District 5M5 2026 Mid-Winter Convention
Schedule
Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 11 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel | Minnetonka, MN
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Party with other Lions and Clubs; Learn the lastest what Lions are doing; Connect; Have FunFriday 01-09-2026
🕑: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday, January 9, 2026
🕑: 02:00 PM - 06:30 PM
Hospitality Room Check-In
🕑: 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Credentials (Voting Cards) - Lobby Atrium
🕑: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Pick-Up Meal Tickets, First Timers Materials - Lobby Atrium
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Leo Meeting - Ballrooms 2 & 3
🕑: 05:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Crock Pot Challenge - Hospitality Rooms
🕑: 04:15 PM - 06:30 PM
Leo Service Projectd - Wellington Room
🕑: 05:00 PM
Sorting of Eyeglasses, Socks and Coats - Cedar Room
🕑: 05:00 PM
Hospitality Rooms Open
🕑: 06:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Hospitality Room Judging
Saturday , January 10, 2026
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Cabinet Meeting (All Lions Invited) - Minnetonka Room
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Memorial Service - Ballrooms 2 & 3
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Credentials and Pick-Up Meal Tickets - Ballroom Foyer
🕑: 11:15 AM - 01:15 PM
Lions Presentations & Luncheon - Ballroom 1
Info: Luncheon Keynote Speaker- International Visitor
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Credentials - Ballroom Foyer
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Business Meeting & Voting - Ballrooms 1 & 2
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lions Awards Dinner - Ballrooms 1, 2 & 3
Info: Social Begins at 5:00 PM; Doord open at 5:30 PM; Everyday Hero Awards; John Lutter Memorial Award; International Awards
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Dessert Challenge - Hospitality Rooms
🕑: 11:00 PM
First Timers Contest Closes
Saturday 01-10-2026
Saturday , January 10, 2026
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Cabinet Meeting (All Lions Invited) - Minnetonka Room
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Memorial Service - Ballrooms 2 & 3
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Credentials and Pick-Up Meal Tickets - Ballroom Foyer
🕑: 11:15 AM - 01:15 PM
Lions Presentations & Luncheon - Ballroom 1
Info: Luncheon Keynote Speaker- International Visitor
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:15 PM
Credentials - Ballroom Foyer
🕑: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Business Meeting & Voting - Ballrooms 1 & 2
🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lions Awards Dinner - Ballrooms 1, 2 & 3
Info: Social Begins at 5:00 PM; Doord open at 5:30 PM; Everyday Hero Awards; John Lutter Memorial Award; International Awards
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Dessert Challenge - Hospitality Rooms
🕑: 11:00 PM
First Timers Contest Closes
Sunday 01-11-2026
Sunday January 11, 2026
🕑: 07:45 AM - 08:45 AM
Past District Governor Fellowdship Meeting - Minnetonka Room A
🕑: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Club Presidents Meet with International Visitor - Minnetonka Room B
🕑: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lions Celebrsation Breakfast - Ballroom 1
Info: Doors Open at 8:30 AM; Includes Tail-Twisiting; Auction of Lions Gong (Bell), Boom Box, Framed Code of Ethics (Proceeds to _________)
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Where is it happening?
Sheraton Minneapolis West Hotel, 12201 Ridgedale Drive, Minnetonka, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
Tickets
USD 43.00 to USD 150.00
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