Editing Lions Clubs International (section)

== Convention ==
{{Anchor|International Convention}}<!--Old section name-->
An international convention is held annually in cities across the globe for members to meet other Lions, elect the coming year's officers, and partake in the many activities planned.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cole |first=Carrie |title=What Happens at LionsCon |url=https://lionscon.lionsclubs.org/event-experience/what-happens-at-lionscon/ |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=LionsCon |language=en-US}}</ref> At the convention, Lions can participate in elections and parades, display and discuss fundraisers and service projects, and trade pins and other souvenirs.  The first convention was held in 1917, the first year of the club's existence, in [[Dallas, Texas]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Register |first=Special to The |date=2017-05-10 |title=100 years of service: Lions Club International |url=https://www.richmondregister.com/news/100-years-of-service-lions-club-international/article_372e69f8-34ed-11e7-870b-5ba27a019d73.html |access-date=2024-06-18 |website=Richmond Register |language=en}}</ref> The 2006 convention was due to be held in [[New Orleans]], but damage sustained during [[Hurricane Katrina]] meant that the convention had to be relocated to [[Boston]].<ref>{{cite news | title= Lions will be roaring into town | work= The Boston Globe | date= March 5, 2006 | access-date=2007-06-07 |url=http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2006/03/05/lions_will_be_roaring_into_town/ | first=Glenn | last=Yoder}}</ref> The latest convention was held in [[Melbourne]] from 21 to 25 June 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Floyd |first=Lion |date=2019-05-30 |title=2024 Lions International Convention – Melbourne, Australia (2024-06-21) |url=https://texaslions.org/event/2024-lions-international-convention-melbourne-australia/ |access-date=2024-07-19 |language=en-US}}</ref>