If you’re planning to attend the Guiding Lion sessions please indicate below in checkbox.

An optional Trivia Event on Saturday Night will require a separate registration form.

Breakfast will be on your own and is available for purchase in the hotel lobby.
2026 mwf registration form


February 2026
Saturday
07

• Missouri Lions Mid-Winter Forum
   
  Courtyard by Marriott, 610 Bolivar Street, Jefferson City MO
MISSOURI LIONS 2026 MID-WINTER FORUM
REGISTRATION
Friday & Saturday, February 6 & 7, 2026
Courtyard by Marriott, 610 Bolivar Street, Jefferson City MO

Registration Packets may be picked up on Friday in the Hotel Lobby from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

First Session begins at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday

Full Forum Registration includes: * Friday Night Hospitality * Saturday Seminars * Saturday Lunch Buffet * Saturday Dinner Buffet with Speaker/Entertainer.

Anyone planning to attend any of the seminars/meals will require a full registration.

No tickets are needed or issued for any of the events – your name will be on a list.

Casual Attire. Please be sure to wear your name tag at all events.

If you’re planning to attend the Guiding Lion sessions please indicate below in checkbox.

An optional Trivia Event on Saturday Night will require a separate registration form.

Breakfast will be on your own and is available for purchase in the hotel lobby.
2026 mwf registration form


February 2026
Sunday
22

• FEB 22 - Pancake Supper - Pacific Lions Club
  7:00 am 
  Tri County Senior Center, 800 West Union, Pacific, MO
Pacific Lions All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast @ Tri County Senior Center, 800 West Union, Pacific, MO. 7:00 —11:00 a.m. Adults $8.00. Kids $5.00. Pancakes, Eggs, Biscuits & Gravy, Sausage, Juice, Milk & Coffee.


March
March 2026
Monday
02

• MAR 2 - District 26-M2 GAT Meeting
  7:00 pm 
  Pacific Lions Club, 319 W. Meramec St, Pacific, MO 63069.
District 26-M2 GAT Meeting @ Pacific Lions Club, 319 W. Meramec St, Pacific, MO 63069.


March 2026
Sunday
22

• MAR 22 - Celebration of Life for 1st Vice District Governor Lion Jeff Rac
  3:00 pm 
A Celebration of Life for 1st Vice District Governor Lion Jeff Rackovan will be held @ the Salvation Army, 3740 Telegraph Rd., Arnold, MO 63010 at 3pm. Rose ceremony at 3:30pm. All Lions are welcome to attend.


March 2026
Friday
27

• District 26-M2 Annual Convention
   
  DoubleTree St. Louis at Westport, 1973 Craigshire Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63146
The Convention will be held at the Doubletree Hotel St. Louis at Westport Plaza. This is where all the Saturday business meetings, luncheon, voting, banquet and Sunday memorial service will be held. The Hospitality night will be on Friday night also at the Doubletree Hotel St. Louis at Westport Plaza. This is a fabulous facility that will be able to hold lots of Clubs’ hospitality booths, and includes a large dance floor with lots of room for socializing with Lions and friends. More information and registration forms can be found at https://www.lions26m2.org/convention.html
District 26-M2 Annual Convention


March 2026
Saturday
28

• District 26-M2 Annual Convention
   
  DoubleTree St. Louis at Westport, 1973 Craigshire Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63146
The Convention will be held at the Doubletree Hotel St. Louis at Westport Plaza. This is where all the Saturday business meetings, luncheon, voting, banquet and Sunday memorial service will be held. The Hospitality night will be on Friday night also at the Doubletree Hotel St. Louis at Westport Plaza. This is a fabulous facility that will be able to hold lots of Clubs’ hospitality booths, and includes a large dance floor with lots of room for socializing with Lions and friends. More information and registration forms can be found at https://www.lions26m2.org/convention.html
District 26-M2 Annual Convention


March 2026
Sunday
29

• District 26-M2 Annual Convention
   
  DoubleTree St. Louis at Westport, 1973 Craigshire Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63146
The Convention will be held at the Doubletree Hotel St. Louis at Westport Plaza. This is where all the Saturday business meetings, luncheon, voting, banquet and Sunday memorial service will be held. The Hospitality night will be on Friday night also at the Doubletree Hotel St. Louis at Westport Plaza. This is a fabulous facility that will be able to hold lots of Clubs’ hospitality booths, and includes a large dance floor with lots of room for socializing with Lions and friends. More information and registration forms can be found at https://www.lions26m2.org/convention.html
District 26-M2 Annual Convention


April
April 2026
Saturday
04

• APR 4 - Easter Egg Hunt - Maplewood Lions Club
  1:00 pm 
  Deer Creek Park South Pavilion on Laclede Station Road
Maplewood Lions Club is sponsoring our 85th annual Easter Egg Hunt at 1 pm sharp at the Lions Pavilion in Deer Creek Park South (Rocket Park) for ages 0-12 years of age. The Ester Bunny and Lion mascot will be available for pictures. Over 75 prizes will be available. Any questions, contact Lion Barb Kurkowski.


• Easter Egg Hunt - Kirkwood Lions Club
   
  Kirkwood Park
Kirkwood Lions Easter Egg Hunt @ Kirkwood Park.


April 2026
Monday
06

• APR 6 - CANCELLED - District 26-M2 GAT Meeting
  7:00 pm 
  Pacific Lions Club, 319 W. Meramec St, Pacific, MO 63069.
District 26-M2 GAT Meeting @ Pacific Lions Club, 319 W. Meramec St, Pacific, MO 63069.


April 2026
Friday
10

• VISITING LIONS DAY at the Hamilton Eye Institute in Memphis
   
  The Hamilton Eye Institute. 930 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
Mid-South Lions Visiting Lions Weekend @ The Hamilton Eye Institute. 930 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103. More details to come soon.
VISITING LIONS DAY at the Hamilton Eye Institute in Memphis


April 2026
Saturday
11

• VISITING LIONS DAY at the Hamilton Eye Institute in Memphis
   
  The Hamilton Eye Institute. 930 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103
Mid-South Lions Visiting Lions Weekend @ The Hamilton Eye Institute. 930 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103. More details to come soon.
VISITING LIONS DAY at the Hamilton Eye Institute in Memphis


• APR 11 - Trivia Night - Gerlad Lions Club
  6:00 pm 
  Gerald Lions Hall, 229 Bernhardt Ave, Gerald, MO
Gerald Lions Club Harry Potter Trivia @ Gerald Lions Hall, 229 Bernhardt Ave, Gerald, MO. Doors open at 6 pm. Play starts at 6:30 pm. Table of 8 for $100 or $15 per person. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and BEST DECORATED TABLE.


April 2026
Sunday
12

• APR 12 - Chicken Dinner - Cuba Lions Club
  11:00 am 
  Cuba Lions Den, 110 South Buchanan Street, Cuba, MO
Cuba Lions Chicken Dinner @ Cuba Lions Den. Serving from 11 am till 1 pm. Adults $15.00, Children $6.00.


April 2026
Saturday
18

• Delta Gamma Center 75th Anniversary Gala
   
  Ameristar Resort, 1 Ameristar Blvd., St. Charles, MO 63301
Delta Gamma Center for Children with Visual Impairments 75th Anniversary Shining Light Gala @ Ameristar Resort, 1 Ameristar Blvd., St. Charles, MO 63301. Every sponsorship, ticket purchased, and story shared helps DGCKids continue to provide life-changing services, empowering children to thrive. Let’s make this evening unforgettable—because every child deserves to shine! Ticket and table purchases will be available soon! For details on tickets and tables, connect with Lauren Sanders, Development Manager, at lsanders@dgckids.org or call 314-776-1300.
Delta Gamma Center 75th Anniversary Gala


April 2026
Thursday
23

• MD-26 Council Meeting
   
  St. Joseph, MO
April 2026
Friday
24

• MD26 State Convention
   
  St. Joseph, MO
MD26 Lions State Convention St. Joseph, MO


April 2026
Saturday
25

• MD26 State Convention
   
  St. Joseph, MO
MD26 Lions State Convention St. Joseph, MO


April 2026
Sunday
26

• MD26 State Convention
   
  St. Joseph, MO
MD26 Lions State Convention St. Joseph, MO


May
May 2026
Sunday
03

• Lion's Appreciation Day at Missouri School for the Blind
   
  Missouri School for the Blind
Missouri School for the Blind “Lions Night” from 4-8PM @ 3815 Magnolia Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110. Theme: Cinco De Mayo – Live Music, Food and Tours. Fundraiser Dinner $10 Adult, $5 Children (Cash, Check or Paypal). RSVP SURVEYMONKEY.COM/R/LIONSNIGHT2026 or contact 314-776-4320 or CARLIE.LEE@MSB.DESE.MO.GOV
Lion's Appreciation Day at Missouri School for the Blind


May 2026
Monday
04

• MAY 4 - District 26-M2 Cabinet Meeting
  6:30 pm 
  Eureka Elks Lodge, 19 West 1st Street, Eureka, MO 63025
District 26-M2 Cabinet Meeting @ Eureka Elks Lodge, 19 West 1st Street, Eureka, MO 63025. Meeting starts at 6:30 pm. Dinner @ 7:00 pm. Please RSVP to Cabinet Secretary Kelly Rackovan 314-808-7638.


June
June 2026
Friday
05

• Mid-South Golf Tournament / Quarterly Meeting
   
Friday: Mid-South Annual Golf Tournament @ Cherokee Valley Golf Club. 6635 Crumpler Blvd. Olive Branch, MS 38654. More details coming soon.

Saturday: Mid-South Annual Boad and Membership Meeting @ The Hamilton Eye Institute. 930 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103. More details coming soon.

Mid-South Golf Tournament / Quarterly Meeting


June 2026
Saturday
06

• Mid-South Golf Tournament / Quarterly Meeting
   
Friday: Mid-South Annual Golf Tournament @ Cherokee Valley Golf Club. 6635 Crumpler Blvd. Olive Branch, MS 38654. More details coming soon.

Saturday: Mid-South Annual Boad and Membership Meeting @ The Hamilton Eye Institute. 930 Madison Avenue, Memphis, TN 38103. More details coming soon.

Mid-South Golf Tournament / Quarterly Meeting


• JUN 6 - Food Booth - Kirkwood Lions
  4:00 pm 
   Cars & Guitars Route 66 Festival
Route 66 Cars & Guitars Festival. Kirkwood Lions will have a booth selling Ronnie's Ice Cream & Water.


June 2026
Sunday
07

• District 26-M2 Picnic & Fellowship Event
   
June 2026
Saturday
20

• 2nd Annual Fireworks Celebration - Gerald Lions
   
   Gerald City Park
Gerald Lions Club 2nd Annual Fireworks Celebration @ Gerald City Park. Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday!


June 2026
Saturday
27

• Car Cruise In & Route 66 100 year Celebration - Cuba Lion
   
  Faith Church on Rahning Rd just off of Hwy 30 near I-270
Cuba Lions Club Car Cruise In & Route 66 One Hundred Year Celebration. Food trailers, 50/50 drawing, silent auction, mural tours.


July
July 2026
Thursday
02

• Lions Clubs International Convention
   
  Hong Kong, China
Lions Clubs International Convention @ Hong Kong, China

https://lcicon.lionsclubs.org/
Lions Clubs International Convention


July 2026
Friday
03

• Lions Clubs International Convention
   
  Hong Kong, China
Lions Clubs International Convention @ Hong Kong, China

https://lcicon.lionsclubs.org/
Lions Clubs International Convention


July 2026
Saturday
04

• Lions Clubs International Convention
   
  Hong Kong, China
Lions Clubs International Convention @ Hong Kong, China

https://lcicon.lionsclubs.org/
Lions Clubs International Convention


July 2026
Sunday
05

• Lions Clubs International Convention
   
  Hong Kong, China
Lions Clubs International Convention @ Hong Kong, China

https://lcicon.lionsclubs.org/
Lions Clubs International Convention


July 2026
Monday
06

• Lions Clubs International Convention
   
  Hong Kong, China
Lions Clubs International Convention @ Hong Kong, China

https://lcicon.lionsclubs.org/
Lions Clubs International Convention


August
August 2026
Saturday
22

• AUG 22 - Game Day - Maplewood Lions Club
  12:00 pm 
  MCB building on Chippewa
The Maplewood Lions are sponsoring a Game Day for the Blind community on Saturday, August 22nd. Doors open at 12, play begins at 1 pm at the MCB building on Chippewa contact Lion Anna Schell with questions - 314-722-3138


September
September 2026
Thursday
03

• USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum
   
  Memphis, TN
Thursday – Saturday: USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum @ Memphis, TN. Hosted by the Lions of Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Mississippi.
USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum


September 2026
Friday
04

• USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum
   
  Memphis, TN
Thursday – Saturday: USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum @ Memphis, TN. Hosted by the Lions of Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Mississippi.
USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum


September 2026
Saturday
05

• USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum
   
  Memphis, TN
Thursday – Saturday: USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum @ Memphis, TN. Hosted by the Lions of Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and Mississippi.
USA/Canada Lions Leadership Forum


September 2026
Sunday
13

• SEP 13 - Car, Bike and Truck Show & Swap Meet - House Springs Lions Club
  9:00 am 
  The Knights of Columbus Hall, 6800 Knights of Columbus Lane, House Springs MO 63051
House Springs Lions Car, Bike and Truck Show. 9 am-4 pm. $15 per entrant. Dash plaque for first 100 in Show. BBQ, beer, music, raffles. Various trophy class categories (see flyer). Location: The Knights of Columbus Hall, 6800 Knights of Columbus Lane, House Springs MO 63051 (enter from Dulin Creek Road). For information contact Lion Gary garymeineke@aol.com (636-222-0949) or Lion Jim jimm69us@gmail.com (314-401-3964).


September 2026
Saturday
26

• SEP 26 - Fall Festival - Gerald Lions Club
  11:00 am 
  Main Street, Gerald, MO
Gerald Lions Fall Festival @ Legion Park, 430 E. Fitzgerald Ave, Gerald, MO 63037. Time: 11 am – 4 pm. Craft vendors, barrel rides, food and ice cream. For more information: glcfallfestival@gmail.com or 573-617-7263.