Lions of Iowa MD9 State Convention
Airport Holiday Inn
6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
June 5 through June 7, 2026
Join the MD9 Lions of Iowa on June 6 and 7 for the annual State Convention!
The convention will be held at the Airport Holiday Inn 6111 Fleur Drive, Des Moines, IA
Click here to download the registration form.
Schedule of Events
Friday, June 5
Council of Governors Meeting 10:00 AM to Noon
Room 397Partners in Service Meeting 11:00 AM to Noon
Room 158
Lunch on Your Own
Food Available on Site at The Grille from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Iowa Lions Foundation Meeting 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Room 397
KidSight Annual Meeting For Screener and
Potential Screeners 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Ballroom SouthIowa Lions Foundation Training 3:00 to 5:00 PM
Room 397
PID Gary Fry & Pres. Stan Johnson
Registration 2:30 to 6:30 PM
Ballroom Foyer
Evening Dining on Your Own
Pin Traders Meeting 6:00 PM
Perkins, 2000 McKinley Ave., Des Moines
Evening Social and Entertainment 7:30 to 9:00 PM
Ballroom North
Host: CC Phil Larabee
Entertainment by “Dale Menning and the Stardusters”
Welcome and Introductions at Intermission
Comments by ID David Wentworth
Entertainment Continued
LCIF Duck Race Fundraiser
Announcements DG ____________________
Hospitality Following Evening Social
Room 158
Hosted by Lions Pin Traders Club of IowaSaturday, June 6
Breakfast on Your Own
Food Available on Site at The Grille Open from 7:00 to 10:00 AM
Vendor Setup 7:30 AM
Ballroom Foyer
Pin Traders set up inside Ballroom South
Editorial Board—PDG Mike Ravera Chair 7:40 to 8:00 AM
Courtyard
Registration 8:00 AM to Noon
Ballroom Foyer
Vendor and Displays 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Ballroom Foyer
Silent Auction 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
(Proceeds to the Iowa Lions Foundation)
Make Checks payable to LPTIA (Lions Pin Traders Club of Iowa)
State Committee Meetings 8:00 to 8:30 AM
Courtyard
Credentials—PDG Debbie Doty, Chair
Constitution and By-Laws—PID Gary Fry, Chair
Elections—PDG Kevin Adams, Chair
Rules—PDG Donna Wood, Chair
Past District Governors Meeting 8:15 AM
South Ballroom
Raffle Ticket Sales—PDG Association (Proceeds to the Convention Budget)
Everywhere - $200 in Prizes 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM
Seminars
Session 1- Access for All: Soles4Souls Program 8:45 to 9:30 AM
Presenter: Buddy Teaster, President and CEO of Soles4Souls
Creating Opportunity, Changing Lives:
The Power of Lions Clubs + Soles4Souls
Moderator: Lion Bernadette Lane
Ballroom Central
Session 2 - Meet and Greet ID David Wentworth 9:45 to 10:30 AM
Moderator: PID Ardie Klemish
Ballroom South
Session 3 – Iowa Lions Foundation
“HEAR OUR STORY” 10:30 to 11:45 AM
Presenters: Iowa Lions Foundation Entity Leaders and Trustees
Moderator: CC Phil Larabee
Ballroom South
Noon Program and Luncheon Noon to 2:00 PM
Ballroom North
Call to Order/Welcome CC Phil Larabee
Presentation of Colors & Pledge PDG Ken Klemish & Veterans
Invocation State Chaplain
PDG Dale Schoening
Lunch
Recognition of Announcement Chair CC Phil Larabee
Introduction of Catch Des Moines Rep.
PID Ardie Klemish
Welcome
Trina Flack
Vice President of Sales
Recognition of International Guest CC Phil Larabee
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker CC Phil Larabee
Keynote Speaker - Kimberly Zarecor
Member of the VRAC Research Center at Iowa State University
Presentation:
Rural Shrink Smart
Lions Pin Traders Club of Iowa WCA Presentation
President PCC Bryan Bross
Pin Contest Winners & Auction President PCC Bryan Bross
State Peace Poster Contest Winner CC Phil Larabee
Overview of the contest Judge Laura Larabee
LEO of the Year PDG Bruce Piehl
Announcements DG____________________
Meeting Recessed CC Phil Larabee
Business Meeting
Ballroom South 2:00 to 4:00 PM
Call to Order CC Phil Larabee
Recognition of Sergeant of Arms CC Phil Larabee
Rules Committee Report PDG Donna Wood
State Convention Report PDG Loren Claussen
Iowa Lions State of the State Report CC Phil Larabee
Iowa Lions State Office Report State Secretary
PDG Donna Wood
LCIF Report Lion Bernadette Lane
Iowa Lions Foundation Report PDG Stanley Johnson
Global Leadership Team Report PDG Bruce Piehl
Global Membership Team Report PDG Rick Baughman
Global Service Team Report PCC Dawn Goodsell
Great Plains Lions Leadership Institute Report PID Ardie Klemish
Lions USA/Canada Leadership Forum Report PID Ardie Klemish
International Convention Report CC Phil Larabee
Other Reports
Recognition of First Timers CC Phil Larabee
Introduction of Past International Directors CC Phil Larabee
Recognition of Past Council Chairs CC Phil Larabee
Recognition of Past District Governors CC Phil Larabee
Recognition of WCA Recipients
President PDG Stanley Johnson
Recognition of Melvin Jones Fellows Bernadette Lane
Recognition of Key Members PDG Rick Baughman
Recognition of Extension Award Recipients PDG Rick Baughman
Recognition of Guiding Lions PDG Rick Baughman
Silent Auction Announcements PDG Steph Becker
Raffle Prize Presentations PDG Association Representative
LCIF Duck Race MD 9 LCIF Chair
Bernadette Lane
Introduction of International Guest PID Ardie Klemish
Comments from International Guest ID David Wentworth
Announcements DG _________________
Meeting in Recess CC Phil Larabee
Memorial Service 4:15 to 4:45 PM
Ballroom South State Chaplain
PDG Dale Schoening
International Banquet 5:30 to 8:00 PM
Ballroom North & Central
Processional State Secretary
PDG Donna Wood
Call to Order CC Phil Larabee
National Anthem Lion Kristin &
DG Gary Glockhoff
Invocation State Chaplain
PDG Dale Schoening
Dinner
Recognition of Convention Planning Committee
PDG Loren Claussen
Introduction of Keynote Speaker PID Ardie KlemishKeynote Speaker ID David Wentworth
“The Greatest Show in Service!”
G. E. “Bud” Klise Leadership Award PID Judy Hankom
Ralph A. Whitten Service Award PID Gary Fry & PID Del Brown
Spark Plug Award PID Ardie Klemish
Norm Dean Membership Growth Award PDG Rick Baughman
Presidential & Leadership Awards ID David Wentworth
and Iowa PID’s
Presidential Certificates of Appreciation ID David Wentworth
and Iowa PID’s
Announcements DG___________________
Closing Song, God Bless America Lion Kristin &
PDG Gary Glockhoff
Adjournment CC Phil Larabee
Hospitality
Room 158 Following Banquet
Hosted by MD 9 Convention Planning CommitteeSunday, June 8
Breakfast 8:30 AM
Ballroom North
Welcome CC Phil Larabee
Pledge of Allegiance DG ___________________
Invocation State Chaplain
PDG Dale Schoening
Breakfast
Introduction of Keynote Speaker CC Phil Larabee
Keynote Speaker Dave Rehbein
Past National Commander of The American Legion
Introduction of International Guest CC Phil Larabee
Closing Comments ID David Wentworth
Passing of the Gavel CC Phil Larabee & CCE Chris Waring
Retirement of the Colors PDG Ken Klemish & Veterans
Adjournment CCE Chris WaringClick here to download the registration form to fill out and mail with payment.
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Hotel rooms may be reserved at the following hotel. Please mention you are with the Lions of Iowa to get the special rate.
Des Moines Airport Holiday Inn, 6111 Fluer Dr, $119 +tax
To make reservation call 515-287-2400
Room rates expire on May 14, 2026